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Length: 70,000 words approx.
Blurb
When two broken men look to each other for help, an unexpected romance blooms.
Stephen’s home, deep in the heart of the Welsh valleys, suits his reclusive nature. However, as he recovers from illness, he’s struggling to manage alone. As nature reclaims the land he’s poured his heart into cultivating, he becomes increasingly unhappy. His only outlet is his blog, where he documents the decline of the garden that had been his pride and joy.
Luke is more used to a concrete jungle. He was a high-flyer, living and working in London, until addiction sent him into free fall. Now on the road to recovery, he still wants to make some changes, but he’s unsure where to find the purpose and fulfilment he craves.
A mutual acquaintance suggests Luke visits Stephen to help him out for a while, and a seed of hope is planted. From prickly beginnings, shoots of friendship emerge, blossoming into a deeper connection when they act on their mutual attraction.
This was only ever supposed to be a temporary arrangement, and soon Stephen will be able to manage on his own again. But both men need each other in ways they’re afraid to admit. If their love is going to last for more than one season, they’ll need to find the courage to be honest.
Review
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
Stephen and Luke are two men who desperately need one another. They just don't know it. Both men have tough pasts, one has had to endure many physical issues, the other a mess of mental issues.
Stephen's background is absolutely tragic, with a horrific accident that left him physically disabled. He's still trying to come back physically to being able to do what he loves.
Luke's tough past started early, with serious issues during his young years. Having dealt with a lot of his own issues, he's struggling to overcome his addiction.
Their story full of fear, confusion, and hurt. These are two men who are drowning in their fears. Their tale does a great job of exploring the natural inclination to not trust in a future or in happiness.
The author expertly explores the importance of spending some time with nature, connecting with the beauty of the world we live in. The differences between living in the city versus living in the suburbs and getting to spend time outdoors are well explored. As the author notes at the end, this part is written with knowledge, and personal inspiration. It's a tender and meaningful aspect to this story.
In the end, Where Love Grows is a tender and beautiful story of hope and survival.
Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.
One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn’t stopped writing since.
Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. He self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press.
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