The pain of the past is something Tom is ready to face as he heads off to the same college where his ex is attending. He knows it won't be easy, but meeting Rick helps to ease his transition. But will a persistent Carl (who has a new man of his own, the gorgeous Manny), get in the way of everything he's trying to rebuild?
aka Stephanie L. Danielson. I've been an avid reader since a small child. My first loves were science fiction as well as general fiction books. Later, I began writing my own stories with a romantic flavor to them. With influences running the gamut from romance,sci-fi, and drama, my muse was found. In 2007 I was first published with Love Resurrected, and have since released over a dozen other books, mostly in the contemporary gay romance genre. I am particularly fond of young adult/college age boys to write about.
When not working on a new book, I can be found shooting pool and darts, hanging out with my husband, parents, and cat, cycling, skating, or spending way too much time playing computer games.
For fans of M/M romance who might be a little weary of the traditional Alpha/Beta dynamic, ALH is a refreshing change. These characters are young adults, not really confident in who or what they are yet, still struggling to define themselves, so you won't find the traditional uber hero in one of the main roles. Rick, especially, won me over - fighting with his weight and dealing with diabetes, he's a gentle giant of a man who knows what he wants but isn't always sure how to go about getting it.
A complex family dynamic as well as complications caused by emotional instability create the backdrop for a tale filled with angst and anguish, though the central romantic story progresses with plenty of sweet moments as well. Make sure you have your tissue box handy for this one :)