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While We Were Apart: The Early Years
She came back changed, but could he handle it?
When Morgan returns from her year abroad, Nathan expects to pick up where they left off. But the woman who comes back isn’t the girl he remembers. She’s bolder. More confident. And she has stories to tell—stories Nathan isn’t sure he wants to hear.
Part hotpast novel, part hotwife origin story, While We Were The Early Years is a slow-burn romantic erotica series tracing three pivotal moments in Morgan and Nathan’s relationship. It begins with a year of secrets and separation—and unspools into a sensual journey of jealousy, longing, and the raw ache of love strained by time, distance, and desire.
They were meant to be—just not the way they expected.
When Morgan returns from her year abroad, Nathan expects to pick up where they left off. But the woman who comes back isn’t the girl he remembers. She’s bolder. More confident. And she has stories to tell—stories Nathan isn’t sure he wants to hear.
Part hotpast novel, part hotwife origin story, While We Were The Early Years is a slow-burn romantic erotica series tracing three pivotal moments in Morgan and Nathan’s relationship. It begins with a year of secrets and separation—and unspools into a sensual journey of jealousy, longing, and the raw ache of love strained by time, distance, and desire.
They were meant to be—just not the way they expected.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2025
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October 20, 2025
August 13/26 - I’ve just finished this book after a second full read. It’s better the second time. 👍
REVIEW - July 15/26
Absolute knockout! The series is in an elite category with one other series that I’ve read, The One Less Travelled by J.C. Wittol. That series was about 850 pages, this one 650.
Kenny Wright is a master in this genre. This story showcases his ability to grow characters - in this case over a seven yr period. The arc these characters are on is epic, which ties into the epic scenes. The encounters are so poignant because of the emotional connection between the characters, and the connection the reader has with the characters.
I strongly suggest that you read the three books in the series in order and without a break. It’s the journey that’s the masterpiece. If your focus is just scenes, go straight to book 3.
Morgan has always been top of her class, and the issues in their relationship start when Morgan returns from a year in London - she’s changed. Boyfriend Nathan, a good student, has issues with the changes, is very jealous and breaks up with Morgan. At this point Nathan is very immature and I DNF’d Book 1 here on my first attempt. Fortunately I came back to the series, pushed through the breakup and was rewarded with the growing maturity Nathan demonstrated as the story progressed.
The couple separate for about a year and a half before they reconnect. Nathan is doing his masters in teaching/history. Morgan is studying to be a Doctor. Morgan has some issues and cracks, Nathan is there and sees her through.
By the time they are back together, Nathan and Morgan have matured, they continue to mature and their relationship grows through the next five years. The question is often asked why Morgan is with Nathan, and she blurts it out, in no uncertain terms, in Book 3.
To see the brilliance in this book, you need to read it through from start to finish. If you’re just looking for a roll in the hay, this isn’t for you: or just read book 3.
There are lots of insights in this series. One is:
“It was a reminder that we all had different sides, different aspects. “
Nathan and Morgan are complex characters. It takes patience for them to be revealed, and for them and the reader to reflect on the incongruities in their personalities.
At another point Morgan says:
“The stories are snippets. What you’re not hearing are the hours spent in the library cramming for tests. Or going to plays in the West End. Or traveling around the English countryside. I did all those things. I lived all of that. It was part of the experience. And yes, some of those experiences got a little wild.”
As the story came to its conclusion, Author Wright wrote some of the steamiest scenes I have read. They were inventive, but what pushed them over the top was the connection between the characters. Also, I don’t think the scenes would have been as impactful if I wasn’t fully invested in the characters and I hadn’t been part of their journey.
My only very small criticisms of this story are: i) Morgan never asked, and Nathan never spoke of, his exploits while Morgan was away, and ii) we didn’t hear enough from Morgan as to how her adventures had affected her.
I’m feeling that, after a short beak, I’ll start rereading this series from start to finish. There’s a lot to unpack and I’m sure I’ve missed some important nuances in my rush to find out “what happens next”.
Slam Dunk 5 Stars!
REVIEW - July 15/26
Absolute knockout! The series is in an elite category with one other series that I’ve read, The One Less Travelled by J.C. Wittol. That series was about 850 pages, this one 650.
Kenny Wright is a master in this genre. This story showcases his ability to grow characters - in this case over a seven yr period. The arc these characters are on is epic, which ties into the epic scenes. The encounters are so poignant because of the emotional connection between the characters, and the connection the reader has with the characters.
I strongly suggest that you read the three books in the series in order and without a break. It’s the journey that’s the masterpiece. If your focus is just scenes, go straight to book 3.
Morgan has always been top of her class, and the issues in their relationship start when Morgan returns from a year in London - she’s changed. Boyfriend Nathan, a good student, has issues with the changes, is very jealous and breaks up with Morgan. At this point Nathan is very immature and I DNF’d Book 1 here on my first attempt. Fortunately I came back to the series, pushed through the breakup and was rewarded with the growing maturity Nathan demonstrated as the story progressed.
The couple separate for about a year and a half before they reconnect. Nathan is doing his masters in teaching/history. Morgan is studying to be a Doctor. Morgan has some issues and cracks, Nathan is there and sees her through.
By the time they are back together, Nathan and Morgan have matured, they continue to mature and their relationship grows through the next five years. The question is often asked why Morgan is with Nathan, and she blurts it out, in no uncertain terms, in Book 3.
To see the brilliance in this book, you need to read it through from start to finish. If you’re just looking for a roll in the hay, this isn’t for you: or just read book 3.
There are lots of insights in this series. One is:
“It was a reminder that we all had different sides, different aspects. “
Nathan and Morgan are complex characters. It takes patience for them to be revealed, and for them and the reader to reflect on the incongruities in their personalities.
At another point Morgan says:
“The stories are snippets. What you’re not hearing are the hours spent in the library cramming for tests. Or going to plays in the West End. Or traveling around the English countryside. I did all those things. I lived all of that. It was part of the experience. And yes, some of those experiences got a little wild.”
As the story came to its conclusion, Author Wright wrote some of the steamiest scenes I have read. They were inventive, but what pushed them over the top was the connection between the characters. Also, I don’t think the scenes would have been as impactful if I wasn’t fully invested in the characters and I hadn’t been part of their journey.
My only very small criticisms of this story are: i) Morgan never asked, and Nathan never spoke of, his exploits while Morgan was away, and ii) we didn’t hear enough from Morgan as to how her adventures had affected her.
I’m feeling that, after a short beak, I’ll start rereading this series from start to finish. There’s a lot to unpack and I’m sure I’ve missed some important nuances in my rush to find out “what happens next”.
Slam Dunk 5 Stars!
November 14, 2025
rated a 4 could easily be a 5. as reading I had to put this book down a few times. the Male MC needed to be bitch slapped and it was frustrating to see him dig an imaginary hole over and over waiting for the ball to drop. crazy ending (thanks Kenny) certainly did not expect that.
November 23, 2025
While We Were Apart: The Early Years shows Kenny Wright's good skill at writing a contemporary romance. It follows two characters, Morgan (FMC) and Nathan (MMC), through the last stages of their collegiate careers and into the beginnings of their professional careers. This is a very realistic story about how a romance isn't always smooth, and there are bends and curves along the way. This book also appears to be the first in a series of books following this couple's relationship and sex life.
Kenny Wright is one of the leading erotica writers. While this book does have plenty of steamy scenes, they aren't the 'no holds barred' sexual encounters that are this author's specialty. In fact, the scenes in this book are pretty realistic and are comparable to most other contemporary romances I've read.
Kenny Wright is one of the leading erotica writers. While this book does have plenty of steamy scenes, they aren't the 'no holds barred' sexual encounters that are this author's specialty. In fact, the scenes in this book are pretty realistic and are comparable to most other contemporary romances I've read.
August 23, 2026
Some things get better as you go.
Honestly, I was really disappointed with this story at first. The level of Nathan’s insecure paranoia was totally off putting and I thoroughly disliked him as a character. He grew as the book progressed. Not fast enough nor enough, period, but he at least became a somewhat likable person. I’m hoping for far more honesty and openness in book 2, with no more secrets. Likely too much to hope for.
Honestly, I was really disappointed with this story at first. The level of Nathan’s insecure paranoia was totally off putting and I thoroughly disliked him as a character. He grew as the book progressed. Not fast enough nor enough, period, but he at least became a somewhat likable person. I’m hoping for far more honesty and openness in book 2, with no more secrets. Likely too much to hope for.
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