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Surf Bay #2
Full Circle
Can you have a second chance at a first love?
The year is 1997 and 18 year old Porter has been left devastated after his first love, Kane, chose a life in the army over a life with him in Surf Bay. With his broken heart, he had to find a way to rebuild his life.
17 years later and Porter has it all. He has the handsome deputy Sheriff boyfriend, the adorable daughter and he runs the surf club, but Porter's life is far from perfect. His relationship is filled with abuse and his surf club is failing.
Kane can't stop thinking about the decision he made on that dark night when he was 18 and finds himself back at his mother's little pink house, ready to face his past. When Kane comes face to face with his old flame, deep and buried feelings start flooding back and Kane is faced with the same difficult decision once again. Porter, or the army?
Can Porter resist the first love who shattered his heart? Can Kane find a life of his own without ruining someone else's? Can Porter juggle his heart, his family and his business, without losing everything?
*This is a stand-alone story, but certain characters and plots have been carried over from the first book in the series, Lost & Found. This is an novel of approx. 73,000 and contains sex depicting sex between two men*
The year is 1997 and 18 year old Porter has been left devastated after his first love, Kane, chose a life in the army over a life with him in Surf Bay. With his broken heart, he had to find a way to rebuild his life.
17 years later and Porter has it all. He has the handsome deputy Sheriff boyfriend, the adorable daughter and he runs the surf club, but Porter's life is far from perfect. His relationship is filled with abuse and his surf club is failing.
Kane can't stop thinking about the decision he made on that dark night when he was 18 and finds himself back at his mother's little pink house, ready to face his past. When Kane comes face to face with his old flame, deep and buried feelings start flooding back and Kane is faced with the same difficult decision once again. Porter, or the army?
Can Porter resist the first love who shattered his heart? Can Kane find a life of his own without ruining someone else's? Can Porter juggle his heart, his family and his business, without losing everything?
*This is a stand-alone story, but certain characters and plots have been carried over from the first book in the series, Lost & Found. This is an novel of approx. 73,000 and contains sex depicting sex between two men*
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2014
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Ashley John
24 books801 followersAshley John is a gay author of gay/mm romance novels. Living in the north of England with his fiance and two cats, Ashley John spends his days writing down the voices he hears in his head. His books are primarily romance dramas with sprinklings of erotica and he has a knack for making you feel like you're living right beside the characters he creates. Ashley John is also a keen artist and he puts his artistic side to designing all of his own covers.
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October 29, 2014
A great addition to the series. Review previously at BMBR.
For all of you who have been waiting for today (release day for the second in the Surf Bay series), Porter's story is no let down. In fact, it is my favourite Ashley John novel (read) to date.
Porter was an interesting character in Lost and Found. He is the kind of secondary character that catches my eye - supposedly the carefree owner of the surf shack, Oliver's boss and friend. Yet even in the first book there were hints that things weren't quite as happy and settled as he made them out to be. I liked this hook, I was ready for Porter's story (as I am for Michael's the next in the series).
This book flits between two time frames, current day and 1997. In 1997 we see eighteen year old Porter have his heart broken by his one true love, Kane. In 2014, we see the sparks that fly when they re-meet for the first time in seventeen years.
Ashley John has been clever how his character's are in relation to each other, how the friends and relatives dynamics work. I like series where, even if the focus characters change, we still catch up with old favourites and learn more about them as the books unfold. Each story unfurls different layers which leads to a richer reading experience. He is also clever with how he tells his story, feeding us bits here and there, playing with our emotions. Sad, happy, loving, hating - it's all there, as is the need to find out what is happening to Porter and why he's letting it happen.
Surf Bay is a series I'm going to enjoy. It's the kind of series that makes you feel as though you're greeting old friends when you open up the pages. Occasionally, I wish he'd cut out some of the reporting clauses and stuck with 'said'. Yep, show don't tell. It's a little thing really, a simple fix. Please don't let this put you off reading these books - the story dragged me in and I found myself needing to read more.
I really can't wait for Michael's story - at the moment I want to hate him...but I feel that by the end of the next book I will understand and love him just like I do Porter and Kane, and Oliver and Charlie. I love watching this writer grow with each book he writes, it makes anticipation of the next one to come even better.
For all of you who have been waiting for today (release day for the second in the Surf Bay series), Porter's story is no let down. In fact, it is my favourite Ashley John novel (read) to date.
Porter was an interesting character in Lost and Found. He is the kind of secondary character that catches my eye - supposedly the carefree owner of the surf shack, Oliver's boss and friend. Yet even in the first book there were hints that things weren't quite as happy and settled as he made them out to be. I liked this hook, I was ready for Porter's story (as I am for Michael's the next in the series).
This book flits between two time frames, current day and 1997. In 1997 we see eighteen year old Porter have his heart broken by his one true love, Kane. In 2014, we see the sparks that fly when they re-meet for the first time in seventeen years.
Ashley John has been clever how his character's are in relation to each other, how the friends and relatives dynamics work. I like series where, even if the focus characters change, we still catch up with old favourites and learn more about them as the books unfold. Each story unfurls different layers which leads to a richer reading experience. He is also clever with how he tells his story, feeding us bits here and there, playing with our emotions. Sad, happy, loving, hating - it's all there, as is the need to find out what is happening to Porter and why he's letting it happen.
Surf Bay is a series I'm going to enjoy. It's the kind of series that makes you feel as though you're greeting old friends when you open up the pages. Occasionally, I wish he'd cut out some of the reporting clauses and stuck with 'said'. Yep, show don't tell. It's a little thing really, a simple fix. Please don't let this put you off reading these books - the story dragged me in and I found myself needing to read more.
I really can't wait for Michael's story - at the moment I want to hate him...but I feel that by the end of the next book I will understand and love him just like I do Porter and Kane, and Oliver and Charlie. I love watching this writer grow with each book he writes, it makes anticipation of the next one to come even better.
October 30, 2014
Struggled with it.
I really wanted to like this one, I read the first book and struggled with the Brittish vernacular in a supposed California surfer boy story, and disappointingly this had the same issue. What made this one worse was the characters. I just didn't like any if them, I forced myself to finish it by skimming. I absolutely couldn't stand the little girl, she is psychotic, spoiled and I hope there isn't real kids like this in the world. I absolutely hate giving a bad review, I have never given one, but I have to. I even stopped in the middle if the book and read all the review on Amazon and Goodread and it's like they read a different book than I did. There were too many inconsistencies, no one would put up with Michaels B.S. like that, there wasn't a happy ending and I'm sorry to say I do not want to read about Michael, there's no way to make someone that messed up into a main character.
I really wanted to like this one, I read the first book and struggled with the Brittish vernacular in a supposed California surfer boy story, and disappointingly this had the same issue. What made this one worse was the characters. I just didn't like any if them, I forced myself to finish it by skimming. I absolutely couldn't stand the little girl, she is psychotic, spoiled and I hope there isn't real kids like this in the world. I absolutely hate giving a bad review, I have never given one, but I have to. I even stopped in the middle if the book and read all the review on Amazon and Goodread and it's like they read a different book than I did. There were too many inconsistencies, no one would put up with Michaels B.S. like that, there wasn't a happy ending and I'm sorry to say I do not want to read about Michael, there's no way to make someone that messed up into a main character.
October 29, 2014
I liked Lost and Found. And I liked Full Circle even more! We met Porter in Lost and Found, the owner of the Surf club Charlie and Oliver worked at. This book picks up where that pretty much left off. About 17 years before this, Porter's 1st love, Kane, left him and broke his heart. Now he's back, but much has happened since then to both of them. A bit of an emotional roller coaster that had me in tears at times, especially the parts with how Porter's current boyfriend, Michael, treats him. I really wanted to shake Porter and Kane many times to wake them up and see the love that was still before them. I didn't want to put the book down till I knew if they could work things out. A great read, definitely recommend.
December 23, 2014
I just loved this romance and Porter!! I enjoy how in every book thus far the author tackles issues that we may be going through in life ~ my heart broke for Porter and Kane was pissing me off but the author did such a fantastic job pulling the story around full circle to love and understand each character. With everything going on with Michael in book two I'm hoping I can love him too (fingers crossed) I can't wait to see how author Ashley John puts his magic to use on that one. I hope future books also have a tad more love scenes as well!
March 28, 2015
Aghhhh! Love Porter and Kane
Ok, I thought the first book was amazing, and yeah, it was but ...! Ashley John did it again in the second installation in this series. This story revolves around the life of Porter, the owner of the Surf Club. The true love of his life, Kane, returns after being away for 17 years because of his commitment and career in the Army. The reason Kane was enlisted in the first place broke my heart. Seventeen years is a long time to be away from the town you've grown up in, your mother and your first real love. Kane reentering the lives of the people he left behind renders him some consequences that he's not sure that he can handle. It was truly heart breaking to see him with his mom for the first time in all those years. But ... The moment he and Porter saw each other again ... I was crying! Ashley John knocks this one outta the ball park! At this point, Im so invested in all his characters that I feel like I live in Surf Bay. Oliver, from the first book, is still my fav. He is a true friend to Porter ~ as well as a Kane's army friend, Benji. We also get an important glimpse into Porter's currant abusive relationship and the end result of that as well. Now on to book three. This is becoming one of the best series that I've ever read in a long, long time!
Ok, I thought the first book was amazing, and yeah, it was but ...! Ashley John did it again in the second installation in this series. This story revolves around the life of Porter, the owner of the Surf Club. The true love of his life, Kane, returns after being away for 17 years because of his commitment and career in the Army. The reason Kane was enlisted in the first place broke my heart. Seventeen years is a long time to be away from the town you've grown up in, your mother and your first real love. Kane reentering the lives of the people he left behind renders him some consequences that he's not sure that he can handle. It was truly heart breaking to see him with his mom for the first time in all those years. But ... The moment he and Porter saw each other again ... I was crying! Ashley John knocks this one outta the ball park! At this point, Im so invested in all his characters that I feel like I live in Surf Bay. Oliver, from the first book, is still my fav. He is a true friend to Porter ~ as well as a Kane's army friend, Benji. We also get an important glimpse into Porter's currant abusive relationship and the end result of that as well. Now on to book three. This is becoming one of the best series that I've ever read in a long, long time!
October 26, 2014
**This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
Porter and Kane's story begins in 1997. When they are 18, Kane breaks Porters heart by leaving for the Army. After 17 years of having no contact Kane returns to Surf Bay. He is drawn back to Porter, but is it too late for them? Has too much time passed to heal their broken hearts?
I loved the premises of the book. I loved the story line. But these characters were frustrating. Every time I thought one of them was about to come to their senses and make a move they pulled back. I wanted to knock their heads together.
Porter, I wanted to hug Porter. He is a totally different character than the person we met in Lost and Found. Lost and Found would have been an appropriate title for this book as well, because Porter is very lost.
My biggest complaint is I wanted to see them as a couple. I saw a lot of sexual tension and chemistry, but I wanted to see it developed and explored.
Ashley has a good writing style, and his books move along nicely, I just wish his characters would get together as a couple sooner in his books. I had the same complaint with Oliver and Charlie. All in all its a good read.
Porter and Kane's story begins in 1997. When they are 18, Kane breaks Porters heart by leaving for the Army. After 17 years of having no contact Kane returns to Surf Bay. He is drawn back to Porter, but is it too late for them? Has too much time passed to heal their broken hearts?
I loved the premises of the book. I loved the story line. But these characters were frustrating. Every time I thought one of them was about to come to their senses and make a move they pulled back. I wanted to knock their heads together.
Porter, I wanted to hug Porter. He is a totally different character than the person we met in Lost and Found. Lost and Found would have been an appropriate title for this book as well, because Porter is very lost.
My biggest complaint is I wanted to see them as a couple. I saw a lot of sexual tension and chemistry, but I wanted to see it developed and explored.
Ashley has a good writing style, and his books move along nicely, I just wish his characters would get together as a couple sooner in his books. I had the same complaint with Oliver and Charlie. All in all its a good read.
October 25, 2014
Surf Bay love that place!! I really enjoyed the 1st installment with Charlie and Oliver. But this one is so much better. I love that these two have a history together as I think it gave more meaning to the book rather than an insta love.
I really enjoyed seeing Charlie and Oliver and Evelyn. They brought some depth to the story. I also liked Benjii and his support of Kane.
I don't know who I loved more Kane or Porter. I felt for both of them the pain past and present that was caused to and by them both.
I was wanting to throw my kindle at the wall a few times. And bang some heads together and punch a certain persons lights out!!!
I would have liked a bit more of them being together rather than the back and forth we got until right at the end. But this seems to be a thread with this series as the same happened in the 1st book.
I am so on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book now!!
I really enjoyed seeing Charlie and Oliver and Evelyn. They brought some depth to the story. I also liked Benjii and his support of Kane.
I don't know who I loved more Kane or Porter. I felt for both of them the pain past and present that was caused to and by them both.
I was wanting to throw my kindle at the wall a few times. And bang some heads together and punch a certain persons lights out!!!
I would have liked a bit more of them being together rather than the back and forth we got until right at the end. But this seems to be a thread with this series as the same happened in the 1st book.
I am so on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book now!!
October 24, 2014
Wonderful!Brilliant!Heartfelt! and so much more!
First, I want to say you can read this book as a stand alone, I did read this first one first and then jumped into this one. But it wasn't necessary. Previous charaters do show up and play a role but the author does an amazing job about keeping the story about the current MC's so you do not get lost!
This one is about two boys that found love in high school, but one's father wasn't happy and sent him away to the Military.
The other stayed behind and for the next seventeen yrs just scraped by always wondering why? Why wasn't he enough, why can't he find it again, just why?
Seventeen yrs later, they meet, again.
Can they fix the past hurts, past lies, past pain? Do they want to?
You'll have to read and find out!
And you really want to.
First, I want to say you can read this book as a stand alone, I did read this first one first and then jumped into this one. But it wasn't necessary. Previous charaters do show up and play a role but the author does an amazing job about keeping the story about the current MC's so you do not get lost!
This one is about two boys that found love in high school, but one's father wasn't happy and sent him away to the Military.
The other stayed behind and for the next seventeen yrs just scraped by always wondering why? Why wasn't he enough, why can't he find it again, just why?
Seventeen yrs later, they meet, again.
Can they fix the past hurts, past lies, past pain? Do they want to?
You'll have to read and find out!
And you really want to.
October 27, 2014
WOW... I just loved this book, I read it in one sitting. I couldn't put the book down.. So good!
I found this book really emotional, I think I cried a couple of pages in & the tears kept flowing throughout. It was a heartbreaking read with a beautiful love story in between! Porter, I loved the whole book, Kane... Not so much! Didn't like him since beginning but started to love him around middle & disliking him again towards end but thank God for a wonderful ending & epilogue even though I didn't want the book to end.. Can't wait for Michael's story even though I detest him all through the book!!
I found this book really emotional, I think I cried a couple of pages in & the tears kept flowing throughout. It was a heartbreaking read with a beautiful love story in between! Porter, I loved the whole book, Kane... Not so much! Didn't like him since beginning but started to love him around middle & disliking him again towards end but thank God for a wonderful ending & epilogue even though I didn't want the book to end.. Can't wait for Michael's story even though I detest him all through the book!!
October 22, 2014
I loved this book even more than the first one. It was a pretty quick read for me and I didn't want to put it down! My husband always knows when I am really into a book when I am yelling out loud at my kindle...which I did quite a few times with this book, I kinda wanted to throw my kindle at Michael's head!. Porter was completely different than how I saw him in Lost & Found, which was a nice surprise. I will say that I do agree with a couple of the others that have reviewed and I wish that there was more of the story after they got together than we got. But I loved it and am looking forward to the next book from Ashley <3
October 14, 2014
Lucky enough to be able to BETA this story, i really can not recommend this book or series enough.
The boys are totally adorable. You'll laugh, cry, scream and have major awwwww moments throughout this book.
Porter really is nothing like you see in the first book, you see him deep down in full circle. The vunerabilty is completly heartbraking. I wont say more as i dont want to spoil it for you.
But get yourself to preorder it now! I promise you will not be disappointed.
5 stars all the way for Ashley!!!
The boys are totally adorable. You'll laugh, cry, scream and have major awwwww moments throughout this book.
Porter really is nothing like you see in the first book, you see him deep down in full circle. The vunerabilty is completly heartbraking. I wont say more as i dont want to spoil it for you.
But get yourself to preorder it now! I promise you will not be disappointed.
5 stars all the way for Ashley!!!
October 25, 2014
*This book was provided by the author for my honest opinion & review*
Porter's life of past crashing into present is a heartbreaking emotional story!!
There have been many books in my past that I wanted to climb inside the pages & join in the fun & festivities. These two men made me want to climb in the pages & shake them to death! Make them understand the truth of their lives. I LOVED THIS STORY!!!
I didn't want it to end & will actively try to convince Ashley to make a 2.5 novella or something lol
FANTASTIC BOOK!
Porter's life of past crashing into present is a heartbreaking emotional story!!
There have been many books in my past that I wanted to climb inside the pages & join in the fun & festivities. These two men made me want to climb in the pages & shake them to death! Make them understand the truth of their lives. I LOVED THIS STORY!!!
I didn't want it to end & will actively try to convince Ashley to make a 2.5 novella or something lol
FANTASTIC BOOK!
October 27, 2014
3.5
I liked this better than the first book in the series, but like the other one, it moved a little slow. My biggest complaint about both books is that they are set in California. All the characters are American, however, they do not speak like Americans. Examples:
'do you fancy going for coffee'
'is everyone barking mad?'
'he's leaving at the weekend'
'its a good job he's a terrible shot'....I could go on and on with examples.
Maybe all the beta readers were from the UK too and didn't catch this? It took away from the authenticity of a Cali seaside town.
I liked this better than the first book in the series, but like the other one, it moved a little slow. My biggest complaint about both books is that they are set in California. All the characters are American, however, they do not speak like Americans. Examples:
'do you fancy going for coffee'
'is everyone barking mad?'
'he's leaving at the weekend'
'its a good job he's a terrible shot'....I could go on and on with examples.
Maybe all the beta readers were from the UK too and didn't catch this? It took away from the authenticity of a Cali seaside town.
November 8, 2014
Heartbreaking
Wow. I was super curious about Porter and why he acted the way he did and I got my answers. This was an excellent book in a great series. I enjoyed the snippets of flashbacks that showed us how Kane and Porter were.
What will really be impressive, is to see if Michael can be saved because how he was portrayed in this book, I'm not a fan of his at all. His book is up next and I am curious if he can be redeemed. I admit I am a sucker for a good redemption story, but Michael has issues.
This is a must read series!
Wow. I was super curious about Porter and why he acted the way he did and I got my answers. This was an excellent book in a great series. I enjoyed the snippets of flashbacks that showed us how Kane and Porter were.
What will really be impressive, is to see if Michael can be saved because how he was portrayed in this book, I'm not a fan of his at all. His book is up next and I am curious if he can be redeemed. I admit I am a sucker for a good redemption story, but Michael has issues.
This is a must read series!
November 25, 2014
It had been a few months since I read Lost & Found so i reread it day before yesterday. It was as good the second time as the first :) Started Full Circle last night and read and read until I finished it at 1215 as I didn't want to put it down. Very good romance and characters. Loved watching Porter and Kane struggle thru their second chance. As NorCal girl I also enjoyed bay area references and had to chuckle every time i read one of Ashley's english colloquialisms as used by the Cali characters ;) I can't wait to read Michael's book (#3) when it comes out in Dec.
October 21, 2014
"They say true love never dies! The story between Porter and Kane shows that love can survive after 17 years! You go through the heartbreak of what tore them apart and what they do to go through to get back the love they lost. The decisions that they make for each other to make sure the other is happy. They make you cry and the make you laugh! I HIGHLY recommend this series!
You will fall in love with these boys"
Ashley you are a amazing writer!!!
You will fall in love with these boys"
Ashley you are a amazing writer!!!
October 26, 2014
Ashley has done it again.
I was so excited to go back to Surf Bay. I never wanted to leave Charlie and Oliver, but I was excited about finding out more about Porter and this didn't disappoint!! I'm not sure who I love the most Kane or Porter they are both amazing and we'll written characters. Ashley has fallen into gold with this series and waiting for the next installment is going to be a battle of strength and wills knowing to expect another amazing story.
I was so excited to go back to Surf Bay. I never wanted to leave Charlie and Oliver, but I was excited about finding out more about Porter and this didn't disappoint!! I'm not sure who I love the most Kane or Porter they are both amazing and we'll written characters. Ashley has fallen into gold with this series and waiting for the next installment is going to be a battle of strength and wills knowing to expect another amazing story.
February 27, 2015
I was really looking forward to reading the next installment of the Surf Bay series and I was certainly not disappointed. I loved the first story so much I wasn't sure if he'd be able to top it but he did. I love the switch between past and present and it's done brilliantly. again the minor characters are perfectly intertwined into the story and they definitely add to the story. I would definetly recommend this book.
October 27, 2014
This book had me gripped from beginning to end, I loved Kane, I cried for him, screamed at him and loved him all at the same time. The dynamics between Kane and Porter were amazing, this book will take you through some angst, which I absolutely love in a book, but will make you believe that all is possible when love is involved.
February 17, 2015
Great!
Amazing sequel in the Surf Bay series. Kane and Porter have so much to work through. Porter being abused by Michael and Kane trying to make up for a 17 year absence. I love all the characters and the community that has been created. You really get a feel for the people and the town! Can't wait for Michael's story!
Amazing sequel in the Surf Bay series. Kane and Porter have so much to work through. Porter being abused by Michael and Kane trying to make up for a 17 year absence. I love all the characters and the community that has been created. You really get a feel for the people and the town! Can't wait for Michael's story!
December 24, 2014
So far this is my favorite book of the series. The story of Porter and Kane's love is full of moments that make you feel you are sharing the story with them.
I like the way the characters in the first book integrated into the story.
Well done !
I like the way the characters in the first book integrated into the story.
Well done !
December 24, 2014
So far this is my favorite book of the series. The story of Porter and Kane's love is full of moments that make you feel you are sharing the story with them.
I like the way the characters in the first book integrated into the story.
Well done !
I like the way the characters in the first book integrated into the story.
Well done !
October 27, 2014
Really enjoyed this? Would love to read more about Kane and Porter and what happens to them next.
November 18, 2014
4.25 stars
January 26, 2015
I liked this book much getter than the 1st one. Kane was do sam hard headed and stubborn. Really the Army over your man twice WTH!! Glad he got his head out of his ass!!
March 23, 2015
Wow what an emotional read this one was !! Absolutely loved Porters story and felt so sorry for him and everything he went through, not just with Michael but with Kane too.
December 16, 2014
Totally fangirling on Ashley John right now. Hoping Michael redeems himself in #3.
January 19, 2015
Best of the Surf Bay books, in my opinion.
June 14, 2015
Grudging 4 stars , it was a page turner though !
November 22, 2015
John Ashley knows how to get inside a reader's head and make an emotional impact.
Kane loved Porter. Porter loved Kane. Kane runs away by joining the military. His father thinks the Army would make Kane the man his father wanted. In other words, make him not gay. His father was a harsh and domineering man. He has not returned home in 17 years, not even to see his mother.
"Is it really you?" she croaked, "Is it really my Kane?"
"It's me Ma," he whispered, feeling his own tears collecting along his lower lash line. There was so much he wanted so say, but he didn't know where to start. He knew sorry would only sound pathetic.
..."You have been a terrible son, you're right," she said sternly, "but I failed you. I should have never let you go." ... Deep down inside, he did blame his father, but he didn't want to trash his memory. His mother always did everything he said, because she worshiped the ground he'd walked on. "What you and Porter had, we didn't think it was real," she said. Kane's heart clenched and his eyelids fluttered at the mention of his name. "It was real," he said softly, "but I chose to leave. Part of me wanted to change'"
Emotional yes, but please watch those pronouns and to whom they refer.
Kane and Porter's reunion is emotional but not satisfying. Porter is in a relationship, a bad relationship. Kane will leave again so Porter cannot unlock his heart. It would end as badly as the first time.
...Porter mumbled, "was I not enough?"
Kane's light gray eyes connected, and Porter already knew the answer before he'd said anything. "You were my everything," Kane whispered, "but I thought I was doing the right thing. I didn't think I could give you what you needed."
"You were all I needed," was all Porter could say.
Porter's current significant other is a Deputy Sheriff. An abusive, alcoholic cop. Porter is not save with him but Kane is not staying so what can Porter do?
I wanted Porter and Kane to overcome their obstacles. I wanted Kane out of Porter's life. I was into this story and could not put it down.
Kane loved Porter. Porter loved Kane. Kane runs away by joining the military. His father thinks the Army would make Kane the man his father wanted. In other words, make him not gay. His father was a harsh and domineering man. He has not returned home in 17 years, not even to see his mother.
"Is it really you?" she croaked, "Is it really my Kane?"
"It's me Ma," he whispered, feeling his own tears collecting along his lower lash line. There was so much he wanted so say, but he didn't know where to start. He knew sorry would only sound pathetic.
..."You have been a terrible son, you're right," she said sternly, "but I failed you. I should have never let you go." ... Deep down inside, he did blame his father, but he didn't want to trash his memory. His mother always did everything he said, because she worshiped the ground he'd walked on. "What you and Porter had, we didn't think it was real," she said. Kane's heart clenched and his eyelids fluttered at the mention of his name. "It was real," he said softly, "but I chose to leave. Part of me wanted to change'"
Emotional yes, but please watch those pronouns and to whom they refer.
Kane and Porter's reunion is emotional but not satisfying. Porter is in a relationship, a bad relationship. Kane will leave again so Porter cannot unlock his heart. It would end as badly as the first time.
...Porter mumbled, "was I not enough?"
Kane's light gray eyes connected, and Porter already knew the answer before he'd said anything. "You were my everything," Kane whispered, "but I thought I was doing the right thing. I didn't think I could give you what you needed."
"You were all I needed," was all Porter could say.
Porter's current significant other is a Deputy Sheriff. An abusive, alcoholic cop. Porter is not save with him but Kane is not staying so what can Porter do?
I wanted Porter and Kane to overcome their obstacles. I wanted Kane out of Porter's life. I was into this story and could not put it down.
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