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Firsts and Forever #9
Coming Home
For twenty-six-year-old rent boy Chance Matthews, surviving day-to-day in San Francisco is difficult enough. Then an ill-fated road trip to Wyoming to search for his biological father throws his life into a tailspin. When a string of catastrophes leaves him stranded and desperate, help comes from the last person he’d expect. His knight in shining armor is everything he could want and then some, but Chance is sure a man like that would never want someone like him. That’s the stuff of fairy tales, and he stopped believing in those a long time ago.
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 16, 2015
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July 26, 2017
*** This is a HOME Run ! OMG... more stars required ! *** This is a "must read" for any M/M romance lover! WONDERFUL ! Outstanding characters!
Chance is 26, a rent boy/photographer in San Francisco.
He's from a small town in Wyoming where his life was horrible. I nearly gave up on the book, SPOILER: , but decided to keep going, and I'm SO GLAD I DID !
Finn, big cop, brother to Chance's friend, wants Chance,
but he's closeted, so they strike a deal. Later we find out why Chance need so much money. Lots of events, super sexy times and friendship here. It's beautifully written, with incredible sex scenes with Finn and Chance.
Finn's fantastic and too good to be true - in Chance's opinion - he's afraid to believe in anything lasting. There is NO cheating in this book. Chance had plans to seek out his absent father in WY and at summer's end he takes the road trip.
Luckily, Finn rescues him, and there are other surprises, too.
Devil's Tower, WY
Amazing characters, some crazier than the next, or loving, or helpful, comforting; a big hearted mix of "family" by choice. After I read it, I wanted to read it again. It's a brilliant tale; it's fun, sad, with big laughs, and huge tears, as it is deeply emotional at times.
I can't say enough! I'll stop and let you read it - do not miss out.
Highly recommended ! ENJOY !
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Part of a series - but each tale stands alone perfectly. Magnificent HEA !
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Chance is 26, a rent boy/photographer in San Francisco.
He's from a small town in Wyoming where his life was horrible. I nearly gave up on the book, SPOILER: , but decided to keep going, and I'm SO GLAD I DID !
Finn, big cop, brother to Chance's friend, wants Chance,
but he's closeted, so they strike a deal. Later we find out why Chance need so much money. Lots of events, super sexy times and friendship here. It's beautifully written, with incredible sex scenes with Finn and Chance.
Finn's fantastic and too good to be true - in Chance's opinion - he's afraid to believe in anything lasting. There is NO cheating in this book. Chance had plans to seek out his absent father in WY and at summer's end he takes the road trip.
Luckily, Finn rescues him, and there are other surprises, too.
Devil's Tower, WY
Amazing characters, some crazier than the next, or loving, or helpful, comforting; a big hearted mix of "family" by choice. After I read it, I wanted to read it again. It's a brilliant tale; it's fun, sad, with big laughs, and huge tears, as it is deeply emotional at times.
I can't say enough! I'll stop and let you read it - do not miss out.
Highly recommended ! ENJOY !
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Part of a series - but each tale stands alone perfectly. Magnificent HEA !
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December 17, 2015
Coming Home was the second of the Firsts and Forever series I've read. I started with the first one - which I really loved - and now read part 9. It is definitly possible to read Coming Home as a stand-alone, but there are a lot of characters from the books before and I sometimes felt lost. It might have been better to read them in order!
Chance Matthews ran away from home at the age of 14 with the hope to find a better life in San Fransisco. He soon realized that he has to struggle to survive in this big city and that he won't be able to make all his dreams and hopes come true. More than a decade later, he is stillworking as a prostitute in order to afford his apartment and everyday life. He dreams of being a photographer once, but he doesn't think that he will be able to earn enough money with his picture due to his lack of a real apprenticeship.
At the wedding of two of his closest friends, he is engaged at a photographer and happens to take a picture of Finn, one of the grooms' brothers. He immediately sees the sadness in Finn's eyes. When meeting him again in one of the worst possible moments, his world is about to change.
Just as I said before, Coming Home has tons of secondary characters. I felt a bit lost with all of them, but there were a few very interesting ones. I loved Zachary, a close friend of Chance, who is also working as a prostitue. He is sad and lonely and I definitly want him to get a story of his own. And I loved Chance's brother Colt and Elijah. There were great and I really want them to be happy. I hope that they keep popping up in the next part of the series. I definitly got interested in some of the other characters and I will read the other parts of the series to get to know them better.
I have to say that I sometimes struggle with Alexa Land's attempts at humor - they make me roll my eyes at times and feel completely uncredible. The aspect of uncredibility is definitly a huge topic for the whole story. Many reactions and decisions didn't feel credible at all, it felt way too easy sometimes and the pace was odd too. All of the men in Alexa Land's books seem to be gay too! I still loved the characters and the plot enough for this to be an entertaining story. I would definitly recommend it for all fans of the series. 3 stars!
Chance Matthews ran away from home at the age of 14 with the hope to find a better life in San Fransisco. He soon realized that he has to struggle to survive in this big city and that he won't be able to make all his dreams and hopes come true. More than a decade later, he is stillworking as a prostitute in order to afford his apartment and everyday life. He dreams of being a photographer once, but he doesn't think that he will be able to earn enough money with his picture due to his lack of a real apprenticeship.
At the wedding of two of his closest friends, he is engaged at a photographer and happens to take a picture of Finn, one of the grooms' brothers. He immediately sees the sadness in Finn's eyes. When meeting him again in one of the worst possible moments, his world is about to change.
Just as I said before, Coming Home has tons of secondary characters. I felt a bit lost with all of them, but there were a few very interesting ones. I loved Zachary, a close friend of Chance, who is also working as a prostitue. He is sad and lonely and I definitly want him to get a story of his own. And I loved Chance's brother Colt and Elijah. There were great and I really want them to be happy. I hope that they keep popping up in the next part of the series. I definitly got interested in some of the other characters and I will read the other parts of the series to get to know them better.
I have to say that I sometimes struggle with Alexa Land's attempts at humor - they make me roll my eyes at times and feel completely uncredible. The aspect of uncredibility is definitly a huge topic for the whole story. Many reactions and decisions didn't feel credible at all, it felt way too easy sometimes and the pace was odd too. All of the men in Alexa Land's books seem to be gay too! I still loved the characters and the plot enough for this to be an entertaining story. I would definitly recommend it for all fans of the series. 3 stars!
July 26, 2015
This series is like crack to me. Not that I'd ever tried crack but..yea you get what im saying. Another amazing addition to the series. I can't wait for nicos
February 6, 2016
4.5 Stars
So I almost made a huge mistake. I almost passed this up.
Why? Because it's book #9 in the Firsts and Forever series. I thought, "Why would I start so far into a series? I won't know what's going on, will I?" But...this was the first audio book added (yes, that's a head scratcher, because it's not chronologically before the others in the series). And...it's Greg Tremblay narrating! I mean, who can pass up Greg? Not me!).
Finally though, I remembered I read Skye Blue which is actually book #6 in the series, and enjoyed it, without ever feeling like I was missing anything...so I decided to click and try. Boy am I happy I did! This gave me all the good, squiggly feelings I love from a rent boy trope story.
Twenty-six year old Chance Matthews has been a whore for twelve years. When Finn Nolan, cop and friend of a friend's brother, approaches Chance to teach him about sex - it opens an opportunity for both of them once they're willing to trust each other.
I really enjoyed this - from top to bottom, I enjoyed the characters, the humor, the hurt/comfort, the flow, and the narration thoroughly. I was consistently happy with the directions the story took, if not surprised by them, and didn't stop listening until it was finished. That's right! I listened to all 9 hours and 50 minutes in a single stretch with nary a break. Except for one meeting. Damn meetings! Always breaking into my reading time...*grumbles* With only one exception in the story I loved every other minute.
Then there's the narration - Greg once again brings the heat and the humor and the love...I love you, Greg Tremblay!
This is surprisingly fluffy for a story about a whore - but totally worth ever fluff-filled second. It's got some angst, but in the end it's all kittens and rainbows! It's terrific!!
Recommended!
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
So I almost made a huge mistake. I almost passed this up.
Why? Because it's book #9 in the Firsts and Forever series. I thought, "Why would I start so far into a series? I won't know what's going on, will I?" But...this was the first audio book added (yes, that's a head scratcher, because it's not chronologically before the others in the series). And...it's Greg Tremblay narrating! I mean, who can pass up Greg? Not me!).
Finally though, I remembered I read Skye Blue which is actually book #6 in the series, and enjoyed it, without ever feeling like I was missing anything...so I decided to click and try. Boy am I happy I did! This gave me all the good, squiggly feelings I love from a rent boy trope story.
Twenty-six year old Chance Matthews has been a whore for twelve years. When Finn Nolan, cop and friend of a friend's brother, approaches Chance to teach him about sex - it opens an opportunity for both of them once they're willing to trust each other.
He shook his head. “No. I, um...I want to hire you to do this job.” He gestured at our surroundings awkwardly.
“You want to take me to bed?”
“Oh God.” He turned away from me, but then he nodded.
“I’m going to go ahead and guess you don’t have a lot of experience hiring prostitutes,” I said.
“Absolutely none. I’ve thought about it before, but I could never go through with it. Between my job, my family....” He turned to look at me. “You could destroy me, Chance, and I’m not being dramatic. You could tear down my world if you chose to. But...somehow, I don’t think you will.”
“Why would you take that risk?”
“Because I want this so damn bad. It’s all I can think about. Please, tell me I can trust you.”
“You can.”
I really enjoyed this - from top to bottom, I enjoyed the characters, the humor, the hurt/comfort, the flow, and the narration thoroughly. I was consistently happy with the directions the story took, if not surprised by them, and didn't stop listening until it was finished. That's right! I listened to all 9 hours and 50 minutes in a single stretch with nary a break. Except for one meeting. Damn meetings! Always breaking into my reading time...*grumbles* With only one exception in the story I loved every other minute.
Then there's the narration - Greg once again brings the heat and the humor and the love...I love you, Greg Tremblay!
This is surprisingly fluffy for a story about a whore - but totally worth ever fluff-filled second. It's got some angst, but in the end it's all kittens and rainbows! It's terrific!!
Recommended!
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
May 16, 2019
3.5 stars for the story
5 stars for the narration
Greg Tremblay is a fantastic narrator. His distinct voices bring the story to life.
This is a sugary sweet romance. I feel nothing but good feelings after finishing the book.
5 stars for the narration
Greg Tremblay is a fantastic narrator. His distinct voices bring the story to life.
This is a sugary sweet romance. I feel nothing but good feelings after finishing the book.
July 5, 2020
This was so cute!
Yes, I started this series in book 9, no, it was not confusing, and I started in book 9 because it is the first book that is available in audiobook (I'm that lazy).
Chance had a shitty life, he left his mother's house because his mother didn't believe he was sexually abused, he was basically a child when he moved to another city and started selling his body. This book touches emotions, if you don't like books with strong themes like sexual abuse I would not advise it even though there is nothing very graphic (or I wouldn't read it myself). Then we met Finn, he always knew he was gay but he never wanted to assume that, so he hires Chance to have his first experience, feelings start to develop and I swear this book is very cute (and funny). Possibly I will read more of the series.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Steam: 6 out of 10.
Triggers:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
Yes, I started this series in book 9, no, it was not confusing, and I started in book 9 because it is the first book that is available in audiobook (I'm that lazy).
Chance had a shitty life, he left his mother's house because his mother didn't believe he was sexually abused, he was basically a child when he moved to another city and started selling his body. This book touches emotions, if you don't like books with strong themes like sexual abuse I would not advise it even though there is nothing very graphic (or I wouldn't read it myself). Then we met Finn, he always knew he was gay but he never wanted to assume that, so he hires Chance to have his first experience, feelings start to develop and I swear this book is very cute (and funny). Possibly I will read more of the series.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Steam: 6 out of 10.
Triggers:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
January 1, 2016
I only read this one because it's part of the series. Call me crazy, but I'm real tired or reading about prostitution in romances. It depresses me. And that's why this one gets two stars instead of the three I might have given it otherwise.
But speaking practically, this is classic Alexa Land. And it was kinda nice to see Chance get his HEA, even if the little bugger is kind of an obnoxious moron. I'm onto #10 and am enjoying it much more. So if rent boys depress you as much as they do me, you could easily skip this one and not miss much.
But speaking practically, this is classic Alexa Land. And it was kinda nice to see Chance get his HEA, even if the little bugger is kind of an obnoxious moron. I'm onto #10 and am enjoying it much more. So if rent boys depress you as much as they do me, you could easily skip this one and not miss much.
July 28, 2015
Fucking A! As expected, Alexa Land delivers yet another fantastic story to add to the ever so growing family of the Firsts and Forever series with its ever-increasing Gay Homosexual cast! I read Coming Home smiling giddily all throughout because I just feel so happy for Chance and his quest to find his father, reconnect with his family back in Wyoming and fall in love for the first time! Just everything about this book is perfect! Even the cover!!!
that cover is
Chance is one of my favorite characters amongst the number of hunky, adorable and lovely men in the series (probably next to Dmitri and Jamie from the first book) and Finn is just the guy that Chance’s needed to finally quit his profession and believe in his talent!
It was a tad predictable but in a good way and I just loved the angle about Chance’s father! Hah! I keep on expecting someone from his past will come to stir some shit up and I’m so glad that that didn’t materialized!
Of course, I am also excited with the growing number of secondary characters! Since we’ll be getting Nico’s story late this year (where you Miss Land totally spoiled btw regarding his love interest– ugh – but I’m sure I’m gonna love it nonetheless *giggles*), I’m hoping that we’ll get Zachary’s story next (please tell us he’ll actually end up with the adorable Jessie!!!).
Lastly, I would like to congratulate the author for Coming Home reaching the Top 100 on Amazon across all genres. This is indeed not just a victory for Miss Land but also for the MM genre as a whole! Now, if this honor isn’t enough to entice you to get the book, I dunno what else because the author totally killed it with this one!!! Congratulations!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!
that cover is
Chance is one of my favorite characters amongst the number of hunky, adorable and lovely men in the series (probably next to Dmitri and Jamie from the first book) and Finn is just the guy that Chance’s needed to finally quit his profession and believe in his talent!
It was a tad predictable but in a good way and I just loved the angle about Chance’s father! Hah! I keep on expecting someone from his past will come to stir some shit up and I’m so glad that that didn’t materialized!
Of course, I am also excited with the growing number of secondary characters! Since we’ll be getting Nico’s story late this year (where you Miss Land totally spoiled btw regarding his love interest– ugh – but I’m sure I’m gonna love it nonetheless *giggles*), I’m hoping that we’ll get Zachary’s story next (please tell us he’ll actually end up with the adorable Jessie!!!).
Lastly, I would like to congratulate the author for Coming Home reaching the Top 100 on Amazon across all genres. This is indeed not just a victory for Miss Land but also for the MM genre as a whole! Now, if this honor isn’t enough to entice you to get the book, I dunno what else because the author totally killed it with this one!!! Congratulations!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!
February 12, 2016
I have read all the books in the First and Forever series and over the last two weeks I have had me a little reread marathon of the series. And I have decided this is my favorite of the entire series! If you haven't read the series you can jump in anywhere and this would be a great book to start.
It's a fun series with crazy lovable characters, hot steamy romances and a family dynamic like no other imaginable!
It's a fun series with crazy lovable characters, hot steamy romances and a family dynamic like no other imaginable!
May 21, 2016
**** 4 fluffy stars ****
Audio edition, narrated by Greg Tremblay.
9 hours 50 minutes
Overall: 4
Performance: 5
Story: 3
This is my first book of the series. The audio just came out and I picked it up just because it was narrated by my fav Greg Tremblay. I was a bit confused as to why the audio suddenly started with #9 or the series? Oh well.
This can totally be read (listened to) out of order. I recon all the side characters mentioned were previous main characters, and main-characters-to-be, in the series. I didn't feel I missed anything by not having read the previous books. The only thing I want to mention is that all of them were a lot. There was a few pages in the beginning with kind of name/info dump, since there's at least nine couples being mentioned from passed books. There is only introductions and hand shakes at a wedding celebration, though, so no biggy. This book was all about Chance and Finn.
Or rather Chance trying to find his way in life, and struggling to survive, and then meeting Finn. I feel the story had a nice build up, both in the character of Chance and Chance and Finn's relationship. The story is a bit "wide", with telling of Chance's neighbor and friend, Chance's friendship with the series other character, Chance going off to try to find his father, but also the part dropping by his childhood home to see his mother and brother, finding only his brother at home with his boyfriend. Seems the two brothers have more in common than they thought. Chance and his mother didn't have a good relationship and they had a falling out years ago (which is explained), so he took off to San Francisco, leaving his little brother with his mother. I can never really understand these story lines. How a character leaves his home for whatever reason and then leave the sibling behind in an enviroment the MC thought uninhabitable. Then showing up years later and just picks up the pieces and saying "I'm your brother, I want to take care of you". Well, where were you all those years your little brother was growing up, eh? Aaaanyway.
Lots and lots of plot in this book, a little "wide", and much totally glossed over, not really realistic, but hey... I actually enjoyed them all. Much thanks to Greg Tremblay.
Honorable mention is Nana. An almost over the top crazy, ridiculous "grand" mother character. Wow, that pole dancing, and the scene at the police station.
9 hours 50 minutes
Overall: 4
Performance: 5
Story: 3
This is my first book of the series. The audio just came out and I picked it up just because it was narrated by my fav Greg Tremblay. I was a bit confused as to why the audio suddenly started with #9 or the series? Oh well.
This can totally be read (listened to) out of order. I recon all the side characters mentioned were previous main characters, and main-characters-to-be, in the series. I didn't feel I missed anything by not having read the previous books. The only thing I want to mention is that all of them were a lot. There was a few pages in the beginning with kind of name/info dump, since there's at least nine couples being mentioned from passed books. There is only introductions and hand shakes at a wedding celebration, though, so no biggy. This book was all about Chance and Finn.
Or rather Chance trying to find his way in life, and struggling to survive, and then meeting Finn. I feel the story had a nice build up, both in the character of Chance and Chance and Finn's relationship. The story is a bit "wide", with telling of Chance's neighbor and friend, Chance's friendship with the series other character, Chance going off to try to find his father, but also the part dropping by his childhood home to see his mother and brother, finding only his brother at home with his boyfriend. Seems the two brothers have more in common than they thought. Chance and his mother didn't have a good relationship and they had a falling out years ago (which is explained), so he took off to San Francisco, leaving his little brother with his mother. I can never really understand these story lines. How a character leaves his home for whatever reason and then leave the sibling behind in an enviroment the MC thought uninhabitable. Then showing up years later and just picks up the pieces and saying "I'm your brother, I want to take care of you". Well, where were you all those years your little brother was growing up, eh? Aaaanyway.
Lots and lots of plot in this book, a little "wide", and much totally glossed over, not really realistic, but hey... I actually enjoyed them all. Much thanks to Greg Tremblay.
Honorable mention is Nana. An almost over the top crazy, ridiculous "grand" mother character. Wow, that pole dancing, and the scene at the police station.
September 7, 2015
Absolutely unrealistic, but incredibly comforting read, just like all the other books in the series.
Previous and present abuse, previous statutory rape, all kinds of pain and suffering wrapped in sappy mush, the bliss of insta-love and generosity of an incredibly generous and sweet man, concluded with rainbows and lollipops that Nana brings with her wherever she goes, God bless her heart ♥ :D
Chance, a prostitute with no prospects, no future, no friends and no money hooks up with a police officer. After seeing him for a couple of months, Chance leaves SF to visit his mother and brother and possibly find his father. The trip turns into a disaster with a very nasty surprise, misadventures of Chance's Honda Civic for whipped cream and An Asshole father for avery rotten cherry.
But wait! It all turns out to be a big fat Happy End in the last chapters of the book. And thank God for that :D Very satisfying read.
*Still thinking of adding "Alternate Universe" to all nine books :)
3.5 shiny stars. Can't wait for a new installment.
Previous and present abuse, previous statutory rape, all kinds of pain and suffering wrapped in sappy mush, the bliss of insta-love and generosity of an incredibly generous and sweet man, concluded with rainbows and lollipops that Nana brings with her wherever she goes, God bless her heart ♥ :D
Chance, a prostitute with no prospects, no future, no friends and no money hooks up with a police officer. After seeing him for a couple of months, Chance leaves SF to visit his mother and brother and possibly find his father. The trip turns into a disaster with a very nasty surprise, misadventures of Chance's Honda Civic for whipped cream and An Asshole father for a
But wait! It all turns out to be a big fat Happy End in the last chapters of the book. And thank God for that :D Very satisfying read.
*Still thinking of adding "Alternate Universe" to all nine books :)
3.5 shiny stars. Can't wait for a new installment.
September 20, 2015
Aww, I really liked this one. Very sweet.
March 15, 2016
Another ott ridiculous story. Liked this one better than the previous one. Ofcourse this one has an overabundence of sugar and cheese ;)
3,5 stars from me and full review to come ....
3,5 stars from me and full review to come ....
June 18, 2016
OMG! Can this book be made into a film? Like right now? I mean, if ever I have listened to and enjoyed anything as much it must be this audiobook. I loved every single minute of it from beginning to end!
Chance is a rent boy and when I first started I was a little apprehensive of what this story would bring because I normally don’t do prostitute stories. But Alexa Land introduces me to a character who captured my heart immediately even despite what his job is. This is what I loved about Chance. Although he is a rent boy and I may say that sounding rather snobby, he is such a beautiful person inside and is only doing what he needs to do in order to survive. If you ran away from home and left school at fourteen with little education and no qualifications then what else could you do. He makes no apologies for what he does for a living but he is intrinsically a shy and quiet person who just likes to blend into the background. Keeping himself emotionally detached from his tricks, the sad thing here being that he believes that love and a relationship with someone is not an option for him.
He has friends though who accept him for who he is and not for what he does. This was lovely to see and to know that he is not completely alone. One of his friends is Nana, a lively, almost octogenarian who has more energy than the Duracell bunny. She is Italian and possibly has had mafia connections in the past due to her husband but these things are not spoken about anymore. Her new crusade in life is gay rights! She has grandsons who are gay and now she sees herself as the Richard the Lionheart of Gay Rights. She always has some project or another and trying out new things and the scenarios of Nana’s antics were just off the scale hilarious! I was literally guffawing with side-splitting laughter at Nana’s antics to the extent that I’m sure anyone following in a car behind must have thought I was drunk. I definitely wasn’t driving in a straight line due to laughing that’s for sure. This sweet old lady, with a huge heart and a protective nature was my hero. Loved her! Every time she made an appearance I would just get excited to know what she was going to surprise me with this time.
Anyway, this is Chance’s story so had better not let Nana hog the spotlight. Chance meets a mysterious guest while taking photos for his friend's wedding. Chance is also a talented photographer but doesn’t really believe in himself or his talent. Thinking that the only thing he knows in life is being a rent boy. This mysterious guest is the older brother to his friend who is getting married. Little does Chance know that one evening he turns up and makes proposition that although very unusual for a normal punter turns out to be the start of a turning point in Chance’s life. A pillar of strength and exactly the sort of person that Chance needs to take risk and try and turn his life around for someone he loves deeply.
OH MY! This book took me on a journey, one of woe and despair when we find out more about Chance’s family background and life before. Especially when he decides to go on a road trip to visit his estranged mother and his brother after having little or no contact for so many years. He also wants to see if he can track down who is father is. But one of joy and elation when Chance gets his life sorted for once and for all. This is beautiful story that takes a look at how we can go from rock bottom with little hope to being in charge of our own destinies once again and future full of hopes and dreams.
It is book #9 in a series but you can take my word for it that it most definitely can be read as a standalone no problem. This book is beautifully written and is my first book from Alexa Land. Can’t believe I have left it so long to read something from this author. What struck me most about this book was the balance. How Alexa masterfully balances out the absolutely hilarious scenes (provided by Nana - still giggling when I think about them) with the truly heartbreaking moments with a good bit of angst thrown in. But it’s these moments at very opposite ends of the spectrum that gives each moment a depth and meaning that you normally wouldn’t find. If a book is just only dark and brooding then it becomes for me very monochrome. Just like a book that only has continuous comedy for me can become very trivial and not interesting. But it’s this balance that makes the funny moments absolutely hilarious and the emotional moments oh so more poignant. This book made me laugh one minute and had me crying with emotion the next. As I said at the beginning this is truly the stuff that needs to be made into a film, or maybe not? The imagination is a powerful thing and Alexa Land had all my synapses firing on all thrusters with this brilliant book.
NARRATION
Well, only two words here to be honest. So this will be the shortest review of any narration I have ever written. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!
Chance is a rent boy and when I first started I was a little apprehensive of what this story would bring because I normally don’t do prostitute stories. But Alexa Land introduces me to a character who captured my heart immediately even despite what his job is. This is what I loved about Chance. Although he is a rent boy and I may say that sounding rather snobby, he is such a beautiful person inside and is only doing what he needs to do in order to survive. If you ran away from home and left school at fourteen with little education and no qualifications then what else could you do. He makes no apologies for what he does for a living but he is intrinsically a shy and quiet person who just likes to blend into the background. Keeping himself emotionally detached from his tricks, the sad thing here being that he believes that love and a relationship with someone is not an option for him.
He has friends though who accept him for who he is and not for what he does. This was lovely to see and to know that he is not completely alone. One of his friends is Nana, a lively, almost octogenarian who has more energy than the Duracell bunny. She is Italian and possibly has had mafia connections in the past due to her husband but these things are not spoken about anymore. Her new crusade in life is gay rights! She has grandsons who are gay and now she sees herself as the Richard the Lionheart of Gay Rights. She always has some project or another and trying out new things and the scenarios of Nana’s antics were just off the scale hilarious! I was literally guffawing with side-splitting laughter at Nana’s antics to the extent that I’m sure anyone following in a car behind must have thought I was drunk. I definitely wasn’t driving in a straight line due to laughing that’s for sure. This sweet old lady, with a huge heart and a protective nature was my hero. Loved her! Every time she made an appearance I would just get excited to know what she was going to surprise me with this time.
Anyway, this is Chance’s story so had better not let Nana hog the spotlight. Chance meets a mysterious guest while taking photos for his friend's wedding. Chance is also a talented photographer but doesn’t really believe in himself or his talent. Thinking that the only thing he knows in life is being a rent boy. This mysterious guest is the older brother to his friend who is getting married. Little does Chance know that one evening he turns up and makes proposition that although very unusual for a normal punter turns out to be the start of a turning point in Chance’s life. A pillar of strength and exactly the sort of person that Chance needs to take risk and try and turn his life around for someone he loves deeply.
OH MY! This book took me on a journey, one of woe and despair when we find out more about Chance’s family background and life before. Especially when he decides to go on a road trip to visit his estranged mother and his brother after having little or no contact for so many years. He also wants to see if he can track down who is father is. But one of joy and elation when Chance gets his life sorted for once and for all. This is beautiful story that takes a look at how we can go from rock bottom with little hope to being in charge of our own destinies once again and future full of hopes and dreams.
It is book #9 in a series but you can take my word for it that it most definitely can be read as a standalone no problem. This book is beautifully written and is my first book from Alexa Land. Can’t believe I have left it so long to read something from this author. What struck me most about this book was the balance. How Alexa masterfully balances out the absolutely hilarious scenes (provided by Nana - still giggling when I think about them) with the truly heartbreaking moments with a good bit of angst thrown in. But it’s these moments at very opposite ends of the spectrum that gives each moment a depth and meaning that you normally wouldn’t find. If a book is just only dark and brooding then it becomes for me very monochrome. Just like a book that only has continuous comedy for me can become very trivial and not interesting. But it’s this balance that makes the funny moments absolutely hilarious and the emotional moments oh so more poignant. This book made me laugh one minute and had me crying with emotion the next. As I said at the beginning this is truly the stuff that needs to be made into a film, or maybe not? The imagination is a powerful thing and Alexa Land had all my synapses firing on all thrusters with this brilliant book.
NARRATION
Well, only two words here to be honest. So this will be the shortest review of any narration I have ever written. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!
July 24, 2015
REVIEWED FOR PRISM BOOK ALLIANCE
I wonder how many book series are out there that still have the fans hanging out rabidly when it comes to book nine.
The Firsts and Forever Series has everything you could ask for. The writing is wonderful, the characters are perfect with their imperfections, the world that has and continues to be built is enthralling and you never ever finish the story and think you have had enough.
Even though the series is MM, ergo all about the men, you cannot think about Firsts ad Forever without thinking of Nana. I can’t think of another book that has such an iconic 80 year old woman in it that everyone loves so much. With her leotards, cookery shows and her almost manic support of her family she has become an icon.
Chance and Finn’s story is perfect and feels very much like a fairy-tale.
Chance has lived through some pretty horrendous things that whilst leaving him damaged gave him the courage to survive. His life though has left him sure of one thing – he will never find love as he just doesn’t believe he deserves it.
To look at Police Officer Finn Nolan you would think he has everything he wants. He’s good at his job, he’s sensibly saving for his own home and his parents are proud of the man he has become. That status quo will remain as long as he doesn’t show the world his true self.
Chance and Finn have met before but only really in passing. When Finn is trying to find himself he offers Chance the opportunity to earn some money but immediately the lines become blurred and although neither man speaks of it things have definitely changed. It’s fascinating watching Finn become more confident about himself and to see the walls Chase has built start to crumble but before they have time to explore more Chance gets cold feet and as he sets off on his trip of discovery to find his father he ends their agreement.
The journey home for Chance is hellacious as he faces his past and makes some startling discoveries. He both finds and loses something important whilst at home and when faced with no other option has to call on the man he has come to trust for help. By the time their trip is over their relationship has moved so fast and in so many new directions it will make your head spin.
I personally think Alexa got this story spot on. There are lots of tears, laughs and soul searching along the way and as always the rest of the cast do a stellar job as a huge support system. As I always find myself asking when I have finished a book in this series…..When is the next one due? I believe it is Nico’s turn next and I can’t wait for someone to come along and loosen the serious young man up! Zachary definitely needs some loving too!!
I wonder how many book series are out there that still have the fans hanging out rabidly when it comes to book nine.
The Firsts and Forever Series has everything you could ask for. The writing is wonderful, the characters are perfect with their imperfections, the world that has and continues to be built is enthralling and you never ever finish the story and think you have had enough.
Even though the series is MM, ergo all about the men, you cannot think about Firsts ad Forever without thinking of Nana. I can’t think of another book that has such an iconic 80 year old woman in it that everyone loves so much. With her leotards, cookery shows and her almost manic support of her family she has become an icon.
Chance and Finn’s story is perfect and feels very much like a fairy-tale.
Chance has lived through some pretty horrendous things that whilst leaving him damaged gave him the courage to survive. His life though has left him sure of one thing – he will never find love as he just doesn’t believe he deserves it.
To look at Police Officer Finn Nolan you would think he has everything he wants. He’s good at his job, he’s sensibly saving for his own home and his parents are proud of the man he has become. That status quo will remain as long as he doesn’t show the world his true self.
Chance and Finn have met before but only really in passing. When Finn is trying to find himself he offers Chance the opportunity to earn some money but immediately the lines become blurred and although neither man speaks of it things have definitely changed. It’s fascinating watching Finn become more confident about himself and to see the walls Chase has built start to crumble but before they have time to explore more Chance gets cold feet and as he sets off on his trip of discovery to find his father he ends their agreement.
The journey home for Chance is hellacious as he faces his past and makes some startling discoveries. He both finds and loses something important whilst at home and when faced with no other option has to call on the man he has come to trust for help. By the time their trip is over their relationship has moved so fast and in so many new directions it will make your head spin.
I personally think Alexa got this story spot on. There are lots of tears, laughs and soul searching along the way and as always the rest of the cast do a stellar job as a huge support system. As I always find myself asking when I have finished a book in this series…..When is the next one due? I believe it is Nico’s turn next and I can’t wait for someone to come along and loosen the serious young man up! Zachary definitely needs some loving too!!
October 29, 2020
5+
This gave be a cross between the perspectives series by am arthur and bear otter and the kids by tj klune vibes and I'm here for it.
This gave be a cross between the perspectives series by am arthur and bear otter and the kids by tj klune vibes and I'm here for it.
October 26, 2015
It was a good book. Great character development and loads of fun. But it didn't leave its mark on me as the third and fourth book in the series did!
Can't wait for Nico's story this year!!:-)
Can't wait for Nico's story this year!!:-)
June 4, 2016
Loved it!
I love this series. It is my go to series when I want a great laugh. The characters are all so sweet and you can't help but love Nana! Every family needs a Nana!!
I love this series. It is my go to series when I want a great laugh. The characters are all so sweet and you can't help but love Nana! Every family needs a Nana!!
July 18, 2015
Not enough words!
I am slayed...this book has everything! Laughter, tears, love, angst and a healthy dose of Nana!! Alexa had me at pole dancing!!
Chase and Finn start out with Finn paying him to have sex. Finn, still in the closet after what happened with Shea, seeks Chase out and they begin a sort of relationship. Chase, develops feelings for Finn, and breaks it off as he gets ready to set out on the road to see his mother and brother, and to find his father. When he gets to Wyoming, things are not as they seem, the man he questions about his father loses it, his car gets stolen with all his things in it, and he calls Finn as he breaks down over everything. Finn comes to Wyoming to help Chase and get to the bottom of what's going on. They both come clean about their feelings and with help from family and friends, begin a new life together...filled with laughter and love!
Great characters, storyline...how can you not love this family or this series!!! I loved it!!
I am slayed...this book has everything! Laughter, tears, love, angst and a healthy dose of Nana!! Alexa had me at pole dancing!!
Chase and Finn start out with Finn paying him to have sex. Finn, still in the closet after what happened with Shea, seeks Chase out and they begin a sort of relationship. Chase, develops feelings for Finn, and breaks it off as he gets ready to set out on the road to see his mother and brother, and to find his father. When he gets to Wyoming, things are not as they seem, the man he questions about his father loses it, his car gets stolen with all his things in it, and he calls Finn as he breaks down over everything. Finn comes to Wyoming to help Chase and get to the bottom of what's going on. They both come clean about their feelings and with help from family and friends, begin a new life together...filled with laughter and love!
Great characters, storyline...how can you not love this family or this series!!! I loved it!!
July 26, 2015
I can't resist this series and Chance's story was another good one. I immediately loved Chance, his friend Zachary (who needs a story ASAP along with Jesse), Colt and Elijah. Finn is also lovable and sexy, another nice guy as all the Nolan's seem to be. My one niggle is that I expected there to be a little more to Finn's story. Everything seemed a little too easy for him.
Many of the old gang are back, and I was especially happy to see Jamie and Dmitri from the original story Way Off Plan. I'll be looking forward to and reading Nico's book as soon as it's available.
Many of the old gang are back, and I was especially happy to see Jamie and Dmitri from the original story Way Off Plan. I'll be looking forward to and reading Nico's book as soon as it's available.
March 30, 2019
This is a reread. I have been in a bad place, and a bit burned by the last few books I have tried to read. This was exactly what I needed, a warm read about found family and support networks.
July 31, 2019
I've read this author before. I listened to the audio book. It was easy to drop into this world at book 9. Great narration. Nanna steals the show!! off to listened to book 10
September 11, 2015
So this one, it's going up there with Hunter and Brian's book for me, because this was all kinds of swoony and ridiculously romantic.
I won't say who Chance ends up with and spoil it but WHO he ends up with, may just be my favorite MC from this series, ever. Like, totally ever, I tell you, he is all kinds of amazing.
This had Nana shenanigans that were so way over the top, the one at the end made me roll my eyes and not laugh, it was just too much for me, but it's the way the series is done.
What I love about this series, aside from the gooey romance of course, is the way it creates families. Sure, there are the two main families in the series full of Gay Homosexual Americans as Nana would say, but I just adore how these people come together and become family regardless of DNA. They help one another out, they are supportive, loving and just plain awesome any way you look at it or them. They are just fantastic and that makes these books so much more than simply over the top, insta love romances.
Though I loved this, I do have one odd bit that toward the end that made me do a Scooby Doo head tilt and it's totally a spoiler, like a big spoiler, so proceed at your own risk...
Anyway... this was another fun read and I am so happy for Chance and his man.
Last note: I cannot wait for Nico's book. I have all kinds of theories about who he hooks up with in Italy. When is that out again?
I won't say who Chance ends up with and spoil it but WHO he ends up with, may just be my favorite MC from this series, ever. Like, totally ever, I tell you, he is all kinds of amazing.
This had Nana shenanigans that were so way over the top, the one at the end made me roll my eyes and not laugh, it was just too much for me, but it's the way the series is done.
What I love about this series, aside from the gooey romance of course, is the way it creates families. Sure, there are the two main families in the series full of Gay Homosexual Americans as Nana would say, but I just adore how these people come together and become family regardless of DNA. They help one another out, they are supportive, loving and just plain awesome any way you look at it or them. They are just fantastic and that makes these books so much more than simply over the top, insta love romances.
Though I loved this, I do have one odd bit that toward the end that made me do a Scooby Doo head tilt and it's totally a spoiler, like a big spoiler, so proceed at your own risk...
Anyway... this was another fun read and I am so happy for Chance and his man.
Last note: I cannot wait for Nico's book. I have all kinds of theories about who he hooks up with in Italy. When is that out again?
July 19, 2015
5million stars Alexa!! I so freaking loved this book!! What an emotional ride... So heartbreaking,funny& heartwarming. I shed so many tears, tears of sadness,laughter & joy. So beautifully written with a bit of angst. My heart broke for Chance so bad,what he went through... I can't put into words! I loved Chance as soon I met him in Christian's book & I never thought I could love him any more & I definitely do :) Well Done!! <3
January 3, 2022
4.7 stars. This was such a pleasant surprise!! I really like Finn and Chance as characters, and as a couple, they are so cute and sweet!! (๑>◡<๑) I do wish there had been a little bit more drama/angst but otherwise I quite enjoyed this!!
I am really interested in Zachary‘s story, but sadly there isn’t an audiobook for it ＿|￣|○ 😑
I am really interested in Zachary‘s story, but sadly there isn’t an audiobook for it ＿|￣|○ 😑
January 26, 2016
Chance left home at 14 after being molested by a prominent citizen (and his mother’s boss) in his small town. When nobody – even his mother – stands behind him, he decides to cut his losses and moves to San Francisco. There, like so many runaways, he finds only prostitution to help him pay the bills.
Now, 12 years later, he’s still a rent boy, and figures that’s all he’s good for. When he meets Finn at a party of a mutual friend, nothing strikes up between them. It’s not until Finn hires Chance to be his “first time” that the two really become acquainted and it’s clear from the beginning that they’ll never just be john and rent boy to one another.
Finn is in the closet and on the fence about his sexuality. He’s seen what happens in his house when his brother came out to his parents and he worries about being an out police officer, even in San Francisco. Something about Chance captivates him and he can’t resist both his company and helping him.
Chance has just decided that the relationship that is brewing between Finn and himself is getting too “real” when his life takes a nose-dive. He ends up calling on Finn for help and from that point forward their lives are inextricably entwined.
**
I’m not sure why they started the audiobook series on book 9, but… It’s a good book and technically you don’t have to have read the series to like and appreciate this story. (Though it’s a great series and I do recommend reading them in order simply for the nuances.)
The hallmark of this series is both humor and usually something of an underdog story. Usually one, if not both MCs have a seriously hard life and the presence of the other MC helps one or both of them to rise above their problems.
In the meantime they usually have lots of hot sex, interact with the crazy Nana, find themselves in love and always in a HEA.
Chance’s and Finn’s story is really lovely. Both have some growing to do and when Chance’s story bleeds into Wyoming, there’s even more healing to be done.
I loved these guys as a couple and always enjoy seeing the previous MCs and catching up with them.
Audio
Greg Tremblay does a TREMENDOUS job of voicing all the many, many different male characters in this story – there’s a LOT. I love the southern accent he gives Chance’s brother and his boyfriend as well as the ridiculousness that is Nana.
I highly recommend this series and this audiobook and give it 4.5 of 5 stars.
Now, 12 years later, he’s still a rent boy, and figures that’s all he’s good for. When he meets Finn at a party of a mutual friend, nothing strikes up between them. It’s not until Finn hires Chance to be his “first time” that the two really become acquainted and it’s clear from the beginning that they’ll never just be john and rent boy to one another.
Finn is in the closet and on the fence about his sexuality. He’s seen what happens in his house when his brother came out to his parents and he worries about being an out police officer, even in San Francisco. Something about Chance captivates him and he can’t resist both his company and helping him.
Chance has just decided that the relationship that is brewing between Finn and himself is getting too “real” when his life takes a nose-dive. He ends up calling on Finn for help and from that point forward their lives are inextricably entwined.
**
I’m not sure why they started the audiobook series on book 9, but… It’s a good book and technically you don’t have to have read the series to like and appreciate this story. (Though it’s a great series and I do recommend reading them in order simply for the nuances.)
The hallmark of this series is both humor and usually something of an underdog story. Usually one, if not both MCs have a seriously hard life and the presence of the other MC helps one or both of them to rise above their problems.
In the meantime they usually have lots of hot sex, interact with the crazy Nana, find themselves in love and always in a HEA.
Chance’s and Finn’s story is really lovely. Both have some growing to do and when Chance’s story bleeds into Wyoming, there’s even more healing to be done.
I loved these guys as a couple and always enjoy seeing the previous MCs and catching up with them.
Audio
Greg Tremblay does a TREMENDOUS job of voicing all the many, many different male characters in this story – there’s a LOT. I love the southern accent he gives Chance’s brother and his boyfriend as well as the ridiculousness that is Nana.
I highly recommend this series and this audiobook and give it 4.5 of 5 stars.
April 9, 2016
My Review:
Overall: 4.25
Performance: 4.25
Story: 4.25
Aww, I really loved this story. There's so much to it. First there is the professional relationship between Chance and Finn that was incredible. It hit all my hot buttons for sexy times. Chance is a prostitute struggling to get by and get through his job after ten years of being used and abused. Then Finn, who also happens to be a cop, hires Chance to take his virginity. They know each other through mutual friends, so Finn trusts Chance, even though this is a relationship that neither one of them should trust. I love gay, closeted virgin stories and prostitute stories so this one really did work for me.
But then the story evolves and becomes so much more. Seriously, so much more. Chance goes home, someplace he hasn't been since he ran away when he was 14. And then life becomes even crazier...who would have thought that was possible?
But through all this, these two guys form this amazing friendship that develops into a incredibly strong relationship. I loved the two of them so much. Finn is strong and protective. Chance is just struggling and trying so hard to get by and not get hurt...which ultimately seems to put him more at risk. I loved that Chance has his photography and this incredible gift that he has to learn to trust. He also has a great circle of friends that he doesn't realize he can count on.
And they are an amazing circle of friends. This book is number nine in the series and all those other characters show up...including crazy Nana. Someday I'll have to go back and read them all because I've only read one other of them.
Note: I did listen to this on audio. Greg Tremblay is the narrator and he's always incredible. This story is no exception. There are tons of voices and each one was amazingly distinctive. He did an incredible job with the story and I would definitely recommend the audio if you can listen to it that way.
Overall: 4.25
Performance: 4.25
Story: 4.25
Aww, I really loved this story. There's so much to it. First there is the professional relationship between Chance and Finn that was incredible. It hit all my hot buttons for sexy times. Chance is a prostitute struggling to get by and get through his job after ten years of being used and abused. Then Finn, who also happens to be a cop, hires Chance to take his virginity. They know each other through mutual friends, so Finn trusts Chance, even though this is a relationship that neither one of them should trust. I love gay, closeted virgin stories and prostitute stories so this one really did work for me.
But then the story evolves and becomes so much more. Seriously, so much more. Chance goes home, someplace he hasn't been since he ran away when he was 14. And then life becomes even crazier...who would have thought that was possible?
But through all this, these two guys form this amazing friendship that develops into a incredibly strong relationship. I loved the two of them so much. Finn is strong and protective. Chance is just struggling and trying so hard to get by and not get hurt...which ultimately seems to put him more at risk. I loved that Chance has his photography and this incredible gift that he has to learn to trust. He also has a great circle of friends that he doesn't realize he can count on.
And they are an amazing circle of friends. This book is number nine in the series and all those other characters show up...including crazy Nana. Someday I'll have to go back and read them all because I've only read one other of them.
Note: I did listen to this on audio. Greg Tremblay is the narrator and he's always incredible. This story is no exception. There are tons of voices and each one was amazingly distinctive. He did an incredible job with the story and I would definitely recommend the audio if you can listen to it that way.
August 25, 2015
While I couldn't even finish the previous book because of the ridiculous factor, I really liked this one. In fact, I almost loved it. I feel like this was less focused on the ridiculousness of the characters, and more serious...at least as serious as a book could be when Nana is a part of it. What I liked was that Chance's story was more real, easier to relate to, without the incredible cheese factor found in previous books. Nana's antics and craziness was a welcome distraction from the angstiness that was Chance's life.
Now to the reason I only ALMOST loved this book: Finn. Yes, that's right, Finn was the one unbelievable, impossible to connect with or relate to character. First of all, I'll never ever believe a cop will proposition a prostitute willingly and knowingly, and pay them a ridiculous amount of money on top of that. I didn't understand his reasons at all because they were damn stupid. But aside from this, I liked Finn as Chance's love interest.
I kept reading this series in the hope that someday I'll see some progress in the writing quality, but lately I've almost given up on it, especially after the last book. I'm happy I gave this a chance, because more focus on the character development, a little well placed angst with less cheesiness is definitely the way to go. Next book would be perfect if there will be even LESS cheesiness.
Now to the reason I only ALMOST loved this book: Finn. Yes, that's right, Finn was the one unbelievable, impossible to connect with or relate to character. First of all, I'll never ever believe a cop will proposition a prostitute willingly and knowingly, and pay them a ridiculous amount of money on top of that. I didn't understand his reasons at all because they were damn stupid. But aside from this, I liked Finn as Chance's love interest.
I kept reading this series in the hope that someday I'll see some progress in the writing quality, but lately I've almost given up on it, especially after the last book. I'm happy I gave this a chance, because more focus on the character development, a little well placed angst with less cheesiness is definitely the way to go. Next book would be perfect if there will be even LESS cheesiness.
August 9, 2015
First you have to remember that this series has no grasp on reality.
As soon as you accept this as a reader, you can enjoy it as it is:
A series full of sexy, adorable, hot gay men and a crazy, wonderful grandmother.
This time it is about Chance, the rentboy who is also a very talented photographer (but that doesn't pay the bills and isn't enough money to send home).
He is searching for his unknown father, some guy in a bar....
And it's about Finn, the cop with the stick up his arse (we have met him before).
Now, Finn has a secret. He's gay but that doesn't fly with his family. To explore his "urges" he hires Chance. He trusts him because he already knows him a bit through his brother in law.
It is very sweet, the way the become lovers instead of client and whore. And Finn is also the guy who in the end helps Chance, when his search for his father and his family at home turns out to be a lot more complicated than anticipated.
Both guys are adorable, the sex is hot, Nana is as always funny.
The books is a smooth entertaining read, I got what I expected and I will buy the next one, too.
As soon as you accept this as a reader, you can enjoy it as it is:
A series full of sexy, adorable, hot gay men and a crazy, wonderful grandmother.
This time it is about Chance, the rentboy who is also a very talented photographer (but that doesn't pay the bills and isn't enough money to send home).
He is searching for his unknown father, some guy in a bar....
And it's about Finn, the cop with the stick up his arse (we have met him before).
Now, Finn has a secret. He's gay but that doesn't fly with his family. To explore his "urges" he hires Chance. He trusts him because he already knows him a bit through his brother in law.
It is very sweet, the way the become lovers instead of client and whore. And Finn is also the guy who in the end helps Chance, when his search for his father and his family at home turns out to be a lot more complicated than anticipated.
Both guys are adorable, the sex is hot, Nana is as always funny.
The books is a smooth entertaining read, I got what I expected and I will buy the next one, too.
December 28, 2016
I have grown to love this entire series. It is fantastic. Hot guys. Mafia types. Men with issues. Nana! Read in order. Another reviewer said this series is like crack and it is - the crack of books.
Chance had never had a nice life. It was so far from nice that is amazing he is still functioning
When I was a kid, I wanted to run away to Saturn. I was too dumb to understand the million impossibilities that went along with that. I only knew it was beautiful. That was enough for me...
It didn’t take long before that fantasy was shot to hell by a teacher who probably thought she was being helpful by explaining all the reasons that would never happen. She didn’t realize how much I needed that dream. I needed to believe there was a beautiful place out there somewhere that I could escape to, a million miles from Simone, Wyoming.
Chance had never had a nice life. It was so far from nice that is amazing he is still functioning
When I was a kid, I wanted to run away to Saturn. I was too dumb to understand the million impossibilities that went along with that. I only knew it was beautiful. That was enough for me...
It didn’t take long before that fantasy was shot to hell by a teacher who probably thought she was being helpful by explaining all the reasons that would never happen. She didn’t realize how much I needed that dream. I needed to believe there was a beautiful place out there somewhere that I could escape to, a million miles from Simone, Wyoming.
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