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Goodbye Town
Duke Smith is ready to leave Granter's Corner, the little backwater town in which he'd lived for twenty-eight years. Since his mother has recently died and his father's in prison, there's no need for him to stick around. His only good memories of the place are those moments spent with Evan Harper, his boyhood friend and first love. Evan left when they were eighteen, and while Duke never resented him for it, he has missed him.
Evan Harper is on his way to San Diego where his SEAL team has been stationed, but he has to make one stop along the way. He's missed only one thing from his life in Granter's Corner, and that's Duke Smith. When they reconnect, Evan is thrilled to know their feelings haven't changed during the years they were apart.
Duke already has plans to relocate to the coast, and moving in with Evan is a golden opportunity he can't resist. Could fate be finally giving them a chance now that both of them have said goodbye to the past?
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2015
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T.A. Chase
161 books893 followersThere is beauty in every kind of love, so why not live a life without boundaries? Experiencing everything the world offers fascinates me and writing about the things that make each of us unique is how I share those insights. I live in the Midwest with a wonderful partner of thirteen years. When not writing, I’m watching movies, reading and living life to the fullest.
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February 26, 2016
Mechanic Duke Smith’s mother has died, freeing him from abuse and the obligation he’s dealt with his whole life. I LOVED his words at her funeral; if only all eulogies were so honest! He notices his best friend Evan in the back, even though he hasn’t seen him in the ten years since Evan left town after they graduated high school. After the funeral, he finds a note from Evan to meet him in their usual spot.
When they come back together, there is no recrimination—they both knew where they stood when they were kids. They loved each other, but there was nothing to be done about it, and when Evan go the opportunity to escape, he did and Duke was happy for him. Now, Evan is on the way to California to meet up with his SEAL team, and he really wants Duke to join him—ironic because Duke has a job lined up in California and is planning to blow this sad little town anyway.
Secondary characters in this story include Evan’s team and their assorted SOs. Nobody has any issue with the gay—sweet! There are some really nice moments with his teammates, and if this publisher wasn’t closing down, I’d be hoping for some additional stories with some of the other guys. Oh well, maybe T.A. Chase will still write them and we’ll see them somewhere again.
Goodbye Town is a classic T.A. Chase story, and I feel confident saying that since it’s the twenty-sixth story of hers I’ve read. What we get is a clear picture of both characters, their motivations, their experiences and how they have shaped them, through a clear-eyed and realistic lens. These heroes are not emotional basket cases despite having survived much less than ideal circumstances. They are accepting of their lot in life but are determined to use that only as a building block. The story is told through alternating POVs, but it’s always clear whose perspective we are getting. If you’re looking for a good short story with strong and resilient characters, this is an excellent choice.
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach
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When they come back together, there is no recrimination—they both knew where they stood when they were kids. They loved each other, but there was nothing to be done about it, and when Evan go the opportunity to escape, he did and Duke was happy for him. Now, Evan is on the way to California to meet up with his SEAL team, and he really wants Duke to join him—ironic because Duke has a job lined up in California and is planning to blow this sad little town anyway.
Secondary characters in this story include Evan’s team and their assorted SOs. Nobody has any issue with the gay—sweet! There are some really nice moments with his teammates, and if this publisher wasn’t closing down, I’d be hoping for some additional stories with some of the other guys. Oh well, maybe T.A. Chase will still write them and we’ll see them somewhere again.
Goodbye Town is a classic T.A. Chase story, and I feel confident saying that since it’s the twenty-sixth story of hers I’ve read. What we get is a clear picture of both characters, their motivations, their experiences and how they have shaped them, through a clear-eyed and realistic lens. These heroes are not emotional basket cases despite having survived much less than ideal circumstances. They are accepting of their lot in life but are determined to use that only as a building block. The story is told through alternating POVs, but it’s always clear whose perspective we are getting. If you’re looking for a good short story with strong and resilient characters, this is an excellent choice.
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.co...
October 17, 2015
I just love T.A. Chase, and this one was right up there on the must buy list.
It just amazes me how someone can put such an amazing tale in so few pages. The depth of emotion, the story, character building.
This time we’ve got two guys, have loved each other for years. One got out and had a life, career, one stayed and managed best he could. Both never forgot either one.
Duke’s mother passes away and finally he is free to leave. With no love loss for the town or the people, gives one final speech, noticing Evan at the funeral. Thrilled that maybe he hasn’t missed he’s chance. They meet, the re-connection is amazing and in the afterglow, Duke finds out that Evan big speech and announcement was for nothing. Duke coming to his town.
These two a perfect for each other and all the secondary people just make it so much sweeter. Giving Evan a hard time, helping Duke out with the perfect HEA. Brilliant.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review by Crystals Many reviews
It just amazes me how someone can put such an amazing tale in so few pages. The depth of emotion, the story, character building.
This time we’ve got two guys, have loved each other for years. One got out and had a life, career, one stayed and managed best he could. Both never forgot either one.
Duke’s mother passes away and finally he is free to leave. With no love loss for the town or the people, gives one final speech, noticing Evan at the funeral. Thrilled that maybe he hasn’t missed he’s chance. They meet, the re-connection is amazing and in the afterglow, Duke finds out that Evan big speech and announcement was for nothing. Duke coming to his town.
These two a perfect for each other and all the secondary people just make it so much sweeter. Giving Evan a hard time, helping Duke out with the perfect HEA. Brilliant.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review by Crystals Many reviews
November 4, 2015
Life isn’t all sunshine and roses. Some of us find a way out of bad lives other feel obligated to stick it out. Evan joined the services and got out of his terrible life in Granter’s Corner leaving behind only one thing and that was Duke. But he knew that they needed to live their lives and see f their paths led back to each other.
Duke stuck out his life of hell in Granters Corner but the day his mom died he decides its time for a change. With a new life ready for him in California will the Arrival of his best friend and first and only love change his mind?
There is lots of angst and the story is very bittersweet. It is a very well written story and short enough to fill half an hour or hour. The emotion is spot on and the sex is beautiful but hot.
If you are looking for a very sweet story of undying love, military men, bittersweet but with a happy ending this is a very good read.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Duke stuck out his life of hell in Granters Corner but the day his mom died he decides its time for a change. With a new life ready for him in California will the Arrival of his best friend and first and only love change his mind?
There is lots of angst and the story is very bittersweet. It is a very well written story and short enough to fill half an hour or hour. The emotion is spot on and the sex is beautiful but hot.
If you are looking for a very sweet story of undying love, military men, bittersweet but with a happy ending this is a very good read.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
July 7, 2016
I loved this story of Evan and Duke. They had been childhood friends and then a bit more. But even after ten years of separation they are ready to connect once again. You can feel the care they have for each other. I love that both men are getting a new wonderful new life together.
February 7, 2016
1.5 stars.
July 16, 2017
Skimmed, because quite honestly, it was boring.
February 25, 2016
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