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A Place to Call Their Own
Frank Greerson and Gregory Young have been discharged from the Army and are headed to their childhood homes. They both defied their parents in 1861 when they joined the Army. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union of the United States of America, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Once they find their claim, they encounter common obstacles to life on the Kansas Prairie in 1866: Native Americans, tornadoes, wild animals, and weather.
When a prairie fire destroys their crops and takes their neighbor’s lives, Frank and Gregory are instructed to find their young son’s aunt. Faced with leaving a destroyed claim, the railroad coming through their land, and dwindling funds, Frank and Gregory must decide whether to leave the place they have worked hard to make their own or fulfill their friends' dying wishes.
When a prairie fire destroys their crops and takes their neighbor’s lives, Frank and Gregory are instructed to find their young son’s aunt. Faced with leaving a destroyed claim, the railroad coming through their land, and dwindling funds, Frank and Gregory must decide whether to leave the place they have worked hard to make their own or fulfill their friends' dying wishes.
164 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2012
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August 16, 2016
“Home is a magical place that I've found and now it's discovered, I will always be bound. It surrounds me with warmth like a comforting dome. Being wrapped in your arms is where I call my home. My life makes more sense, the world seems more true. I love my home and I really love you.” ~ Kirsty Richards
All Frank and Gregory of 'A Place to Call their Own' by L. Dean Pace-Frech want is a place to call home, one where no one will judge them for being together, but in 1865, that is not so easy. They know this and have no illusions that it is a near impossible goal, but are determined to make it so. Knowing there is land being given away in the Kansas wilderness, the two of them devise a plan to travel out there and claim some of it for their own. But even the best laid plan is not without difficulty, and it comes to them in spades. Even so, their love for each other and desire to be together gives them the strength to face every obstacle placed in their way.
There's never a question of their love being wrong, but Gregory and Frank know to protect themselves, they must be cautious. The couple don't need anyone asking too many questions or observing their closeness. This is one reason Frank and Gregory move out to the ends of the earth. If there aren't many people around, then it's a better situation. Gregory and Frank tell Gregory's family they are going together to help each other get established, hoping to meet some girls who want to live there. Gregory's family is not exactly happy about him leaving home and moving to Kansas, but they can't stop him. At least his father acknowledges that Gregory knows how to run a farm which will be in his favor, but still cautions him about how hard it will be and questions Gregory about not knowing exactly what he's in for. His family does feel better about him not going alone. They don't suspect Frank and Gregory's true relationship. Frank's mother doesn't try to stop him either although she suspects something else is going on between Frank and Gregory. She surprises him with money from an insurance policy his father had which gives them extra money which is great.
When Gregory and Frank get to Kansas, they have great plans for what they need to do and proceed to build their house and a stable for the horses and begin planting crops. The men are blessed with a mild season which gives them a good crop. It's a good start. The brightest spot in this whole situation, is the camaraderie with their neighbors. Gregory and Frank become good friends with them, creating their own rituals from family customs and traditions such as: what kind of food to have for holidays, when to celebrate, when to wash clothes, etc. A strong bond is sealed with their neighbors, especially with a young boy who ends up practically worshiping Gregory and Frank. Their neighbors trust and like them. They know that Frank and Gregory live together as a couple and, because they know they type of men they are, trust and respect them. In this regard, they are fortunate. Nature doesn't respect such things though and can, and often does, take away everything in a flash. When a twister comes through making rubble of their home, all they can do is to start over, but they question is for how many more times? When it's not the weather causing problems, it's men. Being out in the middle of nowhere is definitely a problem when it comes to legal issues and not being able to file their claims for their land causes a problem when an unscrupulous man, whom they had trouble with on the way to Kansas, comes back into their lives with vile propositions and what seems to be the upper hand as far as their claims go. He takes the opportunity to bully and threaten them. When a fire destroys their neighborhood, all seems lost, but they are determined to find somewhere else to make their home. Gregory and Frank decide to set off for a better place, while taking their neighbors’ orphaned son with them.
When I began to read this story, I didn't realize it was a Young Adult book and was a bit puzzled at the tone, but quickly figured it out. Not that it mattered because I was already enthralled by the thoroughly enjoyable story. Gregory and Frank's fierce love and devotion and their determination to be a family was inspiring. Things are so easy for us now as opposed to then and it gave me pause as I sat in my air-conditioned house, with my computer and other conveniences. Reading about all the hardships people faced then, reminded me of just how fortunate I am. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading stories about history, hardships being overcome, and two men in love and determined to stay together. Thanks, L. Dean, for an enjoyable story.
NOTE: This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
All Frank and Gregory of 'A Place to Call their Own' by L. Dean Pace-Frech want is a place to call home, one where no one will judge them for being together, but in 1865, that is not so easy. They know this and have no illusions that it is a near impossible goal, but are determined to make it so. Knowing there is land being given away in the Kansas wilderness, the two of them devise a plan to travel out there and claim some of it for their own. But even the best laid plan is not without difficulty, and it comes to them in spades. Even so, their love for each other and desire to be together gives them the strength to face every obstacle placed in their way.
There's never a question of their love being wrong, but Gregory and Frank know to protect themselves, they must be cautious. The couple don't need anyone asking too many questions or observing their closeness. This is one reason Frank and Gregory move out to the ends of the earth. If there aren't many people around, then it's a better situation. Gregory and Frank tell Gregory's family they are going together to help each other get established, hoping to meet some girls who want to live there. Gregory's family is not exactly happy about him leaving home and moving to Kansas, but they can't stop him. At least his father acknowledges that Gregory knows how to run a farm which will be in his favor, but still cautions him about how hard it will be and questions Gregory about not knowing exactly what he's in for. His family does feel better about him not going alone. They don't suspect Frank and Gregory's true relationship. Frank's mother doesn't try to stop him either although she suspects something else is going on between Frank and Gregory. She surprises him with money from an insurance policy his father had which gives them extra money which is great.
When Gregory and Frank get to Kansas, they have great plans for what they need to do and proceed to build their house and a stable for the horses and begin planting crops. The men are blessed with a mild season which gives them a good crop. It's a good start. The brightest spot in this whole situation, is the camaraderie with their neighbors. Gregory and Frank become good friends with them, creating their own rituals from family customs and traditions such as: what kind of food to have for holidays, when to celebrate, when to wash clothes, etc. A strong bond is sealed with their neighbors, especially with a young boy who ends up practically worshiping Gregory and Frank. Their neighbors trust and like them. They know that Frank and Gregory live together as a couple and, because they know they type of men they are, trust and respect them. In this regard, they are fortunate. Nature doesn't respect such things though and can, and often does, take away everything in a flash. When a twister comes through making rubble of their home, all they can do is to start over, but they question is for how many more times? When it's not the weather causing problems, it's men. Being out in the middle of nowhere is definitely a problem when it comes to legal issues and not being able to file their claims for their land causes a problem when an unscrupulous man, whom they had trouble with on the way to Kansas, comes back into their lives with vile propositions and what seems to be the upper hand as far as their claims go. He takes the opportunity to bully and threaten them. When a fire destroys their neighborhood, all seems lost, but they are determined to find somewhere else to make their home. Gregory and Frank decide to set off for a better place, while taking their neighbors’ orphaned son with them.
When I began to read this story, I didn't realize it was a Young Adult book and was a bit puzzled at the tone, but quickly figured it out. Not that it mattered because I was already enthralled by the thoroughly enjoyable story. Gregory and Frank's fierce love and devotion and their determination to be a family was inspiring. Things are so easy for us now as opposed to then and it gave me pause as I sat in my air-conditioned house, with my computer and other conveniences. Reading about all the hardships people faced then, reminded me of just how fortunate I am. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading stories about history, hardships being overcome, and two men in love and determined to stay together. Thanks, L. Dean, for an enjoyable story.
NOTE: This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
February 12, 2017
Unpretentious, Uncluttered, Pure Love
The premise is a bit out there--buddies from the Union Army fall in love and determine to spend their lives together as settlers on the prairie. That is unusual in several respects, not the least of which is we don't have to be dragged through Frank and Gregory's story of how they got to be lovers--we start off the book with that as a given.
Even though they go through a variety of unpleasant, sometimes tragic, situations, there is always the strength of their love to guide them. The sex scenes are few and not all that explicit--they don't have to be because the writing is so beautifully spare yet completely devoted to them as a couple that you know they are going to be ok most of the time.
When the final straw comes, it's surrounded by surprising glimmers of hope and a terrific HFN ending that draws you into this very special family, not as a guest, but as a member. The author is working on sort of a sequel--please hurry!
The premise is a bit out there--buddies from the Union Army fall in love and determine to spend their lives together as settlers on the prairie. That is unusual in several respects, not the least of which is we don't have to be dragged through Frank and Gregory's story of how they got to be lovers--we start off the book with that as a given.
Even though they go through a variety of unpleasant, sometimes tragic, situations, there is always the strength of their love to guide them. The sex scenes are few and not all that explicit--they don't have to be because the writing is so beautifully spare yet completely devoted to them as a couple that you know they are going to be ok most of the time.
When the final straw comes, it's surrounded by surprising glimmers of hope and a terrific HFN ending that draws you into this very special family, not as a guest, but as a member. The author is working on sort of a sequel--please hurry!
August 2, 2015
Review also posted on http://www.wodfreview.com
I’m a nut for historical novels. It’s not often I run across one that takes place after the civil war in the old west with Indians and land claims. A time when families packed up and moved west to work the land hoping to lay claim to it and make a life. A Place to Call Their Own is that type of historical.
It’s an easy, almost angst-less read, more gay fiction than romance but there is a beautiful love story about two men who meet and fall in love while in the Army. Frank and Gregory make plans to head west when they’re discharged to find place they can call their own and live together without trouble. The journey takes them to Kansas where they find land they can homestead but it’s not easy. Through bad weather, a man that wants to ruin what Frank and Gregory have, a fire that wipes out all their hard work and the lives of some special neighbors these amazing men find a way to keep going when most would give up.
Frankie and Gregory are wonderful characters and I fell in love with them immediately. Their story is sweet and at times an emotional one. The unexpected addition to their family and the happily for now ending has me excited to see where they end up next.
I recommend A Place to Call Their Own
June 2, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
This is not your typical romance story. At most, this was a well written historical novel with romantic undertones. As a historical fiction, it has plenty of details about the time and place, yet they are presented in a way that you don’t realize you are getting a history lesson. The romance part of the book is fairly limited in scope…think Little House on the Prairie, it’s there but it’s not blatant. Instead, readers are treated to the emotional connection between these two characters.
Overall, I thought this was a sweet story.
Read Wendy’s review in its entirety here.
3.75 stars
This is not your typical romance story. At most, this was a well written historical novel with romantic undertones. As a historical fiction, it has plenty of details about the time and place, yet they are presented in a way that you don’t realize you are getting a history lesson. The romance part of the book is fairly limited in scope…think Little House on the Prairie, it’s there but it’s not blatant. Instead, readers are treated to the emotional connection between these two characters.
Overall, I thought this was a sweet story.
Read Wendy’s review in its entirety here.
March 27, 2018
I loved this story! It was a great read of how these two men fought their way to be together and more, to stay together through thick and thin. I rooted for them every time they ran into issues and was left wondering at the end...hoping for a sequel :)
January 8, 2025
This was an amazing historical/western story. If you like reading about what life as a gay couple might've been in the past, don't miss this one. Highly recommended!
July 14, 2015
A Place To Call Their Own is the debut novel of historical fiction writer Dean Pace-Frech. I read the second edition, published May 31, 2015 and I was blown away by the power of this story of the settling of America after the Civil War.
Frank and Greg are gay veterans of that war and after returning home realize that in order to be true to themselves they need to make a fresh start where they won’t be judged or hated for who they love. After saying farewell to their families they begin the trip across a largely unsettled continent to establish claims to their own farm in the new state of Kansas under the Homestead Act. The trip by wagon goes relatively well, although at one point it is interrupted by villains who harass them and steal something critical to their expedition. I loved how Frank and Greg determined when they got where they were going – they stood on a hill, looked out at the vast prairie, trees, and river, and just knew they were home.
The novel covers three years, during which they overcome many merciless difficulties also encountered by the real men and women who took this journey. Frank and Greg establish their farm, make friends, are accepted by those they meet, and seem on their way to a successful future as plains farmers. Despite the pitfalls and an almost insurmountable disaster, their love for each other carries them through. Their integrity and personal honor even brings them a son.
This is a romantic love story wrapped in a historical saga of a time not really that long ago chronologically but a distant, almost unimaginable past in terms of the progress of technology since the 1860s. For example, Frank and Greg delay filing their claim due to the unacceptable amount of time it would take to leave the farm and cover the overwhelming distance to the nearest claims office: 40 miles.
For those looking for an erotic story, you need to know there is no on-page sex in this romance novel. It is not missed because the story of Frank and Gregory’s love is so real and timeless. The book begins with a quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie about two bachelors living together in one house and brought to my mind the innocent stories told by Garrison Keillor about the modern day Norwegian bachelor farmers in A Prairie Home Companion. I highly recommend this wonderful, heartwarming novel.
Frank and Greg are gay veterans of that war and after returning home realize that in order to be true to themselves they need to make a fresh start where they won’t be judged or hated for who they love. After saying farewell to their families they begin the trip across a largely unsettled continent to establish claims to their own farm in the new state of Kansas under the Homestead Act. The trip by wagon goes relatively well, although at one point it is interrupted by villains who harass them and steal something critical to their expedition. I loved how Frank and Greg determined when they got where they were going – they stood on a hill, looked out at the vast prairie, trees, and river, and just knew they were home.
The novel covers three years, during which they overcome many merciless difficulties also encountered by the real men and women who took this journey. Frank and Greg establish their farm, make friends, are accepted by those they meet, and seem on their way to a successful future as plains farmers. Despite the pitfalls and an almost insurmountable disaster, their love for each other carries them through. Their integrity and personal honor even brings them a son.
This is a romantic love story wrapped in a historical saga of a time not really that long ago chronologically but a distant, almost unimaginable past in terms of the progress of technology since the 1860s. For example, Frank and Greg delay filing their claim due to the unacceptable amount of time it would take to leave the farm and cover the overwhelming distance to the nearest claims office: 40 miles.
For those looking for an erotic story, you need to know there is no on-page sex in this romance novel. It is not missed because the story of Frank and Gregory’s love is so real and timeless. The book begins with a quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie about two bachelors living together in one house and brought to my mind the innocent stories told by Garrison Keillor about the modern day Norwegian bachelor farmers in A Prairie Home Companion. I highly recommend this wonderful, heartwarming novel.
April 26, 2014
At the beginning of this book there is a quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder, which instantly gave me visuals of the programme, Little House on the prairie. Those images stayed with me throughout the book and I seemed to base the clothing, scenery and even a few of the characters on what I remember from that programme.
Frank and Gregory met and fell in love while serving in the United States Army during the Civil war. They have dreams of making a claim on free land using the Homestead Act, building a home where there weren't too many people so they can live as a couple quietly!
I don't think either one of them thought their journey was going to be easy but what they had to endure at such young ages certainly opened my eyes and at times made me feel quiet emotional, seeing them struggling and their efforts crushed.
I loved the relationship between these Two men, they had their disagreements but there was no doubt each made the other whole and you could feel the love they shared coming off the pages.
I found myself engrossed in this book I couldn't and didn't want to put the book down not till I had finished it!
The ending had a bit of a cliffhanger which has left me needing to know what happens next. I am hoping the author has a second book available very soon!
L. Dean Pace-Frech is a wonderful, Historical Fiction Author, not only do I love his imagination with the story lines but I feel as if I am being educated at the same time. He has certainly made me realise how much I enjoy this genre of m/m books!
This is a must read....Highly Recommended!!
Frank and Gregory met and fell in love while serving in the United States Army during the Civil war. They have dreams of making a claim on free land using the Homestead Act, building a home where there weren't too many people so they can live as a couple quietly!
I don't think either one of them thought their journey was going to be easy but what they had to endure at such young ages certainly opened my eyes and at times made me feel quiet emotional, seeing them struggling and their efforts crushed.
I loved the relationship between these Two men, they had their disagreements but there was no doubt each made the other whole and you could feel the love they shared coming off the pages.
I found myself engrossed in this book I couldn't and didn't want to put the book down not till I had finished it!
The ending had a bit of a cliffhanger which has left me needing to know what happens next. I am hoping the author has a second book available very soon!
L. Dean Pace-Frech is a wonderful, Historical Fiction Author, not only do I love his imagination with the story lines but I feel as if I am being educated at the same time. He has certainly made me realise how much I enjoy this genre of m/m books!
This is a must read....Highly Recommended!!
June 28, 2016
I have to start by saying I don’t typically read historicals so this was a new style of story for me, but definitely one I truly enjoyed! I found myself immediately invested in this story and these characters!
Frank and Gregory served together in the Army and now that they have been discharged they want to head west, find some land and have a home, together. They want a chance to build a life together, with some privacy and space to grow their farm and love each other. Despite their families urging them to stay in Iowa and farm there, they both are adamant to go on this journey.
There is a lot to love about this story, from the genuine care and love that Frank and Gregory have for each other to the setting of the story itself. I actually thought it was fun to be transported back in time, the descriptions of how they had to travel and even the food they ate. These two definitely face a lot of challenges along the way, but no matter what they deal with them together and that is probably my favorite thing about this book.
The heat level is very low in this story, but I felt like it was more about their love for each other and emotional connection than the physical side of things. Frank and Gregory have a strong bond that will not be broken, tested yes, but not broken. Overall I really enjoyed this story, it was well developed with strong characters and even great supporting characters as well. I would definitely love to see more from these characters and what is next in their journey! This was my first book by Dean Frech but definitely not my last!
Frank and Gregory served together in the Army and now that they have been discharged they want to head west, find some land and have a home, together. They want a chance to build a life together, with some privacy and space to grow their farm and love each other. Despite their families urging them to stay in Iowa and farm there, they both are adamant to go on this journey.
There is a lot to love about this story, from the genuine care and love that Frank and Gregory have for each other to the setting of the story itself. I actually thought it was fun to be transported back in time, the descriptions of how they had to travel and even the food they ate. These two definitely face a lot of challenges along the way, but no matter what they deal with them together and that is probably my favorite thing about this book.
The heat level is very low in this story, but I felt like it was more about their love for each other and emotional connection than the physical side of things. Frank and Gregory have a strong bond that will not be broken, tested yes, but not broken. Overall I really enjoyed this story, it was well developed with strong characters and even great supporting characters as well. I would definitely love to see more from these characters and what is next in their journey! This was my first book by Dean Frech but definitely not my last!
September 17, 2014
This book was set as a historical novel that takes place after the civil war - it was a story of two determined friends/lovers, Gregory and Frank, who wanted the freedom to live their lives together.
At first I was a little unsure of the story. There were a lot of descriptions that I didn't feel really added to the story, they were more filler. However, as the story continued, the author was able to developed the relationships between Gregory and Frank's neighbors, that they ended up settling near. It was refreshing to see a story that was able to capture how hard living off the land is and show what lengths people would go to help their fellow neighbor and farmer.
I do wish that we could have learned a little more about their time in the service and seen the relationship between the two main characters be developed a little more. The reader only saw the surface of their relationship. We saw how hard working they were and read about how they wanted to move West to live together, but I didn't really see how their relationship grew - it was simply that they had a relationship.
The author took the reader on a long, arduous journey that had some ups and downs, but was an overall feel good story.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
AvidReader
At first I was a little unsure of the story. There were a lot of descriptions that I didn't feel really added to the story, they were more filler. However, as the story continued, the author was able to developed the relationships between Gregory and Frank's neighbors, that they ended up settling near. It was refreshing to see a story that was able to capture how hard living off the land is and show what lengths people would go to help their fellow neighbor and farmer.
I do wish that we could have learned a little more about their time in the service and seen the relationship between the two main characters be developed a little more. The reader only saw the surface of their relationship. We saw how hard working they were and read about how they wanted to move West to live together, but I didn't really see how their relationship grew - it was simply that they had a relationship.
The author took the reader on a long, arduous journey that had some ups and downs, but was an overall feel good story.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
AvidReader
May 31, 2016
Frank and Gregory had a dream of moving to somewhere else and starting fresh. Owning a farm together on new land is what they wanted. Frank's father tried his hardest to talk him out of leaving and to stay working on the family farm. Frank was adamant that he was going to go and not stay because the farm couldn't afford to feed any more people. Frank and Gregory went down to see Gregory's mom, and when Gregory gets there he finds the house to be in better shape than what it was then when his father was alive. Frank and Gregory are afraid of what people are going to think about them, so when they build their house they need to keep the two bedrooms.
Frank is from Iowa, was born and raised on a farm. He wants to have a fresh start. Has nightmares. Gregory is Frank's safety net. He was raised on a farm. He is ready for a fresh start. Paul is Frank's father, he is very serious, doesn't want his son to leave. Harley is Gregory's mother's help on the farm. Mrs. Young is concerned about her son's well being, Gregory's mother.
This is my first book by Dean Frech and it wont be my last. This book is written very well. The only problem was that it took me a while to get into the book. Other then that the characters were developed.
Frank is from Iowa, was born and raised on a farm. He wants to have a fresh start. Has nightmares. Gregory is Frank's safety net. He was raised on a farm. He is ready for a fresh start. Paul is Frank's father, he is very serious, doesn't want his son to leave. Harley is Gregory's mother's help on the farm. Mrs. Young is concerned about her son's well being, Gregory's mother.
This is my first book by Dean Frech and it wont be my last. This book is written very well. The only problem was that it took me a while to get into the book. Other then that the characters were developed.
October 2, 2013
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Greg and Frank met in the civil war and fell in love. They decided to take two claims in Kansas to be away from people and live their lives in peace. They had big dreams of their house and farm. Can they truly find a place of their own?
Oh my was this one heck of a beautiful story! I absolutely loved these two guys. Their love was so perfect, even though they had disagreements which are very normal; there was never any doubt of how they felt.
Their respective backstories of their growing up and how they met was woven neatly and smoothly into the present story. I felt as if I was traveling this journey right with them, living in the plains, and a part of their lives. There were some twists, and turns, and hardships and I simply loved the surprising Happy for now ending. I am so hoping this means a sequel is on the way and I hope soon! Please!
I highly recommend this if you like stories of the old west, civil war soldiers, two men in a very committed relationship in a hard time, family, Indians and a beautiful romance this is for you.
Greg and Frank met in the civil war and fell in love. They decided to take two claims in Kansas to be away from people and live their lives in peace. They had big dreams of their house and farm. Can they truly find a place of their own?
Oh my was this one heck of a beautiful story! I absolutely loved these two guys. Their love was so perfect, even though they had disagreements which are very normal; there was never any doubt of how they felt.
Their respective backstories of their growing up and how they met was woven neatly and smoothly into the present story. I felt as if I was traveling this journey right with them, living in the plains, and a part of their lives. There were some twists, and turns, and hardships and I simply loved the surprising Happy for now ending. I am so hoping this means a sequel is on the way and I hope soon! Please!
I highly recommend this if you like stories of the old west, civil war soldiers, two men in a very committed relationship in a hard time, family, Indians and a beautiful romance this is for you.
May 21, 2016
4.5 Stars
This is the first book I have read by Dean and maybe the second or third historical m/m book I have read. We have Frank and Gregory, two war veterans, who are looking for a place to call home. In A Place to Call Their Own, Dean takes you through the journey of living a secret relationship, but not. You get the trials and tribulations of basically starting from scratch and making something out of nothing. A couple times, I thought well dang can they just catch a break.
The Frank and Gregory are there for each other no matter what and they know what their end goal is and works towards that. The reason for the missing half star was because I didn't very much care for the ending, although I seen that Dean is working on another book, but still. Also, it seemed they argued about the same thing over and over again, once they already made a decision.
All in all it's a good read. You have two men determined to make it on their own, neighbors they can lean on, and Indians that aren't as bad as everybody makes them out to be. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
Nessa's Book Reviews
This is the first book I have read by Dean and maybe the second or third historical m/m book I have read. We have Frank and Gregory, two war veterans, who are looking for a place to call home. In A Place to Call Their Own, Dean takes you through the journey of living a secret relationship, but not. You get the trials and tribulations of basically starting from scratch and making something out of nothing. A couple times, I thought well dang can they just catch a break.
The Frank and Gregory are there for each other no matter what and they know what their end goal is and works towards that. The reason for the missing half star was because I didn't very much care for the ending, although I seen that Dean is working on another book, but still. Also, it seemed they argued about the same thing over and over again, once they already made a decision.
All in all it's a good read. You have two men determined to make it on their own, neighbors they can lean on, and Indians that aren't as bad as everybody makes them out to be. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
Nessa's Book Reviews
May 23, 2016
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words.com review
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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From that review: "This story is low on sex and high on love and survival, in a place where they find that having used their energy to make an extra bed in their first prairie house just might ensure that their reputations stay intact enough for their neighbors to lend them a hand when necessary.
I sank into this story much that same as I did the Little House in the Prairie books and when I came to the end, I was saddened to see that there was not another waiting for me so I could know how the journey continues for Frank and Gregory and others. That was really my only issue here, that the story ends too abruptly.
I hope that Dean Pace-Frech will consider taking it further, letting us know what the next leg in their journey was and how it turned out. A new M/M Western Historical Saga is just the thing I've been looking for. I'm sure I'm not the only one."
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Rating: 4 stars out of 5
For the full review, visit http://wp.me/p220KL-7sF
From that review: "This story is low on sex and high on love and survival, in a place where they find that having used their energy to make an extra bed in their first prairie house just might ensure that their reputations stay intact enough for their neighbors to lend them a hand when necessary.
I sank into this story much that same as I did the Little House in the Prairie books and when I came to the end, I was saddened to see that there was not another waiting for me so I could know how the journey continues for Frank and Gregory and others. That was really my only issue here, that the story ends too abruptly.
I hope that Dean Pace-Frech will consider taking it further, letting us know what the next leg in their journey was and how it turned out. A new M/M Western Historical Saga is just the thing I've been looking for. I'm sure I'm not the only one."
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August 13, 2016
A Place to Call Their Own by Dean Pace-Frech is more of a story than a romance. Like a friendship love between two very close friends who are like brother's and both say they are gay, if you are expecting sex in this book, you are going to be disappointed. This is more about their struggle to fit in, in an era where they do not fit the mold of what a man should be.
Frank fought on the union side of the civil war. He wants to head west. His family would rather he didn't. He is 23 years old and they need him.
Gregory is the soldier he met in the war. And 22 years old. He wants what Frank wants to move west and start their own lives without fuss or muss.
What these two get are not what they bargained for. They are a bit naive at how things work. I did like that they were willing to brave anything to be together. This is a more quiet story but I loved it just the same.
Four twinkling stars
Frank fought on the union side of the civil war. He wants to head west. His family would rather he didn't. He is 23 years old and they need him.
Gregory is the soldier he met in the war. And 22 years old. He wants what Frank wants to move west and start their own lives without fuss or muss.
What these two get are not what they bargained for. They are a bit naive at how things work. I did like that they were willing to brave anything to be together. This is a more quiet story but I loved it just the same.
Four twinkling stars
May 31, 2016
I give this book 4 hearts
I thoroughly enjoyed this civil war era romance. Greg and Frank are headed to Kansas where they plan to take 2 claims and start a life together away from the rest of society. They have hopes that no one will bother them and they can just enjoy each other's company. The book let's us get to know them as they discover more about growing together. The author did a great job incorporating the history of the time with the backgrounds and as you get to know Greg and Frank you really come to fall for them both.
A sweet love story these two men are truly wonderful together, they have hardships and there are some twists and turns along the way but they find their happily for now. They end this chapter at the start of a new journey.
I will gladly read Greg and Frank's next adventure.
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June 16, 2016
I received a copy of this book for my honest review.
This is a clean YA historical romance that is set in the age of settlers heading to the West. Frank and Greg are two great characters. I wish the author had gone more into their meeting each other, the nightmares one of the men is plagued by, and maybe a more defined issue the characters must overcome. There were little things and some issues that could have been set up a little better to make the story a bit more concentrated. I really did enjoy the story, it was a quick, light read with a kind of HEA. If there was another book to follow Frank and Greg’s journey after this I would definitely read it.
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This is a clean YA historical romance that is set in the age of settlers heading to the West. Frank and Greg are two great characters. I wish the author had gone more into their meeting each other, the nightmares one of the men is plagued by, and maybe a more defined issue the characters must overcome. There were little things and some issues that could have been set up a little better to make the story a bit more concentrated. I really did enjoy the story, it was a quick, light read with a kind of HEA. If there was another book to follow Frank and Greg’s journey after this I would definitely read it.
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November 9, 2013
Gregory and Frank met while fighting in the War Between the States, the Civil War. After the war, they’ve decided to head West to claim their land and live life together. I was amazed by how beautifully written this story was. The author brings you right into the story. You feel as though you are right there, on the plains seeing this beautiful unspoiled country. We are taken on this amazing journey with the two characters from the beginning of their travels, to the people they meet along the way, to the trials and tribulations of trying to make a home on the wild prairie.
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December 29, 2016
Two twenty-year-olds set off for the wilds of Kansas in hopes that they can live their lives as lovers in peace there. As the case of Matthew Shepherd proves too little in the lives of gay lovers has changed over the last century. Having survived the Civil War Frank and Gregory leave their less than accepting families behind braving bands of ruffians, marauding Indians, bad weather, prairie fire, and suspicious neighbours to carve out a life for themselves. The book is well-written and charts pioneer life and spirit. Although it is made clear this couple sleep together and exchange hugs and kisses the text does not describe their further love-making nor does it find it necessary to use profanity. Although novella in length it is a very satisfying read.
December 27, 2016
I really love novels which give me a strong sense of place, a strong sense of time and A Place to Call Their Own is definitely one of them. However, one thing I don't like is not being able to feel any kind of romantic chemistry between the protagonists and unfortunately that's what happened here. All in all I found the book a little bit too tame for my taste. Just to be clear, it has nothing to do with the fact that there's no sex scenes, I've got no problem with this. In spite of that I enjoyed this story well enough to finish it!
May 7, 2014
This is a sweet, no sex story about two veteran farmers who become ranchers in post-Civil War times.
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April 27, 2014
I loved this book. I love reading about back then and how hard it was to live and make a life. Frank and Gregory did it together and were happy. this will be a book I will read over and over again.
May 31, 2014
A wonderful and sweet story. I enjoyed it.
June 21, 2015
3.75 *
November 22, 2016
4* I really enjoyed this. Thanks for the instaFreebie copy
December 11, 2016
Great story set in the years immediately following The Civil War. Two men deeply in love move west to build a homestead. The author's research shows in the authenticity of the details.
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