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Blue McCoy has lived on the streets for a long time, surviving by his wits and doing what he must, and he’s not above using his youthful appearance and air of innocence to his advantage. It’s not an easy life, but he’s happy. He has everything he really the clothes on his back, a house to squat in, a sweet dog. Everything except that special someone to love him. Six months ago, John Williams’s wife left him because she was bored. “Even your name is boring” were her last words to him before she walked out. Now he’s by himself in a big house, trying to figure out what direction his life should take. He’s never been so alone. A chance encounter sets John on a new path, a path that becomes clearer when loneliness sends him to a local animal shelter to get a dog—and he finds an angel instead. An angel named Blue. A crisis brings them together, but it is something else that keeps them there. Could it be love? A love that can forever end two men's deep loneliness and bring them the support and sense of belonging they've searched for all their lives?
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2017
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B.G. Thomas
77 books240 followersB.G. Thomas lives in Kansas City with his husband for nearly fifteen years and was legally married in 2014. Ehey have a fabulous little dog, Sarah Jane. He sees his wonderful daughter just often enough to miss her when she isn't there! He has a romantic soul and is extraordinarily lucky to have many friends.
He loves science fiction & fantasy, horror, romance and more, has gone to SF&F conventions his entire adult life, and been lucky enough to meet many of his favorite writers. He is a “Star Trek” and Joss Whedon fan from way back!
He has written all his life, it is where he finds his joy. In the 90’s, he wrote for gay magazines, but stopped because they wanted him to cut out story and romance, and write only sex.
Then through a few friends, he discovered the growing market of M/M Romance and was thrilled beyond words. FINALLY, a way to write the stories he always wanted to write. Adventure, romantic comedy, science fiction, and more, but with gay characters. And he wouldn't have to fade to black! People wanted to read the erotic as well. Plot and sex! HURRAY!
B.G. Thomas very much believes in The Law of Attraction and that "thoughts become things." A lot of things all started happening at once. He heard the words, "Leap, and the net will appear," and something re-kindled inside. He sent out a story and was thrilled when it was almost immediately accepted.
He believes that we are divine expressions of the Universe, each and everyone. "It is never too late!,” he states. “Pursue your dreams! They will come true!"
He loves science fiction & fantasy, horror, romance and more, has gone to SF&F conventions his entire adult life, and been lucky enough to meet many of his favorite writers. He is a “Star Trek” and Joss Whedon fan from way back!
He has written all his life, it is where he finds his joy. In the 90’s, he wrote for gay magazines, but stopped because they wanted him to cut out story and romance, and write only sex.
Then through a few friends, he discovered the growing market of M/M Romance and was thrilled beyond words. FINALLY, a way to write the stories he always wanted to write. Adventure, romantic comedy, science fiction, and more, but with gay characters. And he wouldn't have to fade to black! People wanted to read the erotic as well. Plot and sex! HURRAY!
B.G. Thomas very much believes in The Law of Attraction and that "thoughts become things." A lot of things all started happening at once. He heard the words, "Leap, and the net will appear," and something re-kindled inside. He sent out a story and was thrilled when it was almost immediately accepted.
He believes that we are divine expressions of the Universe, each and everyone. "It is never too late!,” he states. “Pursue your dreams! They will come true!"
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April 22, 2017
3.5 Stars
Some romance novels require a total suspension of disbelief from the beginning in order to enjoy. For me, this is one of those stories.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it. But I definitely had to put on my reality blinders.
This is a big-time insta-love, age gap romance with big life changes for both characters.
I liked Blue, with his optimism regardless of what life had thrown at him. He's smart, hardworking, positive and, sometimes, a little whirlwind. He comes into John's life at the right time and shakes up John's entire world view.
I liked John, who is so earnest, sweet and hopeful. He's the absolute knight in shining armor for Blue. His whole life changes for Blue, all for the better, and it was very sweet to behold.
I liked that all of the side characters seemed well-fleshed out, even Vivian, who leaves John because he's boring.
I especially liked that Vivian isn't vilified or made into the caricature "bitch" role, because there were reasons, and it all worked out for the best in the end.
There were a few things I wasn't thrilled about, like things that were left unexplained , or that happened off page that I would preferred to "see" , and sometimes the writing itself felt a little manic.
But, still...I enjoyed it. It sucked me in and I was rooting for Blue and John to make it.
This is a low angst, sweet and lovely, May/Dec romance with dual POV, likable characters, passionate moments, a lot of joy, and a HFN that could (and probably will) turn into a HEA.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Blue provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
P.S.: I don't often comment on covers, but, man, may I convey to you how much I absolutely hate this cover?
Some romance novels require a total suspension of disbelief from the beginning in order to enjoy. For me, this is one of those stories.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it. But I definitely had to put on my reality blinders.
This is a big-time insta-love, age gap romance with big life changes for both characters.
I liked Blue, with his optimism regardless of what life had thrown at him. He's smart, hardworking, positive and, sometimes, a little whirlwind. He comes into John's life at the right time and shakes up John's entire world view.
I liked John, who is so earnest, sweet and hopeful. He's the absolute knight in shining armor for Blue. His whole life changes for Blue, all for the better, and it was very sweet to behold.
I liked that all of the side characters seemed well-fleshed out, even Vivian, who leaves John because he's boring.
I especially liked that Vivian isn't vilified or made into the caricature "bitch" role, because there were reasons, and it all worked out for the best in the end.
There were a few things I wasn't thrilled about, like things that were left unexplained , or that happened off page that I would preferred to "see" , and sometimes the writing itself felt a little manic.
But, still...I enjoyed it. It sucked me in and I was rooting for Blue and John to make it.
This is a low angst, sweet and lovely, May/Dec romance with dual POV, likable characters, passionate moments, a lot of joy, and a HFN that could (and probably will) turn into a HEA.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Blue provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
P.S.: I don't often comment on covers, but, man, may I convey to you how much I absolutely hate this cover?
May 5, 2017
3.5 stars, rounded down.
I first encountered Blue McCoy in book 2 of the Seasons Of Love series by this author, when he was unwittingly and unwillingly involved in a terrible act committed by Howard, who was Wyatt's "husband" at the time.
I've been waiting for some time for Blue to tell me his own story and delighted when it was finally available.
There may be some slight spoilers below...
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Unfortunately, this book didn't quite meet my expectations. Oh, don't get me wrong - Blue is a beautiful soul, kind and humble, optimistic, a glass-half-full kinda guy, perfectly happy to give people the benefit of the doubt, and so very forgiving. He's lonely, but hopeful that there's someone somewhere out there for him.
He's gotten himself a dog, a stray, and he lives in a dilapidated building, where he has a small room, without heat, sleeping on an old, stained mattress with only a ratty blanket for covers. He works whatever jobs he can find to make ends meet.
When his dog darts into traffic and is injured, Blue carries him to the closest vet to get him taken care of, with little thought to how much this may cost - as long as they save his dog.
John Williams is a successful banker who's wife has recently left him, because he's "boring". He has no real relationship with his grown son who split as soon as he finished high school. Lonely in his big house, he decides to get a dog and visits the local shelter, where he encounters Blue and is immediately smitten. And perhaps finally ready to admit a truth to himself that he's kept hidden for far too long.
This is a sweet and very low-angst romance with a quite an age gap between the MCs. In fact, Blue is about the same age as John's son, but they don't let that deter them from their chance at lasting love. I agree with them there - age shouldn't be a factor at all when love comes a-knocking.
The romance is very insta-love, with both John and Blue falling head over heels, and John offering to keep Blue at his house, since Blue's dog needs care, and what better place to do that than John's big, empty house. If that keeps Blue close to John, that's perfectly fine with John.
The characters are nicely fleshed out, and even John's ex-wife Vivian is not merely given the villain position. Once it becomes clear that John has basically been lying to himself and everyone else about his sexuality, it's understandable why Vivian left her repressed husband after many years of marriage, and why their marriage failed.
It was also nice to revisit with HD and Bean, and some more of the characters from previous books. Even the Fabulous Four are making an appearance here. Of course, Wyatt has something to tell Blue, something that causes a bit of a crisis for Blue.
There were some things that niggled. For one, I'd like to know what happened to Indigo. He was brought up as someone important to Blue, but for some reason, this part of the story was not fully pursued. Secondly, John's reunion with Alistair - I would have liked to see that happen. It wasn't crucial to John falling for Blue, or their continued happiness, but considering that John's relationship with his son was non-existent for reasons brought up in the book, that reunion would have been nice to see on page. Thirdly, while we get a HFN that will surely become a HEA for Blue and John, I was left disappointed to some extent because at the end of the book, Blue didn't feel like John's equal. While I didn't expect him to suddenly have beaucoup bucks, it felt slightly weird that Blue depended so much on John for money, and could be considered a "kept boy". I'm sure that wasn't the author's intention, and this is perhaps where the reader needs to fully suspend any expectations of realism.
My biggest niggle is how the dub-con issue was dealt with here. Actually, let's call it what it was - rape of a young and small man by two huge and intimidating beasts, who took advantage of their larger size and took what they wanted, without any thought to the young man they used. Thankfully, the incident doesn't take place in this book. It happens before Blue meets John, and is told in a bit of a flashback, but almost glossed over, instead of being dealt with realistically.
One of the reasons I waited for this book was to get Blue's side of that story, and see how he dealt with the aftermath of that. While the author touches on this subject, I didn't think it was handled in a manner that really brought across how traumatic the experience was. I also thought that Blue didn't seem to suffer the after-effects as much as I expected. We're told how he feels about that time, but we're not really shown how it impacted him. I was pretty certain that he blames himself to some extent for what happened, but seems to think that he to some extent asked for it.
I loved that Blue got to find someone who loved him for who he is, who didn't try to change him, and who didn't take him for granted, so there's that.
The writing is in the author's usual, breathless style, something I myself enjoy, but one that may not work for everyone. Told in the first person POV, switching between Blue and John, this is a sweet and very romantic story, no doubt about that, and if you've enjoyed previous books by this author, you'll likely enjoy this one too.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
I first encountered Blue McCoy in book 2 of the Seasons Of Love series by this author, when he was unwittingly and unwillingly involved in a terrible act committed by Howard, who was Wyatt's "husband" at the time.
I've been waiting for some time for Blue to tell me his own story and delighted when it was finally available.
There may be some slight spoilers below...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Unfortunately, this book didn't quite meet my expectations. Oh, don't get me wrong - Blue is a beautiful soul, kind and humble, optimistic, a glass-half-full kinda guy, perfectly happy to give people the benefit of the doubt, and so very forgiving. He's lonely, but hopeful that there's someone somewhere out there for him.
He's gotten himself a dog, a stray, and he lives in a dilapidated building, where he has a small room, without heat, sleeping on an old, stained mattress with only a ratty blanket for covers. He works whatever jobs he can find to make ends meet.
When his dog darts into traffic and is injured, Blue carries him to the closest vet to get him taken care of, with little thought to how much this may cost - as long as they save his dog.
John Williams is a successful banker who's wife has recently left him, because he's "boring". He has no real relationship with his grown son who split as soon as he finished high school. Lonely in his big house, he decides to get a dog and visits the local shelter, where he encounters Blue and is immediately smitten. And perhaps finally ready to admit a truth to himself that he's kept hidden for far too long.
This is a sweet and very low-angst romance with a quite an age gap between the MCs. In fact, Blue is about the same age as John's son, but they don't let that deter them from their chance at lasting love. I agree with them there - age shouldn't be a factor at all when love comes a-knocking.
The romance is very insta-love, with both John and Blue falling head over heels, and John offering to keep Blue at his house, since Blue's dog needs care, and what better place to do that than John's big, empty house. If that keeps Blue close to John, that's perfectly fine with John.
The characters are nicely fleshed out, and even John's ex-wife Vivian is not merely given the villain position. Once it becomes clear that John has basically been lying to himself and everyone else about his sexuality, it's understandable why Vivian left her repressed husband after many years of marriage, and why their marriage failed.
It was also nice to revisit with HD and Bean, and some more of the characters from previous books. Even the Fabulous Four are making an appearance here. Of course, Wyatt has something to tell Blue, something that causes a bit of a crisis for Blue.
There were some things that niggled. For one, I'd like to know what happened to Indigo. He was brought up as someone important to Blue, but for some reason, this part of the story was not fully pursued. Secondly, John's reunion with Alistair - I would have liked to see that happen. It wasn't crucial to John falling for Blue, or their continued happiness, but considering that John's relationship with his son was non-existent for reasons brought up in the book, that reunion would have been nice to see on page. Thirdly, while we get a HFN that will surely become a HEA for Blue and John, I was left disappointed to some extent because at the end of the book, Blue didn't feel like John's equal. While I didn't expect him to suddenly have beaucoup bucks, it felt slightly weird that Blue depended so much on John for money, and could be considered a "kept boy". I'm sure that wasn't the author's intention, and this is perhaps where the reader needs to fully suspend any expectations of realism.
My biggest niggle is how the dub-con issue was dealt with here. Actually, let's call it what it was - rape of a young and small man by two huge and intimidating beasts, who took advantage of their larger size and took what they wanted, without any thought to the young man they used. Thankfully, the incident doesn't take place in this book. It happens before Blue meets John, and is told in a bit of a flashback, but almost glossed over, instead of being dealt with realistically.
One of the reasons I waited for this book was to get Blue's side of that story, and see how he dealt with the aftermath of that. While the author touches on this subject, I didn't think it was handled in a manner that really brought across how traumatic the experience was. I also thought that Blue didn't seem to suffer the after-effects as much as I expected. We're told how he feels about that time, but we're not really shown how it impacted him. I was pretty certain that he blames himself to some extent for what happened, but seems to think that he to some extent asked for it.
I loved that Blue got to find someone who loved him for who he is, who didn't try to change him, and who didn't take him for granted, so there's that.
The writing is in the author's usual, breathless style, something I myself enjoy, but one that may not work for everyone. Told in the first person POV, switching between Blue and John, this is a sweet and very romantic story, no doubt about that, and if you've enjoyed previous books by this author, you'll likely enjoy this one too.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
May 16, 2017
4.5 stars!
Blue. How much do I love you?
Blue, is a character that has always pops up in my thoughts whenever I think of B.g. Thomas’ Seasons Of Love series. My heart bled for Blue. His life was a very rough one that many can relate to. Blue’s story is an all too familiar one. He’s poor and struggling to make a living. He does what he can to earn money. His humble dwelling is an old abandoned home and whenever times got really rough he would occasionally “earn his keep” ( sleep w/ a man in exchange for a warm bed/ a meal and rest).
You would think after reading the above that Blue would be this cynical, tough skin guy who trusts no one but despite all the above Blue is the complete opposite. He’s beautiful, kind hearted and still has faith in people. He still has this air of innocence about him despite his reality. The two thoughts that repeatedly came to mind as I read Blue’s story are: he’s so hopeful and “Oh my God, what a beautiful heart!” I actually teared up a few times as I observed Blue’s world through Blue’s eyes. I had to otherwise my heart wouldn’t have survived the grim reality.
Then there’s John….
I didn’t see John coming. As a matter of fact when I learned Blue would have a book, I thought of many archetypes for him but someone like John didn’t really come to mind. That’s not a bad thing because I fell in love with John almost as much as I fell in love with Blue. John is a man that appreciates the simplicity of life. His simplistic way of life is why his wife packs up and leaves him. John is lonely and decided to get a dog. This turns out to be the best decision he’s ever made in life because he is forced to finally acknowledge a truth about himself, he’s a gay man in denial.
Blue and John made my heart melt. It’s like as soon as these two met everything “clicked” for both of them and their existence /worlds just settled and fell into place. These two were def two complimentary halves. Each had what the other needed and as they talked and built and meshed their worlds together I found myself smiling not rolling my eyes or anything like that because truth be told, on the surface their relationship is pretty “insta love” but if you look deeper you realize these are two people desperate to find a home to belong. That craving for love, understanding and commitment made it easy for them to communicate and eventually fall in love with each other.
This was an excellent read with only one hiccup. The incident that occurred in a prior Seasons of Love book involving Blue which serves as the catalyst for why I needed Blue’s story told, was downplayed. I also noticed Indigo was missing in this book but after much consideration, I think this was done on purpose to keep the focus on John and Blue considering Indigo just may be getting his own book? concurrently living his own adventure at the same time as John and Blue’s story unfold? *crosses fingers*
If you’re a fan of the Season’s of Love Series be prepared to be swept off your feet by Thomas’ beautiful storytelling. As for you newbies out there I recommend reading the series (because it's amazing) but you can read this installment as a stand-alone.
*ARC provided for review at my discretion*
Blue. How much do I love you?
Blue, is a character that has always pops up in my thoughts whenever I think of B.g. Thomas’ Seasons Of Love series. My heart bled for Blue. His life was a very rough one that many can relate to. Blue’s story is an all too familiar one. He’s poor and struggling to make a living. He does what he can to earn money. His humble dwelling is an old abandoned home and whenever times got really rough he would occasionally “earn his keep” ( sleep w/ a man in exchange for a warm bed/ a meal and rest).
You would think after reading the above that Blue would be this cynical, tough skin guy who trusts no one but despite all the above Blue is the complete opposite. He’s beautiful, kind hearted and still has faith in people. He still has this air of innocence about him despite his reality. The two thoughts that repeatedly came to mind as I read Blue’s story are: he’s so hopeful and “Oh my God, what a beautiful heart!” I actually teared up a few times as I observed Blue’s world through Blue’s eyes. I had to otherwise my heart wouldn’t have survived the grim reality.
Then there’s John….
I didn’t see John coming. As a matter of fact when I learned Blue would have a book, I thought of many archetypes for him but someone like John didn’t really come to mind. That’s not a bad thing because I fell in love with John almost as much as I fell in love with Blue. John is a man that appreciates the simplicity of life. His simplistic way of life is why his wife packs up and leaves him. John is lonely and decided to get a dog. This turns out to be the best decision he’s ever made in life because he is forced to finally acknowledge a truth about himself, he’s a gay man in denial.
Blue and John made my heart melt. It’s like as soon as these two met everything “clicked” for both of them and their existence /worlds just settled and fell into place. These two were def two complimentary halves. Each had what the other needed and as they talked and built and meshed their worlds together I found myself smiling not rolling my eyes or anything like that because truth be told, on the surface their relationship is pretty “insta love” but if you look deeper you realize these are two people desperate to find a home to belong. That craving for love, understanding and commitment made it easy for them to communicate and eventually fall in love with each other.
This was an excellent read with only one hiccup. The incident that occurred in a prior Seasons of Love book involving Blue which serves as the catalyst for why I needed Blue’s story told, was downplayed. I also noticed Indigo was missing in this book but after much consideration, I think this was done on purpose to keep the focus on John and Blue considering Indigo just may be getting his own book? concurrently living his own adventure at the same time as John and Blue’s story unfold? *crosses fingers*
If you’re a fan of the Season’s of Love Series be prepared to be swept off your feet by Thomas’ beautiful storytelling. As for you newbies out there I recommend reading the series (because it's amazing) but you can read this installment as a stand-alone.
*ARC provided for review at my discretion*
May 28, 2017
This book should be read with caution. I didn't know what I expected when I started it, but it definitely wasn't this. I liked the idea & trope of the story a lot, but I felt like I should be reading this with a tiara on my head and tripping on acid. That's the easiest thing I can come up with. I believe I've read one other book by this author, but can't recall it at all. I didn't like the breaks in pov. It was to constant and I found myself going back to see who said what. That was annoying. It had alot of internal dialogue. It is a job to be in Blue's mind. I didn't like how we don't have an absolute knowledge on why Blue is homeless. I know there could have been tons of reasons on why he is, but it wasn't even alluded to. It was more of Blue happily telling a tale of all the wonderful things going on in his life. I get John, and I liked him but his story wasn't completed at all. He had a lot of personal triumphs to go through that were discussed in this book, but we don't see an outcome either. Maybe it wasn't the author's intentions of seeing it play out at the end, but I think it would have given the story a little bit more substance.
I did enjoy Blue's outlook on life. After everything he has been through and continuously going through nothing seems to bring him down. He's young and squatting at an abandoned house with other guys. John is newly single, and kinda numb to everything. He's recently separated from his wife of 20 something years. He's finally able to think about the think that has stopped him from all of his life. Told through dual pov's we see what each other means to one another, what they go through on a daily basis and the warped speed of them insta-loving all of the pages. Yes they moved incredibly fast, and I definitely suspended copious amounts of beliefs based on the author's prose of writing. It was disgustingly sweet. I mean, I almost turned into the Grinch. We all know how I like over the top cheesy, but at times this was a bit much. I felt like we should have had an extended epilogue. Certain things were brought up but no closure what so ever. I hate filler information. I know it played on shaping the characters on who they are, but it was completely selfish of the author to do that to us.
This wasn't the worst book, and I was gracious with the 3 stars because man you need some protective gear on with all the things going on in this book. I think people who like sweet romances featuring age-gaps, cheesy goodness, out for you tropes then this is right up your alley.
I did enjoy Blue's outlook on life. After everything he has been through and continuously going through nothing seems to bring him down. He's young and squatting at an abandoned house with other guys. John is newly single, and kinda numb to everything. He's recently separated from his wife of 20 something years. He's finally able to think about the think that has stopped him from all of his life. Told through dual pov's we see what each other means to one another, what they go through on a daily basis and the warped speed of them insta-loving all of the pages. Yes they moved incredibly fast, and I definitely suspended copious amounts of beliefs based on the author's prose of writing. It was disgustingly sweet. I mean, I almost turned into the Grinch. We all know how I like over the top cheesy, but at times this was a bit much. I felt like we should have had an extended epilogue. Certain things were brought up but no closure what so ever. I hate filler information. I know it played on shaping the characters on who they are, but it was completely selfish of the author to do that to us.
This wasn't the worst book, and I was gracious with the 3 stars because man you need some protective gear on with all the things going on in this book. I think people who like sweet romances featuring age-gaps, cheesy goodness, out for you tropes then this is right up your alley.
July 1, 2017
I enjoyed this story. I wanted to read it immediately after I read the blurb from seeing it on my friend's feed. John's inner monologue at times was funny and other times had me rolling my eyes. I did like his reaction to discovering his homosexuality. I also liked that he never made his wife out to be a horrible person.
In the beginning I could have done with a little less fawning over Blue and how he looks like an angel and so beautiful. The sex was hot and they had a lot the first time they hooked up but that's understandable: in for an inch in for a mile.
The first part of the story was low angst and then the second part was a bit more. I was hoping we'd see Indigo at the end but maybe his book is next?
In the beginning I could have done with a little less fawning over Blue and how he looks like an angel and so beautiful. The sex was hot and they had a lot the first time they hooked up but that's understandable: in for an inch in for a mile.
The first part of the story was low angst and then the second part was a bit more. I was hoping we'd see Indigo at the end but maybe his book is next?
May 15, 2017
Book – Blue
Author – B.G. Thomas
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 240
Cover – Perfect!
POV – 3rd person, dual POV
Would I read it again – YES!
Genre – LGBT, Contemporary, May-December
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
As usual, B.G Thomas knocked it out the park.
This was a sweet May-December romance that dealt with all of the lingering issues of the characters and their story in perfect transparency. It's not a GFY. It's not the perfectly tied-with-a-bow story that some readers were expecting, from their reviews. But that's because B.G. Thomas doesn't tell stories. He writes about lives. REAL lives that have real people.
I'll admit, I was a little shocked to discover that Blue – the beautiful, lovely man from the Seasons of Love series – was homeless! I mean, that was a bolt out of the blue, but it also made sense, as we navigated his story. He's just as beautiful, innocent and a little naive as he was before, with a deep rooted need to be love and an even greater fear that anyone he loves will leave him. That makes him act recklessly sometimes, sure, but it also makes him doubt himself so much that the incident with Big Sir lingers in his mind as something he did to himself, by being reckless and stupid. He's not strong enough, emotionally, to recognise how he was used and manipulated.
That's where John comes in. Supposedly boring, his wife has just left him for that reason, and he's left floundering in uncertainty. With Blue, he finds a purpose, because no one has ever needed him as much as Blue does when they meet – when his dog, Chewie is injured – and it's that reciprocation that is so beautiful. Blue needs the attention John is giving him so willingly, while John needs to be needed the way Blue needs him.
By the 6% mark of the book, I was already in love with this story – their story – as much as I loved the Seasons of Love series. As the story begins, it's clear that they're a distraction for one another. Blue from John's separation from his wife and John from the pain and responsibility Blue feels over Chewie's uncertain health. Together, they spend a day in each other's company, before realising that there's a spark there. But seeing the situation from both sides really let us see what they were both thinking and how the same situations were viewed so differently, e.g. the way Blue thought John was sexy in a suit, while John worried that it made him 'boring' or 'stuffy'.
What I loved most was that the story took its time. It took 36% (mostly all within the same day) for them to reach anything close to a first kiss and I loved that. And, yes, it's a day. But I'm a firm believer in true love, love at first sight and there was nothing here to make me feel that this affection for each other or the inspired emotions drawn out of each other were anything but genuine. It wasn't as if they looked at each other, had a quick hook up, and were uttering “I love you” to grand dramatic music. They felt their way from attraction to sex and to love, through a variety of (yes, all in one day) events that would put anyone through the emotional wringer. I thought it was beautiful that they found solace and strength in each other, when they were adrift all alone in their separate worlds. Then continued over the next few months to do the same thing.
As the owner of a dog who is routinely sick, the whole Chewie storyline really resonated with me. The fact that it brought Hound and Bean back into the story was a real relief. Especially when we got to see all the other SOL cast members appearing, later, as well. Although what Wyatt had to say to Blue had me crying. A lot.
The only thing missing? I would have loved to have found out what happened to Indigo, but I have a feeling that we will...in time.
Overall, this is another smash. I laughed, cried, cringed and smiled the whole way through, caught up in the whirlwind of emotions that B.G. Thomas always managed to put me through. There are a million other things I could say about the story, but I don't want to give any spoilers away, and, since I marked a good two dozen quotes, I'm going to let some of them speak for me:
Favourite Quotes
““I remember you,” he whispered. There was a flash in the man's eyes, and then John was blushing, and damn, Blue loved it when a big ol' hunky man blushed.”
“And he knew that wanting Blue could be just as dangerous as actually leaping from a building.
Because John knew that if he so much as touched Blue – more than he already had, touched him in an intentional way – he would want to go on touching for the rest of his life. And he thought Blue would let him.”
“Wow. Someone who knew things. Who helped fill the empty silences. Blue wanted to cry again, but it was almost – almost – good tears.”
“With a “Good night, John,” he quickly left the room and went to be alone.
And realised he really wasn't.
Because for the first time in as long as Blue could remember, it seemed that someone was helping him with no ulterior motive at all.”
Author – B.G. Thomas
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 240
Cover – Perfect!
POV – 3rd person, dual POV
Would I read it again – YES!
Genre – LGBT, Contemporary, May-December
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
As usual, B.G Thomas knocked it out the park.
This was a sweet May-December romance that dealt with all of the lingering issues of the characters and their story in perfect transparency. It's not a GFY. It's not the perfectly tied-with-a-bow story that some readers were expecting, from their reviews. But that's because B.G. Thomas doesn't tell stories. He writes about lives. REAL lives that have real people.
I'll admit, I was a little shocked to discover that Blue – the beautiful, lovely man from the Seasons of Love series – was homeless! I mean, that was a bolt out of the blue, but it also made sense, as we navigated his story. He's just as beautiful, innocent and a little naive as he was before, with a deep rooted need to be love and an even greater fear that anyone he loves will leave him. That makes him act recklessly sometimes, sure, but it also makes him doubt himself so much that the incident with Big Sir lingers in his mind as something he did to himself, by being reckless and stupid. He's not strong enough, emotionally, to recognise how he was used and manipulated.
That's where John comes in. Supposedly boring, his wife has just left him for that reason, and he's left floundering in uncertainty. With Blue, he finds a purpose, because no one has ever needed him as much as Blue does when they meet – when his dog, Chewie is injured – and it's that reciprocation that is so beautiful. Blue needs the attention John is giving him so willingly, while John needs to be needed the way Blue needs him.
By the 6% mark of the book, I was already in love with this story – their story – as much as I loved the Seasons of Love series. As the story begins, it's clear that they're a distraction for one another. Blue from John's separation from his wife and John from the pain and responsibility Blue feels over Chewie's uncertain health. Together, they spend a day in each other's company, before realising that there's a spark there. But seeing the situation from both sides really let us see what they were both thinking and how the same situations were viewed so differently, e.g. the way Blue thought John was sexy in a suit, while John worried that it made him 'boring' or 'stuffy'.
What I loved most was that the story took its time. It took 36% (mostly all within the same day) for them to reach anything close to a first kiss and I loved that. And, yes, it's a day. But I'm a firm believer in true love, love at first sight and there was nothing here to make me feel that this affection for each other or the inspired emotions drawn out of each other were anything but genuine. It wasn't as if they looked at each other, had a quick hook up, and were uttering “I love you” to grand dramatic music. They felt their way from attraction to sex and to love, through a variety of (yes, all in one day) events that would put anyone through the emotional wringer. I thought it was beautiful that they found solace and strength in each other, when they were adrift all alone in their separate worlds. Then continued over the next few months to do the same thing.
As the owner of a dog who is routinely sick, the whole Chewie storyline really resonated with me. The fact that it brought Hound and Bean back into the story was a real relief. Especially when we got to see all the other SOL cast members appearing, later, as well. Although what Wyatt had to say to Blue had me crying. A lot.
The only thing missing? I would have loved to have found out what happened to Indigo, but I have a feeling that we will...in time.
Overall, this is another smash. I laughed, cried, cringed and smiled the whole way through, caught up in the whirlwind of emotions that B.G. Thomas always managed to put me through. There are a million other things I could say about the story, but I don't want to give any spoilers away, and, since I marked a good two dozen quotes, I'm going to let some of them speak for me:
Favourite Quotes
““I remember you,” he whispered. There was a flash in the man's eyes, and then John was blushing, and damn, Blue loved it when a big ol' hunky man blushed.”
“And he knew that wanting Blue could be just as dangerous as actually leaping from a building.
Because John knew that if he so much as touched Blue – more than he already had, touched him in an intentional way – he would want to go on touching for the rest of his life. And he thought Blue would let him.”
“Wow. Someone who knew things. Who helped fill the empty silences. Blue wanted to cry again, but it was almost – almost – good tears.”
“With a “Good night, John,” he quickly left the room and went to be alone.
And realised he really wasn't.
Because for the first time in as long as Blue could remember, it seemed that someone was helping him with no ulterior motive at all.”
May 14, 2017
First off I want to say this cover is spot on. I can see this young man as Blue. I love a cover that gives me an image of a character.
Blue is a charming character. He lives in an abandoned house doing what he can for money. He tries to find small jobs, but sometimes he has to sleep with a man for a warm place to sleep or a meal. He doesn't look at himself as a prostitute or homeless. He never charges money for sex only taking what is offered, and he lives in the abandoned home. One day he finds a stray dog and is delighted to have a new friend.
John's Wife left him calling him boring. He is middle aged, content with his job but also lonely. He knows e is attracted to men but has fought it all his life. Until he nearly hit Blue one day. He can't get Blue out of his head.
Blue is a beautiful story of two lonely men finding each other. There are sad parts, bittersweet, sweet and happy too. B.G. Thomas has a way with characters, and I think Blue is one of his best yet.
I love May/December tropes, and Blue is half John's age. Great job there! I also like the prince and pauper type stories, and this one fits there as well. I adore heroes tat are not the norm, and John is a plain, man average in looks but lots of heart.
If you like stories of finding oneself, May/December, coming out, and a lovely romance you will love this book!
Blue is a charming character. He lives in an abandoned house doing what he can for money. He tries to find small jobs, but sometimes he has to sleep with a man for a warm place to sleep or a meal. He doesn't look at himself as a prostitute or homeless. He never charges money for sex only taking what is offered, and he lives in the abandoned home. One day he finds a stray dog and is delighted to have a new friend.
John's Wife left him calling him boring. He is middle aged, content with his job but also lonely. He knows e is attracted to men but has fought it all his life. Until he nearly hit Blue one day. He can't get Blue out of his head.
Blue is a beautiful story of two lonely men finding each other. There are sad parts, bittersweet, sweet and happy too. B.G. Thomas has a way with characters, and I think Blue is one of his best yet.
I love May/December tropes, and Blue is half John's age. Great job there! I also like the prince and pauper type stories, and this one fits there as well. I adore heroes tat are not the norm, and John is a plain, man average in looks but lots of heart.
If you like stories of finding oneself, May/December, coming out, and a lovely romance you will love this book!
June 28, 2017
This was hard for me to rate. I did finish the book and was interested in what happened. But while the writing was good (meaning it kept me engaged, made me care about the characters and was polished) the writing style felt odd to me. Blue is a damaged young man living on the streets who really just wants a place to belong. He finds that with John, an older man. The themes are serious yet the voice and tone of the story gave it a fairy tale feel. I would expect a more realistic even gritty tone, when instead the characters come across as naive and very innocent.
May 31, 2017
I enjoyed this one. I took issue with a few of the elements presented in the book but nothing to turn me away.
4 stars and I might do up a proper review...
4 stars and I might do up a proper review...
May 15, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
2.5 stars
Awkward. That pretty much sums up how I feel about Blue. I wanted to like it a great deal more than I did, but found myself struggling with the book from the start. Part of the issue is Blue himself. He is impossible not to like as a character. Optimistic, bubbling with life, and utterly charming, he seems like a breathe of fresh air. And I loved that aspect of him. But he is also just a bit childlike, which made his relationship with John feel somewhat uneven. It’s not something I can really put a finger on and Blue is certainly of age, but I never felt completely comfortable with his and John’s romance. The plot is quick moving and the author does a good job of keeping the action moving along. Additionally, there is a strong secondary character in “Mom” whom I really enjoyed.
The romance between John and Blue is basically insta-love. They meet, have dinner, complete at least half the Kama Sutra in one night (especially ridiculous because John is a virgin regarding m/m sex), and declare their love for one another in a matter of forty-eight hours. And it doesn’t come off as poignant or sweet. It just feels phony and disconnected. The challenges that John and Blue face are resolved almost without effort and John, who has denied his sexuality for years, embraces his homosexuality over the course of a single night. It doesn’t read as believable and it really does a disservice to a couple that could have been much stronger.
Read Sue’s review in its entirety here.
2.5 stars
Awkward. That pretty much sums up how I feel about Blue. I wanted to like it a great deal more than I did, but found myself struggling with the book from the start. Part of the issue is Blue himself. He is impossible not to like as a character. Optimistic, bubbling with life, and utterly charming, he seems like a breathe of fresh air. And I loved that aspect of him. But he is also just a bit childlike, which made his relationship with John feel somewhat uneven. It’s not something I can really put a finger on and Blue is certainly of age, but I never felt completely comfortable with his and John’s romance. The plot is quick moving and the author does a good job of keeping the action moving along. Additionally, there is a strong secondary character in “Mom” whom I really enjoyed.
The romance between John and Blue is basically insta-love. They meet, have dinner, complete at least half the Kama Sutra in one night (especially ridiculous because John is a virgin regarding m/m sex), and declare their love for one another in a matter of forty-eight hours. And it doesn’t come off as poignant or sweet. It just feels phony and disconnected. The challenges that John and Blue face are resolved almost without effort and John, who has denied his sexuality for years, embraces his homosexuality over the course of a single night. It doesn’t read as believable and it really does a disservice to a couple that could have been much stronger.
Read Sue’s review in its entirety here.
May 15, 2017
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3.5 STARS
Reading the blurb, I was excited about this book because it sounded really interesting and definitely showed a lot of promise, but for me, it just didn’t hit the mark or fulfill the potential I thought it could’ve had. Although the plot and characters were quite sweet, I felt that they needed more depth, because even at 240 pages long, the story just felt as though it was lacking in some way. I wouldn’t say that I disliked it, it just wasn’t one of my favourites.
Blue is 23 years-old, and lives in an abandoned shack of a house with no heat or electricity. He shares the house with three friends, who are also his occasional sexual partners, and his recently acquired stray Labradoodle that he named Chewie. Blue essentially has nothing and no one. He works various odd-jobs to get money to live and eat, but they are never permanent. And on occasion, when he’s been really struggling for money and hungry, he’s resorted to sleeping with strangers for a meal, or a place to stay for the night. No matter what life throws at him, Blue nearly always sees the positive side, and is mostly a happy guy. But he has a brain that works at a million miles a minute, so people often find him to be a little weird, which normally makes it hard to form a special connection to someone. So he’s resigned himself to the fact that it’ll probably just be him and his dog alone in the world. Then one day disaster strikes, and Blue has to rush Chewie to the animal shelter to see the vet after he’s knocked down by a car.
John is the President of a bank. He’s always been attracted to men, but pushed it to the back of his mind, and was basically in denial. As far as he’s concerned he loved his wife and was happy with her, the sex may not have been earth-shattering, but he was never tempted to look elsewhere. At 45 years-old, he’s suddenly alone after his wife leaves him to travel and have a bit of adventure and excitement in her life. John’s feeling kind of lost, he was so used to doing things with his wife, that he doesn’t know how to fill his time now, she even took their dog when she left him. John decides he needs to fill the emptiness of his house so goes to the local animal shelter to get a new dog. This is where he meets Blue for the second time. A few months previously, he encountered Blue when he almost hit him with his car, and he found that in the time that passed since that day, he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about the young man. When he enters the animal shelter, he sees a young man in the waiting area visibly upset and shaken. When John goes over to make sure he’s ok, he’s surprised to find that the man is the person who has been filling his thoughts and dreams, and who has been making him question everything he thought about himself and his relationships. From this point, the two men come together to nurse Chewie back to health and explore what it means to have happiness, acceptance, understanding and love.
For me, the writing style was too chaotic. I felt as though it was a little disjointed, and I had to really concentrate on what I was reading, or I’d get a bit lost. Characters were introduced, and I thought they would have been expanded upon, but then they were never really involved again which did disappoint me. The story just didn’t flow as well as it could have, especially when switching between POV’s. Also, there was quite a lot of brand and name dropping that made it feel like it was some sort of advertisement. These issues are what affected my enjoyment of the book. I liked John and Blue, they were really loveable characters with personalities that made you want to get to know them more, I just wish I was able to feel more of a connection to them through this story.
So overall, this book didn’t exactly push my buttons, but that may just be personal preference, there’s nothing to say that you won’t love this story. It’s the first book I’ve read by this author, but it won’t put me off reading other titles.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
3.5 STARS
Reading the blurb, I was excited about this book because it sounded really interesting and definitely showed a lot of promise, but for me, it just didn’t hit the mark or fulfill the potential I thought it could’ve had. Although the plot and characters were quite sweet, I felt that they needed more depth, because even at 240 pages long, the story just felt as though it was lacking in some way. I wouldn’t say that I disliked it, it just wasn’t one of my favourites.
Blue is 23 years-old, and lives in an abandoned shack of a house with no heat or electricity. He shares the house with three friends, who are also his occasional sexual partners, and his recently acquired stray Labradoodle that he named Chewie. Blue essentially has nothing and no one. He works various odd-jobs to get money to live and eat, but they are never permanent. And on occasion, when he’s been really struggling for money and hungry, he’s resorted to sleeping with strangers for a meal, or a place to stay for the night. No matter what life throws at him, Blue nearly always sees the positive side, and is mostly a happy guy. But he has a brain that works at a million miles a minute, so people often find him to be a little weird, which normally makes it hard to form a special connection to someone. So he’s resigned himself to the fact that it’ll probably just be him and his dog alone in the world. Then one day disaster strikes, and Blue has to rush Chewie to the animal shelter to see the vet after he’s knocked down by a car.
John is the President of a bank. He’s always been attracted to men, but pushed it to the back of his mind, and was basically in denial. As far as he’s concerned he loved his wife and was happy with her, the sex may not have been earth-shattering, but he was never tempted to look elsewhere. At 45 years-old, he’s suddenly alone after his wife leaves him to travel and have a bit of adventure and excitement in her life. John’s feeling kind of lost, he was so used to doing things with his wife, that he doesn’t know how to fill his time now, she even took their dog when she left him. John decides he needs to fill the emptiness of his house so goes to the local animal shelter to get a new dog. This is where he meets Blue for the second time. A few months previously, he encountered Blue when he almost hit him with his car, and he found that in the time that passed since that day, he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about the young man. When he enters the animal shelter, he sees a young man in the waiting area visibly upset and shaken. When John goes over to make sure he’s ok, he’s surprised to find that the man is the person who has been filling his thoughts and dreams, and who has been making him question everything he thought about himself and his relationships. From this point, the two men come together to nurse Chewie back to health and explore what it means to have happiness, acceptance, understanding and love.
For me, the writing style was too chaotic. I felt as though it was a little disjointed, and I had to really concentrate on what I was reading, or I’d get a bit lost. Characters were introduced, and I thought they would have been expanded upon, but then they were never really involved again which did disappoint me. The story just didn’t flow as well as it could have, especially when switching between POV’s. Also, there was quite a lot of brand and name dropping that made it feel like it was some sort of advertisement. These issues are what affected my enjoyment of the book. I liked John and Blue, they were really loveable characters with personalities that made you want to get to know them more, I just wish I was able to feel more of a connection to them through this story.
So overall, this book didn’t exactly push my buttons, but that may just be personal preference, there’s nothing to say that you won’t love this story. It’s the first book I’ve read by this author, but it won’t put me off reading other titles.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
May 25, 2017
This is a sweet, lovely story about a character I'd been hoping would have his own book--Blue, who we have seen in several of the author's previous books, most notably in the Seasons of Love series. Blue had always seemed sort of young and sad to me, but also too promiscuous for my taste. In this book we see the reasons for Blue's behavior, and we get to know a young man who has had some hard knocks but who has such a positive outlook that I liked him immediately.
Through the first part of the story I just wanted to give Blue a big hug and find him a home, but fortunately John did that for me. John had always been attracted to men, but didn't dislike women, so he took the marriage and kid path since that made life easier. I felt the author did a great job showing how these two men from very different backgrounds found many things in common (sex of course, but other interests too!). My heart ached for Blue when he tried to pull back when he felt John was paying more money for things than he should. I liked that they discussed these problems and worked things out, how John helped Blue's runaway thoughts to calm, and how Blue helped John be less serious and to enjoy life more.
I loved seeing all four couples from from the Seasons of Love series again and that we came full circle and got to visit Camp Sanctuary again. This was not the time of year for the Gay Men's Retreat but a private visit by Blue and John, where Blue worked to overcome what had happened to him there the year before.
Overall I loved this book and it was wonderful to have a HEA for Blue in the end. Okay, perhaps it's still mostly a HFN at the end of this book, but I'm betting the author will show us the full happy ending in a future book. And for those people who are wondering about Indigo, it seemed obvious to me that was a setup for a future book which I'm pretty sure we'll see soon. And I can't wait!
Through the first part of the story I just wanted to give Blue a big hug and find him a home, but fortunately John did that for me. John had always been attracted to men, but didn't dislike women, so he took the marriage and kid path since that made life easier. I felt the author did a great job showing how these two men from very different backgrounds found many things in common (sex of course, but other interests too!). My heart ached for Blue when he tried to pull back when he felt John was paying more money for things than he should. I liked that they discussed these problems and worked things out, how John helped Blue's runaway thoughts to calm, and how Blue helped John be less serious and to enjoy life more.
I loved seeing all four couples from from the Seasons of Love series again and that we came full circle and got to visit Camp Sanctuary again. This was not the time of year for the Gay Men's Retreat but a private visit by Blue and John, where Blue worked to overcome what had happened to him there the year before.
Overall I loved this book and it was wonderful to have a HEA for Blue in the end. Okay, perhaps it's still mostly a HFN at the end of this book, but I'm betting the author will show us the full happy ending in a future book. And for those people who are wondering about Indigo, it seemed obvious to me that was a setup for a future book which I'm pretty sure we'll see soon. And I can't wait!
July 2, 2017
Blue by B. G. Thomas is a sweet male/male contemporary romance. Blue McCoy has what he thinks he needs, clothes, his dog and a house to sleep in. John Williams is under no such illusions of contentment. After his wife leaves him, he is forced to face his loneliness. A chance encounter at the animal shelter draws him to Blue McCoy and his labradoodle, Chewie.
As I’ve said before, I love books that feature rescue dogs. The way characters (and humans) act with animals says a lot about them. John makes many sacrifices for Chewie and Blue, and that’s before he ever really knows either one of them. Blue keeps up his hardened façade for as long as he can, but John knows early on how desperate Blue is for love and stability. The two men click on a level neither of them is prepared for. Their age difference enhances rather than detracts from their romance, as it provides something both men need.
Blue is a well-written, entertaining novel. I would recommend to anyone looking for a feel good book.
Reviewed by Liz Cat for Crystal's Many Reviewers
Copy provided for review
As I’ve said before, I love books that feature rescue dogs. The way characters (and humans) act with animals says a lot about them. John makes many sacrifices for Chewie and Blue, and that’s before he ever really knows either one of them. Blue keeps up his hardened façade for as long as he can, but John knows early on how desperate Blue is for love and stability. The two men click on a level neither of them is prepared for. Their age difference enhances rather than detracts from their romance, as it provides something both men need.
Blue is a well-written, entertaining novel. I would recommend to anyone looking for a feel good book.
Reviewed by Liz Cat for Crystal's Many Reviewers
Copy provided for review
June 5, 2017
Ok. When looking at this books reviews there was a 1* out there that denigrated the storyline. BUT. Everything that that person knocked I love in a book. So it became a must buy for me..... AND I loved it. It's a May /December romance, Its gentle, transparent and although it's best to suspend reality a little, A beautifully told tale.
May 20, 2017
3.5 stars
June 4, 2017
4.5 stars. I loved this story! Our hero Blue had some horrible things happen to him in previous stories, I love that he finally gets his HEA.
June 28, 2017
2.5☆
This story just didn't work for me.
This story just didn't work for me.
July 23, 2017
4.5 stars
January 22, 2021
Absolutely loving this...great setup, lovely characters, hot sex...and then chapter 10 hits...suddenly, the author goes back when changing POV. Repeats what was just said. Like I haven't just read that. WHAT? So annoying. But, if you can overlook this (it happens more than twice), the book is nice. Oh, also pot smoking, which I just don't love.
July 29, 2025
I've always been a sucker for stories of waifs and strays and for coming out stories in general, so I was pretty sure from this book's blurb that I'd like it. I wasn't wrong.
John Williams, a recently separated man, is lonely living in his big empty house now that his son has moved out and his wife left him -- even taking the family dog.
When John goes to get a new pet, he meets Blue McCoy, a young man whose hippie parents raised him to be almost puppy-like in his optimism and irrepressibility, but Blue has been living on the streets for a while, and that optimism (and Blue's self-esteem) have been battered a lot.
Blue is in crisis when his adopted dog (and best friend) is struck by a car.
John ends up offering Blue (and his recovering pet) a place to stay, and although John has resisted an attraction to men for pretty much his whole life, Blue is irresistible.
Sure, there's some younger man, older man, fantasy fulfillment here, but what great romance isn't about a bit of fantasy fulfillment?
As with the other B.G. Thomas books I've read, this one touches on some serious issues, but overall it's a happy, feel-good tale and a great respite from some of the gloomier stuff that I've been reading. There was a bit in here about a sibling of Blue's that was a bit bleaker than the rest of this tale. That sub-plot felt less developed than the rest, but I'm guessing that the author has another tale in mind. If so, he's certainly hooked me.
It was fun to see a few characters from other Thomas books make cameos here and yet the book is easily enjoyable by folks that don't recognize the characters from earlier works.
*** Note I was given a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest and fair review. Actually, I requested it! ***
John Williams, a recently separated man, is lonely living in his big empty house now that his son has moved out and his wife left him -- even taking the family dog.
When John goes to get a new pet, he meets Blue McCoy, a young man whose hippie parents raised him to be almost puppy-like in his optimism and irrepressibility, but Blue has been living on the streets for a while, and that optimism (and Blue's self-esteem) have been battered a lot.
Blue is in crisis when his adopted dog (and best friend) is struck by a car.
John ends up offering Blue (and his recovering pet) a place to stay, and although John has resisted an attraction to men for pretty much his whole life, Blue is irresistible.
Sure, there's some younger man, older man, fantasy fulfillment here, but what great romance isn't about a bit of fantasy fulfillment?
As with the other B.G. Thomas books I've read, this one touches on some serious issues, but overall it's a happy, feel-good tale and a great respite from some of the gloomier stuff that I've been reading. There was a bit in here about a sibling of Blue's that was a bit bleaker than the rest of this tale. That sub-plot felt less developed than the rest, but I'm guessing that the author has another tale in mind. If so, he's certainly hooked me.
It was fun to see a few characters from other Thomas books make cameos here and yet the book is easily enjoyable by folks that don't recognize the characters from earlier works.
*** Note I was given a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest and fair review. Actually, I requested it! ***
September 1, 2017
Blue made me anything but!!
I enjoy reading almost anything. If the characters are gay, all the more so. The characters of John and Blue are well defined. I felt the emotions the felt. If you want to read a short gay romance that lightens your heart, this story is just what you need.
I enjoy reading almost anything. If the characters are gay, all the more so. The characters of John and Blue are well defined. I felt the emotions the felt. If you want to read a short gay romance that lightens your heart, this story is just what you need.
May 18, 2017
Blue's Story
So happy to have Blue's story at last. His optimism and spirit in this time of cynicism is like a fresh breeze. Also sweet John was a great character.
So happy to have Blue's story at last. His optimism and spirit in this time of cynicism is like a fresh breeze. Also sweet John was a great character.
November 23, 2017
Very good
Finally a book that has a good ending of love happiness. Artist
Who really knows about gay love happiness. Good book
Finally a book that has a good ending of love happiness. Artist
Who really knows about gay love happiness. Good book
July 26, 2018
Excellent
This store is a fun read. Its fast moving. The characters are believable. It's also very well wrote, which is important thing in my reading.
This store is a fun read. Its fast moving. The characters are believable. It's also very well wrote, which is important thing in my reading.
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