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Far Away
Gay Romance
First love can save you … and ruin you …
Eighteen-year-old Noah Rothenberg spent the prefect summer with his first love, the charming and seductive Spiro. He fell head over heels in love from what started as a clumsy crush.
But that was twelve years ago. His relationships since have been spectacular failures because of how things ended with Spiro. If he has any hope of moving forward, he needs to find Spiro and get some closure … even if he has to fly halfway around the world to do it. Too bad he instead finds himself falling—again—for the man who ruined him for all other men.
Love isn’t an emotion Spiro Papadopoulos entirely trusts anymore. He’s far too pragmatic for that. His focus these days has to be on his art and caring for his ailing mother. Being with Noah again is easy and feels so right … but is it love? Spiro isn’t sure. Besides, with his entire life being tied to Greece and Noah’s to New York, love might just be a luxury neither of them can afford.
Can Spiro and Noah overcome the oceans and years between them—or will their second chance at love end as badly as their first?
First love can save you … and ruin you …
Eighteen-year-old Noah Rothenberg spent the prefect summer with his first love, the charming and seductive Spiro. He fell head over heels in love from what started as a clumsy crush.
But that was twelve years ago. His relationships since have been spectacular failures because of how things ended with Spiro. If he has any hope of moving forward, he needs to find Spiro and get some closure … even if he has to fly halfway around the world to do it. Too bad he instead finds himself falling—again—for the man who ruined him for all other men.
Love isn’t an emotion Spiro Papadopoulos entirely trusts anymore. He’s far too pragmatic for that. His focus these days has to be on his art and caring for his ailing mother. Being with Noah again is easy and feels so right … but is it love? Spiro isn’t sure. Besides, with his entire life being tied to Greece and Noah’s to New York, love might just be a luxury neither of them can afford.
Can Spiro and Noah overcome the oceans and years between them—or will their second chance at love end as badly as their first?
- GenresM M RomanceNew Adult
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2020
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About the author
Bryan T. Clark
8 books47 followersBryan T. Clark is a 2X Lambda Literary finalist and Rainbow Award winning author of gay romance, and contemporary books. He is also a funny, loving, family-oriented, and proud member of the LGBT community. Behind his computer, working on his next novel, Bryan writes romance with an emphasis on moral dilemma. His multicultural characters and riveting plots embody real life, filled with challenges, personal growth, and, of course, what we all desire—love.
In his work, he is known to push the boundaries with brilliantly crafted stories of friendship, love, complicated relationships, and challenges all woven into a hard-earned happily-ever-after.
When Bryan is not writing, he enjoys reading a great book, traveling, lying by a body of water soaking up the sun, and watching a good movie while snuggled up with his husband on the couch with their loyal companion Nettie, the Sheepadoodle.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Bryan has made his home and life in the Central Valley of California.
In his work, he is known to push the boundaries with brilliantly crafted stories of friendship, love, complicated relationships, and challenges all woven into a hard-earned happily-ever-after.
When Bryan is not writing, he enjoys reading a great book, traveling, lying by a body of water soaking up the sun, and watching a good movie while snuggled up with his husband on the couch with their loyal companion Nettie, the Sheepadoodle.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Bryan has made his home and life in the Central Valley of California.
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June 29, 2020
There are many wonderful things about this story.
The beautiful island of Lemnnos
The beautiful and mysterious Spiro.
And a sweet story of a teenage love that gets under the wheels of an oppressive family, leaving only a spark that gets rekindled 12 years later.
The story truly left me with a warm, fuzzy feeling in my chest.
What I found less appealing were Noah's contemplations. He's a neurotic New Yorker who judges his life decision by what his therapist taught him over the years. He's insecure, he thinks everybody dislikes him, he doesn't trust anyone - and to top things off, even his family is openly against him. Not in a homophobic way, but in a 'we genuinely don't care about you' way, which sends icy shivers down my spine.
Thankfully, 18 year old Noah meets 20 year old Spiro who is visiting from Greece. Their summer together shows Noah what it means to be alive - and when their affair is crushed by the powers that be, Noah never overcomes his longing for the love and passion his Greek friend showed him that summer.
Disappointed with relationships over the years, Noah finally gives himself a shove at age 30 and buys a plane ticket to the Greek island of Lemnos, knowing that his former lover used to live there.
No idea where to look or even what the man's family name is, nor speaking the language, Noah starts looking for Spiro on the beautiful Greek island.
And while several super handsome men throw themselves at his feet (one wonders why, by the way), his target is closer than Noah may think.
I absolutely loved Spiro. While I didn't understand his character at all in the beginning (was he a bad boy, or some gold digger?), the things that are revealed about Spiro in the course of the story had me fall in love with him so hard. I'm actually surprised a guy as awesome and caring as Spiro would fall for Noah, who seemed to try and align Spiro's life with his so hard, it was painful to read.
Also, on a more technical note, I would have loved this story to be a bit more immersive. The characters were a bit too 'on page' instead of emotionally invested in a scene. Not sure that makes sense. It's hard for me to relate to characters who act like a television play when I prefer reading books BECAUSE it has me live inside the character's heads.
Still, as a romance it was definitely satisfying and I truly appreciated the Greek setting and Spiro as a Greek character (these guys are pretty rare in m/m romance, aren't they?). I also appreciated the depiction of Spiro's family as a realistic one, not a re-enactment of 'My big fat Greek wedding'.
4 stars!
The beautiful island of Lemnnos
The beautiful and mysterious Spiro.
And a sweet story of a teenage love that gets under the wheels of an oppressive family, leaving only a spark that gets rekindled 12 years later.
The story truly left me with a warm, fuzzy feeling in my chest.
What I found less appealing were Noah's contemplations. He's a neurotic New Yorker who judges his life decision by what his therapist taught him over the years. He's insecure, he thinks everybody dislikes him, he doesn't trust anyone - and to top things off, even his family is openly against him. Not in a homophobic way, but in a 'we genuinely don't care about you' way, which sends icy shivers down my spine.
Thankfully, 18 year old Noah meets 20 year old Spiro who is visiting from Greece. Their summer together shows Noah what it means to be alive - and when their affair is crushed by the powers that be, Noah never overcomes his longing for the love and passion his Greek friend showed him that summer.
Disappointed with relationships over the years, Noah finally gives himself a shove at age 30 and buys a plane ticket to the Greek island of Lemnos, knowing that his former lover used to live there.
No idea where to look or even what the man's family name is, nor speaking the language, Noah starts looking for Spiro on the beautiful Greek island.
And while several super handsome men throw themselves at his feet (one wonders why, by the way), his target is closer than Noah may think.
I absolutely loved Spiro. While I didn't understand his character at all in the beginning (was he a bad boy, or some gold digger?), the things that are revealed about Spiro in the course of the story had me fall in love with him so hard. I'm actually surprised a guy as awesome and caring as Spiro would fall for Noah, who seemed to try and align Spiro's life with his so hard, it was painful to read.
Also, on a more technical note, I would have loved this story to be a bit more immersive. The characters were a bit too 'on page' instead of emotionally invested in a scene. Not sure that makes sense. It's hard for me to relate to characters who act like a television play when I prefer reading books BECAUSE it has me live inside the character's heads.
Still, as a romance it was definitely satisfying and I truly appreciated the Greek setting and Spiro as a Greek character (these guys are pretty rare in m/m romance, aren't they?). I also appreciated the depiction of Spiro's family as a realistic one, not a re-enactment of 'My big fat Greek wedding'.
4 stars!
July 28, 2020
I'm Greek (born in Canada from Greek parents) and I picked this up because it's summer, I miss Greece, and there is a gorgeous Greek guy on the cover. I loved it. It was a beautiful story, I loved these two opposite guys, living on opposite sides of the world, in completely opposite places (tiny greek village versus Manhattan). It kept my interest enough that I had to finish it before sleeping last night. And I loved the descriptions of life on the greek island of Lemnos, and Spiro's family. And while there are a few minor mistakes or inconsistencies here and there, the depictions of Greece and even the greek speaking quotes were pretty spot on. (except in my opinion, Greece is not quite as wonderfully accepting as it shows here.)
The first 40% of the book is set when they are 18 and 20 and they fall in love for the first time. This part was adorable, but I didn't feel the incredible love that would have Noah still thinking about Spiro 12 years later. It was a summer romance, a first love, the kind that you normally forget as soon as you go back to school and meet the next cute boy. So the whole crossing the world on a whim 12 years later to find the love of his life felt very strange to me. And what if he is married? What if he is in love with someone else? What if he is not out? What if he bartely remembers you? What if he has a life there that is important to him? The fact that Noah flew to Greece without really asking himself any of those questions shows how self-centered he is. Yet I loved Noah, with his anxieties, his insecurities, his IBS, his heart broken forever by the loss of his brother. I felt his deep love for Spiro as soon as they reconnected. I felt that love a bit less on Spiro's side. Perhaps because although it was alternating POV, we mostly got Noah's POV. But I loved Spiro, and his perspective was a lot more realistic than Noah's dreams of a HEA within two seconds of seeing each other.
Something that really annoyed me:
- What year is this in? I kept trying to figure it out. I initially thought present time was 2020, but then we read that Noah wasn't born on 9/11. So 12 years ago is present time? Which means the second part is in the future, like 2031 or something? Did I misread that?
The first 40% of the book is set when they are 18 and 20 and they fall in love for the first time. This part was adorable, but I didn't feel the incredible love that would have Noah still thinking about Spiro 12 years later. It was a summer romance, a first love, the kind that you normally forget as soon as you go back to school and meet the next cute boy. So the whole crossing the world on a whim 12 years later to find the love of his life felt very strange to me. And what if he is married? What if he is in love with someone else? What if he is not out? What if he bartely remembers you? What if he has a life there that is important to him? The fact that Noah flew to Greece without really asking himself any of those questions shows how self-centered he is. Yet I loved Noah, with his anxieties, his insecurities, his IBS, his heart broken forever by the loss of his brother. I felt his deep love for Spiro as soon as they reconnected. I felt that love a bit less on Spiro's side. Perhaps because although it was alternating POV, we mostly got Noah's POV. But I loved Spiro, and his perspective was a lot more realistic than Noah's dreams of a HEA within two seconds of seeing each other.
Something that really annoyed me:
- What year is this in? I kept trying to figure it out. I initially thought present time was 2020, but then we read that Noah wasn't born on 9/11. So 12 years ago is present time? Which means the second part is in the future, like 2031 or something? Did I misread that?
May 2, 2020
You better bring tissues for this one, because holy cow. Shew. I read this yesterday and am still reeling from it while writing this. It’s heartbreaking in some ways, and I will warn you, there may be a few possible triggers for some. There’s some major homophobia from family members and the loss of a twin in it. So please be careful if that kind of stuff gets to you. The good thing about this book, though, is although there is heartbreak, it’s also a story of second chances and love that lasts time. It’s the story of learning that family isn’t always blood, and true family cares no matter what.
For Noah, his life pretty much ended about 10 years ago, when tragedy struck. And since then, life with his parents has been pure torture. And yet again, for his birthday on his 18th year, nothing has changed. He’s sent off to his grandmother’s for the summer and he’s dreading every minute. But this summer, things are different. He’s learning that what he’s thought of himself is true and he finds out for sure when he meets his grandmother’s worker’s nephew, by the name of Spiro. Life with Spiro had to be captured in secret moments that summer but what started as a crush, turned into young love. And they were happy, until caught by a jealous friend, who blabbed everything. And they were torn apart. Now 12 years later, and after bad relationships over and over, Noah’s roommate says it’s time to end the what ifs. And find Spiro. When he goes to Greece to find Spiro, he does, and it’s like things slide finally home. But life isn’t as easy for Spiro and these two may not have the second chance they so much desire.
UGHHHHHH! I swear some parents shouldn’t be allowed children. I grew up in a Christian home, father was a pastor, but yet I’m the black sheep because I’ve never seen the color of someone’s skin or what their sexuality is or anything else. I’ve always seen the person for who they are. And for it, like Noah, I was treated like crap. I hurt for Noah in this story so bad. And for someone like Spiro, who didn’t even know Noah, to see the sadness in his eyes from the minute he saw him, should tell you how bad Noah’s life truly was. And I don’t say this lightly, but I truly hate his parents. Even if it is a fictional book. Noah deserved better. And I was grateful that he met Spiro and finally had a chance to see what happiness truly was. Until it wasn’t.
I love Noah’s roommate in this story as well. When you meet him, you will see what I mean. He’s a hoot. But he was right with Noah. It was time to poo or get off the pot, so to speak. Why continue to mourn over young love and see if it is truly real. And I love the reunion between them. It was like a second start in life for both of them, in spite of the problems that were there for Spiro. But see, that’s the thing. True love, true relationships, communication and compromise. True love finds a way to make things work for them. And it was a hard time for them at first. Because of their pasts and other things, it was hard for either to trust the other that it was real. And for communication and the lack there of for a bit, it almost cost them everything. But if it’s real and something you want, you both have to make the effort, and take the chance that things will work.
Bryan has quickly become another one-clicker for me. If you guys haven’t read his works, you really should. I know not everyone has the same opinion or the same views, but he knows how to weave words into one heck of a story. I’m glad I got the chance to read this one.
For Noah, his life pretty much ended about 10 years ago, when tragedy struck. And since then, life with his parents has been pure torture. And yet again, for his birthday on his 18th year, nothing has changed. He’s sent off to his grandmother’s for the summer and he’s dreading every minute. But this summer, things are different. He’s learning that what he’s thought of himself is true and he finds out for sure when he meets his grandmother’s worker’s nephew, by the name of Spiro. Life with Spiro had to be captured in secret moments that summer but what started as a crush, turned into young love. And they were happy, until caught by a jealous friend, who blabbed everything. And they were torn apart. Now 12 years later, and after bad relationships over and over, Noah’s roommate says it’s time to end the what ifs. And find Spiro. When he goes to Greece to find Spiro, he does, and it’s like things slide finally home. But life isn’t as easy for Spiro and these two may not have the second chance they so much desire.
UGHHHHHH! I swear some parents shouldn’t be allowed children. I grew up in a Christian home, father was a pastor, but yet I’m the black sheep because I’ve never seen the color of someone’s skin or what their sexuality is or anything else. I’ve always seen the person for who they are. And for it, like Noah, I was treated like crap. I hurt for Noah in this story so bad. And for someone like Spiro, who didn’t even know Noah, to see the sadness in his eyes from the minute he saw him, should tell you how bad Noah’s life truly was. And I don’t say this lightly, but I truly hate his parents. Even if it is a fictional book. Noah deserved better. And I was grateful that he met Spiro and finally had a chance to see what happiness truly was. Until it wasn’t.
I love Noah’s roommate in this story as well. When you meet him, you will see what I mean. He’s a hoot. But he was right with Noah. It was time to poo or get off the pot, so to speak. Why continue to mourn over young love and see if it is truly real. And I love the reunion between them. It was like a second start in life for both of them, in spite of the problems that were there for Spiro. But see, that’s the thing. True love, true relationships, communication and compromise. True love finds a way to make things work for them. And it was a hard time for them at first. Because of their pasts and other things, it was hard for either to trust the other that it was real. And for communication and the lack there of for a bit, it almost cost them everything. But if it’s real and something you want, you both have to make the effort, and take the chance that things will work.
Bryan has quickly become another one-clicker for me. If you guys haven’t read his works, you really should. I know not everyone has the same opinion or the same views, but he knows how to weave words into one heck of a story. I’m glad I got the chance to read this one.
May 2, 2020
Far Away is only the second book I've read by Bryan T. Clark. I loved it but in a different way from Escaping Camp Roosevelt. I'm trying to think of the best way for me to describe this book and how it made me feel.
Unlike a lot of books I read and love, Far Away didn't bring me to tears until near the very end. And yet, I was totally captivated and couldn't put it down until my e-reader about fell out of my hands when I needed to sleep.
It's a romance for sure, but it's also so much more. The book starts in present day and then goes back twelve years to when Noah and Spiro first meet. It stays there for about half of the book before it returns to the present again. There's no awkward jumping around during the two time periods and it flows very smoothly.
Noah knows that he is gay but at 18-years-old he has no significant sexual experience. He is starved for affection; his parents are cold and distant. When he meets Spiro, he is smitten. Spiro is attentive and fun to be with and they spend a wonderful summer together until it ends abruptly. This time period in the book is filled with the rush of new love and exploration. It took me back to when my husband and I started dating as young teenagers.
When we return to present day there is a lot of doubt and angst on Noah's part. He's determined to find Spiro but it's not easy. When they do reconnect, Noah is very unsure of Spiro's feelings. I have to admit that for a while I wondered if things would ever work out. But this is a romance and you can't have a romance without an HEA or at least an HFN, so I knew that Bryan would get Noah and Spiro there.
The author's descriptive prose made me feel like I was right there with Noah and Spiro – when they were in New Hampshire and again when they were in Greece. I've been to New Hampshire but now I really want to visit the island where Spiro lives.
I knew before beginning to read Far Away that it was a long book (for me anyway) but I never once felt like it dragged or should have left parts of the story out. I know this is going to sound really weird but I absolutely mean it as a compliment… because of the depth to the story, Far Away reminded me of some of the best women's fiction books I've read. There were hot and sexy scenes in the book but you could remove or tone them down and you would still have a wonderful book to read. Gah, now I made it sound like there was too much sex or that it was too gratuitous and that is not the case at all. Just read this book, it's a good one.
A copy of this book was provided to me but I also purchased a copy. My review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
Unlike a lot of books I read and love, Far Away didn't bring me to tears until near the very end. And yet, I was totally captivated and couldn't put it down until my e-reader about fell out of my hands when I needed to sleep.
It's a romance for sure, but it's also so much more. The book starts in present day and then goes back twelve years to when Noah and Spiro first meet. It stays there for about half of the book before it returns to the present again. There's no awkward jumping around during the two time periods and it flows very smoothly.
Noah knows that he is gay but at 18-years-old he has no significant sexual experience. He is starved for affection; his parents are cold and distant. When he meets Spiro, he is smitten. Spiro is attentive and fun to be with and they spend a wonderful summer together until it ends abruptly. This time period in the book is filled with the rush of new love and exploration. It took me back to when my husband and I started dating as young teenagers.
When we return to present day there is a lot of doubt and angst on Noah's part. He's determined to find Spiro but it's not easy. When they do reconnect, Noah is very unsure of Spiro's feelings. I have to admit that for a while I wondered if things would ever work out. But this is a romance and you can't have a romance without an HEA or at least an HFN, so I knew that Bryan would get Noah and Spiro there.
The author's descriptive prose made me feel like I was right there with Noah and Spiro – when they were in New Hampshire and again when they were in Greece. I've been to New Hampshire but now I really want to visit the island where Spiro lives.
I knew before beginning to read Far Away that it was a long book (for me anyway) but I never once felt like it dragged or should have left parts of the story out. I know this is going to sound really weird but I absolutely mean it as a compliment… because of the depth to the story, Far Away reminded me of some of the best women's fiction books I've read. There were hot and sexy scenes in the book but you could remove or tone them down and you would still have a wonderful book to read. Gah, now I made it sound like there was too much sex or that it was too gratuitous and that is not the case at all. Just read this book, it's a good one.
A copy of this book was provided to me but I also purchased a copy. My review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
June 29, 2020
Perfect Romance
You will not read a more beautifully written, sensibly plotted, or emotionally fulfilling lost-love-recovered romance than this one. The cover is perfect--Spiro (on the left) from the Greek islands and nice Jewish boy Noah from New York meet at a New Hampshire vacation community as 20-year-olds and lose each other inexplicably until Noah gets the gumption to try to find Spiro 15 years later.
That's all you need to know about this one except that the book is really in two parts--their initial romance, which takes about a third of the chapters, and their reunion, which completes it.
Along the way you get to meet Noah's really nauseating parents who cannot seem to love their son after his twin was killed at age 13 in a traffic accident in Manhattan. You also get to meet Spiro's typically loving and close-knit family, both his Uncle when they are in New Hampshire and his parents and extended family on the island where Noah happens to get lucky and finds him.
The plot is a string of inner angst moments and wondrous discoveries, with a lot of in depth searching on both their parts. You know what is going to happen to them about three-quarters through but the twists in how they get there are heartwarming and delicious.
I have not qualms about recommending the one to all of you regardless of your genre preferences.
You will not read a more beautifully written, sensibly plotted, or emotionally fulfilling lost-love-recovered romance than this one. The cover is perfect--Spiro (on the left) from the Greek islands and nice Jewish boy Noah from New York meet at a New Hampshire vacation community as 20-year-olds and lose each other inexplicably until Noah gets the gumption to try to find Spiro 15 years later.
That's all you need to know about this one except that the book is really in two parts--their initial romance, which takes about a third of the chapters, and their reunion, which completes it.
Along the way you get to meet Noah's really nauseating parents who cannot seem to love their son after his twin was killed at age 13 in a traffic accident in Manhattan. You also get to meet Spiro's typically loving and close-knit family, both his Uncle when they are in New Hampshire and his parents and extended family on the island where Noah happens to get lucky and finds him.
The plot is a string of inner angst moments and wondrous discoveries, with a lot of in depth searching on both their parts. You know what is going to happen to them about three-quarters through but the twists in how they get there are heartwarming and delicious.
I have not qualms about recommending the one to all of you regardless of your genre preferences.
May 24, 2020
‘Far Away’ by Bryan T. Clark is a beautiful book that truly deserves a 10-star rating. Unless I review it twice, though, I’m afraid 5-stars will have to suffice.
Mr. Clark has created a story filled with wonderful characters, exotic locations, and emotion enough to leave me smiling through tears of joy. If you appreciate well written, character driven gay m/m romance novels, this is the book for you.
‘Far Away’ discusses the effects of self doubt and survivor’s guilt with a sensitivity that needs to be read to be fully appreciated. Having said that, 'Far Away' is ultimately a completely uplifting novel emphasizing the strength that comes from believing in yourself, caring for and about others, and above all, love.
Set in Manhattan’s Upper East Side; NYC’s Greenwich Village; New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee; Athens, Greece; and the tiny Greek island of Lemnos, ‘Far Away’ tells the story of Noah Rothenberg and Spiro Papadopoulos, two extraordinary men, from two different countries, at two different points in time, and world's apart in their life experiences.
Noah and his twin brother, Nathanael, were born into wealth with parents and grandparents who were world renowned physicians; Spiro was born into a poor, working class family where his father was a fisherman.
Two brief passages attributed to Spiro in ‘Far Away’ explain their differences:
“His and Noah’s families were different in every way possible. Before getting to know Noah, he was jealous of Noah’s life, but now he wasn’t so sure. There was a sadness to Noah’s life.”
“[Noah], you come from a world where people do big things…We’re not like that…We work, doing what is needed to put food in our mouths and keep the roof over our heads. If those two things are met, then hell, life is damn good for us.”
From the moment Noah and Spiro first set eyes on each other at age 18, it’s clear that something strong is bound to develop between them. But, it’s not until 12 years later, when Noah’s then roommate, the funny and insightful Rodney, a black drag queen, convinces Noah to travel to Greece to find Spiros, that both men finally realize they belong together.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review.
Mr. Clark has created a story filled with wonderful characters, exotic locations, and emotion enough to leave me smiling through tears of joy. If you appreciate well written, character driven gay m/m romance novels, this is the book for you.
‘Far Away’ discusses the effects of self doubt and survivor’s guilt with a sensitivity that needs to be read to be fully appreciated. Having said that, 'Far Away' is ultimately a completely uplifting novel emphasizing the strength that comes from believing in yourself, caring for and about others, and above all, love.
Set in Manhattan’s Upper East Side; NYC’s Greenwich Village; New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee; Athens, Greece; and the tiny Greek island of Lemnos, ‘Far Away’ tells the story of Noah Rothenberg and Spiro Papadopoulos, two extraordinary men, from two different countries, at two different points in time, and world's apart in their life experiences.
Noah and his twin brother, Nathanael, were born into wealth with parents and grandparents who were world renowned physicians; Spiro was born into a poor, working class family where his father was a fisherman.
Two brief passages attributed to Spiro in ‘Far Away’ explain their differences:
“His and Noah’s families were different in every way possible. Before getting to know Noah, he was jealous of Noah’s life, but now he wasn’t so sure. There was a sadness to Noah’s life.”
“[Noah], you come from a world where people do big things…We’re not like that…We work, doing what is needed to put food in our mouths and keep the roof over our heads. If those two things are met, then hell, life is damn good for us.”
From the moment Noah and Spiro first set eyes on each other at age 18, it’s clear that something strong is bound to develop between them. But, it’s not until 12 years later, when Noah’s then roommate, the funny and insightful Rodney, a black drag queen, convinces Noah to travel to Greece to find Spiros, that both men finally realize they belong together.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review.
May 7, 2020
Wow this book deals with so many issues, just look at the key words in the book info section. But do not fear of being overwhelmed. Bryan has done an excellent job of weaving the many threads together, so much so when I looked at the keyword list, I sat and thought oh yeah it did cover this and that.
The Main focus in the first half of the book is Noah’s coming of age and his first love. Which all start at the family’s Summer house. As his taxi along the drive to the house, he notices a young man and is instantly intrigued. Noah has lived in the shadows of his parents, who are too busy to spend any quality time with him. He is very lonely, and a little uncertain of life.
That is until he meets Spiro the young man that was walking along the drive, who is living with his uncle, the caretaker of the summer house.
Spiro is everything that Noah is not, he is confident, experienced and a bit of a bad boy image. Which not only attracts Noah but also brings Noah out of his comfort zone.
They soon become more than friends and start making out, and everything is going well…..
Until a friend of Noah spots Noah and Spiro naked in the boathouse and tells on them. The next day Spiro and his Uncle are nowhere to be seen and Noah soon realises that they have left the estate. Leaving Noah broken hearted.
Skip 12 years and Noah has still no got over his first love. And he is encouraged by his house mate to take a trip to Greece Spiro’s home country in search of him.
Having unsuccessfully searched the island where Spiro is from, he is almost ready to give up and fly back to New York, when he accidently spots Spiro in the street. Spiro is pleased to see Noah, but will he want to rekindle their love, or is Spiro Married with Children.
The two men spend as much time as possible catching up and getting to know each other once more, but the chemistry is still as strong as the summer 12 years ago. Each man is unsure of the other intentions at first, but it soon becomes clear that the two are destined to be together.
But they live at the other sides of the world and things look doomed to fail, Spiro can’t leave the island as his sick mother and family rely on him to support them.
And at first Noah is not willing to completely cut ties with his parents and New York. But he also grows fond of Spiros family, and even admires how they work as one to support each other. Sometimes family is not connected by blood. He could have a new family who accept him as he is if he moved to the island.
This is the second book I have read from Bryan. I read Escaping Camp Roosevelt last year. It was my favorite read of 2019. And I am so pleased and blown away with this book. Bryan is a master storyteller, that builds characters that are true to themselves. I loved Noah’s innocence and Spiro cheeky bad boy image at the start of the book. The chemistry can be felt between both young men from the start.
You really feel and understand each character’s feelings and actions through out the book. You will feel heartache, hopelessness, and guilt. You will also feel hopefulness, love and happiness.
The message I take from this story is that there is always hope and you should go for what you want. Do not make up excuses and waste 12 years. Grab life by the horns and go for it!
Bryan T. Clark has earned his place on my one click reads. Now I just need to find the time to read his other books that sit on my phone waiting to be read.
The Main focus in the first half of the book is Noah’s coming of age and his first love. Which all start at the family’s Summer house. As his taxi along the drive to the house, he notices a young man and is instantly intrigued. Noah has lived in the shadows of his parents, who are too busy to spend any quality time with him. He is very lonely, and a little uncertain of life.
That is until he meets Spiro the young man that was walking along the drive, who is living with his uncle, the caretaker of the summer house.
Spiro is everything that Noah is not, he is confident, experienced and a bit of a bad boy image. Which not only attracts Noah but also brings Noah out of his comfort zone.
They soon become more than friends and start making out, and everything is going well…..
Until a friend of Noah spots Noah and Spiro naked in the boathouse and tells on them. The next day Spiro and his Uncle are nowhere to be seen and Noah soon realises that they have left the estate. Leaving Noah broken hearted.
Skip 12 years and Noah has still no got over his first love. And he is encouraged by his house mate to take a trip to Greece Spiro’s home country in search of him.
Having unsuccessfully searched the island where Spiro is from, he is almost ready to give up and fly back to New York, when he accidently spots Spiro in the street. Spiro is pleased to see Noah, but will he want to rekindle their love, or is Spiro Married with Children.
The two men spend as much time as possible catching up and getting to know each other once more, but the chemistry is still as strong as the summer 12 years ago. Each man is unsure of the other intentions at first, but it soon becomes clear that the two are destined to be together.
But they live at the other sides of the world and things look doomed to fail, Spiro can’t leave the island as his sick mother and family rely on him to support them.
And at first Noah is not willing to completely cut ties with his parents and New York. But he also grows fond of Spiros family, and even admires how they work as one to support each other. Sometimes family is not connected by blood. He could have a new family who accept him as he is if he moved to the island.
This is the second book I have read from Bryan. I read Escaping Camp Roosevelt last year. It was my favorite read of 2019. And I am so pleased and blown away with this book. Bryan is a master storyteller, that builds characters that are true to themselves. I loved Noah’s innocence and Spiro cheeky bad boy image at the start of the book. The chemistry can be felt between both young men from the start.
You really feel and understand each character’s feelings and actions through out the book. You will feel heartache, hopelessness, and guilt. You will also feel hopefulness, love and happiness.
The message I take from this story is that there is always hope and you should go for what you want. Do not make up excuses and waste 12 years. Grab life by the horns and go for it!
Bryan T. Clark has earned his place on my one click reads. Now I just need to find the time to read his other books that sit on my phone waiting to be read.
March 20, 2021
What a great M-M romance read ... I actually teared up a couple of times towards the end. I found myself cheering on Noah and Spiro (both broken but endearing MCs carrying a boatload of guilt from tragic/traumatic childhood events) somehow against quite some odds, find their way back to each other in a beautifully described Greek island locale. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
May 6, 2020
In the summer of his eighteenth birthday, Noah Rothenberg meets Spyridon “Spiro” Papadopoulos. This starts an awakening for Noah’s feelings in so many ways. Noah is Jewish and comes from a wealthy family. He’s made his way to Lake Winnipesaukee to spend time with his Grandmother and parents. But Noah’s family is certainly dysfunctional ever since the death of his twin, Nathanael. For Noah the visit turns wonderful with meeting Spiro but it eventually turns into disaster.
Spiro has had his share of trouble. He’s comes from Greece to work with his Uncle Eros on the Rothenberg lake house property. He finds a new friend in Noah and as their feelings grow become more involved. Noah already feels that he and Spiro have made a connection and discovers Spiro has an amazing talent at being an artist.
Even though their time together is wonderful, they learn that there’s some that are not so accepting of what they have.
Bryan T. Clark spins an emotionally filled love story about two very opposite people, Noah and Spiro. For me it was somewhat of a “coming out” and “coming of age” tale about two young men from different ethnicities and cultures. The story is especially heartbreaking for Noah. He has to face the hurt and anguish trying to understand why his parents don’t love him and the constant pain of missing his brother. He learns to face the intolerance, bias and prejudice of those around him. He always saw, not only the beauty of Spiro but the beauty of Spiro’s artistry. As years pass, one thing Noah is certain of and that’s finding Spiro.
Spiro struggles with the idea of love, except when it comes to family. At times he seems carefree but he carries guilt and the responsibility to care for and love his family. One thing for sure, distance can very possibly make the heart grow fonder.
With this beautifully written story, Bryan T. Clark also takes us on a wonderful and descriptive journey, from Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, New York and to the beautiful and historical country of Greece.
Spiro has had his share of trouble. He’s comes from Greece to work with his Uncle Eros on the Rothenberg lake house property. He finds a new friend in Noah and as their feelings grow become more involved. Noah already feels that he and Spiro have made a connection and discovers Spiro has an amazing talent at being an artist.
Even though their time together is wonderful, they learn that there’s some that are not so accepting of what they have.
Bryan T. Clark spins an emotionally filled love story about two very opposite people, Noah and Spiro. For me it was somewhat of a “coming out” and “coming of age” tale about two young men from different ethnicities and cultures. The story is especially heartbreaking for Noah. He has to face the hurt and anguish trying to understand why his parents don’t love him and the constant pain of missing his brother. He learns to face the intolerance, bias and prejudice of those around him. He always saw, not only the beauty of Spiro but the beauty of Spiro’s artistry. As years pass, one thing Noah is certain of and that’s finding Spiro.
Spiro struggles with the idea of love, except when it comes to family. At times he seems carefree but he carries guilt and the responsibility to care for and love his family. One thing for sure, distance can very possibly make the heart grow fonder.
With this beautifully written story, Bryan T. Clark also takes us on a wonderful and descriptive journey, from Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, New York and to the beautiful and historical country of Greece.
May 3, 2020
This was a new-to-me author so I went into Far Away a little blind, yet very hopeful. I love to travel, so books that can transport me to a new locale are always a plus, and Far Away did just that, letting the reader explore a lakeside area in New Hampshire and a Greek Island with picturesque views of the Aegean Sea, all while witnessing a second chance at young love.
As with any time I try a new author, the writing style is an unknown, but I really enjoyed the way this story was written. There were lots of details included, including the characters' emotions and, of course, the beautiful scenery, making it easy to envision the scenes playing out before me on the pages. Time jumps can be a tricky thing to navigate in second chance romances, but this author did a wonderful job using the timeline to transport readers back to the start of Noah and Spiro’s relationship. By establishing the young men's connection, time together, and sudden separation before moving to their reunion in the present day, the author created an undeniable chemistry that quickly reignited twelve years later.
I really liked how Noah and Spiro complimented one another, appreciating their partner wholly and always seeing the best within the other man. The author perfectly captured the idealistic thoughts that go along with young love and how those feelings tend to stick with you. The established history made things between the two feel like it happened quick, but it wasn’t rushed, and I found myself caught up hoping the reunion would go smoothly.
Overall, I’d rate this a medium on the angst scale. Noah and Spiro’s romance had a natural, easy feel, with a few hiccups to add conflict along the way but a satisfying happily-ever-after. I’d definitely recommend Far Away to readers who like second chance romances or to anyone looking for a unique setting where they can get lost.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement.***
As with any time I try a new author, the writing style is an unknown, but I really enjoyed the way this story was written. There were lots of details included, including the characters' emotions and, of course, the beautiful scenery, making it easy to envision the scenes playing out before me on the pages. Time jumps can be a tricky thing to navigate in second chance romances, but this author did a wonderful job using the timeline to transport readers back to the start of Noah and Spiro’s relationship. By establishing the young men's connection, time together, and sudden separation before moving to their reunion in the present day, the author created an undeniable chemistry that quickly reignited twelve years later.
I really liked how Noah and Spiro complimented one another, appreciating their partner wholly and always seeing the best within the other man. The author perfectly captured the idealistic thoughts that go along with young love and how those feelings tend to stick with you. The established history made things between the two feel like it happened quick, but it wasn’t rushed, and I found myself caught up hoping the reunion would go smoothly.
Overall, I’d rate this a medium on the angst scale. Noah and Spiro’s romance had a natural, easy feel, with a few hiccups to add conflict along the way but a satisfying happily-ever-after. I’d definitely recommend Far Away to readers who like second chance romances or to anyone looking for a unique setting where they can get lost.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement.***
May 12, 2020
This was truly a gorgeous book, at a time when I was in the mood for a wallow into escapism. During the UK lockdown, there seems to be a lot of that. Books I might have found a little cloying, now just hit the spot.
Because this is a truly romantic story. And yes, the premise is a little far-fetched. Boy meets boy, they are torn apart, boy spends 12 years judging every relationship by the boy he met on a summer fling, boy goes to find boy and finds the attraction is still mutual.
But you know what? I think this year so far (2020) has taught us that life can be far-fetched. In January, we didn't know Covid-19 would have a such a major impact on all our lives, but it has. Therefore, it's churlish to be sniffy over the overtly romantic nature of a love story.
Basically, I loved it, and I hope you do too. Noah travels half way round the world to track down Spiro, the boy he could never forget. The book is drenched in faded summer memories, like an old photograph of when we were all young, smiling and innocent. The period setting, the extreme views of the parents, the secret meetings, it all felt very real.
Then move forward 12 years, and Noah has gone to Greece to find Spiro. Again, the reader can almost smell the hot earth, the olive trees, feel the heat of the sun prickling their skin.
This is a divine story, one to wallow in, one to enjoy when we can't travel ourselves. Find a sunny spot, mix up some sangria and lose yourself in this book. It will be worth it, I swear to you.
And the sex is off the scale too. Very hot, very sweaty, very real. Noah and Spiro make a very credible couple. I would love this to be made into a movie, for the romance, for the sex, for the awkward re-igniting of their relationship. It's all kinds of wonderful.
Definitely a fun read for the summer.
Because this is a truly romantic story. And yes, the premise is a little far-fetched. Boy meets boy, they are torn apart, boy spends 12 years judging every relationship by the boy he met on a summer fling, boy goes to find boy and finds the attraction is still mutual.
But you know what? I think this year so far (2020) has taught us that life can be far-fetched. In January, we didn't know Covid-19 would have a such a major impact on all our lives, but it has. Therefore, it's churlish to be sniffy over the overtly romantic nature of a love story.
Basically, I loved it, and I hope you do too. Noah travels half way round the world to track down Spiro, the boy he could never forget. The book is drenched in faded summer memories, like an old photograph of when we were all young, smiling and innocent. The period setting, the extreme views of the parents, the secret meetings, it all felt very real.
Then move forward 12 years, and Noah has gone to Greece to find Spiro. Again, the reader can almost smell the hot earth, the olive trees, feel the heat of the sun prickling their skin.
This is a divine story, one to wallow in, one to enjoy when we can't travel ourselves. Find a sunny spot, mix up some sangria and lose yourself in this book. It will be worth it, I swear to you.
And the sex is off the scale too. Very hot, very sweaty, very real. Noah and Spiro make a very credible couple. I would love this to be made into a movie, for the romance, for the sex, for the awkward re-igniting of their relationship. It's all kinds of wonderful.
Definitely a fun read for the summer.
May 23, 2020
4.5 stars!
This book is an excellent gay romance that reminds me of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks! These two boys meet when they are eighteen and the chemistry is undeniable. Summer love to last the ages.
When they are found out and suddenly Spiro is gone in the blink of an eye, neither hear from each other again.
Despite Noah searching social media for his first love, he has no luck. After all, Spiro is a popular name in Greece and he never asked for his last name.
Twelve years pass by before Noah realizes he needs to go to Lemnos and try to find Spiro, with a little help from his roommate Rodney.
Read this book to find out what happens when Noah finally finds his long, lost love. Is Spiro single? Did he feel the same about Noah? Would he ever leave his family in Greece to move to New York with Noah? Would he ever be able to get over the fact that Noah is rich and well established and he is the son of a fisherman who tries to sell his paintings?
For fans of friends to lovers, opposites attract, bad boys, different languages between lovers, and HEA!
There were only a few small things that kept me from five stars!
This book is an excellent gay romance that reminds me of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks! These two boys meet when they are eighteen and the chemistry is undeniable. Summer love to last the ages.
When they are found out and suddenly Spiro is gone in the blink of an eye, neither hear from each other again.
Despite Noah searching social media for his first love, he has no luck. After all, Spiro is a popular name in Greece and he never asked for his last name.
Twelve years pass by before Noah realizes he needs to go to Lemnos and try to find Spiro, with a little help from his roommate Rodney.
Read this book to find out what happens when Noah finally finds his long, lost love. Is Spiro single? Did he feel the same about Noah? Would he ever leave his family in Greece to move to New York with Noah? Would he ever be able to get over the fact that Noah is rich and well established and he is the son of a fisherman who tries to sell his paintings?
For fans of friends to lovers, opposites attract, bad boys, different languages between lovers, and HEA!
There were only a few small things that kept me from five stars!
October 8, 2025
I’m a bit conflicted about this one and I’m clearly in the minority with my rating. There’s a beautiful love story here, but it is buried by a writing style that is far to wordy and lumbering. There were many times this came oh-so-close to the DNF pile. As we’re taken through Noah and Spiro meeting as very young men then jumping forward to “present day”, I had a difficult time staying in the story. The repetitive dialogue within their respective heads and overly descriptive nature of the narrative was just crushing. And could Noah’s family be any more awful?
Then there were the oddities within the story that had me thinking “say what” such as Noah’s grandmother sitting in her livingroom reading her torah. I don’t think so. A torah is a sacred scroll of the Hebrew scripters and is stored in an arc in a synagogue. What grandma was likely reading was in book form which would simply be referred to as the scripture. This followed by Noah enjoying “buttery bisquits” with the brisket. Not if, as previously stated, grandma kept a kosher home.
Then later in the story, Noah is describing his living situation to Spiro and tells him how he needed to get out of the city, as in Manhattan, and away from his parents, so he moved to Greenwich Village. Um, the Village is just as much a part of Manhattan as the Upper East Side penthouse Noah grew up in.
There were a few other things, but alas, I think I’ve nitpicked enough. As for the ending, it didn’t wow me, but at least it was satisfying.
Then there were the oddities within the story that had me thinking “say what” such as Noah’s grandmother sitting in her livingroom reading her torah. I don’t think so. A torah is a sacred scroll of the Hebrew scripters and is stored in an arc in a synagogue. What grandma was likely reading was in book form which would simply be referred to as the scripture. This followed by Noah enjoying “buttery bisquits” with the brisket. Not if, as previously stated, grandma kept a kosher home.
Then later in the story, Noah is describing his living situation to Spiro and tells him how he needed to get out of the city, as in Manhattan, and away from his parents, so he moved to Greenwich Village. Um, the Village is just as much a part of Manhattan as the Upper East Side penthouse Noah grew up in.
There were a few other things, but alas, I think I’ve nitpicked enough. As for the ending, it didn’t wow me, but at least it was satisfying.
May 17, 2020
Author Bryan T. Clark brings a love story from it's another wonderful book of a love that begins as a summer fling that is never forgotten. Noah is left to grow up alone in his family due to a tragic accident. Also knowing his father would never accept him as gay, left him at odds with his parents. The by chance meeting of Spiro, the devastatingly good looking boy from Greece who was working on his families summer retreat in New Hampshire. Their romance blossoms until they are discovered and they are pulled apart without ever having the opportunity to say goodbye.
Twelve years later, Noah, pushed by his roommate, makes a spontaneous decision to fly halfway around the world to find his one true love and reunite or finally put to rest his obsession with his lost love. Spiro is difficult to find but when they do the spark is still there and they begin a new love affair.
Unfortunately, they are adults now with adult problems that seem insurmountable. After misunderstanding and missed chances, the author gives us a wonderful HEA that is very satisfying. There's also some amazing details about Athens and other parts of Greece that make this story come alive for the reader.
I adore this author's work, but this story is a true romance between two men who, according to the world, should have never been together. Far Away should be on your summer reading list.
Twelve years later, Noah, pushed by his roommate, makes a spontaneous decision to fly halfway around the world to find his one true love and reunite or finally put to rest his obsession with his lost love. Spiro is difficult to find but when they do the spark is still there and they begin a new love affair.
Unfortunately, they are adults now with adult problems that seem insurmountable. After misunderstanding and missed chances, the author gives us a wonderful HEA that is very satisfying. There's also some amazing details about Athens and other parts of Greece that make this story come alive for the reader.
I adore this author's work, but this story is a true romance between two men who, according to the world, should have never been together. Far Away should be on your summer reading list.
July 5, 2020
Far Away by Bryan T. Clark is a read that is extremely emotional and beautiful to read. This is the first time I have read this author; I adored this book. I love pure romance and this one is that. It is a great second chance at love romance.
Noah is a neurotic but likable character. I think with all his issues he is a tad hard on himself. I like it though he is brave and will go for what he wants.
Spiro is a more mysterious and darker character. I think the need for his trust restored in love and Noah is the man to do that for him.
I loved the theme of this story that true love just needs faith and time to really blossom.
I was not a fan of the time jumps. I am never really a fan of those. They make for clunky reading to me. The prologue had me at hello then the time jump just made me go ohh.. okay. Just was jarring.
Overall great read very glad I got to read a new to me author. I will definitely be looking for more from this author in the future.
Five Shooting Stars
Noah is a neurotic but likable character. I think with all his issues he is a tad hard on himself. I like it though he is brave and will go for what he wants.
Spiro is a more mysterious and darker character. I think the need for his trust restored in love and Noah is the man to do that for him.
I loved the theme of this story that true love just needs faith and time to really blossom.
I was not a fan of the time jumps. I am never really a fan of those. They make for clunky reading to me. The prologue had me at hello then the time jump just made me go ohh.. okay. Just was jarring.
Overall great read very glad I got to read a new to me author. I will definitely be looking for more from this author in the future.
Five Shooting Stars
July 5, 2020
Noah meets Spiro after he comes to stay with his Grandmother for the summer before he goes off to college. At first he is just in awe of the good looks, great body, and superior smile. Then as they become friends it has the potential to turn into more.
Spiro has to watch himself. He is reminded at every turn by his uncle that he is there at the courtesy of this family who owns it all. Can he help it if they have such an amazing person such as Noah in their family? He is struggling to hide his interest in such an amazing young man.
This story takes you through the beginning of first love, and off to the reunion as well. While not normally my style, I found my self intrigued by the story itself. These two lives being brought back together as one was almost magical. It is refreshing, honest, and felt very sincere. I think it is the way we look through most of the story through Noah's innocent eyes.
***This copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.
Spiro has to watch himself. He is reminded at every turn by his uncle that he is there at the courtesy of this family who owns it all. Can he help it if they have such an amazing person such as Noah in their family? He is struggling to hide his interest in such an amazing young man.
This story takes you through the beginning of first love, and off to the reunion as well. While not normally my style, I found my self intrigued by the story itself. These two lives being brought back together as one was almost magical. It is refreshing, honest, and felt very sincere. I think it is the way we look through most of the story through Noah's innocent eyes.
***This copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.
May 29, 2020
I received a copy of Far Away by Bryan T. Clark via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. When I first started reading this book, I had a hard time warming up to Noah. The trials and tribulations of the one percent are not of interest to me. I avoid books with the words millionaire or billionaire in the title. However, once I realized how damaged Noah was, both physically and psychologically, his sweetness won me over, much as it did for Spiro. In many ways, this is the classic rich/poor characters story, but with an ending I did not see coming. I liked how going to Greece taught Noah what a loving family was like and showed Spiro the depth of Noah’s connection to him all those years ago. I especially enjoyed the depiction of life on a small Greek island. This won’t be the last book I read by this author!
July 13, 2020
beautiful, really really beautiful!
it's about healing, recovery
also how money was a drive in the plotline was helpful. i appreciate how that got resolved, amends. i wonder if there will be other books in this universe, because of course rodney is an awesome character, but there's literally a couple of characters in greece who have interesting journeys they're going thru (nico, dominic, for starters, (heck, even nina)).
so noah's family is an asinine mess, but once you put together that general intelligence ain't a thing and parenting is a skill that not everyone is good at, then that helps... if you're not relying on them as parental figures, god help us.
i kinda want to see those ruby beads tho
also the author biography at the end was cool too. like this seems promising to me.
thank you for writing this book & working to get it out into the world!
it's about healing, recovery
also how money was a drive in the plotline was helpful. i appreciate how that got resolved, amends. i wonder if there will be other books in this universe, because of course rodney is an awesome character, but there's literally a couple of characters in greece who have interesting journeys they're going thru (nico, dominic, for starters, (heck, even nina)).
so noah's family is an asinine mess, but once you put together that general intelligence ain't a thing and parenting is a skill that not everyone is good at, then that helps... if you're not relying on them as parental figures, god help us.
i kinda want to see those ruby beads tho
also the author biography at the end was cool too. like this seems promising to me.
thank you for writing this book & working to get it out into the world!
September 26, 2022
1 love in 2 times and towns
This is a sweet story with a slow burn lasting more than a decade and ranging from New England to the Greek islands.
Two young men, as different as they could be, meet at the lakeside home of one man's grandmother. Noah may come from money, but he starves for affection from his very unloving parents. Spiro, a beautiful Greek, is working with his uncle at the home. They become friends, have sex--paging Lady Chatterly--and are almost immediately torn apart.
Twelve years later, Noah can't wait for love anymore and flies to Greece to find his man, though he only knows the island and his lover's first name. And guess what, at nearly the last minute, he does.
The rest is a developing love between 2 men and a real family Noah finds with Spiro's relatives in Greece.
This is a sweet story with a slow burn lasting more than a decade and ranging from New England to the Greek islands.
Two young men, as different as they could be, meet at the lakeside home of one man's grandmother. Noah may come from money, but he starves for affection from his very unloving parents. Spiro, a beautiful Greek, is working with his uncle at the home. They become friends, have sex--paging Lady Chatterly--and are almost immediately torn apart.
Twelve years later, Noah can't wait for love anymore and flies to Greece to find his man, though he only knows the island and his lover's first name. And guess what, at nearly the last minute, he does.
The rest is a developing love between 2 men and a real family Noah finds with Spiro's relatives in Greece.
May 22, 2020
I loved Noah and Spiro, both younger and older versions of them, and every single moment of their journey to find true love again, when it seemed they had all the odds against them. Their story spans through years and distance, bringing new meaning to romance. The author allowed Noah and Spiro to grow up as people, struggle, make mistakes and try to remedy them, fall and try to get on their feet again.
Reading this book put me through the whole gamut of emotions, it made me cry, laugh, rant and hope because it's at the same time sweet and bittersweet, sad and joyful, gut-wrenching and funny.
Absolutely a must read.
Reading this book put me through the whole gamut of emotions, it made me cry, laugh, rant and hope because it's at the same time sweet and bittersweet, sad and joyful, gut-wrenching and funny.
Absolutely a must read.
January 2, 2021
I saw this authors book posted in a book group and since I enjoy MM stories, decided to try it. Am I ever glad I took the chance. This was a beautifully written story centered around Noah and Spiro. Meeting as young men, they were torn apart and didn't see each other for years. The parents of Noah made me so mad. I felt horrible for the way Noah was treated because he is gay! The descriptions of places in this story made me feel like I was there. It was great to see them able to be together again and the secondary characters filled the story out perfectly! I will be checking on other books by this author as I truly enjoyed this book!!
May 14, 2020
ONE WILL USE ALL MEANS TO FIND HIS TRUE LOVE
I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review
Noah is a gay Jewish boy who realizes that he is gay and meets, Spiro who becomes the love of his life. With unfeeling and homophobic parents and an illness no one believes he has, he goes through twelve years of trying to find love, only to realize he already had in Spiro.
I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review
Noah is a gay Jewish boy who realizes that he is gay and meets, Spiro who becomes the love of his life. With unfeeling and homophobic parents and an illness no one believes he has, he goes through twelve years of trying to find love, only to realize he already had in Spiro.
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