Take Everything

by Alexandra Caluen

A second-chance M/M romance novel about trust, truth, and recovery.When Richard picked up Willem at the dance studio, it was supposed to be a one-night stand. After six dates, he knew it was more. But it was too late, because Willem was leaving for the cruise-ship job.Their sixth date ended in a way that seemed final, though neither of them got over it. When Willem wrapped up the cruise gig, he decided to change his focus and start building a life he could share with someone. Maybe even with Richard.When Willem ran into Richard at a nightclub, inviting him to a wedding was an impulse. By the end of that date, they both knew they wanted to try again. This time they'd take it slow. They'd tell more of the truth. They'd dance together, using that common language to say things they were still afraid to say.After all that, maybe they'd be ready to take each other on forever.Adult situations, themes, and language; 67,000 words and a happy ending.REVISED EDITION. Content alcoholism, anorexia.

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2020

About the author

Alexandra Y. Caluen lives in a purple house with her husband, a bottle of Laphroaig, a lot of books, and nine pairs of ballroom shoes. She works in patent law and has enough hair for three people.

Find out more at www.thelastories.com or on Facebook!

Reviews

[Misty · Rating 3 out of 5]

** 3.5 Stars **

[Melita Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Richard and Willem

Cw: Both main characters had traumas as children that still affect them.

Another of the LA stories. Richard dances at Shall We Dance, including with Mateo. Willem has been a chorus boy like Andy but is getting tired of the grind. They meet at an after party and have 6 spectacular dates...but Willem has a 14 week cruise ship contract and they awkwardly break it off.

They don't follow up, but instead work on themselves for over a year. When they met again, they decide to date chastely and dance together for several months. This starts a spectacular love story as we see these two men grow and create a really solid relationship.