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Finding You: The Complete Collection

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Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime with a series that will give you all the feels, tantalize your taste buds and show you the true meaning of family.

Welcome to Portugal…

It all starts with two childhood friends who reconnect after years apart. Was it fate? Or were they meant to be together? How strong are those family ties? And is the family you make as important as the one you’re born in?
Coming out, second chances, hurt/comfort, age gap, friends, missing family members, and all the sweet love you can handle. You’ll find all that and more in the complete box set.

Home Again
Together Again
Love Again
Complete Again
Plus bonus scenes

DISCLAIMER
Home Again, Love Again and Complete Again were previously published under the title Made in Portugal, Made in Lisbon and Made in Paris, respectively, and the pen name of Ana Newfolk. While the manuscripts received a light edit, the stories themselves haven't changed.

Together Again was previously published as two separate books. A short story under the title Made in New York, followed by a novel titled Made in Manhattan, both under the pen name of Ana Newfolk. Both stories have been joined into one. While the manuscript received a light edit, and an additional chapter has been added to link both books, the story itself hasn’t changed.

832 pages, ebook

First published September 19, 2020

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About the author

Ana Ashley

70 books770 followers
Meet Ana Ashley, your friendly neighborhood romance author!
Ana has been lost in the pages of books for as long as she can remember, taking a few amusing missteps with her childhood writing attempts. But everything changed when she discovered the magical world of LGBTQ+ romance—cue the confetti!


Ana's books offer sweet and sexy romance with a charming mix of humor and heart. Getting her guys together wouldn't be the same without the meddling but well-intentioned cast of secondary characters, who always insist on having their own story.


When she’s not crafting heartfelt tales, you can find her indulging in her favorite pastime of baking delicious treats, enjoying quality time with friends, or staying up late immersed in the pages of a good book.

You can find out more about Ana and her works-in-progress by joining her Newsletter. To sign up visit Ana's website anawritesmm.com

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Profile Image for Amy Dufera - Amy's MM Romance Reviews.
2,698 reviews138 followers
October 10, 2020
Ana Ashley's Finding You: The Complete Box Set is a fabulous collection of novels. I previously reviewed most of these stories when they were released under other names.

Overall, you can't go wrong with this collection. Every book is absolutely amazing and I am thrilled to re-read them.

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It's not everyday that I find a book like Home Again that makes me want to tell everyone to read it right away! I am so damn impressed with this book by Ana Ashley.

From the very beginning, I knew this book was going to be special.

Joel and David are everything you want in a M/M Romance. After growing up as best friends, they are reunited and what follows just warms the heart.

This book contains so much sentiment, so much romance, and an overabundance of love. The trip the two set out on is so damn wonderful, and when they are together physically, the chemistry is off the charts.

The overall journey for these two is so powerful. David had spent his life in the closet, fearing the repercussions if his aunt and uncle ever find out he's gay. His reasons for this are sound, but his constant public rejection of Joel is devastating.

The lessons in this tale are fantastic. There is a big difference between living with caution versus embracing your true self and fully living. Sometime you need to return home to find your true self, and it is ok to do so.

And one of the most special things about this book is that Ana manages to feature the deceased parents as some of the most important people in the story. She does so in a creative and emotional way that is astounding.

Want a romantic preview? '"I love you so much I'm not even sure how all the particles in my body remain in one place when you're not around."'

Home Again is as romantic as it can get. Ana Ashley has far exceeded any expectations I had going into this book, and I can't wait to see what she writes next!

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Ana Ashley's Together Again is a fantastic, fun romance.

Isaac and Max are amazingly sweet and romantic together. They both found their "person" and have to navigate the fact that they live far apart from one another.

They do fall in love quickly, but it's written in a tender and romantic way, and their distance makes for an emotional ride. My favorite part is their day spent exploring, NYC, especially the Bryant Park scene. Of course, their scene when they part is tough to read.

Then the author picks up this multi-layered tale after Max and Isaac fail in their efforts to stay together long distance.

Their feelings for each other haven't changed. Rather, they tried to make their relationship work, but they fell victim to misunderstandings and are now living with regrets.

We are witness to them reuniting and moving forward with their relationship. Max and Isaac are so amazing together, as Alex truly breathes life into Max. What they have is super special and not to be taken for granted.

Ana Ashley has once again managed to capture my heart. The storyline is wonderful, and includes a riveting teenager storyline as well. There are some twists and turns that are entertaining, and the writing style is captivating.

And I have to say I love the LGBT center and I absolutely adore Bruno. Bruno's story is heartbreaking and full of emotions. And the LGBT center is a wonderful venture.

Personally, I am enamored by the long distance dilemma, as it's such a emotional issue that I find completely relatable.

Together Again is a fantastic and entertaining story full of love, frustrations, and some steamy moments. It has broken hearts, love, and enlightenment. You'll also find homophobia and off-page abuse.

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Love Again is a wonderful story of second chances. Simply put, it's an amazing read.

Vitor gets a second chance at love after the death of his ex and an estrangement with his son. His relationship with Tiago is a fun May to December romance. After a hook-up, the way they meet again is entertaining, with a natural friendship developing quickly.

Vitor's still reeling from the grief and pain of losing his ex husband, as well as the secrets he discovered. This aspect of the story drew me in immediately and held onto my heart throughout. One of my favorite things about this story is the way Vitor naturally falls for Tiago, despite never wanting a new lover.

Their story is one of giving into love and taking a chance. It's a tale of long lost family, exploring the power of family, both the good and the bad. There are complications between brothers, and between father and son.

Full of twists and turns, there are moments you really need to focus to get the full impact of what's happening.

The writing is beautiful. From her first novel, I have been in love with Anna Ashley's writing style. The writing is strong, the pace is perfect, and the storylines are fantastic and full of emotion.

I absolutely love Love Again and couldn't put it down. Like the rest of this series, Ana Ashley manages to create an memorable and inspiring tale. This is a fantastic age gap romance with just the right amount of angst. It's a superb story of love and romance following pain and hurt from secrets and loss. I highly recommend it and will definitely be re-reading it.
1,657 reviews9 followers
October 16, 2020
Home Again - Joel and David, so many years apart, so much time hurting and still having to contend with bigotry in the world. The detail in the tour they took of some places felt like I was with them. However the overwhelming emotion I had was of intense hurt. Even though there is a happy ending, this feeling still remains. Brilliant book.
Together Again - Isaac and Max - Isaac went to New York to attend a conference and ended up being locked in a room with smoke pouring in under the door. Max remembered him leaving and went to search for him, rescuing him just in time. The drama that arose involved flights between New York and Lisbon and Lucy arriving on the scene. Ana Ashley pulls out all the stops to grab your attention and keeps you clinging on by the tips of your fingers.
Love Again - Vitor and Tiago - It feels so bleh when you can feel the end of a story approaching. Puzzle pieces starting to fit when you just want the picture not quite complete. An age gap with all the feels of young love. Searching for loved ones to complete the family.
Complete Again - Dorian and Jean-Paul - How fitting to end a series with the beginning of how it all started. Pen pals across the ocean who end up together for life.
Summary - Ana Ashly has left me speechless which is not good for a reviewer. Friends and family all come together and unite across the books. I do hope that Fred, Afonso, Bruno and Mateus also get to tell us their stories. Although I knew this was going to be good, I didn't realise how good.
515 reviews7 followers
October 17, 2020
This boxed set has a collection of four stories following four different couples, all interconnected although the books can be read as standalones. The advantage of the box set, though, is that you can binge-read them in sequence, which is the best way to go. Reading them back-to-back amplifies everything that’s great about the books alone and you feel like you are on a long journey, encountering and experiencing each of these couples along the way as they come together to find their HEAs.

Each of these books alone is great; they are well-written, packed with emotion, multi-dimensional characters you will immediately attach to, and engaging storylines. Each story has a slightly different spin: David and Joel (Home Again, Book 1) are childhood best friends to lovers; Isaac and Max (Together Again, Book 2) have an angstier story, with hurt/comfort, attraction then separation and then ultimately a second chance at love; Vitor and Tiago (Love Again, Book 3) is somewhat similar to Book 2 in the angst department, but has the added age gap element to it; and finally Dorian and Jean-Paul (Complete Again, Book 4) has a sweet childhood pen-pals to lovers story. But the backbone for all of the stories is seeing how the relationships with each of the couples develop and following the journey of each as they fall in love, find home with each other and, of course, get their HEAs.
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820 reviews39 followers
October 16, 2020
This boxset was just what I needed. It covered a bunch of my favorite tropes: friends to lovers, age gap, hurt/comfort, and second chance. One thing I enjoy about the boxset, is that you don’t have to switch between books. You just turn the page. Plus, like this one, they usually include bonus features.

Ana Ashley is great at writing a story that captivates you and keeps you entertained. There’s just enough angst to keep it from being a ball of fluff, but not too much, where it leaves you crying snd cursing the book gods for it. Her characters are always likable, and this set of characters are no different. I liked seeing familiar faces in each book. It’s always hard to say goodbye to characters you become attached to, so the extra time with them is greatly appreciated.

This series was a delight to read. I can’t wait to see what AA has in store for us next!

***I voluntarily accepted an advanced readers copy from Gay Romance Reviews. My review reflects my own thoughts and opinions***
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3,278 reviews30 followers
September 25, 2020
I had never read the Finding You series before but I was a fan of the Chester Falls series so I picked up this set without hesitation. There are some great books in this set, but I think my favorite one was the very first one, Home Again, about Joel and David. Once I started reading these though, I couldn’t stop. These stories are set in Portugal and New York City, New York. These are all about family, love, loyalty and finding home. The characters quickly became very real to me and I found myself laughing and crying with them. I admit that I wasn’t expecting the third book to hit me quite as hard as it did, but my gosh it was beautiful too. These all have their happily ever afters. We have Joel and David, Max and Isaac, and Tiago and Vitor. One thing I like about box sets is the fact that all the bonus scenes and short stories can be put with the original books! I highly recommend this set! It is definitely worth a read.
1,488 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2020
Ana Ashley created an amazing world in this series, featuring in every book the story of a couple falling in love. I enjoyed a lot the interesting plot of each book full of heartwarming moments, romantic displays, and hot scenes in between some angst and stressful situations that caused me some emotional distress and even a lot of tears but always enlighten my day with the way the stories finished. As always, Ms Ashley expertly created characters so emotionally complex involved in intricate plots with heartbreaking situations but that while confronting all the obstacles found their forever love. This box set allowed me to read story after story reveling in the connections between the characters and how one plot led to the next one creating a huge chain of love and family. Of course the cherry on top are the wonderful bonus scenes the author added that helped wrapped up every book. Simply wonderful!
2,191 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2020
Excellent, well written, emotionally tugging series by Ana.

We have these books as part of the series:
#1 Home Again- MCs, Joel and David.Excellent characters who are full of emotions. Achieved their happy ending.
#2 Together Again - Isaac and Max thankfully, were able to reconnect after a misunderstanding at could have torn them apart.
#3 Love Again - Vitor and Tiago, age gap with the feeling of a younger love connection. Working through past abuse and heartache is never easy, but achievable with the right partner.
#4 Complete Again-Jean-Paula nd Dorian began a childhood friends/pen pals. Keeping in touch over the years were a complete benefit to their happily ever after.

Four great books that include bonus scenes.

I do recommend as apart of your permanent collection.

**I received this ARC bundle from Gay Romance Reviews for my honest feedback.**
Profile Image for Teal Wolf.
3,414 reviews26 followers
September 29, 2020
Finding You: The Complete Box Set is a collection of  contemporary MM romances that were previously published under different names with the pen-name Ana Newfolk.  Now they are all together in a Binge-Ready  collection that recieved just a little reworking.  Same wonderful writing, amazing characters and beautiful lovestories.  Emotional stories that will take uou into its world and make you feel the love of family, friends and true romance.  I loved that I got a little taste of so much - second chance, healing, age gap, and coming out as your true self ... the angst, the sweetness, the heat... its all here to enjoy!  I loved it all and highly recommend cuddling up with some comfy blankets, yummy treats and this spectacular boxset!
1,719 reviews14 followers
September 24, 2020
David and Joel, a road trip mapped out for them by the past and their own happy ending. Isaac and Max, a reunion of two souls after a misunderstanding.
Vítor and Tiago, past abuse and heartache. Jean-Paul and Dorian, childhood pen pals in the beginning but friends and lovers in the end. This collection introduces characters and ties them all together perfectly. Each have their struggles, their pasts and all get their very own HEA’S. Individually this author created good stories but to have them offered like this in a set is wonderful. Entertaining and enjoyable and easy to read. I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
1,600 reviews8 followers
October 17, 2020
This is a fantastic box set with all the feels. The set includes four books with 4 different couples, although they are all related by common characters. The set is brimming with emotion, drama, occasional suspense/tension, and love. There are themes of death, lost kin, age gap, second chances, and love across the ocean, but all the stories are about finding and keeping love. The books are all great, but the story of Vitor and Tiago (Love Again) is my favorite and touched me the most. If you get this set, I'm sure you'll find a favorite, too.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
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5,511 reviews47 followers
October 17, 2020
This is a seriously dangerous bundle as once you start, you are going to want to keep reading until you finish. Many of the great tropes are here, especially the age gap and second chance/reunion and Ana Ashley is a master of all of them. I can usually pick a favorite in bundles of this kind but I really can't here. They all have wonderful settings, plots that grab you and hold you, deep emotional feels and satisfying conclusions. If you want a great series that has angst and lots of feels without being dark, this is a wonderful choice.
379 reviews7 followers
October 18, 2020
I had read the series as they came out individually and I really enjoyed the books so when I saw that there was a box set with all the bonuses included I just had to get it. I really love this series, I really want to go to Portugal because of it. The heat in these books is great, and the relationships are so heartwarming. I love the way that Ana writes and I would definitely recommend this collection, whether you've already read the series or if you've never read them I would say get this collection for all the bonus scenes and story.
86 reviews
November 10, 2023
a good read

A few things give away the facts that these are her early books and that she isn’t an American by birth.
The stories are nice and well written, but I think she gets better in some of her later works.
Her American characters occasionally say something not quite right, but the flip side is that I hope and believe that her Portuguese characters are just perfect. (Not that I would know having spent a total of two days in Portugal. )
Well written and well worth the read. Even if the personal interconnections are a little too coincidental.
165 reviews2 followers
October 3, 2020
These stories were so sweet! I have been a big Ana Fam since discovering her How to catch a prince book. I loved the tension, the family and friend connections and the happy endings kept me going book to book. I simply adored the pairings, the side characters and the sweet and spiciness of all the stories. I couldn’t put the series down and spent a lot of sleepless nights enjoying all the precious moments. I’m looking forward to the next book by this author!
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3,538 reviews46 followers
October 7, 2020
This was seriously sooo good!! Once I picked it up it was so hard to put it down, it flowed to easily. Loved every page!! We got to meet David and Joel, Isaac and Max, Vitor and Tiago, and Jean-Paul and Dorian. Plus some bonus scenes thrown in. the stories center around family and love. I am voluntarily leaving a review form an advanced copy that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
692 reviews1 follower
October 10, 2020
I received this book free from GRR in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first book (or books) I have read from this author and I wasn’t disappointed.
Each story is complete with many twists and turns until each of the main men get their man.
The story’s are different but the characters pop in and out of each book. That added another realistic layer to them for me.
It was a nice touch for the author to add bonus scenes at the end of each book.
3,545 reviews38 followers
October 12, 2020
If you are in love with love, you'll definitely want to read this wonderful compilation of men and their romances. The men in this book have trials they've faced, oceans between the ones they've found and lost, as well as families that help and hinder while they accept their sexuality and escape the closet they've found themselves in. You'll also enjoy the travel log you find yourself reading.

Best of all, they've taken up the mantle of LGBT youths and provided safe places for them!
1,919 reviews8 followers
October 4, 2020
Love happiness and adventure

Wow this is a great deal. Loved books one and two in this series they were amazing full of adventure and romance. Book three was interesting with lots of interesting twists and things happening. All the characters are great my favorite was Joel and David. You get the feels of family love and happiness from this series. Amazing adventure.
59 reviews
February 27, 2021
These books are so life like it breaks your heart in places but lifts you up in others,.

Great reads that follow through from one book to the other ,they become a must read never to put down.
All the people involved are linked through aspects of there lives.
Overall a very loving and caring set of books , l thoroughly recommend
1,048 reviews1 follower
October 17, 2020
New to me series and I was pleased reading it!
I liked the dual setting of Portugal and New York very much and how the story continued through the books about the missing brother. Very enjoyable series!
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1,522 reviews3 followers
October 17, 2020
I absolutely loved all of these books and was so stoked to be able to binge-read them. I love Ana’s writing style. Highly recommend the whole series.

I received an arc and this is my honest review.
1,758 reviews6 followers
October 25, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this collection of stories. I think the books could be read as standalones, but are much better together. Great storytelling, with plenty of feels and likeable characters. Worth a read.
326 reviews
November 5, 2020
Finding You : By Ana Ashley

This a great series I have enjoyed it from start to finish I wanted it to keep going. Thank you Ana for your gift of being able to write these beautiful words. I am looking forward to reading more of them, I love the romance through everything.
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1,311 reviews6 followers
July 4, 2021
Strong Start

I loved the first book. I didn't like Max and Isaac as much, and found parts of their story boring. The third book had some continuity errors, but I think I might be prejudiced against it because of the big age gap.
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2,682 reviews
October 19, 2020
I really enjoyed this series. Well written with well developed characters.
234 reviews
November 18, 2020
Liked how the characters carried over from each book to the other. Would like more about Fred, Afonso, and Bruno...maybe another set of books??
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274 reviews2 followers
November 23, 2020
Excellent

I loved each and every one of these stories. They were all just as good as each other. So many emotions. A must read.
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1,510 reviews14 followers
November 26, 2020
Really enjoyed these book and happy they were bundled. Will definitely be reading more from Ana Ashley.
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