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No Going Home
Six years ago, a hoof to the head ended Leslie Hardin's show-jumping career and his relationship with the man he loved. Broken, hurt, and rejected, Les has focused his energies on rebuilding his life.
Les’s accident has shown him that the most valuable treasures are usually found under an imperfect surface, and his reputation for taking in strays starts to grow. But it’s one of these strays in particular, injured rodeo cowboy Randy Hersch, who captures more than just his compassion.
Between his disapproving father and his chosen career path, Randy has always felt the need to deny his passion. But when Les takes him under his wing, Randy begins to realize that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self—to himself and the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance…and love?
Content: Graphic M/M sex scenes.
Les’s accident has shown him that the most valuable treasures are usually found under an imperfect surface, and his reputation for taking in strays starts to grow. But it’s one of these strays in particular, injured rodeo cowboy Randy Hersch, who captures more than just his compassion.
Between his disapproving father and his chosen career path, Randy has always felt the need to deny his passion. But when Les takes him under his wing, Randy begins to realize that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self—to himself and the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance…and love?
Content: Graphic M/M sex scenes.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2006
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T.A. Chase
161 books893 followersThere is beauty in every kind of love, so why not live a life without boundaries? Experiencing everything the world offers fascinates me and writing about the things that make each of us unique is how I share those insights. I live in the Midwest with a wonderful partner of thirteen years. When not writing, I’m watching movies, reading and living life to the fullest.
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March 19, 2013
So I decided I had a hankering for some cowboy lovin' and seeing this series has been smouldering ( literally! ) in my
TBR list I decided to give it a go. Basically Randy Hersch a successful rodeo star comes home to see his sister after an accident, for some recovery time but his homophobic father who seems to hate everyone, especially his kids, sets into him and to cut a long story short, Randy ends up staying with Les Hardin a neighbouring rancher and ex show jumper who has also had a bad riding accident in his past career and who now helps and takes in ' strays' of both the animal and the human kind!
The story is fairly predictable as a lot of these types of ranch stries are BUT this doesn't stop this particular one from being extremely enjoyable and satisfying. The magic in this story comes from the chemistry and connection that the two main guys generate. These two can hardly keep their hands off each other so there's plenty of hot *Yee Ha* action but at the same time because of the palpable feeling that grows steadily from attraction through to love as the book progresses, its also very tender, very sensual and really romantic ! Sometimes too much sex becomes boring and repetitive (Oh no it doesn't ......Oh yes it does! Lol ) but I had no problem whatsoever with it in this book ! * Grins*.
Les is a lovely character he's generous, kind and open minded to a fault and Randy is endearing and surprisingly sensitive considering he's a tough rodeo rider. As a couple they are just perfect and boy do they sizzle! There are lots of supporting characters who will obviously feature in all the series - some you'll definitely love and some you'll love to hate. So summing it all up I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my cowboy fix and am thoroughly looking forward to the next two in the series! Sweet!
TBR list I decided to give it a go. Basically Randy Hersch a successful rodeo star comes home to see his sister after an accident, for some recovery time but his homophobic father who seems to hate everyone, especially his kids, sets into him and to cut a long story short, Randy ends up staying with Les Hardin a neighbouring rancher and ex show jumper who has also had a bad riding accident in his past career and who now helps and takes in ' strays' of both the animal and the human kind!
The story is fairly predictable as a lot of these types of ranch stries are BUT this doesn't stop this particular one from being extremely enjoyable and satisfying. The magic in this story comes from the chemistry and connection that the two main guys generate. These two can hardly keep their hands off each other so there's plenty of hot *Yee Ha* action but at the same time because of the palpable feeling that grows steadily from attraction through to love as the book progresses, its also very tender, very sensual and really romantic ! Sometimes too much sex becomes boring and repetitive (Oh no it doesn't ......Oh yes it does! Lol ) but I had no problem whatsoever with it in this book ! * Grins*.
Les is a lovely character he's generous, kind and open minded to a fault and Randy is endearing and surprisingly sensitive considering he's a tough rodeo rider. As a couple they are just perfect and boy do they sizzle! There are lots of supporting characters who will obviously feature in all the series - some you'll definitely love and some you'll love to hate. So summing it all up I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my cowboy fix and am thoroughly looking forward to the next two in the series! Sweet!
March 6, 2025
Randy begins to realize that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self—to himself and to the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance…and love?
Six years ago, Les Hardin was injured in a jumping competition that left him in a coma. When he came back to the world he had to learn to walk, talk, and even eat, again. He had lost the only life he ever knew; that of a show jumper. His partner had left him, and a year later his father died. In spite of all this he fought his way back and learned to stand on his own two feet.
Randy Hersch has spent his entire life "in the closet". He works as a professional bronc rider and sees that that is not a "gay friendly" profession most of the time...but the same thing could be said for his home life. After a riding accident put him in the hospital for two weeks, Randy decided to go home in spite of not knowing how welcome he would be. He got about what he had expected, a warm welcome home greeting from his sister, and usual hateful reaction from his bigoted father...what he didn’t expect was to meet Les Hardin...the man whose heart must have been made of gold; the man who would soon turn Randy’s life upside down, while offering him a world he had never dared seek.
The attraction is immediate, but Randy isn't sure what he should do about it...if anything. The violent encounter that he was expecting, soon happens with his father and Randy, on his way out of town, stops to say goodbye to Les. Randy is not nearly enough healed to go back to rodeo jumping, and that worries Les, so he offers Randy a place to stay until he's better. Of course, the offer soon turns into more of an offer to start a relationship. Randy has never known, or had, such open acceptance from people as what he received on Les’s ranch. Randy now has a taste of what it would be like to live on the other side of that closet. When Randy is finally healed enough to return to the "world of rodeo", he now wants to find a way to balance his relationship with Les with that of his career as a rodeo cowboy. Does he hide back in that dark closet or stay out...and how ever will that work?
This is the first book in T.A. Chase's "Home" series. I read the "piolet" edition of this book, and found that not much has been changed, it's been "cleaned" up a bit, but the story is still as sweet as ever. It’s a "coming out" story that plainly says that sometimes the family we are born into and the family that we choose, is not always the same thing...nor does anyone have to settle for anything other than what they choose. In short, acceptance, growth, and love are what the story is about.
The two main characters are sweet and wonderful even if they are a little damaged. Randy struggles with what it means for him to be a gay man while continuing a career in a largely bigoted occupation. Les struggles with learning to trust and love again after once being hurt...but both characters support each other and that allows them to make their own choices rather they agree or not. Overall, it's believable and entertaining, plus we learn a little about the world of rodeo and show cowboys.
Six years ago, Les Hardin was injured in a jumping competition that left him in a coma. When he came back to the world he had to learn to walk, talk, and even eat, again. He had lost the only life he ever knew; that of a show jumper. His partner had left him, and a year later his father died. In spite of all this he fought his way back and learned to stand on his own two feet.
Randy Hersch has spent his entire life "in the closet". He works as a professional bronc rider and sees that that is not a "gay friendly" profession most of the time...but the same thing could be said for his home life. After a riding accident put him in the hospital for two weeks, Randy decided to go home in spite of not knowing how welcome he would be. He got about what he had expected, a warm welcome home greeting from his sister, and usual hateful reaction from his bigoted father...what he didn’t expect was to meet Les Hardin...the man whose heart must have been made of gold; the man who would soon turn Randy’s life upside down, while offering him a world he had never dared seek.
The attraction is immediate, but Randy isn't sure what he should do about it...if anything. The violent encounter that he was expecting, soon happens with his father and Randy, on his way out of town, stops to say goodbye to Les. Randy is not nearly enough healed to go back to rodeo jumping, and that worries Les, so he offers Randy a place to stay until he's better. Of course, the offer soon turns into more of an offer to start a relationship. Randy has never known, or had, such open acceptance from people as what he received on Les’s ranch. Randy now has a taste of what it would be like to live on the other side of that closet. When Randy is finally healed enough to return to the "world of rodeo", he now wants to find a way to balance his relationship with Les with that of his career as a rodeo cowboy. Does he hide back in that dark closet or stay out...and how ever will that work?
This is the first book in T.A. Chase's "Home" series. I read the "piolet" edition of this book, and found that not much has been changed, it's been "cleaned" up a bit, but the story is still as sweet as ever. It’s a "coming out" story that plainly says that sometimes the family we are born into and the family that we choose, is not always the same thing...nor does anyone have to settle for anything other than what they choose. In short, acceptance, growth, and love are what the story is about.
The two main characters are sweet and wonderful even if they are a little damaged. Randy struggles with what it means for him to be a gay man while continuing a career in a largely bigoted occupation. Les struggles with learning to trust and love again after once being hurt...but both characters support each other and that allows them to make their own choices rather they agree or not. Overall, it's believable and entertaining, plus we learn a little about the world of rodeo and show cowboys.
April 19, 2013
No Going Home is the first in the Home series by T.A. Chase. I really enjoyed this read and it was one of my favourites for a long time with memorable characters and the right amount of story and romance. I find it very hard to read a good cowboy story with no cheating or major flaws. This was an angel for me and I can't be happier that I read it.
Randy and Les worked well together and it was nice seeing the two of them interact. As far as one lover being more experienced than the other it was one of the best I have read. Most stories leave me in question of how far one has gone or sometimes both. This was open with that and we know both had experienced some things. And also a first together in the way of love being reciprocated.
I loved the back story to both MC's. They were alike in a lot of ways and had experiences in different areas which made them a great couple and helped build up an actual story. There were quite a few villains in this and they were well portrayed, that is all I will say about them. Not much could be said without giving too much away.
I loved the women of the story. Margie and Tammy were funny and added some good female characters to the story. A lot of m/m has bad female secondary's and it can get weary after a while. I did enjoy getting deeper into the characters and their past's. It would have been nice to see more of one, but I won't complain.
Highly recommend!
Randy and Les worked well together and it was nice seeing the two of them interact. As far as one lover being more experienced than the other it was one of the best I have read. Most stories leave me in question of how far one has gone or sometimes both. This was open with that and we know both had experienced some things. And also a first together in the way of love being reciprocated.
I loved the back story to both MC's. They were alike in a lot of ways and had experiences in different areas which made them a great couple and helped build up an actual story. There were quite a few villains in this and they were well portrayed, that is all I will say about them. Not much could be said without giving too much away.
I loved the women of the story. Margie and Tammy were funny and added some good female characters to the story. A lot of m/m has bad female secondary's and it can get weary after a while. I did enjoy getting deeper into the characters and their past's. It would have been nice to see more of one, but I won't complain.
Highly recommend!
April 15, 2013
2.5 Stars
This one was o-kay. The story was angst-free with lots of sex. Sounds great, right? Well, not really. Not for me. It was kind of dull. It's sad because I really liked both Les and Randy; I even enjoyed the extended cast of characters (I hope Tony gets his HEA). I love a story about unconventional families and family life in general. This one had that in spades. But the story was pretty much: sex, squirt, cuddle, ranch stuff ... sex, squirt, cuddle, ranch stuff ... rinse and repeat. I, for one, would have liked a little more angst or action or umph or something. It was too vanilla and easy as pie. I think T.A. Chase can write a great m/m romance; this one just fell short.
Bottom line: this book had potential but the lack of angst/action made it boring for me.
This one was o-kay. The story was angst-free with lots of sex. Sounds great, right? Well, not really. Not for me. It was kind of dull. It's sad because I really liked both Les and Randy; I even enjoyed the extended cast of characters (I hope Tony gets his HEA). I love a story about unconventional families and family life in general. This one had that in spades. But the story was pretty much: sex, squirt, cuddle, ranch stuff ... sex, squirt, cuddle, ranch stuff ... rinse and repeat. I, for one, would have liked a little more angst or action or umph or something. It was too vanilla and easy as pie. I think T.A. Chase can write a great m/m romance; this one just fell short.
Bottom line: this book had potential but the lack of angst/action made it boring for me.
Did not finish
November 30, 2009Okay, here's the deal.
As I've said many times before, I cannot enjoy a book if I can't emotionally connect to the characters or the story.
And I cannot emotionally connect to one dimensional characters, which was the case here. Everything was way too black and white - the good guys were flawless, the bad guys were evil, and there was no in between. That is just so boring to me. I read almost half of the book and found it almost painfully dull.
I heard that the book gets better after the one character goes back on the rodeo circuit (I can't even remember his name, that's how memorable this book is...) but I just don't think I can hold out to see. It is within the realm of possibility that I'll eventually come back to this and finish it, but probably not likely. This is the second T.A. Chase book I've abandoned without finishing (the other being Allergies) so I'm thinking he's just not for me.
As I've said many times before, I cannot enjoy a book if I can't emotionally connect to the characters or the story.
And I cannot emotionally connect to one dimensional characters, which was the case here. Everything was way too black and white - the good guys were flawless, the bad guys were evil, and there was no in between. That is just so boring to me. I read almost half of the book and found it almost painfully dull.
I heard that the book gets better after the one character goes back on the rodeo circuit (I can't even remember his name, that's how memorable this book is...) but I just don't think I can hold out to see. It is within the realm of possibility that I'll eventually come back to this and finish it, but probably not likely. This is the second T.A. Chase book I've abandoned without finishing (the other being Allergies) so I'm thinking he's just not for me.
May 9, 2013
Towards the middle I started to skip huge passages of this book. The sex was repetitive, same-old, same-old and frankly down-right boring. Take out the sex and we're left with a story with a weak plot, little by way of characterisation and, er, very little else.
A great shame as I was so looking forward to a cowboy read and luckily it was on sale in the Kindle store for only $1, so I didn't really waste my money. Can't say I'll be looking up the others in the series anytime soon.
A great shame as I was so looking forward to a cowboy read and luckily it was on sale in the Kindle store for only $1, so I didn't really waste my money. Can't say I'll be looking up the others in the series anytime soon.
July 11, 2022
Come on out, cowboy.
We’ll train horses, plus I’m rich
and constantly hard.
We’ll train horses, plus I’m rich
and constantly hard.
September 26, 2016
This was pretty ridiculous. I was tempted to give up but powered through because of a challenge. No Going Home is the story of Les, a super perfect, rich cowboy who had suffered a massive injury. He likes to collect and rescue broken horses and people. He meets Randy (broken cowboy) and they go from exchanging scowls to boners and instalove in the matter of a few pages. It's all "baby, baby, baby" and "tight cowboy butts" from that point on.
The way these guys talked felt... off. I'm not sure if it was the cadence of the dialogue, that American spellings weren't used, or just the OTT fluffiness of it all, but it came off as very inauthentic to me. I'm really picky about westerns though, so I may be judging too harshly.
The only thing that I found tolerable was the sex. I can appreciate erotica for the sake of erotica, and there was plenty of that in this book. Les's dirty talking was hot. I'll admit, the phrase "come on my cock" casts a magical lady boner spell over me. But even the sex got repetitive and tedious.
I can't say I'd recommend this one.. I'm mostly just glad it's over. I'm free!!!
The way these guys talked felt... off. I'm not sure if it was the cadence of the dialogue, that American spellings weren't used, or just the OTT fluffiness of it all, but it came off as very inauthentic to me. I'm really picky about westerns though, so I may be judging too harshly.
The only thing that I found tolerable was the sex. I can appreciate erotica for the sake of erotica, and there was plenty of that in this book. Les's dirty talking was hot. I'll admit, the phrase "come on my cock" casts a magical lady boner spell over me. But even the sex got repetitive and tedious.
I can't say I'd recommend this one.. I'm mostly just glad it's over. I'm free!!!
November 23, 2011
I love T.A. Chase's writing and I love cowboys, so I thoroughly enjoyed this story :)
Very sympathetic characters, not much angst, enough background details - I really liked it.
I didn't like Tony, though. I mean it's not that I hated him or something, but in my opinion he's like a third wheel in Les and Randy's relationship and though he's a loyal friend and wouldn't make a move on Les, his presence on the ranch still feels kinda uncomfortable for me. I sure wouldn't want my friend - who has not-so-secret hots for my boyfriend - frequently visit us. I know the second book from the series is about him and I intend to read it, so I'll try to abstract from my impression, because he's a good character per se, I just don't like him with Les and Randy.
Very sympathetic characters, not much angst, enough background details - I really liked it.
I didn't like Tony, though. I mean it's not that I hated him or something, but in my opinion he's like a third wheel in Les and Randy's relationship and though he's a loyal friend and wouldn't make a move on Les, his presence on the ranch still feels kinda uncomfortable for me. I sure wouldn't want my friend - who has not-so-secret hots for my boyfriend - frequently visit us. I know the second book from the series is about him and I intend to read it, so I'll try to abstract from my impression, because he's a good character per se, I just don't like him with Les and Randy.
July 9, 2015
Oh dear. I think I am going to have to put T.A. Chase's books on the 'buy with caution' shelf rather than the 'automatic purchase' shelf ... I am finding her books a bit hit & miss. With No Going Home, I felt as if I had been dumped into the story half way through the book ... there was so much background & character building missing from the first half of the story that I became frustrated with the leaps of intuition I had to make to gloss over the plot holes ... added to that was the deadly INSTA-LOVE which is usually a turn-off for me unless the author is truly gifted ... this book missed the mark & I gave up after reading 50% of it.
Well damn...I just checked Amazon to see when I purchased this book & the price has dropped by $5 to 99c ... perhaps indicative of the quality of the work?
Well damn...I just checked Amazon to see when I purchased this book & the price has dropped by $5 to 99c ... perhaps indicative of the quality of the work?
August 9, 2011
If you enjoyed "The Tin Star" by J.L. Langley, then you will definitely enjoy this. The story is about a rodeo rider, Randy, taken in after an injury by his neighbor Les. Randy's father will have nothing to do with him because he's gay. Of course, Les and Randy begin to have feelings for one another. But, can Les overcome a tragedy in his past that is keeping him from opening his heart to Randy?
The story isn't that orginal, but it is well written, and the author makes a reader care for the characters. Plus, the background story on Les makes him interesting and very three-dimensional. Randy's sister adds a good bit of humor to the tale as well. If you love cowboy romances, don't pass this up!
The story isn't that orginal, but it is well written, and the author makes a reader care for the characters. Plus, the background story on Les makes him interesting and very three-dimensional. Randy's sister adds a good bit of humor to the tale as well. If you love cowboy romances, don't pass this up!
July 4, 2023
Skimmed a lot but finished it. Not a whole lot of plot. A string of sex that isn't particularly erotic. 2 misfits fitting together on a ranch. The end.
The writing wasn't bad until it got to some parts toward the end that made the men seem like catty bitchy women (sorry for the stereotype but when the glove fits...)
It was lust at first sight and pretty unreal. No real emotional connection I felt.
OK rounding down to 2 stars.
The writing wasn't bad until it got to some parts toward the end that made the men seem like catty bitchy women (sorry for the stereotype but when the glove fits...)
It was lust at first sight and pretty unreal. No real emotional connection I felt.
OK rounding down to 2 stars.
June 1, 2022
Randy es un hombre de rodeo, pero no algo que lo apasiona, el preferiria criar caballos, pero su padre no le permite entrar en la granja de la familia y ha prometido desheredarlo solo porque es gay. Pero despues de pasar un par de semanas en el hospital y todavia estar bastante herido, despues de una caida en el rodeo, decide ir a visitar a su hermana en la granja. La sorpresa viene en forma de un nuevo vecino, un hombre gay, compasivo que se nota que ha tenido sus problemas en la vida, la atraccion que siente por el ranchero es grande, y sus ganas de actuar en ella tambien, tendra que averiguar si el hombre esta dispuesto a estar con el.
Leslie (Les) ha sufrido varias perdidas en su vida, y solo se ha mantenido en este mundo por su deseo de ayudar a todos aquellos que han pasado por cosas como el, tanto personas como animales. Cuando conoce a Randy, no puede apartar los ojos del joven ranchero, no habia sentido este tipo de atraccion por otro hombre en mucho tiempo. Sera que el joven querra estar con el, aunque tenga esta cara y la discapacidad? Solo hay una forma de saberlo, tiene que actuar primero y esperar no ser rechazado de nuevo.
Randy y Les aprenderan del otro como superar los obstaculos de la vida, como enfrentar a las personas de mente corta, como compartir las cargas, como confiar totalmente en alguien, como vivir la vida plena con lo que que te toco y sobre todo, como caminar orgulloso de ser quien eres sin importar lo que piensen los demas.
El libro es dulce, romantico, sin mayores dramas ni sufrimientos, asi que es uno de esos libros que lees, disfrutas y despues olvidas, muy bueno para pasar el rato y no pensar mucho. Los protas me gustaron por la sencillez con la que se expresan, al comienzo me costaron los dialogos, pero es que el autor escribe los dialogos como se supone que ellos hablan con el "acento ranchero", asi que vemos cosas como "Hes" cuando es "El" o la forma de construccion de los dialogos, o la forma como hablan de los animales, pero despues que te acostumbras y entiendes que es lo que quieren decir, se disfruta bastante las interacciones de los personajes, y muchas veces resulta hasta divertido.
En fin, el autor escribe sobre un par de temas bastantes delicados, y aunque son mostrados ligeramente en la trama, se puede entender exactamente que es lo que pasan este tipo de personas cuando quieren "salir del closet" en un ambiente que es extremadamente machista.
Voy a continuar con la serie, la primera que leo de este autor, porque el universo me gusto bastante, al igual que la forma que tiene de escribir.
Leslie (Les) ha sufrido varias perdidas en su vida, y solo se ha mantenido en este mundo por su deseo de ayudar a todos aquellos que han pasado por cosas como el, tanto personas como animales. Cuando conoce a Randy, no puede apartar los ojos del joven ranchero, no habia sentido este tipo de atraccion por otro hombre en mucho tiempo. Sera que el joven querra estar con el, aunque tenga esta cara y la discapacidad? Solo hay una forma de saberlo, tiene que actuar primero y esperar no ser rechazado de nuevo.
Randy y Les aprenderan del otro como superar los obstaculos de la vida, como enfrentar a las personas de mente corta, como compartir las cargas, como confiar totalmente en alguien, como vivir la vida plena con lo que que te toco y sobre todo, como caminar orgulloso de ser quien eres sin importar lo que piensen los demas.
El libro es dulce, romantico, sin mayores dramas ni sufrimientos, asi que es uno de esos libros que lees, disfrutas y despues olvidas, muy bueno para pasar el rato y no pensar mucho. Los protas me gustaron por la sencillez con la que se expresan, al comienzo me costaron los dialogos, pero es que el autor escribe los dialogos como se supone que ellos hablan con el "acento ranchero", asi que vemos cosas como "Hes" cuando es "El" o la forma de construccion de los dialogos, o la forma como hablan de los animales, pero despues que te acostumbras y entiendes que es lo que quieren decir, se disfruta bastante las interacciones de los personajes, y muchas veces resulta hasta divertido.
En fin, el autor escribe sobre un par de temas bastantes delicados, y aunque son mostrados ligeramente en la trama, se puede entender exactamente que es lo que pasan este tipo de personas cuando quieren "salir del closet" en un ambiente que es extremadamente machista.
Voy a continuar con la serie, la primera que leo de este autor, porque el universo me gusto bastante, al igual que la forma que tiene de escribir.
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March 24, 2009Another novel, set in the world of the cowboy, about homosexual love... at this point I’m wondering if all the cowboys are gay (Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx, Bareback by Chris Owen, The Tin Star by J.L. Langley... the examples are increasing). By the way I have read of a new reality in which a girl has to live with a bunch of beautiful cowboys, gay and not, and her goal is not to fall in love with the wrong cowboy!
But this romance, like the others I have mentioned, is a tender and enthralling novel: Les and Randy are characters that’s hard to classify. According to the common standards Les would be the alpha male and Randy the beta, but has their story develops and Randy grows more self-aware and confident in his strength, parts seem to exchange.
Les comes from a wealthy and happy family of the East. Before the accident he was a good looking and well mannered guy, with a tall and slim figure; and even now that he carries the scars from the terrible accident that ended his career, his carriage and manners still distinguish him amid a crowd. But his handsome former partner has abandoned him telling him that he was "useless", and that’s why Les developed a sense of inadequacy.
Randy instead is the typical cowboy, quick and muscular (he rides bronco horses), with his swarthy sunburnt face, he is not attractive in a standard way. Also he is as screwy as an abused thoroughbred, and he has to learn to trust once again, or even better to start trusting somebody.
At first Randy is the one, rejected by his family and society, looking for shelter in Les arms. But Les protective and reassuring attitude, hides a past of pain and rejection. Randy is an outcast because of his homosexuality, Les, since he has being physically injured. Two lost souls who meet and share their loneliness.
Les’ healing is almost completed , his bruised soul is recovering and he is ready to love again; Randy still aches for his father’s rejection and he is indifferent to everything. Because his father didn’t accept him, he his sure that no one else will, so he guard himself by being in the closet. But when he meets Les, he slowly understands that life can be something more than clandestine meetings, and little by little he leaves the shades. But his way will be long and difficult, but Les is waiting for him and supporting him. Les doesn’t push him, he doesn’t force him “to come out”; he understands that as his wounded horses need time to heal physically and trust men again, Randy needs time to experience love, again.
And when finally Randy starts coming out from his shell, he understands that Les also has an extreme need of love, and he is ready to satisfy such it.
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But this romance, like the others I have mentioned, is a tender and enthralling novel: Les and Randy are characters that’s hard to classify. According to the common standards Les would be the alpha male and Randy the beta, but has their story develops and Randy grows more self-aware and confident in his strength, parts seem to exchange.
Les comes from a wealthy and happy family of the East. Before the accident he was a good looking and well mannered guy, with a tall and slim figure; and even now that he carries the scars from the terrible accident that ended his career, his carriage and manners still distinguish him amid a crowd. But his handsome former partner has abandoned him telling him that he was "useless", and that’s why Les developed a sense of inadequacy.
Randy instead is the typical cowboy, quick and muscular (he rides bronco horses), with his swarthy sunburnt face, he is not attractive in a standard way. Also he is as screwy as an abused thoroughbred, and he has to learn to trust once again, or even better to start trusting somebody.
At first Randy is the one, rejected by his family and society, looking for shelter in Les arms. But Les protective and reassuring attitude, hides a past of pain and rejection. Randy is an outcast because of his homosexuality, Les, since he has being physically injured. Two lost souls who meet and share their loneliness.
Les’ healing is almost completed , his bruised soul is recovering and he is ready to love again; Randy still aches for his father’s rejection and he is indifferent to everything. Because his father didn’t accept him, he his sure that no one else will, so he guard himself by being in the closet. But when he meets Les, he slowly understands that life can be something more than clandestine meetings, and little by little he leaves the shades. But his way will be long and difficult, but Les is waiting for him and supporting him. Les doesn’t push him, he doesn’t force him “to come out”; he understands that as his wounded horses need time to heal physically and trust men again, Randy needs time to experience love, again.
And when finally Randy starts coming out from his shell, he understands that Les also has an extreme need of love, and he is ready to satisfy such it.
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May 10, 2017
2.9 Stars
I'm not sure why I am not connecting with these fantasy-based wish-fulfillment stories (well, besides believing they are an unrealistic crock o'crap)...but I think I need a break from books with fantastically rich men that can just make all of these jobs & projects appear like they're the nickels your uncle magically pulled out of your ear to entertain you as a kid. Plus, okay, a private flight to The Hamptons where it just so happens there's a confrontation with the ex but he's a lazy dick so whatevs. It's just...argh.
Also, a long-lost brother shows up to tell you & your sister that - despite all of the work he never put into the ranch because he ran away at 16! - he's going to inherit for being the least offensive child to a racist, homophobic bigot...and then offers to let you both BUY in to the property after the old man dies? WHAT. theactual. Fuck? So, he gets 2/3 of the property value in money AND gets a 1/3 share FOR NOT DOING SHIT, ever? And no one says anything other than something along the lines of "I've got a rich boyfriend with a ranch where I can raise horses like I always wanted to do but fucked off for years on this vanity project of winning the grand prize/rodeo buckle/whatever bustin' broncos...so, thanks but no thanks, my sugar daddy'll take care of it for me"????
*eyeroll*
I think I need a book where people try to kill each other or have, you know, normal jobs where they struggle to make ends meet and still fall in love...like, I dunno, REAL FUCKING LIFE?
(I might also need a cocktail because I am super angry about a damned book and that's just crazy. I hate to say it - because it's such a cliche - but I might be PMS-ing.)
Otherwise, the writing is fine if a little bland, the romance slightly steamy but nothing special, and the characters not all that engaging...despite a ginormous influx of people specificially introduced to generate sequels. (You can't tell me Peter was anything other than a potential MC for a future book.) The only one who caught my interest was Tony, who is in the next book I think...and I almost don't even wanna bother.
I'm not sure why I am not connecting with these fantasy-based wish-fulfillment stories (well, besides believing they are an unrealistic crock o'crap)...but I think I need a break from books with fantastically rich men that can just make all of these jobs & projects appear like they're the nickels your uncle magically pulled out of your ear to entertain you as a kid. Plus, okay, a private flight to The Hamptons where it just so happens there's a confrontation with the ex but he's a lazy dick so whatevs. It's just...argh.
Also, a long-lost brother shows up to tell you & your sister that - despite all of the work he never put into the ranch because he ran away at 16! - he's going to inherit for being the least offensive child to a racist, homophobic bigot...and then offers to let you both BUY in to the property after the old man dies? WHAT. theactual. Fuck? So, he gets 2/3 of the property value in money AND gets a 1/3 share FOR NOT DOING SHIT, ever? And no one says anything other than something along the lines of "I've got a rich boyfriend with a ranch where I can raise horses like I always wanted to do but fucked off for years on this vanity project of winning the grand prize/rodeo buckle/whatever bustin' broncos...so, thanks but no thanks, my sugar daddy'll take care of it for me"????
*eyeroll*
I think I need a book where people try to kill each other or have, you know, normal jobs where they struggle to make ends meet and still fall in love...like, I dunno, REAL FUCKING LIFE?
(I might also need a cocktail because I am super angry about a damned book and that's just crazy. I hate to say it - because it's such a cliche - but I might be PMS-ing.)
Otherwise, the writing is fine if a little bland, the romance slightly steamy but nothing special, and the characters not all that engaging...despite a ginormous influx of people specificially introduced to generate sequels. (You can't tell me Peter was anything other than a potential MC for a future book.) The only one who caught my interest was Tony, who is in the next book I think...and I almost don't even wanna bother.
February 13, 2018
Randy is a ruggedly handsome Cowboy who makes a living riding bucking Broncos on the rodeo circuit. While he doesn't love the rodeo life, it's a far better alternative than remaining at home with a hateful and abusive father who is determined to destroy his life simply because he's gay. However, a riding injury brings him back home to seek refuge with his sister while he heals. Somehow, his father catches wind that Randy is staying at the ranch and seeks him out. The subsequent physical confrontation leaves Randy even more battered and abused than when he arrived. Luckily, his new altruistic neighbor, Les, agrees to take him in and look after him until he heals.
Les, a philanthropic loner, relocated from the east coast to Wyoming, where he purchased an expansive property adjacent to Randy's family ranch. He intended to use the land to train and trade stock horses as a way to stay connected to the rodeo, after a near-fatal riding accident left him unable to ride competitively. To add insult to injury, he still struggled with the bitter memory of his long-time lover walking out on him while he was still recovering in the hospital, stating that he was damaged goods and essentially useless to him now. Healing proved to be a long, arduous journey, requiring a year of painful rehabilitation to recover his abilities to walk, talk and eat. Healing from his emotional injuries proved to be much more challenging, however, and the pain in his heart sometimes felt as raw and fresh as the day it was broken. Providing a safe haven for Randy to recover seemed fitting, somehow. Better yet, having the gorgeous cowboy so closeby seemed to pull him out of his funk and gave him a reason to wake up in the morning.
These two lost and broken men find recovery, redemption and a true home with one another, long after each man thought these things were lost to them forever.
Oh, and it turns out that hot, down and dirty sex can be extremely therapeutic as well. Les and Randy were kind enough to provide frequent and detailed demonstrations on how this works throughout the book.
Les, a philanthropic loner, relocated from the east coast to Wyoming, where he purchased an expansive property adjacent to Randy's family ranch. He intended to use the land to train and trade stock horses as a way to stay connected to the rodeo, after a near-fatal riding accident left him unable to ride competitively. To add insult to injury, he still struggled with the bitter memory of his long-time lover walking out on him while he was still recovering in the hospital, stating that he was damaged goods and essentially useless to him now. Healing proved to be a long, arduous journey, requiring a year of painful rehabilitation to recover his abilities to walk, talk and eat. Healing from his emotional injuries proved to be much more challenging, however, and the pain in his heart sometimes felt as raw and fresh as the day it was broken. Providing a safe haven for Randy to recover seemed fitting, somehow. Better yet, having the gorgeous cowboy so closeby seemed to pull him out of his funk and gave him a reason to wake up in the morning.
These two lost and broken men find recovery, redemption and a true home with one another, long after each man thought these things were lost to them forever.
Oh, and it turns out that hot, down and dirty sex can be extremely therapeutic as well. Les and Randy were kind enough to provide frequent and detailed demonstrations on how this works throughout the book.
July 26, 2011
I was reccomended this by a friend who knew that after reading a good gay cowboy lovefest, you practically have to scrape me off the floor... And I must say Ang, you didn't disappoint me with No Going Home by T.A Chase attesting to your impeccable taste in m-m romance...
Initially, I found it rather difficult to get into the book because while reading, I like to have the freedom to bounce ideas around in my head, formulate scenarios and second guess myself as I go... what i don't appreciate is having everything laid out in front of me through the unsubtleties of foreshadowing. Yes, i get it. He's hot. He's gay. You're Interested in him. That i can deal with... "Why did he get the feeling this man would change his life?" is another story. There's reading between the lines and then there's the slap in the face of neon lights flashing "Relationship"...
Apart from that minor criticism, Chase seems to loosen up and become more confident in her writing style as the characters become more comfortable in their relationship. I find both Randy and Les (the main characters) fascinating in the personal demons they each have to face daily... On the one hand, there's Randy and the struggles he faces in both dealing with his screwed up family dynamics and him not being able to face the prospect of being 'out' on the rodeo circuit. Then there's Les, who is still recovering from losing everything he once held dear to him: his father, his ex and show jumping as well as a large portion of his life to major injury. Put the two of them together and you get one explosive read.
Definately reccomend (especially if you like cowboys riding more than the horses) ;)
Initially, I found it rather difficult to get into the book because while reading, I like to have the freedom to bounce ideas around in my head, formulate scenarios and second guess myself as I go... what i don't appreciate is having everything laid out in front of me through the unsubtleties of foreshadowing. Yes, i get it. He's hot. He's gay. You're Interested in him. That i can deal with... "Why did he get the feeling this man would change his life?" is another story. There's reading between the lines and then there's the slap in the face of neon lights flashing "Relationship"...
Apart from that minor criticism, Chase seems to loosen up and become more confident in her writing style as the characters become more comfortable in their relationship. I find both Randy and Les (the main characters) fascinating in the personal demons they each have to face daily... On the one hand, there's Randy and the struggles he faces in both dealing with his screwed up family dynamics and him not being able to face the prospect of being 'out' on the rodeo circuit. Then there's Les, who is still recovering from losing everything he once held dear to him: his father, his ex and show jumping as well as a large portion of his life to major injury. Put the two of them together and you get one explosive read.
Definately reccomend (especially if you like cowboys riding more than the horses) ;)
January 7, 2016
I really enjoyed my first T.A. Chase book.
I connected right away with Randy and Les, although the relationship did start off pretty fast. I mean, the first time Les meets Randy and finds out he's gay, he's already calling him baby.
Both these guys have been roughed up pretty bad. Les got injured, was in a coma and his long-time partner left him. Poor Randy is so used to hiding and is ashamed of being gay. Who can blame him, his dad beats him up and calls him a fag!!!
I loved Randy's innocence and the way Les takes him under his wing. Really steamy.
I connected right away with Randy and Les, although the relationship did start off pretty fast. I mean, the first time Les meets Randy and finds out he's gay, he's already calling him baby.
Both these guys have been roughed up pretty bad. Les got injured, was in a coma and his long-time partner left him. Poor Randy is so used to hiding and is ashamed of being gay. Who can blame him, his dad beats him up and calls him a fag!!!
I loved Randy's innocence and the way Les takes him under his wing. Really steamy.
December 22, 2010
Omg he calls him baby every sentence. So annoying.
Way too many sex and masturbating scenes. I'm a little bored cause its all just sex
I have to say I'm baffled by how many people love this book, I mean there is nothing to it. It's one sex scene after the next. The dialogue is so sappy and the pet names are added to every sentence. I made it to 27% but this is a DNF. I don't care about anything going on, and I don't care about the cardboard characters, in the slightest.
Way too many sex and masturbating scenes. I'm a little bored cause its all just sex
I have to say I'm baffled by how many people love this book, I mean there is nothing to it. It's one sex scene after the next. The dialogue is so sappy and the pet names are added to every sentence. I made it to 27% but this is a DNF. I don't care about anything going on, and I don't care about the cardboard characters, in the slightest.
August 20, 2015
Cowboy books aren't generally my thing - as much as I want to like them! Sometimes I find a real treasure, which is why I still read 'em, but when I spend a whole book completely uncomfortable because of the bull and bucking bronco riding (which just seems needlessly cruel to me, sorry if you're a fan) it makes enjoying the story as a whole, hard.
I think it's fair to say it's me not you - but that's the beauty of books hey, we all love different things.
I think it's fair to say it's me not you - but that's the beauty of books hey, we all love different things.
September 23, 2022
Not bad, but too much insta-love and too sweet for my taste, so it got boring at times.
Still, the characters are likable and I'm sure I'll read more books in this series at some point.
3.5 stars
Still, the characters are likable and I'm sure I'll read more books in this series at some point.
3.5 stars
December 19, 2014
I had hoped to give this wonderful story 4*s but sadly this author too, refers to an hiv negative status as being "clean".
November 5, 2018
loved this whole series! great sense of family and love
Want to read
May 4, 2013Huge price drop on Amazon to $0.99 for kindle!! 5/4/13!
May 17, 2021
Would it be very terrible of me to say I have read this a few days ago (not even sure when, sigh) and while I liked it, and can explain the plot, I was not so invested (obs) I had to write a review right away and while my feelings right now are positive, I am not sure I can say much more than that after any strong ones... fizzled out?
I could probably try to stretch this by talking about how I discovered the whole cowboy or a similar themed subgenre and how this one appeared on my kindle when I was thinking about Red Dirt Heart and missing it and wanting something new and found a few of them... Let's not do that. This time. I am sure I'll find the right excuse for the next one.
Anyway, I did like it, it was pretty nice. Recommend.
(Yeah, this wasn't awkward at all.)
I could probably try to stretch this by talking about how I discovered the whole cowboy or a similar themed subgenre and how this one appeared on my kindle when I was thinking about Red Dirt Heart and missing it and wanting something new and found a few of them... Let's not do that. This time. I am sure I'll find the right excuse for the next one.
Anyway, I did like it, it was pretty nice. Recommend.
(Yeah, this wasn't awkward at all.)
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November 25, 2019This wasn't bad! The main characters and many of the side characters were just like, genuinely good people who were easy to root for. I liked how carefully they handled each other. I think it definitely lacked in terms of plot and conflict/tension, so I could see it being too slow for some.
July 30, 2022
Let me preface this review by saying this book isn't something I'd normally like. It's OTT sweet and super low angst with a touch of instalove. After a string of disappointing books it was just what I needed and I wound up loving this story.
January 22, 2026
First Read February 10 to 17, 2015
Second Read July 13 to 14th 2016
3rd read January 19th to 21st 2018
4th read September 7th to 8th 2019
5th read March 8th 2021
Randy is a Bronco rider who got hurt and decided to go home to recover more after he got out of the hospital. It was a mistake because the first night he got into a fight with his dad. His dad doesn't like anything about him, being gay is only one of the dislikes his father can't stand about him.
Les is Randy's neighbor and he lets Randy stay at his house so he doesn't have to leave yet. Les not only takes care of Randy's ribs that were injured because of his dad, but he stands up to Randy's dad who comes after him. Les is still recovering after a bad accident six years before, which left him learning how to do everything again from talking to walking.
Randy and Les had different up bringing and lives, but they both have a love for horses and each other. Les likes to take in strays who have no chance at life or are down on their luck from horses to people. Randy realized that after they first met. It also plays out through out the book. Les knows how the animals and people feel because that is how his ex, Taylor left him after his accident when he was broken.
Randy becomes comfortable with his self at Les' Ranch while he's healing. He finds that some of his friends are also gay, which comes as a shock. It helps Randy more because he's not out on the circuit and the advice from his friends and Les' reassurance make him more confident.
After a month of healing Randy goes back to the Rodeo and finds it hard now that he has had somebody to miss. It was different before because he had nobody to miss, even though he had his sister. Tammy, Randy's sister is glad that he is happy and he is glad she is as well since she's dating Jackson, Les' foreman.
After the rodeo season is over, Randy finally makes his mind up and decides to leave the rodeo. He never wanted to be a rodeo cowboy, but was driven to that point when his dad ran him off. He wanted to raise horses on his family's ranch. He gets that chance however because he decides to stay with Les.
Les had to learn a lot of things in the last five years without his dad, who died a year after his accident. Les tells Randy how it was with his dad and him since his dad was the one that told him he was gay. Les used to do jumping competitions with his horse Sam until he was injured.
Les and Randy are my favorite in this book because they belong together. There was no doubt in my mind about that and their own either. The way this book ended it has to be more about Les and Randy in the next book. I didn't know till I was half way through that there was another book.
I hope to get to read the next book in this series soon because I don't want it to be over. T.A. Chase did an excellent job and the sex scenes were perfect.
Second Read July 13 to 14th 2016
3rd read January 19th to 21st 2018
4th read September 7th to 8th 2019
5th read March 8th 2021
Randy is a Bronco rider who got hurt and decided to go home to recover more after he got out of the hospital. It was a mistake because the first night he got into a fight with his dad. His dad doesn't like anything about him, being gay is only one of the dislikes his father can't stand about him.
Les is Randy's neighbor and he lets Randy stay at his house so he doesn't have to leave yet. Les not only takes care of Randy's ribs that were injured because of his dad, but he stands up to Randy's dad who comes after him. Les is still recovering after a bad accident six years before, which left him learning how to do everything again from talking to walking.
Randy and Les had different up bringing and lives, but they both have a love for horses and each other. Les likes to take in strays who have no chance at life or are down on their luck from horses to people. Randy realized that after they first met. It also plays out through out the book. Les knows how the animals and people feel because that is how his ex, Taylor left him after his accident when he was broken.
Randy becomes comfortable with his self at Les' Ranch while he's healing. He finds that some of his friends are also gay, which comes as a shock. It helps Randy more because he's not out on the circuit and the advice from his friends and Les' reassurance make him more confident.
After a month of healing Randy goes back to the Rodeo and finds it hard now that he has had somebody to miss. It was different before because he had nobody to miss, even though he had his sister. Tammy, Randy's sister is glad that he is happy and he is glad she is as well since she's dating Jackson, Les' foreman.
After the rodeo season is over, Randy finally makes his mind up and decides to leave the rodeo. He never wanted to be a rodeo cowboy, but was driven to that point when his dad ran him off. He wanted to raise horses on his family's ranch. He gets that chance however because he decides to stay with Les.
Les had to learn a lot of things in the last five years without his dad, who died a year after his accident. Les tells Randy how it was with his dad and him since his dad was the one that told him he was gay. Les used to do jumping competitions with his horse Sam until he was injured.
Les and Randy are my favorite in this book because they belong together. There was no doubt in my mind about that and their own either. The way this book ended it has to be more about Les and Randy in the next book. I didn't know till I was half way through that there was another book.
I hope to get to read the next book in this series soon because I don't want it to be over. T.A. Chase did an excellent job and the sex scenes were perfect.
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January 26, 2016Nach einem schweren Reitunfall fällt Les ins Koma und erwacht in einer völlig anderen Welt. Sein langjähriger Geliebter verlässt ihn, er selbst muss alles neu erlernen und dann stirbt auch noch sein geliebter Vater. Doch Les kämpft sich zurück. Er verlässt sein altes Leben und beginnt weit weg – in Wyoming – eine neue Existenz. Dort kauft er eine Ranch und beginnt noch einmal von vorne. Jahre später lernt er Randy Hersch kennen – den Sohn der Nachbarn, der die elterliche Farm schon lange verlassen hat.
Randy und sein Vater haben ein schwieriges Verhältnis und er schlägt sich als Rodeoreiter durchs Leben. Randy liebt diesen Sport nicht, aber er bringt Geld und er ist ständig unterwegs. Nach einem schweren Sturz kehrt er zurück, doch bei seinem Vater ist er nicht willkommen. Doch Les, der eine geschäftliche Verbindung mit Randys Schwester unterhält, bietet Randy einen Platz zum Ausheilen an.
Überhaupt ist Les’ Ranch ungewöhnlich. Hier bekommen auch gebrochene Kreaturen und unperfekte Tiere eine Chance. Les lebt offen schwul, hat einen Afroafrikaner als Vorarbeiter und kann es sich leisten sich die Leute gut auszusuchen und großzügig zu sein. Randy fühlt sich wohl in Les’ Nähe und fühlt sich von ihm angezogen. Les ergeht es ähnlich, doch er ist ein gebranntes Kind. Aber Randy kann er am Ende nicht widerstehen und sie kommen sich näher. Dabei ist Les sehr geduldig mit Randy, der noch sehr unerfahren ist. Vor allem als Rodeoreiter muss Randy aufpassen und hat nicht vor sich zu outen. Doch seine Gefühle für Les zu verstecken ist ihm auch nicht möglich.
T.A. Chase hat eine sehr unaufgeregte Art und Weise zu schreiben. Ihre Protagonisten sind durchwegs sympathisch und Les und Randy sind mir schnell als Herz gewachsen. Les ist einfach toll. Geduldig, freundlich, abwägend. Und trotz seiner schlechten Erfahrungen gibt er den Gefühlen für Randy eine Chance. Er ist ein richtiger Keeper und sehr fürsorglich. Dass er ein paar Jahre älter ist als Randy, das stört überhaupt nicht. Randy selbst ist unsicher und scheu. Von seinem Vater hat er keine Liebe erfahren und die Geheimniskrämerei um seine Sexualität belastet ihn. Doch es fällt ihm schwer Les zu vertrauen; dem Gefühl nachzugeben und sich tatsächlich eine Zukunft mit Les vorzustellen.
Eigentlich bin ich kein besonderer Fan von diesen Ranch-Geschichten. Aber ich mag die Autorin sehr gern und hier schreibt sie wirklich sehr gut. Es ist eine Geschichte, die sehr gefühlvoll ist. Sie kommt ohne unsägliches Drama aus und hat auch keine Längen. Dafür ist der Erotik-Anteil sehr hoch. Für mich war es grenzwertig, aber eben noch passend. Dafür fand ich die Entwicklung der Protagonisten sehr schön und stimmig. Les, wie auch Randy müssen lernen (wieder) zu vertrauen und an eine gemeinsame Zukunft zu glauben. Auch bei dieser Geschichte gibt es viele interessante und liebenswerte Nebenakteure. So auch Tony, ein Freund von Randy. Tony ist übrigens ein Hauptakteur in der nächsten Geschichte dieser Serie.
Randy und sein Vater haben ein schwieriges Verhältnis und er schlägt sich als Rodeoreiter durchs Leben. Randy liebt diesen Sport nicht, aber er bringt Geld und er ist ständig unterwegs. Nach einem schweren Sturz kehrt er zurück, doch bei seinem Vater ist er nicht willkommen. Doch Les, der eine geschäftliche Verbindung mit Randys Schwester unterhält, bietet Randy einen Platz zum Ausheilen an.
Überhaupt ist Les’ Ranch ungewöhnlich. Hier bekommen auch gebrochene Kreaturen und unperfekte Tiere eine Chance. Les lebt offen schwul, hat einen Afroafrikaner als Vorarbeiter und kann es sich leisten sich die Leute gut auszusuchen und großzügig zu sein. Randy fühlt sich wohl in Les’ Nähe und fühlt sich von ihm angezogen. Les ergeht es ähnlich, doch er ist ein gebranntes Kind. Aber Randy kann er am Ende nicht widerstehen und sie kommen sich näher. Dabei ist Les sehr geduldig mit Randy, der noch sehr unerfahren ist. Vor allem als Rodeoreiter muss Randy aufpassen und hat nicht vor sich zu outen. Doch seine Gefühle für Les zu verstecken ist ihm auch nicht möglich.
T.A. Chase hat eine sehr unaufgeregte Art und Weise zu schreiben. Ihre Protagonisten sind durchwegs sympathisch und Les und Randy sind mir schnell als Herz gewachsen. Les ist einfach toll. Geduldig, freundlich, abwägend. Und trotz seiner schlechten Erfahrungen gibt er den Gefühlen für Randy eine Chance. Er ist ein richtiger Keeper und sehr fürsorglich. Dass er ein paar Jahre älter ist als Randy, das stört überhaupt nicht. Randy selbst ist unsicher und scheu. Von seinem Vater hat er keine Liebe erfahren und die Geheimniskrämerei um seine Sexualität belastet ihn. Doch es fällt ihm schwer Les zu vertrauen; dem Gefühl nachzugeben und sich tatsächlich eine Zukunft mit Les vorzustellen.
Eigentlich bin ich kein besonderer Fan von diesen Ranch-Geschichten. Aber ich mag die Autorin sehr gern und hier schreibt sie wirklich sehr gut. Es ist eine Geschichte, die sehr gefühlvoll ist. Sie kommt ohne unsägliches Drama aus und hat auch keine Längen. Dafür ist der Erotik-Anteil sehr hoch. Für mich war es grenzwertig, aber eben noch passend. Dafür fand ich die Entwicklung der Protagonisten sehr schön und stimmig. Les, wie auch Randy müssen lernen (wieder) zu vertrauen und an eine gemeinsame Zukunft zu glauben. Auch bei dieser Geschichte gibt es viele interessante und liebenswerte Nebenakteure. So auch Tony, ein Freund von Randy. Tony ist übrigens ein Hauptakteur in der nächsten Geschichte dieser Serie.
May 22, 2013
I really did enjoy this, but I was kind of hoping for something to happen sooner.
Randy Hersch is a successful bareback bronc rider on the circuit. He gets injured and decides it's time to go home to his family ranch to visit his sister and try and stay out of his dad's way. Within minutes of his return Randy's sister, Tammy, has a meeting with his ranch neighbor Les Hardin. The following day after dropping off some horses Les asks Randy's opinion about one he's getting in the next day.
Les Hardin had an accident 6 years prior while showjumping. It was a nasty accident that left him not being able to compete anymore. He lost more than his showjumping though. He lost his father and the man he loves. Les decides to start fresh and new and he bought a ranch in Wyoming, but knows next to nothing about bull/bronc riding. Having Randy around might help him choose and train the right ones.
Randy returns much earlier than expected due to a fight with his bigoted father. Les suggests that Randy recuperate at his ranch til he has to leave for the circuit again.
While being in close quarters Randy and Les find they can't keep their hands to themselves and they work well together. What will happen when Randy has to go back on the circuit and back in the closet?
Will Randy finally accept coming out of the closet even though he's a cowboy? Will Les finally let go of the man he lost 6 years ago?
Overall, it was good, but I was kind of waiting for something big to happen.
Randy Hersch is a successful bareback bronc rider on the circuit. He gets injured and decides it's time to go home to his family ranch to visit his sister and try and stay out of his dad's way. Within minutes of his return Randy's sister, Tammy, has a meeting with his ranch neighbor Les Hardin. The following day after dropping off some horses Les asks Randy's opinion about one he's getting in the next day.
Les Hardin had an accident 6 years prior while showjumping. It was a nasty accident that left him not being able to compete anymore. He lost more than his showjumping though. He lost his father and the man he loves. Les decides to start fresh and new and he bought a ranch in Wyoming, but knows next to nothing about bull/bronc riding. Having Randy around might help him choose and train the right ones.
Randy returns much earlier than expected due to a fight with his bigoted father. Les suggests that Randy recuperate at his ranch til he has to leave for the circuit again.
While being in close quarters Randy and Les find they can't keep their hands to themselves and they work well together. What will happen when Randy has to go back on the circuit and back in the closet?
Will Randy finally accept coming out of the closet even though he's a cowboy? Will Les finally let go of the man he lost 6 years ago?
Overall, it was good, but I was kind of waiting for something big to happen.
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