Being the mother of a soldier who has completed 2 tours of Afghanistan, I was delighted to see the subject of returning from combat and adjusting to civilian life being treated in such a thoughtful and insightful way. The cast of characters were well fleshed out and this bitter sweet tale of finding love, when no longer whole in body, kept me thoroughly enthralled. A real feel good story.
Gay Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 3, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1530841216
ISBN-13: 978-1530841219
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I went to war, running away from myself. I came back in pieces to find out who I really was... It took me nearly ten years, two tours in Afghanistan and losing a leg to come to terms with who I really am. Two years after coming back from war, I can say that I’m finally content. I’m as fit as ever, my prosthetic leg allowing me the freedom of moving and exercising as if nothing has changed. I own a small bakery in the centre of Cambridge, and I have a loyal circle of friends that I can always count on. And yet... Yet, there’s something missing. A part of me craves the intimacy, the deep connection to another human being. But another – bigger – part of me is terrified of letting anyone in. My internal conflict didn't stand a chance when I met Jay. He stormed through my defence walls like a hurricane, wrapping around me with gentle force until I had no choice but to surrender. Surrendering has never felt so good. Will Jay want to stay when he sees the real me? When he sees the nightmares and insecurities clawing at my soul? My name is Amir Gopal and this is my story.
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