My rating: 5 of 5 stars
William Calvert is drowning in depression, guilt, and the weight of a life that no longer feels like his own. Even the love of his wife and children can’t pull him out of the darkness. The only bright memory he still clings to is of Kelly Oakley — his childhood best friend, the boy he kissed at nineteen, and the person he hasn’t seen in twenty‑four years. Now forty‑three and barely holding himself together, William is stunned when Kelly suddenly returns to town. Their reunion becomes the first spark of hope William has felt in years, offering a chance at healing, understanding, and the second chance he never believed he’d get.
I loved this deeply emotional, beautifully written second‑chance story that explored the cost of repressing who you are — and the healing that becomes possible when the past walks back into your life. William’s struggle with his buried feelings and long‑denied sexuality is portrayed with raw honesty, making his journey both heartbreaking and incredibly moving. When Kelly returns after decades apart, it feels like fate handing them the chance they were denied as young men. Their reunion isn’t just nostalgic; it’s transformative. Kelly becomes the first person to truly see William again, offering understanding, comfort, and the possibility of a life built on truth rather than fear. A tender, hopeful novel about rediscovering yourself, reclaiming love you thought you’d lost forever, and finding the courage to reach for a second chance that feels nothing short of miraculous. This was an MM story with mature content.
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