My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tommy, a nineteen‑year‑old fresh out of small‑town Georgia, hopes Athens will give him the freedom to finally be himself. But his first visit to a gay bar leaves him overwhelmed — until Mike, the experienced bartender with a complicated past, notices him. Their instant connection forces both men to confront what they really want: Tommy searching for his identity, and Mike finally ready to stop performing and reach for something real.
This was a tender, emotional story built around the undeniable connection between Tommy and Mike — something far deeper than simple attraction or sex. From the moment they meet, there’s a sense that they see something real in each other, even if neither is quite ready for it. I especially loved how Tommy found a second family through his roommate Ben. Ben’s mum, Caroline, was wonderfully protective and warm, and her acceptance gave Tommy the safety he’d never had before. Those scenes added so much heart to the story. The emotions between Tommy and Mike are vivid and sincere, though their feelings do spark a little quickly and don’t always reach the depth I hoped for. Still, their bond feels meaningful, and the story carries a lovely mix of vulnerability, longing, and quiet courage as they figure out what they could be together. This was an MM story with mature content.
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