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Homeward Bound
Lucas Walsh is a fashion model at the top of his game. He works with the best designers, has an apartment in New York City and wears all the best fashions he can buy. However, all of that changed when Lucas gets into a horrible car accident just one day before a gig at the Paris Fashion Week. Now Lucas is unable to work his dream job and is forced to move back home to his parents’ small town in South Dakota to recover. Lucas must confront his own insecurities and demons that he’s been running from since he was able to leave the house. And the fact that his childhood friend and former crush works at his parents’ ranch is just the icing on the cake. Elijah Monroe has always been a popular guy. Growing up, Lucas and Elijah were inseparable until about high school. As Lucas came to terms with his sexuality and his feelings for his best friend, Elijah didn’t exactly take it well. Seeing Elijah now, Lucas is unsure how Elijah will react to him—as a person or as a model—or whether or not he even remembers the friendship that they once had together, or if that can ever be rekindled. Please This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 60,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes Coming Out, Childhood friends, Friends to Lovers, Midwest, Ranching, Bisexuality
- GenresM M Romance
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 27, 2020
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About the author
Jerry Cole
182 books293 followersJerry Cole is a gay author who lives in California & enjoys writing love stories. Jerry has been writing fiction since he was a child. As a young adult, he worked as a freelance writer in the evenings & on weekends. Jerry started writing gay romance stories several years ago, but initially just for his own entertainment & occasionally sharing stories with his friends. In the summer of 2015 he published his first gay romance short story on Amazon. Overwhelmed by the positive response he decided to quit his “day job” & took up writing gay romance full time. When he’s not writing steamy M/M romance he enjoys globetrotting, watching movies with family and friends, working out, & being dragged down the road by his two Great Danes.
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March 3, 2020
Lucas and Elijah turn their lives around ...
This is a slow burning story of Lucas, leaving his New York life as a model, because he is recovering from a horrific accident. Lucas...
He had already been fitted with his prosthetic leg, and battles the nightmares, anger, and severe depression. His old flame from childhood in South Dakota,
Elijah is still closeted in the small minded town.
They slowly work through new feelings. Lucas has a lot to deal with and hides out in his parent’s home, but begins to go to town, gets a job, and sees a therapist. Time passes through that summer, and we get our guys sexy times, other issues of the folks in their lives.
This has a slow, steady beat, and we feel Lucas in his deep darkness, and see the glimpses of light.
The epilogue is two years forward, very touching.
Enjoy !
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This is a slow burning story of Lucas, leaving his New York life as a model, because he is recovering from a horrific accident. Lucas...
He had already been fitted with his prosthetic leg, and battles the nightmares, anger, and severe depression. His old flame from childhood in South Dakota,
Elijah is still closeted in the small minded town.
They slowly work through new feelings. Lucas has a lot to deal with and hides out in his parent’s home, but begins to go to town, gets a job, and sees a therapist. Time passes through that summer, and we get our guys sexy times, other issues of the folks in their lives.
This has a slow, steady beat, and we feel Lucas in his deep darkness, and see the glimpses of light.
The epilogue is two years forward, very touching.
Enjoy !
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February 4, 2020
very good.. interesting..sexy and fun.. i enjoyed reading this and these characters weaseled into my heart. haha. very good story
March 3, 2020
I can't believe this isn't the author's first attempt. I say attempt generously. The story has good bones, but the execution is atrocious. The use of "he" and "him" is very confusing, the syntax is bad, there are whole sentences that don't make any sense. The characters take action (for ex. have sex for the first time in eight years) and then - nothing. No aftermath, no lead - up to it, for that matter. Very disappointing.
February 1, 2020
Sunshine and romance in South Dakota
California author Jerry Cole’s publications are over 90! And as Jerry’s repertoire grows his dramatic ability increases. HOMEWARD BOUND, his newest novel, adds a feather in his cap as a writer of authority.
In this new novel Jerry takes on that all too often neglected topic of life changes that require returning home – after incapacitating injury or other perceptions of failure - and how that impacts life, and romance. Within the first chapter he offers sufficient background to explain the story ahead – ‘Sun danced off the dust floating through the pre-war studio apartment, spreading over the old honey floors, worn from decades of use. It felt odd to see it so entirely empty. It felt wrong. He missed seeing his bed just a foot away from the windows, the white curtains floating in the breeze, dancing and twisting just to shift and shiver back into place. Lucas Walsh moved his fingertips over the old white walls, the faded paint on the crown molding. It felt even more empty than when he’d first moved in, even if the sunlight streamed in just the same, that excited feeling from four years ago didn’t match the growing emptiness in the pit of his stomach.’ Lucas Walsh has returned to the home of his early years and the story unwinds.
Ever expanding his polish of prose, Jerry’s new story is eloquent as well as interesting and satisfying – ‘Lucas Walsh is a fashion model at the top of his game. He works with the best designers, has an apartment in New York City and wears all the best fashions he could buy. However, all of that changed when Lucas gets into a horrible car accident just one day before a gig at the Paris Fashion Week. Now Lucas is unable to work his dream job and is forced to move back home to his parents’ small town in South Dakota to recover. Lucas must confront his own insecurities and demons that he’s been running from since he was able to leave the house. And the fact that his childhood friend and former crush works at his parents’ ranch is just the icing on the cake. Elijah Monroe has always been a popular guy. Growing up, Lucas and Elijah were inseparable until about high school. As Lucas came to terms with his sexuality and his feelings for his best friend, Elijah didn’t exactly take it well. Seeing Elijah now, Lucas is unsure how Elijah will react to him—as a person or as a model—or whether or not he even remembers the friendship that they once had together, or if that can ever be rekindled.’
This is a fine, insightful novel exploring impact of returning home and finding love – and Jerry makes it works very well.
California author Jerry Cole’s publications are over 90! And as Jerry’s repertoire grows his dramatic ability increases. HOMEWARD BOUND, his newest novel, adds a feather in his cap as a writer of authority.
In this new novel Jerry takes on that all too often neglected topic of life changes that require returning home – after incapacitating injury or other perceptions of failure - and how that impacts life, and romance. Within the first chapter he offers sufficient background to explain the story ahead – ‘Sun danced off the dust floating through the pre-war studio apartment, spreading over the old honey floors, worn from decades of use. It felt odd to see it so entirely empty. It felt wrong. He missed seeing his bed just a foot away from the windows, the white curtains floating in the breeze, dancing and twisting just to shift and shiver back into place. Lucas Walsh moved his fingertips over the old white walls, the faded paint on the crown molding. It felt even more empty than when he’d first moved in, even if the sunlight streamed in just the same, that excited feeling from four years ago didn’t match the growing emptiness in the pit of his stomach.’ Lucas Walsh has returned to the home of his early years and the story unwinds.
Ever expanding his polish of prose, Jerry’s new story is eloquent as well as interesting and satisfying – ‘Lucas Walsh is a fashion model at the top of his game. He works with the best designers, has an apartment in New York City and wears all the best fashions he could buy. However, all of that changed when Lucas gets into a horrible car accident just one day before a gig at the Paris Fashion Week. Now Lucas is unable to work his dream job and is forced to move back home to his parents’ small town in South Dakota to recover. Lucas must confront his own insecurities and demons that he’s been running from since he was able to leave the house. And the fact that his childhood friend and former crush works at his parents’ ranch is just the icing on the cake. Elijah Monroe has always been a popular guy. Growing up, Lucas and Elijah were inseparable until about high school. As Lucas came to terms with his sexuality and his feelings for his best friend, Elijah didn’t exactly take it well. Seeing Elijah now, Lucas is unsure how Elijah will react to him—as a person or as a model—or whether or not he even remembers the friendship that they once had together, or if that can ever be rekindled.’
This is a fine, insightful novel exploring impact of returning home and finding love – and Jerry makes it works very well.
April 4, 2020
Painful
The premise of this book had so much potential but completely failed. The MCs never had so much as a conversation about the literal loss of a limb for Lucas, the narrator. At times it felt like the author forgot that Lucas had an above the knee amputation altogether. He went from being unable to get in the passenger side without help to driving the next day. Couldn’t climb stairs to topping with no issues. Literally the only way any emotion was addressed was in the ILY exchange and Lucas’s anger at times. Further, Lucas’s sister’s name changed literally page to page from Carina/Rina to Carisa/Risa, horrible syntax and sentence structure in scenes between the MCs where the use of he/him/his was nonspecific and confusing. Minimal dialogue, no character development, it’s unclear how much time passed from the narrator moving home to the end of the book, weeks and months are both mentioned though out of order. So many grammatical errors. It felt like the first draft of the book was errantly published.
The premise of this book had so much potential but completely failed. The MCs never had so much as a conversation about the literal loss of a limb for Lucas, the narrator. At times it felt like the author forgot that Lucas had an above the knee amputation altogether. He went from being unable to get in the passenger side without help to driving the next day. Couldn’t climb stairs to topping with no issues. Literally the only way any emotion was addressed was in the ILY exchange and Lucas’s anger at times. Further, Lucas’s sister’s name changed literally page to page from Carina/Rina to Carisa/Risa, horrible syntax and sentence structure in scenes between the MCs where the use of he/him/his was nonspecific and confusing. Minimal dialogue, no character development, it’s unclear how much time passed from the narrator moving home to the end of the book, weeks and months are both mentioned though out of order. So many grammatical errors. It felt like the first draft of the book was errantly published.
February 3, 2020
Lucas, a model in NY, looses everything in a car accident and he has to return home. He has to get used again to a life he tried to escape from. On top of it he has to get used to his prosthesis and battle with depression. He meets a former friend and lover, Elijah, who now works part-time on his parent’s farm. Their relationship fell apart when Elijah refused to come out of the closet. Can they rekindle that relationship and can Elijah find the courage to admit to everybody that he is gay?
The storyline in this book is excellent. Jerry always surprises me with new, and often unusual, subjects. That makes reading his books very interesting.
I read a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
The storyline in this book is excellent. Jerry always surprises me with new, and often unusual, subjects. That makes reading his books very interesting.
I read a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
February 2, 2020
This is a beautifully descriptive book about Lucas and Elijah’s path to love. Jerry Cole’s words draw you into the story and it feels like the background is coming alive as you read.
The setting of the small town enhances Lucas’ character and how much his life has changed and how he copes with the changes. Elijah is a great opposite to Lucas but together they are hot.
I highly recommend this book, the way the author has written this book takes you to South Dakota and shared all it has to offers.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.
The setting of the small town enhances Lucas’ character and how much his life has changed and how he copes with the changes. Elijah is a great opposite to Lucas but together they are hot.
I highly recommend this book, the way the author has written this book takes you to South Dakota and shared all it has to offers.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.
October 16, 2020
Slow burn!
This was a good read yet the journey to love for Lucas and Eli was slow but paved with growth and needed healing. Lucas is a survivor of the following: coming out as gay as a teen in a small town, a six year career as a model, a horrific car accident, losing one of his legs below the knee, NYC “friends” that ignored him post accident and falling in love with his closeted best friend Eli. The seasons changed as Lucas heals and the love shared by Lucas and Eli grows. Time, love and therapy assist Lucas in managing his depression, mourning and PTSD while Eli finds strength in his love for Lucas to claim him openly.
This was a good read yet the journey to love for Lucas and Eli was slow but paved with growth and needed healing. Lucas is a survivor of the following: coming out as gay as a teen in a small town, a six year career as a model, a horrific car accident, losing one of his legs below the knee, NYC “friends” that ignored him post accident and falling in love with his closeted best friend Eli. The seasons changed as Lucas heals and the love shared by Lucas and Eli grows. Time, love and therapy assist Lucas in managing his depression, mourning and PTSD while Eli finds strength in his love for Lucas to claim him openly.
February 3, 2020
MM, second chance read. Lucas is facing so many changes at once and must face the realization of a new, unexpected life. Marcus is not out, and he is overly reluctant to proclaim his affections for Lucas. I enjoyed Lucas' determination and strength to seek help. His parent really grow on you as you learn more about them.
February 11, 2020
Good Premise
Needed editing, was confusing at times-had to read some sentences and paragraphs over a couple of times to figure out what was going on. Overall I enjoyed it.
Needed editing, was confusing at times-had to read some sentences and paragraphs over a couple of times to figure out what was going on. Overall I enjoyed it.
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