Comfort

by D.W. Marchwell

Chris Egeto fled to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War with only fifty dollars in his pocket and a desire to stay alive and whole; he left everything he knows and loves behind. But when he is injured just after making it across the border, Chris doesn't have a choice: he will have to trust the stranger who offers him help, a decision that will change both their lives forever.

Genres: M M Romance

43 pages, ebook

First published May 1, 2010

About the author

When D. W. Marchwell is not teaching future generations the wonders of science, he can usually be found hiking, writing, riding horses, trying new recipes, or searching for and lovingly restoring discarded antique furniture. A goofy and incurable romantic, D.W. admits that his stories are inspired by actual events and has a soft spot for those where boy not only meets boy but also turns out to be boy's soul mate. After almost fifteen years of working his way across Canada, D.W has finally found the perfect place to live at the foot of the Canadian Rockies. He still can't believe how lucky he is, and, as his grandmother taught him, counts his blessings every day.

Reviews

[Serena Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very gentle, tender story, set in 1963 and 1985. It's short but impressed me with the emotional punch it packed.

Chris and Davis meet only briefly when Chris needs shelter after injuring himself while running to Canada to escape the draft. He can't stay because he's scared that someone will find him and punish Chris and his mother for harboring a deserter.

The depth of the emotional connection the two men make comes through loud and clear. Neither of them able to forget the other, it takes the death of Davis's mother to bring them back together.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4½ stars - D.W. Marchwell excels with his novels, but he also does an amazing job with his short stories. In just a few pages he introduces us to, then gets us involved with, his characters. And he always leaves us utterly delighted. And while I would love to have more story to read, I can never figure out just how Mr. Marchwell could do it. The story may be short but it is complete as is.

Comfort is a tender, loving and, yes I'll say it, sweet story about Chris and Davis. These two young men didn't know each other for very long, but their connection was very potent. I loved the brief shared moments in their lives and the emotions came spilling across the pages [uh, virtual pages:] in an eminently satisfying manner.

Once again, D.W. Marchwell illustrates beautifully just why I not only buy his books as they're released, but also read them right away. And with my extremely large TBR that's saying something!

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a poignant sweet story. After deciding to run away to avoid being drafted, Chris finds himself over the Canadian border, alone and hurt and needing help. He runs into Davis a young man who lives with his mom. He helps Chris, they strike up a friendship that quickly turns into more. What happens next is so heartwarming.

It is a must read!

[Kiki · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5