Author: Ann Grech
Title: In Safe Arms
Series: My Truth, Book 2
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Release Date: September 21, 2019
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing
Cover Designer: Soxsational Cover Art
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People deserve a second chance, right? How about a third or fourth?
But what if I can’t even admit to myself who I am? I was truthful once before. I came out to one other person, and he left me broken and scarred. He destroyed the boy I was. I don’t even use the same name anymore; I go by Trent now. But I survived the streets. I got lucky and I made something of myself. I’m happy, sort of.
It’s Angelo who lights up my life. He’s my world. My rock and my family. He’s always there for me. But I keep hurting him. I say stupid things, and I always keep him at a distance. Still, he knows me better than anyone.
And I want him. But I can’t let myself go there. Not again.
I’ve lived in denial for so long and it’s killing me. In my weakest moments, I reach for Angelo and when he slips into my arms, I can breathe. He’s my solace. Selflessly, he’s there and he never expects anything in return. No judgment, not even an explanation. Having him in my arms is everything, and it’s getting harder to push him away. I’m not sure I want to anymore.
He doesn’t date, but he deserves to be loved. Cherished. Then he drops a bombshell—he’s found The One. I wish he’d fallen for me. I need that second chance to tell him. I need to risk it all because in his arms, I’m safe. I’m me.
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Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
My Truth, book 1
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Available now!
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XbmGE5
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But what if I can’t even admit to myself who I am? I was truthful once before. I came out to one other person, and he left me broken and scarred. He destroyed the boy I was. I don’t even use the same name anymore; I go by Trent now. But I survived the streets. I got lucky and I made something of myself. I’m happy, sort of.
It’s Angelo who lights up my life. He’s my world. My rock and my family. He’s always there for me. But I keep hurting him. I say stupid things, and I always keep him at a distance. Still, he knows me better than anyone.
And I want him. But I can’t let myself go there. Not again.
I’ve lived in denial for so long and it’s killing me. In my weakest moments, I reach for Angelo and when he slips into my arms, I can breathe. He’s my solace. Selflessly, he’s there and he never expects anything in return. No judgment, not even an explanation. Having him in my arms is everything, and it’s getting harder to push him away. I’m not sure I want to anymore.
He doesn’t date, but he deserves to be loved. Cherished. Then he drops a bombshell—he’s found The One. I wish he’d fallen for me. I need that second chance to tell him. I need to risk it all because in his arms, I’m safe. I’m me.
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2xcOTdZ
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2KDTWgz
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2NuTVOj
iBooks: https://apple.co/2RBCQAw
Nook: http://bit.ly/2EH40km
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2QD81uQ
This left me with a major book hangover. I found it powerful in so many ways, particularly around the exploration of sexuality but also with the trauma that Trent suffered from someone who should have protected him.
The first part of this book was traumatic and harrowing and some may find incredibly upsetting. Trent understood his sexuality from an early age and knew he was attracted to men. When he plucked up the confidence to come out, the result was horrific, forcing him out onto the streets and hiding his true self. He demonstrates viewpoints on being gay that contradict with his true self because he was made to feel dirty and wrong.
Photographer, Angelo comes into his life and develops a friendship with Trent. Many of their friends and family are in a gay relationship, which Trent finds difficult and uncomfortable. Angelo considers himself asexual until he meets Trent and he slowly but surely develops feelings towards him.
If you are looking for an insta-relationship then this is not the book for you. This is very much a slow burner with their feelings growing over years rather than days or months. Angelo demonstrates incredible patience with Trent, waiting for him to become ready and working with him to accept his true self. These were two characters that were very much enigmas and unique. Whilst their journey was uncomfortable at times it was was worth it for them to finally be true to themselves. An incredible read with top notch writing. I didn't want it to end and I can't wait to read what Ann Grech brings us next.
My Truth, book 1
By day Ann Grech lives in the corporate world and can be found sitting behind a desk typing away at reports and papers or lecturing to a room full of students. She graduated with a PhD in 2016 and is now an over-qualified nerd. Glasses, briefcase, high heels and a pencil skirt, she’s got the librarian look nailed too. If only they knew! She swears like a sailor, so that’s got to be a hint. The other one was “the look” from her tattoo artist when she told him that she wanted her kids initials “B” and “J” tattooed on her foot. It took a second to register that it might be a bad idea.
She’s never entirely fit in and loves escaping into a book—whether it’s reading or writing one. But she’s found her tribe now and loves her MM book world family. She dislikes cooking, but loves eating, can’t figure out technology, but is addicted to it, and her guilty pleasure is Byron Bay Cookies. Oh and shoes. And lingerie. And maybe handbags too. Well, if we’re being honest, we’d probably have to add her library too given the state of her credit card every month (what can she say, she’s a bookworm at heart)!
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