Promises

Jared Thomas, a gay man living in a small town, falls in love with Matt Richards, who panics and withdraws, leaving Jared feeling lost. Despite facing challenges, Jared has the courage to try and convince Matt to be with him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Jared Thomas has called the picturesque mountain town of Coda, Colorado, his home for his entire life. He has no desire to reside anywhere else. However, Jared's options are constrained because the only other gay man in town is twice his age, and the potential backlash he may face if he pursues his dream of becoming a teacher prevents him from doing so.

Then, Matt Richards enters Jared's life. Matt may not be interested in men, but he doesn't mind that Jared is. Their friendship is strengthened over the summer through camping and mountain biking, but when Matt realizes he is attracted to Jared, he panics and withdraws, leaving Jared feeling left out.

Jared faces the betrayal of Matt's affair with a local woman, the disapproval of his family, and the harassment from Matt's coworkers. He fears that their relationship will never work out. But for the first time, he finds the courage to pursue it... if only he can convince Matt.

Jared's love for Coda is deep-rooted, and he believes that the town will accept him for who he is. He hopes that Matt will see the same potential in him and give their relationship a chance. Despite the challenges they face, Jared remains hopeful that they can find a way to be together, and he is determined to make it happen.

Weight: 170g
Dimension: 107 x 172 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781641081849