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Taking Chances

Taking Chances

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Matt Wallace, a gay man from Foster, Texas, runs away to California, but finds it not the Promised Land he had hoped for. When he returns to Foster, he bumps into his old high school crush, Tyler Parker, and it's love at second sight. However, they need to work out their relationship issues to get their love off the ground.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2021
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press



Fearing the backlash of living as a gay man in Foster, Texas, Matt Wallace runs away to California, only to find it isn't the Promised Land he'd hoped for. Christmas sees him returning to Foster, where he bumps into his old high school crush, jock Tyler Parker.


It's love at second sight—for Matt and Tyler. The problem is neither knows what to do next. Between running from the past and running from each other, Matt and Tyler need to do some reverse engineering to spur their relationship forward, or they'll never get their love off the ground.

Matt had always felt like an outsider in Foster, Texas. He knew he was gay, but the small town was not accepting of anyone who didn't conform to the traditional gender roles. He had tried to keep his sexuality a secret, but it was impossible to hide forever.

One day, Matt decided he couldn't take it anymore. He packed up his things and fled to California, hoping to start a new life where he could be himself without fear of judgment.

But California was not the paradise he had imagined. He found it to be just as conservative as Foster, and he struggled to find a job and make friends. He felt lonely and isolated, and he missed his family and friends back home.

One Christmas, Matt decided to return to Foster. He was hesitant at first, but he missed the familiar sights and sounds of his hometown. As he walked through the streets, he bumped into Tyler Parker, his old high school crush.

Tyler was surprised to see Matt, but he was happy to see him. They had been friends in high school, but Matt had never been brave enough to tell Tyler about his sexuality.

They started talking, and Matt felt a sense of relief. Tyler was kind and accepting, and he didn't judge Matt for his sexuality. They spent the rest of the day catching up, and Matt felt like he had found a new friend.

As they parted ways, Tyler gave Matt his phone number. Matt was hesitant at first, but he decided to give it a try. He texted Tyler, and they started talking again.

Over the next few weeks, Matt and Tyler grew closer. They went on dates, and Matt felt like he was finally living the life he had always wanted. He was happy and content, and he knew that he had found true love.

But their happiness was short-lived. One day, Matt's parents found out about his sexuality. They were furious, and they kicked him out of the house. Matt was devastated. He had nowhere to go, and he felt like his whole world had come crashing down.

Tyler was there for Matt, though. He offered to let Matt stay with him, and Matt gratefully accepted. Tyler was a true friend, and he didn't judge Matt for his sexuality.

Over the next few months, Matt and Tyler worked to rebuild their relationship. They faced many challenges, but they never gave up on each other. They supported each other through the tough times, and they celebrated each other's successes.

In the end, Matt and Tyler's love prevailed. They got married, and they started a family. Matt's parents eventually came around, and they accepted their son for who he was.

Matt knew that he had been lucky to find Tyler. He had been through a lot, but he had found a true friend and a true love. He was grateful for every moment they had spent together, and he knew that their love would last a lifetime.

Weight: 263g
Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644058442

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