The Strength of a Man Sara Winters 9781479317899 Books
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Kurt Dennings learned one life lesson the hard way love, even between a parent and child, is not always unconditional. After coming out and experiencing a painful rejection from his parents and friends, Kurt feels as if he's lost everything that mattered. James Theard comes into Kurt's life when he needs someone the most. A friend first and boyfriend second, James becomes his shoulder to lean on, a voice of reason and helps Kurt learn he is stronger and more capable than he imagined.
The Strength of a Man Sara Winters 9781479317899 Books
I received a review copy of this book via Goodreads' Don't buy My Love program. 4.5 Stars.Kurt is a freshman on the varsity swim team at NYU. He has only been at school a few weeks, but they've been bad weeks. He left a letter at his Philly home telling his parents that he was gay, and their response was to shut him out. Kurt's tension and frustration is translating to his swimming, so the coach has team captain, James, give Kurt some extra technique training.
James is an openly gay man. He's certainly attracted to Kurt, but Kurt doesn't know James that well, and is embarrassed by his own arousal whenever they train together--at least until James tells him the feelings are mutual. They begin to date, but whenever they get close to sex Kurt defers. It seems that his two previous lovers were callous and hurt him, physically and emotionally.
James wants to be better than that--and he really sees the beauty in waiting for Kurt, if Kurt will seek some counseling. Kurt is reluctant, but recognizes that he has a lot of emotional issues--not the least of which is abandonment, after being left by his lovers and disowned by his family/friends. With time, patience and therapy Kurt mends, and he and James find a true connection with each other.
It's a slow building, tender romance with a solid HEA. Kurt really learns to overcome his fears, and James is as much a friend as a lover. I enjoyed this story very much. It's a short, but sweet, tale.
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The Strength of a Man Sara Winters 9781479317899 Books Reviews
This is the poignant and romantically told story of two young college aged men. Both on the swim team, Kurt's performance is suffering. When James, the team captain, is asked by the coach to offer Kurt some pointers one-on-one, sparks begin to fly. It's immediately apparent to Josh that Kurt is carrying some pretty significant emotional damage from past relationships. His recent coming out has estranged him from his friends and family, who didn't take his announcement well at all.
James has been attracted to Kurt since day one, but his ongoing reluctance to engage in more than heavy petting is putting a strain on their new romance. James is willing to wait as long as he needs to for Kurt to open up to him physically, but his reluctance to trust James with his heart and emotions just might be what breaks them apart.
A well written novella length story, the honestly portrayed emotions and flawed human behaviors is what makes this story as engaging as it is heart-wrenching to read. Love, like life, is a journey that can be harrowing at times. It's who we choose to take with us on that journey that will make or break us in the end.
A copy of The Strength of a Man was received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
2,5-3 stars
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Warning The following review may contain minor spoilers
This is an extended version of an earlier free story, and I am glad that the author mentions this in the foreword, as I had a strong sense of dejavu when I read the first paragraph.
Kurt is a freshman in college and on the swim team. He came out to his parents before he left for school, and it did not go down well. The stresses in his personal life are affecting his performance on the team and the team captain James is asked to give him private technique lessons.
James is older, wiser and a lot more worldly than Kurt. He is also very attracted to the younger man. The two start a relationship, but Kurts past keeps throwing road blocks in their way, both mentally and physically.
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I enjoyed the story and really liked the premise. Kurts hurt and anger towards his parents were very understandable, although he was a bit of a brat towards his mothers tentative reaching out at the beginning. His self doubts due to his sexual and emotional past did also ring true enough.
However, the storyline was a bit choppy and I kept feeling like I had missed some parts.
Then there was the sex. I was very disappointed to see the strong emphasis on penetrative sex being the only thing that mattered. It annoyed me no end, that James was supposedly "blue balled" and sexually frustrated when they decided to wait with this final step. Why?
<spoiler> I agree, that given Kurts sexual history the "final step" of actual penetrative sex was important, but I did not get the whole "so frustrated I might explode"-vibe from James. Hand jobs, blowjobs, frottage... all of this is also sex and hot! And based on some of their earlier explorations, Kurt didn't seem to have any issues in participating in these acts.
Another thing I have to mention in regards to the sex is the lack of condoms! This is my pet peeve! Unsafe sex is not hot! I agree that the lack of protection is a major step in a relationship, it conveys a level of trust and love which is very important. But it felt way too soon in this instance! </spoiler>
I was a bit disappointed that we didn't get more information about James. Other than him being the captain of the swim team, patient boyfriend and apparently estranged from his parents we know nothing about him. Not even his age. A bit more information would have been beneficial in relating to the character.
All in all an ok enjoyable story about the trials of coming out and finding yourself.
I received a review copy of this book via Goodreads' Don't buy My Love program. 4.5 Stars.
Kurt is a freshman on the varsity swim team at NYU. He has only been at school a few weeks, but they've been bad weeks. He left a letter at his Philly home telling his parents that he was gay, and their response was to shut him out. Kurt's tension and frustration is translating to his swimming, so the coach has team captain, James, give Kurt some extra technique training.
James is an openly gay man. He's certainly attracted to Kurt, but Kurt doesn't know James that well, and is embarrassed by his own arousal whenever they train together--at least until James tells him the feelings are mutual. They begin to date, but whenever they get close to sex Kurt defers. It seems that his two previous lovers were callous and hurt him, physically and emotionally.
James wants to be better than that--and he really sees the beauty in waiting for Kurt, if Kurt will seek some counseling. Kurt is reluctant, but recognizes that he has a lot of emotional issues--not the least of which is abandonment, after being left by his lovers and disowned by his family/friends. With time, patience and therapy Kurt mends, and he and James find a true connection with each other.
It's a slow building, tender romance with a solid HEA. Kurt really learns to overcome his fears, and James is as much a friend as a lover. I enjoyed this story very much. It's a short, but sweet, tale.
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