DAY 25
Reviewed by Tidal
TITLE: Dancing Days
SERIES: Never Too Late (2015 Daily Dose)
AUTHOR: Clare London
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 61 pages
BLURB:
The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life. The wallet is returned by Aston Walsh, a man he hasn’t seen for twenty years. He and Aston had a passionate and intense romance when they were in their late twenties, and Glen thought their love would last forever. But his dreams were horribly shattered by a shocking confession from Aston, and they parted for good—or so Glen assumed. Now, two decades later, they’ve lived many years apart, created new histories, and built successful lives. Yet the spark between them is still there. Aston wants a second chance with Glen, but Glen is more cautious this time around. He has to decide if Aston’s regret is genuine, and if surrendering his heart to Aston again is worth the risk.
REVIEW:
Glen and Aston were lovers over 20 years ago. The break up hurt but Glen discovered the secrets were more than he could live with. Time moved on and so did both men. Both men found lovers and solace along the way but Glen never forgot Aston. He even recognizes him immediately 20 years later when he sees him from behind. However, Aston is the last person he wants to see, so he walks away.
Glen has a great hairdresser and, after getting caught up in conversation, he leaves his wallet behind. Finding Aston parked at his front door, returning his wallet, is the last thing he expects. All the things that Glen wanted to say but never had the chance flood his brain. To be courteous he invites Aston in. It is such a frosty reception that Aston should have brought a parka, or at least a sweater.
Aston wears him down to go out for a meal with him. I love the relationship between the men because it is realistic. Glen does not fall immediately into his arms. Aston must work hard to gain any access into Glen’s life.
What I like about the book is that the decades that have passed reflect Glen’s growth and maturity. Glen is more of an equal to Aston. He is no longer enamoured of the older, worldlier man. Glen has opinions of his own, and challenges what he does not believe to be true.
The story is bittersweet. Secrets come out and I love how the story ends. It amazes me the amount of story that is packed into this book. I love books about mature people finding second chances. The book has a happy ending but it is NOT based on desperation but on honesty and mutual respect. The road is not pretty, or an easily travelled one either.
This is a great book and it is worth every moment of the reader’s time. Lastly what makes this story wonderful on a personal note is this, Glen represents all of us who did not get the chance to have the last word in a relationship that went wrong, whether we got the happy ending or not.
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BUY LINKS:
Dreamspinner Press – Anthology
Dreamspinner Press – Dancing Days
Well now i’m curious, what shocking confession? and what secrets? I guess i have to put this one on my TBR list because it really sounds good and i really like to know the answers LOL Thanks for the review.
I haven’t read anything by Clare London in a while. I’ll definitely have to pick this one up. Thank you for the review!
A second chance at romance, but bittersweet and shocking confessions oh I wonder how they will get their happy ending? Intriguing review, makes me want to read more and as I am a fan of Clare London’s its another one for me to add to my wish list 🙂
The second chance story with more mature characters sounds so interesting.
I love second chance love stories, but it really depends on what that secret or confession was. 🙂 Thanks for the review.