Book of the Week Winners!
Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll.
Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll
Lost at the Crossing (Rail Riders #2) by Nicky James
Reviewed by Valerie
TITLE: Lost at the Crossing SERIES: Rail Riders #2 AUTHOR: Nicky James PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 349 pages RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2021 BLURB: Two lost boys. Two long years. One path back to each other. Elian has lost two major anchors in his life, and he can’t figure out how to get back on track, so he takes to the rails, trying to outrun his struggles. The farther he runs, the deeper he sinks, losing himself more and more until a random phone call reminds him, he isn’t as alone as he thought. There is someone out there who still cares—Tyler. Two years ago, Tyler lost more than his best friend. He lost the other half of his heart. He knows Elian’s struggles, and he now knows Elian is alive. When his rider friends offer to help, he’s hesitant. They don’t know as much about Elian as they should, and it’s Tyler’s fault for shutting them out. Too many people might scare Elian off. Besides, how can he explain to his friends his desperation to find Elian when his feelings are so new and unexplored? Tyler is convinced he only needs one person to mend his wounded heart—Elian. ** Lost at the Crossing is a new adult gay romance story of first love between two inexperienced boys. It’s a story of found family and lifelong friendships. It explores tropes including hurt/comfort, friends-to-lovers, two virgins, second chance romance, and demisexual awakening. It has angst. Let’s be honest, it’s me. It’s inevitable. Lost at the Crossing is the second book in the Rail Riders series. It can be read as a standalone but may be better enjoyed after reading End of the Line. **The Christmas I Know by Nicky James
Reviewed by Valerie
TITLE: The Christmas I Know AUTHOR: Nicky James PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 139 pages RELEASE DATE: November 27, 2018 BLURB: Andrew Walker has memories of what Christmas is supposed to be like. Having lived so many years without a family to share the holidays with, he’s determined to rebuild traditions with his fiancé, Val. However, Val’s ideal Christmas doesn’t align with Andrew’s. Not only do the men come from two different worlds, but they live thousands of miles apart. During a disastrous trip to Toronto to visit Val for the holidays, Andrew meets Xavier, a caring and thoughtful man who only wants to help Andrew out of a bad situation and get him where he’s supposed to be for Christmas. Xavier grew up in a loving home filled with a holiday spirit that reminds Andrew of his childhood. Reflecting on life and love, Andrew realizes how mismatched he and Val truly are and wonders if this is the life he’s destined to live. Perhaps being alone is better than settling for someone who doesn’t make him happy. Except, no one should be alone at Christmas, so when Xavier finds out Andrew’s plan to travel home alone after ending his relationship with Val, he has a different agenda. Maybe it’s time Andrew gets a taste of the Christmas he knows in his heart.Congratulations to the winner!!!
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