Everyday History
ADULT title
by
Alice Archer
Publisher: Shine
Even If
Release Date (Print
& Ebook/Audio): January 30, 2020
Length (Print &
Ebook/Audio): 318 pages
Subgenre: Contemporary
gay romance
Tropes: Age gap
romance
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Book blurb:
If you woo, win, and walk away, a second chance is going to cost you.
Headstrong Ruben Harper has yet to meet an obstacle he can't
convert to a speed bump. He's used to getting what he wants from girls, but
when he develops a fascination for a man, his wooing skills require an upgrade.
After months of persuasion, he scores a dinner date with Henry Normand that
morphs into an intense weekend. The unexpected depth of their connection scares
Ruben into fleeing.
Shy, cautious
Henry, Ruben's former high school history teacher, suspects he needs a wake-up
call, and Ruben appears to be his siren. When Ruben bolts, Henry is left
struggling to find closure. Inspired by his conversations with Ruben, Henry
begins to write articles about the memories stored in everyday objects. The
articles seduce Ruben, even as Henry’s snowballing fame takes him out of town
and farther out of reach.
Everyday History,
a romance told with Alice Archer’s unique style and lush prose, was named a Top
Book of 2016 in the HEA USA Today
column Rainbow Trends.
Standalone romance,
HEA.
Originally published in 2106 by
Dreamspinner Press.
Praise for Everyday History:
Sometimes you read a book in which
the writing just wows you. That was the case for me here...I read a lot of
books each year and it's rare that I find something that is so unique and
different. --Night Owl Romance
I
don’t throw five stars around very easily. I can almost always find something
that just doesn’t propel me to call a book perfect. Everyday History is
absolutely perfect. I mean that with all my heart, and I insist you read it.
You won’t be sorry. --Joyfully Jay Reviews
This is the
kind of book that makes me want to be a reader, makes me addicted to stories,
and puts me in awe of authors. --Diverse Reader
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He pretends he’s in control. He’s a young man trying to
convince me he’s a god, but he’s grappling with a new map.
Despite, during, and beyond the learning curve, he’s
fearless. Instinctive. Majestic.
The animated heat of him spreads over me. The bright
intensity of his personality reaches for me through his strong, hungry hands,
through his wide shoulders and his long legs that curl around me, and in the
smirk that remains in place even as he mutters and moans. He asks eagerly with
his eyes, “Is this okay?” But he doesn’t wait for an answer… or he feels my
answer before I shape it.
He wants to do it right, his exploration of the new world
that’s captured his attention. But even more than wanting to do it right, he
wants to do it right now.
The sparkle of him dazzles me.
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About the Author: Alice Archer has questions. Lots of questions.
Scheming to put fictional characters through the muck so they can get to a
better place helps her heal and find answers. She shares her stories with the
hope that others might find some healing too. For decades, Alice has messed
about with words professionally, as an editor and writing coach. She also
travels a bunch. Her home base is Eugene, Oregon.
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4.25 stars
Everyday History by Alice Archer follows young Ruben
Harper as he explores his sexuality and his inexplicable attraction to the
teacher who taught his high school senior class about history. Ruben’s ability
to enchant those around him doesn’t seem to work on Henry Normand, who makes ordinary
subjects fascinating. Their brief foray into an affair ends painfully for both
of them, and each must find a way to move forward…in his own fashion.
This contemporary gay romance is filled with beautiful
lyrical imagery such as, “I feel again the empty space of me reaching out to
the real me standing beside it.” and “It was like you were a…treasure chest,
but I only found the treasures if I paid very close attention. And the more I
looked, the more I discovered.”) and angst. The strength of character that
Henry displays is underscored by his determined resistance to Ruben’s charms,
and he’s a sensitive guide during Ruben’s introduction to having a male lover.
It was dismaying although inevitable that Ruben is a bit too immature but
impressive that Henry found a way to channel his emotions in a positive
fashion.
I wasn’t quite sure I was able to accept the reasons for the
person who meddles in their relationship, but I enjoyed the story, and I have
several passages highlighted to savor over and over. It took me some time to
get used to the alternating points of view as the chapters went by, especially since
I tend to skip titles and some of the chapters are VERY short, but I loved the
author’s ability to paint vivid word-pictures. I think this is the first book I’ve
read by this author but I’m definitely going to be looking for others.
A copy of this title was provided for review
wow, the praise alone makes me soooo curious, even though it is not a genre i read a lot of, i think i would enjoy it. i kept going back to the beginning of the post to get more...wonderful post
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