Two small town boys fell in love. One got left behind. One went off to war. He came back a man. A broken, lonely, desperate man searching for the one thing to ease his pain.Can Dylan forgive George for leaving him? Can love snuff out the pain?The Proof Is the Way It Hurts.This is a standalone M/M novella. A shorter version of this story was featured as a KU Korner’s Bedtime Story
This is a really lovely second chance M/M romance. A quick, easy read that is not short on emotion, heat, or romance.
“I thought life had taken everything from me.
My family.
My friends.
My comrades.
My arm.
The man I was born to love.
But it didn’t.
Life takes, but it’s up to you to get it back.”
After his tour in the military, George returns to his hometown a changed man, unsure of his reception. There is only one person’s opinion he cares about and there is only one person’s forgiveness and acceptance that he seeks.
“The proof is in the way it hurts to be without them.
The proof is how that hurt can only be soothed by the arms of a lover you thought you’d lost.
The proof is in forgiveness, whether deserved or not.”
Short in pages but definitely not short in feeling, George and Dylan’s story is one I will definitely be reading over and over.
-5Stars!-
The Proof Is the Way It Hurts is a short, stand alone novella by E.S. Carter. This is a M/M second chance romance that will pull all of your heartstrings.
George and Dylan were childhood friends that became something more, something wonderful. But what they had, they kept a secret, until they were caught. George was forced to flee. But now it’s two years later. Two long agonizing years. George is back to reclaim what was always his. Unless he’s too late.
Dylan Davies gave up hope that George would ever return. He didn’t even know where he went. But then, all of a sudden, there he was, right in front of him.
“I’m coming for you Dylan, and I’ll take everything you’ve got to give.”
This is very short but oh so touching. George’s story will break your heart. But he’s finally ready to reclaim the future that was always meant to be his, the only man he has ever loved, Dylan. This is very steamy and sweet, heart breaking and heart healing. I enjoyed it so much!
“Life takes, but it’s up to you to get it back.”
This sexy little novella is an extension of the Bedtime Story episodes in KU Corner, and I was exited to see more of George and Dylan.
Its a second chance M/M romance, after clashing with his bigoted father George skipped town leaving Dylan behind and is now back to see whether he can fix his mistake.
This is steaming hot and beautifully written, just wish it was a bit longer haha!
This story will touch your heart with the perfection of second chances given a breath of life. Sometimes as young men and women, we miss the opportunities to seize real change and follow it. Part of growing up is making those mistakes and learning from it.
George is one who has made a mistake and doesn’t let life get in the way of making up for it. What started as a bedtime story has bloomed into a perfect short story read about finding your happily ever after when the time is right.
Take a chance on George and Dylan and you will be justly rewarded.