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Willow Bend, South Carolina is a relatively quiet picturesque little town, just perfect for starting out a fresh new lease
on life. At least so he hopes, artist Paul Gordon lost his lover of six years to a drunk driver, leaving Paul with a limp and an
empty heart. Before moving to Willow Bend, Paul purchased a small house that nestles in the woods not far from a river,
which provides the peace and serenity he needs away from the well-intended concern and caring of family and friends.
Lastly, Paul isn’t looking for another relationship but damn, this cute green-eyed, freckled-face waiter revives what he
thought was lost - his libido.
Cory Saunders is a proud young man, while carrying the weight of many responsibilities for a man in his mid twenties.
Caring for his comatose mother is his greatest duty, however, having Mrs. Harrison, a retired nurse staying with his
mother allows Cory to indulge in a small amount of peace. Between the restaurant Uncle Charlie’s Porch, and kayaking
tourists to Otter Island, his numerous jobs barely cover the mounting medical bills, Mrs. Harrison’s fee, food and other
living incidentals. So, how is Cory going to fit a lover into his over-extended life? Or will he just add one more ball to the
juggling act of responsibilities currently in the air?
Willow Bend is a down-to-earth and compassionate romance. The story beautifully illustrates the tribulations of two
men trying to embrace life’s hardships, while still reaching for that golden ring of enduring love. I agonized with Paul
believing romance is not what is needed at this point in his life but I rejoiced when he realized that having a lover could help
him move forward after Jay’s death. Continuously, I marveled at Cory’s juggling of unending responsibilities as he steals
precious intimate moments with Paul. My feelings of affection rose for Paul and Cory as they thoughtlessly
compromised, during times of uncertainty and unease giving each other time and space to adapt and accept the inevitable
– falling in love. Paul’s inner turmoil of feeling disloyal to his deceased lover’s memory has Paul battling his emotions, as
Cory gives him more time to reconcile himself with the idea of loving someone else. At the same time, Paul is in admiration
of Cory’s self-reliance, dedication to his mother and pride; he offers financial help in the care of Cory’s ill mother,
assuring Cory that it’s an overture of love not pity. Their lover’s dance is slow but necessary as these two familiarize
themselves with one another and face the realism that their waltz could be that shiny brass ring of ever-lasting love. Pour a
glass of sweet-tea and find a shady tree because Ally Blue has written a tender old-fashion love story which has
delectable sultry sex that decrees it worthy to be read repeatedly.
PJ
on life. At least so he hopes, artist Paul Gordon lost his lover of six years to a drunk driver, leaving Paul with a limp and an
empty heart. Before moving to Willow Bend, Paul purchased a small house that nestles in the woods not far from a river,
which provides the peace and serenity he needs away from the well-intended concern and caring of family and friends.
Lastly, Paul isn’t looking for another relationship but damn, this cute green-eyed, freckled-face waiter revives what he
thought was lost - his libido.
Cory Saunders is a proud young man, while carrying the weight of many responsibilities for a man in his mid twenties.
Caring for his comatose mother is his greatest duty, however, having Mrs. Harrison, a retired nurse staying with his
mother allows Cory to indulge in a small amount of peace. Between the restaurant Uncle Charlie’s Porch, and kayaking
tourists to Otter Island, his numerous jobs barely cover the mounting medical bills, Mrs. Harrison’s fee, food and other
living incidentals. So, how is Cory going to fit a lover into his over-extended life? Or will he just add one more ball to the
juggling act of responsibilities currently in the air?
Willow Bend is a down-to-earth and compassionate romance. The story beautifully illustrates the tribulations of two
men trying to embrace life’s hardships, while still reaching for that golden ring of enduring love. I agonized with Paul
believing romance is not what is needed at this point in his life but I rejoiced when he realized that having a lover could help
him move forward after Jay’s death. Continuously, I marveled at Cory’s juggling of unending responsibilities as he steals
precious intimate moments with Paul. My feelings of affection rose for Paul and Cory as they thoughtlessly
compromised, during times of uncertainty and unease giving each other time and space to adapt and accept the inevitable
– falling in love. Paul’s inner turmoil of feeling disloyal to his deceased lover’s memory has Paul battling his emotions, as
Cory gives him more time to reconcile himself with the idea of loving someone else. At the same time, Paul is in admiration
of Cory’s self-reliance, dedication to his mother and pride; he offers financial help in the care of Cory’s ill mother,
assuring Cory that it’s an overture of love not pity. Their lover’s dance is slow but necessary as these two familiarize
themselves with one another and face the realism that their waltz could be that shiny brass ring of ever-lasting love. Pour a
glass of sweet-tea and find a shady tree because Ally Blue has written a tender old-fashion love story which has
delectable sultry sex that decrees it worthy to be read repeatedly.
PJ
Willow Bend
Author: Ally Blue
Category: Gay
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Rating:
Released: May 2006
