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Something Like Summer
- Something Like..., Book 1
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
I remember sneaking over to his house in the middle of the night. And the secret love we used to share. That was back in high school. I never expected to see him again…
Life isn’t easy for a gay teenager living in the nineties. Ben thought coming out was his best chance of finding love. Instead he ended up lonelier than before. After a not-so-accidental collision with Tim, an attractive athlete and artist, Ben is convinced that he’s met his soulmate. Their budding romance is soon tested by spreading rumors, the danger increasing along with their passion for each other until it pushes them to the breaking point.
Years later, Ben is attending college in a different state while dating a truly wonderful guy. Everything is perfect until the day Tim shows up unexpectedly. Overwhelmed by old feelings, Ben is forced to reconcile the summer-filled dreams of his past with the complexities of his new adult life... But some love stories are impossible to forget.
Each Something Like...book follows a different LGBTQ character on their quest for love. Central to the plot is the troubled relationship between Ben and Tim, former high school sweethearts who continue to meet over the years, their chemistry changing with each encounter. Surrounding them are friends and enemies, each with their own story, resulting in an immersive universe filled with first times and second chances. While the series doesn't shy away from sex, it also focuses deeply on emotion, promising an experience that will stay with you long after the final tick.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-12-18
Absolutely Amazing!!!
I’ve never had a book bring me to tears and have me so emotionally attached to its characters. I am lost for words which is not like me at all that’s all I can say.
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- Empty
- 12-08-18
SPOILER A little undeserved
It was a cute story, but--
One of my biggest pet peeves in love-chevron stories (I don't like to call them triangles since that implies a third connection) is where a deus ex machina removes one of the choices. This story has two; twice something convenient happens that allows the main character to not have to make a difficult choice. This is made more annoying because the book is self-aware that the first was a deus ex machina: it addresses the emotions surrounding why the main character wanted the convenience to happen and concludes with character growth. The second then reads like a fan-fic who didn't like the original decision and tacks on a sad-but-understandable alternate ending.
I intend to listen to Like Winter and Like Autumn because the concept of multi-perspectives is really intriguing, and I really hope that Autumn helps to make the ending feel less abrupt and undeserved.
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- Benjamin
- 12-06-23
Predictable, unrealistic & too fast
Sadly my least favourite book I've listened to in this genre so far.
The plot line was so predictable and built up very fast. I was hoping for something more of a slow burner or at least some challenges, but this book seems to whizz past every stage of a relationship and go from 'that hot straight guy I always stare at" to fully fledged boyfriend in 30 seconds.
Poor character development, unrealistic storyline and predictable outcome(s).
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-19
Absolutely great! Deep and meaningful
It was very easy to relate to the characters of Ben, Tim and others. Great narrator with a beautiful calm voice. Love how the story covers such an impressive timespan!
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- A. Listener
- 15-03-19
A fun read
This was a fun read, but not brilliant. I couldn't develop an emotional connection to the characters, as much as I would liked to. So their ups and downs didn't affect me as much as they might have, if I cared about them more.
But it's good enough to keep your attention, I don't regret my purchase.
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- Raymon Buffay
- 26-12-23
fast paced
I enjoyed it over all, i enjoy most books.
But the story line was very quick and snappy. You miss a chapter and its already been 2 years. Fast paced books arent bad, but it misses the opportunity to make the reader connect with Tim, the lover, so you dont really feel all that bad when their relationship ends, nor do you feel too excited when it start back up. I havnt listened to the entire thing tho yet so maybe the author makes us connect with Tim towards the end. But so far, im just not too invested yk
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- Mr R Belben
- 23-05-23
Nice
Great story , loved it from the start to the end . Wasn’t expecting it to be so good , after reading the reviews I gave it a go . I’m glad I did
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- Kindle Customer
- 16-03-23
Something Realy Good
The story was very surprising. Unexpected things happen all the time. It was a bit sad at the end, but everything gets better in the last chapter.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-12-22
Jay Bell continues to blow me away
Beautiful love story. Incredibly authentic. Heartbreaking in all the right places but now as predictable as I expected. Love this book and am eager to read more of the authors work.
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- Rafal Nycz
- 27-04-22
It is a perfection
I love the whole series. This book is just the begging of the great adventure.
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