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Seasons of Love #3
Autumn Changes
Seasons of Love: Book Three
Asher Eisenberg is a brilliant actor, destined for fame and fortune. But a traumatic incident in his past has caused him to reject his Jewish heritage and hide from everyone behind walls of arrogance and selfishness, and he blurs his loneliness with a lot of sex and alcohol. When he meets Peniamina Faamausili, however, he strangely can’t stop thinking about the young man.
Peni is struggling with his sexuality, the Mormonism he was raised in, and the Samoan heritage that calls to him. He longs to receive the pe’a—the traditional Samoan tattoos-- and learn more of his people's ways. He has no interest in a man like Asher, who appears to use men and put them aside and whose drinking can't help but remind him of the drunk driver who killed his father. But he can’t deny his attraction to Asher and finally agrees to a date if Asher can go thirty days without a drink.
Asher is about to go on a journey that will awaken him to his friends, his past, his future, and even to love. But that awakening could well demand the sacrifice of the dream he holds most dear.
Asher Eisenberg is a brilliant actor, destined for fame and fortune. But a traumatic incident in his past has caused him to reject his Jewish heritage and hide from everyone behind walls of arrogance and selfishness, and he blurs his loneliness with a lot of sex and alcohol. When he meets Peniamina Faamausili, however, he strangely can’t stop thinking about the young man.
Peni is struggling with his sexuality, the Mormonism he was raised in, and the Samoan heritage that calls to him. He longs to receive the pe’a—the traditional Samoan tattoos-- and learn more of his people's ways. He has no interest in a man like Asher, who appears to use men and put them aside and whose drinking can't help but remind him of the drunk driver who killed his father. But he can’t deny his attraction to Asher and finally agrees to a date if Asher can go thirty days without a drink.
Asher is about to go on a journey that will awaken him to his friends, his past, his future, and even to love. But that awakening could well demand the sacrifice of the dream he holds most dear.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2015
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B.G. Thomas
68 books239 followersB.G. Thomas lives in Kansas City with his husband for nearly fifteen years and was legally married in 2014. Ehey have a fabulous little dog, Sarah Jane. He sees his wonderful daughter just often enough to miss her when she isn't there! He has a romantic soul and is extraordinarily lucky to have many friends.
He loves science fiction & fantasy, horror, romance and more, has gone to SF&F conventions his entire adult life, and been lucky enough to meet many of his favorite writers. He is a “Star Trek” and Joss Whedon fan from way back!
He has written all his life, it is where he finds his joy. In the 90’s, he wrote for gay magazines, but stopped because they wanted him to cut out story and romance, and write only sex.
Then through a few friends, he discovered the growing market of M/M Romance and was thrilled beyond words. FINALLY, a way to write the stories he always wanted to write. Adventure, romantic comedy, science fiction, and more, but with gay characters. And he wouldn't have to fade to black! People wanted to read the erotic as well. Plot and sex! HURRAY!
B.G. Thomas very much believes in The Law of Attraction and that "thoughts become things." A lot of things all started happening at once. He heard the words, "Leap, and the net will appear," and something re-kindled inside. He sent out a story and was thrilled when it was almost immediately accepted.
He believes that we are divine expressions of the Universe, each and everyone. "It is never too late!,” he states. “Pursue your dreams! They will come true!"
He loves science fiction & fantasy, horror, romance and more, has gone to SF&F conventions his entire adult life, and been lucky enough to meet many of his favorite writers. He is a “Star Trek” and Joss Whedon fan from way back!
He has written all his life, it is where he finds his joy. In the 90’s, he wrote for gay magazines, but stopped because they wanted him to cut out story and romance, and write only sex.
Then through a few friends, he discovered the growing market of M/M Romance and was thrilled beyond words. FINALLY, a way to write the stories he always wanted to write. Adventure, romantic comedy, science fiction, and more, but with gay characters. And he wouldn't have to fade to black! People wanted to read the erotic as well. Plot and sex! HURRAY!
B.G. Thomas very much believes in The Law of Attraction and that "thoughts become things." A lot of things all started happening at once. He heard the words, "Leap, and the net will appear," and something re-kindled inside. He sent out a story and was thrilled when it was almost immediately accepted.
He believes that we are divine expressions of the Universe, each and everyone. "It is never too late!,” he states. “Pursue your dreams! They will come true!"
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April 23, 2015
Ya know, I had my suspicions about Asher, all the way from the first book and through the second one. At GRL 2014 in Chicago, I had an opportunity to sit down with B.G. for lunch and ask him the questions that had been burning on my mind. Like, what's the deal with Asher? Why is he such a jerk? Such a slut? Why is he drinking so much?
During that conversation, when B.G. (whom I know as Ben now, and whom I adore and love dearly) asked me about my thoughts on the character, I proceeded to tell him my suspicions.
I suspected that something traumatic had happened to Asher in his youth, something very, very painful, something that he numbs with the copious amounts of alcohol, something he's trying to suppress - by drinking whenever the memories threaten to rise up.
I also suspected that he felt unloved and unlovable, and keeps people away by being an ass, by not allowing himself to form any kind of real connection, even with his three best friends, because if he lets someone get too close, they can hurt him.
Ben smiled.
And then, a few months later, Ben sent me his first draft of Autumn Changes and asked for my input.
What you see on April 24, 2015 (or sooner, if you got an early copy) is a fantastic story about two men, both with pain in their past, both unsure of themselves, seeming to be polar opposites, but both seeing something in the other they cannot deny.
Asher falls. Hard.
And so does Peni. Despite trying not to, despite his misgivings about Asher's problem with(out) alcohol, he falls just the same.
Peni, early on, delivers an ultimatum of sorts, you see. Don't drink for 30 days, he says to Asher, and I'll go on a date with you.
We also get to see Sloan and Max (still in love), Scott and Cedar (also still totally in love), and Wyatt, that lovable bear, who reminds me so much of Ben himself.
And Howard. Ugh, Howard, Wyatt's boyfriend/husband, who's not only a jerk but also a cheater and an asshole. I can hardly wait for Wyatt's book, which will round out the series, and I sincerely hope that Wyatt will not only find the person meant for him, the person who will love him the way he is, appreciate him for who he is, but also that Wyatt will get a chance to give Howard what's coming to him - a swift kick in the rear end - and get this revenge on that piece of sh*t he wasted 10 years on.
What I loved about this book is that Ben threw himself into research, not only where Peni's heritage is concerned, but also where it concerns Judaism, and Asher's hang-ups. I was fascinated by the Samoan stories, by learning about their culture, and my eyes grew round when we hear from a rabbi about something that Asher has struggled with for some time.
He gives us multi-dimensional characters, and showcases their differences and how much they are alike in other ways. We see Peni struggle with being gay, and his Mormon upbringing, much like we see Asher struggle with his own issues, that are similar but not. We see Peni's mother being so accepting, and happy that her son is happy, no matter whom he loves, and we see the Samoan heritage brought to life, with the rituals and their belief system.
We see the scales fall from Asher's eyes, when he stops using alcohol to numb his pain, we seem him grow and change, and we see Peni become the man he wants to be, see him honor his father's roots, and grow from someone unsure of himself into someone who knows who he is.
We see a side of Asher that wasn't as obvious in the first two books, though I saw more than Ben may have want me to see. Asher has the ability to be kind and thoughtful. He loves his friends, even when he keeps them at arm's length, and once the alcohol no longer clouds his vision, he is able to not only see clearly, but also allow others to see him better.
The writing is gorgeous. Ben has a unique style, almost breathless to some extent, exuberant, and drawing images with his words.
I especially love how characters from other books make an appearance, like Guy from the theater where Asher is cast to perform in a play (you'll remember Guy from Anything Could Happen), how Ben created a world where we can find beloved characters again and again.
Spring is a time of renewal, and as such Spring Affair showcased that season. Summer is a time of sunshine, of loving, of freedom, and Summer Lover had all those elements. Autumn is the season of Harvest, of getting the rewards for your hard work all summer long. It's about reaping what you've sown, about harvesting the fruits of your labor. Both Asher and Peni put in some work on themselves to change into someone the other needs.
I love how Ben uses the meanings of the seasons in his books. Much like Sloan needed Spring to bloom, and Scott needed Summer to become free of his misconceptions, Asher had to labor hard to get his harvest, to become who he was meant to be.
I volunteer! I volunteer as pre-reader for Winter Heart. I can hardly wait!
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
During that conversation, when B.G. (whom I know as Ben now, and whom I adore and love dearly) asked me about my thoughts on the character, I proceeded to tell him my suspicions.
I suspected that something traumatic had happened to Asher in his youth, something very, very painful, something that he numbs with the copious amounts of alcohol, something he's trying to suppress - by drinking whenever the memories threaten to rise up.
I also suspected that he felt unloved and unlovable, and keeps people away by being an ass, by not allowing himself to form any kind of real connection, even with his three best friends, because if he lets someone get too close, they can hurt him.
Ben smiled.
And then, a few months later, Ben sent me his first draft of Autumn Changes and asked for my input.
What you see on April 24, 2015 (or sooner, if you got an early copy) is a fantastic story about two men, both with pain in their past, both unsure of themselves, seeming to be polar opposites, but both seeing something in the other they cannot deny.
Asher falls. Hard.
And so does Peni. Despite trying not to, despite his misgivings about Asher's problem with(out) alcohol, he falls just the same.
Peni, early on, delivers an ultimatum of sorts, you see. Don't drink for 30 days, he says to Asher, and I'll go on a date with you.
We also get to see Sloan and Max (still in love), Scott and Cedar (also still totally in love), and Wyatt, that lovable bear, who reminds me so much of Ben himself.
And Howard. Ugh, Howard, Wyatt's boyfriend/husband, who's not only a jerk but also a cheater and an asshole. I can hardly wait for Wyatt's book, which will round out the series, and I sincerely hope that Wyatt will not only find the person meant for him, the person who will love him the way he is, appreciate him for who he is, but also that Wyatt will get a chance to give Howard what's coming to him - a swift kick in the rear end - and get this revenge on that piece of sh*t he wasted 10 years on.
What I loved about this book is that Ben threw himself into research, not only where Peni's heritage is concerned, but also where it concerns Judaism, and Asher's hang-ups. I was fascinated by the Samoan stories, by learning about their culture, and my eyes grew round when we hear from a rabbi about something that Asher has struggled with for some time.
He gives us multi-dimensional characters, and showcases their differences and how much they are alike in other ways. We see Peni struggle with being gay, and his Mormon upbringing, much like we see Asher struggle with his own issues, that are similar but not. We see Peni's mother being so accepting, and happy that her son is happy, no matter whom he loves, and we see the Samoan heritage brought to life, with the rituals and their belief system.
We see the scales fall from Asher's eyes, when he stops using alcohol to numb his pain, we seem him grow and change, and we see Peni become the man he wants to be, see him honor his father's roots, and grow from someone unsure of himself into someone who knows who he is.
We see a side of Asher that wasn't as obvious in the first two books, though I saw more than Ben may have want me to see. Asher has the ability to be kind and thoughtful. He loves his friends, even when he keeps them at arm's length, and once the alcohol no longer clouds his vision, he is able to not only see clearly, but also allow others to see him better.
The writing is gorgeous. Ben has a unique style, almost breathless to some extent, exuberant, and drawing images with his words.
I especially love how characters from other books make an appearance, like Guy from the theater where Asher is cast to perform in a play (you'll remember Guy from Anything Could Happen), how Ben created a world where we can find beloved characters again and again.
Spring is a time of renewal, and as such Spring Affair showcased that season. Summer is a time of sunshine, of loving, of freedom, and Summer Lover had all those elements. Autumn is the season of Harvest, of getting the rewards for your hard work all summer long. It's about reaping what you've sown, about harvesting the fruits of your labor. Both Asher and Peni put in some work on themselves to change into someone the other needs.
I love how Ben uses the meanings of the seasons in his books. Much like Sloan needed Spring to bloom, and Scott needed Summer to become free of his misconceptions, Asher had to labor hard to get his harvest, to become who he was meant to be.
I volunteer! I volunteer as pre-reader for Winter Heart. I can hardly wait!
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
April 29, 2015
4.5 heart review by Danielle
Big big smile when I saw this book finally appear because this series is seriously a treat for a series lover like me. I love how the author just weaves the stories together featuring one of the fabulous four in each book without leaving the others out of it or trying to maintain the “stand alone” point of view.
I specifically wanted to mention this because in my honest opinion it happens more and more that authors don’t “risk” (if that is what you want to call it) weaving a series together with multiple characters coming back in each book, and again for a series lover like me it is a blessing that some authors do go that way still. So big kudo’s to author B.G Thomas for treating us the reader and me on all the wonderful characters we met in the first two books Sloan still incredibly in love with Max and Scott is keeping his more open and positive streak with help of the love of his life, Cedar.
And our little Bear, Wyatt gosh who doesn’t love Wyatt, when finally Wyatt sees the real Howard and despite the fact it isn’t his choice, he finds out he is supposed to grab his life together and go on living alone.
The Fabulous Four is one of the strengths of this series, as I already mentioned, but is also a little bit of the criticism on the first part because although valid, the story centres on Wyatt a lot especially in the beginning. Getting Howard out of the f*cking picture is worth it though. I rarely despised a character so much as I do Howard (I am afraid we haven’t see the last of him with Wyatt’s story coming up).
This third book eventually does comes down to Asher and Pen so lets get to that because it is worth it trust me. Author B.G Thomas paints a very detailed intriguing story mix with morality and real life situations. The alcohol problems Asher faces are real, make sense and the samoan backstory on Peni is very thoughtful and feels really researched.
The play Asher wants to act in fits very well with how he is dealing with who he is, what he wants and how he is seen. I’d also like to mention the way it helps his search inside his alcoholic issues.
Peni doesn’t understand why he is fascinated by a man he thought he disliked as much as he did Asher. What is it that his boss Sloan keeps saying that makes Asher one of the fabulous four making sure to express Asher is a good and dear friend.
Slowly, while Asher is finding out that he wants more than just Peni for a while, Peni sees Asher in different situations…sees what his friends mean as slowly but steadily Asher is indeed realizing, understanding and healing even you could say.
As I mentioned, the build up is long and it takes a while to get to Asher and Peni’s story but when you do,you get treated to religion, spiritual and inspirational written words.
Was it perfect? No it wasn’t. There were some things that I already mentioned that could have processed more or balanced out more. For example, when the focus was on Wyatt and on the sexual risks he was taking, it would have been nice to see that part through.
The build up of Peni and Asher is long—perhaps a tad too long—making you want to read a bit more of things when they finally come together. I missed the intimacy, although it was kind of present, I felt there could have been more or more played out right up to and including the epilogue.
I was fascinated by the characters as I have been from the start. I love author B.G Thomas and his inspirational way of storytelling, his detailed version of background information and when I started this book, I wanted to read till I was done! I also wished to have the next one in my hands like right now, please!
And a little bit of extra hope shining on the horizon because lets face it Mr. Thomas, you can’t stop this whole arc without adding Logan (Max’s son) story
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
Big big smile when I saw this book finally appear because this series is seriously a treat for a series lover like me. I love how the author just weaves the stories together featuring one of the fabulous four in each book without leaving the others out of it or trying to maintain the “stand alone” point of view.
I specifically wanted to mention this because in my honest opinion it happens more and more that authors don’t “risk” (if that is what you want to call it) weaving a series together with multiple characters coming back in each book, and again for a series lover like me it is a blessing that some authors do go that way still. So big kudo’s to author B.G Thomas for treating us the reader and me on all the wonderful characters we met in the first two books Sloan still incredibly in love with Max and Scott is keeping his more open and positive streak with help of the love of his life, Cedar.
And our little Bear, Wyatt gosh who doesn’t love Wyatt, when finally Wyatt sees the real Howard and despite the fact it isn’t his choice, he finds out he is supposed to grab his life together and go on living alone.
The Fabulous Four is one of the strengths of this series, as I already mentioned, but is also a little bit of the criticism on the first part because although valid, the story centres on Wyatt a lot especially in the beginning. Getting Howard out of the f*cking picture is worth it though. I rarely despised a character so much as I do Howard (I am afraid we haven’t see the last of him with Wyatt’s story coming up).
This third book eventually does comes down to Asher and Pen so lets get to that because it is worth it trust me. Author B.G Thomas paints a very detailed intriguing story mix with morality and real life situations. The alcohol problems Asher faces are real, make sense and the samoan backstory on Peni is very thoughtful and feels really researched.
The play Asher wants to act in fits very well with how he is dealing with who he is, what he wants and how he is seen. I’d also like to mention the way it helps his search inside his alcoholic issues.
Peni doesn’t understand why he is fascinated by a man he thought he disliked as much as he did Asher. What is it that his boss Sloan keeps saying that makes Asher one of the fabulous four making sure to express Asher is a good and dear friend.
Slowly, while Asher is finding out that he wants more than just Peni for a while, Peni sees Asher in different situations…sees what his friends mean as slowly but steadily Asher is indeed realizing, understanding and healing even you could say.
As I mentioned, the build up is long and it takes a while to get to Asher and Peni’s story but when you do,you get treated to religion, spiritual and inspirational written words.
Was it perfect? No it wasn’t. There were some things that I already mentioned that could have processed more or balanced out more. For example, when the focus was on Wyatt and on the sexual risks he was taking, it would have been nice to see that part through.
The build up of Peni and Asher is long—perhaps a tad too long—making you want to read a bit more of things when they finally come together. I missed the intimacy, although it was kind of present, I felt there could have been more or more played out right up to and including the epilogue.
I was fascinated by the characters as I have been from the start. I love author B.G Thomas and his inspirational way of storytelling, his detailed version of background information and when I started this book, I wanted to read till I was done! I also wished to have the next one in my hands like right now, please!
And a little bit of extra hope shining on the horizon because lets face it Mr. Thomas, you can’t stop this whole arc without adding Logan (Max’s son) story
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
May 4, 2015
One of my FAVORITE series!!!!!
February 21, 2016
Asher redeemed himself, and Peni was so wonderful. I really loved this addition to the series. Every book has been fabulous and the covers are so gorgeous.
June 12, 2015
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was a story that grabbed me from the first page and held my attention throughout. I couldn’t put it down. There are so many wonderful elements, from the well-crafted plot to the range of emotions. This was definitely one that hit every one of my reading sweet spots.
Asher is a character who begins the story as lovably hateful. What makes him such a delight to read is that everyone around him is keenly aware of how awful he is–everyone but himself, that is. Watching him unfold and heal from his scars was funny and beautiful and heartbreaking. His admittance of his need to change left me in tears of relief and happiness.
Peni, in contrast, is a gentle, honest man. What I loved was learning about Samoan culture through him and how he was able to heal from his own scars. His self-discovery is vastly different from Asher’s, but it’s equally wonderful sharing his triumph at finding his place among friends and celebrating his heritage.
These two men enjoy a slow yet surprising journey toward each other. For me, it was exactly the right pacing for both the love story and the physical culmination of their union. Everything about it left me wanting more.
Although this is part of a series, it was easy to enjoy it as a stand-alone. I’m so glad I took a chance and picked this one up.
This was a story that grabbed me from the first page and held my attention throughout. I couldn’t put it down. There are so many wonderful elements, from the well-crafted plot to the range of emotions. This was definitely one that hit every one of my reading sweet spots.
Asher is a character who begins the story as lovably hateful. What makes him such a delight to read is that everyone around him is keenly aware of how awful he is–everyone but himself, that is. Watching him unfold and heal from his scars was funny and beautiful and heartbreaking. His admittance of his need to change left me in tears of relief and happiness.
Peni, in contrast, is a gentle, honest man. What I loved was learning about Samoan culture through him and how he was able to heal from his own scars. His self-discovery is vastly different from Asher’s, but it’s equally wonderful sharing his triumph at finding his place among friends and celebrating his heritage.
These two men enjoy a slow yet surprising journey toward each other. For me, it was exactly the right pacing for both the love story and the physical culmination of their union. Everything about it left me wanting more.
Although this is part of a series, it was easy to enjoy it as a stand-alone. I’m so glad I took a chance and picked this one up.
May 13, 2015
This was absolutely my favorite in the series. Asher finding himself capable of more than he thought possible. Asher is my favorite character from any of B.g. Thomas' books.
All it took to turn Asher's world upside down was Pena and his love. Also the fact Pena didn't take crap from him.
Asher learns how to love and maybe love himself. I LOVED this book. I am so happy for Asher. I've been wanting him to get a happily ever after. Through making sacrifices of his own, Asher just might know what love is now.
Read this book!! You won't regret it! Read the first two first so you can understand the other characters and Asher better and why this was a journey of self discovery.
All it took to turn Asher's world upside down was Pena and his love. Also the fact Pena didn't take crap from him.
Asher learns how to love and maybe love himself. I LOVED this book. I am so happy for Asher. I've been wanting him to get a happily ever after. Through making sacrifices of his own, Asher just might know what love is now.
Read this book!! You won't regret it! Read the first two first so you can understand the other characters and Asher better and why this was a journey of self discovery.
July 8, 2017
Autumn Changes, the third novel in B.G. Thomas’ Seasons Of Love series and centers on Asher, one of the fab four whose lives the stories are all based on. Fans of this series will remember that Asher was once the stuff of Sloan’s every fantasy until essentially Asher did what he does best and cruelly tossed Sloan aside, unable to really understand or return his feelings of love. Despite that, Sloan, who went on to find his own love in Max, remains close friends with Asher, as do all the others in their circle. This installment picks up right after Scott has found Cedar and they are gathered at Asher’s home for their monthly get together.
Asher has been drinking way more than usual and his arrogance has taken a front seat much to the dismay of his friends and coworkers. Now up for the role of a lifetime that could make or break his career, it is made painfully clear to Asher that his smartass attitude and love of self has laid a path that leads directly to loneliness and the possibility that he may never act again. But what no one really understands is that his selfishness masks a deep-seated fear that his grandfather was right so many years before when he called Asher an “abomination”.
Growing up with parents who had moved away from their Jewish faith and heritage, the link that Asher had to the faith was solely through his Grandfather, a highly respected Rabbi in the community. Having caught Asher exploring another boy’s body, his grandfather reacted in anger and hate, slapping Asher and referring to a scripture that had a dubious interpretation but essentially called Asher’s sexual orientation an “abomination before God”. This one moment would influence how Asher moved through the rest of his life, never moving beyond one night stands, always topping, never being intimate and full of self-loathing that communicated itself into a prima donna exterior of epic proportions. Asher, was in short, an asshole to most people he met, including Sloan’s work friend, Peni.
Peni was grappling with matters of faith as well. Raised Mormon and having recently lost his father, a man who lived the Samoan way of life, despite living in Independence, Missouri, Peni was terrified of being gay. He was so confused about his religion that stated it did not hate gay men but that they were not allowed to act on their feelings toward other men. In short, in his faith, he could be gay but never have a relationship with another man, much less sex. All this plus the pressure to be the man his father would be proud of left Peni on edge most of the time.
When these two men meet, they instantly dislike each other, well, to be honest, Asher barely remembers Peni as he was drunk on most of the few encounters he had with the young man prior to this point. But when their friend Wyatt undergoes a horrible life transition, Peni sees Asher as something more for the first time. He sees the compassionate and caring person Asher can be and decides he will give the man one more chance but first Asher must keep a promise. He must be sober 30 days in order to have a date with Peni. Can he do it? Especially when he has just been signed on to lead in a play entitled, “Drunks”?
Where to begin with this novel? It was most assuredly a novel of rich self-discovery and forgiveness. But also a story of embracing the past, understanding and defining how religion can so often be wrong in its interpretation of scriptures and in doing so heap guilt and recrimination on the hearts and minds of its youngest believers. However these elements were only a part of the bigger scope of this sensitively written story about loving oneself first so that in turn you can love another.
Peni was so naïve at times it was painful to read his musings. Asher, so world weary and cynical that it sometimes was so very hard to see the deep layer of hurt and fear that lay beneath is brash and arrogant exterior. As these two men began to accept themselves and strive to be better people, the love they had inside leapt to the fore and lavished itself on each other.
Asher has been drinking way more than usual and his arrogance has taken a front seat much to the dismay of his friends and coworkers. Now up for the role of a lifetime that could make or break his career, it is made painfully clear to Asher that his smartass attitude and love of self has laid a path that leads directly to loneliness and the possibility that he may never act again. But what no one really understands is that his selfishness masks a deep-seated fear that his grandfather was right so many years before when he called Asher an “abomination”.
Growing up with parents who had moved away from their Jewish faith and heritage, the link that Asher had to the faith was solely through his Grandfather, a highly respected Rabbi in the community. Having caught Asher exploring another boy’s body, his grandfather reacted in anger and hate, slapping Asher and referring to a scripture that had a dubious interpretation but essentially called Asher’s sexual orientation an “abomination before God”. This one moment would influence how Asher moved through the rest of his life, never moving beyond one night stands, always topping, never being intimate and full of self-loathing that communicated itself into a prima donna exterior of epic proportions. Asher, was in short, an asshole to most people he met, including Sloan’s work friend, Peni.
Peni was grappling with matters of faith as well. Raised Mormon and having recently lost his father, a man who lived the Samoan way of life, despite living in Independence, Missouri, Peni was terrified of being gay. He was so confused about his religion that stated it did not hate gay men but that they were not allowed to act on their feelings toward other men. In short, in his faith, he could be gay but never have a relationship with another man, much less sex. All this plus the pressure to be the man his father would be proud of left Peni on edge most of the time.
When these two men meet, they instantly dislike each other, well, to be honest, Asher barely remembers Peni as he was drunk on most of the few encounters he had with the young man prior to this point. But when their friend Wyatt undergoes a horrible life transition, Peni sees Asher as something more for the first time. He sees the compassionate and caring person Asher can be and decides he will give the man one more chance but first Asher must keep a promise. He must be sober 30 days in order to have a date with Peni. Can he do it? Especially when he has just been signed on to lead in a play entitled, “Drunks”?
Where to begin with this novel? It was most assuredly a novel of rich self-discovery and forgiveness. But also a story of embracing the past, understanding and defining how religion can so often be wrong in its interpretation of scriptures and in doing so heap guilt and recrimination on the hearts and minds of its youngest believers. However these elements were only a part of the bigger scope of this sensitively written story about loving oneself first so that in turn you can love another.
Peni was so naïve at times it was painful to read his musings. Asher, so world weary and cynical that it sometimes was so very hard to see the deep layer of hurt and fear that lay beneath is brash and arrogant exterior. As these two men began to accept themselves and strive to be better people, the love they had inside leapt to the fore and lavished itself on each other.
December 23, 2017
So, three out of four. I’ve reviewed all of my previous reviews of Thomas’s books, and realize that there is a clear theme in my reactions to his work.
Thomas writes with an old soul about young men. I like that. Maybe it’s true that, since gay men come out earlier now than they did in my day (me, at 20, in 1975), they’ve begun to work through their sturm und drang by the time they’re in their early 30s. Who knows? All I know is that of the Fabulous Four—Logan, Scott, Asher and Wyatt, we’re now down to the wire, having dealt with all sorts of back story baggage as these thirty-somethings stumble toward happiness.
As in all of Thomas’s books, this is a double story. It focuses on Asher Eisenberg, the movie-star wannabe Jewish prince of the tale. We know that Asher is a love-‘em-and-leave-‘em guy—only he doesn’t love so much as “do” them. He’s a top, and his insistence on that is a clue to something crucial in this story. In Asher’s plot arc here, Thomas brings us back to one of his earlier books, involving a local theater in Kansas City, and thus taps into Asher’s near-desperate yearning to be a star.
The other side concerns Peni, a Samoan Mormon, which is a real thing in Missouri, where all these books are set. Peni has a deep dislike of Asher, not all of which is based on his own Mormon distaste for drunkenness. Peni knows he’s gay, but doesn’t know what to do about it, since it flies in the face of his Mormon upbringing. What keeps him from despair is his warm memories of Samoan mythology, imparted to him by his grandfather, who, like his father, was a chief. Interestingly, Peni’s deep yearning is to find the courage to obtain the pe’a—the striking and brutal full-body tattooing that elite Samoan men traditionally adopt to mark their status and their manhood.
Like all classic m/m romance, we know where the story is going. Like the best m/m romance, we don’t know the path the author will take, and that’s the joy and pleasure of reading this. Less emotionally intense than Scott’s adventure at a queer men’s festival in book two, “Autumn Changes” still gives us plenty of emotion to absorb. As with all of Thomas’s characters, Asher forces us to work our way through our own dislike, and his awareness of how he is disliked by others, toward a psychological epiphany that, I confess, took me by surprise. We are all haunted by our childhoods, even if they were happy, and Thomas probes that in his two main characters to great effect.
A central social cataclysm points the way to the final book in this seasonal set. I don’t want to give away any clues, but I was glad to see it, and of course can’t wait to read the fourth and final episode in the lives of the Fabulous Four.
Thomas writes with an old soul about young men. I like that. Maybe it’s true that, since gay men come out earlier now than they did in my day (me, at 20, in 1975), they’ve begun to work through their sturm und drang by the time they’re in their early 30s. Who knows? All I know is that of the Fabulous Four—Logan, Scott, Asher and Wyatt, we’re now down to the wire, having dealt with all sorts of back story baggage as these thirty-somethings stumble toward happiness.
As in all of Thomas’s books, this is a double story. It focuses on Asher Eisenberg, the movie-star wannabe Jewish prince of the tale. We know that Asher is a love-‘em-and-leave-‘em guy—only he doesn’t love so much as “do” them. He’s a top, and his insistence on that is a clue to something crucial in this story. In Asher’s plot arc here, Thomas brings us back to one of his earlier books, involving a local theater in Kansas City, and thus taps into Asher’s near-desperate yearning to be a star.
The other side concerns Peni, a Samoan Mormon, which is a real thing in Missouri, where all these books are set. Peni has a deep dislike of Asher, not all of which is based on his own Mormon distaste for drunkenness. Peni knows he’s gay, but doesn’t know what to do about it, since it flies in the face of his Mormon upbringing. What keeps him from despair is his warm memories of Samoan mythology, imparted to him by his grandfather, who, like his father, was a chief. Interestingly, Peni’s deep yearning is to find the courage to obtain the pe’a—the striking and brutal full-body tattooing that elite Samoan men traditionally adopt to mark their status and their manhood.
Like all classic m/m romance, we know where the story is going. Like the best m/m romance, we don’t know the path the author will take, and that’s the joy and pleasure of reading this. Less emotionally intense than Scott’s adventure at a queer men’s festival in book two, “Autumn Changes” still gives us plenty of emotion to absorb. As with all of Thomas’s characters, Asher forces us to work our way through our own dislike, and his awareness of how he is disliked by others, toward a psychological epiphany that, I confess, took me by surprise. We are all haunted by our childhoods, even if they were happy, and Thomas probes that in his two main characters to great effect.
A central social cataclysm points the way to the final book in this seasonal set. I don’t want to give away any clues, but I was glad to see it, and of course can’t wait to read the fourth and final episode in the lives of the Fabulous Four.
May 18, 2017
A strong character driven story, this novel's most outstanding feature may be that the author captures the feelings of a gay man as well as the perspective of 'being gay,' 2 important aspects that tend to be lacking in many novels in the gay genre. To that end, the author shies away from what happens between the sheets and focuses on the emotions and psychological scars of the 2 MCs.
Set in burbs of KC, the 3rd installment in Seasons of Love may be the best. While it may be helpful to read the novels in order, to a greater or lesser extent the novels tend to be stand alone.
What stands out in this novel is seeing how each of the MCs overcome the painful experiences they have endured when growing up, experiences which have shaped them into the somewhat fragile men they are as the story opens. This is a story that is filled with the wisdom about becoming a man, a 'gay' man who recognizes is past for what it is and overcomes that past in order to open himself up to another man.
AUTUMN CHANGES is a novel that makes you realize that you can change for the better. Bravo to Mr Thomas for a well executed, come-to-life romance!
Set in burbs of KC, the 3rd installment in Seasons of Love may be the best. While it may be helpful to read the novels in order, to a greater or lesser extent the novels tend to be stand alone.
What stands out in this novel is seeing how each of the MCs overcome the painful experiences they have endured when growing up, experiences which have shaped them into the somewhat fragile men they are as the story opens. This is a story that is filled with the wisdom about becoming a man, a 'gay' man who recognizes is past for what it is and overcomes that past in order to open himself up to another man.
AUTUMN CHANGES is a novel that makes you realize that you can change for the better. Bravo to Mr Thomas for a well executed, come-to-life romance!
January 16, 2024
This series is great!!!
And this book - I was so much surprised that Asher can be like this, and to find out reasons to his behaviour.
Peni is very sweet man, and he really deserves good man. And it's good that Asher appeared to happen to be this man.
Acceptance of Peni's family surprised me - they are mormons, how do they suppose to accept gays? Can someone explain? Or is it because they are samoan mormons?
And interesting if the moment with translation of words from Tora that were oppressing Asher so much is real in real life. However, great turn for book!
And how does Peni stays on his job, if he flies to LA to Asher?
Pity, that there is no epilogue as such - it would be great to read how do they live in few years, how is the series of HBO, is Asher getting more roles, do they buy their own apartment, etc. By the way, it's always good to know, if characters live in their own or rented apartment.
Very good book, give it 5 stars, and look forward to reading the last book, about Wyatt.
And yes, Shelter is a great film!))
And this book - I was so much surprised that Asher can be like this, and to find out reasons to his behaviour.
Peni is very sweet man, and he really deserves good man. And it's good that Asher appeared to happen to be this man.
Acceptance of Peni's family surprised me - they are mormons, how do they suppose to accept gays? Can someone explain? Or is it because they are samoan mormons?
And interesting if the moment with translation of words from Tora that were oppressing Asher so much is real in real life. However, great turn for book!
And how does Peni stays on his job, if he flies to LA to Asher?
Pity, that there is no epilogue as such - it would be great to read how do they live in few years, how is the series of HBO, is Asher getting more roles, do they buy their own apartment, etc. By the way, it's always good to know, if characters live in their own or rented apartment.
Very good book, give it 5 stars, and look forward to reading the last book, about Wyatt.
And yes, Shelter is a great film!))
maybe
January 3, 2025Note to self: bought this back in 2015 for 99¢ probably without reading the blurb since this is about an alcoholic (huge trigger for me). I never would have bought it otherwise. So I’ll probably never get around to reading it.
January 21, 2021
Loved Peni and it was nice to witness Asher's transformation.
July 16, 2017
Book – Autumn Changes (Seasons of Love #3)
Author – B.G. Thomas
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 266
Cover – Stunning!
POV – 3rd person, dual
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Romance, Friendship, Family, Self-Discovery
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK, BY DREAMSPINNER PRESS, IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
Again, I loved this! It was a great exploration of Asher's character, as well as Peni's.
I hate to say it, but it doesn't top Scott's book, but that might be because I never really connected with Asher in previous books. When I read this, I was more excited about Peni than Asher, though I quickly grew to love him just as much as the rest as time went on.
Plot wise, I loved the history – again – of the religions that these two were struggling to come to terms with: Samoan, Mormon and Jewish. I loved the way it was explored, how it was handled so sympathetically and that we saw what we needed to see.
Peni and Asher together were adorable! The way they hated each other, at first, due to all the misunderstandings and the things they were both dealing with. Asher had his play drama, his personal crisis of identity and religion, while Peni had his religious dilemma and dealing with his family. I think the way that we drifted off to deal with some other drama's – most notably Wyatt's – helped show them a different side to each other. It also gave a little breathing room between the more emotional aspects of the story.
I loved that Peni – and even Max and Cedar – were included in the Fabulous Four. I even loved that we got to see Wyatt's issues, because it fitted perfectly, both in timing but also to show Peni and Asher what they were really like, without egos getting in the way. The inclusion of Rabbi Dov was perfectly timed and really gave us a deeper insight into who Asher was.
The dinner with Peni's family really got me. It was so emotional.
Overall, I was captivated once again. B.G. Thomas is a true master of emotional torture. He makes my emotions flip from one extreme to the other in a single page. I can't wait for Wyatt's story! I hope to see a little of Nikko. Or a lot. ;)
~
Favourite Quote
“Asher's eyes almost bugged out at the words. Surely the world was coming to an end. Surely it was one of the final signs of the Christian's apocalypse when Scott, of all people, said something positive!”
“Peni's heart was now more completely full and alive and loving than he ever dreamed possible. And if that was what it felt like “just” to have gay friends, what might it be like to be in love? To be in love with a man? A man who loved him back?”
Author – B.G. Thomas
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 266
Cover – Stunning!
POV – 3rd person, dual
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Romance, Friendship, Family, Self-Discovery
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK, BY DREAMSPINNER PRESS, IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
Again, I loved this! It was a great exploration of Asher's character, as well as Peni's.
I hate to say it, but it doesn't top Scott's book, but that might be because I never really connected with Asher in previous books. When I read this, I was more excited about Peni than Asher, though I quickly grew to love him just as much as the rest as time went on.
Plot wise, I loved the history – again – of the religions that these two were struggling to come to terms with: Samoan, Mormon and Jewish. I loved the way it was explored, how it was handled so sympathetically and that we saw what we needed to see.
Peni and Asher together were adorable! The way they hated each other, at first, due to all the misunderstandings and the things they were both dealing with. Asher had his play drama, his personal crisis of identity and religion, while Peni had his religious dilemma and dealing with his family. I think the way that we drifted off to deal with some other drama's – most notably Wyatt's – helped show them a different side to each other. It also gave a little breathing room between the more emotional aspects of the story.
I loved that Peni – and even Max and Cedar – were included in the Fabulous Four. I even loved that we got to see Wyatt's issues, because it fitted perfectly, both in timing but also to show Peni and Asher what they were really like, without egos getting in the way. The inclusion of Rabbi Dov was perfectly timed and really gave us a deeper insight into who Asher was.
The dinner with Peni's family really got me. It was so emotional.
Overall, I was captivated once again. B.G. Thomas is a true master of emotional torture. He makes my emotions flip from one extreme to the other in a single page. I can't wait for Wyatt's story! I hope to see a little of Nikko. Or a lot. ;)
~
Favourite Quote
“Asher's eyes almost bugged out at the words. Surely the world was coming to an end. Surely it was one of the final signs of the Christian's apocalypse when Scott, of all people, said something positive!”
“Peni's heart was now more completely full and alive and loving than he ever dreamed possible. And if that was what it felt like “just” to have gay friends, what might it be like to be in love? To be in love with a man? A man who loved him back?”
April 25, 2015
As the seasons change bringing about changes in the lives of each of the fabulous four, Asher is feeling a bit left out or perhaps jealous though he is never excluded in the group. Asher questions his feelings since he has never wanted a relationship. He knows he could have had one at any time he wanted it and he knew Sloan had been in love with him at one time as well, yet now Sloan has Max. After nearly losing a role he really wanted he finds out how work acquaintances feel about him. The he meets Sloan and Wyatt’s beautiful friend Peni and once again is put in his place. On a thirty day challenge not to drink to take Peni to dinner he finds out one more thing about his life (well perhaps 2 if you count his growing feelings for Peni.)
Peni has recently come out. He is very naïve and learned his sexuality in a harsh way. He doesn’t see what Sloan has ever seen in the full-of-himself Asher other than his looks. Peni falls in easily with the friends, but he longs to have what Sloan and Max and Scott and Cedar have. Peni longs for THE ONE and a real relationship but struggles with how it will fit in with his strictly Mormon and Samoan family.
Oh man! This is one heartfelt story of growth, change, acceptance, and love! I was so happy to see the other characters in this story as well, especially Sloan and Wyatt though their parts are rather minor they add just the right touch to the story.
I was really glad to see Asher’s story and it was very different than I had expected. I also loved getting a look at Peni and a bit of Samoan history as well. I will admit the story is a little predictable as far as romance is concerned but done so well…who cares…and I am glad it was! The story is so well-written and I loved how B.G makes a power punch by repeating one or two words. First in the context then in italics as a though the in an exclamation. I could really feel these characters, thoughts, see their actions. Most of the sex is off the page which works very well for this story.
I love the covers for these books!
If you are looking for a feel-good story, one without a lot of heavy angst, a strong cast of characters, a fast-paced story line that reels you in and won’t let you go until the end with very little actual on-page sex…this is for you!
Peni has recently come out. He is very naïve and learned his sexuality in a harsh way. He doesn’t see what Sloan has ever seen in the full-of-himself Asher other than his looks. Peni falls in easily with the friends, but he longs to have what Sloan and Max and Scott and Cedar have. Peni longs for THE ONE and a real relationship but struggles with how it will fit in with his strictly Mormon and Samoan family.
Oh man! This is one heartfelt story of growth, change, acceptance, and love! I was so happy to see the other characters in this story as well, especially Sloan and Wyatt though their parts are rather minor they add just the right touch to the story.
I was really glad to see Asher’s story and it was very different than I had expected. I also loved getting a look at Peni and a bit of Samoan history as well. I will admit the story is a little predictable as far as romance is concerned but done so well…who cares…and I am glad it was! The story is so well-written and I loved how B.G makes a power punch by repeating one or two words. First in the context then in italics as a though the in an exclamation. I could really feel these characters, thoughts, see their actions. Most of the sex is off the page which works very well for this story.
I love the covers for these books!
If you are looking for a feel-good story, one without a lot of heavy angst, a strong cast of characters, a fast-paced story line that reels you in and won’t let you go until the end with very little actual on-page sex…this is for you!
August 31, 2015
Loved “Autumn Changes” by B.g. Thomas!
This is the third book in the Seasons of Love series where a group of four friends each experience a journey to finding love. The books are a part of a series that work as standalones stories, but also interconnect with each other and share the same characters throughout.
“Autumn Changes” tells the story of two men: Asher and Peni. Asher was featured in the previous two books as being unlikable because of his ego, constant drinking and using men only for sex. Peni has objections to alcohol and agrees to go out with Asher if he promises not to drink for 30 days. During this time, Asher realizes how hollow his life has become and had been using alcohol to suppress painful memories from his past.
Peni, a young Samoan man, was brought up as a Mormon and basically taught that homosexuality is a sin. He struggles to accept himself, but also wants to honor his Samoan heritage in becoming a man. Asher and Peni come together to support one another in their own journeys of self-discovery.
The writing is incredibly well-done and you really feel like these characters are real people going through real struggles in their lives. Asher and Peni go through real heartache and a lot of hard work to become the better men that they need to become.
A tremendous amount of research went into this story. Facts about Judaism, Mormonism, the Samoan language and the Samoan culture are featured prominently throughout the story. It gives an interesting and insightful look into other cultures and religions and shows how diverse people are.
I will say it’s not as good as “Summer Lover”, but it comes very close. I can’t wait to read the final book in the series where we will see the last friend, Wyatt (my personal favorite!), find true love.
This is the third book in the Seasons of Love series where a group of four friends each experience a journey to finding love. The books are a part of a series that work as standalones stories, but also interconnect with each other and share the same characters throughout.
“Autumn Changes” tells the story of two men: Asher and Peni. Asher was featured in the previous two books as being unlikable because of his ego, constant drinking and using men only for sex. Peni has objections to alcohol and agrees to go out with Asher if he promises not to drink for 30 days. During this time, Asher realizes how hollow his life has become and had been using alcohol to suppress painful memories from his past.
Peni, a young Samoan man, was brought up as a Mormon and basically taught that homosexuality is a sin. He struggles to accept himself, but also wants to honor his Samoan heritage in becoming a man. Asher and Peni come together to support one another in their own journeys of self-discovery.
The writing is incredibly well-done and you really feel like these characters are real people going through real struggles in their lives. Asher and Peni go through real heartache and a lot of hard work to become the better men that they need to become.
A tremendous amount of research went into this story. Facts about Judaism, Mormonism, the Samoan language and the Samoan culture are featured prominently throughout the story. It gives an interesting and insightful look into other cultures and religions and shows how diverse people are.
I will say it’s not as good as “Summer Lover”, but it comes very close. I can’t wait to read the final book in the series where we will see the last friend, Wyatt (my personal favorite!), find true love.
May 27, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
Where to begin with this novel? It was most assuredly a novel of rich self-discovery and forgiveness. But also a story of embracing the past, understanding and defining how religion can so often be wrong in its interpretation of scriptures and in doing so heap guilt and recrimination on the hearts and minds of its youngest believers. However these elements were only a part of the bigger scope of this sensitively written story about loving oneself first so that in turn you can love another.
Peni was so naïve at times it was painful to read his musings. Asher, so world weary and cynical that it sometimes was so very hard to see the deep layer of hurt and fear that lay beneath is brash and arrogant exterior. As these two men began to accept themselves and strive to be better people, the love they had inside leapt to the fore and lavished itself on each other.
Autumn Changes is a journey of two men who both long to be worthy of their heritage and find some hope that love does indeed exist for them. When they begin to understand that redemption can also be found in each other’s arms, this novel becomes a sweet love story fans of this series will not want to miss.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
Where to begin with this novel? It was most assuredly a novel of rich self-discovery and forgiveness. But also a story of embracing the past, understanding and defining how religion can so often be wrong in its interpretation of scriptures and in doing so heap guilt and recrimination on the hearts and minds of its youngest believers. However these elements were only a part of the bigger scope of this sensitively written story about loving oneself first so that in turn you can love another.
Peni was so naïve at times it was painful to read his musings. Asher, so world weary and cynical that it sometimes was so very hard to see the deep layer of hurt and fear that lay beneath is brash and arrogant exterior. As these two men began to accept themselves and strive to be better people, the love they had inside leapt to the fore and lavished itself on each other.
Autumn Changes is a journey of two men who both long to be worthy of their heritage and find some hope that love does indeed exist for them. When they begin to understand that redemption can also be found in each other’s arms, this novel becomes a sweet love story fans of this series will not want to miss.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
May 30, 2015
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
This was a story that grabbed me from the first page and held my attention throughout. I couldn't put it down. There are so many wonderful elements, from the well-crafted plot to the range of emotions. This was definitely one that hit every one of my reading sweet spots.
Asher is a character who begins the story as lovably hateful. What makes him such a delight to read is that everyone around him is keenly aware of how awful he is--everyone but himself, that is. Watching him unfold and heal from his scars was funny and beautiful and heartbreaking. His admittance of his need to change left me in tears of relief and happiness.
Peni, in contrast, is a gentle, honest man. What I loved was learning about Samoan culture through him and how he was able to heal from his own scars. His self-discovery is vastly different from Asher's, but it's equally wonderful sharing his triumph at finding his place among friends and celebrating his heritage.
These two men enjoy a slow yet surprising journey toward each other. For me, it was exactly the right pacing for both the love story and the physical culmination of their union. Everything about it left me wanting more.
Although this is part of a series, it was easy to enjoy it as a stand-alone. I'm so glad I took a chance and picked this one up.
~Amy
This was a story that grabbed me from the first page and held my attention throughout. I couldn't put it down. There are so many wonderful elements, from the well-crafted plot to the range of emotions. This was definitely one that hit every one of my reading sweet spots.
Asher is a character who begins the story as lovably hateful. What makes him such a delight to read is that everyone around him is keenly aware of how awful he is--everyone but himself, that is. Watching him unfold and heal from his scars was funny and beautiful and heartbreaking. His admittance of his need to change left me in tears of relief and happiness.
Peni, in contrast, is a gentle, honest man. What I loved was learning about Samoan culture through him and how he was able to heal from his own scars. His self-discovery is vastly different from Asher's, but it's equally wonderful sharing his triumph at finding his place among friends and celebrating his heritage.
These two men enjoy a slow yet surprising journey toward each other. For me, it was exactly the right pacing for both the love story and the physical culmination of their union. Everything about it left me wanting more.
Although this is part of a series, it was easy to enjoy it as a stand-alone. I'm so glad I took a chance and picked this one up.
~Amy
April 27, 2015
Oh how I loved it. Ok when I first found out it was going to be a live sorry between Peni and Asher I was a bit skeptical, cause come in Asher is so bad and Peni was just too sweet. However, I see how much they each needed each other so much. They had their differences and what not, but it was what they shared that really brought them together. That need to accept themselves as who they really are, that's what they needed and what they could give each other, the strength to be their true selves. I loved visiting the Fab Four, how much I've grown to love them, I'm so sad about Wyatt, but I agree with Asher, he didn't need stinky ass Howard. He's great just as himself without that douche trying to dim his bright light!! I CAN'T wait for the next book and this one just barely came out! Whatever shall I do till I can find out about Wyatt?
March 13, 2016
This was not really how I imagined Asher's book would go but it really suited him. His moments of self-realisation crept up on him rather than crashing in all-singing and all-dancing. It was a book that showed the real Asher rather than the public face that we have seen in the stories of his friends. I'm glad that Peni was able to look beyond the surface and find this Asher, probably quicker than I did as well. Peni and Asher ended up being a well-balanced couple and their story was a lot sweeter than I anticipated it would be.
April 29, 2015
an amazing book, i teared up almost every time the characters grew in their self awareness. you know when you have one of those moments of spiritual awakening? that make you feel sort of floaty & yet so incredibly present? Autumn Changes took me there. all hail Rabbi Dov....there's no way i can't talk about it further without spoiling the entire story for other readers.
February 21, 2017
Autumn Changes
I'm just speechless. Book 3 in the series and it's only gotten better. Asher is an as whole with a big heart for his friends. Peni has a huge heart and is just recently out of the closet bet has made great friends with the FF. Can't wait to get to the final book.
I'm just speechless. Book 3 in the series and it's only gotten better. Asher is an as whole with a big heart for his friends. Peni has a huge heart and is just recently out of the closet bet has made great friends with the FF. Can't wait to get to the final book.
May 8, 2015
This series just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait for the final book.
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