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Home Run #2
Step Two
Previously published as First Base. This book is the sequel to Home Run by Cole Bates
In middle and high school, Ryan was one of the masculine jocks who tormented Alex Mathews because he was different. Alex could never have imagined then that he and Ryan would become live-in lovers during college. Both have blossomed where they can be themselves openly, but at home, Ryan is still in the closet to his parents.
When Ryan keeps putting off telling his family that he is gay, Alex wonders how long he is willing to keep their relationship a secret. Is Ryan delaying the day of reckoning with his father because he has fallen for another jock on his baseball team? Alex decides to transform himself into the more macho man that he thinks Ryan wants, but nothing seems to be helping their relationship.
Will Ryan lose his lover because he is too afraid to risk his father’s reaction? When he searches his soul, which will Alex value more: love or living in the sunshine?
“This was such a charming and very sweet romance. The characters were engaging, loveable, and well depicted,” says one reviewer.
In middle and high school, Ryan was one of the masculine jocks who tormented Alex Mathews because he was different. Alex could never have imagined then that he and Ryan would become live-in lovers during college. Both have blossomed where they can be themselves openly, but at home, Ryan is still in the closet to his parents.
When Ryan keeps putting off telling his family that he is gay, Alex wonders how long he is willing to keep their relationship a secret. Is Ryan delaying the day of reckoning with his father because he has fallen for another jock on his baseball team? Alex decides to transform himself into the more macho man that he thinks Ryan wants, but nothing seems to be helping their relationship.
Will Ryan lose his lover because he is too afraid to risk his father’s reaction? When he searches his soul, which will Alex value more: love or living in the sunshine?
“This was such a charming and very sweet romance. The characters were engaging, loveable, and well depicted,” says one reviewer.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2016
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Cole Bates
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December 28, 2016
I received First Base as a free (beta) copy from the author. The gifting did not determine the review/rating, which reflects my honest opinion. First Base had a good overall story line, but it was an angsty read, due to both characters' insecurities with their relationship (which I found strange, as they had known each other for a long time and the conflict didn't seem credible with their good communication skills). I had an error-ridden beta copy (spelling and past/present tense issues), but when I spot-checked against Amazon's "Look Inside" feature, I noticed none of the mistakes I'd marked had been corrected in the uploaded version. . Also, the page count is inaccurate on both Amazon and Goodreads-- the book contains 12 chapters so I assume its about 100-125 pages. The formatting is awkward so I think the author needs to take another look at the pricing or a proofread/edit to justify the 2.99 cost.
May 21, 2020
4.5 cute. Needs better line editing
December 9, 2021
Great feel-good story
Great story about two step brothers who end up more than brothers. The story also gets into coming out and how it can be very different for everyone. HEA
Great story about two step brothers who end up more than brothers. The story also gets into coming out and how it can be very different for everyone. HEA
December 11, 2016
First Base
This review is for First Base by Cole Bates. I will confess I haven't yet read the rest of the books included in this purchase. I will continue to read them when I finish this review.
I was very impressed with the flow of the story. It is engrossing and well thought out. The dynamic between Ryan and Alex was heartwarming, although at times they showed their insecurities with their relationship.
Now for another confession. I purchased both books in the Alex and Ryan story but read this one first. By no means did my inadvertent mistake diminish this second book about their relationship. It is truly can be read and enjoyed by itself.
Cole Bates is a talented author. This is the first of his books I've read and it won't be the last. After all, I still have to read the first book in this series. And, I looked Cole Bates up on his Amazon author's page and purchased another book by him.
Wonderful author, intelligent dialog and a rewarding reading experience. I highly recommend this author and this book.
This review is for First Base by Cole Bates. I will confess I haven't yet read the rest of the books included in this purchase. I will continue to read them when I finish this review.
I was very impressed with the flow of the story. It is engrossing and well thought out. The dynamic between Ryan and Alex was heartwarming, although at times they showed their insecurities with their relationship.
Now for another confession. I purchased both books in the Alex and Ryan story but read this one first. By no means did my inadvertent mistake diminish this second book about their relationship. It is truly can be read and enjoyed by itself.
Cole Bates is a talented author. This is the first of his books I've read and it won't be the last. After all, I still have to read the first book in this series. And, I looked Cole Bates up on his Amazon author's page and purchased another book by him.
Wonderful author, intelligent dialog and a rewarding reading experience. I highly recommend this author and this book.
March 4, 2017
Nice Followup. A lot of insecurities pop up but overall they manage to get past them without too much overall drama. Add in a long overdue coming out for a cute ride.
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