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Just Like That (Gone and Changed): A Midwestern Gay Romance Kindle Edition

by Clara W. Barrow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

What happens when you fall in love with your best friend?

Introspective, sensitive Sam and loyal, kind-hearted Will are childhood best friends who grew up together on neighboring farms. They’ve shared everything — until Sam leaves for college and shuts Will out of his life.

Home for summer break and convinced his secret feelings aren’t reciprocated, Sam rejects Will at every turn. Will grows increasingly frustrated and desperate. The tension between them is unbearable, until Will confronts Sam at their favorite swimming hole and forces the situation to a passionate confrontation.

Now, as their long-hidden feelings for each other come to the surface, they’ll have to learn how to turn a lifelong friendship into a first love unlike any other.

Read the erotic romance novella that reviewers are calling “captivating,” “uplifting,” “tender,” “sexy,” “gorgeous,” and “a romantic coming-of-age tale that will sweep you away.”

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  3. Publication date
    November 15, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077HWZDNY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carnation Books (November 15, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 269 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 101 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

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Clara W. Barrow

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Clara W. Barrow lives in the metropolitan Chicago area with her husband and two children. A fine art photographer, former marketing executive, and upcoming author, she spends a significant amount of her free time reading and writing gay romance stories that focus on first times, friends becoming lovers, and healthy relationships. When not writing, she likes to travel to faraway lands, obsessively read gay romance stories, binge-watch TV, and take long naps in sunny spots. "Just Like That (Gone and Changed)" is her first published work of fiction for Carnation Books. Her next projects include a sequel to "Just Like That (Gone and Changed)" and a love story about gay emperor penguins.

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Customers find this romance novel to be a beautiful coming-of-age tale packed with the feelings of first love, with well-developed characters and an engaging writing style. Customers describe the book as hot and beautiful, with one review noting its gorgeous attention to detail. Customers find the story believable and inspiring.

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14 customers mention "Romance"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a beautiful coming-of-age tale packed with the feelings of first love.

"...The story is poignant but also funny, and beautifully written, and really (REALLY) hot...." Read more

"...This story is sweet and lovely and hot, all the things you want in a romance...." Read more

"...What makes it special is, I think the way it captures the feeling of the Thanksgiving holiday, the way you experience holidays as a young adult: as..." Read more

"Couldn't quite get into this. The plot was fine, but even after reading the whole thing, I never felt a connection to the characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted, with one customer noting its atmospheric quality and another describing it as a quick read.

"...The story is poignant but also funny, and beautifully written, and really (REALLY) hot...." Read more

"This is sexy and sweet in equal measures, and I very much enjoyed reading it...." Read more

"...who go from friends to lovers in the midwest farmland is not only beautifully told but believable too...." Read more

"...Heart wrenching and sweet and hot, prose that is written like poetry and characters that you'll fall in love with, even as they fall for each other...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The characters pull you in and make you want to get to know them better, and I loved the changes and development Sam and Will experienced even in..." Read more

"...In addition to Sam and Will, the secondary characters are interesting and well-developed...." Read more

"...wrenching and sweet and hot, prose that is written like poetry and characters that you'll fall in love with, even as they fall for each other...." Read more

"Awesome storyline...Really got into the characters lives. Very convincing and realistic. So entertaining...." Read more

5 customers mention "Believable"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book believable and inspiring, with one customer noting how it makes everything into magic.

"This coming-of-age story is moving, involving, and 100% believable...." Read more

"...It's honest and doesn't shy away from topics like homophobia in the midwest or how it feels to make love for the first time...." Read more

"...She makes everything into magic, from the first kiss between these two lifelong friends, to the first snow of autumn, to each time they make love...." Read more

"...to lovers in the midwest farmland is not only beautifully told but believable too...." Read more

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Customers describe the book as hot, with one comparing it to a cold bottle of soda on a scorching summer afternoon.

"...poignant but also funny, and beautifully written, and really (REALLY) hot...." Read more

"...This story is sweet and lovely and hot, all the things you want in a romance...." Read more

"This story is a cold bottle of soda on a scorching summer afternoon, or a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly autumn day...." Read more

"...Heart wrenching and sweet and hot, prose that is written like poetry and characters that you'll fall in love with, even as they fall for each other...." Read more

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Customers find the book beautiful, with one noting its gorgeous attention to detail.

"...Clara W. Barrow's prose and attention to detail are gorgeous...." Read more

"...Gorgeous, beautiful, and packed with all the feelings of a first love, this story follows two young men who have grown up together, and then suddenly..." Read more

"...Their connection and sexual explorations are innocent, loving, and beautiful, despite some external conflict...." Read more

3 customers mention "Development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the development of the book, with one describing it as well-developed and beautifully handled.

"...and then the excitement at having the love reciprocated was all beautifully handled...." Read more

"...to Sam and Will, the secondary characters are interesting and well-developed...." Read more

"...Humor that creeps into you. Solid, quick read." Read more

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  • Silvergirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable characters and atmospheric writing
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2017
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    This coming-of-age story is moving, involving, and 100% believable. Sam and Will love each other wholeheartedly and uncomplicatedly—but in their late teens, the nature of that love changes. The author makes their confusion, desire, and uncertainty heartbreakingly vivid; anyone can relate to this anxious time, after childhood but not yet into adulthood. It’s all the harder in the rural Midwest, managing the expectations of family and society. The boys’ personalities are very different but they fit together so well and care about each other so much that I immediately found myself caring about them too.

    The story is poignant but also funny, and beautifully written, and really (REALLY) hot. I’m grateful there’s soon to be a sequel, because I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters.
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  • Jonathan E. Harrison
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
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    I liked it.
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  • Lindsey Spitz
    5.0 out of 5 stars As someone who fell in love with her best friend in high school I found ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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    As someone who fell in love with her best friend in high school I found this story to be very true to that experience. The fear of what the other will think, the leap of faith, the courage, and then the excitement at having the love reciprocated was all beautifully handled. I connected with the struggle about whether or not to hide the relationship from family who isn't supportive. This story is sweet and lovely and hot, all the things you want in a romance. It's honest and doesn't shy away from topics like homophobia in the midwest or how it feels to make love for the first time. You can feel the love Sam and Will have for each other radiating off each page. I loved it and look forward to re-reading it again and again.
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  • May Shepard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story of First Love
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
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    This book is a lovely exploration of first love, tentative confessions, and the way that a strong friendship can turn (just like that!) into a powerful and passionate bond. What makes it special is, I think the way it captures the feeling of the Thanksgiving holiday, the way you experience holidays as a young adult: as one of those rare moments when everything slows down, and you get drawn back into old patterns, drawn back into the family circle, and find that everything has shifted, because *you've* changed. The relationship between Sam and Will is positive and inspiring. The way they work together to deal with the challenges that greet them is simply wonderful.

    Clara W. Barrow's prose and attention to detail are gorgeous. She makes everything into magic, from the first kiss between these two lifelong friends, to the first snow of autumn, to each time they make love. Highly recommended if you're in the mood for a positive, uplifting, and very sweet romance.
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  • scheherezhad
    3.0 out of 5 stars All right, but not my thing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2018
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    Couldn't quite get into this. The plot was fine, but even after reading the whole thing, I never felt a connection to the characters. They're in college, but that's of no particular significance other than being a thing that keeps them apart. One is from a farm, but it's completely irrelevant to the plot after the opening scene. They don't seem to have any motivations outside of their relationship, or any relationships outside of their households. I simply couldn't find enough substance in them to grab on to.
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  • Manduh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sam + Will = ❤
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
    3.5 stars
    I was in a book funk and this gave me the jumpstart I needed. This story was short and sweet with very little angst. I loved reading about Will and Sam. They have been best friends and neighbors since childhood. One summer back from college has them confessing their true feelings for one another. They spend that whole summer together but eventually have to go back to school. They keep in touch and reunite during Thanksgiving break where their relationship takes a bigger step.
    I really enjoyed seeing them go from friends to lovers and this book is the more like the beginning of that transition. They get together and when they are in their bubble at home all is fine but, there is always that lingering feeling of having to be apart again. A constant countdown plays in the back of their minds. These two are going to have to figure out how to be in this newly developing relationship while being so many miles apart. In this book you can already see how difficult it is for them and I think book 2 is going to be more about how they navigate through this issue. Again, this one is more like an introduction to Sam and Will's relationship. I really did like it :)
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  • gazeawhile
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and sweet novella with more to come
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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    This is sexy and sweet in equal measures, and I very much enjoyed reading it. The characters pull you in and make you want to get to know them better, and I loved the changes and development Sam and Will experienced even in this short novella. As I got closer and closer to the end, I felt sorry that I’d only have a few more pages of Will and Sam and their families... but right there at the end is the info that a full-length novel is forthcoming! What a pleasant surprise!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you love stories of young men finding love this is a must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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    Cannot wait for the next book! Love her writing style and she has a gift for dialog. This story of two very young men who go from friends to lovers in the midwest farmland is not only beautifully told but believable too. She includes the domestic things of going to the bathroom, brushing teeth and getting chores done as anchors to real life. Her sex scenes are descriptive and loving without being vulgar. Truly, thank you for your art and time.
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  • Jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, sweet and steamy hot!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2017
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    What an fantastic story. The most adorable characters come to life and love. It just the right mix of young lovers tender- and horniness. Would totally read it again and recommend it to all the friends to lovers fans.
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  • Laurence P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story! I loved it from beginning to end
    Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2017
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    Amazing story! I loved it from beginning to end, the romance was perfectly written and the scene with Will and his mom at the end was definitely riveting. Will and Sam care about each other so much, it's simply lovely to read. I would recommend it to anyone. I can't wait for the sequel!
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