New Lease by BG Thomas

New Lease by BG Thomas
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (46 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Sex
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Wade Porter spent his whole life in the shadow of a lover who doled out snippets of love and time as he saw fit—and who insisted that love stay deep in the closet. But now that man is gone, and Wade finds the oceanside cottage where they spent so many weekends together in the Florida Keys cold and empty. He has come one last time, not even sure he wants to keep living.

To his surprise, the house next door is occupied by another bereaved and lonely man. Kent Walker is an artist of romantic gay paintings who is open to the future—and determinedly interested in Wade. Kent wants to show Wade the beauty in being an openly gay man and the possibilities for a real relationship.
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Maybe Kent can help Wade let go of the past and discover a better way to live—and love.

No one should ever be a secret.

My heart broke as I read this story. It’s been a while since I’ve had a story cut me to the marrow. BG Thomas wrote these characters in a tender, loving way that made me want to know more about them and root for them, too. I loved Wade and Kent. These two are flawed, sure, but the journey is so…good.

I said my heart broke. Wade lived for a long time in the shadow of his former lover, Gene. He was a secret and expected to be quiet. Considering there are many gay people who feel forced to live this way–from their own choices or those of others–made him realistic. I wanted to hug Wade and let him know it was okay to cry and to move on. I liked the dynamic between Wade and Kent. The age difference is great and the way they look at things is good, too. They’re survivors and finding each other might be the best thing to happen to them.

My only quibble is I wish the story was longer because I didn’t want to let these two characters go. But trust me, it’s not a true quibble. I just loved them so much.

If you want a short story that will tug at the heart strings, then this might be the book for you.