LonelyCollegeBoy

By: J. Allen Grady

Narrated by: Stephen R. Wolff

Publisher's summary

LonelyCollegeBoy: Yeah, that's my profile name on a regionally popular LGBTQ+ dating (or hookup) site, CockyUnicorns. Kinda sad, right? Kinda is an understatement. And it's weird for me, because I've always been the upbeat, optimistic one. A lot of people call me "sunshine," either as a compliment or with a groan. I hope they don't notice that's not me right now. Ever since things started to go wrong, I've been losing hope, day by day. When I came out, my parents cut me off. My whole life I've been working toward this college degree. I don't know where I'm going to live next semester or if I can afford to stay in school at all! And I can't talk to anyone about it but my best friend BJ, but now she won't stay out of my business. Maybe I can at least find some stress release on CockyUnicorns?

Thomas: I've got the life I want. My job pays well, I've got a few close friends, and I'm in great shape for my age—which is creeping up there day by day. My daughter is awesome, doing well in school, and mostly stays out of trouble. Everything is going according to the plan, which is awesome. Right? So why do I feel every day like something is missing? Like my life plan is more of a trap than a path? Like there's this hole in my heart I'll never fill? I keep promising myself I'll reexamine the plan and revise as necessary. I'll put myself out there, and maybe even come out if I can find the guy to make it worth the trouble. Later. Always later. But when I get too lonely, there's always my trusty app, CockyUnicorns.

As they each turn to CockyUnicorns to find a pleasant diversion, will they end up finding their missing pieces in each other? Or, as worlds collide, will opposites repel rather than attract. The meddling BJ may have something to say about that!

©2023 J. Allen Grady (P)2024 J. Allen Grady

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4 out of 5 stars

By MizDev on 03-27-24

Some good some ehh

I overall loved the story between Thomas and Ender. Their banter and chemistry was fantastic. However there were a few things I found confusing with the writing. The first few chapters the POV’s randomly change multiple times in a chapter from Thomas to “Billy” then to Ender, which made it seem like there were 3 characters. Then you find out that Billy and Ender are the same person…
Listening to Ender and Thomas’s relationship grow was beautiful, then in the last hour of the book drama happens and then it’s just over? I would have loved to have seen more of the dynamic between Ender and his family. The drama at the end was abrupt and then just grazed over when it could have been a great addition to the story. There’s definitely potential here, I’m interested to see who the other books are focused on.

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5 out of 5 stars

By Queen of Halloween on 02-16-24

Promising Start to a New Series

Promising start to a new series. Excellent character and relationship development. Flawless narration. Highly recommend!

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