That Which Was Lost Series by A.M. Snead

Haunted by a disturbing memory of brutal intolerance, Lonny struggles to deal with being the only gay kid in his school as he suffers daily from the ridicule and taunts of Quarterback Jack Flemming and his group. Condemned even by his own father, Lonny feels alone and cut off, his only solace in the brokenhearted necklace he wears that carries with it the reminder that things could be so much worse... moreHaunted by a disturbing memory of brutal intolerance, Lonny struggles to deal with being the only gay kid in his school as he suffers daily from the ridicule and taunts of Quarterback Jack Flemming and his group. Condemned even by his own father, Lonny feels alone and cut off, his only solace in the brokenhearted necklace he wears that carries with it the reminder that things could be so much worse. Wanting only to be invisible, and hiding his heart, Lonny is suddenly drawn out of hiding by Paul - the gorgeous new kid at school - who insists that Lonny is the boy of his dreams, the answer to his prayers. less

With his father furious about discovering Paul's jacket in his bedroom and insisting he is never to see Paul again, Lonny must decide if he will obediently follow his dad's wishes, forsake his relationship with the boy of his dreams, and join an ex-gay program that will attempt to "retrain his brain to think straight" - or choose to follow his heart.

BOOK 3 of the "That Which Was Lost" Series M/M EROTIC ROMANCE. DESCRIPTIVE GAY SEX. SOME LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE. With his beloved necklace destroyed at the hands of his irrational father, Lonny feels the loss deep within his heart. His only connection to the boy from his past –is gone. Encountering Jack Flemming and his group when he is at his most vulnerable devastates Lonny as he is forced to pour out his anguish for all to see and ridicule... moreBOOK 3 of the "That Which Was Lost" Series M/M EROTIC ROMANCE. DESCRIPTIVE GAY SEX. SOME LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE. With his beloved necklace destroyed at the hands of his irrational father, Lonny feels the loss deep within his heart. His only connection to the boy from his past –is gone. Encountering Jack Flemming and his group when he is at his most vulnerable devastates Lonny as he is forced to pour out his anguish for all to see and ridicule. Yet he is startled to detect hesitation in Jack, and even Travis, when they are urged by Ashley Winters to torment him. Jack has always taken great pleasure in humiliating Lonny –what has changed? Rescued by Paul and with plans to finally make love, Paul asks Lonny to tell him the story of the necklace…and the boy he loved so long ago. Having held the story secretly and protectively in his heart for five years, revealing it to no one, Lonny knows it’s time to share and that it’s safe to reveal the deepest, most cherished part of his heart with Paul. This book is Book 3 of the "That Which Was Lost" series. Book must be read in order: The Brokenhearted Necklace: Brokenhearted Boy (BK 1) The Brokenhearted Necklace: Brokenhearted Memories (BK 2) less