Far From Home Series by R. Gaen

‘I cry for the wonder of it all, the sheer bloody relief, and maybe a little for the lost years.’SHANNON At 29 years old, my professional life is on track, but my personal life, not so much. So I’ve broken up with my girlfriend and I’m backpacking around the world hoping to find myself.I’m not looking for another relationship, but what I do find is a cute dark-haired twink sleeping in my hostel bed one morning... more‘I cry for the wonder of it all, the sheer bloody relief, and maybe a little for the lost years.’SHANNON At 29 years old, my professional life is on track, but my personal life, not so much. So I’ve broken up with my girlfriend and I’m backpacking around the world hoping to find myself.I’m not looking for another relationship, but what I do find is a cute dark-haired twink sleeping in my hostel bed one morning. How did that happen? And why do I feel it’s a good idea to spend more time with this seemingly shameless person?When it turns out I actually like him, we start travelling together. Could he hold the answer to some of the questions I’ve been asking myself?But when my past interrupts our passionate sojourn in Paris, things become complicated. Does this spell the end of my chance at love?MAX I can’t stop embarrassing myself in front of the gorgeous hunk I met on the overnight train, so I really can’t believe that he wants to spend more time with me. I know I shouldn’t, but I just want to flirt with him. After a few days travelling together, I have a sneaking feeling he might be the love of my life. But is this simply a holiday fling or is he serious about me?This MM Holiday Romance includes travel fun exploring Norway and Europe with a side-trip to Australia, an unexpected bed-mate, strangers-to-lovers, first times, an interfering ex, supportive friends, bad choices, moderate angst, and a guaranteed but hard-won HEA.Content suspicions of homophobia, suicidal ideation (nothing happens), blackmail, assault (not between MCs), explicit sex scenes. less

'The truth is, when you fall for the very first time, you fall all the way.'Justin’s in the closet and he’s not coming out. He’s 18, almost finished high school, and soon to receive his inheritance. Maybe after that he’ll be independent and he won’t have to worry what his family thinks. But for now, he’s staying right where he is.That’s until Axel comes along. Axel is a typical Sydney beaches local – he grew up surfing, bodysurfing and spending all his free time at the beach... more'The truth is, when you fall for the very first time, you fall all the way.'Justin’s in the closet and he’s not coming out. He’s 18, almost finished high school, and soon to receive his inheritance. Maybe after that he’ll be independent and he won’t have to worry what his family thinks. But for now, he’s staying right where he is.That’s until Axel comes along. Axel is a typical Sydney beaches local – he grew up surfing, bodysurfing and spending all his free time at the beach. He loves the beaches and he never wants to leave. When Axel is forced to attend a luncheon with his parents, he meets Justin and unexpectedly the two young men strike up a friendship. Although initially they struggle with their age gap, it’s not long before feelings are involved.When Justin’s parents accidentally find out about these unexpected boyfriends, the action they take will have long-lasting effects.Can a holiday romance survive long distance and a family that won’t accept their son as he is?And will Axel decide to help Justin, or is this too much drama for a holiday romance? Content conversion therapy and its aftereffects, panic attacks, thoughts of suicide, homophobia, rejection by parents, unintentional cheating (not really cheating since the MCs weren’t together at the time) and explicit sex scenes between two men. less