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Renee Stevens

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I hope everyone had a great weekend, but now it's time to start off a new week. A great way to start the week is to take a look at a story that can be found on Gay Authors. Today's feature is Alex and Zach by Greg_A. Aditus was nice enough to provide us with this great review. If you haven't already done so, maybe it will inspire you to take a look. If you do, don't forget to leave Greg_A some reviews. Enjoy!

 

Alex and Zach

By Greg_A

Reviewer: aditus

Status: Complete

Word Count: 108,013

 

Almost every time GA members have been asked to recommend a/their favorite story, Greg_A’s Alex and Zach has made the list. So, one rainy Saturday, I finally read it—all in one go.

The story starts with Alex and Zach having a car accident. Luckily, nothing too bad happens, and the reader is compensated for the initial shock with a flashback showing Zach wearing a sexy pirate costume: ‘black half-pants...made of a shiny, satiny material that was very clingy, nearly melding to his skin’. Not only that, but the accident leads to Alex and Zach confiding their love for each other.

 

Happily ever after, right? Wrong!

 

A nagging that can’t be all is put front and center when Alex’s father makes a reluctant Zach call his parents to tell them about the accident. His mother’s only concern is that she and her husband might have to cancel their trip to visit Zach’s brother Mike. We slowly get an idea of why Zach was so sad on his birthday that he didn’t want a party, but just to get drunk by himself.

During the ongoing story, we learn how deeply Zach has been, and still is, hurt by his family. It makes him doubt anyone could ever love him, even Alex.Alex and Zach has it all: sad moments contrast with happy ones, scathing words with witty dialogue—one moment I wanted to hit someone upside their head, the next I had to laugh out loud.

 

Next time someone asks me to recommend a story, Alex and Zach will be definitely on my list.

 

Category: Fiction Genres: Romance Tags: gay, roommates, coming of age, coming out, love Rating: Mature

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Valkyrie

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Pirate costume?  I'm hooked! :D  Great review, Addy.  I really like Greg's writing, so I will be sure to check this story out. :) 

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Headstall

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Great review, Adi. I went to check it out and realized with the first few lines I had read this years ago, before I was a member. It's a great story. I loved the brother, Jason. He was a terrific character. Some of the story is vague after all this time, but I remember Jason and the dad clearly. It's now on my list to reread and leave comments on. Thanks for reminding me of this one. :) 

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Timothy M.

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If you do, don't forget to leave Greg_A some reviews. 

 

And some chapter comments too. ;) 

 

2 hours ago, Headstall said:

I went to check it out and realized with the first few lines I had read this years ago, before I was a member.  It's now on my list to reread and leave comments on. 

 

Yeah, I also read it before I had started making comments or leaving likes, so I should revisit too. :yes: 

 

 

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Slytherin

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Greg_A is one of my favorite authors here on GA and I have read all of his stories. This story is great :)

 

PS: Greg started to call me Little Blue One when he replied to my chapter comments and I liked that nickname so much that I kept it:hug: 

 

:funny:   

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Greg_A

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WOW!  Talk about a surprise!  This was completely unexpected!  I had no idea Addy had this in the works - thanks so much!  And thanks to everyone who has read A&Z, commented, or otherwise made me blush (like that Zach guy in the story!)

 

Thanks so much everyone - this really means a lot to me! 

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Lisa

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Awesome review, Addy! :)

 

I loved this story when I read it years ago. Like Gary and Tim, I should re-read it also and leave comments.

 

Thanks for the review, Addy! :)

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FormerMember4

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I can attest to this being a good story. I liked the character development so much, I read this one twice. It's a rollercoaster though!

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Graeme

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I think it's time for me to re-read this, myself. :D

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comicfan

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New to me. Guess what just hit my reading list.

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wenmale64

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I have read this story and do agree it is great with one exception.......  The follow-up story, placed 8 years in the future is just to painful.  I tend to follow authors and just do not do sad outcomes. This story is A+++ the follow-up, not so much, in my opinion.  Either way this author deserves your time and reviews. He is an excellent writer, with a diverse subject list.  Give him a go and decide for yourself!!!!!!

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