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The Cwtch.

   (3 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction, Romance,
Sub-genres: Drama, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, Spicy Contemporary Romance

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Cwtch is a Welsh word, translated into English it means a hug, but the meaning is deeper and more profound than a simple hug. When you give someone a cwtch you also give them a safe place and this is what twenty something Londoner Harry gives Welsh farmboy Aled. The story tells how two souls find each other, and recognise one another immediately. It is attraction, but also love at first sight, although true love is never easy.

This story is also published under the title Eighteen Years by E K Stokes.
 

Warning: this story contains scenes of an explicit sexual nature, it is also romantic and tearful, have some tissues in case of a few tears!
 

Copyright © 2026 E K Stokes; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (6 members)

  • Action Packed 4
  • Addictive/Pacing 5
  • Characters 6
  • Chills 1
  • Cliffhanger 3
  • Compelling 5
  • Feel-Good 5
  • Humor 2
  • Smoldering 4
  • Tearjerker 1
  • Unique 2
  • World Building 3
  • Love 6

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Luca E

Luca E 525

   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

This was a great story with real believable characters and an interesting plot. Struggling with what life throws at you and trying to surmount obstacles and deal with the bad stuff, is the general theme.

The story is about young gay men and the mc Aled who is trying to come to terms with his sexual orientation in a less than supportive family situation.

Highly recommend, very well done.

Response from the author:

Thank you for taking the time to review and rate the story. I appreciate your description and summary of the story theme and plot.

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chris191070

chris191070 173,417

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

This a beautiful story, with fantastic characters.

We have Aled a Welsh Farmboy and Harry, a Londener. They end up cwtch (cuddling) with each other.

What follows is a beautiful love story of two souls, discovering love at first.

They have many obstacles thrown at them, causing highs and lows.

Read on to discover more about Aled, Harry, family and friends.

You will not be disappointed, highly recommended.

Response from the author:

Thank you for the review and your recommendation, I am very pleased to have received your comments and endorsement. Much appreciated.

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Gary L

Gary L 23,228

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

40,000 words of excellence. The storyline is really good, the language flawless, and our two heroes and their supporting characters are very well rounded and realistic.

Strongly recommended, and kudos to the author ✍️ 

Response from the author:

What can I say, *blushes*, your review and high praise is very supportive and encouraging. Thank you.

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