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Great Restorations

   (8 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction,
Sub-genres: Drama

Marc Wynn has accompanied his beloved aunt to estate sales for years, but he's never found anything he couldn't live without-until he meets Sawyer Calhoun. Sawyer wastes no time in revealing his romantic interest in Marc, but their promising first evening ends badly with Sawyer as adamant about broadcasting his sexuality as Marc is about hiding his. But when Sawyer hires Marc to restore his grandfather's house, their intense attraction grows into an emotional connection neither can resist. During the renovations, surprises come to light, and Sawyer must face his past when a tragedy threatens Marc's livelihood. 

Copyright © 2022 Libby Drew; All Rights Reserved.
  • Classic Author
  • 02/13/2023 (Updated: 03/21/2023)
  • 21 Chapters
  • 88,907 Words
  • 109,797 Views
  • 533 Comments
  • Teen
  • Complete

Story Recommendations (27 members)

  • Action Packed 9
  • Addictive/Pacing 24
  • Characters 27
  • Chills 5
  • Cliffhanger 12
  • Compelling 22
  • Feel-Good 21
  • Humor 20
  • Smoldering 14
  • Tearjerker 13
  • Unique 15
  • World Building 11

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  • 1. Chapter 1
    • 4,353 Words
    • 5,124 Views
    • 18 Comments
  • 2. Chapter 2
    • 2,589 Words
    • 4,171 Views
    • 14 Comments
  • 3. Chapter 3
    • 2,344 Words
    • 4,537 Views
    • 20 Comments
  • 4. Chapter 4
    • 4,514 Words
    • 4,360 Views
    • 20 Comments
  • 5. Chapter 5
    • 5,612 Words
    • 4,476 Views
    • 18 Comments
  • 6. Chapter 6
    • 6,678 Words
    • 4,823 Views
    • 37 Comments
  • 7. Chapter 7
    • 5,863 Words
    • 5,085 Views
    • 29 Comments
  • 8. Chapter 8
    • 5,803 Words
    • 4,229 Views
    • 20 Comments
  • 9. Chapter 9
    • 4,634 Words
    • 4,161 Views
    • 22 Comments
  • 10. Chapter 10
    • 2,869 Words
    • 5,714 Views
    • 24 Comments
  • 11. Chapter 11
    • 3,967 Words
    • 3,889 Views
    • 18 Comments
  • 12. Chapter 12
    • 2,920 Words
    • 4,147 Views
    • 24 Comments
  • 13. Chapter 13
    • 3,518 Words
    • 4,142 Views
    • 29 Comments
  • 14. Chapter 14
    • 3,832 Words
    • 4,581 Views
    • 26 Comments
  • 15. Chapter 15
    • 4,829 Words
    • 3,627 Views
    • 24 Comments
  • 16. Chapter 16
    • 3,795 Words
    • 3,909 Views
    • 24 Comments
  • 17. Chapter 17
    • 4,194 Words
    • 4,404 Views
    • 29 Comments
  • 18. Chapter 18
    • 3,266 Words
    • 3,715 Views
    • 22 Comments
  • 19. Chapter 19
    • 4,691 Words
    • 4,422 Views
    • 45 Comments
  • 20. Chapter 20
    • 3,663 Words
    • 4,760 Views
    • 41 Comments
  • 21. Chapter 21
    • 4,973 Words
    • 4,231 Views
    • 25 Comments

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drsawzall

   8 of 8 members found this review helpful 8 / 8 members

One of the best stories to grace the pages of Gay Authors and it has it all, romance...some odd characters...mystery...humor, think ice-cold bottle of Ensure...an old victorian mansion with secret staircases, a missing will...and finding the strength to bust open a closet door...

Be prepared, once you start, you'll find it difficult to put down!!! 

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weinerdog

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

This story has all the elements a good love story should have.Good characters, dramatic moments and humor in all the right places.What sets this author apart is her unique way of telling the story. She share's all the qualities of other excellent GA authors but has certain ones of her own others don't have and if you're unfamiliar with her  stories this will become apparent with the first couple of chapters. Highly recommended

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raven1

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

This is a wonderful romantic story.  It holds out the hope for great restorations of more than one house.  The characters are lovable and so real.  There is also a great deal of humor that adds spice to this entertaining story. It is a well written novel you will dearly cherish.  Enjoy reading it.  

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Summerabbacat

· Edited by Summerabbacat

   5 of 5 members found this review helpful 5 / 5 members

In reading the reviews submitted by my fellow readers, and particularly that of @raven1, I have come to the view the story title may not be limited to the 'great restorations' of the homes inherited by Sawyer and Marc, the mill purchased by Marc and the riverside properties to be developed by Bruce. The 'great restorations' may apply equally and perhaps more importantly, to the lives of the two main protagonists, Sawyer and Marc.

When they meet each in his own way is merely existing, not living life authentically and fully, both lives tinged with sadness and regret. Ultimately both their lives are turned upside down by events sad, painful and joyous, leading to a happiness and contentment neither could possibly have imagined before meeting, in essence a 'great restoration' of the happiness and contentment they had at one time in their past experienced.

As also noted by my fellow readers, all kudos to the author, @Libby Drew, for this most marvellous of works. Read it and reap the rewards. 

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Doha

· Edited by Doha

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

Great Restorations is quite simply a lovely romance. Marc and Sawyer meet, find that they are deeply attracted to one another, face obstacles and challenges and ultimately find joy and peace together. 

Now that the story is complete, I'm sure this will be a binge read over a long holiday weekend. 😀 

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Cane23

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

Beautiful story settled in picturesque landscape with wonderful Victorian mansions, adapted watermill…place like a fairytale kingdom you would like to visit. This scenery is perfect for a love story. Mark, closeted local constructor specialized in adapting old houses; and Sawyer, journalist form the town, open with his sexuality. With elements of mystery, the story evolving around love, family and neighborhood acceptance. Mark, with selfish parents travelling around the world, raised by an aunt and Sawyer, estranged from his brother, both discovers who their real family and support are. Above all, this story shows that small place and ordinary people might be more acceptable and supporting than some around the globe travelers, fighting for the world peace but unable to bring love and support for their own child.

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