No Going Home

Recently I have experienced something of a resurgence of interest in gay erotic fiction, and "No Going Home" is among the best of the genre. Les and Randy are both healing from emotional and physical injuries when they happen upon each other, and their chemistry and need for each other are both immediate and palpable. Like any courtship, theirs is filled with uncertainty and some fear as both have been hurt in the past. Will they find common ground? Can they deal with prejudice from their families and the world? Can they find the strength in each other that they need to grow? I think you know the answers. You WILL want to read the book to find out for yourself. I was impressed with the author's quick and direct movement into their courtship and couple-hood. The author starts AT their meeting and courtship and sprinkles back story in with the current events and does so with skill and grace. This is a moving and warm novel between two endearing and warm characters that you will like and for whom you will happily root. It is more than entertaining; you can feel the love between these two characters; it's a pleasure to experience. I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in gay erotic fiction. This is a real gem. Enjoy.

I loved this book. It shows how looks aren't the only part of a relationship. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder and Randy Hersch finds his perfect man in the arms of Leslie Hardin. Even though Les had a horrible accident that left him with a life long disfiguring scar, T.A.Chase shows that true love can conquer all. I highly recommend this book to any one who likes cowboys, but also likes heart touching love stories.

Randy Hersch is coming home to visit while he recuperates from a broken leg he received bronc riding. Coming home has never a good thing for Randy though. He and his father are at sore odds, mostly because Robert Hersch doesn't approve of Randy being gay. Les Hardin owns a neighboring ranch. He arrives at the Rocking H shortly after Randy to inspect some of their foals. There is an attraction between Randy and Les, but both keep it to themselves. Suddenly, but not surprisingly, Randy leaves the ranch after a confrontation with his prejudiced father. He stops by Les' to say goodbye and the men get to talking. Les was injured badly in a horse accident several years ago. He's haunted by it, but even more so by the loss of the man he loved who abruptly left him afterwards. When Robert brings the fight to Les' door, Les stands up for Randy and it's then the men realize there is more going on than simple lust between them. Randy has a lot to work through though. Les is willing to do whatever it takes to convince Randy that their budding relationship is worth it. No Going Home is a very sensual and tender romance. Les is a compassionate, sexy and loving man. Randy is skittish after years of abuse. Having Les in his life gives him the love and acceptance he has always craved. No Going Home is a beautiful story and the heat that Les and Randy create in the bedroom is scorching! Nannette reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Another novel, set in the world of the cowboy, about homosexual love... at this point I'm wondering if all the cowboys are gay (Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx, Bareback by Chris Owen, The Tin Star by J.L. Langley... the examples are increasing). By the way I have read of a new reality in which a girl has to live with a bunch of beautiful cowboys, gay and not, and her goal is not to fall in love with the wrong cowboy! But this romance, like the others I have mentioned, is a tender and enthralling novel: Les and Randy are characters that's hard to classify. According to the common standards Les would be the alpha male and Randy the beta, but has their story develops and Randy grows more self-aware and confident in his strength, parts seem to exchange. Les comes from a wealthy and happy family of the East. Before the accident he was a good looking and well mannered guy, with a tall and slim figure; and even now that he carries the scars from the terrible accident that ended his career, his carriage and manners still distinguish him amid a crowd. But his handsome former partner has abandoned him telling him that he was "useless", and that's why Les developed a sense of inadequacy. Randy instead is the typical cowboy, quick and muscular (he rides bronco horses), with his swarthy sunburnt face, he is not attractive in a standard way. Also he is as screwy as an abused thoroughbred, and he has to learn to trust once again, or even better to start trusting somebody. At first Randy is the one, rejected by his family and society, looking for shelter in Les arms. But Les protective and reassuring attitude, hides a past of pain and rejection. Randy is an outcast because of his homosexuality, Les, since he has being physically injured. Two lost souls who meet and share their loneliness. Les' healing is almost completed , his bruised soul is recovering and he is ready to love again; Randy still aches for his father's rejection and he is indifferent to everything. Because his father didn't accept him, he his sure that no one else will, so he guard himself by being in the closet. But when he meets Les, he slowly understands that life can be something more than clandestine meetings, and little by little he leaves the shades. But his way will be long and difficult, but Les is waiting for him and supporting him. Les doesn't push him, he doesn't force him "to come out"; he understands that as his wounded horses need time to heal physically and trust men again, Randy needs time to experience love, again. And when finally Randy starts coming out from his shell, he understands that Les also has an extreme need of love, and he is ready to satisfy such it.

Leslie Hardin has been slowly rebuilding his life after a horrific riding accident left him physically scarred and rejected by the man he loved. He takes nothing for granted and has come to realize the true beauty that lies underneath the imperfections most people ignore and throw away. As a result he becomes known for taking in strays and working with animals most people have written off. While on a visit to pick up a blind foal, Les meets Randy Hersch. Randy is an injured rodeo cowboy forced by experience and his harshly disapproving father, to leave his home and to deny who he is. Through Les' love and acceptance, Randy's true self blossoms. TA Chase is a highly original storyteller who has crafted a tale that stands as a tribute to the miracle of love in all its forms. Anyone who enjoys a great love story will want to read this one. Les and Randy are strong, vibrant characters that will stay with you long after the last page has turned. I love this story with all my heart and have reread it several times.