Always by Kindle Alexander ~ Blog Tour & Sarah's Review

Born to a prestigious political family, Avery Adams plays as hard as he works. The gorgeous, charismatic attorney is used to getting what he wants, even the frequent one-night stands that earn him his well-deserved playboy reputation. When some of the most prominent men in politics suggest he run for senate, Avery decides the time has come to follow in his grandfather's footsteps. With a strategy in place and the campaign wheels rolling, Avery is ready to jump on the legislative fast track, full steam ahead. But no amount of planning prepares him for the handsome, uptight restaurateur who might derail his political future.

Easy isn't even in the top thousand words to describe Kane Dalton's life after his father, a devout southern Baptist minister, kicks him out of the family home for questioning his sexual orientation. Despite all the rotten tomatoes life throws his way, Kane makes something of himself. Between owning a thriving upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and managing his long-term boyfriend, his plate is full. He struggles to get past the teachings of his childhood to fully accept his sexuality and rid himself of the doubts brought on by his religious upbringing. The last thing he needs is the yummy, sophisticated, blond-haired distraction sitting at table thirty-four.

Kindle Alexander has completely drawn me in once again.  I never in my life thought that I could be so completely captivated by an M/M romance, but time and time again Ms. Alexander does just that.

Kane and Avery are navigating the difficult waters of being gay and in the public eye through the seventies, eighties and into the present day.  I can't even imagine the trials that they had to have faced when they first started pursuing their love for one another.  It is quite a testament to their love and the love of those around them that they stayed the course and were able to maintain the lives they loved with the person that they loved.

"You fit me perfectly.  And I knew you would.  From the first minute I say you, I just knew."

Avery is an up and coming political figure from a famous political family.  He know that whatever he does will be in the public eye and occasionally does have to sacrifice parts of his career in order to protect the love of his life.  However, the people who are important to him are unwavering in their support of his life and his love.

"We're doing something, Kane.  Something bigger than politics.  We're functioning happy people, living normal lives, work for the greater good of our country.  We need to be together.  We belong together."

Kane has had a much different life.  After being kicked out when he was eighteen, with the just shirt on his back, for being gay he stumbles into the restaurant of a great man who takes him in and makes him his own son.  After moving and becoming a successful restaurateur he is finally becoming comfortable with the person he is.

"You're family to me, Son. You gave me back a life."

"Son , you made my life better.  You gave me a reason when I had none."  

We follow Avery & Kane through decades of their relationship and it is all beautiful.  Watching Avery support Kane through his difficulties with reconciling his religion with his sexuality was amazing.  Seeing what Kane was willing to sacrifice in order for Avery to pursue his dreams made my heart ache with happiness.  Seeing the love and devotion between these two men was absolutely wonderful.  I love every second.  Even those times when I felt like my heart was being ripped right out of my chest while it was still beating.

"I love you, Avery.  You completely my life.  You made me whole, gave me hope, made me a better man."

I cried too many tears while I was reading this book.  There were ton of happy tears, but there were so many heartbroken tears.  I still tear up a little bit thinking about all of those moments in Always.  The words on the screen moved me in a way that not many books are able too.

"I don't regret anything.  You made me the man I am today."  Avery whispered."You made me whole."  Kane replied.

Always was a beautiful story, one of hope and love, of tragedy and heartbreak, of overcoming and healing.  This is a must read, especially for M/M readers, but I honestly think that everyone should give this book a try.  It is so much more than a gay romance.  But, be prepared with tons of tissues!

"You were meant for me.  You're my other half, my soul mate destined to walk with me through eternity.  You're my always and forever."

                

Best Selling Author Kindle Alexander is an innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica in both the male/male and male/female genres. It's always a surprise to see what's coming next!

I live in the suburbs of Dallas where it's true, the only thing bigger than an over active imagination, may be women's hair!

Usually, I try for funny. Humor is a major part of my life - I love to laugh, and it seems to be the thing I do in most situations - regardless of the situation, but jokes are a tricky deal... I don't want to offend anyone and jokes tend to offend. So instead I'm going to tell you about Kindle.

I tragically lost my sixteen year old daughter to a drunk driver. She had just been at home, it was early in the night and I heard the accident happen. I'll never forget that moment. The sirens were immediate and something inside me just knew. I left my house, drove straight to the accident on nothing more than instinct. I got to be there when my little girl died - weirdly, I consider that a true gift from above. She didn't have to be alone.

That time in my life was terrible. It's everything you think it would be times about a billion. I love that kid. I loved being her mother and I loved watching her grow into this incredibly beautiful person, both inside and out. She was such a gift to me. To have it all ripped away so suddenly broke me.

Her name was Kindle. Honest to goodness - it was her name and she died a few weeks before Amazon released their brand new Kindle ereader. She had no idea it was coming out and she would have finally gotten her name on something! Try finding a ruler with the name Kindle on it.. It never happened.

Through the course of that crippling event I was lucky enough to begin to write with a dear friend in the fan fiction world of Facebook. She got me through those dark days with her unwavering support and friendship. There wasn't a time she wasn't there for me. Sometimes together and sometimes by myself, we built a world where Kindle lives and stands for peace, love and harmony. It's its own kind of support group. I know without question I wouldn't be here today without her.

                

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