TRS Tropes 2025 ~ Second Chance Romance
Beer Truck by Emily Carrington
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TJ gave up his college sweetheart to pursue his career in music, but he can’t forget the man.
When TJ, a famous country star, finds out he has cancer, he retreats to his hometown to heal away from the paparazzi. Uncomfortable living with his parents, he gets a job as a beer truck driver.
Harvey is the owner of a local bar. He’s been following TJ’s career because the two of them used to be lovers. But TJ insisted on being in the closet. Now that Harvey’s older, he can’t imagine burying himself like that ever again.
But when TJ walks into his bar, both men are shocked by the attraction that still blossoms between them. But neither will budge in their beliefs. How can they possibly find happiness in each other’s arms?
Publisher’s Note: Content trigger warnings for both internal and external homophobia and physical illness (cancer survivor).
Reviews
“Well developed characters and relationships among them. Lots of emotions flying around not always easy ones. Good reality and background that adds to the story. Enjoyable read.” — 4 Stars from Ula, Barnes & Noble Review
“This is a short but good story. I’m glad that I read it.” — 4 Stars from DLB2572, Barnes & Noble Review
“…can Harvey and TJ find a path to happiness? Interesting story of self acknowledgment and growth.” — 5 Stars from C.B., Amazon Review
“Great start to a new series! I enjoyed Terry and Harvey’s story. It was a good second-chance-at-love story.” — 4 Stars from Carrie Krogh, Amazon Review
Emily Carrington
Emily Carrington is a multipublished author of male/male and transgender women’s speculative fiction. Seeking a world made of equality, she created SearchLight to live out her dreams. But even SearchLight has its problems, and Emily is looking forward to working all of these out with a host of characters from dragons and genies to psychic vampires. And in the contemporary world she’s named “Sticks & Stones,” Emily has vowed to create small towns where prejudice is challenged by a passionate quest for equality. Find her on Facebook at Shapeshifter Central or on her website.
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