Jay Bell crafts emotionally resonant narratives about love, often drawing from his own experiences of navigating devotion and alienation. His writing delves into the complexities of relationships and the profound connections forged through shared life journeys. Working collaboratively with his husband, who provides cover art, Bell's stories are not just about love, but are truly born from it. His distinct voice offers readers deeply felt explorations of human bonds and the adventures of the heart.
This special collection of stories invites readers back to the Something Like... universe, offering a poignant blend of heartwarming reunions and emotional farewells. It serves as a reflective journey, providing closure to beloved characters and their narratives, ensuring that fans of the series experience a satisfying conclusion to their stories.
Love can appear unexpectedly: a chance meeting at a friend’s wedding, the arrival of a handsome new co-worker… or while being robbed at a convenience store. For some, love seems an impossible dream. Growing up gay in small-town Missouri, Jace Holden thought his chance would never come. When he meets Victor—a wild soul and fellow outsider—his chances of finding love go from bleak to a very uncertain maybe. Bracing his heart, Jace chases after his desire, hoping for a warm hand to hold his tight. Something Like Autumn tells the story of Jace’s life before the events of Something Like Summer, while also revisiting his time with Benjamin Bentley.
There are two sides to every story. When you’re Tim Wyman, sometimes there are three. Tim hoped moving to Texas would mean a new beginning, a chance to spread his wings, but he soon finds himself falling into the same tired patterns. Until he meets recklessly brave Benjamin Bentley. Suddenly a whole new world opens up to Tim—love, sex, warmth… <i>home</i>. Certain that society won’t understand what he and Ben have together, Tim struggles to protect their relationship, even if it means twisting the truth. As his lies slowly push Ben away, Tim learns that the greatest enemy can come from within. Buried beneath a decade of deceptions, Tim must claw his way to the surface in the hopes of learning to fly. <i>Something Like Winter</i>, the companion novel to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10213367-something-like-summer" rel="nofollow noopener"> <i>Something Like Summer</i> </a>, tells the story from Tim Wyman’s perspective, revealing new private moments and personal journeys.
The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before his heart began beating to the rhythm of two words; Tim Wyman. By all appearances, Tim had the perfect body and ideal life, but when a not-so-accidental collision brings them together, Ben discovers that the truth is rarely so simple