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'90s Coming of Age

This series delves into the complexities of coming of age in the 1990s, focusing on a young gay protagonist's journey through first love and sexual discovery. Set against a backdrop where identities are often kept secret, the narratives follow the character as he navigates challenges of trust, self-respect, and finding his place. It offers a poignant exploration of finding the courage to be oneself and embrace love within gay fiction, featuring romantic elements.

Pictures of You ('90s Coming of Age, Band 1)

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    Growing up gay isn't easy. Growing up gay in Knoxville, Tennessee is even harder. Eighteen-year-old Peter Mandel, a private school senior-class of 1990-is passionate about photography. Peter doesn't have many friends, preferring to shoot pictures from behind the scenes to keep his homosexuality secret. Enter Adam Algedi, a charming, worldly new guy who doesn't do labels, but does want to do Peter. Hardly able to believe gorgeous Adam would want geeky, skinny him of all people, Peter's swept away on a journey of first love and sexual discovery. But as their mutual web of lies spins tighter and tighter, can Peter find the confidence he needs to make the right choices? And will his crush on Daniel, a college acquaintance, open a new path? Join Peter in the first of this four-part coming of age series as he struggles to love and be loved, and grow into a gay man worthy of his own respect. This new series by Leta Blake is gay fiction with romantic elements. Book 1 of 4.

    Pictures of You ('90s Coming of Age, Band 1)