2.5 stars

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A New Normal is an interesting concept that carries a lot of appeal to anyone who has ever been frowned upon as not "fitting the mold", "being different", or plain not fitting in. In this story, "normal" is being straight, and one of the main characters needs to learn how to redefine his "normal" so that it fits the fact that he is gay.

Charlie has been running from the fact he is gay and in love with his best friend, Jake, ever since he fell in love with Jen in college, Yes, it wasn't as easy or quick as that, but you'll have to read the story to find out the details. The twist is connected to what and how that happened, but the result is that Charlie turns away from Jake. He is a musician, and playing music is his emotional outlet.

Jake has never forgotten Charlie, or stopped loving him. He has tried to contact him many times after Jen's death, but Charlie thinks he isn't ready. Jake pours his love into writing romance novels, but the moment he sees an opportunity to get Charlie to perform his music at a romance novel convention, he grabs it with both hands.

Charlie is angry. Jake reveals the truth, risking everything. But at least the two are talking again... If you like stories with a twist, if you enjoy characters who feel deeply for each other, yet lost touch, and if you're looking for a short read about a reunion, you may like this book.



NOTE: This book was provided by Total-E-Bound for the purpose of a review.
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