Cherish the Land

By Ariel Tachna

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Release Date Nov 24, 2015
Type Novels
Length 8:35
SKU 7241

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Seth Simms never wanted to be a cowboy, although to listen to his best friend, Jason Thompson, tell it, he isn’t one. He just happens to have lucked out in coming to live on Lang Downs with his brother ten years ago. He found enough stability to finish high school and go off to university, but he never really believed Lang Downs would be the same haven for him that it had become for so many others. He’s too messed up in the head. No one would accept someone with his issues.

All his life, Jason has had one goal: to come home to Lang Downs as resident veterinarian when they need his skills and jackaroo when they don’t. And it means he gets to spend time with Seth during his occasional visits, even though his dream of going from friends to lovers is hopeless since Seth is straight.

When Seth unexpectedly comes home to stay, Jason takes it as the boon it is. But juggling a relationship with another jackaroo and his friendship with Seth isn’t easy, and that’s before Jason realizes how deep Seth’s issues run and how dangerously Seth chooses to cope with them.

Cover Artist: Anne Cain

Narrator: William James

Series Lang Downs

Genres Gay / Western Romance

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- Absolutely riveting!
- By Amy Dufera
  on Oct 2, 2019 10:10
- Ariel Tachna's Cherish the Land is a fantastic read. The fifth book in the Lang Downs Series, it is easily read as a standalone.
  
  Seth's a mechanic who works at Lang Downs. When his best friend Jason shows up after being away for years, everything starts to change.
  
  Jason is back home as the new veterinarian. He's just trying to be one of the guys. Seth has long been in love with Jason, leaving him unable to be with another man. These are two best friends who are in love, but won't tell one another.
  
  This story is one that explores the fear of running a friendship by dating. They experience frustration, homophobia, and a tragic death.
  
  This story involves cutting, so beware if that's a trigger. This part was a tough read, and had me tearing up. I found it to be written with compassion and care.
  
  Overall, Seth's lack of self worth is gut wrenching. I just wanted to wrap him up in my arms and hug him forever. Seth's broken, full of insecurities and doubts, shame and fear. Seth doesn't know permanence and doesn't trust in it
  
  "Everybody leaves."
  
  This tale is definitely not an easy read. It's a story of proving your devotion and not letting the one you love run scared. It's about finding a home; a safe place where one can feel secure.
  
  Cherish the Land is a sweet and tender friends to lovers romance between best friends. This Ariel Tachna book is well written and absolutely riveting. I couldn't put it down. I love this series and all the guys of Lang Down.

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