Love Means... No Shame

Geoff has come home but it is not a happy time. His father is gone but Len is there still a father for him. But when Eli is found sleeping in the barn it is time to make a life for himself here at the farm. It isn't always easy and they have to think about what best for everyone but together they take the steps needed to build a true family that is made not born.

This story is written from Geoff's point of view. Sometimes when I read a story from just one point of view, I don't get as invested in the main character's relationship to make me think they really love each other. That was not a problem. I loved the character of Eli and felt his love for Geoff. The story had a slow start for me, but it was a page turner when Eli came to the farm.

This is a truly beautiful story of love and family. There is sadness and hope, laughter and a lot of love. Geoff returns to his family farm after his fathers death from cancer. Elijah is a young Amish man on his year away from the community to learn about the outside world.
The love that grows between these two is a joy to experience. I can't wait to read the rest!

This is my new favorite story from Andrew Grey's collection of books.
Geoff is an accountant that is living the fast life in Chicago, going from one bed to another , his only constant in life , he's best friend Raine. Geoff is force to returned to his family farm after the death of his father after long struggle with cancer. There he is received by Len , his dad's partner and in reality second dad. Geoff is confronted with the decision of returning to Chicago or taking responsibility of the farm, he decides to stay. Here he is welcome, the ranch hands are family to him. All changes one morning when He finds Elijah sleeping in the barn. Elijah is scared and tries to leave until he explains to Geoff that he is Amish and He is to be outside of the community for year or what they call Rumshpringa ...
Elijah and Geoff start spending lots of the time together , naturally Eli has many questions and doubts about being accepted. Geoff is always sincere with him and honest.
Eli has been afraid for long of the possible feelings and of his own rejection. His family could be shunned by the community.
Love starts to develop between Geoff and Eli , this when the story turns into a beautiful poem of truth and words ... Geoff tells Eli , he doesn't have to be ashamed of his feelings , there is no shame in love.
Nothing they do is different if they have love.
The story , indeed , has it twist and all in due time is answered.
The message of this first book and I'm betting the rest of the series ... It is that ... Correctly .. Love means ... Plenty.
Looking forward to more ...