Something Like Summer (gay romance)

This emotional series follows LGBT characters from the end of their teen years into their twenties and beyond. Openly gay high school student Ben Bentley feels lonely and isolated until the fateful day he meets Tim Wyman. By all appearances, Tim seems to have it all. He's handsome, popular, and has an amazing body... but the truth is rarely so simple. The two young men form a secret bond, their feelings for each other intensifying until heartbreaking circumstances drive them apart. Years later, Ben is attending college in a different state and is dating someone new. Everything is perfect until the day Tim shows up unexpectedly, forcing Ben to reconcile the summer-filled dreams of his past with the complexities of his new adult life. Each Something Like... book follows a different LGBTQ character on their search for love. Central to the plot is the troubled relationship between Ben and Tim, former high school sweethearts who continue to meet over the years, their chemistry changing with each encounter. Surrounding them is a wealth of friends and enemies, each with their own story, resulting in an immersive universe filled with first times and second chances. While the series doesn't shy away from sex, it also focuses deeply on emotion, promising an experience that will stay with you long after the final page is turned. Perfect for fans of: André Aciman ( Call Me By Your Name ) Benjamin Alire Saenz ( Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ) Casey McQuiston ( Red, White & Royal Blue ) Adam Silvera ( They Both Die at the End ) These books are written for mature audiences. For younger readers, the recommended age is 16 or older.