No Going Home

By T.A. Chase

Six years ago, a hoof to the head ended Leslie Hardin's showjumping career and his relationship with the man he loved. Broken, hurt and rejected, Les has focused his energies on rebuilding his life.

Les' accident has shown him that the most valuable treasures are usually found under an imperfect surface, and his reputation for taking in strays starts to grow. But it's one of these strays in particular, injured rodeo cowboy Randy Hersch, who captures more than just his compassion.

Between his disapproving father and his chosen career path, Randy has always felt the need to deny his passion. When Les takes him under his wing, Randy begins to realise that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self—to himself and to the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance…and love?

Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.

Publisher's Note: This book was previously released by another publisher. It has been revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
• Release date: Nov 26, 2012
• ISBN: 9781781841389

T.A. Chase

There is beauty in every kind of love, so why not live a life without boundaries? Experiencing everything the world offers fascinates TA and writing about the things that make each of us unique is how she shares those insights. When not writing, TA's watching movies, reading and living life to the fullest.

Reviews for No Going Home

[penny01-2 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

To instant love for me. Would have preferred a slower build up to the relationship.

[silversurfer_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Six years ago, a hoof to the head ended Leslie Hardin’s showjumping career and his relationship with the man he loved. Broken, hurt and rejected, Les has focused his energies on rebuilding his life.Les’ accident has shown him that the most valuable treasures are usually found under an imperfect surface, and his reputation for taking in strays starts to grow. But it’s one of these strays in particular, injured rodeo cowboy Randy Hersch, who captures more than just his compassion.Between his disapproving father and his chosen career path, Randy has always felt the need to deny his passion. When Les takes him under his wing, Randy begins to realise that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self—to himself and to the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance...and love?This is Book one in the upcoming "Home Series."This was a very sweet story, filled with angst and heartbrake, but just as uplifting.I am looking forward to the next book.

[mslasha · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The first couple of chapters were tough going, T.A. Chase's sentences and dialog were short, rough and not descriptive enough for me. However, after chapter four the book began to flow more evenly and in the end, I enjoyed this book about two broken cowboys falling in love. The main drawback that I found slightly unrealistic - even for a romance novel - was how quickly Les and Randy got together. They have one meeting and on the second Randy moves in with Les. I found that highly unlikely and threw me out of my enjoyment of the story for awhile. But the storyline for this genre was well-written and the character development was better than other books I've read in the m/m arena. One of my favorite characters was Tony, Randy's bull riding friend. I hope T.A. Chase gives him his own novel. This secondary character was a delight! All in all, I'd give this book 3.5 stars out of 5.

[jshillingford_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

If you enjoyed "The Tin Star" by J.L. Langley, then you will definitely enjoy this. The story is about a rodeo rider, Randy, taken in after an injury by his neighbor Les. Randy's father will have nothing to do with him because he's gay. Of course, Les and Randy begin to have feelings for one another. But, can Les overcome a tragedy in his past that is keeping him from opening his heart to Randy? The story isn't that orginal, but it is well written, and the author makes a reader care for the characters. Plus, the background story on Les makes him interesting and very three-dimensional. Randy's sister adds a good bit of humor to the tale as well. If you love cowboy romances, don't pass this up!

[Estarianne · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This story has been done so many times. The cowboy with the ranch full of misfits, the I jury, everything. I found the two MCs didn't really differentiate much, both felt like pretty generic characters with no real personality. Les supposedly had a TBI and spent months in a coma, but the long term effects were apparently minimal and the story didn't address the realities of TBIs other than some misinformation about drug use and a brief discussion of rehabilitation. I didn't see any imperfections in either character (unless not being able to be a grand prix jumper is an imperfection?). Their relationship was perfect from the start, they didn't have a single argument.