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No Going Home | 
| Author: T. A. Chase
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 296
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1595783938
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781595783936
ASIN: 1595783938
Publication Date: October 1, 2006
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Product Description
Six years ago, a hoof to the head ended Leslie Hardin's show-jumping career and his relationship with the man he loved. Broken, hurt, and rejected, Les has focused his energies on rebuilding his life. Les's 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. But when Les takes him under his wing, Randy begins to realize that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self-to himself and the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance.and love?
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 Cowboy Sex Romp June 19, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
T. A. Chase has written a fairly good gay-themed love-sex story, although the dialogue, the characters and the setting look and sound so much like J. L. Langley's "Tin Star" and "Broken H" that I wonder if these authors are in fact the same person. Why two different authors would pen almost identical gay cowboy love stories is somewhat suspicious -- more than a little coincidental.
This one, though, is the best of the lot. The main unbelievable part of the story is the strange violent source of Randy's disillusionment - his father. Les' own past is nearly as unbelievable. But, as the story proceeds, these two characters do take on fairly real personae. Their love for each other, tentative at first and primarily based on sex throughout most of the novel, becomes apparent and rather nice. In all of these stories, the main characters eventually develop a backbone to take a firm stand against homophobia and bigotry. They show some elements of bravery in the face of the usual vile prejudices in our society.
However, make no mistake. This story (nor any that Langley has written) is not literature or anything close to it. What it is, is a relatively interesting story of these two guys' developing love, used as a vehicle to write gay porn. There's nothing wrong with that, except most of these books are just trash. This one isn't, in my estimation. I read it in about 5 hours one day. I only skipped a few pages - rare for me with books like this that are so predictable.
Naturally, it has a mostly happy ending. But I must say, I was rooting for these two people and some of the minor characters in the book. You'll be mildly entertained through most of the book, as long as you look past the evident superficiality and the "literary vehicle" Chase uses to write some realistic, though repetitive, steamy sex scenes.
I give it a 3 because, while it has no literary value at all, it's a fun read -- as long as you read fast and don't think too much. Just sit back and enjoy it. No point in hoping that this book is something it is not.
 Cowboy Broken Hearts Club May 25, 2008
Another reviewer very accurately compared this novel to the "Tin Star" by J.L. Langley, both about two cowboys bonding then falling in love when the father of one of them expells his son for being gay. I think "Tin Star" is a slightly better book, but this one comes very close to equaling it. Two lovely protagonists, each flawed, each trying to grow out of deep hurt, some (not much) conflict between the two protagonists, but most conflict has the two of them united together against outside forces and helping each other overcome internal conflicts. Good story, good characters. Four solid stars. If you love reading cowboy love, this is a good one to grab and read.
Good Cowboy Romance March 27, 2008
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
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!
 No Going Home March 20, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Randy Hersch is coming home to visit while he recuperates from a broken leg he received bronc riding. Coming home has never a good thing for Randy though. He and his father are at sore odds, mostly because Robert Hersch doesn't approve of Randy being gay.
Les Hardin owns a neighboring ranch. He arrives at the Rocking H shortly after Randy to inspect some of their foals. There is an attraction between Randy and Les, but both keep it to themselves.
Suddenly, but not surprisingly, Randy leaves the ranch after a confrontation with his prejudiced father. He stops by Les' to say goodbye and the men get to talking. Les was injured badly in a horse accident several years ago. He's haunted by it, but even more so by the loss of the man he loved who abruptly left him afterwards.
When Robert brings the fight to Les' door, Les stands up for Randy and it's then the men realize there is more going on than simple lust between them. Randy has a lot to work through though. Les is willing to do whatever it takes to convince Randy that their budding relationship is worth it.
No Going Home is a very sensual and tender romance. Les is a compassionate, sexy and loving man. Randy is skittish after years of abuse. Having Les in his life gives him the love and acceptance he has always craved. No Going Home is a beautiful story and the heat that Les and Randy create in the bedroom is scorching!
Nannette
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
No Going Home by T.A. Chase March 19, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Another novel, set in the world of the cowboy, about homosexual love... at this point I'm wondering if all the cowboys are gay (Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx, Bareback by Chris Owen, The Tin Star by J.L. Langley... the examples are increasing). By the way I have read of a new reality in which a girl has to live with a bunch of beautiful cowboys, gay and not, and her goal is not to fall in love with the wrong cowboy!
But this romance, like the others I have mentioned, is a tender and enthralling novel: Les and Randy are characters that's hard to classify. According to the common standards Les would be the alpha male and Randy the beta, but has their story develops and Randy grows more self-aware and confident in his strength, parts seem to exchange.
Les comes from a wealthy and happy family of the East. Before the accident he was a good looking and well mannered guy, with a tall and slim figure; and even now that he carries the scars from the terrible accident that ended his career, his carriage and manners still distinguish him amid a crowd. But his handsome former partner has abandoned him telling him that he was "useless", and that's why Les developed a sense of inadequacy.
Randy instead is the typical cowboy, quick and muscular (he rides bronco horses), with his swarthy sunburnt face, he is not attractive in a standard way. Also he is as screwy as an abused thoroughbred, and he has to learn to trust once again, or even better to start trusting somebody.
At first Randy is the one, rejected by his family and society, looking for shelter in Les arms. But Les protective and reassuring attitude, hides a past of pain and rejection. Randy is an outcast because of his homosexuality, Les, since he has being physically injured. Two lost souls who meet and share their loneliness.
Les' healing is almost completed , his bruised soul is recovering and he is ready to love again; Randy still aches for his father's rejection and he is indifferent to everything. Because his father didn't accept him, he his sure that no one else will, so he guard himself by being in the closet. But when he meets Les, he slowly understands that life can be something more than clandestine meetings, and little by little he leaves the shades. But his way will be long and difficult, but Les is waiting for him and supporting him. Les doesn't push him, he doesn't force him "to come out"; he understands that as his wounded horses need time to heal physically and trust men again, Randy needs time to experience love, again.
And when finally Randy starts coming out from his shell, he understands that Les also has an extreme need of love, and he is ready to satisfy such it.
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