Books like Last summer by Michael Thomas Ford
Josh Felling, a gay man looking for love, discovers a summer of unexpected changes in the Cape. With its windswept dunes and lazy days, Provincetown becomes the perfect backdrop for their adventures. Among the characters are Reilly Brennan, Toby Evans, Emmeline, and Ty Rusk, each with their own unique stories. The novel explores themes of finding oneself and embracing new possibilities in the face of lost love. Provincetown's allure is a crucial element in the novel's narrative, drawing characters and readers alike. The book is a romantic tale of self-discovery and new beginnings, highlighting the importance of embracing one's true self. The quality score is 1, indicating very little information and a low confidence in the generated metadata.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Michael Thomas Ford
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