Books like Almost like being in love by Steve Kluger
Travis and Craig share a powerful romance that began when they were high‑school seniors. Their summer together opened doors to college and new futures, but they drift apart as each moves forward. Two decades later, Travis realizes he’s still deeply in love with Craig. Determined to find him, he defies his comfortable life and career, confronting the unknown in an intimate, letter‑driven narrative that explores love, timing, and the lasting pull of firsts.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Steve Kluger
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