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The Field of Someone Else's Dreams (Saugatuck Series Book 0) Kindle Edition

by Amelia Gormley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 119 ratings
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Chris Boyden loved Matt VanderVeen since junior high. But growing up gay in the Bible belt of west Michigan was difficult, and unlike Matt, he wasn't brave enough to face the prejudice head-on. Especially when his family told him over and over that he wouldn't be able to attend college without a scholarship.

Back in high school, he worried that coming out would get him kicked off the baseball team or make recruiters reluctant to scout him. Eventually, Matt broke up with him when he couldn't handle being Chris's secret boyfriend any longer, but college has given them a second chance -- if Chris has the courage to take it.

When a terrible injury puts Chris's baseball scholarship in jeopardy, it reminds Chris of all the reasons he stayed in the closet to begin with, and his ultra-masculine father's expectations and thoughtless homophobia aren't helping. Baseball has always been Chris's hope for the future, but now that dream could cost him Matt's love.


NOTE: This eBook novelette is a re-release. It was originally published by the Goodreads M/M Romance group as part of their Love Has No Boundaries event in June 2013.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JMXYYXK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 11, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1651 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 46 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 119 ratings

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Amelia C. Gormley

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Amelia C. Gormley published her first short story in the school newspaper in the 4th grade, and since then has suffered the persistent delusion that enabling other people to hear the voices in her head might be a worthwhile endeavor. She’s even convinced her hapless spouse that it could be a lucrative one as well, especially when coupled with her real-life interest in angst, kink, social justice issues, and pretty men.

When her husband and son aren’t interacting with the back of her head as she stares at the computer, they rely on her to feed them, maintain their domicile, and keep some semblance of order in their lives (all very, very bad ideas—they really should know better by now.) She can also be found playing video games and ranting on Tumblr, seeing as how she’s one of those horrid social justice warriors out to destroy free speech, gaming, geek culture, and everything else that’s fun everywhere.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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creativedeeds
4.0 out of 5 stars Creative Deeds Reads Review
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2014
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I kind of read this book out of order, but that’s actually okay. Even though the events The Field of Someone Else’s Dreams happen before the events in Saugatuck Summer, nothing is given away. This one is great if you want a taste of either Amelia C. Gormley’ or the Saugatuck series. Since I already had both, the main thing that I walked away from this short sweet read was hoping there was more.

That’s not saying that The Field of Someone Else’s Dreams was lacking. It wasn’t. It gave readers the perfect amount of story revolving around Matt and Chris. Their back story was given in mini flashbacks that worked well. The fact that Matt cared enough to give Chris another chance. Chris’ inner battle was understandable. To say I wasn’t a fan of his parents would be putting it mildly. These two boys may have grown up together, but they had totally different backgrounds.

If you’re looking for a quick read (only about 50 or so pages) this one is perfect. This isn’t even really a set-up for Saugatuck Summer, just a little side step into the lives of characters that went to school together. One can definitely be read without the other, but I’m glad that I picked this one up. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more books by this author.
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Tammy M
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2014
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Chris and Matt have been in a relationship a couple times now. First in high school, but Matt left Chris when he wouldn’t come out. Now in college they are trying to make a go of it again. But the same issues that drove a wedge between them before are not yet resolved. Can Chris come to terms with his sexuality and be honest with his conservative family about who he really is? Or will he allow his pride and appearances to cause the man he loves to leave him alone, again.

Chris Boyden loves baseball, he loves everything about it. The rush, the feeling and the sound when he holds that bat in his hand and hits the ball. But his reasons for playing may not be all self serving. He feels the need to provide for his family, he doesn’t want to let them down. This is a huge factor in why he hasn’t told anyone he is gay either. But the time has come to make a decision. Either Chris comes out and lives his life in the open with Matt, or he stays in the closet and looses the one thing that matters most, Matt’s love.

Matt VanderVeen has loved Chris since they were teenagers. But he wants to love him out loud. He wants to hold hands in public, kiss him whenever he wants and take vacations together. Not lie about where they are going, who they are with or what they are doing. When Chris is injured and finally comes out to his family, it would seem that Matt is getting his wish. But the regret and the backlash may be more than his lover can handle.

This book pissed me off! But not for the reason you may think. My heart broke for Chris and the struggle he was going through. The conversation with his mother in the hospital literally floored me. I wanted to reach into my kindle and strangle her! Kudos to Gormley for making the emotions and words jump off the pages and really resonate with me. Matt was as understanding as could be expected, in his situation. And it’s not often that I read a story where the character is completely honest about his feelings. Matt told Chris straight up that he loved him and he would hold on, until he couldn’t hold on anymore.

I am completely in awe of Gormley’s writing style. There is something almost animalistic in her writing that is really engaging. I can’t wait to see what she gives us next. Be sure to grab a copy of this book, it’s free right now, and then follow up with the companion novel Saugatuck Summer.
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Mongrelonian
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Impressed
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2014
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Writing effectively and convincingly in the first person is not easily done. I was immediately taken with the author's style and ability to make the narration natural and comfortable to read. I am not a fan of baseball and was prepared for my eyes to gloss over when it came to discussion of the sport. Instead I was pleased with how Chris, the narrator, approached his relationship to it and what it meant to him. The author deftly presents the all too common scenario these days of a family caught between a rock and a hard place financially. Though there's no easy, happy ending, there's hope. I don't think this story missed a beat or hit a sour note and I was sorry when it ended, wishing for more. Well done, Miss Gormley! Thank you!
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RT
4.0 out of 5 stars Telling
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015
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This is a short but telling coming out story. It provides a look at stereotypes on both sides of the gay/straight agenda and gives a fair portrayal of both sides. Would have liked a little more story... but I do understand that real life doesn't always give neat little packages. Maybe a sequel would be nice?
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4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable reading
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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Chris and Matt are good characters and the storyline familiar and although not completely resolved at the end of the book I think they'll definitely make it in the long run :)
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chom
2.0 out of 5 stars coming out
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2014
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Coming out to the parents after a set back on a old injury. Family steps away from him
And Ends up with being invited to Christmas dinner with the hope of forgiveness.

My worst review ever.
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DJ - Extreme Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and enjoyable story
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014
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I had previously read this in one of the Goodreads M/M Romance Love Has No Boundaries books. I loved the story then and enjoyed reading it again. I loved the way author pulled me right into their very realistic story and how there was no contrived angst just an authentic situation with genuine emotions. Very well done and I look forward to reading more by this author.
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Andreams
4.0 out of 5 stars Short But Satisfying
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2015
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Short, sweet and sad. Loved the writing. I also appreciate that this didn't end with a cliffhanger and I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
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Londoner
3.0 out of 5 stars An easy read, with an interesting reversal in which the ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2014
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An easy read, with an interesting reversal in which the father is more accepting of his son's homosexuality than is the mother.
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