
Thought You Were the One
A Mission City Gay Romance Short Story (Love in Mission City)
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Michael Dean
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Gabbi Grey
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Mercer
When my high school crush, Gawain, walks into Fifties diner on that February evening, ten years after walking out of my life, I’m stunned. He's still hot, and I still can't resist him. We share a meal that leads to a whole lot more. But when he reveals the truth he hid ten years ago, I have to face the decision of sending him away forever or living with the hurt he’s caused.
Thought You Were the One is a 6k gay romance short story about second chances, high school crushes, and the power of redemption.
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- Lena Belle
- 03-08-25
Surprise 😳
Surprise twist I didn’t see coming made the this super short audiobook really good and left me wishing for a more developed story. The narration was well done.
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- ButtonsMom2003
- 02-06-25
Nice short story.
I love a good short story and this one really was. I love Gabbi Grey’s writing and this story didn’t change that. Michael Dean’s performance made the story even better.
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