Book description
Mercedes General is a series of linked short stories following the exploits of writer Kent Mortenson and his husband, architect Spencer Michalek as they negotiate a life together from their first meeting as boys. Defying anyone who steps between them, they take on the challenges of growing up a couple—including…
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Each chapter is a unique short story following lovers, Kent and Spencer, from their first meeting during childhood, into their adult years. But this is not a Romance novel. It mainly focusses on the homophobia the couple endure in a small minded American town. Every tale in this is as entertaining as it is heart warming.
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