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Trials and Tribulations

   (3 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction, Mystery, Romance,
Sub-genres: Drama, General Romance, Light Mystery, Coming of Age, Small Town Fiction

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Trials and Tribulations is the first book in a series — a coming‑of‑age story about Andy Collins and his friends. As Andy begins to understand his sexual orientation, he and the boys must also confront abuse, secrets, and a murder that haunts the small mining town of Pine Hills, hidden in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
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Disclaimer: If you’re looking for a story focused on explicit sexual content, this isn’t it. Trials and Tribulations is a love story. Because it is a love story, sexual moments do appear, but only in a realistic balance within the characters’ lives. The story includes sexual encounters between high‑school‑aged minors and contains scenes of violence. If this offends you, or if it is not legal for you to read, please do not continue.
This work is pure fiction. No character represents a real person, living or deceased. Any resemblance is entirely coincidental.

 
This story is Copyright © 2011-2025 Enoch, All rights reserved. Distribution for commercial gain, including, but not limited to, posting on sites or newsgroups, distribution as parts or in book form (either as a whole or part of a compilation) with or without a fee, or distribution on CD, DVD, or any other electronic media with or without a fee, is expressly prohibited without the author's written consent. You may download one (1) copy of this story for personal use; any and all commercial use excepting educational institutions requires the author's written consent. Any and all linking by external sites requires the author's permission. The author may be contacted at: ecs4uk@icloud.com

Story Recommendations (8 members)

  • Action-Packed 4
  • Great Pacing 4
  • Great Characters 8
  • Character Growth 1
  • Dialog / Banter 1
  • Plot Twists 1
  • Beautiful Writing 0
  • Immersive World 1
  • Satisfying Ending 1
  • Fresh / Original 2
  • Counldn't Put It Down 3
  • Suspenseful 3
  • Gave Me Chills 1
  • Funny 2
  • Feel-Good 2
  • Heartwarming 1
  • Emotional Impact 4
  • Thought-Provoking 0
  • Romantic Chemistry 0
  • Smoldering Chemistry 1
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  • Love 1
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Mancunian

Mancunian 27,232

· Edited by Mancunian

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

How do you write a story that is a rollercoaster of emotion and gains gripping pace as it unfolds? I don't know but @Billy Martin does and this story is full of it as Andy Collins lives his adolescent life. I don't want to say too much or I may give away the story so I suggest that others should read and enjoy it for themselves, it is a really good story that I recommend.

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Dodger

Dodger 28,996

   5 of 6 members found this review helpful 5 / 6 members

Teenager Andy Collins has a lot on his plate as he struggles with illness and bigotry, but pulls through thanks to the loyalty of his best friend, the love of his boyfriend, a limitless supply of money, and a father who is also a judge. Andy's kind heart and forgiving nature makes him a very likable boy and his health issues ensure a certain amount of sympathy. This is a good story with an unusual setting. Well worth reading.

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stevie437

stevie437 66

  

Great story with a cast of engaging characters, As the author mentioned this is not about sex but romance and love. My only issue is this seems to be the beginning of a much longer tale. There are so many questions left unanswered, I don't know if there was supposed to follow ups but I enjoyed it anyway, even though I desperately wanted to hear what happens to the boys and their families.

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