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Alexander60

"I loved this because it reminded me of myself when I was young and didn't know how to tell people who the real me was till I took the plunge and just told everyone I was gay and this is who I am. "

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Never be ashamed of your sexuality...Acceptance & love is all you'll ever need ❤️ 💯

"I would like to start by saying this..I've read alot of m×m stories from many authors but amateur wrote it so realistic it became a powerful story to me itself. Ryan being afraid to come out of the closet just needed the right person like Dan, his coach to show him its ok to be who you are. To love yourself by accepting even if you're gonna be judged everyday with words or etc. Ryan is shown that no matter through his journey to come out as the person he is, that every step that was taken with Dan by his side it was easier to finally say " I'm gay and it's time to let it shine through". Even coming clean for Dan wasn't easy yet when Ryan stood proud of himself for all those steps he took along with the accomplishments in his life, he had realized nobody judged him. They accepted him with love. In that way it helped Dan come clean too with his wife...even if she became a scorned woman in the end. These two got a start of something good and more. I would recommend anyone to read Swimming Upstream.I enjoyed it and was worth the read. Openness.Acceptance.Shamlessness.Tolerance. Respect...because this story covers all those words."

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Nice

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,

"The book was amazing. Wow! I suggest you join NovelStar’s writing competition this April."

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Great romance!

"Awesome romantic story, well done! I would definitely read more of what you have to write. "

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Swimming upstream

"Prouddd of this ending ❤️"

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Swimming Upstream

"It was a very intresting Story, i really liked it. It was exciting"

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this is awesome

"I'm a swimmer and this fit the right guidelines for actual swimmers it was just amazing I hope there is a part 2"

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I love the story

"This novel is refreshingly different than most novels I've read on here, yet very down to earth and it's super easy to identify with the characters and their motives. I really enjoyed the author's writing style and the character development! Overall, I'd absolutely recommend this book :)"

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Great story

"I enjoyed reading the story. Great book."

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Great story

"I really loved this story, it was wel written and most of all I appreciate the message that is spread throughout it. Everyone should feel safe and loved for being themselves! "

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I loved reading this novel a delight

"In love with this novel"

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Wow

"Amazing so far"

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Inspiring

"Great message loved the short story "

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Swimming Upstream

"There were many grammar and punctuation errors. Other than that, I loved it! I loved how Ryan came out and that everyone supported him. "

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Wholesome

"It was very wholesome overall. A few small grandad mistakes, but nothing that took away from the story. Great work."

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Bow worthy

"OMG THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Grammar needs a fix but WHO GIVE A **** WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I HOPE THEIR IS A BOOK TWO"

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Swimming upstream

"I like the story a lot. I am glad it worked out for both charaters"

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Pha

"Okay okay okay okay oka"

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