Caden & Theo (Gomillion High Reunion) by Becca Seymour

Part of the Gomillion High Reunion multi author universe. CADEN AND THEO is a second chance hurt comfort romance.


From the blurb:

Theo and Caden were never supposed to fall in love.

Best friends. Teammates. Just two boys from a small South Carolina town trying to make it out. But in secret, between late-night drives and stolen glances, they became everything to each other—first kiss, first love, first heartbreak.

Then came the night that changed everything.

One mistake. One moment.

And in its aftermath, Caden lost more than the boy who once held his heart.

Fifteen years later, Theo’s still in Gomillion, teaching English at their old high school and trying to forget the one person he’s never stopped loving. Caden rebuilt his life on the other side of the country, turning pain into purpose as an adaptive fitness trainer. He’s successful, admired—and utterly alone.

When a high school reunion pulls Caden back to the place he never planned to return, both men are forced to face the ghosts they’ve carried for years. Regret. Guilt. And the kind of love that never really fades.

Their story began in a town too small to hold it.

This time, Theo’s not letting it end there.

Book Content Warning:
This story contains material that may be sensitive to some readers. For a complete list of content warnings, please visit: https://beccaseymour.com/pages/content-warnings

Gomillion High Reunion series is a multi-author collaboration celebrating the 20th reunion of former classmates in a charming small town. From fake dating and long-held rivalries to first loves and second chances, anything can happen when the past and present collide. Don’t miss the reunion. RSVP today!


Molly Otto's review:

Becca decided to break their story into before and after the events that changed everything. Making the story so much more impactful and showing us why these two mere meant to be together even if it took a separation for them to be ready. For the first part of the story we see young love and how it affects you so powerfully at that age but then life happens. Caden & Theo may have understood they were in love yet they weren't ready to move past the events. Yes it hurt a lot for their separation yet they both needed it to move forward. The second part is the after starting with the high school reunion. With trepidation on both sides these two see that even time apart did not take away their love.

As with previous books in this universe so happy to see the consistency of events at the reunion with each authors own twist. Becca does a brilliant job in showing their own voice while staying true to the series. A beautiful series I won't soon be able to forget.

Heather's Review:

Unlike many of the other Gomillion High Reunion stories, Caden and Theo's story is told from both the high school and current day perspective - in a linear timeline that I'm so appreciative of!   I really enjoyed getting to see what their young love started at, what factors changed their plans and dreams, and then watching them come back together as adults after their long separation!   This was such an intriguing and welcome addition to the multi-author universe and a book I highly recommend reading.

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