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Stay With Me Kindle Edition

by A.L. Lamb (Author), Elf-Moondance Moondance (Pixabay) (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 258 ratings
★★★★★ "This book is not just a love story; it's a testament to human resilience and the power of love to heal and transform lives.
★★★★★ "Curtis couldn’t forget the haunting brown eyes of the young waiter at the café."
★★★★★ "It's a book that will make you think. The heart wants what the heart wants. Period."
★★★★★ "The kind of book you read to make a bad day go away and to lift your spirits."

'Joseph was keenly aware of the gentle giant coming for lunch every day but was too afraid to show emotion, fearful of his father’s wrath. Then, one day, a minor incident brought them together for the first time. Their lives unexpectedly changed when Joseph learned for the first time that he was lovable and worthy of respect until his father found out.
The road to happiness and contentment had never been this challenging for the couple.'
Warning- Domestic violence, mental health issues, toxic family dynamics, survival.
Genre: Interracial gay romance
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  1. Print length
    125 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    March 25, 2015
  5. File size
    734 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VAN8CHY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Drew Publications
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 734 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 258 ratings

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Lily Lamb

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Turkish-Australian former nurse turned goblin-changeling storyteller. Queer, soft, and slightly feral, they write emotionally intense fantasy featuring delicious monsters, haunted houses, lonely boys, found families, and just enough heat to fog your glasses and tug at your heartstrings.

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Customers enjoy this romance book's beautiful story of love, particularly the tale of Joseph and Curtis. The characters are well-developed, and customers find the book heartwarming, with one review noting its gentle, realistic approach. While some customers find the writing well-written, others describe it as stilted. Customers appreciate the book's readability, with one mentioning it had their attention from page one.

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25 customers mention "Romance"25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the romance in the book, describing it as a beautiful story of love and a heartwarming tale of discovery, with one customer noting it's different from typical m/m romance stories.

"...They book romantic and very sexy. The parts of the book that describe the abusive life that Joseph comes from are so realistic that it rings so true...." Read more

"...I cried while feeling all of Joseph’s pain & heartache. Curtis’ sweet heart & gentle nature are everything Joseph needs in his life...." Read more

"...These two had a tender relationship and was loving from the start...." Read more

"What an amazing love story! Lily has a special way of completely developing a scene, and both main characters into people...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting the touching male relationship between them.

"...Beautifully written characters tell a wonderful story. Curtis is a bank teller. He is an avid reader, shy and feels a bit socially inept...." Read more

"...a special way of completely developing a scene, and both main characters into people...." Read more

"...The male relationship between the two characters is touching how they show love in various ways and plus I like happy endings...." Read more

"...Even though the book is a novella and not very long the characters are well developed and that is the one thing so many novellas are lacking in,..." Read more

6 customers mention "Heartwarming"6 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as heartwarming, with one customer noting its caring and respectful approach.

"...And Joseph’s bruised but open soul, ready to be loved, is exactly what Curtis needs in his life...." Read more

"...reading her first book Stay With Me.. and let me tell you it was a heartwarming and delicious story.. in fact I didn't want to end......" Read more

"...The kind of book you read to make a bad day go away and to lift your spirits. Or if your day is good it will make you smile...." Read more

"...These two men are average, hard working, respectful people. One works for his father at a restaurant while the other is a bank teller...." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one mentioning it had their attention from the first page, while another describes it as a sweet afternoon read.

"...The story is wonderful and so very refreshing and I found it unique...." Read more

"This is a sweet afternoon read set in my home town...." Read more

"...The writing style is simple, not sophisticated, and overall this is a pleasant, sweet story." Read more

"...That is until I found this book. It took a hold of my heart immediately! This will tear at your heart! Make you feel deep down inside!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one describing it as very gentle and realistic.

"...the book that describe the abusive life that Joseph comes from are so realistic that it rings so true...." Read more

"...Curtis’ sweet heart & gentle nature are everything Joseph needs in his life...." Read more

"...enters the picture and steps right into your heart with his soft but beautiful persona...." Read more

"Finished this in one night, could not stop reading. The gentle giant love that expression. And that was Curtis...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some finding it well written while others describe it as stilted.

"...This was my first time reading this author. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking reading more of her work." Read more

"...monotone with what little dialog there is delivered in an unnaturally stiff language...." Read more

"...The writing style is simple, not sophisticated, and overall this is a pleasant, sweet story." Read more

"The writing is stilted and while the story keeps moving forward it feels a bit repetitive...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Tidal Ashburn
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Stay With Me" is a Gem, It's Unique,Tender, and Not Exploitive
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2015
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    “Stay With Me” brings several specific elements that make this story very significant. Beautifully written characters tell a wonderful story. Curtis is a bank teller. He is an avid reader, shy and feels a bit socially inept. He dines at his favorite place where he can eat a meal and escape into his favorite book on his kindle. Joseph is the young man who works for his father in the restaurant. His father is cold and treats him poorly.
    Joseph catches Curtis’ eye but here is where the story is different and what makes this story special. Curtis is older and gradually the attraction is developed and explored as the relationship is established. I will not go into much of the story as others have done so in the other reviews. As the men get close the age difference is addressed and respected, the balance of power because of the age is not exploited.
    Joseph is always referred to as the young man, not “boy”. In many contemporary m/m books, that is not the case. I am not saying that is wrong. I have and like many books that do. What I am saying is this relationship is treated with such innocence and tender loving respect. The story is wonderful and so very refreshing and I found it unique.
    For the same reason that authors do use terms boy, I suspect the author avoided doing so. I think in doing this it opens “Stay With Me” to a new audience who can look at m/m romance in a way that is not intimidating and only erotic in nature. They book romantic and very sexy. The parts of the book that describe the abusive life that Joseph comes from are so realistic that it rings so true. I also love that Curtis does not come riding in all bad ass like a knight in shining armor to save the day. He cares and wants to help and he does so in a very gentle realistic way. For any grammatical or structural shortcoming, ​there may be I think that the story and the way that it is told more than justifies my rating this book so highly. I love this book and look forward to reading more. I also love the striking cover, it is beautiful.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Curtis & Joseph. It was difficult to deal with Joseph’s father & how horrible he was. I cried while feeling all of Joseph’s pain & heartache. Curtis’ sweet heart & gentle nature are everything Joseph needs in his life. And Joseph’s bruised but open soul, ready to be loved, is exactly what Curtis needs in his life. They both need someone to love, who is willing to be loved in return.
    One thing about Lily Lamb’s books, is that I always end up experiencing new music that I’ve never heard. Whenever she mentions an artist in her stories, I look them up & listen to the music while reading. In this story, she features Albéniz. I love this guitar music & added him to my Apple playlist.
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  • Angie
    3.0 out of 5 stars OKay
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
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    I really couldn't get into this book like I wanted to. Curtis is a bank, teller. He is an avid reader, shy and feels a bit socially inept. He eats at the same daily and escape into his favorite book on his kindle. Joseph is an Asian young man who works for his father in the restaurant. His father is cold and abuses him. I think that the reason I had problems with this book was because of the whole thing with Joseph and his father and the Asian cultural. I understand that the children are to take care of the elderly but what about their life? These two had a tender relationship and was loving from the start. I really liked when Joseph got the courage to leave his family I know it was hard being afraid of change. This was my first time reading this author. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking reading more of her work.
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  • Adam Stevens
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great big beautiful book of hope, happiness and happy endings!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2015
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    What an amazing love story! Lily has a special way of completely developing a scene, and both main characters into people. People who you can see interacting, and having conversations with. Joseph and Curtis both seemed like real people to me. Fantastic character connection. The slow, subtle contradictions that eventually blossomed into love, with an amazing happily ever after. I can not wait to read the follow up to this book!
    I could relate to Joseph's misfortunes growing up and working in my abusive mothers business. And could relate with this paraphrased quote, "After his father hit him in the head again and grabbed Joseph's hair... Never! I mean never will you be customer friendly again!" Sadly, I suffered that same fate, but now I am obsessive compulsive about customer service even though the opposite was beaten into me daily.
    A great big beautiful book of hope, happiness and happy endings!
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  • Rotosis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Finding True Love
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
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    Curtis, the big guy who was bullied for his size by his last lover, finds himself falling for a young Asian man who works in a Cafe. Curtis takes notice. He knows something is wrong and he knows he's attracted. Their relationship develops slowly and Curtis learns the waiter's name is Joseph.

    Joseph has never known love from his father and grows up feeling guilty. He has no friends and only works, his dreams of a good future on hold. Seeing Curtis' attention he finds hope.

    Their relationship has its ups and downs. It's a matter of will they manage to love and grow. A lovely story to read when you have a moment in time to do so.

    I received this as an ARC after a recent update
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars SWEET HEARTWARMING STORY
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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    Lily Lamb, Lily Lamb , lily lamb hope you get this:::

    I have finished reading her first book Stay With Me.. and let me tell you it was a heartwarming and delicious story.. in fact I didn't want to end...

    Sooo...i hope there is a sequel...or other tales ???? ;-)

    I was curious to see the writing style of this writer and would be silmiar to mine. The male relationship between the two characters is touching how they show love in various ways and plus I like happy endings.

    I would recommend this book to those who like to read male romance and or happy endings theme..can't wait to read more of her stories!!! :-D
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  • Mrs Barbara Hudson
    5.0 out of 5 stars True love story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2015
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    The relationship slowly grew, you can feel the sadness and love. You actually feel the emotions. I would like to read more of their romance
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  • Anne B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touching story!!
    Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2015
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    The blurb caught my attention in an instant! The story of big cuddle-bear Curtis and sweet Joseph is touching and heart warming. Both characters will find a place in your heart the moment you get to know them. To learn and "see" how Joseph is abused by his father and how he is desperatly searching for a way out of it just made me teary and sad. He seems so innocent and just wants to be free of his father and live his own life...maybe with his secret crush, Curtis. And Curtis, the big teddy bear, who falls for the cute waiter and longs to date him. He's so patient and lovable, especially when he cares for Joseph and falls for him head over heals more and more.
    The whole story is well elaborated and fits great in its own timeframe.
    It's a smooth read and I enjoyed every word of it.
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  • Elizabeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very sweet story - two shy
    Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2015
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    A very sweet story - two shy, a bit lost souls who meet and - gradually - fall in love. While there is no insta-love between Curtis and Joseph, there certainly is insta-attraction. The way they slowly come together is gentle and takes time. But when they do come together, oh boy! I loved the way Curtis takes care of Joseph while respecting his integrity. I would have loved to have seen the meeting between Joseph and Curtis' parents for him to realise what parental love feels like. Thank you for a beautiful story, Lily.
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  • Faniie86
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in France on July 27, 2015
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    It was a real good surprise, i enjoyed reading Curtis and Joseph story. Once i started i couldn't put my kindle down. The book was well written and i liked how the relationship between the two caracters was developped, it's not often that you can't help yourself and think : damn i i want more of them i'm not done yet!!!
    It is definitely a book i would recommend to anyone who wants to have a good read :)
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  • Maureen Crothall
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story
    Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2020
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    This was a very sweet story-line that was a little bit poorly written in a few spots, but I still enjoyed reading it. Both mc's are gentle loving men, total opposites in size and ethnicity. Joseph had lived a life of misery and pain, Curtis wanted to rescue him and give him the life he deserved.
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