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Noble and Strong (Bridge to Abingdon Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Tatum West (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Noble: I learned long ago that I could look—but never touch. My father made it clear: I was no longer his son if I ever sinned with a man. But Connor Strong took hold of my heart the moment I saw on him. And he made that sin sound so, so sweet.

My dad is the most powerful Evangelical preacher in the country. Millions of people watch him on TV every Sunday morning. I’m the church’s golden boy—handsome, well-behaved, and straight. But a man like Connor Strong couldn’t be wrong in God’s eyes. And the way he kisses me is a spiritual revelation.

Connor makes sparks fly whenever he touches me. He teaches me, slowly and tenderly, and shows me exactly what he needs. He tells me I’m the perfect boyfriend, except for one thing. I’m not out. I can’t be.

But there are some things worth fighting for. And Connor Strong tops the list.

Connor: I came to Abingdon after my ex broke my heart. I resigned myself to a life alone. But when Noble Hansen walks into my bakery, sculpted and towering like a Norse god, I realize I need that man in my life.

Sure, Noble’s a closet case and has some major issues with his mysterious family. But once he gets a taste, he can’t get enough—and I can't get enough of him, either. He’s at my house every night, and I’m fine with staying secret during the day.

But drama comes along with dating the world's biggest evangelical superstar. When anti-trans protesters fill the town, Connor stands up to them. And when one of the protesters gets assaulted, I'm the one getting accused. I have an alibi, but I can't use it without letting everyone know his secret: I was in bed with Noble, teaching him something very new.

I could 'out' Noble, change his entire life. But he’s not just a fling or a rebound. Noble is my everything, and I won’t reveal his secret, especially not while Reverend Hansen is watching his every move. But it turns out that Noble is far braver than I ever imagined.

Noble and Strong is the fifth book in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one adorable couple, and each can be read as a standalone novel. Noble and Connor have a tense, exciting, and sensual relationship with lots of first-time moments and out-for-you drama! There’s also your favorite Abingdon grandma, Gil Steele doing hot cop things in uniform, loads of rainbow baked goods, and a redemption story you’ll never expect. Connor and Noble are the defenders of Abingdon’s LGBTQ+ community, and they won’t let hate take over their town!
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About the Author

Tatum West is the author of the Bridge to Abingdon series, which includes Steele My Heart, A Fighting Chance, Chase Me Home, and Silver Fox.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RGLRD2P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 10, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
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    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 511 ratings

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Tatum West is a writer and lover of MM romance. She grew up queer in a straight world. She’s now a mom of two, a dog-mom of one, and she’s working hard to raise kids who know that love is love and see the magic and depth of all human interactions. She crochets, crafts, and creates. She’s so glad she gets to write for a living and make characters who speak to her soul.

Tatum hails from Virginia and went to camp every summer near Abingdon. The Abingdon of the Bridge to Abingdon is a fictionalized version of many small towns, all thrown together and rolled up into one. The men of the town are the ideals created by her heart and mind, all on their paths to true love.

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Customers enjoyed the story's engaging plot and well-developed characters. They appreciated the emotional depth between the characters and how Noble found his voice. Readers also appreciated the powerful love depicted in the book. The writing quality was praised as well-crafted and proofreading improved. Overall, customers found the book cute and inspiring. However, opinions differed on readability - some found it an enjoyable series while others felt it was underwhelming.

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8 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the story. They found it inspiring, thrilling, and enjoyable. The book kept their attention and was a fun extension of the people of Abingdon.

"...him closer to baker extraordinaire Connor who unlocks a freighting, thrilling, and sensual side to Noble's world while opening his eyes to his made..." Read more

"...But the Bridge to Abingdon series has really sucked me in, and I have enjoyed every book, a lot! Highly recommend!" Read more

"...A highly enjoyable read." Read more

"This book kept my attention, but overall it was underwhelming...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development and drama in the book. They appreciate the issues and emotions described between the characters. They also like how Noble found his voice and that Connor was patient with him.

"...The distinct characters instant spark, layered within a passionate, witty emotional whirlwind relationship that packed a punch ( pun intended) made..." Read more

"...I like this series. I liked this book. It was well written. I love the characters...." Read more

"Loved how Noble found his voice. Connor was patient with Noble...." Read more

"...I liked the issues and the emotion described between the characters. A highly enjoyable read." Read more

4 customers mention "Love"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's love story. They find it powerful and beautiful. The devotion and love between the characters are described as thrilling, sensual, and emotional. Readers mention that the last chapter made them teary-eyed and had their hearts singing.

"...characters instant spark, layered within a passionate, witty emotional whirlwind relationship that packed a punch ( pun intended) made for a yummy,..." Read more

"...Their deep devotion to and love of each other was beautiful. They were hot. I spent time in the Abington area when I was young...." Read more

"...I really got teary eyed and that last chapter had my heart singing. There is hope for everyone." Read more

"Love is greater than hate...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the characters well-developed and the Abington stories engaging. The proofreading seems improved, although some reviewers felt the second half was weaker than the first.

"...I like this series. I liked this book. It was well written. I love the characters...." Read more

"...Connor was patient with Noble. The Abington stories are beautifully written you fall in love with the men as they find love and stand against..." Read more

"Despite a few factual errors, this was a good book. The proofreading seemed better this time, as well,although the second half was worse than the..." Read more

"Another great read..." Read more

3 customers mention "Beauty"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute and inspiring.

"...who live there have been known for its drama, intensity and beautiful heart, this story/journey was no different! I loved Connor and Noble!..." Read more

"...I spent time in the Abington area when I was young. It is beautiful place. This series is a good read." Read more

"...It was cute and inspiring." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some find it a good read, while others say it's the weakest book in a series and underwhelming overall.

"...It is beautiful place. This series is a good read." Read more

"...Bridge to Abingdon series has really sucked me in, and I have enjoyed every book, a lot! Highly recommend!" Read more

"This book kept my attention, but overall it was underwhelming...." Read more

"Despite a few factual errors, this was a good book...." Read more

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The same goes for this story: a man who’s comfortable in his own skin and who’s on the look-out for his HEA, meets a man who has been indoctrinated that loving a man is a bad thing. Well, let’s say that love again comes out on top, because Cooper teaches Noble everything about love and Noble is a fast and excellent student! They fall fast and hard and haters watch it, because the men of Abingdon don’t play and when called out, they hit hard and just. Every minute of this novel was worth it. ❤️
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  • Jackie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Is One Powerful Emotion!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019
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    The town of Abingdon is growing and changing; not everyone is adapting well to the great strides the city has made.
    Noble Hansen, applied for and obtained the job as the boy's track coach at Jackson Acadamy in Abingdon.

    Moving to a new town, taking the job as the track coach, will not only put him the center of a dark war between the LGBTQ+ Community and their haters. It will pull him closer to baker extraordinaire Connor who unlocks a freighting, thrilling, and sensual side to Noble's world while opening his eyes to his made for TV Evangelical preacher father.

    So much goes on! Abingdon and the people who live there have been known for its drama, intensity and beautiful heart, this story/journey was no different!
    I loved Connor and Noble!
    Honest, enlighting, heat-fueled with an edge of suspense. The distinct characters instant spark, layered within a passionate, witty emotional whirlwind relationship that packed a punch ( pun intended) made for a yummy, inspiring free-flowing story that I enjoyed from beginning to end.
    The 5th book in the Bridge To Abingdon Series, ( standalone ) is well worth the read!
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  • dbbks3
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Story in This Series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
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    The turmoil caused by haters is real. Here in Virginia a fine young man has been put through he'll by his school. It is good to discuss the trauma a child is out through. It is good to discuss the lack of protection and equality that the LGBTQ+ community lives with in their daily lives.

    I like this series. I liked this book. It was well written. I love the characters. One problem that I had with the story was the complete turnaround of one of the haters. It is always the dream but it was not realistic considering the depth of the hate in this character. I understand the dream but it didn't fit the depth of the gate of that character.

    Still I was happy for the two main characters. Their deep devotion to and love of each other was beautiful. They were hot. I spent time in the Abington area when I was young. It is beautiful place. This series is a good read.
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  • Bought it For the Cover!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific series! Love them all!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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    I just finished Book 5 and am looking forward to reading Book 6. I don't usually stick to a series like I did with this series. I pop in and out of series, or don't even finish them! But the Bridge to Abingdon series has really sucked me in, and I have enjoyed every book, a lot! Highly recommend!
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  • readsome1947
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love is greater than hate.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
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    Loved how Noble found his voice. Connor was patient with Noble. The Abington stories are beautifully written you fall in love with the men as they find love and stand against prejudice.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Hoping more to come in this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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    So... I generally despise bible thumpers. I despise religions that don't accept any and all walks of life. I've never liked it agreed with it.
    That being said, I do love folks who have their own relationship with a higher power, my higher power is God. He and I have our own special thing. As long as I'm not being preached to, we're all good.

    This book... One mc, Nobel has a bible thumping father who is a Pastor, who picks and chooses what the bible says and how he translates it. Part is... LGBT is wrong. His son was a coach at what I assume is a prestigious religious college, His dad led the sermons and I'm guessing held a lot of prestige at this college.

    For thirty years he hid his true self. I didn't exactly see what made him choose Jackson Academy, but his lady friend was not happy she wasn't informed nor part of his plan.
    I was more than a little lost as to why the job change as he was so deep in the closet. To get away from his parents? Subconsciously knew he was gay? Come to find out, he had repressed a lot of memories. Some his father brought up. None of those memories were pleasant.

    On top of dealing with his parents, he finds out two people on the board of directors are also severely homophobic. So much so, they fire every gay faculty in one fell swoop. Add on to a hillbilly homophobic damaging his boyfriend Connor's bakery. Connor ends up in jail. It's just one meds after another!!

    The near ending surprised me. I really got teary eyed and that last chapter had my heart singing. There is hope for everyone.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME read. So warm.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019
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    If you would like a read that makes you feel warm and fuzzy this is it. I liked the issues and the emotion described between the characters. A highly enjoyable read.
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  • cabc
    3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely my least favorite of the series so far.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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    This book kept my attention, but overall it was underwhelming. Noble and Connor have a connection and a chemistry, but I feel like we never got much time with them as a couple outside of being intimate. We’re told and not shown the other moments of their romance. And then the story was just a touch too dramatic. But as a Virginian, I had to laugh at the obvious jab at the cult that is Liberty and that was plenty entertaining.
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  • norwegiangoddess7
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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  • Tanya
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intense
    Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2019
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    This book makes you feel the hate. Then hate people who don't want to learn or understand what they don't know. It makes you feel ashamed that you may not always speak up and what can happen when you just watch/listen to others
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An brilliantly written story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2019
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    Tatum did it again she is becoming one of my favourite authors the story covers several areas and is a great can't wait for next one
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  • Wide Eyes, Big Ears!
    4.0 out of 5 stars Noble and Strong fight the religious hate that rocks the small town of Abingdon!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 25, 2023
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    A closeted Christian, Noble Hansen applies for a coaching position at Abingdon’s prestigious Jackson Academy which he admires for its progressive and supportive attitudes to staff and students. Unfortunately, he finds the opposite when a students transition and the school administration and a radical Christian group start stoking prejudice and hatred. It doesn’t help that Noble’s father has made a name for himself as a popular antigay preacher. Meanwhile, local baker Connor Strong ignites a passionate fire in Noble which gives him the courage to speak out and come out.

    I really liked both Noble and Connor and the story was incredibly gripping. My only gripe was the instalove that formed the first time they met, it just seemed too much too soon. There was also an incident that seemed to be a repeat of what happened in Fighting Chance (book #2). Other than that, I enjoyed the ride! Audio narrators Alexander Cendese (as Noble) and Tor Thom (as Aaron) suited the characters well (the whole series is currently free on the Audible Plus catalogue).
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