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A Gentle Way to Love (Ways to Love Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Abrianna Denae (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

They were never supposed to meet, then tragedy strikes, throwing them in each other’s paths.

Blaise Thompson had everything he always wanted: A soulmate, a daughter, and the person he spent more than half his life with. When the foundation of his life cracks after the death of one of his partners, he’s left adrift, relying on his husband and his new friendship with Grant to get him through.

Grant Davis-Wilde's unconventional upbringing taught him to never settle, except his insecurities and anxiety prevented him from making meaningful connections. When he loses the one person who understood, he finds himself alone in the tragedy until Blaise and his husband offer a lifeline he desperately needs.

Sawyer Thompson would do anything for his husband, including inviting the man they were never supposed to meet into their lives so Blaise can have someone else to lean on. What he doesn’t expect is to feel drawn to the gorgeous, hurting man.

In the wake of their shared heartbreak, Blaise and Grant cling to one another, finding safety and connection they never expected, but neither hesitates to grab with both hands. And Sawyer finds himself falling head over heels for Grant, the other man filling pieces Sawyer didn't know he was missing. But grief isn’t easy, and with every step forward, there are two steps back.

Grant desperately wants to be a part of the unique family Blaise and Sawyer come with, but his past insecurities won't allow him to believe he can have what they're offering. In the end, it'll take Blaise's understanding and friendship, and Sawyer's quiet and gentle way of loving to ensure all three get the ending they deserve.

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  1. Book 1 of 1
    Ways to Love
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    216 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    June 20, 2023
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTQ2PJSF
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Ways to Love
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Abrianna Denae

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Abrianna Denae is a queer author living in Northern California. An English major, they have always had a passion for writing.

Deciding to sit down and write one of the many stories that had plagued their mind for years was the easy part—finding the time to do it was a different story.

Caffeine is their best friend, and sleep is their worst enemy.

A lover of books that make the reader feel something, Abrianna tries to incorporate as much of their real-world views and feelings into their stories as they can.

Abrianna spends way too much time on Facebook. You can find them here:

Page: http://www.facebook.com/abridenae

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569461897204879

You can also email them: authorabridenae@gmail.com

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  • Molly Otto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Open poly done beautifully
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Abri has done something that I wish other authors were able to do. They enlightened me on a lifestyle that I didn't quite get before. They show the reader so many different aspects of how a heart can open to love, from platonic to soul defining.
    This book begins with the loss of a partner who kept the relationships separate, but with her passing, these men get to meet and help the other move on to a different place. Sawyer and Grant have that undeniable chemistry from first meeting, and Blaise (Sawyers husband, Cindy's other partner) sparks a friendship with a kindred spirit in Grant, who with the passing of Cindy is left alone. Absolutely adored the slow build-up of all these relationships to show we all grieve and love differently. Thank you, Abri, for bringing this type of lifestyle into the literary world. we need more inclusion of all types of relationships to show love is love, in all shapes and forms.
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  • Kjnrose
    4.0 out of 5 stars So good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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    A Gentle Way to Love is the first book in the Ways to love series and I can't wait for more. This is a hurt/comfort read about Blaise, Sawyer, and Grant. There are wonderful characters and a great storyline, can't wait to read more.
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  • Mary Gates
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I really enjoy this one!! Its a beautiful love story. I would recommend this one. Cindy passes away leaving her main partners greiving & struggling to move forwards. They help each other thru it. Build their own now.
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  • Kindle Customer Diane
    3.0 out of 5 stars So Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I learned so much about loving relationships beyond the typical.

    Very well done.

    There were so many characters and pairings I should have drawn a mind map as I read!
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  • Ash
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sawyer x Grant x Blaise
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Genre: M/M Romance
    Format: E-Book
    Series: Ways to Love #1

    Character Development: 3.5/5
    Plot: 3.5/5
    Writing Style: 3/5
    Spice Level: 2/5
    Overall Rating: 3.5/5

    Tropes:
    • Polyamory
    • MMM+
    • Found Family
    • Hurt/Comfort
    • HEA

    Cheating: <spoiler> No </spoiler>
    Third-act breakup: <spoiler> No </spoiler>
    POV: Triple POV (First Person POV)
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  • J. L. Gribble
    5.0 out of 5 stars much-needed rep in polyam romances
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    I joke that I read polyamory romances because you get more relationships for the price of one, but the reality is that I truly enjoy the intricacies that can develop out of the traditional storyline arc when three (or more) people are involved. The general premise of this book was entirely novel to me, as my experience so far has mostly been with stories about relationships that are more closed, which just proves how important this story is to the representation of so many people’s actual reality. The specific way in which Grant comes into Blaise and Sawyer’s lives is a compelling bit of storytelling that had me hooked from the beginning, though I pretty immediately enjoyed all of the characters in their own right.

    These characters growing closer despite the original intentions of their deceased partner makes for an interesting conflict that underpins the shared trauma of their grief. Denae deftly balances the respect the characters have for their former lover while honoring the that the healing process is different for everyone and that new connections can bloom because, or despite how, time moves on. I enjoyed that the new relationships that develop between these three men are not necessarily the same but still equal in importance, and I was also pleasantly surprised that the more “traditional” romance arc occurs between the two men I did not initially expect.

    The overarching themes of this story that I hope will continue through the series mean that these characters don’t live in a vacuum. There’s an important emphasis on a found family of strong external friendships developed because of the polyam lifestyle, not despite it. I loved the quiet affection and support for all “branches” of the family, and though sometimes I felt like I needed a chart, the way they incorporated acknowledgment of the various connections in their lives felt completely natural.

    Mental health representation is becoming more frequent in this genre as important character attributes rather than tropes or plot points. This book features excellent examples of characters with differing levels/types of anxiety, but what I appreciated even more was how Denae highlights the nuances that can also come from a character who loves and cares for those with mental health issues.

    The progress of this story is as gentle as the title indicates but never dragged. No single dark moment occurs, just the ongoing real-life efforts of recovering from grief and building new relationships. I look forward to revisiting these characters as this series progresses, especially since the polyam elements mean I know I can look forward to being continuously and pleasantly surprised along the way.

    Disclaimer: I received a digital copy of this book from the author.
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  • Scarlett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    I always tell myself I'll write a short review, but I guess that's not in the cards at all when Abrianna Denae is involved. However, I WILL try to be brief and spoiler-free this time as well.

    What can I say - I love a good story, I love even more when from the first page I am sucked into the story and cannot put it down. For my eyes to close, and for me to keep reading, because I simply CANNOT stop at the most interesting.

    Well, you can already guess that this book was just like that. An added bonus was that it makes for a polyamory relationship.

    I read it in one sitting, but it took me a while to make sense of everything and be able to give my rating. At first I was thrown into deep waters. The occasion for which the main characters met was not a good one. I was able to feel their pain as if it were mine. And this, in my opinion, is a job well done by the author!

    During the development of the story, there was everything - tension, surprises, happiness, sadness, tears ... so many emotions intertwined and passed through our main characters - Grant, Blaise and Sawyer.

    I guess it will take me a while to choose my favorite. All three were charming in their own way. (On the second re-read I will add!)
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  • Anon
    4.0 out of 5 stars lovely book
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    this was my first poly book and I founds it really helpful to have the definitions at the front as there was lots I didn’t know. lovely to see the different relationships and how they all connect.
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