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Looking Forward Kindle Edition

by Michael Bailey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 162 ratings
Owen Hannity was nineteen when he lost almost everyone he thought he could trust. Each loss more painful than the last.

With the unwavering support of his best friend, Andy, Owen put the pieces of his life back together. Now, more than two decades later, Owen owns and operates a successful comic shop. Despite his modicum of success, he still feels like a shell of a man, carrying the emotional scars from his past.

Without warning, Owen’s past returns. Secrets come to light. Secrets that could either destroy Owen or finally give him the strength to re-evaluate everything he thought he knew about Andy, himself, and the way in which he views the world.

To see that he is truly worthy of loving himself and finally begin…

…Looking Forward.
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    August 21, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GQPLL4S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 21, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 21, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1723830062
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michael Bailey

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I'm the oldest of three, from the Glass Capital of the world, Toledo Ohio.

Don’t laugh too hard.

I've dreamed of writing since I was eleven years old when I wrote a truly awful Choose-Your-Own-Adventure. It sold exactly zero copies. I think my mother may have a copy lying around somewhere. Mothers keep that kind of thing.

Through junior high and high school, I wrote a number of short stories, one actually published in the first (and only) issue of his high school’s literary magazine.

Life took control shortly thereafter, as it often does, and the dream of writing was put on hold. Then, in November of 2016, I took a leap of faith, and began writing my first novel as part of the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) competition. The goal of the competition is to write a 50,000-word novel in a thirty-day period.

I failed.

However, on the advice of a friend, I “pushed through”. And so, in September of 2017, my first novel was published.

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"...A touching story that slowly, painfully brings you to a perfect conclusion." Read more

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"I loved this book. It was absolutely wonderful. With that being said, I am madder than a wet hen. Like Owen had the draw of luck possible...." Read more

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  • rdpage
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the Feels
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
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    This book is special. It tears you apart and puts you back together. This is not a traditional romance novel, and that's okay. This is a book about finding yourself, about realizing that you deserve to be happy. It's a book that shows true love and great passion are not necessarily the same. It's a book about finding the truth that's always been there. This is a rare romance where the romantic relationships are not what they seem. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll stop there but do yourself a favor and read this book. You don't need to read the first book to enjoy this one.
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  • Kindle Customer Diane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love at Last
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
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    A story in which parents hurt their children.
    Where one resorts to crime.
    Where one turns to comics.

    The comic lover learns to fear love.
    He tries and fails.
    Years pass.

    Yet he needs love so badly he puts himself out there one more time.

    Thank goodness he has friends who won't allow him to hide any longer inside his greatest success.

    A touching story that slowly, painfully brings you to a perfect conclusion.
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  • Jazz
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It, But I Gotta Bone To Pick!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
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    I loved this book. It was absolutely wonderful. With that being said, I am madder than a wet hen. Like Owen had the draw of luck possible. Everybody who should have loved him abandoned him when he needed them the most, except Andy. Thank goodness for Andy. He was the truest friend that Owen could ask for. I'm so happy with how that turned out. As for Jack, he was the absolute worse. He did Owen so wrong and then had the nerve to try put limits on Owen and Andy's friendship. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, but he ruined that. I despised him, more than despised Rebecca and I really didn't like her. This is an absolute must read.
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  • Shell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
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    This is such a heartbreaking story at times, so much emotion. I felt so sorry for Owen but I also wanted to kick his ass. I had a little trouble with staying interested n the story because it seemed like there was so much emotion but never an outlet. I do recommend this book if you want a love story.
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  • RonP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
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    This is Mr. Bailey's second book and he is proving himself to be a fantastic author. Although not truly a sequel to the first book, it takes place in the same universe, so some of the characters will be familiar if you've read Looking In. This is Owen's story and it is a powerful tale of life and love and finding happiness in unexpected places. Compelling characters and a great story make this a must-read.
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  • cmd1122
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story, it's a must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
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    Not many stories can make me cry, but this one had me in tears often throughout the book. Owen's story was heartbreaking, but I'm so glad that he got a happy ending. This author really puts your emotions through the wringer and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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  • M. Schaub
    4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition to fabulous Unconditional series!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
    This is the second book in this author’s Unconditional series but can be read as a standalone. This book is about Owen and his quest towards love and acceptance. His story includes a bunch of heartache and sadness, amazing friends and second chances.

    Owen has spent his whole life feeling alone and not sure where he fit in. It wasn’t until he met Andy in high school that he felt like he finally had someone in his corner. Both have bigoted families who don’t understand them. They became the best of friends and it was them against the world.

    Andy begs Owens to come out with him and his sister to meet his cousin Jack and it is the last thing he wants to do but he can rarely say no to Andy. So when he meets Jack for the first time he has no idea what to think of the sparks he feels arcing between them. But Jack holds secrets that seem to grow at a concerning rate.

    When Owen’s life once again changes overnight, he thinks this is the last straw for himself but the family he created is by his side...but is anyone else?

    I won’t say anything else about the story because I don’t want to give anything else away but I feel like this is a series that you you must read ASAP!
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  • JENN KIRSCH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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    I loved this book so much. It was amaze balls. I knew after I read the first chapter that I was going to love it . I always feel like I know his characters . As long as this author keeps writing then I’ll keep reading books by him
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  • Vania
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
    Reviewed in Italy on October 2, 2018
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    What an emotional roller coaster! I devoured this book and the entire time I was reading I couldn't help tearing up, shaking my head, shouting at Owen to stop before getting hurt, or at Jack to stop being such a complete ass! And Andy, there, always there, in the wings, but his presence a constant pillar...
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  • colleen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally loved this
    Reviewed in Australia on August 24, 2018
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    Wow, I honestly do not have enough words for how awesome this book is. The story of Owen felt so real to me. The emotions jump off the pages at you. This is a true battle of struggles for a young gay man that continues to affect him through his adult years. But his one constant is his best friend Andy. Michael has done a brilliant job of writing this cause as I said it all felt so real. You all need to read this. So very highly recommended. Just in case you have't read Looking In the first book in the series then you need to read that as well. Both of these books are excellent
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  • moseyingalong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2018
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    I read Michaels first book way last year and was so in love with the way he writes, that when I seen that he had another coming out, I was intrigued. Would it hold the same magically written word as the first one.
    And alas I bought it the day it came out and just got around to reading it, I love it.
    Owens story is unfortunately all to real for many youngsters.
    Jack, I felt was a bit of tit to start with, I just didnt envisage his story to mess up Owen so much.
    I love the Andy was Owens light in his darkness, I love that Megan was the sister he didnt have .
    I love the way the story was lined out. Reading the M/M genre is for me much more than the others I have read as a adult because all the love in this book and Michaels first are clearly felt, the angst when Owen stood up to Jack and never blamed his son for his father's faults.
    I loved reading how these characters have grown and grown well.
    Love it Michael Bailey can not wait for the next one.
    Love the feels in this book, feels right and good and honest. An Amazingly sweet second book by a really good Author with a true gift.
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  • Shaztwirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2018
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    What a nice story with the perfect ending. Owen really deserved his happy ever after. Do we have Jace and Greg next? Just a feeling I get from the epilogue. I hope I'm right.
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  • P. Schofield
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic believable story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2018
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    Wow Michael Bailey, what a story, the characters and story were so believable, it's sad to think in this day and age it's still true.
    I loved Owen he was so torn and mixed up over his feelings for Jack and yes I agree Jack was a tit, rights from the get go. Poor Andy, Always there for Owen to lean on, but love won out in the end. This story flowed and never lost momentum, I read it in bed at 3am this morning and didn't stop till I'd finished. Bring on more please
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