Adriana Herrera Finding Joy: A Gay Romance Paperback Book

A 2021 Lambda Literary Award Finalist for Gay Romance. The place that held his past would give him his future...As his twentysixth birthday approaches, Desta Joy Walker finds himself in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the one place hes been actively avoiding most of his life. For Desta, the East African capital encompasses some of the happiest and saddest parts of his lifehis first home and the place where his father died. When an unavoidable work obligation lands him there for twelve weeks, he may finally have a chance for the closure he so desperately needs. What Desta never expected was to catch a glimpse of his future as he reconnects with the beautiful country and his familys past. Elias Fikru has never met an opportunity he hasnt seized. Except, of course, for the lifechanging one, hes stubbornly ignored for the past nine months. Hed be a fool not to accept the chance to pursue his doctoral studies in the U.S., but saying yes means leaving his homeland, and Elias isnt ready to make that commitment. Meeting Desta, the DominicanAmerican emergency relief worker with the easy smile and sad eyes, makes Elias want things hes never envisioned for himself. Rediscovering his country through Destas eyes emboldens Elias to reach for a future where he can be open about every part of himself. But when something threatens the future thats within their grasp, Elias and Desta must put it all on the line for love. Join Desta and Elias on their journey, buy Finding Joy now. | Adriana Herrera Finding Joy: A Gay Romance Paperback Book