Unmentionables

<p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Winner of the Book of the Year Bronze Medal for Gay Literary Fiction</strong></p><p></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Unmentionables</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> tells a powerful and poignant story set against the turbulent backdrop of the American Civil War. It follows two couples whose lives and loves challenge the boundaries of race class and societal norms: a wealthy white straight couple and a Black enslaved gay couple.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Jimmy a field hand gradually develops a deep fascination-and ultimately romantic love-for Cato a house servant on a nearby plantation. Their relationship explores themes of forbidden love resilience and hope amidst unimaginable hardship.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Praise for <em>Unmentionables</em>:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>One of the best novels of the year for any grown-up-a truly life-affirming read.</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> - Kindle Nation Daily</span></li><li><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Superb gay historical fiction with a contemporary relevance. An enlightening exploration of the hidden aspects of our past. Five stars.</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> - Foreword Clarion Review</span></li><li><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>A moving and profound novel that shows how love can triumph over cruelty even in the harshest conditions. The characters are beautifully crafted their emotions genuine and compelling. An emotionally resonant and redemptive story with richly detailed minor characters that breathe life into every page.</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> - IndieReader</span></li></ul><p></p>