When Ben Loved Tim: He Loved Him, Book 1

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 266 ratings

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Last update: 01-06-2025


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Ron Birchard
5.0 out of 5 stars To bad Tim
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
Complex and believable story about the adventure that is high school. Especially if you are dealing with being gay. It is sad they couldn't make it work. Characters well developed. Sorry it was over. Is there sequel?
Steve J
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting retelling of Ben and Tim’s story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
I wasn’t sure at the start of this book whether I would want to reread another version of the “Something like…” novels. But fairly soon after I started I got hooked, and remained so.

I’m sorry to say that I behaved much as Tim did when I was in college, after which I left my boyfriend of 4 years to marry a girl. So it is doubly troubling to see how much Tim’s behavior affected Ben, as I was just as bad myself.

I look forward to the next one in this series!
Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars A more complete story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
If you have read Jay Bells stories “something like” then you may recognize Ben and Tim and Alison. This book is much more about the lives of those 3 and others as well. It took me a few pages before I realized what I was reading. Enjoyable book and if you want to see where it all goes then you can read the “ something like” series. Read and enjoy.
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a remembered love
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
It was so long ago when I first read Something Like Summer that this book was like a brand new story, and as always with Jay's books, it was awesome. I've been a fan of his since those Something Like. . .books, and this one promises to continue with Ben; so looking forward to those. Thank you. ;-)
Jason Steinberg
5.0 out of 5 stars my thoughts
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
It was real good to read it would like to be ben and date tim have as a bf or the guy that ben saw in the diner he would more my tipe
Ivan J.
5.0 out of 5 stars A new story within the story we already know and love
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
A new story within the story we already know and love, so much more details that really makes you fall in love all over again.
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Ivan J.
5.0 out of 5 stars A new story within the story we already know and love
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
A new story within the story we already know and love, so much more details that really makes you fall in love all over again.
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Steve H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fix of Ben and Tim!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
It's great to see a fresh perspective of my favorite couple. Love the side stories and the different angles of their personalities. Too bad the next in the series isn't available just yet. Thanks Jay!
LC
5.0 out of 5 stars This one made me cry... just a little
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Throughout reading this book I experienced all of the emotions - love, hate, confusion, swooning, pity, and even disgust. More than once my eyes watered with sadness and despair. The sweet moments were hard to enjoy because you just knew that inevitably a sorrowful moment was soon to follow.

When I began reading this book I didn't know that it is a retelling of "Something Like Summer" by Jay Bell; I thought it was a stand-alone. It was recommended through Kindle Unlimited and I hardly read the synopsis before deciding to just dive right in. I believe it's recommended that you read the "Something Like" series first, but I'm honestly so glad that I read this version first. Because it broke my f**king heart. To learn afterwards that there is another version out there that doesn't hurt quite as much was a weight lifted off my shoulders. Regardless of what order you choose to read them in, or if you choose to only read this book, I 100% recommend it!

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