LEADER 01784oam 2200229z- 450 001 9910163282903321 010 $a1-78651-447-8 035 $a(CKB)3710000001046821 035 $a(VLeBooks)9781786514479 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001046821 100 $a20190224c2016uuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 $aHeartache and Hope 210 $cPride Publishing 215 $a1 online resource (215 p.) 225 $aBeyond Heartache 330 $aAfter heartache comes hope...At eighteen, Kevin Monroe has learned that mothers don't always love their sons, Dad's fists can break your bones and a closet gets mighty crowded with two. After the boy next door breaks his trust and his heart, Kevin departs Albuquerque, New Mexico, determined to live his life out and proud as the man he is meant to be. With Diamondback tickets in his pocket, Kevin leaves his heartache behind to pursue his long-time hope of entertaining as a drag queen.Fear has ruled Raphael Delgado since he first realized he was gay-fear of discovery, fear that he can't support his disabled mama and fear that he has lost Kevin forever. Against a backdrop of familial love and obligation, Raphael struggles to find the courage to accept his sexuality, while hoping to leave the fragile confines of his closeted life.While watching a Diamondback game on television, Raphael spots Kevin kissing a man in the crowd. His first reaction is fear for Kevin's safety and his second, fear that Kevin will never come home.Can love be restored long distance? Will love's key be strong enough to unlock Raphael's closet door? And who is the red-haired beauty wrapped in Kevin's arms? 700 $aEtta$b C.L$01744847 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910163282903321 996 $aHeartache and Hope$94175161 997 $aUNINA