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Ellis has built his life around quiet, safe spaces, especially the punk record store that became his refuge after losing his father and his mother to alcohol. When the shop is sold to confident outsider Issaky Jones, Ellis fears everything stable is about to disappear. But Issaky surprises him — offering support, patience, and a steadiness Ellis didn’t expect. As resentment shifts into attraction, Ellis also discovers a box of old love letters that mirror his own journey. When grief strikes again, Ellis must choose between retreating into silence or trusting the man who keeps showing up for him.
The writing swept me away completely — I felt every emotion and every quiet, aching moment Ellis went through. His inner world was so vivid that it was impossible not to live it with him. I especially loved how Issaky was gentle, patient, and instinctively understanding, giving Ellis the time and tools he needed to communicate and feel safe. Their connection felt steady, tender, and beautifully earned. Ellis’s autism was handled with such sensitivity and respect, and I genuinely want to congratulate the author for portraying it so thoughtfully. This story brings both tears and smiles, wrapping grief, healing, and love into something deeply human and quietly powerful. This was an MM story with mature content.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Still-Here-Soft-Places-Book-ebook/dp/B0H2RTKYHN" 0 likes, 0 comments - mp_book_reviews on June 20, 2026: "Review: Still Here by A.J. Knight 5 of 5 stars
Ellis has built his life around quiet, safe spaces, especially the punk record store that became his refuge after losing his father and his mother to alcohol. When the shop is sold to confident outsider Issaky Jones, Ellis fears everything stable is about to disappear. But Issaky surprises him — offering support, patience, and a steadiness Ellis didn’t expect. As resentment shifts into attraction, Ellis also discovers a box of old love letters that mirror his own journey. When grief strikes again, Ellis must choose between retreating into silence or trusting the man who keeps showing up for him.
The writing swept me away completely — I felt every emotion and every quiet, aching moment Ellis went through. His inner world was so vivid that it was impossible not to live it with him. I especially loved how Issaky was gentle, patient, and instinctively understanding, giving Ellis the time and tools he needed to communicate and feel safe. Their connection felt steady, tender, and beautifully earned. Ellis’s autism was handled with such sensitivity and respect, and I genuinely want to congratulate the author for portraying it so thoughtfully. This story brings both tears and smiles, wrapping grief, healing, and love into something deeply human and quietly powerful. This was an MM story with mature content.
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