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When Ben Loved Jace: He Loved Him, Book 2

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Published: 2025
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Ben thought he had finally solved the puzzle of his heart when he met Jace. With his striking looks, effortless charm, and a soft spot for his cat that makes Ben's heart melt, Jace represents the kind of love Ben once thought was reserved for dreams. They seem destined for a future together, a path leading toward something permanent and beautiful. However, the reality of a relationship is rarely as simple as an initial spark. Beneath Jace’s captivating exterior lies a history he isn’t quite ready to share, and Ben is wrestling with his own ghosts—lingering scars from a high school experience that never quite faded. As they navigate the intimacy of their growing connection, they must bridge the gap between their hidden traumas and the overwhelming affection they share. When Ben Loved Jace is a deeply raw and romantic exploration of what happens after the honeymoon phase fades. It follows two men as they attempt to reconcile their complicated pasts with the hope of a stable future. This is a story about the healing power of vulnerability and the courage it takes to trust someone with the parts of yourself you’ve spent years trying to hide.

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Randy Revels
May 14, 2026
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My favorite version of this story.

I've read every version of this story, of which there are many, and yet, I was not prepared for the ending. This is my favorite book of all time. Thank you for writing this, Jay. You are my favorite author of all time.
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Joeymax
March 17, 2026
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Title says it all!!! READ IT!!

Great book!! Emotional highs and lows; fleshes out Ben & Jace's story beautifully. Jay Bell does it again!! Definite must read.
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Branden
February 4, 2026
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Beautifully Retold

A perfect retelling of a beautiful story. The very first novel, Something Like Summer came out when I was still in high school. As an adult, I loved the retelling that brought me back to the characters I grew up with. Ben and Jace’s story is beautiful and with this, the reader is able to see even more into their life.
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Ben Lb.
September 27, 2025
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Keep them coming!

I hope that Jay Bell keeps writing these new versions of the stories based on the original Something Like... series because they are absolutely fantastic. The in-depth look at the love story of Jase and Ben is deep and moving. Jay is still one of my favorite authors and I can't wait for the next installment.
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TNPanMan Wayne Sacchi
September 7, 2025

Book 2 of "When Ben Loved...." Series

The second of Jay Bell's retelling of the "Something Like" series concentrating on Ben, Tim, and Jace, with this volume dealing with Ben's relationship with Jace. This version is more intimate, personal, and steamy! The master story teller has hooked us again with these larger than life characters.