No Shame in Being Me: Jeremy and Paulo’s Love Story is a gripping and emotional tale of a young boy’s struggle with his identity and his love for his best friend. Jeremy, a popular high school quarterback, has been brought up by his Christian parents, and their values have always been ingrained in him. But when he realizes he is falling in love with Paolo, a handsome Brazilian boy who moved to California, he finds himself at a crossroads.

Their friendship is cut short when Paolo ends it abruptly, leaving Jeremy devastated and alone. The ridicule and jeering from his peers only worsen matters, and Jeremy decides to take drastic action. But fate has other plans for him, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will change his life forever.

Through dreams, apparitions, and the support of his best friend Kent, Jeremy slowly begins to understand that love is love, regardless of gender.  As he learns to accept himself and his feelings for Paolo, their friendship and love begin to blossom once again.  But will they be able to overcome the hurdles that stand in their way?

With a powerful message of hope and acceptance, No Shame in Being Me, Jeremy and Paolo’s Love Story is a must-read for anyone struggling to come to terms with their identity and the love that they feel for someone whom society may not deem “acceptable.” This heartwarming LGBTQ teen romance will tug at your heartstrings and leave you rooting for Jeremy and Paolo until the very end.

***Brief yet crucial mental health and suicidal ideation statistics on LGBTQ teens (and strategies for parents) are offered to the reader in the Afterword.

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