Indie Author Spotlight Saturday: AJ Truman

Author:  A.J. Truman Title: Ancient History Date Published: 08/30/2022

Read Dates: 06/15/2026- 06/16/2026
Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

Ancient History is a dual POV second chance romance. Amos is a history teacher who teaches at the same school he attended as a teen. He’s worked hard over the years to get past the pain and heartbreak of his high school boyfriend, Hutch, and is surprised to see the jock turned professional soccer player once again roaming the halls. Hutch didn’t know what to do with his life once his career was abruptly ended, but when an opportunity to coach at his old school comes up, he takes it. He’s shocked to see Amos, and hoping for a chance to apologize and make amends for the cruel way he ended their relationship in the past. Amos is guarding his heart this time around, afraid of history repeating itself, but Hutch is determined to prove himself!

This was my first book by AJ Truman and I’ve already added a few others to my TBR. The overall tone of the book was lighthearted and fun, but it did touch on more serious issues, such as bullying & homophobia, strained family relationships, and caring for an aging parent. I loved the found family aspect with Amos and his group of friends, and really loved Hutch’s (sometimes overly) supportive father!

The guy who broke my heart is back and teaching at my school. I’m really trying not to give an F.

A long time ago, in a suburban high school not so far away, a closeted nerd (me) and a closeted soccer star (Hutch) fell in love and planned to make their public debut at prom. Until Hutch bailed at the last minute, leaving me with a broken heart and unworn tuxedo. Tale as old as time, right?

I spent the past ten years working to forget Hutch, returning to our old high school to teach and make new memories that could erase ones of him. I thought Hutch was ancient history, off living his professional athlete life. But he’s suddenly back in Sourwood, coaching soccer at South Rock High, and sexy as ever. Just when I’d gotten over him, we’re now colleagues.

As Hutch leads the soccer team to victory once again, and we find ourselves trading stolen glances in the halls, it feels like a reboot of our high school bad romance. Especially after a late night encounter where I find myself climbing him like the rope in gym class. Oops.

Hutch wants to give us another try, but what if history is doomed to repeat itself?