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Second Chance
The heroic rescue of an elderly shopkeeper brings Nick Harding face to face with handsome detective Matt Langford. What begins as a simple statement to the police quickly escalates into an all-night ordeal when Nick is rushed to the hospital for a suspected concussion. Upon his release, Nick is surprised and grateful to discover that Detective Langford is waiting to take him back to his home. As time passes, the two meet again and again, until a date becomes inevitable. The date leads to drinks back at Nick's condo and the sexual heat that has been building between the two men erupts into a night of unstoppable passion.
28 pages, ebook
First published May 1, 2011
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About the author
Derek Adams
71 books25 followersDerek Adams has been writing for the print media for a number of years and is now making a second debut in the realm of e-publishing. His most recent publication is the novella 'Safe Harbor.' In addition, he has over a dozen short stories available from MLR Books and Extasy Books. He is also the author of a popular series of humorous erotic novels featuring Detective Miles Diamond, currently available from Extasy Books.Mr. Adams lives near Seattle.
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May 29, 2013
Lovely story!
Both guys're nice and very likeable, I loved how tentative and unsure they both were at the beginning. The sex, when it finally happened, was scorching hot, as always, so I really enjoyed the book )
Both guys're nice and very likeable, I loved how tentative and unsure they both were at the beginning. The sex, when it finally happened, was scorching hot, as always, so I really enjoyed the book )
May 6, 2011
2.5 stars. Ok short m/m romance about a jogger and a cop who meet after the jogger chases down a burglar, then slowly get to know each other better.
June 13, 2011
OK story, and I really enjoyed the beginning, but the end came too quickly. Definitely wished this had been a longer read...the set up and characters were good at the start.
December 19, 2017
Everyone deserves a second chance!
The sex scenes are done very well. Almost feel like your a part of it. And need to shower after its over.
The sex scenes are done very well. Almost feel like your a part of it. And need to shower after its over.
April 19, 2022
This is the second book I have read by this author. I am enjoying the writing and the story and of course the steamy sex. I will be reading more
August 27, 2011
The story jumps right in to Nick being interviewed by hunky police detective Matt following his capture of the man who attacked the elderly neighbourhood grocer. Nick can’t remember much, but insists he’s fine, although takes Matt up on his offer of a drive home. As he gets out of the car he gets dizzy, and Matt insists he goes to the ER to get checked out and even waits around to drive him home.
Before long the two men are “running into each” other all over the place, having coffee, just by coincidence. Of course they both know it’s not, but neither one seems prepared to make a move, until in a moment of stumbling bumbling embarrassment, Matt finally asks Nick out. This is a very cute little short, that while not part of the formal “Got a few minutes?” line at MLR, could belong there.
I really like how there was the slow build-up, the guys were getting to know each other and were attracted, but each a bit unsure about making the first real move. You get to know about Nick’s past experience with an open relationship (that he didn’t know was open, ooops) and Matt’s experiences as well and you sensed that they really liked each other, it wasn’t all just raging hormones, although once they finally get past dancing around each other, that certainly plays a part.
I enjoyed reading about the two guys and smiled more than once at their interactions. The sex when it finally arrives is hot and urgent. When you’re in the mood for a pleasant read about two really nice guys, it’s a perfect choice.
Before long the two men are “running into each” other all over the place, having coffee, just by coincidence. Of course they both know it’s not, but neither one seems prepared to make a move, until in a moment of stumbling bumbling embarrassment, Matt finally asks Nick out. This is a very cute little short, that while not part of the formal “Got a few minutes?” line at MLR, could belong there.
I really like how there was the slow build-up, the guys were getting to know each other and were attracted, but each a bit unsure about making the first real move. You get to know about Nick’s past experience with an open relationship (that he didn’t know was open, ooops) and Matt’s experiences as well and you sensed that they really liked each other, it wasn’t all just raging hormones, although once they finally get past dancing around each other, that certainly plays a part.
I enjoyed reading about the two guys and smiled more than once at their interactions. The sex when it finally arrives is hot and urgent. When you’re in the mood for a pleasant read about two really nice guys, it’s a perfect choice.
July 24, 2011
This is a clean, nice, sweet little story. Not much conflict there, not too many obstacles to overcome, only two guys who meet, albeit under interesting circumstances, fall in love with each other and start a relationship. Hold the sex scenes, and this story could be likely the answer to a casual “and how’d you two meet?” small talk question at a family barbecue. The smexxin, once it happens, is nicely done, too, a bit lengthy, but certainly passionate and hot.
However, I couldn’t help the feeling as if this had been originally meant to become the opening chapters to a longer novel. I kept waiting for “something” to happen, but the tale flowed smoothly to its comfortable end.
If you’re in the mood for something light and erotic, I’d recommend this short story as an entertaining, not too demanding pastime.
However, I couldn’t help the feeling as if this had been originally meant to become the opening chapters to a longer novel. I kept waiting for “something” to happen, but the tale flowed smoothly to its comfortable end.
If you’re in the mood for something light and erotic, I’d recommend this short story as an entertaining, not too demanding pastime.
November 18, 2011
Great little story. Loved the way the guys met and the slow build-up of chemistry between them. The sex, when it happened was really hot. I'd like to know more about them if Derek Adams would deign to expand this story. Very Hot!!
April 11, 2012
More of a 3.5
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