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First Impressions
Part of the First Time For Everything Daily Dose 2011 collection
After an accidental brush with fame while working a high-profile serial murder case, forensic anthropologist Dr. David Holt is sent on a lecture junket to pass the time until media interest in his work dies down. More tired and grouchy than a true misanthrope, his patience is stretched to the breaking point by the end of the circuit. Then David meets Matthew Carter, who stumbles into his lecture both late and disheveled. However, the young man’s determination to befriend his idol and his enthusiasm for the subject reminds David that sometimes life sends good things your way when you least expect them.
After an accidental brush with fame while working a high-profile serial murder case, forensic anthropologist Dr. David Holt is sent on a lecture junket to pass the time until media interest in his work dies down. More tired and grouchy than a true misanthrope, his patience is stretched to the breaking point by the end of the circuit. Then David meets Matthew Carter, who stumbles into his lecture both late and disheveled. However, the young man’s determination to befriend his idol and his enthusiasm for the subject reminds David that sometimes life sends good things your way when you least expect them.
28 pages, ebook
First published June 1, 2011
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About the author
Dawn Douglas
17 books20 followersDawn Douglas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She realized she wasn't in Kansas anymore when she went to a meeting of her local Democratic party and she and the organizer were the only ones there! Dawn was a reporter for several years but now works in marketing. Next to spending time with her husband and daughter, writing anything from freelance news features to fiction is her favorite thing to do. In 2010, Dawn placed third in a national humor writing competition sponsored by News Portal Corporation.
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June 27, 2011
This short story is exactly what it says on the cover: a first impression of a potential relationship. I liked the determined approach Matthew took despite the fact he was scared and uncertain. David, or Dr. Holt as he is called throughout most of the book, is a bit of a harder guy to like. His withdrawn, socially somewhat inept manner comes through beautifully, though.
If you like reading about a very hot first time between an older and a much younger man, and enjoy the hints at a possible relationship to follow, you will probably like this story.
If you like reading about a very hot first time between an older and a much younger man, and enjoy the hints at a possible relationship to follow, you will probably like this story.
September 28, 2019
Ironically, I'm glad that this book was not my first impression of this wonderful author.
This is a good book.... All of them are.
This one was a horrible tease at the end, and a book written 6 years ago would have had a sequel by now if it was going to.
The rest of her books that I have read didn't leave me hanging so bad, so it's not so upsetting.... But still!
This is a good book.... All of them are.
This one was a horrible tease at the end, and a book written 6 years ago would have had a sequel by now if it was going to.
The rest of her books that I have read didn't leave me hanging so bad, so it's not so upsetting.... But still!
July 8, 2011
David is just a normal guy doing his job as a forensic anthropologist, which seems to be far more boring than the TV show Bones would have you believe, when he gets sucked into a high-profile serial killer case, just as some film student is following him around with a camera. Voila, instant celebrity. David HATES it with a passion. When his boss “suggests” a tour to capitalize on his newfound celebrity, he’s not given much choice,but he’s not going to enjoy it either.
The blurb leads you to believe that David’s not truly a curmudgeon, but his current circumstance have left him more than a little crusty, and with a dry sarcastic, inner voice. This is a first person story, and this gives an example of his explanation of how he got to be on the speaking tour. He always refers to the film student as “the idiot”:
… the idiot’s documentary debuted. In what I had to assume was a misguided attempt to thank me, he’d managed to make me look like a modern-day Indiana Jones instead of the exacting, meticulous asshole I knew myself to be. And worse, he’d made the body identification process out to be some sort of electrifying CSI/Law and Order love child.
David is older, and when he’s approached by much younger fan, Matthew, he’s tempted to blow him off, but hey, how often does an older man get a young guy looking at him like that? He invites Matthew back to his room, and he’s a bit surprised when he accepts given his nervousness, but they have dinner, and he actually likes talking with Matthew which leads to sex.
This is really only the start of something, that the narrator, David, refers to as “another story” that takes place two years, after David returns to Texas following his stop-over in Denver. It’s not one of those stories of burning hot passion that must be quenched immediately. It’s also Matthew’s first time with a man, so David is gentle in leading him through the process, but you really do get the feeling that there is a connection beyond the physical with the two. They share common interests in the field of forensic anthropology and they just like each other, even if the age difference is quite large.
I like David’s sarcastic wit. He didn’t take himself too seriously and he had a bit of rebellious streak in him, even given his prestigious position. The way he handled the requirement, that he mention the famous serial killer case in his speeches five times, was quite amusing and made me chuckle. I’m hoping the author does come through with “another story” for David and Matthew because I’d like to see more of David and get to know Matthew as you really no next to nothing about him. A cute story with a leading man who struck the right buttons for me.
The blurb leads you to believe that David’s not truly a curmudgeon, but his current circumstance have left him more than a little crusty, and with a dry sarcastic, inner voice. This is a first person story, and this gives an example of his explanation of how he got to be on the speaking tour. He always refers to the film student as “the idiot”:
… the idiot’s documentary debuted. In what I had to assume was a misguided attempt to thank me, he’d managed to make me look like a modern-day Indiana Jones instead of the exacting, meticulous asshole I knew myself to be. And worse, he’d made the body identification process out to be some sort of electrifying CSI/Law and Order love child.
David is older, and when he’s approached by much younger fan, Matthew, he’s tempted to blow him off, but hey, how often does an older man get a young guy looking at him like that? He invites Matthew back to his room, and he’s a bit surprised when he accepts given his nervousness, but they have dinner, and he actually likes talking with Matthew which leads to sex.
This is really only the start of something, that the narrator, David, refers to as “another story” that takes place two years, after David returns to Texas following his stop-over in Denver. It’s not one of those stories of burning hot passion that must be quenched immediately. It’s also Matthew’s first time with a man, so David is gentle in leading him through the process, but you really do get the feeling that there is a connection beyond the physical with the two. They share common interests in the field of forensic anthropology and they just like each other, even if the age difference is quite large.
I like David’s sarcastic wit. He didn’t take himself too seriously and he had a bit of rebellious streak in him, even given his prestigious position. The way he handled the requirement, that he mention the famous serial killer case in his speeches five times, was quite amusing and made me chuckle. I’m hoping the author does come through with “another story” for David and Matthew because I’d like to see more of David and get to know Matthew as you really no next to nothing about him. A cute story with a leading man who struck the right buttons for me.
June 28, 2011
3.5 stars
Dr. David Holt becomes famous after a documentary about him is released after he is involved in a serial killer case. He is not too happy about it, feeling grumpy because the "idiot" that makes him famous depicts him like a modern-day Indiana Jones and the body identification process like a CSI/Law and Order love-child. To get away from the instant fame, he accepts an offer as guest lecturer. Something that he begrudgingly accepts ... until the day young Matthew Carter walks into his class, fifteen minutes late.
I'm not a huge fan of older man/younger guy story but I must say that this one is pretty enjoyable. The whole seduction is fun to read, considering that Matthew comes to David as a virgin. There is enough chemistry that makes me believe in them. Plus, I think grumpy Dr. Holt is sort of amusing. Of course, the ending is SUCH A TEASE!!! I demand a sequel, darn it!
Dr. David Holt becomes famous after a documentary about him is released after he is involved in a serial killer case. He is not too happy about it, feeling grumpy because the "idiot" that makes him famous depicts him like a modern-day Indiana Jones and the body identification process like a CSI/Law and Order love-child. To get away from the instant fame, he accepts an offer as guest lecturer. Something that he begrudgingly accepts ... until the day young Matthew Carter walks into his class, fifteen minutes late.
I'm not a huge fan of older man/younger guy story but I must say that this one is pretty enjoyable. The whole seduction is fun to read, considering that Matthew comes to David as a virgin. There is enough chemistry that makes me believe in them. Plus, I think grumpy Dr. Holt is sort of amusing. Of course, the ending is SUCH A TEASE!!! I demand a sequel, darn it!
June 27, 2011
Waaa! Talk about a cliffhanger.
August 26, 2011
Looking forward to the sequel.
October 21, 2012
This? Was a very good story.
Of course it teased me dreadfully with the way it’s set up. Part of a multi-author series of extremely short and limited stories, this never even tried to make it into a love-at-first-sight, together-forever kind of thing. Two interesting people meet, one loses his virginity, they connect but truly are not in the right place in their lives for more, and they part amiably.
But there’s a layer of potential to it, as though it’s the beginning of something far deeper.
Well done! As much as I want complete and total devotion and love and whatnot? This satisfied me and it was good.
Honestly? The only things that might have even blipped on my annoyance-radar were two words or phrases that I should be over anyway, since almost every writer uses them. No biggie. I am merely mentioning it to make clear that, no, I have not left my strict mood behind. Even with that, I wouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
Of course it teased me dreadfully with the way it’s set up. Part of a multi-author series of extremely short and limited stories, this never even tried to make it into a love-at-first-sight, together-forever kind of thing. Two interesting people meet, one loses his virginity, they connect but truly are not in the right place in their lives for more, and they part amiably.
But there’s a layer of potential to it, as though it’s the beginning of something far deeper.
Well done! As much as I want complete and total devotion and love and whatnot? This satisfied me and it was good.
Honestly? The only things that might have even blipped on my annoyance-radar were two words or phrases that I should be over anyway, since almost every writer uses them. No biggie. I am merely mentioning it to make clear that, no, I have not left my strict mood behind. Even with that, I wouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
February 9, 2015
The ending left me wanting to know more these two
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2011
This short chapter was definitely to short for anything better then okay. The writing style was cold and professional. I missed emotions!
June 27, 2011
Would've been a good 1st chapter to a longer work, but as a stand-alone story it wasn't very satisfying -- not enough to it.
June 27, 2011
Oooooooo - these is a teaser story with that ending. I hope this means there is a forthcoming book with David and Matthew!
June 29, 2011
This story is such a tease! Please tell me there is more coming, you can't end it like that! I enjoyed this, but I want that "another story."
September 10, 2016
ebook.
Author teases us with a promise for these two to meet again in the future.
I hope that sequel comes to fruition, because these two are a great combo.
Author teases us with a promise for these two to meet again in the future.
I hope that sequel comes to fruition, because these two are a great combo.
April 4, 2013
This story begs for a sequel! Pretty please? *puppy eyes*
September 1, 2015
3.5 stars
Was there ever even the mention of a sequel?? I would reaaaally love to read one.
Was there ever even the mention of a sequel?? I would reaaaally love to read one.
September 24, 2011
3.5 stars
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