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Story of Scars
Part of the First Time For Everything Daily Dose 2011 collection
Detective Derek Morrison is the best there is at undercover work. Then he gets shot by a rookie cop with twitchy hands. That one event costs him a year of undercover work and his job, leaving him with a debilitating injury. But maybe one good thing can come of losing everything he knew. Ian O’Callaghan, owner of Derek’s favorite pub, has waited over a decade for a chance at Derek, and now that Derek’s no longer a cop, the time may finally be right for a little romance.
Detective Derek Morrison is the best there is at undercover work. Then he gets shot by a rookie cop with twitchy hands. That one event costs him a year of undercover work and his job, leaving him with a debilitating injury. But maybe one good thing can come of losing everything he knew. Ian O’Callaghan, owner of Derek’s favorite pub, has waited over a decade for a chance at Derek, and now that Derek’s no longer a cop, the time may finally be right for a little romance.
40 pages, ebook
First published June 1, 2011
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About the author
K.R. Foster
12 books13 followersI've wanted to be an author since I was a child. Now I just want to be a better one.
I probably wouldn't have even started writing original fiction if I hadn't received a fortune cookie that said: You have a charming way with words and should write a book.
When I'm not writing--which isn't often--I edit for other writers, read, and sing.
I probably wouldn't have even started writing original fiction if I hadn't received a fortune cookie that said: You have a charming way with words and should write a book.
When I'm not writing--which isn't often--I edit for other writers, read, and sing.
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June 13, 2011
This is an amazing story about unconditional love and acceptance, but also about tremendous patience in waiting for someone who is worth it. I loved the slow buildup, the gradual reveal of the needed background in parallel with what was happening 'now'. While the characters remained somewhat sketchy (necessarily so in such a short story), their essence stood out very clearly.
Derek is wounded, scarred, even, but from more than his most recent accident. Ian has been wondering if they'd fit and, finally, gets his chance. The scenes that follow are slow, sensuous and very tender. There is so much more potential here, I really hope KR follows this up with a full novel.
Totally recommended if you like wounded heroes and men who face adversity and win.
Derek is wounded, scarred, even, but from more than his most recent accident. Ian has been wondering if they'd fit and, finally, gets his chance. The scenes that follow are slow, sensuous and very tender. There is so much more potential here, I really hope KR follows this up with a full novel.
Totally recommended if you like wounded heroes and men who face adversity and win.
June 14, 2011
This story has so much potential, ALAS, it is limited by its length. Thus, I, as a reader, feel like I am "pushed" into a world of familiarity and friendship that has happened for the past 10 years without prior introduction or briefing. On one hand, it skips the angst of waiting, because it just comes down to the "FINALLY" ... but on the other hand, I DO miss that unsolved tension, the longing. The love-making is tender, and though it doesn't end in HEA, it's a potential HEA, which is good enough for me.
May 29, 2013
This was ok. If you have a copy, it's worth a read. If you don't, I wouldn't knock yourself hunting down a copy.
June 20, 2011
This short story starts with Derek who was so badly injured on the job, and has been forced into retirement and out of his home to an apartment he doesn’t love, because injuries make stairs impossible. He’s determined to visit this old stomping grounds, Ian’s bar, where due to undercover work and his injury, he hasn’t been for nearly a year and a half. He always knew Ian was attracted to him, but he ignored the overtures knowing that a gay cop was not going to go over well. Now that he’s no longer a cop, he wonders if there’s still chance, but his self-esteem has taken a beating , and he sees himself as a cripple who needs a can to walk.
The story itself is not all that different, a couple who have been dancing around their attraction for ten years, finally act, although the fact that Derek is so badly injured gives it a slightly different twist. Another interesting feature the author brought in was multiple points of view, sometimes only in passing. It reminded me of a movie or TV show, where you are suddenly privy to the thoughts of random people in the scene. It took me a bit to figure out what was happening, where you are suddenly in the POV of a character he comes across in passing, for instance the cab driver who sees him limping and offers him a free ride, then is gone never to be seen again.
Once I adjusted to what was happening I found it rather interesting, and I think I would have rated this higher had the device been used more consistently through the whole book. Once Ian and Derek start talking, even when there are interactions with other characters at the bar, I was disappointed that the random points of view fall by the wayside, and I had appreciated that little peek into other people’s head. I imagine it might make some people crazy, as there is no real point to it and I can see some viewing it as extraneous to the romantic plot.
I also liked the camaraderie Derek found at the bar. Even though he’d been gone a long time, they welcomed him back and tried to not treat him too differently even with his injury, although there was also a realism to their awkwardness when faced with a strong man, now disabled in some way. So on the whole, I enjoyed this story. The characters were realistic, including Derek’s response to his injury, but I think those who like something literarily different, should enjoy those little peeks into the heads of the strangers many of us run across in our everyday life.
The story itself is not all that different, a couple who have been dancing around their attraction for ten years, finally act, although the fact that Derek is so badly injured gives it a slightly different twist. Another interesting feature the author brought in was multiple points of view, sometimes only in passing. It reminded me of a movie or TV show, where you are suddenly privy to the thoughts of random people in the scene. It took me a bit to figure out what was happening, where you are suddenly in the POV of a character he comes across in passing, for instance the cab driver who sees him limping and offers him a free ride, then is gone never to be seen again.
Once I adjusted to what was happening I found it rather interesting, and I think I would have rated this higher had the device been used more consistently through the whole book. Once Ian and Derek start talking, even when there are interactions with other characters at the bar, I was disappointed that the random points of view fall by the wayside, and I had appreciated that little peek into other people’s head. I imagine it might make some people crazy, as there is no real point to it and I can see some viewing it as extraneous to the romantic plot.
I also liked the camaraderie Derek found at the bar. Even though he’d been gone a long time, they welcomed him back and tried to not treat him too differently even with his injury, although there was also a realism to their awkwardness when faced with a strong man, now disabled in some way. So on the whole, I enjoyed this story. The characters were realistic, including Derek’s response to his injury, but I think those who like something literarily different, should enjoy those little peeks into the heads of the strangers many of us run across in our everyday life.
July 14, 2011
Sweet story about a cop who loses the job he loves after the injury but finds acceptance, friendship and potential love in his favorite pub and its owner who waited for him for a long time. The third person omniscient POV stumbled a few times and it could have been smoothed out, but, overall, this was a great short story. I'll certainly read the other K.R. Foster's stories and watch for the future ones.
June 14, 2011
This was a teaser story about a former copy who was injured in the line of duty and the bar owner. They have had a mutual attraction for 10 years + but have never acted on it. This could make a really good full-length novel I think. I really liked the writer's style.
June 19, 2011
I really liked this short by KR Foster -- sweet, a little bit sad, and a lot hopeful. The only niggle I had was the head-hopping, which constantly made me go back a paragraph to make sure who was the focus of the narration. Other than that, it was a sweet and endearing story.
June 13, 2011
very good cop story !
June 15, 2011
I agree with a few of the other people who left reviews that said that the shortness of this story hurt the overall read. I liked the characters and the author's writing, just wish there was more!
August 16, 2011
Oh, this is one of those stories that scream for more.
October 14, 2011
The continual change of point of view make the story confusing. I had some difficulties see the difference between the two MC voices.
May 26, 2012
I liked this book about windows opening when a door closes. I was totally rooting for Ian and Derek. They were due for something good.
September 4, 2013
an ex detective and bar owner have had sparks for 10 years but didn't do nothing about it ......then the detective gets hurt and the bar men takes care of him ....nice little story
March 3, 2015
Derek ex cop being shot lost his job but one thing is hopeful Ian a pub owner who has been longing for him for ten years Can they finally be together
May 4, 2014
A story of unconditional love and acceptance, and learning to live and love after an accident. Lovely!
October 14, 2011
3.5 stars
February 5, 2013
The story had a lot of potential but it was too short.
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