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Swept Away
Official Description: The biggest case of Eddie’s career and nothing’s going right. He’s stuck in a stifling courtroom with the air conditioning on the fritz during the worst heat wave in years, and the judge has denied his latest motion. He just wants to spend a quiet night celebrating with his partner, Mike, on their fifteenth anniversary.
But Mike has a surprise in mind this year. A surprise that may be more than Eddie imagined possible.
Original Prompt:
Dear Author,
A night at a gorgeous beach where the moon shined the ocean…the bear men cuddled, celebrating their anniversary.
Please tell us their story of a truly best anniversary they could have on a beach.
Photo Description: Two burly, shorts-clad men with hairy chests and chins and buzzed heads kneel on a beach side by side. They lean together, elbows linked. The man with a wealth of tattoos presses his face to his lover's shoulder, bringing their cheeks together. The other man's closed eyes and smile reflect affection and content.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Hot Summer Days" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Read the story here or find it in Don't Read in the Closet, Volume 4.
__________
Genre: contemporary
Tags: gay m/m, established-couples, bears, businessmen-lawyers, over-age-40, anniversary, beach
Word Count: 8,309
But Mike has a surprise in mind this year. A surprise that may be more than Eddie imagined possible.
Original Prompt:
Dear Author,
A night at a gorgeous beach where the moon shined the ocean…the bear men cuddled, celebrating their anniversary.
Please tell us their story of a truly best anniversary they could have on a beach.
Photo Description: Two burly, shorts-clad men with hairy chests and chins and buzzed heads kneel on a beach side by side. They lean together, elbows linked. The man with a wealth of tattoos presses his face to his lover's shoulder, bringing their cheeks together. The other man's closed eyes and smile reflect affection and content.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Hot Summer Days" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Read the story here or find it in Don't Read in the Closet, Volume 4.
__________
Genre: contemporary
Tags: gay m/m, established-couples, bears, businessmen-lawyers, over-age-40, anniversary, beach
Word Count: 8,309
21 pages, ebook
First published July 31, 2011
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About the author
Sloan Parker
17 books656 followersAward-winning author Sloan Parker writes passionate, dramatic stories about two men (or more) falling in love. She enjoys writing in the fictional world because in fiction you can be anything, do anything—even fall in love for the first time over and over again. Sloan lives in Ohio with her partner and their neurotic cats. Her greatest moments in life are spent with her family, her friends, and her characters.
To contact Sloan, find out about her books that are available for purchase, and read free stories, visit: www.sloanparker.com. If you'd like to be notified of new releases and get exclusive sneak peeks, be sure to sign up to receive Sloan Parker's newsletter via her website.
To contact Sloan, find out about her books that are available for purchase, and read free stories, visit: www.sloanparker.com. If you'd like to be notified of new releases and get exclusive sneak peeks, be sure to sign up to receive Sloan Parker's newsletter via her website.
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September 2, 2015
Almost all of the stories I’ve read so far in Don't Read in the Closet: Volume Four collection are about finding love, or starting a relationship.
I was glad when I read in the blurb that Swept Away is about an established couple and their fifteenth anniversary.
I don’t know what I expected but not this, that’s for sure.
Mike and Eddie's usual way of celebrating their anniversary - - was really disturbing. No wonder Eddie is sick of it.
The very unromantic way of how they met and fell in love made it even worse: But they stayed together for fifteen years after that, so I’m trying not to be judgmental – with no success, apparently…
So apart from – or because of – these things they didn’t seem to be a great couple. They weren’t in synch, there was no connection or affection between them. Their relationship was dying.
There was nothing in this story I liked. It wasn’t sweet, romantic or hot. I expected more…
I was glad when I read in the blurb that Swept Away is about an established couple and their fifteenth anniversary.
I don’t know what I expected but not this, that’s for sure.
Mike and Eddie's usual way of celebrating their anniversary - - was really disturbing. No wonder Eddie is sick of it.
The very unromantic way of how they met and fell in love made it even worse: But they stayed together for fifteen years after that, so I’m trying not to be judgmental – with no success, apparently…
So apart from – or because of – these things they didn’t seem to be a great couple. They weren’t in synch, there was no connection or affection between them. Their relationship was dying.
There was nothing in this story I liked. It wasn’t sweet, romantic or hot. I expected more…
January 12, 2014
2,4 stars
Yes, it is sweet.
Yes it is short.
Everybody says it is hot.
I don't know.
70% of the story are sex scenes, yes.
If you want to read something you forget 5 min after you'll finish it -it is the right choice.
August 2, 2011
This short story is romantic and sweet!! One thing I love that this is about an established couple. Eddie and Mike has been together for 15 years, and that is something VERY positive. Something different than two people just start a relationship. It gives a positive look-out on a romantic journey -- and how lovely Mike is, to give a break that they both need on a 15th anniversary by giving a holiday surprise to Eddie ... Beautiful setting, beautiful writing, and even that it stops there, I imagine the two of them will be recharged when they get back to Ohio and to the routine life.
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August 31, 2013My story for the M/M Romance group's "Hot Summer Days" event.
The biggest case of Eddie’s career and nothing’s going right. He’s stuck in a stifling courtroom with the air conditioning on the fritz during the worst heat wave in years, and the judge has denied his latest motion. He just wants to spend a quiet night celebrating with his partner, Mike, on their fifteenth anniversary.
But Mike has a surprise in mind this year. A surprise that may be more than Eddie imagined possible.
The biggest case of Eddie’s career and nothing’s going right. He’s stuck in a stifling courtroom with the air conditioning on the fritz during the worst heat wave in years, and the judge has denied his latest motion. He just wants to spend a quiet night celebrating with his partner, Mike, on their fifteenth anniversary.
But Mike has a surprise in mind this year. A surprise that may be more than Eddie imagined possible.
December 21, 2014
A very sweet story about an established couple celebrating their 15th anniversary :) I loved the surprise trip that Mike planned. Makes me want to do something similar for my husband. I can totally relate. Real life, work, and stress can completely overwhelm you and sometimes you just need to "take a break"!
August 16, 2011
What a perfect "established couple" story with a lovely, "awwww" ending. Sloan Parker gives us two hard-working men who need a little break from the daily grind to reaffirm their love on their fifteenth anniversary. Swept Away is a short, sweet, feel good story sure to leave a reader smiling.
August 2, 2011
Excellent free short m/m romance about lawyer, part of a couple who've celebrated their anniversary the same way for 15 years, who's dreading this year's anniversary celebration.
August 3, 2011
Sloan, you know I was hanging out for this one, and you didn't disappoint at all! Loved it!
Mike's thoughtfulness was beautiful - a surprise getaway, the hard-to-find lube, the quiet dining table set for two on the decking - all showing his awareness of how life can overtake the romance in a relationship. Eddie was so cute too, when he was playing in the water - A fucking giggle.
This is a special story and I thank you for writing it!
Mike's thoughtfulness was beautiful - a surprise getaway, the hard-to-find lube, the quiet dining table set for two on the decking - all showing his awareness of how life can overtake the romance in a relationship. Eddie was so cute too, when he was playing in the water - A fucking giggle.
This is a special story and I thank you for writing it!
August 1, 2011
Aww, I just loved this, it was so romantic and sweet. I love stories about established couple who continue to work to make their relationships work and are totally committed to each other. I really loved the characters and writing!
May 2, 2012
A lovely, romantic anniversary. The sweetest gift and a wonderful pressie to spend some quality time together.
December 3, 2013
I wasn't really into the two guys to begin with, but by the end of the story I was just plain ol' grinning! Thank you :)
January 1, 2014
A short story reminding us how easy it is to grow apart and how sweet and hot it can be to come back together and be swept away by love and passion.
March 19, 2015
Short, but sweet.
June 13, 2012
I love established couple stories and this hit my sweet spot.
April 18, 2024
**3.5 Stars**
Well, that was super sweet! :-) I do have one con and that is, I wish I knew how the MCs got to the place they are now. I don't necessarily feel like I'm missing info I just would have loved to have more of their story.
● Contemporary
● Part of the DRiTC Vol 4
● A loving established couple
● Mature couple (in their 40's)
● Really sweet
● Swoon worthy
● A far bit of sex for such a short story
● Loved the MCs
● Satisfying enough ending but wish there was more
● Short, under 50 pages
November 1, 2017
Ooh, I liked this short very sexy story about an established couple, Mike and Eddie, celebrating 15 years together, and how sometimes breaking traditions can give an old relationship a new edge. 4 stars.
July 8, 2018
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September 21, 2018
3/5
It was alright.
It was alright.
September 3, 2014
I sometimes just don't understand some people's logic and it must be so frustrating for an author. We are told this little SHORT story is only 27 pages long, we're also told that it is simply a celebration of the couple's 15th anniversary together but with a surprise twist for one of the partners. What were some people expecting? You cannot develop true angst, plot or characters in 27 pages! I think I got exactly what the author promised...a sweet romantic celebration of two men after spending 15 years together and reminding themselves again why they fell in love in the first place. Nothing more and nothing less should have been expected!
August 6, 2011
I had tears in my eyes at the end - totally loved it! Two big cuddly teddy bears and one extremely romantic getaway to celebrate an important milestone made for a fantastic story. I was completely wrapped up in everything Eddie was feeling - the descriptions were very vivid. His journey from being weighed down with daily frustrations to the almost immense gratitude of being alone with his man was so heartfelt. Awesome and amazing - thank you, Sloan!!!
August 27, 2012
Offered for FREE from the M/M Romance Group, Hot Summer Days event.
3.5 stars This was really sweet. I wasn't sure how I felt about reading a short about an established relationship, but it worked since it was sort of a turning point in their relationship without there being any major drama.
August 8, 2011
One of the sweetest, most romantic short stories I've had the pleasure to read.
Sloan Parker's writing style is as great as ever, the characters well rounded, the locations and descriptions sucked me in, the feelings, emotions, the triumphs and troubles of a long-term relationship nicely and skillfully explored.
I can hardly believe all this could be done in so very few pages. 3.5 stars
Sloan Parker's writing style is as great as ever, the characters well rounded, the locations and descriptions sucked me in, the feelings, emotions, the triumphs and troubles of a long-term relationship nicely and skillfully explored.
I can hardly believe all this could be done in so very few pages. 3.5 stars
August 26, 2011
I loved this.... the only thing I'm wondering is... did Eddie win his court case? Oh, and how did the remodel go for Mike? And I'd like to hear how these two met? Oh, my, guess it wasn't the only thing I was wondering about :)
April 6, 2012
A five minute read that made me swoon! An established couple reconnecting in a setting so romantic it brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful descriptions, fantastic characterisations, and did I mention romantic? :)
September 24, 2012
Well done short story of two men in an established relationship finding a way to inject some new energy.
I thought the story and characters were very well-developed for such a short story... lots of plot.
Not my favorite characters, but good writing and unique, good twists, happy ending.
I thought the story and characters were very well-developed for such a short story... lots of plot.
Not my favorite characters, but good writing and unique, good twists, happy ending.
January 13, 2014
I enjoy established couple reads and this was no exception. I did think their anniversary tradition is odd though. I mean, who celebrates their anniversary by having
September 30, 2014
Gosh but this was one of the most romantic things I've ever read! I loved all of the little details that Mike remembered to make their anniversary special!
August 2, 2011
*swoons* So romantic and as usual, I love the author's writing style. Great read. :)
August 3, 2011
Very sweet short read! She keeps getting better and better...
January 25, 2012
So sweet. I love stories about long established relationships, and this one was just happy and sweet and tender.
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