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Sam's Cafe Romances #1
The King's Mate
Russell Pine goes to the café every morning to enjoy his time chatting with Sam Tesh, the café owner, a friend made over the past twenty years. So when Sam asks a favor, Russ reluctantly agrees to play in a chess tournament. But the contest isn’t the real Russ finds himself the focus of a secret courtship in words and pictures left for him to discover each morning, leading him to the In a café full of young and beautiful minds, who is looking at the graying chessmaster?
A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2013 Daily Dose package "Make a Play".
A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2013 Daily Dose package "Make a Play".
64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2013
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Ashavan Doyon
27 books21 followersAshavan Doyon spends his days working with students as part of the student affairs staff at a liberal arts college. During lunch, evenings, and when he can escape the grasp of his husband on weekends, he writes, pounding out words day after day in hopes that his ancient typewriter-trained fingers won't break the glass on his tablet computer. Ashavan is an avid science fiction and fantasy fan and prefers to write while listening to music that fits the mood of his current story. He has no children, having opted instead for the companionship of two beautiful and thoroughly spoiled pugs. A Texan by birth, he currently lives in New England, and frequently complains of the weather.
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June 7, 2013
Maybe 3*...
I liked the idea behind this story. Russ and his backstory are a bit secretive in the beginning but when his friend and owner of the café he has coffee at every morning asks him for a favor, he does it.
He starts getting secret notes from an admirer. It's cleared up pretty quickly who the admirer is, so there wasn't a lot of tension there. Both Russ and his admirer have difficult issues in their past to deal with and get over..but I had a few issues I had trouble getting over.
First of all there was almost no dialog where a sentence was actually finished. It was all.....but I ..you now ..he didn't..I can't ...
We get the idea of what they are talking about but for heavens sake can no one finish a sentence?
I mean I got the point, they are both a bit unsure and all, but it really took a lot of my enjoyment away, constantly wanting to tell them, finish your damn sentence already.
And then
I liked the idea behind this story. Russ and his backstory are a bit secretive in the beginning but when his friend and owner of the café he has coffee at every morning asks him for a favor, he does it.
He starts getting secret notes from an admirer. It's cleared up pretty quickly who the admirer is, so there wasn't a lot of tension there. Both Russ and his admirer have difficult issues in their past to deal with and get over..but I had a few issues I had trouble getting over.
First of all there was almost no dialog where a sentence was actually finished. It was all.....but I ..you now ..he didn't..I can't ...
We get the idea of what they are talking about but for heavens sake can no one finish a sentence?
I mean I got the point, they are both a bit unsure and all, but it really took a lot of my enjoyment away, constantly wanting to tell them, finish your damn sentence already.
And then
July 31, 2015
I liked the story, but the writing style was frustrating. Too many unfinished sentences/thoughts. The MC's understand what they were conveying to each other but I didn't. Luckily this isn't the case for the second part of the story A Wounded Promise which I enjoyed much more.
June 13, 2013
This was a 3.5 star read for me. I liked the story and was moving to really like it but my full enjoyment was prevented due some of the writing style. The use of half-finished sentences was totally overdone and frustrating to read. I just wanted the characters (primarily Justin) to spit it out and finish what they were saying!
My thoughts concerning Justin were also mixed. He was a wonderful character - a lovely, thoughtful and romantic young man who has the courage to go after what he wants (when he can actually get the words out!). However the age difference between him and Russ gave me mixed feelings, particularly as Russ had been around to watch Justin grow up.
I am not sure of Justin's exact age and have nothing against a relationship with an older man, particularly a man like Russ. I think what raised a few flags for me was the concern Sam's father kept expressing about the relationship. He was concerned about his son who had been hurt in the past (not sure of the details of what happened but it must have been pretty intense). However it wasn't this concern that was the problem, it was the way he spoke to Justin and interfered in the relationship, treating him like a child, which made him seem one in my eyes.
My thoughts concerning Justin were also mixed. He was a wonderful character - a lovely, thoughtful and romantic young man who has the courage to go after what he wants (when he can actually get the words out!). However the age difference between him and Russ gave me mixed feelings, particularly as Russ had been around to watch Justin grow up.
I am not sure of Justin's exact age and have nothing against a relationship with an older man, particularly a man like Russ. I think what raised a few flags for me was the concern Sam's father kept expressing about the relationship. He was concerned about his son who had been hurt in the past (not sure of the details of what happened but it must have been pretty intense). However it wasn't this concern that was the problem, it was the way he spoke to Justin and interfered in the relationship, treating him like a child, which made him seem one in my eyes.
June 6, 2013
A sweet story about two obviously different men that have to overcome trouble in their past as well as the present to move forward together.
This is a hard one to review, I don’t want to give away the identity of Russ’s secret admirer and ruin the read for you guys. I will say it was quite a journey for both men as they fought to overcome the issues in their pasts, and an age difference that would make some people question the validity of their relationship.
The story was off to a good start with the mystery of the notes, a bit of intrigue. Then in the end the dialogue become almost cheesy, like reading the diary entries of a teenager. I love you came entirely too quickly and didn't gel within the story for me either. This one was just good for me, not great.
This is a hard one to review, I don’t want to give away the identity of Russ’s secret admirer and ruin the read for you guys. I will say it was quite a journey for both men as they fought to overcome the issues in their pasts, and an age difference that would make some people question the validity of their relationship.
The story was off to a good start with the mystery of the notes, a bit of intrigue. Then in the end the dialogue become almost cheesy, like reading the diary entries of a teenager. I love you came entirely too quickly and didn't gel within the story for me either. This one was just good for me, not great.
June 7, 2013
What a brilliant story! Real, sweet, and with characters that pulled me in from the start, it is built around a friendly chess competition intended to draw more customers into a café. The owner asks his best friend Russell, a formidable chess player, to anonymously play six contestants, with the winner getting a year's coffee for free. Russell reluctantly agrees. Both he and his "pursuer" have been hurt, are scared to death of loving again, yet cannot resist each other. Well, Russell does, initially, put up a bit of a fight, but his secret admirer is relentless in his romantic pursuit, no matter that he's over a decade younger. I admired both of them, rooted for them all the way, and was utterly charmed by the romantic, tender way they approached figuring out if, and how, to relate to each other.
Russell feels old, yet he is only in his thirties. Compared to the "bright young things", the college students, he hangs out with in his favorite café, he definitely is "over the hill". But what has really aged him is fixable: without giving away too much, the pain he still feels will only go away once he moves on with his life. Falling in love again may be difficult, but it is tempting! The slow process of him unthawing is perfectly described, and as he opens up, we find out more about what has actually happened. A great combination of suspense and gradual reveal.
Russell's secret admirer (whose identity shall remain secret so I don’t spoil the surprise for you), is much younger, enthusiastic, yet he, too, has some hurdles to overcome where love is concerned. His dogged determination to have Russell see him as a potential lover is admirable, and the way he chooses to pursue the older man is adorable. What a guy!
The tone of the story is careful, gentle, and tender as the two potential lovebirds court each other. Issues of the past are dealt with carefully and with sensitivity, and even thought things start to move quickly once both men know the other is interested, their courtship did not feel rushed, And yes, the somewhat outdated word "courtship" is, I feel, entirely accurate.
If you like sweet stories with a lot of romance and tenderness, both emotional and physical, if you enjoy reading about wounded men finding healing and new hope in each other, and if you're looking for a highly romantic read that is as likely to make you tear up as it is to make you smile, then you will probably like this short story. I loved it, and am already looking forward to reading it again.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.
Russell feels old, yet he is only in his thirties. Compared to the "bright young things", the college students, he hangs out with in his favorite café, he definitely is "over the hill". But what has really aged him is fixable: without giving away too much, the pain he still feels will only go away once he moves on with his life. Falling in love again may be difficult, but it is tempting! The slow process of him unthawing is perfectly described, and as he opens up, we find out more about what has actually happened. A great combination of suspense and gradual reveal.
Russell's secret admirer (whose identity shall remain secret so I don’t spoil the surprise for you), is much younger, enthusiastic, yet he, too, has some hurdles to overcome where love is concerned. His dogged determination to have Russell see him as a potential lover is admirable, and the way he chooses to pursue the older man is adorable. What a guy!
The tone of the story is careful, gentle, and tender as the two potential lovebirds court each other. Issues of the past are dealt with carefully and with sensitivity, and even thought things start to move quickly once both men know the other is interested, their courtship did not feel rushed, And yes, the somewhat outdated word "courtship" is, I feel, entirely accurate.
If you like sweet stories with a lot of romance and tenderness, both emotional and physical, if you enjoy reading about wounded men finding healing and new hope in each other, and if you're looking for a highly romantic read that is as likely to make you tear up as it is to make you smile, then you will probably like this short story. I loved it, and am already looking forward to reading it again.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.
June 8, 2013
This story is way to short, but sweetly romantic. I liked both MC's. Justin was young, but he knew what he wanted and that was Russell. I would rather read a longer novella or even a novel with this storyline, because the way it was released it didn't feel complete. But in overall it was a great story.
June 9, 2017
i liked the premise of the story. I liked the main characters Russ, Justin and Sam and will go on to read the next book.
December 17, 2016
The King's Mate is a beautiful story wrapped around a lot of pain.
I'd not read anything by this author before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm not completely convinced that his writing style is to my taste. The beginning was a bit confusing. It had multiple POV's and sudden head-hopping, too many characters introduced at the same time so they kind of blended together for a while, and repetition that continued throughout the book. Much of the repetition had to do with mentions of the main characters' past hardships. (Though the romance is between two people, there are 3 main characters.) In a story this short, we didn't need the reminders. However, I appreciated that the "secret admirer's" previous sexual abuse was only hinted at instead of detailed on-page.
But .... having said that... there is just something about this story that gets to me. The men are a mess who need each other more than they could ever know, yet something held them back. I felt it from the very first page. There were things that were too well scripted, a little too careful, a little too fragile. Almost like they would break with just one wrong move. In another story, under different circumstances, I may not have liked that combination. I usually don't care for "perfect". But somehow it worked. Probably because the relationship came together very much like the chess games honored in the story. A little loose while you test your opponent, then calculated once you've decided on a strategy, and then picks up speed once you know you've won, even though there might still be moves to be made.
I liked the couple together. I liked the hints and the sweet gestures. Sure, there were some super cheesy lines of dialogue and an accelerated pseudo-instalove timeline that might make some readers roll their eyes a bit, but it worked for them in a way that doesn't often work. I'm as cynical as they come and I rooted for them the whole time.
Overall, I'd have to say I'm intrigued. I'm curious to see if the author brings the same formula to all his books or was this a dynamic created specifically for this book. I'm curious to see what's next for Russ and his "secret admirer", because I looked ahead and see that they are the couple in book two, too.
All I know for sure is that there were many things I didn't care for in this book .... but I loved it anyway. When I think back to specifics, I pick out flaws. But when I think about how this book made me feel, all I feel is happiness.
I'd not read anything by this author before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm not completely convinced that his writing style is to my taste. The beginning was a bit confusing. It had multiple POV's and sudden head-hopping, too many characters introduced at the same time so they kind of blended together for a while, and repetition that continued throughout the book. Much of the repetition had to do with mentions of the main characters' past hardships. (Though the romance is between two people, there are 3 main characters.) In a story this short, we didn't need the reminders. However, I appreciated that the "secret admirer's" previous sexual abuse was only hinted at instead of detailed on-page.
But .... having said that... there is just something about this story that gets to me. The men are a mess who need each other more than they could ever know, yet something held them back. I felt it from the very first page. There were things that were too well scripted, a little too careful, a little too fragile. Almost like they would break with just one wrong move. In another story, under different circumstances, I may not have liked that combination. I usually don't care for "perfect". But somehow it worked. Probably because the relationship came together very much like the chess games honored in the story. A little loose while you test your opponent, then calculated once you've decided on a strategy, and then picks up speed once you know you've won, even though there might still be moves to be made.
I liked the couple together. I liked the hints and the sweet gestures. Sure, there were some super cheesy lines of dialogue and an accelerated pseudo-instalove timeline that might make some readers roll their eyes a bit, but it worked for them in a way that doesn't often work. I'm as cynical as they come and I rooted for them the whole time.
Overall, I'd have to say I'm intrigued. I'm curious to see if the author brings the same formula to all his books or was this a dynamic created specifically for this book. I'm curious to see what's next for Russ and his "secret admirer", because I looked ahead and see that they are the couple in book two, too.
All I know for sure is that there were many things I didn't care for in this book .... but I loved it anyway. When I think back to specifics, I pick out flaws. But when I think about how this book made me feel, all I feel is happiness.
June 19, 2013
This review can be found at The Armchair Reader.
This was one of those stories that touched my heart. While not perfect, I fell in love with Russell, his troubles and how Chess played a role in it all. The fact that he has issues with Chess but willingly helps a longtime friend generate interest in his café by playing in a tournament was heartbreaking for me because it was obvious how much Russell hated it. The story is short but it revolves around Russell, his secret admirer and the possibility of moving on.
I loved the progression of this story because it has a slow feel to it. There isn’t much depth to any of the characters, though we get to know Russell just enough to connect with him (at least I did) but Sam, the café owner, and Justin, Sam’s son, are still enigmas. I found Justin so cute and I loved the way that Russell handled his ‘secret admirer’ but most of all, this was just such a cute story I couldn’t help but smile while reading it.
As I mentioned, though, it’s not perfect. In fact, some of the dialogue felt stiff, which made some scenes seem awkward. There isn’t much background to the characters so I was left confused and wondering what they were talking about sometimes. Such as, how Russell helped Sam regarding Justin, what happened to Justin and why he was healing. There were just so many questions left over in the end, that I wasn’t completely satisfied with it.
In the end, I loved the characters and the fledgling relationship that they start. The secret admirer aspect was done well, IMO, because it was sweet without it getting out of control. If the story had been longer with more fleshed out characters, this could have been a phenomenal read. As it is, it was adorable but left me wanting more.
This was one of those stories that touched my heart. While not perfect, I fell in love with Russell, his troubles and how Chess played a role in it all. The fact that he has issues with Chess but willingly helps a longtime friend generate interest in his café by playing in a tournament was heartbreaking for me because it was obvious how much Russell hated it. The story is short but it revolves around Russell, his secret admirer and the possibility of moving on.
I loved the progression of this story because it has a slow feel to it. There isn’t much depth to any of the characters, though we get to know Russell just enough to connect with him (at least I did) but Sam, the café owner, and Justin, Sam’s son, are still enigmas. I found Justin so cute and I loved the way that Russell handled his ‘secret admirer’ but most of all, this was just such a cute story I couldn’t help but smile while reading it.
As I mentioned, though, it’s not perfect. In fact, some of the dialogue felt stiff, which made some scenes seem awkward. There isn’t much background to the characters so I was left confused and wondering what they were talking about sometimes. Such as, how Russell helped Sam regarding Justin, what happened to Justin and why he was healing. There were just so many questions left over in the end, that I wasn’t completely satisfied with it.
In the end, I loved the characters and the fledgling relationship that they start. The secret admirer aspect was done well, IMO, because it was sweet without it getting out of control. If the story had been longer with more fleshed out characters, this could have been a phenomenal read. As it is, it was adorable but left me wanting more.
November 26, 2016
♥.���*¨)☆♡¸.•*´¨)☆♡¸.•♥*´¨)☆♡♥
♡☆(¸.•♥´Falling for his best friend's son...
A second edition that introduces us to Sam, cafe owner, his son Justin and Sam's best friend Russ, who had lost his partner and trying to find a way to move on. It begs to question, what happens when the object of your desires turns out to be too close to home?
Sam's Cafe was the one place Russell Pine felt at home in. It was where he met the love of his life, it was where he cultivated his deep bond with Sam and it was a homing device that offered solace when he lost it all.
It was a receipt paper. The words "You're beautiful...was gorgeous
With the Cafe losing customer's, Russ agreed to face his fears and become the unknown behind a chess competition. His dead lover had taught him well, and Russ felt a sense of pride after much persuasion to help out. As the competition heats up, so does the secret letters left for Russ every morning.
"He'd see me as an opponent. A worthy Adversary even." - Justin
When Russ realises his admirer's identity, he is floored. No way could the child he had watched growing up be wooing him - a man almost old enough to be his father. Now Russ has to navigate a chess game, a flirt and his best friend. What's a man to do, especially when he is not even sure how to get over his lost love?
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from Dreamspinner Press
Reviewed by Cee from Alpha Book Club
♡☆(¸.•♥´Falling for his best friend's son...
A second edition that introduces us to Sam, cafe owner, his son Justin and Sam's best friend Russ, who had lost his partner and trying to find a way to move on. It begs to question, what happens when the object of your desires turns out to be too close to home?
Sam's Cafe was the one place Russell Pine felt at home in. It was where he met the love of his life, it was where he cultivated his deep bond with Sam and it was a homing device that offered solace when he lost it all.
It was a receipt paper. The words "You're beautiful...was gorgeous
With the Cafe losing customer's, Russ agreed to face his fears and become the unknown behind a chess competition. His dead lover had taught him well, and Russ felt a sense of pride after much persuasion to help out. As the competition heats up, so does the secret letters left for Russ every morning.
"He'd see me as an opponent. A worthy Adversary even." - Justin
When Russ realises his admirer's identity, he is floored. No way could the child he had watched growing up be wooing him - a man almost old enough to be his father. Now Russ has to navigate a chess game, a flirt and his best friend. What's a man to do, especially when he is not even sure how to get over his lost love?
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from Dreamspinner Press
Reviewed by Cee from Alpha Book Club
September 3, 2013
I think there is a line, not all that fine either, between angst and whining. I thought there was far too much “pain” on all sides, including the father. Another thing was it really irritated me that so many conversation sentences went unfinished. As if enough detail was given for the reader to be able to fill in the blanks and I have to say, there wasn’t for me. You can elude to hesitation but not absolutely every sentence. And this story, in every conversation, there was an unfinished sentence. I liked the story. The premise was original in my opinion. I was even okay with the age difference and the fact the father was allowing the son and friend to "take the chance on love". Had a little trouble with how fast things moved between them once they got going. I get they "knew" each other for years but it still was too fast. However, for me, there was this overall tragic feeling and it wasn’t classic tragic, which I truly don’t like either, but more just plain over-acting, attention-getting, adolescent drama. And then we really don’t learn anything at all which could have endeared these characters to the reader more, made the reader care about them more. Again, illusion but nothing to hold on to. Maybe there was a prequel to this book that needed to be read first which would have given us more. I realize it was a short story but the elements attempted never materialized and left me rather frustrated.
July 2, 2013
Beans: First I love that a chess story was in a grouping of sports novellas. Second this is a must read. This story felt new. Beautiful. All of the men in this story made me ache. Sam watching two hurt men that he loves dearly, find their way into a relationship. He is scared for them both, but is so amazing with his love, encouragement, and protectiveness. Russ is wary of loving again. He is still healing, but so is his secret admirer. I was deeply moved and adored this short story.
Nina: A beautiful and touching novella. I loved the artistry of the love notes. I loved watching two lonely and broken men come together and help each other heal. I loved the acceptance, fathomless love and wisdom that Sam showed. I loved the patience and tenderness that Russell showed. I loved the sweet and vulnerable heart and artistic soul of Russell's admirer, who saw beauty where others dismissed. This story moved me, slowly building layer upon subtle layer of emotion and history and pain and the burning ache of betrayal and loss. Of courage and hope and learning to let go. Of grace and friendship and love, so much love, filled the pages. It flowed into my heart and slid gently from my eyes, as I read of the journey into a wonderful new chapter in their lives.
Nina: A beautiful and touching novella. I loved the artistry of the love notes. I loved watching two lonely and broken men come together and help each other heal. I loved the acceptance, fathomless love and wisdom that Sam showed. I loved the patience and tenderness that Russell showed. I loved the sweet and vulnerable heart and artistic soul of Russell's admirer, who saw beauty where others dismissed. This story moved me, slowly building layer upon subtle layer of emotion and history and pain and the burning ache of betrayal and loss. Of courage and hope and learning to let go. Of grace and friendship and love, so much love, filled the pages. It flowed into my heart and slid gently from my eyes, as I read of the journey into a wonderful new chapter in their lives.
June 8, 2013
In Ashaven Doyon’s short story, “The King’s Mate,” 20-year-old Justin indicates he might be open to an affair with Russell, who is “in his thirties.” The problem for Russell isn’t so much the difference in their ages as it is Justin’s father, who has been Russell’s friend for as long as Justin has been alive.
Given that background, this story easily could’ve ended in a checkmate on its first page. I’m happy to report, though, it doesn’t.
Doyon gives us three-dimensional characters who clearly see the situation through the eyes of the other characters and can therefore be honest with one another.
I was most impressed that the older men in this story provided sensitive and compassionate guidance for the younger man instead of the usual self-serving demands and dictation.
I very much liked where this intelligent and tasteful story takes its characters—as well as its readers.
(As originally reviewed on Rainbow Book Reviews. Please visit http://www.rainbowbookreviews.com for other reviews that may be of interest.)
Given that background, this story easily could’ve ended in a checkmate on its first page. I’m happy to report, though, it doesn’t.
Doyon gives us three-dimensional characters who clearly see the situation through the eyes of the other characters and can therefore be honest with one another.
I was most impressed that the older men in this story provided sensitive and compassionate guidance for the younger man instead of the usual self-serving demands and dictation.
I very much liked where this intelligent and tasteful story takes its characters—as well as its readers.
(As originally reviewed on Rainbow Book Reviews. Please visit http://www.rainbowbookreviews.com for other reviews that may be of interest.)
June 8, 2013
Achy, sweet, trepidacious love.
Sam's coffee shop is feeling an economic pinch and in an effort to increase sales he convinces his friend Russ to take part in a chess tournament--winner gets free coffee for the year.
Russ has an admirer at the coffee shop who leaves him beautiful notes. Discerning what he can from them he keeps an eye out to determine who is leaving them and is he surprised when he figures it out. Unfortunately, Sam is not happy about the identity of the creator of Russ's love notes.
What follows is a sweet story about two men, one in his prime and the other just peaking in the first blush of youth. Both have issues in their pasts that make it difficult for them to be vulnerable again, and it is a gentle journey they take together.
Favorite quote:
“But I also know if I wait for that elusive readiness… if I wait for it… I’ll never be ready.
~~ A copy was provided to me for a No Glitter Blown review~~
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
Sam's coffee shop is feeling an economic pinch and in an effort to increase sales he convinces his friend Russ to take part in a chess tournament--winner gets free coffee for the year.
Russ has an admirer at the coffee shop who leaves him beautiful notes. Discerning what he can from them he keeps an eye out to determine who is leaving them and is he surprised when he figures it out. Unfortunately, Sam is not happy about the identity of the creator of Russ's love notes.
What follows is a sweet story about two men, one in his prime and the other just peaking in the first blush of youth. Both have issues in their pasts that make it difficult for them to be vulnerable again, and it is a gentle journey they take together.
Favorite quote:
“But I also know if I wait for that elusive readiness… if I wait for it… I’ll never be ready.
~~ A copy was provided to me for a No Glitter Blown review~~
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
June 26, 2013
I liked the concept but hated certain parts of the story because of how the author chose to convey the voices of the MC's. I didn't like that characters were stuttering or stumbling over what they wanted to say to each other. Yes, both the MC's were shy and somewhat nervous around each other but they could have still completed their sentences. It would have been okay once or twice but when a majority of their conversation was " I...can't..but....I don't..." etc. it gets a bit annoying.
It was enjoyable learning about Russ's background but I wish we got to learn more about *he who won't be named" also.
It was enjoyable learning about Russ's background but I wish we got to learn more about *he who won't be named" also.
June 10, 2013
Wonderful story !
beautifully written great built up and you can really feel the characters and their emotion
wonderful way also to treat the make a play prompting Totally different and unique
Chapeau mister Doyon Great debute and I hope to read more in the future
x Dani
beautifully written great built up and you can really feel the characters and their emotion
wonderful way also to treat the make a play prompting Totally different and unique
Chapeau mister Doyon Great debute and I hope to read more in the future
x Dani
June 12, 2013
A little too sweet for me but I enjoyed the younger/older theme. Chess and coffee are the game of choice in this short. I felt a little bad for Sam in that he wanted Russ. It was a well written easy read.
April 6, 2014
I enjoyed this tale of how two very different men, both broken in their way, find their way to each other. As a fan of older characters, I really like Russell's character, particularly his reticence in getting involved with someone so much younger.
June 15, 2013
3.75 stars!
Review posted at The Blog of Sid Love
Review posted at The Blog of Sid Love
June 3, 2013
I enjoyed this story, but would have enjoyed more of a build up to the I love yous...
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October 11, 2014June 7 release of 2013 Daily Dose: Making a Play.
Couldn't wrap my head around this one.
Couldn't wrap my head around this one.
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July 1, 20133.75 Stars
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July 2, 2013i really wanted to read this one
February 20, 2017
3.5 Stars.
January 24, 2017
2.5 stars
The unfinished sentences were so annoying after a while
I'm not a fan of the writing style .
The unfinished sentences were so annoying after a while
I'm not a fan of the writing style .
August 17, 2013
SO GOOD! I'm only bummed it wasn't full length....oh and more sex.
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