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Chasing Matt
Chase Williams is a gorgeous but painfully shy web designer whose long-term boyfriend dumped him for being such a “nice” guy. Instead of meeting his buddies at the local bar for a drink, he helps his elderly neighbor with a DIY project. When a wobbly step ladder leads to a banged up wrist and a trip to the ER, Chase is convinced it’s the worst night ever. Then he meets his handsome nurse.
Matt Owens is the boy next door who loves working in the busy ER. He’s more than ready to clock out from his double shift until he meets his patient in Bed 4.
But will Matt’s attraction to Chase be enough to make him break his rule about never dating patients?
Matt Owens is the boy next door who loves working in the busy ER. He’s more than ready to clock out from his double shift until he meets his patient in Bed 4.
But will Matt’s attraction to Chase be enough to make him break his rule about never dating patients?
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 19, 2013
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Nikka Michaels
19 books42 followersNikka Michaels lives in the rainy Pacific Northwest where she spends her time cooking, laughing and crafting romantic tales to satisfy her craving for HEAs with heat. A voracious reader, novice knitter and music lover she’s been known to multitask without breaking a sweat. She believes everyone deserves a love story.
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August 31, 2013
I am a picky reader. I have said this more than once. But I AM a reader who enjoys getting lost in the world of words that can take me to another place. With that being said. Ugh.
First sentence of this book "I got out the car…" oh boy. First sentence! Okay, I am so not an editor, I can overlook minor editing in a book, I have done it before BUT the thing is when I start to edit a book it is all I focus on and folks that is never a good thing. So after the first sentence we then get "My phone’s ringtone sounded." Your what did what? We also get "The noise was dulled and muted…" Um…yeah. Do we need forced fancy shmancy wrting in this? From the summary I thought these were two "normal" guys who even in their inner dialogue would speak “normal.” I would love to say that the writing got better but it was as if someone swallowed a dictionary/thesaurus and wanted to show us how they are able to use big words. Big words don’t make a good story. Oh and while we are on the subject of words; I will admit I love dirty talk. On my list of dirty words to use IN dirty talk is cock. There is so much to be said in those four letters but in a story with less than 50 pages of actual story the word is used 39 times and I started to feel dirty while reading it. Again. Not good.
The story, it could have been decent. It is cute but that’s about it and quite frankly pushing it. The star awarded goes for the title, I will give it points for that. I never felt connected to either Matt or Chase. This read more like a telegram reading by a robot. Chase did this. stop Matt did this. stop I felt like I was being told instead of being allowed to feel what was going on. There was zero chemistry between the MC’s and no end or resolution…no they walked off into the sunset no nothing. It just drops you off and you read the words THE END. Honestly, you read the words so you know it’s over.
I wanted to like this but I ended up skimming the majority of it. The length was not the problem, I have read some fantastically written short stories lately that can blow full length novels out of the water. The summary was cute and as I said the title was witty with the play on their names but the feeling of trying too hard to be impressive, a rushed story and zero connection to the characters, this fell flat for me.
First sentence of this book "I got out the car…" oh boy. First sentence! Okay, I am so not an editor, I can overlook minor editing in a book, I have done it before BUT the thing is when I start to edit a book it is all I focus on and folks that is never a good thing. So after the first sentence we then get "My phone’s ringtone sounded." Your what did what? We also get "The noise was dulled and muted…" Um…yeah. Do we need forced fancy shmancy wrting in this? From the summary I thought these were two "normal" guys who even in their inner dialogue would speak “normal.” I would love to say that the writing got better but it was as if someone swallowed a dictionary/thesaurus and wanted to show us how they are able to use big words. Big words don’t make a good story. Oh and while we are on the subject of words; I will admit I love dirty talk. On my list of dirty words to use IN dirty talk is cock. There is so much to be said in those four letters but in a story with less than 50 pages of actual story the word is used 39 times and I started to feel dirty while reading it. Again. Not good.
The story, it could have been decent. It is cute but that’s about it and quite frankly pushing it. The star awarded goes for the title, I will give it points for that. I never felt connected to either Matt or Chase. This read more like a telegram reading by a robot. Chase did this. stop Matt did this. stop I felt like I was being told instead of being allowed to feel what was going on. There was zero chemistry between the MC’s and no end or resolution…no they walked off into the sunset no nothing. It just drops you off and you read the words THE END. Honestly, you read the words so you know it’s over.
I wanted to like this but I ended up skimming the majority of it. The length was not the problem, I have read some fantastically written short stories lately that can blow full length novels out of the water. The summary was cute and as I said the title was witty with the play on their names but the feeling of trying too hard to be impressive, a rushed story and zero connection to the characters, this fell flat for me.
October 7, 2013
This is a really cute story about a somewhat depressed geek, who was recently dumped, and an ER nurse, who has a rule about not dating patients after his ex came to the hospital to make a scene and out him to everyone. These two men have every reason to be hesitant, if not downright averse, to ever trying to date again yet when they meet, it is as if they don’t have a choice. They may both valiantly fight their attraction, but neither of them is very successful…
Chase is basically a nice guy but he is shy. He loves working at home as a web designer, and even though his friends try to get him out of his apartment to socialize, he successfully resists those attempts. All he wants is a quiet night in, but fate has other ideas. His elderly neighbor needs help, and when Chase falls of the rickety stepladder and hurts his wrist, he almost loses it. He shows remarkable control, I think, even after two and a half hours waiting for treatment in the ER and sending his neighbor home. The description of the treatment scene, including the nurses' banter, was really funny. And the nurse who finally treats him is too good-looking to resist.
Matt, said nurse, is exhausted after a double shift but somehow dealing with Chase is not so bad. He is very professional, to the point that Chase has no idea how interested Matt really is, but his actions after his shift has finally ended speak for themselves. I loved that he ends up breaking his own rule of seeing a patient! The resulting encounter with Chase, splinted wrist and all, is super hot!
If you like stories about hesitant men, if you enjoy reading abut geeks who finally manage to find the one for them, and if you're looking for a short, hot read with a high sweetness rating, then you will probably like this short story.
NOTE: This book was provided by Evernight Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Chase is basically a nice guy but he is shy. He loves working at home as a web designer, and even though his friends try to get him out of his apartment to socialize, he successfully resists those attempts. All he wants is a quiet night in, but fate has other ideas. His elderly neighbor needs help, and when Chase falls of the rickety stepladder and hurts his wrist, he almost loses it. He shows remarkable control, I think, even after two and a half hours waiting for treatment in the ER and sending his neighbor home. The description of the treatment scene, including the nurses' banter, was really funny. And the nurse who finally treats him is too good-looking to resist.
Matt, said nurse, is exhausted after a double shift but somehow dealing with Chase is not so bad. He is very professional, to the point that Chase has no idea how interested Matt really is, but his actions after his shift has finally ended speak for themselves. I loved that he ends up breaking his own rule of seeing a patient! The resulting encounter with Chase, splinted wrist and all, is super hot!
If you like stories about hesitant men, if you enjoy reading abut geeks who finally manage to find the one for them, and if you're looking for a short, hot read with a high sweetness rating, then you will probably like this short story.
NOTE: This book was provided by Evernight Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
August 22, 2013
This was cute and hot and fun and short. Too short. Bummer.
August 20, 2013
So, what is it that makes a book a wonderful read for me? I’m not sure I can put my finger on what exactly the secret ingredient(s) may be but I know one thing for sure. If I have a huge, happy grin on my face once I finish a story it is a sure sign that I found one of those very special little gems. And boy did I have a - probably rather stupid - grin on my face when I put my reader aside and reflected on what I just read.
Apart from the fact that this is a charming story about two men meeting each other under less than ideal circumstances and getting together despite the odds being stacked against them – as if that isn’t enough – there is a lot to love in this novella.
I loved the banter between these two men, the way they are teasing each other almost from the moment they first meet in the emergency room. I adore that Matt and Chase aren’t stereotypes. It is nice to have a story where the confidence and insecurity seem to shift from moment to moment between the two characters. Chase is a typical geek who loves his job and is usually quite happy in his own company, something his former partner couldn’t or wouldn’t appreciate:
“I’m lame. Too boring. Too nice. Not funny or outgoing or enough for him. I’m too much of a recluse for Mr. Popular.”
And Matt has his own reasons for avoiding getting too close with Chase, this hot patient he is treating in the emergency room. But, and this is one of the things I love so much about this book, there is no protracted drama. Neither of these men allows their hang-ups to get in the way of instant attraction. As Matt says:
“What kind of idiot lets one bad experience dictate how they live their life.”
I’ve recently found myself getting really impatient with books in which one or more of the main characters is forever second-guessing themselves and can’t express how delightful it is to read a book in which the main protagonists get over themselves and their insecurities and just grab the bull by the horns.
And the banter between Matt and Chase. Did I mention how much I loved it? How could I not end up smiling when faced with dialogue like this:
“Matt? Shut up and kiss me…My pleasure. Shutting up now.”
Or, for one more example, this:
“The things you moaned are illegal in twenty-seven states, I’m pretty sure. But for you, I’ll try them all once.”
If I had to come up with one complaint about this book it would be that it wasn’t any longer. I would have loved to spend another hour or day with Matt and Chase. But, that is not to say that this story isn’t long enough or feels rushed or unfinished. Quite the opposite in fact. This is a perfectly constructed story; it tells the reader what they need to know in order to get a good idea about who these characters are. There is enough of a back story to explain the way they behave and there is so much chemistry between Matt and Chase that the heat of it shimmers off the page. In short; this was one very lucky find and a very promising debut for these two authors. And now that I’ve been introduced to Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin I can only hope that they’ll continue writing. As long as they do, either together or with individual works, they’ll have one faithful reader in me.
Apart from the fact that this is a charming story about two men meeting each other under less than ideal circumstances and getting together despite the odds being stacked against them – as if that isn’t enough – there is a lot to love in this novella.
I loved the banter between these two men, the way they are teasing each other almost from the moment they first meet in the emergency room. I adore that Matt and Chase aren’t stereotypes. It is nice to have a story where the confidence and insecurity seem to shift from moment to moment between the two characters. Chase is a typical geek who loves his job and is usually quite happy in his own company, something his former partner couldn’t or wouldn’t appreciate:
“I’m lame. Too boring. Too nice. Not funny or outgoing or enough for him. I’m too much of a recluse for Mr. Popular.”
And Matt has his own reasons for avoiding getting too close with Chase, this hot patient he is treating in the emergency room. But, and this is one of the things I love so much about this book, there is no protracted drama. Neither of these men allows their hang-ups to get in the way of instant attraction. As Matt says:
“What kind of idiot lets one bad experience dictate how they live their life.”
I’ve recently found myself getting really impatient with books in which one or more of the main characters is forever second-guessing themselves and can’t express how delightful it is to read a book in which the main protagonists get over themselves and their insecurities and just grab the bull by the horns.
And the banter between Matt and Chase. Did I mention how much I loved it? How could I not end up smiling when faced with dialogue like this:
“Matt? Shut up and kiss me…My pleasure. Shutting up now.”
Or, for one more example, this:
“The things you moaned are illegal in twenty-seven states, I’m pretty sure. But for you, I’ll try them all once.”
If I had to come up with one complaint about this book it would be that it wasn’t any longer. I would have loved to spend another hour or day with Matt and Chase. But, that is not to say that this story isn’t long enough or feels rushed or unfinished. Quite the opposite in fact. This is a perfectly constructed story; it tells the reader what they need to know in order to get a good idea about who these characters are. There is enough of a back story to explain the way they behave and there is so much chemistry between Matt and Chase that the heat of it shimmers off the page. In short; this was one very lucky find and a very promising debut for these two authors. And now that I’ve been introduced to Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin I can only hope that they’ll continue writing. As long as they do, either together or with individual works, they’ll have one faithful reader in me.
May 20, 2014
So, what is it that makes a book a wonderful read for me? I’m not sure I can put my finger on what exactly the secret ingredient(s) may be but I know one thing for sure. If I have a huge, happy grin on my face once I finish a story it is a sure sign that I found one of those very special little gems. And boy did I have a - probably rather stupid - grin on my face when I put my reader aside and reflected on what I’d just read.
Apart from the fact that this is a charming story about two men meeting each other under less than ideal circumstances and getting together despite the odds being stacked against them – as if that isn’t enough – there is a lot to love in this novella.
I loved the banter between these two men, the way they are teasing each other almost from the moment they first meet in the emergency room. I adore that Matt and Chase aren’t stereotypes. It is nice to have a story where the confidence and insecurity seem to shift from moment to moment between the two characters. Chase is a typical geek who loves his job and is usually quite happy in his own company, something his former partner couldn’t or wouldn’t appreciate:
“I’m lame. Too boring. Too nice. Not funny or outgoing or enough for him. I’m too much of a recluse for Mr. Popular.”
And Matt has his own reasons for avoiding getting too close with Chase, this hot patient he is treating in the emergency room. But, and this is one of the things I love so much about this book, there is no protracted drama. Neither of these men allows their hang-ups to get in the way of instant attraction. As Matt says:
“What kind of idiot lets one bad experience dictate how they live their life.”
I’ve recently found myself getting really impatient with books in which one or more of the main characters is forever second-guessing themselves and can’t express how delightful it is to read a book in which the main protagonists get over themselves and their insecurities and just grab the bull by the horns.
And the banter between Matt and Chase. Did I mention how much I loved it? How could I not end up smiling when faced with dialogue like this:
“Matt? Shut up and kiss me…My pleasure. Shutting up now.”
Picture copied from The Mind of Gray's Tumbler Account
And then I haven’t even mentioned how hot this story is. Once Chase and Matt get together the story changes from charming into steaming. The need they feel for each other, the tenderness between them and the pure and unadulterated passion that is unleashed was a pure delight to read and managed to warm (if not heat up) more than just my heart.
“The things you moaned are illegal in twenty-seven states, I’m pretty sure. But for you, I’ll try them all once.”
If I had to come up with one complaint about this book it would be that it wasn’t any longer. I would have loved to spend another hour, day or even week with Matt and Chase. But, that is not to say that this story isn’t long enough or feels rushed or unfinished. Quite the opposite in fact. This is a perfectly constructed story; it tells the reader what they need to know in order to get a good idea about who these characters are. There is enough of a back story to explain the way they behave and there is so much chemistry between Matt and Chase that the heat of it shimmers off the page. In short; this was one very lucky find and a very promising debut for these two authors. And now that I’ve been introduced to Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin I can only hope that they’ll continue writing. As long as they do, either together or with individual works, they’ll have one faithful reader in me.
Apart from the fact that this is a charming story about two men meeting each other under less than ideal circumstances and getting together despite the odds being stacked against them – as if that isn’t enough – there is a lot to love in this novella.
I loved the banter between these two men, the way they are teasing each other almost from the moment they first meet in the emergency room. I adore that Matt and Chase aren’t stereotypes. It is nice to have a story where the confidence and insecurity seem to shift from moment to moment between the two characters. Chase is a typical geek who loves his job and is usually quite happy in his own company, something his former partner couldn’t or wouldn’t appreciate:
“I’m lame. Too boring. Too nice. Not funny or outgoing or enough for him. I’m too much of a recluse for Mr. Popular.”
And Matt has his own reasons for avoiding getting too close with Chase, this hot patient he is treating in the emergency room. But, and this is one of the things I love so much about this book, there is no protracted drama. Neither of these men allows their hang-ups to get in the way of instant attraction. As Matt says:
“What kind of idiot lets one bad experience dictate how they live their life.”
I’ve recently found myself getting really impatient with books in which one or more of the main characters is forever second-guessing themselves and can’t express how delightful it is to read a book in which the main protagonists get over themselves and their insecurities and just grab the bull by the horns.
And the banter between Matt and Chase. Did I mention how much I loved it? How could I not end up smiling when faced with dialogue like this:
“Matt? Shut up and kiss me…My pleasure. Shutting up now.”
Picture copied from The Mind of Gray's Tumbler Account
And then I haven’t even mentioned how hot this story is. Once Chase and Matt get together the story changes from charming into steaming. The need they feel for each other, the tenderness between them and the pure and unadulterated passion that is unleashed was a pure delight to read and managed to warm (if not heat up) more than just my heart.
“The things you moaned are illegal in twenty-seven states, I’m pretty sure. But for you, I’ll try them all once.”
If I had to come up with one complaint about this book it would be that it wasn’t any longer. I would have loved to spend another hour, day or even week with Matt and Chase. But, that is not to say that this story isn’t long enough or feels rushed or unfinished. Quite the opposite in fact. This is a perfectly constructed story; it tells the reader what they need to know in order to get a good idea about who these characters are. There is enough of a back story to explain the way they behave and there is so much chemistry between Matt and Chase that the heat of it shimmers off the page. In short; this was one very lucky find and a very promising debut for these two authors. And now that I’ve been introduced to Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin I can only hope that they’ll continue writing. As long as they do, either together or with individual works, they’ll have one faithful reader in me.
February 20, 2014
Chasing Matt
A fluffy, light-hearted romance leaving you wanting more.
Chase is a shy web designer who prefers quiet nights at home rather than go partying and is just recovering after a bad break up. His ex Stephen was always putting him down, moaning about everything from Chase's glasses, how boring he is, to his job working from home.
After a bout at the gym, Chase just wants to go home and go to bed and forget about everything for a while.
But being a bit of a good Samaritan, Chase can't turn down his elderly neighbour's plea for help with changing a light fitting and an accident with a rickety stepladder precipitates a visit to the ER.
Chase's night just goes from bad to worse, with a long wait in the hospital with a sore wrist. His night looks up, however, when he is seen by the handsome nurse, Matt. Unfortunately Matt has a rule about not mixing business with pleasure and doesn't date patients from work. Chase might just change his mind on that.
Since it is a romance, you know Matt's rule will not be enforced for long, and it isn't. The two of them get together later that night, which did seem a bit rushed to me, but for these characters it seemed to work. Chase was fed up of being the boring, nice guy and decided to go after what he wanted, which was Matt and puts everything out there, how much he admired and fancied Matt, but then regrets it almost immediately when Matt doesn't seem to return those some feelings.
The misunderstanding lasts for about ten minutes, and then Matt is at Chase's apartment spilling his heart too. I loved the fact that Matt loved Chase's glasses, unlike Stephen whot thought Chase should get rid of them.
There definitely was instant attraction, if not instant love, which worked better I think. They desired each other, but they didn't start spouting 'I love you' that first night. Despite the short length, there is an interesting story and good character development. There were a couple of typos and missing words which did mar my enjoyment somewhat, but not enough to make me stop reading. I wanted to know how things with Matt and Chase progressed.
An entertaining read.
Reviewed for The Romance Reviews:
http://glbt.theromancereviews.com/vie...
A fluffy, light-hearted romance leaving you wanting more.
Chase is a shy web designer who prefers quiet nights at home rather than go partying and is just recovering after a bad break up. His ex Stephen was always putting him down, moaning about everything from Chase's glasses, how boring he is, to his job working from home.
After a bout at the gym, Chase just wants to go home and go to bed and forget about everything for a while.
But being a bit of a good Samaritan, Chase can't turn down his elderly neighbour's plea for help with changing a light fitting and an accident with a rickety stepladder precipitates a visit to the ER.
Chase's night just goes from bad to worse, with a long wait in the hospital with a sore wrist. His night looks up, however, when he is seen by the handsome nurse, Matt. Unfortunately Matt has a rule about not mixing business with pleasure and doesn't date patients from work. Chase might just change his mind on that.
Since it is a romance, you know Matt's rule will not be enforced for long, and it isn't. The two of them get together later that night, which did seem a bit rushed to me, but for these characters it seemed to work. Chase was fed up of being the boring, nice guy and decided to go after what he wanted, which was Matt and puts everything out there, how much he admired and fancied Matt, but then regrets it almost immediately when Matt doesn't seem to return those some feelings.
The misunderstanding lasts for about ten minutes, and then Matt is at Chase's apartment spilling his heart too. I loved the fact that Matt loved Chase's glasses, unlike Stephen whot thought Chase should get rid of them.
There definitely was instant attraction, if not instant love, which worked better I think. They desired each other, but they didn't start spouting 'I love you' that first night. Despite the short length, there is an interesting story and good character development. There were a couple of typos and missing words which did mar my enjoyment somewhat, but not enough to make me stop reading. I wanted to know how things with Matt and Chase progressed.
An entertaining read.
Reviewed for The Romance Reviews:
http://glbt.theromancereviews.com/vie...
April 23, 2015
Firstly, let me just point out if you didn’t notice, that I didn’t indicate in the genre that Chasing Matt is a M/M novella. I didn’t because for me, romance is romance, no matter if it’s M/F, M/M, F/F, M/M/F… you get the picture. And if you’ve read this far (by that, I mean you’ve read the blurb), you know that it’s all about the men. The sweet, hot, and oh-so perfectly matched men. So without further ado…
Talk about a couple of people who meet at just the right time, even if at first sight, the timing [and location] is less than ideal; this is it. Chasing Matt is a wonderfully written tale of two people taking chances– taking a risk of changing their habits, their way of being, and letting their heart, and their chemistry for each other lead the way.
Are you an idiot? Of course you’re going to let the hot nurse drive you home.
Sweet. Gawkward. Hot. Charming. HAWT. Just a few words to describe these boys. Nikka Michaels & Eileen Griffin have crafted two genuine characters, with quirks, insecurities and emotional barriers that are normal given their pasts and paths in life. How many of us stick to our comfort zones, especially after being hurt? The strength that it takes to make that first step, say those first words to someone new, to take the chance lest you be left with the regret of ‘what could have been’, is incredible. And while reading it, I could feel rush of words tumble out when Chase breaks his pattern by expressing what he wants at just the right time.
From the beginning, with the sidelong glances, the almost instantaneous fantasies resulting from the smallest touches, you can feel the longing, the tension, the anticipation, that by the time they…
fireworks
Let me just say that if you love witty banter, HEA, the good guys coming in first, if you have an appreciation for the man love–DO NOT HESITATE to get your copy of Chasing Matt. I only wish it were longer, but even for a novella, their story was complete in satisfying a need for a chemically charged HEA. Maybe there will be a follow up all about catching Matt, or giving Chase, or… :let’s my mind wander off to what may happen in Matt’s truck:
I can’t wait for more from these two newly minted authors!
Happy reading!
~deidre Elizabeth
Talk about a couple of people who meet at just the right time, even if at first sight, the timing [and location] is less than ideal; this is it. Chasing Matt is a wonderfully written tale of two people taking chances– taking a risk of changing their habits, their way of being, and letting their heart, and their chemistry for each other lead the way.
Are you an idiot? Of course you’re going to let the hot nurse drive you home.
Sweet. Gawkward. Hot. Charming. HAWT. Just a few words to describe these boys. Nikka Michaels & Eileen Griffin have crafted two genuine characters, with quirks, insecurities and emotional barriers that are normal given their pasts and paths in life. How many of us stick to our comfort zones, especially after being hurt? The strength that it takes to make that first step, say those first words to someone new, to take the chance lest you be left with the regret of ‘what could have been’, is incredible. And while reading it, I could feel rush of words tumble out when Chase breaks his pattern by expressing what he wants at just the right time.
From the beginning, with the sidelong glances, the almost instantaneous fantasies resulting from the smallest touches, you can feel the longing, the tension, the anticipation, that by the time they…
fireworks
Let me just say that if you love witty banter, HEA, the good guys coming in first, if you have an appreciation for the man love–DO NOT HESITATE to get your copy of Chasing Matt. I only wish it were longer, but even for a novella, their story was complete in satisfying a need for a chemically charged HEA. Maybe there will be a follow up all about catching Matt, or giving Chase, or… :let’s my mind wander off to what may happen in Matt’s truck:
I can’t wait for more from these two newly minted authors!
Happy reading!
~deidre Elizabeth
September 29, 2013
If you are looking for a dramatic, angsty book this is probably not for you. If, however, you are looking for a light sweet read with likeable characters and some humor, this is it.
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
3.5
Chase is a kind, lonely soul who’s self-confidence took a major hit at the hands of his asshat ex-boyfriend, Stephen, who convinced him that good and nice aren’t things that should be appreciated. I loved that Chase’s friend, Brett, gets to call Stephen a “douchenozzle”. Good!
Chase is a sweet man who helps elderly neighbors. To this end, he ends up falling off a ladder and going to the emergency room, where he meets the gorgeous nurse, Matt. Unfortunately, Matt has also had a bad experience with relationships and so nope, not dating a patient. This leads him to acting like, in his own words, “kind of an idiot”. Yes, you did. You called him NICE!
This is their beginning and we really don’t get much more than that. It’s their start. There are some editing issues that weren’t glaring but were noticeable, “I got out the car”, “”you threw you glasses”, for example. The confrontation with Stephen was good even as I wanted someone to just wale on him, what a jerk. Sweet, fluffy and hopeful with a NICE guy.
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
3.5
Chase is a kind, lonely soul who’s self-confidence took a major hit at the hands of his asshat ex-boyfriend, Stephen, who convinced him that good and nice aren’t things that should be appreciated. I loved that Chase’s friend, Brett, gets to call Stephen a “douchenozzle”. Good!
Chase is a sweet man who helps elderly neighbors. To this end, he ends up falling off a ladder and going to the emergency room, where he meets the gorgeous nurse, Matt. Unfortunately, Matt has also had a bad experience with relationships and so nope, not dating a patient. This leads him to acting like, in his own words, “kind of an idiot”. Yes, you did. You called him NICE!
This is their beginning and we really don’t get much more than that. It’s their start. There are some editing issues that weren’t glaring but were noticeable, “I got out the car”, “”you threw you glasses”, for example. The confrontation with Stephen was good even as I wanted someone to just wale on him, what a jerk. Sweet, fluffy and hopeful with a NICE guy.
August 30, 2013
Originally reviewed for The Book Vixen
This was an enjoyable short novella about two nice guys connecting. I liked that most of the novella is injured Chase chatting with Matt, the ER nurse practitioner with the sexual interlude closing out the novella. This allowed me as a reader to see how insecure Chase was that he could attract someone and shows Matt’s reluctance to get involved with a quasi-patient after a bad previous experience. But the best thing about this novella is the humor between Chase and Matt, especially in the bedroom. Matt has a special appreciation for geeky men like Chase and shares this which I found tender and romantic, plus it helps that Matt references Spiderman!
My only quibble with this novella is that Matt and Chase’s new-found relationship has absolutely no resolution, not even much of a happy-for-now. There is the expected confrontation with Chase’s ex-boyfriend that I could see from the onset which was resolved well for Chase’s ego but no resolution for Matt and Chase. I think even a few sentences could have gone a long way toward making me feel the men weren’t simply going for breakfast together!
*review copy from author*
This was an enjoyable short novella about two nice guys connecting. I liked that most of the novella is injured Chase chatting with Matt, the ER nurse practitioner with the sexual interlude closing out the novella. This allowed me as a reader to see how insecure Chase was that he could attract someone and shows Matt’s reluctance to get involved with a quasi-patient after a bad previous experience. But the best thing about this novella is the humor between Chase and Matt, especially in the bedroom. Matt has a special appreciation for geeky men like Chase and shares this which I found tender and romantic, plus it helps that Matt references Spiderman!
My only quibble with this novella is that Matt and Chase’s new-found relationship has absolutely no resolution, not even much of a happy-for-now. There is the expected confrontation with Chase’s ex-boyfriend that I could see from the onset which was resolved well for Chase’s ego but no resolution for Matt and Chase. I think even a few sentences could have gone a long way toward making me feel the men weren’t simply going for breakfast together!
*review copy from author*
September 21, 2013
Short.. Sexy.. and Steamy! My three favorite colors!! Sometimes a wobbly step ladder and a sprain wrist can be a blessing in disguise.
Chase Williams is shy, single and lonely. He appreciates his independence, but sometimes longs for companionship. When he’s injured helping a neighbor his stint in the ER brings an unexpected surprise, in the form of a sexy PA. Will Chase get over his shyness and ask the guy out?
Matt Owens has a strict no dating patients or co-workers rule. A brief but disasterous relationship with a former patient left him a little raw. So when the adorably cute patient in bed #4 asks him out, he initially declines. But soon attraction outweighs the rules and Matt ends up back at Chase’s door.
The banter back and forth between these two first in the ER, then on the ride to Chase’s house, and ultimately in the bedroom is hysterical. I laughed more than once. The chemistry was undeniable from the start, and when they take it to the next level, it does not disappoint. I will definitely be looking for other books from these two authors.
Chase Williams is shy, single and lonely. He appreciates his independence, but sometimes longs for companionship. When he’s injured helping a neighbor his stint in the ER brings an unexpected surprise, in the form of a sexy PA. Will Chase get over his shyness and ask the guy out?
Matt Owens has a strict no dating patients or co-workers rule. A brief but disasterous relationship with a former patient left him a little raw. So when the adorably cute patient in bed #4 asks him out, he initially declines. But soon attraction outweighs the rules and Matt ends up back at Chase’s door.
The banter back and forth between these two first in the ER, then on the ride to Chase’s house, and ultimately in the bedroom is hysterical. I laughed more than once. The chemistry was undeniable from the start, and when they take it to the next level, it does not disappoint. I will definitely be looking for other books from these two authors.
July 23, 2014
Thank goodness for the wobbly step ladder.
I was looking for a light and quick read and this was perfect. I love those two new and upcoming authors.
Chase is easy to like and feel sorry for all at once. But his bad evening turned into a great night thanks to the TLC he received. Just when you thought the night couldn't get any worse... I would love to read more from these authors. This was a nice, lighthearted read, yet I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Well done! Keep writing.
Updated - Their story was warm and touching. You know at some point there will be a hook-up and knowing it is a M/M you try to figure it out as you read but this is not what I imagined. I was pleasantly surprised. Once I realized who the "couple" was I was rooting for them to work out silently telling the characters to do things that they actually did. I enjoyed it and liked out the main character was made out to be better than how his character started. Geeks can be cute and sexy too! Loved it. Keep writing.
I was looking for a light and quick read and this was perfect. I love those two new and upcoming authors.
Chase is easy to like and feel sorry for all at once. But his bad evening turned into a great night thanks to the TLC he received. Just when you thought the night couldn't get any worse... I would love to read more from these authors. This was a nice, lighthearted read, yet I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Well done! Keep writing.
Updated - Their story was warm and touching. You know at some point there will be a hook-up and knowing it is a M/M you try to figure it out as you read but this is not what I imagined. I was pleasantly surprised. Once I realized who the "couple" was I was rooting for them to work out silently telling the characters to do things that they actually did. I enjoyed it and liked out the main character was made out to be better than how his character started. Geeks can be cute and sexy too! Loved it. Keep writing.
September 22, 2013
This is a short but sweet story about two very different men that seem to find their match with each other. As much as Chase believes he is a boring, nerdy loser, Matt seems to like him just the way he is. Matt is jaded from a prior bad experience but Chase may just be too much temptation. In steps Chase’s obnoxious ex-boyfriend and there are some truly funny moments mixed in with some hot lovin’. I hope the authors are planning on telling more of their story because it seemed to end kind of abruptly. I for one would LOVE to read more about these two.
I am usually not a huge fan of the shorter stories but this one was wonderful, and I highly recommend it.
You can read the rest of Jackie's review at The Novel Approach
I am usually not a huge fan of the shorter stories but this one was wonderful, and I highly recommend it.
You can read the rest of Jackie's review at The Novel Approach
December 12, 2013
Short sweet read, not a whole lot going on. They meet, have sex, HEA.
June 21, 2014
Fun little read to pass the time, liked the elevator scene with the ex.
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