Summer Escape

by Jayson James

"Summer Escape" is a short story about two friends, Jake and Kedrin. Jake would like to be more, but doesn’t want to ruin their friendship. Kedrin would like more, but is afraid of rejection. Kedrin has joined Jake and his family on a camping trip and they’ve decided to set their own rules. Now they just need to be able to communicate their feelings with each other.

Genres: M M Romance, Friends To Lovers, Coming Of Age, Short Stories, Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

36 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2012

About the author

Author of novels and short stories. Jayson James graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's degree in education. He was born and raised in Washington State, where he currently lives and teaches. Jayson's interests beyond writing include reading a variety of books, watching movies and drawing.

Reviews

[Trisha Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet story about two teenage boys who have been best friends for years, both want more, but both are afraid to confess their feelings to the other. This was a sweet little story and very short so it would not take that long to read. I enjoyed reading it, but would have preferred if it was shorter.

The way Jayson James set up the story around the camping trip. It was nice to see the families together. Although, both boys want to keep their relationship a secret. That was a little unnecessary for me, but I can understand why it was added to the story. I think this story has more of a HFN than a HEA.

Recommended!

[Candice · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I met Jayson through some authors-and just happened to "like" his Facebook page. After speaking to him I decided I wanted to check out his writing. I first grabbed this book-mostly because it was a short story and I had time to fit one in. Last night I started reading-I finished the book in about 30 minutes, gobbling it up! There is something about the truth in the book, the essence, the secret, the giddy childhood romance-no matter your thoughts, I loved this book. Yes, he captured me in what was going on, the details, and sometimes even-the laughter. Great quick read!

[Mary Myers-Huff Barscz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for a quick read that I wouldn't be interrupted while reading and this book let me have that as well as a great short story!
Jake and Kedrin are co-workers and now they are going on a family camping trip. Will either of them be able to tell the other what is on their minds?
I like the way Jayson James writes from multiple character point of view. I could easily tell which one was speaking at any given time.
If the end(for now) means anything, I would love to see more from these two!

[Celsey Seivert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for an honest review...

This was an amazing book! It is short but Jayson got right to the point! Jake has been friends with his co-worker Kedrin for about a year now, and has more then just friend feelings. Jake is not sure if Kedrin feels the same way, so he invites him on a trip with his family so he can explore his feelings and see if Kedrin feels the same.

[Tailtiu · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5* a sweet coming of age story.

[Lucia · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[tacitus · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a short story centering around two young men who go on a camping trip with one man's family. It is a very cursory realization story, but don't look for too much depth. The writing style in incredibly amateurish (almost like a high school "what I did on vacation" essay). There is no use of analogy, simile, or anything else one could be deemed remotely clever or artistic.

The story is written in the first person, going back and forth between both boys. However, there is absolutely no characterization change, change in vocabulary, style, nothing. In other words, both characters come off as exactly the same in their respective POVs. This kind of defeats the purpose of using first person POV. The author would have been better off to just write the entire story in 3rd person narrative.

[Shelley Chastagner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the author has real potential. The characters are believable as the dialogue reflects how a great number of 18 year olds speak. There is a bit of editing that needs to be done, but nothing that detracts from the story.
All read

[jules0623 · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.

[Misty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Was short and SWEET from start to finish. !!!

[Chutchy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Waiting for the rest......