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A heartbroken novelist reignites a bond with his childhood sweetheart, leading to a night that revives past pains and new possibilities.
Harry Evans, who never thought he'd realize his dream of becoming a published author, is unexpectedly divorced at nearly thirty and back in his parents' house. His literary success does little to heal his shattered heart and self-worth.
An accidental meeting with the attractive and charming librarian, Adrian Marco, culminates in a night of memorable and intense passion. Despite their intentions for a casual fling, neither can ignore the spark that remains after ten years apart.
First published in the third instalment of the Sweet Somethings Anthology, T.J. Ryan presents a story of gentle yet passionate love in this captivating new short story.
Harry Evans, who never thought he'd realize his dream of becoming a published author, is unexpectedly divorced at nearly thirty and back in his parents' house. His literary success does little to heal his shattered heart and self-worth.
An accidental meeting with the attractive and charming librarian, Adrian Marco, culminates in a night of memorable and intense passion. Despite their intentions for a casual fling, neither can ignore the spark that remains after ten years apart.
First published in the third instalment of the Sweet Somethings Anthology, T.J. Ryan presents a story of gentle yet passionate love in this captivating new short story.
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T.J. Ryan
15 books8 followersT.J. Ryan is a Hertfordshire-based Author, Screenwriter, Director, Playwright and Film Reviewer. Having graduated with a First Class in Scriptwriting and later studied at the National Film and Television School, he has written several scripts for stage and screen since 2013.
T.J. Ryan is naturally drawn to writing diverse and complex casts of characters while tackling complicated subject matters with integrity and honesty. His debut novel Between the Lines was written during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he is currently writing the rest of the series with Unscripted, Rewritten and Fade In. Outside the Between series, he has penned Higher Education: a Short Story and is working on an LGBTQ+ retelling of Romeo & Juliet and a modern-day gothic romance inspired by the works of V.C. Andrews and Emerald Fennell.
For his script work, his directorial debut short film (Womanhood) premiered at the Watford Film Festival and was nominated for Best Ensemble Cast at the Prodigy Film Festival in 2019. One of his feature scripts was a semi-finalist at the SWN Screenplay Competition in 2020.
T.J. Ryan is naturally drawn to writing diverse and complex casts of characters while tackling complicated subject matters with integrity and honesty. His debut novel Between the Lines was written during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he is currently writing the rest of the series with Unscripted, Rewritten and Fade In. Outside the Between series, he has penned Higher Education: a Short Story and is working on an LGBTQ+ retelling of Romeo & Juliet and a modern-day gothic romance inspired by the works of V.C. Andrews and Emerald Fennell.
For his script work, his directorial debut short film (Womanhood) premiered at the Watford Film Festival and was nominated for Best Ensemble Cast at the Prodigy Film Festival in 2019. One of his feature scripts was a semi-finalist at the SWN Screenplay Competition in 2020.
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December 28, 2025
Overall 5 STAR
Performance 5 STAR
Story 5 STAR
Nick Johnson did a lovely job bringing this short 2nd chances romance to life.
Nick's voice is easy on the ears, brings out all the emotions and allows the listener to connect with the characters / story.
A steamy erotic moment captured. friends to lovers to ex - lovers reunited
Performance 5 STAR
Story 5 STAR
Nick Johnson did a lovely job bringing this short 2nd chances romance to life.
Nick's voice is easy on the ears, brings out all the emotions and allows the listener to connect with the characters / story.
A steamy erotic moment captured. friends to lovers to ex - lovers reunited
Displaying 1 of 1 review