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Chance Encounter
One canceled flight. One sleepless night. One encounter that changes everything.
ER nurse Axel Pierce is running on fumes. After another grueling week in the emergency room, his long-awaited trip is grounded before it even begins. All he wants is a drink, a quiet corner, and a few hours of solitude. What he gets instead is Eric Vargas—an effortlessly charming pilot whose easy smile and relentless banter make it impossible to stay withdrawn.
What starts as small talk in an empty airport lounge sparks into undeniable chemistry. But with dawn comes Axel’s world is rooted in the chaos of the hospital, and Eric’s life is lived in the skies. One unforgettable night may not be enough to bridge the distance between them… unless they’re both willing to risk more than they planned.
Chance Encounter is a steamy, emotional MM romance about timing, vulnerability, and the unexpected magic of meeting the right person when life throws your plans off course.
This slow-burn, high-heat romance Strangers-to-lovers tension with crackling banterA grumpy/sunshine dynamic that delivers sparks and tendernessA pilot and a nurse navigating one irresistible night togetherStolen kisses, airport lounges, and the ache of dawn goodbyesHeartfelt connection wrapped in sizzling passionOne night isn’t enough for their love to take off. But what if it’s the very beginning of forever?
Start reading Chance Encounter today and discover how Axel and Eric’s story unfolds.
ER nurse Axel Pierce is running on fumes. After another grueling week in the emergency room, his long-awaited trip is grounded before it even begins. All he wants is a drink, a quiet corner, and a few hours of solitude. What he gets instead is Eric Vargas—an effortlessly charming pilot whose easy smile and relentless banter make it impossible to stay withdrawn.
What starts as small talk in an empty airport lounge sparks into undeniable chemistry. But with dawn comes Axel’s world is rooted in the chaos of the hospital, and Eric’s life is lived in the skies. One unforgettable night may not be enough to bridge the distance between them… unless they’re both willing to risk more than they planned.
Chance Encounter is a steamy, emotional MM romance about timing, vulnerability, and the unexpected magic of meeting the right person when life throws your plans off course.
This slow-burn, high-heat romance Strangers-to-lovers tension with crackling banterA grumpy/sunshine dynamic that delivers sparks and tendernessA pilot and a nurse navigating one irresistible night togetherStolen kisses, airport lounges, and the ache of dawn goodbyesHeartfelt connection wrapped in sizzling passionOne night isn’t enough for their love to take off. But what if it’s the very beginning of forever?
Start reading Chance Encounter today and discover how Axel and Eric’s story unfolds.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2025
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Ryan Moore
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Ryan Moore is the #1 bestselling author of steamy M/M romance stories that mix irresistible heat with heartfelt emotion. Based in Seattle, Ryan writes short, punchy reads perfect for devouring in an hour—from forbidden age-gap hookups to impulsive dating app flings.
When he’s not crafting tales of slow-burn seduction and explosive chemistry, Ryan can be found kayaking, hiking, or fueling up on too much coffee. He lives in West Seattle with his golden retriever, Alex, who’s always nearby during late-night writing sprints or early morning plotting walks.
Dive into the Private Encounters series and discover your next obsession.
Ryan Moore is the #1 bestselling author of steamy M/M romance stories that mix irresistible heat with heartfelt emotion. Based in Seattle, Ryan writes short, punchy reads perfect for devouring in an hour—from forbidden age-gap hookups to impulsive dating app flings.
When he’s not crafting tales of slow-burn seduction and explosive chemistry, Ryan can be found kayaking, hiking, or fueling up on too much coffee. He lives in West Seattle with his golden retriever, Alex, who’s always nearby during late-night writing sprints or early morning plotting walks.
Dive into the Private Encounters series and discover your next obsession.
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September 30, 2025
This story feels like a perfect example of what can happen if you give it a chance.
Exhausted ER Nurse Axel could have easily not engaged with Eric.
Airline Pilot Eric could have not gone into the passenger lounge and not started talking with Axel.
Eric works to amuse Axel, maybe distract him from his weariness. Axel managed to be amused, even when feeling exhausted. They fall into a banter that feels natural, like they've known each other for years. What I really like about this story is it doesn't feel like they are pressured. They are enjoying each other's company, feeling the attraction, but letting the slow pull come naturally. It's like there is this little bubble surrounding them for the night. While flights are grounded, and Axel is momentarily stranded, they don’t rush it. When they finally kiss, it feels like the right time, everything else fading into the background, it's just them reaching for each other.
Another part of this story I really enjoy is they are both coming from a place of not having room or making room in their lives for a relationship. Eric is constantly flying from place to place, feeling too untethered and disconnected from the ground to believe he can make a relationship work. Axel has gone through the reality of a breakup because of the demands of his job. Both men feel drawn to each other, yet unsure of how to make their very different lives work together.
I also highly recommend signing up to get Ryan's newsletter and access to his bonus stories. I used to save the bonus stories as a gift to myself for completing my review. Now I find I can't resist reading them right away.
Eric's (bonus) story is really interesting. When I'm reading of his first encounter in his story, I'm left feeling a bit empty. As I read further I realize that is how I'm supposed to feel. Ryan has done a great job of having me feel what Eric starts allowing himself to feel.
It's interesting how in four chapters about what Eric is thinking, the nudges from his friends, how he’s stepping back and really looking, how much that starts to change things. I can see how convincing himself that keeping things casual is the safe and simple choice, but when he lets himself look at it, he feels the loneliness of that lifestyle.
The bonus story really helps the main story and feels like a gift to readers. I loved the main story with Axel and Eric getting to know each other. Learning where Eric is and how he's opening up to more than casual, it is great seeing him put that into action when he meets Axel. Yet again I’m left wanting more.
Ryan is great at writing stories I connect with in some way. When reading, some characters click with me because of a memory they bring forth, and others I do my best to imagine their life, what they have/are going through, etc. Ryan is great at writing stories that help me make those connections and care about the characters, that is huge.
Exhausted ER Nurse Axel could have easily not engaged with Eric.
Airline Pilot Eric could have not gone into the passenger lounge and not started talking with Axel.
Eric works to amuse Axel, maybe distract him from his weariness. Axel managed to be amused, even when feeling exhausted. They fall into a banter that feels natural, like they've known each other for years. What I really like about this story is it doesn't feel like they are pressured. They are enjoying each other's company, feeling the attraction, but letting the slow pull come naturally. It's like there is this little bubble surrounding them for the night. While flights are grounded, and Axel is momentarily stranded, they don’t rush it. When they finally kiss, it feels like the right time, everything else fading into the background, it's just them reaching for each other.
Another part of this story I really enjoy is they are both coming from a place of not having room or making room in their lives for a relationship. Eric is constantly flying from place to place, feeling too untethered and disconnected from the ground to believe he can make a relationship work. Axel has gone through the reality of a breakup because of the demands of his job. Both men feel drawn to each other, yet unsure of how to make their very different lives work together.
I also highly recommend signing up to get Ryan's newsletter and access to his bonus stories. I used to save the bonus stories as a gift to myself for completing my review. Now I find I can't resist reading them right away.
Eric's (bonus) story is really interesting. When I'm reading of his first encounter in his story, I'm left feeling a bit empty. As I read further I realize that is how I'm supposed to feel. Ryan has done a great job of having me feel what Eric starts allowing himself to feel.
It's interesting how in four chapters about what Eric is thinking, the nudges from his friends, how he’s stepping back and really looking, how much that starts to change things. I can see how convincing himself that keeping things casual is the safe and simple choice, but when he lets himself look at it, he feels the loneliness of that lifestyle.
The bonus story really helps the main story and feels like a gift to readers. I loved the main story with Axel and Eric getting to know each other. Learning where Eric is and how he's opening up to more than casual, it is great seeing him put that into action when he meets Axel. Yet again I’m left wanting more.
Ryan is great at writing stories I connect with in some way. When reading, some characters click with me because of a memory they bring forth, and others I do my best to imagine their life, what they have/are going through, etc. Ryan is great at writing stories that help me make those connections and care about the characters, that is huge.
September 30, 2025
Opening Up to Possibilities -
A friendly conversation between Axel and Eric at the bar whilst waiting for their flights turns into an adventure exploring the different places in the airport. The connection between Axel and Eric was instant, but the sparks between them ignited when they actually let themselves feel the easiness, as they spent time getting to know each other. Axel and Eric soon found themselves unable to control their feelings and spent some time exploring each other until they had to go their separate ways.
Unfortunately, not long after Axel’s flight departed, the plane had an emergency, which nearly gave Eric a heart attack when he found out, but he managed to be calm and witty whilst they communicated. Luckily, Axel and Eric’s continued communication managed to keep both of them calm and it gave them the courage to make future plans.
This is a wonderful romance story with a bit of drama about strangers finding an instant connection with each other the moment they met and their communication feels really easy, which makes them realise they fit together perfectly. Their lives may be far from conducive for a relationship, but their love makes them do everything possible to make it work. This story highlights the fact that true love is a life changing feeling when you find it.
I received an advanced review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
A friendly conversation between Axel and Eric at the bar whilst waiting for their flights turns into an adventure exploring the different places in the airport. The connection between Axel and Eric was instant, but the sparks between them ignited when they actually let themselves feel the easiness, as they spent time getting to know each other. Axel and Eric soon found themselves unable to control their feelings and spent some time exploring each other until they had to go their separate ways.
Unfortunately, not long after Axel’s flight departed, the plane had an emergency, which nearly gave Eric a heart attack when he found out, but he managed to be calm and witty whilst they communicated. Luckily, Axel and Eric’s continued communication managed to keep both of them calm and it gave them the courage to make future plans.
This is a wonderful romance story with a bit of drama about strangers finding an instant connection with each other the moment they met and their communication feels really easy, which makes them realise they fit together perfectly. Their lives may be far from conducive for a relationship, but their love makes them do everything possible to make it work. This story highlights the fact that true love is a life changing feeling when you find it.
I received an advanced review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2025
Erik (a pilot) has what I call a "hit and run". Erik is leaving each morning before the relationship has a chance to beginning. Cam he learn to stay and let love have a chance to take root and bloom?? Or will he be too fearful to take the leap to find forever love???
October 3, 2025
Ryan delivers a tender and engaging MM romance in Chance Encounter, capturing the spark between Axel and Eric with remarkable honesty. What makes this story stand out is the way Ryan writes their relationship with such truthfulness, there’s no forced drama, no manufactured tension. Instead, the connection between the two men grows naturally, rooted in vulnerability, humor, and genuine emotion. Axel and Eric feel like real people you could meet in everyday life, which makes their romance all the more compelling.
Ryan balances heartfelt intimacy with lightness, creating a story that feels both romantic and deeply authentic.
Ryan balances heartfelt intimacy with lightness, creating a story that feels both romantic and deeply authentic.
October 18, 2025
A cute story of two men killing time in an airport, it's short but quite engaging as these slowing get closer. Nicely written but a rather frustrating ending. There was a sign up at the end for a bonus episode, I tried several times but nothing worked, just letting you know not to bank on it, it might work, it might not, but this was still a nice read.
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