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Storming Love: Volcano #5
Simon & Bryce
There were only two things Simon wants in his life. To fulfill a lifelong dream of visiting Pompeii, and to finally step out of the closet with his longtime boyfriend, Bryce. It seems both are going to happen and Simon is thrilled. However, two months before they're set to go, his hopes are dashed and he finds himself going alone. Determined to have a good time and to put the past behind him, Simon is ready to tackle whatever his uncertain future holds, with or without the love of his life.
Bryce is living the American Dream. He's country music's golden boy and doesn't see that changing. He's paid his dues to get where he s, though he's had to live a lie. Being openly gay was never something he could do and he thought his boyfriend Simon, understood this. Then Simon plans a trip to Pompeii, the one place he has always wanted to visit. Bryce knows there is no way to keep his secret if he goes. So he does the unthinkable and backs out, even though he knows how devastated his lover and best friend is going to be.
They finally find their way together but a volcanic eruption changes their plans and they'll have to discover which is stronger; Mother Nature or true love.
Bryce is living the American Dream. He's country music's golden boy and doesn't see that changing. He's paid his dues to get where he s, though he's had to live a lie. Being openly gay was never something he could do and he thought his boyfriend Simon, understood this. Then Simon plans a trip to Pompeii, the one place he has always wanted to visit. Bryce knows there is no way to keep his secret if he goes. So he does the unthinkable and backs out, even though he knows how devastated his lover and best friend is going to be.
They finally find their way together but a volcanic eruption changes their plans and they'll have to discover which is stronger; Mother Nature or true love.
63 pages, ebook
Published January 29, 2016
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February 27, 2016
Simon and Bryce are best friends and an established couple, in love and finally about to come out of the closet as being together. They have a dream trip planned to Pompeii and Simon’s life couldn’t be better. Until Bryce, a hugely successful country music star, backs out knowing full well what it will mean for their relationship. Good for Simon that he decides to take the trip anyway, on his own, and make it the best it can be. I found it adorable that he’s venting it all to his buddy, Jack. Simon has an awesome best friend, Lindsay, who is there for him and come on, the pet names are beyond cute. Kushy Tush? Serious cheesy goodness.
Bryce comes across selfish at first, admitting to himself that while Simon has been around the band and always around Bryce, it was a BFF thing to the world and “He stood back while I paraded women all over town when it was necessary, even though I knew it was killing him.” I mean, how awful does that have to be, watching the love of your life strutting around with women?
Something I really liked about this is that Bryce realizes the mistake he made BEFORE the volcano. So it didn’t take the life-threatening event to make him understand what was important, but it was a catalyst for the two of them to work together and through it. There is the fear that comes from a natural disaster, as well as the group of girls who are in some serious danger. This added some action to the story but even without it, I liked it.
This is a nice addition to the Storming Love series and these two make you want that HEA to happen.
Bryce comes across selfish at first, admitting to himself that while Simon has been around the band and always around Bryce, it was a BFF thing to the world and “He stood back while I paraded women all over town when it was necessary, even though I knew it was killing him.” I mean, how awful does that have to be, watching the love of your life strutting around with women?
Something I really liked about this is that Bryce realizes the mistake he made BEFORE the volcano. So it didn’t take the life-threatening event to make him understand what was important, but it was a catalyst for the two of them to work together and through it. There is the fear that comes from a natural disaster, as well as the group of girls who are in some serious danger. This added some action to the story but even without it, I liked it.
This is a nice addition to the Storming Love series and these two make you want that HEA to happen.
January 30, 2016
Simon is on the vacation of a lifetime, except for one thing. His longtime boyfriend Bryce broke up with him just before they were to go together to Italy and the village of Pompeii. Simon is a professor of Ancient Civilizations. Bryce is a musician with a band. Simon is out as a gay man. Bryce is not, fearing repercussions in the world of entertainment.
After Simon leaves for Europe, Bryce realizes his mistake and resolves to rectify the situation by not only coming out to the media but also to follow Simon and ask him for his hand in marriage. When they reunite things do not go smoothly at first. Simon is still bitter about the breakup.
The morning they are going to visit local sites, the ground begins to shake, ash fills the air, and both men find themselves separated and trying just to live through the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. At stake are not only Bryce and Simon’s lives but also some young school girls who have been abandoned by their school bus.
This is a sexy romance, a battle for life, and an opportunity for Simon and Bryce to show what they are made of. I was sitting on the edge of my chair by the end, and I read the novella in one sitting. I enjoyed the research the author put into writing the book as well as her style of writing. I recommend this book in the Storming Love series for anyone who enjoys sexy man on man romance and the thrill of a brush with death.
After Simon leaves for Europe, Bryce realizes his mistake and resolves to rectify the situation by not only coming out to the media but also to follow Simon and ask him for his hand in marriage. When they reunite things do not go smoothly at first. Simon is still bitter about the breakup.
The morning they are going to visit local sites, the ground begins to shake, ash fills the air, and both men find themselves separated and trying just to live through the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. At stake are not only Bryce and Simon’s lives but also some young school girls who have been abandoned by their school bus.
This is a sexy romance, a battle for life, and an opportunity for Simon and Bryce to show what they are made of. I was sitting on the edge of my chair by the end, and I read the novella in one sitting. I enjoyed the research the author put into writing the book as well as her style of writing. I recommend this book in the Storming Love series for anyone who enjoys sexy man on man romance and the thrill of a brush with death.
July 13, 2016
Why the unnecessary changes from past to present tense? It was really annoying. Good story otherwise.
March 2, 2016
This was a short and sweet story with enjoyable characters. Very well written.
March 14, 2017
This title was originally reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®
Okay, I was a little nervous going into my reading of Simon and Bryce. I consider Embry Carslysle a friend. She isn't a Facebook friend; she is a real life friend. We went to PRIDE together in 2014. We have had meals together. We live about 15 minutes apart (which in Houston terms is practically next door). However, she knows that, as with all my reviews, that friendship can not play a part in my review. That friendship is separate from my feelings about the words she put on the page.
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