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Smitten
Feeling somewhat blue about his singlehood and dull life as a finance advisor, Jesse Fitzpatrick is about to find his world turned upside down.
Jesse’s best friend, Carr de Vantino, is coming home from the jungles of Ecuador. He’ll only be home for four days, and it’s a very rare occasion, since Carr has been traveling the world for the last twenty years for Armistice Coalition; a group similar to the Peace Corps. Excited about Carr’s visit, Jesse has to face the bittersweet reality of life -- he’s always been smitten with Carr, although Carr only treats him as a friend. It’s obvious he lacks any romance or desire for Jesse.
Carr’s visit becomes interesting, though, when he slips into bed with Jesse. As secrets of Carr's life unfold, Jesse starts to hope the traveling man has grown smitten for him. Do they have a chance at becoming a romantic couple? Or will Carr take the next flight back to the jungle?
Jesse’s best friend, Carr de Vantino, is coming home from the jungles of Ecuador. He’ll only be home for four days, and it’s a very rare occasion, since Carr has been traveling the world for the last twenty years for Armistice Coalition; a group similar to the Peace Corps. Excited about Carr’s visit, Jesse has to face the bittersweet reality of life -- he’s always been smitten with Carr, although Carr only treats him as a friend. It’s obvious he lacks any romance or desire for Jesse.
Carr’s visit becomes interesting, though, when he slips into bed with Jesse. As secrets of Carr's life unfold, Jesse starts to hope the traveling man has grown smitten for him. Do they have a chance at becoming a romantic couple? Or will Carr take the next flight back to the jungle?
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2017
About the author
R.W. Clinger
265 books31 followersR.W. Clinger lives in the Pittsburgh area. His hobbies include football, photography, and collecting rare books. Although he does dabble in writing suspense and mysteries, R.W. enjoys a good romance.
Being involved with his life partner for sixteen years, still in love, he bases his gay romantic fiction on his life, family, and long friendships. R.W. believes that without lovers, friends, and family, the world would lose valuable stories of passion and joy.
You can leave feedback for R.W. at kenitorico@verizon.net
Being involved with his life partner for sixteen years, still in love, he bases his gay romantic fiction on his life, family, and long friendships. R.W. believes that without lovers, friends, and family, the world would lose valuable stories of passion and joy.
You can leave feedback for R.W. at kenitorico@verizon.net
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June 1, 2017
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
This was a nice idea for a story but the execution didn’t work for me and I was just left scratching my head trying to understand the characters. Jesse’s best friend is coming to visit for a few days before he is back off to the jungle, at least that is what he thinks. For the last 20 years they have just spent a few days together here or there with Jesse traveling to Carr or Carr coming back to their hometown.
So, Jesse talks about Carr fondly, as you would think of a friend and then suddenly he decides he’s smitten but then, oh wait, he is in love. He spends so much time trying to guess Carr’s intentions based on his actions and suddenly when Carr makes a move Jesse says that he has always known Carr’s feeling and he was just waiting for him to act. Huh? Jesse’s thoughts and actions never really added up to me and I had trouble with the “secrets” that Carr apparently kept from Jesse throughout their entire friendship.
The cover art by Written Ink Designs gives a nice visual of Carr, the world traveler.
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
This was a nice idea for a story but the execution didn’t work for me and I was just left scratching my head trying to understand the characters. Jesse’s best friend is coming to visit for a few days before he is back off to the jungle, at least that is what he thinks. For the last 20 years they have just spent a few days together here or there with Jesse traveling to Carr or Carr coming back to their hometown.
So, Jesse talks about Carr fondly, as you would think of a friend and then suddenly he decides he’s smitten but then, oh wait, he is in love. He spends so much time trying to guess Carr’s intentions based on his actions and suddenly when Carr makes a move Jesse says that he has always known Carr’s feeling and he was just waiting for him to act. Huh? Jesse’s thoughts and actions never really added up to me and I had trouble with the “secrets” that Carr apparently kept from Jesse throughout their entire friendship.
The cover art by Written Ink Designs gives a nice visual of Carr, the world traveler.
April 22, 2017
2.75 stars rounded up. A promising story, but the delivery felt rather rushed and a bit limited.
April 24, 2017
more of 2,75 stars
April 25, 2017
I'm into the premise, but this could really use an editor.
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