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When Sebastian Walton was sixteen, he got his first kiss from a guy, and that guy was his best friend's older brother, Pablo Rivera. But after the scorching kiss in the Rivera's swimming pool, Pablo acted like nothing happened between them.
Six years later, Sebastian is close to graduating from college and poised to achieve his dream of going to medical school. During a semester break, he visits his old neighborhood and the Riveras, where openly gay Pablo, now a police officer, is sexier than ever and determined to win Sebastian for good.
Six years later, Sebastian is close to graduating from college and poised to achieve his dream of going to medical school. During a semester break, he visits his old neighborhood and the Riveras, where openly gay Pablo, now a police officer, is sexier than ever and determined to win Sebastian for good.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2013
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About the author
Shawn Lane
133 books309 followersShawn Lane writes erotic gay romances and believes love and passion know no boundaries. Happily Ever After is for everyone.
In the past she has written heterosexual romances (see her backlist) but is now concentrating on gay romances.
Shawn lives in California and holds down a boring day job in a legal department of a giant corporation dreaming of the nights and weekends when she can create new stories.
Shawn loves to hear from readers, is happy to answer any questions, and has been known to send free books to fans just because.
In the past she has written heterosexual romances (see her backlist) but is now concentrating on gay romances.
Shawn lives in California and holds down a boring day job in a legal department of a giant corporation dreaming of the nights and weekends when she can create new stories.
Shawn loves to hear from readers, is happy to answer any questions, and has been known to send free books to fans just because.
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December 14, 2019
Sweet and hot is a good combination, as far as I am concerned, and when you add a little "love fulfilled after years of waiting", you have got the basic storyline for this book. Both characters are great guys who have a common background, a history of a kiss shared many years ago. Neither has been able to forget it and, unlike many of us in real life, these two get a second chance at making it work.
Please find my full review of the second edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review of the second edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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November 24, 2016A second chance but there's no groveling. Everything just falls into place nicely.
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October 16, 2018
another great story in this anthology. So sweet. I adore this book and these stories
January 30, 2013
Nothing really to dislike, however it wasn't great (nor was it bad) for sopme reason ity just felt a bit..."blah". Can't quite put my finger on why but it was readable, well written, showed all POV's clearly, the sex was okay. Just didn't really get me I guess, it could've been my own feelings though so I've gone for 3 stars.
December 19, 2024
Wow! Uber sexy short story about Sebastian and Pablo who grew up together. When they were kids, Pablo kissed Sebastian and then nothing. Fast forward a number of years and Sebastian and Hector, who is Pablo's brother, visit from college. Pablo is a cop and is out and proud. The two reconnect and ooooo howdy, that connection is lava hot!! Been a while since I read characters having sex in a chair and wow. Very good little read. S. Lane is such a terrific storyteller.
January 20, 2018
Sweet romance but was a bit blah. I need a little more angst to get me going.
March 16, 2017
Felt the ending was abrupt
It's a pet peeve when authors finish the story right before the MC comes out to their parents. I wanted to know what happened, but I guess I never will.
It's a pet peeve when authors finish the story right before the MC comes out to their parents. I wanted to know what happened, but I guess I never will.
January 14, 2013
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
Sebastian and his best friend Hector are heading home for a visit to Hector’s parents. They’ve been friends forever, and even though Sebastian shared a kiss with Hector’s brother Pablo years ago, no one has any idea that Sebastian is gay. When they hit the old neighborhood it turns out Pablo is living with his parents and Sebastian gets to see him again.
I liked parts of this. Sebastian’s anxiety about what his parents will think of him being gay makes him real. Pablo is an out police officer and he doesn’t like hiding who he is or who he’s with, especially in front of his brother. He tells Sebastian he will respect his feelings on this but then first has him tell Hector, and then he himself tells his mother (and makes it sound cheap). We don’t get to see what happens with Sebastian’s parents so that was a let down.
Shawn Lane is an author who can be hit or miss for me. I’ve loved some, not liked some. This one sort of falls in the middle. I felt there wasn’t enough before they fall into bed together (in Pablo’s parents house, no less). In addition, there is a lot of sex for the length of the book. I’d have liked to see more character development and a little less sex.
That being said, it’s an easy, pretty fluffy short read. The characters are likeable, what we get to know of them. I actually liked Hector the best, go figure. Recommended for an in between long or angsty books.
Sebastian and his best friend Hector are heading home for a visit to Hector’s parents. They’ve been friends forever, and even though Sebastian shared a kiss with Hector’s brother Pablo years ago, no one has any idea that Sebastian is gay. When they hit the old neighborhood it turns out Pablo is living with his parents and Sebastian gets to see him again.
I liked parts of this. Sebastian’s anxiety about what his parents will think of him being gay makes him real. Pablo is an out police officer and he doesn’t like hiding who he is or who he’s with, especially in front of his brother. He tells Sebastian he will respect his feelings on this but then first has him tell Hector, and then he himself tells his mother (and makes it sound cheap). We don’t get to see what happens with Sebastian’s parents so that was a let down.
Shawn Lane is an author who can be hit or miss for me. I’ve loved some, not liked some. This one sort of falls in the middle. I felt there wasn’t enough before they fall into bed together (in Pablo’s parents house, no less). In addition, there is a lot of sex for the length of the book. I’d have liked to see more character development and a little less sex.
That being said, it’s an easy, pretty fluffy short read. The characters are likeable, what we get to know of them. I actually liked Hector the best, go figure. Recommended for an in between long or angsty books.
December 14, 2019
Sweet and hot is a good combination, as far as I am concerned, and when you add a little "love fulfilled after years of waiting", you have got the basic storyline for this book. Both characters are great guys who have a common background, a history of a kiss shared many years ago. Neither has been able to forget it and, unlike many of us in real life, these two get a second chance at making it work.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
February 24, 2013
2.5 stars. Somehow I thought this was more related to the His series than it is. I liked the MCs but I thought it was a little bit predictable in some ways. I was hoping for a bit more story I guess. I would love to know what happens in the future with these two.
January 7, 2013
2.5 stars - the story is way too short to develop properly
January 21, 2013
2.75 stars
November 18, 2017
2,5* Also part of the 2017 Top Ten Gay Romance Anthology.
January 14, 2013
Short and sweet, what I always say about a Shawn Lane book. This one fell a bit short for me, not my favorite I have read. Still, I always look forward to books from this author.
April 15, 2013
not 5 stars because it's too short
December 7, 2013
Sebastian been in-love with Pablo since he was sixteen, Pablo kissed him then and he cudnt forget him. Pablo now a cop and Sebastian in pre-med. Can they finally get together
March 27, 2016
I was really enjoying this but it stopped too abruptly with the story only half told. Hence the 3***
June 2, 2015
3.5 stars
April 5, 2024
It was short and sudden and a I didn't care for Pablo's pushiness much but it was a lovely enough read. And I liked the family and support they all provided to Sebastian.
June 20, 2017
Short and sweet but still so good.
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