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Extra Credit
Everyone has that one professor they just can't get along with. For Eli West, that's math professor Jared Hollifield. The man seems utterly out to get him. It's not like Eli wanted to be in school, anyway--he's a quiet soul who prefers the outdoors to a lecture hall. With the semester at an end, he's ready to head up to Redford Ridge and do some painting in solitude.
Things haven't been the same since Jared lost his musician brother Bryce in a tragic accident. As their annual vacation comes up, Jared heads to Redford alone for the first time in a decade, hoping to put the past behind him.
But things are never that easy. When one mishap after another puts him on a collision course with his most problematic student, not even the cold air can keep the sparks from flying.
Extra Credit is a May/December story about two men who find one another amidst chaos and learn about art, mathematics, and the meaning of love.
Things haven't been the same since Jared lost his musician brother Bryce in a tragic accident. As their annual vacation comes up, Jared heads to Redford alone for the first time in a decade, hoping to put the past behind him.
But things are never that easy. When one mishap after another puts him on a collision course with his most problematic student, not even the cold air can keep the sparks from flying.
Extra Credit is a May/December story about two men who find one another amidst chaos and learn about art, mathematics, and the meaning of love.
- GenresLGBTContemporary
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 9, 2017
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Felix Brooks
13 books23 followersIn a former life, Felix Brooks worked a corporate job in the South. When the voices in his head wouldn’t stay quiet any longer, he moved to San Francisco to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his pets.
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August 15, 2017
I enjoyed this quick easy read. Low angst, but well written.
The chemistry between the main characters are believable.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
The chemistry between the main characters are believable.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
August 18, 2017
3.75 stars
August 10, 2017
Eli West is an art student who needs to pass his Maths class in order to graduate with his degree. Unfortunately, he hates Maths and is under the impression his Professor, Jared Hollifield is out to make him fail. He struggles with his final exam and then packs up for a break in a mountain cabin.
Jared Hollifield just wants to get through exams then escape to the mountain cabin he used to share with his musician brother Bryce who was tragically killed before term had started. When he arrives, he finds the cabin he requested had been double booked and had to settle for a different one – opposite Eli’s.
When Eli’s cabin springs a leak he reluctantly goes to Jared for help.
You can guess what happens in the story. Professor and student find they have a lot in common and begin to understand each other and more besides.
This is a very good story and well told, although the ARC I was given still contained quite a few mistakes which should have been resolved before the copies were sent out.
Jared Hollifield just wants to get through exams then escape to the mountain cabin he used to share with his musician brother Bryce who was tragically killed before term had started. When he arrives, he finds the cabin he requested had been double booked and had to settle for a different one – opposite Eli’s.
When Eli’s cabin springs a leak he reluctantly goes to Jared for help.
You can guess what happens in the story. Professor and student find they have a lot in common and begin to understand each other and more besides.
This is a very good story and well told, although the ARC I was given still contained quite a few mistakes which should have been resolved before the copies were sent out.
August 11, 2017
This is a lovely novella I read in one session. Not just because it was a short read, but it was well written in a very enticing writing style, that had me hooked from the start.
Eli is an art student who has no interest in math but has to take the test in order to graduate. He hates his professor, Jared Hollifield, and he is glad summer break is near. Miraculously they end up renting a cottage in the same area.
Jared is still grieving from his brother’s death and he wants to come to terms with Bryce’s passing in the cottage they rented year after year.
Eli and Jared are starting to see each other in a different light and they are falling hard for each other.
L.A. Watson has created well-developed characters in Eli and Jared. They were realistically portrayed. I loved how Bryce and his music played an important role in the story. It could easily have been a sad story, but it is full of hope and love. Both Jared and Eli are inspired by Bryce, even after his death.
It was a mixture of fun, sweetness, sadness, hot sex and deep observations. Highly recommended.
Eli is an art student who has no interest in math but has to take the test in order to graduate. He hates his professor, Jared Hollifield, and he is glad summer break is near. Miraculously they end up renting a cottage in the same area.
Jared is still grieving from his brother’s death and he wants to come to terms with Bryce’s passing in the cottage they rented year after year.
Eli and Jared are starting to see each other in a different light and they are falling hard for each other.
L.A. Watson has created well-developed characters in Eli and Jared. They were realistically portrayed. I loved how Bryce and his music played an important role in the story. It could easily have been a sad story, but it is full of hope and love. Both Jared and Eli are inspired by Bryce, even after his death.
It was a mixture of fun, sweetness, sadness, hot sex and deep observations. Highly recommended.
August 11, 2017
4 stars!
I enjoyed this book, I liked the two main protagonists, their story, and the way they got together was believable, there was obviously sadness, reflection, but also time for new beginnings, but were they willing to take the chance, they both felt they had a lot to lose. I don't expect there to be some new far out storyline because they've all pretty well been written before, but I like the way the art and music was a focus as well as their budding love hate relationship. What I would of loved is a bit of a trip into their future with a bigger epilogue. Otherwise an enjoyable read.
Received an ARC copy for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book, I liked the two main protagonists, their story, and the way they got together was believable, there was obviously sadness, reflection, but also time for new beginnings, but were they willing to take the chance, they both felt they had a lot to lose. I don't expect there to be some new far out storyline because they've all pretty well been written before, but I like the way the art and music was a focus as well as their budding love hate relationship. What I would of loved is a bit of a trip into their future with a bigger epilogue. Otherwise an enjoyable read.
Received an ARC copy for an honest review.
January 29, 2018
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August 15, 2017
Below the surface
Below the surface are hidden truths. Passion exists in the mundane, the ordinary every day world around us and in ourselves. What may seem unimportant to one person may be the very thing that excites the imagination of someone else. Finding common ground and understanding each other's inner most passion can lead to a life changing awareness.
These are some of the important emotional discoveries this story touches.
Well done!
Below the surface are hidden truths. Passion exists in the mundane, the ordinary every day world around us and in ourselves. What may seem unimportant to one person may be the very thing that excites the imagination of someone else. Finding common ground and understanding each other's inner most passion can lead to a life changing awareness.
These are some of the important emotional discoveries this story touches.
Well done!
September 5, 2017
Closure
With life, comes death and those we leave behind must find closure in order to come to terms with our parting. Closure isn't always found in the ways you may think, but when the opportunity presents itself we must embrace it.
With life, comes death and those we leave behind must find closure in order to come to terms with our parting. Closure isn't always found in the ways you may think, but when the opportunity presents itself we must embrace it.
November 4, 2017
Comfortable Reading
This is a story that feels like a deep mug of good hit chocolate. The story is uncomplicated, the main characters are likeable, and the ending will give the reader the warm and fuzzy feeling looked for. I enjoyed this book.
This is a story that feels like a deep mug of good hit chocolate. The story is uncomplicated, the main characters are likeable, and the ending will give the reader the warm and fuzzy feeling looked for. I enjoyed this book.
August 14, 2017
I really enjoyed reading Extra Credit. Once I started I couldn't put it down until the end.
I look forward to reading more from these authors.
I look forward to reading more from these authors.
August 31, 2017
I quite liked this.
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September 30, 2017DNF at 23% because I didn't like the writing and the contrived plot device.
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