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Two Boys, One Cabin
When Alex agreed to spend spring break camping with his best friend from college, he expected Emily to actually go with him. Stuck in her dorm with the flu, Emily convinces Alex to go enjoy the outdoors and finish working on his master’s degree thesis. Alex has never been much for the great outdoors, but some peace and quiet away from a bustling college campus is too tempting to pass up. Loaded down with hastily bought camping supplies and enough bug spray to fumigate an apartment complex, Alex heads off into adventure.
But, Emily forgot to mention one minor detail: her brother, Ryan. Now Alex is stuck inside a tiny cabin in the middle of nowhere, with no cell service, no heat and a distractingly handsome man who is completely off-limits. As his thesis goes nowhere, Alex may go insane from attempting to act as hetero as possible around Ryan, if the mosquitoes don’t eat him alive first.
But, Emily forgot to mention one minor detail: her brother, Ryan. Now Alex is stuck inside a tiny cabin in the middle of nowhere, with no cell service, no heat and a distractingly handsome man who is completely off-limits. As his thesis goes nowhere, Alex may go insane from attempting to act as hetero as possible around Ryan, if the mosquitoes don’t eat him alive first.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 6, 2018
About the author
C.E. Kilgore
51 books188 followersHello reader. I am an independent storyteller, optimist, and champion overthinker. I am autistic, and live with my amazingly supportive husband, who also happens to be my best friend. Writing is a hyperfixation for me; a compulsion. If I don’t write, I get anxious. Sometimes it consumes me, but it is also one of my greatest joys. So is sharing my stories with others.
I began this journey of publishing all the stories I write in 2012. There have been ups and downs, and I have certainly made my share of mistakes as an independent author trying to do everything myself. I enjoy learning all the processes, and I learn something new everyday. I’ve had wonderful help along the way from friends, and from readers who became friends.
I write under two names—C.E. Kilgore for my contemporary romance of various flavors, and Corinne Kilgore for my science fiction romance and explorations into fantasy. I primarily write character-driven romances, both hot and mild. I don’t follow many genre norms, and I know my writing style and stories aren’t for everyone.
I am a firm believer that all stories should be shared, and I offer enthusiastic encouragement to anyone who is thinking about diving into this great adventure of self-publishing. Your story may not win awards, or be a bestseller, but it may become someone’s favorite story, touch their emotions, or simply provide a few needed moments of escape.
For more stories, many of them free, visit CorinneKilgore.com.
I began this journey of publishing all the stories I write in 2012. There have been ups and downs, and I have certainly made my share of mistakes as an independent author trying to do everything myself. I enjoy learning all the processes, and I learn something new everyday. I’ve had wonderful help along the way from friends, and from readers who became friends.
I write under two names—C.E. Kilgore for my contemporary romance of various flavors, and Corinne Kilgore for my science fiction romance and explorations into fantasy. I primarily write character-driven romances, both hot and mild. I don’t follow many genre norms, and I know my writing style and stories aren’t for everyone.
I am a firm believer that all stories should be shared, and I offer enthusiastic encouragement to anyone who is thinking about diving into this great adventure of self-publishing. Your story may not win awards, or be a bestseller, but it may become someone’s favorite story, touch their emotions, or simply provide a few needed moments of escape.
For more stories, many of them free, visit CorinneKilgore.com.
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June 6, 2022
DNF at 77%. I tried, I really did. Honestly it just wasn’t very interesting. At one point I skimmed through an entire chapter about making pancakes that could have been summarized in one paragraph. No fun sexual tension, no revealing dialogue, just pancake making. There were also a few fairly unbelievable circumstances - like the best friend / sister possibly getting sick (lots of vomiting) deliberately so she could set up her best friend and brother in a cabin for a week? I could have dealt with that though if it didn’t drag on so much.
May 22, 2018
This was a nice light-hearted and funny story in the beginning but then it became a really sweet, emotional journey with two guys who turned out to be just what the other needed. Emily was a bit underhanded with her matchmaking plan but her heart was in the right place for her brother and best friend. A really enjoyable book.
September 18, 2018
The plot had all the characteristics to be a very good romance story, but due to the extreme slow running of the narration, it became incredibly boring. I love slow burning love stories, but here reading of how one makes hamburgers and the other writes his essay for the university end of term I really could not stand anymore. I jumped pages after pages and at the end, I must confess, I did not get moved from the two secret stories of the MCs either. Just didn't click, but this is due to the extreme boring and slow narration of their getting to know better.
May 9, 2018
This was really a sweet story. Two very likable main characters that I found myself routing for. This is my second book by C. E. Kilgore and I enjoyed both of them.
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August 20, 2019
Well, that wasn't the story I was expecting from the cover, but it was still excellent!
March 29, 2021
This story had a lot more to it than the blurb suggested. While tempered with a comedic slant, it actually had some depth along with well developed characters.
March 29, 2018
Great story!
I really enjoyed reading this latest book from Kilgore. I fell in love with these characters and their journey. Great read!
I really enjoyed reading this latest book from Kilgore. I fell in love with these characters and their journey. Great read!
October 17, 2020
Loved this romance!
Over Spring Break two boys (Alex & Ryan) in one cabin fall in love, face issues of their respective pasts and decide to forge a future together. This romance was layered and even gave me a brief appreciation of fly fishing! I loved it and I could not put it down! Many things within the story made me laugh out loud including Alex’s internal monologues! There were some serious issues discussed here too including be kind to the environment, addressing grief and the freedom to make life choices that speak to your soul and not the expectations of others.
Over Spring Break two boys (Alex & Ryan) in one cabin fall in love, face issues of their respective pasts and decide to forge a future together. This romance was layered and even gave me a brief appreciation of fly fishing! I loved it and I could not put it down! Many things within the story made me laugh out loud including Alex’s internal monologues! There were some serious issues discussed here too including be kind to the environment, addressing grief and the freedom to make life choices that speak to your soul and not the expectations of others.
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July 8, 2021Loved the characters and story
The characters were really sweet and the story was well thought out. It was nice to have a story that wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. The harsh realities and some sadness were there and actually made me think in the midst of my escape into the story. I highly recommend this book.
The characters were really sweet and the story was well thought out. It was nice to have a story that wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. The harsh realities and some sadness were there and actually made me think in the midst of my escape into the story. I highly recommend this book.
May 19, 2018
Loved this one!
I loved this book. It was really well written and kept me hooked all the way through. I didn’t find very many typos or words in the wrong spot. Those can be very distracting. Kudos to the author and the proofreader!
I loved this book. It was really well written and kept me hooked all the way through. I didn’t find very many typos or words in the wrong spot. Those can be very distracting. Kudos to the author and the proofreader!
May 10, 2018
Love the humor!
The first, snarky/light/fun (3*) portion of the book becomes serious at the 60% point, and earned a 4th * from me for changing the tone
The first, snarky/light/fun (3*) portion of the book becomes serious at the 60% point, and earned a 4th * from me for changing the tone
May 12, 2018
3.5 stars MM romance.
May 16, 2018
Sweet, zero angst story.
September 18, 2018
A very pleasant surprise.
I was thinking this would be a sweet read but I wasn't expecting the complex depth of the story. So much more and I loved every word.
I was thinking this would be a sweet read but I wasn't expecting the complex depth of the story. So much more and I loved every word.
February 2, 2023
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