Wind Tunnel

Brooklyn Boys #0.5

by E. Davies

Shay:

I walked into the diner to grab a hangover special after another wasted night at Friction. When will I learn I'm never going to find The One in a bar? I need to get to know guys somewhere better, and where better to start than with speed dating?

Or even the owner of this diner. He's cute, shy, and very available. But despite how I come across on TV, I'm suddenly a tongue-tied mess when Jared's around. How the heck do I get over my fear of being left out in the cold?

Jared:

Bubbles is my diner, and my life. I see a lot of love here in Brooklyn, next to a gay bar, but I never find love myself. Speed-dating hasn't worked out so far, but one more shot could bring the man I need into my life.

When I sit down at a speed-date opposite the suave, familiar weatherman who stumbled in last night for the hangover special, something clicks. I might be underdressed and unknown, but maybe I can offer something he really wants... or is this going to be just another let-down?

Wind Tunnel is the prequel to the forthcoming Brooklyn Boys series but can be read on its own. This 13K short story contains bold fashion choices, perfectly crispy bacon, gossiping co-hosts, and more than enough inches for one forecast.

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Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories, Gay, Fiction, LGBT

53 pages, ebook

First published August 28, 2018

About the author

E. Davies writes feel-good, low-angst romance that never fades to black when the going gets good! Born in Canada, after 16 moves and counting, Ed has finally put down roots in north London.

He emerges from his writing nest to coo over fuzzy animals, flee from cute guys, dance through the streets with his chosen family, put together fierce looks, and—most of all—befriend local flowers.

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Reviews

[Elsa Bravante · Rating 3 out of 5]

No ha sido apasionante, pero sí dulce y ha despertado mi curiosidad por una nueva serie. Una historia de amor entre gente corriente.

[namericanwordcat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a really lovely short story romance between Shay and Jared. Both are wonderful heros that want love. This book kicks off a fun new series centered around this diner.

A pleasure of a read. Low angst and tender and it will make you smile.

[Tina J · Rating 4 out of 5]

POV ~> Alternating first-person

I love the covers in this series, with the black and white composition and the highlight of one bold color. The model is sharply dressed and reminds me a bit of a younger Randy Jackson.
I don’t know WHAT took me so long to read this series Prequel! Omg, seriously! From the beginning of Electric Sunshine, Jared and Shay are featured as strong secondary characters but it never goes into detail telling their story. This is your chance to learn how they got together! It’s a cute, quick read with No pesky angst. Both men are mature enough to know themselves and what they want. They are confident enough (for the most part anyway, with only a little nervous babbling here and there) to communicate those desires. Due to the shorter length of this one, it does not delve too deeply and only provides an implied HEA (but as earlier stated, these two are featured as strong secondary characters throughout the series).
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Rating: [R] ~ Score: 4.05 ~ Stars: 4
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⭐ ⭐ **** Disclosure of Material: I received a copy of this book from #ProlificWorks and the Author/Publisher with the hope that I would voluntarily leave unbiased and unsolicited feedback. I was not asked, encouraged, or required to leave a review - nor was I compensated in any way. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". ***** ⭐ ⭐

[Aղցela W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[J.J. Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this cute short story. I loved the characters and how the awkwardness of dating someone who was so very different than you was portrayed.

[Fernanda Parente · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just because I wanted more of these guys. I loved Shay

[Jenn (not Lily) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start to a new series! These two are adorable -- I want to meet everyone who comes into Bubbles...

[Danielle Gypsy Soul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute short story that gives me enough to want to try the series.

[Serena Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the initial volume in a new series, this sweet love story about two men in their thirties discovering love, this short story worked really well for me. There is a sense of community, especially in the diner that features as a central setting. The speed-dating scene is as funny as it is effective, and I loved how the slight initial awkwardness between Shay, a local weatherman, and Jared, the diner’s owner, slowly morphed into a delightful romance.


Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

   Shay and Jared are from very different worlds, one might say. Shay is a snappily dressed weather anchorman, while Jared is a late-night diner owner in Brooklyn. Yet over the course of this short story, we see not only how each is on their own, but also how they are both looking for love, and how a spark can catch even between two people who might not seem to be from corresponding pages. With this short story, we get an idea of who Shay and Jared are, separately and together, and we get to see the Brooklyn area where they live and thrive in. Because everyone needs a place – and a person - to call home.

   This is definitely promising to be a feel-good story, where we will get to know not just Jared and Shay as individuals and as a couple, but the neighborhood they live in, the people that frequent Jared’s diner and Shay’s weather-reporter fans. And who doesn’t want a feel-good, hopeful love story that crosses social and cultural bounds?

   I received this short story free from the author as part of a contest, and this has in no way affected my opinion or my review.

Typo:
…together those choice myself,… -- page 41/51 – should be “choices”

[DC · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok story. I liked it but it didn’t really wow me enough to want to continue with the series. The characters seemed a bit one dimensional and lackluster. Shay seemed a little hung up on his so-called fashion sense while Jared just seemed very insecure about himself. In spite of the fact that they both in professions that require good communication skills, their conversations were always awkward, choppy and rather dull; and neither one appeared capable of completing a sentence!
The story was mostly well edited with only one glaring error that jumped out at me. At the beginning of the speed dating scene, written from Shay’s POV, he’s talking about when he first noticed Jared at the event. He says: “His skin reminded me of the rosy, pale glow of the first glimmer of sunset against a cloud. His lips were full and downturned slightly, but there were smile lines in the corners of his bright BROWN eyes.” But then roughly three paragraphs later: “But I couldn’t help noticing those beautiful BLUE eyes in the pale lamplight of the bar, or the strong hands that were nervously clasped on the table.” Hmm, how’d that happen?

[Sue Milkovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

PREQUEL TO NEWEST SERIES

This was a short and sweet introduction to the newest E. Davies series. The BROOKLYN BOYS Series is set to begin with ELECTRIC SUNSHINE in September 2018.

WIND TUNNEL is about the small diner owner Jared who has worked hard to make his business a welcoming place in this small slice of Brooklyn. It doesn't give him a lot of time to himself but he makes up his mind it's time to change all that. Shay is the local small television stations weather man. Imagine how surprised Jared is when he finds this out. This is a short and very sweet story about two men, hoping they have found what they were looking for.

This story moves very quickly so I'm looking forward to the character development and different personalities that we'll meet in the stories that follow. Can't wait!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a soft, warm story of the development of a beautiful romance. Shay and David have a small almost meet at David's diner, but don't go any further....until they meet up at speed dating. When it is clear they hit it off they begin dating and it continues to go well. They have awkward moments, tricky first kisses, and even the dreaded 'sex position' talk. But all of this was awkward and a bit adorable with a clear heading towards a solid and steady romance.

This was an opening story to a new series that I am curious to read into and look forward to maybe seeing more of Shay and David in the future!

[The Quille and Lampe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Time: Now; Contemporary

What I Think: I love how realistic this interracial tale is yet oh so tender, like a gently flowing stream. The fashion choices are gorgeous and I love the safe sex methods presented. The lovemaking is every bit as sensual even though it does not depict anal sex, which is definitely something we need a term for (or is there one and I don’t know it?) No to personal space in relationships is so becoming a personal motto. Enjoy the sugar!

Time of Day to Read: Just before bedtime as its tenderness will ease you into Morpheus’ arms.

[The Celtic Rebel (Richard) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wind Tunnel was a low angst, quick read about two characters who were likable although I did find Shay a little shallow at times in regard to fashion, etc. At the same time I found Jared a little too awkward at times. I think as the series goes along and they are fleshed out more, I hope to like them more.

As for this first part, I found it a little too sugary sweet for me. I am hoping for a little more angst or drama or something to balance things out.

[Wide Eyes, Big Ears! · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wind Tunnel is a taster, introducing the Brooklyn Boys series. Bubbles Café owner, Jared, takes a shine to customer and TV weather presenter, Shay, and bumps into him again at a gay speed dating night. This a VERY sweet short story, with two decent guys and absolutely no angst. It does a great job of introducing us to Bubbles, which features in each book in the rest of the series.

[jennrubenstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short and sweet story! I wanted to learn more about both characters, but I know this is just a taste of the series to come and hope to see more of them both pop up in the full-length novels.

[L.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute and wonderful short story about Shay and Jared, two side characters in the Brooklyn Boys series. It was really nice to see Shay and Jared's relationship and how it started. Everything about this was sweet and delightful, and I enjoyed reading it.

[Jaimed · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. A sweet beginning to a new series.

[Cleo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Low conflict romance between a weather forecaster and diner owner. Sets up new series by a new to me (but very prolific) author.

[Nile Princess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jared and Shay were too cute!

[Simera · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet short story. The characters were cute and just a little awkward.
Lovely start to a new series.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, sugary sweet short story. Easy, no angst read. Seems to be a good prequel/setup for the Brooklyn Boys series.

[Sali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it.
Really sweet. Great short story!!

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. There was something off in the writing style of this story. I just couldn't get into it.

[Grace · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ehh, okay. There were some nice moments here, but it honestly was pretty bland and boring. I actually almost DNF'd, not because it was awful by any means, it just barely managed to hold my interest.

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute story.

[Marinieves · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤❤

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will freely admit that this is he first meteorologist type character I've read about lol. I enjoyed it.

[Lillian Francis]

A free short story, prequel to a new series.

Cute, if a bit instalove, but that's only to be expected in a 13k story if you want even a hint of HFN.

One WTF moment (Taco Bell) but otherwise an enjoyable read.

Can't say it will entice me into the series, but it certainly hasn't put me off.