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On Call
On Call: Crossroads
Dr. Keith Hoyer has lost patients before but never like this, not at sixteen and not by intent. Certain that he could have prevented the tragedy with some word or deed that he left unsaid or undone, Keith is desperate for a way to redeem his failure.
If Keith’s going to practice medicine in a Third World country, his lover, veterinarian Dante James, needs time to sell the practice and brush up on diseases of goats. “Whither thou goest, I go,” Dante tells Keith, but where will those words take them?
If Keith’s going to practice medicine in a Third World country, his lover, veterinarian Dante James, needs time to sell the practice and brush up on diseases of goats. “Whither thou goest, I go,” Dante tells Keith, but where will those words take them?
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2010
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About the author
P.D. Singer
59 books172 followersP.D. Singer lived in Colorado with her slightly bemused husband, one young adult, and seventy-nine pounds of pets. She was a big believer in research, first-hand if possible, so the reader can be quite certain PD skied down a mountain face-first, had been stepped on by rodeo horses, acquired a potato burn or two, and rethought a novel that included sky-diving.
When not writing, playing her fiddle, or walking the sheddiest member of the family, she could be found with a book in hand.
When not writing, playing her fiddle, or walking the sheddiest member of the family, she could be found with a book in hand.
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January 27, 2011
Kalyko’s Review:
In On Call: Crossroads PD Singer had me aching from the beginning. Keith’s grief over the death of the sixteen-year-old was definitely something that I could understand, and as we learned just why it hit him so hard my heart broke. It’s an extremely emotional issue that was handled beautifully and yet portrayed realistically. This death is one that left people totally undone and it’s one that should.
As sad and heartbreaking the underlying story is, the relationship between Keith and his partner Dante is a bright light. Dante’s love and total acceptance of what his lover is going through is a beacon bringing hope to a man distraught over a senseless death.
I adore Dante; he’s the kind of love that everyone wants. He gives his whole heart, his entire self over to the man he loves and it’s his patience, love, unconditional support that gives Keith something to hang onto.
And Keith is a man who feels deeply and his reaction goes a long way to show how wonderful a doctor he is. He truly cares.
There is a lot that happens in this story, but the end, well suffice it to say that I still get a little teary-eyed…but all in a good—very, very good—way.
I loved Singer’s story about Dante and Keith so much I immediately headed out and bought the two other short stories featuring the doc and the vet… and I’m eagerly awaiting the opportunity to read them.
Wonderful characters and a special story have made new-to-me PD Singer someone whose books I intend to spend a great deal of time with.
Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Kalyko!
In On Call: Crossroads PD Singer had me aching from the beginning. Keith’s grief over the death of the sixteen-year-old was definitely something that I could understand, and as we learned just why it hit him so hard my heart broke. It’s an extremely emotional issue that was handled beautifully and yet portrayed realistically. This death is one that left people totally undone and it’s one that should.
As sad and heartbreaking the underlying story is, the relationship between Keith and his partner Dante is a bright light. Dante’s love and total acceptance of what his lover is going through is a beacon bringing hope to a man distraught over a senseless death.
I adore Dante; he’s the kind of love that everyone wants. He gives his whole heart, his entire self over to the man he loves and it’s his patience, love, unconditional support that gives Keith something to hang onto.
And Keith is a man who feels deeply and his reaction goes a long way to show how wonderful a doctor he is. He truly cares.
There is a lot that happens in this story, but the end, well suffice it to say that I still get a little teary-eyed…but all in a good—very, very good—way.
I loved Singer’s story about Dante and Keith so much I immediately headed out and bought the two other short stories featuring the doc and the vet… and I’m eagerly awaiting the opportunity to read them.
Wonderful characters and a special story have made new-to-me PD Singer someone whose books I intend to spend a great deal of time with.
Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Kalyko!
September 16, 2010
As much as I love Singer's work, this is my absolute favorite of her short stories, and delves further into the relationship Dante and Keith have formed. I cried, then smiled through my tears with this one at the tender "Awww" moments. As the proceeds from the sale go to support a worthy cause, I got to read a great story and do a good thing all in one shot.
August 15, 2014
Dante and Keith are definitely committed to one another now. They haven't moved in together just yet, but things are moving in that direction. After a patient of Keith's dies, through no fault of Keith's, he still feels like he could have done more. Dante is there to help him through that. And the ending was so sweet.
January 25, 2011
This is the continuing story of Dante and Keith and very timely in light of what's happened in the last few weeks with the rash of young men committing suicide. Keith is devastated that he couldn't help a young man who died and he suspects killed himself for being gay. He feels maybe he should be doing something more useful like going abroad to help and Dante informs him that he'd go with him which sets off another chain of events when the two men take their relationship to the next level of commitment. This was very touching and as I said, I'm sure when the author wrote this she couldn't have known that these last few weeks would have the issue so in the news and in everyone's consciousness. Very touching.
February 4, 2015
Copy from author during 2013 HAHAT event.
I hadnt realised this was (book 3?) in a series but this did not detract from this book. i still got a good feel for Keith and Dante in this short story, how they were together, their personalities and a bit of history. No doubt all would be better having read the other stories leading up to here but definitely doable as a short coffee break read.
A lot of story in a small package!
I hadnt realised this was (book 3?) in a series but this did not detract from this book. i still got a good feel for Keith and Dante in this short story, how they were together, their personalities and a bit of history. No doubt all would be better having read the other stories leading up to here but definitely doable as a short coffee break read.
A lot of story in a small package!
September 10, 2012
Aww this was so good and so sad, a heart breaker, handled with care and understanding. Keith and Dante are so sweet and Dante is awesome supporting Keith through the emotional upheaval, he's Keith's rock to hang on to. It shows off the best of both men and how wonderfully caring they both are, its a lovely story.
November 27, 2010
Very good short m/m romance continuing the story of veterinarian Dante and doctor Keith, as Keith tries to come to grips with losing a patient.
May 20, 2011
Patching some holes- full review is at my blog. Loved it. Poor Keith. Go, Dante!
November 12, 2011
This is such a poignant short story.
I really like Keith and Dante and have put the other 2 shorts with them on my list of books I need to go get!!
I really like Keith and Dante and have put the other 2 shorts with them on my list of books I need to go get!!
July 27, 2013
I loved this story for the reasons others have posted. (Sorry, I rarely have time to write reviews.)
May 20, 2013
Another good quick catch up story from the guys.
November 3, 2014
Cute, sweet short story. Part of a series and they are all entertaining, humorous, sexy and fun.
March 8, 2016
So good...
September 25, 2010
packs a pretty good punch for such a short work
January 23, 2013
3.5 stars
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