Rip's just rolled into town, coming to visit his grandmother for the Thanksgiving holiday before heading for his next duty station in Germany. But when he stepped foot into the twenty-four-hour diner in town and landed his eyes on Asa, his trip changed course.
Because now, the only thing on his mind is claiming the sweet, bratty boy as his own.
*If you like a sweet, bratty twink and a bear of a man mixed in with a tiny bit of daddy kink, you're definitely in the right place.* *This is a short MM romance with a HEA. No cliffhangers.
West Greene is a romance author that specializes in short, steamy books and erotic shorts.
All your instalove needs can be found in one of her books, whether you're looking for possessive men, men with no morals, spicy FF romance, a boy just needing his Daddy, a twink just needing love, or even the other woman to get her HEA.
West Greene refuses to be stuck in one trope or type of romance. She loves variety, and she's definitely going to share that variety with her readers.
This installment was promising, a much better story than the previous one in the series, but failed to nail it near the end. Way too OTT and ridiculous, which ruined it.
🔵 Size difference 🟣 Daddy/boy 🟡 Very insta everything 🟢 Promising MMCs but the story is too short and not nearly as good as it could've been
I actually liked the daddy/boy dynamic in this one, it felt very natural and the main characters fit right into it.
Asa is a femboy and Rip is an Army Sergeant, so they hook up after meeting at a bar and they really click.
I personally love feminine men, Asa was just up my alley, I liked his clothes and I liked him snuggling up to the burly Sergeant in the morning.
I didn't like the insta-love part though, everything was great until the ridiculous i-love-you-and-i'm-gonna-marry-you-after-one-week part, that was just crazy, not to mention the same damn thing of them getting married at the courthouse the next day and moving abroad.
🟠 And another thing.
"I beamed at him. “It doesn’t bother you I like girly things?”"
Since when are getting a mani and a pedi "girly things"?
How often does this author use these services? Because everytime I go, 3/4 of the clients are male. Last time I went there was a big buff tattooed guy on the chair beside me getting his full pedi with the oils and the massage. So I don't know man, calling it girly is a stretch, most people like their nails done, it's basic upkeep. 🤷
This couple had real potential. I liked the femboy and the good sex. Other than that it's not a good story overall, needed more development and originality.
The Slice of Forever series is the PERFECT Thanksgiving treat! These novellas are so cute and spicy! These get ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!
Each of these books is about 30 pages so they’re a fantastic quick read. Even though they’re short, they each convey a sweet love story. They also connect with one another so it’s fun to see previous couples make appearances later on!
Tropes: 🥧 MM 🥧 Military x Civilian 🥧 Daddy/Baby Boy 🥧 High Heat 🥧 Instalove 🥧 HEA 🥧 Small Town Thanksgiving
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
A wonderfully short story! Asa and Rip meet one night at the bar where Asa works and are immediately drawn to one another. This story is a quick rendition of their whirlwind week together while Rip is on military leave visiting his Grandma before being stationed in Germany.
Great read if you’re looking for something quick, short, steamy, and zero angst - just instalove mastery! I enjoyed this story!.
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This is a short and steamy MM romance with strong characters and an entertaining storyline. The author packs a ton in this insta love quickie. He paints his scenes perfectly and delivers a great novella.
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Asa works at a restraint when Rip walks in and changes his life forever.
I devoured this book in less than 10 minutes, not just because its short, but also because its just so good. Rip and Asa are a cute couple that have that dom/sub vibe, and I loved that Rip was described as a growly man while Asa was described as innocent. That pairing makes for some great steamy scenes, and that is exactly what happened in this book.
The story felt rushed. It was supposed to be a quick read, but it still felt like everything was moving at high speed and like I was missing parts of the story.
0 Stars It’s midnight and i seriously question my stupidity on wasting time on this. I’ve read better wattpad one shots…then again i should have known better when I read the description with the mentioning of a daddy kink….sometimes it’s better to stay curious 😭
Spoiler ? (he calls the other guy daddy infront of the granny)
HERO /HEROINE Rip: I’d come to learn that Sloan’s first name was Rip, he was a Sergeant First Class, and he definitely was not straight, which made me all giddy inside. that’s about everything you need to know about him.
Asa works at a diner and lives alone. Picture a young poor, working guy just trying to make a living in a small town. Loves girly things.
REPRESENTATION Gay insta-love
OVERALL THOUGHTS Rip and Asa were so fun and they def lived in the moment! Rip made me swoon. He said and did all the right things. Asa was described as a brat but I think he’s just cute as heck and flirty.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE So short omg give me more
FAVORITE QUOTES:“It doesn’t bother you I like girly things?” He shook his head, running his hands down my damp sides. “You’re perfect just the way you are, pretty boy.”
AGE: I think there is an age gap. Rip is in his early 30s and Asa sounds young to me.
CONDOMS: Yes
HEAT LEVEL: 3/5 There was only one scene that was fully fleshed out. And it was okay.
PUSH/PULL: Nope, they are hot for each other.
SEPARATION: Yes, between last chapter and epilogue there is a ninth month separation. Rip was stationed in Germany.
Rip is in the military and visiting his grandmother for Thanksgiving before moving to Germany. He meets Asa at a local 24 hour diner/bar, and they immediately hit it off. They have a passionate night together and can’t get enough of each other, but they know that Rip’s time in the town is short. Their path to a HEA is fast and an enjoyable read. This author is a really good writer, able to convey a lot of information in just a few words. As with the first one, I wish it were longer but the story is supposed to be short. I will look for other stories from this author that are longer and hope to see longer MM stories from them in the future.
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Apparently, I’ve been doing it wrong all these years…I should be inviting blokes in for pie, not coffee if I want to find love!
Another really enjoyable short story by West Greene. A little ditty between a sweet (and a little bratty) boy and a grumpy military bear.
On a visit to town, Rip meets Asa and immediately knows this pretty boy is the one for him. And his deployment to Germany isn’t going to stop him from getting his happy ever after.
I love how much West can capture in just 30 pages.
This author successful packs a punch with this short, steamy read. Asa is sassy and full of spice. Rip is a growly bear of a man with his sights on sweet little thing Asa. They have a whirlwind romance full of hot, sexy times. Unfortunately, Rip has to go back on active duty, but the promise of his return have them declaring big feelings, even though it has been such a short time since they first got together.
I really loved this book. I enjoyed the differences between the MC's and even though the book is over quickly, the author paints a vivid picture of lust and insta-love. I highly recommend this book and this series.
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Asa is an anomaly in a small town when Rip shows up late one night on his way to visit his Granny. Asa has a thing for big burly men and Rip has a thing for a certain girly twink. In an instant they are both falling and falling hard. The issue is Rip is on his way to Germany for 9 months and Asa has abandonment issues. But he has Rip's Granny to keep him company while he waits for Rip to come back. Rip comes back to get Asa and his Granny and to keep the promise he made.
Short, steamy and simple romance!!!!.
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This was a real sweet and short steamy story in the “Slice of Forever” series and the second one. I understand 3 books have been written in this series and I certainly hope there’ll be more stories in the series!!! West, hint, hint, hint!
The story focuses on Rip who was on leave during Thanksgiving and he happened to stop by this restaurant. When he went inside, he couldn’t stop staring at this hot and adorable waiter named Asa. They hit it off and he went home with Asa. I think I’ll stop right here and have you pick up the short story and read to find out what happens! It’s a sweet story with no climax or antithesis whatsoever.
This is book number 2 of the Slice of Forever series and focuses on Rip and Asa. Rip is in the Army and was in town to visit his grandmother before he got shipped out to Germany. While he was in town, he met Asa and fell completely head over heels for his pretty boy. I love how Rip and Asa fell instantly for each other and were immediately all in. Rip was so protective and caring towards Asa. They were absolutely perfect for each other. This was a great story and a great addition to the series!
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West Greene has done it again with her Slice of Forever short story series!
This time it is strangers that meet in a diner- a bratty, sweet twink. Ash who works there and a grumpy bear- Rip on his way to do his tour of duty in Germany!
I thought it would start with pumpkin pie but surprisingly it started with pancakes smothered in golden syrup and ended up as pumpkin pie for dessert!
What a sweet, steamy story that only West Greene can pen with so much heart and soul!.
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Asa is tired of being taken advantage of but the person who relieves him so he can go home, tonight they are already an hour late. Then he walks in, comes up to the bar, making his heart beat faster. It is not long before it is clear the two are on the same page. Rip is in town to visit his grandmother before moving to to his next duty station. He never expected to find Asa when he came to town.
Is this just a holiday hook up or something more?
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Totally intense! Rip, comes to town to visit his GrandMa before he deploys. He meets Asa when he stops in to get a drink. They recognize something in each other that calls to their soul. The author, does an excellent job letting us see and feel the deep connection between these two. Asa is an adorable man and Rip is pretty awsome. I would have liked to read more about their adventures. Good story. This is a feel good book, that I can read over and over. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
4/5. Highlights may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Content Warnings for book: N/A
Kink: Daddy kink
Okay, this was actually really cute. An instalove romance between a soldier home for Thanksgiving and a femme bartender, who chat one late night. From a hookup to Daddy reveals and instalove, they forge a sweet romance.
Maybe it was because Asa was adorable or Rip had a bit more personality than Linc in the first book of this series, but this just worked for me. Very cute and happy vibes.
- an MM novella! instalove, daddy k!nk, military - i had to pay £3 for a 29 page novella!! like, what? - jumping straight in with sex scenes! and they’re v good - this one was so instalove lmao - again these are very hard to rate because it’s not really anything - they were super cute tho! - spend a week with each other, leave for Germany for 9 months, come back and get married… sure - this one is only getting 2 stars because the set up was so quick! it made sense in the one before because they were already friends/in love - but still super cute and fun!
This second short in the 'Slice of forever' series was just right for me. Asa and Rip their story has just the right length to tell it all. Once again one of the boys find an insta attraction and love which solified, after nine months of long distance, with a marriage and move abroad with Asa his Gran in tow. Cute, sweet and uncomplicated read.
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This spicy short was a fun read. Two completely opposites had that instant attraction which I loved. Rip kept it one hundred from the get go...no playing games with him...He wanted Asa...he was keeping Asa...Asa such a femme , sassy boy had to learn to trust his new "daddy"...all I know is, Rip came thru for his pretty boy and they will be having a wonderful HEA.
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This is a fun and steamy fast romance that will have you smiling and warm your heart. The characters are fantastic with the sassy and flare that just adds to the story.
Asa is a sweet and amazing character, who finds his strong and roughed guy that wants to take care of him. Rip is in town to see his grandmother, but finds his heart opens for a cute waiter at the diner.
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I loved the quick connection that Asa and Rip had. Rip knew in his heart that he couldn't let the opportunity pass for Asa to be in his life even though he had to leave.
Instalove stories will forever be my favorite because sometimes when you know, you know.
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In town to visit his grandma for Thanksgiving before being stationed in Germany, Rip does not expect to fall head over ass for Asa after spending one steamy weekend with the little brat.
Rip and Asa's story is insta-love, not my favorite trope, but it was spicy and fun!
I always LOVE West Greene books! This one though it is steamy and the whole book is sooo good!!! Once again West Greene has killed it with another short story! I absolutely loved the characters and how the whole story played out! And such an amazing ending for Asa and Rip!