Do Over

by Sara Bell

Casey Imler is a walking miracle. He's stared death in the face and beaten the leukemia that was a death sentence only six months ago. Now he's determined to make the most of his second chance, to live his life in a way he was afraid to before. Number one on Casey's list of do-overs is publicly claiming the man he loves and proving to Ty that Casey can be the man of his dreams.

The proceeds from this Charity Sip will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Gay, Firefighters, Short Stories, Family

19 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Sara Bell lives in North Alabama with the world's sexiest, most supportive husband, the two most beautiful, gifted daughters on the planet, and two of the most neurotic but loveable dogs ever created. She's a full-time author who writes stories about never-ending love for all kinds of characters--gay, straight, and somewhere in-between. Sara still can't believe she gets paid to do something she loves so much, and she's darned grateful to her incredible readers for making her dream a reality.

Reviews

[Deeze · Rating 4 out of 5]

20 pages of pure emotion. This is a wonderful short of living life and second chances. Tissues needed but for purely happy tears lol.

ETA Still a sweet read

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a short story (only 19 pages) this one is another satisfying tale from the pen of Sara Bell. After being told that his cancer is in remission, Casey is set out to do the things he wants to do in life, if given a second chance. His first mission, is to tell Ty, that he loves him, and the he will spend the rest of his life showing it. Second, is coming out the family. I love how Casey do all that. The scene where he tells his family that he is not dying and he is gay and he is in love with Ty is so funny, I can imagine it in my head. I also love the frantic Ty when he tells Casey that Casey's family is after him. It's such a great story and it makes me all happy *sigh*

[Mandy*reads obsessively* · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a little afraid of the possible angst and drama in a book dealing with such a serious situation, but I was happy that wasn't a reason to worry. My only complaint was the length, I would have loved to see bit of the 'before' relationship!
This is a happy and uplifting tale, and not just Casey should take the do-over list to heart.

[Firenz · Rating 3 out of 5]

There wasn't really enough time for me to feel sympathetic to our MC. He treated his boyfriend like shit and only made it right after he was cancer free. What if he had died, all those feelings of turmoil unresolved between them.

Also he shouldn't have let his mother worry so much, my mom would smack me if I did that.

[Monika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super, super short but I loved it!

TAGS
-- Emotional -- sweet -- coming out -- under 25 pages

[Phaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah~! Just what I needed.

This is a very brief story and nonetheless sweet for it. Sure, we do not get terribly close to either Casey, the narrator, or his lover Ty, but the events following Casey’s survival of cancer warmed my heart and made me smile. There’s funny and love and not everything’s perfect but everything that truly matters is

[L-D · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very sweet story about Casey, a man who gets a second chance at life and vows to make the most of it. I loved this concept and enjoyed this quick read. I would have loved for it to be a little longer and a little more developed, but I enjoyed it just the same.

[MsMiz (Tina) · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is really hard not to love a story like this one. Very sweet short story about a man and a list after he gets really good news. What is on your If I live list?

[Indigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love this author who balances so well emotions, storylines and characters.

[Bookbee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shame it wasn't longer, a bit more fleshed out. Probably would have rated it higher then.

[Meggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a beautiful shorty.

[melek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey has another chance in life and he has now a chance to do over his life again after his cancer has been in remission. He has an list and first thing is to tell the man he loves to give him another chance and then tell his family his gay his been in the closet for years and its time. This life threatening illness has made him rethink about his life. And he wont take anything for granted again. For an short story it was full of emotion loved everything bit.

[Ro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, sweet story of a man who gets a second chance to do things right and honest when he is given the news of cancer in remission.

[Sadonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very powerful short story about a guy who gets a second chance at life and what he does with that chance. Beautifully written - hit all the right notes. A story that will really make you think.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars--super short, sweet read about second chances.

[Dee Wy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story of second chances. Nicely done!