Render

Beautiful #1.5

by J.M. Snyder

Corey Evans and Ian Coltraine comprise the pop duo 2ICE. Their romance is told in the novel Beautiful Disaster . But before they became lovers, they were simply band mates on tour.

In Render , an accident onstage leaves Corey hurt and vulnerable. This flash story is a slice of life look at the beginnings of something more than mere friendship between Corey and Ian.

You don't have to read Beautiful Disaster to enjoy this story, but if you want to learn more about the guys, definitely check it out!

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

11 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 3, 2010

About the author

An author of gay erotic/romantic fiction, J.M. Snyder began in self-publishing and worked with Amber Allure, Aspen Mountain, eXcessica, and Torquere Presses.

Snyder's highly erotic short gay fiction has been published online at Amazon Shorts, Eros Monthly, Ruthie's Club, and Tit-Elation, as well as in anthologies by Alyson Books, Aspen Mountain, Cleis Press, eXcessica Publishing, Lethe Press, and Ravenous Romance.

In 2010, Snyder founded JMS Books LLC, a royalty-paying queer small press that publishes in both electronic and print format. For more information on newest releases and submission guidelines, please visit JMS Books LLC online.

Reviews

[Alexander van der Hilst-Frijn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely well written short story.

[Garth Mailman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two guys find one another through caring and affection.

[Lena Grey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes we can see things with our hearts that we can't see with our eyes. In 'Render' by J.M. Snyder, Corey is temporarily blinded. In the isolation imposed upon him by his accident, Corey has more time to think; he is able to focus on life in a different way. He begins to consider the people around him and how they fit into his life. He worries that he will never see things the way he did before and learns whom he can rely on, whom he truly wants to depend on, and comes to the conclusion that his rendition of one person in particular, Ian, his best friend, has changed into something more.

This is a poignant, tender, passionate story about two men realizing that their feelings for each other have changed into something beautiful. I enjoyed 'Render' and I recommend it to anyone who wants to read a short, sweet, romantic story.

[Kati · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main character was just too whiny. Sure, it's easy for me to say, I have never been temporarily blind, I get that, but his blindness wasn't permanent. I could've understood if his fears centered around that, that his condition might be permanent. But he complained about being bored, feeling left out or forgetting what people looked like... For Christ's sake, I wanted to shake him and tell him to stop whining. Awful character. I won't be reading anymore in this series, that's for sure, and I'm starting to think that J.M. Snyder's books simply might not be my cuppa...

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

This free short story tells practically a snippet in Corey and Ian's life (the pop duo of 2ICE, appears in the novella "Beautiful Disaster"). Corey has an accident on stage that renders him temporarily blind. And he wonders what will happen if he can't remember anybody's faces ever again ... including Ian. I think it's for a very short story, it's still beautiful and sweet and tender. I love Corey and Ian so much and it's great to revisit their story, albeit a moment.

[L-D · Rating 2 out of 5]

This short story is the prologue of another book so the characters are not very developed. It was an interesting scenario but frankly, I didn't care for the main protagonist, Cory Coltraine. It's clearly stated time and time again that his blindness is a temporary disability, but his state of depression and constant whininess are a little over the top in my opinion. I did like Iain, however. I'm not sure if I will read the rest of the series based on this story alone.

[Deb · Rating 1 out of 5]

What???

What was that? I thought I was reading a story. Even a short story. But instead I got a SHORT preview of what could have been a story. I don't think it was even 2 chapters. I'm not really sure what it was. I'm just glad I didn't pay for it. J. M. I know you write short stories but I'm ashamed for you that you even tried to put this out. I shows nothing but laziness to me.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick story, soft and gentle, that was over way too fast. I really enjoyed these characters and would like more of them. Which it appears I can get since this seems to be a short prequel to Beautiful Disaster.

[Sandra]

This is a prequel to book 2, Beautiful Disaster, but should probably be read after the book.

[J.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my book so I won't review it.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would give this 3 1/2 to 4 stars.

It was short and sweet. It left me wanting to read more. Ian's so kind and caring, looking after Corey. Great little prequel read.

[Sara Winters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet in a way I didn't expect. I look forward to reading the longer story that follows.

[Bookbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, gentle story in just a few pages!

[Cris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little short. Not much else to say except I wish there was more to it.

[Trinity Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute romance and has sent me running off to get the sequel.

[Gavin Stephenson-Jackman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet little romance for the ride to work.

[Rabbit {Paint me like one of your 19th century gothic heroines!} · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad. I would read a full length story about them.

[Ciara1973 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet...

[OkayKim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very short!

[Rachel]

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