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Officer Needs Help
Virile rookie cop Sean Patton needs help in more than one way. To save his career, he has to overcome the trauma of killing in the line of duty. His struggle is complicated by his hidden bisexuality. It’s not cool to be a gay or bi cop in 1977.
Sean Patton is a pacifist who doesn’t like guns but knows that statistically, few law enforcement officers ever shoot anyone, so he plays the odds and loses. When a wife beater shoots him on a domestic-violence call, Sean is forced to shoot back. While his bulletproof vest saved Sean, it couldn’t shield him from the posttraumatic stress. His hidden bisexuality raises the stakes to risk his career and mental stability. As far as women go, he’s committed to being loyal to his loving and supportive girlfriend, Debbie. But can he swear off men? He’s knows the drive is inborn. How can he tell Debbie about his other side and still keep her? You'll feel the heat when Sean makes love to his gay friend from college and later with his lawyer girlfriend in the shower. A tryst with his male supervisor furthers the adventures.
Sean Patton is a pacifist who doesn’t like guns but knows that statistically, few law enforcement officers ever shoot anyone, so he plays the odds and loses. When a wife beater shoots him on a domestic-violence call, Sean is forced to shoot back. While his bulletproof vest saved Sean, it couldn’t shield him from the posttraumatic stress. His hidden bisexuality raises the stakes to risk his career and mental stability. As far as women go, he’s committed to being loyal to his loving and supportive girlfriend, Debbie. But can he swear off men? He’s knows the drive is inborn. How can he tell Debbie about his other side and still keep her? You'll feel the heat when Sean makes love to his gay friend from college and later with his lawyer girlfriend in the shower. A tryst with his male supervisor furthers the adventures.
- GenresGay
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2010
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About the author
David Sullivan
79 books6 followersDavid Sullivan was born in New Jersey, across from New York City, moved to the San Jose (California) area in high school and after 35 years moved to Bandon, Oregon, a tiny coastal town.
He's retired from police officer (29 years w/ San Jose PD) and the martial arts (3rd degree black belt; 32 years in Jujitsu). He's been called a Renaissance Man with skills that include being an auto mechanic, tutor to children, salesman, police union representative, dog trainer, civic volunteer and massage therapist.
After years of being told he should write a book he did. "Wisdom is the Answer; Common Sense is the Way" (2009), under his legal name of James Giambrone, Jr. is available on Amazon. It offers refreshing views on how to live life better.
After writing that self-improvement book David took to fiction and romance. David is an open, bisexual man whose romances often address the 'no man's land' many bisexuals find themselves in. Most of his stories are short (5,000-35,000 words) and usually have high levels of erotic content. His feeling on that is to wonder why we shy away from open scenes of love making? It's so prevalent in society yet we're afraid to talk about it.
As of May 2013, David's book, Heart's United, is under nomination for awards with Bi Writers' Association in two categories: Bisexual Fiction and Bisexual Erotic Fiction.
David is an editor for an international speaker and writer and a well-known e-publisher. A new e-publisher heard of David and solicited him to launch that company's first story.
David specifically welcomes reader comments on his story: just be honest and polite. He reads reviews; they help him become a better author!
He's retired from police officer (29 years w/ San Jose PD) and the martial arts (3rd degree black belt; 32 years in Jujitsu). He's been called a Renaissance Man with skills that include being an auto mechanic, tutor to children, salesman, police union representative, dog trainer, civic volunteer and massage therapist.
After years of being told he should write a book he did. "Wisdom is the Answer; Common Sense is the Way" (2009), under his legal name of James Giambrone, Jr. is available on Amazon. It offers refreshing views on how to live life better.
After writing that self-improvement book David took to fiction and romance. David is an open, bisexual man whose romances often address the 'no man's land' many bisexuals find themselves in. Most of his stories are short (5,000-35,000 words) and usually have high levels of erotic content. His feeling on that is to wonder why we shy away from open scenes of love making? It's so prevalent in society yet we're afraid to talk about it.
As of May 2013, David's book, Heart's United, is under nomination for awards with Bi Writers' Association in two categories: Bisexual Fiction and Bisexual Erotic Fiction.
David is an editor for an international speaker and writer and a well-known e-publisher. A new e-publisher heard of David and solicited him to launch that company's first story.
David specifically welcomes reader comments on his story: just be honest and polite. He reads reviews; they help him become a better author!
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July 1, 2016
Blurb:
Sean Patton is a pacifist who doesn’t like guns but knows that statistically few law enforcement officers ever shoot anyone, so he plays the odds and loses. When a wife beater shoots him on a domestic-violence call, Sean is forced to shoot back. While his bulletproof vest saved Sean, it couldn’t shield him from the posttraumatic stress. His hidden bisexuality raises the stakes to risk his career and mental stability. As far as women go, he’s committed to being loyal to his loving and supportive girlfriend, Debbie. But can he swear off men? He’s knows the drive is inborn. How can he tell Debbie about his other side and still keep her? You'll feel the heat when Sean makes love to his gay friend from college and later with his lawyer girlfriend in the shower. A tryst with his male supervisor furthers the adventures.
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I thoroughly enjoyed Officer Needs Help. Author David Sullivan's former life as a cop comes through as he writes of a protagonist who is trying to get his life back following the justified killing of a suspect aiming to take his life. The struggles, nightmares, uncertainly of officer Sean Patton shines in this short tale that provides the reader just a glimpse of life as a bisexual cop in the 70s. Mr. Sullivan's story is a must-read for anyone who has experienced sexuality discrimination. The last 50 pages is a real treat as the story wraps up and ends on a very positive note.
Sean Patton is a pacifist who doesn’t like guns but knows that statistically few law enforcement officers ever shoot anyone, so he plays the odds and loses. When a wife beater shoots him on a domestic-violence call, Sean is forced to shoot back. While his bulletproof vest saved Sean, it couldn’t shield him from the posttraumatic stress. His hidden bisexuality raises the stakes to risk his career and mental stability. As far as women go, he’s committed to being loyal to his loving and supportive girlfriend, Debbie. But can he swear off men? He’s knows the drive is inborn. How can he tell Debbie about his other side and still keep her? You'll feel the heat when Sean makes love to his gay friend from college and later with his lawyer girlfriend in the shower. A tryst with his male supervisor furthers the adventures.
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I thoroughly enjoyed Officer Needs Help. Author David Sullivan's former life as a cop comes through as he writes of a protagonist who is trying to get his life back following the justified killing of a suspect aiming to take his life. The struggles, nightmares, uncertainly of officer Sean Patton shines in this short tale that provides the reader just a glimpse of life as a bisexual cop in the 70s. Mr. Sullivan's story is a must-read for anyone who has experienced sexuality discrimination. The last 50 pages is a real treat as the story wraps up and ends on a very positive note.
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February 26, 2010Well, I am the author, so what can I say.
I enjoyed writing the book and sharing a few of the difficulties of real police work, not the fantasy of TV or movies. I am bisexual and that's difficult in society and police work which is why I included, in the back of the book, a self-rating guide for bisexuality.
I've been flattered by the reviews and positive comments. I included self-help tactics such as deep breathing, meditation and imagery in this book, and all of my fiction. My first book is officially a self-help book but is really a handbook on how to live life simpler and relaxed while still being successful.
There is more to a 50/50 split with bi feelings. That's just a stereotype.
I hope you read it my book. It's exciting and encouraging.
Available at: http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.ph...
I enjoyed writing the book and sharing a few of the difficulties of real police work, not the fantasy of TV or movies. I am bisexual and that's difficult in society and police work which is why I included, in the back of the book, a self-rating guide for bisexuality.
I've been flattered by the reviews and positive comments. I included self-help tactics such as deep breathing, meditation and imagery in this book, and all of my fiction. My first book is officially a self-help book but is really a handbook on how to live life simpler and relaxed while still being successful.
There is more to a 50/50 split with bi feelings. That's just a stereotype.
I hope you read it my book. It's exciting and encouraging.
Available at: http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.ph...
April 27, 2010
David Sullivan has a warm, affirming writing style that I found an absolute joy. There's humour and compassion in his work, with a good mix of story, action, convincing character, hot sex and strong underpinning philosophy.
This is also an engaging exploration of what it means to be both bisexual and plural in your affections, written by an author who clearly knows his stuff. The complexities and highs of plural relationship are played out well in Officer Needs Help. I recommend it, and look forward to future work from this exciting new author.
This is also an engaging exploration of what it means to be both bisexual and plural in your affections, written by an author who clearly knows his stuff. The complexities and highs of plural relationship are played out well in Officer Needs Help. I recommend it, and look forward to future work from this exciting new author.
April 18, 2010
I was really looking forward to reading this. There's not enough romances out there that explore how bisexuality impacts relationships and sense of self. Unfortunately, I just could not get into the author's voice. Dialogue was stilted, awkward, and unfunny, and the relationships rather pedantic. Others might have better luck with it.
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