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A Lesson In Truth
by
Sloan Parker (Goodreads Author)
David’s a graduate student about to finish his thesis. Michael’s his advisor and former instructor. The two shouldn’t have feelings for each other, but after two years of friendship and longing, David can no longer deny what he’s feeling. Is Michael ready to accept being more than a teacher to a man fifteen years younger? And if they give into their desires, is it only a w...more
ebook, 10 pages
Published
2010
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May 13, 2011
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Sloan Parker does it again!
A short story full with love, fun, companionship & hot sex.
David and Michael have a unique relationship as professor and student.
David is a graduated working in his thesis, and have Michael as his advisor.
Knowing each other for two years, one night their friendship is put to risk with a single kiss.
Michael decides that he cannot help David with his thesis anymore, and pass him to other professor.
When David thought that everything was lost, Michael surprised him aga...more
A short story full with love, fun, companionship & hot sex.
David and Michael have a unique relationship as professor and student.
David is a graduated working in his thesis, and have Michael as his advisor.
Knowing each other for two years, one night their friendship is put to risk with a single kiss.
Michael decides that he cannot help David with his thesis anymore, and pass him to other professor.
When David thought that everything was lost, Michael surprised him aga...more
2.5-3.0 stars
Very, very, very short, but ended kinda sweet. Though, it could have used a bit more backstory to their relationship and the sudden 180 it seemed to take from the first page.
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Very, very, very short, but ended kinda sweet. Though, it could have used a bit more backstory to their relationship and the sudden 180 it seemed to take from the first page.
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A free one-scene short available on my website.
David’s a graduate student about to finish his thesis. Michael’s his advisor and former instructor. The two shouldn’t have feelings for each other, but after two years of friendship and longing, David can no longer deny what he’s feeling. Is Michael ready to accept being more than a teacher to a man fifteen years younger? And if they give into their desires, is it only a way for them to say goodbye?
David’s a graduate student about to finish his thesis. Michael’s his advisor and former instructor. The two shouldn’t have feelings for each other, but after two years of friendship and longing, David can no longer deny what he’s feeling. Is Michael ready to accept being more than a teacher to a man fifteen years younger? And if they give into their desires, is it only a way for them to say goodbye?
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This is the second FREE short story from Sloan Parker that I read, after More Than Just a Good Book .... She does have one released novel, but it's an MMM and I a bit leary to try books that state upfront that it will be an MMM.
Well, back to this one, I think it's a lovely and sweet short story. While myself, as a reader, already know the real reason why Michael tells David that he does not want to be his advisor anymore -- but since the story is written from David's point of view (using 1st pe...more
Well, back to this one, I think it's a lovely and sweet short story. While myself, as a reader, already know the real reason why Michael tells David that he does not want to be his advisor anymore -- but since the story is written from David's point of view (using 1st pe...more
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This author is new to me and this is the only second book I have read...More being the 1st.
I liked the story despite it being a bit far-fetched, of Michael, the professor and older man and David, his much younger student. It was rather sweet and cute with a hot sex scene. I would have liked for it to be a bit longer...I finished the 10 pages in something like 15 minutes....it flashed before my eyes..and then...THE END.
David seemed very young and somehow a bit immature to me....all that misunder...more
I liked the story despite it being a bit far-fetched, of Michael, the professor and older man and David, his much younger student. It was rather sweet and cute with a hot sex scene. I would have liked for it to be a bit longer...I finished the 10 pages in something like 15 minutes....it flashed before my eyes..and then...THE END.
David seemed very young and somehow a bit immature to me....all that misunder...more
Why I read this book:
Recently, I've ventured into the realm of M/M (male/male) fiction. I've been familiar with yaoi mangas, but it wasn't until J R Ward introduced me to a few compelling M/M relationships that I thought about trying to write one myself. I read a free copy of A Lesson in Truth by Sloan Parker for research and interest.
My one sentence summary:
Fearing the worst, a graduate student gets the best news possible when his adviser tells him that he will no longer be his adviser.
Kudos:
Th...more
Recently, I've ventured into the realm of M/M (male/male) fiction. I've been familiar with yaoi mangas, but it wasn't until J R Ward introduced me to a few compelling M/M relationships that I thought about trying to write one myself. I read a free copy of A Lesson in Truth by Sloan Parker for research and interest.
My one sentence summary:
Fearing the worst, a graduate student gets the best news possible when his adviser tells him that he will no longer be his adviser.
Kudos:
Th...more
I enjoyed this, it's a short about a graduate student and his adviser who have become good friends and want to be more but have held back as of yet. The only thing that was a little weird, was that David (who's POV the story is from) only says about two things until the very end of the story. I'm on the fence as to whether I like that or not, since it definitely contributes to the feel of the story. Since he thinks the prof is ';breaking up' with him, it gives the story a resigned and passive fe...more
Loveliness in a profound way may very well mean being in love with a partners genitals.
I feel the reason we need to explain that we explore areas of hidden and secret darkness, must come less from the flirtation, then from foreplay. I remember the first time I was seen with my arms folded in a man's chest, I was liberated like a dove and not chastised for being a boy who opens his legs to be comed on. As age is perhaps the angelic muse of homesexual discourse, The paradigm of my love's awakening...more
I feel the reason we need to explain that we explore areas of hidden and secret darkness, must come less from the flirtation, then from foreplay. I remember the first time I was seen with my arms folded in a man's chest, I was liberated like a dove and not chastised for being a boy who opens his legs to be comed on. As age is perhaps the angelic muse of homesexual discourse, The paradigm of my love's awakening...more
I am seriously falling hard for this author, I just read Breathe a couple of days ago and it was perfection. I liked this short story about a thesis adviser and a college student who have been on the brink of something for a long time, but are just now stepping over the line. I liked the way it's written. I felt quite old reading this, the narrator is the student and he doesn't understand exactly what is going on; I am more the age of the teacher and I knew what it meant and I was kind of nostal...more
Haven't you ever wanted something so badly that it hurts, that the thought of having and losing it fills you with dread? This is how David strikes me in 'A Lesson Learned' by Sloan Parker. After months of being friends with Michael, he can't help dreaming of more. Encouraged by a kiss, David begins to believe that Michael wants the same thing, but because of a few ill chosen words my Michael: “I can't do this anymore.” which poor David totally misinterprets as the end of their relationship, he's...more
This is a sweet, very passionate piece about a longing for love finally fulfilled. Even though it is more of a long scene, the characters and their emotions pulled me in from the start, and it was quite clear who they are and how much they mean to each other.
The threat of losing everything loomed large for David, who immediately assumes the worst when Michael, his student adviser, passes his thesis to another professor. Even though they never had a relationship, due to their status as student an...more
The threat of losing everything loomed large for David, who immediately assumes the worst when Michael, his student adviser, passes his thesis to another professor. Even though they never had a relationship, due to their status as student an...more
Sloan Parker freebie from ARe. This is the story of David, a student, and Michael, his instructor. David has been in love with Michael for the two years that he's been studying, and is under the impression that Michael no longer even wants to be friends with him as he is arranging for another instructor/tutor to take over David's thesis...but he couldn't be further from the truth!! Recommended.
A nice sex scene... but I think the continual doubting by David was overwrought and poorly handled.
The plot part of the story was not believable, which makes the sex less enjoyable, even in a short story that is mainly about sex. The characters... are interesting, but not quite realistic because they're too... extreme in their emotions.
The plot part of the story was not believable, which makes the sex less enjoyable, even in a short story that is mainly about sex. The characters... are interesting, but not quite realistic because they're too... extreme in their emotions.
I thought I'd give this a try. Short and sweet and free. Pretty good way to wade into the m/m waters that I'd been a little nervy to try. The story was very sweet. The characters well thought out even if it was only 12 pages. Too hot for teacher works no matter the relationship and Sloan Parker showed me that.
Really good story.
Really good story.
Short story about a young student and his love for his advisor, 15 years his senior.
Short freebies are an excellent way to get to taste the author's writing, and I can say: I liked her prose. Didn't really like the premise of the story or the ending though.
The Big Misunderstanding angle only works when it isn't obvious. Now it just served to make the main character seem dim and immature.
His inner musings during sex (of all times!), rivaled that of an obsessed 14 year old on a sugar rush.
And...more
Short freebies are an excellent way to get to taste the author's writing, and I can say: I liked her prose. Didn't really like the premise of the story or the ending though.
The Big Misunderstanding angle only works when it isn't obvious. Now it just served to make the main character seem dim and immature.
His inner musings during sex (of all times!), rivaled that of an obsessed 14 year old on a sugar rush.
And...more
First off, the cover is beautiful =D! Cute!
Teacher and Student fall in love.
"I can't do this anymore" is the opening line. I certainly wasn't expecting much heartwarming moments but the following pages totally proved me wrong. And the lovemaking (yes, actual lovemaking, not sex) was HOOOT! ;)
Teacher and Student fall in love.
"I can't do this anymore" is the opening line. I certainly wasn't expecting much heartwarming moments but the following pages totally proved me wrong. And the lovemaking (yes, actual lovemaking, not sex) was HOOOT! ;)
I hate it when the MCs fall in love instantly and there is never enough space in a short story to avoid that. Sloan has managed,once again,to bypass that. David misunderstood why Michael was dropping him as an advisor. For me, that made it sweeter.
I believe I have a new addiction. And the name of it is Sloan Parker! I'm seriously hooked on her stories.
A Lesson in Truth is super steamy. What's hotter than sex with your proffesor on his desk? Not to mention the seriouse romance between these two. I loved every second of this story! Very yummy!
A Lesson in Truth is super steamy. What's hotter than sex with your proffesor on his desk? Not to mention the seriouse romance between these two. I loved every second of this story! Very yummy!
A fantastic five minute read full of misunderstanding and hot, hot sex! Short but so satisfying, it left me wanting for nothing. I even got a little misty-eyed. So lovely. :)
The story idea was good, but way too short. If felt like a chapter in the middle of a novel. There wasn't enought there to make you care about either Michael or David.
This is a lovely short story about the culmination of a smoldering love affair between a student and his adviser. In David's inner monologue we get to know about the relationship that has developed between the two over the last two years. In thinking that he has lost his chance at love, Michael does the unexpected and the unthinkable and perhaps all is not lost.
This is a hot and romantic and tender story.
This is a hot and romantic and tender story.
Super short story of jumping to conclusions and miscommuncation, with some office sex on a desk as a focal point, and a romantic ending.
I totally dig Sloan Parker! I like these shorts. I enjoy the quick connect to the characters and the hot sex. Perfection in 12 pages. :)
What a great short story! I really enjoyed it and wish it had been longer. Except that the story is perfect the way it is.
Sloan Parker has always been a good writer, and this book is no exception. A love story, without the cliches, it is amazing.
This is such a romantic and sweet story, I really liked it.
...and I do want to have some Cap’n Crunch now!!!! :)
...and I do want to have some Cap’n Crunch now!!!! :)
Fantastic and free! David's internal dialogue kept cracking me up. Suddenly, I'm wanting some Capt'n Crunch :)
This short story is really interesting glimpse into story which could be more developed. It was enjoyable.
OMFG, This was the sweetest,most romantic short story I have ever read!! I am greedy~want more!!
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Sloan Parker writes passionate, dramatic stories about two men (or more) falling in love. Sloan enjoys exploring the lives of people who are growing as individuals while falling in love.
Her novels MORE and BREATHE are winners of the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance. MORE is also the 2011 EPIC eBook Award Winner for Mystery, Suspense, and/or Adventure Erotic Romance.
Sloan enjoys writ...more
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Her novels MORE and BREATHE are winners of the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance. MORE is also the 2011 EPIC eBook Award Winner for Mystery, Suspense, and/or Adventure Erotic Romance.
Sloan enjoys writ...more
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