Interlude

by Vivien Dean

Onstage, AJ Mobley is smart, clever, and commands attention. Offstage, he's shy and lost to everything but his music. The reason for the difference? Tyrone Dahl.

For the past two years, AJ and Tyrone have been the star attraction at the Reno bar, Heat Wave. Their dueling pianos act is fast and funny, but their camaraderie isn't just under the spotlight. They're best friends away from the show, too. An opportunity to take their act to Las Vegas seems like the perfect next step in their careers.

There's only one problem -- AJ's been in love with Tyrone almost from the moment they met. He's hidden it well; after all, Tyrone might be bisexual, but he's also never lacked for company. AJ would rather be his friend than another notch on his bedpost.

But Vegas beckons. And Tyrone wants to take the leap. The last thing AJ can ever do is deny his best friend ...

Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Contemporary, Friends To Lovers, M M Contemporary, Gay

93 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Vivien Dean has had a lifetime love affair with stories. A multi-published author, her books have been EPPIE finalists, Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Nominees, and readers favorites. After spending her twenties and early thirties traveling, she has finally settled down and currently resides in northern California with her British husband and two children.

Reviews

[Arthur · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story about two pianists, AJ and Tyrone, who do 'piano duel' in Reno. They have been close friends for about 3 years they played together. Along the line, AJ fell in love with Tyrone. Tyrone is at least a bi, but AJ has seen the way his friends spent his night on a series of one-night hookups. When they get a chance to play in Las Vegas, and might have to share apartment together, AJ is not sure if he can stand to see Ty's behavior every night. But Vegas is Vegas. A dream for most entertainers. So, he has to prepare himself for whatever might come.

I'm happy that when the conflict arises, one of them was adamant to fix the issue, so it doesn't drag into a series of unnecessary misunderstandings that plague many m/m stories.

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

In "INTERLUDE", the story is about two piano players ... AJ and Tyrone. They have been partner as a music act in Reno for three years -- and AJ has hidden his feeling for Tyrone for just as long. Tyrone is a bi and he seems to never run out of men or women to date. AJ does not want to be another notch on Tyrone's bedpost so better keep his mouth shut. Then Tyrone proposes him to move to Las Vegas for better job opportunity, and suddenly shows interest in him. Oh, what to do?

I think I will add Vivien Dean to one of my favorites. I love her stories (of course, I know her as part of the two names behind Jamie Craig, and I like those stories). AJ is adorable ... Love how the relationship resolves, how Tyrone shows AJ that he is serious about the feeling. So, so sweet!! Love the piano act between the two as well. Wish there is a movie or a TV episode or something on this, so I could enjoy the piano play *sigh*

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very pleasant novella, at first it was sad to read, AJ, secretly in love with his best friend and entertainment partner Tyrone, would watch him flirt and take off each night with someone new after their performance. My first book by this author, very sweet and enjoyable.

[Elisa Rolle]

AJ and Tyrone are work colleague and friends, both pianomen in a Reno Casino. They have a personal show where they "duel" on stage using music, and on the stage they have a perfect alchemy. Off the stage instead there are some problems... since AJ is desperately in love with Tyron and instead Tyrone is a playboy who doesn't discern on the gender, men and women are the same for him, if they help to warm his bed.

AJ is a shy guy who lives for his music; and since he met Tyrone, now he also lives for the man, from afar. He has never had the courage to unveil his feelings to his friend, and every night he suffers on seeing him pick the choice for the night. Tyrone is a very handsome African-American man, open and friendly with everyone. After the show, AJ drinks his beer alone and goes home, Tyrone parties till the few hour of night. They are like Ebony and Ivory, and not only for the color of their skin.

Then everything changes: Tyrone has the chance to a big engagement in Las Vegas and he wants for AJ to go with him. Change city, home and friends. It's a big step, but not doing that means fo AJ to loose Tyrone and so it's not really an option. But in Las Vegas also Tyrone changes... all his attention is devoted to AJ, but it's only the spur of the moment or it's the real thing?

The story is pretty simple and not very long, 60 pages more or less. It's a pretty classical theme, two friends, one of the two hopelessly in love with the other, and then, BUM, the big revelation: my best friend is also in love with me! And instead of joying at the idea, AJ is scared, he can't really grab the opportunity, since having it for a bit, and then loosing both friend than lover, is worst than not ever having to lover but always having the friend.

A nice reading, good for a rest and relax break.

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

3.5*
Cute friends to lovers story!
Tyrone and AJ have been piano playes duo for a few years and during that time AJ has fallen in love with Tyrone, but Tyrone has someone different on his arm every night and so AJ keeps his feelings to himself.
They get a great opportunity to move their show to Vegas, and Tyrone decides to change the rules a bit.
This was a sweet quick read that I enjoyed, I just sort of wonderEd why Tyrone chose that setting to talk to AJ and not something more intimate and private.

[Gwengwel · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Snowtulip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet, straightforward story

[Alina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

Sweet short love story