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Fireworks #2
I'll Be Home
Since getting together romantically with his best friend Blake on the Fourth of July, Cameron hasn't seen his new boyfriend in three months. Blake's attending college in Seattle, and dealing with a cross-country romance has its challenges—nightly phone calls aren't enough to ease Cam's fears that a sexy sorority girl will snare Blake's interest. With Christmas approaching, Blake is home for the holidays, but the only thing Cam really wants for Christmas—Blake's presence—is a gift he knows can't last.
Sequel to Fireworks .
Sequel to Fireworks .
54 pages, ebook
First published December 14, 2010
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William Cooper
20 books73 followersMy name is William Cooper and I am an author of gay romances. I have a handful of books available from a range of small publishing houses. I'm also part of the Smutwriters group and you're welcome to check us out at www.SmutWriters.com
Feel free to contact me anytime at RogueCooper (at) gmail.com
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April 12, 2011
What do you do when the love of your life leaves?
With that poignant question, I begin my review for I'll Be Home. When I saw the blurb for this book, I knew I had to read it. I love a good male/male story. This one has it's cute moments. Blake and Cameron are sweet men.
I felt like I was reading about two guys I know, the characterization is so detailed. For a short story, I felt like I knew them. And like people I know, they have their little miscues and irritations that made me love them as well as want to string them up. But getting me emotionally involved is the mark of an engaging story, in my book.
There were a couple things that irritated me more than a little. Cameron is...well, he come across as rather wimpy at times. I mean, it's good, because it makes him human, don't get me wrong. But it's a little wobbly because I wanted to see him have a little more foritude. What he goes through isn't easy, so I can't take that away from him and I won't. Other than the story being a little shorter than I'd like, that was really the only misfire.
I loved the mix of heart and heat in the story and felt, when I closed the book, like I was leaving some good friends. You'll feel that way, too.
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
With that poignant question, I begin my review for I'll Be Home. When I saw the blurb for this book, I knew I had to read it. I love a good male/male story. This one has it's cute moments. Blake and Cameron are sweet men.
I felt like I was reading about two guys I know, the characterization is so detailed. For a short story, I felt like I knew them. And like people I know, they have their little miscues and irritations that made me love them as well as want to string them up. But getting me emotionally involved is the mark of an engaging story, in my book.
There were a couple things that irritated me more than a little. Cameron is...well, he come across as rather wimpy at times. I mean, it's good, because it makes him human, don't get me wrong. But it's a little wobbly because I wanted to see him have a little more foritude. What he goes through isn't easy, so I can't take that away from him and I won't. Other than the story being a little shorter than I'd like, that was really the only misfire.
I loved the mix of heart and heat in the story and felt, when I closed the book, like I was leaving some good friends. You'll feel that way, too.
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
December 16, 2010
3.5 stars
Three months after they finally become boyfriends, Blake makes a surprise when he comes back to Florida for Christmas. Having long-distance relationship where it is still early in their "boyfriends" status is definitely not easy for both Cameron (who is worried that a girl will steal away Blake) and Blake (who also worries that Cameron might catch eyes of another guys). What Cameron doesn't know, though, Blake is keeping a surprise present for Christmas ...
This is another uncomplicated follow-up to Cameron and Blake's story in . Written in 1st person of Cameron as the voice, we get the update on his worries and his wishes for Blake not being so far away in Seattle. It doesn't mean that Blake comes as "flat" though, there is enough narration from Cameron for readers to know about Blake. There are a lot of sweet moments; including caroling in the neighborhood and brotherly-love interaction between Cameron and his big brother, Devin.
It's a nice read and the ending is another step towards a HEA for both teens ^_^
Three months after they finally become boyfriends, Blake makes a surprise when he comes back to Florida for Christmas. Having long-distance relationship where it is still early in their "boyfriends" status is definitely not easy for both Cameron (who is worried that a girl will steal away Blake) and Blake (who also worries that Cameron might catch eyes of another guys). What Cameron doesn't know, though, Blake is keeping a surprise present for Christmas ...
This is another uncomplicated follow-up to Cameron and Blake's story in . Written in 1st person of Cameron as the voice, we get the update on his worries and his wishes for Blake not being so far away in Seattle. It doesn't mean that Blake comes as "flat" though, there is enough narration from Cameron for readers to know about Blake. There are a lot of sweet moments; including caroling in the neighborhood and brotherly-love interaction between Cameron and his big brother, Devin.
It's a nice read and the ending is another step towards a HEA for both teens ^_^
December 9, 2010
This second short story about Cameron, who is going to college at home in Florida, and Brad, who is far away in college in Seattle, is as sweet as the first. After the glow of discovering they are so much more than best friends, reality has set in, and this story focuses on the two young men dealing with their long distance relationship.
Cameron and Blake really get each other, and even though each is afraid to lose the other to a more local lover, their feelings are strong enough for them to want to weather the separation. But then it is also Christmas, the time of miracles, and without spoiling the story, all I can say is that I loved this particular "miracle" - a lot!
A fun, quick read with lots of sweet moments!
Cameron and Blake really get each other, and even though each is afraid to lose the other to a more local lover, their feelings are strong enough for them to want to weather the separation. But then it is also Christmas, the time of miracles, and without spoiling the story, all I can say is that I loved this particular "miracle" - a lot!
A fun, quick read with lots of sweet moments!
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