Age Is But A Number

Officers in Need #3

by John Simpson

Prince George’s County, Maryland is having a hot September, and police officers Sean Baxter and Sergeant Brian King are adding to the heat index in more ways than one. Recognizing that his feelings for Sean are deeper than just lust, Brian suggests Sean transfer to another squad, where he won’t be under Brian’s direct supervision.

Sean is more than willing to make the adjustment to strengthen their relationship, even though Brian still has trouble with the difference in their ages. Sean will have to find a way to convince Brian that he’s serious about their commitment to each other.

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First published February 23, 2011

About the author

John Simpson, a Vietnam-era Veteran, has been a uniformed Police Officer of the Year, a federal agent, a federal magistrate, and an armed bodyguard to royalty and a senior government executive. He earned awards from the Vice President of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. John has written articles for various gay and straight magazines. John lives with his partner of 35 years and three wonderful Scott Terriers, all spoiled and a breed of canine family member that is unique in dogdom. John is also involved with the Old Catholic Church and its liberal pastoral positions on the gay community.

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Reviews

[ManOhMan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Kerri:
If you're looking for a quick read with lots of heat, this is one for you. I found the relationship between Sean and Brian to be believable and again, the sex was very hot and well written. The story itself is endearing and I had no issue staying interested as I kept reading.
I do have one complaint. I found the narrative a bit hard to read. I felt like I was being told a story whenever the story veered from the dialogue. I like to see in my mind a story playing out when I am reading, and often the narrative prevented me from doing so.

B

[Lasha · Rating 1 out of 5]

While the first two short stories in this series were okay, I found this story to have major flaws, especially one scene in which one of the main characters beats up another man in a bar bathroom and urinates on him and eggs on other bar patrons to do the same. Kicker? Main character is a cop! Not what I want to see in a "romance" novel.

[Kiki · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5