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Book Blurb

Being the CEO of a major architectural company in California has taken over far too much of Chase’s life, leaving no time for romance. But when a handsome Spaniard offers drinks and conversation, talking leads to one spectacular night and an awareness of what he really wants. But once Rico returns home to Spain, Chase will be alone, again.

Rico lives on his family’s strict schedules with no time for contemplating what is missing in his life. He doesn’t expect to meet someone special on this business trip. But he is drawn to the big, striking blond American. Giving Chase someone to talk to, takes Rico’s mind off his problems. And a mutual attraction gives them both a chance to forget everything else and let their passionate natures run free.

Chase has a company to run and Rico must return home to Spain, a truth they must both accept, but will acceptance be enough when it comes to waking up alone?

 

Book Review

In the words of one of the main characters of this story, the theme here is "Two troubled and trapped men." Firmly rooted in reality, this short book shows what it can be like when someone focuses on their professional life or the needs of others rather than their own happiness. It may have made sense for both men initially, while they were building a career, but, like many others, they end up trapped in what they have created and no longer know how to pull back. This is all well and good if their jobs are perfect and fulfilling, but how often is that the case? Definitely not in this book.

Chase is the CEO of a major architectural company in California, and while he is wildly successful, he has no personal relationships that come close to being positive. And he is beginning to regret the lack of a partner and missing someone to share life with. When he meets Rico, he knows the Spaniard could be "the one", but how the heck are they going to make a relationship work? The insecurity he feels, the hesitance to take a risk are uppermost in his mind, and he soon realizes he may have no choice but to accept they can never be together.

Rico is equally trapped in a life he used to enjoy, but now that he wants something different, he realizes how much others determine his schedule and priorities rather than him being in control. When he meets Case he begins to understand what is really important, and it is neither his family's business, nor the club he founded with his best friend. Not anymore. Not now that he has met Chase and begun to see what it can be like to have someone who can be both a friend and a lover.

If you like stories full of the reality of life and its pressures, if you enjoy reading about successful businessmen who find they have neglected their personal lives for too long, and if you're looking for a read with lots of hot action and some tough reconsideration of priorities, then you will probably like this short story. 

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 56 pages/17000 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	27-May-2013
Price	$2.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0STAOG