Book Reviews

Book Blurb

In "Beautiful Disaster," pop superstar Corey Evans realizes how hollow he feels until he discovers he's in love with his best friend and band mate, Ian Coltraine. Together they form the successful pop duo 2ICE, and this story picks up where the first left off.

A couple not only onstage but in the bedroom now, Ian and Corey have managed to hide their newfound relationship from the fans, the press, and -- most importantly -- their management. But when manager Dean Summers stumbles upon the two of them together, he's determined to put an end to what he sees as a destructive course which can only end up tearing the band apart.

Is the budding love Ian and Corey share strong enough to stand up to the pressures they face?

If you haven't read "Beautiful Disaster," this story may not make much sense. So pick up the first story before diving into this short, satisfying sequel!

NOTE: This story appears in the print edition of "Beautiful Disaster."

Book Review

'Encore' by J.M. Snyder is the sequel to 'Beautiful Disaster', and begins with Corey and Ian basking in the light of their newly requited love. However, all is not completely well in paradise; Corey is having his recurrent trouble grasping the reality of it. He has lived in an imaginary world so long that he's afraid that he and Ian together will suddenly disappear and he will find himself in bed with a fan again. Ian replies with one of my favorite quotes in the story: “There’s still a fan in your bed every morning. Me.” Corey explains that he meant a female fan, and Ian quips: “I could wear a dress if you want.” His comical retort breaks Corey's tension and makes everything real for him again.

Corey’s manager, Dean, and his wife, however, do not share their enthusiasm. Dean not only fears what being together might do to their popularity, he also worries that Corey will slip back into his player role and break Ian's heart. Neither scenario bodes well for the band. Eventually Ian and Corey are able to convince Dean that, in spite of the odds against it, what they have is real and, from now on, they're going to face the world together.

If you, like me, appreciate a story which emphasizes that the love you feel is for the person, regardless of the package they come in, then you will enjoy this book.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Short Story, 12774 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-July-2010
Price	$2.99 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.jms-books.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=85&products_id=272