Book Reviews

Book Blurb

When Daniel Berrisford reluctantly agrees to accompany his best friend Kate to the New Year’s Eve celebrations in London, he doesn't expect to enjoy himself. Daniel is pleasantly surprised to see his first boyfriend, James Allison, among the merrymakers. The pair haven't seen each other for four years, but as they talk and midnight approaches, it becomes clear the spark between them is still there. The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and for Daniel and James, it might be the time to give love another chance.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".

 

Book Review

In an interesting variation on the reunion theme, this story is about two men who ended their relationship amicably four years ago. Daniel and James didn’t fight, they didn’t fall out of love, they just thought they might miss something if they didn’t meet other men. While this may seem like an odd reason to split up for some, it clearly made sense to them at the time. And since they both agreed they were too young for something more permanent, I guess all I can say is that is looks to me as if they were, indeed, not ready.

Daniel, the narrator of the story, has learned that relationships can be risky, so much so that he’s not been with anyone in two years. He is lonely, but not really looking, when he accompanies his best friend to the New Year’s celebrations. Running into James again, with everything he has learned, is almost like a revelation. His feelings for James after all this time surprise him, and when they kiss, Daniel can feel the old spark reigniting.

If you like reunions and want to read about a slightly different one, if you enjoy stories about men who are ready to admit what they used to have was better than everything they thought they could find, and if you’re looking for a sweet read with a hot ending, then you will probably like this short story.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Short Story, 28 pages/7569 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-December-2014
Price	$1.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/second-bite-of-the-cherry-by-louise-lyons-3185-b