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Summer is the start of the busy season for Neptune's Pool Service, owned by Pete Crawford. A new client, Corey Brennerman, captures Pete’s interest, if only because he seems attached to his cell phone 24/7. Corey is a serious workaholic. Pete remembers when he used to be like that, and he wishes he could do something about it.

Pete comes to Corey’s aid in a grocery store parking lot one evening and helps him catch the punk who tries to steal his cell phone. As a result, their relationship moves from that of client/hired help to cautious friends. When a Fourth of July party leads to a tryst, Pete is running scared because he thinks Corey is too stressed and vulnerable to handle anything serious right now. But Corey confronts him, and they work things out -- in the pool, naturally.

A death in the family brings them even closer together. Can Corey make some positive changes in his life? Could the relationship they’ve begun to build become something that might last forever?

 

Book Review

"The best way to walk through a minefield is to follow in the footsteps of someone who has successfully crossed.” ~ Norma Doiron

Pete Crawford, of 'Wading in Neptune's Pool' by J.D. Walker, goes to meet with Corey Brennerman who has a pool that needs to be repaired. Corey doesn't have time to make decisions about the pool and asks that Pete take care of it for him. The whole time Pete is there, Corey is in constant motion, frantically talking on his cell phone about business, obviously stressed. Corey reminds Pete of himself before he got out of the rat race and started his pool business; he feels sympathetic.

Later, when Pete comes out of the grocery store, he sees Corey frantically chasing someone who is stealing Corey's cell phone. Pete comes to the rescue, catching up with the assailant and stopping him. Corey doesn't want to take the time away from his busy schedule to file charges against the phone thief, so Pete lets him go. Then Corey recognizes Pete, but just barely, before diving back into his cell phone calls. Pete cautions Corey about being more observant, but Corey doesn't have time to listen and never thanks Pete for his help. After a month of working on Corey's pool, he finally gets around to thanking Pete for what he did. Pete drives off with Corey watching, looking quite lonely. After this, Corey starts turning up wherever Pete is, at the YMCA where he volunteers, in restaurants, etc. Pete knows it's a cry for attention, but tries his best not to get sucked in, giving him suggestions, but refusing to help him.

Finally, Pete gives in when Corey invites him inside instead of eating in the hot car. They begin to talk and Pete asks if he's okay. Corey pours his heart out about how stressful his job is and how much he hates it. Corey feels trapped though, because it's his father's business and he feels obligated. Pete explains his experience in big business and suggests to Corey that he might want to find something to do which he loves. Corey begins to think about it.

This is a pleasing love story with a message about learning from someone else's experience and finding your bliss. Life is too short to live with frustration. If you like pools, hot guys, life-changing, decisions, and love, then you might enjoy this story. Thanks, J.D., for helping Corey find himself and, of course, Pete.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Short Story, 35 pages/10602 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	21-September-2014
Price	$3.19 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.jms-books.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29_94&products_id=1233