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Brief Encounters
Best friends suddenly finding love, a secret affair between cousins, and a buttoned-down Sheriff fighting his feelings for a fiery chef. In these ten short stories by Cassidy Ryan, you'll find a vampire feuding with a sorcerer, a werewolf in hiding, and a chocolate maker with a crush on his handyman.
Stories include A Family Secret, featuring Sebastian and Roan, who have to hide their relationship to avoid a family and friend freak out. Can they survive all of the secrets that will be revealed? Cry Wolf is a story about Cade and Leandro, whose small village secrets may prove too much for them. And in Fortune's Favor, Cal isn't ready to come out of the closet, no matter what Hayden thinks. Can Hayden change his mind.
All this and more creates a diverse collection of stories about very different characters, but with the universal theme of falling in love.
Stories include A Family Secret, featuring Sebastian and Roan, who have to hide their relationship to avoid a family and friend freak out. Can they survive all of the secrets that will be revealed? Cry Wolf is a story about Cade and Leandro, whose small village secrets may prove too much for them. And in Fortune's Favor, Cal isn't ready to come out of the closet, no matter what Hayden thinks. Can Hayden change his mind.
All this and more creates a diverse collection of stories about very different characters, but with the universal theme of falling in love.
266 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Cassidy Ryan
51 books35 followersCassidy Ryan lives and works in the West of Scotland, with Angel, the not-very-angelic kitty.
When she isn't writing, Cassidy enjoys football, shopping for the perfect handbag, main-lining coffee and watching TV.
When she isn't writing, Cassidy enjoys football, shopping for the perfect handbag, main-lining coffee and watching TV.
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February 1, 2010Have a Little Faith by Cassidy Ryan
Kieran is an hopelessly romantic. He believes in Mr Right and he is willing to wait for him. Oh he has desires. In fact he lusts for Gavin, his boss' son, but the man has a reputation worst than Don Juan, and so Kieran doesn't want to be another notch in his belt.
But during the company Christmas party Gavin reveals a side of himself that makes him very similar to Kieran, and maybe there is hope for them. If Kieran is willing to be a little more open to gamble with his heart.
This is a really short story, 20 pages, but it warms the heart. The characters are well developed and the atmosphere is really tender. It's a perfect reading if you want good feelings and a prove that waiting Mr Right is the "right" thing to do. And I will be glady to read more about Kieran and Gavin... will Kieran brings Gavin to his family for Christmas brunch? :-)
Suddenly, Finally by Cassidy Ryan
Casey is in love with his best friend Josh, but he has never had the courage to confess his love to the man.
Josh is a womanizer, and more time Casey spends near him, more his heart aches. So Casey decides to move on living on the beach, far from eyes maybe far from heart? But one day Josh rings to his doorbell and he is not alone: he has Noah with him, a son he has never known to have and that the mother chooses to leave with him. And the first person he thinks to ask help his Casey, his best friend... but only a friend.
What the Heart Wants by Cassidy Ryan
Jamie is a 24 years old guy trying to live like he feels he has to do. Five years before he gave up to family pressure and left his lover Nick, to try to be the good son his family wanted. But now he is no more willing to pretend and has left the family's comfort to live alone and pursue his dreams as an artist. He also adopts a stray cat, Hellion, who is all up to his name.
When he brings Hellion to the vet, he discovers that his former lover Nick is the vet. And after a first cold moment of embarassment, Nick seems willing to restart from where they were five years ago. But Jamie did a terrible thing to Nick and he is not sure that Nick could ever forgive him.
This is a sip, less than 20 pages, but very sweet, even if, truth be told, the real main character of the book is Hellion, the cat. He has all the more interesting scenes, and he remembers me all my past experiences with cats and vets.
Jamie and Nick are very young, and they have all the time to get back all the waste time of the past five years. The story is short and not all the untold questions are straightened between Jamie and Nick, but they have some good basis to start over.
Cry Wolf by Cassidy Ryan
In a medieval village, probably in England, Leandro is a young guy too clever for his own good. Orphaned after the death of his mother, a cultured woman who wanted for him a different life, he has never known his father, and to top all, he is too pretty to be considered a "real" man. In that village he will always be the boy with the head in the clouds.
The only bright light in his situation, is the friendship with Cale, the apothecary of the village, a man arrived two years before and since then his only friend. But also this friendship is creating trouble in Leandro's heart, since he has feeling for his friend that he shouldn't have.
One night while he is alone in the woods around the village, Leandro makes the most extraordinary of the encounters, a being half human, half beast, a werewolf. Obviously when he, scared, bursts into the village, villagers only think that this is one anther oddity of that lunatic boy. Leandro knows that it's time for him to leave the village, even if leaving means not having more the chance to be with Cale.
The story is really short, less than 20 pages, but it's light and sweet. Usually an historical romance has always a "weight" upon it, a feeling that, to be good, it needs to be big and important. This is not the feeling I had reading this short story; it mixes well the paranormal elements with the historical setting, it gives enough details to build the atmosphere, but they don't seem forced, like sometime happens when authors try to ennoble their romance with useless information.
The only lack I found is that it's too short, and so both Leandro than Cale are only hinted, we haven't a real development of them. It's a lack but it's also a compliment I have to do to the author, since I think that both characters are worthying of more, above all Cale.
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Kieran is an hopelessly romantic. He believes in Mr Right and he is willing to wait for him. Oh he has desires. In fact he lusts for Gavin, his boss' son, but the man has a reputation worst than Don Juan, and so Kieran doesn't want to be another notch in his belt.
But during the company Christmas party Gavin reveals a side of himself that makes him very similar to Kieran, and maybe there is hope for them. If Kieran is willing to be a little more open to gamble with his heart.
This is a really short story, 20 pages, but it warms the heart. The characters are well developed and the atmosphere is really tender. It's a perfect reading if you want good feelings and a prove that waiting Mr Right is the "right" thing to do. And I will be glady to read more about Kieran and Gavin... will Kieran brings Gavin to his family for Christmas brunch? :-)
Suddenly, Finally by Cassidy Ryan
Casey is in love with his best friend Josh, but he has never had the courage to confess his love to the man.
Josh is a womanizer, and more time Casey spends near him, more his heart aches. So Casey decides to move on living on the beach, far from eyes maybe far from heart? But one day Josh rings to his doorbell and he is not alone: he has Noah with him, a son he has never known to have and that the mother chooses to leave with him. And the first person he thinks to ask help his Casey, his best friend... but only a friend.
What the Heart Wants by Cassidy Ryan
Jamie is a 24 years old guy trying to live like he feels he has to do. Five years before he gave up to family pressure and left his lover Nick, to try to be the good son his family wanted. But now he is no more willing to pretend and has left the family's comfort to live alone and pursue his dreams as an artist. He also adopts a stray cat, Hellion, who is all up to his name.
When he brings Hellion to the vet, he discovers that his former lover Nick is the vet. And after a first cold moment of embarassment, Nick seems willing to restart from where they were five years ago. But Jamie did a terrible thing to Nick and he is not sure that Nick could ever forgive him.
This is a sip, less than 20 pages, but very sweet, even if, truth be told, the real main character of the book is Hellion, the cat. He has all the more interesting scenes, and he remembers me all my past experiences with cats and vets.
Jamie and Nick are very young, and they have all the time to get back all the waste time of the past five years. The story is short and not all the untold questions are straightened between Jamie and Nick, but they have some good basis to start over.
Cry Wolf by Cassidy Ryan
In a medieval village, probably in England, Leandro is a young guy too clever for his own good. Orphaned after the death of his mother, a cultured woman who wanted for him a different life, he has never known his father, and to top all, he is too pretty to be considered a "real" man. In that village he will always be the boy with the head in the clouds.
The only bright light in his situation, is the friendship with Cale, the apothecary of the village, a man arrived two years before and since then his only friend. But also this friendship is creating trouble in Leandro's heart, since he has feeling for his friend that he shouldn't have.
One night while he is alone in the woods around the village, Leandro makes the most extraordinary of the encounters, a being half human, half beast, a werewolf. Obviously when he, scared, bursts into the village, villagers only think that this is one anther oddity of that lunatic boy. Leandro knows that it's time for him to leave the village, even if leaving means not having more the chance to be with Cale.
The story is really short, less than 20 pages, but it's light and sweet. Usually an historical romance has always a "weight" upon it, a feeling that, to be good, it needs to be big and important. This is not the feeling I had reading this short story; it mixes well the paranormal elements with the historical setting, it gives enough details to build the atmosphere, but they don't seem forced, like sometime happens when authors try to ennoble their romance with useless information.
The only lack I found is that it's too short, and so both Leandro than Cale are only hinted, we haven't a real development of them. It's a lack but it's also a compliment I have to do to the author, since I think that both characters are worthying of more, above all Cale.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1603709053/?...
September 3, 2012
Fortune's Favor
Hayden is a big time chef who wants to come home to his small town and open a restaurant. He's excited, because he's had an on again, off again relationship with town Sheriff Cal, and he thinks they can become a real couple.
Cal doesn't seem to agree, worried that coming out will ruin his life, so he tells Hayden to hit the road. Hayden tries to get on with his life by returning to the city, with disastrous results. Can Cal put aside his fears and take Hayden back?
**** This one screams sequel!
The Handyman Can
*** Very short story
What the Heart Wants
When Jamie takes his new cat, the aptly named Hellion, to the vet, he unexpectedly encounters an old friend. He and veterinarian Nick were very close a few years ago, but it ended badly, and they haven’t seen each other since. Just as Jamie’s getting over the shock of seeing Nick again, the man shows up at his door. Can Nick get over the hurt Jamie caused him and agree to pick up where they left off?
****
Cry Wolf
Leandro finds Cale's company a good antidote to the boredom and seclusion of their small village. He not only admires Cale, he desires the man, and hopes to win his love. Cale has secrets, however, secrets that he dares not share with Leandro, for fear of being banished from the village forever.
When Leandro discovers Cale's secret, Cale knows he has to leave. Leandro wants to come with him, but Cale worries that he'll put Leandro in danger, and he's come to care too deeply for his friend to do that. Can he find a way to keep Leandro safe, and keep the wolf from the door?
****
Best of Enemies
When the bartender sees Simeon and Byron in his bar, he hopes they're not going to make trouble. The problem is that vampire Byron and sorcerer Simeon have trouble between them, going back a lot of years. They take their fight outside, where the passion between them flares, but they're not the only ones out hunting. What happens when these two agree to be the best of enemies?
**** Strange
A Perfect Match
***
Have a Little Faith
****
Suddenly, Finally
****
The Gift of Love
Casey and Josh's son, Noah, is so excited about Santa that he can hardly stand it. He's three, and it's the first Christmas where Noah really understands what's going on, so his two dads want to make it extra special for him. A letter to the big elf, a trip to meet Santa, and some toys will make Noah happy, but will bad news for Josh ruin the season for all of them?
****
The Family Secret
Sebastian and Roan are very much in love, but they keep their relationship a secret, worried that their family and friends will freak out if they know. During a family Christmas celebration, another secret comes to light that threatens not only Sebastian and Roan’s relationship, but the very fabric of the family.
As old lies and new secrets are revealed, sending the family into a tailspin. Will the spirit of forgiveness be in the air, or will the New Year bring bitterness and recrimination?
****
Hayden is a big time chef who wants to come home to his small town and open a restaurant. He's excited, because he's had an on again, off again relationship with town Sheriff Cal, and he thinks they can become a real couple.
Cal doesn't seem to agree, worried that coming out will ruin his life, so he tells Hayden to hit the road. Hayden tries to get on with his life by returning to the city, with disastrous results. Can Cal put aside his fears and take Hayden back?
**** This one screams sequel!
The Handyman Can
*** Very short story
What the Heart Wants
When Jamie takes his new cat, the aptly named Hellion, to the vet, he unexpectedly encounters an old friend. He and veterinarian Nick were very close a few years ago, but it ended badly, and they haven’t seen each other since. Just as Jamie’s getting over the shock of seeing Nick again, the man shows up at his door. Can Nick get over the hurt Jamie caused him and agree to pick up where they left off?
****
Cry Wolf
Leandro finds Cale's company a good antidote to the boredom and seclusion of their small village. He not only admires Cale, he desires the man, and hopes to win his love. Cale has secrets, however, secrets that he dares not share with Leandro, for fear of being banished from the village forever.
When Leandro discovers Cale's secret, Cale knows he has to leave. Leandro wants to come with him, but Cale worries that he'll put Leandro in danger, and he's come to care too deeply for his friend to do that. Can he find a way to keep Leandro safe, and keep the wolf from the door?
****
Best of Enemies
When the bartender sees Simeon and Byron in his bar, he hopes they're not going to make trouble. The problem is that vampire Byron and sorcerer Simeon have trouble between them, going back a lot of years. They take their fight outside, where the passion between them flares, but they're not the only ones out hunting. What happens when these two agree to be the best of enemies?
**** Strange
A Perfect Match
***
Have a Little Faith
****
Suddenly, Finally
****
The Gift of Love
Casey and Josh's son, Noah, is so excited about Santa that he can hardly stand it. He's three, and it's the first Christmas where Noah really understands what's going on, so his two dads want to make it extra special for him. A letter to the big elf, a trip to meet Santa, and some toys will make Noah happy, but will bad news for Josh ruin the season for all of them?
****
The Family Secret
Sebastian and Roan are very much in love, but they keep their relationship a secret, worried that their family and friends will freak out if they know. During a family Christmas celebration, another secret comes to light that threatens not only Sebastian and Roan’s relationship, but the very fabric of the family.
As old lies and new secrets are revealed, sending the family into a tailspin. Will the spirit of forgiveness be in the air, or will the New Year bring bitterness and recrimination?
****
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