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I love the way that Ms Cochet brings to 1930's to life with the slang and feel of the time. This wonderfully written short story featured the prize fighter, Jessie Dalton and Eli. There is a decent size age difference between the two men but they finally get a second chance at the love they missed five years ago. This short is packed with action and emotion which is a rarity in a thirty page story. I likes the way that Ms Cochet saved space to flesh put Jessie and Eli by implying the sex scene rather than writing it. The story line was a simple one, guy meets guy,,,guy loses guy,,,guy finds guy again but it worked because the characters and plot were well developed and interesting. This excellent short is well worth the cost and the HEA ending will leave you feeling good. ( )

Tender shortie. ( )

This is a great, and much too short, snapshot of two men's lives in the 1920s with just enough detail in behavior and language to make it feel very authentic. The two main characters obviously love each other, but since they didn't see a way of staying together, Jessie (the older) pushed Eli away five years ago. Luckily, his tactic didn't work.

Eli always knew he was in love with Jessie, but he was hurt and left for a while. Now that he is back, and five years wiser, he will not let it happen again. I loved how well he knows Jessie and even helps him prep for a fight.

Jessie is now ready to accept that Eli knows what he wants - he also realizes the younger man has something to teach him. It gives him an amazing amount of energy, and he truly does "go out with a bang".

If you like historicals that make you feel as if you were there, and if you enjoy character studies woven into a story, you will probably like this short book.



NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of a review. ( )