DAY 10
Reviewed by Jenna
TITLE: Love Has No Expiration
SERIES: Never Too Late (2015 Daily Dose)
AUTHOR: C.S. Poe
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 29 Pages
BLURB:
There’s more to life than work, and love has no expiration, even for those approaching their forty-fifth birthday. Daniel Richards is a private chef in New York City who has committed over a decade to his skills and passion. He has carved out a name for himself in the industry and has bookings for parties and dinners months in advance. Now that he’s in his midforties, however, he’s come to the realization that he’s lonely and desperate for companionship. Two days before Valentine’s Day, he meets Keith Maxwell at a farmer’s market and can’t keep the much younger man out of his thoughts. Keith is eager and willing to take a chance with someone older, but Daniel’s reluctance stops Keith’s every attempt. Worried his career will suffer if he dedicates time to a serious romance, or that Keith won’t be satisfied with someone so much older, Daniel nearly thwarts his own attempts at finding happiness. A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Daily Dose package “Never Too Late.”
REVIEW:
Short, sweet, and sexy. Daniel, a forty-four year old private chef believes he’s too old and doesn’t have time for a relationship. Then he meets Keith who works three jobs on top of going to school. Keith is good looking and open about his attraction to him, but since Keith appears half his age, Daniel isn’t comfortable with pursuing a relationship. Daniel makes excuses for not wanting to date, but Keith argues against the significance of their age and points out that they are both very busy. When Daniel finally gives in to Keith’s persuasion, their union is intense.
I really enjoyed the sexual dynamics between this couple, with the younger man being bigger and more dominant than the older. In addition to the budding relationship, this story revolves around a theme that neither age nor career should ever be a hindrance to love. Though this is a short story, it felt like the beginning of a novel, and I was actually a bit surprised when it ended. I was drawn to this couple and would like to see more of their relationship.
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Thank you kindly for your review! I really appreciate your time and thoughtful words. -C.S.
Sounds good!
Thank you for the review! I have a thing for chef’s/stories with food, etc.
I enjoyed your review and I also would love to read a longer version of this story 🙂 I quite enjoy it when roles reverse and expected dynamics change. Please CS Poe, I think we would like some more 🙂
Thank you for your thoughts, sula22!! You never know what the future may hold. 🙂
It looks like a good read, i just love men who can cook .
Thanks for the review.