What a lesson that was, too. David, a college student, and Michael, his advisor, had been talking to one another for over a year, but never showed their true feelings towards another. They had one powerful kiss the night before until Michael had David in his office the next day telling him he was giving him to another advisor. David thought he was breaking up with him, but boy was he wrong. Michael turned the tables and really showed him how he felt. Fireworks went off. This short story was Hot and emotional with a beautiful ending. Totally unexpected and a great, short read. Loved it. Just what I needed last night. If you need a little jump start in MM Romance and a great taste, this is a must. Enjoy. Why I read this book:Recently, I've ventured into the realm of M/M (male/male) fiction. I've been familiar with yaoi mangas, but it wasn't until J R Ward introduced me to a few compelling M/M relationships that I thought about trying to write one myself. I read a free copy of A Lesson in Truth by Sloan Parker for research and interest.My one sentence summary:Fearing the worst, a graduate student gets the best news possible when his adviser tells him that he will no longer be his adviser.Kudos:This is a fantasy. It's sexy and sweet. There is something compelling about the older man/younger man love story. Parker gets right to the point with the characters and the situation. Parker presents an intriguing mix of vulnerability and desire.Quibbles:This is a fantasy. The situation is highly unrealistic and borders on unethical. Even though I have known situations where students and profs have gotten together, the relationship still bears some taboo-ness. Don't look for depths in this short story.Final verdict:I enjoyed this story. It reminded me of why romances are better with happy endings.
What do You think about A Lesson In Truth (2010)?
A really sweet, hot short story. And it's FREE on BN.com!!
—carey
