Title: Moment of Impact (Book 1 of the Moments In Time Series)
Author: Karen Stivali
Length: 33.000 words / 140 pages (novella)
Genre: New Adult, contemporary romance, gay romance, M/M
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
The
bus was late, and I was certain I felt an ulcer eating away at my
stomach. That was the only thing that could possibly explain the
burning and twisting behind my ribs. There was no way I’d get back
to the dorm before my mother arrived, which meant she’d either have
to watch me beg my RA to key into my room for me or Tanner would have
already let her in, which would mean she’d see God knows what on my
side of the room. I desperately tried to remember what condition the
sheets were in, but I didn’t have a clue. For all I knew, there
were come stains on the pillow. The pain moved between my shoulder
blades as I half jogged in the direction of the dorms.
By
the time a bus came by, I only needed to ride it for one stop, but it
was probably still faster than walking. My mother’s car was right
there in the parking lot alongside the building. I held my breath as
I scanned the lobby, but there was no sign of her. She must have gone
straight upstairs. Dammit.
Taking
the stairs two at a time, I tried to figure out what I was going to
say. As I neared the door, I saw it was propped open. I heard
laughter as I pushed it open. My mom was perched on the side of my
bed—my completely
made bed.
What
the hell? Did she do my laundry? My hands went cold at the thought of
her pulling crusty blankets and shorts out of my laundry bag. I could
already hear her telling me quietly to get in the car so we could go
talk to Father Thomas. It was a good thing I hadn’t eaten, or I’d
have thrown up right there in the doorway.
Mom
turned to look at me with what seemed to be a normal smile. “Oh,
there you are, honey. I was just having a chat with Tanner and his
lovely girlfriend.”
Wait,
what?
Glancing around the room, I saw that not only was my bed made, so was
Tanner’s, and the rest of the room was straightened as well. Trash
cans empty. No clothes strewn around. And Tanner and Wendy sat
cross-legged on his bed, grinning like talking to my mom was some
frigging amusement park ride.
“Thanks,
Mrs. Fitzpatrick,” Wendy said. “These cookies are amazing.”
“They’re
Collin’s favorite, but I know Tanner likes them too, so I always
bring double. I know the cafeteria’s not like home cooking.”
She
reached for the enormous tin on my desk and held it out to me.
Oatmeal chocolate chip. She was right. They were my favorite.
And
I couldn’t have eaten a bite if she’d paid me.
“Thanks.
I ate at work, so I’m full.”
Liar. I
didn’t like to think of myself as a liar, but I couldn’t deny I
was one. A pretty damned good one, judging by how quickly she
shrugged and set the tin down.
“What’s
in the bag?” she asked.
I’d
forgotten I was carrying one. “Just sandwiches from work. My boss
is really good about letting me take food home. It’s subs. Anyone
want one?”
Tanner’s
eyes darkened when they met mine, but I couldn’t tell why. Was he
hungry? Pissed that he’d had to entertain my mom? Trying to forget
about last night? Wishing we’d leave so he could be alone with
Wendy? Or was he like me, having flashbacks no matter what else he
tried to think about?
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Collin thought that Tanner would be coming into the dorm room with Wendy, so he pretends to be asleep. He has had more fantasies about Tanner, then he could count. Tanner knew that Collin was still awake, so he did things. Tanner tells Collin that he is Bi, Collin tells him that he is gay but he isn't going to come out to his family because they wouldn't accept him and disown him. Does Collin get enough courage to tell his family?
Colllin pretends to be straight, to me he seems like a very nice person. Tanner is Bi, he wants to be with Collin. Wendy is Tanner's friend and she wants him to be happy because he deserves to be happy.
This is the first book by Karen Stivali and it most definitely will not be my last. The story was very well written and the characters were very well developed. This is the first book in the Moments in Time series. I can't wait to read the next book. Karen you are an amazing author.
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RO1Z6ZC/
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RO1Z6ZC/
Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00RO1Z6ZC/
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About the author
Karen Stivali is a prolific writer, compulsive baker and chocoholic with a penchant for books, movies, and fictional British men. She’s also the multiple award-winning author of contemporary and erotic romances. Her lifelong fascination with people has led her to careers ranging from hand-drawn animator, to party planner, to marriage and family counselor, but writing has always been her passion. Karen enjoys nothing more than following her characters on their journey toward love. Whether the couples are m/f or m/m, it’s guaranteed that Karen’s novels are filled with food, friendship, love, and smoking hot sex—all the best things in life.
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