Unexpected Interlude

by W. S. Long

Editions:ePub

ISBN: ‎ 979-8896022152
Pages: 51

Jimmy is on a break from his boyfriend August. He’s still in a tailspin because the break was unexpected and demanded by his boyfriend. But when Jimmy returns home to visit his mother and friends, he runs into his high school crush and the pain from his past he has tried to ignore or bury resurfaces.

When his boyfriend subsequently wants to fly down and see Jimmy, Jimmy isn’t sure what to expect. Will Jimmy have to forge a new path in life? And what about the pain from his past ... should he forgive his high school crush?

Published: December 13, 2025
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Editors:

Cat and Keyboard

Genres:

Contemporary

Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 2
Romantic Content: 1
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 26-35
Protagonist 2 Age: 26-35
Tropes: True Love
Word Count: 12072

Excerpt:

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Reviews:Lisa P on Amazon wrote:

It was an enjoyable interlude to read this short story that is unexpected and not the traditional romance. Jimmy is on a break in his relationship with August due to August's request. He's down in Orlando visiting his mother and childhood friends for a few weeks, but he doesn't know the terms of the separation or if August will eventually want to get back together again. And, why does August keep texting him? It's an engaging romance that leaves everything in a good place. Recommended!

About the Author

Lawyer by day, writer by night. When I'm not lawyering during the day, I'm often reading or writing gay fiction involving men who desire a happily ever after. I'm happily married to a mild-mannered college professor, who likes to escape to the Orlando theme parks, or to a faraway place. You can often find me on social media, sometimes talking about books, but many times mouthing about TV, movies and other geeky stuff involving superheroes. Oh, and I use a pen name to protect the innocent.

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