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Just Keep Swimming

   (3 reviews)
Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance,
Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, General Romance, Contemporary Romance, Slice of Life, Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com)

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Successful, but romantically repressed computer programmer, Liam Bailey would've blown a homeless man for a taste of stale after spending almost a week chasing down his energetic young nephew.  Instead, after his gorgeous neighbor Gabriel Morgan, sexy dad of two--who Liam would've sworn under oath and death by fire ants was straight as an arrow--turns up on his doorstep bearing sugary gifts and a few extra surprises. Suddenly "straight" makes about as much sense as a diagonal and Liam needs to decide if he should try a diagonal life, or just keep swimming so he doesn't end up getting in too deep...

This is a heavy heavy revision (almost not even the same story anymore] of the first story I ever published professionally a millenia ago. Nothing angsty here, just happy, silly romantic comedy with an eventual happy ending.

This was intended to be a part of the In Too Deep anthology, but I didn't finish it in time, so this short story stands alone. 
Copyright © 2024 JJQuinn; All Rights Reserved.

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  • Action Packed 0
  • Addictive/Pacing 10
  • Characters 15
  • Chills 2
  • Cliffhanger 1
  • Compelling 10
  • Feel-Good 15
  • Humor 13
  • Smoldering 12
  • Tearjerker 1
  • Unique 7
  • World Building 4
  • Like 5
  • Love 12

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BendtedWreath

BendtedWreath 5,923

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

If I had two words to describe this read, it would be "too fun." The colorful characters and humor brighten up any a dreary workday, (A-hem, not that I was reading this during work hours...alright, you caught me Red Woohoo handed!). This story was very balanced and enjoyable from start to finish. 

Response from the author:

@BendtedWreath Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. Time is precious for everyone so I nych appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Sometimes we just need some light and fluffy especially at certain points of Halos and Heroes when I was finishing that at the same time.

And no worries....your secrets safe with me about reading at work. Lol I used to read some rather ahem romance novels when traveling and I ended up using book covers after scandalized a flight attendant from my corner windows seat lol. 

Thanks again! ❤️ 

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Cane23

Cane23 27,139

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

@JJ Quinn brings this charming rom-com short series shortly after finishing epic but serious series "Halos and Heroes". Nevertheless, although romantic and joyful, this story doesn't lack in amazing dialogs and deepness of characters which are @JJ Quinn's trademark. 

Liam, IT programmer and his neighbor Gabriel, the dad of two, think of each other for a long time until Gabriel's daughters convince their father to be brave and invite Liam for a date. What starts as clumsy dinner with broken plates and spilled food...ends with hot sex and beautiful bond between two soulmates. 

I recommend this little gem to all romantic readers! Enjoy!

Response from the author:

@Cane23 You're always so supportive and I truly appreciate it. Sometimes we need some levity in this world with our reading, especially between more intense stories. My plan for the next anthology [aside from getting my piece finished in time lol] will be very different from this. We shall see!

Thanks again ❤️ 

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GoodReader

GoodReader 298

  

A beautiful short story about love, without any "I love you". Earth, brain, listening, passion, respect, feelings. Youll'find all of this and much more in this story. When you need to immerse yourself in a dream of lov, humour and passion you MUST read this.

Thanks to JJQuinn for your accurate "visual" writing. You can see faces, landscapes, house interiors between these lines....

Absolutely 5 STARS!!!

Response from the author:

I so appreciate you taking the time to leave that review. Truly touches my heart. I try to write what I enjoy , and hope that it lands with readers. Sometimes we want the romance that comes before the I love you. The anticipation and butterflies leading up to it is sometimes the best parts. I'm so glad that you can see the characters in your mind's eye . I try to make all of them as believable as possible, in any of the stories that I write. I'm so glad that you seem to be a new reader and hope that you'll follow along with my other stories. Most are not quite this light and fluffy, but you never know what will end up being formed in my head. Thank you again. 

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