<i> Starting Over </i> 1 Night Stand Series by Starla Kaye

Starting Over 1 Night Stand Series by Starla Kaye

24 Sep 2011 3 Comments

by michelelmontgomery in Decadent Publishing, Starla Kaye Tags: Decadent Publishing, Starla Kaye

Title: Starting Over (1 Night Stand Series)
Author: Starla Kaye
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Pages: 36
Characters: Corbin Bradley, Matt DuCharme
POV: 3rd Person
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Erotica
Kisses: 3.5

Blurb:

A virgin gay man, Corbin is ready to ease into his new lifestyle, still, making the move scares him shitless. He’s spent years fantasizing about embracing his true self, but what possessed him to agree to a 1 NightStand? As he nears the long, lean man with shaggy, graying hair, a hard on pushing at the front of his swim trunks, and a sexy-as-hell grin, the dreams pale in comparison, and easing in takes on a whole new meaning.

Though tired of being lonely, Matt considers changing his mind about the one-night arrangement until a tall, well-built man strolls across the pool area toward him, then all thoughts of leaving flee. Those broad shoulders, the amazing pecs, the spattering of dark hair on his chest…all of it calls to Matt. He wants to touch it, play with it. He forces himself to calm down. Matt will be his date’s first male lover, and he intends to find the inner strength to take his time.

Intense physical attraction and Madame Eve’s magic ignite a sexual fire, but will it be enough for two men starting over?

Review:

Madame Evangeline displays her matchmaking prowess again in Starting Over, Starla Kaye’s contribution to the 1 Night Stand series that revolves around an exclusive dating service with a reputation for finding ideal matches for its clients.

Corbin Bradley is a successful business man who has only recently left an unsuccessful marriage, a failure that still troubles him even though his ex-wife doesn’t hold any resentment toward him. Finally coming to terms with his homosexuality, Corbin and Pamela Bradley divorced, though they remain close friends, and it is Pamela herself who encourages Corbin to consider dating, allowing himself the chance to be who he’s meant to be and with whom he’s meant to be.

Though hesitant, Corbin eventually acquiesces and contacts 1NightStand, a terrifying prospect for a man who’s only ever been with women. Is a one night stand with a stranger really the way he wants to proceed with his first experience dating, and possibly having sex with another man? That question becomes moot when he’s quickly matched with Matt DuCharme and it’s arranged that the two men will meet at a Caribbean Resort for a night.

It has been six months since Matt lost his partner, but he’s ready to dip his toe back into the dating waters now, ready for the possibility of exploring something new with someone new, and is intrigued by the fact that he will potentially be the first man of Corbin’s new life, even if it’s for nothing more than to offer support and encouragement. When the two men meet, however, it quickly becomes obvious the sexual attraction they feel for each other won’t be leading to lengthy conversations.

As arranged, Corbin and Matt have their one night together, then part ways. But just because they are out of sight does not mean they are out of mind. Their connection was instantaneous and potentially life altering. The clincher is whether they can find their way back to each other again now that they’ve returned home.

Starting Over is the heartwarming story of two men who find a second chance at love and happiness. Corbin and Matt are an ideal match, indeed, Matt being the perfect teacher to Corbin’s very willing and enthusiastic pupil. Though some of the language during the love scenes was perhaps a bit too instructional for my taste, which blunted the erotic potential a bit, the story and the characters themselves were appealing, and I was invested in the outcome of their tale.

Reviewed By: Lisa

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