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Beyond the Surface: A Second Chance at Love Contemporary Gay Romance (The Breakfast Club Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Felice Stevens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 5: The Breakfast Club

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On 9/11, firefighter Nick Fletcher’s world changed forever. He's unable to rid himself of survivor’s guilt, made worse by the secret he hides from his family and co-workers. Nick's life is centered around helping burn victims, until he is reunited with the man he’d once loved but pushed away. Now he has a second chance at a love he thought lost forever.

For fashion designer Julian Cornell, appearances mean everything. His love affairs are strictly casual, and the only thing he cares about is making his clothing line a success. A chance encounter with the man he loved long ago has Julian thinking for the first time in years there may be more to life than being seen at the best parties and what designer labels to wear.

When Julian’s world takes an unexpected turn, it's Nick who helps him regain perspective on what matters most in life. Julian, in turn, helps Nick accept who he is and understand he isn’t responsible for tragedies he couldn't prevent. Lost love found can be even sweeter the second time around and after all the years apart, both men learn to look beyond the surface to find the men they are inside.

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The Breakfast Club
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Marc Bachmann grew up in the Midwest, where his heart was lit up by the words of Shelley, Poe, and Byron. It is the thrill of his life to record books. Marc lives in the woods, where he records from home and enjoys reading by the fire with a glass of wine and playing with his dog, Bingo.

Felice Stevens is the author of several romance novels, including the Memories series, the Breakfast Club series, and Rescued. Although she practices law, Felice daydreams of a time when she can sit by a beach and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013JB97QY
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 815 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 249 pages

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Felice Stevens writes romance because what is better than people falling in love? Her favorite part of a romance novel is that first kiss…sigh. She loves creating stories of hopes and dreams and happily ever afters. Her stories are character-driven, rich with the sights, sounds and flavors of New York City and filled with men who are sometimes deeply flawed but always real.

Felice writes M/M romance because she believes that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Having traveled all over the world, she can safely say that the universal language that unites people is love. Felice has written in a variety of sub-genres, including contemporary, paranormal and has a mystery series as well.

Felice is a two time Lambda Literary Award nominee and the Lambda Literary Award winner for Best Gay Romance for her book, The Ghost and Charlie Muir.

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marple

A roller coaster ride of emotions, have a box of tissues ready.

Reviewed in Australia on 7 February 2022

911 was devastation I remember sitting in shock waiting for someone to say candid camera, unbelievable. So much pain, suffering and loss I’ve done a lot of crying throughout this story but also happiness and humour, just know all the characters, except for a couple who were nasty, were awesome they had been through so much. Heartwarming.

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book for my honest opinions of which I’m under no obligation to do so. I absolutely recommend this book.

Reviewed in Australia on 10 December 2015

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Well written, but plot predictable, leading men unbelievable sexual superstars. Silly in the extreme.

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sarah mitcham

An Unexpected Meeting Reunites Them.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2022

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MM, Second Chance, Contemporary, Romance. An easy to read page-turner with great characters who have not seen each other for many years. A fast paced story with action, drama, angst and heat throughout, I thoroughly enjoyed reading their story which covered some difficult subjects but did so exceptionally well. The book is the first in the series and I think it's started the series brilliantly. Guaranteed HEA.

Sean Alexander

I really enjoyed Beyond the Surface – a love story with such ...

Reviewed in Canada on 4 September 2015

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I really enjoyed Beyond the Surface – a love story with such a positive ending. The two main characters are Nick, a hunky fireman, dealing with the physical and emotional scars of 9/11 and Julian, a fashion designer that Nick rejected at 16 because he couldn’t admit he’s gay. They come back together in a positive way to help kids battling the aftermath of fire and finding their love for each other in the process. Great story!

D.Hart, RCIS

Great M/M drama/romance !!!

Reviewed in the United States on 26 August 2015

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Amazing story by Felice Stevens. 9/11's devastation hurt more than just those who died. Lonely Nick is a firefighter, was trapped under a beam, burned, rescued and spent months recovering and in therapy for survivor's guilt. He still feels guilty to be alive. In their teens, Nick and Julian loved each other, but Nick ran. Equally lonely Julian is now a world famous menswear designer, who has had his latest fashions stolen, and his business ruined. He and Nick find each other, and sparks fly. Julian's still hurt that Nick left him, and Nick is still closeted. They kiss, talk, and begin healing their relationship. Nick visits the burn center, because he wants to help kids with burns know there is hope. After all, he survived his burns. Julian goes along to visit the teens, and gets a brilliant idea. His new venture is from the heart, not the fashion industry vanity. There is bullying at the firehouse to deal with, of course Nick must tell his family he's gay, if they want a relationship that includes the ones they love. So, a lot is happening, and through it all Nick finds in Julian what he's always wanted, Julian's love, acceptance, and understanding. The acceptance by family and firefighters is a bit harder to come by. Julian has never wanted anyone but Nick, so his dream may come true. These deep characters are terrific, in this tale with suspense, drama, and surprises. Well done super hot M/M sex, and an interesting plot make this worthwhile.
Highly recommend. E N J O Y !!!.

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Johanna

a bit too easy, too sweet at the end, but all in all a pleasant read

Reviewed in Germany on 15 February 2016

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3,5 stars.
I read this in one sitting which shows that it grabbed me enough to keep me going. Julian and Nick are nice characters, and the plot is fine, I really rooted for the fire fighter meets fashion designer. But...I can't help that there are a few things not ringing true for me.
Nick has had year long issues, including survivor's guilt and being deeply closeted, not to mention his self-doubts and fears of coming out and living a 'normal' life. Yet, a few weeks with Julian and he declares himself 'healed' to his psychologist? And four months later the guy stands in front of his family, his work mates, and the media to declare his love and life story on a stage via a microphone? For me, it was too much, and too unrealistic. As was the all over sugar coated ending. Even Jensen came to apologize? And everyone loved and accepted them? Maybe this is me, but life isn't usually like that. I felt that Nick's issues were resolved too quickly and with any major hick-ups (well even Brian conceded to Nick's confession after a couple of glares of his wife)
Another thing that bugged me were the long intersections of thought thrown into conversations. It took me out off the discourse and I had to go back a few times to reread what a person had actually said before I could continue. As for the actual words - some things the characters said felt more like lectures than things real people would say, particularly towards the end of the book.
Please don't get me wrong - this is a nice enough book, but there is something about the way that Nick and Julian talk to each other which doesn't feel authentic, Maybe a touch stilted is the right description? Or it is because there is a lot of telling rather than showing?
Still, this is a pleasant read, and I'm keen to find out about Zach in the next book.

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Federica Lemme

I fell in love immediately with this book.

Reviewed in Italy on 21 December 2015

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Julian, Zach and Marcus have been friends since college and even though that they now have their own lives, they still meet at least once a month for breakfast.
Though they are the protagonists of this beautiful new series, they are all very different characters.
The first book of the “Breakfast Club” series is about Julian’s love story with Nick Fletcher.
Nick and Julian were friends at school and fell in love, but Nick couldn’t shake off his fear for this different love he felt, so he fled leaving Julian without an explanation.
18 years later they meet again at a charity event organised by Marcus, where Nick is attending with his sister.
Julian Cornell is now a fashion designer who has just experienced the worst day of his career. The show that was to mark his greatest achievement, was a complete failure! And now he have to figure out how to recover and cope with his mounting economic problems.
Nick Fletcher is now a firefighter who experienced one of the most horrific days of our world’s history – the attack on the Twin Towers. In trying to save lives, he suffered very physical and psychological wounds.
Though not an American myself, I remember that day like it was yesterday, the horror and utter helplessness and that’s why reading this story was so involving, it was utter heart wrenching.
Their meeting after so a long time is not the most pleasant to say the least. Their wounds are deep and not easy to shrug off.
Throughout the book, however, they keep on meeting and slowly begin to rebuild their lives and relationship.
Felice Sevens is the Queen of HEA’s and she doesn’t disappoint on this one, although I would suggest you keep a box of tissues handy, you are going to need them!
I fell in love immediately with this book.
First of all, the cover is fantastic, but it is Dante Reese – so it could not be anything else.
The story itself is deep and engaging. I will admit that I have a weakness for firefighters, but this is so much more than a sexy man in uniform.
The author deals with very delicate issues, the trauma of the loss that never heals and physical wounds that fire victims carry with them for the rest of their lives.
If I have to be the devil’s advocate the only part that has not convinced me, was the meeting of Julian with his antagonist Devon Chambers at the end of the book, for me it didn’t add anything to a story, that was perfect the way it is .
A really very good start for a new series that I can’t wait to see how it will continue.

Marcus and Zach are very interesting characters and I’m sure that in future books they will bringing lots of surprises.
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