Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Waiting for Clark by Annabeth Albert

 5 stars

Dear Author,
My friends and I love cosplay, and this year we’re going all out for our city’s con. Yup, we’re going to go as members of the Justice League. I’m going as Batman, but I can’t figure out who’s going as a Superman. My friends are being a little cagey. What’s going on? How did I go from not knowing who Superman is to making out with the guy?

Photo Description:
In a cartoon drawing, Batman and Superman are locked in an embrace, kissing. Superman is taller and clutching Batman to him. Batman has more muscles and has visible tattoos on his arms. Superman has broader shoulders and dark hair. Batman is stretching up to meet him and has one foot kicked behind him. Behind them is a graffiti-covered wall, and Superman’s rainbow-lined cape swirls around them. The prompter specified that the picture is two men in cosplay costumes at a Comic Con convention.

Sigh, Bryce and Clark are adorable!  And so is this second-chance romance by Annabeth Albert.   Bryce and Clark haven’t seen each other in over 4 years, and parted on a sad note over a long awaited kiss.  But Clark has returned to Portland and intends to get Bryce back.  Bryce is a grumpy bar owner and when her runs into Clark at a Comic-Convention, Clark dresses as Superman and Bryce dressed as Batman, their connection sparkles.  But Bryce isn’t ready to let Clark have another chance to break his heart. 

This is story has everything, great writing, a fantastic simple story-line, fun friends, and some serious heat.  It is fluffy and romantic and FUN, and exactly what a 77-age short story should be.  Annabeth Alberta is a to the point writer and delivers the same in Waiting for Clark.  She manages to create 2 characters fill of insecurities, faults and awkwardness that melts your heart.  And being a short story we get to miss all the drama and angst.  It is a perfect combination.

We aren’t usually a fan of second-chance romance, but it works so well in this short story.  Waiting for Clark is a must read!

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