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Firsts and Forever
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What could possibly be more erotic than brushing your teeth together after a night of hot celebration sex? He's just said "yes...I'll marry you," and they could not stop finding ways to express their joy with every bit of their bodies.
Their first day as fiancés. Every breath, every action, it's all fresh and new and charged with emotion...like lust.
PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Two men are sharing a moment of domesticity, standing side by side, brushing their teeth together.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is Always Write" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Read the story or find it in .
What could possibly be more erotic than brushing your teeth together after a night of hot celebration sex? He's just said "yes...I'll marry you," and they could not stop finding ways to express their joy with every bit of their bodies.
Their first day as fiancés. Every breath, every action, it's all fresh and new and charged with emotion...like lust.
PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Two men are sharing a moment of domesticity, standing side by side, brushing their teeth together.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is Always Write" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Read the story or find it in .
17 pages, ebook
First published June 14, 2012
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About the author
Elizah J. Davis
12Ìýbooks50ÌýfollowersElizah Davis has lived in various parts of the United States, but currently resides in the Pacific Northwest, enjoying the abundance of coffee readily available there. She earned her degree in creative writing after she realized journalism involved too many facts and not enough unicorns. She loves stories of all kinds, but has a particular fondness for romance and fantastical adventures. When she isn’t busy making things up, Elizah enjoys reading, laughing at cats on the internet, buying girly shoes, and trying to come up with world domination plans that don’t require the donning of pants (her endeavors towards which have thus far been unsuccessful).
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July 25, 2012
Rating: 4* of five
The Story Description: What could possibly be more erotic than brushing your teeth together after a night of hot celebration sex? He's just said "yes...I'll marry you," and they could not stop finding ways to express their joy with every bit of their bodies.
Their first day as fiancés. Every breath, every action, it's all fresh and new and charged with emotion...like lust.
PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Two men are sharing a moment of domesticity, standing side by side, brushing their teeth together.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's 'Love is Always Write' event.
My Review: I posted the photo and the prompt that Davis used to craft a 4,200-word slice of life featuring two men, sure their relationship is right for them, living through the day after the Big One: Marriage proposal made and accepted.
It's so very lovely. It's obviously not about anything more than the experience of love, love as it's lived in real life, every day bringing a memory of another day, and good days outnumbering bad ones. It delights me to read about the quotidian happiness of men living together, being together, being...to their own surprise...happy.
It's rare enough in the world.
The Story Description: What could possibly be more erotic than brushing your teeth together after a night of hot celebration sex? He's just said "yes...I'll marry you," and they could not stop finding ways to express their joy with every bit of their bodies.
Their first day as fiancés. Every breath, every action, it's all fresh and new and charged with emotion...like lust.
PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Two men are sharing a moment of domesticity, standing side by side, brushing their teeth together.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's 'Love is Always Write' event.
My Review: I posted the photo and the prompt that Davis used to craft a 4,200-word slice of life featuring two men, sure their relationship is right for them, living through the day after the Big One: Marriage proposal made and accepted.
It's so very lovely. It's obviously not about anything more than the experience of love, love as it's lived in real life, every day bringing a memory of another day, and good days outnumbering bad ones. It delights me to read about the quotidian happiness of men living together, being together, being...to their own surprise...happy.
It's rare enough in the world.
July 25, 2012
3.5 stars.
I really liked this story, in spite of the fact that (a) it's sweet and fluffy, (b) it's about an established couple, and (c) it contains several flashbacks. Those things usually bother me, but they didn't in this instance. The dialog is funny and believable, and the characters are lovable. A good mood-booster.
I really liked this story, in spite of the fact that (a) it's sweet and fluffy, (b) it's about an established couple, and (c) it contains several flashbacks. Those things usually bother me, but they didn't in this instance. The dialog is funny and believable, and the characters are lovable. A good mood-booster.
July 25, 2012
Adorable story about a newly engaged couple as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Much of the story is told in flashbacks, but it gives readers the opportunity to learn more about Noah and Aaron and some major events in their relationship. Very sweet!
December 3, 2012
Uber sweet and romantic freebie about a newly engaged couple. A few flashbacks peppered in to fill in the blanks.
December 27, 2019
Think about a romance novel with no angst. None whatsoever. You know what happens? it's pretty short! But besides being short it's also adorable, sweet and kinda romantic. That's Noah and Aaron's story.
They must have had angst, arguments, disagreements, times they weren't sure about themselves, or one another but this short novella isn't it. It's just them. Being together, reminiscing about how they met, how things worked out and how they are now truly on their way to Happily Ever After.
How could anyone ask for more?
This novella is a part of the "Love is Always Write Vol. 3" of the M/M Romance Group in GoodReads [Read it for free from the link above. You probably need to be(come) a member for that].
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They must have had angst, arguments, disagreements, times they weren't sure about themselves, or one another but this short novella isn't it. It's just them. Being together, reminiscing about how they met, how things worked out and how they are now truly on their way to Happily Ever After.
How could anyone ask for more?
This novella is a part of the "Love is Always Write Vol. 3" of the M/M Romance Group in GoodReads [Read it for free from the link above. You probably need to be(come) a member for that].
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July 2, 2023
OHHHHHHHH, AHHHHHHHH
This book does it for me, I mean who can express present and past events with such an ease that you can feel yourself dwelling in both the times at the same moment. The characters though are fictional but they seems so much like idealistic couple goals.
The book transcends how love is shaped from literally nothing into something that is so precious to us. The storyline completely grips me into the loom of feelings and stitch me even more closer to the couple )
This book does it for me, I mean who can express present and past events with such an ease that you can feel yourself dwelling in both the times at the same moment. The characters though are fictional but they seems so much like idealistic couple goals.
The book transcends how love is shaped from literally nothing into something that is so precious to us. The storyline completely grips me into the loom of feelings and stitch me even more closer to the couple )
October 5, 2012
I really liked this short story of Noah and Aaron. I know others have complained about the shifting time frame and non-linear story but I thought it fit the story really well. I liked the trips back into their memories - seeing each other at a party, a blindsiding blind date, etc. I thought it all fit really well and I just really enjoyed it. I hope to read more from this author.
July 12, 2012
This good have been a really good story if it was told chronologically.
Instead it's just a jumble of scenes that it jumps between. Not sure why authors think a jumpy time line is so creative for story telling. It isn't, IMO at least. And I know a lot of readers that agree.
2.5 stars Rounded down cause the jumpy timeline gives you whiplash an for me a headache
Instead it's just a jumble of scenes that it jumps between. Not sure why authors think a jumpy time line is so creative for story telling. It isn't, IMO at least. And I know a lot of readers that agree.
2.5 stars Rounded down cause the jumpy timeline gives you whiplash an for me a headache
September 30, 2014
An absolutely charming story! I love that these two guys aren't perfect; don't have a perfect script to follow. They came across as real guys, in a real relationship, that was...good! Made me smile the whole way through!
December 27, 2012
This story is only 20 pgs. but I'm the slowest reader on earth. It's a delightful account of an engaged gay couple and everything that lead them to where they are today. Noah and Aaron are wonderful characters with a wonderful story. Enjoyed very much!
April 18, 2015
3.5 - This story was too cute. Thank you Eliza J Davis, for donating your story, time and talent.
September 5, 2014
Nice short. Cute vignettes!
December 3, 2012
Sweet :-)
July 28, 2022
Just a sweet, funny glimpse into Noah and Aaron's during a day in their lives when everything changes and they reminisce about what lead them together.
July 9, 2016
“From this moment, life has begun. From this moment, you are the one...From this moment, as long as I live I will love you, I promise you this...From this moment on." ~ Robert John 'Mutt' Lange; Shania Twain
Making a promise to marry someone is a big deal, even if you've been together for a while. In 'Firsts and Forever' by Elizah J. Davis, Noah and Arron start their first day as an engaged couple. Although he means the proposal to be 'romantic', Aaron doesn't quite know how to pull it off. When he finally blurts out: “Marry me?� Noah does his best to smooth things over with the easy banter in which they normally communicate. Noah's only question is: “Did you really think I'd say no?�
With that hurdle behind them, they start reminiscing about the 'firsts' in their lives that brings them to their present commitment: the first time they meet, date, kiss, etc., describing the memories in flashbacks of the actual events. Some are funny, sad, and every emotion in between, but through it all, it only reinforces that, from this moment on, everything, for the rest of their lives, will be faced together.
This is a well written, endearing story of two men, very much in love, who take the time to remember the circumstances that brought them together. It's fluffy and sweet, and is guaranteed to make you say: “Awww!� Thank you, Elizah, for the feel-good story.
Making a promise to marry someone is a big deal, even if you've been together for a while. In 'Firsts and Forever' by Elizah J. Davis, Noah and Arron start their first day as an engaged couple. Although he means the proposal to be 'romantic', Aaron doesn't quite know how to pull it off. When he finally blurts out: “Marry me?� Noah does his best to smooth things over with the easy banter in which they normally communicate. Noah's only question is: “Did you really think I'd say no?�
With that hurdle behind them, they start reminiscing about the 'firsts' in their lives that brings them to their present commitment: the first time they meet, date, kiss, etc., describing the memories in flashbacks of the actual events. Some are funny, sad, and every emotion in between, but through it all, it only reinforces that, from this moment on, everything, for the rest of their lives, will be faced together.
This is a well written, endearing story of two men, very much in love, who take the time to remember the circumstances that brought them together. It's fluffy and sweet, and is guaranteed to make you say: “Awww!� Thank you, Elizah, for the feel-good story.
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December 18, 2012
Offered FREE from the , Love is Always Write event.
November 12, 2014
The fact that I am rating this book 2 stars bothers me but I have to say that the book would have been sweet, sappy, and cute but it was all over the place. The book should have been told chronologically instead of including flashbacks. They ruined it for me.
May 7, 2015
This was sweet and romantic. The flashbacks were well done, nicely providing Aaron and Noah's history while telling their current story. The perv in me likes more sexy scenes in my M/M romance but this book was enjoyable nonetheless.
February 15, 2016
Firsts and Forever was a great story by Elizah J. Davis. It was a quick read. It is a M/M Romance that follows a couple after becoming engaged. There is also some flashbacks to when they first met. I thought this was very well written and a great story.
August 3, 2012
Love the Story.
August 20, 2012
3.5 stars
August 25, 2012
2.5 stars
Nonlinear story line is great when it doesn't distract from the story, which in this case, unfortunately, does. The short-story format doesn't lend opportunity to do it right.
Nonlinear story line is great when it doesn't distract from the story, which in this case, unfortunately, does. The short-story format doesn't lend opportunity to do it right.
December 7, 2013
A quick sentimental little read.
Shelved as 'to-read-ebook'
March 30, 2016Love is Always Write - Volume 3
April 17, 2013
I really liked this ... I thought it was cute and I enjoyed the cheeky dialogue between Aaron and Noah :-)
May 8, 2013
This was just too precious.
June 9, 2013
Nice short story
Shelved as 'owned-to-read'
January 1, 2014*downloaded free on ARE
November 14, 2013
One second they were brushing their teeth next they are at a party
I got confused with all the flash backs which came suddenly without warning.
And I didn't get the point of this story.
I got confused with all the flash backs which came suddenly without warning.
And I didn't get the point of this story.
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