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Missed Connections #1
Layover
When their flight is delayed for a full day, Micah and Forest meet unexpectedly in Munich. They share a lovely day exploring the city, but both know it's only for a day. They live on opposite sides of the country, and their lives couldn't be more different. Is the connection they shared during their layover enough to make this one-time thing into a forever-romance?
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56 pages, ebook
First published August 28, 2018
About the author
Nora Phoenix
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I write steamy gay romance books and I love it. I also love reading books. Books are everything.
How was that?
A little more detail? Gotcha.
I started writing my first stories when I was a teen…on a freaking typewriter. I still have these, and they’re adorably romantic. And bad, haha. Fear of failing kept me from following my dream to become a romance author, so you can imagine how proud and ecstatic I am that I finally overcame my fears and self doubt and did it. I adore my genre because I love writing and reading about flawed, strong men who are just a tad broken..but find their happy ever after anyway.
My favorite books to read are pretty much all MM/gay romances as long as it has a happy end. Kink is a plus… Aside from that, I also read a lot of nonfiction and not just books on writing. Popular psychology is a favorite topic of mine and so are self help and sociology.
Hobbies? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just kidding. I love traveling, spending time near the ocean, and hiking. But I love books more.
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The short? You got it.
I write steamy gay romance books and I love it. I also love reading books. Books are everything.
How was that?
A little more detail? Gotcha.
I started writing my first stories when I was a teen…on a freaking typewriter. I still have these, and they’re adorably romantic. And bad, haha. Fear of failing kept me from following my dream to become a romance author, so you can imagine how proud and ecstatic I am that I finally overcame my fears and self doubt and did it. I adore my genre because I love writing and reading about flawed, strong men who are just a tad broken..but find their happy ever after anyway.
My favorite books to read are pretty much all MM/gay romances as long as it has a happy end. Kink is a plus… Aside from that, I also read a lot of nonfiction and not just books on writing. Popular psychology is a favorite topic of mine and so are self help and sociology.
Hobbies? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just kidding. I love traveling, spending time near the ocean, and hiking. But I love books more.
Come hang out with me in my Facebook Group Nora’s Nook where I share previews, sneak peeks, freebies, fun stuff, and much more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/noras...
Wanna get first dibs on freebies, updates, sales, and more? Sign up for my newsletter (no spamming your inbox full…promise!) here: http://www.noraphoenix.com/newsletter/
You can also stalk me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoraFromBHR
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September 9, 2018
~3.5~
This story was a little rushed, but the MCs were fairly well developed, and the HEA was sweet as pie.
I also enjoyed the time Forest and Micah spent in Munich ... at the market and in bed.
I'm going to check out more books by this author.
This story was a little rushed, but the MCs were fairly well developed, and the HEA was sweet as pie.
I also enjoyed the time Forest and Micah spent in Munich ... at the market and in bed.
I'm going to check out more books by this author.
September 2, 2018
3.5 stars rounded up. I saw the title and immediately thought of The Layover by Roe Horvat, but other than the title, this one has nothing in common with Roe's story.
Micah meets Forest in the departure hall of Munich's airport where they're both laid up overnight by an aircraft problem. Forest offers to show Micah around Munich, and a connection is formed. Micah lives in the Big Apple with his mum and Forest lives in Oregon with his mum, two dads and several siblings. Will the distance stop them getting together back home?? HEA guaranteed....
Micah meets Forest in the departure hall of Munich's airport where they're both laid up overnight by an aircraft problem. Forest offers to show Micah around Munich, and a connection is formed. Micah lives in the Big Apple with his mum and Forest lives in Oregon with his mum, two dads and several siblings. Will the distance stop them getting together back home?? HEA guaranteed....
September 6, 2018
The title caught my attention (Horvat!) but this is nothing close to that favorite story of mine.
Maybe I had higher expectations but I didn't completely buy their swift romance.
Interesting characters.
Fun day trip in Munich.
But in the end, I needed more.
*2.5 not-quite-enough stars*
Maybe I had higher expectations but I didn't completely buy their swift romance.
Interesting characters.
Fun day trip in Munich.
But in the end, I needed more.
*2.5 not-quite-enough stars*
November 11, 2018
3 1/2 stars
Short but nice. We get a pretty good picture of the characters for such a short book.
Enjoyable and free with Kindle Unlimited
Short but nice. We get a pretty good picture of the characters for such a short book.
Enjoyable and free with Kindle Unlimited
March 21, 2019
What a sweet sexy short read. Perfect for when you don’t have a lot of time but want to read something good. Micah and Forest are such sweethearts. I loved what Forest did and he did it in the best way. Even though they both learned about themselves, Micah really impressed me.
March 2, 2021
I love how Nora Phoenix tells her stories. This sweet one is no different. Micah and Forest meet at a layover but their connection builds over time so even if it was a little on the fast side initially, it was understandable. By getting to know each other they realized how important they are in each other's lives. I loved how they got their Hea.❤️
October 22, 2018
Fun and lighthearted, with an extremely fast romance thrown in, this free short story is a mix of travelogue and personal adventure. Caused by an extremely annoying flight delay, this layover in a strange city turns from a nightmare for quality engineer Micah into a very pleasurable exploration of lots of new experiences with travel writer Forest. From their initial meeting at the airport to some wonderful scenes in Munich, and from their first careful physical explorations to a passionate romance, both men are eager to learn about each other and turn out to be very compatible.
There aren’t any major obstacles in these guys’ path, but there is some exploration of their pasts and why neither of them is in a relationship when they meet. Their family histories are explored a little, again, just enough to make them feel “real” – and actually more than I have seen in some stories as short as this one. I liked knowing a little more about the men before they jumped into bed together.
If you like your stories short and sweet, this one might be for you.
There aren’t any major obstacles in these guys’ path, but there is some exploration of their pasts and why neither of them is in a relationship when they meet. Their family histories are explored a little, again, just enough to make them feel “real” – and actually more than I have seen in some stories as short as this one. I liked knowing a little more about the men before they jumped into bed together.
If you like your stories short and sweet, this one might be for you.
September 6, 2018
Simplistic writing, too-fast connection/insta-love, predictable plot.
March 28, 2019
Layover (Missed Connections Book 1)
This was a silly, sweet, little story ^^
Micah and Forest couldn't be any more different and yet... that was all it took.
I'll keep reading 📖
This was a silly, sweet, little story ^^
Micah and Forest couldn't be any more different and yet... that was all it took.
I'll keep reading 📖
September 9, 2018
New to me author. This was a contemporary mm novella. I’ll be reading more from this author. There is someone for everyone and love finds a away.
September 29, 2018
The other passenger!
Having a flight delay while on Business in Munich is a hastle. Then a fellow traveller offers advice on what to do and will help him along after he asks for help. They have a lovely day exploring the city at food markets and parks and then go back to the hotel together. This MM love story is worth reading.
Having a flight delay while on Business in Munich is a hastle. Then a fellow traveller offers advice on what to do and will help him along after he asks for help. They have a lovely day exploring the city at food markets and parks and then go back to the hotel together. This MM love story is worth reading.
May 18, 2020
I love books by Nora phoenix and this proves why. For such a short book you get all the feels and heat of a long book. I loved Forest and Micah, they were made for each other.
It took me about 2 hours to read and I loved every single minute. This is a book I know I will return to again and again. 5 ✨ from me.
It took me about 2 hours to read and I loved every single minute. This is a book I know I will return to again and again. 5 ✨ from me.
January 14, 2021
This is a short, super sweet (with a bit of spice mixed in) story... you can't help but fall in love with Micah and Forrest, although this is a short story , it didn't feel lacking in any way (it was spread throughout a 2-3 month period). The 1 year later epilogue summed up this story so nicely with the sweetest HEA I could of asked for 🥰 Nora Phoenix never disappoints
September 1, 2018
Really cute short story with characters you want to root for. Even with this being a short story there is still a good bit of character development. You really come to appreciate Micah’s struggles and cheer for him to overcome and get his HEA.
July 26, 2019
Layover
This was a super sweet short story about two men who are stuck in Munich when their flight was delayed. Take one thrill sneaking adventurous man and introduce him to a shy stay at home type who doesn’t deal well with change and see what happens!
This was a super sweet short story about two men who are stuck in Munich when their flight was delayed. Take one thrill sneaking adventurous man and introduce him to a shy stay at home type who doesn’t deal well with change and see what happens!
August 30, 2018
Loved the quirky characters and the slow build. Sweet little novella!!
September 3, 2018
I really enjoyed this opposites attract story. Micah and Forest were good together and I found myself rooting for their happily ever after. I also liked the gentle way Micah's issues were handled.
September 4, 2018
A lot of editing errors in the beginning had me almost DNF this, but I decided to push through. Overall it was just ok, though it did get better as it went on.
September 21, 2018
3.75 stars
That was a sweet and fluffy read. A bit too fluffy in the end but still cute.
That was a sweet and fluffy read. A bit too fluffy in the end but still cute.
November 8, 2018
Cute little story about a two men who meet in the airport during an unexpected layover with an opposites attract theme.
December 31, 2018
Idealnie niekaloryczna porcja cukru na sam koniec roku. 😍
February 2, 2019
⭐️2.5⭐️
December 26, 2021
3.5 Nice, but didn’t grab me by the feels the way this author can. I liked the Munich part better than the latter half of this novella. Nice MCs.
December 2, 2020
Layover
Such a beautiful short story. Really enjoyed their adventures in Munich and how things went at home. Adorable and I only wish it were longer. I absolutely love the adventure and characters! Really sweet and my only complaint is I want more lol.
Such a beautiful short story. Really enjoyed their adventures in Munich and how things went at home. Adorable and I only wish it were longer. I absolutely love the adventure and characters! Really sweet and my only complaint is I want more lol.
May 3, 2024
I like this book even though it's very short. It's supposed to be the start of a series, but it's been almost six years since this was released....
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