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Adam & Peter #1.5
What to Buy for the Vamp Who Has Everything
As Christmas approaches, LAPD detective Peter Ortiz suspects that his former fuckbuddy and currently undead boyfriend, Adam Bertoni, is dwelling on his evil mortal life again, and going into one of his despondent slumps.
Neither Peter nor Adam have a clue why Adam's here, how the undead thing works, or what he's supposed to do now. What Adam does know is he's not going to be the scumbag after death that he was in life.
Peter dreads Adam's slumps. Partly because they often coincide with frustrating celibacy, but also there's the niggling fear that Adam's going to take his own unlife in a fit of remorse. Peter's seen Adam die once and he's not going through that again if he can help it. So, he decides to give Adam a little Christmas cheer.
But what do you give the vampire who has everything?
Neither Peter nor Adam have a clue why Adam's here, how the undead thing works, or what he's supposed to do now. What Adam does know is he's not going to be the scumbag after death that he was in life.
Peter dreads Adam's slumps. Partly because they often coincide with frustrating celibacy, but also there's the niggling fear that Adam's going to take his own unlife in a fit of remorse. Peter's seen Adam die once and he's not going through that again if he can help it. So, he decides to give Adam a little Christmas cheer.
But what do you give the vampire who has everything?
5 pages, ebook
First published December 1, 2008
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A.M. Riley
19 books224 followersA.M. Riley is a film editor and amateur poet living in Los Angeles, California. She writes murder mystery, romance and urban paranormal with GLBT characters. In addition to writing, Riley enjoys politics, police blogs and ice hockey.
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May 1, 2010
A lovely short about Adam and Peter from "Immortality is the Suck". I enjoy the story because this time, it is from Peter's point of view. So no matter how short, I can get the idea how Peter thinks of Adam ... how much Adam (and this dysfunctional relationship, considering Adam is uhm, undead) means for Peter. It's just sweet. Hopefully there are more short stories or novellas from Peter's point of view in the future.
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May 15, 2009Peter is a cop, but he is not that typical cop by the book. He does his work, but he is also able to close an eye when law can't give justice. But all in all he is not a bad guy, not like his former lover and fellow cop Adam, drug addict and dirty cop. But now Adam is dead so maybe in this case justice is made. But the unusual twist of this short novel is that Peter was in love with Adam the cop, and now he is in love with Adam the vampire. How and when Adam became a vampire is not clear, but now Peter is taking care of him in an Hollywood basement in exchange of sex and companionship.
Probably Adam being a vampire is almost a good thing, since the death makes Adam reconsidered his life, and now he is a better man... well not exactly a man, but I believe that Peter prefers this vampire to the drug addict cop. Problem is that Adam, reconsidering his life, is also becoming aware that life should have a meaning, and he doesn't see any reason for him to be alive. Adam is depressed and Peter fears every moment when he is far from him, since he doesn't know what his lover can do alone.
A.M. Riley said that this is a taste on a longer story she will write if readers will like her characters. Well, I like them; I like the fact that Adam was not a perfect man alive and now he is a brooding vampire, but not since he sees as an injustice to be an un-dead, but since probably he sees as an injustice being still alive. I like Peter, with his deep love despite all the odds and his fears to loose even what little he still has. I like also the fact that, all in all, this is not your typical vampire romance, with blood sucking and splattering games, but the vampire nature of Adam is almost seen as something private, to not share with his lover.
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Probably Adam being a vampire is almost a good thing, since the death makes Adam reconsidered his life, and now he is a better man... well not exactly a man, but I believe that Peter prefers this vampire to the drug addict cop. Problem is that Adam, reconsidering his life, is also becoming aware that life should have a meaning, and he doesn't see any reason for him to be alive. Adam is depressed and Peter fears every moment when he is far from him, since he doesn't know what his lover can do alone.
A.M. Riley said that this is a taste on a longer story she will write if readers will like her characters. Well, I like them; I like the fact that Adam was not a perfect man alive and now he is a brooding vampire, but not since he sees as an injustice to be an un-dead, but since probably he sees as an injustice being still alive. I like Peter, with his deep love despite all the odds and his fears to loose even what little he still has. I like also the fact that, all in all, this is not your typical vampire romance, with blood sucking and splattering games, but the vampire nature of Adam is almost seen as something private, to not share with his lover.
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August 28, 2009
If you've read A.M. Riley's book Immortality is the Suck, you will like this little holiday visit with Peter and Adam. This book actually came first in publication order, but happens in time after.
September 15, 2015
awww... so sweet ♥,,♥
It was nice to see Adam from Peter's eyes, but I kinda missed Adam's self-depecrating self ^^
It was nice to see Adam from Peter's eyes, but I kinda missed Adam's self-depecrating self ^^
February 4, 2018
I don't normally rate short stories, particularly not those that are "fill-ins" within a series, because they typically only make sense within that context. But I enjoyed this, dammit, and it would feel churlish not to give it some stars.
A little holiday snippet taking place between Books 1 and 2, it's told from Peter's POV. It made me laugh -- and although I tried hard to resist, it made me cry a little too.
I don't know why I've been so taken with this series, given that it's comprised of elements I (supposedly) don't like. But I'm just going to roll with it.
A little holiday snippet taking place between Books 1 and 2, it's told from Peter's POV. It made me laugh -- and although I tried hard to resist, it made me cry a little too.
I don't know why I've been so taken with this series, given that it's comprised of elements I (supposedly) don't like. But I'm just going to roll with it.
January 14, 2019
LOVE THIS SERIES!
March 25, 2011
This was the perfect in-between story for Adam and Peter. Haven't read the sequel, "No Rest for the Wicked" yet but it really helped to get an insight on how Peter feels about Adam, their relationship, vampires.
What was outlined in "Immortality is the Suck" about Peter is developed more here. Through not so many words, the feelings between the two of them are described. And although they seem too different, they do make it work. I also liked that Adam evolves along the way, trying to change his ways, be more responsible towards himself, Peter and the world in general. And we needed Peter's POV in order to see this depressed, saddened and pessimistic Adam that still manages to pull through as long as he has Peter to rely on.
This short installment wasn't meant to uncover another threat to Los Angeles but merely to strengthen the bond between Peter and Adam.
What was outlined in "Immortality is the Suck" about Peter is developed more here. Through not so many words, the feelings between the two of them are described. And although they seem too different, they do make it work. I also liked that Adam evolves along the way, trying to change his ways, be more responsible towards himself, Peter and the world in general. And we needed Peter's POV in order to see this depressed, saddened and pessimistic Adam that still manages to pull through as long as he has Peter to rely on.
This short installment wasn't meant to uncover another threat to Los Angeles but merely to strengthen the bond between Peter and Adam.
July 31, 2012
This is a short told from Peter’s POV. He’s trying to find the perfect gift for Adam for Christmas. Adam is not thrilled to celebrate at all and of course Peter gets called in for a case on Christmas Day and comes back to Adam’s hidey hole to wait for him. This was actually published BEFORE Immortality so it was a bit different. In my brain I was trying to fit it in to where it falls in the timeline and it didn’t quite fit. Adam’s personality was darker and Peter feared he’d simply disappear and Adam seemed to have some major angst which in the other books really wasn’t his style. So it was okay and interesting to see Peter’s perspective and insecurity, but I think because of the way they were written was less satisfying than if it was written now where the personalities of the characters were more established and fleshed out.
March 25, 2010
Nice sequel short to Immortality is the Suck. Unlike the first novel though, this little story is from Peter's POV, which makes for a refreshing change, however brief.
My favorite aspect of this interlude was the tragic vulnerability exposed in Adam and Peter both, although I have to admit, it left me feeling a bit sad and depressed myself. Adam's still not exactly what I would call "a nice guy," but he's trying to be more ethical at least. It's just so painful to see him so very tormented.
I'm definitely planning to read the sequel novel, No Rest for the Wicked, and I can only hope that Peter and Adam's story ends with some kind of satisfaction and peace for them both.
My favorite aspect of this interlude was the tragic vulnerability exposed in Adam and Peter both, although I have to admit, it left me feeling a bit sad and depressed myself. Adam's still not exactly what I would call "a nice guy," but he's trying to be more ethical at least. It's just so painful to see him so very tormented.
I'm definitely planning to read the sequel novel, No Rest for the Wicked, and I can only hope that Peter and Adam's story ends with some kind of satisfaction and peace for them both.
March 31, 2012
This is a short holiday story and it's very interesting because it's in Peter's POV. I adored Adam and Peter in Immortality is the Suck, where Adam starred as a cheating, corrupted, addicted cop who becomes a vampire and Peter was is patient partner. Seeing Peter's understanding of Adam sheds a light on their relationship and confirms that Peter is not the weak link in it. I liked the touch of macabre in the holiday theme.
November 22, 2011
Don't ask me why, but this little short brought a tear to my eye. Maybe it was reading it from Pete's point of view, maybe it was the evidence that Adam is making such a huge effort to make up for being such a douchebag in the first book, but by the time I read the bit where they were exchanging presents, I was sniffing away and yeah, a tear was shed.
I liked the first book but I loved this one.
I liked the first book but I loved this one.
January 21, 2011
One of the reasons I purchased this ebook was because it was from Peter's point of view. I really like A.M. Riley vampire/cop series, but both the other books are from Adam's POV. It was nice to see how much Peter loves Adam and interesting how he perceives him.3.75 Stars
October 7, 2010
this was a cute extra glimpse at Adam and Peter from Peter's perspective.
October 14, 2011
Not into the whole short story but an interesting spin on Peter and Adam..
December 6, 2011
I can't believe this is the same Adam from the first book. I'm pleasantly surprised :)
August 29, 2015
Novellette told from the viewpoint of Peter on how he is adjusting to Adam's vampirism.
January 28, 2014
This was really sweet. I loved that it was from Peter's POV.
August 10, 2015
Sweet but kinda sad.
December 5, 2012
3.5 stars.
June 2, 2011
Nice short interlude, though I'm not one for the style of writing.
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January 6, 2016no rating don't read mm erotica
December 13, 2015
short and sweet.
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