The Love Report: The Chance Encounters Series, #63

By Monica Moss

Two celebrity reporters, Casper and Lucius, are sent to the same getaway island by their two editors to spy on a celebrity couple, Sienna and Jace. They decide to team up and work together on their missions and also spend some time enjoying the sun and the island together. But the more time they spend together, the closer they become. Until they can't ignore their feelings any longer. But both Casper and Lucius are straight, right? 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Short and Sweet Publishing
• Release date: Apr 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224418053

Monica Moss

Monica Moss is a short contemporary romance author. She's always loved short stories and flash fiction. She writes romance flash fiction about chance encounters, love enduring prejudice, and taking the leap of faith for the love you deserve. 

Book preview

CASPER

I'm Casper Jameson, thirty years old, navigating the wild world of celebrity reporting with a smile that masks a tumultuous sea of emotions churning within me. My hazel eyes might sparkle with wit, but they also reflect the internal conflicts I grapple with daily.

Growing up in a conservative household, I quickly learned the art of concealment, hiding my true self to fit the mold society carved out for me. Academics became my refuge, and journalism my escape, a path paved with success but shadowed by the fear of exposure.

My appearance, meticulously curated, hints at the facade I maintain—a charming smile, an athletic frame betraying hours dedicated to fitness, fashion that walks the line between polished and casual. But beneath the surface lies a struggle for authenticity, a battle against the expectations that bind me.

I'm known for my sharp mind, my ability to dissect the nuances of fame and fortune with a keen eye. Yet, behind the facade of confidence lies a fear, a fear of rejection, of abandonment, should the truth about my sexuality come to light.

Relationships have eluded me, their hollow echoes resonating in the depths of my soul. Flings with women felt forced, a charade to maintain the illusion I've crafted. But deep down, I yearn for connection, for acceptance, for love free from the shackles of fear.

My dreams stretch beyond the glitz and glam of tabloid journalism, reaching for something more meaningful, more profound. I envision a future where I use my platform to shed light on injustice, to amplify the voices of the marginalized. And personally, I dream of a life where I can live authentically, unburdened by the weight of secrecy, embraced for who I truly am.

But the path ahead is fraught with obstacles, chief among them the fear of coming out, of facing the consequences of revealing my truth. It's a fear that grips me, paralyzes me, yet deep down, I know that confronting it is the only way to truly find peace, to pave the way for a future where I can be both successful and genuine, where I can live and love without fear.

LUCIUS

I'm Lucius Montgomery, a man of contradictions navigating the flashy world of celebrity reporting while concealing the truth that lies beneath my rugged yet refined exterior.

My appearance speaks volumes before I even utter a word—striking blue eyes that betray the depth of my emotions, a sturdy build cultivated through dedication to my physical health, dark hair styled in a deliberately tousled manner to add to my allure. I exude confidence, charisma oozing from every pore, effortlessly charming those around me with my quick wit and magnetic presence. But beneath the surface lies a tumult of conflicting emotions, a battle between the expectations society places upon me and the truth I'm desperate to reveal.

Raised in the suffocating embrace of tradition, I learned early on to suppress my true self, to mold myself into the image of what was expected. Academics became my solace, journalism my escape, avenues through which I could express myself without fear of judgment. Yet, despite my success, I find myself shackled by the chains of conformity, hiding my sexuality from those closest to me, trapped in a cycle of