Rumor Has It is a fast-paced erotic romance short story about unrequited love between two best friends for the past thirteen years, and how it took an ex-husband coming back into the picture for the friends to realize that they needed to show how much they are in love with each other.
Liz, Jeremy and Vernon grew up in the same small one-horse town in Ohio. Liz and Jeremy both had liked each other, but never expressed their feelings to each other, they only shared one kiss at a high school dance. After high school graduation, Liz and Vernon left their hometown for Las Vegas. Vernon had plans to become a professional poker player, but instead he became an Elvis impersonator, while Liz became a showgirl. They got married in the little chapel where they worked, but not long after they married, Vernon ditched a pregnant Liz for another showgirl. Liz moved back home to Ohio to rebuild a life for herself and her daughter Sara with the help of her friend Jeremy. For thirteen years, Jeremy and Liz had shared a long-term platonic friendship, even though there was a mutual longing for each other that simmered beneath the surface. It took Vernon coming back into the picture for Jeremy to decide that after years of fantasizing, and having pent up passion, lust, and love for Liz, it was time for him to express how much he loved her. Liz had always had feelings for Jeremy too, all the way back to that one special kiss they shared in high school, but for thirteen years Jeremy never showed a moment of sexual interest in her, he only shared a close platonic friendship. Will Jeremy and Liz finally show each other how they really feel, or will Vernon and Liz reunite after thirteen years?
Author Virginia Nelson weaves a sweet and sexy tale of love written in the third person narrative, that engages the reader to follow along as Liz and Jeremy's long-term platonic friendship and unrequited love for each other is brought to the forefront when Liz's ex-husband Vernon comes back into the picture. This quick little story reads like a modern day fairy tale, yet I could easily see this type of relationship scenario occurring in real life. The story covers a span of one week for the love triangle to run its course, and let me tell you that the steamy sex/love scenes at the end is so worth the wait.
With a realistic cast of characters who are lovable, have flaws and are easy to relate to; witty dialogue and interactions; and an entertaining erotic romance storyline that captivates the reader's attention and imagination; Rumor Has It is a fun and sexy quick read that will leave a smile on your face.
