Hitting The Mark
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- USD 4.99
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- USD 4.99
Descripción editorial
Marcus Economidis is a famous action-movie star renowned for doing his own stunts. But put him back in his Michigan hometown for his latest project and he's a nervous wreck. Why? Taemin Choi—the taekwondo master who trained Marcus and helped him move beyond debilitating shyness to become the man he is today. Taemin was Marcus's first crush, and now that he's grown, their reunion might lead to more than a mentorship.
Marcus's kindness and confidence impresses Taemin, and the attraction is instant—for both of them. Making time for each other won't be easy, what with Taemin training to qualify for the Olympics and Marcus working on his latest film. But it all seems worthwhile when they're together, reacquainting themselves with each other—in the dojang and beyond—and nurturing a romance more satisfying than anything either ever thought possible.
But can their romance withstand the pressures of Marcus's fame and Taemin's grueling schedule?
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Wayne (Showers, Flowers, and Fangs) misses the mark with this short, dull contemporary. Bisexual action-movie star Marcus Economidis returns to his hometown for a film shoot and reconnects with his first crush, Taemin Choi, the martial arts instructor who trained him when Marcus was a young boy. Taemin is a workaholic who teaches classes, does volunteer work, and is training for the Olympics. He often forgets to eat, which worries Marcus. When a photo of the two men together is published in the tabloids and a jealous fan of Marcus throws bricks through the window of Taemin's studio, they must confront their relationship being in the public eye, but there's little tension in that or anything else. Wayne does not emphasize either romance or sex; when Marcus claims he and Taemin "click," there is little evidence. Taemin does enjoy sparring with Marcus and also desires him, but the guys have busy schedules and their mutual attraction goes largely unacknowledged. Mainly, the characters meet because Marcus checks in on Taemin, who is pushing himself too hard. They share more comfortable domestic moments than kisses. Both the characters and their situations are undeveloped, leaving this scanty story devoid of appeal.
