First - I have been reading Charlie Richard's work since I discovered m/m romances around 12 years ago and I continue to buy and read her work. Second - Recently, the occasional story has been published that is not up to her standards. Third - Even though I enjoy her work and will continue to buy it (I have struggled a bit with this, but I am an obsessive collector of series) , it is with the full knowledge that she writes short stories in the format of the old Harlequin romances - under 120 pages with the climax and denouement in the final pages.
For those looking for a well-developed plot, well-developed characters, and a story that is overall satisfying - you will not find it here - but you will get an entertaining break in life and can, by reading an entire series, feel like at least the plot is well developed. ( )