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Theodora Taylor

THE BROKEN H by J.L. Langley

August 22, 2012 in B Reviews, Book Reviews, erotic, gay male romance, Loose ID, May December romance, rancher

Description: When Sheriff Grayson Hunter is called back to his ancestral home, The Broken H, he has no idea he’s really getting a call to fall back in love with its handsome Apache foreman, Shane Cortez.

The Good: This couple is easy to root for, and Ms. Langley pays a lot of attention to developing their relationship in and out of bed. I loved that Shane wore glasses and had really long hair — both of which drove Grayson crazy with desire. Ms. Langley gives this couple several interesting obstacles, including a 13-year age gap and a secret past. Also, there definitely isn’t any skimping on the sex. This book is chock full of it.

The Bad: Way too many typos, and plot threads — a few of which don’t get wrapped up or are resolved in a flippant manner. Also, though the book is set in a fairly small town where everyone knows everyone, no one seems to realize anyone else is gay until they either fall in love or show blatant interest in another man. This rang false.

The Naughty: Erotic. Ejaculation. Slight festish.

Editing issues: Many typos. Word misusage.

Publisher: Loose Id

Length: 218 pages

Final Grade: B-

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ON CALL: AFTERNOON by P.D. Singer

August 13, 2012 in B Reviews, Book Reviews, doctor, gay male romance, self-published, steamy

Description: When Keith, the new single doctor in town, meets sexy black veterinarian, Dante, he’s way to shy to make a first move. Can his cat, Harpo, bring them together?

The Good: I adore vets in real life and wish they’d be used more in romance. Ms. Singer does a good job of making Dante vulnerable (he’s got cat scratch fever), while keeping him attractive in the opening scenes. The romantic build up to sex is sweet and awkward, and the couple is very well-matched. Also, the cat at the center of the story is quite a character. If you love cats, you will love this story.

The Bad: Ms. Singer doesn’t manage to overcome the curse of short stories. The characters are too good for the story length, and many readers will come out of this experience wanting more. Also, if you’re even thinking about adopting a cat, this book might push you over the edge, so leave it alone, if you don’t want to add in new four-legged friends to your family.

The Naughty: Steamy. Intimate medical exam.

Editing issues: None found

Publisher: Rocky Ridge Press (indie)

Length: short story

Final Grade: B+

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KNOCKING BOOTS by J.M. Snyder

April 4, 2012 in B Reviews, Book Reviews, co-workers, erotic, gay male romance, latin man white man, self-published, short story

Description: Johnny thinks he’s the only ranch hand who likes guys, but then he catches a Mexican migrant worker named Delfino with the ranch boss. Can Johnny find a way to hook up with the sexy vaquero, too?


The Good: The sex was H.O.T. And Delfino was written very sexy.

The Bad: This story is extremely short for its price point. And the end isn’t particularly satisfying. Though tagged as a gay interracial romance, it isn’t very romantic.

The Naughty: Erotic. Peeping Tom.

Editing issues: No typos found

Publisher: Indie Author

Length: 8339 words (Smashwords approximation)

Final Grade: B-

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THREE BULLETS by Tasha D-Drake

January 25, 2012 in asian male white male, Book Reviews, gay male romance, menage trois, Novella, self-published

Description: Bae, a young half-Korean Englishman, needs to make a little money to escape his small town, so he takes a job person sitting Steve, the temporarily blind brother of Jim Jones. Neither brother is quite what he seems, and Bae’s boring job takes a turn for the steamy.

The Good: I really liked Bae, and Steve was a hoot. The sex was very hot. It’s a very compelling and quick read.

The Bad: Though I found this novel through a search for interracial gay romance, it’s not quite that. Also, the cover is kind of horrible.

The Naughty: Erotic, explicit language, menage.

Editing issues: Minor. Two typos.

Publisher: Wittengen Press

Length: Short Story

Final Grade: C+

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ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK by Gale Stanley

January 11, 2012 in A Reviews, asian male white male, Book Reviews, gay male romance, mm, sensual, Silver Press, Silver Publishing

Description: After getting dumped by his boyfriend, who also happens to be his boss, an American attorney travels to Thailand on business. Here he meets an enticing-but-secretive young man name Kai, and starts to let down his guard. But eventually Kai’s secret explodes and threatens to take their relationship out with it.

The Good: This is a very sweet read with lots of mystery and plot. It’s perfect for m/m romance virgins who may want to dip their toes in the water of this genre with a sensual read as opposed to plunging in with an erotic one. Kai was a very compelling love interest and I was cheering for him throughout. I also loved the character detail of Kai being late all the time.

The Bad:  The price point of $3.99 felt to this reader like a dollar too much considering the length of the story. Also, every time I opened or closed the book, the chorus of “One Night in Bangkok,” went off in my head. Not cool. If you’re going to name your book after a popular song, perhaps go with one that’s not quite so sticky.

The Naughty: Sensual. Forced Sex. Sex with other people outside of H/H pairing described.

Editing issues: One typo

Publisher: Silver Publishing

Length: 63 pages

Final Grade: A-

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