Review: Townie and the Twink by Daisy Harris

Townie and the Twink (Men Of Holsum College #3) by Daisy Harris
Siren Publishing
Novella: 122pgs
4 Pants Off

Blurb:
Insightful to a fault, Gabe Ashton knows Nick Flynn’s gay even if Nick doesn’t. And after seeing how the townie looks at his "buddy," Gabe knows Nick is in love with a guy who’ll never love him back. So Gabe invites Nick to campus parties and to hang out with new people. But soon their friendship turns physical, and Gabe wonders if he’s in just as much denial as Nick is.

Nick’s straight—or so he’s always assumed. But he can’t deny that the things he’s doing with Gabe are hot. More than that, he likes Gabe in a way he’s never liked anyone else. Well, anyone else except his high school friend, John.

The hardest thing to give up is a fantasy, and the hardest thing to face is the truth. But if Nick wants the man standing in front of him, he’ll have to give up the one he never had.

Review:
I do believe this book is my absolute favourite so far. The plot behind this one might be a little played and over used, but I did find myself enjoying Nick and Gabe. Also, there was something very innocent and engaging about their budding friendship.

Gabe believes he can figure things out in a person long before they figure it out for themselves. That is how he knows Nick a guy from one of his classes is gay and jonesing for his best-friend. As Gabe expected Nick is in denial about his true feelings, and is totally trying to pull the straight card.

Nick has no idea what this Gabe guy wants from him, but he suddenly finds himself spending a lot more time with him. Knowing Gabe is gay doesn’t really bother him, and having him close in more than a friendship way doesn’t bother him either. So when he finds himself having sexual feelings for Gabe, Nick does not think too much about because it’s totally “not in a gay way”.

I found Townie and the Twink really interesting, and just couldn’t put it down. Gabe and Nick are fascinating; they had me thinking away from the whole gay/straight, and just the attractions that come when you truly like a person regardless of their gender. I liked Nick a lot, though sometimes his thinking was stupid it sure was entertaining. Gabe, I found sweet and my heart was breaking for him a little by the end.

Overall, I really enjoyed it, and this series is fast becoming a fave of mine. I really enjoy the uniqueness of each character; none of them so far have been alike. I look forward to reading the next book.

SideNote- I freaking dislike the cover with a passion. I would not be surprised if people avoided this story for the cover alone. It’s just so bad that I sit and stare it and think “What The Fuck” happened here?

4 Pants Off

What's Happening This Week!

Howdy folks! I hope you had a wonderful weekend? Yesterday was my birthday, and I had such a wonderful time with my family. I'm not much into parties and all that but they wanted to have a little something and it was nice. I ate a lot, had some ice-cream cake and I'm writing this post stuffed out of mind.

Some Updates- We have a new reviewer Fehu, and one of her reviews will be coming soon. Also I realize I haven't done a post to announce some winners from my blogoversary, so I will be doing that soon (better late than never).



Here's what's causing a pants losing this week

Monday: Review- Doubtless by Cat Grant (I enjoyed this one a whole lot)


Tuesday: Guest Post with M.A Church (talking about her new release Priceless)

• Review- Townie and the Twink by Daisy Harris (really enjoyed this one but seriously hate the cover)

Wednesday: Guest Post for Fraternal Devotion Anthology

• Review- Casual (Sex) Friday by Evie Kiels (reviewed by Fehu)

Thursday: Review- Thief by Ava March

• Review- Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C (reviewed by Fehu)

Friday: Review- Fraternal Devotion (A Storm Moon Press Anthology) My god I had to read this quick, quick cus it's about brothers doing each other *fist pump*

~Have A Great Week Everyone~

Review: Diva and the Frat Boy by Daisy Harris

Diva and the Frat Boy (Men of Holsum College #2) by Daisy Harris
Siren Publishing
Short Story: 98pgs
4 Pants Off

Blurb:
Nathaniel Reece is savvy and fierce and wouldn’t give boring-ass Greg Sanders the time of day, except Greg is the president of a fraternity Nathaniel wants to join. But once Nathaniel gets a taste of the ferocity under Greg’s cool exterior, he can’t stop himself from trying to lure the uptight frat brother out of his shell.

The face of gay life on campus and a crusader heading off to law school, Greg doesn’t see any problem with seducing the flamboyant and exciting Nathaniel. But that’s before he finds out his fraternity brothers are refusing Nathaniel's pledge bid. Greg’s athletic and masculine and has never had to deal with the censure of his friends or the odd looks of strangers, but if he’s going to be what Nathaniel needs, he’ll have to be comfortable not just being out, but also standing out.

Review:
Nathaniel is super flamboyant and never leaves a doubt that he is gay. He’s loud and proud and people can suck it if they don’t like it. He’s pledging for a gay fraternity on campus that’s very conservative, so he makes everyone around him a bit uncomfortable. Then there is Greg, he’s hot enough *maybe* but he is all just a little too good for Nathaniel.

Greg is the president of the gay frat on campus, so he doesn’t exactly hide who he is. He’s going to be lawyer, he’s all athletic and if you didn’t know he was gay, you would call him straight. He has never once had to face prejudice because of his sexuality, and that’s the way he likes it. So Greg can’t understand why Nathaniel doesn’t try to tone it down. He is wildly attracted to the man, but doesn’t want his frat boys to know it. Well he can’t deny the pull of Nat for long, and the boys end up having some incredible loving.

At first, it’s all about sex and good times, but Greg is wanting more and Nat isn’t sure he can give it to him. It becomes obvious in the things Greg says and does that he might not be willing to handle or accept everything that Nathaniel is. Their interaction both intimate and with other people really sets the tone and creates a wonderful contrast between our main characters. Can two people make it, when they are unwilling to accept everything about the opposite person?

I think the author really stirs the pot with this story, by shedding light on the prejudice and stereotypes that can be found in the gay community. Classifying someone as being too gay. How can a person be too gay? I think just the overall attraction to the same sex makes you gay, unless it’s the undying need to have a cock up your ass ‘too gay’. I can understand being too crazy by putting fireworks in your pants, but being too gay never quite made sense to me.

I really liked Nathaniel, and I am so happy the author shed light on the many sides of him. There’s never a single story to a person, and because he likes his sequin tops, and lip-gloss didn’t really truly tells us who he is. My ire was all with Greg! Desperately seeking a relationship with Nat, but yet not being happy with how he presented to himself. I feel like he didn’t deserve him, but I could understand him.

Overall, I really liked it to pieces and enjoyed a lot more than the previous books. Especially glad it was also interracial, I am so biased to the IRL. Now I am really looking forward to continuing the series.

4 Pants Off

Review: College Boys by Daisy Harris

College Boys (Men of Holsum College #1) by Daisy Harris
Siren Publishing
Novella: 115pgs
3.5 Pants Off

Blurb:
When soccer star Chris Fischer moves next door to an openly gay classmate, he doesn't realize the wall between their rooms will be so thin he'll hear his neighbor's every move. But soon he and Peter become friends, and Chris is intrigued—imagining what happens on the other side of the wall.

Active on the Queer Student Council, Peter Cohen wishes he wasn't so damn hot for his straight neighbor. He can't tell if Chris is flirting or in denial or what, but Chris's innocent overtures lure Peter into flirtation that throws his world into chaos. Peter doesn't want to date a closet case, but he desperately, passionately wants Chris.

Soon Chris must choose whether to run away from his new feelings or embrace a relationship with the guy he loves. And Peter must decide if he can give his heart to a guy who hasn't yet figured it all out.


Review:
Chris Fischer has just moved to a new dorm to get away from the bustling of his old dorm while dealing with the death of his mother. As much as he appreciates the caring from friends and teammates he just wants silence and to get away. His new and very tiny room is exactly the solitude he needs; only thing the walls are thin and he can hear every sound coming from his neighbour.

Peter has had a huge crush on Chris since they shared a brief bromance a while back, all snugly under the stars. Now is crush his closer than he ever thought possible, and they begin a tentative friendship, Which changes when Chris gets an audio show to Peter’s happy alone time, and he finds that he really likes listening in. Thus begins playtime through the walls, but all this fun could cause a whole lot of awkward with a very gay Peter and Chris the straight jock.

Off the bat, this book had me at straight jock because it always gets me excited in my pants. I loved Chris’s conflicting emotions while he played with Peter through the walls. I also enjoyed Peter, his fear of being rejected in the end but unwilling to deny to his crush.

I think what made it truly special for me was the realistic feeling Chris portrayed. He’s afraid of becoming an outcast but he is willing to stand beside his friend, because without all the sexual content and growing feelings Peter is his friend.

Some small things kept this one from being a solid four. The pacing and writing was well done, but close to the ending, it all felt very rushed. Chris easy breezy acceptance of being attracted to a man was too quick. His feelings before was so strong, and then boom he’s cool with it all. I am glad Peter was spared the pain but… I wanted more. I also do not like the word ‘fapping’ it annoys me. I saw it an eye roll numerous came out. Seriously fapping?

Overall, I liked the story and really look forward to reading the rest in the series. I enjoy the authors writing style, it’s very fun, quirky, and made me smile.

3.5 Pants Off

Incognito by Miho Li

Incognito by Miho Li
Siren Publishing

Short Novella: 94pgs

Rating: 3.75 (seriously almost a 4)

Blurb:
When Ren sees the new transfer student—Shin, black hair, storm-cloud-gray eyes, and more beautiful than any guy had a right to be—he makes it his mission to get to know him. Too bad Shin is about as sociable as fungus, and about as likable, too. But Ren isn't good at giving up, so he takes on the challenge of cracking Shin's titanium shell. What he finds underneath, though, is way more than he's prepared to handle.

People are disappearing in Akita, and Shin might be behind it. As Ren's feelings grow for the reserved man, so do the number of missing person reports, and Ren doesn't know if their budding relationship is enough to withstand both the well of secrets and the organization Shin works for.

Review:
Ren is seriously into the new student Shin, but Shin is the strong silent type and he’s ignoring the crap out of him. Ren is a trooper though, he keeps on keeping on talking Shin, until he warms up to him in a totally Shin way. There is a somewhat friendship but Shin is keeping secrets, and keeping Ren at arms length even though the chemistry between them could set fire to pages.

Shin has secret phone calls and secret meetings, and Ren just wants to know what’s up. As they say ‘curiosity kills the cat’ and Ren becomes privy to information he shouldn’t know about, and Shin realizes that he can’t exactly keep Ren from his business because he’s persistent as hell.

The story becomes somewhat of a mystery with Shin’s secret life, which creates a great contrast between Ren and Shin. Ren’s light to Shin’s dark. It was fun to see their relationship evolve, the once aloof Shin becomes more than the robotic character he was when the book started. Ren remains himself through out the book, cracking jokes and just wanting to be with Shin.

This one was almost a four for me but there was some plot holes, and I found myself questioning some of the mystery part of the story. The writing is good, and there is great story to be found in Incognito but sometimes I felt like it could have gone further but never goes there. I found the writing to be bigger than the story/plot (if that makes sense) and I’m still waiting for the story to catch up.

Overall, liked the story but some things worked for me and others did not. I liked Shin and Ren as characters and their chemistry is intensely hot. I think this could be a good series because I did not get enough from the ending (IMO). In addition, the story surrounding Shin secret agent life could do with some more explaining. Good stuff!

SideNote- I am in loathe of that cover. Come on Siren, they all look the freaking same.

3 1/2 Pants Off with .25 More

Ridden Hard

Ridden Hard by Elizabeth Coldwell
Xcite Books

Length: 65 pages

3 out of 5

Blurb:
Jamie Desmond has lied about his ability to ride to land a film role, and now his lack of horsemanship has been exposed he's scared he'll be kicked off the set. Luckily, riding instructor Andrej is on hand to give him tuition - but dominant Andrej recognises Jamie's latent need to submit, and his lessons are about to show Jamie what it means to be ridden hard ...



 

Review:
This was a short novella, and simple fun reading. I did have some problems with the story, but overall it is an alright read. The author has a wonderful writing style, and creates a likeable lead character. Jamie Desmond our narrator is a struggling actor in London, and with a little lie on his side, he manages to land a leading role in an upcoming film about King Arthur.

The filming is to take place in the Czech Republic, and Jaime is rather fearful that he will be caught in his lie about being an established horse rider; it’s a good thing they assigned Czech horse trainer Andrej to keep things moving. Jaime manages to keep the heat off himself but he cannot fool Andrej. Andrej decides to give him some one on one training, and Jaime gets a lot more than learning how to ride a horse.

The second half of the story is the semi-relationship that Jamie and Andrej develop. The easy way Jaime moves into a D/s relationship without even questioning the why’s and how’s. Though its one of those “that was fast” it works well with Jaime’s easy going nature and learning to ride bareback on a horse has never been more literal.

Although a likeable story, I had two major issues with it. The unprotected sex part of it was just a little too extreme for me. Usually it does not bother me, but both men barely had a conversation with each other and it just felt very contrived. The added audience for the men’s first time together also took away from the story for me. It was sexy but… it would have been even more so if they were alone.

I did enjoy Jaime as a character and the realism that was his job as an actor. It was not just an occupation mentioned in the book; we got to experience a little bit of his life on set. I also loved Jaime’s first riding lesson, unexpected and quite naughty. I had a good chuckle over it. I could take or leave Andrej, didn’t really make an impression on me.

Overall, an easy read with likeable qualities. A light BDSM theme and a neatly wrapped HEA.

3 Pants Off

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Reviewed for Three Dollar Bill Reviews

Menage Mondays: Unspoken Desires by Stormy Glenn

Menage Mondays

Howdy all, and Happy Monday. Welcome to another week of my ramblings and thoughts, and my pick for Menage Monday. Unspoken Desires book #5, in the Tri-Omega series by Stormy Glenn, book 3 and 4 were less than stellar so I didn't expect too much from number five. I was pleasantly surprised, and overall I really liked it. Color me surprised!


This book is all about the Trias (pretty sure I just made that word up), an actual relationship about three shifters. Thats what makes up this whole series, a tri-omega who needs two mates to keep him grounded and safe. Its fluff reading, no complications, and some added drama. If you like all of that, then this series is the one for you.

Unspoken Desires (Tri-Omega Mates, #5) by Stormy Glenn
Siren Publishing

Novel

4 out of 5

Blurb:  
Daniel James, required by his alpha to attend a wolf council meeting at Vourdala Island, never expects to run into his mate, Brom McGregor. Several years ago, Brom kicked him out of their pack, saying he would never mate him, that he didn't love Daniel. Running into Brom is almost more than he can handle when Daniel knows he still loves the man. Brom McGregor is shocked to see Daniel, the man he's always loved and never forgotten. He's even more shocked when his own jealousy makes him claim Daniel as his mate, especially since Brom is already married with two small children. To add to Brom's problems, there's a third mate, Jaryn, whom Daniel doesn't even know about, someone that Brom has spent their years apart protecting. Faced with a hunt to the death ordered by his father because he mated Daniel, Brom is forced to flee with his two small children and Jaryn. The only place he can think to go is to Daniel. Can he convince Daniel that he sent him away all those years ago to save his life even knowing that he's putting Daniel in danger again? Will Daniel forgive him in time to save Jaryn's life? ** A Siren Erotic Romance

My Thoughts: 
I enjoyed reading this one, loved how finally the amount of tri-omegas that are around were discussed. Its supposed to happen like once every century or something, and there is like a whole series of them. It still has to be explained, but I guess the answer is coming. Offers up a decent conflict with the right amount of sex, and it was great to read about all the other couples.

3 Pants Off

Go Ahead Take Those Pants Off

Always remember "3 is never a crowd, and one more is always invited".

Menage Mondays!

 

I bring you another installment of Menage Mondays, where I share my favourite books with 3 or more men. You really cannot find a lot of good menage books, but I give two of my fave book with 2 or more men.

 Secret Desires by Stormy Glenn

Siren Publishing (Buy at Fictionwise)

Novella

4 out of 5

3.5/5 PL Scale

Tristan by Joyee Flynn (4 dudes)

Siren Publishing

Novella

4 out of 5

4/5 PL Scale

So theres two books that I really enjoy. Offers an ok story, with some hot man love. If you are looking for a threesome on the lighter side? These books will work for you.

"3 IS NEVER A CROWD"