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The Cellar Blog Tour by T.M. Smith! 5 Star Review, Guest Post and Giveaway!!!

11/29/2014

The Cellar
an Opposites novella
Adult Dystoptian majorly M/M series
TTC Publishing November 23rd 2014

Hi everyone *waves madly* and thanks for stopping by Gay Media Reviews today for The Cellar blog tour. Paul is one of my biggest supporters and I’m so happy to be spotlighted on his blog today. I’m going to share a short, sexy, sneak peak at The Cellar from a chapter that is all about Raven and Tanis, Paul’s favorite coupling in my series.

Raven is the extremely smart if somewhat naïve Priest of The Order that resides within House Gaeland. He was born to House Gilley, but came to Gaeland when he was thirteen to prepare for his position within The Order. Tanis is the overbearing and cocky Captain of the army to Greece. He came to Gaeland initially as an escort to his sister, Maeve, when she was matched with Aiya. He stayed because of the electric connection to one enigmatic Priest.

Tanis fought hard to win Raven’s affections and eventually his love. They were committed to each other during a sunset ceremony on the sandy white beaches of Greece, but are also planning a large more official ceremony befitting men of their station at House Gaeland. It’s the private time these two share where they really let their guard down. I have a lot of fun with these two when I’m writing their personal and passionate scenes because I love to show Raven’s eagerness to explore his sexuality, and Tanis’s vulnerability when it comes Raven.

You will have to go grab a copy of The Cellar to read the entire chapter, but here is a juicy little teaser…

Warning ** this excerpt is intended for mature audiences only and contains words and descriptive of a sexual nature between two consenting, adult males.

With that Tanis descended on him like a dog in heat. He bit and sucked Raven’s lips and tongue into his mouth as he ground his own rock hard shaft up and against Raven’s, causing Raven to cry out in pleasure.

Tanis brought two fingers up and sucked them into his mouth before concentrating on sucking Raven’s tongue into his mouth once again. Then Raven felt those wet fingers prodding his entrance, before one slipped inside. The burn was exquisite as Tanis added the second finger and drove them slowly into Raven’s wanton passage. He brought his knees up, giving Tanis further access to his body and moaned into the bruising kiss his lover gave him.

“I know I can’t prepare you as well as I’d like to but, please, let me make love to you Raven, please?” Tanis’s words came out low and raspy. It was a plea and he sounded so desperate, like burying himself inside Raven would save him from dying. Raven was a little scared at what it would be like without having the lubrication from the allive plant, but he was so wound up and turned on that he couldn’t refuse.

“Please.” It came out as a choked cry, but Tanis took him at his word and before Raven could tense up, Tanis’s fingers were replaced with the head of his thick, hard cock.

I know, I’m evil, but doesn’t that just make you want to read the book even more? The focus of the story in this book remains on Taryn and Thanos, as The Cellar is their story, but I had to have some Raven and Tanis as well as some Aiyan and Kaden time too. The story runs parallel to the events in Appearances, so if you haven’t read that book, you might want to start there. And now is the perfect time to catch up on my series, or gift them to someone you think would love this world I’ve created, while they are on sale for just $2.99 each (the novellas are just 99 cents everyday).

Thank you all for stopping by, go grab The Cellar and be sure to enter the giveaway below for some great goodies unique to the Opposites series. And thank you Paul for always supporting me and the books, you’re the best babe!

The Cellar, an Opposites novella (book #2.5)

Synopsis:

It's time to learn the truth about what happened that day in The Cellar.

Taryn and Thanos are the formidable Ambassadors of House Orion. Taryn was born into power, bred from birth to lead the people of Greece along with his sister Theresa, Thanos was never a part of his mother's plan. The son of a fisherman was not a suitable match for the son of Greece as far as their mother was concerned, but Taryn always takes what he wants.

The Cellar is the story of how these two men met and fell in love, and what lengths Taryn went to, to ensure he kept his man. This novella also contains a more detailed accounting of what happened the night Raven and Tanis went for a walk on the beach, and the adult version of Mistletoe and Mayhem that was initially released as a free short through goodreads.

The Cellar is the second novella in the Opposites series, the series should be read in order.

** Warning, Opposites is an Adult Dystopian majorly M/M series that contains explicit sexual content and relationships between gay, straight and lesbian couples. However, The Cellar is strictly a M/M novella **

TARYN

THANOS

5 STAR GMR REVEW

The Cellar-2nd novella in the Opposites Series! I recommend to read this series in order to full appreciate the characters and stories!

The beautiful Taryn was born into power and trained to lead his people of Greece with his sister Theresa. They are also the ambassadors of The House of Orion. Thanos was never part of the plan that Taryn's mother had for her son as she always felt that Thanos was not good enough for him. Taryn always gets what he wants and Thanos is exactly what he wants and nothing or no one will get in his way, not even his mother.

The Cellar is the beautiful and hot story of how Taryn and Thanos met and fell madly in love with each other and the degree to which Taryn went to for his love. Taryn and Theresa come up with a plan and if they are successful then Taryn and Thanos will be together forever. I loved that these guys were the strongest characters in the series and I instantly fell for them. The author gives us a great story of how Thanos the fisherman's son became the powerful man that Taryn needed and desired. So beautiful that this novella starts with Taryn and Thanos on the beach and the hot connection between these men before they even speak was OMG hot and the way Taryn chased Thanos was so sexy. I am so thrilled that TM Smith brought back Kaden and Aiyan to the story as it wouldn't be an Opposites book without these guys as I love them so. Taryn will never let Thanos go even though his mother goes to great steps to make sure their union doesn't happen but nothing will stop Taryn from being with his true love. We even get to see Raven and Tanis and their surprise answers some questions we had.

I have said it in every review for the Opposites series and I will say it again that this series is my ultimate favourite series as I can't get enough of these brilliant and amazing characters and their stories. Taryn and Thanos story will keep you completely riveted page after page and your heart pounding for more, trust me you won't be able to put this novella down.What I loved about these guys is that there is an amazing connection from the very start and no denying their passion, desire and love for each other. In my past reviews I have gone on about this genre that the author so brilliantly writes about. In this Dystopian era, it's illegal for opposite sex (M/F) to be together and as a gay man...I love it!!! For one it's about time someone had the sense to write a story like this one and two, it gives it to the straight community.....one for the gay community! So basically same sex couples/pairings is the norm in this fantastic world and the opposites have to hide their sexuality!

I couldn't recommend this novella, The Cellar by TM Smith enough and everyone must read this series as trust me you don't want to miss out on this amazing, hot, sexy and brilliantly written series.!!!!

Author bio:

A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

At 42 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

Her Opposites series is based outside the normal parameters of social acceptability, examining a 'what if'... What If to be gay or lesbian were the norm? What if to be straight labeled you as an Opposite and made YOU the Outkast?

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Naked Truth by D.P. Denman! 5 Star review, Excerpt and Giveaway!!!

11/27/2014

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Title: Naked Truth
Series: Saving Liam, Book 3
Author: DP Denman
Publisher: North Shore Publishing dba North Shore Press
Publication date: October 2014
Word count: 63,000
Released: October 7, 2014

Buried lies never die.

Liam has a new career, a new condo, a newfound sense of control and none of it is quite right. Shadows drift behind the bright sparkle of his life; things he's determined to ignore until a shocking revelation makes it impossible. With the help of Justin and a new friend, Liam must face the life he's buried.

Book 3 of the Saving Liam series

GMR 5 Star Review

Naked Truth-Book 3 of the Saving Liam Series by D.P. Denman!

Liam has grown a lot since Saving Liam as he has a new condo, a new sense of himself but for Liam none of this feels right. Now Liam must face the life he left behind which will be his biggest hurdle to overcome yet. A little background, Liam was a gay pornstar and being used by his then boyfriend and he hated this kind of life but felt stuck. Then he meets his next door neighbour Justin who basically saved Liam's life literally and emotionally.

This is a beautifully written love story between Liam and his boyfriend Justin. Liam has come along way in his life and all the happiness that life is bringing him. Justin has received a great new work promotion and Liam is happy for him but at the same time he is worried about their relationship. At a club one night something happens that brings Liam's past crashing right into his present day.

I love the sub-characters of Blue and Brady as they really supported and helped Liam and Justin. Blue helps Liam to trust and realize that there are good people out there and the stuff that Liam and Blue have been through is quite remarkable. Brady shows Justin how to be there for Liam considering everything that happened in Liam's past and I loved the support that Liam and Justin had in Blue and Brady.

This was such a beautifully written love story by D.P. Denman that I couldn't put it down and this series has been just much fun to read. The characters that she created and developed was so brilliantly well written. I just simply loved Liam and Justin and their unconditional love that they had for each other. I highly recommend this story, Naked Truth by D.P. Denman!

Justin pushed away from the counter and took the bottle of sports drink from Liam to swallow the rest as he watched him walk across the room, light glistening on his skin, before he flopped onto the couch and out of sight. Justin pushed the refrigerator closed with his foot, left the empty bottle in the sink, and followed the same path to the couch. Tan skin against dark leather built inch by inch to an inspiring view of the man he loved stretched out on his back, beautiful and inviting.

He knelt on the thick area rug beside the couch and hovered over Liam for a moment earning a smile before kissing him. He let his lips deliver the words his tongue was too busy to say. Liam wrapped arms around his neck and pulled him closer. He held onto the kiss as he climbed on the couch with him and settled between Liam's legs pressing him into the leather. He reached back and caressed one where Liam wrapped it around his body.

They were long past the point where touches and positions made Liam skittish because he knew he could trust what they had together. The alignment was perfect for a good, long fuck on the couch, but they wouldn't go beyond the simulation until Liam told him to stop pretending and fuck him for real. He thrust against Liam with a slow drawn out motion and pried the hands from his neck, pushing Liam's arms over his head and caressing him from shoulders to wrists before pressing their palms together, fingers settling around each other. It was a suggestion and a reminder. Anything they did together would be different because no one had ever loved Liam that way. They hadn't loved him period.

He moved from Liam's mouth to his neck releasing his hands after the first tugged request for freedom. Arms went around him again to hold him close and Liam caressed his back.

"I love you," Liam said, his voice quiet in the silence of the condo, barely loud enough to escape their bubble of affection.

The lack of volume brought his head up and he looked into blue eyes sparkling in the midday sun. He didn't see anything troubling in them, just fatigue, but after what they'd done and the number of times they'd done it he had every reason to be tired. He traced the hint of a shadow under Liam's eye with a finger and trailed it through the stubble on his cheek.

"I love you, too."

"There's a problem, though."

"There is?" He raised eyebrows at the statement.

Liam nodded. "I can't fuck you this way."

"You want to go again?"

"Unless your ass needs a break." Liam stretched up to kiss him. "I've wanted you all week. I haven't burned it off yet. I have at least two scenes left."

"There are scenes?"

"Uh huh." Liam nodded.

"What do they look like?"

"I'll show you."

Award winning author DP Denman writes character-driven contemporary romance about gay men. Her stories are real and intense, but resolve in endings that make people want to read the book all over again. She is from the Pacific Northwest and bases all of her stories in Vancouver, British Columbia.

In her spare time, she is a dedicated LGBTQIA rights activist fighting for those who have been marginalized and abused. To that end, 25% of the royalties from every book go to support LGBT charities.

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Blue Mountain by Cardeno C! 5 Star Review, Author Guest Post, Excerpt and Giveaway!!!

11/20/2014

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Blue Mountain (1st Book-Pack Series)
Cardeno C
Released: November 21, 2014
GMA 5 Star Review

Exiled by his pack as a teen, Omega wolf Simon Moorehead learns to bury his gentle nature in the interest of survival. When a hulking, rough-faced Alpha catches Simon on pack territory, he tries to escape what he’s sure will be imminent death. But instead of killing him, the Alpha takes Simon home.

A man of action, Mitch Grant uproots his life to support his brother in leading the Blue Mountain pack. Mitch lives on the periphery, quietly protecting everyone, but always alone. A mate is a dream come true for Mitch, and he won’t let little things like Simon’s rejections, attacks, and insults get in their way. With patience, seduction, and genuine care, Mitch will ride out the storm while Simon slays his own ghosts and Mitch’s loneliness.

5 STAR GMA REVIEW

Paranormal and Shifter novel....Blue Mountain-Book one in the Pack Series by Cardeno C!

Omega wolf Simon was exiled by his own pack when he was a teenager and he had to learn to survive on his own. When a tough and big alpha catches Simon on the pack territory, Simon knows that he will soon be dead. But instead of killing him, he takes Simon home. Mitch joins his brother in leading the Blue Mountain pack. Mitch protects everyone in the pack but yet he's still a loner. He has always dreamed of having a mate for himself and Simons rejection will not be stopping Mitch's dream!

Simon has been on his own for years and has learned to be alone and repress his wolf ways. Now Mitch has to be patient with Simon as he has a lot of past hurts and issues to over come. Mitch makes a deal with Simon to stay with him for a month and let him take care of Simon. Can Simon let Mitch into his bruised and broken heart or will the years on his own be too much for him?

I loved how completely different these two characters were and their undeniable connection was so intense and beautiful. Mitch is the big muscle alpha guy but not your typical one as he's not even heading his own pack. Simon is the opposite as he's smaller and lived so many years outside of a pack. Simon has seen the horrors that can happen inside of a pack and being with Mitch he's not interested in joining another one anytime soon. I truly love the writing of CC as she never ever lets you down with her brilliant and descriptive writing and how she writes many different genres is fantastic. This author writes in such a detailed way that you find yourself completely transported to a place of shifters and wolves and what a complete thrill that was. The way she writes of a man working his way into the heart of another is simply brilliantly and beautifully done. I can't recommend this novel, Blue Mountain by Cardeno C enough for anyone who wants to read a beautiful love story!

Serosorting in Romance by Cardeno C.

September 27th was National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. A friend of mine who’s poz posted this blog post on that day with a plea for people to stop serosorting. I've been thinking about it ever since.

There is so much to consider about what he says, so many layers and levels and applications. Serosorting is one, but by no means all. I don’t think I’ll be able to parse through all my own thoughts and feelings for a long time to come, but I decided to start with looking at the article from the overlay of my job as a writer. Or, more specifically, my job as an erotic romance writer.

Condom use comes up a fair bit in this community. Sometimes it’s from editors. Sometimes from readers. Sometimes from other writers. Opinions are all across the spectrum. Some people, whether due to being part of certain generations or having certain life experiences or working in STD prevention fields or something else entirely, feel very strongly that condom usage should be part of every book and every ejaculation (anal and oral). Other people feel there is a raw sexiness to sharing fluids, in mouths, in asses, in asses and then in mouths. And yet others find themselves in any number of places on the spectrum in between.

I think everyone is right about all of those things. What we find erotic is personal to each of us and we will never all agree that the exact same thing is "holy fuck hot" and the exact same thing is "ewww". We’ll also never all agree that the exact same thing is “OMG danger!” and the exact same thing is “Oh, come on, who worries about that?”.

As a writer, I do my best to always know my characters. I consider my writing to be character driven erotic romance. That means characters are the most important part of my books. It means they'll have a romantic relationship that is the focus of the book. It also means they’ll fuck on page and, hopefully, do so in a way that readers find hot.

Now, saying I need to know my characters means I can’t write everyone. There are people I know well who can inspire me. There are people I know not as well who can inspire me. There are people I don’t know at all but who write something (like a blog post) who can inspire me. But there are just as many people who fit into all of those categories that I can’t write because I can’t get into their heads. There are also people who I can’t write because I don’t feel I’m at a place (yet) where I can write their story in a way that either feels true enough for me or feels appropriate for an erotic romance book.

I want to repeat that. An erotic romance book. I write fiction. My stories aren’t real. I try very hard to make my characters relatable. I try very hard to make my stories feel real (vampires and shifters aside). But the fact of the matter is, for me and the types of books I choose to write, realism is no more and no less important than romanticism.

I want to bring the aww moments. I want to deliver warm feelings. I want my readers to smile when they’re reading my books. I’m not writing the news. I’m not writing exposes on injustice. I hope I’m teaching things and sharing important things. But I hope I’m doing it softly, quietly, and with a whole beehive’s worth of honey.

So, how does that relate to the blog post I shared? Well, for starters, it means I will try to write about guys in a way that feels genuine to me within the construct of romance. I personally don’t know anyone who says they use condoms during oral sex. I just don’t. I’m not saying there aren’t people who do it. I’m not even saying I don’t know those people. I’m just saying, I’ve never heard them say it. And I’ve asked. Not before I started reading in this genre, but since.

When I first read a condom blowjob, I was surprised. Eventually, though, I saw it often enough to wonder. I have a giant wall between my writing life and my personal life, but I’m the same person either way so that means I’m not shy. I also know people who work in a variety of fields, including health care. And, more specifically, health care primarily focused on gay men, which means a sizable poz patient population. So I’ve asked friends, gay and straight, single and partnered/married, health care workers and “civilians”.

People I know say they don’t use condoms for oral sex. I personally don’t find the idea of latex in the mouth sexy. So the characters in my erotic romance books don’t use condoms for oral sex.

That’s the easy one, right? I mean, yeah, some people say glove up every time always, but an erotic romance character not using a condom when he’s going down on someone isn’t exactly controversial. But what about anal?

Harder question. Does stopping the scene to cover up take away from the heat? Does not addressing condoms at all worry the reader and therefore take the reader out of the story (which takes away from the heat)? Can condoms be part of the erotic act with the characters touching as they put them on? Can the initial use of condoms with a transition to not using them be used as a tangible means of expressing growth in a relationship so it can be a writing tool? Can using condoms allow for less mess post sex and easy clean-ups? Should characters discuss STD testing and what language should they use about it? Can forgetting a condom be a way to show “oh-my-hell I wanted you so badly I forgot”?

For me, in the context of the erotic romance books I write, the answer to all of those is yes. So I show all of those (and more) in my books.

Hardest question: What about poz guys in erotic romance? I’ve never written a poz main character. Not because I don’t have access to information. Not because I believe poz people can’t have romantic happily ever after relationships. Not because I’ve never thought about it. I haven’t written a poz main character because I don’t want anything but the romantic relationship to be the central focus of my book, I haven’t wanted to step into a health care manual in the middle of it, and I don’t want a dramatic debate after it’s published.

My to-be-written list is long so when an idea pops up that has complications and difficulties (like writing a story with a poz MC without making the story about his status or letting that take over the book or preparing myself for post-publication debates), it tends to get bumped in favor of other things, things that flow easier without the potential for messy drama about one aspect of one character (poz status) overshadowing the point of the book, of all my books (happy, warm, erotic romance).

My friend who posted the blog link on National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day included this suggestion: “If you’re an HIV-negative gay man and you serosort but want to do something to help end HIV stigma, take a first step. Stop serosorting. Fuck a poz guy. Who knows, he just might be the man of your life.” I think it’s time for me to try harder to integrate that poz character on my to-be-written list into a story. After all, he just might be the man of my other main character’s life.

CC

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EXCERPT: BLUE MOUNTAIN BY CARDENO C.

As he kicked the last of the dirt over his mother’s grave, bone deep exhaustion nearly brought Simon Moorehead to his knees, but at least he’d delivered his mother home to rest. She had left Blue Mountain for him, and he had returned for her. There was a certain harmony in that, albeit an ironic one. But harmony or not, he had to leave the territory before another welcoming committee was dispatched to greet him. He darted his gaze around the surrounding landscape, looking for a flat rock to pound down the loose earth. Once he found an appropriate stone, he shifted into his human form, lifted it with both hands, and returned to the grave where he used the last of his energy to repeatedly raise and then slam down the rock, packing the soil.

“Stop.”

Shocked by the deep, rumbling voice, Simon lost his balance and toppled onto his backside. “Who’s there?” He held the stone in front of him like a weapon as he jerked his head from side to side and squinted, trying to see beyond the surrounding trees by the light of the moon.

“Relax, little one.”

He had his answer—it was a pack member who mistook his size for weakness. Well, Simon would prove him wrong just as he had the others. He’d been banished at age twelve and spent the next thirteen years learning how to take care of himself. Shifters underestimated him because they were led by scent and sight and refused to look beneath the surface. They didn’t expect an Omega to fight or disobey. But Simon had learned to act as strong as any Alpha. And if rejecting his true nature meant his soul suffered and withered, ultimately leading him to the same demise as his mother, so be it.

“Show yourself,” he demanded as he stood.

The direction of the wind changed, and Simon caught scent of the other shifter before he saw him. Alpha. The urge to bare his neck and roll over hit him deep in the gut. Forcing himself to ignore it, he mentally recited his mantra: Never show weakness. Stay in charge of every situation. Don’t back down. He wouldn’t be a slave to reactions he couldn’t control. He was better than that, stronger than that.

Then the biggest man he had ever seen stepped into the clearing. Broad was an understatement in describing his shoulders. He was almost twice as wide as Simon and well over half a foot taller. “Drop the rock,” he said, piercing Simon with black eyes.

Grateful for the reminder that he could use the tool as a weapon, Simon ignored the wetness dripping along his forearm, raised the rock above his head, and said, “Back away.”

A growl was Simon’s only warning before the Alpha grabbed his wrist and forced him to release his hold on the stone.

“Let me go!” Simon tried to yank his arm away from the powerful grip but strained his shoulder instead. He’d never come across anyone so large and powerful. The timing was terrible because Simon was already running on fumes, worn down soul-deep, but he gathered whatever energy he had left and tried to fight.

“You’ve injured yourself.” The Alpha clasped Simon’s hip with his free hand, further impeding his movement. “Stop.”

Grunting in denial, Simon struggled to get free. His backpack was a thirty minute hike away at the campsite. If he could shift and get there, he’d have his supplies and enough cash to get out of the Blue Mountain territory.

“Let me go, and I’ll leave,” he said. Then, his gut rebelling at the possibility the Alpha would consider that a concession on his part, he added, “Like I told the men you sent, I have no intention of staying here.” He wriggled. “Let me go.”

“I sent nobody.” The Alpha’s voice was deep and rough, like his face. “Be still.”

With a grip just shy of painful, he raised Simon’s hand, leaned forward, and nostrils flaring, he inhaled deeply.

“Males can be Omegas,” Simon resentfully answered the inevitable question. “It doesn’t make us weak.”

“Not weak.” Bottomless black eyes peered at him as the Alpha shocked him to his core by parting his lips and licking his palm. “Mine.”

Involuntarily, Simon trembled. The Alpha wanted blood—more blood than he was getting by lapping at Simon’s wounded hand, which meant he was feral, his animal half overrunning his human half and driving him to kill.

When the giant leaned forward, going for his jugular, Simon delivered a well-placed kick to the groin and then went limp, making himself dead weight. The strategy worked—the Alpha lost his grip and Simon toppled to the ground. Before his attacker could react, he scurried out of reach, shifted into his wolf, and ran.

Simon wasn’t a big wolf, but he was fast and he had a lifetime of experience evading other shifters. He ignored the instinct pulling at him to roll over and show his belly and wove around the trees at a breakneck pace, planning to do exactly what he’d done thirteen years earlier: take his meager belongings and escape from the Blue Mountain Alpha. But then a roar shook the very air around him, a big body knocked him to the ground, and teeth dug into his nape. Without breaking his skin, the Alpha shook him like a lamb and growled. Human words weren’t needed for the message to come through loud and clear: submit.

It wouldn’t happen. If Simon was going down, he’d do it fighting and inflicting as much damage as possible along the way. He kicked and bit, clawed and smacked, never getting free but occasionally hearing pained yips and eventually smelling copper.

As the scent of the Alpha’s blood permeated his entire being, Simon twisted in knots, waging an internal war between the cell-deep instinct to bare his throat to the wolf above him and the well-honed habit to fight and get free. When the world began darkening, he was less sad about the loss of his life than he was thankful for the reprieve from the battles—both external and internal. At least he’d be laid to rest with his mother.

Cardeno C. - CC to friends - is a hopeless romantic who wants to add a lot of happiness and a few "awwws" into a reader's day. Writing is a nice break from real life as a corporate type and volunteer work with gay rights organizations. Cardeno's stories range from sweet to intense, contemporary to paranormal, long to short, but they always include strong relationships and walks into the happily-ever-after sunset. Heartwarming Stories. Strong Relationships. Forever Love.

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Appearances by T.M. Smith Event Tour with Giveaway!!!

11/17/2014

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Appearances
book 2 the Opposites series
Adult Dystopian majorly M/M series
TTC Publishing
August 1st 2014

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Appearances, can be deceiving.

Raven and Tanis are trying very hard to merge their vastly different lifestyles, but Tanis's issues with his own past could prove to be more than their fragile relationship can handle. Is their love for each other strong enough to weather the oncoming storm?

Aiya and Sawyer have fought hard to be together in a world where Opposite relationships are generally forbidden. Yet, they are still forced to keep their relationship a secret while they are outside the walls of House Gaeland.

Everyone assumes that the only threat lies outside their walls, the group of rebels led by Cillian. But something is happening within House Gaeland, something that hasn’t happened since GWI. And with all the attention focused on that, their guard is down. An evil that was under their nose all along strikes, and someone will make the ultimate sacrifice to save another.

Appearances is the second book in the Opposites series, the series should be read in order.

** Warning, Opposites is an Adult Dystopian majorly M/M series that contains explicit sexual content and relationships between gay, straight and lesbian couples. **

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Author bio:
A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

At 42 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

Her Opposites series is based outside the normal parameters of social acceptability, examining a 'what if'... What If to be gay or lesbian were the norm? What if to be straight labeled you as an Opposite and made YOU the Outkast?

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The Library by T.M. Smith Tour Event with Giveaway!!!

11/16/2014

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The Library
an Opposites series Novella
Adult Dystopian M/M novella
TTC Publishing November 1st 2013

Three gay couples run amuck in this short story where clothing, beds, even four walls are all optional!

Want to know what happened that night in the library?
Cirian and Rian had a fight in the library and Rian ends up naked on the desk, on his back, at Cirian's mercy.

Want to know how far things went with ice cream?
A romantic evening by the fire feeding his husband ice cream leads to a lot more than heavy petting for Aiyan and Kaden.

Want to know what was going on when those birds fled?
Travelling hundreds of miles, battling the rebels and then travelling back to House Gaeland will take it out of you. But when Tanis wants something, he takes it. Raven is about to be bent over a tree!

A Note from the Author: I've taken three scenes from Opposites that were cut short and elaborated on the shenanigans that ensued. I also focused more in the beginning on the relationship between Cirian and Rian, to give readers a chance to know them and their inner workings better.

**Warning, The Library is a novella set in the same world as Opposites. It's an adult dystopian M/M novella that includes consenting and explicit sexual relationships between gay couples**

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Author bio:
A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

At 42 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

Her Opposites series is based outside the normal parameters of social acceptability, examining a 'what if'... What If to be gay or lesbian were the norm? What if to be straight labeled you as an Opposite and made YOU the Outkast?

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Opposites By T.M. Smith Tour Event with Giveaway!!!

11/15/2014

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Opposites
book 1 the Opposites series
Adult Dystoptian majorly M/M series
TTC Publishing June 1st 2013

In the year 2081 our planet survived global warming of an apocalyptic scale. When the dust settled and the water receded Dr. Anthony Smith, one of only a few hundred survivors of GWI, started society anew. Having come to the conclusion that injudicious breeding played a huge role in the destruction of Earth as we knew it in the twenty first century, he worked closely with other survivors to isolate the Dionysus gene. This gene has the ability to manipulate human DNA to ensure that all male children be born gay, and all female children be born lesbians. A new society is born.

In the year 2300 Dr. Smith’s descendants are ushering in the twenty fourth century having maintained control of the government that still rules society. Twins Aiya and Aiyan are preparing to meet their matches and take control of House Gaeland, the current ruling House. But not everything is as it seems.

Love is Love.. it knows no gender and doesn’t conform to restrictions and boundaries. Aiyan has found his soul mate in Kaden, the prince of House Devi that he is matched with and eventually marries. But when the person Aiya falls in love with tests the boundaries put in place after GWI, all hell breaks loose. And in the midst of one secret unraveling, another will emerge. There is a growing anomaly that threatens to destroy over two hundred years of progression. This anomaly is known as Opposites.

*WARNING* Opposites is a majorly M/M New Adult novel that contains explicit sexual content and relationships between gay, lesbian and straight couples.

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Author bio:
A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

At 42 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

Her Opposites series is based outside the normal parameters of social acceptability, examining a 'what if'... What If to be gay or lesbian were the norm? What if to be straight labeled you as an Opposite and made YOU the Outkast?

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No Time For Secrets by Liz Borino Blog Tour! 5 Star Review and Excerpt!!!

11/11/2014

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No Time For Secrets (Book 2-Secrets Series)
Liz Borino
Release Date: November 5, 2014
GMR 5 Star Review

Blurb:

Three years after his familyâ€™s Secrets in the Air rocked Rhett Oâ€™Neilâ€™s world, they crash it down â€“ with disastrous consequences. With the FBI missions expanding overseas and Kaden leaving his job, Rhett and his grandfather agree â€“ despite reservations â€“ to give Annabelle the chance to take a more active role in the charter airline business. Unfortunately, a bird strike prevents the successful completion of her test flight. After Rhett ditches near a deserted island, the family must survive against the elements, and each another. Innocent mistakes jeopardize the life of one of their own, leaving No Time for Secrets.

GMR 5 STAR REVIEW!!!

No Time For Secrets (Book 2 in the Secrets Series) by Liz Borino!

This second book picks up 3 years later, Rhett and Kaden have been very happily married but who wouldn't be with these hotties. The FBI missions are expanding and now Kaden is leaving his nursing job to go with his husband on his overseas mission. Both Rhett and his grandfather agree that it's time for his sister to take on a more active role in the family charter airline business. It's time for Annabelle's pilot test and things don't go that well but Rhett is able to land the plane on a deserted island. Now the family has to survive the island and each other which is not that easy with this family!

I love the characters of Rhett and Kaden so very much and their connection is so beautifully romantic and incredibly hot. This book is so emotionally charged that I was falling so much for their story. Once they all ended up on a deserted island, I was like now the family secrets and drama will begin. Kaden is injured and Rhett is there for him and it actually makes their relationship even stronger if that was possible.

I love the writing style of author Liz Borino and how she creates such amazing characters like Rhett and Kaden and their undeniably beautiful marriage. She's so detailed with the story that it flows brilliantly with drama, intrigue, family issues and pure love. I liked how they ended up on a deserted island and having to deal with the elements of the island and also dealing with each other and their family secrets. This was such an intense story that I couldn't put the book down just like with book one-Secrets in the Air. Not everyone in this crazy family is so lovable but you understand them more and love or hate them, you can't deny what a brilliantly written story Liz Borino has written.

Excerpt:

At ten a.m., Rhett wrapped his arms around Kaden and rested his head on his shoulder as they stood outside the plane laughing and asked, â€œYou arenâ€™t tired, are you?â€

â€œNot dangerously so.â€ Rhett offered the best honest answer he could.

Kaden pressed their lips together. â€œI guess thatâ€™s at least partly my fault.â€

â€œPartly?â€ Rhett joked back. â€œYou kept me busy past the time we were supposed to go to sleep.â€

â€œHey, I was ready to sleep, but you had other ideas. Then you woke me up earlier than we planned.â€ Kaden nibbled on Rhettâ€™s earlobe as he spoke.

Rhett laughed harder, fully aware that Kaden had no complaints about their midnight or early morning activities. Nevertheless, he swatted his husband away. â€œPeople are around, and you canâ€™t finish what youâ€™re starting.â€

Before Kaden could respond, Pop and Martha came out of the airport. â€œReally, boys, you canâ€™t keep your hands off each other a few hours?â€ Martha asked.

â€œThe flightâ€™s three hours, so weâ€™ll have to,â€ Rhett responded. â€œBut four hours? Thatâ€™s wrong and unnecessary.â€

â€œMy mistake.â€ She pecked Popâ€™s cheek. â€œIâ€™ll see you on board. Fly safely, Rhett.â€

â€œAlways.â€ He waited for her to board and regarded Pop. â€œI havenâ€™t seen Annabelle and Donnie, have you?â€

Pop smiled at him. â€œIt must be rather difficult to keep track of your sister and nephew with your face stuck to Kadenâ€™s, but no, I have not.â€

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Liz Borino transcribes the world inside her head onto the page, and shares it with the people who are stuck in the real world to makes their lives a little more interesting. Because in her world, heroes fall and stand up again with the help of their partners and friends. Lizs world is littered with formidable obstacles, which her heroes overcome with a fire of courage and passion. The beauty of love between two men is celebrated. Who wouldnt want to live there?

When not with her heroes, Liz enjoys exploring cities, old abandoned buildings, working toward social justice, and editing for other authors. Liz published eleven books since 2012.

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Dingo Run by Jack Byrne! 4 Star Review, Guest Post, Excerpt and Giveaway!!!

11/9/2014

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Book Title: Dingo Run (Bushrangers Book 3)
Author: Jack Byrne
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press; 1 edition (October 22, 2014)
Book Length: 60 pages
Genre: Gay Romance, Western/Cowboy, Historical

Book Blurb:

New South Wales, Australia, 1876. As captured outlaws, Jim Kelly and Mark Turner face the gallows. Help comes from an unexpected quarter, but their hasty escape goes wrong and now Jim's life hangs by a thread. Mark is driven by desperation to form an alliance with an infamous bushranger who may hold clues to his mysterious past. But as Jim and Mark’s relationship intensifies, it is also tested. Their secret is discovered, tempers fray, and jealousy flares.

Guest Post – Jack Byrne

Author of ‘Dingo Run’

Hello, and thank you so much for hosting me on your blog! I appreciate it!

Jack Byrne

Blurb:

Sequel to Billabong and Walkabout. Book Three in the series.

New South Wales, Australia, 1876. As captured outlaws, Jim Kelly and Mark Turner face the gallows. Help comes from an unexpected quarter, but their hasty escape goes wrong and now Jim's life hangs by a thread. Mark is driven by desperation to form an alliance with an infamous bushranger who may hold clues to his mysterious past. But as Jim and Mark’s relationship intensifies, it is also tested. Their secret is discovered, tempers fray, and jealousy flares.

What’s in store for Jim and Mark after ‘Dingo Run’?

I think Jim and Mark’s relationship has matured to the point where they’re starting to rely on one another and trust each other. But as so often happens in relationships, that added confidence leads to them being able to express disagreement to each other, and that creates conflict.

Unfortunately, the lifestyle that they have fallen into runs against the grain for both men, and the conflict within themselves about that, eventually escalates so that it spills out into their relationship. But because neither of them finds their lifestyle acceptable, there is no immediate resolution to that conflict available. Both of them are strong individuals, and it gets pretty fiery for a while.

Also, the law finally catches up with them and this time it doesn’t let them go. Jim and Mark have to face up to their crimes and pay their debt to society, and that isn’t easy for them either.

From an author’s point of view, this next novel is comprehensively kicking me to the kerb, and I’m having to struggle to produce every word of it. It’s deeply emotional in part and challenges Jim and Mark’s perception of themselves as free spirits and tough guys. It’s hell to write but I’m slugging away at it, page by page. Maybe that’s just where I’m at with my writing, that I seem to be fighting so hard to produce this novel, or maybe it’s a difficult part of their story. I’ll let you know when I’ve finished it.

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GMR 4 Star Review
Dingo Run-Book 3 in the Bushrangers Series by Jack Byrne!

Set in New South Wales, Australia in 1876. Jim and Mark are captured outlaws who face the gallons. Jims life is now in danger due to an ill-conceived escape plan. Now Mark in total desperation to save Jim's life, he agrees to join forces with a bushranger. This bushranger may hold secrets of Mark's life and this has even surprised Mark. Now Jim and Mark's relationship is tested, will they survive everything? Can Mark save Jim's life and at what cost?

I truly love the stories set in this era, the outback and of course Australia. Mark and Jim find themselves facing the death sentence for murder and this now has them on the run. The action was so fascinating to read and the authors details of this era was so spot on that I found myself transported back to 1876. I loved the connection these characters had and lets remember it was in a time where being with another man was not heard of and this even brings them closer together. The author took us on a journey in the outback of intrigue, drama, suspense, hot gay sex and unconditional love. His writing is simply brilliant and he has created such beautiful and interesting characters and love the sub-characters also. I recommend this novel Dingo Run by Jack Byrne for anyone who loves to read mm-historical romance, hot cowboys, suspense and true beautiful love!

Dingo Run

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Then Jim’s arms were around his neck, and Jim pulled him into a deep kiss. Mark surrendered to the kiss, careful because he could still feel the remnants of the fever in Jim’s hot lips and slightly uncoordinated movements.

He laid Jim back on the swag, kissing him so softly that Jim whispered, “I’m not going to break, you know.”

“I know.” Mark carefully removed Jim’s shirt and pants, then stripped him completely, kissing him all the while.

He stopped for a moment to undress himself, spared the horses and the cave entrance a glance, and then returned to kissing Jim. Dan wouldn’t be back for hours.

Silently he pressed kisses down Jim’s broad chest, nibbling gently at the hard nubs of his nipples, feeling with gratitude the chest below rise in a gasp as he did so. Mark tasted the taut stomach, slightly salty with sweat, and heard a moan of pleasure from Jim. He smiled and licked again, a gentle dab of the tongue, and got the same response. He listened to the contented moans from above and kept giving tiny licks and nips down Jim’s stomach, which was now rolling under him and pushing up into the pressure, until Jim’s erection bumped Mark’s chin. Mark lifted his head slightly and carefully took the taut glans into his mouth, tasting more salt—there was fluid leaking from the tip.

“Oh, Mark,” moaned Jim, his voice throaty and deep.

Mark smiled and worked the glans in his mouth, running his lips and tongue around in circles until Jim was pressing rhythmically up against him, pushing for more contact. Mark let his mouth open a fraction more to allow Jim’s erection to slide gradually farther into his mouth and heard Jim groan, “Oh-oh.” He looked up to see Jim’s chest heaving and blue eyes looking down to him, hooded with desire. The taste of salt increased, and

Jim became rock hard in his mouth.

Mark wet his fingers with spit and precum and teased them around the outside of Jim’s entrance, wetting it thoroughly before slipping a finger in, then another and another. Jim’s moans became more desperate. Mark pushed his fingers in and out, circling them, then plunging them in and out of Jim’s body again and again until Jim’s moans gained a pleading tone. Then he extracted his fingers and shifted upward to let his own leaking erection press against Jim’s hole.

Jim grabbed Mark’s hair and pulled him up to kiss him frantically, his breath coming in rough gasps in Mark’s ear. Mark teased him, nibbling and ghosting kisses across his neck until Jim begged, “Take me!” and claimed his mouth in a bruising kiss. Mark lined himself up and watched Jim’s face for any sign of a wince as he pressed into Jim slowly, his own erection so hard now that he didn’t have to guide himself in. The hot walls of

Jim’s channel closed around him, and he heard himself give a guttural groan as he pressed slowly into the warmth and pressure of Jim’s body.

Jim closed his eyes and whispered, “I’m gonna shoot my load any second.”

Mark whispered back, “Open your eyes, then.”

Jim did, and the desire and pleasure in them was enough to make Mark growl again, grab Jim’s shoulders, and thrust hard and deep into him. Jim’s neck arched back, and he gasped. Mark wanted to sink his teeth into that exposed neck and thrust again and again, but he resisted and stilled, then pulled himself out very slowly.

“Jesus, Mark....” Jim’s voice was shattered as Mark began to push in again slowly.

Mark hesitated, then continued, watching the pleasure contort Jim’s face as he did. Jim’s teeth were gritted as Mark pushed himself fully home, and Jim whispered, “You’re killing me.”

Mark nibbled on his ear and breathed, “I almost lost you this morning.” He bucked his hips once, hard, and Jim gave a small noise.

Mark began to withdraw again with agonizing slowness, then heard a strangled whisper from Jim. “I can’t—”

Mark smiled and thrust himself in again, slowly but powerfully, pushing himself in until he was fully seated, then giving that slight buck inward that he knew Jim loved so much. Suddenly he heard Jim gasp and felt hot moisture between them and Jim convulse against him. He held Jim through his climax, watching the handsome face tighten and tip away from him as Jim arched up against him. He pressed quick, hot kisses up the corded tendons in Jim’s neck and whispered hotly in his ear, “I love you.”

“God,” managed Jim at last. “God.”

Mark kissed him and waited for Jim to meet his eyes again, then began to pump into him, still slowly, but putting all the power he could muster into his thrusts. Jim watched his face as he did so, and something in his look undermined Mark’s control so he began to thrust rapidly and deeply into Jim. Mark groaned his pleasure with each movement he made and was not sure when the groans became low growls.

Pleasure began to build in him, each push into Jim’s now slick, tight channel sending a thrill through his whole body. He struggled to keep control, but despite his best effortswas soon rutting into Jim’s body with abandon. When his climax came, it was intense, tightening his whole body and leaving him shaken.

Afterward he lay beside Jim, grateful to still be able to breathe in his familiar scent. If Jim had died.... Mark closed his eyes and pushed his face even closer to Jim.

Jim rolled over to face him and pulled him into a close embrace, the strong, bronzed arms holding Mark tightly against him. Mark closed his eyes and tried to breathe.

Jim’s voice broke through the silence. “What do you feel?”

Mark looked up into his eyes. “What?”

“When we do that, what do you feel?”

Mark hesitated. “You. Inside you. The heat.”

“Is it like a woman?”

Mark hesitated for even longer, then whispered, “I wouldn’t know.”

They lay in silence for a few moments, then Mark asked, “What do you feel?”

There was a long silence, then Jim said, “You. Like you’re part of me. Like you come into my body, and we’re one person. And every time we do it, I want more.”

Mark looked away, then couldn’t resist looking back, and saw Jim’s eyes gleaming at him. He asked, “Would you go back to a woman? Do you want children again?”

Jim stared off into the distance. “I don’t think so. Haven’t thought about it. Have you?”

Mark nodded. “I bet you were a good father.”

Jim’s eyes suddenly turned ice blue, and he turned to Mark and answered, “If I had been, they’d still be alive, wouldn’t they?”

Mark blinked, unsure what to say, and looked away.

Author Bio:

Jack Byrne is an Australian who lives and works in the Australian outback training horses, doing farm work, and trying to stay out of trouble. He writes from experience (sometimes unfortunate experience!) and has been shot at (“a case of mistaken identity”) and bitten by a snake before. He writes on a laptop with a satellite connection and likes to ride or drive out to locations he is writing about to get a real feel for the surroundings.

He is happy to hear from readers. He can’t promise an instant reply as he goes out working sometimes for a week or so, but he will get back to readers as soon as he can.

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Loser Takes All and Test Of Endurance by Kora Knight! 5 Star reviews, Excerpts and Giveaways!!!

11/5/2014

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Loser Takes All
Up Ending Tad Series
Kora Knight
Released: September 4, 2014
5 Star GMR

Tad’s weekend started out like any other; hitting a college frat party with a handful of buddies. But just as the evening hits its peak, things get up-ended fast. Ditched by his drunken, trolling friends, Tad winds up getting hustled by three jocks playing poker. Now he’s forced to pay his dues in the most outlandish of ways; accepting a couple broken bones or spending an hour with his victors’ favorite flogger, Scott. But the guy’s tantalizing torture quickly proves to be the least of Tad’s worries… and the kickoff to a night of raw, shocking lust.
Experience the graphic, minute-by-minute account of that hour spent at the hands of Tad’s insatiable tormentor. Addicting chemistry lights the stage as Scott ignites Tad’s reluctant desires into a frenzy of forbidden need.

5 Star GMR Review-Loser Takes All

Loser Takes All-Book one in the Up Ending Tad Series by Kora Knight!

Tad is attending a frat party with a bunch of his friends and this is where it all starts. His drunken friends ditch Tad and now he ends up getting hustled by three beefy jocks at a poker game. Now the fun or horror for Tad begins as he must pay these jocks not with money but with either a few broken bones or a session of flogging with Scott. The least of Tad's worries is not the taunting he has to endure by the jocks but the lustful feelings he endures from Scott.

I loved the three jocks and the quick and funny banter between them and Tad was so much fun, I just wished they got more involved. Tad keeps protesting that he is straight but I question that as you will read he does seem to eventually enjoy the session with Scott. The conversations between Tad and Scott was so funny and you can tell that there is a trust factor even though Tad doesn't feel it at the beginning. I have to say I loved how the author brought us on a discovery of the flogging world and wrote it in such a way that it was not too intense but just enough. For Tad this was only about paying off his debt and getting the hell out of there but that does seem to change, for Scott it was more about the pleasure that this would give both men. This book was written as a scene but in all honestly it felt much more than just a scene. Now the big question will be, can Tad stay away since he is paid in full or will he be coming back to Scott to take this adventurer even further.

This is one of the best BDSM stories that I have ever read and OMG the flogging session between these guys was so hot, I was in a state of passion for what they were going through. The author wrote this novel so well that it makes you want to try some flogging with Scott, you actually felt like you were in the room with these men. Kora brilliantly created these fun and sexy characters and her detailed account of flogging was one of the best BDSM reads. I highly recommend this novel, Loser Takes All by Kora Knight for anyone that wants to read about a hot and steamy session with two beautiful men.

Tad could feel his jaw ticking, even as his cheeks reheated. “Fine.” He shucked off everything but his boxers, then glared at the obstacle looming in front of him. “What the hell is this thing, anyway?”
“My roommate and I have lovingly coined it: the Wall of Confliction.”
Tad quirked a brow. “You seriously call it that?”
Scott’s tone turned wry. “We most certainly do.”
“Why the fuck for?”
“Mm. That’d spoil the surprise.”
“Whatever,” Tad scowled, still not facing the guy. But the sound of feet padding closer had his blood pressure climbing fast. Not that his heart wasn’t already pounding.
“Boxers, too, Tad,” Scott murmured in his ear. “I’m to give you the full-body treatment.”
Tad groaned. Even his ass was going to get whipped? Cursing under his breath, he ditched the last of his clothes. “There. Happy?”
A low, dark chuckle. “Oh, shy boy, you have no idea.”
“Stop calling me that.”
“Stop playing the part.”
Tad bristled, but then stiffened as Scott took his wrist and lifted it up… to a buckle restraint attached to a resin-coated chain. It must’ve been tucked in the wall’s upper right corner. Swiftly, Scott secured it into place.
Tad struggled not to freak out. “Is this really necessary? I agreed not to leave.”
“It’s necessary,” Scott assured, doing the same with his other arm. He dropped into a squat to hit Tad’s ankles next, firmly easing them apart.
“For shit’s sake,” Tad groused. “My fucking feet, too?”
“Mm Hmm.”
Tad glowered, even as his heart rate rose to jackhammer status.
Ankles secured, Scott made a satisfied sound. Like a deep purr of pure male appreciation. Tad stilled, not sure how he felt about that… or the big palms now moving up the back of his legs.

Test Of Endurance
Up Ending Tad Series
Kora Knight
Released: October 7, 2014
5 Star GMR

The last time Tad saw Scott, the ripped physical trainer left him with quite a lot to think about. And that's pretty much all Tad's been doing for nearly two weeks straight. At his wit's end, he seeks Scott out, voluntarily, on his own terms. Will the completely different setting offer what he's seeking; proof that their exchange's unexpected turn was just a random mishap? Hormones run amok and truly nothing more? Or will being in Scott's presence suggest something different... their newest encounter tempting Tad's resolve while testing his ultimate limits.

5 Star GMR Review-Test Of Endurance

Test Of Endurance-Book 2 in the Up Ending Tad series by Kora Knight!

Ever since Tad saw the hot physical trainer Scott last, it's all he can think about. Scott gave Tad one of the best flogging sessions of his life, thanks to the three jocks that more or less forced Tad into it. Now since Tad can't get that night out of his head, he seeks Scott out but this time with his own free will. Since this will be under different circumstances, Tad is wondering if it will be as hot as the first time or was that night of passion just a random fluke.

So this book picks right up from where Loser Takes All left off. Tad can't get that night of passion and flogging out of his head, so he agrees to help Scott out with a training video to see if the other night was just a fluke. We get to meet the sexy and beautiful Max, whose the roommate of Scott. Tad is doing well being with Scott and resisting any temptation he feels that is until the massage. Tad is now struggling as he is having feelings for a guy and for Scott, so the question remains, is Tad gay and why hasn't he seen the signs before?

I loved how Tad's sexual feelings for Scott were not black and white and he's now questioning his entire sexuality as no other man has made him feel the way Scott does. For Scott he is extremely attracted to the hot Tad but afraid if he acts too aggressive he might scare him away. I liked how the story ends much like the first book with Tad walking away but they can't stop thinking of each other and their time together. Is Tad gay? Will Tad give in to his sexual desire to be with Scott? Will Tad return for more hot sessions with Scott? Will Scott scare Tad away? Will Tad realize what has always been there? I truly loved how the author is developing this story bit by bit and I can't wait to see how it all plays out, so looking forward to book 3. I highly recommend, Test Of Endurance by Kora Knight!!!

Another wave of pleasure rolled through his body, compliments of Scott’s fingers working the small of his back. Tad’s lips fell open. He was so freaking relaxed that, despite his raging boner, he felt like he was starting to drift.
“Tell me something,” Scott murmured, still leaned over his body.
This close Tad could totally smell him again. But this time he smelled like warm, savory spice, not the sexed-up cologne from their previous romp. Tad wondered if it was Scott’s natural scent. Real deal or not, it still made him salivate. Which was disconcerting as hell and… well… also a turn on.
Absently, he licked his lips. “What do you want to know?”
“What your favorite part was the last time you were here.”
Whoa. Blunt much? Tad’s eyes peeled open to stare at the floor. God, should he even answer that? In truth, Scott had done so many mind-blowing things, it’d be impossible to pick just one. But he probably shouldn’t encourage the guy by rattling off a list. “Um… finally being able to come.” Screw it. It was probably the truth anyway.
“Mmm,” Scott murmured. “And did you ever. Hard and all over both of us. Have you ever come like that before?”
Well, that was an easy one to answer, regardless of how badly Scott just stirred his belly. “No,” Tad admitted. “Never even close.”
Scott moved back around to the side of the table, working his way down Tad’s body. “’Cause you held off for so long. It’s a shame people don’t bother with that kind of self-discipline. As you well know, it’s definitely worth the effort.”
Tad’s manhood twitched in agreement. “Yeah. No shit.”
“You think you could hold out like that on your own? Think you could pull it off?”
Tad chuckled, a small smile tugging at his lips. “If it’d get me an orgasm like the one that night, I might be willing to try.” His answer was hypothetical, but apparently not to Scott.
“Good to know.” Slowly, he worked his way toward Tad’s ass.
Tad stilled at his tone. “What’s that supposed to mean? I wasn’t saying I—”
“Nothing,” Scott chuckled, cutting him off. “It wasn’t supposed to mean anything.”
His hands abruptly left Tad’s body. Cabinet doors opening followed suit. And then another towel settled over his thighs. It felt good, though why it’d been put there, Tad had no idea.
“Lift your hips,” Scott softly instructed.
Not giving it much thought, Tad did as was told. A rolled towel promptly slid underneath, effectively propping up his ass. Tad frowned. What the— His heart sped up. Oh god, what the hell was Scott up to now?

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