Holding the Reins by Vincent Diamond

Title:  Holding the Reins

Author:  Vincent Diamond

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2011

ISBN:  978-1-61152-095-8

Genre:  Contemporary, Gay Erotica

Length:  6,165 words

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Heat Level: Spicy Erotic

Other: GLBT

Reviewer:  S K Fero

Date:  10-17-11

This was such a beautiful story, sad, too. It was very short and the characters weren’t developed a lot. Still, this is a story worth reading. I’ve read other books by this author and never been disappointed.

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The Tale of Trapper Tommy by Belea T. Keeney

Title:  The Tale of Trapper Tommy

**Note ~ this is not a romance

Author:  Belea T Keeney

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2011

ISBN:  978-1-61152-112-2

Genre:  Contemporary, Paranormal, Fiction

Length:  9 pages

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Rating: 3.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: na – not a romance

Other: na

Reviewer:  S K Fero

Date:  8-15-11

 

This is a story showing that sometimes we run into things that just can’t be explained. It was an interesting look into a scary situation with wonderful use of dialect and a good feel for the setting.

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Devil of a Night by J.M. Snyder

Title:  Devil of a Night

Author:  J.M. Snyder

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2011

ISBN:  978-1-61152-096-5

Genre:  Contemporary Gay Erotica, Paranormal

Length:  10,914 words

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Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Gay sex

Reviewer:  S K Fero

Date:  7-6-11

Relationships sometimes get stuck and need a little extra nudge of something to kick it back into what it had been.

Steve and Carlos love each other but have drifted apart and both of them are suffering. A trip alone together takes an unexpected twist and they finally have a chance to talk out their problems. But do they want what they had again? Or….

This was a short story with a glimpse into the relationship of two male lovers. There was a hint of a paranormal twist as well. An enjoyable story, but too short for everything involved.

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Horsing Around by Vincent Diamond

Title:  Horsing Around

Author:  Vincent Diamond

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2011

ISBN:  978-1-61152-115-3

Genre:  Contemporary Gay Erotica

Length:  3,807 words

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Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Gay sex

Reviewer:  S K Fero

Date:  7-5-11

A nicely written story about the confusion and frustration of a man finally admitting to other people important in his life that he is gay.

David Livingston is in love with Marcus, but has never admitted to anyone else that he is gay. Going home to his family at Christmas with his lover will finally test him. Can he share with his family about the man he has finally become? Or will he decide to give up his first male lover?

For a very short story the characterization was good. The conflicts were obvious. I just wish the story could have been longer.

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The Positions of Love Book 11: The Arc by J.M. Snyder

Title:  The Positions of Love Book 11: The Arc

Author:  J. M. Snyder

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2008

ISBN:  978-1-61152-083-5

Genre:  Contemporary Erotica Gay Fantasy

Length:  20 pages

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Heat Level: Spicy

Other: Gay sex

Reviewer:  S. K. Fero

Date:  6-12-11

This is another story in The Positions of Love Book series, following the lives of Matt and Vic. I have read most of these stories by now and enjoyed them all. It has been like getting to know friends, learning a little more about these men with each story.

In this story, the two lovers attend a Halloween costume party. Vic has a surprise for Matt that I won’t tell you about. You need to read the story yourself.

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Tropical Daze by Vincent Diamond

Title:  Tropical Daze
Author:  Vincent Diamond
Publisher:  JMS Books
Publication Date:  2011
ISBN:  978-1-61152-090-3
Genre:  Contemporary Erotic Gay Fiction
Length:  14 pages
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Author Website:  http://vincentdiamond.com
Heat Level: Spicy
Other: Gay sex, anal

Reviewer:  S. K. Fero

Date:  5-15-11

A short story about a struggling relationship that warms your heart. 

Steven saved Conrad from going to jail and in turn lost his job as a cop. He struggles to find another job and feels useless, particularly with Conrad taking care of them now. What he wants is for Conrad to finally admit he loves him. Yet Conrad feels guilty about Steven losing his job for him and battles with himself about admitting his true feelings.

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On Company Time by J.M. Snyder

Title:  On Company Time

Author: J. M. Snyder

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2008

ISBN:  978-1-61152-067-5

Genre: Gay Interracial contemporary romance

Length: 43 pages

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Heat Level: Spicy

Other: Gay, masturbation, anal/oral play

Reviewer:  S. K. Fero

Date:  4-30-11

Jimmy Taliafero is bored with his job and not interested in going to an out-of-town workshop to improve his people skills. What he is interested in is a new employee in another department, but he doesn’t know how to approach the man.

Scott Raines has had his eye on Jimmy since he started at the company. His attempts to make his interest known have been too subtle. But he gets a chance to make his intentions really known when he is to attend a workshop with the man he lusts after.

This was a fairly good story of a relationship that really struggles to develop.

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