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< First-Timers: True Stories of Lesbian Awakening > < Wet: True Lesbian Sex Stories > < Up All Night: Adventures in Lesbian Sex > < The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us > < Best Lesbian Erotica 2007 (Best Lesbian Erotica) > < Awakening the Virgin > Rachel Kramer Bussel

price： 510
Alyson Books
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(Loved it)

(A five-star review for a five-star book.)

(Best anthology ever from this publisher...)

(Feeling hot hot hot)

Wow, this was the first in my books I began reading. Once again loved it. The passion, and feelings totally made me addicted to others like this. Since I've been with my first girlfriend for 6 and 1/2 years I'm totally addicted to knowing when it happens to others. Love it and will look for more.

Great Buy
Hot, hot, hot action in this book! It's really amazing how they keep the suspense, the seduction and the erotica flowing. I loved every single story and thought the writing was good, too. In effect: I can't say enough about this book but this--buy it!! I also liked The Other Woman: A Story of Ménage à Trois for the erotica as well.

This collection has 31 excellent stories -

Just a few of the headliners -

Therese Szymanski - 3 stories
Radclyffe - 2 stories
Barbara Johnson
Gun Brooke
Rachel Kramer Bussel
Lynne Jamneck
Alison Tyler
Joy Parks

This anthology is not to be missed and hang on to it, because the stories are so good you will want to read them again.

from the publisher's web site - FIRST-TIMERS has it all. Inside these red-hot pages you'll hear about finding your G-spot, having a one-night stand, and public sex by some of today's hottest authors, including Gun Brooke, Joy Parks, Therese Szymanski, and Alison Tyler.

First-time strap-ons, spankings, role-playing, threesomes, outdoor sex, first love, and first affairs--these stories are 100-percent real and 110-percent hot!

This is a great anthology of truly diverse stories of lesbian erotica. Whether you're looking for a sweet romantic story, or something a bit (or a lot) kinkier, you're sure to find it here. One of the things I liked most about this book was the way it defined "first time." What is a first time? Is it the first time you have sex, or the first time you do something a bit different from the norm, or the first time you really let yourself be free? It's all of these things, and you'll find all these things represented in this book. Oh, and did I mention it's super-duper hot? Oh man, is it ever.

Oh, that delicious, unforgettable first time. These lusty, passionate, exciting stories recount all kinds of sexy, sweaty firsts between women: first-time strap-ons, spankings, and role-playing, first loves and first affairs. This collection gathers the best true stories inspired by the most memorable firsts. They are 100 percent real and 110 percent hot!

Rachel Kramer Busselpreviously edited the best-selling erotica collectionUp All Night. She is the co-author ofThe Lesbian Sex Book, and is a sex columnist forThe Village Voice. She lives in New York.

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< First-Timers: True Stories of Lesbian Awakening > < Wet: True Lesbian Sex Stories > < Up All Night: Adventures in Lesbian Sex > < The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us > < Best Lesbian Erotica 2007 (Best Lesbian Erotica) > freaks

< Treasure: Raised By Wolves, Volume Three (Raised By Wolves) > < Matelots: Raised By Wolves, Volume Two > < Brethren: Raised By Wolves, Volume One > < Shadows Return (Nightrunner) > < Wicked Gentlemen > < The God Eaters > W. A. Hoffman

price： 848
Alien Perspective
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(Gay Pirates?! Who Knew?!)

(Treasure this Book!)

(W A Hoffman continues to deliver searing heat, healing love!)

(the 3rd book is all about women and babies)

(Treasure: Raised By Wolves, Volume Three)

I have to admit that the whole concept of gay pirates is a fairly new mindset for me. I would have thought that it would involve more siruations of rape and such. But, W.A. has given me a much better view. I never would have imagined the levels of intimacy amidst all of the masculinity. I love it!!!

The first two books really need to be read way before you get into the third installment. It show just how all of these complex and wonderful relationships begin and evolve. And that is a ride you don't want to miss out on.

I really wanted to read it slow because I knew that I had a year to wait for the next book, but the story would not allow me to put it away for long. Enjoy, readers!!!
Hoffman writes intimate, philosophical, epic historical fiction with romance (M/M, primarily) with wit and assurance. In this third installment of this excellent series, the past and society intrude upon Will and Gaston's llves and threaten all they hold dear.

Resting in the isolated, primitive paradise of their holdings on a distant part of Jamaica while storms keep the Brethren of the Coast from roving, news comes that Gaston's father, the Marquis de Tervent has arrived in Port Royal, seeking his son after an absence of over a decade. Will and Gaston reluctantly return to civilization because, despite everything (Gaston's scars and his father having declared him insane and unfit) Gaston still has hopes of reconciliation.

Will and Gaston are still negotiating the treacherous road through both of their volatile psyches, holding hard to their love for one another as one sure thing in an uncertain world and yet still trying to make their way in the world. Facing Gaston's father is something they need to do together. They must also deal with Will's "damn wife"--the young, angry, drunk, Vivian, as well as babies on the way and those hoped for in the future. And there are also plots against them by Will's father in England. The Earl also works against Will's sister, Sarah--and therefore is a distinct threat to Sarah's husband, Striker.

Will and Gaston and their friends must decide how to defend themselves and whether they will rove with Henry Morgan, who has grandiose plans of attacking large Spanish towns, particularly now that a great Navy warship has arrived to aide him.

As with the first two books, the characters of Will and Gaston and their relationship continue to fascinate. Will unconditional love truly prevail or will everything in the world that is stacked against love overcome it? There is also the threat of change as Gaston's view begins to encompass more things: his father, his position and possibly a future that includes not only children, but inheriting from his father, now that Will has managed to help Gaston reign in the wild horse of his madness. Will, ever the one who wants to fix everything and everyone, quixotically, with his quick mind and facile language and huge heart, cannot stand in Gaston's way, though he hopes to maintain their love through it all...

The ways of the Buccaneers are changing, the way of the matelot which was the basis of Will and Gaston's relationship (although not at all the sum of it), so changes everything in the world, as well as Gaston and Will's situation. Watching the free-wheeling ways of the raucous buccaneers of Port Royal and watching the minds and hearts of Will and Gaston and their band of engaging friends and relations is a kind of magic that is only available in the best of books.

This series continues to be one to cherish for its revelation of other worlds and other lives that readers can truly revel in.
Third book in series did not disappoint this reader! LOved every aspect of the evolving and total love between Gaston and Will. Their love surpasses anything I have ever read between men! Their love continues to overcome assassination attempts,lies,deceit,women and children.
The tender side of Gaston and his desire for children is incorporated into a mesh of difficult women and relationships that threaten their lives.
But their undying love, their unequalled love, their unrestrained love, their challenging love, their mad love, their tender love defeats all who stand in their way!
But what about Will's father and Shane. Who will kill who?
I can't say enough about this fabulous story, wonderful characters and growing family of wives and children for Gaston and Will.
Their love that cannot be torn asunder!
and Gaston's obsession with screwing said women. It seems that I am the only one frustrated with those issues. I thought that the first books were really interesting and engaging, now I think it was a waste of time. I never thought that a book could make me love the characters a lot and then hate them with a burning passion but this one did a great job of it.
WOW! I wouldn't have thought that the RBW books could get any better! Don't get me wrong, I loved Brethren and Matelots, and you absolutely need to read them to get the full impact of Treasure. You won't be sorry if you do. All three books are incredibly GREAT READS though Treasure is quite a bit different from the first two. Mostly because unstoppable outside forces are working against beloved Brethren, with twists and turns, and breathtaking non stop excitement. Words fail me (my fault, as I am lacking Hoffman's talent for expression) but I highly recommend this book. The About the Author bit at the end was worth the price of the book and overnight shipping combined all by itself.
[[ASIN:0972109846 Treasure: Raised By Wolves, Volume Three]]
Gay buccaneer historical adventure/romance. The third novel in a series chronicling the adventures of Will, a disenchanted English Lord, and his beloved matelot/partner, Gaston, an exiled Frenchman, set among the buccaneers of Port Royal, Jamaica, in the 1660s. In this volume, the men ponder the true definition of sanity and the necessity of compromise in the name of love while contending with the arrival of Gaston's father, their potential inheritances, the political machinations of Will's father, Henry Morgan's ambition, a bounty upon their heads, unwanted brides, and an unexpected child.
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< Treasure: Raised By Wolves, Volume Three (Raised By Wolves) > < Matelots: Raised By Wolves, Volume Two > < Brethren: Raised By Wolves, Volume One > < Shadows Return (Nightrunner) > < Wicked Gentlemen > freaks

< Michael Tolliver Lives (P.S.) > < Significant Others > < Sure of You (Tales of the City Series, V. 6) > < Babycakes (Tales of the City Series, V. 4) > < Further Tales of the City (Tales of the City Series, V. 3) > < More Tales of the City (Showtime Tie-In Edition) > Armistead Maupin

price： 418
Harper Perennial(2008-05-20)
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(Loved it...)

(Tolliver, sadly, Lives Maupin's Boring Life)

(More shocking, less clever)

(Michael Tolliver)

(Alive and Kicking!)

Yes, Michael is different than he was back in the day but aren't we all? This book was sweet and funny and reminded me why I love Armistead Maupin so much. I hope that some of the people writing the critical reviews do not expect to be the same as they grow older. We all evolve--it is what is wonderful about life.
I eagerly awaited the release of this latest addition to the Tales of the City series. I was sadly disappointed. Michael Tolliver Lives should have been entitled Michael Tolliver Lives Armistead Maupin's Boring Life. The transparency of this book simply being a recounting of Maupin's life in San Francisco, (his latest romance, his need for testosterone injections, etc) is a sad, obvious piece of writing. I find myself wondering if this book wasn't written simply as a response to a need for money. The fact that, unlike the original series, Tolliver Lives is written in the first person simply increases the confusion over whether of not we are hearing Tolliver's voice or Maupin's. To add insult, the book is a short, simple read written at a seventh grade level. In fact, I read over half of it while waiting for the the author to appear at his signing. My greatest disappointment was the lack of Maupin's trademark use of clever crossed paths, a style device that in the past had drawn comparison to Charles Dickens. No one would make that comparison here.
I fell in love so much with the Tales of the City series (which I recently discovered) that I preordered this book. I read it the same day that the book arrived pretty much in one sitting. It's definitely Maupin's voice coming through but something just seemed off in this book. Maybe it's the twenty years or so since he last visited them... maybe it's the modern world being reflected in his current book. Whatever the case may be I thought this book was shallow and smutty.

What I loved about the original Tales books is that he treated subjects that could so easily be smutty, with clever and witty insight. He left the reader laughing... not squirming. Frankly this book made me squirm. Maybe that was the objective. Maybe this is the way Maupin always wanted to write but couldn't or wouldn't. Maupin can certainly write however he wishes but this is not a book I would recommend to anyone but die hard Maupin fans... and even then I would recommend it with some hesitation.
I enjoy Armistead Maupin's writing, and this was no different an experience. I enjoyed reading it and thought it was a good book.
Michael Tolliver is (as the title rather clearly suggests) alive and kicking. Those who thought they would never see him again and imagined him succumbing to AIDS are in for a pleasant surprise. Michael copes perfectly well with the virus and he finds out that life still has a lot of surprises in stock for him.
Let's start with Ben a boyfriend for whom a partner some years senior is a major turn on. And to whom Michael is now officially married. He still has friends (though some live quite far away) and a thriving social life including... senior but by no means senile Anna Madrigal.
But the book is not only about care-free middle age and the joys of being gay in San Francisco. Maupin quite skilfully (we know he can do it, don't we?) introduces several more sombre and serious subjects, the most important of which is coping with the loss of the near and dear. He does it so cunningly that giving any details would be a terrible spoiler so just stop reading this and get the book!

Nearly two decades after ending his groundbreaking Tales of the City saga of San Francisco life, Armistead Maupin revisits his all-too-human hero Michael Tolliver—the fifty-five-year-old sweet-spirited gardener and survivor of the plague that took so many of his friends and lovers—for a single day at once mundane and extraordinary . . . and filled with the everyday miracles of living.

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< Michael Tolliver Lives (P.S.) > < Significant Others > < Sure of You (Tales of the City Series, V. 6) > < Babycakes (Tales of the City Series, V. 4) > < Further Tales of the City (Tales of the City Series, V. 3) > freaks

< Wasted Heart > < Imagining Reality > < Uncommon Emotions > < The Lonely Hearts Club > < Come and Get Me > < Lessons > Lynn Galli

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Outskirts Press
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(Wasted Heart is not a waste of time.)

(A well written story and humor)

(Great book by Galli)

(Really won me over by the end)

(Thoroughly enjoyable read had me laughing out loud.)

Follow Austy and Elise on a roller coaster ride of emotions and misunderstandings. I was enthralled with this book. The characters were fascinating, believable, and likable.
This story is wonderful. Full of everything that makes for a enjoying afternoon read. Not to mention the humor, I laughed till I cried. What a wonderful personality this author must have to provide that little dry humor throughout the book. If you want an enjoyable read, purchase this book. You'll have fun and get a great story to remember and treasure
Galli writes a wonderful story of Austy, an attorney, and Elise, an FBI agent. Austy carries a torch for her oh-so-married best friend, and Elise has to wait for Austy to come to her senses and what's in front of her.

It's a fun book. Austy is a wonderully complicated character--very three-dimensional. She gets into trouble with local criminals, and her Virginia (VA) friends come to help her out. And maybe do a li'l matchmaking at the same time.

Make sure you check out Galli's second book, too, "Imagining Reality." It's not a sequel to this book; rather, it is a parallel story about the VA crew and their loves and losses.
I read the first chapter of this book as provided by the author (a great idea by the way) and while unsure, decided to give it a try. I was interested, in that the book was set in Seattle, and was on the prowl for some more escapist reading. The first couple of chapters were kind of rough, as the author struggled a bit to smoothly establish the protaganist's slightly off-kilter voice, but over the next couple of chapters as other characters entered the fray, and the main players were fleshed out, this book grew on me more and more, ending more strongly than it began, something that you don't find very often.

I'm generally irritated by books where the protaganist is consistently self-destructive, and I was worried going in to this book, given the plot description about unrequited love, but as the book hit its stride for me, my fears were allayed. The characterizations were solid, and supported in thought, action and feeling. There was romance, action, family drama, humor, angst. The emotions seemed real. The love scenes were heart felt. And this book ended up being just a joy to read (well-written, not meandering, fairly well edited). Plus, it gets extra credit for having a scene occur at a Seattle Storm game. I recommend this book highly, and await upcoming efforts by this entertaining author.
Lynn Galli has writen a smart, funny story with believable characters. We are treated to Austy's trials (literally, as she's an Assistant US Attorney) and tribulations as she settles into her new life in Seattle three thousand miles from her best friend and the woman she loves, or does she? FBI agent Elise Bridie makes an impression on Austy as her key witness on a case. While working on another case they forge a friendship that leads Austy to rethink her life in Seattle and love. Will she stay in Seattle or return to the love, friends and safety of life she had in Virginia? Are either Love or Safety real or just imagined for Austy? These are two of the feelings Austy must sort through as her old life insinuates it's self on the new life she is creating.

Austy is a character for sure. (pun intended) She had me laughing out loud with the inner musings of her mind. I couldn't put the book down and read it straight through. I agree with another reviewer, in that Austy is someone you want to be friends with and hang out with just for her comedic comentary on people and situations. I live south of Seattle, for now, so the landmarks were familiar to me and made me feel like I was right there with Austy, Elise and the others. I imagine hanging out with Austy and the Virginians say at Pike Place Market people watching would be a hoot.

Every great comedic team has a straight man that sets up the funny man. Austy is both, she is her own straight woman while her commentary and thoughts provide the comic relief in the midst of her life and interactions as she opens to new possibilities for herself.

Austy confides in us, the reader, as she takes us along on her journey in and out of the courtroom as if we are a new best friend. I imagine that the story it's self could be water cooler conversation for Austy if it wasn't about her. This book is sure to make you laugh and feel good each time you read it. I've read it twice so far and have told friends about it so they can get their own copy. This ones a keeper!

To Lynn Galli if you read these reviews, First off, Thank You for writing and sharing this delightful book. Secondly, I'd like to see a spin off book about Jessie, one of the Virginians.

Fantasies can sometimes mess up the real thing.

Austy Nunziata has spent two years pining for her married best friend and about the same amount of time berating herself for it. In fact, she's so adept at trying to stamp out her feelings that she could probably write a How-To guide on the subject. One, move 3,000 miles away from your best friend. Two, get a time-consuming job so you don't have time to think about your best friend. Three, hang out with new friends who aren't anywhere as enchanting as your best friend. Four, get involved with a striking woman who is smart, sexy, caring and, most importantly, available, unlike your best friend. Five, hope the new love interest doesn't find out about your pathetic best friend obsession before you have time to replace it with actual life-altering love.

Even following her own step-by-step process, Austy may not be able to redirect all of her misguided feelings. Becoming involved with Elise Bridie helps her realize how pointless her pining has been. But when Elise suspects that she harbors feelings for someone else, will their new found love survive the unrequited infatuation of Austy's fantasies?
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< Wasted Heart > < Imagining Reality > < Uncommon Emotions > < The Lonely Hearts Club > < Come and Get Me > freaks

< Love on Location > < Thirteen Hours > < Heart of the Matter > < The Rainbow Cedar > < Finding Home (Romances (Bold Strokes Books)) > < Hotel Liaison (Modern Romance (Bold Strokes Books)) > Lisa Girolami

price： 510
Bold Strokes Books
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(A Romantic romance which delivers all it promises)

(Enjoyable, easy read)

(An engrossing, thoughtful romance, an above-average 3.5 stars)

(A writer to watch)

I loved this book.
Kate Nyland is honorable, intense, entertaining and very lovable.
Dawn Brock is sweet, dedicated, talented and passionate.
Hannah Corrant is a bit*h.
I enjoyed looking into the author's and the character's world.
Discovering the 'behind the scenes' of building and managing movie
sets was an entertaining and educational experience.
This book is a definate winner.
The author writes extremely well and I have no doubt that this first book will be followed by many more. I will be champing at the bit until Lisa Girolami releases more of her stories.
Devlyn
As an earlier reviewer said, based on the publisher description, I almost didn't buy this. You know the thought process -- first novel, so-so description. However, I did and I'm glad I made the decision to do so.

It was a good, easy read. It flowed smoothly, the characters consistent, with good development of the supporting characters. There were a limited number of sex scenes, good but not exceptionally explicit.

I enjoy reading books that give me insight into a life of which I know little to nothing. The internal events of making a movie were a large part of this book. It made it even more entertaining and informative for me.

Looking forward to Ms. Girolami's next effort.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite approaching it with a certain degree of trepidation, based on the publisher's description: I don't like love triangles, and as a rule I'm disappointed in characters who cheat on their significant others. The description also made it sound like Kate was all happy until a random encounter with an artist in Florida caused her to question everything. Thankfully, my assumptions could not have been further from the truth.

Kate is in a difficult relationship with a prima donna. It can be good, but is not very emotionally fulfilling. In the midst of this Kate must travel to Orlando to put the company making the props for her location shoot there in their place about sticking to the schedule. There she meets and is drawn to Dawn, a talented, driven individual who works for the prop company, and who is placed on her project in order to put things right. Her interactions with Dawn cause her to reexamine her life and priorities. Dawn is somewhat insecure about interacting with movie stars and famous producers, but can't help but feel their connection herself.

This author does a great job in creating sympathetic, human characters who have a psychology that is realistic. She really delves into their motivations, and provides a rich inner dialogue that allows the reader to follow them through their thoughts, providing for strong and consistent motivations that give the book some depth. I enjoyed the movie-production details provided, and also how the author didn't make any assumptions about what people may or may not know about the process: she gave plenty of detail to make it seem real, yet the plot didn't seem bogged down in it to me. Then again, I like books where characters are doing interesting things. And the back-drop of movie production was not just a gimmick here, used to create false drama that felt cliched, but instead used as an integral part of the plot, to place pressure and time constraints on the characters, and to move things along.

The ending is staged very well, and very dramatically, and is quite satisfying. Who doesn't love big moments in the rain? This is an excellent first novel. Not perfect, sometimes predictable, but the author has a good sense of pacing, and scene transitions, and character motivations, and I'll definitely check out her next book "Run to Me."
The author's insider knowledge of the Hollywood film industry is evident in this romantic tale of a high-powered movie executive's journey to find true love. A sizzling debut novel with memorable characters, vivid settings, and entertaining insights into what it really takes to make a movie. A fun read, highly recommend.
Power, money, and fame spell happiness-at least in the movies.

Hollywood film producer Kate Nyland has it all, including her gorgeous movie star girlfriend, Hannah Corrant. Amid the excitement of shooting multimillion-dollar movies and being photographed by the ever-present paparazzi out to get a glimpse of Hannah, Kate is reminded continually that her life couldn't be better. That is, until she arrives in Florida to begin shooting her next film. There she meets Dawn Brock, a beautiful, deeply spiritual artist, who sets off sparks that Kate cannot allow to ignite. But just how can she quell the attraction that burns so intensely and the growing connection that seems impossibly unavoidable? And what will happen when Hannah arrives in town for the movie shoot? From behind-the-scenes rendezvous to center-stage passions, Kate discovers that love on location doesn't always follow the script.
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< Love on Location > < Thirteen Hours > < Heart of the Matter > < The Rainbow Cedar > < Finding Home (Romances (Bold Strokes Books)) > freaks

< A Secret Edge > < Strings Attached > < When You Don't See Me > < The Tin Star > < Just a Boy > < Without Reservations > Robin Reardon

price： 480
Kensington
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(An excellent book, couldn't put it down!)

(A Secret Edge)

(If you are actually a teenager this might be great, but...)

(Unbelievable Insight)

(BUY THIS NOVEL FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY)

Robin Reardon has written an excellent novel. I had a hard time putting it down and that's the real test for me. Her characters are developed expertly and the plot is full of twists, turns, and conflict which kept me wanting to read on. This book is perfect for any teenager who's questioning sexual orientation and it's a great read for adults also. Now that's good writing. Reardon is an author to watch. She just may be our next Patricia Nell Warren.
Reardon is a wonderful author and very adept at bringing to literature the many turmoils of struggling to understand your sexuality. A Secret Edge tells the story of Jason, a teenaged runner who is beginning to understand that he is gay. This story is about accepting ones homosexuality, but it is about so much more than that. It is about love and romance, assumptions, betrayals and friendships. As in real life, the story is never certain. There is never any guarantee that everything will work out in the end and this kept my attention throughout. Readers will begin to feel for the characters and perhaps even examine their own lives a bit more closely. This is perhaps the great genius of this book. It has the power to entertain, educate and transform all at the same time.
I would describe this book as rather thin. It's a coming of age story and I have come of age quite a while ago, so I had a problem relating. The drama and conflicts were about teenagers and the advice was coming from a well meaning aunt, uncle and track coach. I related better to them than to the main character. He was rather appealing and there was some sexual tension but in that department it was rather tame. There are a lot of gay books out there and many coming of age stories. There are quite a few better ones than this one.
Everything I wished I had experienced and didn't. I went to high school in the 50's. So, thanks to Robin, I got to be young again. It is an emotional book that pulls no punches and alternately fills your heart with joy and sometimes with doubt and emptiness. I didn't want it to end and I couldn't turn pages fast enough. No need for a bookmark on this one. Robin has another book out,"Thinking Straight", and I hope there are many more to come. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Even before gay liberation took hold after the Stonewall Riots in NYC in 1969, I can recall reading at least one magnificent gay male love story, James Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM when I was in college. More recent memorable gay male love stories include Andre Aciman's CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and in many ways as a love story for friends lost to AIDS, Allan Gurganus' PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS is one of the best love stories ever written. And amazingly enough, I can think of at least four excellent gay male love stories written by women. I say amazingly only in the sense that if you read them, you won't believe how expertly they emerge themselves into the gay male psyche. First, there was Patricia Nell Warren's THE FRONT RUNNER, then Annie Proulx wrote her unforgettable short story, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN that became the unforgettable motion picture. In 2006, NancyKay Shapiro wrote an excellent first novel, WHAT LOVE MEANS TO YOU PEOPLE, and last night I finished a novel that I'm sure will be remembered as one of the best gay "coming out" love stories written in many years. Robin Reardon's, A SECRET EDGE will "grab" you from the beginning and hold on to you until you turn the last page and beyond.

Jason Peele is a sixteen year old who for fourteen of those years has been an orphan. He lost his parents when he was two and is being raised by his father's brother, Uncle Steve and his wife, Aunt Audrey. The couple didn't have any children of their own, so this is something they took on with relish rather than out of a sense of begrudged obligation. They've done a good job with Jason and when we are first introduced to him, he seems like your typical average teenager. He's a good student and has a passion, track and field. His specialty is running both on the relay team and individual short distances. He seems to have a knack for talking with girls and even takes on the job of teaching a friend how to acquire that talent himself. But as the story progresses, we discover that Jason's ability to talk to girls stems from the fact that there is no sexual tension there to prevent his communication at least on his part, and when he dreams sexual dreams it always seems to involve David Bowie. Jason suspects that he may be gay, but he has no actual experiences yet to base it on. An ex-close friend suspects it too, because he along with one of his buddies are constantly accusing Jason of being a faggot. Jason doesn't want to be gay and he fights it with all of his might until he meets a fellow student, Raj, who is a teammate on the high school track and field team whose specialty is the high jump.

Raj is a year older than Jason, seventeen, and when they meet there is an instant attraction between the two. Raj is from India, he is fun but serious and as the older of the two, he takes on the role of mentor for Jason. He teaches Jason about the nonviolence of Gandhi and instructs him in the virtues found in the musical, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. It doesn't take Jason long to discover why his first double date with the opposite sex went so askew because in no time at all, he and Raj are head-over-heels in love with each other. Something happens, however, that threatens to thwart that love affair and suffice it to say that if you read this novel, you will be totally surprised to find out who experiences the most growth and maturity by this roadblock to happiness.

A SECRET EDGE involves characters both adult and teenage alike who either learn and grow from the lessons that Jason and Raj learn in this story, or refuse to learn from them. I'd like to think that as the reader, I've learned from them. I know that I'm glad I bought this book and that it will remain in my library, because I know without a doubt, I'll come back to this one to read it again.

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< What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality > < Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church > < The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships > < Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America (Plume Books) > < New Testament and Homosexuality > < For The Bible Tells Me So > Daniel A. Helminiak

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(An Absolute Must-Read)