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Mike had it all. A business in the south of France, money, and a handsome boyfriend. But when the world’s economies nose-dived, he lost the lot—including Kurt. With nothing left, he finds himself back home in the north of England, living in a broken-down rented flat, alone.
When the boiler breaks down, the repairman turns out to be an old acquaintance—one who was never Mike’s social equal. Now Pete’s the one with money and security, his own thriving company and a collection of classic cars. Pete’s joie de vivre is impossible to resist, but how can Mike face being a kept man?
Mike had it all. A business in the south of France, money, and a handsome boyfriend. But when the world’s economies nose-dived, he lost the lot—including Kurt. With nothing left, he finds himself back home in the north of England, living in a broken-down rented flat, alone.
When the boiler breaks down, the repairman turns out to be an old acquaintance—one who was never Mike’s social equal. Now Pete’s the one with money and security, his own thriving company and a collection of classic cars. Pete’s joie de vivre is impossible to resist, but how can Mike face being a kept man?
- GenresM M RomanceContemporary
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2011
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Tristram La Roche
8 books40 followersTristram La Roche was born in London and spent much of his childhood in Europe. His career has included tourism and yacht charter, as well as a brief period working as a freelance journalist. His interests include travel, art, music, opera, cinema, books and current affairs, and he is passionate about the rights of the GLBT community. La Roche's work pushes the boundaries of traditional romance, aligning him more with writers of gay literature such as Hollinghurst and Rupert Smith. On My Knees, his debut contemporary romance published by Etopia Press, was a Kindle UK bestseller. He has just re-released On My Knees in a refreshed version. Fixed, his third novella, explores a more masculine side of gay love while his latest, an historical work entitled The Hun and The General, published in December 2011 by Etopia Press, has already been hailed by some as his finest yet. June 2013 saw him join forces with Daniel deLoite to release an anthology - MANTHOLOGY in eBook and paperback.
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March 16, 2012
What I liked most about this story is that it felt very real, and even though at times it got slow-paced it just seemed to fit because thats what you do when youv been broken. The next time you're cautious and take things slower. That and a happy ending with an "awww" moment made this story for me.
February 10, 2012
Reviewed by Jamie: This book was a surprise, mostly because (I admit) I judged from the cover, expecting some sort of James Bond style, gambling romp. What I got was something completely different.
The cover, I'm sorry to say, is very lame, and doesn't reflect this story at all. More than half the story is set in rain drizzled Yorkshire, England! And it focuses on the characters' range of emotions.
This story wasn't my sort of thing, so I'll be rating it as objectively as possible. It is well written and flows at a steady pace. It starts off with the recently heart broken Mike, who has to move back to Yorkshire and leave his high life in the South of France behind him.
Luckily for him, he meets (or rather, reacquaints) with a handsome boiler repair man, and things are set in motion for the two men to begin a new romance.
I would recommend this story for fans of romance where you don't have to worry about any surprises, or think too hard about the plot. It is sweet and funny, with a simplistic setting.
There is a brief period with the characters in Monte Carlo, but it wasn't racy like the cover suggests. It was more a gentle excursion. The love scenes were a different story; they were hot, and were the only scenes in the book to actually surprise me in any way.
It's a sweet romance, and I liked the Yorkshire setting and amusing quips. But the book definitely needs a different front cover!
B
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The cover, I'm sorry to say, is very lame, and doesn't reflect this story at all. More than half the story is set in rain drizzled Yorkshire, England! And it focuses on the characters' range of emotions.
This story wasn't my sort of thing, so I'll be rating it as objectively as possible. It is well written and flows at a steady pace. It starts off with the recently heart broken Mike, who has to move back to Yorkshire and leave his high life in the South of France behind him.
Luckily for him, he meets (or rather, reacquaints) with a handsome boiler repair man, and things are set in motion for the two men to begin a new romance.
I would recommend this story for fans of romance where you don't have to worry about any surprises, or think too hard about the plot. It is sweet and funny, with a simplistic setting.
There is a brief period with the characters in Monte Carlo, but it wasn't racy like the cover suggests. It was more a gentle excursion. The love scenes were a different story; they were hot, and were the only scenes in the book to actually surprise me in any way.
It's a sweet romance, and I liked the Yorkshire setting and amusing quips. But the book definitely needs a different front cover!
B
http://manohmanreviews.blogspot.com/2...
June 30, 2025
I guess 1.5 for me, not quite a 2, though it started well over 2 stars.
This story started out pretty good and then the rest stop happend. The two MC are on their way to pick up the other MC's car and they stop at a rest stop. While they are standing in the toilet trying to piss a trucker comes in and immediately starts sucking one of the MC's off..seriously, this came out of nowhere. And then both MC's give the trucker a blowjob. No protection is used and they don't know the trucker. Hello STD's.
Also who can forget the lovely moment where one of the MC put apple jam in the other MC's ass. Apple jam.
Please don't put jam in your anus, unless you want an yeast infection. Sugar encourages yeast growth.
This story started out pretty good and then the rest stop happend. The two MC are on their way to pick up the other MC's car and they stop at a rest stop. While they are standing in the toilet trying to piss a trucker comes in and immediately starts sucking one of the MC's off..seriously, this came out of nowhere. And then both MC's give the trucker a blowjob. No protection is used and they don't know the trucker. Hello STD's.
Also who can forget the lovely moment where one of the MC put apple jam in the other MC's ass. Apple jam.
Please don't put jam in your anus, unless you want an yeast infection. Sugar encourages yeast growth.
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October 6, 2011
Tristram La Roche should be getting quite a cult behind him now with his third book in as many months (don't quote me) and another on the way. One of the aspects of his stories that I enjoy is that he takes his readers on journeys to wonderful places. London, Italy and now France and Monte Carlo - and the casino! His main characters are never the hunky beefcakes seen in the more run-of-the-mill novels in this genre. On the contrary, Tristram's are full of angst, insecurities, fidgety hands and expressions such as, "I hope he's not getting soppy". It's the supporting characters that bring on the glitz and, in this case, it's Pete the Plumber. If ever you're in Yorkshire, look him up because, boy, it'll be worth it. In fact I'd say Pete may be my favorite character yet, so beguiling, sweet yet sexy (he's got flowing chocolate-brown hair). I'd like to adopt him.
If you enjoy m/m (and this one's steamier than ever) then I recommend it. But just a couple of warnings: it's HOT and it's short (so don't complain about that afterwards).
If you enjoy m/m (and this one's steamier than ever) then I recommend it. But just a couple of warnings: it's HOT and it's short (so don't complain about that afterwards).
December 7, 2011
This isn’t my first book by Tristram La Roche. The last one swept me into a world I never imagined and I loved it. This time, not so much. The plot was mostly about the romance which is normally a plot I love. I like a good chocolate read now and again, however to pull this plot off the character connection has to be truly believable, you’ve got to make the reader feel the emotion between the characters. Which I felt got left behind. I loved the
characters by themselves. Pete is this down on his luck, stiff gent that whines a lot but he is such a lovable underdog that you find yourself cheering for him. You have to love Mike this cheery, wear his emotions on his sleeve man that looks at life with rose color glasses. I felt the lust between them but not the love. I just couldn’t believe it. They lacked emotion.
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characters by themselves. Pete is this down on his luck, stiff gent that whines a lot but he is such a lovable underdog that you find yourself cheering for him. You have to love Mike this cheery, wear his emotions on his sleeve man that looks at life with rose color glasses. I felt the lust between them but not the love. I just couldn’t believe it. They lacked emotion.
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December 7, 2011
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This isn’t my first book by Tristram La Roche. The last one swept me into a world I never imagined and I loved it. This time, not so much. The plot was mostly about the romance which is normally a plot I love.
Then there was this truly awful sex scene involving a truck rest stop with too much details about urination on the floor. I think I threw up a little in my mouth just writing that. I wanted to like this book because I truly enjoy the way the author pulls you into a story with details (in the case of the truck stop, a bit too much). I’ve never been to England but the author took me there.
While I’m glad I read this book, it just didn’t live up to the standards that I feel Mr. La Roche could write and what I have seen this author achieve.
This isn’t my first book by Tristram La Roche. The last one swept me into a world I never imagined and I loved it. This time, not so much. The plot was mostly about the romance which is normally a plot I love.
Then there was this truly awful sex scene involving a truck rest stop with too much details about urination on the floor. I think I threw up a little in my mouth just writing that. I wanted to like this book because I truly enjoy the way the author pulls you into a story with details (in the case of the truck stop, a bit too much). I’ve never been to England but the author took me there.
While I’m glad I read this book, it just didn’t live up to the standards that I feel Mr. La Roche could write and what I have seen this author achieve.
October 2, 2011
2.5 stars. Ok m/m romance about a guy who'd been living in the south of France with his boyfriend until the economy went bad and he lost everything - home, business, money, and boyfriend. He moves back to Yorkshire in reduced circumstances and isn't particularly pleased to run into a guy he recognizes from his school days...
April 2, 2013
I couldn't finish this book. One of the main characters kept whining about his change in fortune, for the worse. One of those people who are forever complaining and not doing much to change their lot in life. It dragged on for too long (for a short book), with very little happening, some highly unsafe dirty sex scenes thrown in, about the only time the character shut up giving out!
April 8, 2012
"You chose me? Little old me?”
I usually like a little more romance in my stories, but this book seems so real. You come to realize just how much these two care about each other by the end. I enjoyed getting to know them and watching Mike let himself be happy.
I usually like a little more romance in my stories, but this book seems so real. You come to realize just how much these two care about each other by the end. I enjoyed getting to know them and watching Mike let himself be happy.
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