Under One Roof

by Diana DeRicci

Two men. One roof. Who knew togetherness could be so dangerously tempting?

Korbin is looking for a renter to help make ends meet. Not quite ready to make the offered room a squatter's paradise with a public ad, he advertises by word of mouth. Turns out he's doing it at just the right time.

Cage is relocating for a new job and needs a no-hassle place to live. He's wary about sharing space with a total stranger, but the opportunity to be able to start at his new job without this stress is too good to pass up.

Except one of them is hiding a secret identity and his past has taught him to not talk about it. Friendship brings the men closer, but will the secrets they both carry keep them from exploring a deeper attraction between them?

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Friends To Lovers, Short Stories, Gay, Novella

52 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 5, 2012

About the author

Diana DeRicci is the sexy, flirty pen name of Diana Castilleja. A romance author at heart, DeRicci’s writing takes you into a saucier spectrum of sensuality and sexual adventure, where a happily-ever-after is still the key to any story.

Diana lives in Central Texas with her husband, one son and a feisty little Chihuahua named Rascal.

Reviews

[Ami · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short story is pretty sweet; it's about two guys living under one roof (one is the landlord, the other one is the renter) not knowing that each other is gay. Korbin, the landlord, is an adorable klutz :). He's a sci-fi author who also writes gay erotica in another pen name. Cage (the renter) is a cop who loses his lover before. Interestingly, I need to re-read few paragraphs a couple of times to get information about Cage being a cop. Somehow when I first read it, I don't get the vibe that Cage is a cop #justsayin'

I think my favorite scene will be when Cage reads that gay erotica that Korbin writes, without Korbin knowing. It's pretty cute, because Cage thinks that Korbin only writer sci-fi stories before. Wonder how those scenes work on Cage's libido *lol*.

The last chapter seems to be written slightly in the future; I wish that there's pointer in that because it throws me a bit. Just a pointer like, "A month later" or something will be nice.

[Mandy*reads obsessively* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Korbin, a writer of sci-fi fiction and steamy gay romance, even if that part is a secret! :)
Cage is the new cop in town and looking for a place to stay so it works out well that Korbin is renting out the top floor of his house.
This is a cute, sweet short !

[Deeze · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

A nice but unremarkable read.


I did feel mislead by Korbin’s actions in the beginning. I assumed he had more reason to be afraid rather than one punch by a so called friend. I guess I just assumed he had been the victim of a gay bashing. Finding out what happened felt a bit anti climatic.


Korbin and Cage were a sweet couple, but sadly nothing really impacted with this one.

[Vio · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet story about a cop and a writer nice romance between the main characters. Korbin was a cutie with his accident prone nature and Cage was the right man to come along and shake things up a bit which they both needed.

[enara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for another book when I came across this one, and I found the cover so funny I had to give it a try.

I'm glad I did, because this short m/m romance novella was so cute and overall nice. I think I'm going to check the author's backlist for more.

[Tame · Rating 4 out of 5]

for some reason, I had to re-read a couple of pages at the beginning because I got mixed up in who was doing what, but once I caught the rhythm, I really enjoyed the book! It was sweet, short, involved a writer with a slight penchant for accidents/stumbling about, and the policeman who stole his heart

[Sadonna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an enjoyable shorter story about second chances and taking a chance on love. Both Korbin and Cage have secrets and past hurts to overcome. Luckily their secrets happen to be compatible. A bit of angst, but a sweet ending.

[Phaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

2012 Review:

Such a completely sweet and lovable short story. Aww! I just want to hug them. Both guys were sweet, the writing was better than most of what I’ve been exposed to recently, and the focus was on the right things. <3

[Charlie Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, sweet, entertaining read. Perfect for curling up on a rainy afternoon with a cup of tea.

[Mistral · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and well written story with likeable characters. I really enjoyed it.

[Fernanda Parente · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just because it's too short. But it's so sweet

[GhostMMreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet enjoyable short read. Would be fun to read the story of Ben and Joshua, the characters of the book Korbin was writing.

[Sue bowdley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my.....Korbin and Cage were so hot even for a short story and no real sex scene...This book was so well written considering how short it was....It would make an amazing full length novel or at least double the size...A look into Korbin and his clumsiness and Cage and his protectiveness.....Great read and will look forward to reading more from this author x

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a solid sweet short story that I think most would find enjoyable. Its perfect for those in the mood for a light hearted but sweet story.

I kind of felt that there was a potential there for the author to do a lot more. There was also a few cliches thrown in for the heck of it.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet short read. Would love to see more of Korbin and his clumsiness, like walking into walls, falling off ladders. And of course find out how his books are selling. Watching Cage grow in this new town, wish this was longer.

[Elci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes it's all about boy meets boy, boy likes boy, boys do the relationship thing.

[Morgana · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet...

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good short m/m romance about a writer who rents out part of his house to a cop newly moved to the area. Neither is aware the other is gay as they mutually lust after each other.

[Katy Beth Mckee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story about two people who seem to be just what the other one needed.

[Meggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really well written short romance between Cage and Korbin. The emotions between both main characters were warm and romantic. I liked this shorty, even if it was a bit to easy.

[Cole Riann · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I enjoyed this one quite a bit

[Sabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely short story.

[Melora · Rating 2 out of 5]

★★½ - Okay to pass the time with, but be prepared to roll your eyes at parts.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great novella. Though it short the characters are ll well developed. I am wondering if the siblings are going to gget their own stories?

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really liked it - until they got it on. Imho the melting and whimpering and 'oh babe I want to throw you on the floor' just did't fit them.

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Da'ad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aw, this was really cute! Small, sweet and un-rushed. Just the way I love 'em! (when I'm in the mood for shorts, that is). Diana DeRicci, how I love your writing.

[Maggie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating 2.5

[Beck · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit too shallow & fluffy for my tastes ... no real character development with a bit too much telling & not enough showing ... toss in insta-love & I was left underwhelmed.