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Boys
Boys who like boys who like girls.
Twenty-five year old Jag Huntington loved straight men. He couldn’t help it. Something about their macho-allure intrigued him. But Jag had never even managed to have a straight man as a friend.
His best friend Tyson Hopper, and Tyson’s boyfriend Howard Steinman invite Jag out for a night with the gay-boys and Howard’s sister, Virginia.
When Virginia brings her straight boyfriend, Carson Phelps, Jag’s attraction to the thirty year old stud was instant. But there was not mutual attraction, not even curiosity.
It wasn’t until Virginia insinuated that Jag and Carson should be friends, ‘close’ friends, that Jag began to wonder if he had a chance.
Carson liked hanging with gay men. They were fun. His straight buddies didn’t get into dancing, music, or anything he really wanted to do. The idea of having a great gay friend appealed to Carson. Self-assured, Carson didn’t flinch at the racy conversation nor sexual overtones of his gay companions’ conversation. He liked it.
There was something which intrigued both men into crossing the line of friendship into a physical relationship, but for Jag, it was devoid of any emotional attachment, which he craved from Carson.
Would Jag and Carson’s friendship ever evolve into anything more than a couple of friends; one gay and one straight?
Or was there really something extra special about a boy who loves boys, who loves girls?
Twenty-five year old Jag Huntington loved straight men. He couldn’t help it. Something about their macho-allure intrigued him. But Jag had never even managed to have a straight man as a friend.
His best friend Tyson Hopper, and Tyson’s boyfriend Howard Steinman invite Jag out for a night with the gay-boys and Howard’s sister, Virginia.
When Virginia brings her straight boyfriend, Carson Phelps, Jag’s attraction to the thirty year old stud was instant. But there was not mutual attraction, not even curiosity.
It wasn’t until Virginia insinuated that Jag and Carson should be friends, ‘close’ friends, that Jag began to wonder if he had a chance.
Carson liked hanging with gay men. They were fun. His straight buddies didn’t get into dancing, music, or anything he really wanted to do. The idea of having a great gay friend appealed to Carson. Self-assured, Carson didn’t flinch at the racy conversation nor sexual overtones of his gay companions’ conversation. He liked it.
There was something which intrigued both men into crossing the line of friendship into a physical relationship, but for Jag, it was devoid of any emotional attachment, which he craved from Carson.
Would Jag and Carson’s friendship ever evolve into anything more than a couple of friends; one gay and one straight?
Or was there really something extra special about a boy who loves boys, who loves girls?
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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G.A. Hauser
267 books515 followersAbout the Author Award-winning author G.A. Hauser was born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA and attended university in New York City. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a patrol officer with the Seattle Police Department. In early 2000 G.A. moved to Hertfordshire, England where she began her writing in earnest and published her first book, In the Shadow of Alexander. Now a full-time writer, G.A. has written over eighty novels, including several best-sellers of gay fiction. GA is also the Executive Producer for her first feature film, CAPITAL GAMES. For more information on other books by G.A., visit the author at her official website. www.authorgahauser.com G.A. has won awards from All Romance eBooks for Best Author 2010, 2009, Best Novel 2008, Mile High, and Best Author 2008, Best Novel 2007, Secrets and Misdemeanors, Best Author 2007.
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March 27, 2019
This has to be one of my fave "fun reads". Loved Jag- absolutely adorable- and Carson - who was a mite "confused", I think the world and everyone in it recognised his true inclinations but bless him he appears totally clueless and a little obtuse. I did roll my eyes a bit during their ' romance ', but it was pretty darn hot! Great supporting characters, Camp, cuddly Howard, his buff partner Ty and Howard's sister Virginia who was definitely a sandwich short of a picnic!! I smiled all the way through this and was sorry when I finished it. It was a tad far fetched but the fun factor made up for that.Won't tax the brain cells but will up your feel good factor. Put your feet up and enjoy!
September 1, 2012
2.5 stars. Even though I know pretty much exactly what I'm getting into, I can't stay away from this author. Total guilty pleasure.
March 10, 2015
Meh...Carson was a selfish bastard who lacked empathy, introspection and credibility. Jag was an butch 'man's man' who wore guy-liner and liked to bottom...this book was a collection of inconsistencies and WTF? moments with a really annoying fag hag thrown into the mix...some people have said the sex was hot but I found it lacked emotional connection and passion so I was left feeling violated on behalf of Jag. I wouldn't actively encourage anyone to read this one. Disappointing.
August 29, 2012
The blurb for this one pulled me in. Straight-boy/gay-boy is hardly an uncommon theme in M/M, but there are so many ways to approach it and I like to sample any that sound appealing.
Guylinered club boi Jag meets burly mechanic Carson, a friendly and open-minded fellow with ladyfriend in tow. Jag has a weakness for toppy straight men which has brought him predictable frustration and sadness in the past. He can't resist flirting with Carson, and when Carson doesn't freak out and his date Virginia seems almost to be pushing the two men together, things get interesting.
Eventually, Virginia decides that she and Carson are not meant to be. Up to this point, Jag's flirtation had been a source of amusement and some illicit titillation of Carson's ego, but now that he is suddenly single, scary possibilities open up. The two men embark on a hesitant friendship, shy on Carson's side, desperately lustful on Jag's. Jag offers no-strings, no-reciprocation sexual gratification on a silver platter to the other man--and is saddened and humiliated when Carson happily takes exactly that.
Jag's gay friends are a hoot; the girlfriend, Virginia, was hard to like due to her irritating manner, but her heart was in the right place. The sex scenes were nicely done. (Warning for brief M-M-F.)
This is a sex romp with a heartfelt romance at its core, seasoned with sweetness, humor, good friends, angst and the requisite ultimate happy ending.
Guylinered club boi Jag meets burly mechanic Carson, a friendly and open-minded fellow with ladyfriend in tow. Jag has a weakness for toppy straight men which has brought him predictable frustration and sadness in the past. He can't resist flirting with Carson, and when Carson doesn't freak out and his date Virginia seems almost to be pushing the two men together, things get interesting.
Eventually, Virginia decides that she and Carson are not meant to be. Up to this point, Jag's flirtation had been a source of amusement and some illicit titillation of Carson's ego, but now that he is suddenly single, scary possibilities open up. The two men embark on a hesitant friendship, shy on Carson's side, desperately lustful on Jag's. Jag offers no-strings, no-reciprocation sexual gratification on a silver platter to the other man--and is saddened and humiliated when Carson happily takes exactly that.
Jag's gay friends are a hoot; the girlfriend, Virginia, was hard to like due to her irritating manner, but her heart was in the right place. The sex scenes were nicely done. (Warning for brief M-M-F.)
This is a sex romp with a heartfelt romance at its core, seasoned with sweetness, humor, good friends, angst and the requisite ultimate happy ending.
December 3, 2012
As I read Boys, I kept wondering, Who are these people??? The characters, particulary, Virginia, Tyson, and Howard, didn't seem like real people to me. Pretty much every time they appeared in the novel, I found myself wondering when they would exit the scene because they were so annoying. The relationship between Jag and Carson was interesting, particularly Jag's feelings of being used by Carson, but the author just kept playing things for laughs. The constant wisecracks, crotch-watching, and focus on "guy-liner" really took away from the story. I wanted this book to be so much better than it was and not I'm hesitant to read anything else by Hauser.
October 11, 2012
Straight guy falls for gay guy. Hot, hot, hot.
February 11, 2022
While they may not be the most quality, G.A. Hauser's stories are so readable. I started out just thumbing through this paperback while trying to decide what I wanted to read for the evening and before I know it, I was immersed and devouring it start to finish without any break. There are some tropes and stereotypes that are now, thankfully, dated as I read this in 2022, but Jag is a very likeable character to pin the plot on.
Carson is a bit dense and aggravating in his not being homophobic because he's fine being around gay men, but kind of homophobic in how he, at first, refuses to consider himself anything other straight despite an obvious interest in Jag and his liking how Jag is attracted to him. Then, when he finally acts with Jag, it's deliberately "no homo" liking receiving a bj and topping so it's easy to see how Jag would feel used by Carson wanting to call them just friends with benefits.
Virginia and Tyson get annoying at times in how they push things for Carson and Jag, but there have been characters that annoyed me more in stories, shows or movies. They genuinely want Carson and Jag to be happy together so I can forgive their heavy-handedness and outrageous behavior in the end.
It's odd that I can say that I really liked this and am satisfied by the story despite its flaws, but if Jag is happy in the end then so am I.
Carson is a bit dense and aggravating in his not being homophobic because he's fine being around gay men, but kind of homophobic in how he, at first, refuses to consider himself anything other straight despite an obvious interest in Jag and his liking how Jag is attracted to him. Then, when he finally acts with Jag, it's deliberately "no homo" liking receiving a bj and topping so it's easy to see how Jag would feel used by Carson wanting to call them just friends with benefits.
Virginia and Tyson get annoying at times in how they push things for Carson and Jag, but there have been characters that annoyed me more in stories, shows or movies. They genuinely want Carson and Jag to be happy together so I can forgive their heavy-handedness and outrageous behavior in the end.
It's odd that I can say that I really liked this and am satisfied by the story despite its flaws, but if Jag is happy in the end then so am I.
May 14, 2013
This is the first Hauser book I have read and I really loved it. I was very impressed with the conversations because they seemed very natural. Occasionally I got confused as to who was talking and I ended up having to stop and figure it out if the particular thing said was odd for the person I thought was saying it but for the most part I very much enjoyed the banter. Even the internal talking worked well. But I absolutely loved the conversation. It was so real yet not boring and conveyed personalities so well.
I really liked the angst between Carson and Jag too as they both dealt with the issue of stepping out into unknown territory, asking themselves whether or not they could handle something this far off the track for either one of them. I liked that I got both points of view which is normal but I have to tell you, it was essential for this one. I am not sure I could have liked Carson otherwise. He was so cold at times which for me is just too real. Because I got to see him battling with his emotions and feelings for Jag it gave me the ability to continue to read and not think Jag was just too stupid for words. And man was Carson an ass. He went back and forth between someone I started to like and someone I wanted to kick. But I ended up loving Carson as well at the end. I loved the transformation. I will read this one again.
I really liked the angst between Carson and Jag too as they both dealt with the issue of stepping out into unknown territory, asking themselves whether or not they could handle something this far off the track for either one of them. I liked that I got both points of view which is normal but I have to tell you, it was essential for this one. I am not sure I could have liked Carson otherwise. He was so cold at times which for me is just too real. Because I got to see him battling with his emotions and feelings for Jag it gave me the ability to continue to read and not think Jag was just too stupid for words. And man was Carson an ass. He went back and forth between someone I started to like and someone I wanted to kick. But I ended up loving Carson as well at the end. I loved the transformation. I will read this one again.
August 7, 2014
I didn't want to review this one because it was just okay and I like reviewing books that I love.
This one just didn't do it for me. It didn't feel like a love story at all. I thought there would be more to it. A gay guy who falls for a straight guy. There are so many possibilities. The supporting cast was horrendous. Virginia was especially annoying. I'm no shrink, but I think Virginia was mentally ill. The supporting cast took away from the story.
Carson is a straight man who is dating Virginia. Virginia has a gay brother and she LOVES hanging out with him and his friends. These friends are over the top, and I do not think a good representation of any group of grown adults. Virginia is intent on pushing her straight boyfriend onto her brother's gay friend Jag. Jag, has a thing for straight men. To me, Carson never seemed like a straight man. I immediately thought of him as bi, just from his thoughts.
Anyhoo, Carson and Jag because friends and it didn't take long for them to become more. Carson loved the sex and Jag wanted a relationship. It really was pitiful how Carson treated Jag, but I felt no sympathy. Jag knew Carson was supposedly straight. What did he expect.
Anyway, if you can make it past the irritating, gossipy, all in your business, only thinking and talking about sex friends, then this is the one for you.
This one just didn't do it for me. It didn't feel like a love story at all. I thought there would be more to it. A gay guy who falls for a straight guy. There are so many possibilities. The supporting cast was horrendous. Virginia was especially annoying. I'm no shrink, but I think Virginia was mentally ill. The supporting cast took away from the story.
Carson is a straight man who is dating Virginia. Virginia has a gay brother and she LOVES hanging out with him and his friends. These friends are over the top, and I do not think a good representation of any group of grown adults. Virginia is intent on pushing her straight boyfriend onto her brother's gay friend Jag. Jag, has a thing for straight men. To me, Carson never seemed like a straight man. I immediately thought of him as bi, just from his thoughts.
Anyhoo, Carson and Jag because friends and it didn't take long for them to become more. Carson loved the sex and Jag wanted a relationship. It really was pitiful how Carson treated Jag, but I felt no sympathy. Jag knew Carson was supposedly straight. What did he expect.
Anyway, if you can make it past the irritating, gossipy, all in your business, only thinking and talking about sex friends, then this is the one for you.
December 27, 2012
This book was very easy to read. I think there has been a general trend with M/M romances where I seem to breeze through these books.
Things I liked about this book are:
1. The characters can be related to if anyone has ever dated and or had sex with a person who has, in the past, identified themselves as straight.
2. The tight group of friends can seem very familiar to most.
3. I think that it explores the changing concepts of sexuality in younger men who are now, in this day and age, given the liberty to explore the fluidity of their sexuality without severe repercussions.
4. The sex
Things I found need development:
1. The story developed the two central characters a little unequally. One character seems very 2D while the other seemed very 3D and this translated into their intimacy trysts.
2. Without spoiling the book, I do not believe the central female figure in this book would have acted exactly the way she did.
3. I feel that since a lot of was left no developed there would be a sequel.
All in all, though, it was a fun, fast, read.
Things I liked about this book are:
1. The characters can be related to if anyone has ever dated and or had sex with a person who has, in the past, identified themselves as straight.
2. The tight group of friends can seem very familiar to most.
3. I think that it explores the changing concepts of sexuality in younger men who are now, in this day and age, given the liberty to explore the fluidity of their sexuality without severe repercussions.
4. The sex
Things I found need development:
1. The story developed the two central characters a little unequally. One character seems very 2D while the other seemed very 3D and this translated into their intimacy trysts.
2. Without spoiling the book, I do not believe the central female figure in this book would have acted exactly the way she did.
3. I feel that since a lot of was left no developed there would be a sequel.
All in all, though, it was a fun, fast, read.
September 9, 2012
I echo the sentiments of another commenter who said that they can't stay away from G.A. Hauser. I share this strange compulsion. I don't know what drew me to this book. That's a lie. It's the pretty boy in eyeliner. And I liked that pretty boy in the book as well. Carson. . .not so much. It was okay. Exactly what I knew I'd be getting. A lot of hot sex. Not much character development. A kind of ridiculous (gay-for-you) plot. But pleasant.
May 11, 2013
Hit me over the head and call me fancy.
There's a reason why Ms. Hauser continues to stay on my top 5 list. This woman is brilliant...and her stories rock. Like I say often, I love sequels/series or books that revisit other characters I love.
I don't even know what to say about Jag and Carson except, well played out Ms. Hauser. Your foray into the straight to am I really gay storyline was so real and unforgettable.
There's a reason why Ms. Hauser continues to stay on my top 5 list. This woman is brilliant...and her stories rock. Like I say often, I love sequels/series or books that revisit other characters I love.
I don't even know what to say about Jag and Carson except, well played out Ms. Hauser. Your foray into the straight to am I really gay storyline was so real and unforgettable.
September 2, 2012
Enjoyable read. Loved Jag's gay friends, they were such a hoot, found Virginia really annoying. Would have been five stars but found Carson's oblivious to hurting Jag's feeling just made me want to smack him upside his head. I'm glad that Carson realized that he loved Jag that he had with Jag was everything he wanted in a partner and more. And Jag got his straight boy:)
October 12, 2012
"Boys who like boys who like girls"
I wasn't sure what to think about this book in the beginning because I love G.A. Hauser although I have to be in the mood for her books. But I really did like this one.
I wasn't sure what to think about this book in the beginning because I love G.A. Hauser although I have to be in the mood for her books. But I really did like this one.
October 26, 2014
I loved this book it was funny and hilarious. Both main characters are very lovable. I dind´t like Virginia she was acting like a teenager although she was in her early twenties, she basically pushed Carson toward Jag.
I recommend.
I recommend.
October 18, 2015
I was dying to read this book, so when I finally got arround to it I was pretty disapointed!
Very confusing, not very hot and rather extreme insta-lovey (which I usually like, but in this case was more unbelievable than usual)
Very confusing, not very hot and rather extreme insta-lovey (which I usually like, but in this case was more unbelievable than usual)
September 9, 2012
Can't help myself, love her books even when there is an extremely annoying girl involved!
September 12, 2012
Pure nonsense.
September 17, 2012
Loved this book! Very easy to connect with the characters. M MM MMM MMMM Jag, is a lover for sure. Great work G.A. Hauser!
I still have to get Brian to autograph it for me...
I still have to get Brian to autograph it for me...
November 11, 2012
I loved Jag & Carson! I really liked how Carson was willing to love who he loved. Nicely written characters!
February 3, 2013
3.5 Stars
A sexy romp that put a smile on my face.
A sexy romp that put a smile on my face.
August 25, 2013
I loved this story especially the way they both could dance! It was almost as if I were watching..
May 23, 2014
Mmm, mm!! love it!!
August 23, 2012
3.5 stars. Instalove that was sweet and somewhat simplistic.
September 26, 2012
Loved it!
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