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City Knight #2
Knightmare
What happens when two broken men collide?
And one of them disappears?
Marcus Prater has already lost one man to senseless violence. He won't lose another. Calling in all his resources, former blue knights on the Atlanta Police Department, and his own experience as a Vice cop, Marcus desperately searches for the new man in his life, college student and rent boy Ben Danvers.
Can love survive in the wake of Marcus's worst nightmare?
Warning. This is the second in a three book series. It is filled with angst, gruff men, and just maybe some hot man-on-man action. Be aware, there IS a third story coming, so don't piss and moan if there is a cliff hanger in your future. You HAVE been warned...
And one of them disappears?
Marcus Prater has already lost one man to senseless violence. He won't lose another. Calling in all his resources, former blue knights on the Atlanta Police Department, and his own experience as a Vice cop, Marcus desperately searches for the new man in his life, college student and rent boy Ben Danvers.
Can love survive in the wake of Marcus's worst nightmare?
Warning. This is the second in a three book series. It is filled with angst, gruff men, and just maybe some hot man-on-man action. Be aware, there IS a third story coming, so don't piss and moan if there is a cliff hanger in your future. You HAVE been warned...
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 13, 2013
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About the author
T.A. Webb
33 books632 followersT.A. Webb is the writing name for the Mean Old Bear That Could. He's worked with people living with HIV/AIDS and with children in the foster care system for over twenty years, and took the smaller pay for the chance to make a difference for those who can't help themselves. After hours, he's the proud single papa of two (now three) rescue dogs, was born and raised in Atlanta, where he still lives, and is a pretty darned good country cook.
His sister taught him to read when he was four, and he tore his way through the local library over the next few years. Always wanting more, he snuck a copy of The Exorcist under his parents' house to read when he was eleven and scared the bejesus out of himself. Thus began a love affair with books that skirt the edge, and when he discovered gay literature, he was hooked for life.
To reach him, please email AuthorTAWebb@aol.com, visit him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authortawebb orhttps://www.facebook.com/twebb7813, tweet him on Twitter @TomBearAtl, or visit him blog at www.tom-webb.blogspot.com.
His sister taught him to read when he was four, and he tore his way through the local library over the next few years. Always wanting more, he snuck a copy of The Exorcist under his parents' house to read when he was eleven and scared the bejesus out of himself. Thus began a love affair with books that skirt the edge, and when he discovered gay literature, he was hooked for life.
To reach him, please email AuthorTAWebb@aol.com, visit him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authortawebb orhttps://www.facebook.com/twebb7813, tweet him on Twitter @TomBearAtl, or visit him blog at www.tom-webb.blogspot.com.
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April 15, 2013
AMAZING! Just bloody Brilliant! …Tom Webb has delivered another novella that will have you totally engrossed in the action and continues the powerful plot from the first book that will have your emotions spiking, your heart breaking, Oh, and lets not forget… another Cliff Hanger to deal with… and I LOVED IT!!!!
This book starts off where the other one finished and it is yet another powerfully compelling read from Tom Webb. I could sit and wax lyrical for hours over Mr. Webb’s writing… he stole my heart with the first book in this series and every one of his books I have read since and continues to hold it hostage with Knightmare. I still can’t believe he can pack so much emotional intensity into a novella, the plot is riveting and you are swept along on a rapid ride, holding on for dear life and above all praying that these two men that had found a spark of hope in the arms of one another, where there had previously only been despair… would have some chance at future happiness.
After losing his lover Jeremy to a violent crime, Marcus thought he would never love again, but Ben had awoken him from the lonely desolate nightmare he had been living in for the last two years, making him feel alive again rather than the numb existence that had consumed him… so he was going to have to push the fear and panic that was all encompassing and focus on finding his Benjamin.
Ben is a broken and lost boy the attack on him four years earlier had left him scarred but not the kind you could see, no, these scars are so deeply embedded within his psych that he felt they would never heal… he felt dirty and used and certainly not worthy of being loved by a man like Marcus, and now Martin and Farr had been released from prison he would never be free of the constant fear and pain.
With this being a trilogy I have played every scenario in my head of how this book would transpire but what happened wasn’t what I expected… I have so much invested in these two characters, they break my heart and the love between them is so incredibly fragile, what they needed was time to explore their relationship, both of them had only just opened their hearts for the first time in years and the release of the two men who attacked Ben had stolen that small amount of hope that was being nurtured by Marcus… and now doubt and uncertainty had crept in and was taking hold of Ben.
Tom Webb certainly knows how to write a love scene, cause let me tell you this one was so beautiful, the passion and sensuality was intense and full of raw emotion, I was welling up. It was almost as though Marcus wanted Ben to See and Feel how much he was loved, desperately trying to sear it into his soul lest he should forget that he would rather die than lose him. Nothing else existed in that moment but the two of them and they completed each other in a way neither thought they could ever feel again.
If you haven’t read City Knight #1, it is a MUST READ and this second instalment is just as good and leaves me chomping at the bit for the last book in the trilogy, the writing as always from Tom is just amazing, the characters are totally three dimensional and live in my mind in full colour HD… yep even those yummy sex scenes are vivid in My imagination!?! We get to meet some of the characters from the other novellas by Pulp Friction, Archer, Zach and Jeremiah I am familiar with from Triple Heat… and I am going to spend my weekend catching up on all of the novellas so far released. WooHoo!
So… Yes, you have guessed right, I couldn’t put the book down and in fact I read it twice I was in such a rush the first time, the second time was to sit and enjoy the beautiful prose and revel in my excitement of catching up with Marcus and Ben and also for it to sink in... that just when you think things might be going in the right direction we have another O.M.G…. Noooooo!!!!!!!
That ending…GRRR it’s a good job I heart you Tom!
To be continued!!!!!
*Note to self: Make sure tissues are handy when reading a book by T.A. Webb, wiping snotty tears on a sleeve because you can’t put a book down is SooOoo unattractive!!!
The other characters from this book can be found in Pulp Friction series from these other talented authors ~
Laura Harner ~ Triple Threat
Havan Fellows ~ Wicked Bindings
Lee Brazil Chances Are ~ Chances Are
Series reading order ~
Working It ~ City Knight
Knightmare ~ (City Knight #2)
Starry Knight ~ (City Knight #3) Release date 15th June.
For more reviews, please check out Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews and you can also find us on Facebook
“You are mine. Mine. I won’t let anyone touch you ever again. No one, you hear me? Not Martin, not any fucking man. No more, Benjamin. Are we clear? Do you understand me? No more!”
The world was quiet and everything was right and peaceful, and his last thought before he allowed sleep to claim him was Mine. His.
This book starts off where the other one finished and it is yet another powerfully compelling read from Tom Webb. I could sit and wax lyrical for hours over Mr. Webb’s writing… he stole my heart with the first book in this series and every one of his books I have read since and continues to hold it hostage with Knightmare. I still can’t believe he can pack so much emotional intensity into a novella, the plot is riveting and you are swept along on a rapid ride, holding on for dear life and above all praying that these two men that had found a spark of hope in the arms of one another, where there had previously only been despair… would have some chance at future happiness.
After losing his lover Jeremy to a violent crime, Marcus thought he would never love again, but Ben had awoken him from the lonely desolate nightmare he had been living in for the last two years, making him feel alive again rather than the numb existence that had consumed him… so he was going to have to push the fear and panic that was all encompassing and focus on finding his Benjamin.
Marcus bled inside, every minute was one more where he could imagine the worst. Ben alone and crying for him - someone, anyone—to take him away from the nightmare he’d been fighting for four long years.
Ben is a broken and lost boy the attack on him four years earlier had left him scarred but not the kind you could see, no, these scars are so deeply embedded within his psych that he felt they would never heal… he felt dirty and used and certainly not worthy of being loved by a man like Marcus, and now Martin and Farr had been released from prison he would never be free of the constant fear and pain.
How could anyone love damaged goods? Couldn’t Marcus see how ugly he was?
With this being a trilogy I have played every scenario in my head of how this book would transpire but what happened wasn’t what I expected… I have so much invested in these two characters, they break my heart and the love between them is so incredibly fragile, what they needed was time to explore their relationship, both of them had only just opened their hearts for the first time in years and the release of the two men who attacked Ben had stolen that small amount of hope that was being nurtured by Marcus… and now doubt and uncertainty had crept in and was taking hold of Ben.
Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It can’t be taken for granted, and while it can be as strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china.
Tom Webb certainly knows how to write a love scene, cause let me tell you this one was so beautiful, the passion and sensuality was intense and full of raw emotion, I was welling up. It was almost as though Marcus wanted Ben to See and Feel how much he was loved, desperately trying to sear it into his soul lest he should forget that he would rather die than lose him. Nothing else existed in that moment but the two of them and they completed each other in a way neither thought they could ever feel again.
He wanted to feel. To have his heart unclench and know what love felt like. Wanted to feel warmth in his chest, arms around him at night and kisses on the back of his neck. He wanted to not feel scared and alone, and have someone to pick up the pieces of his broken heart and help him put them back together again. He wanted to have someone who cared if he was running late because he stopped at the library and got lost in a book. Wanted someone to laugh with and cry with and grow old together.
If you haven’t read City Knight #1, it is a MUST READ and this second instalment is just as good and leaves me chomping at the bit for the last book in the trilogy, the writing as always from Tom is just amazing, the characters are totally three dimensional and live in my mind in full colour HD… yep even those yummy sex scenes are vivid in My imagination!?! We get to meet some of the characters from the other novellas by Pulp Friction, Archer, Zach and Jeremiah I am familiar with from Triple Heat… and I am going to spend my weekend catching up on all of the novellas so far released. WooHoo!
So… Yes, you have guessed right, I couldn’t put the book down and in fact I read it twice I was in such a rush the first time, the second time was to sit and enjoy the beautiful prose and revel in my excitement of catching up with Marcus and Ben and also for it to sink in... that just when you think things might be going in the right direction we have another O.M.G…. Noooooo!!!!!!!
That ending…GRRR it’s a good job I heart you Tom!
To be continued!!!!!
*Note to self: Make sure tissues are handy when reading a book by T.A. Webb, wiping snotty tears on a sleeve because you can’t put a book down is SooOoo unattractive!!!
The other characters from this book can be found in Pulp Friction series from these other talented authors ~
Laura Harner ~ Triple Threat
Havan Fellows ~ Wicked Bindings
Lee Brazil Chances Are ~ Chances Are
Series reading order ~
Working It ~ City Knight
Knightmare ~ (City Knight #2)
Starry Knight ~ (City Knight #3) Release date 15th June.
For more reviews, please check out Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews and you can also find us on Facebook
April 17, 2013
***FIVE HUGE STARS*** Full review now up.
MADRE MIA! This book was just WOW! I need book 3 like NOW, how am I going to survive until June???
Dammit! I have a lot of things to say about this gem but in Spanish! I can’t make justice in my Spanglish but well, let’s try. Mr Webb did it again, yeah, he played with my sanity once again. He’s a sadist and he’s going to pay for this, karma is a bitch… just saying.
This book starts with my Marcus desperate to find his Benjamin. I just couldn’t believe what happened, I mean, I really wanted to shout at Benjamin, to kill him. I know you are damaged and broken and all but be careful with my Marcus!
He imagined this was what hell would be like. Having something within your grasp, but never being allowed to touch it
But I also understand Benjamin, he’s had a hard life and he doesn’t know how to open up, he doesn’t know how to love but he knows he loves Marcus back and love conquers all, right?
But you know the worst of it, don’t you, Benjamin? It means you have to take care of him too. You have to dust off that pile of rubble in your chest and try to glue the pieces back together. Then you have to offer it to him and hope he sees it for the gift it is and trust him
Knightmare is like watching one of those thrillers that have you biting your nails (yeah, I don’t have any at the moment). Do you know when you don’t want to look at the screen because you know something bad is about to happen? Yes, that’s what you are going to feel reading this book, you will devour it because the way the author tells the story will get you totally desperate and in need of more. Is it June already?
Mr Webb you better keep writing this kind of stories because they are unputdownable!
After all these thoughts you might think this was just about finding what happened with Ben and not about a hot couple but you’re wrong because the author managed to fit one of the best hot scenes in M/M books that I’ve read. I just love Marcus, that guy is seriously hot and I love him even more when he’s so demanding.
And once again, GRACIAS for that dedication, I am still speechless.
*** READ. THIS. SERIES.*** You'll love it!
Go read Monique’s EXCELLENT review and find out about other books in this Pulp Friction series: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Once again, THANKS Monique for introducing me to this author ;)
April 16, 2013
Interview with the author, T.A. Webb over at Love Affair with an e-Reader
OOOOOOOOOOO
MMMMMMMMMMMMM
GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!
WTF just happened here?
Let’s just start by saying: If you are NOT reading T.A. Webb’s books…you ARE MISSING OUT! He is a MUST read. Get on it!
Yet again, Mr. Webb manages to pack crazy mystery, suspense, love, and emotion into this short novella and once again, leaves you breathless and rooting for the MC’s Ben and Marcus so HARD!!! The reader is put THROUGH THE RINGER and gets the FULL GAMUT of feelings…
Anger.
Betrayal.
Brokenness.
Hope.
Desire.
Fear.
Trust.
Love.
Marcus…*sigh*…oh Marcus. I heart you so. And I love, love, love your CAPACITY to give and feel for Ben. And Ben...well, you got some making up to do, that's all I gots to say 'bout that.
The addition of multiple other characters: bad guys, cops, doms, etc...got to be a bit confusing. But also added a lot of potential for future stories.
If you can’t handle a cliffhanger, (which, to be honest, I typically can’t), there’s a doozy of one here. BUT, I would never ever tell anyone to wait to read either books 1 or 2. They’re just too good to miss out on.
But, *clears throat*, Mr. Webb…ummm…can we get book 3 IMMEDIATELY… PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!????????!!!!!!
April 15, 2013
Oh God, my heart is still pounding....Marcus...Ben....Oh God!!
Mr Webb....have you ever thought about writing thrillers?? My palms are sweaty, pulse off the charts. I so wanted to give Ben a really good smack
, the little shit, for putting Marcus through all that torture, especially as he knew what had happened to Marcus and Jeremy. I'm not going into great detail so as not to spoil it for others. Just to say, this was every bit as thrilling as the first installment, and I cannot wait for the final story, although having said that, there'll be no more Marcus and Ben then, will there??
There were a few quotes in the book that I loved....'The broken shards of his heart were too freshly cobbled together to allow something as insidious as hope to worm its way in and grow' and 'Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It can't be taken for granted, and while it can be as strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china' and of course, not forgetting 'some horse rancher named Deacon in love with a kid with the unlikely name of Crick who ran away to join the army when he got his silly little feelings hurt'..whoop!!
Tom. I'd love a book about Chance and his friend, oh and Archer and Zack too, and I absolutely adore the fact that you've managed work your favourite book characters Deacon and Crick into this story
. But the best part, thank you so much for the mention at the front of the book, you're very welcome you lovely man!!
Addendum...Chance, Archer & Zack are mentioned in some of the other 'Pulp Friction' books by Laura Harner, Lee Brazil and Havan Fellows. I'll be reading those and then waiting for the final book in Tom's trilogy...quietly, but very impatiently!!
Mr Webb....have you ever thought about writing thrillers?? My palms are sweaty, pulse off the charts. I so wanted to give Ben a really good smack
, the little shit, for putting Marcus through all that torture, especially as he knew what had happened to Marcus and Jeremy. I'm not going into great detail so as not to spoil it for others. Just to say, this was every bit as thrilling as the first installment, and I cannot wait for the final story, although having said that, there'll be no more Marcus and Ben then, will there?? There were a few quotes in the book that I loved....'The broken shards of his heart were too freshly cobbled together to allow something as insidious as hope to worm its way in and grow' and 'Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It can't be taken for granted, and while it can be as strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china' and of course, not forgetting 'some horse rancher named Deacon in love with a kid with the unlikely name of Crick who ran away to join the army when he got his silly little feelings hurt'..whoop!!
Tom. I'd love a book about Chance and his friend, oh and Archer and Zack too, and I absolutely adore the fact that you've managed work your favourite book characters Deacon and Crick into this story
. But the best part, thank you so much for the mention at the front of the book, you're very welcome you lovely man!!Addendum...Chance, Archer & Zack are mentioned in some of the other 'Pulp Friction' books by Laura Harner, Lee Brazil and Havan Fellows. I'll be reading those and then waiting for the final book in Tom's trilogy...quietly, but very impatiently!!
April 15, 2013
"What happens when two broken men collide? And one of them disappears?"
Wow....what can I say......one word A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.....Mr T.A.Webb, you did it again and like the last time I read one of your books, five stars is nowhere near high enough of a rating.
Knightmare is the second part of a trilogy so for those of you who haven't yet read City Knight, go read it now. For everyone else this novella takes off right from where we last left Marcus at the end of the first book, so we are thrown right into the action and the drama.
"This was a nightmare he couldn't seem to escape from. He wasn't sure what was worse, the bleakness of not having love, of having it ripped from him and leaving a Jeremy or Ben shaped hole in his heart, or the ever-so-brief flickers of happiness he was allowed. Which was the dream and which was the awful reality? Which hurt worse?."
I can't really tell you too much about this book without ruining the story for you. What I can tell you is I have fast become a huge fan of this author....why? ......Because how often do you find an author whom you know you can pick up any one of his books and become so consumed by the story, so caught up in the plot, that you don't want to stop, not even to update your GR status? How often do find a book where you get to the final word on the last page and you immediately want to start all over again? And how often do you find a story where you fall in love with the characters within the first few paragraphs, so much so you're sat on the edge of your seat, rooting for them all the way?
I have no idea how on earth this author manages to give us so much of a story in so little words. It's a story that kept me guessing and a story I'm still pondering long after finishing the final chapter.
The characters; Benjamin and Marcus, both touched my heart but in different ways. Both are broken, both are fighting their own past demons and both have their own fears. Benjamin is so consumed by the fear of what has happened to him in his past that he doubts his own worth. He views himself as damaged goods and as the reader I didn't know wether I wanted to take him by the shoulders and shake some sense into him or take him by the shoulders and give him a huge hug. Whereas Marcus, well he's been living his nightmare everyday, so consumed by grief he has cut himself off from the world and just as he realises that Benjamin maybe the one person who can finally wake him from his nightmare, Benjamin disappears.
"Benjamin grabbed him by the shoulder and shook him awake from the long nightmare he wasn't even aware he was trapped in."
Together they have such amazing chemistry, their tender yet still erotic love scenes just blew me away. I wanted so much for them to find their happy ending.
"The world was quiet and everything was right and peaceful, and his last thought before he allowed sleep to claim him was Mine. His."
And then there was the ending.......well I promised I wouldn't 'piss and moan' about a potential cliff hanger ending, and I won't because no matter how much I wanted to scream...NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I still loved the ending.....
But a message to the author if I may; you better be like this getting the third book ready for June Mr Webb.......
I want you typing so fast that we can see steam coming off your fingers or I wont be held accountable for the temper tantrum I throw!!!
All joking aside, I urge you all to please read this series, if you've read the first one I know I don't need to urge you because you would have been just as eager as I was to get your hands on this one but for everyone else I hope my review convinces you to give Marcus and Bens story a try........you definitely won't regret it.
Lastly thank you so much Tom for this amazing sequel, for your beautiful and believable words, and for giving us Marcus and his Benjamin to love. ♥
"Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It can't be taken for granted, and while it can be strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china."
April 15, 2013
4 OMG...He did it to me again Stars!!
I was…
Mad at Ben.
Hurting for Marcus.
Heartbroken for Ben.
Curious about Chance (we better get a damn book about him).
Worried for Jeremiah…*gasp*…say it ain’t so…but I think it is!!
Elated for Ben and Marcus and then…WTH!!
All this masterfully written in a matter of 50 pages!
But I still have to ask again…Why, why you do this to me Tom?!?!
And now I wait and wait and wait...
Please, please make the third book longer, and give us a kick-ass epilogue too! The heck with your job, my sanity is at stake here! I think I have book-rage! Is there such a thing? Yes, yes there is.
April 15, 2013
Once again I am left stunned. Knightmare takes up where City Knight ends. Once again Tom manages to take us on a roller coaster.
This sums up my emotions during this book...
I need book 2-
This sums up my emotions during this book...
I need book 2-
April 15, 2013
This book should come with a government health warning! City Knight blew me away but Knightmare blew me away and then threw me straight into a twister! I love this series. Its becoming synonymous for its heart stopping cliffhangers and boy was this cliffhanger one one hell of a doozy. I swear to god they just keep getting better and more nail biting as the series progresses. I don't want to go into detail because if new and future readers get bitten by the bug I'd hate to leak any spoilers ...that would just be unforgivable!
To be honest its hard to do a book as good as this justice anyway, but I will say that the heart and soul of this fantastic set of books is the gritty and tortuous romance between Benjamin and Marcus, complete with suspense..edge of the seat moments and both their heart wrenching back stories that have set this gripping tale rolling - but I love how other characters from the Pulp Friction series are making their way into the story, becoming interwoven into the plot, interesting and intriguing enough to making me want search out and read their stories as well.
I honestly don't know how I'm going to cope now till book three comes out... It was bad enough waiting two months for this, but I suppose I'll just have to sit tight like a good girl and learn to wait not so patiently!
I'll end by saying that as always Tom you never fail to thrill, excite and amaze me with your wonderful talent and I have to say a big heartfelt thank you for sharing your fantastic imagination.It's a pleasure to escape from the trials and tribulations of RL just by picking up your books and getting lost in them. And to be mentioned by name in this book was the icing on the cake and a lovely surprise. It was my birthday yesterday and it was like getting a late surprise present... Made my day! I heart you very much Mr Webb. <3 <3 <3
To be honest its hard to do a book as good as this justice anyway, but I will say that the heart and soul of this fantastic set of books is the gritty and tortuous romance between Benjamin and Marcus, complete with suspense..edge of the seat moments and both their heart wrenching back stories that have set this gripping tale rolling - but I love how other characters from the Pulp Friction series are making their way into the story, becoming interwoven into the plot, interesting and intriguing enough to making me want search out and read their stories as well.
I honestly don't know how I'm going to cope now till book three comes out... It was bad enough waiting two months for this, but I suppose I'll just have to sit tight like a good girl and learn to wait
I'll end by saying that as always Tom you never fail to thrill, excite and amaze me with your wonderful talent and I have to say a big heartfelt thank you for sharing your fantastic imagination.It's a pleasure to escape from the trials and tribulations of RL just by picking up your books and getting lost in them. And to be mentioned by name in this book was the icing on the cake and a lovely surprise. It was my birthday yesterday and it was like getting a late surprise present... Made my day! I heart you very much Mr Webb. <3 <3 <3
July 7, 2013
Felt so much anxiety while reading this amazing book.
Marcus and Ben's story continues where it left off in City Knight. Leading you to believe the worst has happened and all hope is lost. The story was full of heartache and anxiety as to what may happen next and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I really felt for Marcus in this book. His pain of feeling another loss, broke my heart. I understood why
"You are mine. Mine. I won't let anyone touch you ever again. No one, you hear me?"
Another heart stopping ending that keeps you wanting more!
Marcus and Ben's story continues where it left off in City Knight. Leading you to believe the worst has happened and all hope is lost. The story was full of heartache and anxiety as to what may happen next and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I really felt for Marcus in this book. His pain of feeling another loss, broke my heart. I understood why
"You are mine. Mine. I won't let anyone touch you ever again. No one, you hear me?"
Another heart stopping ending that keeps you wanting more!
April 11, 2013
Oh. My. Freaking. God.
I was privileged with the chance to read City Knight, Part 2: Knightmare.
This story tightens the worlds of the Pulp Friction group by bringing in characters from the stories by Lee Brazil, Havan Fellows, and Laura Harner. Just the bits written in Knightmare makes me want to find out more about characters like Wick, Jeremiah, Archer and the rest of them.
But Knightmare? Wow.
When Marcus gives his speech...when I found out where Ben was...when they finally come face to face with....
Oh. My. Freaking. God.
I was privileged with the chance to read City Knight, Part 2: Knightmare.
This story tightens the worlds of the Pulp Friction group by bringing in characters from the stories by Lee Brazil, Havan Fellows, and Laura Harner. Just the bits written in Knightmare makes me want to find out more about characters like Wick, Jeremiah, Archer and the rest of them.
But Knightmare? Wow.
When Marcus gives his speech...when I found out where Ben was...when they finally come face to face with....
Oh. My. Freaking. God.
April 15, 2013
Here we go! Part 2!
I won’t give a summary of the story as I don’t want to give any spoilers ;) All I can tell is the story picked up right after Marcus arrived at the alley and found Benjamin had gone.
Again, I’m at loss of what to say. I love this story so much, mainly because Marcus and Ben. They’re both tortured it’s painful to read what’s going on inside their head. And when they’re together it’s achingly beautiful, they’re each other’s rock. Those men deserve a happy ending! I won't have it any other way!! So please please please Tom, if you read this....
T.A. Webb has a way with words. I think many people would agree with me, he can weave simple yet deep meaningful words.
Nothing is truer than that.
The tension bulding and anticipations were sooo good. I couldn’t help but scared of what’s going to happen next. Anyway, the ending..YES, we’ve been warned!! But still!!!! This is what I was feeling…
LOL..okay, I was just joking. I can’t be that scary, right?
I won’t give a summary of the story as I don’t want to give any spoilers ;) All I can tell is the story picked up right after Marcus arrived at the alley and found Benjamin had gone.
Again, I’m at loss of what to say. I love this story so much, mainly because Marcus and Ben. They’re both tortured it’s painful to read what’s going on inside their head. And when they’re together it’s achingly beautiful, they’re each other’s rock. Those men deserve a happy ending! I won't have it any other way!! So please please please Tom, if you read this....
T.A. Webb has a way with words. I think many people would agree with me, he can weave simple yet deep meaningful words.
Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It can’t be taken for granted, and while it can be strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china.
Nothing is truer than that.
The tension bulding and anticipations were sooo good. I couldn’t help but scared of what’s going to happen next. Anyway, the ending..YES, we’ve been warned!! But still!!!! This is what I was feeling…
LOL..okay, I was just joking. I can’t be that scary, right?
April 15, 2013
T A Webb, you amaze me. When I finished part one of this story, I had a mind full of ideas of what would happen next. Thankfully Tom has a much better mind then me. I would never have come up with the brilliant storyline that was this book.
Once I started this, I couldn't put it down. Dinner was late, my children were ignored, and I was left with my mouth hanging open. Marcus and Ben are now further entrenched into my heart and I am waiting for the next part of their story with baited breathe. I have no idea what is waiting for these two, but I am sure with Tom's amazing writing skills, I will be left happy and fulfilled.
Bring on June. It cannot get here fast enough for me.
Once I started this, I couldn't put it down. Dinner was late, my children were ignored, and I was left with my mouth hanging open. Marcus and Ben are now further entrenched into my heart and I am waiting for the next part of their story with baited breathe. I have no idea what is waiting for these two, but I am sure with Tom's amazing writing skills, I will be left happy and fulfilled.
Bring on June. It cannot get here fast enough for me.
April 26, 2013
Turned out I was wrong with all my assumptions. So I'm going to keep my thoughts to myself this time. Ha!
But just one quick question. Who wants their own Marcus? Please raise your hand.
Oh, another question! Who wants to shake and slap some sense into Marcus and Ben's fear filled heads?
Yes, I know they both deserve it.
Can't wait for the next one! And ugh! Their moment at Ben's apartment was just SO intense!!!!!
But just one quick question. Who wants their own Marcus? Please raise your hand.
Oh, another question! Who wants to shake and slap some sense into Marcus and Ben's fear filled heads?
Yes, I know they both deserve it.
Can't wait for the next one! And ugh! Their moment at Ben's apartment was just SO intense!!!!!
June 2, 2013
Marcus and Ben pick up right where they left off. This segment is just as fast moving and edgy as book 1. We get a closer look at some of the other side characters that I'm hoping we get to see more of.
Just when things start looking up for these guys, the story ends and leaves you hanging. Hate to keep saying this, but I really wish these were longer, as they simply just end too quickly. Looking forward to the next one.
Just when things start looking up for these guys, the story ends and leaves you hanging. Hate to keep saying this, but I really wish these were longer, as they simply just end too quickly. Looking forward to the next one.
April 15, 2013
Oh God these cliffhangers are killen me! I so love Marcus Ben and Marcus ' buddies for stepping in to help. Tom you rock cant wait for the next one. 5 kick ass stars!!
April 20, 2013
:::Screaming my fool head off.::: He's done it to me again!
This author knows how to make you become invested in his characters quickly, bring your heart rate up, you feel flushed and a bit warm and then begin holding your breath waiting for it, and then....
Guess we have to wait for book #3 in this series. SHIT!!!
So, in conclusion, this author must be good in bed since he's awfully good at holding your heart and breath in his hands.
This author knows how to make you become invested in his characters quickly, bring your heart rate up, you feel flushed and a bit warm and then begin holding your breath waiting for it, and then....
Guess we have to wait for book #3 in this series. SHIT!!!
So, in conclusion, this author must be good in bed since he's awfully good at holding your heart and breath in his hands.
May 9, 2013
I am fortunate that I read this minutes after I finished City Knight. I bought it over lunch and realized that I left my reader at home so I sat at my desk, reading on my phone. I was so lost in this story that I tuned out an entire office of loud college students, jumped when my phone vibrated with a message and was unaware that my Vice President was standing behind me reading over my shoulder. If you haven’t read my review of City Knight and heard me gush about the writing of T.A. Webb, well that right there should prove how his words can draw you into a story.
Knightmare picks up exactly where we left off in City Knight; that awful cliffhanger with Marcus scrambling and Ben, well did I mention an awful cliffhanger? Marcus is doing everything he can to find his Benjamin who has vanished leaving nothing behind but his cell phone.
The lengths that Marcus goes to so that he can find his lover, to keep him safe had my heart pounding. Talk about a wild ride and again in very few pages. This book grabs you by the collar, looks you in the eyes and says “You ready kid? Let’s go,” and just pulls you along. You don’t have a chance to breathe. You need to keep reading, to be with Marcus as he reconnects with old friends who have the connections he needs to find Ben. Old friends that I just realized have their own books (well played authors, I have gone an added them to my ebook collection) and who I cannot wait to read.
Through the game of lost and found, it gives Marcus and Ben the opportunity to come to terms with their omissions, with their want of each other and what it means they can have. Marcus and the loss of his beautiful doctor and Ben with his horrible attack; these men can heal, they can love and they deserve to.
As with the first book; I can’t and won’t go into spoilers. These honestly just have to be read. It is a heart stopping, forget to breath read that has it’s very tender moments as well as some sexy scenes. You can’t throw two men together like this and not have it be hot. Come on now…
Knightmare is a wonderful sequel to City Knight and even though there is one hell of a cliffhanger that had me tossing my phone across my desk with a gasp and an audible “NO!” that had numerous eyes turn toward me with concern, I cannot wait for the third book to come out so I can get more of Marcus and Ben.
I have said it a few times; the writing of this author is spectacular, it is gorgeous and through the wonderful words T.A. Webb has given me, he has created a fan, an admirer and a forever reader of his works.
Please, please, don’t let anything bad happen to him, I will do anything. Anything.
Knightmare picks up exactly where we left off in City Knight; that awful cliffhanger with Marcus scrambling and Ben, well did I mention an awful cliffhanger? Marcus is doing everything he can to find his Benjamin who has vanished leaving nothing behind but his cell phone.
It was only after Benjamin came into his life, and he could breathe again without feeling the dark cloud of grief, that he’d even been really aware of how much time had passed. And how utterly alone he was. He didn’t want to go back to that place. Couldn’t go there again. He really would rather just lay down and die.
The lengths that Marcus goes to so that he can find his lover, to keep him safe had my heart pounding. Talk about a wild ride and again in very few pages. This book grabs you by the collar, looks you in the eyes and says “You ready kid? Let’s go,” and just pulls you along. You don’t have a chance to breathe. You need to keep reading, to be with Marcus as he reconnects with old friends who have the connections he needs to find Ben. Old friends that I just realized have their own books (well played authors, I have gone an added them to my ebook collection) and who I cannot wait to read.
Through the game of lost and found, it gives Marcus and Ben the opportunity to come to terms with their omissions, with their want of each other and what it means they can have. Marcus and the loss of his beautiful doctor and Ben with his horrible attack; these men can heal, they can love and they deserve to.
But a man like Marcus, he deserved someone whole and good. How could he love damaged goods? Ben wasn’t good. But he wanted so much, he wanted to feel. To have his heart unclench and know what love felt like. Wanted to feel warmth in his chest, arms around him at night and kisses at the back of his neck. He wanted to have someone to care if he was running late because he stopped at the library and got lost in a book, Wanted someone to laugh with and cry with and grow old with.
As with the first book; I can’t and won’t go into spoilers. These honestly just have to be read. It is a heart stopping, forget to breath read that has it’s very tender moments as well as some sexy scenes. You can’t throw two men together like this and not have it be hot. Come on now…
Knightmare is a wonderful sequel to City Knight and even though there is one hell of a cliffhanger that had me tossing my phone across my desk with a gasp and an audible “NO!” that had numerous eyes turn toward me with concern, I cannot wait for the third book to come out so I can get more of Marcus and Ben.
I have said it a few times; the writing of this author is spectacular, it is gorgeous and through the wonderful words T.A. Webb has given me, he has created a fan, an admirer and a forever reader of his works.
April 16, 2013
Absolutely brilliant! 5++++++ heart stopping stars!
Well, this was most definately worth the wait! I loved every single page of this book. It had surprises, suspense, heat, angst and plenty of drama - A perfect sequel to City Knight.
T.A. Webb did it again! I am always amazed at how much he manages to cover in so few pages. Such a talent!
He manages to completely draw you into the plot and become so invested in the characters - more so than some 400+ page novels I have read in the past.
This book had probably one of the best quotes I have ever read in a book, and if I weren't already married, I would not hesitate in having it featured in my vows (yes, it really is that good):
"Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It cannot be taken for granted, and while it can be as strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china."
I cannot wait for the final book in this series. This ends on another HUGE cliff hanger, but it so works in this series (although I doubt my blood pressure would totally agree with this statement!).
This Author is rapidly becoming one of absolute favorites - I am yet to read anything by Tom which hasn't blown me away.
Loved this. A must read!
Well, this was most definately worth the wait! I loved every single page of this book. It had surprises, suspense, heat, angst and plenty of drama - A perfect sequel to City Knight.
T.A. Webb did it again! I am always amazed at how much he manages to cover in so few pages. Such a talent!
He manages to completely draw you into the plot and become so invested in the characters - more so than some 400+ page novels I have read in the past.
This book had probably one of the best quotes I have ever read in a book, and if I weren't already married, I would not hesitate in having it featured in my vows (yes, it really is that good):
"Love has to be shared and earned and re-learned every day. It cannot be taken for granted, and while it can be as strong as steel, it can also be as fragile as the finest bone china."
I cannot wait for the final book in this series. This ends on another HUGE cliff hanger, but it so works in this series (although I doubt my blood pressure would totally agree with this statement!).
This Author is rapidly becoming one of absolute favorites - I am yet to read anything by Tom which hasn't blown me away.
Loved this. A must read!
April 17, 2013
Was this exactly what I hoped, wanted it to be. Yes, yes it was. It delivered in spades. This time Ben, with his personal demons nipping at his heels, walks out on Marcus. Marcus is devastated. He calls in every favor, getting a whole army to help him find Ben. He finds Ben, but just as their future looks bright, Ben's personal demons come charging through the door. Wait, what! that's were it ends. Just like the old fashioned pulp series, stay tuned for the next installment. Once again, this is a gritty story, story packed to the brim. I don't think I took a breath till it said to be continued.
If you are not reading this group, you are so missing out. Run, don't pass Go, don't collect $200, go to your nearest device and read them all. The stories are intertwined, making it a fun read.
I give it all the stars that a rent boy can hold.
If you are not reading this group, you are so missing out. Run, don't pass Go, don't collect $200, go to your nearest device and read them all. The stories are intertwined, making it a fun read.
I give it all the stars that a rent boy can hold.
April 15, 2013
Didn't enjoy this as much as the first book--felt really contrived--
April 21, 2013
Emotional minefield. Vicious vortex. Three words.
Two lost and shattered souls come together only to be mercilessly ripped apart. The throbbing conclusion from City Knight picks up speed and never stops.
Ben is missing.
Marcus is high bent on finding him.
He will not rest, he will not stop, and he will never give up hope.
Marc was dealt a cruel and unfair hand the last time he took a chance on love and he refuses to believe lady luck is back with a repeat of despair.
I was waiting for the explosion, practically falling off my seat, primed and ready. Okay, maybe not ready.
It was tense. It was nerve-wracking. It was fan-freaking-fantastic. I am helplessly failing as I am sucked in.
BUT, three little words…..
I find myself in a love/hate situation. I HATE them, but oh do I LOVE them…for it only means it’s not over yet.
*5 must-have-more stars*
Two lost and shattered souls come together only to be mercilessly ripped apart. The throbbing conclusion from City Knight picks up speed and never stops.
Ben is missing.
Marcus is high bent on finding him.
He will not rest, he will not stop, and he will never give up hope.
Marc was dealt a cruel and unfair hand the last time he took a chance on love and he refuses to believe lady luck is back with a repeat of despair.
I was waiting for the explosion, practically falling off my seat, primed and ready. Okay, maybe not ready.
It was tense. It was nerve-wracking. It was fan-freaking-fantastic. I am helplessly failing as I am sucked in.
BUT, three little words…..
I find myself in a love/hate situation. I HATE them, but oh do I LOVE them…for it only means it’s not over yet.
*5 must-have-more stars*
April 17, 2013
You know what? I loved this book!
I enjoyed it more than the first book in the series and considering the hugely enamored response it's received from it's readers; that's saying a lot.
Briskly paced but still delivers well rounded characters with emotional depth. So very sweet and seat squirmingly sexy.
Marvelous! Can't wait for the third installment :)
I enjoyed it more than the first book in the series and considering the hugely enamored response it's received from it's readers; that's saying a lot.
Briskly paced but still delivers well rounded characters with emotional depth. So very sweet and seat squirmingly sexy.
Marvelous! Can't wait for the third installment :)
April 15, 2013
* 5 Awesome Stars *
GOD NO!!!... I Need Part 3 NOW!
Another superb installment about our Gorgeous Boys.. Marcus and Benjamin.
Please do write faster Tom...Please.
GOD NO!!!... I Need Part 3 NOW!
Another superb installment about our Gorgeous Boys.. Marcus and Benjamin.
Please do write faster Tom...Please.
May 1, 2013
Jointly reviewed by Totallybookedblog.com
Gitte: So ‘Knightmare’ is the much anticipated book #2 in this series for me, seeing as ‘Working It’ ended on such a horrible cliff-hanger. It begins right where book #1 ended so we haven’t missed anything. As this is yet another short read we are very mindful as to not say anything about the story as it would be most unfair to ruin this series for any new readers or those waiting to hit it on their to-be-read pile. I fell in love with the brilliant writing talent of this Author in book #1 so I inhaled every single word and it did not disappoint, well except for being too short. How this Author manages to pack so much into such a short book is mind boggling.
He draws every emotion from you as you read through the thrilling suspense, the mysterious cloak and dagger but most of all, for me, the revelling in the beauty that is Marcus. Sigh…Marcus, so strong and passionate with an absolutely huge heart that beats out of the pages of this story. I have to say I completely lost my heart to him in the previous book and this still remains the case.
Now as for Ben, despite me wanting to give him a good talking to for what he *did*, yeah that really peeved me off, I still fear for him, for what broke and scarred him, and I just want them to get their much deserved happy ending…but who knows, because yet again we are left hanging over the edge of a huge cliff and I may have shouted at my kindle…”not a-bloody-gain!!!!” I have to say that for readers who enjoy the M/M genre this Author is a must read. His writing is so addictive that you get lost in his story; his words are beautiful and burrow deep into your heart. Then there are the times where they make your pulse race, your heart beat out of your chest from fear, anger and passion. The evidence is right here…now go get lost in his words! Don’t you agree Jenny?
Jenny: Absolutely Gitte. I am in love with this authors writing style, it’s hypnotic and he really does have us hanging on his every word, to the degree that we feel and live each and every moment. I felt it deep in Working It and Knightmare certainly didn’t disappoint. That same intensity, the sizzling sexual chemistry, that knot you get in your gut as you read with anxiety and dread and the aching feeling in your heart during the passionate, the tender and sorrowful moments, they were all there.
I have to agree with you and ask myself, how does this author pack so much into so few pages! It’s testament to the talent of his writing that he can draw us in so quickly and leave us spellbound right up to the end! Gah…the end….another cliffhanger! Is T.A. Webb trying to finish me off? Roll on book #3!
I have to say, the cliffhanger in Working It nearly killed me. I didn’t think I’d last this long waiting for this book and eagerly devoured every single word in Knightmare. Gitte, it is indeed difficult to review Knightmare as you have to be mindful to not spoil anything for readers who may not have discovered this unbelievably addictive series as yet, because you really do need to experience every heart stopping and indeed every heart wrenching moment as it happens.
As you said, this story picks up immediately following the cliffhanger in book one and we’re plunged head first into the anticipation, drama, passion and complete despair as we follow the journey of Marcus and Ben. There’s isn’t an easy relationship, with obstacles, tragedy, past demons and differences to confront but you hope within your heart that life will hand these two happiness, but every step you take with them leads you through an absolute gauntlet of emotions.
“The world was quiet and everything was right and peaceful, and his last thought before he allowed sleep to claim him was Mine. His.”
As I was being swept along by this story, as I was invested in every single moment, and just as I was hanging on for dear life, it all ended too quickly. I needed more! I wasn’t ready for it to end and I can’t wait to enter the world of Marcus and Ben in Book #3, my heart is already in my mouth anticipating that one!
This was a short read, but make no mistake. What it lacks in length, it more than makes up for in content. Once again this author gave me so much and I loved every minute. And yes readers! As Gitte said….go now….get lost in the characters and the story and immerse yourselves in these intoxicating reads.
Gitte: So ‘Knightmare’ is the much anticipated book #2 in this series for me, seeing as ‘Working It’ ended on such a horrible cliff-hanger. It begins right where book #1 ended so we haven’t missed anything. As this is yet another short read we are very mindful as to not say anything about the story as it would be most unfair to ruin this series for any new readers or those waiting to hit it on their to-be-read pile. I fell in love with the brilliant writing talent of this Author in book #1 so I inhaled every single word and it did not disappoint, well except for being too short. How this Author manages to pack so much into such a short book is mind boggling.
He draws every emotion from you as you read through the thrilling suspense, the mysterious cloak and dagger but most of all, for me, the revelling in the beauty that is Marcus. Sigh…Marcus, so strong and passionate with an absolutely huge heart that beats out of the pages of this story. I have to say I completely lost my heart to him in the previous book and this still remains the case.
Now as for Ben, despite me wanting to give him a good talking to for what he *did*, yeah that really peeved me off, I still fear for him, for what broke and scarred him, and I just want them to get their much deserved happy ending…but who knows, because yet again we are left hanging over the edge of a huge cliff and I may have shouted at my kindle…”not a-bloody-gain!!!!” I have to say that for readers who enjoy the M/M genre this Author is a must read. His writing is so addictive that you get lost in his story; his words are beautiful and burrow deep into your heart. Then there are the times where they make your pulse race, your heart beat out of your chest from fear, anger and passion. The evidence is right here…now go get lost in his words! Don’t you agree Jenny?
Jenny: Absolutely Gitte. I am in love with this authors writing style, it’s hypnotic and he really does have us hanging on his every word, to the degree that we feel and live each and every moment. I felt it deep in Working It and Knightmare certainly didn’t disappoint. That same intensity, the sizzling sexual chemistry, that knot you get in your gut as you read with anxiety and dread and the aching feeling in your heart during the passionate, the tender and sorrowful moments, they were all there.
I have to agree with you and ask myself, how does this author pack so much into so few pages! It’s testament to the talent of his writing that he can draw us in so quickly and leave us spellbound right up to the end! Gah…the end….another cliffhanger! Is T.A. Webb trying to finish me off? Roll on book #3!
I have to say, the cliffhanger in Working It nearly killed me. I didn’t think I’d last this long waiting for this book and eagerly devoured every single word in Knightmare. Gitte, it is indeed difficult to review Knightmare as you have to be mindful to not spoil anything for readers who may not have discovered this unbelievably addictive series as yet, because you really do need to experience every heart stopping and indeed every heart wrenching moment as it happens.
As you said, this story picks up immediately following the cliffhanger in book one and we’re plunged head first into the anticipation, drama, passion and complete despair as we follow the journey of Marcus and Ben. There’s isn’t an easy relationship, with obstacles, tragedy, past demons and differences to confront but you hope within your heart that life will hand these two happiness, but every step you take with them leads you through an absolute gauntlet of emotions.
“The world was quiet and everything was right and peaceful, and his last thought before he allowed sleep to claim him was Mine. His.”
As I was being swept along by this story, as I was invested in every single moment, and just as I was hanging on for dear life, it all ended too quickly. I needed more! I wasn’t ready for it to end and I can’t wait to enter the world of Marcus and Ben in Book #3, my heart is already in my mouth anticipating that one!
This was a short read, but make no mistake. What it lacks in length, it more than makes up for in content. Once again this author gave me so much and I loved every minute. And yes readers! As Gitte said….go now….get lost in the characters and the story and immerse yourselves in these intoxicating reads.
March 13, 2021
Un-freaking-believable. To quote my friend: "Oh. My. Freaking. God."
So intense. So visceral. So heartbreaking.
Marcus and Ben are back. Ben freaks out over not being worthy of Marcus' love and, yes, it's a plot we've all seen before. BUT, not written the way T.A. Webb writes it - so believable, so true.
And, yes, T.A. I know you gave a warning about the cliffhanger............but, REALLY!
Yep. It's an
Oh. My. Freaking. God
So intense. So visceral. So heartbreaking.
Marcus and Ben are back. Ben freaks out over not being worthy of Marcus' love and, yes, it's a plot we've all seen before. BUT, not written the way T.A. Webb writes it - so believable, so true.
And, yes, T.A. I know you gave a warning about the cliffhanger............but, REALLY!
Yep. It's an
Oh. My. Freaking. God
July 24, 2017
Just getting better and better
Seriously, if you start this book, I would recommend that you have the next book ready because it leaves you hanging again!
“You are mine. Mine. I won’t let anyone touch you ever again. No one, you hear me? Not Martin, not any fucking man. No more!”
Seriously, if you start this book, I would recommend that you have the next book ready because it leaves you hanging again!
“You are mine. Mine. I won’t let anyone touch you ever again. No one, you hear me? Not Martin, not any fucking man. No more!”
September 22, 2014
Cliff-hanger from hell, just like #1, but oh so worth it!
April 19, 2013
I enjoyed book 2. This is shaping up to be a really great series. Book 1 was too short but this book was just great.
April 15, 2013
Tom Webb along with Lee Brazil, Laura Harner, and Havan Fellows have gotten together with a unique idea an called it Pulp Friction. This is a collaboration of short stories, with each author characters inter twining within each others story line with the ever present cliff hanger for the come back for more endings. Each author writes their story and we the reader get a new release every two weeks with the four authors rotating. We are reviewing this series every 4 weeks so today and tomorrow you will see the Part Two review in it’s entirety.
We last left Marcus Prater staring into the alley looking for his new lover Benjamin Danvers who had disappeared without a trace. Ben had been savagely raped by two men, still suffering the backlash of that experience with mistrust and fear. They have been in jail for this crime and he has learned they have gotten out and his fear is they will be looking for him.
Marcus, a police office turned Private Eye, has been a walking zombie since he lost the love of his life, a random mugging that left his lover bleeding out in front of a mini mart. Marcus has become the Dark Knight, walking the streets till dawn, to keep the neighborhood safe. This is how Marcus and Ben met.
The fear that tore at Marcus’s heart not finding Ben waiting for him, spurred him on to calling on his friends who were not only surprised to hear from him and his need for help, but were happy Marcus had ‘something’ now to focus on. The ‘’Boys’ got busy and it made me feel good that their love and friendship for Marcus was so real.
Mr Webb is new to the writing scene, but writes like he has been doing this his whole life. I like his ‘writing voice’ and died laughing when he mentioned the reading of a Deacon and Carrick book, which for all following Amy Lane and her Promise Rock series would know those characters very well. In following in Ms Lanes footsteps Mr Webb knows just when to turn up the heat or amp up the angst.
Quite outspoken in his ideas, Mr Webb’s credo is Hot men WILL have sex and I can guarantee hot angst in my stories”. I the reviewer can say he has not disappointed in that department and I will not spoil one thing about part two of your thriller. Loved it and was just as enchanted with the story line as I was in City Knight part one. I cannot wait to see the next installment.
Review by Gloria Lakritz
Sr Reviewer and Review Chair for the Paranormal Romance Guild
We last left Marcus Prater staring into the alley looking for his new lover Benjamin Danvers who had disappeared without a trace. Ben had been savagely raped by two men, still suffering the backlash of that experience with mistrust and fear. They have been in jail for this crime and he has learned they have gotten out and his fear is they will be looking for him.
Marcus, a police office turned Private Eye, has been a walking zombie since he lost the love of his life, a random mugging that left his lover bleeding out in front of a mini mart. Marcus has become the Dark Knight, walking the streets till dawn, to keep the neighborhood safe. This is how Marcus and Ben met.
The fear that tore at Marcus’s heart not finding Ben waiting for him, spurred him on to calling on his friends who were not only surprised to hear from him and his need for help, but were happy Marcus had ‘something’ now to focus on. The ‘’Boys’ got busy and it made me feel good that their love and friendship for Marcus was so real.
Mr Webb is new to the writing scene, but writes like he has been doing this his whole life. I like his ‘writing voice’ and died laughing when he mentioned the reading of a Deacon and Carrick book, which for all following Amy Lane and her Promise Rock series would know those characters very well. In following in Ms Lanes footsteps Mr Webb knows just when to turn up the heat or amp up the angst.
Quite outspoken in his ideas, Mr Webb’s credo is Hot men WILL have sex and I can guarantee hot angst in my stories”. I the reviewer can say he has not disappointed in that department and I will not spoil one thing about part two of your thriller. Loved it and was just as enchanted with the story line as I was in City Knight part one. I cannot wait to see the next installment.
Review by Gloria Lakritz
Sr Reviewer and Review Chair for the Paranormal Romance Guild
April 16, 2013
When last we left Marcus Prater in the novelette City Knight he had just discovered his new lover, Benjamin Danvers, had disappeared after hearing the news that the two men who had kidnapped and brutally raped him were out of prison. Now desperate to find the man who has stolen his heart, Marcus will call on the help of old friends.
Not knowing anything else to do, and feeling that he is on his own even after Marcus’ assurances that he isn’t, Benjamin runs for life. Like Marcus, he calls on a friend and asks for a place to stay, a friend that has problems of his own. While on his own and more afraid than he’s ever been, Benjamin will be forced to examine his feelings and decide what’s important to him.
Both men are on the road to either “dreams come true land” or “the stuff of nightmares land”, stay tuned to discover their fate.
Nope, I won’t tell you any more than that, but trust me if you read the previous novelette in this series and, like me, you were waiting with bated breath to find out what happens you will gobble up this episode.
Mr. Webb and three of his fellow authors have come up with a clever plan they call “pulp friction” each writing short novelettes in series form, all four intertwined with each other. Each author follows a different pair of men through life changing decisions, each use characters from the other to tell their part of the whole story. This is an interesting concept and I’ll be the first to admit, quite gutsy since it could backfire big time on all four authors, each of whom are a talent to be reckoned with in their own right.
We are warned by Mr. Webb in the first book “Caution: This is the first in a three part series, and you WILL want to come back for part 2. Hot men WILL have sex, and I can guarantee hot angst in my stories”. He wasn’t kidding, hot men are still having sex and there is still hot angst. As a matter of fact, a little too much angst for me, but I’ll admit I’m not big on angst. He was also right in that you are now going to want to come back for part 3, Mr. Webb I’m waiting on the edge of my seat.
Member of the Paranormal Romance Guild Dual Review Team
Not knowing anything else to do, and feeling that he is on his own even after Marcus’ assurances that he isn’t, Benjamin runs for life. Like Marcus, he calls on a friend and asks for a place to stay, a friend that has problems of his own. While on his own and more afraid than he’s ever been, Benjamin will be forced to examine his feelings and decide what’s important to him.
Both men are on the road to either “dreams come true land” or “the stuff of nightmares land”, stay tuned to discover their fate.
Nope, I won’t tell you any more than that, but trust me if you read the previous novelette in this series and, like me, you were waiting with bated breath to find out what happens you will gobble up this episode.
Mr. Webb and three of his fellow authors have come up with a clever plan they call “pulp friction” each writing short novelettes in series form, all four intertwined with each other. Each author follows a different pair of men through life changing decisions, each use characters from the other to tell their part of the whole story. This is an interesting concept and I’ll be the first to admit, quite gutsy since it could backfire big time on all four authors, each of whom are a talent to be reckoned with in their own right.
We are warned by Mr. Webb in the first book “Caution: This is the first in a three part series, and you WILL want to come back for part 2. Hot men WILL have sex, and I can guarantee hot angst in my stories”. He wasn’t kidding, hot men are still having sex and there is still hot angst. As a matter of fact, a little too much angst for me, but I’ll admit I’m not big on angst. He was also right in that you are now going to want to come back for part 3, Mr. Webb I’m waiting on the edge of my seat.
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