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His Roommate's Pleasure
It started with an accidental click…but where will it end?Desperate to turn in a paper, Adam borrows his roommate's computer and mistakenly opens a folder that contains Josh's collection of porn. Adam had no idea that his jock roommate was gay-and into leashes, paddles and domination. And Adam, an inexperienced virgin who's only ever kissed one guy, is surprised to find himself curious about submitting…Josh can't believe that his roommate discovered his spank bank-and he can't believe that Adam is so turned on by the thought of giving up control to someone. Taking a chance, he offers to look through the photos with Adam…and maybe try acting some of them out.Night after night, the boys delve into their darkest fantasies of domination and submission. And as lust and experimentation grow into the promise of something deeper, Adam must decide if he's brave enough to tell Josh how he feels.30,000 words
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2013
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Lana McGregor
1 book106 followersLana McGregor would like you to know the following things:
She likes:
. her coffee black
. her Earl Grey white
. and doesn’t approve of sugar in either.
The best biscuits:
. for dunking in tea are Rich Tea Fingers (an underdog, but a quality choice, she’s sure you’ll agree)
. for eating whilst wearing pyjamas and determinedly not belting out All By Myself is a chocolate and hazelnut Boaster
. in general are a dark chocolate HobNob (closely followed by a milk chocolate HobNob, natch).
If you are going to go all out and have a cocktail with brunch then the one to pick is a Whisky Sour, and no, 10.45am on a Sunday is not too early.
Her unique (yet terribly interesting, I’m sure you’ll agree) life skills include:
. being able to demonstrate the structure of the opposing sides in the pivotal Hundred Years’ War Battle of Crecy (1346) between France and England, using only condiments, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar sachets (that degree in Mediaeval History doesn’t stop coming in useful).
. attempting to read 104 books a year (um, 2013 status (June): already complete, whoops).
. being able to cook poached eggs in a pan, without poach pods, despite never having been able to create the whirlpool that every recipe book she owns suggests is necessary.
And, oh yes, she wrote a book.
She likes:
. her coffee black
. her Earl Grey white
. and doesn’t approve of sugar in either.
The best biscuits:
. for dunking in tea are Rich Tea Fingers (an underdog, but a quality choice, she’s sure you’ll agree)
. for eating whilst wearing pyjamas and determinedly not belting out All By Myself is a chocolate and hazelnut Boaster
. in general are a dark chocolate HobNob (closely followed by a milk chocolate HobNob, natch).
If you are going to go all out and have a cocktail with brunch then the one to pick is a Whisky Sour, and no, 10.45am on a Sunday is not too early.
Her unique (yet terribly interesting, I’m sure you’ll agree) life skills include:
. being able to demonstrate the structure of the opposing sides in the pivotal Hundred Years’ War Battle of Crecy (1346) between France and England, using only condiments, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar sachets (that degree in Mediaeval History doesn’t stop coming in useful).
. attempting to read 104 books a year (um, 2013 status (June): already complete, whoops).
. being able to cook poached eggs in a pan, without poach pods, despite never having been able to create the whirlpool that every recipe book she owns suggests is necessary.
And, oh yes, she wrote a book.
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November 17, 2017
**4.5 stars**
Excuse me while I hose myself down after reading that one... DAMN that was HOT!!
This book was the hottest thing I've read since the Market Garden books and I'm rounding up to 5 stars because it happened to touch upon many of my personal kinks. 5 stars for excellent erotica. Smoking stuff over here, Lana McGregor!! Bravo for a FAB debut book.
This book is all about the sex. Don't expect an epic romance or much action outside the bedroom. However, the sex here is so well done. If you are into virgins and dominance with a side of sweetness (I AM!!) than you will love this book. It reminded me of a steamier version of Anne Tenino's books, which is a huge complement coming from me because I am a Tenino fan-girl. It is low angst and high heat (did I mention that?!?!) and worth staying up until 2:30 am to finish.
I will most certainly be reading more by this author in the future. Thank you for creating a very... distracting novella.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
Excuse me while I hose myself down after reading that one... DAMN that was HOT!!
This book was the hottest thing I've read since the Market Garden books and I'm rounding up to 5 stars because it happened to touch upon many of my personal kinks. 5 stars for excellent erotica. Smoking stuff over here, Lana McGregor!! Bravo for a FAB debut book.
This book is all about the sex. Don't expect an epic romance or much action outside the bedroom. However, the sex here is so well done. If you are into virgins and dominance with a side of sweetness (I AM!!) than you will love this book. It reminded me of a steamier version of Anne Tenino's books, which is a huge complement coming from me because I am a Tenino fan-girl. It is low angst and high heat (did I mention that?!?!) and worth staying up until 2:30 am to finish.
I will most certainly be reading more by this author in the future. Thank you for creating a very... distracting novella.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
July 9, 2017
Re-read in August 2015. It was even hotter the second time! I'm adding this to my absolute favorites shelf. If you haven't read this, go. Now!
Original review:
Seriously hot for a couple of college students using each other as guinea pigs while exploring their new found BDSM tendencies. All the verbal discussion was quite refreshing and made this an unusually erotic read.
Highly recommended for M/M romance lovers who like the BDSM (specifically D/s) kink between college age men. Usually younger men isn't my thing, but this story really did it for me.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
Original review:
Seriously hot for a couple of college students using each other as guinea pigs while exploring their new found BDSM tendencies. All the verbal discussion was quite refreshing and made this an unusually erotic read.
Highly recommended for M/M romance lovers who like the BDSM (specifically D/s) kink between college age men. Usually younger men isn't my thing, but this story really did it for me.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
January 13, 2019
I'd had this book on my TBR list forever, and the blurb still sounded like I *might* like it, so I took a chance.
But alas, even mild dom/sub, spanking, collar/leash play just isn't my thing. At all.
The writing and plot were fine, but for me, reading those steamy parts was like someone rubbing my pinky toe and saying, "That's SO HOT, right???"
When it REALLY wasn't. For me.
Oh, well. 3 stars.
November 20, 2013
3.5 stars
I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a cheater.
When we were given the “assignment” to read BDSM for this week, I wanted to RUN far and fast in the other direction. I think, honestly, that “Fifty Shades of Grey” traumatized me. (Why is he not allowing her to pee before sex? And when is it ever ok to make someone cry by hurting them?) I just hated it. I thought Christian Grey was abusive. That’s how anti I was…(am…to be frank).
The only BDSM book I’ve ever been able to appreciate is "Rough Canvas" by Joey W. Hill. This one…THIS ONE…I could see and feel and experience the trust and love and dedication in the D/s relationship. But as much as I loved it, I wrote it off as an anomaly and still shied from BDSM.
So, here’s why I’m a cheater. I picked the shortest, fluffiest BDSM-tagged book I could find, with high ratings from all my friends. 30,000 words…I can do this.
I liked this book. It definitely IS sweet. And the relationship between shy, geeky, out Adam and closeted-jock Josh is right in my wheelhouse of favorite story arcs and I thought the two of them together were ADORABLE. And honestly, the sex was HOT. The premise of internet BDSM gay porn being the catalyst for a sexual-relationship-turned-boyfriends was super clever as well. And I enjoyed it a lot.
But 2 things kept me from loving it:
1 – I am notoriously squigged out by “dirty talk”. I just can’t take it seriously. I laugh or I cringe…every time. It’s kind of my…thing…to be anti “yeah baby, just like that. You’re a dirty boy. You like it don’t you?”. (I’m laughing as I type…neverthemind I’m sitting at my desk at work…) And there was page after page of the dirty talk. Nope. Not for me.
2 – Quite frankly, I just don’t think I can be a BDSM convert. This book is definitely BDSM-lite and it wasn’t awful…some spanking, a collar/leash, kneeling…totally vanilla when it comes to kink. BUT…I just don’t get it. In my mind while I’m reading it, I can’t wrap my understanding around the WHY’s of someone wanting to submit or to dominate. It’s just not ingrained in my head. And so, it serves as a distraction for me when I read it. It makes me question the characters and not fully embrace them. And it hinders my enjoyment.
I’m hoping that through some of the guest posts and reviews through BDSM week, I’ll be able to better understand. But, I just don’t think I’m a “kink” kinda girl. I tried…with an open’ish mind…but, yeah…still not for me.
All in all, this is an entertaining read. It was sweet and cute...just not 100% my thang.
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April 26, 2018
Howwwww to rate this audiobook experience?
*taps chin*
Ever hear the saying 'so bad it's good'? The story I still enjoyed, but this narration...
This is my first experience with Shannon Gunn and I gotta be honest, he entertained the fuck out of me. The dude is committed. At one point, he was so into the scene he was almost yelling! But what quite literally had me cackling was his voice for Josh.
It's fucking Cartman!!!!!
Imagine, if you will, Cartman saying this...
I swear to all the deities that I literally cannot remember a time when I have not just laughed but actually cackled. I mean, head thrown back, clapping... shit, I even rewound it a couple times because I laughing so hard that I missed some of the lines. I lie. I rewound it because I wanted to hear it again.
This, my friends, is the poster child for so bad it's good.
Thank you, Shannon Gunn. Thank you.
*taps chin*
Ever hear the saying 'so bad it's good'? The story I still enjoyed, but this narration...
This is my first experience with Shannon Gunn and I gotta be honest, he entertained the fuck out of me. The dude is committed. At one point, he was so into the scene he was almost yelling! But what quite literally had me cackling was his voice for Josh.
It's fucking Cartman!!!!!
Imagine, if you will, Cartman saying this...
"You ready for my dick in your ass?"
I swear to all the deities that I literally cannot remember a time when I have not just laughed but actually cackled. I mean, head thrown back, clapping... shit, I even rewound it a couple times because I laughing so hard that I missed some of the lines. I lie. I rewound it because I wanted to hear it again.
This, my friends, is the poster child for so bad it's good.
Thank you, Shannon Gunn. Thank you.
August 14, 2013
WOW!
BDSM is usually not my thing. I don't mind the light stuff, occasionally, but I stepped out of my comfort zone here and I'm glad I did.
This was not hardcore by any means and the fact that Josh and Adam were both virgins made this work for me.
Then it went and got all sappy and sweet at the end, so yeah I really liked it!
BDSM is usually not my thing. I don't mind the light stuff, occasionally, but I stepped out of my comfort zone here and I'm glad I did.
This was not hardcore by any means and the fact that Josh and Adam were both virgins made this work for me.
Then it went and got all sappy and sweet at the end, so yeah I really liked it!
July 3, 2013
His Roommate’s Pleasure is one hot, dirty, dirty gem filled with sweet surprises!
”You tripped and fell into my porn folder?”
After a happy accident reveals similar tastes and turn-ons in porn. Cuffs, collars, paddles, and more. Seemingly opposite roommates, Josh and Adam, decide to explore their kinks, wants and needs together. Sharing and opening new worlds and pleasures in each other with domination and submission. From pictures online to using what is around their room to trips to the sex store. I adored the questions, concern, slow steps and progression these two took in their exploration. Actually this story might have been a first for me—one where both characters were learning about their darker desires together. Usually there is one in the know leading the trembling newbie into the world of BDSM. But here both Adam and Josh are exploring the new emotions and power of humiliation, pain, and submission. They didn’t dive in with “Sir’s, clubs, or labels either. They just talked and experimented with their needs by sharing and trusting each other.
And boy-OH-boy did they spark, spank, and cry out with need and desire! The chemistry caught on the page here made me blush. Fueled by nerves and heat. The tension burned and crackled! That tiny, HOT dorm room was p-p-pulsing with sex! Adam and Josh could go from awkward to hot or sweet to intense in a blink of an eye. They fumbled and worked their way through what turned them on with words, touches, blushes, and grins. Adam slowly discovering his desire and power to go down on his knees for Josh—to please, trust, and give himself so completely to him clicked right into place with Josh’s need to protect, prepare, and keep Adam safe, hot, and horny. Very hot and dirty together! Believe me…Ms.McGregor is not afraid to get sticky with her down and dirty boys!
”Josh’s hand shifted, sliding around to the back of his neck again, stroking. His other hand was in Adam’s hair. It was only two points of contact but somehow it felt like Josh was touching him everywhere.”
I adore Lana McGregor's sexy style. :D But she also possesses a fun, light sarcastic hold on her pages and banter. Supplying us with laughs and smiles while slowly building the relationship in the dorm room and out. The dorm room setting, by the way, felt so real to me at times. Adam and Josh did not hook up in a dark, leather filled club—it was their college dorm room. A room filled with empty Cheetos bags, laundry, and porn. It grounded the feel of the scenes in reality. Just two young, inexperienced men trying to find and understand their desires. To maybe find someone to share those fantasies and secrets with.
But my favorite part of this story and my biggest surprise was the sweetness. This story held such adorableness. A new layer to Josh and Adam’s relationship began outside of their sex games by sharing time together over meals and movies. As they got to know each other more and more, the confidence and comfort grew and changed. Yes, I “aw”-ed. :) But can Adam and Josh make it work outside of their dorm room games? Will they dare to ask for more? Want for more. Come knock on the dorm room door to find out!
A sweet, sexy read! I’ll be on the lookout for more from Lana McGregor for sure.
July 11, 2013
A Hearts On Fire Review
3.75 STARS-- Lana McGregor's debut novella "His Roommate's Pleasure" is a steamy little nugget featuring two college roommates figuring themselves and their kinks out. Adam, geeky philosophy major stumbles on his supposed straight-jock roommate's gay BDSM themed porn on his laptop when borrowing his PC for a moment. Adam is shocked but intrigued because though he's out of the closet, he's never had any sort of sexual experience.
Josh, the closeted jock, is more than happy to help Adam and himself out in that department. Both roommates never spoke to each other than in passing so this shared interest in Josh's porn stash was a interesting building block. The story is a number of scenes between the two and also a development of a friendship between two people who on paper are opposites.
What I liked? The kink! It was fun reading about novices trying out collars and paddles. Or leashes and safewords. And the rimming scene...I enjoyed. Both men figuring out their likes and dislikes in the bedroom, it was cute. Plus the two roommates not declaring their love once they had their first sexual experience, it was appreciated. And the wait for actual penetration - not until the last 10% (made feel like a lecher but oh well) was exciting.
What I sort of liked? The wait for a kiss. I didn't know how much I took kissing for granted when it was denied until 72% in this story. But their first kiss and the rest that followed were great. And I also was not as in like with Josh until the kiss. He never reciprocated any of the oral pleasures Adam was always down to perform. I thought the story was going to go in the direction of Josh just using Adam for sex and staying comfortably in the closet.
But...
I was pleasantly surprised.
The eroticism in just handjobs and the lust of these virgin men, it was nice. And it has a happy enough ending. I did not expect the stance that Josh took. :) (I would have enjoyed some perspective from Josh's POV) I definitely will read more from this author. I suggest for readers wanting a hot yet light short story with light BDSM tones, give this book a try.
A copy was provided for an honest review
3.75 STARS-- Lana McGregor's debut novella "His Roommate's Pleasure" is a steamy little nugget featuring two college roommates figuring themselves and their kinks out. Adam, geeky philosophy major stumbles on his supposed straight-jock roommate's gay BDSM themed porn on his laptop when borrowing his PC for a moment. Adam is shocked but intrigued because though he's out of the closet, he's never had any sort of sexual experience.
Josh, the closeted jock, is more than happy to help Adam and himself out in that department. Both roommates never spoke to each other than in passing so this shared interest in Josh's porn stash was a interesting building block. The story is a number of scenes between the two and also a development of a friendship between two people who on paper are opposites.
What I liked? The kink! It was fun reading about novices trying out collars and paddles. Or leashes and safewords. And the rimming scene...I enjoyed. Both men figuring out their likes and dislikes in the bedroom, it was cute. Plus the two roommates not declaring their love once they had their first sexual experience, it was appreciated. And the wait for actual penetration - not until the last 10% (made feel like a lecher but oh well) was exciting.
What I sort of liked? The wait for a kiss. I didn't know how much I took kissing for granted when it was denied until 72% in this story. But their first kiss and the rest that followed were great. And I also was not as in like with Josh until the kiss. He never reciprocated any of the oral pleasures Adam was always down to perform. I thought the story was going to go in the direction of Josh just using Adam for sex and staying comfortably in the closet.
But...
I was pleasantly surprised.
The eroticism in just handjobs and the lust of these virgin men, it was nice. And it has a happy enough ending. I did not expect the stance that Josh took. :) (I would have enjoyed some perspective from Josh's POV) I definitely will read more from this author. I suggest for readers wanting a hot yet light short story with light BDSM tones, give this book a try.
A copy was provided for an honest review
September 16, 2014
3.5--Kinky--Stars!!
Well....that was WOW!
This might have been a bit too "kinky" for my liking, but I somehow managed! Haha!
Adam and Josh are college roomates. They've never really been friends.
Frankly, I kept getting the two of them mixed up.
Finding himself in a pinch, Adam borrows Josh's computer. In the process he stumbles across his porn collection.
Seems jock Josh is in to gay porn, of the kinky variety....paddles, collars, and leashes oh my!!!
Josh is the dominant one of the bunch and Adam likes to be ordered around. I'm all for a little kink, but just don't happen to be a fan of the somewhat humiliating, being led around by a leash on your hands and knees, that's a good boy, kind of kink. I kept waiting for Adam to start barking!
But with that being said, the undertones were very loving. Both Adam and Josh were very inexperienced when it came to sex and just enjoyed getting to know each other and experimenting with each other.
Well....that was WOW!
This might have been a bit too "kinky" for my liking, but I somehow managed! Haha!
Adam and Josh are college roomates. They've never really been friends.
“We could have been having Star Wars marathons in our underwear all last semester.”
“We could have started watching Clone Wars, and had breaks in between episodes to make out.”
“Or have sex.”
“We’re both dumbasses.”
Frankly, I kept getting the two of them mixed up.
Finding himself in a pinch, Adam borrows Josh's computer. In the process he stumbles across his porn collection.
Seems jock Josh is in to gay porn, of the kinky variety....paddles, collars, and leashes oh my!!!
Josh is the dominant one of the bunch and Adam likes to be ordered around. I'm all for a little kink, but just don't happen to be a fan of the somewhat humiliating, being led around by a leash on your hands and knees, that's a good boy, kind of kink. I kept waiting for Adam to start barking!
But with that being said, the undertones were very loving. Both Adam and Josh were very inexperienced when it came to sex and just enjoyed getting to know each other and experimenting with each other.
"...he’d got his ass spanked and been made to crawl around his dorm room. And been kissed. College was turning out to be nothing like he’d imagined.
May 9, 2020
Yay, another book by a British author, even though it has an American setting. It's hot, it's sexy, it's got 4.5 stars and 
Josh and Adam are roommates at college, and complete opposites. Adam knows he is gay [but has done nothing about it], is quiet, reserved and keeps himself to himself. Josh is a member of the football team, a jock and extremely hot. One night, Josh comes back to their room to discover Adam, red-faced, looking at things on Josh's laptop. Once an explanation has been offered as to why he's looking at Josh's laptop, the boys start bonding over their mutual love of gay porn...yes, Josh is gay, and hello...gay, football teams and jocks don't mix [so keep your mouth shut, stay deep in that closet, and no-one will ever find out]...but can he ever find his way out of there??
The 'accidental' examination by Adam of Josh's porn folder on his laptop starts a mutual voyage of discovery of both each other and the BDSM lifestyle, and offers a steep learning curve for the two guys....Adam discovering that he is deeply submissive, loves being called a dirty boy and wearing Josh's collar, and Josh?? Well, Josh is not prepared to let anyone but himself be Adam's Dom...and will even out himself to his football team buddies in an effort to keep Adam and their blossoming relationship alive...you see the guys are starting a 'real' romance. Loved it.
Josh and Adam are roommates at college, and complete opposites. Adam knows he is gay [but has done nothing about it], is quiet, reserved and keeps himself to himself. Josh is a member of the football team, a jock and extremely hot. One night, Josh comes back to their room to discover Adam, red-faced, looking at things on Josh's laptop. Once an explanation has been offered as to why he's looking at Josh's laptop, the boys start bonding over their mutual love of gay porn...yes, Josh is gay, and hello...gay, football teams and jocks don't mix [so keep your mouth shut, stay deep in that closet, and no-one will ever find out]...but can he ever find his way out of there??
The 'accidental' examination by Adam of Josh's porn folder on his laptop starts a mutual voyage of discovery of both each other and the BDSM lifestyle, and offers a steep learning curve for the two guys....Adam discovering that he is deeply submissive, loves being called a dirty boy and wearing Josh's collar, and Josh?? Well, Josh is not prepared to let anyone but himself be Adam's Dom...and will even out himself to his football team buddies in an effort to keep Adam and their blossoming relationship alive...you see the guys are starting a 'real' romance. Loved it.
August 18, 2014
The end of Nick's totally unplanned, but not unpleasant, BDSM weekend! Thanks to Mishy for getting me to read about things that make me extremely uncomfortable! Woohoo! Let's celebrate!
So, this naughty little nugget is about two college boys who discover a mutual interest in BDSM. The first half of the book is mostly sex (I'm not complaining.) The second half takes a look at the boys growing feelings for each other. I found it all quite sweet, in spite of the ass-paddling.
July 28, 2013
“I was submitting my paper. And I—”
“You tripped and fell into my porn folder?”
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Who knew, a story with a lot of sex -- and one with D/s tone, in fact -- could be more satisfying that the last one I read (which was a lot tamer, sex wise). If based on the blurb alone, I will not give this book a second glance ... not with these words "leashes, paddles and domination" or "darkest fantasies of domination and submission". This was why Iblame was grateful for friends reviews. I found this story highly enjoyable.
The story was on the right amount of HOT and SEXY ... with sprinkle of adorableness. Maybe because it starred two young men, who were both just discovering the art of D/s (no, I'm not calling it BDSM). They were awkward together, blushed together, playful together, and definitely getting all kinky together.
There was tenderness because they were both on the equal ground, even if Josh was the one wanting to be in control and Adam was the one submitting. It's not about pain or humiliation or punishment -- it's all about pleasure.
I LOVED their sexy times, which meant in every chapter (*fans self*) and it all made me shivery and tingly, right down to my toes. The writing was smooth and engaging, even if a couple of times lack of names made me a bit confused (it was only "he" and "he").
There was a cliché plot of Josh being a jock, thus not out to his friends, and one of his friends stated the homophobic slurs, but it never went angst. It was resolved quickly because Josh wanted to be with Adam. Full stop.
So yes, thank you friends ... I owe you this one. And after also being satisfied with Apartment 1209 just few days ago; I feel like this week is the week I'm unleashing my kink in romance (I usually leash that in porn *grin*)
“You tripped and fell into my porn folder?”
-----
Who knew, a story with a lot of sex -- and one with D/s tone, in fact -- could be more satisfying that the last one I read (which was a lot tamer, sex wise). If based on the blurb alone, I will not give this book a second glance ... not with these words "leashes, paddles and domination" or "darkest fantasies of domination and submission". This was why I
The story was on the right amount of HOT and SEXY ... with sprinkle of adorableness. Maybe because it starred two young men, who were both just discovering the art of D/s (no, I'm not calling it BDSM). They were awkward together, blushed together, playful together, and definitely getting all kinky together.
There was tenderness because they were both on the equal ground, even if Josh was the one wanting to be in control and Adam was the one submitting. It's not about pain or humiliation or punishment -- it's all about pleasure.
I LOVED their sexy times, which meant in every chapter (*fans self*) and it all made me shivery and tingly, right down to my toes. The writing was smooth and engaging, even if a couple of times lack of names made me a bit confused (it was only "he" and "he").
There was a cliché plot of Josh being a jock, thus not out to his friends, and one of his friends stated the homophobic slurs, but it never went angst. It was resolved quickly because Josh wanted to be with Adam. Full stop.
So yes, thank you friends ... I owe you this one. And after also being satisfied with Apartment 1209 just few days ago; I feel like this week is the week I'm unleashing my kink in romance (I usually leash that in porn *grin*)
November 7, 2013
Well now, that was just about the cutest bit of PWP I ever did read. Fumbling, awkward first times are the best!
December 13, 2013
3.5 stars
Sweet and short, with almost no angst, and well developed MCs considering the length. I liked the discovering each other angle.
Sweet and short, with almost no angst, and well developed MCs considering the length. I liked the discovering each other angle.
November 16, 2013
I feel ripped off.
I expected shallow smut and plenty of sex.
Well, I got plenty of sex, but there's nothing shallow about this. It's a fun, sweet, and emotionally charged read as Adam and Josh embark on a D/s relationship.
They're college boys. They make mistakes. They miss cues and they say stupid things. And the whole time I was reading I kept saying to my kindle, "Please don't mess it up! Please get your shit together."
Read this. It has more depth than you think.
I expected shallow smut and plenty of sex.
Well, I got plenty of sex, but there's nothing shallow about this. It's a fun, sweet, and emotionally charged read as Adam and Josh embark on a D/s relationship.
They're college boys. They make mistakes. They miss cues and they say stupid things. And the whole time I was reading I kept saying to my kindle, "Please don't mess it up! Please get your shit together."
Read this. It has more depth than you think.
August 31, 2017
Di con él por casualidad y ha sido una sorpresa muy muy agradable. Dos compañeros de habitación van descubriendo poco a poco lo que les gusta y que se gustan. Con unas escenas BDSM lights y muy eróticas, y al mismo tiempo un libro muy muy dulce. Los personajes son absolutamente adorables, muy bonito cómo se van descubriendo a sí mismos al mismo tiempo que se van enamorando.
October 23, 2015
Recommended to me by Marco. Thank you!
This was cute, sweet and incredibly HOT! Two college roommates experimenting with BDSM, oh yeah!
Adam’s computer breaks down so he has no other choice but to borrow his roommate Josh’s laptop. But what he finds on his computer is not what he expected of the jock. Gay porn, lots and lots of gay porn. Gay BDSM porn to be exact!
Adam finds himself mesmerized and when Josh catches him looking at the pictures he knows he cannot hide from Josh how those pictures made him feel.
Adam let out a breath, long and a little shaky. It was like there was suddenly a key to the locked door inside his head, and he’d only just discovered there was a door in the first place, let alone that he needed to look for a key.
These guys are all for the experimenting. It was great! But there were a lot of sweet, tender moments as well. The perfect combination for me.
PS. I wouldn’t recommend the audio. The narrator made Josh sound like a 80 year old nasty little pervert. I stopped with the audio and started reading.
This was cute, sweet and incredibly HOT! Two college roommates experimenting with BDSM, oh yeah!
Adam’s computer breaks down so he has no other choice but to borrow his roommate Josh’s laptop. But what he finds on his computer is not what he expected of the jock. Gay porn, lots and lots of gay porn. Gay BDSM porn to be exact!
Adam finds himself mesmerized and when Josh catches him looking at the pictures he knows he cannot hide from Josh how those pictures made him feel.
Adam let out a breath, long and a little shaky. It was like there was suddenly a key to the locked door inside his head, and he’d only just discovered there was a door in the first place, let alone that he needed to look for a key.
These guys are all for the experimenting. It was great! But there were a lot of sweet, tender moments as well. The perfect combination for me.
PS. I wouldn’t recommend the audio. The narrator made Josh sound like a 80 year old nasty little pervert. I stopped with the audio and started reading.
September 24, 2014
3 Stars - a sweet M/M shorty about two young college guys who are curious about gay sex and some kink.
I was absolutely forced to immediately test read something on my new Kindle reader. This cute 84 pages shortie became a good choice.
Adam happen to see something on the screen and realizes that he and his roommate Josh has something in common, something they both want to try. Trying and testing they do, which leads to so much more.
This was a cute story about young love and new exciting discoveries. Perhaps not overwhelmingly good but absolutely worth reading in the NA genre with nice, hot, young inexperienced gay guys. Nice and tenderly told and I smiled - how wonderful to be young and find what you seek.
I LIKE - so sweet a tender
I was absolutely forced to immediately test read something on my new Kindle reader. This cute 84 pages shortie became a good choice.
Adam happen to see something on the screen and realizes that he and his roommate Josh has something in common, something they both want to try. Trying and testing they do, which leads to so much more.
“You're so great,” Josh said, in between kisses. “I didn't know how tell you how great you were.”
“How great I am,” he corrected with a grin.’
“I love it when you're on your knees for me. I fucking love it. It's fucking hot”
This was a cute story about young love and new exciting discoveries. Perhaps not overwhelmingly good but absolutely worth reading in the NA genre with nice, hot, young inexperienced gay guys. Nice and tenderly told and I smiled - how wonderful to be young and find what you seek.
I LIKE - so sweet a tender
March 5, 2014
Am I the only one who rolls her eyes at the executive editor's endless marketing ramblings (7 pages on a novella of 70 pages) in each and every Carina Press book?
That being said, I enjoyed this awkwardly adorable exploration of BDSM by two roommates, a dork and a jock, who didn't seem to have much in common until one day the dork's computer breaks down and he decides to quickly use his roommate's...
"I was submitting my paper And I -- "
"You tripped and fell into my porn folder?"
The only time I accidentally tripped and fell into someone's porn folder, it was my dad's and that incident proved once again that some situations that you have experienced unfortunately can never be unexperienced.
Anyway, this story is pretty simplistic, both in terms of the writing style and the plot. It adds to the feeling that you're witnessing the real thing develop, as opposed to a stylized, glamorized version of reality. I enjoyed the awkward explorations of these boys. The repetition, sweet rather than hot scenes, lacking vocabulary and plain and simple plot fit this particular story like a glove, but I'm not really sure if this was intentional or simply the best the author has to offer. 3.5 stars.
That being said, I enjoyed this awkwardly adorable exploration of BDSM by two roommates, a dork and a jock, who didn't seem to have much in common until one day the dork's computer breaks down and he decides to quickly use his roommate's...
"I was submitting my paper And I -- "
"You tripped and fell into my porn folder?"
The only time I accidentally tripped and fell into someone's porn folder, it was my dad's and that incident proved once again that some situations that you have experienced unfortunately can never be unexperienced.
Anyway, this story is pretty simplistic, both in terms of the writing style and the plot. It adds to the feeling that you're witnessing the real thing develop, as opposed to a stylized, glamorized version of reality. I enjoyed the awkward explorations of these boys. The repetition, sweet rather than hot scenes, lacking vocabulary and plain and simple plot fit this particular story like a glove, but I'm not really sure if this was intentional or simply the best the author has to offer. 3.5 stars.
August 26, 2015
So sweet, lovely.
Just lately I have gone right off MM fiction. I started to feel jaded, like I was disrespecting my own team. All this feminization and MPreg. Not that I don't like wearing frilly knickers myself, cause I do.
But anyway.
This is a rather touching story . Realistic, vulnerable young guys shagging for the first time and becoming boyfriends.
I liked that the coming out wasn't a breeze, cause in my experience college is no picnic for LBGT folk.
Nicely done.
I wonder why this author hasn't written any more?
Hey, Lana?? Write some more,please. :)
Just lately I have gone right off MM fiction. I started to feel jaded, like I was disrespecting my own team. All this feminization and MPreg. Not that I don't like wearing frilly knickers myself, cause I do.
But anyway.
This is a rather touching story . Realistic, vulnerable young guys shagging for the first time and becoming boyfriends.
I liked that the coming out wasn't a breeze, cause in my experience college is no picnic for LBGT folk.
Nicely done.
I wonder why this author hasn't written any more?
Hey, Lana?? Write some more,please. :)
April 26, 2022
2.75⭐️
very kinky i like
very kinky i like
January 27, 2014
This is a delightful tale… HOT as FUCK! …and yes, it’s full of intense and extremely erotic sex and… oh my, those scenes were an absolute pleasure to read. It could be classed as a PWP, but I love my smut, mix it with BDSM and I’m one ecstatically happy lady! There is enough of a story to keep you engrossed, but it’s more about the emotional connection between the sweet, shy and very awkward geek Adam and our a closeted jock… Josh. I loved them, so damn sexy and adorable!
What sets this book apart from others of the same ilk, is that, Josh and Adam are sexually inexperienced, exploring a side/kink to their nature they have just discovered. This is BDSM at the fledgling stage, where neither of them has a clue of the wheres or whyfors and together they learn their inner most sexual desires, setting the boundaries and pushing the limits on a D/s voyage of discovery. We see what starts out as something full of uncertainty and almost clinical, grow through friendship, they begin to trust each other through their openness and honesty, communication being the key here although initially it’s only behind doors, but it’s not long before that Indifference turns to affection and the passion and intimacy is enough to keep that cold shower running!
Hot and very sexy read… highly recommended!
What sets this book apart from others of the same ilk, is that, Josh and Adam are sexually inexperienced, exploring a side/kink to their nature they have just discovered. This is BDSM at the fledgling stage, where neither of them has a clue of the wheres or whyfors and together they learn their inner most sexual desires, setting the boundaries and pushing the limits on a D/s voyage of discovery. We see what starts out as something full of uncertainty and almost clinical, grow through friendship, they begin to trust each other through their openness and honesty, communication being the key here although initially it’s only behind doors, but it’s not long before that Indifference turns to affection and the passion and intimacy is enough to keep that cold shower running!
Hot and very sexy read… highly recommended!
August 6, 2015
Um - WOW, that was steamy hot. Also, so surprisingly sweet and romantic. Pretty impressive actually, the author was able to dish out some seriously deliciously filthy stuff and still keep the characters sincere and loving.
Adam and Josh had been roommates and nothing more than passing acquaintances until Adam accidentally fell into Josh's porn folder on his laptop. Adam is shy, bookish and out, Josh is athletic, popular and in the closet. Once Adam discovers Josh's gay porn stash the adventures begin. And do they EVER.
They end up being a perfect match sexually and their arrangement and explorations was refreshingly honest. Josh asked Adam how wearing a collar and a leash was going to make him feel and Adam responded with "Dirty. Ashamed. Really fucking good." See? Sweet and dirty!
Adam continually referenced how safe he felt with Josh and his reactions to Josh made me believe he never would have been so open with anyone else.
When these boys do get together, you know, for reals, it's like Adam said at one point, "It was like the beginning of something more."
Highly recommended and hard to believe this is the author's first book. I'll definitely look for more upcoming books, this was just too fun not to want more!
Adam and Josh had been roommates and nothing more than passing acquaintances until Adam accidentally fell into Josh's porn folder on his laptop. Adam is shy, bookish and out, Josh is athletic, popular and in the closet. Once Adam discovers Josh's gay porn stash the adventures begin. And do they EVER.
They end up being a perfect match sexually and their arrangement and explorations was refreshingly honest. Josh asked Adam how wearing a collar and a leash was going to make him feel and Adam responded with "Dirty. Ashamed. Really fucking good." See? Sweet and dirty!
Adam continually referenced how safe he felt with Josh and his reactions to Josh made me believe he never would have been so open with anyone else.
When these boys do get together, you know, for reals, it's like Adam said at one point, "It was like the beginning of something more."
Highly recommended and hard to believe this is the author's first book. I'll definitely look for more upcoming books, this was just too fun not to want more!
August 24, 2016
4.5 stars
I absolutely fell in love with Josh and Adam. I'm so glad I took a chance on this one. While it is the sex scenes between the two that make up the majority of the book, they are possibly the sweetest, dirty sex scenes I've read in a while.
The two college roommates, seemingly opposite and barely having interacted over the few months they have lived together, accidentally discover a shared kink and start experimenting. Josh, the jock, wants to dominate and the virginal Adam is more than happy to submit. What made this book work is the fun and openness between the two and their conversations surrounding what they want. At first they only interact in their room, but soon Adam starts thinking that maybe they could be friends outside of the arrangement even though the crowd Josh hangs with is the same group that tormented him in high school (and this is the basic plot of the story).
I could easily read a continuing story about Adam and Josh. They had so much chemistry and were fun to read. I'm hoping to see more from Lana McGregor in the future.
I absolutely fell in love with Josh and Adam. I'm so glad I took a chance on this one. While it is the sex scenes between the two that make up the majority of the book, they are possibly the sweetest, dirty sex scenes I've read in a while.
The two college roommates, seemingly opposite and barely having interacted over the few months they have lived together, accidentally discover a shared kink and start experimenting. Josh, the jock, wants to dominate and the virginal Adam is more than happy to submit. What made this book work is the fun and openness between the two and their conversations surrounding what they want. At first they only interact in their room, but soon Adam starts thinking that maybe they could be friends outside of the arrangement even though the crowd Josh hangs with is the same group that tormented him in high school (and this is the basic plot of the story).
I could easily read a continuing story about Adam and Josh. They had so much chemistry and were fun to read. I'm hoping to see more from Lana McGregor in the future.
December 4, 2024
Not your typical college romance. It starts with a sexual arrangement. Josh and Adam discover their kinky preferences. Nice, if a little superficial as long as the feelings are left out. And they only come into play quite late on.
Fuck, he loved this. He loved being on his knees. He loved the way it felt, the way he felt, the way the power balance was explicit in this one movement. It was submission at its easiest, at its most visually unambiguous, submission in his core. 😋
There are a few hot scenes. I find them cute on the one side, but a bit awkward on the other, as both characters have absolutely zero experience. So I don't quite know what to do with the book. I'm going with the middle rating because the book was good, but didn't blow me away. And in small parts it was maybe a bit bad, but I think that's just me feeling that way.
Fuck, he loved this. He loved being on his knees. He loved the way it felt, the way he felt, the way the power balance was explicit in this one movement. It was submission at its easiest, at its most visually unambiguous, submission in his core. 😋
There are a few hot scenes. I find them cute on the one side, but a bit awkward on the other, as both characters have absolutely zero experience. So I don't quite know what to do with the book. I'm going with the middle rating because the book was good, but didn't blow me away. And in small parts it was maybe a bit bad, but I think that's just me feeling that way.
July 2, 2013
An interesting combination of sweetness and hotness as two inexperienced college roommates discover they are perfectly balanced in their desires.
Adam discovers some images on Josh's computer: images of kneeling, collars and spanking. He is hugely turned on and embarrassed at being caught but unable to get the images out of his mind.
"Did you, uh, like them?" Josh switched the TV off. "The pictures?"
He carefully refrained from pointing out he'd had his hand in his pants when Josh had walked in. "Yeah, I liked them."
"Even though they were all gay?"
"Kind of especially because they were all gay."
There is a real sense of anticipation and nervousness as Josh and Adam start to explore their D/s relationship. On one hand they are both tentative but they both know what they want and there is a real honesty to the relationship.
It is sweet to see their emotional connection develop at the same time as they get more adventurous in their exploration. "He and Josh were walking close enough that his hand could brush Josh's without much effort. He didn't, but he could."
This was a relatively short story but the journey was engaging from Josh and Adam's initial explorations into BDSM to their realisation they wanted more than a 'business arrangement'.
I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to visit all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
Adam discovers some images on Josh's computer: images of kneeling, collars and spanking. He is hugely turned on and embarrassed at being caught but unable to get the images out of his mind.
"Did you, uh, like them?" Josh switched the TV off. "The pictures?"
He carefully refrained from pointing out he'd had his hand in his pants when Josh had walked in. "Yeah, I liked them."
"Even though they were all gay?"
"Kind of especially because they were all gay."
There is a real sense of anticipation and nervousness as Josh and Adam start to explore their D/s relationship. On one hand they are both tentative but they both know what they want and there is a real honesty to the relationship.
It is sweet to see their emotional connection develop at the same time as they get more adventurous in their exploration. "He and Josh were walking close enough that his hand could brush Josh's without much effort. He didn't, but he could."
This was a relatively short story but the journey was engaging from Josh and Adam's initial explorations into BDSM to their realisation they wanted more than a 'business arrangement'.
I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to visit all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
July 24, 2013
I agree with Natalie that there's something very fresh about this story. Josh and Adam are a great couple, the developing power exchange between them is kind of awesome, and the sex is both adorbs and hot.
Really, it's a PWP short. There's a decided lack of tension in the story. This makes it a good read for people who don't like a lot of angst, cheating, betrayal, soul-searching, orhomophobic asshole charcters.
3.5, rounded up.
Really, it's a PWP short. There's a decided lack of tension in the story. This makes it a good read for people who don't like a lot of angst, cheating, betrayal, soul-searching, or
3.5, rounded up.
July 10, 2013
I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I went into this book with pretty low expectations. I thought it might be a fun little smut story. Nothing bad, but nothing terribly engaging. Something fluffy, and light for me to read stretched out in the lawn chair. I was pleasantly surprised to find that, for a short, pretty smutty story, it had some real depth, and interest.
I really liked the characters. I found them to be well developed, and engaging. The main character in particular had a clear voice, and I found I was able to understand him in a very short period of time. I really liked his roommate very much, and loved that he wasn’t just the stereotypical jock.
What really made this story work for me was the sex. I liked how both characters were able to explore their sexual desires together in a respectful manner. They were starting on a fairly even footing, and it wasn’t about one roommate initiating the other, but about them both coming to discover what they both enjoyed together. I liked the research they both did, both together, and on their own, and I liked how this research was integrated subtly into the story. Both characters were very careful to keep the lines of communication open, and that they made sure to talk about everything they did before hand, and made sure to keep checking in with each other as things progressed to make sure they both were comfortable with what was going on. It was kinky, and I found myself able to enjoy it without feeling guilty because the consent was so clear, and I never once got the feeling one partner was pressuring the other into something he didn’t want.
Overall a really well done, and sexy story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
I went into this book with pretty low expectations. I thought it might be a fun little smut story. Nothing bad, but nothing terribly engaging. Something fluffy, and light for me to read stretched out in the lawn chair. I was pleasantly surprised to find that, for a short, pretty smutty story, it had some real depth, and interest.
I really liked the characters. I found them to be well developed, and engaging. The main character in particular had a clear voice, and I found I was able to understand him in a very short period of time. I really liked his roommate very much, and loved that he wasn’t just the stereotypical jock.
What really made this story work for me was the sex. I liked how both characters were able to explore their sexual desires together in a respectful manner. They were starting on a fairly even footing, and it wasn’t about one roommate initiating the other, but about them both coming to discover what they both enjoyed together. I liked the research they both did, both together, and on their own, and I liked how this research was integrated subtly into the story. Both characters were very careful to keep the lines of communication open, and that they made sure to talk about everything they did before hand, and made sure to keep checking in with each other as things progressed to make sure they both were comfortable with what was going on. It was kinky, and I found myself able to enjoy it without feeling guilty because the consent was so clear, and I never once got the feeling one partner was pressuring the other into something he didn’t want.
Overall a really well done, and sexy story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
August 13, 2013
Sweet and lovely.
Probably one of the most adorable entry level kinky stories I've read. A definitely delicious helping of sugar kink as two college roommates slowly, but boldly explore their sexuality finding out things that surprise both of them along the way. This isn't just a slap and tickle; the boys discover some more decadent ideas inspired by some porn--and with a little team effort they come to satisfactory agreements.
A little bit of spanking, a bit more humiliation and a whole lot of D/s. Overall, freshman year has yielded a great deal for Josh and Adam.
Probably one of the most adorable entry level kinky stories I've read. A definitely delicious helping of sugar kink as two college roommates slowly, but boldly explore their sexuality finding out things that surprise both of them along the way. This isn't just a slap and tickle; the boys discover some more decadent ideas inspired by some porn--and with a little team effort they come to satisfactory agreements.
A little bit of spanking, a bit more humiliation and a whole lot of D/s. Overall, freshman year has yielded a great deal for Josh and Adam.
July 5, 2013
This is some really great erotica. There's a freshness to the writing that completely took me by surprise. The story is almost all sex (not a bad thing), but the author manages to capture a sense of wonder and discovery. I also love that Josh and Adam have a lack of shame about their kinks. Fun, sexy, and sweet.
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