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Torn
Pistol loves nothing more than the adrenaline rush of riding broncs; well, almost nothing. He loves Bender the most. Injured and tired and not sure if he's going to be able to ever ride again, Pistol comes home from the rodeo circuit, just hoping that Bender will welcome him with open arms after yet another long absence.
Also available in the Fever anthology.
Also available in the Fever anthology.
25 pages, ebook
First published June 4, 2013
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About the author
Sean Michael
662 books1,211 followersOften referred to as "Space Cowboy" and "Gangsta of Love" while still striving for the moniker of "Maurice," Sean Michael spends his days surfing, smutting, organizing his immense gourd collection and fantasizing about one day retiring on a small secluded island peopled entirely by horseshoe crabs. While collecting vast amounts of vintage gay pulp novels and mood rings, Sean whiles away the hours between dropping the f-bomb and persuing the kama sutra by channeling the long lost spirit of John Wayne and singing along with the soundtrack to "Chicago."
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
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June 8, 2013
This is a story about coming home, about dealing with the loss of something you loved to do, and about realizing what is most important. Written in delightful cowboy-speak and most definitely with more than one "naughty scene", 'Torn' made me smile about Pistol and Bender's way of dealing with pretty much anything. Whatever happens to them, it seems, now that Pistol is home, they respond by getting each other off. They really do have a lot of catching up to do, and, more importantly, love to share.
Pistol is a rodeo rider and he loves what he does. It pretty much defines his existence, and when a shoulder injury stops him from competing, he gets grumpy. When he finally does make it home to his lover, Bender, half-afraid he won't be accepted back, he is relieved to find out his fear was unnecessary. As for not moving his arm, like the doctor said? Forget it! Until Bender makes him stay still, Pistol pretends the injury doesn’t exist. It's pretty much the only way he can deal with it. Unfortunately, ignoring something like that doesn’t make it go away.
Bender owns a ranch, hates that Pistol is away so much, but understands how important riding is for his man. As much as he manages to deal with the weeks and weeks of absence, he doesn’t accept Pistol not taking care of himself and his injured arm. And while I wouldn’t dare tell him to his face that he's very nurturing, the way he makes sure Pistol heals is very sweet and shows Bender loves Pistol without ever saying the words.
If you like stories about rough cowboys with a heart of gold, if you enjoy reading about two men dealing with a major change in their lives, and if you're looking for a read with lots of hot cowboy lovin', then you will probably like this short story.
NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Pistol is a rodeo rider and he loves what he does. It pretty much defines his existence, and when a shoulder injury stops him from competing, he gets grumpy. When he finally does make it home to his lover, Bender, half-afraid he won't be accepted back, he is relieved to find out his fear was unnecessary. As for not moving his arm, like the doctor said? Forget it! Until Bender makes him stay still, Pistol pretends the injury doesn’t exist. It's pretty much the only way he can deal with it. Unfortunately, ignoring something like that doesn’t make it go away.
Bender owns a ranch, hates that Pistol is away so much, but understands how important riding is for his man. As much as he manages to deal with the weeks and weeks of absence, he doesn’t accept Pistol not taking care of himself and his injured arm. And while I wouldn’t dare tell him to his face that he's very nurturing, the way he makes sure Pistol heals is very sweet and shows Bender loves Pistol without ever saying the words.
If you like stories about rough cowboys with a heart of gold, if you enjoy reading about two men dealing with a major change in their lives, and if you're looking for a read with lots of hot cowboy lovin', then you will probably like this short story.
NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
November 11, 2016
This is a story about coming home, about dealing with the loss of something you loved to do, and about realizing what is most important. Written in delightful cowboy-speak and most definitely with more than one "naughty scene", 'Torn' made me smile about Pistol and Bender's way of dealing with pretty much anything. Whatever happens to them, it seems, now that Pistol is home, they respond by getting each other off. They really do have a lot of catching up to do, and, more importantly, love to share.
Pistol is a rodeo rider and he loves what he does. It pretty much defines his existence, and when a shoulder injury stops him from competing, he gets grumpy. When he finally does make it home to his lover, Bender, half-afraid he won't be accepted back, he is relieved to find out his fear was unnecessary. As for not moving his arm, like the doctor said? Forget it! Until Bender makes him stay still, Pistol pretends the injury doesn’t exist. It's pretty much the only way he can deal with it. Unfortunately, ignoring something like that doesn’t make it go away.
Bender owns a ranch, hates that Pistol is away so much, but understands how important riding is for his man. As much as he manages to deal with the weeks and weeks of absence, he doesn’t accept Pistol not taking care of himself and his injured arm. And while I wouldn’t dare tell him to his face that he's very nurturing, the way he makes sure Pistol heals is very sweet and shows Bender loves Pistol without ever saying the words.
If you like stories about rough cowboys with a heart of gold, if you enjoy reading about two men dealing with a major change in their lives, and if you're looking for a read with lots of hot cowboy lovin', then you will probably like this short story.
Pistol is a rodeo rider and he loves what he does. It pretty much defines his existence, and when a shoulder injury stops him from competing, he gets grumpy. When he finally does make it home to his lover, Bender, half-afraid he won't be accepted back, he is relieved to find out his fear was unnecessary. As for not moving his arm, like the doctor said? Forget it! Until Bender makes him stay still, Pistol pretends the injury doesn’t exist. It's pretty much the only way he can deal with it. Unfortunately, ignoring something like that doesn’t make it go away.
Bender owns a ranch, hates that Pistol is away so much, but understands how important riding is for his man. As much as he manages to deal with the weeks and weeks of absence, he doesn’t accept Pistol not taking care of himself and his injured arm. And while I wouldn’t dare tell him to his face that he's very nurturing, the way he makes sure Pistol heals is very sweet and shows Bender loves Pistol without ever saying the words.
If you like stories about rough cowboys with a heart of gold, if you enjoy reading about two men dealing with a major change in their lives, and if you're looking for a read with lots of hot cowboy lovin', then you will probably like this short story.
December 1, 2016
3.5* Review written for Love Bytes Reviews.
Seriously injured and still recuperating after surgery, bronc rider Pistol just wants to go home to his man. After a serious argument, and no contact since then, he’s unsure whether his cowboy will welcome him with open arms or a boot out the front door. Bender loves Pistol and nothing, not even an argument, will change that. With a cowboy as stubborn as Pistol, however, Bender will have to show how much he cares when words just aren’t enough.
For such a short story I really enjoyed reading it. There’s enough information given for you to understand exactly what’s going on and what Pistol has gone through between getting injured and coming home so that you aren’t confused about anything. The majority of the story revolves around Pistol and Bender re-connecting while Bender simultaneously attempts to keep Pistol from making his injury any worse. Bearing in mind that this is a Sean Michael story, there is, naturally, quite a bit of sex but even with the length of the story I somehow didn’t feel bogged down by it.
While I would’ve loved to have gotten a longer glimpse at these two men, being the absolutely greedy wench that I am, I was happy with the look that I did get. I felt the connection between the main characters without issue and the caring was completely apparent. The ending itself leaves off on happy/hopeful note that I was content with and overall I enjoyed the story from start to finish. If you’re love yourself some cowboys and are just looking for a quick read, I’d recommend checking this one out.
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Seriously injured and still recuperating after surgery, bronc rider Pistol just wants to go home to his man. After a serious argument, and no contact since then, he’s unsure whether his cowboy will welcome him with open arms or a boot out the front door. Bender loves Pistol and nothing, not even an argument, will change that. With a cowboy as stubborn as Pistol, however, Bender will have to show how much he cares when words just aren’t enough.
For such a short story I really enjoyed reading it. There’s enough information given for you to understand exactly what’s going on and what Pistol has gone through between getting injured and coming home so that you aren’t confused about anything. The majority of the story revolves around Pistol and Bender re-connecting while Bender simultaneously attempts to keep Pistol from making his injury any worse. Bearing in mind that this is a Sean Michael story, there is, naturally, quite a bit of sex but even with the length of the story I somehow didn’t feel bogged down by it.
While I would’ve loved to have gotten a longer glimpse at these two men, being the absolutely greedy wench that I am, I was happy with the look that I did get. I felt the connection between the main characters without issue and the caring was completely apparent. The ending itself leaves off on happy/hopeful note that I was content with and overall I enjoyed the story from start to finish. If you’re love yourself some cowboys and are just looking for a quick read, I’d recommend checking this one out.
http://lovebytesreviews.com/2016/11/2...
June 9, 2013
3.5 stars rounded up
June 10, 2013
Read in the Fever Anthology
August 25, 2015
Read as part of Fever Anthology.
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