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His Client #1.5
His Request
A free short sequel to His Client
Life in the English countryside is better than Jasper Reed could have ever hoped. His garden is flourishing, he has Nathaniel Travers in his bed most nights, and his lover has become his neighbor.
When Nate suggests they play ‘the physician and his patient’, Jasper eagerly agrees. The erotic game proves just the thing to fill the rainy summer afternoon. Yet Nate’s request after their game is over gives Jasper pause, stirring up old doubts and making him question if he is indeed first in Nate’s heart.
word length: 7,700
Life in the English countryside is better than Jasper Reed could have ever hoped. His garden is flourishing, he has Nathaniel Travers in his bed most nights, and his lover has become his neighbor.
When Nate suggests they play ‘the physician and his patient’, Jasper eagerly agrees. The erotic game proves just the thing to fill the rainy summer afternoon. Yet Nate’s request after their game is over gives Jasper pause, stirring up old doubts and making him question if he is indeed first in Nate’s heart.
word length: 7,700
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2013
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Ava March
27 books762 followersAva March is a bestselling author of sexy, emotionally intense M/M historical erotic romances. She loves writing in the Regency time period, where proper decorum is of the utmost importance, but where anything can happen behind closed doors. With over fifteen works to her credit, her books have been finalists in the Rainbow Awards and More Than Magic contest, and deemed ‘must-haves’ for Historical M/M romance by RT Book Reviews readers. Visit her website at www.AvaMarch.com to find out more about her books or to sign-up for her newsletter.
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February 18, 2015
A short,sweet and naughty role playing follow up with Jasper and Nate.
Unf!
Yeah, that's what came out of my mouth with this one. It's kinky and still swoony because it's these two and they are amazing together. Though they have been together a year later and living a lovely life in the country, Jasper still has his doubts about Nate and whether the love is stronger from his end. Thankfully, the boys work out this issue and it all ends the way it should.
Unf!
Yeah, that's what came out of my mouth with this one. It's kinky and still swoony because it's these two and they are amazing together. Though they have been together a year later and living a lovely life in the country, Jasper still has his doubts about Nate and whether the love is stronger from his end. Thankfully, the boys work out this issue and it all ends the way it should.
April 11, 2022
I loved this little follow-up to His Client!
The 'physician-patient' scene was extremely hot and the ending was rather abrupt, but delivered the message the author wanted to give us: that Nate and Jasper made conscious efforts to be even closer and even more committed to each other... I smiled the whole way reading this short :)
The 'physician-patient' scene was extremely hot and the ending was rather abrupt, but delivered the message the author wanted to give us: that Nate and Jasper made conscious efforts to be even closer and even more committed to each other... I smiled the whole way reading this short :)
February 13, 2018
Short (much too short if you ask me) follow-up to His Client. I loved seeing Nate and Jasper a year after book one. It was nice to see they made it work, and (being as this is Ava March) their sexy times were hot as always.
The strongest part of the novella (in my opinion anyways) is their relationship though. It's been a year since Nate got over his feelings for his best friend, and his request to introduce him to Jasper to prove he is truly over him was the one thing missing from His Client for me. It was wonderful to know these two are really going to be okay after everything.
The strongest part of the novella (in my opinion anyways) is their relationship though. It's been a year since Nate got over his feelings for his best friend, and his request to introduce him to Jasper to prove he is truly over him was the one thing missing from His Client for me. It was wonderful to know these two are really going to be okay after everything.
May 22, 2020
Short story from His Client. The couple has sexy time cosplay fun.
November 16, 2013
3.5 stars
After I finished with His Client, Heather told me to immediately go and read this one. Well, it is free and it is short -- and I did like established couple, so why not, right?
This short basically comprises of two 'events'. The first half we has that glimpse of the life after His Client, a year later, with Jasper and Nate still enjoy role-playing. It's, uhm, nice. It didn't really rock my sock. I mean, it's kinky and naughty and delicious, but it was also short and I got distracted with things.
The second part, though, was more compelling for me. Maybe because it was more emotional ... and fits me better. Nate was asking Jasper to meet Peter for dinner. I immediately felt that tug in my heart, because of Jasper's insecurities. That even a year later, he was still afraid that Nate didn't truly love him, and Jasper would see it in Nate's eyes. So it was lovely and touching, and I was happy that Jasper finally got his proof, that Nate's love was really and only for him.
After I finished with His Client, Heather told me to immediately go and read this one. Well, it is free and it is short -- and I did like established couple, so why not, right?
This short basically comprises of two 'events'. The first half we has that glimpse of the life after His Client, a year later, with Jasper and Nate still enjoy role-playing. It's, uhm, nice. It didn't really rock my sock. I mean, it's kinky and naughty and delicious, but it was also short and I got distracted with things.
The second part, though, was more compelling for me. Maybe because it was more emotional ... and fits me better. Nate was asking Jasper to meet Peter for dinner. I immediately felt that tug in my heart, because of Jasper's insecurities. That even a year later, he was still afraid that Nate didn't truly love him, and Jasper would see it in Nate's eyes. So it was lovely and touching, and I was happy that Jasper finally got his proof, that Nate's love was really and only for him.
December 15, 2014
For sensual erotic historical m/m romance, Ms. March is one of the go to authors. Request is the short story as a follow up to His Client. It's probably best to read His Client first. Still, this one I read as a standalone and it was smoking hawt.
Ms. March has a way with words as she uses the proper British vernacular in delightfully perverted ways. Specifically, the dilators in story as part of the medical play is arousing and naughty. Jasper is the "whore" who is retired and living in the country. The man of his dreams is Nate, a former client, who is also now in the country. The two of them continue their illicit affair behind closed doors. Nate's creative role-playing is inspiring for kinksters looking into medical play.
The conflict in this story is a familiar one and it works. Jasper and Nate are a sweet couple and their reconciliation is expected. After reading this book, it does make me want to read the first one. This kinky historical romance is recommended for m/m readers who enjoy playing "doctor".
Ms. March has a way with words as she uses the proper British vernacular in delightfully perverted ways. Specifically, the dilators in story as part of the medical play is arousing and naughty. Jasper is the "whore" who is retired and living in the country. The man of his dreams is Nate, a former client, who is also now in the country. The two of them continue their illicit affair behind closed doors. Nate's creative role-playing is inspiring for kinksters looking into medical play.
The conflict in this story is a familiar one and it works. Jasper and Nate are a sweet couple and their reconciliation is expected. After reading this book, it does make me want to read the first one. This kinky historical romance is recommended for m/m readers who enjoy playing "doctor".
May 25, 2020
In this mini-novella, Nathan and Jasper are living happily in the countryside. They live separately, but come together often to engage in their role-playing games. This one was very sexy with a doctor-patient theme that was pulled off well. But then afterwards, Nathan asks Jasper to come back to London with him to meet his best friend (and man he used to be in love with) Peter. Jasper refuses - no way, no how - which disappoints Nathan greatly. Jasper realizes how important this is to Nathan and decides to put a little faith in him and finally agrees. The whole visit puts Jasper's mind at ease and helped him to realize there'd been a bit of fear that Nathan would go back to loving Peter, but after the visit the three are friends and Jasper is comfortable again. Short and sweet little novella/vignette with one nice, long sex scene and only a few pages of the actual angst-wrap-up. It was good.
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June 22, 2024
This was a short quick follow-up to book 1
"His Client "
Nate and Jasper have settled in the country side. These two are playing kinky games this time they played doctor and it was hot. Nate owns a shipping company in London and must return every few weeks to attend to business matters there. He has invited Jasper many times, but Jasper always declines he's afraid to be seen in Nate's company in London in case a former client sees them and outs Nate as a homosexual. This was a pretty good read. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. It was good to catch up with theses characters.
December 31, 2016
I can't believe how easy it was to sync back into the relationship of Ava March's lovers from HIS CLIENT. I normally shy away from these short sequels but I believe in and have faith in Ava March. She made me fall in love with Nate and Jasper all over again. I picked up exactly where I left off and it felt like I'd never left these wonderful, wonderful characters. For me, this was a perfect book to end my year of reading on.
May 7, 2019
Hanging with Jasper & Nate!
A very short sequel to His Client, finds the Boys - Jasper & Nate playing sexy games and making a visit to London; cementing their relationship! Fun quick read!
A very short sequel to His Client, finds the Boys - Jasper & Nate playing sexy games and making a visit to London; cementing their relationship! Fun quick read!
March 15, 2014
3.75
I liked this little short even better than His Client. The game Jasper and Nate play here is damn hot, and the plot component afterwards really made me feel secure about their relationship and future. It was a lovely follow-up and provided exactly the sort of content needed for a satisfying conclusion of this story.
If you're looking for some hot historical time, His Client and His Request should be right up your alley. Go for it!
I liked this little short even better than His Client. The game Jasper and Nate play here is damn hot, and the plot component afterwards really made me feel secure about their relationship and future. It was a lovely follow-up and provided exactly the sort of content needed for a satisfying conclusion of this story.
If you're looking for some hot historical time, His Client and His Request should be right up your alley. Go for it!
September 14, 2013
Sweet follow-up of Jasper and Nate a year after His Client. I'm so happy that it looks like these two will be together forever.
March 1, 2015
3.5 stars
September 8, 2017
A rather nice kinky little short, just what I needed.
September 22, 2020
A welcome (second) epilogue to His Client, tying up some loose ends, with some friskiness to spice it up.
July 6, 2017
So many books, hardly any with good role plays. But OH! This here is one of em'. Excellent role play kinky vignette in the boys life. Thoroughly enjoyable to spend time with them again and to voyeuristically enjoy their fun times.
February 25, 2015
This is a free short-story sequel to HIS CLIENT and recounts the adventures of Nate and Jasper a year after they have set up homes in the London countryside.
Jasper and Nate are still playing their kinky games, and loving every minute of it. Nate still owns a shipping company in London and must return every few weeks to attend to matters there. He has invited Jasper many times, but Jasper always declines. He's afraid to be seen in Nate's company in London--in the event that a former client encounters them, implicating Nate as a homosexual.
Nate has a special request this time--for Jasper to come and dine at the home of Nate's childhood friend, Peter. This Jasper wants no part of; Nate had secretly loved Peter throughout school and into adulthood, though he never confessed his infatuation to anyone but Jasper.
Thing is, Jasper's jealous, and afraid that Nate may still have deep feelings for Peter. How could he witness that in person? Seeing how bereft Nate is with his refusal, Jasper gives in. There some good sexytimes in this SHORT read. It's really a short story, but plenty fulfilling, emotionally. And, it's free.
Jasper and Nate are still playing their kinky games, and loving every minute of it. Nate still owns a shipping company in London and must return every few weeks to attend to matters there. He has invited Jasper many times, but Jasper always declines. He's afraid to be seen in Nate's company in London--in the event that a former client encounters them, implicating Nate as a homosexual.
Nate has a special request this time--for Jasper to come and dine at the home of Nate's childhood friend, Peter. This Jasper wants no part of; Nate had secretly loved Peter throughout school and into adulthood, though he never confessed his infatuation to anyone but Jasper.
Thing is, Jasper's jealous, and afraid that Nate may still have deep feelings for Peter. How could he witness that in person? Seeing how bereft Nate is with his refusal, Jasper gives in. There some good sexytimes in this SHORT read. It's really a short story, but plenty fulfilling, emotionally. And, it's free.
March 19, 2015
This is a free follow-up to His Client and it includes a roleplaying sex scene – doctor and patient hehe – and some nice progression in the main couple’s romantic relationship. It’s as well written as any of March’s books and the fact that it’s free is a surprising but nice bonus. It shows the couple very happy and well equipped to have a happy ending while communicating about their various needs. It’s one of the few follow ups that makes me feel as though the couple really could live HEA.
April 23, 2014
This a a quick and enjoyable short story that included role playing and social standing. I almost didn't recognize it as a historical because it felt like a story that could happen today. I haven't read much by Ava Marxh but if the rest is like this story I know where I need to go to if a challenge requires me reading a historical romance.
August 6, 2014
*** 2.8 stars ***
Okay..
Except the "hot and sexy naughty play role" between Nate and Jasper, this book over nothing more to us.
"Meet the Peter" things become 2nd issue to this story, but didn't bring much "drama" too.
Overall ?
It's becoming another just so-so reading for me....
Still hot, but couldn't give more than that...
December 27, 2016
Re-read December 2016
This is a short, free sequel to His Client. The role play was hot and I loved that it tied up some loose ends that had Jasper still doubting. Loved it!
This is a short, free sequel to His Client. The role play was hot and I loved that it tied up some loose ends that had Jasper still doubting. Loved it!
August 18, 2024
So nice to get to revisit couples after they've gotten their HEA. I liked these two in Client and liked them even more as established.
January 9, 2015
HOT doctor/patient role play set in 1822? Hell yes!
March 10, 2015
Hot little read - wished it would have been longer.
August 15, 2023
“I don’t love him,” Nate said, head still bowed and gaze fixed between his spread knees. “I love you, Jasper. You are the only man I want to be with. What I once thought I wanted with him… it would not have worked. I know that. We were meant to be friends and nothing more. Hell, if he showed up on my doorstep tomorrow and confessed he preferred men and wanted to give it a go between us, I would still choose to be with you." — Nathaniel Travers
Warnings: roleplaying
I missed that this was a companion or sequel short story to His Client, that story looks appealing in its own right even if I did get a fair few spoilers in this. It continues Nathaniel Travers and Jasper Reed's story in Shere, Surrey in July 1823. They are in love and happy though there are societal issues that prevent them living openly. I appreciate these characters, Jasper is deeply human trying to prove himself in a society that would definitely see him as lesser and struggling to come to terms with how to be himself in public. Nate is a sweetheart. He wants Jasper happy, his selfish question was reasonable and also something that Jaasper needed to see. Their games a the start are perfectly spicy, physician and patient? Nate is just a perfect tease for where he takes that game. Honestly His Request is quite enjoyable maintaining a pleasing balance of character and spice. I'm glad I chose to read it even once I figured out that I was missing a puzzle piece. It is a free read on Amazon but for people who enjoyed His Client, this would be worth paying for.
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June 17, 2023
Too short and honestly I didn't realize this was part of a series. There is almost no background on the characters.... on one there is a bit but the other is completely backgroundless (is that even a word? Well it is now!) It was enjoyable and I'll probably check out more of this series and this author but I have a feeling if I'd have read the first book before this one the reasoning behind Jasper refusing to go into town with Nate might have been immediately known. As it's written Jasper just comes across as selfish and the fact that Nate apologizes for asking seems odd.
July 7, 2017
I loved His Client so when I saw that I could have some more sexy time with Jasper and Nate - I was all in. Their role playing is so damn hot. You really should sit on a block of ice to read it. This wasn't just hot sex though. There was a little bit more to the story that solidified their relationship. I really loved these boys.
April 18, 2022
A nice introduction
I had not read the first book. This was my first foray into M/M stories. The characters seemed quite believable and the love scene was well written. I love period dramas so the fact that this was set during Regency days was a bonus and written well. I think I’d like to read more by Ava March.
I had not read the first book. This was my first foray into M/M stories. The characters seemed quite believable and the love scene was well written. I love period dramas so the fact that this was set during Regency days was a bonus and written well. I think I’d like to read more by Ava March.
April 17, 2023
An interesting short story that reads like a story fragment where the reader enters the story after it has begun. I like how into Nate the other MC, Jasper, is.
There was a lot of tension in this story after the role playing sex scene has ended. It definitely wasn’t light hearted, but the angst wasn’t overwhelming.
It had a nice ending.
There was a lot of tension in this story after the role playing sex scene has ended. It definitely wasn’t light hearted, but the angst wasn’t overwhelming.
It had a nice ending.
June 23, 2023
A short story sequel to His Client feels very much like another epilogue – a good one. Includes a fresh roleplay session and some closure. Definitely should be read together.
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