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For Him
(Military Gay For You Romance)
Jake Turner is straight - or so he thinks. When he meets the gorgeous William Steel at basic training, he develops a whole load of strange feelings and emotions he doesn't quite understand.
From the very first roll call Jake knew William was different, there was just something about him. After a tough day of exercises the whole unit heads to the showers, and when Jake spots William showering across from him his manhood springs to life. He can't explain these desires - was he gay?
Jake tries to keep his distance from William, not wanting to stir up any feelings - coming out as gay in the military would make his time there very difficult. But when the two are paired together for an overnight training exercise, he has no choice but to face his feelings.
Stationed together in a abandoned wooden hut, with only their body warmth to keep away the cold, Jake will discover exactly what he will do 'For Him'....
Jake Turner is straight - or so he thinks. When he meets the gorgeous William Steel at basic training, he develops a whole load of strange feelings and emotions he doesn't quite understand.
From the very first roll call Jake knew William was different, there was just something about him. After a tough day of exercises the whole unit heads to the showers, and when Jake spots William showering across from him his manhood springs to life. He can't explain these desires - was he gay?
Jake tries to keep his distance from William, not wanting to stir up any feelings - coming out as gay in the military would make his time there very difficult. But when the two are paired together for an overnight training exercise, he has no choice but to face his feelings.
Stationed together in a abandoned wooden hut, with only their body warmth to keep away the cold, Jake will discover exactly what he will do 'For Him'....
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 14, 2014
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December 3, 2014
This wasn't very impressive. The writing wasn't very seasoned. There were a lot of misspellings and grammatical errors. It was also pretty naive about boot camp. It's pretty aggressive and the author didn't really portray the setting very well. Oh well. It was entertaining nonetheless.
April 27, 2021
3.5 stars. Hour read. Short story set in boot camp. The simple plot brings Jake and William together. Single point of view of Jake's experience, told from a more juvenile perspective than I'd expect.
February 15, 2015
Like most freebies (and Chad Lane books) this just isn't very good.
April 13, 2018
This was like, so terribly bad. It read bad, all of it was bad.
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July 15, 2025William Steel is the most masculine name Jake has ever heard? And he looks at him while lined up for the first time in boot camp? “But I’m straight.”
Steel sensed that Jake hesitated in responding to his name and also looked out from the line to see him? While the entire line was being watched?
Jake realizes from one glance that they have a bond.
This is bad and that’s where I stopped 7%.
I can only guess that somehow they’ll find the time to hookup during boot camp and I’m not there for it. If this took place after they got their assignments it would be one thing. In boot camp? Not buying it.
Steel sensed that Jake hesitated in responding to his name and also looked out from the line to see him? While the entire line was being watched?
Jake realizes from one glance that they have a bond.
This is bad and that’s where I stopped 7%.
I can only guess that somehow they’ll find the time to hookup during boot camp and I’m not there for it. If this took place after they got their assignments it would be one thing. In boot camp? Not buying it.
August 6, 2022
A nice romantic short of self discovery when two men, Jake and William meet in basic training. Being gay in the military isn't easy and despite trying to distance himself from William Jake is still drawn to him in ways he doesn't yet understand. An overnight training exercise sees the two men paired together and what a night it is as they discover their mutual attraction.
December 15, 2016
Okay this book was adorable af! Very cute, decent characterisation, lovely encounters. Overall would recommend.
October 28, 2023
I liked it, although the story finished when I thought it was only beginning.
July 14, 2023
Now here we have the classic "I'm straight but it doesn't take much convincing" trope...
The MC joins the military, says he is straight but immediately has the hots for a guy and, on their very first overnight training mission, decides that he would do anything "for him".
The story is okay, the writing is okay, the spice is okay; I do hope that the rest of the series does more.
The MC joins the military, says he is straight but immediately has the hots for a guy and, on their very first overnight training mission, decides that he would do anything "for him".
The story is okay, the writing is okay, the spice is okay; I do hope that the rest of the series does more.
July 22, 2016
Got this FREE on AMAZON. This is a book but into parts. I might read the rest of the series of they in a bundle deal, or free.
If you like quick, unrealistic, sappy, insta-love-sex, then this is the book for you.
I was very disappointed. I know it is a short story, but I expected it to be fast-paced, witty, and full of action. Especially since it is supposed to be set in a military boot camp. Instead all It was insta-dreamy-love and lots of stomach-churning over dramatic emotions.
There was barely any dialogue. and I mean BARELY ANY TALKING. I couldn't connect to any character because no one spoke. It was almost like a silent film , but in a book. He talks about his squad mates are around him training and having lunch, yet never talks to them or about them. Because in his world, only him and William exist. I wished it was so much more. I wanted kick ass fighting scenes, and gruff man talk.
It was fine. Very quick read. Good for when you want to relax. Or if you're falling behind in your GoodReads Goal.
If you like quick, unrealistic, sappy, insta-love-sex, then this is the book for you.
I was very disappointed. I know it is a short story, but I expected it to be fast-paced, witty, and full of action. Especially since it is supposed to be set in a military boot camp. Instead all It was insta-dreamy-love and lots of stomach-churning over dramatic emotions.
There was barely any dialogue. and I mean BARELY ANY TALKING. I couldn't connect to any character because no one spoke. It was almost like a silent film , but in a book. He talks about his squad mates are around him training and having lunch, yet never talks to them or about them. Because in his world, only him and William exist. I wished it was so much more. I wanted kick ass fighting scenes, and gruff man talk.
It was fine. Very quick read. Good for when you want to relax. Or if you're falling behind in your GoodReads Goal.
July 16, 2014
Simplistic but full of grammatical errors
This was an okay story, nothing really revolutionary about it though. It followed the basic guidelines of writing a story and it read like an assignment from Creative Writing 101.
I felt like all the descriptions of military manoeuvres was over done and it should have contained more emotions that Jake was going through. I thought that having William's viewpoint included would have been much better than just a constant list of Jake's insecurities and his inconsistent conflict with the protagonist, Jared.
The best part was when I thought they were going to get caught during War Games, that was suspenseful. And I thought Jared mentioning that the Leaders putting William and Jake together was their version of a love match was interesting. There was something there that should have been explored, it could have turned this story into a book with a genuine concept behind it.
Other than that this story felt generic and with all the grammatical errors it was just okay.
This was an okay story, nothing really revolutionary about it though. It followed the basic guidelines of writing a story and it read like an assignment from Creative Writing 101.
I felt like all the descriptions of military manoeuvres was over done and it should have contained more emotions that Jake was going through. I thought that having William's viewpoint included would have been much better than just a constant list of Jake's insecurities and his inconsistent conflict with the protagonist, Jared.
The best part was when I thought they were going to get caught during War Games, that was suspenseful. And I thought Jared mentioning that the Leaders putting William and Jake together was their version of a love match was interesting. There was something there that should have been explored, it could have turned this story into a book with a genuine concept behind it.
Other than that this story felt generic and with all the grammatical errors it was just okay.
October 10, 2014
Oh dear. There's some promise of talent here, but it was flat. Everything was flat. Flat dialogue, characters, scene setting, sex...all flat and all blah. Maybe it was because it was so short, but I can't help but think that's no excuse. There are some great short stories out there that manage to make the story spring to life. This one, I'm afraid, never breathed its first breath and died horribly under the burden of cliches and stereotypes. It's a shame, because as I say, the author is not without talent. There is a style to Chad Lane's writing that is engaging and accessible, but this story just didn't work at all.
June 5, 2014
Military M/M romance with a gay-for-you theme.
Jake Turner likes girls, but when he enlists into the Army and meets the sexy smart William Steel at basic training, Jake has to rethink who he is. Although this isn't so surprising as they are both just out of high school and are just figuring out what 'normal' is for them.
Very short and vanilla sexy time which makes sense because they don't ever have any alone time. Cute short story and I would have liked more character development because a HEA doesn't look possible for these young men.
56 pages and kindle freebie
2 stars
Jake Turner likes girls, but when he enlists into the Army and meets the sexy smart William Steel at basic training, Jake has to rethink who he is. Although this isn't so surprising as they are both just out of high school and are just figuring out what 'normal' is for them.
Very short and vanilla sexy time which makes sense because they don't ever have any alone time. Cute short story and I would have liked more character development because a HEA doesn't look possible for these young men.
56 pages and kindle freebie
2 stars
April 11, 2015
So, this one is short, and I feel like there should be more to it. It's interesting. A lot of research clearly went into military training. It's always interesting to read these types of stories. At least this one didn't seem horribly realistic. I just find myself wanting to know more about the couple at the end. I would love to see what happens to these two down the line when they're further in their careers. Still, it's a well written short piece.
May 4, 2015
I loved this. I've read other Chad Lane books and this one is just as good. I'm becoming a real fan. There's absolutely no scrimping on plot/character/emotion. And thank god it's not all about the sex either. I love the journey in this book. I just wish it had been a billion times longer. I could read about these two forever.
Great action, on and off the battlefield.
Great action, on and off the battlefield.
September 28, 2014
Really hot
This attraction shared between William and Jake felt so real and exciting to explore. There really isn't any boundaries when two people feel that same pull of attraction, male or female. You are who you are and love who ever it is your meant to love. when you see it that way, then you realize how beautiful it is.
This attraction shared between William and Jake felt so real and exciting to explore. There really isn't any boundaries when two people feel that same pull of attraction, male or female. You are who you are and love who ever it is your meant to love. when you see it that way, then you realize how beautiful it is.
March 25, 2015
This was a very short, but sweet boot camp encounter. I would have loved more of these two MC's. I felt like the author just teased me with the beginning of what could have been very hot 5 star romance. Instead it was 3.5 sweet read, with a few editing errors. The writing was pretty good. I'll keep my eye out for future novel length works by this author.
April 4, 2015
An Entertaining Back Short Read!
Wow! For such a short story I was impressed. The story was very well written, the erotic scene didn't take over the story, and even though I was wanting to read more of what Jake and William would go through in basic, I was happily satisfied with the ending. Great short read!
Wow! For such a short story I was impressed. The story was very well written, the erotic scene didn't take over the story, and even though I was wanting to read more of what Jake and William would go through in basic, I was happily satisfied with the ending. Great short read!
June 12, 2014
Freebie...
Man I need to stop being sucked into freebies.
The story line needed more real world knowledge many factors were not researched well enough.
There were some great descriptions tho.
2 stars .
Man I need to stop being sucked into freebies.
The story line needed more real world knowledge many factors were not researched well enough.
There were some great descriptions tho.
2 stars .
June 15, 2014
Great story line beginning
Great story line beginning
this was great beginning to what I think will end up to be awesome story. going to buy part two now
I will review part two when I'm done.
Great story line beginning
this was great beginning to what I think will end up to be awesome story. going to buy part two now
I will review part two when I'm done.
July 5, 2014
So this something I read through quickly while enjoying the first day this summer that the weather was actually great. And it was good but damn, I hadn't realized it's a part of a series. Not sure if I'd buy the sequel(s) if I wasn't so curious though. But since I am, that's what I'll do.
June 30, 2014
Short, sweet and not much story, but the characters were likable and it was perfect for an 'in between' read. Getting to know the characters a little bit better and spending some more time with them would have been nice though. *sigh*
July 16, 2014
Simplistic, formulaic, one dimensional, boring. I've never had to push myself to finish a short story before.
The tenth time the MC asked himself, "why am I so attracted to William?" I wanted to punch him in the face.
The tenth time the MC asked himself, "why am I so attracted to William?" I wanted to punch him in the face.
September 27, 2014
Apart from a few typos, punctuation errors and extra 'that's,' and missing words, I really enjoyed this story. It was deep, meaningful, emotional and heartfelt. I loved the way Jake and William worked together and connected. It wasn't too short nor too long. Five stars!
March 14, 2015
Maybe It's Mutual
This was a quick read about first attraction. It must be scary to be attracted to another serviceman under DADT plus knowing that you can and would be harassed by your other bunk mates. Enjoy I did.
This was a quick read about first attraction. It must be scary to be attracted to another serviceman under DADT plus knowing that you can and would be harassed by your other bunk mates. Enjoy I did.
September 6, 2015
A cute short. There wasn't much to this one. There were some inaccuracies and other writing problems. I do wish it had been a little less cuties and more rough and tough.
June 29, 2014
Um...
Ok then.
This was a short...but whilst the prose was okay the subject matter was not made for such a short length.
Ok then.
This was a short...but whilst the prose was okay the subject matter was not made for such a short length.
July 16, 2014
For him
For him
for him is a great read I really enjoyed it . was a great story of friends that might find love
For him
for him is a great read I really enjoyed it . was a great story of friends that might find love
July 20, 2014
For being a bit short, I liked this story. Their time in the hut was sexy, and I'm curious what happens next.
July 25, 2014
A good short story. I enjoyed it.
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