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Out of Position #4
Uncovered
The playoffs are here, and Dev Miski's life has never been busier. If the Chevali Firebirds want to win their first championship, he'll need to play the best football of his life. But, as the only gay professional football player, he's beset by distracting demands for commercials and interviews.
The number one distraction, though, is his boyfriend Lee. After the fox's mother joins a religious anti-gay group, Lee turns back to the gay activism of his college days. He pushes Dev to use his celebrity to reach out to gay youth, but only succeeds in starting bigger arguments. When their relationship faces its most difficult test, will their love for each other triumph?
The number one distraction, though, is his boyfriend Lee. After the fox's mother joins a religious anti-gay group, Lee turns back to the gay activism of his college days. He pushes Dev to use his celebrity to reach out to gay youth, but only succeeds in starting bigger arguments. When their relationship faces its most difficult test, will their love for each other triumph?
432 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2014
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Kyell Gold
66 books634 followersHi there! I am a writer of gay furry fiction--but you probably know that if you've seen my book listing here. I live in California with my husband Kit, and when I'm not writing, we like to go out to eat and watch movies. We travel a lot, too, mostly around the West Coast, but occasionally to the midwest and east.
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
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July 31, 2014
Kyell Gold's Uncovered, the fourth entry of his award-winning Out of Position series, stands as one of his bests. Devlin Miski and Lee are back, and the relationship is even rockier than before with Dev working toward championships and Lee finding his place in gay-rights activism. The characters once again are brought to life in a way that makes readers think back to their own relationships, only making the story an emotional journey to the end. There are less sex scenes than before, and risque images have also been reduced in contrast to the prior novels, but readers will find themselves finishing the novel and craving more of Gold's living and breathing Forester universe.
February 21, 2016
Loved this book and loved the series... BUT I thought I was going to have a meltdown about half-way through with all the misunderstandings! I feel very tired after reading this story. As usual I wish the Epilogue had been a little longer and more in depth but I also think there is another book coming so I'm slightly appeased. Happy Reading Lynz!
January 10, 2015
The latest installment has not much altered my opinion of Gold as an author: I still think he's an excellent writer with a sharply-honed voice. Some of his stylistic tendencies (including constant reiterations of past plots and a reliance on a handful of constructions to produce action) seem to me as weaknesses that could be resculpted and overthrown over time, but it's apparent the man knows his craft, and I trust he does what's best for him.
One of the things I noted in the fourth book was how Gold neither eschews the erotic for the dramatic, nor embolden it as the purpose of the story so much as incorporate it as "just another part" of life, a deliberate choice to not fade to black. This approach makes the highs just as rewarding as the lows, but it also seems to transition the series out of its primarily erotica-focused beginnings. It isn't better or worse: just different, and different is interesting to see in an author.
Where he shines best is at expressing the humanity and elaborating on the inner lives of his characters, producing voices, tones, willful personalities, not to mention his genius at generating layered conflict and dramatic tension: whatever minor gripes I might have with other elements, I cannot put down one of the Dev and Lee books until I have reached its end; even then, there are plenty of threads to make me mark my calendar for the upcoming January release of his final installment. (This might also owe in part to my own weakness for romantic dramas.)
One of the things I noted in the fourth book was how Gold neither eschews the erotic for the dramatic, nor embolden it as the purpose of the story so much as incorporate it as "just another part" of life, a deliberate choice to not fade to black. This approach makes the highs just as rewarding as the lows, but it also seems to transition the series out of its primarily erotica-focused beginnings. It isn't better or worse: just different, and different is interesting to see in an author.
Where he shines best is at expressing the humanity and elaborating on the inner lives of his characters, producing voices, tones, willful personalities, not to mention his genius at generating layered conflict and dramatic tension: whatever minor gripes I might have with other elements, I cannot put down one of the Dev and Lee books until I have reached its end; even then, there are plenty of threads to make me mark my calendar for the upcoming January release of his final installment. (This might also owe in part to my own weakness for romantic dramas.)
November 18, 2016
Goodreads does not list the Audible version which is how I "read" the book.
OMG the stakes are so high. Dev's team could make the playoffs, they could become champions and get the vaunted rings. Money and religion rear their ugly heads in this on. Heartache ensues. But thru it all you know in your heart our couple will come somehow figure it out. So true to life.
Very well written and read.
OMG the stakes are so high. Dev's team could make the playoffs, they could become champions and get the vaunted rings. Money and religion rear their ugly heads in this on. Heartache ensues. But thru it all you know in your heart our couple will come somehow figure it out. So true to life.
Very well written and read.
December 6, 2015
2014 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
June 24, 2020
The fourth entry of Kyell Gold’s Out of Position / Dev and Lee series opens with the author providing a note about the bonus story that precedes the main text, after which comes, like in the previous books, an explanation on football from an animalian perspective, and a map of where the cities serving as the various settings would be in the real-life United States. Brenly, Lee’s father, narrates the bonus story, explaining how he took sleep for granted, spending time with his ex-wife Eileen. The central narrative occurs immediately where the prior book left off, with the tiger Dev en route to film a beer commercial.
Dev is anxious about his vulpine boyfriend Lee’s gay rights activism and thus doesn’t want to commit to doing public service announcements in addition to playing football. Lee himself still has maternal issues, given his mother’s involvement with an antigay group, and Lee finds himself still largely unwelcome in the locker room of Dev’s team, the Chevali Firebirds. A fight breaks out at a game that Lee is involved with, a brief investigation occurring. Dev gets more starring roles in commercials, with Lee eventually accepting that sometimes relationships need distance.
For most of the book, while Dev readies himself for a championship match that his team hopes to win, Lee is separate from Dev, temporarily residing with his friend Hal. Overall, this was a somewhat-enjoyable story, although the references to things such as “Lion Christ” somewhat break the fantastical setting that Gold insists is separate from the real world, and while Gold does make some good quotes about relationships, the commentary comes across as ham-fisted at times. Furries will definitely appreciate this yarn, but it’s certainly not a must-read and at best has a niche audience.
Dev is anxious about his vulpine boyfriend Lee’s gay rights activism and thus doesn’t want to commit to doing public service announcements in addition to playing football. Lee himself still has maternal issues, given his mother’s involvement with an antigay group, and Lee finds himself still largely unwelcome in the locker room of Dev’s team, the Chevali Firebirds. A fight breaks out at a game that Lee is involved with, a brief investigation occurring. Dev gets more starring roles in commercials, with Lee eventually accepting that sometimes relationships need distance.
For most of the book, while Dev readies himself for a championship match that his team hopes to win, Lee is separate from Dev, temporarily residing with his friend Hal. Overall, this was a somewhat-enjoyable story, although the references to things such as “Lion Christ” somewhat break the fantastical setting that Gold insists is separate from the real world, and while Gold does make some good quotes about relationships, the commentary comes across as ham-fisted at times. Furries will definitely appreciate this yarn, but it’s certainly not a must-read and at best has a niche audience.
January 21, 2025
I was looking forward to this one. I had good memories of the previous books and i was ready to enjoy this one. Unfortunately its been a while and i have changed. The story is still good but it lacks elements that i need to keep me hooked. My main problem was the lack of communication and the constant tiptoeing. And mostly the fact that they were always separated. I gave up around 35% and they spend most of the time apart. I'm not saying it's bad or unrealistic but it was hindering the story for me. Intimate scenes were either fade-to-black or bland, short and lacking chemistry in the worse way. I can't believe i will be in bed with the person I'm in love with and think about some stupid game when in the middle of sex. And comparing the two experiences! Or go have a drunken night out with my teammates when my other half just flew in to see me for one night. And so on and soooo on. I will not say anything about the narration. Better not start on that one at all or the night is doomed.
September 3, 2025
I'm kind of speechless. There aren't many things I can think of saying without spoilers from the book however what I can say is, Kyell Gold is doing what he's been doing best in this book as well. Making you feel. There is especially a part later in the book where the pacing of chapters is just perfect. I don't remember holding my breath when reading a book as this one. I felt for the characters, I cried with the characters and I found so many relatable pieces of me in the events that our favorite tiger and fox has been going through. Already started the next book and I can't wait to finish it.
February 26, 2021
holy hell this book was good. For not reading it for at least 3 months and then picking it up again, good god, this was a good book. Yet again this series leaves me in unbridled anticipation over what's going to happen next. My only complaint is that I wish the epilogue was a bit longer.
December 21, 2017
Nothing changed from my point of view. For me, Lee is still an idiot. Also, story plot progress is very slow.
March 29, 2018
This series has gotten better as it has gone on. It touches on real issues in an interesting and captivating way.
February 19, 2019
The amount of emotion Dev and Lee show in this book is unmatched. One of the best reads out of this author's books.
April 28, 2023
My boyfriend and I love this series. Lots of great drama. Hot and cute. I wish they made a tv show series of this book series
August 13, 2024
4.75 stars
So satisfying! I'm glad these two aren't done, but this felt so much better than when I finished book #3!
So satisfying! I'm glad these two aren't done, but this felt so much better than when I finished book #3!
December 17, 2016
It has a very good plot twist and a nice final.
August 27, 2023
Loved this book especially due to the description of the playoffs and of course the final championship game was just great!
August 11, 2015
I feel like I should give this 3.5, but I'll lean 4.
I genuinely enjoy this story series, and It's sucked me in enough that I keep reading it.
The writing is consistently getting better each novel, and the author's voice continues to get stronger each iteration.
My however, though, is that reading through this series feels a bit like slogging my way through 6 seasons of "The Walking Dead". Nothing -ever- goes right for these two, and it's a bit depressing. It feels like they just can't have a happy moment without an inevitable fight. What really grabbed me in the first novel was just how adorable and happy these two could be together, but that concept seems mired by the constant fights and spats that reasonably I think two adults in the same situation could -probably- talk their way through.
Or maybe not. Maybe I'm being too much of an optimist and Lee's character just is too prideful to allow for it. Either way, I just wish there could be maybe a single chapter of happy love here or there to spread out the fights sometimes!
That said I keep reading it because I'm attached to the characters and I love the coming out story involved in the pro-football scene world. The fact that I'm a sports fan makes reading the chapters on each of the games particularly exciting, and I think -these- sections are exceptionally well done and a lot of fun.
All said, I'm looking forward to reading part 5. Hopefully these two can have a happy ending, lord knows after what they've gone through they deserve it (or at least each other).
I genuinely enjoy this story series, and It's sucked me in enough that I keep reading it.
The writing is consistently getting better each novel, and the author's voice continues to get stronger each iteration.
My however, though, is that reading through this series feels a bit like slogging my way through 6 seasons of "The Walking Dead". Nothing -ever- goes right for these two, and it's a bit depressing. It feels like they just can't have a happy moment without an inevitable fight. What really grabbed me in the first novel was just how adorable and happy these two could be together, but that concept seems mired by the constant fights and spats that reasonably I think two adults in the same situation could -probably- talk their way through.
Or maybe not. Maybe I'm being too much of an optimist and Lee's character just is too prideful to allow for it. Either way, I just wish there could be maybe a single chapter of happy love here or there to spread out the fights sometimes!
That said I keep reading it because I'm attached to the characters and I love the coming out story involved in the pro-football scene world. The fact that I'm a sports fan makes reading the chapters on each of the games particularly exciting, and I think -these- sections are exceptionally well done and a lot of fun.
All said, I'm looking forward to reading part 5. Hopefully these two can have a happy ending, lord knows after what they've gone through they deserve it (or at least each other).
April 1, 2016
NO April Fools joke here... this has to be the best book of the series.... well not the best but totally the best.... not the best because it ended at the BEST PART... OMG, thank God there's a 5th book.
Lee and Dev have had SO MUCH happen to them this book... they had a LOT of hard choices to make and made a lot of bad one, but as you continue to read you realize those choices turned out to be the best ones because they helped them both to figure out what to do about their family, friends, careers and relationship.
The book did end at a REAL GOOD part but its good that you know, based on how Kyell Gold wrote his other books it should continue right where the last one left off... I HOPE.
Reading the struggles that Lee and Dev had to go through was hard but its good to know it worked out in the end... they just need to go back to what they do so well... talking to each other... well Dev would say fucking is what they do best but naa.. its definitely talking.
Lee and Dev have had SO MUCH happen to them this book... they had a LOT of hard choices to make and made a lot of bad one, but as you continue to read you realize those choices turned out to be the best ones because they helped them both to figure out what to do about their family, friends, careers and relationship.
The book did end at a REAL GOOD part but its good that you know, based on how Kyell Gold wrote his other books it should continue right where the last one left off... I HOPE.
Reading the struggles that Lee and Dev had to go through was hard but its good to know it worked out in the end... they just need to go back to what they do so well... talking to each other... well Dev would say fucking is what they do best but naa.. its definitely talking.
February 7, 2015
As usual, Kyell worked his magic with this book. I'm not the best reviewer, and to top it off the only real review that would do this book justice I fear would give away too much. At least my rambling on and gushing about it would. So to save you from that I'd just like to give my praise to Kyell. It astounds me how he can make me go from giddy, to enraged to so depressed that I just want to put the book down (which I can never actually bring myself to do). I've bought most all of his books and have yet to be sorry for it. Heck, I even pay the extra for the hard cover editions just so I can display them on my shelves and make sure they'll last. I highly encourage anyone to get this, and while I guess it could stand on it's own, I encourage you to start from the beginning of the series. It's well worth every mood swing it'll put you through, trust me.
May 9, 2016
Another Good Entry
In the fourth installment of anthro author Kyell Gold's Out of Position series, tiger football player Devlin "Dev" Miski's life has become afloat with training for a championship, with the added distractions of commercials and interviews. Preceding the main story, as with its predecessors, are useful notes on football, not to mention a bonus story narrated by the vulpine Lee's father Brenly. Dev and Lee spend most of the novel separated, accounting for occasional tension, with some twists towards the end. As with prior books, one can find it difficult to remember the species of specific characters, although those who enjoyed the book's prequels will most likely enjoy the fourth entry.
In the fourth installment of anthro author Kyell Gold's Out of Position series, tiger football player Devlin "Dev" Miski's life has become afloat with training for a championship, with the added distractions of commercials and interviews. Preceding the main story, as with its predecessors, are useful notes on football, not to mention a bonus story narrated by the vulpine Lee's father Brenly. Dev and Lee spend most of the novel separated, accounting for occasional tension, with some twists towards the end. As with prior books, one can find it difficult to remember the species of specific characters, although those who enjoyed the book's prequels will most likely enjoy the fourth entry.
November 6, 2014
There were two things going against this book right from the start, furry erotica and football. I have no interest in the first and an active dislike to the second. I thought I was going to hate this book. I started out not liking it but Lee and Dev grew on me. I had to overcome the hurdle of their established relationship and history of which I knew nothing. Once that happened, I was really into it. OK, I still skimmed most of the football games, but I was invested in the story. The writing was great, and the story and characters pulled me in. I was impressed.
January 11, 2015
Kyell Gold continues to prove himself as an exceptional novelist. Uncovered tells a story about an interesting and unusual conflict, and does so with literary tension and subtlety. And one of my favourite qualities of Gold's writing, Divisions demonstrates his unique ability to create believable, three-dimensional, relatable antagonists.
January 22, 2022
Love with angst
oooohh how are you love the angst in this books! It made me tear up, it made me get very horrible butterflies because of situations, and it made me love the characters all over again!
oooohh how are you love the angst in this books! It made me tear up, it made me get very horrible butterflies because of situations, and it made me love the characters all over again!
May 11, 2015
I'm loving how the story is maturing between Devlin & Lee. My less than 5 for this book is because I just wish they had more contact that a couple of lines during the 2nd half of the book. I'm looking forward to Jan 2016
April 7, 2021
TALK TO EACH OTHER!!!!!
I'm excited I just realized this was out when the next book is so close to being released.
I'm excited I just realized this was out when the next book is so close to being released.
August 9, 2019
Five stars are not enough to express this book. It has nearly shattered my heart. Probably the best one in the series
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