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Mad Passion
This is a story about two men with dissimilar struggles in theirs lives, joined by the force of nature and kept together by their own irresistible passion.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 7, 2014
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Naaju Rorrete
6 books16 followersI live somewhere in the Northeastern United States and write gay fiction, because there are passions that don't fit in any closet. For the record, I must disclose that I shave every day before putting on the makeup. Just in case, we meet, and you notice the stubble under it.
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October 3, 2014
I won't be able to eat pizza without thinking of this book. Travis is a widower, but has some serious issues with anger and enjoying his sexuality. Later we get to find out about his past and why he is the man he is. Joe is a nice hardworking guy, who is insulted by Travis during their first meeting, and forced into a fight. During the fight Joe kisses Travis and Travis is confused at the intensity of his feelings. A major hurricane devastates their town, and both men move together with Joe's family. Great supporting characters in Mary, Joe's sister and Travis's children.
I'm glad for the time dedicated in this book to relationship building, because Travis makes some major transitions by the end of it. Travis and Joe are an amazing couple and the author did a great job telling their story. I like the realism in Naaju Rorrete's books, as well as the originality in each one of them. This has been my impression of his stories that I've read so far. Mad Passion is an erotic novella, and the sex scenes are explicit as they should be. Well-written M/M book.
I'm glad for the time dedicated in this book to relationship building, because Travis makes some major transitions by the end of it. Travis and Joe are an amazing couple and the author did a great job telling their story. I like the realism in Naaju Rorrete's books, as well as the originality in each one of them. This has been my impression of his stories that I've read so far. Mad Passion is an erotic novella, and the sex scenes are explicit as they should be. Well-written M/M book.
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May 29, 2015I'm not rating this one because it was free and I don't believe in negative ratings for freebies. BUT, I have to say that this was *totally* not my cup of tea. Stilted dialogue that was completely..just awful, characters that acted like bizarro cartoons, and a non-existent plot. If you can't tell already, I hated it. And since I don't have time to go into a long rant about just how much I hated it, I'm going to leave it that.
September 11, 2014
Well, I love a good contemporary, but this one had me feeling like I was in an alternate universe. Why, you ask? Because I literally live within a one mile radius of Joe's supposed home. Yup. I actually live in Galloway, and yeah, there's woods, but there are no bears or wildcats...a few foxes and plenty of deer though. Lived through that superstorm too. Most of the houses that were destroyed in Brigantine, were Destroyed...with a capital D. No way could they have completed the repairs in a month or two. And those on the beach means north end...no way were repairs minor.
Cute premise, loved "the compound," and the family dynamics. A few fun lines kept the story entertaining although the writing felt forced. Some dialogue was unrealistic and I really didn't get the whole gay-for-you storyline. Also there would seem to be an age gap, but it's never really addressed. Travis is a widower with 3 kids, and it was hard to tell Joe's age, but I got the impression he was younger...only out of college a couple of years at most, so there has to be at least 5 years difference.
Cute premise, loved "the compound," and the family dynamics. A few fun lines kept the story entertaining although the writing felt forced. Some dialogue was unrealistic and I really didn't get the whole gay-for-you storyline. Also there would seem to be an age gap, but it's never really addressed. Travis is a widower with 3 kids, and it was hard to tell Joe's age, but I got the impression he was younger...only out of college a couple of years at most, so there has to be at least 5 years difference.
May 19, 2015
“You are very sexually repressed and frustrated. And the worst is that no woman will ever satisfy you, because what you need is a man." ~ Joe.
He had done nothing wrong— only fallen in love for the first time, with another man. If this was a sin, he was a willing sinner. ~ Travis.
I never expected this story would be this fun...
...it was love at first attack...
I really enjoying the "proces", cuz one of the MC is straight, widower with 3 children, very religious and try to denying himself at first.
But once he found the truth....he become a "pupils" that eager to learn and have the courage to fought for what he felt...
I know some people said that this story was too good to be true and everything happened way too fast.
Well ?
At some part yes I agree, but at another part...I found that the story is heart warming and touching.
One thing I HATE so much from this story is Matt !
But thanks God Travis could handle this annoying ex "perfectly" .
Poor Matt eh ?
Nah ! He deserved it !
And yes , I love "lesson three" and "lesson four".
Oh, and Joe & Travis had gave me new meaning about "PIZZA" !!!
And trust me, it is "deep" ... *grin wickedly*
September 28, 2014
I find the story different and interesting! It is such a refreshing book which delve into what if all your life you think is wrong to have a different sexual orientation just because society and religion said so. This is Travis dilemma. One of the main characters of this book. However, Joe, the other main character, will not give up on Travis until he sees different. Joe went so far as to put a bet on it. It is a short story, so everything was a bit of a rush. Moreover, the character of Matt, Joe's ex put a comical spin and a bit of drama to the story. No spolers here. Read the book. I think Naaju Rorrete is a good writer. I will definitely read the rest of her works.
December 12, 2014
I enjoyed the read but there was some things that just made it way to unbelievable... If finding gay love was remotely that easy and exciting I wouldn't be single hahaha... The sex scene in this was much better then the previous book I read about finding gay love #FratRush so I do think I would read more books by this author just hope that more of them are a lil more realistic in certain areas but I guess when writing fiction you can go to that extreme
December 29, 2014
read this just this month forgot the day to shelve so i shelve it as now.
These guys are so crazy for each other . It all started with Joe kissing Travis in between an argument. And since then it been will they or wont they get together. Then we have an ex of Joe which just doesn't get the drift.
Travis has always thought himself as straight since he married a women had kids. There is an storm on its way and where Travis is staying the house wont stand through the storm. Joes sister invite Travis to stay over and of course this leads them to stay with Joe. So we going to have alot of sexual tension at that. Some parts just made me laugh. I had a great time reading these 2. They might not be perfect but as i always say they no one is perfect but just perfect for each other.
These guys are so crazy for each other . It all started with Joe kissing Travis in between an argument. And since then it been will they or wont they get together. Then we have an ex of Joe which just doesn't get the drift.
Travis has always thought himself as straight since he married a women had kids. There is an storm on its way and where Travis is staying the house wont stand through the storm. Joes sister invite Travis to stay over and of course this leads them to stay with Joe. So we going to have alot of sexual tension at that. Some parts just made me laugh. I had a great time reading these 2. They might not be perfect but as i always say they no one is perfect but just perfect for each other.
November 22, 2014
PIZZA
This was a really funny story for start to finish I found myself having giggle fits. Travis was so innocent it was comical. And Joe was tough but kind at the same time.
This was a really funny story for start to finish I found myself having giggle fits. Travis was so innocent it was comical. And Joe was tough but kind at the same time.
June 9, 2019
I have been kind with the 3 stars here. The story started out great with rugged dudes - one completely unapologetically out of the closet (Joe) & the other so in, he could be living in Narnia (Travis)!
It started with prominently establishing that Travis had a temper & was impulsive because he did & he was, but the moment he realises his feelings for Joe, his dialogues felt it was a 12 year old talking (I mean it in the least creepy way possible), but this man who has 2 or 3 children himself & is a widower had dialogues that were more childlike than his own children’s’.
And no, it was not a “oh, this is new so he’s anxious” kind or a dom/sub thing. I don’t know! Creeped me out a bit.
The sex scenes were also tender & okay, nothing crazy or unrealistic, which is good.
It started with prominently establishing that Travis had a temper & was impulsive because he did & he was, but the moment he realises his feelings for Joe, his dialogues felt it was a 12 year old talking (I mean it in the least creepy way possible), but this man who has 2 or 3 children himself & is a widower had dialogues that were more childlike than his own children’s’.
And no, it was not a “oh, this is new so he’s anxious” kind or a dom/sub thing. I don’t know! Creeped me out a bit.
The sex scenes were also tender & okay, nothing crazy or unrealistic, which is good.
January 23, 2015
Don't Judge by the Grammar
This book is a solid three stars mainly because of the storyline. I readily admit that it was really very difficult to get through the horribly unnatural dialogue but judging from the authors name I could possibly assume that English is their second language. So with that in mind this is a wonderful story that is heartfelt and sweet. The dialogue needs a lot of work but the barebones are solid and this has the potential to be something truly amazing. The characters have depth and they interact naturally with one another and the romance between the two main characters developed fast but the circumstances made the speed realistic. This book was great! If you can make it through the dialogue you are in for a real treat.
This book is a solid three stars mainly because of the storyline. I readily admit that it was really very difficult to get through the horribly unnatural dialogue but judging from the authors name I could possibly assume that English is their second language. So with that in mind this is a wonderful story that is heartfelt and sweet. The dialogue needs a lot of work but the barebones are solid and this has the potential to be something truly amazing. The characters have depth and they interact naturally with one another and the romance between the two main characters developed fast but the circumstances made the speed realistic. This book was great! If you can make it through the dialogue you are in for a real treat.
June 7, 2015
nice twist on love and the other guy
In real life things do not always go the way they are planned or desired. Life inserts challenges that make love difficult and sometimes impossible for those who realize what love is doing to their life, but especially to those who reject or do not recognize love without much misery and misunderstanding. True love will work through in spite of all the issues and feelings even if not given a chance for success. This book tells of the trials and tribulations of a few who finally succeeded in spite of their initial resistance and biased upbringing, with support of family and friends. What more can we ask of love?
In real life things do not always go the way they are planned or desired. Life inserts challenges that make love difficult and sometimes impossible for those who realize what love is doing to their life, but especially to those who reject or do not recognize love without much misery and misunderstanding. True love will work through in spite of all the issues and feelings even if not given a chance for success. This book tells of the trials and tribulations of a few who finally succeeded in spite of their initial resistance and biased upbringing, with support of family and friends. What more can we ask of love?
October 22, 2014
Good book
I enjoyed reading this book, it was funny not mad passion as the title suggests , I definitely did not find the passion to be so mad I was looking for sizzling hot , however it was great to read a book that highlighted some of the struggles that gays do go through. I am a great lover of MM books. I would recommend this however be warned if you are looking for red hot sizzling mad passion then don't, even though the title of the book does allude to that you will be disappointed in that area as I was. overall a great read.
I enjoyed reading this book, it was funny not mad passion as the title suggests , I definitely did not find the passion to be so mad I was looking for sizzling hot , however it was great to read a book that highlighted some of the struggles that gays do go through. I am a great lover of MM books. I would recommend this however be warned if you are looking for red hot sizzling mad passion then don't, even though the title of the book does allude to that you will be disappointed in that area as I was. overall a great read.
November 19, 2014
Very good story
this was a great story. the author does a great job showing what each person is feeling and how the grow and change late. the story of how a family can be developed in many ways too. this is a story I would read again.
overview: Travis has had a hard life. but when he lost his wife, something was different. Joe shows up to fix travis's house. Travis was a ball of anger and Joe helps him understand some stuff. slowly over time, things change. Travis learns to love and how to have a family in a different way. loved all the kids comments.
this was a great story. the author does a great job showing what each person is feeling and how the grow and change late. the story of how a family can be developed in many ways too. this is a story I would read again.
overview: Travis has had a hard life. but when he lost his wife, something was different. Joe shows up to fix travis's house. Travis was a ball of anger and Joe helps him understand some stuff. slowly over time, things change. Travis learns to love and how to have a family in a different way. loved all the kids comments.
May 4, 2015
I found it a bit 'jerkey' with the wrinting style at times and was wanting more detail, I'm a very visual person and love a whole lot of detail to get the story happening in my mind! Was good though... This is my Travis, Joe & Matt.. [image error]
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September 10, 2014I'm going to rate this story as I DNF'd it.
I found the MC Travis completely unlikable and I really couldn't get into the writing style.
Stunning story prompt and picture, and nice book cover, this just wasn't a book for me.
My thanks to the author for their time and participation in the loves landscapes event.
I found the MC Travis completely unlikable and I really couldn't get into the writing style.
Stunning story prompt and picture, and nice book cover, this just wasn't a book for me.
My thanks to the author for their time and participation in the loves landscapes event.
October 24, 2014
A really lovely story. The reader has to take several facts at face value, but overall a nice short story. Both characters were good, as well as the secondaries. Some parts felt a little forced and I didn't have a clear idea about the characters looks or ages, but it didn't took from the main story.
July 20, 2015
Loved it!!!
The story was well written and it was just so cute. It's one of my favorite stories now. Joe never gave up on Travis even though Travis was deep in denial. I love when Travis says "I'm craving pizza." At the ending. That is just so adorable. I would recommend to read this book. It's so amazing!!
The story was well written and it was just so cute. It's one of my favorite stories now. Joe never gave up on Travis even though Travis was deep in denial. I love when Travis says "I'm craving pizza." At the ending. That is just so adorable. I would recommend to read this book. It's so amazing!!
November 6, 2019
Delightfully Romantic Love Story
A very well written love story between two men, One I highly recommend to those that love M/M Novels , it had all the great things a Novel should have.
A very well written love story between two men, One I highly recommend to those that love M/M Novels , it had all the great things a Novel should have.
December 31, 2014
Nice read.
The story is unusual. The family is interesting. The editing and proof-reading need another going over. Overall, a fun read that keeps you involved with the story until the very end.
The story is unusual. The family is interesting. The editing and proof-reading need another going over. Overall, a fun read that keeps you involved with the story until the very end.
January 24, 2015
It was s great story!! Even without the sex scene, i think the author really did a great job capturing the main characters' love. The plot was light and flowing. Simple and you dont have to think of anything you dont understand. simply read forward. well done!!
October 30, 2014
'The sun was high in the sky, and they were still proving to each other who was more suited to be in charge,
definitely two-man couples are busy ones.'
definitely two-man couples are busy ones.'
November 6, 2014
I love this book. The idea of repressed sexuality blossoming into a love is great. The anger and passion felt in this story really riled me up.
December 11, 2014
Pizza has a whole new meaning now.
A good story really enjoyed this read.
I liked the slow build up. And also that there was an epilogue to show where they were.
A good story really enjoyed this read.
I liked the slow build up. And also that there was an epilogue to show where they were.
January 17, 2015
I just loved this story. All I can say pizza has a different meaning now. I mean that in a good way. I fell in love with Travis & Joe completely. I think they were made for each other.
March 13, 2015
Good read
Good love story great read for a rainy day inside. The plot is full of personal discovery about true love and personal honest.
Good love story great read for a rainy day inside. The plot is full of personal discovery about true love and personal honest.
June 23, 2015
While there was some polishing that could have been done in a few parts of the book, I enjoyed it anyway.
December 13, 2016
This book was so poorly written. I thought the author had no understanding of what it is to be gay. It read like something a teenage girl would write. The characters were flat and stereotypical.
October 5, 2014
I'm sorry, I really wanted to like this. Probably because it had such a low rating and I always vote for the underdog but this was just terribly written. No normal people talk like that. "Wait, children. What are you saying? This person is not welcome here." Unless your Mary Poppins, you don't call you kids "children". It seemed like the author was trying to get the plot across but not worried about how they got there. DNF
December 27, 2014
I actually read this several days ago but had to let myself sleep on it for a bit so I wouldn't be completely obnoxious with my review. See, I had a number of WTF moments while reading this that took me completely out of the story, some of which, to me, were straying into offensive. The sad thing is that I don't think that was the author's intent at all.
November 3, 2014
Train wreck. The interaction between the two MCs in the very beginning was so weird that I couldn't stand to read further. It just didn't make sense and the writing g was way too formal for conversation. DNF. Barely made it through 3 pages.
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