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Mason and Shane are living the good life and looking forward to a happy Halloween.Things take a spooky turn with a desperate call from Gran. It seems she's in some ghostly trouble and the beauty and the bookworm will need to ride off to her rescue. Mason's got his trusty kindle and Shane's got his famous green jockstrap, but will they be enough to battle a spirit that seems to have his spectral eyes on Shane?
CONTENT WARNING: THIS SHORT STORY CONTAINS DEPICTIONS OF M/M SEXUAL PRACTICES AND SHOULD BE READ BY ADULTS ONLY. IT ALSO CONTAINS A HORNY GHOST!
CONTENT WARNING: THIS SHORT STORY CONTAINS DEPICTIONS OF M/M SEXUAL PRACTICES AND SHOULD BE READ BY ADULTS ONLY. IT ALSO CONTAINS A HORNY GHOST!
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2014
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October 29, 2015This is now free on Amazon until after Pumpkin Day.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
January 5, 2020
This story is a great mix of paranormal, humor, erotica, with a nice amount of sweetness.
Oh, and Mona Lisa saves the day! It’s just hilarious!
Highly recommended!
Shane was chewing his lip. I’d never seen him looking so excited. (Well, I had, but those other times he’d had something up his butt.)
“So,” he asked, “what do you want us to do, Gran?”
Gran fished in her pocket and then handed Shane a key. “I want you boys to go out to the lighthouse and get rid of that ghost.”
Oh, and Mona Lisa saves the day! It’s just hilarious!
It was then I discovered the worst horror of all – my kindle was dead.
“Nooooo!!!!!!” I screamed. “This can’t be happening. Oh, shit, Shane, I’ve got nothing to read. We have to get out of here!”
Shane lay next to me and wrapped me in his arms. “You can live one night without your kindle.”
Does this bastard know me at all? “I can’t Shane, I really can’t.”
Highly recommended!
November 4, 2014
Mason and Shane are Ghost Busters at a haunted lighthouse!
What can I say about a book that begins with an upsidedown blowjob and includes lines like these:
and
And my favorite:
The HORROR!
This story wasn't particularly creepy, but it was funny as hell (and a tiny bit sad too). I'm glad Mason and Shane were able to help the ghost find closure.
Great little story for any time of year!
What can I say about a book that begins with an upsidedown blowjob and includes lines like these:
Nothing says I love you like a pre-lubricated butthole.
and
Wrug-out lesbians are so sad to look at that I had to wipe away a tear.
And my favorite:
It was then I discovered the worst horror of all - my Kindle was dead.
The HORROR!
This story wasn't particularly creepy, but it was funny as hell (and a tiny bit sad too). I'm glad Mason and Shane were able to help the ghost find closure.
Great little story for any time of year!
August 21, 2016
God, how I've missed Mason and Shane since I finished Beauty and the Bookworm, but this new short story helped quite a bit with that.
Ass-tral Projection
Sphrinctral Possession
Shane Gets it in the No-no (My # 1 pick) : )
Then coffee enema "psychic" Mona Lisa weighs in with her two cents on the lighthouse ghost.
My very favorite part of this book though was when the boys met Lee.
The best part of the original book was the banter, which was packed into the 33 pages of the story, so I completely LOVED this story.
But Nick, I want more, more, MORE, so if you could be a love and make that happen, I'd be extremely grateful.
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“Did you pack your kindle?” Shane asked.The new short story is titled "Boo!", but it was way more entertaining than scary, so here are a few of my own personal favorite alternate titles for this highly-entertaining little jewel:
“I’ll carry it. Did you pack your green jockstrap?”
“Wearing it. Let’s go.”
Ass-tral Projection
Sphrinctral Possession
Shane Gets it in the No-no (My # 1 pick) : )
“Shane,” I whispered, “I didn’t shove my finger up your ass.”
“Then who did? ... Oh, Mason,” Shane said with a shudder, “what the hell just happened?”
“I think you just got fingered by a ghost.”
Then coffee enema "psychic" Mona Lisa weighs in with her two cents on the lighthouse ghost.
“You have to let Ben [the ghost] inside you.”Uhhh, "Exorcism for table 5, please..."
“Uh… no. He already got to finger Shane. That’s going to have to last him for a while.”
My very favorite part of this book though was when the boys met Lee.
Lee the librarian was the cutest thing I’d ever seen. He was in his mid-60s and, not only was he wearing a sky-blue cardigan, he had a bowtie to match.Classic fucking Mason.
Shane nudged me as we followed him and pointed at Lee’s back.
“That’s your future,” he mouthed.
“I know!” I mouthed back.
The best part of the original book was the banter, which was packed into the 33 pages of the story, so I completely LOVED this story.
But Nick, I want more, more, MORE, so if you could be a love and make that happen, I'd be extremely grateful.
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October 31, 2016Free again! 10/31/16!
August 5, 2016
♥♥♥ 4 Hilariously Spooky Stars ♥♥♥
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It was then I discovered the worst horror of all – my kindle was dead.
“Nooooo!!!!!!” I screamed. “This can’t be happening. Oh, shit, Shane, I’ve got nothing to read. We have to get out of here!”
Shane lay next to me and wrapped me in his arms. “You can live one night without your kindle.”
Does this bastard know me at all? “I can’t Shane, I really can’t.”
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Loved this short little Halloween read. I had missed Shane and Mason's crazy banter. And of course I enjoyed all the antics, which had me giggling out loud. I did now expect Twyla to be in this little story, but once she showed up, I laughed hard. I truly enjoyed all the creepy and steamy scenes in this book. It was a wonderful Halloween short. I am hoping that this is not the end of Shane and Mason, and that one day we will get more of them. *fingers crossed*
October 29, 2014
If you are in the mood for a sexy, funny and slightly creepy tale this is your book!
Boo! is a short sequel to Beauty And The Bookworm.
An old, creepy lighthouse on the coast, a ghost, a drunken English lady (who rings a glitter bell..) and of course Mason & Shane who are an amazing couple and who totally deserve another book together (hint! hint!) although I must confess that now I'm a proud member of the Twyla-fanclub (formed only by me and the real Twyla).
I loved it.
I even learned that some crazy people employ coffee in a freaky way.
Favourite quote:
“How was he different from me?”
“You, I mean him… he had longer hair and he just looked… cruel. Oh, and he wasn’t wearing a cardigan so, obviously it wasn’t really you.”
And remember.. gay ghosts rock!
January 9, 2015
Aww...spending more time with Mason and Shane gives me the chuckles and warm and fuzzy feelz.
(But I think I've been watching too much Supernatural. The minute they arrived at the lighthouse I wanted them to salt and burn the ghost.
And then roleplay a little Wincest.)
January 31, 2015
Adorable, amusing, sweet and sexy!
I've read some great books recently but they managed to empty all my energy supplies because of a painful and depressing content.
It is WHY I WANTED something easy and funny, just for a change.
I have to admit, I didn't pick this book immediately but browsed first through my shelves looking for the right book before I decided to give Shane and Mason one more chance. I'm so happy I did it!
Now I'm thinking about to try Beauty And The Bookworm again...Maybe it was just a bad timing?
July 13, 2015
Boo! was such an enjoyable read. It was funny and sweet and it also made me a little sad. Poor Ben and Patrick.
Shane and Mason are adorable and I'm so happy we got to read about them and their motley crew again. Gran was full of all kinds of awesome yet again. I desperately want their to be real life version of her somewhere out there.
I just loved everything about this. I adore the name and as previously stated I can't even with that cover. I want a poster version of it and I want it yesterday. It's just so pretty!
November 2, 2015
****4 BoO yaka StaRs****
Crazy, Fun, Highly Entertaining Halloween Read!!!
Crazy, Fun, Highly Entertaining Halloween Read!!!
November 22, 2014
Adorable!
Adorable and Funny!
Adorable and Funny and Sexy!
Adorable and Funny and Sexy and Creepy!
I love all those things. Really well balanced short story that let me visit some favorite characters, gave me the heebie jeebies and wrapped up the mystery at a good pace.
Now, when do I get more?
ETA - references to Shane in a corset and manties? Yes, that is definitely something I want more of. Thankyouverymuch.
Adorable and Funny!
Adorable and Funny and Sexy!
Adorable and Funny and Sexy and Creepy!
I love all those things. Really well balanced short story that let me visit some favorite characters, gave me the heebie jeebies and wrapped up the mystery at a good pace.
Now, when do I get more?
ETA - references to Shane in a corset and manties? Yes, that is definitely something I want more of. Thankyouverymuch.
February 27, 2016
4.5 Stars
Mason and Shane are so freaking CUTE together! Love this series.
Mason and Shane are so freaking CUTE together! Love this series.
October 23, 2015
The story did exactly what I was hoping it would do, make me laugh. I really loved Beauty And The Bookworm and was very happy to see Nick had wrote a Halloween tale with his characters from that book, Mason and Shane. As usual, grandma stole the show in every scene she was in. The lady gave me a laugh cramp with her talk of, 'the walking farts'. I had tears. It was so funny because omigawd it is so freaking true! Those who have spent a good amount of time around their elders know this to be true. XD
I want more of these characters Nick! My only complaint is that you please make these stories longer. I loved both stories and can't get enough of this group of characters. You, my reading friend, are a funny, funny man. I love your sense of humor. I can't wait to see what you have in store next for these characters. <3
I want more of these characters Nick! My only complaint is that you please make these stories longer. I loved both stories and can't get enough of this group of characters. You, my reading friend, are a funny, funny man. I love your sense of humor. I can't wait to see what you have in store next for these characters. <3
November 2, 2014
Sweet, short & super cute!
Ok. I've just re-read this and it's better the second time around! Still laughing and my highlighter went crazy -- again! I'm bumping it up to five stars!
Ok. I've just re-read this and it's better the second time around! Still laughing and my highlighter went crazy -- again! I'm bumping it up to five stars!
January 20, 2015
4.5 stars
This was such a funny and romantic read!
I was either laughing my ass off or "aww"-ing all over the place!!
Nick, babe, you're awesome!!
Favorite quote:
Lee the librarian was the cutest thing I’d ever seen. He was in his mid-60s and, not only was he wearing a sky-blue cardigan, he had a bowtie to match. Shane nudged me as we followed him and pointed at Lee’s back. “That’s your future,” he mouthed. “I know!” I mouthed back.
(this almost made me have a laughing stroke)
So looking forward to Mason's and Shane's next story!!
And, oh, yeah… BOO!
This was such a funny and romantic read!
I was either laughing my ass off or "aww"-ing all over the place!!
Nick, babe, you're awesome!!
Favorite quote:
Lee the librarian was the cutest thing I’d ever seen. He was in his mid-60s and, not only was he wearing a sky-blue cardigan, he had a bowtie to match. Shane nudged me as we followed him and pointed at Lee’s back. “That’s your future,” he mouthed. “I know!” I mouthed back.
(this almost made me have a laughing stroke)
So looking forward to Mason's and Shane's next story!!
And, oh, yeah… BOO!
January 8, 2015
BOO! (Beauty & the Bookworm #2) finds Mason & Shane in ghostly mystery, EEK!
I LOVED this short story so I read it twice.
Some of you may know how much I love my men.
I love Kit & J.X, Ty & Zane, Dex & Sloan.
Yup- I do love, Charlie & Travis, Whyborn & Griffin, Stephen & Crane
And of course I love Nick & Perry (oh Perry!)
And let’s not forget how much I love Griff & Dante, Prophet & Tom, Alan & Jem.
Ah, Lyon & Tobin ( my first loves)
And could I ever forget how much I love Orlando & Jonty, Simon & Declan, Mac & Tony?
Riley & Jack, Morgan & Ezra, you’re forever in my heart.
To be able to add Mason & Shane
to the list of men who bring such joy to my life, there is no limit to my gratitude. xoAnd although I don’t ever expect the author to ever be a member of the
Now I don’t know if it’s my imagination saying stuff but I thought I heard there may be a Mason & Shane Christmas story. Dear Santa- PLEASE!
AND- I also heard there will be a 200+ page Mason & Shane book released in 2015. (k-pretty sure that’s my imagination talking but hint, hint, just the same)
an overview of the author-
he’s brilliant at romance
NO ONE writes humor like Pageant.
he could give seminars on how to write m/m sex scenes
and who knew-he can write mysteries?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!
January 22, 2015
LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!!!
Because...
✓ Mason and Shane were adorable, sexy and funny!
✓ The green jockstrap was back–and I'm a sucker for jockstraps.
✓ Gran was as hilarious as ever.
✓ Then there was this drunken English lady called Kat, whom I happen to adore and whose cardigan I might plot to steal. ;-)
✓ Also, Shane wearing a corset and manties? YES, PLEASE!
✓ And last, but not least, I liked the setting and the mystery part was done very well.
Highly recommended!
P.S. Nick, you're awesome!!! :D
Because...
✓ Mason and Shane were adorable, sexy and funny!
✓ The green jockstrap was back–and I'm a sucker for jockstraps.
✓ Gran was as hilarious as ever.
✓ Then there was this drunken English lady called Kat, whom I happen to adore and whose cardigan I might plot to steal. ;-)
✓ Also, Shane wearing a corset and manties? YES, PLEASE!
✓ And last, but not least, I liked the setting and the mystery part was done very well.
Highly recommended!
P.S. Nick, you're awesome!!! :D
June 22, 2017
The snark and impressively smart humor continues as we revisit Mason and Shane.
Throw in a spooky twist and this was a perfect, fun short to get you in the spirit for Halloween!
Throw in a spooky twist and this was a perfect, fun short to get you in the spirit for Halloween!
November 3, 2014
Me before reading:
Eeeeeeek! So excited for this little treat!
Can't wait to dive into it!
Beauty And The Bookworm was one of my standout reads this year! Yay! ♥
Me during:
Me after:
Grinning like a full. This was hilarious and sweet. It felt like coming back home and seeing old friends. If you've not read the first one: Beauty And The Bookworm- read it! Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...
Then jump into this one! Can't wait to read more from this author. 4.5 stars rounded up :D
***Note for the author:
Where is Pup Tent?!?!?
Eeeeeeek! So excited for this little treat!
Can't wait to dive into it!
Beauty And The Bookworm was one of my standout reads this year! Yay! ♥
Me during:
Me after:
Grinning like a full. This was hilarious and sweet. It felt like coming back home and seeing old friends. If you've not read the first one: Beauty And The Bookworm- read it! Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...
Then jump into this one! Can't wait to read more from this author. 4.5 stars rounded up :D
***Note for the author:
Where is Pup Tent?!?!?
October 30, 2014
This is cute, snarky, sweet and has a healthy dash of Halloween hooliganism.
Mason's voice is definitely Mason's voice and I still have much fun reading it. Shane is as loveable as ever and a superhero in Mason's eyes.
The pace and style made this read like a Halloween special for your favorite cartoon or sitcom. This is endearing and a little frustrating. We've barely scratched the surface.
Mason is as irreverent and unfiltered in his thoughts and words as he was in Beauty And The Bookworm which always makes for an entertaining if sometimes slightly off-kilter read.
There is a respectable level of creepy in this. I like paranormal goings on in my All Hallow's Eve stories. An enjoyable holiday treat.
Now, if only it tasted like a fun-size Three Musketeer Bar... although this is less expensive and can be nom nom'd more than once. ;)
Thank you, Nick! :D
Mason's voice is definitely Mason's voice and I still have much fun reading it. Shane is as loveable as ever and a superhero in Mason's eyes.
The pace and style made this read like a Halloween special for your favorite cartoon or sitcom. This is endearing and a little frustrating. We've barely scratched the surface.
Mason is as irreverent and unfiltered in his thoughts and words as he was in Beauty And The Bookworm which always makes for an entertaining if sometimes slightly off-kilter read.
There is a respectable level of creepy in this. I like paranormal goings on in my All Hallow's Eve stories. An enjoyable holiday treat.
Now, if only it tasted like a fun-size Three Musketeer Bar... although this is less expensive and can be nom nom'd more than once. ;)
Thank you, Nick! :D
January 8, 2020
So there are three points to be made here.
1. Mason Leery is, without doubt, one of my favorite male characters in any book series. Ever.
2. I get easily freaked out about things like possession and demons. Try to bring a Ouija board around me and I. Will. Cut. A. Bitch.
3. It must be said: Nick Pageant is gloriously, wonderfully, awesome, and funny.
Funny, irreverent, and a perfect follow up to Beauty and the Bookworm. This series definitely has a spot on my favorites shelf.
1. Mason Leery is, without doubt, one of my favorite male characters in any book series. Ever.
2. I get easily freaked out about things like possession and demons. Try to bring a Ouija board around me and I. Will. Cut. A. Bitch.
3. It must be said: Nick Pageant is gloriously, wonderfully, awesome, and funny.
Funny, irreverent, and a perfect follow up to Beauty and the Bookworm. This series definitely has a spot on my favorites shelf.
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January 12, 2015I love love love the cover on this. Humour in fiction is so subjective, and this one isn't in my particular vein, but it was well-written and engaging for all that it wasn't to my taste.
November 10, 2014
3.5 stars
Want to know how to put a perma smile on an avid reader's face? Mention them in one of your stories, which is totally what happened to me in this one. Yep, I'm that Erika, of the Korean fried chicken. I took it in stride though, 'coz that's what I do.
BEST PRE-XMAS, PRE-BIRTHDAY GIFT EVERRRR! :koff: But I digress. I'm supposed to be leaving a serious and unbiased review here.
:Ahem:
This short story by author Nick Pageant is a fun, cute and meta glimpse into the lives of Mason and Shane of Beauty And The Bookworm fame. It was nice to see them still having a great time together, along with bitchy BFF Twyla and Mason's crazy lesbian biker grandma. If you enjoyed the previous book, you'll definitely want to read this....
Oh who am I kidding? GO READ IT NOW! You'll love it! Meanwhile, I'll just be over here doing this:
Previously...
Ya know, I could totally have read this short story for free on Kindle Unlimited but I paid for it because I like this Nick Pageant dude a lot. He's kind of the bees knees.
Right now I'm kind of mad at myself for staying off of GR for weeks and not knowing this came out.
Review to come later after I've read it.
Want to know how to put a perma smile on an avid reader's face? Mention them in one of your stories, which is totally what happened to me in this one. Yep, I'm that Erika, of the Korean fried chicken. I took it in stride though, 'coz that's what I do.
BEST PRE-XMAS, PRE-BIRTHDAY GIFT EVERRRR! :koff: But I digress. I'm supposed to be leaving a serious and unbiased review here.
:Ahem:
This short story by author Nick Pageant is a fun, cute and meta glimpse into the lives of Mason and Shane of Beauty And The Bookworm fame. It was nice to see them still having a great time together, along with bitchy BFF Twyla and Mason's crazy lesbian biker grandma. If you enjoyed the previous book, you'll definitely want to read this....
Oh who am I kidding? GO READ IT NOW! You'll love it! Meanwhile, I'll just be over here doing this:
Previously...
Ya know, I could totally have read this short story for free on Kindle Unlimited but I paid for it because I like this Nick Pageant dude a lot. He's kind of the bees knees.
Right now I'm kind of mad at myself for staying off of GR for weeks and not knowing this came out.
Review to come later after I've read it.
April 19, 2015
This was a campy, hilarious, original Halloween short that put a massive smile on my face. I friggin' love this entire cast of characters! I also love when Nick breaks the fourth wall - it gives the whole story (not just the parenthetical asides) a larger-than-life/fish story vibe that few other authors do (or do so well) and I just eat it up with a spoon.
I had more thoughts, but then I forgot 'em. *Shrugs* Oh well, I'm pretty sure my buddy Mish said it all more eloquently in her review.
I had more thoughts, but then I forgot 'em. *Shrugs* Oh well, I'm pretty sure my buddy Mish said it all more eloquently in her review.
May 5, 2015
A fun Halloween ghost story that catches up with Mason, Shane and the rest of the gang from Beauty And The Bookworm.
All the fun and humor of the first is there along with the truly nerve jangling horror of Mason's dead Kindle. There is also further evidence that Shane was likely really slutty before meeting Mason. I am going to have to call Nick Pageant out for teasing me with mention of manties and a corset (but wouldn't that make a perfect Valentine's Day story?).
All the fun and humor of the first is there along with the truly nerve jangling horror of Mason's dead Kindle. There is also further evidence that Shane was likely really slutty before meeting Mason. I am going to have to call Nick Pageant out for teasing me with mention of manties and a corset (but wouldn't that make a perfect Valentine's Day story?).
January 26, 2015
Utterly sweet, funny as hell- quckie story. And one kickass cover! Loved it.
October 30, 2014
Just a lovely, funny Halloween story!!! It was great reading about Mason, Shane and the crazy grandma again...
But soooo short :(
Need me some more Mason and Shane!!!!!
"Gran’s voice turned into a snarl. “You’re lucky I can’t get through this phone, Mason, or you’d be choking on one of your damned cardigans right now. You can bury us in a minivan if you want. Until then, we’re keeping the hogs.”
October 30, 2014
This was so much fun. I didn't realize how much I missed Mason's hilarious, over the top voice until I started and boy did I miss it.
Boo!, is a fun, spooky tale that brings us back into the lives of Mason and his cardigans, Shane and his jock straps, Gran and Millie (the wrung out lesbians that are so sad to look at) and their new haunted lighthouse and of course Twyla who is still a bitch.
This short story was just what I needed on a busy and stressful work day. Pageant's sense of humor is so on point with mine that I couldn't help but laugh and smile while reading this. I almost fell out of bed when Mason meets Lee because how freaking fracking adorable was THAT? GAH! I loved it!
The spooky mystery was well done and a bit sad. The sex was sexy, the emotions were amazing even in a few pages. This was just fun. I don't think I will ever get enough of these boys and I really hope that on the way home, Shane lets Mason stop by McDonald's though I agree the oatmeal is better for him.
Boo!, is a fun, spooky tale that brings us back into the lives of Mason and his cardigans, Shane and his jock straps, Gran and Millie (the wrung out lesbians that are so sad to look at) and their new haunted lighthouse and of course Twyla who is still a bitch.
This short story was just what I needed on a busy and stressful work day. Pageant's sense of humor is so on point with mine that I couldn't help but laugh and smile while reading this. I almost fell out of bed when Mason meets Lee because how freaking fracking adorable was THAT? GAH! I loved it!
The spooky mystery was well done and a bit sad. The sex was sexy, the emotions were amazing even in a few pages. This was just fun. I don't think I will ever get enough of these boys and I really hope that on the way home, Shane lets Mason stop by McDonald's though I agree the oatmeal is better for him.
November 2, 2014
It was great to read a little more about Mason and Shane. This was short and cute! I think Mason and Shane are the perfect testament to the phrase 'opposites attract'. I really love them together!
But for the love of God Shane, would you just let Mason have some McDonald's? lol
But for the love of God Shane, would you just let Mason have some McDonald's? lol
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