Volumes One, Two, and Three of the Upending Tad Loser Takes All ad’s weekend started out like any other; hitting a college frat party with a handful of buddies. But just as the evening hits its peak, things get up-ended fast. Ditched by his drunken, trolling friends, Tad winds up getting hustled by three jocks playing poker. Now he’s forced to pay his dues in the most outlandish of ways; accepting a couple broken bones or spending an hour with his victors’ favorite flogger, Scott. But the guy’s tantalizing torture quickly proves to be the least of Tad’s worries… and the kickoff to a night of raw, shocking lust. Experience the graphic, minute-by-minute account of that hour spent at the hands of Tad’s insatiable tormentor. Addicting chemistry lights the stage as Scott ignites Tad’s reluctant desires into a frenzy of forbidden need. Test of Endurance The last time Tad saw Scott, the ripped physical trainer left him with quite a lot to think about. And that's pretty much all Tad's been doing for nearly two weeks straight. At his wit's end, he seeks Scott out, voluntarily, on his own terms. Will the completely different setting offer what he's seeking; proof that their exchange's unexpected turn was just a random mishap? Hormones run amok and truly nothing more? Or will being in Scott's presence suggest something different... their newest encounter tempting Tad's resolve while testing his ultimate limits. Sideline Submission Round two with Scott hadn't been what Tad expected, but it did end up providing a few important realizations. For one, that crazy first encounter was definitely more than mere male hormones. Which meant he felt a true attraction to the guy. Something that explained his defenselessness against Scott's smoldering charms. Seriously, the dude had cut through his fortifications like the things hadn't even existed. Which, yeah, was pretty unsettling. So Tad had resolved to cope with his findings the only logical way he knew purge the guy from his system once and for all by staying away for good. Unfortunately, that proved way more uncomfortable than he'd anticipated. Seemed his "stupid infatuation" ran considerably deeper, which made going cold-turkey one miserable chore. So when Scott unexpectedly seeks him out, Tad's too drained to fight his turmoil any longer. Allowing himself a much needed fix, he agrees to hang out, neither he nor Scott knowing Dom boy Max will end up part of the deal. What starts out as an unassuming evening quickly turns shockingly licentious. Question is, will Tad be able to handle it? And more importantly, what path will it send him down in his ongoing journey of discovery? Erotic romance. Contains gloriously explicit gay sex. Intended for mature audiences only.
I think Kora Knight is responsible for some of the most outrageously hot and ridiculously kinky smut I've ever come across, but also manages to like sneak in these really well done arcs of character growth, smoking hot chemistry and surprisingly organic growth of emotional intimacy in romantic relationships.
The premise of this story is truly kind of stupid (don't think about it too closely, just nod and smile). After losing in a card game to some Frat Bros, Tad is given the option to take an ass kicking or get a flogging. Given that Tad has no interest to end the night with broken bones he takes the flogging option, but finds himself in trouble when he has undeniable and intense chemistry with Scott, the man who's meant to deliver his punishement.
These books manage to walk the fine line of a slow burn gay awakening without any real internalised homophobia which was kind of nice. Tad was just a bit slow on the uptake, bless him. I really appreciated the discussion in book 2 about Scott's lack of knowledge about the exact circumstances that brought Tad to him in book 1 cause the dubious consent element didn't make much sense to me in the context of his character at the time.
I enjoyed book 1, but book 2 was my favourite of this collection (book 3 was my least favourite, the scenes with Max and Sean's BDSM exhibitionism didn't do much for me but Scott and Tads scenes together were as hot as you come to expect).
Another example of a fabulous audiobook performance, where the narration really elevated the reading experience. Once again I don't know how seriously I would have been able to take this book just reading it but the listening experience that Michael Pauley provided was super hot.
Good work Kora Knight for being the only author who could write something hot enough to make me look past the main characters name being Tad and not hyperfixate on how ridiculous a name that is 😂😂
Thanks Sarah and Jessica for being the best bad influences (yet again) and reccing this
Content warnings: All books contain very graphic and explicit sexual content. They are very much erotica with plot.
Book one: BDSM, dubious consent, flogging and edging
Book two: discussion of consent, massage turned more and edging
Book three: exhibitionism (other couple), BDSM (other couple) and gay awakening
This is hot AF 🥵 but it took me forever to read it because I kept falling asleep? Not really sure how that’s possible or why but it kept happening. 😂 I have been eyeing this forever but kept putting it off because the name Tad is so off putting to me. I dont know why but Tad and all the names that rhyme like Chad, Brad, Thad etc along with Chet, Ted, Trey, Donald/Ronald are just not appealing to me at all. But I digress.
If anyone is in the mood for short novellas with fuck hot sex, this is for you. I loved the first two books but the 3rd took awhile to hook me due to the other couple present (there is no sharing, just voyeurism). However, the 3rd book had the most romance and I actually really like Scott and Tad. But FFS is Tad oblivious 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Everyone knows Tad is gay except Tad. It’s super ridiculous and makes me laugh. 😂
Totally weird reason for the initial meeting of the MC’s but I think you just gotta roll with it. The chemistry between these two was 🔥 Surprisingly strong relationship development and character depth forming amongst the very detailed, somewhat bizarre, kinky sex scenes. Strangely addictive. I need to know how these two end up. I only wish his name wasn’t Tad.
The audiobook edition of Up-ending Tad, Bundle 1 by Kora Knight includes the first three stories of Up-ending Tad: A Journey of Erotic Discovery #1-3 and is read by Michael Pauley. If you enjoyed reading this series as I did, then you’ve got to give the audio version a try. If you’re prepared to have your mind blown, then by all means dive right in!
Hot, hot, smokin’ hot, and if I haven’t stressed it enough, this story is HOT. This is erotica of the finest quality; add in adorable way these two guys fall for each other, and Up-ending Tad is one of the most enjoyable series out there.
Kora Knight has these two characters down. Both guys are kinda macho, and when they get all nervous, “gosh, does he really like me?” my heart just melts. Scott’s seduction and Tad’s acquiesce work perfectly together, and I was rooting for them from the get-go.
One of my all time favorite narrators, I never doubted that Michael Pauley was going to rock this one. There’s a reason I call him a virtuoso of erotica, he adds more to a love scene than anyone else I know. Pauley has a keen ability to really understand the characters and where a story is going. He doesn’t over-act, just keeps it sexy and builds the tension sloooowly till it reaches the inevitable pinnacle we’re all waiting for.
There’s so much to love about the audiobook version of Up-ending Tad. This is pure down and dirty erotica, with the sweetest gay-for-you romance blended in. Whether you’re a fan of the books like I am, or discovering this series for the first time, the combination of Kora Knight’s beautiful writing and Michael Pauley’s gorgeous voice is going to give you hours of pleasure.
I received this audiobook at my request, and I voluntarily wrote a review
Wheeeeew that was some serious 🔥🔥🔥 Tad's on a journey all right 🤣 I can't want to start the next bundle and see what's left in store for him and Scott!
I listened on audio, which is quite possibly one of the best listening choices I've ever made. Michael Dean was OUTSTANDING. Even though I already paid for the audiobook, I felt like I needed to send the man a tip by the time I was done 😮💨
WOW!!! This bundle of 3 novels has got to be one of the HOTTEST I've read. Detailed Hot Sex between Tad, a college student, and Scott, a Personal Trainer!! They originally meet when Tad, who is straight, loses in a poker game and three guys in the frat house give him two options....get broken limbs or get whipped with a flogger by a man who does some BDSM...Tad is scared especially when he meets Scott, but Scott is a very personable, feeling person. They end up in a dungeon who Scott's best friend/roommate uses for his DOM/Sub activities, but on occasion Scott uses it. Tad gets introduced to something that blows his mind and has the most mind-blowing sex he has ever had. This completely up-ends Tad's world since he has always been straight!! The two men start an adventure which gets more and more intense...The three books continue their adventure into the world of Sex, Emotions, and even BDSM. A world that Tad struggles with because he really likes Scott and the activities they share together. Scott is gay and he is outwardly showing his feelings for Tad!! If you are looking for a very intense, Hot, MM Relationship and a real taste of some BDSM you will love these stories. I highly recommend these three and look forward to reading the next ones. You won't be disappointed!!! I loved it all. My Kindle literally sizzled as I read these stories. Don't pass these up!
BOOK 1) Wow, M/M erotica is amazing ! This is a descriptive story of a frat guy, Tad, having his first BDSM encounter with Scott in his dungeon. Tad gets into this because he lost a bet with three jocks, and he doesn't want to get beat up and have broken bones. This night proves to be more than Tad counted on. He loves everything Scott is doing. Minute by minute explanation of what both men are doing, feeling, and loving. Whew ! I read it for the erotica that it details. ENJOY !!! BOOK 2) Wow, this M/M erotica is amazing ! This is a descriptive series of a college guy, Tad, having his first BDSM encounter with Scott in his dungeon in book one, leads to Tad returning to do the work out video. Once again, this night proves to be more than Tad counted on. He loves everything Scott is doing. Minute by minute explanation of what both men are doing, feeling, and loving. Whew ! That is a detailed long sexy scene ! BOOK 3) Incredible !! Amazing !! Super hotness !! Tad stayed away from Scott for a month, but no more, because he was going to call him. Instead, his phone rings and Scott's calling him, as he walks to his Jeep he looks up to see Scott leaning on it. Talking resumes and they are on the way to Tad's for clothes, and then to Scott's for dinner and a weight lifting session. The guys watch Max and his Sub, Sean in the dungeon behind the glass. Wow, that's some serious play, wonderful descriptions of every movement, listening to the sounds, the music, and Tad is in a frenzy of his own. Looking at Scott he knows he must feel the same. It's Tad's time to man up and ask for what he wants. "-it wasn't so much the physical contact as it was about the connection...because Scott lit his insides ...the guy sparked an odd kind of sunlight in his chest. Those big warm eyes, that great f---ing smile. All those cool things he said. Hell, he'd been drawing Tad in all along, but he'd been to dense to realize." So, "yes", the answer was yes, he wanted Scott, and he got him, up against the glass wall, mind-blowing, erotic, passionate sex. Love these characters, the sensual erotic scenes, the deep thought-filled guys, the willingness to try new adventures, eye opening, life changing realizations. Highly recommend - E N J O Y !!! ==================================
Holy Hotness Batman. This was a treasure trove of smutty BDSM goodness. Not too harsh, no edge play, just pretty solid MM action with an interesting story. At first it seemed very PWP but that changed for me in book 2 because the characters started thinking about actions, the future, and what was happening. Emotions were displayed and thought about. Really liked this set!
This is a definite must buy!! What an amazing mind blowing story! These books are seriously HOT!! The heat between Tad and Scott just jumps out the page and grabs you. Fantastically writing and definitely leaving you wanting ssssooo much more!!
Wow!! A fascinating, never-ending journey of erotic discovery from Kora, admittedly with a few typos BUT I loved the pairing of Tad and Scott, and OMG Scott must have been a Duracell bunny in another life, he just didn't stop, hehe!! 5 stars from me.
I'm going to review this as I read each part....Damn..Damn...Damn...This is going to be one hot series....From the start I love Scott...He is just temptingly,tantalisingly hot and sexy....Tad..well he's just so damned shy,sweet and adorable....One long hot scene that is probably one of the best I've ever read x
Test of Endurance:
OMG...I think this one was hotter than the first if that's possible....Tad goes back to help Scott with a training video and things lead to a very hot encounter....Tad is still coming to terms with what he's let Scott do but i think these two guys are going to make an amazingly hot couple x
Sideline Submission:
Damn....In this one we meet Max and Sean and damn Max knows how to get his sub going....There's something about Max I can't quite decide on....He's hiding something...I don' know what his problem with Tad is but am sure we'll find out....Scott and Tad in this one were just wow of the charts.....Scott is really into Tad and I hope Tad doesn't let him down and realises he loves being with a man.....
This is my first book by Kora Knight and am wondering why it took me so long to read it....I've absolutely loved the first three books and am looking forward to reading the last three x
What took me so long to listen to this? I have no idea but boy am I happy I did. This book is hot, hot, hot. The whole thing. Scott & Tad - wow! I already downloaded Books 2-6 and am listening now. Michael Pauly did an amazing job narrated both characters.
Ooh wow. Sexy sexy sexy times! And it’s interesting because there’s not a significant plot with this but I find Tad and his situation so curious. Scott is also a bit of an anomaly. He could just be some gym bro but he clearly has something significant going on.
Ok let me say first off that I was recommended this author through another author that I review ARC's for. I was expecting the same writing style and type of story lines that I had ARC'ed...WOW was i mistaken!!! Happily tho.. This series is not for the faint of heart but it is so worth it! From the very beginning i was pulled into Tad and Scott's story. Both men seemingly so self assured in their lives and masculinity until they meet each other and then it seems that everything that they thought they knew of themselves was possibly not true at all. They bring something out in each other that is unbelievably beautiful and yet scary for both of them.
Tad is a lost soul who doesn't really know what he wants, until the choice is taken out of his hands and put in the VERY capable hands of Scott. Scott brings Tad to the very edge and gives him a soft place to land.
I went into this book as if it was a challenge to myself to break out of the reading habits ive formed as of late but i'm so utterly happy that I read this. Actually i was sent the first 3 by the author about 24 hours ago and ended up with a e-reader hangover when I fell asleep reading the 3rd book at 5am lol. Then slowly allowed myself to read little bits of the rest all day while i waited for Kora to send me the 4th and 5th lol. So, now that I have the 4th and 5th in my greedy little hands ill be diving into those immediately because I just cant wait to see this story unfold and silently pray that both Tad and Scott get their happy ending that they deserve.
Reread for the third time! New release for Max coming out!
2nd read 10/5/15 I'm not a big fan of college age stories but I'm a fan of college boys being flogged! I remembered I am not a fan of calling someone "dude" during sex scenes.
OMG
So, I personally embrace my perviness. I own it! This is every reason I read M/M fiction. Some of the Best. Sex. Scenes. Ever!
It is also a personal growth journey for Tad. Can't say I understand his issues. He couldn't deny the gay part the first time Scott was up his butt? I guess it's the emotional connection he feels with Scott that throws him off. This is actually the second time I've read these, since #6 is now out. I'm sure I'll read it again and again!
Holy heckin spice, Batman!!! Ok, no joke, for the first volume I was like “oh. So this is basically porn with no plot? Ok, I’m cool with that!” And then by the end of this set of three I find myself legitimately intrigued about where the story is going! Many facets of Scott are shown here and Tad is really trying to figure some stuff out. The plot is 100% there, so DON’T STOP AFTER THE FIRST VOLUME! You may find more than you thought!
The smut in this book is DELICIOUSLY descriptive. Honestly, probably some of the best written smut I have read in the sense that you feel like you are there in the room with them while it’s happening! Delectable.
I just loved these three books so far. I loved how Tad was coming to terms with his feelings for Scott. I especially liked how Scott is trying not rush Tad and his feelings about him. Scott is taking slow but putting his foot down when needed. I can not for the next book in this series. Erin
All three books from start to finish were in your face sex on a stick! Steamy, erotic, emotionally intense, shy, and confusing. The storyline is great, and the characters are awesome. I can't wait for more!!
This is very well written erotica. I listened to these as audiobooks and they are read by one of my favorite narrators. I would have given them 5 stars, but Tad got on my nerves sometimes. Of course I liked them enough to buy the next 3 books.
Really enjoyable M/M erotica with BDSM, edging and a dude bro’s sexual awakening.
The sex is full of its-wrong-but-feels-so-good tension and Scott knows just how to play Tad like a fiddle
Tad is frustratingly slow to acknowledge his feelings toward Scott. While Scott is edging Tad, Tad is edging the reader with his slow af realizations about his sexuality. I can’t wait to see him let his guard down and allow himself to open up to Scott
UPDATE: August 15 , 2019 . Have been in a Book slump for a bit. Nothing new keeps my attention ; hence , re-listening to old favorites. Tad and Scott's sexy shenanigans always put me in a great mood.
O.M.G.
ORIGINAL REVIEW for Audio and Ebook - March 5 , 2019 I finished listening/reading Upending Tad: A Journey of Erotic Discovery Bundle 1-3 about an hour or so ago . And, do you know, why I didn't write a review right away? I will tell you anyways. Well, I had to take a cold shower , because O.M.G. this book is hot. Seriously folks , I almost had a spontaneous human combustion 😜 hence , my bucket of cold water🙊🙉🙈
Kora Knight brilliantly explores desire and self discovery . Through Tad's , one of the MC, eyes we experience his trepidation , wants and desires. His awakening to his true sexual identity and how for the first time in his life , he freeing himself . And through Scott's, our other hero, eyes we feel how strong is their connection . Scott understand , he has to let Tad decide what he wants in his own time frame. He knows what he wants but it's up to Tad , to take that next step.
I don't rehash what you already read from the blurb and I also don't do spoilers. What I do is , say if I enjoyed the book or not and why. Well, I was hook, line and sinker within the first two pages of this series; so much so, that I stopped adulting since yesterday in the afternoon when I began listening/reading it. Why? Because Tad and Scott story is bold, adventurous , sexy, dirty talking, sexually explicit and rousing tale.
Michael Pauley as the narrator is phenomenal. His voice is utterly delicious and on point.
The story itself is fantastic and hot , adding Michael's passionate voice to the mix , makes Upending Tad Bundle , off the charts hot and a truly pleasurable experience.
Kora Knight is bringing in the New Year with some HEAT!! Up Ending Tad: A Journey of Erotic Discovery is a short story series. The end of each story is a little bit of a cliff hanger but it also feels right to take a small break there. Well played/timed Kora! These stories do need to be read in order, after all it is a journey and journeys are better if you join at the beginning. *wink*
Tad’s journey starts with a choice, a choice between the lesser of two evils, at least in his mind. But to the reader *sighs* oh what a deliciously decadent choice he has made. Tad is not on this journey alone. He has a guide, Scott. Scott has the knowledge and skill to help Tad along this unexpected path he finds himself on and is more than happy to explore with him. This makes me think Scott may also be on a little journey of his own. If so will they stay on the same path and what will happen when they reach the next fork? Time will tell.
This journey is only half over and you can now get the first three stories in a bundle, at a great deal or you can get them one at a time. You can choose how you want to start this journey. I will let you know that the way Kora Knight has written these stories you may get a bit of an erotic discovery as well. Yes her style of writing for these stories sets the scene so the reader gets a taste of erotic voyeurism. She has set the scene so you can see them happening. *blushes* The next story will hopefully be coming at the end of the month so if the fates cooperate we don’t have long to wait!