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Top Me Maybe?
Duncan has a secret fantasy, but is Tyler the right man for the job?
Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan, is gorgeous. Tall, broad, and über-masculine, he’s the epitome of the dominant top—in appearance at least.
When they discuss their sexual fantasies, Duncan confesses to a secret desire that surprises Tyler. Luckily for Duncan, Tyler’s happy to oblige and is determined to give Duncan a night to remember.
Length: 9666 words
Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan, is gorgeous. Tall, broad, and über-masculine, he’s the epitome of the dominant top—in appearance at least.
When they discuss their sexual fantasies, Duncan confesses to a secret desire that surprises Tyler. Luckily for Duncan, Tyler’s happy to oblige and is determined to give Duncan a night to remember.
Length: 9666 words
42 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2015
31 people are currently reading
536 people want to read
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Jay Northcote
54 books1,653 followersI don't hang out on Goodreads much, so if you'd like to connect with me then Twitter, Facebook or an email is usually best :) All my contact details are on my website.
Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.
One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn’t stopped writing since.
Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. Jay has five books published by Dreamspinner Press, and he also self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press. Many of his books are now available as audiobooks.
Jay is transgender and was formerly known as she/her.
Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.
One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn’t stopped writing since.
Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. Jay has five books published by Dreamspinner Press, and he also self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press. Many of his books are now available as audiobooks.
Jay is transgender and was formerly known as she/her.
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May 30, 2015
HEAT ALERT!
This story is super steamy. But it is NOT porn without plot.
Northcote always writes well-rounded, believable characters, and Dunan and Tyler are no exception.
Tyler, a hair stylist, is completely smitten with his new cop boyfriend, the masculine Duncan. Tyler is versatile, but Duncan is a strict top.
Or is he?
The book provided enough backstory (no info dumping) to make me care about the characters.
The sexy times were plentiful and delicious, very porny indeed but emotional too.
Tyler and Duncan move their relationship to the next level, and the ending is a strong HFN.
Top Me Maybe? is essentially the middle of Tyler and Duncan’s story. I would love to read the beginning (how they met) and the end (their HEA), but this is a short story after all.
Recommended for a quick, satisfying, (VERY) steamy read.
This story is super steamy. But it is NOT porn without plot.
Northcote always writes well-rounded, believable characters, and Dunan and Tyler are no exception.
Tyler, a hair stylist, is completely smitten with his new cop boyfriend, the masculine Duncan. Tyler is versatile, but Duncan is a strict top.
Or is he?
The book provided enough backstory (no info dumping) to make me care about the characters.
The sexy times were plentiful and delicious, very porny indeed but emotional too.
Tyler and Duncan move their relationship to the next level, and the ending is a strong HFN.
Top Me Maybe? is essentially the middle of Tyler and Duncan’s story. I would love to read the beginning (how they met) and the end (their HEA), but this is a short story after all.
Recommended for a quick, satisfying, (VERY) steamy read.
June 7, 2015
Yeah baby! One of my personal favorite kinky kinks comes out and says hello! My friends, this story is all about a beautiful butt virgin learning the joys of getting nailed. How I love it when a guy who is stereotypically "top"-looking decided to mix it up!
Sure, this story is only 33 pages, but it is 33 pages of HOT SEX, with some real emotion mixed in there to boot. Sure, I could have used more relationship development, but I'm damn pleased about what I got in such a short book.
And who can resist a big, burly policeman? One with, apparently, plentiful chest hair and who stands broad and strong at 6'3" tall. It takes a stronger woman than me to resist the lure of a man such as this. *growls*
Oh, and did I mention... BUTT VIRGIN?
**Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
Sure, this story is only 33 pages, but it is 33 pages of HOT SEX, with some real emotion mixed in there to boot. Sure, I could have used more relationship development, but I'm damn pleased about what I got in such a short book.
And who can resist a big, burly policeman? One with, apparently, plentiful chest hair and who stands broad and strong at 6'3" tall. It takes a stronger woman than me to resist the lure of a man such as this. *growls*
Oh, and did I mention... BUTT VIRGIN?
**Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
June 18, 2015
BIG GUY BOTTOM!
Big guy who's a COP, bearish and a buttsex virgin!
And the top is a bossy little guy hairdresser!
There was begging, dirty talk and big guy's kinda loud in Pound Town!
They were sweet with the cuddles too.
Super short but it packs a punch. Probably 3.5 stars (rounded up).
Big guy who's a COP, bearish and a buttsex virgin!
And the top is a bossy little guy hairdresser!
There was begging, dirty talk and big guy's kinda loud in Pound Town!
"I want to be on my hands and knees for you. I want you to drive me crazy, make me beg for it."
They were sweet with the cuddles too.
Super short but it packs a punch. Probably 3.5 stars (rounded up).
January 26, 2020
A total winner! Fun, steamy, and very well written. Despite the shortness, the story has a pretty decent characterization and a strong focus on romance and emotions.
Perfectly done! Do not miss it!
Perfectly done! Do not miss it!
June 7, 2015
A guy topping for the first time....oh yeah,
Wish this wasn't just a novella! But for what it was, it was great!
Wish this wasn't just a novella! But for what it was, it was great!
June 25, 2015
Hot, hot, hot!
What reason could a person possibly have to pause Captain America?
Which fantasies do a versatile hairdresser and a toppy cop have in common?
And how hot is the sex when said top turns into a bossy bottom and gets fucked into the mattress?
If you want these questions answered, go ahead and read Top Me Maybe?. You're in for a treat!
What reason could a person possibly have to pause Captain America?
Which fantasies do a versatile hairdresser and a toppy cop have in common?
And how hot is the sex when said top turns into a bossy bottom and gets fucked into the mattress?
"I want to be on my hands and knees for you. I want you to drive me crazy, make me beg for it."
If you want these questions answered, go ahead and read Top Me Maybe?. You're in for a treat!
February 4, 2017
This was an Ok read.
Hot but nothing more than that.
33 pages only.
Available on Kindle Unlimited
Hot but nothing more than that.
33 pages only.
Available on Kindle Unlimited
April 12, 2019
I've had this book on my TBR for quite a while. It took a special occasion (me in bed, sick with the flu) to finally pick it up.
I am so happy I did! Yes, as the blurb suggests, this story is about sex. Hair stylist Tyler is dating a seemingly perfect guy: Duncan is a muscled, hairy-chested cop who is out at work and looking for something permament. The sex is great too, with Duncan being a gentle giant kind of top who fulfils all of Tyler's bedroom fantasies.
It comes as a surprise for Tyler when Duncan reveals a bedroom fantasy of his own, though: He would like to be topped.
Tyler is determined to turn this fantasy into a beautiful and memorable reality.
And isn't that a glorious sight to see?
I absolutely loved Duncan.
5 stars!
I am so happy I did! Yes, as the blurb suggests, this story is about sex. Hair stylist Tyler is dating a seemingly perfect guy: Duncan is a muscled, hairy-chested cop who is out at work and looking for something permament. The sex is great too, with Duncan being a gentle giant kind of top who fulfils all of Tyler's bedroom fantasies.
It comes as a surprise for Tyler when Duncan reveals a bedroom fantasy of his own, though: He would like to be topped.
Tyler is determined to turn this fantasy into a beautiful and memorable reality.
And isn't that a glorious sight to see?
I absolutely loved Duncan.
5 stars!
May 28, 2015
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This little bit o' erotica from Northcote was a fun and light short story, at around 30 pages.
The connection between tall, dark and toppy cop Duncan and blond, toned and versatile stylist Tyler felt like the one-month-together couple that they were written to be.
The small bit of back story gives just enough information about their pasts to become more engaged in their characters.
The sexy bits in the story were pretty hot, but didn't really take it to the next level for me. They were nice, but didn't really set the room ablaze, IMHO.
But if you can get it for a good price, you might want to consider giving this short, feel-good read a try.
This little bit o' erotica from Northcote was a fun and light short story, at around 30 pages.
The connection between tall, dark and toppy cop Duncan and blond, toned and versatile stylist Tyler felt like the one-month-together couple that they were written to be.
The small bit of back story gives just enough information about their pasts to become more engaged in their characters.
The sexy bits in the story were pretty hot, but didn't really take it to the next level for me. They were nice, but didn't really set the room ablaze, IMHO.
But if you can get it for a good price, you might want to consider giving this short, feel-good read a try.
May 4, 2017
***4 Switcharoo Stars***
"It's good because it's YOU, not because of how we do it - although we are bloody good at it."
Well, wasn't this a saucy little nugget!
If there's anything I love, it's a first time bottom story.
Jay Northcote achieved a great balance of emotion and heat in this short novella. Tyler and Duncan were quite endearing. Their easygoing and caring relationship was the perfect balance of masculinity and vulnerability. You really got the sense that these were two people who were at that stage in a relationship where everything starts clicking into place and you begin to realize, "this could be something serious."
Typically I feel shortchanged when I pick up something so short, but I honestly feel rather satisfied after finishing this. Do I want more? HELL YES! I really liked Tyler and Duncan's relationship and I'd love to see where they go from here.
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That blurb has me all kinds of excited!!
March 15, 2016
Short. Sweet. Adorable.
Oh and hawt!!
^^^^
For reasons.
October 11, 2015
Hot and sweet.
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FREE again on Amazon 10/11/2015
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FREE again on Amazon 10/11/2015
October 7, 2016
It was a short and fun read!
July 29, 2016
3.5, rounded up
Brit love!
Brits, who watch films and say things like bloke. Throw in one of my favorite themes, and some steamy scenes, and I'm a happy reader :)
*remembers steamy scenes*
So good. Even a brief clean up scene got me going. I loved the intimacy it showed, especially in such a new relationship. And the hints of D/s elements...icing on the cake.
Another great thing about this short story? The genuine sweetness. Not sugary or over the top, just a gentle sweetness that made me smile. *sigh*
Steam and sweetness...a perfect combination. I didn't even feel cheated by the length of the story.
I'll be reading this again when I need a sweet pick me up :)
Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed with Lori on
Brit love!
Brits, who watch films and say things like bloke. Throw in one of my favorite themes, and some steamy scenes, and I'm a happy reader :)
*remembers steamy scenes*
So good. Even a brief clean up scene got me going. I loved the intimacy it showed, especially in such a new relationship. And the hints of D/s elements...icing on the cake.
Another great thing about this short story? The genuine sweetness. Not sugary or over the top, just a gentle sweetness that made me smile. *sigh*
Steam and sweetness...a perfect combination. I didn't even feel cheated by the length of the story.
I'll be reading this again when I need a sweet pick me up :)
Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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February 8, 2017
Short but great story about a macho cop that has fantasies about being topped and about his new vers boyfriend who is only too happy to oblige.
Recommend!
Recommend!
August 22, 2015
This wasn't exactly bad. It was well-edited, competent prose, and yet I was bored to distraction. Lots and lots of "gay sexing and smexing" (including rimming, and as usual I was, damn it, again just eating!), practically one long, long, looooooooooong and very unerotic sex scene.
Without real emotions, without any conflict, without anything which would make me care for the main characters. Funnily I found the hapless colleague Julian more interesting than either MC or their sexy antics.
This is really not for what I read erotica. Sorry. I want a connection. I don't want to read porn I could as well watch, and I don't want to wank. I want to have my brain muscles titillated...
Without real emotions, without any conflict, without anything which would make me care for the main characters. Funnily I found the hapless colleague Julian more interesting than either MC or their sexy antics.
This is really not for what I read erotica. Sorry. I want a connection. I don't want to read porn I could as well watch, and I don't want to wank. I want to have my brain muscles titillated...
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May 17, 2015Top Me Maybe? is a short erotic story that I wrote as part of a group project with some awesome writing buddies: Posy Roberts, Annabelle Jacobs and Teegan Loy. It’s part of The Secrets Collection — four sexy short stories by four different authors, linked by the common theme of secrets.
The four stories will be released separately - one a week during June. Mine will be the first.
For more information on The Secrets Collection and to find out about the other titles, please visit Blanket Fort Press.
The four stories will be released separately - one a week during June. Mine will be the first.
For more information on The Secrets Collection and to find out about the other titles, please visit Blanket Fort Press.
June 7, 2015
*3.5 stars*
*clears throat* So yea...*clears throat again* So yeah, this was a wonderful piece of Jay Northcote erotica. Very sexy, very cute, very short! I 'd like to see them taking it one step further. It ended just when the romance was starting to bloom. But I guess that was the purpose.
And how awsome is it that it is a part of a collection?! Looking forward to the next stories.
*clears throat* So yea...*clears throat again* So yeah, this was a wonderful piece of Jay Northcote erotica. Very sexy, very cute, very short! I 'd like to see them taking it one step further. It ended just when the romance was starting to bloom. But I guess that was the purpose.
And how awsome is it that it is a part of a collection?! Looking forward to the next stories.
April 15, 2016
Well that was a sexy little snack. Seriously hot!!
January 26, 2016
Goodness. That was hot.
Could be labeled pwp but this was so sweet and sexy with all the yummy feels!
Unf.
Could be labeled pwp but this was so sweet and sexy with all the yummy feels!
Unf.
June 10, 2015
Sometimes a shorty McShort story is just what you need.
Sometimes a steamy McSteamy story is just what you need.
When you get both, and it's not even PWP, it's just win, win, win!
It would have been so easy to turn this story into just that (Porn Without Plot) an encounter of high hotness - but about charcters we've not learnt to love yet. Jay Northcote doesn't do that though. She gives us characters to love and then ups the hotness factor. What a winning combination.
A recommended read for those times when you want something good to read but don't have the time for a full length novel.
A copy of this book was given in exchange fopr an honest review.
Previously reviewed at BMBR
Sometimes a steamy McSteamy story is just what you need.
When you get both, and it's not even PWP, it's just win, win, win!
It would have been so easy to turn this story into just that (Porn Without Plot) an encounter of high hotness - but about charcters we've not learnt to love yet. Jay Northcote doesn't do that though. She gives us characters to love and then ups the hotness factor. What a winning combination.
A recommended read for those times when you want something good to read but don't have the time for a full length novel.
A copy of this book was given in exchange fopr an honest review.
Previously reviewed at BMBR
October 23, 2015
3.5 stars
Sexy story about Tyler and Duncan, who have just started a relationship together.
Masculine Duncan has never bottomed and he asks Tyler to top.
That was hot! Also very sweet.
Sexy story about Tyler and Duncan, who have just started a relationship together.
Masculine Duncan has never bottomed and he asks Tyler to top.
That was hot! Also very sweet.
November 23, 2015
Holy hotness. This is basically everything I love wrapped up in 33 pages of beautiful porn.
Brava Jay Northcote, you may write all my bear fantasies from this day forward.
Brava Jay Northcote, you may write all my bear fantasies from this day forward.
August 6, 2015
A really really nice short! Sex was good and the two MC's were awesome. But overall, it just need a little more umph.
3.5 STARS!
3.5 STARS!
January 23, 2016
Very short, very sweet and very hot ;)
March 19, 2017
Bueno... Es un short sexy sin mucho más, los protagonistas son muy monos, se lee deprisa, y bueno, bien, vale, pues ok.
Lo mejor es el título, muy sutil.
Lo mejor es el título, muy sutil.
June 22, 2015
Not meet cute and not an established relationship, somewhere in that getting to know you but knowing it matters stage and I loved it!
Hot and sweet for the win.
A story that feels complete but leaves me longing for more.
Hot and sweet for the win.
A story that feels complete but leaves me longing for more.
August 14, 2015
Sweet and sexy, just what I was looking for!
August 26, 2015
Big guys who bottom??
July 10, 2015
3.5 stars
Just what I needed today. This is a steamy little erotic romance that was fun to read and left a big ol' grin on my face.
Tyler and Duncan were good for each other and I enjoyed getting to know them. As is the case with a good short story I wanted more....but I didn't feel cheated when I was done.
Having read Helping Hand before reading this one my expectations were a little high. This one did not quite live up to my expectations but it was an enjoyable read.
Definitely an auto-buy author for me going forward.
Just what I needed today. This is a steamy little erotic romance that was fun to read and left a big ol' grin on my face.
Tyler and Duncan were good for each other and I enjoyed getting to know them. As is the case with a good short story I wanted more....but I didn't feel cheated when I was done.
Having read Helping Hand before reading this one my expectations were a little high. This one did not quite live up to my expectations but it was an enjoyable read.
Definitely an auto-buy author for me going forward.
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