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Finding Beck
Martin Lynch has spent the past few years following his best friend Graham’s example, dressing up to go out to their favorite rock club on Friday nights, and going through the motions with girls, always missing that spark everyone talks about.
One night in Jezebels nightclub on Martin's twentieth birthday, he meets Beck, an androgynous person he initially tries to tell himself is “Becky”. But eventually when Martin feels that excitement he’s never experienced before and the evidence becomes too much to ignore, he’s forced to admit to himself that Beck is a man and accept that he could be gay.
Martin fears the reactions of his best friend and his parents, but in his heart he knows that finding Beck has given him the one thing that’s always been missing, and he prepares to deal with the reactions of family and friends when their secret is discovered.
One night in Jezebels nightclub on Martin's twentieth birthday, he meets Beck, an androgynous person he initially tries to tell himself is “Becky”. But eventually when Martin feels that excitement he’s never experienced before and the evidence becomes too much to ignore, he’s forced to admit to himself that Beck is a man and accept that he could be gay.
Martin fears the reactions of his best friend and his parents, but in his heart he knows that finding Beck has given him the one thing that’s always been missing, and he prepares to deal with the reactions of family and friends when their secret is discovered.
- GenresM M Romance
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2015
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About the author
Louise Lyons
31 books64 followersI currently live in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, having moved from my home town of Grimsby in 2010. I come from a family of writers, although my Mum, Nana and Auntie have all written poetry. For me, it has always been fiction that drew me.Louise Lyons introductory photograph
It started with Mum’s old manual typewriter when I was eight years old – a story about a little girl and a pony, which at the time was my dream. By the time I reached my early teens, I progressed to romance although I still only wrote for my own pleasure. This quickly developed into primarily gay romance stories and when I discovered the world of Fanfiction, I gradually built up a large following in some fandoms.
Knowing that other people liked my work drove me to follow a new dream – to become a published author – which has finally been realised with Dreamspinner Press.
On this site you can keep up to date with all my latest news on my upcoming book and lots more about me, as I post regular blogs. Read my articles.Feel free to contact me with any comments or questions. I’ll always do my best to answer each and every one. Get in touch with me.
It started with Mum’s old manual typewriter when I was eight years old – a story about a little girl and a pony, which at the time was my dream. By the time I reached my early teens, I progressed to romance although I still only wrote for my own pleasure. This quickly developed into primarily gay romance stories and when I discovered the world of Fanfiction, I gradually built up a large following in some fandoms.
Knowing that other people liked my work drove me to follow a new dream – to become a published author – which has finally been realised with Dreamspinner Press.
On this site you can keep up to date with all my latest news on my upcoming book and lots more about me, as I post regular blogs. Read my articles.Feel free to contact me with any comments or questions. I’ll always do my best to answer each and every one. Get in touch with me.
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October 27, 2015
London 1990. Martin is a mechanic's apprentice who's tired fo the club scene. His roommate and best friend, Graham's alwasy off chasing the women and Martin's tired of being a wing man, until Graham's newest girl brings friends one night and Martin meets Beck.
Martin thinks that Beck is short for "Becky" and they dance and interact all evening. He's attracted to Beck's slender form and wants to continue their fun the next day. Martin takes a kiss from Beck, but later considers his evening partner may have been less female than he first suspected.
Martin stews over Beck the next day, and is particularly frustrated when he's stood up on their date. He seeks Beck at the club the next week, and is no longer considering Beck's androgyny female. Nope, Beck's a dude, and this freaks Martin out--a bit. Well, he seriously suspected this was the case after their first meeting, and it's strange how that week of consideration gave Martin the strength to seek an answer to his "Am I gay" dilemma.
They embark on a tentative relationship, fully intending to stay in the closet--masquerading as friends. His seems to work, at first, but it's hard to keep is hidden from Graham. Plus, the women at clubs find their glam look to be catnip.
I really liked this quiet romance. There are some family issues, but honestly, there was less conflict than I had anticipated given the time period of 1990. I was not present in London then, but in the States there was a decidedly anti-gay sentiment, that was fueled by HIV/AIDS hysteria. It seemed to me that this may have been true in that locale, as well, considering the level of homophobia that exists today. That said, I wanted a bit more conflict, but the rest of it was enjoyable. I do love me some sexy British men wearing guyliner and spandex. That was a total hoot! Martin is a doll and Beck is adorbs.
I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Martin thinks that Beck is short for "Becky" and they dance and interact all evening. He's attracted to Beck's slender form and wants to continue their fun the next day. Martin takes a kiss from Beck, but later considers his evening partner may have been less female than he first suspected.
Martin stews over Beck the next day, and is particularly frustrated when he's stood up on their date. He seeks Beck at the club the next week, and is no longer considering Beck's androgyny female. Nope, Beck's a dude, and this freaks Martin out--a bit. Well, he seriously suspected this was the case after their first meeting, and it's strange how that week of consideration gave Martin the strength to seek an answer to his "Am I gay" dilemma.
They embark on a tentative relationship, fully intending to stay in the closet--masquerading as friends. His seems to work, at first, but it's hard to keep is hidden from Graham. Plus, the women at clubs find their glam look to be catnip.
I really liked this quiet romance. There are some family issues, but honestly, there was less conflict than I had anticipated given the time period of 1990. I was not present in London then, but in the States there was a decidedly anti-gay sentiment, that was fueled by HIV/AIDS hysteria. It seemed to me that this may have been true in that locale, as well, considering the level of homophobia that exists today. That said, I wanted a bit more conflict, but the rest of it was enjoyable. I do love me some sexy British men wearing guyliner and spandex. That was a total hoot! Martin is a doll and Beck is adorbs.
I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
January 5, 2016
“Finding Beck” is one of those short & sweet books that make you feel good. It’s neither overtly dramatic, not sugary romantic. This is a very close to real life story about two young people who meet each other under the loud sound of music and amidst the motley crowds of an 90s rock club. It’s about hidden feelings that need just a little trigger to break free and claim their rightful place in the heart and mind of the person who was maybe too afraid to recognize them before that.
Louise Lyons manages to recreate the atmosphere of the time quite skillfully. Martin’s thoughts and doubts seem quite natural and his open-mindedness of a Glam rock fan helps him very much in accepting his feelings. It seems almost too easy. There is an undercurrent of tension, of course, like in every coming out story and, together with Martin, we get to wonder how everybody will react to his new feelings. Beck, on the other hand, knows what he wants from the very beginning and he is considerate enough to let Martin take his decision, helping him on the way with some rather hot teasing.
Overall this is a very nice story, there are no excesses of angst or pink bubbles, and it reminds us that finding love is the same as finding yourself.
This book was given to me by the author for a release post review.
November 9, 2015
3 Heart Review by Kat
Finding Beck is a sweet tale of boy meets girl who turns out to be a boy. Boy then discovers that he doesn’t care that girl turns out to be a boy. Boy next realizes that what had been missing in his love/sex life was another boy. Martin had never felt like he connected to the women he met and occasionally had sex with. He especially never got “that feeling” from the woman he fooled around with, not like his best friend and flat mate Graham bragged about. Enter Beck, an androgynous male who Martin first thinks is a girl. This is all set in England in the early 90’s when unisex clothes were all the kids wore to the clubs. Boys and girls alike wore makeup, spandex and big hair. I personally was home having and raising children and missed the whole glam rock generation. This was a cute way of introduction for me to the life and times of the British youth and their clubbing and dating rituals.
I enjoyed the sweet way that the two men started out in their exploration of Martin’s newly discovered sexuality. Beck was understandably caution with Martin. He had a rough go of it with his first “relationship” as a gay teen and was nervous that this was just an “experiment” for Martin. But Martin figured out really quickly that this was the real deal and he wanted Beck for his boyfriend. I especially loved that both men were nervous about coming out to their friends and family. Graham and his girlfriend Tracy were a fun part of their inner group. I loved when Graham blew it with Tracy and Beck was giving him advice on how to deal with the sensitive matter with Tracy. Beck’s cousin Nicky and his Aunt and Uncle were fabulous as was Martin’s mom. I could have throttled both of Beck’s parents and their homophobic nature as well as Martin’s dad. Christmas was a special treat. I will say the book ended a bit abruptly. I would have liked to have seen where the relationship was going from here on. Overall it was a fun, quick read.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
Finding Beck is a sweet tale of boy meets girl who turns out to be a boy. Boy then discovers that he doesn’t care that girl turns out to be a boy. Boy next realizes that what had been missing in his love/sex life was another boy. Martin had never felt like he connected to the women he met and occasionally had sex with. He especially never got “that feeling” from the woman he fooled around with, not like his best friend and flat mate Graham bragged about. Enter Beck, an androgynous male who Martin first thinks is a girl. This is all set in England in the early 90’s when unisex clothes were all the kids wore to the clubs. Boys and girls alike wore makeup, spandex and big hair. I personally was home having and raising children and missed the whole glam rock generation. This was a cute way of introduction for me to the life and times of the British youth and their clubbing and dating rituals.
I enjoyed the sweet way that the two men started out in their exploration of Martin’s newly discovered sexuality. Beck was understandably caution with Martin. He had a rough go of it with his first “relationship” as a gay teen and was nervous that this was just an “experiment” for Martin. But Martin figured out really quickly that this was the real deal and he wanted Beck for his boyfriend. I especially loved that both men were nervous about coming out to their friends and family. Graham and his girlfriend Tracy were a fun part of their inner group. I loved when Graham blew it with Tracy and Beck was giving him advice on how to deal with the sensitive matter with Tracy. Beck’s cousin Nicky and his Aunt and Uncle were fabulous as was Martin’s mom. I could have throttled both of Beck’s parents and their homophobic nature as well as Martin’s dad. Christmas was a special treat. I will say the book ended a bit abruptly. I would have liked to have seen where the relationship was going from here on. Overall it was a fun, quick read.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
November 3, 2015
Finding Beck takes us on a journey into the dating and clubbing scene in the ‘90s. Fashion was pretty cruel to us then, wasn’t it? The over abundance of spandex and lycra with unisex clothing… well, I’m getting away from the topic a bit.
A night of excitement ends with confusion for Martin and leaves Beck questioning whether or not he was a victim of a mistaken identity. What follows, is a sweet coming of age story of two young men, one coming to terms with his wants and needs and the other eventually wanting to live outside the ‘closet’.
It is a very smooth flowing novella. Of course it has its ups and downs, but as a whole, it’s a soft ride and a very, very relaxing read. Louise describes the characters and situations so well, I could almost picture myself sitting on their couch, watching as scene after scene plays out right in front of me.
Personally, I'd love to see these two in their later years. (There's a thought, Louise!) I'd suggest the story to everyone who is looking for a good read before bedtime. Or simply looking to have a good time with some great guys.
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A night of excitement ends with confusion for Martin and leaves Beck questioning whether or not he was a victim of a mistaken identity. What follows, is a sweet coming of age story of two young men, one coming to terms with his wants and needs and the other eventually wanting to live outside the ‘closet’.
It is a very smooth flowing novella. Of course it has its ups and downs, but as a whole, it’s a soft ride and a very, very relaxing read. Louise describes the characters and situations so well, I could almost picture myself sitting on their couch, watching as scene after scene plays out right in front of me.
Personally, I'd love to see these two in their later years. (There's a thought, Louise!) I'd suggest the story to everyone who is looking for a good read before bedtime. Or simply looking to have a good time with some great guys.
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October 18, 2015
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Author/publisher in exchange for an honest review**
So let me set the scene. 1990's glam rock era. Long hair, make-up, spandex. Bands like Poison, Aerosmith, and Motley Crew. Martin's flatmate, Graham is taking him out for his 20th birthday. He and Graham spend a lot of weekends trolling the clubs and hooking up with chicks. For Martin, something has always been missing. Some spark. He finds that spark when he meets Becky. But what happens when this girl Becky, who turns him on like like no other, turns out to be a guy actually named Beck, short for Beckett. Will Martin embrace it or run from it?
This was a fast paced, sweet and sexy read. I read it in a matter of hours and it hooked me from the first sentence. Martin and Beck had a chemistry and passion that came off the pages at you. You could just feel it in the air. If your looking for a sweet, but not a diabetic coma inducing sweet, sexy and hot little read, with just a touch of angst, this is a perfect book to curl up with!
So let me set the scene. 1990's glam rock era. Long hair, make-up, spandex. Bands like Poison, Aerosmith, and Motley Crew. Martin's flatmate, Graham is taking him out for his 20th birthday. He and Graham spend a lot of weekends trolling the clubs and hooking up with chicks. For Martin, something has always been missing. Some spark. He finds that spark when he meets Becky. But what happens when this girl Becky, who turns him on like like no other, turns out to be a guy actually named Beck, short for Beckett. Will Martin embrace it or run from it?
This was a fast paced, sweet and sexy read. I read it in a matter of hours and it hooked me from the first sentence. Martin and Beck had a chemistry and passion that came off the pages at you. You could just feel it in the air. If your looking for a sweet, but not a diabetic coma inducing sweet, sexy and hot little read, with just a touch of angst, this is a perfect book to curl up with!
October 31, 2015
So good
I just loved this story. Martin is just moving through the days, doing what he thinks he should. He could take or leave dating the girls. That is until he meets Beck. It takes him a few days to figure out what makes Beck special. But once he does there is no looking back. Great story.
I just loved this story. Martin is just moving through the days, doing what he thinks he should. He could take or leave dating the girls. That is until he meets Beck. It takes him a few days to figure out what makes Beck special. But once he does there is no looking back. Great story.
March 16, 2016
This was a sweet story which felt so real. It was about finding who you are, what you want, who you truly like and wanna be with. I really liked the fact that this book was neither sugar-coated, nor white-knuckle; yet it had its emotional ups and downs, so that we, readers, are properly moved :-)
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