Bryan & Jase, The Beginning

Something About Him #0.5

by A.D. Ellis

A short story to introduce readers to Bryan Keating and Jase Rafferty-- their full-length story is now available on all platforms.

Blurb from full-length (this short story takes place right before the full-length novel begins)--

Jase Rafferty grew up hiding his sexual curiosities—until he meets Bryan Keating. Bryan’s sexuality is no secret, and being deployed overseas together allows the two men to forge a solid friendship. The sexual attraction is undeniable, but after one lust-filled week, they must go their separate ways.
A year later, a chance meeting gives them one more weekend together, even though they know Jase can’t risk his military career or his family obligations to be with Bryan.
Several years pass before Jase finally accepts the desperate longing in his heart and body. But when fear and hatred threaten to tear them apart, Jase must make a tough decision, one that he isn’t sure he and Bryan can overcome. Together, they must choose to weather the storm or say goodbye forever.

**This is a male/male romance meant for ages 18+ due to adult language and adult situations.**

Genres: M M Romance, Military Fiction, Romance, LGBT, Short Stories, Contemporary, Amazon

20 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2016

About the author

Escape into addictive, sexy, emotional M/M romance.
A.D. Ellis is an Indiana girl, born and raised. She spends much of her time in central Indiana as an instructional coach/teacher in the inner city of Indianapolis, being a mom to two amazing teens, and wondering how she and her husband of over two decades haven't driven each other insane yet. A lot of her time is also devoted to phone call avoidance and her hatred of cooking.
She loves chocolate, hot tea, sweet wine with friends, pizza, and naps along with reading and writing romance. These loves don’t leave much time for housework. Who would pick cleaning the house over a nap or a good book? She uses any extra time to increase her fluency in sarcasm.
A.D. uses she/they pronouns.
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Reviews

[Bárbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 maybe

It was fine for a kind of introduction. At least I still want to read more- both for these characters and by the author. Nothing remarkable or special, but still cool.

[Lör K. · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Written on mobile, apologies for mistakes]

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Something About Him is a series I've been hearing about for a long time. I've wanted to read it for a while and finding 0.5 for free on Amazon was an immediate must download for me. I was excited. I love a gay romance and this seemed to be a damn good series.

Bryan and Jase are two army men, friends. One has a crush on the other. It seems really great! Until it ends up the other is straight and it's the whole is he isn't he trope with a sweet ending, sickly sweet enough to make me need fillings.

I was. Really excited to go into this. I really was. But the trope itself of one straight one gay, with the possibility of the straight not being straight is so overdone. Ellis has some good writing talent, and that's shown throughout 0.5 but I just wish they hadn't gone for this one damn trope.

First of all, it's pretty annoying. Authors of gay romance seem to think if a gay guy crushes on a straight guy, that's it! Game over! The gay agenda has won we converted a straight! Honestly it's more crushing in silence and being really annoyed you keep falling for the straight guys.

Other than this one horrible trope, this is really good. I wanted to read more and gladly kept turning pages. Unfortunately, I feel like the ending was too sweet. I get it, it's erotica (sort of), it's romance, we want a happy ending, but I feel like a heart breaking ending would have been so much better for this. It just fell kinda flat like oh. Okay. They're in love. Despite this whole thing going on that was hinted, that's not happening now?

It was a bit of a disappointment. I might go on to read the first book in the series, but at the moment, I'm not too keen on that idea right now.

[Elyxyz Elyxyz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Voto: 3.5 stelle.
Breve, ma carino. Un prequel che racconta in tempo reale quello che nel volume 1 è solo riassunto, l'amicizia di Bryan & Jase, la loro chimica e l'attrazione, le dinamiche intercorse mentre erano in servizio, prima del congedo.

[Pam Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great beginning of what could be. Jase and Bryan were best friends in the military overseas. Bryan was gay and out and Jase was still confused of his sexuality, but felt he was straight and unhappily married. Jase had experimented with other guys and enjoyed it, but never could take that last step. Being Bryan and Jase were so close, Bryan would continually kid Jase about meeting behind the dumpster but with no response from Jase, then Jase makes that final move with Bryan. An experience they both shared and wanted to continue, but within a month they would be going home. Neither knew if they would ever see each other again. They made good use of the time they had left together! After getting to the states, within a month Jase would be transferred to another base in another state and Bryan would be discharged home. Would they ever see or hear from each other again? Their futures were uncertain even though they did have feelings for each other. Will they ever get a chance to act on how they felt? This is an exciting beginning of two lives that are maybe meant to be! Can't wait to find out❤️

[Sydney Hopke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the beginning of Bryan and Jase's story, where it started. Jase had experimented when he was younger but is adamant that he's straight, Bryan is very clear about his sexuality and that he's attracted to Jase. Finally Jase gives into his feelings and the two get together but soon it's time to leave, one going to another base and the other being discharged.

I love this author's books and this was a great tease to their story. The author lets you feel what they're feeling and you just want to know what's going to happen. I can't wait to find out what happens to them, will they get together? Will they go their separate ways but stay friends?

[Dick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A prequel to Bryan and Jase's story

This is the story of what brought Bryan and Jase together.
These two men served together in the mid-easy for a yer. During that time their friendship grew into respect and passion for each other. This all lead up to a final week of leave where passion turned to ebbing love that was twarted by Jase's horrifying wife.
Overall this was a rewarding novella to Ellis' continuation.

[Jamie Plume · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the prequel into the full novel that is to come. Once again A.D. Ellis shows that it doesn't matter the gender of the couple but its what they over come to be together. Great read as we look forward to the full novel.

[Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story introducing Bryan & Jase. It was good. Pretty typical in the closet MC who is in denial about being gay/bi and the other MC being completely out. Look forward to seeing what happens next.

[Denise GremoryKohta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story about Bryan and Jase gets you ready for their story. Makes you wonder the same questions that Bryan had. I can't wait to read their book.

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's Just You

Jase and Bryan meet while in the military. Jase knows he is gay and doesn't hide it. Bryan is married and denies being gay. Somehow neither of this prevents their mutual attraction. Definitely a prelude to the next book.

[Andrea Renee Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short read. It's the introduction to the Something About Him Series. It is m/m. It's the story of two men, Bryan and Jase, finding each other while deployed. One is hiding his sexuality, while the other is open about his. Read to find out about these two and their friendship.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.0 stars
20 page short story that is prequel to book.

I find it hard to rate short stories, because we don't get enough information about the characters to understand their motivations. Jace has issues and baggage and it's a mystery why Bryan would want to be with him even temporarily. I probably won't read the book now, but perhaps will get to it in the future.

[Joanne Mountford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read books by this Author before. The Torey Hope Series which I absolutely loved but those were an M/F so when I heard about her writing an M/M I was more than a little intrigued. This is a short read introducing you to two of the main characters, Bryan and Jase. I downloaded for free and you can too. It is definitely a good way to see if you would like the full length story that I know is available because I have also downloaded. I enjoyed this introduction so much that I have to read more.

Jase is married, I am not even going to repeat her name because the woman is a heartless b....... Both Bryan and Jase are in the Army spending long lengths of time away from home. Bryan does not hide who he is meaning Jase knows he's gay. Jase on the other hand is in complete denial.

Bryan has dreamed of being with Jase for so long he knows nothing will ever happen. He is happy to remain friends. He believes that once they are both back home, he'll never even see Bryan again. What first turns out as a long standing joke between the two of them becomes reality. Bryan can't believe it's happening and it's good that he stays grounded because Jase quickly remembers where he is and who he is, leaving Bryan angry and upset.

When Jase eventually plucks up the courage, he apologies to Bryan about leaving him standing wondering what the hell had just happened. He doesn't expect what happens next. It' explosive, it's hot and it certainly sets the sheets on fire. As much fun as they were having together, the feelings were becoming stronger and all that it does leads to a whole load of complications.

After their time away, the time comes to say goodbye. God that was hard to read, I wanted the happy ever after for God sake not goodbye but it's only the beginning so I am off to read what happens next in Bryan and Jase's life. I am almost sure with a wife like that it will not be an easy ride.

I would recommend to all lovers of M/M Romance and it is absolutely FREE to download.

[cmbookdiva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to get into the follow up which is full length.

[Fay MMBookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to Bryan and Jase's story, I cant wait to read on-wards to see what happens next. Bryan is gorgeous in this, after pinning away for his straight married best friend. Then to learn Jase may just have some experience with guys before. Their time draws near where they have to go their separate ways, but things happen as Bryan's flirting pays off.. I look forward to reading more of their story in the next book..

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short story introducing us to Bryan and Jase. What an amazing story. Their friendship is what pulled me in, and kept me reading and begging for more. I love the way A.D Ellis writes, the flow of the story keeps you coming back for more.

Bryan and Jase will make you want a true happy ending and rush out to get the rest of their story as soon as you get to the end.

[Haney Hayes Promotions · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a heartwarming and emotional romance that will captivate readers who crave a poignant love story about self-discovery, acceptance, and the power of true love to overcome adversity, making it a perfect fit for fans of male/male romance and those who enjoy stories about the complexities of the human heart.

[Tracy~Bayou Book Junkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a short story this was very well fleshed out. Except for a hea and on page sex, which I'm hoping will come the continuation of Bryan and Jace's story, I didn't feel cheated. I'm looking forward to the next chapter of their story.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick introduction to Bryan and Jase. Friends serving in the military, Bryan doesn't hide his attraction to Jase but Jase says he "can't be gay". The signals are mixed until Jase give in to his true feelings.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short prelude to Bryan & Jase. It was a very well written story. I am looking forward to reading the main story.

[Charo · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyable

A really enjoyable story that left me wanting more. The main characters Wil Need a full length story to explore the sweet loving the started.
Charo

[Paisleyrowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's short. It's bittersweet. It's a real tease. It really makes you need to read what happens with the guys, though it's not a cliffhanger ending.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Harmless cute story about two guys in the military hooking up.

[Bookbee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

Liked it enough to perhaps continue with the series.

[Zane Kage · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Diane Dannenfeldt · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars a good start to a new series. Really get to watch these two work out what they want. I will most definitely continue on as this was way too short and I want more.

[Shaztwirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but Sweet.

An interesting short story. Certainly enough to whet the appetite for more Bryan and Jase. Looking forward to reading more.

[Lyn❤Loves❤Listening to Real Voices Only!!!!❤️🎧📚 Addict ON HIATUS · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Sallyann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this little insight into how Jase and Bryan's relationship began in the forces. Can't wait to read the full story about these two guys.