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The Second Half: A Gay American Football Story
Division I college football coach Peyton Stone has a secret. It’s not so much that he’s gay. It’s that he’s fallen in love with his older Iraq-War-vet-turned-starting-QB Brady Winter. Willing to deny himself for the sake of the Golden Eagles football team, Peyton focuses helping his team score touchdowns, but when he discovers the attraction is mutual, he jumps in with both feet.
For each, the stakes are high: bowls, limelight, press, and the NFL. But Peyton and Brady find time during the season to carve out their own private and sexy refuge. Only jealous whispers force the head coach to see what he didn’t want to see and he tears the two apart. It’s only when Brady’s war injuries threaten his health that Peyton reluctantly returns to the team -- under cover! The two concoct a plan to pass off Peyton as Brady at the bowl game, thereby preserving Brady’s health and perhaps earning a national championship. Will anyone notice the difference? Does anyone really want to? Most of all, can the pair’s sense of honor outlast the deception?
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For each, the stakes are high: bowls, limelight, press, and the NFL. But Peyton and Brady find time during the season to carve out their own private and sexy refuge. Only jealous whispers force the head coach to see what he didn’t want to see and he tears the two apart. It’s only when Brady’s war injuries threaten his health that Peyton reluctantly returns to the team -- under cover! The two concoct a plan to pass off Peyton as Brady at the bowl game, thereby preserving Brady’s health and perhaps earning a national championship. Will anyone notice the difference? Does anyone really want to? Most of all, can the pair’s sense of honor outlast the deception?
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286 pages, Paperback
Published June 15, 2016
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Scott D. Pomfret
14 books47 followersScott Pomfret is author of Since My Last Confession: A Gay Catholic Memoir; Hot Sauce: A Novel; the Q Guide to Wine and Cocktails, and dozens of short stories published in, among other venues, Ecotone, The Short Story (UK), Post Road, New Orleans Review, Fiction International, and Fourteen Hills. Scott writes from the cramped confines of his tiny Provincetown beach shack, which he shares with his partner of twenty-one years. He is currently at work on a comic queer Know-Nothing alternative history novel set in antebellum New Orleans. www.scottpomfret.com.
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July 2, 2016
1.5
I sat on this review so I wouldn't knee jerk rate it and I will say it certainly elicited a response, even a couple days later and I can still get fussy over it. I considered DNFing, but sheer stubbornness is my only excuse for not throwing the towel in. I wanted to find out where this was going, what the point or the message or whatever was.
I developed a few working hypotheses:
(1) a platform to sound off on how homophobic sports are;
(2) a platform to showcase how narrow-minded athletes can be;
(3) a reminder of how everyday life is a shitshow that we all have to endure.
I bet you're asking why 1.5 Hearts then. One word-Peyton. Let me introduce you to the center of the universe, Peyton Stone, our protagonist and narrator. Peyton started off a pill and ended up a pill, so he gets a half heart for consistency.
Peyton is an ex-football standout turned coach and the most unpleasant person I've had the misfortune of reading about in quite some time. He's morose, pessimistic, negativistic, narcissistic, insecure, melodramatic and maudlin. He calls his own mother white trash, fat shames people, and is the most homophobic gay man I think I've ever read. I can almost forgive his becoming irrationally obsessed with men at the drop of a hat until he starts making every action in the known universe about him or takes it upon himself to out people, people that he supposedly cares about. Then all bets are off.
Actually, I'm not being completely fair to Peyton here; the entire tone of the book is pessimistic, cynical and divisive. There seemed to be an underlying agenda of 'us vs. them' (gay vs. straight) that grated. I'm well aware there is a pervasive DADT in athletics. Just look at the clusterfuck that was the 2016 combine, but I also know there have been, are and will continue to be elite gay athletes and the way they play their sport cannot be differentiated based upon their sexuality.
Most of the characters are petty and caricaturist. They're perpetually sniping at one another or just throwing shade for seemingly no other reason than because reasons. They're all flat and it seemed like they were trying too hard to be the evilest motherfucker you've ever met. These jokers shame Peyton for being a bottom which I find inherently misogynistic. Others seem to have a personal grudge against him for being a semi-closeted and are actively seeking to sabotage him, but all of this is told through the subjective and, in my opinion, skewed perspective of Peyton.
Peyton's internal monologues would make Freud scratch his head. Anyone that can make his boyfriend's injury a two and half page diatribe filled with his weird metaphors on how he somehow caused it when there's absolutely no way that could be true needs a therapist and a life coach and maybe the Dalai Lama.
I probably could've overlooked a portion of this were the story engaging, but it was the most preposterous, absurd sports themed book ever. I'm not even going to go into how absurd. I don't claim to be an expert on any sport. I have a cursory knowledge of many and hefty amount on a few, football being one of them. I didn't expect perfection. I did expect realism. The play calling and game time scenarios were realistic, but X's and O's are not the stuff of a great sports story.
What makes a great sports story is the camaraderie in the locker room, jibing amongst the players and coaches-the ribbing, joking, pranks and even that dude everyone hates. The logistics of the game are secondary to the story until the end wherein the game is won or lost, but everyone's learned that being part of the team is what matters most. But... it's still pretty great to win.
What I got was...
You can't give me 280 pgs of shitshow melodramatics and hackneyed villainy then tack on a "love conquers all" HEA and expect me to believe it. Firstly, these characters have no chemistry. Secondly, there's no relationship development to speak of. Thirdly, with Peyton's epic level of pillness there is no way I can believe that he's miraculously changed his tune and will be capable of sustaining a relationship without torpedoing it inside of a month. I'd have much easier believed that Brady decided to run him over with a truck and steal his dog to run off and join the circus.
The writing style wasn't to my liking either. I found it choppy, littered with bizarre metaphors and cockamamie tangents. It lacked emotional content, development in characterization and relationship and it missed the mark in capturing what I enjoy most about sports.
I would recommend this book to people who regularly enjoy punching their ticket to the Theater of the Ridiculous.
A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
I sat on this review so I wouldn't knee jerk rate it and I will say it certainly elicited a response, even a couple days later and I can still get fussy over it. I considered DNFing, but sheer stubbornness is my only excuse for not throwing the towel in. I wanted to find out where this was going, what the point or the message or whatever was.
I developed a few working hypotheses:
(1) a platform to sound off on how homophobic sports are;
(2) a platform to showcase how narrow-minded athletes can be;
(3) a reminder of how everyday life is a shitshow that we all have to endure.
I bet you're asking why 1.5 Hearts then. One word-Peyton. Let me introduce you to the center of the universe, Peyton Stone, our protagonist and narrator. Peyton started off a pill and ended up a pill, so he gets a half heart for consistency.
Peyton is an ex-football standout turned coach and the most unpleasant person I've had the misfortune of reading about in quite some time. He's morose, pessimistic, negativistic, narcissistic, insecure, melodramatic and maudlin. He calls his own mother white trash, fat shames people, and is the most homophobic gay man I think I've ever read. I can almost forgive his becoming irrationally obsessed with men at the drop of a hat until he starts making every action in the known universe about him or takes it upon himself to out people, people that he supposedly cares about. Then all bets are off.
Actually, I'm not being completely fair to Peyton here; the entire tone of the book is pessimistic, cynical and divisive. There seemed to be an underlying agenda of 'us vs. them' (gay vs. straight) that grated. I'm well aware there is a pervasive DADT in athletics. Just look at the clusterfuck that was the 2016 combine, but I also know there have been, are and will continue to be elite gay athletes and the way they play their sport cannot be differentiated based upon their sexuality.
Most of the characters are petty and caricaturist. They're perpetually sniping at one another or just throwing shade for seemingly no other reason than because reasons. They're all flat and it seemed like they were trying too hard to be the evilest motherfucker you've ever met. These jokers shame Peyton for being a bottom which I find inherently misogynistic. Others seem to have a personal grudge against him for being a semi-closeted and are actively seeking to sabotage him, but all of this is told through the subjective and, in my opinion, skewed perspective of Peyton.
Peyton's internal monologues would make Freud scratch his head. Anyone that can make his boyfriend's injury a two and half page diatribe filled with his weird metaphors on how he somehow caused it when there's absolutely no way that could be true needs a therapist and a life coach and maybe the Dalai Lama.
I probably could've overlooked a portion of this were the story engaging, but it was the most preposterous, absurd sports themed book ever. I'm not even going to go into how absurd. I don't claim to be an expert on any sport. I have a cursory knowledge of many and hefty amount on a few, football being one of them. I didn't expect perfection. I did expect realism. The play calling and game time scenarios were realistic, but X's and O's are not the stuff of a great sports story.
What makes a great sports story is the camaraderie in the locker room, jibing amongst the players and coaches-the ribbing, joking, pranks and even that dude everyone hates. The logistics of the game are secondary to the story until the end wherein the game is won or lost, but everyone's learned that being part of the team is what matters most. But... it's still pretty great to win.
What I got was...
You can't give me 280 pgs of shitshow melodramatics and hackneyed villainy then tack on a "love conquers all" HEA and expect me to believe it. Firstly, these characters have no chemistry. Secondly, there's no relationship development to speak of. Thirdly, with Peyton's epic level of pillness there is no way I can believe that he's miraculously changed his tune and will be capable of sustaining a relationship without torpedoing it inside of a month. I'd have much easier believed that Brady decided to run him over with a truck and steal his dog to run off and join the circus.
The writing style wasn't to my liking either. I found it choppy, littered with bizarre metaphors and cockamamie tangents. It lacked emotional content, development in characterization and relationship and it missed the mark in capturing what I enjoy most about sports.
I would recommend this book to people who regularly enjoy punching their ticket to the Theater of the Ridiculous.
A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
June 2, 2016
I'm at such a loss with this one...
I've basically spent the day pondering this book. I finished it early this morning and I actually started my review shortly after and now it's the middle of the afternoon and still I've got nothing. I didn't hate it, It certainly wasn't horrendously bad. In fact I liked the blurb it intrigued me. Seriously sports, ex-military. Forbidden romance coach falls in love with the star quarterback. So much of it whispering 'come on you know you're going to enjoy this' and I did to a point. But when all was said and done it ended up only being a little more than ok and not filled with the awesomeness that I was hoping for.
So I spent the day asking myself why and here's what I came up with my biggest issue was balance or a lack thereof. I'm ok with characters that I really passionately dislike...ok, I out and out hate them and there were a couple of those in this story.
First there was...Head Coach Toby Hackett. This man was every parent's worst nightmare. Yes, I know he was coaching college football that level one step away from the pros. Sorry don't care the man was a bullying, misogynistic douche. He didn't inspire or motivate, he bullied and intimidated. He had no redeeming qualities, zero, none. The fact that he was married was both astounding and appalling...seriously, where was that woman's self esteem? On vacation?
Along with Coach Hackett there was Brian. Brian was some kind of special and I'm sure there's a spot waiting for him in the fiery depths of hell, and if there isn't, there should be.
To me both of these characters reflect well on the author's skill as a writer because it's not that often that I hate a fictional character with the passion that I have for these two men.
As well as characters that if I allowed myself I could probably go on and on about how intensely I dislike them. There were a few that were ok.
Characters such as 'Bobby' or 'Robert' Tarrington, the head trainer. He ended up being a bit of a surprise. At the beginning of the story he was shaping up to be as big of a jerk as Coach Hackett. Fortunately as the story progressed we were shown a little bit of a different side to Bobby and he ended up being ok and it turned out that ended up liking Bobby and his boyfriend Cory. Do I want a story for them...nope, I'm good.
Peyton's mother Loretta was an interesting character in her own way. Although someone needs to tell her. If you have to constantly ask your child who they love the most...you can be pretty sure it's not you. She was by no means the worst of mothers and in her own way she did come through for Peyton...but again, she was only ok.
What I didn't have was anyone that I could love as much as I disliked the coach and Brian and that was the crux of my problem. So yeah, it's on my. I know for some people it's not an issue but for me, I need that balance to help make the story work for me.
While Peyton was one of the main characters, I found that I just really didn't care for him a lot of the time. To me he seemed moody and a bit wishy, washy and at other times I felt like Peyton had turned into an angst ridden teenager with a little emo thrown in for good measure and since a lot of this story was from Peyton's POV, I got to spend a lot of time in Peyton's head and it just wasn't fun in there, I had a teenager I did my time in angsty emo land and going back not good especially when the character is suppose to be 26 years old...Peyton, put your emo years behind you and move on.
Last of all is Brady. Brady had strong potential and I did like him. I just didn't get to have as much page time with him so I didn't become as invested in Brady as I might have. Ironically the person who I liked the most but who got the least amount of page time was Brady's father.
I'm not quite sure how to explain the ending on this one either. While it wasn't an HEA a lot of it was definitely an HFN with strong potential but there was a part of it that although not what I would have expected at the same time I totally tip my hat to the author because it worked and was far more realistic than it would have been had he taken the story in a different direction.
So for me this all translated into a disconnect from the story because while I really, really disliked the 'bad guys' (Coach Hackett, Brian) I didn't have anybody to really, really like. There was no positive to balance the negative and as unfair as it is had this been the other way around I probably would have given this book a glowing review because hey, happiness, sunshine and all the feelz, who doesn't love that.
***An ARC of this book was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
I've basically spent the day pondering this book. I finished it early this morning and I actually started my review shortly after and now it's the middle of the afternoon and still I've got nothing. I didn't hate it, It certainly wasn't horrendously bad. In fact I liked the blurb it intrigued me. Seriously sports, ex-military. Forbidden romance coach falls in love with the star quarterback. So much of it whispering 'come on you know you're going to enjoy this' and I did to a point. But when all was said and done it ended up only being a little more than ok and not filled with the awesomeness that I was hoping for.
So I spent the day asking myself why and here's what I came up with my biggest issue was balance or a lack thereof. I'm ok with characters that I really passionately dislike...ok, I out and out hate them and there were a couple of those in this story.
First there was...Head Coach Toby Hackett. This man was every parent's worst nightmare. Yes, I know he was coaching college football that level one step away from the pros. Sorry don't care the man was a bullying, misogynistic douche. He didn't inspire or motivate, he bullied and intimidated. He had no redeeming qualities, zero, none. The fact that he was married was both astounding and appalling...seriously, where was that woman's self esteem? On vacation?
Along with Coach Hackett there was Brian. Brian was some kind of special and I'm sure there's a spot waiting for him in the fiery depths of hell, and if there isn't, there should be.
To me both of these characters reflect well on the author's skill as a writer because it's not that often that I hate a fictional character with the passion that I have for these two men.
As well as characters that if I allowed myself I could probably go on and on about how intensely I dislike them. There were a few that were ok.
Characters such as 'Bobby' or 'Robert' Tarrington, the head trainer. He ended up being a bit of a surprise. At the beginning of the story he was shaping up to be as big of a jerk as Coach Hackett. Fortunately as the story progressed we were shown a little bit of a different side to Bobby and he ended up being ok and it turned out that ended up liking Bobby and his boyfriend Cory. Do I want a story for them...nope, I'm good.
Peyton's mother Loretta was an interesting character in her own way. Although someone needs to tell her. If you have to constantly ask your child who they love the most...you can be pretty sure it's not you. She was by no means the worst of mothers and in her own way she did come through for Peyton...but again, she was only ok.
What I didn't have was anyone that I could love as much as I disliked the coach and Brian and that was the crux of my problem. So yeah, it's on my. I know for some people it's not an issue but for me, I need that balance to help make the story work for me.
While Peyton was one of the main characters, I found that I just really didn't care for him a lot of the time. To me he seemed moody and a bit wishy, washy and at other times I felt like Peyton had turned into an angst ridden teenager with a little emo thrown in for good measure and since a lot of this story was from Peyton's POV, I got to spend a lot of time in Peyton's head and it just wasn't fun in there, I had a teenager I did my time in angsty emo land and going back not good especially when the character is suppose to be 26 years old...Peyton, put your emo years behind you and move on.
Last of all is Brady. Brady had strong potential and I did like him. I just didn't get to have as much page time with him so I didn't become as invested in Brady as I might have. Ironically the person who I liked the most but who got the least amount of page time was Brady's father.
I'm not quite sure how to explain the ending on this one either. While it wasn't an HEA a lot of it was definitely an HFN with strong potential but there was a part of it that although not what I would have expected at the same time I totally tip my hat to the author because it worked and was far more realistic than it would have been had he taken the story in a different direction.
So for me this all translated into a disconnect from the story because while I really, really disliked the 'bad guys' (Coach Hackett, Brian) I didn't have anybody to really, really like. There was no positive to balance the negative and as unfair as it is had this been the other way around I probably would have given this book a glowing review because hey, happiness, sunshine and all the feelz, who doesn't love that.
***An ARC of this book was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
May 29, 2016
Peyton and Brady. And friends who aren't really friends. And enemies that really aren't enemies. This story had action in spades, and I found myself actually pulled in and ENJOYING the play by plays of football. Me! I'd have never thought, but I learned a lot about the game. And the author has a gift for pulling the reader right in and made me feel like I was right there, on the field, with these guys. And Loretta and her scarecrows. And antique shops, golden eagle statues, whiny queens, and college newspaper snoops. Plenty of excitement here.
So so this book surprised the heck out of me. I have many friends that love sports, but I've personally never been that interested in them as far as my m/m romances go. Especially football. I can't explain why, but I actually loved this football story. Maybe it was also the back story of one of the players choosing to go serve in Iraq before going to play college ball. I have a soft spot for military guys in the stories I read, being a former veteran myself.
Well this one wasn't exactly pretty. Brady, the all-star guy everyone loves, charismatic, always joking, smiling, flirting. He's the guy everyone wants to be. Except he has a dark side and does some seemingly altruistic things, that actually may have ulterior motives. And they have him showing a very human side. There are hard choices that have to be made in times of war, and the things he has to do, well, let's just say I wouldn't want to be put in that position, and have the memories buried so deeply that there's no one that really knows the 'real' him. Except Peyton.
Now Peyton. There's an Interesting character. 'Happy Feet', but not in a good way. A guy that never seems to have staying power, always buckles in the clinch. As they say, those that can't do, teach. And those that can't teach, coach. Well that's Peyton. A failed player that didn't have that 'killer instinct'. So, instead he teaches poetry at the college, and was given an assistant coaching position. That he basically, well, doesn't maybe make the best choices. As his mother says..give him 99 good choices and 1 bad, and he ALWAYS chooses the bad one. Every. Single. Time. To be honest I had a hard time deciding if I even liked him. I did sympathize with him, but spent most of the story wondering if he was ever going to make what 'I' considered the right choice. But then, by the conclusion of the story, I even questioned why I thought his choices weren't the right ones. Because for him, they actually were.
Anyway, this is an excellent story that doesn't seem to fit the norm of any formula that I've seen. The author has a gift with words, and action, and character development. By the end of the story I almost thought it wasn't quite finished, but then I realized the ending was perfect, because it pointed out what really mattered in life.
Highly recommended read. Even if you don't think you like sports, most especially football, this one might change your mind. It changed mine. I will look for more from this author most definitely. Great, moving, heartfelt story, without in any way being overly dramatic. Loved it!
So so this book surprised the heck out of me. I have many friends that love sports, but I've personally never been that interested in them as far as my m/m romances go. Especially football. I can't explain why, but I actually loved this football story. Maybe it was also the back story of one of the players choosing to go serve in Iraq before going to play college ball. I have a soft spot for military guys in the stories I read, being a former veteran myself.
Well this one wasn't exactly pretty. Brady, the all-star guy everyone loves, charismatic, always joking, smiling, flirting. He's the guy everyone wants to be. Except he has a dark side and does some seemingly altruistic things, that actually may have ulterior motives. And they have him showing a very human side. There are hard choices that have to be made in times of war, and the things he has to do, well, let's just say I wouldn't want to be put in that position, and have the memories buried so deeply that there's no one that really knows the 'real' him. Except Peyton.
Now Peyton. There's an Interesting character. 'Happy Feet', but not in a good way. A guy that never seems to have staying power, always buckles in the clinch. As they say, those that can't do, teach. And those that can't teach, coach. Well that's Peyton. A failed player that didn't have that 'killer instinct'. So, instead he teaches poetry at the college, and was given an assistant coaching position. That he basically, well, doesn't maybe make the best choices. As his mother says..give him 99 good choices and 1 bad, and he ALWAYS chooses the bad one. Every. Single. Time. To be honest I had a hard time deciding if I even liked him. I did sympathize with him, but spent most of the story wondering if he was ever going to make what 'I' considered the right choice. But then, by the conclusion of the story, I even questioned why I thought his choices weren't the right ones. Because for him, they actually were.
Anyway, this is an excellent story that doesn't seem to fit the norm of any formula that I've seen. The author has a gift with words, and action, and character development. By the end of the story I almost thought it wasn't quite finished, but then I realized the ending was perfect, because it pointed out what really mattered in life.
Highly recommended read. Even if you don't think you like sports, most especially football, this one might change your mind. It changed mine. I will look for more from this author most definitely. Great, moving, heartfelt story, without in any way being overly dramatic. Loved it!
back-burner-for-now
May 17, 2016This blurb sounds a little harebrained but football! and military boys!
June 13, 2016
3.5 star review by The Blogger Girls.
The blurb pretty much tells it all here. I love football and sexy football players, combined with ex-military hotties, finding love together, and it’s a win-win. That is what I enjoyed most about this story. But there were also a lot of things that just didn’t work for me or made the story a bit too unbelievable.
Peyton is an assistant coach in charge of the quarterbacks at a Division I college. If you know anything about college football, these guys are all business and all about the bowl games. The rest of the coaching staff, and even Peyton at times, felt more like they belonged in high school, or even pop warner. There was so much unprofessional going on here that it was hard to take them seriously.
Brady is the star quarterback. I couldn’t imagine that a college would recruit an older guy (not fresh out of high school) who has been deployed in the military and thus, not playing football. In the same vein, there was the NFL offering a tryout to a college coach, in addition to the crazy deception plan and a few other things that just made it tough.
However, I loved the actual football parts. It was like being on the field with them and very well done. I also enjoyed the growing relationship between these guys, when they were working together that is. A lot of this story focuses on the football, understandably, but I think everything else kind of took away from the relationship, and I ended up caring more about the game and overall outcome than Peyton and Brady.
There are quite a few characters to dislike here as well. From the head coach to Peyton’s hookup, I was silently screaming for their downfalls. Peyton’s mom is quite the character, and I really liked Brady’s dad.
Overall, I enjoyed this but no nearly as much as I was hoping to. It was well written and the anticipation and excitement of the game kept my interest until the end. It may just be my own expectations of a more serious story that lead to my issues, and I recommend other sports fans give this one a try. I’ll definitely be looking for more of Mr. Pomfret’s stories in the future.
June 20, 2016
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.75 stars
Read this book! This is an amazing book! And this from someone who can’t even stand the commercials for the Super Bowl anymore, let alone the actual game.
First, the writing. The tone of the narration is incredibly true-to-life. I find myself sympathizing and empathizing with our characters. The story is told in third-person, semi-omniscient from Peyton’s perspective. He proves to be quirky, passionate, foolish, determined, scared, and so much more. Peyton is a highly nuanced character going through some delicate situations. I found it amazing to read his reactions to every situation. The more I read, the more invested in him I became. Sometimes, he didn’t always make me proud ,but that’s part of his charm. He’s not TOO perfect.
Just to give you a few samples of what I found intriguing about this characters…at one point, Brady relates to Peyton a story about his deployment. Brady explains two key episodes—one of soldiers taking/finding clandestine physical comfort in each other; the other is of a decision Brady made that is tantamount to killing an innocent. Peyton works hard to find explanations to reason away any wrong-doing on Brady’s part and Brady stoutly refuses to have his actions painted as heroic. I found it compellingly human, watching Peyton’s rationalizations and having to try to understand what Brady is talking about.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
4.75 stars
Read this book! This is an amazing book! And this from someone who can’t even stand the commercials for the Super Bowl anymore, let alone the actual game.
First, the writing. The tone of the narration is incredibly true-to-life. I find myself sympathizing and empathizing with our characters. The story is told in third-person, semi-omniscient from Peyton’s perspective. He proves to be quirky, passionate, foolish, determined, scared, and so much more. Peyton is a highly nuanced character going through some delicate situations. I found it amazing to read his reactions to every situation. The more I read, the more invested in him I became. Sometimes, he didn’t always make me proud ,but that’s part of his charm. He’s not TOO perfect.
Just to give you a few samples of what I found intriguing about this characters…at one point, Brady relates to Peyton a story about his deployment. Brady explains two key episodes—one of soldiers taking/finding clandestine physical comfort in each other; the other is of a decision Brady made that is tantamount to killing an innocent. Peyton works hard to find explanations to reason away any wrong-doing on Brady’s part and Brady stoutly refuses to have his actions painted as heroic. I found it compellingly human, watching Peyton’s rationalizations and having to try to understand what Brady is talking about.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
July 1, 2016
"The Front Runner of our time"....Jon Michaelsen
Not since Patricia Nell Warren's "The Front Runner" has a gay love story cut so deep. I absolutely loved the sports angle in the fine novel as the author clearly knows his (American) football from the inside out. This is not an erotic story, unlike the cover suggests, but instead a love story of unlike anything I've read in a long time; at times sweet and gentle, at others the exact opposite with the harsh realities of post-war PTSD after having experienced man's worst aggression against itself. Highly recommended!
September 5, 2016
(Originally reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews with a copy provided by the publisher / author for an honest review.)
One of our other reviewers originally signed up to review this book, and then was unable to because of personal reasons. I’m really glad she didn’t, because I got to read it instead.
Scott Pomfret brings us the story of a young football coach. One who made a bad personal decision a few years ago, and didn’t show up for an opportunity that might have put him in the NFL. He was hiding. He is gay, and no one knows.
Peyton Stone is working as the Offensive Team coach for the Golden Eagles football team, and all is going great. Because he is only twenty-six, and a former quarterback himself, he is great at figuring out the plays and coaching the team. The team is on a roll, winning every game. And Peyton has discovered that he and the starting quarterback, Brady Winter, share more than just football. Life is bliss. But then someone outs Peyton to the head coach and everything falls apart.
The repercussions are rapid and extensive. Will the two men be able to sustain their relationship? Are there things in Brady’s military background that could jeopardize things further? Can Peyton face up to his own self-destructive tendencies?
I liked this one. It moved along steadily. The world building was well done, and it included just enough actual football time to make it realistic without having too much to tie the story down for non-football fans. The believability of the star quarterback on a college team being ex-military was a little bit of a stretch, as was some of the stuff later in the book about Peyton and the NFL, but I just suspended belief and went for the read. I enjoyed it. I will say that there are a couple characters I’d like to hunt down and pummel…but no more spoilers!
I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a good sports story, with good guys and bad. There is some homophobia, but realistically there is in real life American Football, so it was to be expected. I’m not sure if there will be more in this story or not. The end was left kind of open on a couple things, but most everything tied up neatly. I’d be interested to see what happens next though.
One of our other reviewers originally signed up to review this book, and then was unable to because of personal reasons. I’m really glad she didn’t, because I got to read it instead.
Scott Pomfret brings us the story of a young football coach. One who made a bad personal decision a few years ago, and didn’t show up for an opportunity that might have put him in the NFL. He was hiding. He is gay, and no one knows.
Peyton Stone is working as the Offensive Team coach for the Golden Eagles football team, and all is going great. Because he is only twenty-six, and a former quarterback himself, he is great at figuring out the plays and coaching the team. The team is on a roll, winning every game. And Peyton has discovered that he and the starting quarterback, Brady Winter, share more than just football. Life is bliss. But then someone outs Peyton to the head coach and everything falls apart.
The repercussions are rapid and extensive. Will the two men be able to sustain their relationship? Are there things in Brady’s military background that could jeopardize things further? Can Peyton face up to his own self-destructive tendencies?
I liked this one. It moved along steadily. The world building was well done, and it included just enough actual football time to make it realistic without having too much to tie the story down for non-football fans. The believability of the star quarterback on a college team being ex-military was a little bit of a stretch, as was some of the stuff later in the book about Peyton and the NFL, but I just suspended belief and went for the read. I enjoyed it. I will say that there are a couple characters I’d like to hunt down and pummel…but no more spoilers!
I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a good sports story, with good guys and bad. There is some homophobia, but realistically there is in real life American Football, so it was to be expected. I’m not sure if there will be more in this story or not. The end was left kind of open on a couple things, but most everything tied up neatly. I’d be interested to see what happens next though.
April 19, 2024
"Give my boy ninety-nine solid choices and one disastrous one, and he'll choose disaster every time."
Those harsh words are spoken by Loretta Stone, not out of judgment but concern and pity for her son, Peyton, the subject of Scott Pomfret's exciting, touching new romance, "The Second Half: A Gay American Football Novel."
If not for some personal setbacks, Peyton Stone could have been a contender. After being told in college that he lacked the killer instinct, the Southern Ohio University Golden Eagles coach now spends his days training hopeful athletes and occasional nights making the acquaintance of strangers at an off-the-beaten-path watering hole, Chain Male.
Because his mother knows he's gay, Peyton doesn't consider himself closeted, yet his actions indicate otherwise, especially in the presence of his superior, Head Coach Hackett, who cares first and foremost about winning. Nevertheless, Peyton finds himself smitten with quarterback Brady Winter, an Iraq war veteran only two years his junior who could pass for his twin.
Fortunately for Peyton, Brady's feelings are mutual, and the two embark upon a passionate love affair. Their happiness, however, is short-lived when their secret relationship ends up costing Peyton his job.
At first, I found it hard to believe that someone as seemingly talented and attractive as Peyton would have fallen by the wayside of success and lead such a solitary existence, but I'm not an athlete, nor am I much of a football fan, so his plight helped me better understand the rigid, overarching mindset of collegiate athletics and professional sports. That said, I could certainly relate to the taxing toll it takes upon someone when he is prevented from pursuing his passion.
For those (unlike me) who are avid sports fans and actually understand football, there is plenty of action to feast upon here, especially the buildup to the championship game. If the pressure to win on the field -- not only from Hackett, but also his father, a Lieutenant Colonel -- wasn't already enough for Brady, we also learn that the war hero suffered an internal injury that could put his life at risk, let alone his career.
Brady and Peyton's quest for happiness is also met with fierce opposition by Brian Reed, a hookup-turned-friend whose crush on Peyton turns sour and malicious, and Bobby Tarrington, the team's openly gay head trainer, who is ultimately more ally than adversary. These supporting players remind us that the rivalry among the brotherhood of gay men would be better complemented by the sportsmanship of our hetero counterparts, as shown by Brady's teammates.
"The Second Half" is an engaging, inspiring story, rife with tension and emotion. I was both relieved and elated to learn that Pomfret is already working on a sequel, because much remains to be explored and examined with these two men of notable character.
Those harsh words are spoken by Loretta Stone, not out of judgment but concern and pity for her son, Peyton, the subject of Scott Pomfret's exciting, touching new romance, "The Second Half: A Gay American Football Novel."
If not for some personal setbacks, Peyton Stone could have been a contender. After being told in college that he lacked the killer instinct, the Southern Ohio University Golden Eagles coach now spends his days training hopeful athletes and occasional nights making the acquaintance of strangers at an off-the-beaten-path watering hole, Chain Male.
Because his mother knows he's gay, Peyton doesn't consider himself closeted, yet his actions indicate otherwise, especially in the presence of his superior, Head Coach Hackett, who cares first and foremost about winning. Nevertheless, Peyton finds himself smitten with quarterback Brady Winter, an Iraq war veteran only two years his junior who could pass for his twin.
Fortunately for Peyton, Brady's feelings are mutual, and the two embark upon a passionate love affair. Their happiness, however, is short-lived when their secret relationship ends up costing Peyton his job.
At first, I found it hard to believe that someone as seemingly talented and attractive as Peyton would have fallen by the wayside of success and lead such a solitary existence, but I'm not an athlete, nor am I much of a football fan, so his plight helped me better understand the rigid, overarching mindset of collegiate athletics and professional sports. That said, I could certainly relate to the taxing toll it takes upon someone when he is prevented from pursuing his passion.
For those (unlike me) who are avid sports fans and actually understand football, there is plenty of action to feast upon here, especially the buildup to the championship game. If the pressure to win on the field -- not only from Hackett, but also his father, a Lieutenant Colonel -- wasn't already enough for Brady, we also learn that the war hero suffered an internal injury that could put his life at risk, let alone his career.
Brady and Peyton's quest for happiness is also met with fierce opposition by Brian Reed, a hookup-turned-friend whose crush on Peyton turns sour and malicious, and Bobby Tarrington, the team's openly gay head trainer, who is ultimately more ally than adversary. These supporting players remind us that the rivalry among the brotherhood of gay men would be better complemented by the sportsmanship of our hetero counterparts, as shown by Brady's teammates.
"The Second Half" is an engaging, inspiring story, rife with tension and emotion. I was both relieved and elated to learn that Pomfret is already working on a sequel, because much remains to be explored and examined with these two men of notable character.
June 13, 2016
*copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
I loved the blurb, and I couldn't wait to dig in. Sometimes you just know from the first sentence. You read that first sentence and it can make you want to close the book and move on to the next one. I'll be honest that's how this book started for me. I thought several times in the beginning about putting it down and moving on to something else. This book started slow. The beginning of the book and even some of the later parts read almost like a highly detailed book report, rather than a story. I thought too much detail was given to me about the secondary characters, and in way too fast succession, and at times it was all too much to take in at once. I also didn't feel I needed all the information I was given. Once the author finally got to the heart of story, I was captivated and I had to keep reading to see how it would all come together.
I loved both Peyton and Brady. They were both likable characters, that were well developed, but I wish that I had felt more of a connection. I loved their story, but I wanted to be able to close this book feeling more secure in their future. The book ended rather abruptly and I really feel it needed another chapter to wrap things up and resolve some issues. There were some cruel enemies in this story I would have loved to see get their due!
While there were parts of this story that were too technical and dry, there were some parts that were very well written, but the flow was choppy. We moved from scene to scene, and not always smoothly and sometimes without the previous scene feeling complete.
A large portion of this book centers around football. I understood most of what was happening, because I'm a football fan and understand the game pretty well. The football games and practices are written in great detail, but without really explaining the technical terms being used. If you don't understand the game, I think this part of the story could make you feel lost and confused.
I know this review has a lot of negative points, but for the most part, this was an enjoyable read. It gave me two lovable characters to root for. I wanted them to have it all, and the author left me with the power to make it happen in my mind. This is a recommendable read.
September 15, 2016
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
Peyton Stone, former star quarterback, is now an offensive line college football coach. And he’s totally in love with his quarterback, Brady Winter. Brady is older than the other students, having completed a tour of duty with the Army, and Peyton knows that even though he worships the ground Brady walks on, it’s inappropriate to start something with a student, and to top it all off, he’s not even sure Brady is gay.
An accidental locker room conversation nixes the latter worry and the two head out to demonstrate how much they want each other. Of course, things like that can’t be kept quiet, and Peyton eventually is outed, shamed, and kicked off the coaching squad. But it’s when Brady turns his back on him that he’s really rocked out of his complacent world.
Is there any chance for them at all? And what happens when Peyton finally stops running away from his problems and decides to stand and face them like a man?
I eventually liked the story itself because it follows Peyton’s path to self-discovery and subsequent maturity, but I didn’t care for the writing style. Sentences were short and choppy and the whole story was told from Peyton’s POV, whereas I would have liked to get Brady’s perspective on some things. Peyton was a bit of an “ass hat” and not a likeable character, IMHO. The world as he knew it revolved around him so he was constantly questioning why things weren’t going his way.
After a while, I started to think the story may have been written to come across as a satirical look at a bumbling, indecisive, egocentric, gay college coach and his lover—a strong, brave, and decisive Iraq war vet. Add to that the fact that the situations and secondary characters were not realistic or likeable and the story appeared to be a farcical poke at campus football, its players, and coaches, so I concluded that maybe that’s what the author intended. I really don’t know. It’s just not a style I normally enjoy.
In this case, I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt. If you are looking for something fluffy that pokes fun at college football, its players and coaches, this would be a good choice. Just don’t plan to take it seriously. 2.5 stars
Peyton Stone, former star quarterback, is now an offensive line college football coach. And he’s totally in love with his quarterback, Brady Winter. Brady is older than the other students, having completed a tour of duty with the Army, and Peyton knows that even though he worships the ground Brady walks on, it’s inappropriate to start something with a student, and to top it all off, he’s not even sure Brady is gay.
An accidental locker room conversation nixes the latter worry and the two head out to demonstrate how much they want each other. Of course, things like that can’t be kept quiet, and Peyton eventually is outed, shamed, and kicked off the coaching squad. But it’s when Brady turns his back on him that he’s really rocked out of his complacent world.
Is there any chance for them at all? And what happens when Peyton finally stops running away from his problems and decides to stand and face them like a man?
I eventually liked the story itself because it follows Peyton’s path to self-discovery and subsequent maturity, but I didn’t care for the writing style. Sentences were short and choppy and the whole story was told from Peyton’s POV, whereas I would have liked to get Brady’s perspective on some things. Peyton was a bit of an “ass hat” and not a likeable character, IMHO. The world as he knew it revolved around him so he was constantly questioning why things weren’t going his way.
After a while, I started to think the story may have been written to come across as a satirical look at a bumbling, indecisive, egocentric, gay college coach and his lover—a strong, brave, and decisive Iraq war vet. Add to that the fact that the situations and secondary characters were not realistic or likeable and the story appeared to be a farcical poke at campus football, its players, and coaches, so I concluded that maybe that’s what the author intended. I really don’t know. It’s just not a style I normally enjoy.
In this case, I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt. If you are looking for something fluffy that pokes fun at college football, its players and coaches, this would be a good choice. Just don’t plan to take it seriously. 2.5 stars
December 13, 2016
Original review on Molly Lolly
Three and a half stars!
This story was really interesting however there were parts that took away from my enjoyment. I liked the premise of the story. I enjoyed Peyton figuring out who he is and growing as a person to where not only is he comfortable with himself, he’s just about ready to live openly with Brady. Though he wasn’t without fault, he was fascinating to watch. I liked Brady. He overcame a whole lot of obstacles to get him to even the start of the story let alone getting to the point of being open and honest with Peyton. I also liked how Bobby became an ally towards the end. He became on of their biggest supporters and I liked they had someone on their side.
Peyton and Brady’s romance was very sweet for being illicit and their false starts and break up getting in the way. I enjoyed the way Peyton wanted to be Brady’s hero along the way. It was sweet and showed a little more into his personality. Brady wound up being far more than I expected and I liked that surprise aspect of him. These two together was wonderful and I’d love to see how they handle long term. Will Peyton and Brady live out and proud or will they be in the close in their future careers? What will their future careers be, based on how the story ends? Those are a few of the questions I would love to see answered in a sequel.
However there were a handful of things that took away from my enjoyment of the story. Coach Hackett was a horrible person and I couldn’t stand him., full stop. I had no understanding on how he hadn’t been kicked out of his job with how he treated people and how he acted. Two characters confused me as to why they were there. Brian and Tariz served a minor purpose. However both of their storylines weren’t really fleshed out. Their scenes just confused me and didn’t further the plot for me. There were a handful of other times where a scene or addition to a scene made no sense why they were there.
The ending was a sweet happy for now and I do want to see more of Peyton and Brady. I want to see how they handle the future.
Three and a half stars!
This story was really interesting however there were parts that took away from my enjoyment. I liked the premise of the story. I enjoyed Peyton figuring out who he is and growing as a person to where not only is he comfortable with himself, he’s just about ready to live openly with Brady. Though he wasn’t without fault, he was fascinating to watch. I liked Brady. He overcame a whole lot of obstacles to get him to even the start of the story let alone getting to the point of being open and honest with Peyton. I also liked how Bobby became an ally towards the end. He became on of their biggest supporters and I liked they had someone on their side.
Peyton and Brady’s romance was very sweet for being illicit and their false starts and break up getting in the way. I enjoyed the way Peyton wanted to be Brady’s hero along the way. It was sweet and showed a little more into his personality. Brady wound up being far more than I expected and I liked that surprise aspect of him. These two together was wonderful and I’d love to see how they handle long term. Will Peyton and Brady live out and proud or will they be in the close in their future careers? What will their future careers be, based on how the story ends? Those are a few of the questions I would love to see answered in a sequel.
However there were a handful of things that took away from my enjoyment of the story. Coach Hackett was a horrible person and I couldn’t stand him., full stop. I had no understanding on how he hadn’t been kicked out of his job with how he treated people and how he acted. Two characters confused me as to why they were there. Brian and Tariz served a minor purpose. However both of their storylines weren’t really fleshed out. Their scenes just confused me and didn’t further the plot for me. There were a handful of other times where a scene or addition to a scene made no sense why they were there.
The ending was a sweet happy for now and I do want to see more of Peyton and Brady. I want to see how they handle the future.
May 23, 2016
Peyton Stone is the offensive coach for a Division I-AA football team. While he had what it takes to go pro, there was something missing. Some call it a spark; others call it a killer instinct. But either way, he's found his calling in coaching. The only problem is he carries a big secret: on Sunday evenings after practice he heads over to a nearby town and cruises the gay bar. And that's not Peyton's only secret. He also has a major crush on the team's quarterback.
Brady Winter is an all-star quarterback who has a bright future ahead of him. Having started late--he did a tour in Iraq before heading off to college--his age and experience seem to be a bonus. And no one doubts that he'll go pro. But Brady is harboring a few secrets of his own. And one of them could have deadly consequences.
In the machismo environment of college athletics, can either of these men be open about what they're hiding and still find success?
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This is the first Scott Pomfret work that I've read, and I must say that I found it to be an enjoyable experience. There's something about the way he builds a world that really resonated. It could be easy to expect a rather mundane setting for this story, but the secondary characters are vibrant and add to the story.
There were a couple moments where I was slightly confused. There's a scene where Peyton is running through several things in his head, and it's not exactly clear if he's doing them or just thinking about them. And one moment of aggression that pops up later in the book seemed a little out of character for him, to me. But other than that, the characters are developed well and the story has a defined arc.
This makes it on my recommended list, for sure.
[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]
Brady Winter is an all-star quarterback who has a bright future ahead of him. Having started late--he did a tour in Iraq before heading off to college--his age and experience seem to be a bonus. And no one doubts that he'll go pro. But Brady is harboring a few secrets of his own. And one of them could have deadly consequences.
In the machismo environment of college athletics, can either of these men be open about what they're hiding and still find success?
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This is the first Scott Pomfret work that I've read, and I must say that I found it to be an enjoyable experience. There's something about the way he builds a world that really resonated. It could be easy to expect a rather mundane setting for this story, but the secondary characters are vibrant and add to the story.
There were a couple moments where I was slightly confused. There's a scene where Peyton is running through several things in his head, and it's not exactly clear if he's doing them or just thinking about them. And one moment of aggression that pops up later in the book seemed a little out of character for him, to me. But other than that, the characters are developed well and the story has a defined arc.
This makes it on my recommended list, for sure.
[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]
July 4, 2016
This book reads more like a football coach’s playbook than a love story. I read 32% of the book and was on chapter 19! Most of the chapters contain nothing but football information, with some other content thrown in. I received a free copy of this book from Inked Rainbow Reviews in exchange for an honest review.
The only other information we get is about Peyton. We learn about what his life was like growing up with just his Mother. We also learn about his Mother’s past, and his Father’s alcoholism. There is no POV from Brady. We have no idea what Brady’s childhood was like. Does he have any brothers or sisters? Do his parents know he’s gay? And maybe the author discloses this information further in the book, but I just can’t bring myself to read any more.
I have never DNF’d a book. Ever! And I’m sick to my stomach that I’m doing it with this book. But I just simply cannot read any more about another football play, the next down, the next football video about the other team’s offense, or how the teams are playing on the field.
I enjoy watching football just as much as the next sports crazed fan does. I go wild when my favorite team scores. And I’m an avid NASCAR fan. Don’t try to come between me and the race come Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. But even I know that my obsession for these sports is not shared by all; so I certainly wouldn’t expect everyone to enjoy reading about these things in a book.
My advice to the other (just my opinion), lose most of the football jargon and focus on the main characters. Let’s hear more about Brady and his family at the beginning of the book. We need more interaction between Peyton and Brady.
The only other information we get is about Peyton. We learn about what his life was like growing up with just his Mother. We also learn about his Mother’s past, and his Father’s alcoholism. There is no POV from Brady. We have no idea what Brady’s childhood was like. Does he have any brothers or sisters? Do his parents know he’s gay? And maybe the author discloses this information further in the book, but I just can’t bring myself to read any more.
I have never DNF’d a book. Ever! And I’m sick to my stomach that I’m doing it with this book. But I just simply cannot read any more about another football play, the next down, the next football video about the other team’s offense, or how the teams are playing on the field.
I enjoy watching football just as much as the next sports crazed fan does. I go wild when my favorite team scores. And I’m an avid NASCAR fan. Don’t try to come between me and the race come Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. But even I know that my obsession for these sports is not shared by all; so I certainly wouldn’t expect everyone to enjoy reading about these things in a book.
My advice to the other (just my opinion), lose most of the football jargon and focus on the main characters. Let’s hear more about Brady and his family at the beginning of the book. We need more interaction between Peyton and Brady.
July 7, 2016
This book in my opinion is about second chances, believing in ones self, excepting yourself for who u are and not what others want you to be, and finding love.
When I first started reading this book I was not sure if I was going to like it or not. But I kept on reading and before long I found myself engulfed in reading what was going to happen.
Peyton in my opinion views himself the way that others do. He does not follow through on things and he runs from the good. He creates disaster in the wake of good for fear that he cannot live up to the good. But when he finally gives in and starts a relationship with Brady he finally realizes he wants to continue with the follow through. He wants to be an honorable, courageous man and he wants to proud of himself and wants Brady to be proud of him.
This is a book that goes through the struggles of starting a relationship and expecting ones self in the middle of it. It is a book about believing in oneself and having courage and it is about finding love and fighting for it every step of the way even when you have the instinct to run.
Scott Pomfret did a great job on this book and it was a very captivating read.
Was given this book for free by inked rainbow reads for an honest review
When I first started reading this book I was not sure if I was going to like it or not. But I kept on reading and before long I found myself engulfed in reading what was going to happen.
Peyton in my opinion views himself the way that others do. He does not follow through on things and he runs from the good. He creates disaster in the wake of good for fear that he cannot live up to the good. But when he finally gives in and starts a relationship with Brady he finally realizes he wants to continue with the follow through. He wants to be an honorable, courageous man and he wants to proud of himself and wants Brady to be proud of him.
This is a book that goes through the struggles of starting a relationship and expecting ones self in the middle of it. It is a book about believing in oneself and having courage and it is about finding love and fighting for it every step of the way even when you have the instinct to run.
Scott Pomfret did a great job on this book and it was a very captivating read.
Was given this book for free by inked rainbow reads for an honest review
January 15, 2017
Amusing yet odd romance between a frustrated assistant coach who missed his NFL chance, and a charismatic college football quarterback.
In the fictional Southern Ohio University, Peyton and Brady hit it off after two years of being closeted, to each other, and most everyone else. Peyton gets abruptly fired for getting intimate with QB Brady, not because he's gay, but because he lied.
He retreats to the the trailer home of his eccentric senior mom, and a lot of other things happen, all of them written in a hyper-vibrant yet caricature-like way that is occasionally quite poetic.
But Brady's military dad, and a trio of possible nemeses in the whole closet/scandal make for a somewhat cartoonish read. Add in a more sitcom-styled plotline in the last third, and it all loses some gas in a post-game hug, where we know nothing about how these two men could possibly endure football. But if you like football, this will be a fun read. The on-field descriptions are more thorough than the sex scenes, which abruptly cut to 'before' and 'after.'
In the fictional Southern Ohio University, Peyton and Brady hit it off after two years of being closeted, to each other, and most everyone else. Peyton gets abruptly fired for getting intimate with QB Brady, not because he's gay, but because he lied.
He retreats to the the trailer home of his eccentric senior mom, and a lot of other things happen, all of them written in a hyper-vibrant yet caricature-like way that is occasionally quite poetic.
But Brady's military dad, and a trio of possible nemeses in the whole closet/scandal make for a somewhat cartoonish read. Add in a more sitcom-styled plotline in the last third, and it all loses some gas in a post-game hug, where we know nothing about how these two men could possibly endure football. But if you like football, this will be a fun read. The on-field descriptions are more thorough than the sex scenes, which abruptly cut to 'before' and 'after.'
July 5, 2016
College football coach Peyton Stone has a crush on his starting QB Brady Winter. Peyton’s also in the closet because his head coach is a homophobe. Brady sees through the screen though and after many attempts he finally gets Peyton to acknowledge there might be something between them. The courtship between these two is fantastic–Peyton is constantly worried something’s going to get them in trouble and Brady keeps pushing his boundaries.
You can read the full review at http://www.jeffandwill.com/2016/06/22...
NOTE: I received a free ebook for an honest review for “Jeff & Will’s Big Gay Fiction Podcast.”
You can read the full review at http://www.jeffandwill.com/2016/06/22...
NOTE: I received a free ebook for an honest review for “Jeff & Will’s Big Gay Fiction Podcast.”
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