Busted

Wellington Guys #1

by Sofia Grey

An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.

Daniel finds more than he ever expected while helping a photographer friend with a last minute calendar shoot. When he meets Jamie, every assumption he ever made about himself is busted!

Daniel's straight. His legion of ex-girlfriends would testify to the hunky personal trainer being fiercely hetero, so why does the idea of kissing Jamie feel so absolutely right?

Author's Note This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group’s “Love’s Landscapes” event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Gay For You, Short Stories, BDSM, Contemporary Romance

72 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 13, 2014

About the author

Romance author Sofia Grey spends her days managing projects in the corporate world and her nights hanging out with wolf shifters and alpha males. She devours pretty much anything in the fiction line, but she prefers her romances to be hot, and her heroes to have hidden depths. When writing, she enjoys peeling back the layers to expose her characters’ flaws and always makes them work hard for their happy endings.

Find her at: www.SofiaGrey.com, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sofia.Grey.R..., on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sofiagrey1 and Instagram as @sofiagreyauthor

Reviews

[~✡~Dαni(ela) ♥ ♂♂ love & semicolons~✡~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was cruising along enjoying this fluffy GFY. The sexual tension was all kinds of yummy as womanizer Daniel got hot and bothered for a man for the first time.

Dan is sure Jamie is straight too, and is embarrassed by the naughty thoughts he's having about cocks. That damn photo shoot, featuring Dan slicked and chained with two model twinks rubbing up against him, sets the whole thing into motion, and now Dan can't get Jamie out of his head.

So, yeah, that was sexy and easy and fun, with a delicious blowjob thrown in. So far, so good.

Then we get this bullshit:

Going to bed with him was the easiest decision I'd ever made.

Memories of the night before rolled through my head. We'd fucked several times. Sure, my ass was a little sore this morning.

THE FUCK? NO, SHE DI'INT.

Oh, yeah, she did.

Committed the Cardinal Sin of having a gay-sex virgin delve into butt sex for the first time OFF PAGE, FALL OFF THE CLIFF TO BLACK.



Would have been 4 stars, but Cardinal Sins cannot be forgiven.

Plus, the ending was rushed and abrupt, with Jamie acting like a douche and Dan coming out to his BFF. Yeah, just like that after one date.

The relationship never got off the ground before we got a neat little wrapped-up-in-a-bow epilogue.

[*J* Too Many Books Too Little Time · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

There really isn't much to say about this one....I think this was my first Love's Landscape read. Most MM readers are probably familiar with the concept.

I liked the overall premise of this one. Daniel helps his photographer friend with a gay photo shoot and meets Jamie in the process.

Daniel and Jamie were attracted to each other, Jamie being gay and Daniel being straight..or so he thought. I am a sucker for GFY.

The sexual tension between Daniel and Jamie was definitely hot. But I would have to agree with all of the other reviews regarding the fade to black "cherry popping".



Still, this one was an easy, entertaining read. I would definitely consider reading more from this author.

[Bitchie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was well on it's way to being a 5 star read. It had everything I love in a story, hot chemistry, likable characters, it was well written. Well, it had ALMOST everything I love in a story, but after lots of sexual tension and one really hot blow job, the scene cut to the morning after, and skipped ALL the gay for you first time sex stuff.


First time bottoming, first time giving a blow job, frotting, all that was totally skipped with just a vague recollection the next morning. So yeah, I regrettably had to bump this totally 5 star read down to 4, just because of my disappointment.

But it was a really good story! Thanks to the author for sharing her time and words, and I will be reading more!

[aksana · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[Mandy*reads obsessively* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, normally the picture prompt would have been one I avoid, I am a wuss and don't read the D/s ish books out there, but I like to use these events to broaden my horizons a little.
Turns out, I shouldn't have even worried about it, totally Mandy-safe.

This cute GFY story had a great best friend, an interesting set-up, lots of sexual tension and a dog.
I didn't mind the fade to black and off-page sex either. So another LL winner for me.

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

*** 3.5 Stars ***

If not for the totally bullshit fade to black on Dan and Jamie's first time together (not to mention the fact that it was Dan's maiden voyage on HMS Butt Sex!), this would have been a 4 star read for me. I really enjoyed the build-up as Dan slowly came to some very personal realizations, as well as the chemistry between Dan and Jamie. The coming out scene and the epilogue seemed rushed and - dare I suggest?! - unnecessary, but both were sweet in their own ways.

However... A severe lack of on-the-page butt sex makes me one Grumpy Cat.



As always, my thanks to the author for participating in the Love's Landscapes event and for all of the behind-the-scenes work that editors, beta readers, and the MM Group Mods put into making this FREE event a massive success!

[Ami · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Now, as few of my friends here know, I am always one to support little-to-no-sex-scenes or even off-page sex. Simply because after reading so many STORIES (I think the number 2500 has passed long time ago) in the course of 6+ years, I'm not always get excited about it.

BUT, I will have to agree that the lack of the 'de-virginization' of Dan in this cute GFY story makes me a bit disappointed. The thing is, I think Dan and Jamie have great chemistry. The photo-shoot scene itself is HOT and SEXY. I get to smile a lot during the stories. I think Dan discovering his gay-for-you feeling for Jamie is adorable. So, in that sense, it flows really nicely, and an on-page sex scene will make it better.

I don't know if it's because Ms. Grey's first M/M attempt so she's not ready for on-page sex scenes yet. But yeah, it will be more than welcome by moi.

Oh, I also might need a little more time, though, for Dan to completely switch the team before jumping all the way. That part feels a bit rushed. Maybe because of the limitation of the words. I wouldn't mind a lengthier story for this.

[vLadimiR · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute and sexy story with minimal angst.

Although I'm not very familiar with the kiwi setting, I loved the chemistry between Jamie and Dan.

The sexual tension was really palpable that it made up for the lack of on-page roll in the hay. Originally 3 stars but I added another one because the author had the brilliance to focus on the MC's insecurities about starting a relationship which made it very relate-able. Great story overall!

[Christina Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this one.

This left me with the warm fuzzies. Although, I did feel the epilogue was completely unnecessary. Tricksy little epilogueses, always ruining shit. I’m just going to ignore its very short existence (just like I'm ignoring that fade to black trickery), and this is definitely going into the rereads pile.

I thought it was short, sweet, and pretty damn hot (although, it could have been hotter).

4 Stars

[Sandra]

Offered for FREE from the M/M Romance Group's Love's Landscapes event. Thank you too all the amazing authors who participated!

[Dawn Sister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. I loved the characters and I loved the plot line. It's always a sign of a good read when you get to the end and are disappointed there's not any more. Always a sign of good characterisation when you are left needing to know more about them: what happens next? How did they get to the point in the epilogue?
Throughout the story I never felt I was bombarded with information about the characters yet I know a great deal about them. Clever story telling.

[Taintedskyee (Books Books&More Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short story was worth reading.It didn't have much fuss.Straight,sexy and really hot MC Dan helps his friend with a photo shoot and models in some shots.While shooting he sees Jamie and Bang the attraction is so intense they seek each other out and as they say...... rest is history.I really liked it and wouldn't have mind if it was a bit longer.Sofia Grey please write another book about Jamie and Dan.This one left me wanting for more.

[Anke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice read, I had a few minor problems with the GFY in the middle of the story, but the very nice HEA made easily up for that.

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up
Dan, a mature student and gym instructor, is talked into helping his best friend Nick out at a photoshoot - as both dogsbody and model. There he meets Jamie, who is representing the firm who are sponsoring the shoot. Whilst Dan gets worked up during the modelling session, it's less to do with the two gay guys and the baby oil and more to do with Jamie. Afterwards he tries to go out with a girl, but it does nothing for him. When the pair meet up again sparks fly and Dan decides to take a chance on his first experience with a man. This is a really nice story of a young man experiementing with his sexuality - but I found the jump into bed just a little too fast for someone curious, no matter how horny.

[Vivian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Steamy GFY that's slow and easy.

Doing a stand in, Dan finds out something about himself he never knew.

“Is he hot for you or for me?” He stroked one finger over my zipper, and I shuddered, my cock straining against his touch

Sexy times guaranteed with hot bodies in a photo shoot, a gym and against a wall. Some misunderstandings and a bit of awkwardness provide the the non-angsty conflict for one guy learning a whole lot more than just his university classes.

Favorite quote:

Since we’d first become friends in the schoolyard at the tender age of seven, Nick and I had only ever Obi-Wan’d in times of dire need

[Julesmarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore gfy stories. Adore. I realize how improbable it is, but in my opinion all romance could fit into the fantasy genre, so why not go as fantastical as possible?

This story pushed the bounds of probable as far as I think it's possible to go.

Womanizer David meets Jamie at a photo shoot and instantly starts lusting after him. Then with very little thought (let alone angst) tracks him down. They have (fade to black! aargh!) sex on their first gay date. And then David comes out to his friend.

So easy, so sweet. So improbable, but so fun.

[Deanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two hot sexy guys and instant lust. Yummy. Loved how both guys had their insecurities. Epilogue was too short and jumped forward too fast. Hot BJ but I did not get to be a voyeur of the penetration sex. Not allowed. Sofia Gray's writing was good and her characters alive. Now take this short story and fill in the missing action. I want to be there as lust turns to love and families are informed. The topic picture was not anywhere near as hot as the one being used as the cover.

[JLOluvsbooks&dogs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was very good and the chemistry was HOT! It was a short, steamy Gay-For-You novella that I couldn't put down until finished. It's always sad that some of these short stories end up being so good that you want a full length book. I think the author did a great job in creating this story from that inspiring picture.

[Rachel Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

EEEE I loved this! I always love me a good GFY story, and this was funny, hot, serious without being TOO serious and angsty, and just fun! Really loved Dan and he and Jamie together were just yummmmm. Thank you for a great story, I could read more about these two for sure!

[Lillian Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and funny GFY with excellent smouldering chemistry. My only complaint was the same as most other reviewers, the off page sex scene. The author had done such a good job rachetting up the sexual tension in the warehouse scene that I'm sure she could have pulled it off.

[Ro · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the "he obi-wan'd" me to the panic over chains, this was sweet, fluffy and adorable. I'd have loved to have had the first time sex on page but his was a minor thing

[Kat]

A GFY with off page gay virgin sex... BLASPHEMY. :'D

[Verity · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did like this story of Dan who after being “Obi Wan’d” by his best friend ends up helping at Nick’s photo shoot, dragging equipment and then becoming a model. It is during the latter that Dan starts having very hot thoughts towards Jamie McKenna, the representative for the magazine, and about being bound for him and being touched by him, yep a him. After much confusion and obsessing over this fact, and Jamie, he decides to find out if he will still feel that way in a different setting. The answer is yes. :-)

I liked that Dan noticed the differences between kissing Jamie and a girl, from height, smell and texture of face and body. I also liked seeing them bond at the sports bar and knowing that they had so much in common and how well they clicked together.

I loved the ending with Jamie sneakily calling to find out where Dan is, then turning up to surprise him. I also loved that Dan noticed how much effort Jamie had gone through so he could be there, and that this was a pivotal moment for him to step up and tell Nick or watch Jamie walk away.

I felt the timeline of this story is quite short, maybe a little too short for such life changing moments as it skipped over a lot of firsts for Dan that I would have liked to witness. Sadly the epilogue also only mentions in passing his coming out to his parents and their reactions.

I did find the references of opposite side of town or in opposite direction but still in close or walking distance a little annoying, it kept emphasising the smallness of Wellington and I am not sure if that was the purpose or not.

This story is written in 1st person POV of Daniel.

[Penumbra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Busted was written for the Goodreads M/M Romance Group’s 2014 Love’s Landscapes event. It’s about the growing relationship between Daniel Boisseau and Jamie McKenna and told in first person through the eyes of Daniel.

This is a fluffy, feel good, gay-for-you story. It starts with Daniel doing a favor for his best friend Nick, who’s a photographer. Dan thinks all he needs to do is help set up lights like he usually does. But Nick wants him as a model for a calendar shoot that includes gay models. Dan is very anxious about the shoot because he insists to himself he isn’t gay. But he gets extremely aroused during the shoot, especially when he is watching Jamie, who’s watching him. Jamie’s a representive of the company that paid for the calendar shoot. After muddling through some slight misunderstandings, Dan and Jamie go on a date. I’ll keep the rest of the story a secret, but suffice it to say it’s a HEA or a strong HFN.

I did have one question about this story. What country does it take place in? A restaurant is called 'Chicago something or other' which makes me think the USA. But then they call each other 'mate,' so I'm thinking Australia/NZ or the UK. I'd like to know where this story took place.

I really liked the way the author handled the gay-for-you idea. The author also stuck to the prompt very closely. Busted is a simple, fluffy story that made me feel happy at the end, I give this 4.5 Stars and raise it to 5 Stars

[Maria Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Daniel agrees to pose for his friend's calendar, he's okay with the fact that it features gay men, even though he isn't one. But meeting Jamie whose company is supervising the calendar production causes something inside him to twist and he is shocked to find that he is attracted to him, and it seems to be mutual. What's a straight guy to do when faced with something new and exciting?

I loved this story! Both characters were handsome, friendly and charming men. Daniel can't quite believe that Jamie is attracted to him, but the evidence is there and when he asks him on a dinner date, Daniel doesn't have it in him to refuse because he is curious as to what could happen between them. He's always enjoyed the company of women, but he can't stop thinking about what would be different being with a man. There is lots of sexual chemistry between the two and the eventual love scenes between them are steamy and exciting. The plot was interesting and fast paced and the character connection was believable. 5 stars!

[Jeanne 'Divinae' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dan is pulled into helping his roommate/best friend with one of his photography gigs. Dan didn’t know that would be the day his life would be turned upside down. He never been attracted to a male before, but that changes when he sees Jamie. Dan is thrown through a loop when he sets his eyes on Jamie, he wasn’t just a good-looking guy, but he turned him on. He isn’t sure how to go about this new revelation.

Dan thinks it might just be because of the shoot he was in, but he knew it was a lie. Jamie did things to him that no one ever has before. He has to decide if he is willing to take the plunge and give Jamie a try. It might be the best idea ever. Their sexual expedites were off-page, which was a bit of a disappointed. But it didn’t take away from the story. It ended well with a little epilogue at the end.

[Liz (Bugetta) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This started off so strong! The photo shoot was hot. Daniel coming to terms with finding himself attracted to a guy was well done and when they finally get together. Wow. But then it went downhill from there for me. Then the last third of the story was super rushed. It felt like the author ran out of time and had to rush to finish, so she didn't get to spend as much time on the last part as she did on the first part. There was fade to black first time with a guy sex. WTF!! That's not cool. I'd rather it not happen at all than happen off the page. So four stars for the first two thirds and 2 stars for the last third averaged out to 3 stars.

[Наталья · Rating 3 out of 5]

У меня сложилось впечатление, что когда автор только расписалась, ее резко дернули и сказали: "Все! Лимит слов исчерпан". И вместо того, чтобы переписать уже готовый текст и ускорить события, она свернула все в эпилог из пары скомканных обзацев.

Кроме того, ночь была "прокручена вперед" на самом интересном месте(((

Если бы все вышесказанное было полноценно прописано, поставила бы "четверку".

Тем не менее, мне понравилось все, кроме эпилога, поэтому надо присмотреться к этому автору поближе.

П.С. Это первый опыт С.Грей в жанре М/М??? *шок и разочарование*

[Anthea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short read by my word it was hot as Hell! Dan is helping out his room mate photographer by doing a bit of modelling where he is introduced to Jamie who represents the company commissioning the photo shoot. Dan is 'straight' and presumes Jamie is too but can't deny his attraction to the other man. He finds himself looking for Jamie and discovers the other man has been trying to locate him too. When they get together, the chemistry is off the charts and well, just wow!! So well written, it has left me gagging for more from this author...

[Kristan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best. Prologue. Ever.

Yeah, I'm a little disappointed that I want able to experience Dan's first time with him. The story was a little abrupt during the last half. It was chugging along at a nice pace with Dan coming to terms with his feelings then BAM! He accepted them, had some nice firsts off page, and the story quickly ended on a HFN.

The writing was well done and I liked the characters, but I wasn't expecting the HFN. It was short and sweet and fluffy though. Entertaining.