Summer Project

College Try #2

by Steve Milton

College roommates, secret desires, and a shared bed on a South Pacific island

Raffy and Mook are unlikely opposites thrown together as Stanford roommates. Raffy's a nerd and Mook's a jock, Raffy's an introvert and Mook's an extrovert, but anyway, no matter what, they both know they're straight. As their friendship bonds grow, Raffy starts noticing the outline of Mook's thighs and his lean swimmer's body, but he knows not to endanger his relationship with a roommate.

A summer research trip to the South Pacific puts Raffy and Mook in close quarters, away from prying eyes. Mook is coming into his own as an academic, while Raffy comes into his own as a man -- but when they return to Stanford, they're faced with the choice between going back to what they've known or forging a new life together.

Summer Project is a steamy standalone straight-to-gay college romance with explicit scenes and a HEA.

Genres: M M Romance, Friends To Lovers

123 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 4, 2016

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Reviews

[Ed Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t care much for this story. I find it extremely offensive when a gay man pretends to be straight by calling other gay men faggots. Raffy did this twice. I also thought the story was too much telling for me. It was mostly just one big long monologue by Raffy. I didn’t like the plot device with the professor as well. It just seemed unnecessary. I think this will be my last book by Steve Melton. I imagine it’s difficult work writing a novel and he doesn’t need me trashing his work.

[Monika · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings about this story and I'm not sure how to put those feelings into words.

I loved the beginning and how it ends.
I loved Raffy and Mook....most of the time but there were times I wanted to smack Raffy upside his head for some of the things he said. He made some comments that didn't make me mad but they did make me uncomfortable. Maybe it's a guy thing and I just don't get it.
I love the opposite attracts aspect. I'm a sucker for the geek and the jock story lines.

All I can say about the middle of the story is that it lost me.

Overall I think this story may appeal more to guys than women.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I particularly enjoy Steve Milton's MM romances about slightly older men, like Judging Valentine (probably my favorite), but this story of some college students who get the chance to do research in the South Pacific and wind up uncovering an academic bombshell along with a true passion for each other was really good reading. Loved the island setting, their interactions with the locals, and the drama of their interactions with the professor leading their expedition. A little hint of the deep quagmire of university politics for professors on the road to advancement. The steamy romance was the cherry on top of a great plot!

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Love in Paradise

Raffy and Mook are freshman roommates at Stanford and start to develop a relationship when they go on a research project to Vanuatu. Love and sex smolder between them in the hot, tropical paradise. Fast, easy read, plus you learn a bit about anthropology.

[Tai · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first Steve Milton read. It was a fun college story with lots of surprises and a HEA. All the way around academically and romantically. Looking for some fun and a light hearted story give it try.

[Jennifer babcock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of slow

Would like more on what the parents felt they were mentioned Then dropped it was slow in some parts and then rushed.

[Lene Norway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot tropical love!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. And I loved it.

Steve Milton has a knack for writing gay feel-good romance with complex characters, and this is no different.

When Raffy and Mook move in to a doormroom together, new feelings awakens in Raffy. Mook is definetly straigh and way out of Raffys league. Or is he?

This is a sweet and hot romance, with humorous dialog an interaction. The plot is fresh, and the characters are well developed. And even though they struggle to establish a foothold, their relationship grows stronger into a beautiful HEA