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Dr. John Fell: Lost & Found #3
Pet Sitting
Charlie needs a firm hand. He needs help. But what he needs most is someone to keep an eye on him while his Master, Ben, is out of town. Ben’s old roommate, John, might just be the perfect man for the job.
John is dealing with a death in the family, trying to get his doctorate out of the way, and he has no place to stay. So watching over Ben’s pet, Charlie, seems to be the perfect solution. Charlie blossoms under his care, showing a whole new level of submission, and John is proud that his touch can bring Charlie some peace. Will Ben approve of the new arrangement when he returns?
John is dealing with a death in the family, trying to get his doctorate out of the way, and he has no place to stay. So watching over Ben’s pet, Charlie, seems to be the perfect solution. Charlie blossoms under his care, showing a whole new level of submission, and John is proud that his touch can bring Charlie some peace. Will Ben approve of the new arrangement when he returns?
13 pages, ebook
First published July 1, 2007
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About the author
Syd McGinley
74 books111 followersI'm a writer of queer erotica -- mostly m/m and D/s.
I live with Beloved Joe and the evil kitten clan.
I fled Thatcher’s England in the late 1980ies, and have lived in the American Midwest since then. Frying pan and fire come to mind. Back in the UK, I ran a record store (ah vinyl!). Since coming to America, I've taught college, edited at a small publishing house, researched and written background reports, and been a professional thank you letter writer.
I live with Beloved Joe and the evil kitten clan.
I fled Thatcher’s England in the late 1980ies, and have lived in the American Midwest since then. Frying pan and fire come to mind. Back in the UK, I ran a record store (ah vinyl!). Since coming to America, I've taught college, edited at a small publishing house, researched and written background reports, and been a professional thank you letter writer.
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January 23, 2017
Loved this one, Dr. Fell just cracked me up sometimes - I really enjoyed being inside his head. Am cursing Torquere Press right now and my lack of ability to read anything that isn't able to be loaded on my Kindle (I guess I'm going to have to either buck up and read on my laptop or breakdown and get something else.)
So, totally awesome series and I'm going to figure out how to read them all.
So, totally awesome series and I'm going to figure out how to read them all.
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April 23, 2009I was wandering around this sip for a bit. I liked very much another D/S story by Syd McGinley, and the first time I read the blurb of this one I was very attracted. But I have to admit that I don't like very much too much short stories, usually they leave me eager for more. So when this morning I read that it's starting a chaser series on Dr Fell, I took the chance to read also the start point, Petsitting.
John is a post graduate student (I think it's late twenty-mid thirty, maybe more). After the death of his lover and pet, Rob, he took a leave from his studies and he chose to move back home to take care of his mother, fighting cancer. Now he is again alone, and he needs time to finish his thesys.
Ben has the perfect solution: he has to go out of town for work and he doesn't want to leave alone his pet, Charlie, a young guy just out of a detox process. John can leave in his house and complete his thesys and meanwhile take a look on Charlie. But when their cohabitation starts, John realizes that Charlie is not at all a good "pet": he is spoilt and lazy, and he needs a firm hand, just like John.
When Ben returns home he almost doesn't recognize Charlie and the new life of John as Dr Fell is starting...
In less than 20 pages, Syd McGinley decipts a whole universe, where D/S is not only a life style, but it's a necessity to survive: for John to give a meaning to his life, now that he is without Rob, and for Charlie to have something to live, something that preserves him to fall again.
Even if there is sex, this is not a love story. It's a journey of two men that temporarily choose to walk together along the path, helping each other.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1603707204/?...
John is a post graduate student (I think it's late twenty-mid thirty, maybe more). After the death of his lover and pet, Rob, he took a leave from his studies and he chose to move back home to take care of his mother, fighting cancer. Now he is again alone, and he needs time to finish his thesys.
Ben has the perfect solution: he has to go out of town for work and he doesn't want to leave alone his pet, Charlie, a young guy just out of a detox process. John can leave in his house and complete his thesys and meanwhile take a look on Charlie. But when their cohabitation starts, John realizes that Charlie is not at all a good "pet": he is spoilt and lazy, and he needs a firm hand, just like John.
When Ben returns home he almost doesn't recognize Charlie and the new life of John as Dr Fell is starting...
In less than 20 pages, Syd McGinley decipts a whole universe, where D/S is not only a life style, but it's a necessity to survive: for John to give a meaning to his life, now that he is without Rob, and for Charlie to have something to live, something that preserves him to fall again.
Even if there is sex, this is not a love story. It's a journey of two men that temporarily choose to walk together along the path, helping each other.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1603707204/?...
May 29, 2013
I had some difficulties with this book. Not because it is D/s but because of the lack of emotions on Dr. Fell's side. After 5 years he is still going through the motions. I had the feeling that everything he does he does because of Rob's memory and because he knows that Rob would want it for him.
He didn't care for Charlie on an emotional level but I think even if he wanted to he couldn't because he grieves too much. He seemed to be still in shock and rather clinical about his and other's feelings. Maybe that was the author's intention. But it made it hard for me to connect with Dr. Fell.
But I am still curious enough to read the second book. Maybe with a little purpose in life he grows on me.
But I liked how he diciplined Charlie and made the boy work and think about his actions. There was one scene where I was very uncomfortable because Dr. Fell slaped Charlie and it was not mentioned where. Back, butt or thighs is fine with me but as soon as it is above the neck it feels more like abuse to me. But maybe I just read it wrong.
He didn't care for Charlie on an emotional level but I think even if he wanted to he couldn't because he grieves too much. He seemed to be still in shock and rather clinical about his and other's feelings. Maybe that was the author's intention. But it made it hard for me to connect with Dr. Fell.
But I am still curious enough to read the second book. Maybe with a little purpose in life he grows on me.
But I liked how he diciplined Charlie and made the boy work and think about his actions. There was one scene where I was very uncomfortable because Dr. Fell slaped Charlie and it was not mentioned where. Back, butt or thighs is fine with me but as soon as it is above the neck it feels more like abuse to me. But maybe I just read it wrong.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 27, 2012
Very short story. I have been wanting to read the Dr. Fell books, and I believe this is the first one, so I started here. But, it is really too short to make a decision as to whether I'm going to enjoy this series or not. I am intrigued enough to want to read more.
January 3, 2012
It was nice to see Charlie getting his act together and learn to be a better sub, but sometimes I wanted to smack some sense into Dr. Fell. At times he was annoying and illogical, but what do I know about D/s relationships!
June 27, 2012
Ok quickie about Dr. Fell trying to come to grips with the loss of his sub as he finishes up his phd recitation while helping a friend by supervising and disciplining his sub while he is out of town for a few weeks. I'm looking forward to a more substantial Fell story.
November 7, 2009
The beginning of one of the best series out there in this exclusive genre :)
December 8, 2009
I found this book to be a breath of fresh air when reading about doms. Although I'm not big on first person prospective, this was an enjoyable read.
November 9, 2013
Finally I got to meet Dr Fell :>
He was interesting and I like his ways.
I give this 4.5 stars!
He was interesting and I like his ways.
I give this 4.5 stars!
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