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Playing the Field #2
Tee'd Off
Greg Chennault has been a golf fanatic since he was a kid. When he was twelve, he managed to sneak onto a local golf course in search of a job -- there he met Trevor Johns, who taught him the sport. Greg caddied for Mr. Johns all throughout his high school years, and still recalls his time with his former employer fondly. His memories of Mr. Johns' young son Junior, four years younger than Greg, aren't quite as rosy. The boy annoyed Greg, and once he stopped caddying for the father, he promptly forgot about the son.Ten years later, Greg works at the Hermitage Country Club, which hosts an annual Mid-Atlantic Gold Tournament each Memorial Day weekend. When Greg notices Mr. Johns' name on the roster of registered guests, he thinks it'd be nice to see the old man again. But the young golfer who takes the JOHNS nametag is hot, sexy, and not at all who Greg expects.Trey Johns was once "Junior," and is now all grown up. His first crush was on Greg, his father's caddy, and when they meet again, he's quick to inform Greg that he's still as smitten as he was before. But Greg has reservations -- he finds it difficult to resolve the memory of a gawky teenage Junior with the confident man Trey has become.Greg's conflicting emotions almost blow the first chance he has with Trey. Will he get another?
65 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2009
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J.M. Snyder
302 books566 followersAn author of gay erotic/romantic fiction, J.M. Snyder began in self-publishing and worked with Amber Allure, Aspen Mountain, eXcessica, and Torquere Presses.
Snyder's highly erotic short gay fiction has been published online at Amazon Shorts, Eros Monthly, Ruthie's Club, and Tit-Elation, as well as in anthologies by Alyson Books, Aspen Mountain, Cleis Press, eXcessica Publishing, Lethe Press, and Ravenous Romance.
In 2010, Snyder founded JMS Books LLC, a royalty-paying queer small press that publishes in both electronic and print format. For more information on newest releases and submission guidelines, please visit JMS Books LLC online.
Snyder's highly erotic short gay fiction has been published online at Amazon Shorts, Eros Monthly, Ruthie's Club, and Tit-Elation, as well as in anthologies by Alyson Books, Aspen Mountain, Cleis Press, eXcessica Publishing, Lethe Press, and Ravenous Romance.
In 2010, Snyder founded JMS Books LLC, a royalty-paying queer small press that publishes in both electronic and print format. For more information on newest releases and submission guidelines, please visit JMS Books LLC online.
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July 2, 2009The second in the theme sports series by J.M. Snyder, Playing the Field, is a bittersweet story which is perfectly set in the golf course world. I don't know, but I always link golf with quiet and also a bit of sadness, maybe since ofthen the movie industry influence that idea.
And so here we start along the memory lane with Greg, a man that has always dreamed to live of golf and that he has always felt more at home in a golf club than everywhere else. He has now the perfect life, he lives and works for a golf club and he can enjoy its atmosphere every single moment of his life... but maybe the golden cage is more like a real cage, above all when prevents Greg to meet and seriously set down with a man. He has plenty of opportunity to meet willing men, but Greg has a point to not have relationship with customers, and the people who work for the club like him, are mostly temporary worker, today here, tomorrow perhaps.
Greg has never realized as the life is fast flowing through his fingers till the moment he meets again Trey. Trey was the son of the first man for whom Greg was a caddie, the man who helped Greg to realize his dream. Trey was four years younger, and Greg has never seen him as nothing more than an annoying kid. Not even when Greg started to have feelings for other men, he thought twice to Trey. But now Trey is back again in his life, all grown up and willing... where all those years went? Is it possible that, while Greg was living in his golden cage, the world outside move one? The meeting of the two men should be a nice chance for Greg to have some fun, and instead it starts a chain in Greg's mind that will lead him to wonder if what he has is what he really wants, and if Trey could be something more of a weekend fling. At the same time, the thought to having a relationship with Trey means, in a way, to close a chapter of his life that probably Greg is not yet ready to do, if Trey remains the little annoyng kid of his memories, Greg will remain forever the young man with great expectation.
For a 40 pages long short story, Tee'd Off has two round characters and a nice set, and it's really an enjoyable story, above all, as I said, for the setting in an exclusive golf club, and for the taste of a life that not all people can have.
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And so here we start along the memory lane with Greg, a man that has always dreamed to live of golf and that he has always felt more at home in a golf club than everywhere else. He has now the perfect life, he lives and works for a golf club and he can enjoy its atmosphere every single moment of his life... but maybe the golden cage is more like a real cage, above all when prevents Greg to meet and seriously set down with a man. He has plenty of opportunity to meet willing men, but Greg has a point to not have relationship with customers, and the people who work for the club like him, are mostly temporary worker, today here, tomorrow perhaps.
Greg has never realized as the life is fast flowing through his fingers till the moment he meets again Trey. Trey was the son of the first man for whom Greg was a caddie, the man who helped Greg to realize his dream. Trey was four years younger, and Greg has never seen him as nothing more than an annoying kid. Not even when Greg started to have feelings for other men, he thought twice to Trey. But now Trey is back again in his life, all grown up and willing... where all those years went? Is it possible that, while Greg was living in his golden cage, the world outside move one? The meeting of the two men should be a nice chance for Greg to have some fun, and instead it starts a chain in Greg's mind that will lead him to wonder if what he has is what he really wants, and if Trey could be something more of a weekend fling. At the same time, the thought to having a relationship with Trey means, in a way, to close a chapter of his life that probably Greg is not yet ready to do, if Trey remains the little annoyng kid of his memories, Greg will remain forever the young man with great expectation.
For a 40 pages long short story, Tee'd Off has two round characters and a nice set, and it's really an enjoyable story, above all, as I said, for the setting in an exclusive golf club, and for the taste of a life that not all people can have.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1602728275/?...
August 15, 2009
This is a rather cute story about second chances with your first crush. With trademark humor and descriptions, Snyder has delivered a fun, enjoyable, and enticing story that elevates itself above forgettable with engaging characters and solid writing. The second in the “Playing the Field” series, this story focuses on golf and all the fun, sexy double entendres that come from talk of balls, wood, and clubs. No wonder the sport is so popular with men.
Told from Greg’s perspective, it’s easy to see where the relaxed golf pro gets flustered with the confident grown up version of the awkward “Junior” he once knew. Greg has a laid back look at life and seems to take or leave relationships. Focused on his work and not interested in short term vacationers to scratch an itch, the confused feelings he suddenly has towards Trey throw him off base. Greg persists on confusing the sexy, aggressive man before him with the image of a younger Trey on the cusp of puberty holding a crush on the older boy working for his father. This repeated confusion causes Greg to make some significant mistakes with Trey and then he has to work even harder to try to make up lost ground.
Thankfully Trey doesn’t let Greg off too easily for his mistakes, but his interest in the older man is clear. Trey’s confident and sexy personality is magnetic and the connection between him and Greg sparks from the beginning. Although Trey is just there for the weekend, the implication for more is clear and these two captured my interest enough to want to see more in the future. Trey’s long-standing crush on Greg made him likable and gave a small sense of insecurity to the normally suave man. The final resolution was sexy and hot with a touch of humor that ended the story on a great note.
If there are any problems it’s that the language occasionally feels repetitive from one book to the next with this author. Certain descriptions and phrases stand out as slightly too similar, but certainly do not detract from the enjoyment of the story. Snyder’s creative imagination and great characters always deliver a fun story with a great setting. The clear detail had me easily imagining the golf course and it’s lush green fairways with the sun on my face. Perfect for an afternoon read, this enjoyable story easily delivers.
Told from Greg’s perspective, it’s easy to see where the relaxed golf pro gets flustered with the confident grown up version of the awkward “Junior” he once knew. Greg has a laid back look at life and seems to take or leave relationships. Focused on his work and not interested in short term vacationers to scratch an itch, the confused feelings he suddenly has towards Trey throw him off base. Greg persists on confusing the sexy, aggressive man before him with the image of a younger Trey on the cusp of puberty holding a crush on the older boy working for his father. This repeated confusion causes Greg to make some significant mistakes with Trey and then he has to work even harder to try to make up lost ground.
Thankfully Trey doesn’t let Greg off too easily for his mistakes, but his interest in the older man is clear. Trey’s confident and sexy personality is magnetic and the connection between him and Greg sparks from the beginning. Although Trey is just there for the weekend, the implication for more is clear and these two captured my interest enough to want to see more in the future. Trey’s long-standing crush on Greg made him likable and gave a small sense of insecurity to the normally suave man. The final resolution was sexy and hot with a touch of humor that ended the story on a great note.
If there are any problems it’s that the language occasionally feels repetitive from one book to the next with this author. Certain descriptions and phrases stand out as slightly too similar, but certainly do not detract from the enjoyment of the story. Snyder’s creative imagination and great characters always deliver a fun story with a great setting. The clear detail had me easily imagining the golf course and it’s lush green fairways with the sun on my face. Perfect for an afternoon read, this enjoyable story easily delivers.
March 22, 2015
Review written for Hearts on Fire reviews.
This is a fun short story (less than 60 pages) from J.M. Snyder. Greg Chennault is a young kid who gets interested in golf as his home is set just off the fairway of a golf course. While a teenager, he gets a job caddying for a man, Trevor Johns, at this golf club that lasts throughout his high school years. During his time as Mr. Johns’ caddy, his son, Junior, is a bit of a pest - always following Greg around, trying to get his attention and distracting the other golfers. Junior is 4 years younger and Greg would rather not have to spend his time looking after a kid since he really just wants to caddy and play golf.
Fast forward 10 years and Greg is working at a club in Virginia where a golf tournament is being held. Who should happen to be registered for this tournament but Trevor Johns Junior! As it turns out, Junior, who now goes by Trey, has had a crush on Greg all these years and it’s no coincidence that he has come to this tournament – as he confesses to Greg over dinner the first night. All seems to be going well until Greg is conflicted by his attraction to the mature and very attractive Trey and his memories of his mentor’s son as a kind of “kid brother”. However, the weekend definitely has some fun surprises in store for Greg and Trey.
Although this was a short story, one of the things I like about JM’s writing is that I “get” the characters and their motivations because enough background and detail is provided either in the action of the story or in memories revealed throughout the story. The actions of the characters are plausible which makes me appreciate the story that much more.
This is a fun short story (less than 60 pages) from J.M. Snyder. Greg Chennault is a young kid who gets interested in golf as his home is set just off the fairway of a golf course. While a teenager, he gets a job caddying for a man, Trevor Johns, at this golf club that lasts throughout his high school years. During his time as Mr. Johns’ caddy, his son, Junior, is a bit of a pest - always following Greg around, trying to get his attention and distracting the other golfers. Junior is 4 years younger and Greg would rather not have to spend his time looking after a kid since he really just wants to caddy and play golf.
Fast forward 10 years and Greg is working at a club in Virginia where a golf tournament is being held. Who should happen to be registered for this tournament but Trevor Johns Junior! As it turns out, Junior, who now goes by Trey, has had a crush on Greg all these years and it’s no coincidence that he has come to this tournament – as he confesses to Greg over dinner the first night. All seems to be going well until Greg is conflicted by his attraction to the mature and very attractive Trey and his memories of his mentor’s son as a kind of “kid brother”. However, the weekend definitely has some fun surprises in store for Greg and Trey.
Although this was a short story, one of the things I like about JM’s writing is that I “get” the characters and their motivations because enough background and detail is provided either in the action of the story or in memories revealed throughout the story. The actions of the characters are plausible which makes me appreciate the story that much more.
August 13, 2016
This is a fun short story (less than 60 pages) from J.M. Snyder. Greg Chennault is a young kid who gets interested in golf as his home is set just off the fairway of a golf course. While a teenager, he gets a job caddying for a man, Trevor Johns, at this golf club that lasts throughout his high school years. During his time as Mr. Johns’ caddy, his son, Junior, is a bit of a pest - always following Greg around, trying to get his attention and distracting the other golfers. Junior is 4 years younger and Greg would rather not have to spend his time looking after a kid since he really just wants to caddy and play golf.
Fast forward 10 years and Greg is working at a club in Virginia where a golf tournament is being held. Who should happen to be registered for this tournament but Trevor Johns Junior! As it turns out, Junior, who now goes by Trey, has had a crush on Greg all these years and it’s no coincidence that he has come to this tournament – as he confesses to Greg over dinner the first night. All seems to be going well until Greg is conflicted by his attraction to the mature and very attractive Trey and his memories of his mentor’s son as a kind of “kid brother”. However, the weekend definitely has some fun surprises in store for Greg and Trey.
Although this was a short story, one of the things I like about JM’s writing is that I “get” the characters and their motivations because enough background and detail is provided either in the action of the story or in memories revealed throughout the story. The actions of the characters are plausible which makes me appreciate the story that much more. A fun, light and sexy read.
Fast forward 10 years and Greg is working at a club in Virginia where a golf tournament is being held. Who should happen to be registered for this tournament but Trevor Johns Junior! As it turns out, Junior, who now goes by Trey, has had a crush on Greg all these years and it’s no coincidence that he has come to this tournament – as he confesses to Greg over dinner the first night. All seems to be going well until Greg is conflicted by his attraction to the mature and very attractive Trey and his memories of his mentor’s son as a kind of “kid brother”. However, the weekend definitely has some fun surprises in store for Greg and Trey.
Although this was a short story, one of the things I like about JM’s writing is that I “get” the characters and their motivations because enough background and detail is provided either in the action of the story or in memories revealed throughout the story. The actions of the characters are plausible which makes me appreciate the story that much more. A fun, light and sexy read.
August 13, 2009
This is told in present tense which I’ve never read before so it threw me off but once I got used to it it was okay. There were some things that could have been better explored and I thought the main character Greg was kind of naive thinking that just saying sorry made it okay that he walked out on the other guy right at THE moment, but overall I liked the characters and wanted them to get together. A nice little story (only about 50 pages) that could have benefitted from being longer I think. Still an okay read with some golfy stuff in it if that’s your thing.
September 12, 2014
Greg meets Trey Johns (was once "Junior") who is the son of Greg's former employer. Ten years ago, Greg thinks Trey as a little brother, kind of gawky and annoying. But Trey has become a confident man and Trey knows what he wants: Greg. I thought the story was good. It's great to see how confident Trey is -- chasing after his first crush. Grey loses his balance a bit because he needs to change perception that Trey is no longer the kid he knew back then. A lovely read, definitely.
June 7, 2011
Love the progression from twelve- year-old little kid to strong, smart and wonderful man in the MC's eyes of a boy he used to know who now he doesn't want to be without. The insecurities and confusion really made the situation realistic and the ending was beautiful.
June 24, 2009
This is my book so I'm not going to write a review.
November 28, 2009
Very PWPish. I didn't really end up caring about the characters at all.
April 16, 2015
2.5 stars
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