Breaking Ground

by Ava Rose Johnson

Buddies since kindergarten, Ray Jenkins and Eric Richards have never crossed the line into a sexual relationship. But when Ray breaks the news to Eric that he's leaving for war, their friendship suddenly slides into something deeper, and what's intended to be a guys' night in turns out to be a guys' night in bed.

Two years later, their one night of hot sex is a distant memory and having heard nothing from Ray since his abrupt departure, Eric can't believe it when his old friend shows up. Using his mouth and his hands, Ray makes it clear how much he still wants Eric, and unable to resist, Eric falls right back into Ray's bed. But fear that Ray will leave again holds him back, and despite the passion growing between them, Eric can't let go of the pain he suffered while Ray was gone. Ray has to convince him that this time 'round he's not going anywhere—or their burgeoning relationship will be over before it has the chance to begin.

Length: Short Novel

Genres: M M Romance, Erotica, Gay For You, Contemporary, Gay, Romance

110 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Ava Rose Johnson first delved into the pool of erotic romance during the very lazy summer of 2003 and hasn’t looked back since. By day she works in an office and spends most of her time day-dreaming about her characters and possible plot twist. Her hobbies include photography, yoga and reading (of course!).

Reviews

[Blackkeys77 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got very excited when i saw this book because i love these kind of storys where friends become lovers:

Ray and Eric have been friends for what seems like forever. Their relationship has never been sexual but now that Ray is getting ready to be deplyed to Iraq, feelings and emotions surface that bring both men together in a way that shocks Ray. Although he always knew that Eric was gay, he never thought anything of it. When Ray pushes Eric away and leaves for Iraq, Eric is hurt and can’t get pass what happened between them. After two years in Iraq, Ray is back home and he wants Eric. After everything he has seen and done, he knows what he wants and he wants Eric. Now he has to get passed what happened between them before and convince Eric he deserves a chance to prove that they belong together.

The story sucked me in from the first page but there was a few things I found hard to belive. I found it a little hard to believe a seemily straight man could suddenly have sex with his best friend and I wish the author had elaborated that a bit more, shown us a bit of their past instead of them just jumping into bed,but that part was very hot!.

The story then skips two years with a little bit of info about what happened to Ray and Ray is now back from Iraq and wants Eric.The sex in this is very very hot and there's quite a bit of it, but I wished the author could of included a bit more e.g. when Ray discovered his feelings for Eric or when he discoveed that he was gay.But I did believe the chemistry between the two and that they loved each other.

But Eric doesn't trust him and doesnt know if he's actually gay or if Ray just wants to keep him close[how anyone can change their sexuality for that I find hard to believe:]so he does something that totally put me off the book, and I could barely read it, he asks Ray to have sex with his roomate-his old lover and Ray agrees! I remember reading that chapter and going no no no, and then what happens-he does and then they have a threesome, I just found it hard to believe. And I didnt like that Eric was Rays only and then he has sex with Ethan, call me a romantic but I wanted Ray to go "I cant do it, I just want you", It just put me off the book completely , I loved the book up until that point but that was it for me! Ava is a very god writer but I could of done without that bit!.

Other than that i enjoyed the book and thats why i gave it a 2 star but i wont be reading it again.

[Arthur · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ray and Eric are childhood friends. Eric always knew he's gay, but Ray didn't. He dated Sara for 3 years. Just before Ray was shipped to Iraq, they slept together. Ray however, regretted in the morning and didn't contact Eric at all for 2 years he's in Iraq. There, he got into thinking and he realized that he loved Eric; so when Ray come back, he called Eric and was ready for them being together. Eric, however, was not ready yet.

Eris was 'single', but he lived together with his co-worker and friend with benefits, Ethan, for the past year. When Ray came to their house, Eric suggests that they had a threesome sex, which Ray accepted.

Later, when Sara came to his office, Ray agreed to have a coffee with her, just out of courtesy and as a friend, since he hadn't called her at all since he returned home. Upon learning this, Eric was so angry and told Ray to leave him alone.

This is where the story falls apart for me. It is okay for Eric to have Ethan in their bed, but he gets angry and puts the relationship in danger simply from learning that Eric had coffee with Sara for a short time. Seems hypocrite to me. If you claim to have an open mind by sharing a man with your boyfriend, having a girl bedding your boyfriend perhaps shouldn't be a source of trouble, so him having a coffee with her shouldn't be a problem at all.

I don't like unnecessary menage, but I'd give this 3 stars if it's just for that. Childhood friends turn lovers story is my favorite plot. Yet, I couldn't stand this one. I found it the story condone hypocritical behaviors.

[Pauline Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised by this read. The short novel length was perfect to move the story along swiftly and kept my attention from beginning to end. The two heroes were built for hot pleasure and both revealed a vulnerableness that was romantic. The plot was not completely fresh, but none-the-less, never gets old. Soldier back from war. Lover waiting his return. Distressed emotions playing out to the end for the make-up. A timeless story that is always romantic and creates a sexy scene for any reader. The love scenes were thoughtful and hot. The threesome with Ethan was yummy! Overall, I recommend this short novel for a steamy read that will satisfy both the the lust-craved and romantic alike.

[Cee Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Now do you believe I'm gay?" I thought that line was befitting of the storyline. Eric and Ray are perfect for each other, and bringing years of friendship into the mix was just what these two guys needed. I'm hoping fof a sequel, cus even though the guys DID get together, only one other person had knowledge of their relationship and I wanted to add friends and family to the mix, considering Ray is a big time detective on the force.

And then Ethan, I didn't know I would fall for the guy. He needs his own story!!!! (Hint, hint)

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good albeit quick read with very believable male characters.

[Mirka]

Nice story but should´ve read the reviews...would have been less shocked about that threesome...I need warnings when it comes to that since it´s not exactly my cup of coffee :)