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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Library Edition
Private Kyle Sullivan is a happily married man who thinks he's left his homosexual experiences in his past. What he didn't count on was the high-ranking officer who forces a sexual relationship with him. After breaking off a relationship with her abusive girlfriend, Lauren Burns has finally made her dreams come true by becoming a member of the U.S. Army. Anji Foster is looking at her entrance into the military as a way out of her small town and a place to meet lots of men. What will happen when these two very different women cross paths? Sky Love is engaged to be married to a handsome and wealthy man, but she's not ready to let go of her woman on the side. Lela is willing to keep their secret because if it gets out, she's not sure how her fellow soldiers will react. When Four Star General Orpheus Beauregard Roulette III finally acts upon the homosexual urges he's been suppressing for years, he gets more than he bargained for. Now he finds himself caught between the crosshairs of his scorned wife and the young man who's blackmailing him. The Don't Ask, Don't Tell law may have been repealed, but what if there are some members of the U.S. armed forces who still have reasons to keep their sexuality a secret? Urban Books authors M.T. Pope, Tina Brooks McKinney, Brenda Hampton, and Terry E. Hill explore this subject with their own trademark dramatic style.
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First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
M.T. Pope
20 books88 followersAuthor M.T. Pope hit the literary scene in the Fall of 2009 with a knockout debut novel titled Both Sides of The Fence through the Publisher Urban Books/Kensington Books. M.T. Pope's thoughts of his first work of fiction are that of edginess, exploration, but effectiveness in getting people's attention on widely overlooked social issues.
Both Sides of the Fence was also pegged as shockingly realistic and over the top by his editor, publisher and many, many readers. Deeply filled with drama, suspense and graphic scenes, Both Sides of the Fence is a novel that doesn't disappoint the reader. M.T. Pope goes on record to say that with his first book 'either you're going to love it or hate it. There's no in between'. He doesn't get disappointed when a reader says 'it was too much' for them. He understands that not everyone will like it or finish it.
He continued his literary career and penned Both Sides of The Fence 2 & 3, which were released in 2010 & 2011. These two novels were just as successful as the first novel, even with a little less rawness within. Each one these have different plots and messages, but all are conjoined to hold a larger, impacting message; the message of communication, faith, family, struggle and cohesiveness as a unit.
In the spring of 2011 M.T. Pope was approached by bestselling author, Anna J to be including in an exciting anthology entitled Erotic Snapshots which was released that May and continues to be successful.
In the early summer of 2011 M.T. Pope was approached by his publisher for participation in an anthology entitled Don't Ask, Don't Tell. It was centered on the now repelled law by the same name. Again, M.T. Pope tactless the issue like only he can; Drama, suspense and ultimately, resolution. That work of fiction was released in the spring of 2012 and is successful as well.
At the end of 2011 M.T. Pope released his first independent selection; an e-reader short story entitled Don't Drop The Soap. He also completed his fourth full length novel, A Clean Up Man released in Fall 2012
In late Winter M.T. Pope gathered together three new and aspiring writers and presented another anthology titled Boys Will Be Boys in March 2012. The following month of May he released another novella entitled Stick Up Boys, which is his semi-street life based fiction. It remains one of his favorite works of fiction to date. M.T. Pope also began work on two short novellas entitled, Lost Pages of Both Sides of the Fence 1 & 2 of which Vol. 1 is being positioned for release in the late Fall 2012. He has also begun completion on his next full length novel, May the Best Man Win, to be released in 2013. New novel and story ideas are always popping into his head, during conversation or simple observing people. New and exciting things are in the future. He hopes that you will join him there.
His works of fiction has been seen in XXL Magazine, recommended in Carl Weber's novel Big Girls Do Cry and The Man in 3B. He's done numerous phone interviews, blog talk shows and e-magazine interviews.
M.T. Pope, is a born and raised Baltimorean. He was born into a large family with nine brothers and sisters. He's worked as a landscaper, movie theater concessions worker, an over the counter medication manager for Wal-Mart, pharmacy technician for Wal-Mart and a bookstore manager for Urban Knowledge Bookstores.
M.T. Pope loves to eat and cook. He enjoys action movies and getting a good night's sleep. He is an introvert by nature, but his writing speaks otherwise. He likes to write the drama but living it is for other. He likes meeting new people and getting in a good, meaningful, and enlightening conversation with strangers. He feels like he can learn anything from anyone given the opportunity, even if it's what not to do. He can be reached at the outlets.
Email: chosen_97@yahoo.com, mondellpope@gmail.com
Websites: www.Facebook.com/authormtpope
www.Twitter.com/mtpope
www.Instagram.com/mtpope
www.wix.com/mtpope/mtpope
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Both Sides of the Fence was also pegged as shockingly realistic and over the top by his editor, publisher and many, many readers. Deeply filled with drama, suspense and graphic scenes, Both Sides of the Fence is a novel that doesn't disappoint the reader. M.T. Pope goes on record to say that with his first book 'either you're going to love it or hate it. There's no in between'. He doesn't get disappointed when a reader says 'it was too much' for them. He understands that not everyone will like it or finish it.
He continued his literary career and penned Both Sides of The Fence 2 & 3, which were released in 2010 & 2011. These two novels were just as successful as the first novel, even with a little less rawness within. Each one these have different plots and messages, but all are conjoined to hold a larger, impacting message; the message of communication, faith, family, struggle and cohesiveness as a unit.
In the spring of 2011 M.T. Pope was approached by bestselling author, Anna J to be including in an exciting anthology entitled Erotic Snapshots which was released that May and continues to be successful.
In the early summer of 2011 M.T. Pope was approached by his publisher for participation in an anthology entitled Don't Ask, Don't Tell. It was centered on the now repelled law by the same name. Again, M.T. Pope tactless the issue like only he can; Drama, suspense and ultimately, resolution. That work of fiction was released in the spring of 2012 and is successful as well.
At the end of 2011 M.T. Pope released his first independent selection; an e-reader short story entitled Don't Drop The Soap. He also completed his fourth full length novel, A Clean Up Man released in Fall 2012
In late Winter M.T. Pope gathered together three new and aspiring writers and presented another anthology titled Boys Will Be Boys in March 2012. The following month of May he released another novella entitled Stick Up Boys, which is his semi-street life based fiction. It remains one of his favorite works of fiction to date. M.T. Pope also began work on two short novellas entitled, Lost Pages of Both Sides of the Fence 1 & 2 of which Vol. 1 is being positioned for release in the late Fall 2012. He has also begun completion on his next full length novel, May the Best Man Win, to be released in 2013. New novel and story ideas are always popping into his head, during conversation or simple observing people. New and exciting things are in the future. He hopes that you will join him there.
His works of fiction has been seen in XXL Magazine, recommended in Carl Weber's novel Big Girls Do Cry and The Man in 3B. He's done numerous phone interviews, blog talk shows and e-magazine interviews.
M.T. Pope, is a born and raised Baltimorean. He was born into a large family with nine brothers and sisters. He's worked as a landscaper, movie theater concessions worker, an over the counter medication manager for Wal-Mart, pharmacy technician for Wal-Mart and a bookstore manager for Urban Knowledge Bookstores.
M.T. Pope loves to eat and cook. He enjoys action movies and getting a good night's sleep. He is an introvert by nature, but his writing speaks otherwise. He likes to write the drama but living it is for other. He likes meeting new people and getting in a good, meaningful, and enlightening conversation with strangers. He feels like he can learn anything from anyone given the opportunity, even if it's what not to do. He can be reached at the outlets.
Email: chosen_97@yahoo.com, mondellpope@gmail.com
Websites: www.Facebook.com/authormtpope
www.Twitter.com/mtpope
www.Instagram.com/mtpope
www.wix.com/mtpope/mtpope
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May 14, 2024
It was enjoyable 😉
April 30, 2013
Don't Ask, Don't Tell by M.T. Pope was a good and interest book to read. In the beginning of this book, it was weird and strange but it was sad, secret, steady and emotional. I felt bad for Tasha because she doesn't deserve for this situation that she's been through but she was wrong for not let anyone to hear the truth about their secret. Kyle was wrong for cheating on his wife with Henry and another dude. Also, Tasha's mom was wrong for keeping her secret to Tasha about Henry. I'm surprised and impressed when her mom told Tasha that Henry was not her real father and Henry is gay. I'm almost cry because Tasha's mom kill herself and Henry.
So far, I enjoyed reading this book but even thought, it was sad and strange at the same time. This author and book deserve a four stars. I'm looking forward to read another book from this author. M.T. Pope did a good job.
Better Not Tell- Tina Brooks McKinney was a good and interest book to read. I didn't understand the concept of this book. The two of main characters are having their own personal problem issues. I'm happy that they decide to quit army and go back home. So far, I enjoyed reading this book and looking forward read another book from this author. This book and author deserve a four stars. Tina did a good job.
Hush- Brenda Hampton was a interest and good book to read. Brenda Hampton did a good job. Hush was a funny and sad but each of characters were confused and judged to everyone this book. I enjoyed reading this book because it was well written and characters. I didn't understand everyone's characters in this book. Each of characters have been used, judged, and cheated to each other. So far, this author and this book deserve a four stars. I'm looking forward to read another book from this author.
When Call Duty- Terry E. Hill was a interest and good book to read In the beginning of this book, it was slow and pace but I’m trying to understand the concept of this book. This is my first time reading from this author. Terry E. Hill did a good job. So far, I enjoyed reading this book because it was well written and characters. This author and this book deserve a four stars. I’m looking forward to read another book from this author.
So far, I enjoyed reading this book but even thought, it was sad and strange at the same time. This author and book deserve a four stars. I'm looking forward to read another book from this author. M.T. Pope did a good job.
Better Not Tell- Tina Brooks McKinney was a good and interest book to read. I didn't understand the concept of this book. The two of main characters are having their own personal problem issues. I'm happy that they decide to quit army and go back home. So far, I enjoyed reading this book and looking forward read another book from this author. This book and author deserve a four stars. Tina did a good job.
Hush- Brenda Hampton was a interest and good book to read. Brenda Hampton did a good job. Hush was a funny and sad but each of characters were confused and judged to everyone this book. I enjoyed reading this book because it was well written and characters. I didn't understand everyone's characters in this book. Each of characters have been used, judged, and cheated to each other. So far, this author and this book deserve a four stars. I'm looking forward to read another book from this author.
When Call Duty- Terry E. Hill was a interest and good book to read In the beginning of this book, it was slow and pace but I’m trying to understand the concept of this book. This is my first time reading from this author. Terry E. Hill did a good job. So far, I enjoyed reading this book because it was well written and characters. This author and this book deserve a four stars. I’m looking forward to read another book from this author.
August 21, 2017
could identify with different parts in this book and every story had a bang of some sort. Not the kind with a gun. The lead story by M.T. Pope was excellent and I really enjoyed it. I love how the book was written and also how nice it was to see the writer of "Snapped" and "Snapped 2:The Redemption" (a book that I had just finished reading, ) Tina McKinney-Brooks write on a totally different subject. I enjoyed the book. I liked the book and I would love to read more books of all the authors who contributed to this anthology individually
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August 7, 2019Good book by M.T. Pope. I couldn't put the book down. Surprise though to find out about the father-in-law and the son-in-law. I did not cringe when something happened to the father-in-law at the end and to say that the wife knew all along about her husband. How far will someone go to stay in a relationship and protect their spouse.
May 15, 2012
I was expecting much more from this one. After reading Both Sides of the Fence 1 & 2 and enjoying them both, I expected the torch to be passed on to this book. I read it in a couple of hours and for me the book was a little dull. The moments that were supposed to be climatic just weren't that exciting. Not impressed.
Probably would not read the sequel if there was one.
Probably would not read the sequel if there was one.
June 20, 2013
I loved all four stories but the fourth one was kind of slow. I would definitely recommend this book. Each story is different and not all about sex. All of the stories challenge you to think outside of the box. OMG GREAT BOOK!
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August 9, 2013i love this book
December 14, 2013
the first 3 stories ok but the last was not the book was ok not great
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February 5, 2016Got through the first 50 pages and had to set it aside. Certainly gay content, but very much in the tradition of urban fiction--I'm not gay;I was forced to be gay; Jesus pray for me.
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