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Perfect Timing #5
Bi Now, Gay Later
Book five in the Perfect Timing Series Can a bi submissive really find happiness with a master who doesn't believe bisexuality exists? Jerry would be Denton's ideal submissive - if only he would just get his last foot out of the closet and admit he's properly gay. Denton loves Jerry, but he knows it's a master's responsibility to make sure his submissive doesn't lie to himself or the rest of the world. He can't let Jerry hide behind the bi-sexual label forever. Jerry has no doubt that he's one-hundred percent bi-sexual. He's also well aware how much his master hates that fact. Jerry loves his master and he wants to please him, but he can't lie and say he's gay when he knows he's not. Denton would be Jerry's ideal master, if he could just accept the fact he's bi. Eventually, somebody's going to have to give in and admit he's wrong. The only question is who? Reader Advisory: The stories in this collection are linked solely by theme. Each story can be read on it's own and the stories can be read in any order.
81 pages, ebook
First published April 5, 2010
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Kim Dare
160 books1,518 followersKim is a thirty-three year old bisexual submissive from Wales (UK). First published in 2008, she has since released almost 100 BDSM erotic romance titles ranging from short stories to full length novels. Having worked with a host of fantastic e-publishers, she has just moved into self publishing.
While she has occasionally ventured towards other pairings, Kim's first love is still, and probably always will be, Male/Male stories. But, no matter what the pairing, from paranormal to contemporary, and from the sweet to the intense, everything she writes will always feature three things - Kink, Love and a Happy Ending.
While she has occasionally ventured towards other pairings, Kim's first love is still, and probably always will be, Male/Male stories. But, no matter what the pairing, from paranormal to contemporary, and from the sweet to the intense, everything she writes will always feature three things - Kink, Love and a Happy Ending.
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June 1, 2010
With a title like “Bi Now, Gay Later” who wouldn’t want to read this? Aside from the great title, the fifth story in Perfect Timing series feels very classic Kim Dare. Although I don’t think I’ve read any of the others in this particular series, I have read other Dare offerings so I knew what to expect. Those familiar with the author will recognize the pretty typical D/s pairing with heavy rituals and titles. There is the ubitiquous club scene and a big misunderstanding, but the underlying theme of acceptance is an important issue to tackle. The story does so wrapped up in a lot of hot sex, predictable characters, and a kind of silly resolution. Yet fans of the author won’t mind and likely want to pick this up anyway.
The story follows Jerry, a bisexual submissive that struggles with his master’s dismissal of his sexuality. When Denton tries to force Jerry into admitting he’s gay because Denton doesn’t believe in bisexuality, the resulting misunderstanding could break their relationship apart. Denton and Jerry must come to an understanding if they’re going to be together.
The plot itself is pretty basic but it tackles an interesting question and does so pretty well. It takes the issue of bisexuality and questions it from both sides. There is Denton, a gay man that doesn’t understand or believe in bisexuality. He thinks it’s a crutch and that it means any person wants or needs to be with both men and women to feel complete. Since Jerry seems perfectly happy with him, Denton thinks Jerry just is afraid to come fully out of the closet. This is set against Jerry who shows that his bisexuality just means he loves and is attracted to the person, not the gender. He doesn’t need both to be happy, he just needs one person and the gender is immaterial to him. Some of this is dealt with nicely, especially in several scenes where Jerry tries to describe what it feels like to have his sexuality ignored and dismissed.
If the story had stayed with this theme, it would have been better but instead it tries to draw out the tension and drama too far. There is an intense, emotional scene between Jerry and Denton when Jerry exposes his heart and lays out exactly what he feels and why, to which Denton walks away. This is pretty ridiculous and even more so when his later explanation is revealed. It had me stopping and literally saying “what?” I realize the story is trying to draw out the tension to a big finale, but the entire emotional toll of that conversation and Denton’s ridiculous rejection killed it for me. The later resolution feels weak and while, romantic, I just couldn’t get back into the story.
Aside from the major bump towards the end, the story is a nice look at bisexuality and how it is not always accepted even within the gay community. The few sex scenes are pretty classic BDSM with too many repetitive descriptions and a lot of nicknames. Fans of the author will likely enjoy this one but those looking for something a little different than typical fare may enjoy this as well. Just ignore the “leap the shark” moment in the middle.
The story follows Jerry, a bisexual submissive that struggles with his master’s dismissal of his sexuality. When Denton tries to force Jerry into admitting he’s gay because Denton doesn’t believe in bisexuality, the resulting misunderstanding could break their relationship apart. Denton and Jerry must come to an understanding if they’re going to be together.
The plot itself is pretty basic but it tackles an interesting question and does so pretty well. It takes the issue of bisexuality and questions it from both sides. There is Denton, a gay man that doesn’t understand or believe in bisexuality. He thinks it’s a crutch and that it means any person wants or needs to be with both men and women to feel complete. Since Jerry seems perfectly happy with him, Denton thinks Jerry just is afraid to come fully out of the closet. This is set against Jerry who shows that his bisexuality just means he loves and is attracted to the person, not the gender. He doesn’t need both to be happy, he just needs one person and the gender is immaterial to him. Some of this is dealt with nicely, especially in several scenes where Jerry tries to describe what it feels like to have his sexuality ignored and dismissed.
If the story had stayed with this theme, it would have been better but instead it tries to draw out the tension and drama too far. There is an intense, emotional scene between Jerry and Denton when Jerry exposes his heart and lays out exactly what he feels and why, to which Denton walks away. This is pretty ridiculous and even more so when his later explanation is revealed. It had me stopping and literally saying “what?” I realize the story is trying to draw out the tension to a big finale, but the entire emotional toll of that conversation and Denton’s ridiculous rejection killed it for me. The later resolution feels weak and while, romantic, I just couldn’t get back into the story.
Aside from the major bump towards the end, the story is a nice look at bisexuality and how it is not always accepted even within the gay community. The few sex scenes are pretty classic BDSM with too many repetitive descriptions and a lot of nicknames. Fans of the author will likely enjoy this one but those looking for something a little different than typical fare may enjoy this as well. Just ignore the “leap the shark” moment in the middle.
April 6, 2010
I really liked this story about Jerry, a submissive who knows he is bi, and his Dom Dante, who refuses to believe that the "label" bi even exists.
I started out really hating Dante because he was so stubborn about not accepting Jerry's bi-sexuality that he actually tried to 'force' Jerry to admit he was gay in a scene. Very ugly. Jerry ends up using his safeword because he can't lie and sees no other way out. The rest of the story is about how the two of them deal with the new situation. Oh, and Dante does redeem himself somewhat by the end of it.
It was heartbreaking and I was glued to the pages. A new and different angle to one specific D/s relationship which I really enjoyed reading about.
I started out really hating Dante because he was so stubborn about not accepting Jerry's bi-sexuality that he actually tried to 'force' Jerry to admit he was gay in a scene. Very ugly. Jerry ends up using his safeword because he can't lie and sees no other way out. The rest of the story is about how the two of them deal with the new situation. Oh, and Dante does redeem himself somewhat by the end of it.
It was heartbreaking and I was glued to the pages. A new and different angle to one specific D/s relationship which I really enjoyed reading about.
April 5, 2010
When a story is not just about a Dominant and a submissive, bondage and play but rather about giving and taking, the love that's shared between them as a couple that's meant to be it makes the story that much more pleasurable to read. Kim exonerates the belief that even a D/s relationship can be obtained without love among the partnership especially in this story about Denton and Jerry.
December 11, 2017
3.5 stars
I’ve loved many of Kim Dare’s books, but so far I steered clear of this one because I really didn’t want to read about a biphobic Dom.
Then I realized the MCs of this book are Denton and Jerry, the same Denton and Jerry who brought Mark to Mr. Nolan in Temporary Mark, which I adore. So I tried and...I should have trusted Kim sooner.
Don’t let the title fool you. Yes, Denton acts like a bit of a jerk, but he learns. Oh, how he learns. His adorable sub, Jerry, makes sure of it and he does it without even meaning to.
I’ve loved many of Kim Dare’s books, but so far I steered clear of this one because I really didn’t want to read about a biphobic Dom.
Then I realized the MCs of this book are Denton and Jerry, the same Denton and Jerry who brought Mark to Mr. Nolan in Temporary Mark, which I adore. So I tried and...I should have trusted Kim sooner.
Don’t let the title fool you. Yes, Denton acts like a bit of a jerk, but he learns. Oh, how he learns. His adorable sub, Jerry, makes sure of it and he does it without even meaning to.
March 8, 2011
This story made me ache. I hurt so badly for Jerry, who wanted and was such the perfect sub for his dominate. He was too perfect for Denton, so much so he had to walk away from him.
And Denton! How many times did I scream at the story, telling the guy to pull his head out. Yeah, he pulled the idiot card and didn't want to pass it on to the next one in line. If Denton could only have heard himself and what he was saying to Jerry - how bigoted he sounded, and to someone he was pretty sure he loved?
Denton redeems himself and the story ends beautifully, even with that last minute touch of anxiety that Jerry might not be available for Denton after all.
And Denton! How many times did I scream at the story, telling the guy to pull his head out. Yeah, he pulled the idiot card and didn't want to pass it on to the next one in line. If Denton could only have heard himself and what he was saying to Jerry - how bigoted he sounded, and to someone he was pretty sure he loved?
Denton redeems himself and the story ends beautifully, even with that last minute touch of anxiety that Jerry might not be available for Denton after all.
April 12, 2010
"4.5"
A little longer and a LOT more serious-minded than quite a few of Kim Dare's novels that I've read. Not a bad thing, very good actually, but with Kim's history of having cute/light themes I expected something along that line.
This one was a lot more serious, and a lot more psychological in nature. Both Jerry and Denton are stubborn, Denton - true to the Dom nature - more bull-headed and Jerry - being the Sub in nature - being vulnerable in his terrible honesty.
Denton does not understand how Jerry can be Bi, and Jerry cannot understand why Denton is not able to accept this. How can you correct something like that in your nature, for the Dom you love beyond anything?
The conflict escalated to an unexpected but understanding clash, and yet by the end the resolution wraps everything up nicely. Not everything is handled, nothing everything is just suddenly FIXED, but the love and intent is there. In their relationship, it's a start.
For Kim Dare, it's a wonderful beginning to any more in-depth and serious novels she chooses to write. Although, in all honesty, I'm hoping she also sticks to her lighter shorts, too. ^_~
A little longer and a LOT more serious-minded than quite a few of Kim Dare's novels that I've read. Not a bad thing, very good actually, but with Kim's history of having cute/light themes I expected something along that line.
This one was a lot more serious, and a lot more psychological in nature. Both Jerry and Denton are stubborn, Denton - true to the Dom nature - more bull-headed and Jerry - being the Sub in nature - being vulnerable in his terrible honesty.
Denton does not understand how Jerry can be Bi, and Jerry cannot understand why Denton is not able to accept this. How can you correct something like that in your nature, for the Dom you love beyond anything?
The conflict escalated to an unexpected but understanding clash, and yet by the end the resolution wraps everything up nicely. Not everything is handled, nothing everything is just suddenly FIXED, but the love and intent is there. In their relationship, it's a start.
For Kim Dare, it's a wonderful beginning to any more in-depth and serious novels she chooses to write. Although, in all honesty, I'm hoping she also sticks to her lighter shorts, too. ^_~
June 6, 2013
4,5.
At the beginning I was so bored. I was thinking about giving up on it, which I decided not to after all. I thought the beginning was SO slow compared to the rest of the story. That aside it does get a lot better, but prepare for anger and tears when you get further into the story.
I wanted to slap Denton for what he did to his sub, Justin. He was acting like a right asshole and urgh, words can not describe how frustrated I got with him. Then came the tears when Justin forced Denton to release him, by taking off his collar. My heart ached for Justin and I could literally feel how hurt he was and the same with how Denton felt.
I felt sick and I thought, just as Justin did, that Denton went on the stage to proclaim he had found a new sub, since he dismissed Justin in the room a few days prior. But long live the "happily ever after", because I'm not sure my heart could've taken a unhappy ending!
At the beginning I was so bored. I was thinking about giving up on it, which I decided not to after all. I thought the beginning was SO slow compared to the rest of the story. That aside it does get a lot better, but prepare for anger and tears when you get further into the story.
I wanted to slap Denton for what he did to his sub, Justin. He was acting like a right asshole and urgh, words can not describe how frustrated I got with him. Then came the tears when Justin forced Denton to release him, by taking off his collar. My heart ached for Justin and I could literally feel how hurt he was and the same with how Denton felt.
I felt sick and I thought, just as Justin did, that Denton went on the stage to proclaim he had found a new sub, since he dismissed Justin in the room a few days prior. But long live the "happily ever after", because I'm not sure my heart could've taken a unhappy ending!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 20, 2012
I liked this book because it touched on a topic that I didn't even know really existed - bigotry against bisexuals from gay men.
To Denton, Jerry is the perfect submissive in every way but one - Jerry will not admit that he's gay. While Jerry will admit that he's bisexual, Denton sees that as just the last phase before coming all the way out of the closet. He also feels that the only way they can truly have a trusting D/s relationship, is if Jerry can leap over this final hurdle and come out fully.
Jerry knows that he is bisexual. He finds both men and women attractive but he only has eyes for his Master. When he is asked to lie about himself in order to truly submit, Jerry realizes that he must choose between obeying the Master he loves, or being true to himself.
I thought this was a very good book in this series and I just wish it was a little bit longer.
To Denton, Jerry is the perfect submissive in every way but one - Jerry will not admit that he's gay. While Jerry will admit that he's bisexual, Denton sees that as just the last phase before coming all the way out of the closet. He also feels that the only way they can truly have a trusting D/s relationship, is if Jerry can leap over this final hurdle and come out fully.
Jerry knows that he is bisexual. He finds both men and women attractive but he only has eyes for his Master. When he is asked to lie about himself in order to truly submit, Jerry realizes that he must choose between obeying the Master he loves, or being true to himself.
I thought this was a very good book in this series and I just wish it was a little bit longer.
August 5, 2011
I adored this book. I loved Jerry and Mr Nolan, and Denton, in fact I loved everyone. I never believed a BDSM book could carry so much emotion. It was lovely, and I'd really love a sequel focusing Mr Nolan. Easily worth 5 stars
July 26, 2014
Oh Poor Jerry...i felt so sorry for him when he left his master....But he just couldn't lie to him....a really great story again from Kim....and one of the few that i found hard to read...i just couldn't do the whole him leaving him...x
January 1, 2012
Loved it!
July 4, 2011
Really love this one. Love Jerry. A lot.
As for Denton, um, he is lucky he make that 'thing' at the end, I was ready to put him in the garbage.
The best one of the series.
As for Denton, um, he is lucky he make that 'thing' at the end, I was ready to put him in the garbage.
The best one of the series.
October 9, 2011
A wonderful story about acceptance and love!
July 9, 2012
I really like Kim Dare's writing. If you are a fan, you will definitely want to read this book. Good, strong emotions packed into a short story. Well done.
August 16, 2018
Even stable relationships have struggles
Ms Dare writes little stories about men in BDSM relationships. This is not a love story about finding one another, both men have been together for a while, but as their relationship grows they have to work through the misunderstandings which can grow, and to be honest with one another. A cute short story about listening and loving.
Ms Dare writes little stories about men in BDSM relationships. This is not a love story about finding one another, both men have been together for a while, but as their relationship grows they have to work through the misunderstandings which can grow, and to be honest with one another. A cute short story about listening and loving.
January 31, 2024
Ellos ya tienen su HEA pero el Dom se puso caprichoso y decidió que Jerry, el sumiso, tenía que aceptar que era gay -y no bi.
La verdad que sufrí un rato con sus idas y venidas -decir la palabra esa es lo peor que creo que le pueden hacer a un Dom hecho y derecho.
Tranqui! Finalmente continúan en su soñado HEA con ambos aceptando lo que no encaja perfectamente en la relación.
La verdad que sufrí un rato con sus idas y venidas -decir la palabra esa es lo peor que creo que le pueden hacer a un Dom hecho y derecho.
Tranqui! Finalmente continúan en su soñado HEA con ambos aceptando lo que no encaja perfectamente en la relación.
February 19, 2018
I liked the premise. But I didn’t buy that the Dom came around at the end. It seemed like something he said to get his sub back. This is definitely a one-note story, as it all hinges around the whether or not bisexuality is a real thing.
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Bought from kobo
March 16, 2013
I HATED Denton in this book... like despised him! In that big scene with him and Jerry in the playroom I nearly quit reading the book I was so mad! All of that crap spewing out of his mouth about how bisexuality doesn't exist and how Jerry needs to finally come out and admit he's gay or he won't be able to come... it seriously made me see red! Then trying to bribe him with his mouth or being able to top his master and Jerry still stuck to his principles without lying about it which would have been easy to do.
The moment when Jerry used his safe word to get out of the situation and left broke my heart but I was so proud of him for standing up for himself!
I was happy to see the turn around in Denton by the end of the book and how happy Jerry was to have his master back but I think my rage in the beginning dampened my ability to really love the book! I really love true BDSM relationships and the love and trust that goes into making them work...
The public apology scene near the end was pretty nice to read about!
Love Kim Dare just didn't love this book! (Did love Jerry though!)
The moment when Jerry used his safe word to get out of the situation and left broke my heart but I was so proud of him for standing up for himself!
I was happy to see the turn around in Denton by the end of the book and how happy Jerry was to have his master back but I think my rage in the beginning dampened my ability to really love the book! I really love true BDSM relationships and the love and trust that goes into making them work...
The public apology scene near the end was pretty nice to read about!
Love Kim Dare just didn't love this book! (Did love Jerry though!)
April 9, 2016
This is the story of Denton and his sub Jerry. I got really mad at Denton for letting some good natured ribbing from a drunk friend lead him into a scene without really giving it any thought. I was so proud of Jerry for standing his ground no matter the cost. And you have to give Denton some points for making sure Jerry was okay.
June 4, 2010
3.5 stars
May 18, 2016
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