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Sindustry #2
Sindustry II
Rentboys, strippers, hookers, and porn stars-these men are making a buck the hard way. This is Sindustry, where a quick fuck is more likely than a romantic kiss. But while they face the harsh light of reality every day, unexpected love finds them in all sorts of crazy ways. Take a look at Sindustry from the outside in, because for these guys, happily ever after is just around the corner.
stories included:
Package Boy by Connie Bailey
Dance for Me by Maria Albert
Unorthodox Utopia by G.S. Wiley
Leather Dancer by Andrew Grey
Corona & Lime by Sonia Devereaux
Sunshine by J.L. Merrow
Night Moves by Patric Michael
Wanting More by Cari Z.
The Cowboy and the Movie Star by Kate Roman
The Meaning of Perfection by Taylor Lochland
See Me, Feel Me by Zahra Owens
Exposure by Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland
stories included:
Package Boy by Connie Bailey
Dance for Me by Maria Albert
Unorthodox Utopia by G.S. Wiley
Leather Dancer by Andrew Grey
Corona & Lime by Sonia Devereaux
Sunshine by J.L. Merrow
Night Moves by Patric Michael
Wanting More by Cari Z.
The Cowboy and the Movie Star by Kate Roman
The Meaning of Perfection by Taylor Lochland
See Me, Feel Me by Zahra Owens
Exposure by Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2009
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July 18, 2009
After I read Sindustry, I was excited to read Sindustry II. I am sorry to say, that even though there were a few good stories in it, it wasn't even close to being as good at the first book. Don't get me wrong, this book still has some good stories, but since I really enjoyed the first one so much, it just didn't measure up to it.
August 5, 2009
I liked this book. I didn't like it as much as I liked the first Sindustry book, but it was still good. My favorite story was by Fae Sutherland and Margarite Labbe. I am quickly becoming a fan of theirs, because every thing I've read by them I've really liked.
I wish I could just rate their story, but I have to rate the book in general so, I give it a solid 3.
I wish I could just rate their story, but I have to rate the book in general so, I give it a solid 3.
February 25, 2018
Average Rating: 3.6 Stars
See updates for individual story ratings.
See updates for individual story ratings.
July 17, 2009
The first one was much better. There were a couple of stories that didn't hold my interest, but otherwise it was a very good book. Love the cover!
September 1, 2016
The story by Cari Z. was magnificent. And the only one I liked.
July 22, 2009
Not quite as good as Sindustry 2 but the last story by Fae Sutherland and Margarite Labbe makes up for any shortcomings in a few of the other stories.
Still worth the price.
Still worth the price.
April 16, 2012
Some good stories, some not so much, but all in all I think that's a good selection, I mostly enjoyed it! I'd buy a third volume if there's one ;)
March 20, 2011
Rent boys, strippers, porn stars all looking for their Cinderella story is hard to get wrong especially with so many talented writers submitting stories. This edition certainly does not fail, but it does not quite live up to its predecessor either. The stories in this edition are all well written, there are no weird POV or author voices, but still many of these stories seem rushed and less fleshed out.
The first story by Connie Bailey had a lot of information crammed into it centered on a closeted mob boss, hitmen and other mobsters that seemed very cramped and disorganized. I am not sure this was the strongest story to start the anthology off with because it set the pace and tone for the others.
Each story has different elements and levels of heat. From sweet to scorching and everything in between. Everyone will find a story in this anthology that will touch their heart and maybe the same one will start their engine, but if not, one of the stories in this group will do that too. If nothing else, hold out for the last story about Angel and Sebastian by Fae Sutherland and Marguerite Labbe ~ despite some confusing POV switching, be sure you have a cold glass of water to help you cool down after you turn the last page.
As far as anthologies go this is another one that I would recommend overall.
The first story by Connie Bailey had a lot of information crammed into it centered on a closeted mob boss, hitmen and other mobsters that seemed very cramped and disorganized. I am not sure this was the strongest story to start the anthology off with because it set the pace and tone for the others.
Each story has different elements and levels of heat. From sweet to scorching and everything in between. Everyone will find a story in this anthology that will touch their heart and maybe the same one will start their engine, but if not, one of the stories in this group will do that too. If nothing else, hold out for the last story about Angel and Sebastian by Fae Sutherland and Marguerite Labbe ~ despite some confusing POV switching, be sure you have a cold glass of water to help you cool down after you turn the last page.
As far as anthologies go this is another one that I would recommend overall.
May 24, 2010
I definitely enjoyed this second installment of Sindustry as much as the first, and thought it had a similar mix of stories - from those that were fantastic and moving reads, to those that made me laugh (not always intentionally, I suspect).
Yes, there were some cliched tales where I felt that the writers had gone so far away from their own life experiences that they just didn't know how to write the character's motivations convincingly, resulting in a strange fantasy version of the sex industry. However, there were also those that were truly moving, particularly the contributions from JL Merrow, Zahra Owens and GS Wiley, although there were many other stories that I enjoyed as well.
I think in an anthology of this type there is always a danger that the stories will start to become a bit samey, as every one of them has a romantic resolution, but there was a surprising amount of variety in terms of the characters and their situations. Definitely worth a read if you like the idea of m/m romance with a frisson of seediness.
Yes, there were some cliched tales where I felt that the writers had gone so far away from their own life experiences that they just didn't know how to write the character's motivations convincingly, resulting in a strange fantasy version of the sex industry. However, there were also those that were truly moving, particularly the contributions from JL Merrow, Zahra Owens and GS Wiley, although there were many other stories that I enjoyed as well.
I think in an anthology of this type there is always a danger that the stories will start to become a bit samey, as every one of them has a romantic resolution, but there was a surprising amount of variety in terms of the characters and their situations. Definitely worth a read if you like the idea of m/m romance with a frisson of seediness.
November 7, 2009
Package Boy, Connie Bailey: 4.5 stars
Dance for Me, Maria Albert: 4.5 stars
Unorthodox Utopia, G.S. Wiley: 3 stars
Leather Dancer, Andrew Grey: 4 stars
Corona and Lime, Sonia Deveraux: 3 stars
Sunshine, J.L. Merrow: 4 stars
Night Moves, Patric Michael: 4.5 stars
Wanting More, Cari Z.: 4.5 stars
The Cowboy and the Movie Star, Kate Roman: 4 stars
The Meaning of Perfection, Taylor Lochland: 4 stars
See Me, Feel Me, Zahra Owens: 4.5 stars
Exposure, Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland: 4.5 stars; loved the tension between Angel and Sebastian as their relationship slowly changed from professional model/photographer to that of potential lovers
Dance for Me, Maria Albert: 4.5 stars
Unorthodox Utopia, G.S. Wiley: 3 stars
Leather Dancer, Andrew Grey: 4 stars
Corona and Lime, Sonia Deveraux: 3 stars
Sunshine, J.L. Merrow: 4 stars
Night Moves, Patric Michael: 4.5 stars
Wanting More, Cari Z.: 4.5 stars
The Cowboy and the Movie Star, Kate Roman: 4 stars
The Meaning of Perfection, Taylor Lochland: 4 stars
See Me, Feel Me, Zahra Owens: 4.5 stars
Exposure, Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland: 4.5 stars; loved the tension between Angel and Sebastian as their relationship slowly changed from professional model/photographer to that of potential lovers
October 26, 2013
Package Boy by Connie Bailey - 3.9
Dance for Me by Maria Albert - 3.1
Unorthodox Utopia by G.S. Wiley - 3.2
Leather Dancer by Andrew Grey - 3
Corona & Lime by Sonia Devereaux - 3
Sunshine by J.L. Merrow - 3.3
Night Moves by Patric Michael - 2.1
Wanting More by Cari Z. - 3.1
The Cowboy and the Movie Star by Kate Roman - 2.2
The Meaning of Perfection by Taylor Lochland - 3
See Me, Feel Me by Zahra Owens - 3.5
Exposure by Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland - 3.6
Dance for Me by Maria Albert - 3.1
Unorthodox Utopia by G.S. Wiley - 3.2
Leather Dancer by Andrew Grey - 3
Corona & Lime by Sonia Devereaux - 3
Sunshine by J.L. Merrow - 3.3
Night Moves by Patric Michael - 2.1
Wanting More by Cari Z. - 3.1
The Cowboy and the Movie Star by Kate Roman - 2.2
The Meaning of Perfection by Taylor Lochland - 3
See Me, Feel Me by Zahra Owens - 3.5
Exposure by Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland - 3.6
September 18, 2010
4.5 stars for Exposure by Marguerite Labbe & Fae Sutherland. 4 Stars for Sunshine by JL Merrow (really liking this author) & Wanting More by Cari Z. Didn't like any of the others very much at all. The first Sindustry was way better imo.
October 30, 2015
I love a good anthology and this was a great one. Liked every story and there are a few that I loved.
Recommended.
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1st read - Mar 6, 2011
2nd read - Jun 26, 2015
3rd read - Oct 27, 2015
Recommended.
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1st read - Mar 6, 2011
2nd read - Jun 26, 2015
3rd read - Oct 27, 2015
October 6, 2012
This anthology of shorts was wonderful! I really enjoy stories of strippers, sex workers, porn stars, etc finding their "happily ever after" too. Many of these stories were well written, but they were teases and I just wanted more!
July 14, 2009
some good stories in here, but I think the first volume was better. Still, plenty of entertainment.
August 13, 2009
3.75 out of 5
June 15, 2014
I like this book even more than the first one.
November 25, 2011
A good mix of stories. Many by new authors for me. Some 3* but most deserve a 4* rating.
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July 7, 2012kindle edition.
October 25, 2012
2,5 stars - not as good as the first one. And here the focus was really on prostitution.
November 6, 2012
I didn't think the stories in this book were half as good as in the first one. There were only two that I felt were 4 star quality.
September 3, 2013
3.5 stars
May 9, 2013
4.5 Stars. There were some really great stories in this anthology, especially towards the end. I was pleased to find out that some of them have sequels, too!
June 11, 2013
I didn't find nearly as many 'very good' shorts in this one.
Most we more mediocre and less heart-felt, hence the lower rating for part II.
Most we more mediocre and less heart-felt, hence the lower rating for part II.
May 18, 2014
some of the stories are really lacking and don't flow nicely however there are a few great reads if your willing to skim by the less than unimpressed ones that are scattered about
June 17, 2014
Sunshine - 4 stars
Merged review:
Read in Sindustry II anthology.
Merged review:
Read in Sindustry II anthology.
July 28, 2017
stopped reading, could not get used to the present tense wording e.g. "Daniel says" rather than "Daniel said". It reads like a script
March 16, 2010
I really liked this anthology. The stories were varied, sexy and not totally predictable.
December 19, 2012
"The Meaning of Perfection" by Taylor Lochland - 4 stars
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April 19, 2015Wanting More by Cari Z. - 5 stars
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