Games Frat Boys Play

by Todd Gregory

Eight years at an exclusive Swiss boarding school have given Jordy Valentine an impressive education. But the things he really wants to learn-like how to make friends, fit in, and find a lover-have eluded him. He's hoping college will change everything. . .

From the start, Jordy is intrigued by the Beta Kappa fraternity-especially by handsome rush chair Chad York. Dazzled by Chad's flirting, Jordy is crushed when Chad cruelly rejects him on Initiation Night. But if Chad doesn't want Jordy, plenty of other guys do! Especially once he begins to work out and transform his body. Suddenly Jordy is free to indulge every deep desire he's ever had-from illicit locker room trysts with his personal trainer to fun, frenzied encounters at the local dance club and his frat house to exhilarating, uninhibited online hookups. In time, Jordy will have to decide what matters more-revenge against Chad, or the chance at an incredible connection that satisfies in every way.

Intensely erotic and irresistibly real, Games Frat Boys Play is a delicious initiation into the ways of lust, love, and raw desire. . .

Genres: M M Romance, Romance, LGBT, Contemporary

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Matt Chisling (MattyandtheBooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mini-Review: Ok, so Todd Gregory's follow up to his cult classic EVERY FRAT BOY WANTS IT is even more underrated than its predecessor. This steamy frat boy story is actually hardly a romance and much more of a clever work of fiction: A satire of the much beloved early 2000s frat boy culture as well as a slow burn thriller packed with some steamy scenes. Gregory's writing is pulpy and the plot is fast-paced, but readers of indulgent gay men's fiction will savor this one, I bet.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

The introduction is a bit confusing since it talks about a private detective interviewing someone, and a bit about his own background. Just read it, and not think about it too much, because the chunk of the story is about Jordy, the guy he's interviewing.

Story isn't bad on itself, but it was kind of a let down at the end, when it goes back to the detective. Not going to spoil it, but wished something else would have happened.

[Smith Barney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sexy-ish homoerotic frat boys version of 'Mean Girls.' I enjoyed the sexier side of Every Frat Boy Wants It more.

[Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

No doubt when this book was published it may have been viewed as being 'out there'...in 2022 this is not the case.
This is NOT an erotic gay novel, saying that of course well endowed appendages !!!

[John Paul Castillo · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's fun that pseudo pulp noir can be gay fratboy erotica these days

[Matthew Boyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crap.

I don't know what to do with myself.

This book is so effed up yet fascinating. The back of the book tells about Jordy Valentine, a rich kid with an endless trust fund who is scorned by fellow frat brother Chad but it is oh so much more.

We start the book with Joe, a detective who is investigating Jordy for attempted murder, why attempted murder you ask? Because Chad is in a come from falling out of a window and the police think Jordy pushed him! You learn in this book that money really can fix all messes and that it's not someone's looks, it's their personality that really matters. Jordy ends up telling his story to the detective, to give him insight on why he couldn't have pushed Chad and the story is nothing but wild. Everyone ends up winning in the end. Yes, he throws his money around to get back at Chad but it was with good reason. There was really no reason for the things Chad did to Jordy and he hurt people completely unrelated in the process.

In a nutshell, Jordy and his Big Brother Roger both lusted (at some point) over Chad and he turned them both down harshly. Jordy goes into workout mode and goes from normal to sexy in like, 3 months thanks to his personal trainer Jay. Jordy finds out Chad is dating architect Dante. Chad let's his trainer go down on him and gets video taped. Chad sends the video tape to the whole fraternity and they threaten to kick him out. Jay gets fired because of his and Jordy's misconduct at the gym. Jordy buys the gym and lets Jay run it, sleeps with Dante, and buys the Frat house. Bing bang boom, Jordy ends up with Dante, Roger ends up with Detective Jim, and Jordy doesn't ruin Chad's life. Yay for happy endings!

I have to say one thing though, I have to read Every Frat Boy Wants It by Todd Gregory now, since that book started the whole thing.

[Everly Reynolds · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cover of this book would lead you to believe that it is filled with a lot of hot, steamy, lustful frat shenanigans. It really doesn't, and it actually had potential to be a good story for "Jordy," the protagonist, who has been bullied for most of his excessively rich life. Jordy ends up going to a normal school despite his parents' wealth, thinking he'd be accepted instead of bullied. Instead he finds bullying of a different sort - almost worse. He falls for an older gay man, which is complicated as well. There are some hot guys who grace the pages, but nothing ever reaches any great steam or anything remotely sexy. The cover and title are almost false advertising in that regard. I wouldn't recommend it or read it again but I wouldn't tell anyone not to read it. Just go in expecting something different than you'd assume.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sexy bitchy fun. Gregory knows how to spin a web with a irresistable MEAN GIRLS vibe. His powers of description are dazzling especially regarding his impossibly gorgeous protagonists. And the sex is quite sexy. Frankly, I could done with more of it, especially in the first half. (I know the narrator is still in his ugly duckling phase but he's still horny, right?) I also love how the author captured the not so pretty mental transformation of our hero/swan and the "why doesn't he want/love me" motive rings absolutely true. I wish there had been more of an editor at work here. The author tends to tell you things more than once and a little red penciling could have sped things along at no detriment to the story. Really fun though.

[Paul Flagg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Todd Gregory is a surprisingly great writer and I love his books. They've got the gay romance and erotica factors, but there's always a great storyline with a deeper message. This one was about body image issues and changing oneself for another person, something I can really relate to. Great book and definitely worth reading!

[Steven Kruger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but not as good as "Every Frat Boy Wants It".

[Dani Alexander]

To be clear, this is a sexy book, and my "dnf" has nothing to do with the writing or the story. It's just not my style of book. =D That cover though...rawr.

[Jenniloo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! Superb storytelling!!
A story about Greeks, gods, mortals and mosters you DON'T want to miss.

[Steven Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Acceptance. Sexual Encounters. Friendship. Reminds me a lot of some friends that I have. But not as "defined" as the characters are.

[Chele]

thanks Julie:)

[Kennie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Made it to 50%... start's up as a mystery but quickly changes into grown-up boys bitching around in a surreal university society. Do actual american people do this fraternity club thing?

[Elisa Rolle · Rating 5 out of 5]

2011 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars