Betrayed by D.C. Juris
29 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
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Title: BETRAYED
Author: DC Juris
Publisher: Breathless Press
Pages: ebook novella
Characters: Meldrick and Faldor
POV: third person
Sub-Genre: mm romance fantasy
Kisses: 4
Blurb:
Escaped from a prison camp, is Meldrick still the man Faldor loved? Can Meldrick reconcile who is with who he was, or will betrayal win?
Two years after he lost his soul mate to the war, Faldor still pines for Meldrick. His world is turned upside down when Meldrick appears on his doorstep late one night, seemingly back from the dead. Finally escaped from a prison camp, Meldrick protects a dark secret—one that could rip their rekindled love apart if Faldor ever learned the truth. But the longer they’re together, the more questions come up. What really happened two years ago? How did Meldrick escape the prison camp after so long? Is Meldrick still the man Faldor fell in love with? Can Meldrick reconcile who he is with who he was and move beyond his treachery, or will betrayal win?
Review:
Betrayed is a mm romantic fantasy set in a fictional world in which ogres, elves, and mystical healers exist. It is the story of a knight named Meldrick who is one of the king’s most loyal warriors. Meldrick falls in battle and is taken prisoner. He is enslaved for seven months in a prison camp where he is repeatedly tortured and forced to rape and torture his fellow captives.
When Meldrick learns that his kingdom has been conquered and his lover killed, he despondently gives in to his captors and tells them all they want to know. There is no point in keeping secrets any more. He has nothing to live for. After he spills his guts and tells all, his captors release him and he learns it was all a ploy. His kingdom has not been captured nor has his lover been killed, but he has been tricked into betraying both.
For such a short story I was impressed by the world building. I think the author did an amazing job of conveying the setting and the atmosphere of the fantastical location. There were occasional contemporary references, usage of terms such as “blow job” that didn’t seem to fit, but for the most part the vernacular was consistent.
In all honesty, main characters like Meldrick are not my favorite. But I think this says more about my personal bias than it does about the story or the writing. He was by no means a sensitive man, although this doesn’t mean he wasn’t a sympathetic character. My heart broke for him and all he went through. I was taken aback somewhat by the way this sadistic side seemed to have been awakened within him after his imprisonment. There was a very disturbing revenge scene toward the end in which I hoped Meldrick would ultimately take the high road and be able to forgive. I suppose that to do so would not have been in character for him, though.
I’ve yet to read a story by DC Juris that I did not like. The writing was superb and the characters were relatable. This novella was an entertaining read with very sensual, erotic love scenes and a few unexpected plot twists. Overall it is a worthwhile read, in my opinion.
Reviewed By: Jeff
Buried Treasure by DC Juris
23 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
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Title: Buried Treasure
Author: DC Juris
Publisher: Breathless Press
Pages: 46
Characters: Mark, Gabe
POV: 3rd person
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Kisses: 4.5
Blurb:
After his last long-term relationship ended because of his nightmares, Mark closed his heart to the possibility of finding love again. He’s certainly never considered Gabe, the orderly who works at Miller’s Retirement Home where his father lives. But there’s more to Gabe than meets the eye, and if Mark is willing to let Gabe in, he might just discover the most important buried treasure of all.
Review:
For Mark Dalton, there are a series of significant events in his life that have shaped who he has become. The first occurred when Mark was just a boy, but it was an event so incredibly significant, it and the outcome still comes to haunt him in his nightmares. The second event came later in his life, when he found the courage to come out to his parents, which caused a fracture in his relationship with his father. The third occurred when his father finally succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. No longer able to care for himself, and too much of a burden for his aging mother, the family is left little choice but to move the elder Dalton to a nursing home to receive fulltime care. Arguably, the most devastating event was when a relationship ended because of the terrifying and paralyzing nightmares from which Mark suffers, causing him to dismiss the idea that love is something he will ever find.
The stress of watching a loved one deteriorate has taken a toll on Mark’s family, but Mark dutifully carries the burden of ensuring his father receives regular visits. Those visits are, at times, altogether too painful, though, as Mark is never sure, from one week to the next, which father will greet him: the one who had rejected Mark for being gay, or the one who had reconnected with his son and loved him in spite of their differences.
For years, those visits were witnessed and anticipated by Gabe, an orderly at the nursing home who at last finds the courage to approach Mark and ask him out. Though initially reluctant, Mark accepts and ultimately discovers that there’s more to Gabe than meets the eye. He also discovers that Gabe is absolutely everything he could ever want.
Buried Treasure is a lovely story that will touch the heart of anyone who can empathize with the struggles the Dalton family endures. Making the difficult decisions for a parent who is no longer the person you’d known growing up, enduring the heartbreak of watching a parent fade away, not in body but in mind, strikes an emotional chord.
At its heart, however, this is the story of a man who must learn to forgive himself, must learn to accept that he can no longer shoulder the blame for an accident for which there was no guilt to bear. In sharing his burden with Gabe, Mark discovers that he has found someone in whom he can trust, someone who is worth taking a chance with, someone who makes him believe that he deserves a little bit of happiness in his life. For Mark, that, in itself, is the true treasure.
Reviewed By: Lisa
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Finding Sanctuary by DC Juris
06 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
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Title: Finding Sanctuary
Author: D.C. Juris
Publisher: Fanny Press
Characters: Vincent, Eric
Pages: 147
POV: 3rd
Setting: Contemporary
Sub-Genre: BDSM
Book Cover Rating: 3
Kisses: 4
Blurb:
Finding Sanctuary is the story of Vincent, a typical, average guy who has begun to unravel. He has a respectable, mainstream life, with a solid job, nice girlfriend, comfortable house—all the material trappings. What, then, is causing this restlessness, these blackouts? The first revelation is that his best friend Eric is also his heart’s desire. But then Eric invites him to a weekend at a BDSM playhouse … There Vincent will confront his fears and test the limits of his sexual boundaries. Eric has his needs, too—needs that conflict with Vincent’s. Will their fragile new bond survive the weekend? Will Vincent find the sanctuary he so fervently desires?
Review:
D.C. Juris has delivered a story that really does push the envelope. Finding Sanctuary is about a man who, due to childhood abuse, seeks to find peace within his soul through BDSM. Vincent has it all, or so it appears. A nice house, a great job, a fiancé, about anything he wanted or needed except for peace within his heart. Money can’t buy peace, happiness or love, nor can it provide relief. All of that is what Vince wants more than anything but it’s not within his reach.
His best friend since high school, Eric sees the pain in his eyes, he knew of the abuse Vince suffered, he has loved him since he can remember, but he would never tell him in fear of losing him even as a friend. Then one night, things come to pass and they kiss. Eric invites him to a BDSM club owned by a friend of his, to help Vince find relief from his haunted memories. He wants to help Vince find himself to what he thinks or rather knows and he wants Vince to not only see it but to accept it.
DC takes his readers far into the BDSM scene with this tale. He dares us to take this powerful trip and realize that nothing is simple, or perhaps it is this simple? I guess it would be up to the reader. Vince is very damaged, his childhood has controlled his whole life and the only way for him to find relief is to enter the scene and give himself over to a Master.
Warning: This story goes beyond spankings. If you are squeamish about watersports and blood, you may want to skip it. If you’re okay with it, then pick it up and give it a go.
Reviewer: Michele
Who Better Than Canyon And Simon To Answer A Few Questions?
15 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
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Canyon:
Did you ever go and visit Robert’s gravesite and allow yourself to say goodbye?
I did, finally. I wasn’t going to, but a part of me knew I needed to say goodbye, and I think Simon did, too. Simon and I went on the one-year anniversary of Robert’s death. We sat and chatted, told Robert all about what we’d been up to. And of course, we had wine.
Did Natalie ever dispute Robert’s will and what he left to you?
::chuckle:: I’m sure she wanted to, but Robert was a guy with all his ducks in a row, if you know what I mean. I think she knew she wouldn’t win.
What made you decide to get on the plane?
Loyalty to Robert. Like Simon said, it wasn’t like anyone would’ve known I’d been asked to do this, but I would’ve known. Robert trusted me to handle it, and I knew I had to. Plus, I was carrying a lot of guilt over his death at that point.
What kept you from peaking at the letter left to Simon from Robert?
Two things—on the one hand, it really wasn’t any of my business. Just that simple. If he’d meant me to read the letter, he wouldn’t have sealed the envelope. That’s logic. On the other hand, I think I was probably a little nervous of finding something important there. I knew I wasn’t the only man Robert had ever been with, but…there was always this look on his face when he’d mention his friend on the coast. I guess I didn’t want to know he’d loved someone else.
Simon is obviously a wine drinker, what is your drink of choice?
::laughs:: Wine drinker is an understatement. He’s a lush! Personally I could take or leave the stuff. I like Gatorade. ::shrugs:: What can I say? I grew up in the Arizona heat!
What did you think of Simon when you first saw him?
Honestly I thought he was adorable. He’s one of those little guys that a big guy like me just wants to put in his pocket and keep. ::laughs:: I’d never been attracted to someone that intensely that quickly. He was a challenge. He can be an ass, yanno. ::wink::
Knowing you were both lovers of Robert, did that bring you and Simon closer as companions or was it an obstacle in your early relationship?
Both, at times. After I read Robert’s note, there was a bit of a weight on my shoulders, like…I had to make it work with Simon no matter what. But after a while, it was almost comforting. I trusted Robert, and if he thought Simon and I would work, well…then we would.
Deciding to stay with Simon, did you ever find a love of the ocean and the beach?
Jesus Christ, NO! I really hate the water. We went back to the beach a few times, and every time it was disastrous. I cut my foot on a shell, I got an ear infection from swimming, and the last time I stepped on a decapitated fish head because I was paying more attention to Simon The Merman than where I was walking. That did it for me. ::laugh::
Why did you choose stay so long as a house guest?
You know, I’m still not really sure. Curiosity, I guess, was a large part of it. Most of the guys I’d dated in the past wanted one thing from me, and they didn’t really want to commit to get it. But there was Simon, not trying to get into my pants. Part of me wanted to know what I had to do to get him to raise an eyebrow. ::laughs:: I won’t say there weren’t times when I didn’t feel like I’d overstayed. I mean, really…who goes to a stranger’s house and stays that long? It’s just not normal.
What did you do while Simon was working on his art?
You mean after he finally let me back into the studio? ::chuckle:: I watch him work a lot. I really just love it. He gets this look of inner peace when he’s painting, even when he’s frustrated with it, I can tell he’s so into it. I’ve never known anyone who could give themselves up to something so completely, and it’s amazing to watch.
After dinner at the “Jazzy’s Restaurant “ and things ended on a sour note, why did you continue to stay an additional month with Simon? Did either of you talk things out or just follow a basic comfortable routine?
Oh, God. You had to bring up the Jazzy’s Incident. Yeah. Not my finest hour. ::groan:: We didn’t talk much that night. I kept trying to find the right moment to apologize but it just never came. The next day, I think both of us just wanted to try and focus on what was next. We did sort of have a routine.
How are you and Simon doing now? What is in store for you two in the future?
We’re actually doing great. We spent a week in bed—and not because Simon was sick—::wink:: and then went to Arizona to get my things. I’m currently looking for a job. Not because we need the money, I just want something to do.
Do you ever plan to try and reconcile with your family?
I’m still close with my sister. She’s been out to Pratt’s Hollow a few times to see us. I think she was happier than I was that I’d finally found someone. And she’s insisting on being my Best Man at my wedding. Which we can finally have now. ::grin::
What did you decide to do with the money Robert left you?
::smile:: I really did donate some of it to charity. Part of it I invested for our future. I gave my sister some of it. With the rest, I bought Simon a store down in the town square, so he can display and sell his art easier. He’s even opened up a little school for local aspiring artists. He won’t tell you, but he’s a great teacher.
Simon:
What made you decide to leave Robert?
His wife. ::chuckle:: It wasn’t sharing him, though. I’ve dated bisexual guys before – I have no problem sharing a man with a woman. Just not her. ::grin::
Why did you allow Canyon to stay so long as a guest? You both argued over everything and communication seemed minimal, why didn’t you kick him out?
Robert’s note. Robert asked me to take care of Canyon, and he obviously wanted us together. Even when Robert and I weren’t a couple, I trusted his judgment.
Spending so much time together, what was your normal daily routine? What was Canyon’s in the first few months?
::laugh:: Canyon doesn’t sit still very well. He single-handedly organized my entire house. We spent a lot of time seeing the sights, although that didn’t take very long.
How often do you work on your art?
I work on it every day my body allows me.
What do you do in your free time? What did you and Canyon do for fun besides eating out and dancing?
Besides the beach, there isn’t much to do in Pratt’s Hollow. The closest movie theatre is in the next town, and there isn’t anything like a mall for an hour or so in all directions. Before Canyon, I would spend a lot of my time either working on my art, or at the beach, but Mister Arizona Dust doesn’t like the water. ::chuckles:: I do love to dance, though, and once you get a couple in Canyon, he’s not too bad on his feet. Don’t tell him I said that, though. ::grin::
What do you and Canyon have in common? Likes and dislikes?
It doesn’t seem like it, but actually we have a lot in common. We’re both interested in conservation and green living. Obviously gay rights are a big thing for us both. But beyond that we like the same kinds of movies—we’re both horror nuts—and I’ve finally given in and upgraded to a DVR, so we have all the old-time shows like Batman recorded now.
Has Canyon gotten over his aversion to the ocean and beach?
Definitely not. ::laugh::
Have you ever visited Robert’s grave? Will you and Canyon visit together or is that a closed chapter in your life?
We actually went back on the one-year anniversary of Robert’s death. It was a very special trip.
Have you met or plan to meet Canyon’s family?
I’ve met his sister, Bonnie, and she’s a hoot and half. I honestly love that woman. She treats me like family, which I really appreciate, and more than that, she’s good to Canyon. I haven’t met any of his other family yet. They treated him horribly when he came out, and he still isn’t ready to let go of that. I’m hopeful that they can reconcile, but I’m not going to push him.
Will you move or have you decided to stay in Pratt’s Hallow?
I won’t say I’ll never leave Pratt’s Hollow, but I can’t imagine doing so. I fell in love with this place the day I stepped off the airplane.
How is your health? Have you seen a doctor yet?
My health is actually a lot better now. Canyon has been a powerhouse in finding new treatments and some natural therapies. He’s got me doing meditation and I’ve started taking Tai Chi, which is helping a lot. He’s found a ton of supplements that are supposed to be helpful and he takes the information to my doctor when he finds it. He’s even got me wearing magnets. ::chuckle:: Just a bunch of things I’d always laughed off as bullshit, and I was wrong. And amazingly enough, with that under better control, so is my depression. Go figure, huh?
What are your plans for the future?
Happiness. ::smile:: For once. It’s a nice feeling to have someone who appreciates the things I can do, and doesn’t look down on me for the things I can’t. I’ve got a small art school going—Canyon funded a store front down in the town square which ::shakes head:: was just far more than I’d ever imagined I’d have. I’ve done well with my art, don’t get me wrong, but this collaboration has been amazing.
Who Better than Canyon by DC Juris
15 Jul 2011 1 Comment
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Title: Who Better than Canyon
Author: DC Juris
Publisher: Breathless Press
Pages: 58
Characters: Canyon, Simon, Robert, Natalie
POV: 3rd person
Setting: Contemporary
Sub-Genre: Romance/Drama
Cover Rating: 3
Kisses: 4
Blurb:
Canyon shoulders the guilt of his ex-lovers death, remembering the last night of Robert’s life. Robert came to beg Canyon to come back. He refused because of Robert’s refusal to leave his wife and was unwilling to play second. After the argument that ensued, Robert stormed out angry and upset, unknowing to Canyon this would be the last time he saw him.
Canyon now carries a heavy burden believing he is guilty of his ex-lovers death. The angry and vengeful widow, Natalie, denied Canyon his final goodbyes, refusing his entrance to the funeral. The only solace offered Canyon is in the reading of the will, finding he has been left a sizeable amount of money and a request to deliver the dire news of his ex-lovers death to an unknown man half way across the country. Unable to ever say no to Robert, Canyon finds himself boarding a plane to fulfill this last request.
Simon watches as a young, strapping giant is dropped off on his front porch carrying the dire news of his old friend’s untimely death, holding a letter s addressed to Simon sure to include his friend’s final thoughts. The letter first explains the reason for his death asking Simon to respect his wishes for why he took his death into his own hands. Second, he is asked to take care of Canyon, as Robert describes is a bit gun-shy but perfect for Simon. Simon finds himself inviting the young grief stricken man as a guest into his home.
Review:
Who Better than Canyon is an endearing tale of two souls brought together through the loss of a loved one.
DC Juris beautifully captures the realism of the human spirit to deal with the loss of a loved one, the unique hardships each person experiences learning to let go of the past and finding the strength to embrace the future. This is a must read for any who have loved and lost.
Reviewed By: Kate
Who Better Than Canyon by DC Juris – A Project With A Purpose
26 Jun 2011 6 Comments
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In the opening pages of Who Better Than Canyon, you’ll find the following dedication:
In memory of Christopher Klucsarits, a phenomenal talent who left the world far too soon.
You’re probably wondering who he was. Christopher Klucsarits was a professional wrestler—one of my favorites—better known by his stage name, Kanyon. It might seem odd to dedicate a romance story to someone like that, but there was more to Christopher than met the eye—more than anyone will ever know.
During his time in professional wrestling and after, rumors ran rampant about Christopher’s sexuality. Some said he was homosexual. Others said he was straight, and that he’d just participated in a “gay storyline.” Public statements were made supporting both scenarios, by numerous people, including Christopher.
Whether Christopher was gay or not is anyone’s guess, and it doesn’t matter anyway. What matters is that he was troubled. What matters is that under the weight of whatever burdens he carried, he took the tragic path so many others take – and took it needlessly.
On April 2nd, 2010, his brother found him dead in his apartment with an empty bottle of anti-depressants and a note. He was forty years old.
I didn’t know Christopher. In fact, I’ve only seen him wrestle in person once. So why dedicate a story to him?
Because I’ve been at that crossroads, staring down the path to oblivion, trying to come up with some reason not to take that big, final step. For me, salvation came in the form of a phone call. I called my best friend to say goodbye, and he put his mother on the phone. She literally saved my life that day. It makes me sad to think that Christopher didn’t have that kind of lifeline. Or maybe he had it, but didn’t realize it. Sometimes, we’re so blinded by our own inner darkness, we can’t see the light shining right in front of us.
For the first six months, my royalties from Who Better Than Canyon will go to The Trevor Project, in honor of Christopher. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/)
I don’t know if Christopher was gay or not. I’m not sure it matters now, and I’m certain it never should have mattered when he was alive. What matters is that the cycle stops somewhere.
A Father’s Day Contest From Kayla Jameth, Berengaria Brown, DC Juris & Rebecca Leigh!
19 Jun 2011 9 Comments
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FATHER’S DAY CONTEST – Hot M/M Anthology
Whether you’re a dad, know a dad, or have a dad – we’ve got a contest for you to celebrate Father’s Day!
AD-DICK-TION is the newest m/m anthology available from Breathless Press. In this collection of sizzling hot Adonis shorts, feel the passion again with previously released m/m erotic stories along with an all new story by Kayla Jameth – Legends.
A few of the authors of the anthology are hosting the contest.
To enter the contest follow these simple steps by Midnight Pacific time on June 19th!:
1. Read the author’s clue below.
2. Go to the author’s site to find the answer to the clue.
3. Come back here and leave a comment that has your answers. **Please remember to include your email address in the comment**
4. The person with the most correct answers wins a copy of Ad-dick-tion!
(in the case of more than one person with all correct answers, the winner will be picked at random).
Kayla Jameth: Where do I draw inspiration for my works in progress?
Facebook.
DC Juris: This transgender author knows that your mom wasn’t always right when she told you not to play with your food. Which two characters play with their food in his story, “Sundae Surprise?”
http://www.dcjuris.com/#!__sundae-surprise
Berengaria Brown: How many men are involved in Berengaria Brown’s story, “Carnal Connections” and where do they meet?
http://berengariasblog.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Leigh: This straight-laced attorney by day likes vampires who role play. What do the characters in her story “Room Number Twelve” play? http://blog.rebeccaleighromance.com/
GOOD LUCK to everyone and HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
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Ad-Dick-tion (Volume One) Anthology
19 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
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Title: Ad-Dick-tion: Volume One
Authors: Christina Jade Loren, Jamieson Wolf, Kayla Jameth, Jessica Lee, Kimberly Hunter, DC Juris, Berengaria Brown, and Rebecca Leigh
Publisher: Breathless Press
Pages: 196
Characters: Various
POV: 1st and 3rd Person
Setting: Contemporary
Sub-Genre: Anthology/Erotica/Menage/Fantasy/Paranormal
Cover Rating: 4
Kisses: 4 (Overall)
Blurbs:
In this collection of sizzling hot Adonis shorts, feel the passion again with previously released m/m erotic stories, along with an all new story by Kayla Jameth – Legends.
Turned by Christina Jade Loren – Nathan thinks that Damien is easy prey. He stalks him right up until the point Damien turns the tables.
Eternity by Christina Jade Loren – Even vampires need boy toys…
Break and Enter by Christina Jade Loren – When a lone burglar breaks into James’ home demanding everything, temperatures soar between both men.
Furry Endeavors by Christina Jade Loren – Home for the holidays isn’t exactly what Lance had in mind when his lover, Adin, took him to a secluded log cabin in the middle of a forest.
Hard by Jamieson Wolf – Owen’s best friend makes him hard.
Hardening by Jamieson Wolf – When Daniel leaves him, Owen wonders if he will ever love again. Thankfully, you don’t need love to have hot sex…
Legends by Kayla Jameth – Austin promised his assertive lover a magical evening. He has arranged to celebrate Jack’s birthday at the new concept restaurant Legends. Will Legends be everything he hoped it would be?
Make Me by Jessica Lee – Becoming the alpha of one’s wolf pack—brutal. Keeping the title and your mate alive all at the same time—living hell. Previously Reviewed HERE
Got Lemons? by Kimberly Hunter- Will giving into desire be a sour mistake or sweet perfection?
Dream Come True by DC Juris – Tristan knows that Jinsu is just a drawing…. A made-up, elaborate version of Tristan’s perfect man. All in Tristan’s head. Jinsu isn’t real. Or…is he? Previously Reviewed HERE
Sundae Surprise by DC Juris – Dean learns the true meaning of the words “playing with your food” when his hot and hunky roommate, Rick, interrupts his plans for some solo Sunday afternoon fun.
Perfect Christmas by DC Juris – Evan plans to spend yet another Christmas alone while Drake travels for business. But a special delivery reveals Drake had some plans of his own! Previously Reviewed HERE
Carnal Connections by Berengaria Brown – Ithiel meets Jason and Toby at a wedding, and a night of hot passion follows. But what will happen the next morning?
Room Number 12 by Rebecca Leigh – Two male vampire cowboys come together in a bar as strangers but leave as lovers.
Review:
Fantasy and role playing, dominance and submission, ménage a trios and one on one; the Ad-Dick-tion anthology is a compilation of über-steamy tales that transport the reader on an erotic journey inhabited by vampires, werewolves, and human men who heat up the pages in this homage to sex and love.
From the fun and flirty to the down and dirty and everything in between, each of the eight authors has contributed a story that celebrates eroticism. Whether it’s the first sexual encounter between best friends turned lovers, or it’s the chance meeting at a wedding that leads to a sexy threesome in a hotel room, they all explore sensuality in its many forms—from new love to lost love to eternal love, there’s something between the covers for every reader.
Each of the offerings, with the exception of Kayla Jameth’s beautifully seductive ménage story Legends, the tale of a man who gives his partner the ultimate birthday gift, have appeared in prior publication, but now they can all be enjoyed in this single collection .
Indulge in the sexual fantasies of the men of Ad-Dick-tion; it’s a choice collection of carnal creativity, to be sure.
Reviewed By: Lisa
Omarati & No Place Like Home (Calliph & Mateo Books 1 and 2) by DC Juris
01 Jun 2011 3 Comments
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Title: Omarati (Calliph & Mateo #1)
Author: DC Juris
Publisher: Noble Romance
Pages: 70
Characters: Calliph, Mateo
POV: 3rd person
Setting: Mizimar/Porquence/Namicia
Sub-Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy/Alternate Universe
Cover Rating: 4
Kisses: 4.5
Title: No Place Like Home (Calliph & Mateo #2)
Author: DC Juris
Publisher: Noble Romance
Pages: 44
Characters: Calliph, Mateo
POV: 3rd person
Setting: Namicia/Anagon
Sub-Genre: Paranormal /Fantasy/Alternate Universe
Cover Rating: 4
Kisses: 4.5
Blurbs:
Omarati: Everything changed for werewolf Calliph after the Shifter War. Now nothing more than a slave and plaything to human Prince Obyn, Calliph finds himself on the Golden Magus, sailing across the sea with his owner. But fate has something more in mind for Calliph in the form of First Mate Mateo—who just happens to be Calliph’s Omarati—his soul mate . . . and a werecat. Heartbroken, Calliph knows he can’t stay with Mateo—he is forced to follow Obyn wherever he leads. Years later, when an attack at sea lands Mateo in the hands of vicious pirates, the cat discovers that, though time has changed some things, his bond with Calliph is eternal.
No Place Like Home: Calliph and Mateo are back! The peace of the shifter pair’s calm, quiet life is shattered by a visit from one of Calliph’s old pack members. Calliph must travel to the town of his birth, Naolassel, to speak on behalf of his twin brother, Rupos, who has been charged with murder. But Calliph’s decision will endanger his beloved kitten . . . not to mention their relationship. Can Mateo reconcile with who Calliph was—and what Calliph did—during the war, or is the truth of his wolf too much to bear?
Review:
Give your imagination free rein and join shifters Calliph and Mateo on a journey of hardships and heartache, trials and triumphs, through an alternate reality where the supernatural and natural worlds intersect.
Two hundred years after the Shifter War that led to two hundred years of servitude for Calliph, who is enslaved by Prince Obyn, a sexual submissive with a deep need to be dominated by his slave, he sets out upon a journey that will alter his future forever. Sailing on the ship the Golden Magus, Calliph meets his destiny in the form of Mateo, a panther shifter who is Omarati to Calliph and his wolf half.
Omarati are soul mates, bound by a connection that defies explanation, a connection that can never be denied or broken, nor can its power be defined. Calliph and Mateo share something more than a fated bond, though, as theirs is also a link that is solidified by their love for each other.
Their relationship is complicated by Calliph’s slavery; his lack of free will and control over his own life makes it impossible for the two to fulfill their union. The past is too powerful, as it continues to dictate the present and to influence their future together, a future that cannot be realized until past wrongs can be exorcised, forgiven, and healed, and freedom can be attained. The past has the strength to transform, for better and for worse, and a lengthy separation tests their faith, yet even years apart cannot diminish their love for each other.
Traumatic events and their lingering pain threaten to undo the men emotionally, but where love and strength of spirit are involved, together, anything can be overcome.
DC Juris has introduced a pair of characters in Calliph and Mateo who are nothing less than lovable. It’s impossible not to root for them, to cheer for them as they face challenge after challenge, and come through all the stronger for overcoming each obstacle that would threaten to tear them apart. For them, the fantasy is not their happily ever after; for these two men, that promises to be their truth.
Immerse yourself in their fantastical world; lose yourself in their romance; anticipate the continuation to their story. Mateo’s past has yet to unfold, and I, for one, will be there to witness it.
Reviewed By: Lisa
Simply Smut by DC Juris
25 May 2011 1 Comment
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Title: Simply Smut
Author: DC Juris
Publisher: Breathless Press
Pages: 58
Characters: Various
POV: 1st & 3rd person
Setting: Contemporary/Alternate Universe
Sub-Genre: Anthology
Cover Rating: 4
Kisses: 5
Blurb:
Come watch Amber, whose online adventures have left her panting and ready. Or maybe you’d rather play with Jason, a sexy writer who has finally figured out the plotline of his life revolves around his hot assistant, Paul. And don’t forget Chase, the sexy transgender man heading the right way for some steamy sex with fellow ftm Toby. These are just three of your options. You’ve got thirteen playmates at your disposal in these seven stories—all guaranteed to rev your engine and keep it running. All. Night. Long.
Stories Include:
Rub-a-Dub-Dub
An online search for innocent romance stories turns into an eye-opening adventure in the world of smut. By the time Amber gets home, she’s hot, horny, and ready to play…with herself!
Writer’s Assistant
Paul loves his job as Jason’s writing assistant, and when Jason suggests they take their relationship to the next level, Paul is more than willing!
Dylan’s Promise
Dylan knows about Alex’s past—about the abusive relationship he ran from. But there’s more to the story, and the appearance of a man who looks like Alex’s ex brings up old memories that Alex can’t deal with alone. Fortunately for him, he has Dylan.
Torn Apart
After a massive natural disaster all but destroys the planet Torn, William, a human soldier, begins a desperate search for his native lover, Intugu. Will the two be reunited, or will William’s dreams end at a pile of rubble?
Intrastate Love Song
Toby and Chase met at a transgender pride retreat a year ago, and although the sparks flew right away, the timing was all wrong. Now they’re reunited, living in the same town, and ready to date. That is, once they get that awkward first-time hot, steamy sex out of the way!
Catching Up With Kevin
What does transgender Anthony do when a night of hanging out with his transvestite best friend, Kevin, turns into Kevin revealing his love? Why, Anthony makes up for lost time, of course!
Sock it to Him
Eric is sick to death of watching Patrick get treated like crap by one asshole after another. But when the biggest asshole of them all, Donald, goes too far, Eric ends up driving Patrick to the local ER. Eric sets out to convince Patrick that there are better men to date—namely him—with help from an unexpected source: a sock monkey.
Review:
Simply Smut is an anthology that has a little bit of something for everyone. This is a book that’s not only a celebration of the physical and emotional aspects of sex, but is also a celebration of sexuality itself. It’s a collection of stories that pays tribute to our diversity, to our individuality, and to the fact that we, as humans, regardless of whatever labels society has insisted upon assigning to us, share the basic and fundamental need to love and to be loved, to feel and to experience physical intimacy and pleasure, whether it’s alone in a bathtub, like Amber in Rub-a-Dub-Dub, or, as in the other stories in the collection, is with the one other person in the world who makes you feel whole and needed.
At 58 pages in its entirety, obviously none of these seven stories is incredibly long, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t entirely satisfying. They each run the emotional gamut, from lighthearted and sexy, as in the life imitates art (or is that art imitates life?) story Writer’s Assistant, in which author Jason finally decides that reality is far better than fiction when it comes to his assistant, Paul; to the heartbreaking, as in Dylan’s Promise, which touches upon the post-traumatic effects of surviving an abusive relationship; to the uplifting, as in Intrastate Love Song, which celebrates the finding of that one special person who makes life just that much better for him being in it.
Gay, lesbian, bi, queer, intersex, transgender, straight—whatever word one uses to describe his/her sexuality—there’s one thing we all have in common, and DC Juris portrays it beautifully in each of his seven stories: sex and love are universal concepts that don’t discriminate based on gender. Sounds simple. Throw in a little smut and you’ve got an all around delicious read.
Reviewed By: Lisa
