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A.B. Gayle
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Wild Raspberries by Jane DavittMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Problem with Rushing the Sex
There is a growing tendency amongst ebook erotica publishers to want, if not demand, that there be a sex scene within the first three chapters. Apparently sex sells and (some?) readers are impatient if they have to wait too long for it.
Re-reading one of my favourite m/m romances, Jane Davitt’s “Wild Raspber... read more »
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Caught
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Mardi Gras
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Red+Blue (Opposites Attract, #1)
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The Go Between
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Isolation
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Second Chances (Redemption Reef, #2)
by A.B. Gayle (Goodreads Author), Jessie Blackwood (Goodreads Author), Andrea Speed (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings
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Redemption Reef
by A.B. Gayle (Goodreads Author), Andrea Speed (Goodreads Author), Jessie Blackwood (Goodreads Author) 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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In Search of the Perfect Pinot G! Australia's Mornington Peninsula (William Maltese's Wine Taster's Diary #2)
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Echoes of the Future
by Aleksandr Voinov (Goodreads Author) , A.B. Gayle (Goodreads Author), Jude Mason (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 19 ratings
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Echoes of Possibilities
by Aleksandr Voinov (Goodreads Author) , Stevie Carroll (Goodreads Author), Jenna Byrnes (Goodreads Author) 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings
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Redemption Reef
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by A.B. Gayle (Goodreads Author), Jessie Blackwood (Goodreads Author), Andrea Speed (Goodreads Author), Katisha Moreish, J.J Levesque
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by A.B. Gayle (Goodreads Author), Jessie Blackwood (Goodreads Author), Andrea Speed (Goodreads Author), Katisha Moreish, J.J Levesque
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Red + Blue (Gay & Lesbian)
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updated Mar 11, 2012 01:35pm
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A young actuarial trainee from Minnesota comes to San Fransisco to work for a family-owned life insurance company. His boss is struggling to keep the company afloat during the global economic downturn while keeping in place the high-risk policies he believes the firm should offer.
Isolation (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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updated Mar 11, 2012 01:29pm
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A scifi/romance set in 2050 when a group of humans volunteer to be part of mankind's first venture outside the Solar System.
The Go Between (Gay & Lesbian)
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updated Aug 23, 2011 01:25am
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This short story was included in Silver Publishing's 2010 Christmas anthology and is also available as a stand alone ebook.
In Search of the Perfect Pinot G (Cooking, Food & Wine)
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Co-written with William Maltese as book 4 of his Wine Tasters Diary series, this book follows my search through the wineries of the Mornington Peninsula for the perfect Pinot Gris... or should it be Grigio?
Caught (Gay & Lesbian)
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"Caught" is the first book in my planned series of "Fishing Tales".
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I would like to use this opportunity to give some background to the series "Opposites Attract". In these books, I will be exploring differences between the protagonists backgrounds and personalities as this is what creates the conflict that all storie...more |
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I may review this book in more detail later, but for now, let me say I really enjoyed reading it. Although I love Regency Romances, I've never really been drawn to non-contemporary m/m romances. Not sure why, maybe because too much effort has to go in...more |
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The Problem with Rushing the Sex There is a growing tendency amongst ebook erotica publishers to want, if not demand, that there be a sex scene within the first three chapters. Apparently sex sells and (some?) readers are impatient if they have to wai...more |
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“...it's the groups that can't accept diversity that hate and fear us the most. They should celebrate diversity, not just accept it.”
― A.B. Gayle, Mardi Gras
― A.B. Gayle, Mardi Gras
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A.B. Gayle is doing some research and would like our opinion...
Threesomes are okay in m/m romance as long as:
Threesomes are okay in m/m romance as long as:
Anything goes as long as it fits the characters and the story
Only if it's the final relationship configuration
It's okay for committed couples as long as the beginning and end is mutually agreeable
No way. M/m romance is just two guys
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Ah. Very interesting, my niece is in that field. And I'm pretty sure she lectures down at the GC.Of course, I barrack for the Cane Toads. I still remember Billy Moore chanting "Queenslander" coming out of the tunnel. And of course, Darren rools, man. I've been a fan of his from Day 1.
But, you said you weren't into sport.....
lol go queensland! haha Do you go for the Blues or the Maroons? ;) haha so you guys are spread all the way up and down the coast! :P The results will have the final say :S haha I'm studying Nutrition and Dietetics :D
Hi John. I live in Sydney but am a Queenslander by birth. I have a sister living in the GC hinterland and another in Brisvegas.Hope the exams went well. What are you studying?
Hey A.B Thanks for the invite :) I'm friends with Justin, but we haven't really spoke much :( I think he lives near Tweed Heads but I don't have my licence yet (need to hurrrrryyyyyy upppppppp haha) so my world's pretty insular atm XD where abouts in this amazing country do you live? :)Oh and the surf yesterday was amazing :) I went to Max Brenners in the Marina here after finishing exams and it's right opposite the beach :) so good - so bloody hot :( hahaha
Lol, don't hold your breath, Yvonne. It's one of a number on the drawing board, and I'm not sure what to start with first: "Angel+Devil" (the follow up to "Red+Blue" a novel at the fingers crossed submission stage with Dreamspinner), "A Very Bad Idea", "Another Joe Blow" and "Who F*cked Cock Robin" whose characters and plot have been swirling around in my head for months!
Thanks for the friendvite. Glad to hear about the plans for the book. I'll check it out once it's available.
Hi, Fang I'm away at moment and only have mobile IN. Will send email soon. LooseId rejected Red+Blue. Too much emotional growth for Bem not enough sex!
Karen K wrote: "Thank you for the friend add, A.B., and for the info. I may have to take a look for your suggestions. *winks*"My "source" is no longer there, so if you find them, do let me know.
Thank you for the friend add, A.B., and for the info. I may have to take a look for your suggestions. *winks*
Thanks for the friending "Fangtasia"I checked out your reviews and added a few books to my "To Read" pile which, after all, is what Goodreads is all about.
Silver wrote: "Thanks for the Add :o)"Hugs and thanks. Take care,hon and look after that little Indian.
I may no post regularly at the SF thread, but I do read it and note the comments made. I find it all helpful while editing. It's good to see the story from a reader's perspective.Sometimes authors (and editors) are too close to the work.
Hi LisaA sequel? You're the second person who asked me that. Sometime during the following week they will need to discover whether their May/December relationship can survive the pressures of their age difference.
Reality and the easy option would be that it wouldn't and come the day after the Mardi Gras party the following weekend, Patrick would be waving a bittersweet goodbye to Damien at the airport. But maybe they do have a future together.
Both you and I will have to find out how!!!
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Alison
