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Blindsided (Hot Summer Days)
by
Poppy Dennison (Goodreads Author)
Free short story written for the M/M Romance group's "Hot Summer Days" event.
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Known as The Rainmaker, Noah is caught up in the world of illegal boxing. He fights for his life, but a man can only take so many hits before he doesn’t get up again. When a new boxer appears on the scene, Noah wonders if he’s found a spot of hope in his life, or if he’ll be Blindsided a...more
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Known as The Rainmaker, Noah is caught up in the world of illegal boxing. He fights for his life, but a man can only take so many hits before he doesn’t get up again. When a new boxer appears on the scene, Noah wonders if he’s found a spot of hope in his life, or if he’ll be Blindsided a...more
free online fiction, 13 pages
Published
August 5th 2011
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4.5 Stars
Poppy!!! First you lost a 1/2 star because I hate boxing!*lol* I loved this short, I want more of these two guys they were HOT! I was just getting lost in their story then THE END!! *scream* This is one reason I don't like to read shorts very much. You really need to stop teasing me! I can't wait for Mind Magic April 23rd is just too far away!
Poppy!!! First you lost a 1/2 star because I hate boxing!*lol* I loved this short, I want more of these two guys they were HOT! I was just getting lost in their story then THE END!! *scream* This is one reason I don't like to read shorts very much. You really need to stop teasing me! I can't wait for Mind Magic April 23rd is just too far away!
This just was not for my tastes. The part I would have liked just started happening at the end… This seemed more like a prologue to a story I would have liked.
It was too short for there to really be any development
It was too short for there to really be any development
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Free short read. Actually not too bad but too short. I could've read more about this plot and these characters.
Don't Read in the Closet is a collection of short stories published for free for members of the M/M Romance Group. The best part of this series of shorts is that they were based on a photo and a reader request for a story. Here is the photo and reader request that inspired this story (warning contains an M/M situation with graphic nudity):
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
Don't Read in the Closet is a collection of short stories published for free for members of the M/M Romance Group. The best part of this series of shorts is that they were based on a photo and a reader request for a story. Here is the photo and reader request that inspired this story (warning contains an M/M situation with graphic nudity):
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
Nov 19, 2012
Bettye Kanady
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3 of 5 stars
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This was a very quick read, but that doesn't mean it didn't have any appeal. I was a little excited when I first saw the title. I thought I may be introduced to something new yet again; and I was. This story was about a boxer named Noah and a newbie fighter named Jason "Jax" Jackson. But, in this story, things aren't always what they seem. That's what you should remember. It was a good quick story; it does leave you a bit wanting for more though. I hope to see more.
It was too fast but the overall it was really good. I've said it a hundred times that details make a book. You can have the worst plot but if you have really in-depth characters and good details to the point that the reader can visualize then they will stick the book out regardless of plot. However, this was a good plot, detailed, and in-depth characters. A very good read.
That was my most favorite story of the Hot Summer Days - and not only because the pic to that story is my avatar. I loved the dynamics between Noah and Jax. Jax cared about Noah and the scene where he is following him aroung in the gym is soooooooooooooooo cute!!! I love those two and hope to read more of them. Noah totally deserves his HEA :)
I actually really liked this, but it gets three stars because of its length. The characters and situations don't work well for a short story, and as a result the ending was incredibly abrupt and unsatisfying. Five stars for the characters, but negative two stars for the lazy exposition. Don't cram a 200-page novella into 11 pages, yo.
Mmm, hot and dirty in the dark corner - yum! I was completely surprised with the turn of events (perhaps the title should have been more of a clue;), but love how it got Noah out of what was sure to be a disastrous boxing match. These guys have barely begun, they definitely need more to their story!! Awesome job, Poppy, thank you:)
I adored this! It felt a little rushed and it should've been a little longer, but other than that it was great, and I want to read more about Jax and Noah! Where's the sequel???? :)
Btw, this would've made an AMAZING novel-length book!
Btw, this would've made an AMAZING novel-length book!
I'm not sure why the issue of Noah's sight was included since it had pretty much nothing to do with the rest of the story. This was a nice read but I felt like it was just not long enough and I've been left with more questions than answers.
Ooh, ooh, ooh! This was really good but way too short. Yeah, I'm greedy! The writing was good and I would love to see this expanded to a full length novel. Also, it matched the picture perfectly!
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I thought this was a beautiful introduction to Noah and Jax and I loved the twist in the tale. Glad to hear there is more about these two on the way in the future.
I loved this story! I can not wait to see what happens to this pair in the future. There has to be more to this couple...because I am greedy and need more!
A wonderful short story, just well ... too short. I'd love to read more about Noah and Jax and I hope the author will take pity on me one day :-)
Jul 12, 2012
Sandra
marked it as to-read
2.5*
Yes, I know it's free, but still for me it felt like the synopsis of a much longer book I really would like to read.
Yes, I know it's free, but still for me it felt like the synopsis of a much longer book I really would like to read.
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A very short read but a great diversion from my other novels just before bed.
This was way too short!!! I want more Noah and Jax.
Hot and sweet short about a broken boxer and his liberator/lover.
Could have easily read a full novel on these two.
I'd love to read what happens afterwards!
A bit rushed and a bit too short but a good read.
Way too short
3 to 3.25 stars
3 stars.
3.75
Hot & raw
Only 3 stars, cause I want MORE! Short, nice read :)
I love the photo to this story!!! One of my favourite pictures of two men together :D
I love the photo to this story!!! One of my favourite pictures of two men together :D
Wonderful little story! I completely adored this! All I can say is that it is far too short - I'd love to read more about Noah and Jax.
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A sassy southern lady, Poppy Dennison developed an obsession with things that go bump in the night in her early years after a barn door flew off its hinges and nearly squashed her. Convinced it was a ghost trying to get her attention, she started looking for other strange and mysterious happenings around her. Not satisfied with what she found, Poppy has traveled to Greece, Malaysia and England to...more
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