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Tomfoolery (CoP First Birthday Bash)
by
Lou Harper (Goodreads Author)
Ben Hammond is a nerdy computer programmer with a yen for anime, comic books, and the handsome stranger he keeps seeing at the coffee shop. As he's working up the nerve to ask the guy out, he has no idea that getting his man is only half the story.
ebook, 29 pages
Published
January 26th 2012
by Lou Harper
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4.25 stars
A very entertaining and delightful romance! I loved it both Ben and Tom are absolutely adorable, but the standout is Rupert the big fat furball a true sweetheart with hidden depths. The clever dialogue had me cracking up with laughter and the one liners are unforgettably brilliant! Everything about this story clicked for me it was fantastic can't recommend it enough.
A very entertaining and delightful romance! I loved it both Ben and Tom are absolutely adorable, but the standout is Rupert the big fat furball a true sweetheart with hidden depths. The clever dialogue had me cracking up with laughter and the one liners are unforgettably brilliant! Everything about this story clicked for me it was fantastic can't recommend it enough.
Absolutely purrrrfect lol.
This sweet simple story left me smiling and feeling all warm and fuzzy inside lol.
Thanks Vio for the rec. Your really getting to know my tastes lol.
This sweet simple story left me smiling and feeling all warm and fuzzy inside lol.
Thanks Vio for the rec. Your really getting to know my tastes lol.
This is a self-published free 9000 word short story, written for the one year anniversary of the blog Coffee and Porn in the Morning. It is available for free pdf download at the site.
It now can be downloaded here as pdf, and on Smashwords and ARe as Mobi, Epub, and Pdf. All free.
It's now also available on Amazon for free.
It now can be downloaded here as pdf, and on Smashwords and ARe as Mobi, Epub, and Pdf. All free.
It's now also available on Amazon for free.
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This short (and FREE!!!) story is totally enjoyable. I just read Lou Harper's Hanging Loose and I think this author has a penchant for writing day-to-day /ordinary activities as engaging and well, not boring. From Ben working on his computer program, talking to Rupert -- his fat orange tabby cat, which is named after Rupert Grint --, to having conversation and arranging date with Tom, a cute guy he's been crushing over for a few weeks. It feels natural and like you read a story of a friend.
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In this time of economic woes in the U.S., it is always nice to find something for free. However, as some of you might know, free reads aren’t always the best quality writing and editing-wise; but I am happy to say that Tomfoolery bucks that stereotype. With a quirky protagonist, a cute cat, and a sexy love interest, this short story was a delight.
Ben designs gaming software for a rather large company (think Disney) and between work and the stray cat, Rupert he feeds, he doesn’t seem to have tim...more
Ben designs gaming software for a rather large company (think Disney) and between work and the stray cat, Rupert he feeds, he doesn’t seem to have tim...more
This is such a fun story! Not quite sure what was going on at first, I read on because the way Ben talks about what happens to him is just so funny. He believes he’s going insane, but the way he thinks about everything and gives perfectly sane reasons for why he thinks he’s losing it is hilarious.
I can’t really say much more without spoiling the surprise. It’s an unusual paranormal story, and a very nice balance between humor and romance. If you’re looking for a fun read with some very sweet mom...more
I can’t really say much more without spoiling the surprise. It’s an unusual paranormal story, and a very nice balance between humor and romance. If you’re looking for a fun read with some very sweet mom...more
Aug 02, 2012
(Mel) Osborne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
18+
Shelves:
have-ebook,
free-read,
good-short-story,
would-recommend,
would-read-again,
not-for-kids,
over-18,
m-m,
kinky
This story introduces us to Ben a computer programmer and self-proclaimed nerd......... he comes home one day to find a fat orange tabby in his house which he names Rupert (after Rupert Grint) he notices weird things happening in his house and thinks he's going crazy..... he sees a cute man at the coffee shop near his work, he can never seem to pluck up the courage to talk to him until one day when they bump into each other..... and the story goes.....
a well written book (I give 3 1/2 stars) a c...more
a well written book (I give 3 1/2 stars) a c...more
This was a novella that could just as easily have been a short story. Several pages and a lot of time was spent on the main character, Ben's, horrid work conditions, but in the end both they, and his decision to leave the place, were irrelevant to the main romance and leading story arc. As someone whose family works in a similar position, I understand that all of the workplace details are accurate, but that doesn't mean that the details are relevant to the story at hand. And when writing a novel...more
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This is an absolutely delightful little read, and I’m not entirely sure how I can review it without giving away spoilers. I will try because the twists are truly what makes the story so fun. Part of this story for me was the appeal of Ben’s job. He works for a computer gaming company and is in a total frenzy trying to get a game ready to coincide with a movie release, however the powers-that-be have no clue how gaming works and are making ever...more
This is an absolutely delightful little read, and I’m not entirely sure how I can review it without giving away spoilers. I will try because the twists are truly what makes the story so fun. Part of this story for me was the appeal of Ben’s job. He works for a computer gaming company and is in a total frenzy trying to get a game ready to coincide with a movie release, however the powers-that-be have no clue how gaming works and are making ever...more
Not really a fan of shape-shifter story, but this one short story does not really mess the fun of reading a gay romance. I like the style of writing but I also wonder if the author is capable of holding readers' attention if the challenge is there to produce a long version. There needs to be some kind of excitement to pull it off. This is more of a guy-meets-guy scenario, without much thrown in to bend the story a bit, other than the shape-shifter stuff.
This is my first story by this author. It was cute, PG-13 fun. It was free so I though why not? I was pleasantly surprised. It is a story about Ben, a nerdy guy who works, works, works with no time for love. This is where Tom, his secret crush steps in. The blurb is pretty accurate.If you're in need for a novella to read in between reading books, Tomfoolery is for you.
2 stars - plus one because it was free.
The beginning was kind of cute, but then it developed into a strange housecat-shifter-story, which didn't make any sense. Also it was so short the hinted characterization of both MCs remained very shallow. And I can't overcome this strange house-cat-shifter-thing.
The beginning was kind of cute, but then it developed into a strange housecat-shifter-story, which didn't make any sense. Also it was so short the hinted characterization of both MCs remained very shallow. And I can't overcome this strange house-cat-shifter-thing.
Jan 29, 2012
Simsala*is getting slow*
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Simsala*is getting slow* by:
Vio
"
...have some tea!"
...have some tea!"
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Jan 28, 2012
Mandy*reads obsessively*
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Mandy*reads obsessively* by:
Vio
3.5-4*
Light, funny, fuzzy cute story.
When Ben an overworked computer programmer finally gets a date with Tom, a guy he's been lusting after he thinks things are working out well for him.
But he's in for a suprise!
Light, funny, fuzzy cute story.
When Ben an overworked computer programmer finally gets a date with Tom, a guy he's been lusting after he thinks things are working out well for him.
But he's in for a suprise!
I loved this story! Ben's character was beautifully written. Even though it was short (and didn't have sex scenes) it was extremely satisfying. ~never thought I'd say that about a non-erotic romance~ Awesome job, Lou!
4.5 stars
Such a cute read! Although - yes - the plot was rather obvious from the beginning, nevertheless it was fun to read. Especially Ben's humor was too funny. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
Such a cute read! Although - yes - the plot was rather obvious from the beginning, nevertheless it was fun to read. Especially Ben's humor was too funny. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
This was such a sweet, fun story! I really liked the writing and characters. I continue to be a fan of Lou Harper's writing, it's just very enjoyable.
A stray cat moves into his apartment, he meets a nice guy who becomes his boyfriend - the only problem is that they are the same person.
Really cute. Very short and free. All Good things. It's a real art to write a short story well, but Harper did it exceedingly well.
Cute short paranormal m/m romance about a computer programmer who thinks he's going crazy because his stuff isn't in exactly the same place when he gets home from work as when he left in the morning...
I really enjoyed this story. It wasn't your usual shifter story, and it was well done and fun.
I'll never be able to look at my cat the same way again.
A fun, feel good story for anyone.
This was a cute, sweet little story.
Not a bad short story, boot scenes only.
Really cute story with a fun twist!
This was a cute, fun read.
Cute free story!
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Under a prickly, cynical surface Lou Harper is an incorrigible romantic. Her love affair with the written word started at a tender age. There was never a time when stories weren't romping around in her head. She is currently embroiled in a ruinous romance with adjectives. In her free time Lou stalks deviant words and feral narratives.
Lou's favorite animal is the hedgehog. She likes nature, books,...more
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Give Sims some cat-alarm next time!
Jan 28, 2012 04:07am
Give Sims some cat-alarm next time!"
Jan 28, 2012 04:09am