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55th out of 114 books
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351 voters
Knockout
by
Leora Stark (Goodreads Author)
Tyler Morris did not have a happy childhood. He suffered abuse at the hands of his alcoholic father, then bounced around a series of foster homes. He became unable to express his emotions or deal with his past. Then, at fifteen, at a charity boxing camp hosted by heavyweight champ Jamie Lewis, Tyler found a purpose and an outlet for his anger. Seven years later, Tyler arri...more
ebook, 104 pages
Published
June 6th 2012
by Dreamspinner Press
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Knockout by Leora Stark was an enjoyable read for me even though it didn’t quite give me the experience for which I’d hoped. My problems with the book include its scarcity of boxing and training details. Only one fight is described (and it’s only 322 words). Also, the novella tends to shut down opportunities for conflict.
For example, there is no way that a boxer could be openly gay and succeed in the sport. I don’t care if his talent makes him bigger than Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Durán, Joe Fr...more
For example, there is no way that a boxer could be openly gay and succeed in the sport. I don’t care if his talent makes him bigger than Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Durán, Joe Fr...more
Tyler Morris catches a bus from NY to LA in the hope that Jamie Lewis, gym owner and boxing kingmaker, will take him on as a boxer. He has little money but sets about making Jamie see his potential, including giving him a heartfelt speech about how much boxing means to him. Tyler is 22, spent some time with Jamie when he was 15 at a boxing camp for youth identified as at risk; and never forgot what he learned there.
Jamie is a 36 year old boxing mentor. He takes on those he think can make a go o...more
Jun 14, 2012
Val Kovalin
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Synopsis: Twenty-two year-old boxer Tyler comes to Los Angeles to train with thirty-six year-old Jamie, a former boxer who now runs a successful gym. They first met in a charity boxing camp for at-risk youth when Jamie introduced Tyler to boxing. Now, they become lovers as Tyler begins his boxing career.
This novella wasn’t quite what I’d hoped it would be mainly because it shuts down opportunities for conflict, and doesn’t provide many boxing and training details.
(1) I’d hoped for huge tension...more
This novella wasn’t quite what I’d hoped it would be mainly because it shuts down opportunities for conflict, and doesn’t provide many boxing and training details.
(1) I’d hoped for huge tension...more
3.5
This was an enjoyable younger man/older man romance (22&36) and probably the first for me of this type that did deal with the age issues in more detail. There were some interesting power issues that went along with the age difference as well since Jamie is Tyler's trainer.
I enjoyed the rough patches these two went through and the chemistry between them really worked although there were a few times where it came across as a student/teacher crush vibe that didn't really work for me quite a...more
This was an enjoyable younger man/older man romance (22&36) and probably the first for me of this type that did deal with the age issues in more detail. There were some interesting power issues that went along with the age difference as well since Jamie is Tyler's trainer.
I enjoyed the rough patches these two went through and the chemistry between them really worked although there were a few times where it came across as a student/teacher crush vibe that didn't really work for me quite a...more
Knockout by Leora Stark
4 Stars
Reviewed for www.heartsonfirereviews.com
Twenty two year old Tyler Morris had a horrible childhood and still wears the scars from his abusive father. He was a very angry teenager by the time that he was turned over to foster care but being sent to a boxing camp changed his life. He never forget his time training under his mentor, championship fighter Jamie Lewis, and hops a bus from New York to LA in hopes that Jamie, who is now a gym owner and boxing kingmaker, will...more
4 Stars
Reviewed for www.heartsonfirereviews.com
Twenty two year old Tyler Morris had a horrible childhood and still wears the scars from his abusive father. He was a very angry teenager by the time that he was turned over to foster care but being sent to a boxing camp changed his life. He never forget his time training under his mentor, championship fighter Jamie Lewis, and hops a bus from New York to LA in hopes that Jamie, who is now a gym owner and boxing kingmaker, will...more
4.5 stars - I first read this when it was posted on Lit a while back. I totally fell in love with the story and the characters, so it was great to see it published. I enjoyed it just as much the second time around, even if I think there were some areas or scenes that could have been expanded to feel a little less rushed. While Ty and Jamie's story is short, it's also incredibly sweet. Their relationship builds beautifully and the ending was just perfect. I'm rating it so highly because this was...more
2.5
Not one jot of showing here. This is an all authorial telling story. She simply relates everything. He said, she said, and then...the epilogue is an especially horrendous bit of summing up.
On another note, I do so wish writers would not feel the need to keep saying "the younger man". We get it. You're establishing a romance with an age difference. Duly noted. Now move on. It does not help characterisation one bit nor is identification by this means continually necessary.
Not one jot of showing here. This is an all authorial telling story. She simply relates everything. He said, she said, and then...the epilogue is an especially horrendous bit of summing up.
On another note, I do so wish writers would not feel the need to keep saying "the younger man". We get it. You're establishing a romance with an age difference. Duly noted. Now move on. It does not help characterisation one bit nor is identification by this means continually necessary.
I don't understand nothing about boxing and for me, is not even a sport.
But, I had to read this, the blurb was very interesting, and the cover was so gorgeous I could not help myself.
This is a very nice story, the 2 main characters were terrific, if you are concern about the age difference don't be.
It didn't feel weird at all, Ty is so mature and Jamie is such a wonderful character they are great together.
The ending was so perfect, I wish all finales were as nice as this one.
But, I had to read this, the blurb was very interesting, and the cover was so gorgeous I could not help myself.
This is a very nice story, the 2 main characters were terrific, if you are concern about the age difference don't be.
It didn't feel weird at all, Ty is so mature and Jamie is such a wonderful character they are great together.
The ending was so perfect, I wish all finales were as nice as this one.
A very well written M/M love story featuring boxers. *wipes drool* First time read for me from Leora Stark. It will not be last. The story was short and yet it wasn't lacking. It had just enough substance to make it a solid read. The characters both same similar histories - survivors of child abuse, rough childhood making them into the men they were today - poor Tyler had the worst of it compared to Jaime.
Though Jamie, the older and more experienced of the two claimed to be possessive, he was no...more
Though Jamie, the older and more experienced of the two claimed to be possessive, he was no...more
Sorry. No review. I read this back in June -- and somehow I forgot to enter my thoughts. Since I didn't remember ANY of it, I assume I didn't hate it nor loving it that much. So the 'safe' 3-stars
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3.5 stars.
I liked Knockout. Boxing is not my sport, but I liked the characters.
I like age difference stories, where the gap is not too much (max. 10-15 years). So this was perfect.
The conflict was mostly a misunderstanding, but the plot was good for a short read like this. And I felt like I got to know the guys pretty well. Plus they were hot together. (that's always a big + in my book :)
I liked Knockout. Boxing is not my sport, but I liked the characters.
I like age difference stories, where the gap is not too much (max. 10-15 years). So this was perfect.
The conflict was mostly a misunderstanding, but the plot was good for a short read like this. And I felt like I got to know the guys pretty well. Plus they were hot together. (that's always a big + in my book :)
I really liked this novella. The storyline is drawn around professional boxing and a light romance between young Tyler, with an abused childhood, and heavyweight champ Jamie Lewis. I really enjoyed this light romance between Tyler and Jamie. They were hot together.
3.5 stars
I enjoyed Knockout but wish it had been a little bit more in-depth. Was told about the sexual tension between Jamie and Tyler, but I wanted to feel more of it! Would read more by this author.
I enjoyed Knockout but wish it had been a little bit more in-depth. Was told about the sexual tension between Jamie and Tyler, but I wanted to feel more of it! Would read more by this author.
Jul 07, 2012
Hearts On Fire Reviews
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Author: Leora Stark
Reviewed by: Maya
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Rated 4 Hearts
http://heartsonfirereviews.com/
Reviewed by: Maya
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Rated 4 Hearts
http://heartsonfirereviews.com/
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We need more gay boxers!
Lazy writing.
Nice, surprisingly romantic story between two rough fighters.
I loved it!!!
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Leora Stark is a writer of romance and erotica. She writes sometimes sweet and always dirty stories in a variety of genres. Recently stories about hot m/m and m/m/f action have been keeping her up at night. Leora lives in Toronto where she earns her keep as a professor.
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