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Brand New Flavor (Delectable #1)

by E.M. Lynley (Goodreads Author)

3.5 of 5 stars 3.50 · rating details · 78 ratings · 20 reviews

A Delectable novella

When artisan ice cream maker Jericho Brown first meets food writer Cameron Clay at a charity tasting event, they get along like strawberries and chocolate sauce. Jay's unique flavors thrill more than Cameron's jaded palate, but after a delicious encounter in Jay’s delivery truck, where extra-creamy frozen treats are not the only delights sampled, Camero...more

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Published November 21st 2012 by Dreamspinner Press

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Nov 28, 2012 Adrian Anderson rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: authors-who-should-never-have-start, crap, former-fanfiction-crap, mediocre

Yet another former J2 Fanfiction with names changed but the title remains the same - as she usually does. One can read it here:

This isn't a new 'book'. Miss Lynley has not written much NEW stuff in quite a while it seems. If you have read this story before be warned and not buy/get swindled by this author and her unethical publisher unless you deliberately wish to support her. No accidental buys. :P

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Jan 26, 2013 Mandy*reads obsessively* rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to Mandy*reads obsessively* by: Tailtiu

Shelves: m-m, ebook-owned, cottoncandy-fluff, cute-easy-light, evil-ex, heaps-of-sex, hurt-comfort-disability, insta-love-lust, pet-peeve, short, sweet

3.5*
Cameron is a food critic and discovers the most delicious ice cream ever and it doesn't hurt a bit that the guy feeding it to him is just as yummy and edible as the ice cream.
The ice cream truck hook-up wasn't a great start for me but the misunderstandings and evil ex and lost cards and hard to find ice cream makers made for an interesting twist.
The helpful friends and unhelpful frienemies and an ice cream contest rounded off the two pounds I virtually gained reading this story!
It's cute, e...more

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Mar 26, 2013 Thomaidha Papa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, m-m, romance, sweet

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How can an ice-cream sample test blow your mind? Well it’s simple, a secret recipe and a gorgeous man feeding that to you can make that happen.

Cameron is a food critic, one of the best out there, but he finds it refreshing that the gorgeous giant ice-cream man doesn’t recognize him. He finds it even more enticing that the ice-cream offered is such a unique thing in a world of repetition and blandness. And when...more 4 Hearts

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How can an ice-cream sample test blow your mind? Well it’s simple, a secret recipe and a gorgeous man feeding that to you can make that happen.

Cameron is a food critic, one of the best out there, but he finds it refreshing that the gorgeous giant ice-cream man doesn’t recognize him. He finds it even more enticing that the ice-cream offered is such a unique thing in a world of repetition and blandness. And when the food sample turns into the most intense intercourse he’s ever experienced, Cameron admits to himself that he’s into something good here.

But first he has to clear the path. Get his ex-boyfriend, who’s come back of a second chance, out of his life for good and then have a proper date with J and see if there is something deeper than plain lust for them.

This book starts with a *grab a fan and cool yourself down* scene that combines ice cream and sex in the most delicious way ever. Admittedly it’s a very good way to grab your attention and thus it proceeds to do just so. Once there you simply can’t put it down, the very notion feels like a crime.
But beyond that this book is a mixture of past bad relationships, ex-boyfriends with alcohol and revenge issues and all set up in a world where competition doesn’t hesitate to become ugly and people easily steal other people’s dream away right out of their hands in a fit of pettiness.

Cameron is a delightful character and although he frustrated the hell out of me with his naiveté I can’t hold it against him. How could he know right? But I admired most that persistence he showed during the whole book even if it brought him troubles. And J, well Jay is practically a ghost, made so from past betrayal and his paranoia causes the other half of my frustration. He’s a very sexy character with a certain vulnerability that makes you want to shake him and hug him in the same time.

The blend really worked well, the allure of putting these two characters together and then separate them for the duration of the plot created the appropriate amount of angst and anticipation. The wicked master plan of the bad guy was brilliant, so easily achieved and played upon human emotions that it was totally credible making the read even more enjoyable, and the other elements coming in the way of the two men’s reunion made this entire “chase” painfully good. I wanted to scream and punch something while never even thinking of putting the book down to take a breather.

In the end, with summer so close and the warm days knocking on our door, this book is perfect for opening your appetite and desires. Hot guys, sinful desserts, and an interesting and overwhelming plot are all the ingredients a book needs and Brand New Flavor certainly has them.

Thommie(less)

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Nov 25, 2012 Chris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Don't let the snobs and bullies fool you: this isn't the same story as the one on gaia. And it's quite "delectable" indeed!

When I first saw some of the reviews that said it was posted as a free fanfic, I was like, "Crap! Did I just pay money for something I could've gotten for free?!?" But since I'd already paid for it, I decided to read both and compare them. There were different plot arcs and much more content than the fanfic, and overall it was better written, so I'm not sorry I bought the ne...more

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Jan 06, 2013 Crissy Morris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: joyfully-jay, favorites

4.5 stars

Originally reviewed for Joyfully Jay

Renowned food critic Cameron Clay is on the hunt for the mysterious ice cream man he met at a fundraiser. After a wonderful private tasting and steamy romp in the back of an ice cream van, Cam made a promise to the ice cream vendor to call him. But somewhere between meeting up with his ex-boyfriend, a cab ride, and breaking up with said ex-boyfriend…again, Cam lost the vendor’s card and all he remembers is the name “Jay” and the neon green color of th...more 4.5 stars

Originally reviewed for Joyfully Jay

Renowned food critic Cameron Clay is on the hunt for the mysterious ice cream man he met at a fundraiser. After a wonderful private tasting and steamy romp in the back of an ice cream van, Cam made a promise to the ice cream vendor to call him. But somewhere between meeting up with his ex-boyfriend, a cab ride, and breaking up with said ex-boyfriend…again, Cam lost the vendor’s card and all he remembers is the name “Jay” and the neon green color of the ice cream van.
Jay found Cameron to be sincere in his promise to call, but after a couple days with no word, he begins to lose hope. When the call does come, it’s not what Jay expects. A strange call from Cam’s supposed assistant, Levi, to set up an interview and the actual interview in which Cameron doesn’t show up but the assistant does, leaves Jay disheartened. But worst of all is the implication from Levi that Cameron only uses people for sex when he sees fit. Mildly hurt, Jay gives up on his fantasy of Cameron Clay. He sets out even more determined to make a name for himself without the food critic’s help.
Searching the city of San Francisco for the mysterious Jay that goes by the name of Jay is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, especially when it seems that Jay has cut himself off from the rest of the ice cream world. After days of searching on foot and by phone, Cameron comes up with an idea and easily talks his boss into backing it. An artisan ice cream contest. There’s no guarantee that Jay will enter, but Cam can’t think of another way to find the mysterious ice cream man.
After all the hurt and confusion he’s suffered, Jay listens as his assistants try to talk him into entering the contest, but isn’t sure he wants to knowingly put himself in a position to be hurt and possibly humiliated again.
Brand New Flavor is the first installment in E.M. Lynley’s new Delectable series, and it truly is delectable. It’s a cute story of instant attraction between Cameron and Jay and the many obstacles that stand in their way, as well as a sweet beginning of their tempting relationship.
First of all, I have the biggest craving for ice cream now and not one artisan shop within fifty miles of me at the moment. Lynley takes the description of ice cream seriously in this story. The tangible qualities of these frozen creations make me want to find an actual shop with this actual flavor…like now.
The basis of this story is simple. Boy meets boy, boy likes boy, boy loses boy’s contact information, boy searches city for boy, then boy finally holds a competition to find boy again. It’s all rather sweet, and probably would have been a good story without all of the obstacles standing in their way, but those obstacles made the story that much more maddening and entertaining.
Cameron and Jay are both likable in different ways. Cameron, the food critic, is not only obsessed with the quality of Jay’s icy creations, but he’s also infatuated with the creator of the frosty goodness. In the beginning, Jay has no idea who Cam is, he’s simply attracted to the man who loves his ice cream. Jay has been betrayed in the past and bears a few oddities because of it – a secret formula to his creations, a super-secret kitchen where he makes said creations, business cards with no phone number, no contact number for interested buyers – it’s all a little strange, but there is a rhyme and reason behind it. Whereas Cameron is more self-assured and confident, Jay is a little more vulnerable and less trusting. But they make for a solid match once they finally come together.
The cast of secondary characters ranges from Cameron’s jealous, obsessive ex-boyfriend, Eric (aka Levi), to Jay’s assistants, Maya and Kimmy, to Cam’s boss, Elaine, even to one of Cameron’s vengeful co-workers, Dorthea. They are all well-developed and either very likable or characters you love to hate depending on their position in the main character’s lives.
My biggest complaint with this story lies with Eric. He is the main antagonist in this story, and is seemingly obsessed with Cam, but after he makes his play to ruin Cameron and Jay’s chance at a relationship, he’s not seen again in the story. His goal was to win Cameron back, but he never showed back up in Cameron’s life to try and do anything about it. So, the lack of confrontation between Eric and Cameron and Jay disappointed me. Otherwise, it was an adorable story.
Brand New Flavor is part of a series I look forward to reading more of in the future. It’s an entertaining story of instant attraction and the lengths these two will go to in order have another chance. I truly enjoyed this story and recommend it to those who like instant attraction, sweet beginnings, and jealous exes that cause unneeded conflict.
Cover: A very beautiful cover by the talented L.C. Chase that has me not only drooling over the lovely characters, but also the delicious ice cream.(less)

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Dec 17, 2012 Jan Cohen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, food-in-fiction

Totally craving ice cream now. And thai food. The descriptions of food in this book were just as amazing as the guys and the steamy sex scenes. Yeah, I need ice cream to cool down after the first chapter!

I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. I won't rehash the plot since the blurb is a good summary, but I did like how both guys had ex boyfriends who made their lives difficult. They both blamed themselves for the relationships going wrong and it made them wary of a new guy's motivations. Jay seemed...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Cryselle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-5, dreamspinner, cooking, m-m

4.5 rounded up

First off, this story made me crave some really good ice cream! EM Lynley describes the tactile sensations and the flavors in such a way that it was an absolute need to get a bowl of frozen confection, mostly because first choice (of hot guys) wasn't in grabbing range.

Cameron the food critic stumbles on the hottest, or coolest, new sensation of Jay’s novel flavors at a tasting, and also stumbles on the interesting sensation of not being recognized. Most of the folks in the food sce...more 4.5 rounded up

First off, this story made me crave some really good ice cream! EM Lynley describes the tactile sensations and the flavors in such a way that it was an absolute need to get a bowl of frozen confection, mostly because first choice (of hot guys) wasn't in grabbing range.

Cameron the food critic stumbles on the hottest, or coolest, new sensation of Jay’s novel flavors at a tasting, and also stumbles on the interesting sensation of not being recognized. Most of the folks in the food scene know who he is and fear his opinions, but Jay wants to get down and dirty in the delivery van, not court Cameron’s judgment on his wares—that Cameron even had a widely respected opinion came as a surprise. These hot gay guys consider that a good blowjob is like a firm handshake—do that first and then get to know each other.

If they could be in the same place at the same time, that would work better—and the whole world is conspiring to keep them apart. Every single secondary character has an agenda to stick between them, and only Jay’s good-hearted but manipulative staff oppose them. Cameron and Jay are both stubborn and intrigued, but a few of Jay’s quirks make it even harder for them to get together.

A couple of Jay’s idiosyncrasies seemed a bit over the top—why have business cards in your pocket if you won’t even give your phone number to a regular customer? But there are some explanations for even that, and it’s all good frustrating fun and treats for the reader. With every new setback creating a gasp and every fresh revelation bringing an agreeing nod, this story romps through the difficulties created for and by two obstinate men who really ought to have a chance at each other in fresh, crisp sheets.

The secondary characters, from Cameron’s ex who wants him back to Jay’s former partner and lover, plus other friends and foes with strong opinions, all stir the pot here, and are vividly drawn. One female character nearly went over the top, but ended with some nuance. Jay’s employees are darlings, well meaning if occasionally off based, and more help than hindrance, even if Jay would like to whack them with a ladle at one point. Jay’s so stubborn he’s probably the one who needs the thump upside the head—he creates huge vats of will he/won’t he tension.

I enjoyed this story greatly, and now someone better scoop me a big bowl of Jay's chocolaty lusciousness! (less)

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Dec 05, 2012 Ann rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, foodie

This was a really fun, sexy and enjoyable read. I immediately liked the two main characters, and especially Jay, who's so unsure of himself, when everyone around him knows he's got a lot going for him. And it was surprising seeing Cameron, the food writer who is tired of eating and bored with the same stuff over and over. "If I have to eat Thai basil one more time I'm gonna puke!"

I admit I ate a few tubs of ice cream while reading this book. I was craving fruit sorbet and chocolate. I could see...more

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Dec 16, 2012 Reggie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Reggie by: Rissa (an M/M kinda Girl!!)

Shelves: candy-craving

Wow. Check this out, 4.5 stars at Jesse Wave by Cryselle.

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Apr 14, 2013 Meggie rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

I definitely didn't like how this story began. The story begins at the midpoint, which felt wrong. I felt lost and plain point bored. The sex between Cameron and Jericho at the beginning didn't feel right. After the sex scene, the main story circles around losing Jericho's, who is an ice cream maker, contact information and trying to find Jericho, again. BORING storyline!

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Nov 21, 2012 Andrew Grey rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. The food aspect was fun and had my mouth watering. I also found it hard to put the story down. there was enough to keep me interested without adding a bunch of things that watered down the story. 4 1/2 out of 5

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Dec 24, 2012 Page Crusherz rated it 3 of 5 stars

Cute story, but I am kinda over the BIG MISUNDERSTANDING.

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Dec 19, 2012 Penny rated it 2 of 5 stars

Not my favorite. Found the instant love/connection to be unrealistic.

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Oct 25, 2012 Adriana marked it as to-read

Shelves: contemporary, male-male

Yuummm!

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May 23, 2013 Janie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance

I'm not a fan of ice cream but this cute story made me want to try all of Jay's flavors. I'm glad that Cameron went to such great lengths to find Jay.

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Mar 30, 2013 MsMiz (Tina) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: glbt-all, romance

2.5

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May 11, 2013 FlibBityFLooB rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: lgbt-characters, contemporary, read-in-2013

3.5/5 stars. An enjoyable novella. I was a little worried when they set into the insta-relationship/sex immediately, but I was happy to see that wasn't going to be the entire book. Instead, it was a mostly satisfying sweet little romance. I would have loved to see some resolution with the ex-bf, however.

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Nov 23, 2012 Vio marked it as did-not-finish

Shelves: icky, instant-sex, not-for-me, originally-a-jj-fanfic, no-chemistry

The sex at the start was icky and put me off immediately, the vibes were bad and it felt off. So its a DNF for me, I couldn't continue.

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Jan 25, 2013 Tailtiu rated it 4 of 5 stars

3,7* upgrade because I love ice cream...

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Jan 13, 2013 Bogusia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Cute and quick read and there will be a sequel :)
and....I want an ice cream, NOW!

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