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Ten years after graduation, Jake "the jock" Campbell and Brandon "the nerd" Bartlett are teaching at their old high school and still living in sepa...
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Jan 30, 2012
Darkm
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This is a book I absolutely loved. The story between Jake and Brandon feels absolutely real. They ignored each other when they were at school, because one was the star of the football team, the other one was the "nerd", the studious one.
Years later they are both back at the very same school, both teaching. The occasion to finally get to know each other comes when Brandon, who is the science teacher, has to take the job as coach for the football team. The more they know each other More...
Years later they are both back at the very same school, both teaching. The occasion to finally get to know each other comes when Brandon, who is the science teacher, has to take the job as coach for the football team. The more they know each other More...
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Aug 04, 2009
Brenda (b)
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Quite simply this is a love story – there's no suspense, no danger, no major conflict – just two guys discovering a new phase of their lives and I found it very heartwarming. I really liked Jake and Brandon. They felt like real, caring people. They never expected to be attracted to each other and their feelings surprise them both. It's a bit like a reunion plot because they knew each other in high school, but they didn't truly have much contact with each other then. My main complaint is that the
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Jan 23, 2011
Emanuela ~plastic duck~
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First: this is a beautiful love story! It was really difficult to put the book down to do the ordinary things in life, because the two main characters, Jake and Brandon, are adorable and the way they fall in love was exciting.
I couldn't give 5 stars because of three issues:
- the point of view is changing from Jake to Brandon from paragraph to paragraph and sometimes it's difficult to understand whose thoughts we are reading;
- there were many things which seeme More...
I couldn't give 5 stars because of three issues:
- the point of view is changing from Jake to Brandon from paragraph to paragraph and sometimes it's difficult to understand whose thoughts we are reading;
- there were many things which seeme More...
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Jun 09, 2010
DarkHeart "Vehngeance"
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I enjoyed this book, but not as much as some others did. I found the rapidly swapping POVs to be confusing and poorly orchestrated. I enjoyed the build-up of the relationship, but was a bit disappointed that the second half seemed to ignore that in favor of the hot smexiness (which was hot, and at times sweet - but it felt like it was expense of furthering the emotional connection at times). I also thought the story felt unfinished as decisions regarding the future of both men's careers was u
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Aug 23, 2008
Erin
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A cute, if underdeveloped, gay baseball romance. It's a fun book, but there's a lot that goes unexplored. First, there's no real conflict here; the only tension seems to come from the men not talking to each other, but once one of them goes, "I like you," the other one says, "Oh. Me, too," and everything is hunky dory. It's kind of refreshing to have two characters that just click and get along, but I think there's also a lot of room for other issues to get explored: the cons
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Oct 19, 2010
Karen K
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I'd like to give this book 4 1/2 stars. It was such a beautiful, romantic book about 2 opposites who've known each other, or at least OF each other, for a long time but never understood that they had some important things in common. Jake and Brandon are both wonderfully written characters, strong in their own ways, insecure in others. I've read some reviews about how this is "just a romance book" with not pitfalls or big issues, but for me that's one of the most endearing aspect to
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Jan 04, 2012
Donna
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I was first introduced to these authors through their Cut & Run series which I absolutely adore so when I happened across Caught Running I figured I’d read it and see if it was Ty Grady and Zane Garrett that drew me or would another story by these authors be just as good. I am here to tell you that anything that Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux put out together will be on my auto buy list from here on out. I will be checking into more of their backlist as well.
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Apr 30, 2011
Deja
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Brandon and Jake are both currently teaching at the same high school they both attended. Brandon, a "nerd" in his school days is a science teacher while Jake, the former "jock" teaches P.E. and coaches a variety of sports. They don't interact a whole lot, until Brandon is roped into being an assistant baseball coach. As the two of them spend more time together, each man realizes that the other doesn't quite fit the stereotype assigned to him in high school.
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Jan 06, 2011
orannia
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Jan 02, 2011
Mackenzie
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I've said this before, I will say it again... when it comes to m/m romance, I find stories about teachers more alluring than cops or cowboys and the rest of the adventurer types. And in this book I find not only one teacher but TWO. Both of them come with their own set of baggages and they're both rather complicated people. Put those in with the fact that they used to go to school together and belonging to two different groups of students in their youth and you have explosive UST all over the pl
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Dec 28, 2010
Aves
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What a charming little book! Caught Running is that quintessential sandbagger of a book, the kind one picks up with very low expectations and puts down a few hours later, happily surprised and thoroughly entertained. I opened the pages of this book expecting a quick and breezy but easily forgotten read. Here I am. the following day, writing this review, after having spent almost all night dreaming about about Jake and Brandon, replaying parts of their story in my mind, reciting much of their
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Jun 17, 2010
Mara
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Apr 27, 2010
Sandy
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I might have rated this book at 3.5 or a bit higher. I have to admit that this title gave me many sweet moments that I felt like squealing and having silly smiles on my face sometimes. I ran into this book while looking for a sweet and pleasant read without too much angst and heartbreaking so I'm quite contented with its sugar-overloaded moments. I also like the way the "unspoken love" being depicted in this story even thought it's not up to its potential shown. But it makes me kinda r
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Apr 06, 2010
Paul
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Oh dear! How is it possible that the same writing team of this book is the same writing team that guided me (happily) through Cut and Run as well as Sticks and Stones? In the course of 3 years these two authors have developed so quickly and deeply as a writing duo that I look forward to the next opportunity to read about Ty and Zane in Fish and Chips. I have no doubt it will be witty, charming, interesting and ultimately very rewarding.
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Jan 20, 2012
Gyn
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10 years after Brandon and Jake graduated from Roosevelt high school together student's live haven't changed much. Jocks are still popular and playing sports and Nerds are still spending more time with their books than friends. The teachers lives, however, are about to change dramatically! Brandon is full-time science teacher at Roosevelt. He tutors students. He teaches advanced classes and he's working on his doctorate. Jake, a former Roosevelt sports star, now teaches phys ed and coaches
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Jan 14, 2012
Geoffrey
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I have mixed feelings on this book. It's a cute story and kinda sweet but there were a lot of elements added in that could have made for interesting sub-plots but instead were just introduced and then dropped.
[Warning: Potential spoilers ahead]
For example, the story opens with Jake the coach hiding that he's reading a book in the teacher's lounge out of fear that he'll be ridiculed - but then that's never mentioned again. In the same scene, an old nerd/jock tension from thei More...
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For example, the story opens with Jake the coach hiding that he's reading a book in the teacher's lounge out of fear that he'll be ridiculed - but then that's never mentioned again. In the same scene, an old nerd/jock tension from thei More...
May 06, 2010
Abby
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Roughly 15 years after graduating, Brandon's back in high school and teaching science. A quiet and introverted young man he's surprised and mroe than a bit unsettled when he's "volunteered" to help coach the boys baseball team. Team coach and phys ed teacher Jake isn't sure quite how to take this new coach, especially when desire flares between the two men.
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Read a lot of great reviews about this book all over the internet so I ha More...
Roughly 15 years after graduating, Brandon's back in high school and teaching science. A quiet and introverted young man he's surprised and mroe than a bit unsettled when he's "volunteered" to help coach the boys baseball team. Team coach and phys ed teacher Jake isn't sure quite how to take this new coach, especially when desire flares between the two men.
Why I Picked it up:
Read a lot of great reviews about this book all over the internet so I ha More...
Jul 22, 2011
Ann32
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Since I love the Cut and Run series I thought to try something else from these two authors.
Caught Running is a love story in which two guys fall in love madly and ... that's it. There is no such thing as conflict. No drama, just crazy amounts of sex scenes (which, I admit, were nicely written) and plastic dialogues that leave you wanting for more. Half though with it I was starting to get a little panicked, ok, where's the climax and then I realised, by the very end, there would be no More...
Caught Running is a love story in which two guys fall in love madly and ... that's it. There is no such thing as conflict. No drama, just crazy amounts of sex scenes (which, I admit, were nicely written) and plastic dialogues that leave you wanting for more. Half though with it I was starting to get a little panicked, ok, where's the climax and then I realised, by the very end, there would be no More...
Aug 03, 2011
Barb
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I really liked this new-to-me author. I have to admit I'm not a fan of sport romance books but I'm glad I gave this a try based on a review. The story unfolded at a steady pace with the relationship developing between Jake and Brandon slowly and emotionally. I liked how the author didn't have them instantly in the sack but had them develop a friendship before pouncing. You felt the attraction which made for great tension but when they did pounce...the sex was hot and plentiful. Throughout the
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Aug 28, 2011
Latin
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I couldn't really be bothered with listing down my favorite books quite simply because it's difficult to do so. But in the heart of my hearts, if such a list does exist, this book is definitely included.
Out of the many varied subgenres of M/M stories which offer more interesting and exciting plots, I always find myself drawn to these simpler kind of contemporary dramas. And it's that simplicity, actually, that made this story work for me.
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Out of the many varied subgenres of M/M stories which offer more interesting and exciting plots, I always find myself drawn to these simpler kind of contemporary dramas. And it's that simplicity, actually, that made this story work for me.
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Mar 09, 2011
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Feb 16, 2011
Edina
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Great, great book! I like a romance with two strong heroes, equal and different.
The story is angst free, absolutely romantic.
And the sex is... I don't know, 10 stars? I've only read a few book where I find the sex scenes so well done: Sticks and stones (same authors), Grey's awakening (Cameron Dane), All she wrote or Kit and JX 2 (Josh Lanyon), Strawberries for dessert (Marie Sexton), and a few other books.
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The story is angst free, absolutely romantic.
And the sex is... I don't know, 10 stars? I've only read a few book where I find the sex scenes so well done: Sticks and stones (same authors), Grey's awakening (Cameron Dane), All she wrote or Kit and JX 2 (Josh Lanyon), Strawberries for dessert (Marie Sexton), and a few other books.
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Aug 02, 2010
Hilcia
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4.5 stars
I really liked this book! A book with tons of head hopping going on... back and forth... that I didn't seem to mind, why? Well, Jake and Brandon are great characters and theirs is a wonderful story, it's that simple. Jake's the high school P.E. teacher, baseball and football coach and Brandon is the science teacher. They went to high school together and one was the jock and the other the nerd, so there's a history there. I love the way Jake and Brandon get together -- neithe More...
I really liked this book! A book with tons of head hopping going on... back and forth... that I didn't seem to mind, why? Well, Jake and Brandon are great characters and theirs is a wonderful story, it's that simple. Jake's the high school P.E. teacher, baseball and football coach and Brandon is the science teacher. They went to high school together and one was the jock and the other the nerd, so there's a history there. I love the way Jake and Brandon get together -- neithe More...
Mar 10, 2010
Mark
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Okay, this was a difficult one for me to rate.
Why?
Well, it is totally, TOTALLY out of my normal reading 'comfort zone.' So, based on that alone, it would be hard to give it a rating. I will let you all know my feelings and rate it 3 stars because that's in the middle and as you'll see, I could have gone either way with this book.
It was a frustrating book on one level and a sweet, endearing story on the other.
So here's the positives, for me:
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Why?
Well, it is totally, TOTALLY out of my normal reading 'comfort zone.' So, based on that alone, it would be hard to give it a rating. I will let you all know my feelings and rate it 3 stars because that's in the middle and as you'll see, I could have gone either way with this book.
It was a frustrating book on one level and a sweet, endearing story on the other.
So here's the positives, for me:
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Dec 08, 2011
Raji
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I very much enjoyed this story! I was amused how both Brandon and Jake felt attracted towards one other as soon as they were thrown in together but both were pretty sure the other is "as straight as it comes". There were so many things that they had assumed about each other. One of the sentences which actually gave me a pang was:
Jake laughed a little uncomfortably and nodded as he took the papers back. “Crosswords require a bit more knowledge than one through nine".
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Jake laughed a little uncomfortably and nodded as he took the papers back. “Crosswords require a bit more knowledge than one through nine".
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Sep 03, 2011
L-D
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Jake Campbell and Brandon Bartlett work at the same high school and have just about as much in common now as they did when they went to the same high school together. In the typical jock and nerd storyline, Madeleine Urban bring these two men together after years of being part of different worlds. Jake is the coach of the baseball team and they have a shot at state this year but they lost one of the assistant coaches. Brandon, a science teacher and tutor, is told he will have to fill in the r
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Oct 31, 2009
Lori
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I have a hard time rating this one. It might be more like 3.5. Maybe its even a 4 and I'm just having an off day. Anyway....
What I liked about this story....
The characters are both hot. There's lots of hot sex. There is a really sweet love story here. There are some fun side characters. And who doesn't like a jock/nerd love story?
What I didn't like as much...
There are some major POV issues going on. This isn't something that always bothers me if I really love the s More...
What I liked about this story....
The characters are both hot. There's lots of hot sex. There is a really sweet love story here. There are some fun side characters. And who doesn't like a jock/nerd love story?
What I didn't like as much...
There are some major POV issues going on. This isn't something that always bothers me if I really love the s More...
Sep 23, 2009
Jeff
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Caught running is a gay, erotic romance set in rural Georgia during the present day. The protagonists Brandon Bartlett and Jake Campbell are both high school teachers at Parkview High School, and both previously were students of the same school. Brandon, former high school nerd, teaches science; Jake is the P.E. teacher and baseball coach.
Initially the story appears to be a typical jock/nerd love story, but as the plot unfolds there are several elements which veer from this classic l More...
Initially the story appears to be a typical jock/nerd love story, but as the plot unfolds there are several elements which veer from this classic l More...
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Apr 22, 2011
Luvflix
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***4.5 STARS***
I adored the characters Brandon and Jake and the fact they didn’t conform to the stereotypical jock and nerd, although they may have identified with these personas during their high school years. Now thrown together as grown up teachers, both batting for the same team (pardon the pun - yes, you can groan), they now have to deal with their growing attraction to one another.
I thoroughly enjoyed the build up early in the story, where we as readers were privy t More...
I adored the characters Brandon and Jake and the fact they didn’t conform to the stereotypical jock and nerd, although they may have identified with these personas during their high school years. Now thrown together as grown up teachers, both batting for the same team (pardon the pun - yes, you can groan), they now have to deal with their growing attraction to one another.
I thoroughly enjoyed the build up early in the story, where we as readers were privy t More...
Apr 05, 2011
Bee
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My first kindle read!
This book has an unusual, but not unseen, format. All chapters have double points of views, with the POV change in every new paragraph. At first I had a really hard time getting into the book because of this, the first half of the first chapter got me really confused, but once I got the hang of it the concept was actually quite nice.
The story is about two high school teachers; P.E. teacher Jake and Biology teacher Brandon that wind up coaching the school' More...
This book has an unusual, but not unseen, format. All chapters have double points of views, with the POV change in every new paragraph. At first I had a really hard time getting into the book because of this, the first half of the first chapter got me really confused, but once I got the hang of it the concept was actually quite nice.
The story is about two high school teachers; P.E. teacher Jake and Biology teacher Brandon that wind up coaching the school' More...
