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Dangerous Ground (Dangerous Ground #1)
by
Josh Lanyon (Goodreads Author)
Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt have been partners and best friends for three years, but everything changed the night Taylor admitted the truth about his feelings for Will. And when Taylor was shot a few hours later, Will felt his reluctance to get involved was vindicated. For Will, the team and the friendship ha...more
ebook, 109 pages
Published
April 22nd 2008
by Loose Id, LLC
(first published April 2008)
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REVIEW COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
3.5 stars
Buddy read / my first but certainly not my last Josh Lanyon read
Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt, Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, have been partners for three years. When Taylor tells Will how he really feels about him a lot of things changed because Will refused to get romantically involved with his partner. Will liked stability, reliability and predictability and he thinks that the commitment-shy Taylor is a bad relationsh...more
3.5 stars
Buddy read / my first but certainly not my last Josh Lanyon read
Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt, Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, have been partners for three years. When Taylor tells Will how he really feels about him a lot of things changed because Will refused to get romantically involved with his partner. Will liked stability, reliability and predictability and he thinks that the commitment-shy Taylor is a bad relationsh...more
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One of my favorite story lines is law enforcement partners attracted/in love with each other, so I really liked Dangerous Ground.
Taylor has been in love with Will for a long time. They’ve been partners for three years and both are openly gay. When Will starts dating a Naval officer, Taylor realizes his love for Will won’t ever be returned. He gets drunk and while drunk tries to get Will to sleep with him. Will rejects him because he thinks their becoming intimate will ruin their partnership and...more
Taylor has been in love with Will for a long time. They’ve been partners for three years and both are openly gay. When Will starts dating a Naval officer, Taylor realizes his love for Will won’t ever be returned. He gets drunk and while drunk tries to get Will to sleep with him. Will rejects him because he thinks their becoming intimate will ruin their partnership and...more
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Dangerous Ground is book one in a series by Josh Lanyon revolving around Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt, two agents for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Partners on the job, best friends, and perhaps more.
As much as my head appreciated the concept of kicking off a series with a couple under pressure, uncertain, and in turmoil—I just couldn’t talk my heart into the idea. The emotion and air felt too unclear and shaky between Taylor and Will, which was the point actually. They were on danger...more
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Jan 15, 2013
LisaT - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog LisaT131
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
m-m, gay, spy, cops, special agents,
Recommended to LisaT - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog by:
Andri
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The aptly named Dangerous Ground is a story of two men who are trying to keep hold of a desirable relationship. The two are Special Agent partners who mesh well a a team. As the story moves forward we learn about their past and come to realize that there is, indeed, something to hold on to. Unfortunately, (or fortunately, if you like an element of instability in a story) the author keeps both men very precariously tip-toeing around their troubles.
At first, I was really only interested in one...more
The aptly named Dangerous Ground is a story of two men who are trying to keep hold of a desirable relationship. The two are Special Agent partners who mesh well a a team. As the story moves forward we learn about their past and come to realize that there is, indeed, something to hold on to. Unfortunately, (or fortunately, if you like an element of instability in a story) the author keeps both men very precariously tip-toeing around their troubles.
At first, I was really only interested in one...more
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3.5 stars. A buddy read and my first josh lanyon.
I had to think about how to review this as I battled with my feelings throughout the read. I quite liked the story although I felt that it was too big a story to be packed into a novella. The bits and pieces we were told about the past as the story went on I feel should have been told chronologically instead. If we had been able to live through their relationship, then that awkward night, then the shooting, then the camping trip I feel this would...more
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This was my first book by Josh Lanyon and it was an enjoyable little read. Will and Taylor were a very cute couple, there was plenty of action and witty, snarky dialogue. My only complaint was it was too short! I'd like to read more from this writer, hopefully a full-length novel next time.
Thanks ladies from the Corrupt Me group for reading this with me. It was fun!
Thanks ladies from the Corrupt Me group for reading this with me. It was fun!
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On a recent re-read binge, I took this one back up and, while I had to struggle just a bit through the first chapter or so, it was worth the effort to get back into the story.
The Department of Diplomatic Security is part of what threw me off and made getting into this story, the first time as well as during me re-read. It is such a ridiculous name for a government agency and gave me flashbacks of some of my early romance reads where there were no real agency, sports teams, brands, etc., used by...more
The Department of Diplomatic Security is part of what threw me off and made getting into this story, the first time as well as during me re-read. It is such a ridiculous name for a government agency and gave me flashbacks of some of my early romance reads where there were no real agency, sports teams, brands, etc., used by...more
I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this story quite a bit. I wasn't sure that I would because I had constantly heard how great Josh Lanyon books are and I typically don't like what's popular, but also because it's a bit of mystery story with them trying to figure out who stole the money and I don't usually like mystery stories.
Dangerous Ground was enjoyable because of the characters mainly. You jump in the middle of Taylor and Will's drama and learn the details as they interact. They're likable...more
Dangerous Ground was enjoyable because of the characters mainly. You jump in the middle of Taylor and Will's drama and learn the details as they interact. They're likable...more
I'm not familiar with the whole "gay romance" genre -- but I got curious after reading someone's review here on Goodreads of a different Josh Lanyon book, so I decided to check him out. In fact, I read all four of these Dangerous Ground novellas....I believe each one would be around 100 pages converted into a dead tree book, so all four together make about one novel's worth.
These were actually not too bad. Certainly there are some of the overblown emotions and the unrealistically sexy heroes tha...more
These were actually not too bad. Certainly there are some of the overblown emotions and the unrealistically sexy heroes tha...more
I realized I was in very good hands with this author from the first few pages. I found only a few missing or extra words, and one word "inquiringly" that I would have edited out. (It's not really a word, certainly not a necessary word.) Other than that, this manuscript is just about flawless, and displays an easy writing style that I suspect is devilishly difficult to create even as it reads like silk. All the best writers make it look so easy.
I really like the way the story is presented, smack...more
I really like the way the story is presented, smack...more
I read this book for the M/M Romance group's December Pick-It-For-Me challenge. This was picked for me by Michael.
Will and Taylor are federal agents, and have been work partners and best friends for 3 years. Now, Taylor has decided he wants more but Will doesn't want to ruin their partnership. Things have become awkward, and in a desperate attempt to get things back to normal, they decide to go on a camping trip.
While camping in the mountains, they discover the wreckage of a plane and inadverten...more
Will and Taylor are federal agents, and have been work partners and best friends for 3 years. Now, Taylor has decided he wants more but Will doesn't want to ruin their partnership. Things have become awkward, and in a desperate attempt to get things back to normal, they decide to go on a camping trip.
While camping in the mountains, they discover the wreckage of a plane and inadverten...more
This book wasn't bad, but from the reviews that I had seen I was left expecting a little more. I have quite a vivid imagination and find that when I read I always like to be able to picture the scenes and the characters in my head, and this usually comes easily to me. For some reason, I found that quite difficult in a few places whilst reading this. I'd still like to read the following book in this series to see what happens next, but I might wait a while.
2.5 Stars -So need half stars. This was better than okay~ But 3 stars is, in a way, too much.
Where was the steam? Other than the hot springs. Mysteries need love too! The story was alright, but was setup in a way that made Taylor seem needy. Taylor breaking up the duo did come across as an ultimatum that, if Will wanted to keep Taylor around, would have to say yes to. At first I was ticked at the way Will handled that whole scene, but then I realized he was testing himself and his feelings for T...more
Where was the steam? Other than the hot springs. Mysteries need love too! The story was alright, but was setup in a way that made Taylor seem needy. Taylor breaking up the duo did come across as an ultimatum that, if Will wanted to keep Taylor around, would have to say yes to. At first I was ticked at the way Will handled that whole scene, but then I realized he was testing himself and his feelings for T...more
May 04, 2013
Togainunochi(Jude)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who likes a great book
Wow, just wow. I read this in one sitting. Loved every word, every punctuation mark. I think I licked my tablet to get all the goodness. Have I read a plot like this before, yep. Did this deter me, NO! It pushed all my buttons and I pushed right back.
This is a story about partnered Special Agents Taylor and Brandt. They are the best at what they do because they fit so well together. When they find out that they even share being gay, well that becomes the icing on the cake and the thorn in Tayl...more
This is a story about partnered Special Agents Taylor and Brandt. They are the best at what they do because they fit so well together. When they find out that they even share being gay, well that becomes the icing on the cake and the thorn in Tayl...more
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Okay, my first Josh Lanyon book (I know, I know, what am I? New???) and I have to say I totally loved it. . . The story hooked me on the first page. The plot line was engaging and exciting. Plus, you got two hot cops (they worked for some sorta special Bureau and therefore were UPER Fed cop-type guys. FTW!!) camping (AWESOME MUCH) trying to fix their relationship because sexual attraction got in the way (they're both gay, DOUBLE W/THE AWESOME!) and then stumble on a crashed getaway plane used af...more
It was okay. Maybe I should read the "Adrien English" series instead.
Should I continue this series or not?
Should I continue this series or not?
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Special Agents for Department of Diplomatic Security, Will Brandt and Taylor MacAllister are relearning to trust each other - and their partnership - after a near fatal shooting a few months ago.
But their male bonding camping trip turns high-stakes chase, and Will is taken hostage.
I found this book when I was looking around at Loose ID. It sounded like something I'd love to read and Oh boy, did I! It was a great story with characters that I really liked... and while, yes, there was definitely a...more
But their male bonding camping trip turns high-stakes chase, and Will is taken hostage.
I found this book when I was looking around at Loose ID. It sounded like something I'd love to read and Oh boy, did I! It was a great story with characters that I really liked... and while, yes, there was definitely a...more
First of all I heart Josh Lanyon that being said this one didn't do it for me compared with his other works "Don't Look Back, I Spy Something Wicked and Adrien English series. It almost read like you were jumping right in the middle of a story.
Will and Taylor have been partners for 3 years, on vacation after being shot, Taylor and Will's friendship is reaching the point of no return. Taylor would like to be more than friends with Will but Will does not want to risk their friendship. When they b...more
Will and Taylor have been partners for 3 years, on vacation after being shot, Taylor and Will's friendship is reaching the point of no return. Taylor would like to be more than friends with Will but Will does not want to risk their friendship. When they b...more
Solid story. Everything was good in this book. I wouldn't rate it a 5 star just because there isn't that something that would hold me or I could point out as wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. Well build characters and a beautiful backdrop to draw against.
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Dec 26, 2012
Aimen
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adult-readers,
bleh,
books-i-own,
gay-fiction,
josh-lanyon,
romance,
sexy-reads,
shittiest-endings
The first thing that came to mind the moment I finished reading Dangerous Ground was half-assed. It's perhaps not the most fair judgment because as always, the characters and strong and well-developed. But that's pretty much as good as it gets.
After Icecapade and Fair Game, Josh Lanyon's slightly older assortment of books just don't do it for me. The characters are amazing but the plot is really shallow and the book ends a little too abruptly. The lines between novella or novel were just a bit t...more
After Icecapade and Fair Game, Josh Lanyon's slightly older assortment of books just don't do it for me. The characters are amazing but the plot is really shallow and the book ends a little too abruptly. The lines between novella or novel were just a bit t...more
This is a fun little read...no great shakes! 3.5 Stars
The novella starts with our two MC's stumbling on a crashed plane in the High Sierra's National Park. The plane had been hijacked 4 months previous by a gang that had ripped off a Casino for the tidy sum of 2.3 million, killing two deputies in the getaway!...Oooh but they didn't just stumble on it by accident, no, they had been up in the Sierras camping most weekends, actively looking for the missing plane or some clues at least to it's wher...more
The novella starts with our two MC's stumbling on a crashed plane in the High Sierra's National Park. The plane had been hijacked 4 months previous by a gang that had ripped off a Casino for the tidy sum of 2.3 million, killing two deputies in the getaway!...Oooh but they didn't just stumble on it by accident, no, they had been up in the Sierras camping most weekends, actively looking for the missing plane or some clues at least to it's wher...more
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What can I say? Josh Lanyon is fast becoming my favorite in the genre, who am I kidding? He IS my favorite in the genre. This is the first in the series and it is a very good start. Will and Taylor are very well written, the plot wasn't over complicated, but by sides of it were good (maybe I shouldn't write reviews around 2 am... I find words failing me): the relationship between the partners (W&T) and the suspense part of it. If you like the genre, you wont be disappointed by this one... an...more
By re-reading the book, I have to say, the story was still as good as first time. The start was a bit abrupt, we were thrown in middle of action, not knowing the characters nor their background or past. The tension between the agents was real and well described. We started to get their background with each step they took and each step the story unfolded. Which was intriguing. The end was fast and full of action, even if a bit unstintingly open. The emotions from both characters were real and fel...more
Like the Josh of the Damned or Darwin's Theory series, here's another series of novellas that I'm gonna read in a month - tops.
I don't know why I waited so long to read this. I'm a huge Lanyon fan, but I had the misconception that most of the time in this novella the MCs were going to be apart, and while that could be an interesting concept, I'm usually interested in more... "close-contact" romance ;P
Anyway, obviously, this was great. Adrenalinic action and a marvelous romance - plus, that bath...more
I don't know why I waited so long to read this. I'm a huge Lanyon fan, but I had the misconception that most of the time in this novella the MCs were going to be apart, and while that could be an interesting concept, I'm usually interested in more... "close-contact" romance ;P
Anyway, obviously, this was great. Adrenalinic action and a marvelous romance - plus, that bath...more
Sometimes you read a long book and it doesn't make you feel anything. And then sometimes you read a shorter book, like this one, and in a few pages it manages to make you feel a strong connection between the characters and to them. This story is less than 100 pages on my ereader but those are enough to make you know who Taylor and Will are, what makes them tick, what makes them act, what kind of person they are and what they mean to each other. I fell in love with both and strongly wanted them t...more
There are many clichés and one of them is gay cops in one team trying to ehm make some move in their relationship. There was a spat, one was hurt in action and both of them decided to work it out in the wilderness aka lets go to hike and have fun. Fun did not cover the accidental discovery of stolen property several corpses and thieves with only aim to kill them. Happy end aka baddies were fucked up ehm arrested and boys fucked and walked hand in hand in to the cops gay paradise. The end. It is...more
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This book was nothing special. I did like the characters - being introduced to Will & Taylor made me like their chemistry enough to read on in the series.
But the book itself was 1) too short and 2) too generic. Having read the Adrien English series, I realize that Josh Lanyon has a way of ending books in a way that makes me feel like he was in the middle of a sentence and just stopped. After each book, including Dangerous Ground, I'm left with a "huh?" in my he...more
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4.5 stars! I thoroughly enjoyed this read! It was short in length but long enough to build a relationship with the two MCs. Loved Taylor and Will! While Taylor may have been the one to put himself out there and initially be rejected, it was obvious that Will had strong feelings for him all along. I don't think either of them was certain of the outcome when they finally thrown together. It was great to see them push their insecurities aside and decide what they had was real. So glad there are mor...more
This review was originally published on my blog Joyfully Jay.
The story opens with Will Brandt and Taylor MacAllister, Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, having just come across a plane that crashed up in the mountains. The men recognize the plane as one hijacked after a casino robbery the year before, but the only body inside is that of the pilot. When they stumble upon the stolen money, they realize they must get back to civilization quickly before the thieves come back l...more
The story opens with Will Brandt and Taylor MacAllister, Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, having just come across a plane that crashed up in the mountains. The men recognize the plane as one hijacked after a casino robbery the year before, but the only body inside is that of the pilot. When they stumble upon the stolen money, they realize they must get back to civilization quickly before the thieves come back l...more
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A distinct voice in gay fiction, multi-award-winning author JOSH LANYON has been writing gay mystery, adventure and romance for over a decade. In addition to numerous short stories, novellas, and novels, Josh is the author of the critically acclaimed Adrien English series, including The Hell You Say, winner of the 2006 USABookNews awards for GLBT Fiction. Josh is an Eppie Award winner and a three-...more
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