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The Rapier Brothers
by
Megan Derr (Goodreads Author)
Tales of brothers, swords, and the men they most desire...
Main Gauche — Though he was born to nobility, the loss of first his father, and then his mother, has left Dagger a peasant. His stepfather is cruel and greedy, and refuses to claim Dagger as his own. Instead of living the life for which he was meant, Dagger spends his days as the apprentice to a blacksmith. He spend...more
Main Gauche — Though he was born to nobility, the loss of first his father, and then his mother, has left Dagger a peasant. His stepfather is cruel and greedy, and refuses to claim Dagger as his own. Instead of living the life for which he was meant, Dagger spends his days as the apprentice to a blacksmith. He spend...more
ebook, 74 pages
Published
April 1st 2010
by Less Than Three Press
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Main Gauche 4.5 stars
This is a nice take on the standard mysterious-knight-in-the-tournament story. Neither character realized who the real identity of the other man was.
1,000 Victories 5++ stars
One of my all-time favorite m/m stories. It's romantic, sweet, but not without angst. It's amazing how Ms. Derr could write such a complete, fascinating plot, and interesting characters in a short story. It has love, jealousy, perseverance, and misunderstood character in one pac...more
Main Gauche 4.5 stars
This is a nice take on the standard mysterious-knight-in-the-tournament story. Neither character realized who the real identity of the other man was.
1,000 Victories 5++ stars
One of my all-time favorite m/m stories. It's romantic, sweet, but not without angst. It's amazing how Ms. Derr could write such a complete, fascinating plot, and interesting characters in a short story. It has love, jealousy, perseverance, and misunderstood character in one pac...more
Only in the course of 4 months (I read hers for the first time in August 2012), Megan Derr's stories has become one of my comfort reads. I love her writing (she can write adorable grumpy characters like no others!) and her sweet brand of romance. Again, with this one, Megan makes me fall in love with the Rapier men ...
Main Gauche: 4 stars
This is basically a Cinderella story. A peasant enters a tournament (wearing a mask, since peasants are not permitted to join) with a goal to get his freedom an...more
Main Gauche: 4 stars
This is basically a Cinderella story. A peasant enters a tournament (wearing a mask, since peasants are not permitted to join) with a goal to get his freedom an...more
4 Hearts
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Megan Derr has again shown us what a wonderful touch she has with gentle romance. In this trinity of stories which starts with Main Gauche (which has a Cinderfella feel to it) we are treated to some wonderful feel good stories where anything is possible.
In the Main Gauche Dagger lives with his step-father and two step brothers, everything was taken away from him when his mother died and she trusted her husband...more
First published at MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.co...
Megan Derr has again shown us what a wonderful touch she has with gentle romance. In this trinity of stories which starts with Main Gauche (which has a Cinderfella feel to it) we are treated to some wonderful feel good stories where anything is possible.
In the Main Gauche Dagger lives with his step-father and two step brothers, everything was taken away from him when his mother died and she trusted her husband...more
Feb 13, 2012
L-D
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
anthology,
m-m,
nook-lendable,
novella,
sentinels-warriors-swordsman,
royalty-regency,
romance
Another great Megan Derr book in my opinion. This is an anthology that has three separate stories of the Rapier brothers. One brother is featured in each story. I enjoyed all of the stories. This is a good book for the YA audience because there are no explicit love scenes at all. It's a genuine (gay) fairy tale romance.
Main Gauche — Dagger was noble-born, but after his mother left her fortune to his step-father, Dagger was left in the cold. As the apprentice to the local blacksmith, Dagger works...more
Main Gauche — Dagger was noble-born, but after his mother left her fortune to his step-father, Dagger was left in the cold. As the apprentice to the local blacksmith, Dagger works...more
Oct 19, 2012
Cehache
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone who likes a sweet m/m. Even if you don't like historical.
Recommended to Cehache by:
Goodreads in all its wisdom
500 stars. I loved loved LOVED these stories.
I tend to dislike short stories, but these were just amazing. The characters were captivating, I found myself actually crying a couple of times (Epee and his little book is the sweetest thing ever) and the love between all three couples was believable.
There is no sex depiction although there's mention of it and some naughty thoughts on it.
On a personal note, I liked that the three brothers were (view spoiler)...more
Jul 17, 2012
AdekYool
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in reading medieval settings
Recommended to AdekYool by:
no one. Megan Derr is just simply my favorite author.
This book, I can say not a word more but to give it a thumbs up, and a five-star, of course! Megan derr never fails in creating a story so naturally humorous yet also successfully convincing enough to make you want to read through the entire book in one gulp! I'll let you out on a little bit of hint here: Familiar with the tale of Cinderella, and the 2 evil sisters? Well, of course this one has charming, impressive-built young lads instead of damsels, and it has it's own unique plot twists, so y...more
Main Gauche: 4 stars
1000 Victories: 6 stars
The Perfect Son: 4 stars
(view spoiler) I am torn between 4 and 5 stars.
1000 Victories: 6 stars
The Perfect Son: 4 stars
(view spoiler) I am torn between 4 and 5 stars.
Oct 10, 2012
Weasel
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Weasel by:
No one! You're all fired!
Shelves:
to-reread,
collection,
fantasy,
favorites,
gay-main-char,
m-m-romance,
romance,
swordsman,
sexless-m-m,
kissing-only
4.99 stars. ;)
This was my first Megan Derr and won't be my last. I stumbled across it by chance and was intrigued enough by the title and the idea of characters named after swords to pick it up. It's a set of three linked gay romance stories, each of a fairly decent length, about 3 brothers: Dagger, Epee, and Sabre. I must confess each is slightly less satisfying than the last. If they were rugs, I'd say the first is exquisite, beautifully woven; the second, a bit frayed; and the third, faded a...more
This was my first Megan Derr and won't be my last. I stumbled across it by chance and was intrigued enough by the title and the idea of characters named after swords to pick it up. It's a set of three linked gay romance stories, each of a fairly decent length, about 3 brothers: Dagger, Epee, and Sabre. I must confess each is slightly less satisfying than the last. If they were rugs, I'd say the first is exquisite, beautifully woven; the second, a bit frayed; and the third, faded a...more
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Excellent collection of three fantasy stories about three brothers. I took away the star from the rating because the last story - The Perfect Son - wasn't as developed as the other two (Main Gauche was was a well-done Cinderfella story, while 1000 Duels was a very touching enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story). The ficlets available on author's site remedied that somewhat, but I wanted to learn more about Sabre and Lash. Overall, very romantic and sweet collection. Recommended.
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I can't believe I never found this before. This is just -- oh gosh.
This is too sweet. Oh my bloody god, the perfect curl-up-on-a-rainy-day-by-the-window book. A must read if you're into this genre, and even if you're not!
Sex is very very tame. Romance is utterly sweet and everyone is adorable!
-le sigh-
I need another book like this.
Definitely recommended for those who enjoy this genre, and for those who want to try it
This is too sweet. Oh my bloody god, the perfect curl-up-on-a-rainy-day-by-the-window book. A must read if you're into this genre, and even if you're not!
Sex is very very tame. Romance is utterly sweet and everyone is adorable!
-le sigh-
I need another book like this.
Definitely recommended for those who enjoy this genre, and for those who want to try it
Points deducted for general fencing nit-pickery (and thinking that one can sneak a katana into a fencing story and get away with it; come on), but partially earned back by naming a main character Epee (huzzah!) and then not having a single "Foil" anywhere. Ha.
Also, giving "Sabre" a notorious temper? That was either a master stroke of name-based characterization, or a particularly lucky bit of random happenstance.
Also, giving "Sabre" a notorious temper? That was either a master stroke of name-based characterization, or a particularly lucky bit of random happenstance.
Love it. A lot. It's was very sweet.
This prove, for me, that a book do not need sex to be good. I prefer much more to read about the development of the relation than the raunchy sex they have.
This prove, for me, that a book do not need sex to be good. I prefer much more to read about the development of the relation than the raunchy sex they have.
Megan Derr has never disappointed me and that did not happen with The Rapier Brothers. We get the story of three Brothers in different circumstances and each with their own cross to bear. Add to it swords, kisses, and love and you have a hit.
My favourite anthology written by Megan Derr. Read twice so far. Will definitely read this one again!
Main Gauche — 5+
1000 Duels — 5+
The Perfect Son — 4+
Overall rating: 5 stars
Main Gauche — 5+
1000 Duels — 5+
The Perfect Son — 4+
Overall rating: 5 stars
I will never get tired of these stories, and how they make me smile and hurt and smile again. They give me such joy!
Three lovely little short stories focused on the three brothers Rapier. I just wish they were longer.
absolutely LOVED IT!! One of my favourite books by this author :) The swordplay was awesome ;)
I thought the last one ended kind of abruptly, but I really liked all three stories.
Main Gauche: 5 stars!
1000 Victories: 5 stars!
The Perfect Son: 5 stars!
1000 Victories: 5 stars!
The Perfect Son: 5 stars!
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