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The Tin Star (Ranch #1)
by
J.L. Langley
When James Killian comes out to his father, he finds himself banished from his home and fired from his job. His savior comes in the unlikely form of Ethan Whitehall, his older brother's best friend.
Ethan has always had a soft spot where Jamie Killian was concerned, and he will do whatever it takes to keep his new lover safe.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This book contains explicit hom...more
Ethan has always had a soft spot where Jamie Killian was concerned, and he will do whatever it takes to keep his new lover safe.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This book contains explicit hom...more
Paperback, 300 pages
Published
August 1st 2006
by Loose Id, LLC
(first published 2006)
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Jul 27, 2011
DarienMoya
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of Langley, and hot man loving in a cowboy setting
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More of my reviews and thoughts on my blog PANTS OFF REVIEWS
So you know I am a huge fan of J.L Langley, her books are all kinds of awesome. While this one not being my fave, it still manages to give me butterflies in the tummy. Its deeply sexual and emotionally rich and I enjoyed it.
Jamie Killian decides he is going to be bold and come out to his father and brother, he never expected it to go down the way it did. With his dad throwing him o...more
More of my reviews and thoughts on my blog PANTS OFF REVIEWS
So you know I am a huge fan of J.L Langley, her books are all kinds of awesome. While this one not being my fave, it still manages to give me butterflies in the tummy. Its deeply sexual and emotionally rich and I enjoyed it.
Jamie Killian decides he is going to be bold and come out to his father and brother, he never expected it to go down the way it did. With his dad throwing him o...more
You would never believe how people(In real life, of course.) reacted when I told them about the concept of this book. They were all like "That's disgusting," "How can you read something like that?" and more horrible comments that are not worth mentioning. Close-minded much? I didn't expect them to be 'understanding' but trash-talking is just mean. Will prejudice against homosexuals ever end? It's sad. (In case you were wondering, I live in Iran.)
*Possible Spoilers*
People's nasty comments aside,...more
*Possible Spoilers*
People's nasty comments aside,...more
Apr 25, 2011
Dina
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Dina by:
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~*
Shelves:
contemporary-romance,
m-m
This was a sweet read, with the right amount of angst (not too much, thankfully) to prevent it from being completely unrealistic.
Dark-haired, blue-eyed, 21-year-old cowboy Jamie Killian is tired of hiding his sexuality and decides to tell his father he's gay. Unexpectedly (to Jamie), his father not only gets the shock of his life but throws him out of the house. Confused and hurt, Jamie is pondering what to do next when Ethan Whitehall, his older brother John's best friend, offers him a place to...more
Dark-haired, blue-eyed, 21-year-old cowboy Jamie Killian is tired of hiding his sexuality and decides to tell his father he's gay. Unexpectedly (to Jamie), his father not only gets the shock of his life but throws him out of the house. Confused and hurt, Jamie is pondering what to do next when Ethan Whitehall, his older brother John's best friend, offers him a place to...more
May 16, 2010
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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cowboys,
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4-stars,
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Story summary:
When James Killian comes out to his father, he finds himself banished from his home and fired from his job. His savior comes in the unlikely form of Ethan Whitehall, his older brother's best friend. Ethan has always had a soft spot where Jamie Killian was concerned, and he will do whatever it takes to keep his new lover safe.
My review:
This was my first J.L. Langley read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She does a great job of creating compelling characters that we can’t help but want t...more
When James Killian comes out to his father, he finds himself banished from his home and fired from his job. His savior comes in the unlikely form of Ethan Whitehall, his older brother's best friend. Ethan has always had a soft spot where Jamie Killian was concerned, and he will do whatever it takes to keep his new lover safe.
My review:
This was my first J.L. Langley read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She does a great job of creating compelling characters that we can’t help but want t...more
Nov 17, 2008
Heather
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of Cameron Dane m/m romance
Recommended to Heather by:
Eyre and Daisiemae
This was a very sweet cowboy story about a young man named Jamie who has had a crush on his older brothers best friend Ethan since he was a kid.
When Jamie finally admits to his father that he's gay, his father kicks him out! Ethan agrees to take Jamie in, so he's not on his own. Jamie finds out after moving in that Ethan is gay too, although he isn't out of the closet.
Ethan and Jamie are just starting to develop their romance when someone starts threatening Jamie's life!! The two of them have t...more
When Jamie finally admits to his father that he's gay, his father kicks him out! Ethan agrees to take Jamie in, so he's not on his own. Jamie finds out after moving in that Ethan is gay too, although he isn't out of the closet.
Ethan and Jamie are just starting to develop their romance when someone starts threatening Jamie's life!! The two of them have t...more
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Dec 24, 2008
MK (Consultant, Corporal Therapist)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of cowboy themed m/m romance
Shelves:
romance-male-male,
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Ethan is a rancher at the Tin Star takes in Jamie (his friend John's younger brother) when he is kicked out of his house after
he tells his father is he gay. Jamie has had a crush on Ethan all his life but never acted on it because Ethan is straight. Right?
Ok of course the romantic connection between Ethan and Jamie becomes intense. You keep turning the page to find out the next scene.
JL Langley uses every emotion to keep you engaged in the story. Humor, sadness, heated passion, love, and all ar...more
he tells his father is he gay. Jamie has had a crush on Ethan all his life but never acted on it because Ethan is straight. Right?
Ok of course the romantic connection between Ethan and Jamie becomes intense. You keep turning the page to find out the next scene.
JL Langley uses every emotion to keep you engaged in the story. Humor, sadness, heated passion, love, and all ar...more
I read this one after
The Broken H
, but that made no difference, there was nothing that was spoiled from either story. Ethan and Jamie were such a great couple and I loved watching their relationship grow and solidify. Jamie was so sweet, but his father was such a rotten son of a... and I was so glad that his attitude wasn't shared by John & Julia. I enjoyed the antics of Spot and Fred and thought they added just the right touch of humor to the story.
4.0 Stars
Jamie is Ethan’s best friend’s younger brother. Jamie’s dad disowns him and kicks him off the Quad J ranch when Jamie tells him he’s gay. Ethan owns the Tin Star ranch and takes Jamie in. Ethan – who is closeted – disagrees with Jamie’s decision to come out. Ethan believes that it only brings heartache and invites problems. Seemingly, he’s right as Jamie and the Tin Star ranch soon come under the attack of vandals and other bigots. Meanwhile, Jamie and Ethan are inexplicably drawn to on...more
Jamie is Ethan’s best friend’s younger brother. Jamie’s dad disowns him and kicks him off the Quad J ranch when Jamie tells him he’s gay. Ethan owns the Tin Star ranch and takes Jamie in. Ethan – who is closeted – disagrees with Jamie’s decision to come out. Ethan believes that it only brings heartache and invites problems. Seemingly, he’s right as Jamie and the Tin Star ranch soon come under the attack of vandals and other bigots. Meanwhile, Jamie and Ethan are inexplicably drawn to on...more
Mar 24, 2009
Elisa Ramblings
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one day suddenly John, his best friend and son of the neighbouring ranch's owner, arrives half drunk to his house and discloses that Jamie, his 21 years old little brother has told their father that he’s gay, and the only answer he got was being thrown out of his home, with no money, cloths or horse (and for a Texan cowboy this is the real problem). Jamie, the child who followed them in adoration during their young hood rides; blue-eyed, happy-go-lucky Jamie whom Ethan always has seen as his you...more
About 3.5 stars. Jamie Killian just came out to his family and his father, Jacob, kicked him off the ranch. His brother, John, upset about the events between his brother and father, reaches out to his best friend Ethan. Ethan and John have been best friends for 26 years and he has always looked out for John's brother Jamie. Ethan, the owner of the Tin Ranch, offers Jamie a job and a place to stay. Ethan did not know that Jamie was gay, but he's not going to look the other way when Jamie is in ne...more
4.5 stars
I absolutely adore Jamie and Ethan!
Read Jan. 12, 2012-Jan. 13, 2012
Read Nov. 8, 2012-Nov. 9, 2012
I absolutely adore Jamie and Ethan!
Read Jan. 12, 2012-Jan. 13, 2012
Read Nov. 8, 2012-Nov. 9, 2012
The more and more I read of Langley the more and more I like her stuff. My Fair Captain was hysterically funny and cute, His Convenient Husband was an interesting take on the old convenient marriage troupe and Without Reservations is so far the best gay shifter book I've read. The Tin Star captured my heart however. I felt for Jamie being kicked out of his home and losing his job. And the struggle to want to stop hiding his sexuality but living in a small town in the middle of the bible belt. I...more
My Rating: 4 of 5
Jamie Killian is the foreman on the ranch his father owns, but when he comes out to his father, he is forced to leave his home, his job - even his horse. Before it can really sink in that he’s now homeless and jobless (and horseless!), his older brother’s long-time friend (and Jamie’s long-time crush) offers Jamie a job and a place to stay at the Tin Star.
Jamie is young, hardworking, and somewhat of an idealist. He came out to his father because he feels that he shouldn’t have t...more
Jamie Killian is the foreman on the ranch his father owns, but when he comes out to his father, he is forced to leave his home, his job - even his horse. Before it can really sink in that he’s now homeless and jobless (and horseless!), his older brother’s long-time friend (and Jamie’s long-time crush) offers Jamie a job and a place to stay at the Tin Star.
Jamie is young, hardworking, and somewhat of an idealist. He came out to his father because he feels that he shouldn’t have t...more
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This didn't work for me. James was too perfect and became almost a housewife to me (not that I'm judging housewives but it doesn't seem like a 21 y/o ranch manager should be all about cooking & cleaning all the time unless it's an odd quirk & it was not explained that way).
Ethan gave in too easily to what he wanted from James and went from closeted to proud much too easily.
I have never lived on a ranch and I don’t read that many books set on ranches because cowboys aren’t generally my t...more
Ethan gave in too easily to what he wanted from James and went from closeted to proud much too easily.
I have never lived on a ranch and I don’t read that many books set on ranches because cowboys aren’t generally my t...more
Jamie was an awesome character, and I loved his attitude. Ethan was sweet and I liked the pairing of the two of them together. I felt John was a bit of a wash, really, but that's mostly because I don't like characters-or people-that waffle back and forth. I think the biggest issue I had with the story was the way they kept sleeping in! I'm sorry, working ranch hands do not get up at 9 am. Especially if Jamie was so fired up to prove himself to Bill, and Ethan, that even though he fell into bed w...more
Solid m/m romance with a decent plot
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 8/10
PROS:
- Very likeable characters: Ethan and Jamie are both sexy, caring, and selfless. They’re comfortable with each other and share a nice, easy banter back and forth. And I liked the supporting characters also, especially Jamie’s brother and Ethan’s aunt; they’re loving, supportive, and funny.
- One character who’s a virgin but who (realistically, I think) is curious enough abo...more
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 8/10
PROS:
- Very likeable characters: Ethan and Jamie are both sexy, caring, and selfless. They’re comfortable with each other and share a nice, easy banter back and forth. And I liked the supporting characters also, especially Jamie’s brother and Ethan’s aunt; they’re loving, supportive, and funny.
- One character who’s a virgin but who (realistically, I think) is curious enough abo...more
This is one of my all time favourite books,,, James Killian knows all about bigots his father is at the top of the list. James is kicked out of him home, his ranch when he tells his dad he is gay. He leaves with little but his truck and a broken heart.
In steps Ethan whitehall , who has known jamie all his life. Always had a torch for jamie but he was off limits.
when jamie has no where to go ethan learning his plight takes him in to his ranch and home, the tin star.Someone is out to get jamie an...more
In steps Ethan whitehall , who has known jamie all his life. Always had a torch for jamie but he was off limits.
when jamie has no where to go ethan learning his plight takes him in to his ranch and home, the tin star.Someone is out to get jamie an...more
I found author J.L. Langley after reading one of her books for free in the With or Without series. While she writes m/m stuff, I really enjoy her writing, stories and character development, and since I've read all of the books in the aforementioned series, I decided to branch into her other series. This is the first book in her Ranch series, and reads very much like all her other books. Two good men find each other and a sweet romance develops. They are always surrounded by a decent cast of supp...more
Langley writes a sweet romance; this is very much a classic romance novel but between two men rather than a man and a woman. The rest of the classic romance novel elements are all there. The story is well written, the chemistry between the characters undeniable, and ends with a sweet happily-ever-after. Oh yeah, there's plenty of steamy sex as well. I thought the gay-bashing characters in this book were a bit over the top, but as much as I hate to think it maybe there are still places in America...more
After other, heavier novels, I find J.L. Langley novels are refreshing and lighter, not because she does not touch on the serious issues - she does - but because there is very little angst, if any at all. There is straight forward emotion, loving, and action, turns I wouldn't have expected but always make it that much better.
Have to admit of a whole I'm not into the gay-cowboy novels. It's just not my kink, maybe because I live in the South and have been called a redneck too many times to be fon...more
Have to admit of a whole I'm not into the gay-cowboy novels. It's just not my kink, maybe because I live in the South and have been called a redneck too many times to be fon...more
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After reading another series by this author I was really excited to jump into this one. I should have known the author would be good enough to change it up and not just have a stereotypical formula for her books. Tin Star is a simple story. Not a lot of hard core angst and what there is is dealt with pretty quickly, mainly due to the MC's personalities. It never drags and the sex scenes are hot and surprisingly funny at times!
Jamie Killian's dad threw him off their ranch when he announced he was...more
Jamie Killian's dad threw him off their ranch when he announced he was...more
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Ethan owns and runs the Tin Star ranch. He is lucky because at another nearby ranch, the Quad J, he has found a second family with his best friend John, younger sister Jules and little brother Jamie. One day John busts into his house, gets immediately drunk and declares that his brother Jamie just came out of the closet and got thrown off the family ranch.
Ethan is smart and kind so he calls Jamie to invite him to the Tin Star and a new job as a ranch hand.
Jamie is so relieve to have a place to g...more
Ethan is smart and kind so he calls Jamie to invite him to the Tin Star and a new job as a ranch hand.
Jamie is so relieve to have a place to g...more
JL Langley The Queen of Male Steam
One author that really sticks out for sexier male male romance is JL Langley. I’ve read almost all her books and each one pulls you in and has you wishing to experience the story all over again. And dammit it all to hades if I haven’t stayed up till past my bedtime to finish almost every JL book I’ve downloaded .
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”Ethan knew it was a bad idea, but he just had to taste that sensual mouth. He leaned forward, his lips lightly brushing Jaime’s. Jamie gasped,...more
One author that really sticks out for sexier male male romance is JL Langley. I’ve read almost all her books and each one pulls you in and has you wishing to experience the story all over again. And dammit it all to hades if I haven’t stayed up till past my bedtime to finish almost every JL book I’ve downloaded .
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”Ethan knew it was a bad idea, but he just had to taste that sensual mouth. He leaned forward, his lips lightly brushing Jaime’s. Jamie gasped,...more
Okay. Liked it. Didn't love it. Well written but the whole book was kinda . . .shallow? for my taste. I like a long slow build up to a relationship with a nice juicy plot. That's not this book. Which is fine, but will not make it one of my favorites.
Yes, the two main characters have known each other for a long time, but only casually. Then BAM, all of a sudden it's INSTA-LUST. I mean I like when my romantic pair is attracted to each other, but "look at each other and then it's instant erection t...more
Yes, the two main characters have known each other for a long time, but only casually. Then BAM, all of a sudden it's INSTA-LUST. I mean I like when my romantic pair is attracted to each other, but "look at each other and then it's instant erection t...more
More gay cowboys! It's a failing.
Alright it's not really a failing at all. They're fun!
Tin Star by J L Langley, is set in the same universe as Broken H, and I think it's supposed to come before that one, but I read them out of order and didn't feel anything missing.
Jamie's just been thrown out of his house for announcing to his tyrant father that he's gay. He winds up staying with a friend of his brother's, Ethan, and sparks fly. But it's small-town Texas, so not everyone is thrilled that they'r...more
Alright it's not really a failing at all. They're fun!
Tin Star by J L Langley, is set in the same universe as Broken H, and I think it's supposed to come before that one, but I read them out of order and didn't feel anything missing.
Jamie's just been thrown out of his house for announcing to his tyrant father that he's gay. He winds up staying with a friend of his brother's, Ethan, and sparks fly. But it's small-town Texas, so not everyone is thrilled that they'r...more
If I were rating this on the fluff scale, I would give it 4 fluffy stars.
I really enjoyed reading the book, but there is no denying it’s pure fluff. There’s some angst, well, kind of, for a couple pages. The MCs, Ethan and Jamie, have known each other since Jamie was a baby. Ethan is 11 years older than Jamie. There are no doubts that both men are gay, so we don’t have that type of story. No, the main conflict is Jamie’s father and how much said father hates Jamie. That part of the story is act...more
I really enjoyed reading the book, but there is no denying it’s pure fluff. There’s some angst, well, kind of, for a couple pages. The MCs, Ethan and Jamie, have known each other since Jamie was a baby. Ethan is 11 years older than Jamie. There are no doubts that both men are gay, so we don’t have that type of story. No, the main conflict is Jamie’s father and how much said father hates Jamie. That part of the story is act...more
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