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Secret Santa Surprise (Choose Your Own M/M Story)
by
Tam Ames (Goodreads Author)
Secret Baby GFY!
Written as part of Kris 'n' Good Books' 'choose your own m/m story' challenge. This is now hosted by Goodreads' M/M Romance Group.
The story prompts for the author were:
1. part of the setting - a toy *waggles eyebrows* workshop
2. some background to one of the main protags - one of them is completely oblivious to attempts to get him under the mistletoe
3. an...more
Written as part of Kris 'n' Good Books' 'choose your own m/m story' challenge. This is now hosted by Goodreads' M/M Romance Group.
The story prompts for the author were:
1. part of the setting - a toy *waggles eyebrows* workshop
2. some background to one of the main protags - one of them is completely oblivious to attempts to get him under the mistletoe
3. an...more
ebook, 37 pages
Published
December 2010
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Freaking awesome! I've never seen an author get so much mileage from one four-letter work. I laughed out loud at every single use of the word "much." I cannot recommend this story highly enough. Coffee has been spluttered! Hot, funny, and sweet, all at the same time. I wanna join that biker gang.
This was a two-star read for me (what with a woman date-raping a guy just because she fancied him and wanted to have his baby, then popping an aneurysm a year later and dropping dead, but not before finding the time and having the foresight to draw up a will and leaving specific instructions about her drug-dealing, gay and crass little brother having to raise her three-month old baby with the baby's father, who works at a sex toy factory, loves vegemite on toast for breakfast, enjoys watching ga...more
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It's a freebie, I know
I should not have hight expectations, I know
But WTF?
"“If I’m not mistaken, this is gay porn, and seriously Banging Both Ends 1 was superior. I’m also pretty sure you said that chick here last night was your fiancé. Or is she a tranny? She was pretty tall.”
“Don’t be disgusting. Former fiancé thanks to you. And everyone knows women are all about gay porn these days. It was for her.”
Ok, seriously... WTF?
Or is she a tranny? She was pretty tall.”
“Don’t be disgusting.
no again,...more
I should not have hight expectations, I know
But WTF?
"“If I’m not mistaken, this is gay porn, and seriously Banging Both Ends 1 was superior. I’m also pretty sure you said that chick here last night was your fiancé. Or is she a tranny? She was pretty tall.”
“Don’t be disgusting. Former fiancé thanks to you. And everyone knows women are all about gay porn these days. It was for her.”
Ok, seriously... WTF?
Or is she a tranny? She was pretty tall.”
“Don’t be disgusting.
no again,...more
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This story is so completely wrong. I laughed all the way through it. Tam did a fantastic job working in everything proposed by the devious Kris and her minions.
From Kris's blog:
1. part of the setting - a toy *waggles eyebrows* workshop
2. some background to one of the main protags - one of them is completely oblivious to attempts to get him under the mistletoe
3. another character/s - a weekend motorcycle club whose bikes are all named after Santa's reindeers
4. a conflict - *deep breath* finally...more
From Kris's blog:
1. part of the setting - a toy *waggles eyebrows* workshop
2. some background to one of the main protags - one of them is completely oblivious to attempts to get him under the mistletoe
3. another character/s - a weekend motorcycle club whose bikes are all named after Santa's reindeers
4. a conflict - *deep breath* finally...more
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Unexpectedly sweet and funny with quite a unique set up. Through a series of events, Aaron discovers he was tricked into fathering a child late last year, the mother has died, and the baby and baby's uncle (a.k.a. the mother's hot, gay brother, Ben) need to move in with Aaron. The story does a great job of showing the little steps that reveal Aaron's growing attraction for Ben. Aaron tries to deny that he's attracted, but he can't help himself. His ultimate acceptance of his desire for Ben, and...more
2.5 stars
Aaron proposes to his girlfriend the same night he finds out he is the father of baby Gavin delivered to his doorstep by the hot and perfect Ben. It seems that Aaron had a forgotten drunken hook-up at last year's office Christmas party with one of his co-workers (Ben's sister). She's recently passed away and left an ultimatum. In order to keep his baby Aaron has to agree to live with Ben for 2 years. Things happen very quickly in this improbable plot when the guys move in together. Aaro...more
Aaron proposes to his girlfriend the same night he finds out he is the father of baby Gavin delivered to his doorstep by the hot and perfect Ben. It seems that Aaron had a forgotten drunken hook-up at last year's office Christmas party with one of his co-workers (Ben's sister). She's recently passed away and left an ultimatum. In order to keep his baby Aaron has to agree to live with Ben for 2 years. Things happen very quickly in this improbable plot when the guys move in together. Aaro...more
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Wow, taking into account the prompt this could have gone so deeply wrong……But it was really good and I’m sorry I haven’t read it earlier.
Respecting all those outrageous prompts and still managing to make it YOURS….. good job Tam. And I can’t even imagine the amount of research you had to put into writing this. The sacrifices some of us have to make. I feel for you Tam, I truly do :)
Really funny and sweet when it was called for and the MCs are endearing.
P.S.: Are Lovejoy hiring ? 'cause it sure a...more
My main reaction was WTF! ..even for a freebie.
- The appearance of the baby (view spoiler)
- He watches gay porn with his fiance and is in denial (view spoiler)...more
- The appearance of the baby (view spoiler)
- He watches gay porn with his fiance and is in denial (view spoiler)...more
4.5 stars
Fabulously funny and entertaining story about a guy who works for a sex toy company and the totally unexpected, and life altering, surprise he receives one night. This one's got a bit of everything: a GFY theme, a cute baby, tons humor (I loved the descriptions of the office Xmas party) and of course a couple of sweet, sexy guys. Definitely recommended.
Fabulously funny and entertaining story about a guy who works for a sex toy company and the totally unexpected, and life altering, surprise he receives one night. This one's got a bit of everything: a GFY theme, a cute baby, tons humor (I loved the descriptions of the office Xmas party) and of course a couple of sweet, sexy guys. Definitely recommended.
The biggest disappointment will be the ending ... because it feels abruptly stopped (even if the line that ends the story is a great one). This one probably has one of the most peculiar job occupation in a m/m romance *grin*. And it's pretty funny too.
Met all of the requirements of the task challenge. Dialogue between the two main characters was very believable. I really like the vegamite scene. But why are there two Chapter 4s?
This had real potential, cute idea, good mc's but something was missing and I'm not fond of shorts ending so abruptly it's like someone forgot to print the closing chapter.
4.5 stars. Very good, very funny short m/m holiday romance about a guy who works for a sex toy manufacturer and discovers that he has a son he didn't know about.
This was seriously entertaining and funny! I kept snickering and giggling every few lines.
I got the link without knowing the backstory, and giggled all the way through. Tam does good funny!
I didn't like this story. Much. I loved it. A quick, fun, and funny read.
Sweet, funny...and written by Tam. How could I not love it!
Read for m/m team bingo special holiday theme challenge.
heh :D
This was a very cute story. I liked it....of course going in I thought it was smut smut smut...but no it was not LOL what can I say? Anyone who knows me knows I love my m/m ;P But still, I liked the story regardless :)
First of all I need to mention the cover. I was so focused on the freaky baby face I didn't realized what the mistletoe was hanging from... O_o Too hilarious!
I really enjoyed this story, it was really cute. How Aaron acted around Gavin was adorable and justifying his attraction to Ben was as well. You can definitely tell this is a challenge-fic because the ending is quite odd. Still a really enjoyable, goofy holiday read.
I really enjoyed this story, it was really cute. How Aaron acted around Gavin was adorable and justifying his attraction to Ben was as well. You can definitely tell this is a challenge-fic because the ending is quite odd. Still a really enjoyable, goofy holiday read.
Hilarious!
And yes I know I’m reading xmas stories in the middle of august and also is 30°C in Argentina...but who cares!
With those 5 prompts given to the author things could go in any direction.
This was a funny, inventive and sweet GFY story.
And I love couples with babies.
And yes I know I’m reading xmas stories in the middle of august and also is 30°C in Argentina...but who cares!
With those 5 prompts given to the author things could go in any direction.
This was a funny, inventive and sweet GFY story.
And I love couples with babies.
This is a FREE Story! It is fucking Hysterical…
READ IT!
Just so funny and cute, I loved it.
I am not kidding when I say you better read this
Oh and there was a cute baby
Wish it were longer
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Tam Ames did an awesome job of creating a story out of the prompt she was given. I enjoyed it, but it was too much story for it to be so short. Ben and Aaron need a longer story.
Dec 27, 2011
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A fun bit of Christmas silliness written using some very bizarre prompts! I didn't giggle...much! ;)
F.... that was funny, as for keeping a "straight" face while reading this, forget it!!! Too much, loved it!!!!
Cute freebie!
I had to take it with a grain of salt, but that's ok!
Aaron was cute and I liked his narration.
I had to take it with a grain of salt, but that's ok!
Aaron was cute and I liked his narration.
Not my idea of a way to discover my sexual orientation, or come out, but heh it works and it's a fun read.
wasnt totally thrilled with the abruptness of the ending, but this short novella was funny & well-written.
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I'm a single mom to a great 17 year old daughter, and I have a full-time job as well. I started reading m/m romance about 4 years ago, then went to reviewing and then writing. I still review on my personal site and along with my colleague Jenre on our joint site dedicated to short m/m romance stories. http://briefencountersreviews.com
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