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The Seven Deadly Sins #2
Sins of Autumn Anthology
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Sins of Autumn
Book two in The Seven Deadly Sins Collection of Anthologies
The seven deadly sins: lust, wrath, greed, gluttony, envy, pride and sloth.
The Sins of Autumn weaves a general thread of revelation loosely tying these tales together. Wrath, gluttony and pride are explored in these hot m/m tales involving action, burning hot sex and out-of-this-world adventures that will leave you hoping for cooler weather—soon!
'Hail Storm' by D.J.Manly
D.J. Manly tackles the sin of wrath in ‘Hail Storm’.
Chance and his buddies adore the band Hail Storm so much they form a tribute band in their honour—never knowing that Chance has a bigger connection to the lead singer of the group than he is aware of. At a fan reunion for the band, Chance finally meets the members of Hail Storm, and a secret related to Chance’s health years before is revealed.
Whisked into the world of rock ‘n roll, Chance will become torn between Hail, the brother he never knew, and the enigmatic Storm, to whom he is gradually losing his heart. Can he risk his brother’s wrath and confess the torrid affair he is having with the man Hail loves, or will Chance abandon Storm in order to keep his brother’s love?
'Full' by A.J.Llewellyn
A.J. Llewellyn explores the sin of gluttony in ‘Full’.
Barney Calloway is a super-successful voice over actor in Hollywood. He is, however, extremely overweight. He has struggled with his weight his whole life. Things come to a head when he demolishes half his sister’s birthday cake before she can even set eyes on it.
Leaving her house after her party is over, he finds a business card tucked under his windshield wiper saying one word.
Full.
On the reverse side of the card is a toll-free number, which, out of curiosity he calls. A woman’s voice tells him his order has been processed. Order? What order? He goes home and falls asleep, waking in the morning to find he’s lost a hundred and three pounds. He’s gone from being a lard ass to a hot ass and nothing will be the same again...unbelievably, the changes aren’t necessarily for the better. His family members all react weirdly and an old love, Diego, really struggles with the new Barney. Will Barney ever have the life and the love he craves? And will he ever really feel...full?
'Autumn Quest' by Serena Yates
In ‘Autumn Quest’, Serena Yates tackles the sin of pride.
The parchment thief has been stealing books and scrolls all over Naiman, but when he manages to enter the Royal Library, the Khan’s patience runs out. He decides it is time for a change of tactics and puts his youngest son, Bayar, in charge of solving the mystery of the thief’s identity. Bayar is as surprised about this as about the fact he is going to have a guardian—the ruggedly attractive Chinux.
Chinux is a bounty hunter of some renown and very much his own man. He relishes the challenge of finding the parchment thief and bringing him to justice, even if he has to ‘babysit’ the youngest prince in the process. When Bayar and Chinux discover the thief’s identity, they are shocked.
Will the quest to find and bring him to justice tear them apart or bring them closer together?
Sins of Autumn
Book two in The Seven Deadly Sins Collection of Anthologies
The seven deadly sins: lust, wrath, greed, gluttony, envy, pride and sloth.
The Sins of Autumn weaves a general thread of revelation loosely tying these tales together. Wrath, gluttony and pride are explored in these hot m/m tales involving action, burning hot sex and out-of-this-world adventures that will leave you hoping for cooler weather—soon!
'Hail Storm' by D.J.Manly
D.J. Manly tackles the sin of wrath in ‘Hail Storm’.
Chance and his buddies adore the band Hail Storm so much they form a tribute band in their honour—never knowing that Chance has a bigger connection to the lead singer of the group than he is aware of. At a fan reunion for the band, Chance finally meets the members of Hail Storm, and a secret related to Chance’s health years before is revealed.
Whisked into the world of rock ‘n roll, Chance will become torn between Hail, the brother he never knew, and the enigmatic Storm, to whom he is gradually losing his heart. Can he risk his brother’s wrath and confess the torrid affair he is having with the man Hail loves, or will Chance abandon Storm in order to keep his brother’s love?
'Full' by A.J.Llewellyn
A.J. Llewellyn explores the sin of gluttony in ‘Full’.
Barney Calloway is a super-successful voice over actor in Hollywood. He is, however, extremely overweight. He has struggled with his weight his whole life. Things come to a head when he demolishes half his sister’s birthday cake before she can even set eyes on it.
Leaving her house after her party is over, he finds a business card tucked under his windshield wiper saying one word.
Full.
On the reverse side of the card is a toll-free number, which, out of curiosity he calls. A woman’s voice tells him his order has been processed. Order? What order? He goes home and falls asleep, waking in the morning to find he’s lost a hundred and three pounds. He’s gone from being a lard ass to a hot ass and nothing will be the same again...unbelievably, the changes aren’t necessarily for the better. His family members all react weirdly and an old love, Diego, really struggles with the new Barney. Will Barney ever have the life and the love he craves? And will he ever really feel...full?
'Autumn Quest' by Serena Yates
In ‘Autumn Quest’, Serena Yates tackles the sin of pride.
The parchment thief has been stealing books and scrolls all over Naiman, but when he manages to enter the Royal Library, the Khan’s patience runs out. He decides it is time for a change of tactics and puts his youngest son, Bayar, in charge of solving the mystery of the thief’s identity. Bayar is as surprised about this as about the fact he is going to have a guardian—the ruggedly attractive Chinux.
Chinux is a bounty hunter of some renown and very much his own man. He relishes the challenge of finding the parchment thief and bringing him to justice, even if he has to ‘babysit’ the youngest prince in the process. When Bayar and Chinux discover the thief’s identity, they are shocked.
Will the quest to find and bring him to justice tear them apart or bring them closer together?
- GenresGay
292 pages, Paperback
First published November 7, 2011
About the author
D.J. Manly
242 books267 followersI write not only for my own pleasure, but for the pleasure of my readers. I can’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t written and told stories. When I’m not writing, I’m dreaming about writing, doing something wild and adventurous, or trying to make the world a better and more open minded place to live in. I adore beautiful men, and I know I’m not alone in this! Eroticism between consenting adults, in all its many forms is the icing on the cake of life!
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October 17, 2015
Hail Storm' by D.J. Manly is an intensely emotional story which literally kept me awake at night. Chance being caught between loving his brother and his brother's heart's desire, Storm, made my heart ache. It is like watching an inevitable train wreck unfolding before my eyes, knowing that on this path, they are all destined for heart break, yet unable to prevent it. Incurring his brother's wrath is the last thing Chance wants to do, but sometimes things have to be torn apart in order to be rearranged in the proper order; this was never more true than in this story. I'm amazed at how well D.J. was able to resolve conflicts, which, to me, seemed unresolvable, and conclude the story in a manner which made me smile through my tears. Thanks D.J. for evoking such strong emotions within me and reminding evryone that everything happens for a reason.
'Full' by A.J. Llewellyn, evoked a whole set of different emotions in me. Since I struggle with my weight as Barney, the main character in this story did, I too easily identified with the shame, guilt, self-castigation involved in overeating. Gluttony is not a pretty word and neither are the feelings accompanying indulging in it. I also experienced the sin of envy while reading this story because I'd love to find a 'Full' business card on my windshield and suddenly lose a great deal of weight overnight. The story is a good reminder that regardless of the circumstances and whatever we feel holds us back from having what we desire, we are in control of our destinies; our happiness, i.e., the fullness of our lives is determined by our own attitudes and nothing or no one else. Suddenly becoming thin is just the first step in Barney's journey to finding out what is most important in life and doing what is necessary to make that happen. Thanks, A.J., for reminding me of this simple principle which I, and others like me, tend to make so difficult.
In 'Autumn Quest' Serena Yates takes us back into the past of an alternative history where her characters struggle with the sin of pride. Bayar and Chinux go on a quest to uphold justice and, as with any quest, experience challenges which test their fortitude. Even though Bayar is a prince and a bookworm, he doesn't use this as an excuse for not contributing to the tasks involved in surviving. In fact, Bayar is a perfect representation of the opposite of pride which is humility. His positive attitude, among other things, endears him to Chinux. When they reach the end of their journey and meet Bayar's Uncle Delmar, who had been banished for stealing, that they encounter the sin of pride. Delmar not only admits to stealing an important document, but gloats about it and brags that only a master thief like himself could have done so. In spite of his uncle's arrogance, Baylar and Chinux are able to combine their individual strengths to combat and overcome the evil with which they are confronted in order to set things right again. If you like adventure, intrigue, danger, supernatural happenings, and, of course, passion, you will enjoy this story. Thanks, Serena, for reminding us that good always prevails over evil.
'Sins of Autumn' is an eclectic mix of stories illustrating the sins of wrath, gluttony, and pride. All three stories hold their own quite well, but there is a special magic which takes place when the talents of D.J. Manly, A.J. Llewellyn, and Serena Yates come together in one place. I highly recommend reading this anthology and experiencing that magic for yourself.
'Full' by A.J. Llewellyn, evoked a whole set of different emotions in me. Since I struggle with my weight as Barney, the main character in this story did, I too easily identified with the shame, guilt, self-castigation involved in overeating. Gluttony is not a pretty word and neither are the feelings accompanying indulging in it. I also experienced the sin of envy while reading this story because I'd love to find a 'Full' business card on my windshield and suddenly lose a great deal of weight overnight. The story is a good reminder that regardless of the circumstances and whatever we feel holds us back from having what we desire, we are in control of our destinies; our happiness, i.e., the fullness of our lives is determined by our own attitudes and nothing or no one else. Suddenly becoming thin is just the first step in Barney's journey to finding out what is most important in life and doing what is necessary to make that happen. Thanks, A.J., for reminding me of this simple principle which I, and others like me, tend to make so difficult.
In 'Autumn Quest' Serena Yates takes us back into the past of an alternative history where her characters struggle with the sin of pride. Bayar and Chinux go on a quest to uphold justice and, as with any quest, experience challenges which test their fortitude. Even though Bayar is a prince and a bookworm, he doesn't use this as an excuse for not contributing to the tasks involved in surviving. In fact, Bayar is a perfect representation of the opposite of pride which is humility. His positive attitude, among other things, endears him to Chinux. When they reach the end of their journey and meet Bayar's Uncle Delmar, who had been banished for stealing, that they encounter the sin of pride. Delmar not only admits to stealing an important document, but gloats about it and brags that only a master thief like himself could have done so. In spite of his uncle's arrogance, Baylar and Chinux are able to combine their individual strengths to combat and overcome the evil with which they are confronted in order to set things right again. If you like adventure, intrigue, danger, supernatural happenings, and, of course, passion, you will enjoy this story. Thanks, Serena, for reminding us that good always prevails over evil.
'Sins of Autumn' is an eclectic mix of stories illustrating the sins of wrath, gluttony, and pride. All three stories hold their own quite well, but there is a special magic which takes place when the talents of D.J. Manly, A.J. Llewellyn, and Serena Yates come together in one place. I highly recommend reading this anthology and experiencing that magic for yourself.
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March 24, 2016Released this week, this second of the four Seasonal Sins books is a super-hot anthology of 3 m/m stories that explores wrath, gluttony and pride. These tales involve action, burning hot sex and out-of-this-world adventures that will leave you hoping for cooler weather - soon!
Only one of the stories is mine, the other two are written by the brilliant D.J. Manly and the amazingly talented A.J. Llewellyn.
Go check it out! I hope you will enjoy reading these stories as much as we loved writing them.
Only one of the stories is mine, the other two are written by the brilliant D.J. Manly and the amazingly talented A.J. Llewellyn.
Go check it out! I hope you will enjoy reading these stories as much as we loved writing them.
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