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Coming Out of Hiding
Erectile Dysfunction or ED affects over thirty million men in the USA, and most men before the age of forty have experienced it at least once. A multitude of factors can cause ED, and men don't like to discuss it. For Maxwell Hutton, erectile dysfunction is the direct result of physical damage sustained while serving in the military. Over forty percent of his body is scarred, and consequently, he hides from the world.
Tae Harris conjures up creepy images of her reclusive client until her fall from a ladder forces Max to go to her aid. She discovers he's nothing compared to what she had imagined. He's tall, with a handsome face, and warm, genuine smile. Her initial revulsion when she sees his scarred hand fades as she accepts him and his companionship.
Tentative friendship blossoms into love, but Max's own vanity makes him think that he's not man enough to be more than a friend. The physical pain of loving Tae forces him to seek treatment. Even then, he discovers that he'll never be the man he once was. But Tae's about to prove he's more a man than he realizes.
Tae Harris conjures up creepy images of her reclusive client until her fall from a ladder forces Max to go to her aid. She discovers he's nothing compared to what she had imagined. He's tall, with a handsome face, and warm, genuine smile. Her initial revulsion when she sees his scarred hand fades as she accepts him and his companionship.
Tentative friendship blossoms into love, but Max's own vanity makes him think that he's not man enough to be more than a friend. The physical pain of loving Tae forces him to seek treatment. Even then, he discovers that he'll never be the man he once was. But Tae's about to prove he's more a man than he realizes.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 21, 2012
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About the author
E. Ayers
42 books20 followersE. Ayers is a true believer in love at first sight because it happened to her, she thinks everyone should find that special someone. When it happens, it's magical. Writing about that love is what she enjoys doing and when she's not spending time with her two dogs and waiting on his royal highness (the cat), she's busy writing. The official matchmaker for all the characters who wander through her brain, she likes finding just the right ones to create a story.
She writes a slice-of-life novel, the romantic slice in two characters lives. In today's world, most people have careers and responsibilities. Figuring out how to blend two separate lives into one can be a huge dilemma. No one is perfect. She brings that into what she writes.
The fantasy of a handsome hunk who will sweep the damsel off her feet and carry her off to a castle in the clouds is still there, but that castle is probably a condo. And that damsel isn't going to be persuaded by a few smooth lines.
She writes a slice-of-life novel, the romantic slice in two characters lives. In today's world, most people have careers and responsibilities. Figuring out how to blend two separate lives into one can be a huge dilemma. No one is perfect. She brings that into what she writes.
The fantasy of a handsome hunk who will sweep the damsel off her feet and carry her off to a castle in the clouds is still there, but that castle is probably a condo. And that damsel isn't going to be persuaded by a few smooth lines.
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June 30, 2013
Wow this was a heartfelt and pretty emotional story. It has a nice and easy writing style that just draws you in. The fact that you are instantly engaged and smitten with the H/h made this a worthwhile story for me. My heart broke for Max and all that he endured. It was heart breaking they way that he would hide from life and the way that he thought about himself. That is until one unperfect (since many stories have their H/h seemingly body perfect) woman walk into his life and shows him that he is perfect the way he is and shows him love that he thought he would never find.
The fact is that this author describes Max scars to be horrific. Lost toes and fingers and well his manhood was greatly damaged as well from the IED. All of this makes Max feel less than a man. But I loved Tae's approach to Max. Always loving but blunt and never sugar coating things for him. She helped him to see what she saw and see past his deformities and start accepting them.
There was a lot of business talk and a lot company things that went wrong and needed to be fixed. Tae who has no experience all, all of a sudden became a pro and that was a little weird and maybe felt a little unreal. But it wasn't enough to take away from the story for me.
I kinda wish for an epi on this one but wasn't.
The fact is that this author describes Max scars to be horrific. Lost toes and fingers and well his manhood was greatly damaged as well from the IED. All of this makes Max feel less than a man. But I loved Tae's approach to Max. Always loving but blunt and never sugar coating things for him. She helped him to see what she saw and see past his deformities and start accepting them.
There was a lot of business talk and a lot company things that went wrong and needed to be fixed. Tae who has no experience all, all of a sudden became a pro and that was a little weird and maybe felt a little unreal. But it wasn't enough to take away from the story for me.
I kinda wish for an epi on this one but wasn't.
February 16, 2013
This is the second book I've read by this author. She seems to have a knack for creating self-contained domestic worlds which draw me in so completely that when I resurface from a long reading session, I feel quite disoriented and out of place in the real world. That to me, has to be the chief sign of an excellent story-weaver.
That, of course, and the creation of highly believable and likeable characters. 'Coming Out of Hiding' is something of a Cinderella story, but although Tae is the one whose rags are transformed to riches when Max realises her worth, it is Max who undergoes the real changes as he slowly learns to trust his rescuer and face the world he has shunned.
Max's horrendous scarring (both physical and psychological) arising from a military accident and his resultant erectile dysfunction makes him believe he is not a real man. Because of this he turns himself into a recluse encouraging all manner of rumours about him, not least from the army of employees at his aviation company whom he manages long-distance. The consequent problems in his business life provide an interesting and entertaining sub-plot which keeps the tension high and the momentum going throughout.
It is impossible not to fall a little bit in love with Max. He is certainly all man - a wonderful and memorable hero and one I rooted for all the way. But there is another very endearing male character I would love to have seen more of - Randolph - a sort of Alfred Pennyworth figure and de rigeur for all wealthy reclusive men. Tae, of course, is everything she should be and gets exactly what she deserves. Grrrr - you can go off some women...
Well done, E. Ayers for taking a little-explored but nevertheless extremely serious subject, treating it with sensitivity without excessive sentimentality and weaving your magic around it to create this heart-warming story.
That, of course, and the creation of highly believable and likeable characters. 'Coming Out of Hiding' is something of a Cinderella story, but although Tae is the one whose rags are transformed to riches when Max realises her worth, it is Max who undergoes the real changes as he slowly learns to trust his rescuer and face the world he has shunned.
Max's horrendous scarring (both physical and psychological) arising from a military accident and his resultant erectile dysfunction makes him believe he is not a real man. Because of this he turns himself into a recluse encouraging all manner of rumours about him, not least from the army of employees at his aviation company whom he manages long-distance. The consequent problems in his business life provide an interesting and entertaining sub-plot which keeps the tension high and the momentum going throughout.
It is impossible not to fall a little bit in love with Max. He is certainly all man - a wonderful and memorable hero and one I rooted for all the way. But there is another very endearing male character I would love to have seen more of - Randolph - a sort of Alfred Pennyworth figure and de rigeur for all wealthy reclusive men. Tae, of course, is everything she should be and gets exactly what she deserves. Grrrr - you can go off some women...
Well done, E. Ayers for taking a little-explored but nevertheless extremely serious subject, treating it with sensitivity without excessive sentimentality and weaving your magic around it to create this heart-warming story.
December 16, 2012
Maxwell Hutton is a recluse. Head of a successful aviation company, he hides himself away and rarely attends in person. He always keeps his hands in his pockets and rumour has it that he has a germ phobia. But that isn’t his problem.
Tae Harris is a working girl trying to keep on top of things. She earns just enough money through the cleaning agency to pay her rent and get by. So it is a disaster for her when she falls from a ladder and damages her foot. No pay for several weeks! How will she manage?
But Max Hutton, her client, sees her fall and it is the catalyst that brings him out of hiding. First he attends to Tae, then gets to know her. He gets to know her very well. But there is a problem, and it has nothing to do with germs.
What a refreshing change it is to read a romance book that isn’t about beautiful people having perfect sex! This book isn’t really about sex. It is about love. And how love can overcome almost insurmountable problems. Max was very badly damaged in an accident when he was serving in the forces and he believes he can never give a woman the love she deserves. Tae sets out to prove him wrong. Does she succeed? You’ll have to read the book to find out.
A very satisfying read.
Tae Harris is a working girl trying to keep on top of things. She earns just enough money through the cleaning agency to pay her rent and get by. So it is a disaster for her when she falls from a ladder and damages her foot. No pay for several weeks! How will she manage?
But Max Hutton, her client, sees her fall and it is the catalyst that brings him out of hiding. First he attends to Tae, then gets to know her. He gets to know her very well. But there is a problem, and it has nothing to do with germs.
What a refreshing change it is to read a romance book that isn’t about beautiful people having perfect sex! This book isn’t really about sex. It is about love. And how love can overcome almost insurmountable problems. Max was very badly damaged in an accident when he was serving in the forces and he believes he can never give a woman the love she deserves. Tae sets out to prove him wrong. Does she succeed? You’ll have to read the book to find out.
A very satisfying read.
February 3, 2015
Disappointing!
I was intrigued by the synopsis and what sounded like the potential for an original read. It was just not so. Extreme case of insta-love. Highly over priced for 5.99 at time of purchase. Lots of tea drinking. Weak character development. Terribly lame cover. Just was not for me at all. I'm a bit disappointed in myself for wasting my time to complete this book. :(
I was intrigued by the synopsis and what sounded like the potential for an original read. It was just not so. Extreme case of insta-love. Highly over priced for 5.99 at time of purchase. Lots of tea drinking. Weak character development. Terribly lame cover. Just was not for me at all. I'm a bit disappointed in myself for wasting my time to complete this book. :(
January 4, 2013
I wouldn't necessarily give this book a full four stars, but I'd lean more toward that way than three.
LIKES:
It's very, very tender (with naughty parts!). The couple builds their intimacy very gradually, and the level of caring is quite lovely.
DISLIKES:
I could live without the black best friend who punctuates every sentence with "girlfriend"...
Overall, it's uneven in spots, but probably worth reading.
LIKES:
It's very, very tender (with naughty parts!). The couple builds their intimacy very gradually, and the level of caring is quite lovely.
DISLIKES:
I could live without the black best friend who punctuates every sentence with "girlfriend"...
Overall, it's uneven in spots, but probably worth reading.
January 31, 2013
What a wonderful book . Being loved for who you are and not for looks alone . This book makes you think of all those who serve in the military, and come back not being accepted . Loved this book it's a must read .
April 29, 2013
I loved this book!
March 15, 2019
3 1/2 stars
November 29, 2012
Good story but a bit repetitive for my taste. Extremely descriptive.
October 21, 2017
Great story. Loved the chatacters.
But the writing is so so flat..alternating between 3rd voice and chatacter POV is so annoying and in the same time alternating between characters points of view that it gets confusing and it's as if the characters themselves ate emotionless.
But the writing is so so flat..alternating between 3rd voice and chatacter POV is so annoying and in the same time alternating between characters points of view that it gets confusing and it's as if the characters themselves ate emotionless.
November 6, 2018
Original plot
It is very refreshing reading an uncommon romance story. It takes courage to write an unconventional story. I think this is the first book i've read where the hero strugles with erectile dysfunction and it isn't miracuosly cured
It is very refreshing reading an uncommon romance story. It takes courage to write an unconventional story. I think this is the first book i've read where the hero strugles with erectile dysfunction and it isn't miracuosly cured
January 18, 2018
Couldn't it make it half way through
How anyone could have given this horrible book anything more than one star is beyond me. One of the worst books I've ever read.
How anyone could have given this horrible book anything more than one star is beyond me. One of the worst books I've ever read.
February 12, 2022
Aww, a lovely unconventional romance.
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March 13, 2025DNF…. Third person point of view
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February 10, 2016531kb, Erectile Dysfunction affects over thirty million men in the USA, For Maxwell Hutton, ED is the direct result of physical damage sustained while serving in the military. Over forty percent of his body is scarred, and consequently, he hides from the world. Tae Harris conjures up creepy images of her reclusive client until her fall from a ladder forces Max to go to her aid. She discovers he's tall, with a handsome face, and warm, genuine smile. Tentative friendship blossoms into love, but Max's own vanity makes him think that he's not man enough to be more than a friend. The physical pain of loving Tae forces him to seek treatment. Even then, he discovers that he'll never be the man he once was. But Tae's about to prove he's more a man than he realizes.
January 7, 2013
I really liked the story--it's a topic, especially in romance novels, that is rarely discussed but is part of everyday life for a lot of couples. The writing was a bit stilted but overall a good story.
April 2, 2016
I loved this story! Specially how Tae wouldn't let Max hide his scars from her.
Her ready acceptance, gave him the boost he needed to stop hidding from other also, and they were such a cute couple. loved it
Her ready acceptance, gave him the boost he needed to stop hidding from other also, and they were such a cute couple. loved it
April 27, 2016
Great synopsis. Terrible delivery. I couldn't finish this book. Characters are under developed. Dialogue is dated and stilted.
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