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Zone Defense:
Nathan Kent wasn't thrilled with the idea of completing his final year of university at a completely different institution from where he'd started—but the opportunity to join one of the top varsity field lacrosse teams had been too much of a temptation to pass up.
The truth of the matter though, was that Nathan was glad to have an excuse to move away. His last relationship had ended badly, and the thought of having to play a defensive position in conjunction with his ex-lover was something he hadn't even wanted to contemplate. Life was complicated enough already and starting fresh was definitely the answer… but then he met his new roommate Aaron Campbell, and he knew he was in trouble.
The truth of the matter though, was that Nathan was glad to have an excuse to move away. His last relationship had ended badly, and the thought of having to play a defensive position in conjunction with his ex-lover was something he hadn't even wanted to contemplate. Life was complicated enough already and starting fresh was definitely the answer… but then he met his new roommate Aaron Campbell, and he knew he was in trouble.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2012
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Gavin E. Black
46 books31 followersGavin E. Black is a bold voice in gay erotica, known for writing unapologetically steamy stories that explore gay desire, connection, and raw intensity.
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Whether it's a quick, provocative encounter or a slow, smoldering seduction, Gavin's stories celebrate queer sexuality in all its complexity.
With a style that's both fearless and deeply engaging, Gavin E. Black delivers erotic fiction that's as satisfying as it is unforgettable.
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His work dives into the intimate lives of men with a focus on passion, power, and pleasure—often blending emotional depth with irresistible heat.
Whether it's a quick, provocative encounter or a slow, smoldering seduction, Gavin's stories celebrate queer sexuality in all its complexity.
With a style that's both fearless and deeply engaging, Gavin E. Black delivers erotic fiction that's as satisfying as it is unforgettable.
Check out more of Gavin's titles and/or join Gavin's newsletter list via his website www.hotgayeroticstories.com
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May 2, 2012
This book has so many things I don't like.
- cheating
- the "I love you so much but I'm afraid you'd leave me so I better leave you first" story
- separated many years after a bad breakup then every thing is rainbow-like when they meet again and f*ck after 15-mins talking
The writing is not that bad, although I still got the fanfiction vibe on it, but that's about it. If this were free, I'd give 2 stars. Since I paid for it, I expected better.
- cheating
- the "I love you so much but I'm afraid you'd leave me so I better leave you first" story
- separated many years after a bad breakup then every thing is rainbow-like when they meet again and f*ck after 15-mins talking
The writing is not that bad, although I still got the fanfiction vibe on it, but that's about it. If this were free, I'd give 2 stars. Since I paid for it, I expected better.
April 19, 2013
I hesitate to shelve this as sports since the only sports references are the title and the fact that both guys are on the lacrosse team. The sport is only ever mentioned in passing here and it really didn't need to be a part of the story.
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February 24, 2022On Smashwords this book had a 5star review and reading the description I thought I would really enjoy the book.
Sadly the opposite is true. The story sounds promising but there is only so much you can take before you stop believing in the story. It looked like a romance story but the writing nears more to erotica, but it isn't. Sex scenes are written awkwardly, at one point the head of a dick is called a "perfect mushroom cap" and a nipple is "white of excitement", this turned me off, not on.
Suspension of believe only goes so far, when the characters break up and one of them immediately moves in with their ex on the same day it fully stops to be believable. The story ran so fast I could not keep up with what was going on.
The narration constantly switches between the two main characters, without a warning, every other sentence could be the other one thinking. It constantly took me out of the story and I could never figure out which character was who because they sounded so alike in voice.
I would advice the writer to read some gay erotica by male writers to see how they handle sex language and look at how other writers handle narration.
Sadly the opposite is true. The story sounds promising but there is only so much you can take before you stop believing in the story. It looked like a romance story but the writing nears more to erotica, but it isn't. Sex scenes are written awkwardly, at one point the head of a dick is called a "perfect mushroom cap" and a nipple is "white of excitement", this turned me off, not on.
Suspension of believe only goes so far, when the characters break up and one of them immediately moves in with their ex on the same day it fully stops to be believable. The story ran so fast I could not keep up with what was going on.
The narration constantly switches between the two main characters, without a warning, every other sentence could be the other one thinking. It constantly took me out of the story and I could never figure out which character was who because they sounded so alike in voice.
I would advice the writer to read some gay erotica by male writers to see how they handle sex language and look at how other writers handle narration.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2020
1.5 stars
April 21, 2013
Yes, it was free and I have to say - I'm glad I didn't pay for it. No, I didn't really like it. It started with a ridiculous first chapter, then it moved on to some kind of relationship, more like on and off again, between Nathan and Aaron. The cheating of Aaron with regard to his girlfriend didn't bother me much, as it was like he had to figure out some truth about himself. So far so good, but the whole story lost me when after Aaron's coming out, breaking up with the girlfriend and both having a wonderful time together, suddenly within just a few pages, not only Nathan broke off with Aaron, but on top of that there was a time leap of 10 years - suddenly we are in Vancouver and of course, you might guess it: Both meeting again accidentally and within a few minutes they not only exchange I-love-you's, no, they 'reacquaint' if you know what I mean and are talking about moving in together and Aaron relocating his law firm across the country. Sounds like a bit too much? Yes, definitely for this reader. So, I will give the follow-up story a go.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2019
It was a great book; I do read MM romance from time to time
https://ladiikeiii.wordpress.com/2019...
••••****** There are spoilers throughout this review****••••
This book was good; I could tell that Aaron was more likely gay, but was confused by what he may be; possibly bisexual or full-blown gay. I cracked up when Aaron said
"I almost got fucking hypothermia making sure I was cold enough to have an excuse to climb into bed with you."
That was funny he was definitely determined that night but the next day; was completely confused. But what suck was how Nathan push him away after Aaron came out and said he wanted him and didn't care who knows. Not only that broken off things with Sarah for Nathan!!!! But one they split... Nathan realizes his mistake, in the end, I was glad that Aaron shows him that bar and Nathan finally confessed the way he felt about Aaron and he got what he always wanted Aaron on the bottom.
But I was confused as Nathan, about his friends Aaron friends hearing everything that Nathan was confessing etc., until Aaron admitted that his friends know that he's gay: that they only surprised that he had a girlfriend ha....priceless... but one thing I would say is that for if Aaron wasn't gay he would've been weirded out by Nathan jerking Off then showing his ding-a-ling! But he wasn't he rub the cum off Nathan face the first time they met and sucked the cum off his thumb right there tell you that 9 out of 10 Aaron was gay or bi-curious... wanted to see if he actually liked men or just Nathan...
https://ladiikeiii.wordpress.com/2019...
••••****** There are spoilers throughout this review****••••
This book was good; I could tell that Aaron was more likely gay, but was confused by what he may be; possibly bisexual or full-blown gay. I cracked up when Aaron said
"I almost got fucking hypothermia making sure I was cold enough to have an excuse to climb into bed with you."
That was funny he was definitely determined that night but the next day; was completely confused. But what suck was how Nathan push him away after Aaron came out and said he wanted him and didn't care who knows. Not only that broken off things with Sarah for Nathan!!!! But one they split... Nathan realizes his mistake, in the end, I was glad that Aaron shows him that bar and Nathan finally confessed the way he felt about Aaron and he got what he always wanted Aaron on the bottom.
But I was confused as Nathan, about his friends Aaron friends hearing everything that Nathan was confessing etc., until Aaron admitted that his friends know that he's gay: that they only surprised that he had a girlfriend ha....priceless... but one thing I would say is that for if Aaron wasn't gay he would've been weirded out by Nathan jerking Off then showing his ding-a-ling! But he wasn't he rub the cum off Nathan face the first time they met and sucked the cum off his thumb right there tell you that 9 out of 10 Aaron was gay or bi-curious... wanted to see if he actually liked men or just Nathan...
dnf-or-hated
March 18, 2021DNF @ 50%
I didn't realize this was erotica before I started it, and that's absolutely on me, had I known that it was erotica my standards would have been far lower. This just pushed so many of my buttons in so short a time: bi-erasure, cheating, miscommunication, time jumps...I'm going to quit while I am so far behind.
I didn't realize this was erotica before I started it, and that's absolutely on me, had I known that it was erotica my standards would have been far lower. This just pushed so many of my buttons in so short a time: bi-erasure, cheating, miscommunication, time jumps...I'm going to quit while I am so far behind.
September 7, 2018
HEAT LEVEL 8/10: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was surprised, to say the least. Surprised to find a Gay Erotic Romance that had gone almost unnoticed on Amazon and didn't receive the attention that it should have gotten three years ago. The book might not have the perfect cover for me to pick it (I hate covers where the head of the guy is cut off, lol), but I loved the writing style.
Flawless, detailed and most of all: freaking smutty!
Nathan, a gay college boy, falls for his roommate, Aaron, a seemingly straight guy who turns out to be "an animal in bed". And oh, I love that type. The I-am-not-really-gay-but-lets-give-it-a-try type. Right up my alley. Galvin doesn't beat around the bush and jumps right into the first jerk-off scene which is just perfect for me. Let's get to it, kid! So, if you're looking for a quick read filled with long and dirty smut scenes, this is it. I really hope that Galvin E. Black (aka Leigh Jarrett) will keep publishing smutty reads that all of us can indulge in.
Now here is my only point of criticism (-1 star): the book would have been a perfect Gay Erotic Short Story/Novella featuring an open end which is why the entire 'romance' felt a bit forced. For me, personally, they fell in love too quickly and thus it didn't feel realistic. But that is just me, other readers might feel differently.
That said, check out the preview and dive into your next gay erotic book!
I was surprised, to say the least. Surprised to find a Gay Erotic Romance that had gone almost unnoticed on Amazon and didn't receive the attention that it should have gotten three years ago. The book might not have the perfect cover for me to pick it (I hate covers where the head of the guy is cut off, lol), but I loved the writing style.
Flawless, detailed and most of all: freaking smutty!
Nathan, a gay college boy, falls for his roommate, Aaron, a seemingly straight guy who turns out to be "an animal in bed". And oh, I love that type. The I-am-not-really-gay-but-lets-give-it-a-try type. Right up my alley. Galvin doesn't beat around the bush and jumps right into the first jerk-off scene which is just perfect for me. Let's get to it, kid! So, if you're looking for a quick read filled with long and dirty smut scenes, this is it. I really hope that Galvin E. Black (aka Leigh Jarrett) will keep publishing smutty reads that all of us can indulge in.
Now here is my only point of criticism (-1 star): the book would have been a perfect Gay Erotic Short Story/Novella featuring an open end which is why the entire 'romance' felt a bit forced. For me, personally, they fell in love too quickly and thus it didn't feel realistic. But that is just me, other readers might feel differently.
That said, check out the preview and dive into your next gay erotic book!
May 7, 2015
I was reading this book, at a fast pace, thoroughly enjoying the characters and I began to wonder why this story didn't get more positive reviews... about 3/4 of the way through the story, I'm pretty sure I found out why. All I'll say is "Why, Nathan, why?"...
After that, I hated the book until it's half hearted redemption in the last few pages. I feel a little guilty, giving an author a less than stellar review based on the behavior of a character, but if it resulted in me hating 1/4 of the book, in this case, I think it applies...
After that, I hated the book until it's half hearted redemption in the last few pages. I feel a little guilty, giving an author a less than stellar review based on the behavior of a character, but if it resulted in me hating 1/4 of the book, in this case, I think it applies...
October 21, 2015
I really liked Nathan and Aaron together, they just meshed well with one another. I absolutely hated the way Nathan just brushed Jonathan off like that once Aaron came back, it was really pretty shitty. And then the way he treated Aaron, oh hell no. And for a 10 year gap and they just say oh I'm sorry and all works out, that really pissed me off, it was too easy and it ruined the story for me.
December 10, 2018
Wow I have to say this brought more heart than I expected. I was expecting a hot story about two college roommates f**king each others brains out. But turns out I got that and more. It had a bit of angst. And it had some heart that left me feeling semi-attached to these characters. Yet it was also pretty hot as well. Definitely brings the heat.
March 29, 2020
Love the book
I can't stop reading the books of this author. I love them all😍 the romance was cute and the smutty scenes didn't dissapoint either. The only thing I didn't like as much was the relationship ended so quickly and the 10 years later it got pick up. I wish it was in one time line. But hey I am being picky now.
I can't stop reading the books of this author. I love them all😍 the romance was cute and the smutty scenes didn't dissapoint either. The only thing I didn't like as much was the relationship ended so quickly and the 10 years later it got pick up. I wish it was in one time line. But hey I am being picky now.
October 31, 2020
I got whiplash
First let me say Im glad this book was free.
This book was all over the place and gave me whiplash. It made me feel like I missed half the book while reading it.
I gave this book 1 ⭐️ but it really was a 0 ⭐️ book.
First let me say Im glad this book was free.
This book was all over the place and gave me whiplash. It made me feel like I missed half the book while reading it.
I gave this book 1 ⭐️ but it really was a 0 ⭐️ book.
September 5, 2017
My 3 stars are for the sex. The story jumped all over the place and didn't make sense. Nathan chases after Aaron until he gets him. They break up and the story jumps 10 years.
September 21, 2018
Nice one! Short, sweet-angsty and surprising.
October 21, 2018
Good M/M Erotica. Short read.... better development than the last once I read by this author. Would have enjoyed it more as a longer, full length novella.
April 17, 2021
Transporting and definitely a well written romantic piece
December 30, 2022
Zone defense
The book was ok. I feel that it left out some key information during the read, regarding Nathan. Then jumped 10 years into the future for their reunion.
The book was ok. I feel that it left out some key information during the read, regarding Nathan. Then jumped 10 years into the future for their reunion.
June 13, 2020
Fear is a powerful motivator which can keep us safe, but can also keep us from what is really important. Nathan learns this lesson the hard way when he lets fear push away the man he loves. Aaron knows what's in Nathan's heart but isn't ready to fight for it. A very sexy friends to lovers college romance. Nathan is comfortable in his sexuality as a gay man but after a bad breakup and the loss of his parents as a teen he's afraid of commitment and of his love for his new roommate. Aaron is ostensibly straight but there's something different about Nathan. When their relationship becomes a little too intense Nathan lets his fears take over. It would be great to have a more complete follow-up of their relationship after they reconnect. Will their second chance hold where the first one failed?
August 8, 2014
3.75 stars
Did not finish
July 15, 2018DNF'ed after a few chapters. Didn't buy the insta-lust.
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