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Stories from the Sound #2
Fame and Fortune
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203 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2015
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T.M. Smith
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A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader that just happens to write sweet & sexy gay romance. A Texas transplant, she now calls DFW her home. Most days she can be found curled up with a good book, or ticking away on her next novel.
Smith is a single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Besides her writing, she is passionate about Autism advocacy and LGBT rights. Because, seriously people, Love is Love!
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A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader that just happens to write sweet & sexy gay romance. A Texas transplant, she now calls DFW her home. Most days she can be found curled up with a good book, or ticking away on her next novel.
Smith is a single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Besides her writing, she is passionate about Autism advocacy and LGBT rights. Because, seriously people, Love is Love!
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July 19, 2016
I really liked this installment in the All Cocks Stories Series. What I liked best (besides the narration) was the setup, as there's some really good hurt/comfort here with Matthew's past, and even though we get lots of hot sex I was happy it focused more on the relationship between Victor, Andy and Matty than how many times they could have sex.
That being said, this is a short novel that encompasses over five years, which means that while the focus is on their relationship, it's at the expense of relationship development. We're told about milestones rather than getting to experience many of them, which, I'll be honest, I would have preferred a few more chapters if it meant getting that backstory.
That could also be because I love Joel Leslie's narration. Once again, Leslie doesn't disappoint. His character voices, pacing and timing were all terrific and just made me want more.
Though this is book two in the series, the story actually begins long before book one ( Gay for Pay ) and continues through the timeline of book one until after...so while you could ostensibly read this out of order, I wouldn't recommend it. Definitely start with book one and then move on to Fame and Fortune.
Bottom line: This is a thoroughly entertaining story with lots of emotion, hurt/comfort, hot sex, and terrific narration. I'm definitely looking forward to continuing the series, especially with Joel Leslie in the narrator's seat.
Audio copy of Fame and Fortune (All Cocks Stories #2) provided by Author in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
April 13, 2018
Un pelino migliore del primo episodio.
La storia però regge sino a metà, fino a quando perdura il desiderio segreto che cova nei tre. Poi... boh... tutto diviene molto affrettato e soprattutto "raccontato".
Tutto è superficiale, appena abbozzato.
Ecco, capisco la difficoltà di narrare tre personaggi insieme, ma è così didascalico, con il narratore sempre in mezzo. Impersonale.
Non sono riuscita a entrare nella testa di nessuno dei tre.
E niente viene veramente approfondito.
Cover bellissima :) ma non continuerò la lettura di questa serie.
La storia però regge sino a metà, fino a quando perdura il desiderio segreto che cova nei tre. Poi... boh... tutto diviene molto affrettato e soprattutto "raccontato".
Tutto è superficiale, appena abbozzato.
Ecco, capisco la difficoltà di narrare tre personaggi insieme, ma è così didascalico, con il narratore sempre in mezzo. Impersonale.
Non sono riuscita a entrare nella testa di nessuno dei tre.
E niente viene veramente approfondito.
Cover bellissima :) ma non continuerò la lettura di questa serie.
May 14, 2020
There's a warning of sexual assault on the blurb.
But I didn't prepare of a date gang rape to 16 year old boy.
It was traumatized and nauseated. It was written on page.
I guess I'm too old for this shit.
Had to gave up the ARC and put down.
It's not you, book. It's me.
dnf
But I didn't prepare of a date gang rape to 16 year old boy.
It was traumatized and nauseated. It was written on page.
I guess I'm too old for this shit.
Had to gave up the ARC and put down.
It's not you, book. It's me.
dnf
August 31, 2015
This is the second book in the All Cocks series and although this can be read as standalone, I would recommend reading the first book, Gay For Pay first. Since reading the first book I have been yearning to know more about the ‘throuple’ of Victor, Andrew and Matthew. Now here is their story.
Victor and Andrew have been together for ten years, since college and have developed a strong loving relationship. They have also built up a profitable business making gay romance porn videos for their thriving online site. When they advertise via flyers for new models, young Matthew walks into their offices.
Matthew has been on the street for two years since he was sixteen, when he ran away from home after his parent’s disgust at him after he was gang raped. He did not find any love or support from them through coming to terms with his ordeal and they blamed him with his disgusting sexuality. Matthew therefore has little trust in people and he strives to get a life off the streets. When he notices the flyers advertising for models for a porn site, he sees it as his chance to make some serious money to help him do that.
The storyline then picks up of how Matthew aka Mattie learns to trust the hot older couple, Victor and Andy and in time an attraction builds. Victor and Andy notice and also develop a yearning to love and protect the younger man. The mutual attraction, love and trust eventually lead to a triad relationship.
I loved how these three characters complimented each other and fit perfectly together. With Victor the natural top, Mattie the subservient bottom (with moments of stroppiness!), Andrew was the switch that completed the love triangle. Even though Mattie was the younger by a decade or so, I liked how he was not made out to be the ‘add on’ to the relationship. This was cleverly done by the author as it would be difficult for a third person to come into an established love that Victor and Andrew had.
This story covers the background of the three and takes place before, during and after the first book which is Linc and Chris’ story. It goes through every struggle, pleasure and pain they went through to become the strong tripod that they are today. There were some serious issues covered such as gang rape and abuse but this was exceptionally well written and covered.
I must admit that Victor was my favourite with his Romanian accent and his domineering ways, I had a clear sound in my head of his voice and it was spine tingling hot! Speaking of hot, when these three got together it was smoking!
Altogether a wonderfully romantic and enthralling m/m/m read and one I would definitely recommend. Four and a half stars.
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Full details, excerpt and playlist can be found at Foxylutely Books
http://foxylutely.blogspot.com/2015/0...
Victor and Andrew have been together for ten years, since college and have developed a strong loving relationship. They have also built up a profitable business making gay romance porn videos for their thriving online site. When they advertise via flyers for new models, young Matthew walks into their offices.
Matthew has been on the street for two years since he was sixteen, when he ran away from home after his parent’s disgust at him after he was gang raped. He did not find any love or support from them through coming to terms with his ordeal and they blamed him with his disgusting sexuality. Matthew therefore has little trust in people and he strives to get a life off the streets. When he notices the flyers advertising for models for a porn site, he sees it as his chance to make some serious money to help him do that.
The storyline then picks up of how Matthew aka Mattie learns to trust the hot older couple, Victor and Andy and in time an attraction builds. Victor and Andy notice and also develop a yearning to love and protect the younger man. The mutual attraction, love and trust eventually lead to a triad relationship.
I loved how these three characters complimented each other and fit perfectly together. With Victor the natural top, Mattie the subservient bottom (with moments of stroppiness!), Andrew was the switch that completed the love triangle. Even though Mattie was the younger by a decade or so, I liked how he was not made out to be the ‘add on’ to the relationship. This was cleverly done by the author as it would be difficult for a third person to come into an established love that Victor and Andrew had.
This story covers the background of the three and takes place before, during and after the first book which is Linc and Chris’ story. It goes through every struggle, pleasure and pain they went through to become the strong tripod that they are today. There were some serious issues covered such as gang rape and abuse but this was exceptionally well written and covered.
I must admit that Victor was my favourite with his Romanian accent and his domineering ways, I had a clear sound in my head of his voice and it was spine tingling hot! Speaking of hot, when these three got together it was smoking!
Altogether a wonderfully romantic and enthralling m/m/m read and one I would definitely recommend. Four and a half stars.
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Full details, excerpt and playlist can be found at Foxylutely Books
http://foxylutely.blogspot.com/2015/0...
October 5, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.25 stars
Fame and Fortune is the second book in the All Cocks series. The first portion is set prior to the first book in the series, Gay for Pay. The second portion overlaps scenes from the first book from a different view point, but with less detail, and for the best continuity the books should be read in order.
We met all three characters in the first book, but were only given a glimpse of their story. This book takes us through how Victor and Andrew met, as well as offering further details of what happened to Matthew and his story is heartbreaking. He was set up, drugged, and violated by his friends and then his parents put all of the blame on Matthew. Victor and Andrew are solid in their relationship and are completely in love, but both see through to all the good that is in Matthew. They recognize how damaged he is and offer him a home and then so much more.
The story here is less about the porn and more about their personal story. For as much as I liked the story being told, it was the way in which it was told that was an issue for me. Many areas of the dialogue were clichéd with phrases such as, “fight tooth and nail,” “you don’t know me from Adam,” “deer in the headlights,” and with so many of these phrases in a row it drew me away from the emotional side of the story. There were also phrases that were repeated to drive a point home, but just read as being repetitive. Mostly though the story is told more as an overview and there is little time spent being in the story. Time moves incredibly fast and weeks turn into months and then within one page two years has passed. There were large portions of their relationship told in a whirlwind approach as life passes in huge chunks of time. The scenes of the men together were indeed hot and well written and that was the main area of their relationship that was shown as opposed to much of the rest of it that is told to us.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
3.25 stars
Fame and Fortune is the second book in the All Cocks series. The first portion is set prior to the first book in the series, Gay for Pay. The second portion overlaps scenes from the first book from a different view point, but with less detail, and for the best continuity the books should be read in order.
We met all three characters in the first book, but were only given a glimpse of their story. This book takes us through how Victor and Andrew met, as well as offering further details of what happened to Matthew and his story is heartbreaking. He was set up, drugged, and violated by his friends and then his parents put all of the blame on Matthew. Victor and Andrew are solid in their relationship and are completely in love, but both see through to all the good that is in Matthew. They recognize how damaged he is and offer him a home and then so much more.
The story here is less about the porn and more about their personal story. For as much as I liked the story being told, it was the way in which it was told that was an issue for me. Many areas of the dialogue were clichéd with phrases such as, “fight tooth and nail,” “you don’t know me from Adam,” “deer in the headlights,” and with so many of these phrases in a row it drew me away from the emotional side of the story. There were also phrases that were repeated to drive a point home, but just read as being repetitive. Mostly though the story is told more as an overview and there is little time spent being in the story. Time moves incredibly fast and weeks turn into months and then within one page two years has passed. There were large portions of their relationship told in a whirlwind approach as life passes in huge chunks of time. The scenes of the men together were indeed hot and well written and that was the main area of their relationship that was shown as opposed to much of the rest of it that is told to us.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
September 19, 2015
★★★★☆ ~ 4 Stars
I didn't read book 1 and I didn't feel like I was missing anything. Vic and Andrew were already a long-time couple of 10 years and occasionally indulged in threesomes. So it wasn't out of character for them to want the same with Mattie. However, although both Vic and Andrew had feelings for Mattie, it wasn't until Mattie ultimately seduced them both and by that time, after much discussion, they knew it wasn't going to be a one-time thing.
This was a nice, realistic menage story. Mattie came to Vic and Andrew with some severe mental trauma and trust issues and they never took advantage and Mattie never felt like an add-on, he was another leg of their threesome.
This was more the story of Vic and Andrew's original relation and building a new relationship with all three and helping Mattie shine. Yummy sexytimes too!
I didn't read book 1 and I didn't feel like I was missing anything. Vic and Andrew were already a long-time couple of 10 years and occasionally indulged in threesomes. So it wasn't out of character for them to want the same with Mattie. However, although both Vic and Andrew had feelings for Mattie, it wasn't until Mattie ultimately seduced them both and by that time, after much discussion, they knew it wasn't going to be a one-time thing.
This was a nice, realistic menage story. Mattie came to Vic and Andrew with some severe mental trauma and trust issues and they never took advantage and Mattie never felt like an add-on, he was another leg of their threesome.
This was more the story of Vic and Andrew's original relation and building a new relationship with all three and helping Mattie shine. Yummy sexytimes too!
October 17, 2019
A Sexy, Emotional Story and Narration
Overall: 4 stars
Performance: 4 stars
Story: 3.5 stars
Fame and Fortune is the story of Matty, Victor and Andy; main character introduced in book 1 of the series. It gives us a bird eye view into the dynamics of their triad relationship and how it all began .
This is a light hearted , somewhat humorous and steamy tale with lots sexually explicit sexy times.
Even though it deals with sensitive subjects as parental neglect , homelessness and off the page rape; it isn't written in a heavy , OTT angsty and depressing tone. On the contrary, it focuses on how to overcome trauma through love , friendship , support and therapy .
Joel Leslie shines ; his voice performance conveys the emotional rollercoaster the characters experience. His narration is natural and conversational , very pleasant to one's ears.
June 28, 2020
I'm going to say honestly that this one almost lost me because of the narration. I'm glad I persevered because the story was a good one, but I should have read it instead. These are well written, emotional characters with important stories to tell and I hate to say it, but I felt the narrator trivialized their feelings. There's a lot of hot sex, and T.M Smith writes some terrific scenes... I know this series would work for me so when I have the time I'm going to go back and just read it.
an audiobook copy of Fame and Fortune (All Cocks #2) was provided to me for the purpose of my honest review
an audiobook copy of Fame and Fortune (All Cocks #2) was provided to me for the purpose of my honest review
May 15, 2020
After reading the first book in this series, I was truly intrigued by the characters of Victor, Andrew and Matthew and how their relationship came about. Here in Fame and Fortune, we get to go back to the point at which Matthew entered their lives and see exactly how they meet and evolve together...which turns out to be a very interesting tale.
You can't help but feel for Matthew after finding out everything he's been through in his life. I wanted to give his parents a very large piece of my mind, and as for his "friends" from high school--I don't see how anyone who reads this wouldn't want to just rip them apart.
There's a lot of emotion in this story, along with a lot of compassion once Matthew is brought into the All Cocks family. To see what he goes through, even as he is starting to heal, pulls at your heart and gives you a lot of food for thought. It's quite satisfying to witness how he makes his way into Victor and Andrew's lives, home and hearts.
The one thing that continually stands out is how carefully Andrew and Victor handle Matthew's situation once they hear his story, and how they thoughtfully manage his entry not only into their business, but into their lives and hearts.
Fame and Fortune is another great story in the All Cocks series, and with the updates in this new edition, it has an even more rounded, full feel to the story. It’s an even deeper look into all three men, a more complete look at their lives. I’m looking forward to many more enjoyable books to come with these characters. 4.5 strong, emotional stars for Fame and Fortune, recommended for M/M fans 18+ due to language and explicit sexual content, as well as the sexual assault scene in the blurb's warning.
You can't help but feel for Matthew after finding out everything he's been through in his life. I wanted to give his parents a very large piece of my mind, and as for his "friends" from high school--I don't see how anyone who reads this wouldn't want to just rip them apart.
There's a lot of emotion in this story, along with a lot of compassion once Matthew is brought into the All Cocks family. To see what he goes through, even as he is starting to heal, pulls at your heart and gives you a lot of food for thought. It's quite satisfying to witness how he makes his way into Victor and Andrew's lives, home and hearts.
The one thing that continually stands out is how carefully Andrew and Victor handle Matthew's situation once they hear his story, and how they thoughtfully manage his entry not only into their business, but into their lives and hearts.
Fame and Fortune is another great story in the All Cocks series, and with the updates in this new edition, it has an even more rounded, full feel to the story. It’s an even deeper look into all three men, a more complete look at their lives. I’m looking forward to many more enjoyable books to come with these characters. 4.5 strong, emotional stars for Fame and Fortune, recommended for M/M fans 18+ due to language and explicit sexual content, as well as the sexual assault scene in the blurb's warning.
June 19, 2019
Fame and Fortune is the second book in the All Cocks Stories series by T.M. Smith. It is the story of how Victor, Andrew, and Matthew came together as a throuple. God, I love throuples!!! And this one builds from a sweet and protective friendship to a hot and steamy committed relationship. The characters are likeable - sweet and fun. They build a little family. The story had some drama and emotion, but also humor and a big dose of heat. It is written from multiple point of views and allows us to feel the many characters. Definitely a good read and made me anxious to read book three next.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
May 15, 2020
Fame and Fortune is book 2 in the Stories from the Sound series (formally known as the All Cocks Stories). While it can stand on its own is it MUCH better read after Gay for Pay (book 1).
The story provides some background on Andrew and Victor, the founders of All Cocks, and how they came to add a much-younger Matthew into their relationship, creating a perfect triad or "throuple", as they like to call it.
When comparing it to the original work, there were some edits, a few scenes fleshed out, and a bit more added to it, but when compared to the first installment, I did not feel that the overall story changed that much.
*Trigger Warning* On-page flash-back/recollections of being drugged and raped by multiple assailants while underage. Flashbacks and recollections are not gratuitous and serve a purpose in the plot. Character is a survivor and incident creates a stronger, more positive outcome.
Score: 4.4
The story provides some background on Andrew and Victor, the founders of All Cocks, and how they came to add a much-younger Matthew into their relationship, creating a perfect triad or "throuple", as they like to call it.
When comparing it to the original work, there were some edits, a few scenes fleshed out, and a bit more added to it, but when compared to the first installment, I did not feel that the overall story changed that much.
*Trigger Warning* On-page flash-back/recollections of being drugged and raped by multiple assailants while underage. Flashbacks and recollections are not gratuitous and serve a purpose in the plot. Character is a survivor and incident creates a stronger, more positive outcome.
Score: 4.4
February 17, 2020
vega Vampy - per RFS
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In questo volume conosceremo meglio lo strano trio composto da Victor, Andrew e Mattie.
Victor e Andrew stanno insieme da dieci anni quando entra Mattie nelle loro vite. Il rapporto tra i due nasce all’università e da allora il loro amore non ha fatto che crescere.
Mentre Andrew finiva gli studi, Victor, dopo aver conseguito un master in economia, trova lavoro come direttore di una grossa casa farmaceutica indossando abiti firmati e fingendosi adulto, ma non ne è felice.
Andrew, per mettere pepe nella loro intimità, cerca a volte video piccanti, ma non è mai soddisfatto e non capisce come sia possibile la perenne mancanza di un video dove i protagonisti sembrassero amarsi davvero. In fin dei conti sono attori e dovrebbero essere in grado di farlo; così un giorno Victor lo sfida a farne uno: il primo filmato, nato quasi per gioco, riscuote da subito molto successo e in breve tempo si trasforma nella loro attività.
Un giorno, degli amici chiedono a Victor che cosa faceva per lavoro:
All cocks, mi faccio solo cazzi, sempre e comunque.
Da una battuta è nato così il nome dell’agenzia.
Qualche anno dopo, Victor mostra ad Andrew una villa enorme, illustrandogli il piano:
fama, ricchezza e una famiglia, Andrew, è questo che voglio per te e per noi.
Nella villa, allestiranno anche i set per i filmati e metteranno a disposizione vitto e alloggio per i modelli in caso di necessità, in modo da creare una grande famiglia.
A un certo punto della storia, ai colloqui si presenta un ragazzino spaurito: Matthew, per l’appunto, appena diciannovenne. Lui vuole diventare un modello, ma sia Andrew che Victor da subito lo prendono sotto la loro ala protettiva: gli danno una casa e gli pagano gli studi, ma il momento del suo primo video viene sempre rimandato.
Quando alla fine cederanno alle sue insistenze, Matthew ha una crisi e, oltre a divincolarsi in tutti i modi, sviene. Si scoprirà così il passato devastante del ragazzo: a sedici anni, dopo il suo coming out, un compagno lo invita al cinema ma lo droga col roipnol e, con altri compagni di classe, lo violentano a turno. Tornato a casa, invece di trovare supporto nei suoi genitori, questi lo insultano e gli dicono che è colpa sua, perché non vuole essere normale. Da quel giorno scappa di casa e vive per strada cercando di sopravvivere in un modo o in un altro. Nel tempo che trascorre alla villa, Mattie inizia a desiderare l’impossibile:
voleva ciò che già avevano loro due: un amore e una devozione incondizionati e incrollabili. La parte più difficile, quella che rendeva tutto praticamente impossibile, era il fatto che lui desiderasse tale amore proprio con Victor e Andrew.
Anche i due uomini iniziano a provare qualcosa per lui, diverso dalla semplice attrazione. Quando il ragazzo ha quella brutta crisi devono arrendersi: lo amano anche loro, quindi decidono di parlarne prima di proporgli una relazione paritaria.
Quando finalmente si dichiareranno, Matthew ne sarà felicissimo e da quel momento nessuno è al primo o al secondo posto nella loro strana relazione.
Successivamente, il libro prosegue riallacciandosi al primo della serie con vari salti temporali, facendoci vedere la loro vita tra alti e bassi.
Già dal primo volume da me letto, Il coraggio di sperare (il quarto della serie), questo trio eterogeneo mi aveva incuriosito molto. Infatti ho amato veramente il secondo libro, anche se i salti temporali sono veramente tanti, trattandosi di una specie di riassunto di quanto ci siamo persi a proposito dei fondatori di “All cocks” e il loro maritino.
Tre personalità molto differenti tra loro che hanno trovato un equilibrio insperato e inatteso. Victor è più sanguigno e deciso, mentre Andrew ha un cuore d’oro e per questa ragione i modelli lo chiamano “mamma Andrew”, Mattie malgrado il suo passato devastante, con i due al suo fianco, tira fuori una personalità molto solare.
L’unica cosa che mi ha lasciata un po’ perplessa è il matrimonio legale celebrato dai tre: lo credo poco probabile se non si compila un atto notarile, ma sognare non costa nulla.
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In questo volume conosceremo meglio lo strano trio composto da Victor, Andrew e Mattie.
Victor e Andrew stanno insieme da dieci anni quando entra Mattie nelle loro vite. Il rapporto tra i due nasce all’università e da allora il loro amore non ha fatto che crescere.
Mentre Andrew finiva gli studi, Victor, dopo aver conseguito un master in economia, trova lavoro come direttore di una grossa casa farmaceutica indossando abiti firmati e fingendosi adulto, ma non ne è felice.
Andrew, per mettere pepe nella loro intimità, cerca a volte video piccanti, ma non è mai soddisfatto e non capisce come sia possibile la perenne mancanza di un video dove i protagonisti sembrassero amarsi davvero. In fin dei conti sono attori e dovrebbero essere in grado di farlo; così un giorno Victor lo sfida a farne uno: il primo filmato, nato quasi per gioco, riscuote da subito molto successo e in breve tempo si trasforma nella loro attività.
Un giorno, degli amici chiedono a Victor che cosa faceva per lavoro:
All cocks, mi faccio solo cazzi, sempre e comunque.
Da una battuta è nato così il nome dell’agenzia.
Qualche anno dopo, Victor mostra ad Andrew una villa enorme, illustrandogli il piano:
fama, ricchezza e una famiglia, Andrew, è questo che voglio per te e per noi.
Nella villa, allestiranno anche i set per i filmati e metteranno a disposizione vitto e alloggio per i modelli in caso di necessità, in modo da creare una grande famiglia.
A un certo punto della storia, ai colloqui si presenta un ragazzino spaurito: Matthew, per l’appunto, appena diciannovenne. Lui vuole diventare un modello, ma sia Andrew che Victor da subito lo prendono sotto la loro ala protettiva: gli danno una casa e gli pagano gli studi, ma il momento del suo primo video viene sempre rimandato.
Quando alla fine cederanno alle sue insistenze, Matthew ha una crisi e, oltre a divincolarsi in tutti i modi, sviene. Si scoprirà così il passato devastante del ragazzo: a sedici anni, dopo il suo coming out, un compagno lo invita al cinema ma lo droga col roipnol e, con altri compagni di classe, lo violentano a turno. Tornato a casa, invece di trovare supporto nei suoi genitori, questi lo insultano e gli dicono che è colpa sua, perché non vuole essere normale. Da quel giorno scappa di casa e vive per strada cercando di sopravvivere in un modo o in un altro. Nel tempo che trascorre alla villa, Mattie inizia a desiderare l’impossibile:
voleva ciò che già avevano loro due: un amore e una devozione incondizionati e incrollabili. La parte più difficile, quella che rendeva tutto praticamente impossibile, era il fatto che lui desiderasse tale amore proprio con Victor e Andrew.
Anche i due uomini iniziano a provare qualcosa per lui, diverso dalla semplice attrazione. Quando il ragazzo ha quella brutta crisi devono arrendersi: lo amano anche loro, quindi decidono di parlarne prima di proporgli una relazione paritaria.
Quando finalmente si dichiareranno, Matthew ne sarà felicissimo e da quel momento nessuno è al primo o al secondo posto nella loro strana relazione.
Successivamente, il libro prosegue riallacciandosi al primo della serie con vari salti temporali, facendoci vedere la loro vita tra alti e bassi.
Già dal primo volume da me letto, Il coraggio di sperare (il quarto della serie), questo trio eterogeneo mi aveva incuriosito molto. Infatti ho amato veramente il secondo libro, anche se i salti temporali sono veramente tanti, trattandosi di una specie di riassunto di quanto ci siamo persi a proposito dei fondatori di “All cocks” e il loro maritino.
Tre personalità molto differenti tra loro che hanno trovato un equilibrio insperato e inatteso. Victor è più sanguigno e deciso, mentre Andrew ha un cuore d’oro e per questa ragione i modelli lo chiamano “mamma Andrew”, Mattie malgrado il suo passato devastante, con i due al suo fianco, tira fuori una personalità molto solare.
L’unica cosa che mi ha lasciata un po’ perplessa è il matrimonio legale celebrato dai tre: lo credo poco probabile se non si compila un atto notarile, ma sognare non costa nulla.
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September 4, 2015
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Fame and Fortune-All Cocks Book 2 by T.M. Smith!!!
Victor is from a very traditional Romanian family who moved to the states when he was a child. His parents taught him everything about his culture and to become a very successful person but it was his classmate who taught him the valuable lesson of his own sexuality. So he thought he had the strength to come out to his parents but he was not ready when they actually disowned him.
Andy grew up very different then Victor as he only had his mom and grandmother teaching him life lessons as his father was never around. Andrew met the beautiful Victor while at college and he fell madly in love with him. There was nothing these boys couldn't do and that included starting their own gay porn website together. The difference with this site was it was geared more for the romantic porn opposed to the rougher sites. They spent the next 10 years together with complete happiness just like when they met. Then one day they meet a very damaged young guy in need of a family and then it hits them what they have been missing from their lives.
Matthew has been hugely scarred in his life and as soon as he walks into ALL COCKS, both Victor and Andy can see the non-visible scars but they also see Matthew for the great person he is and can the three men who need each other actually create a family with just them?
The story partially takes place prior to Gay For Pay. In the first novel we met the hot and sexy threesome and I really loved that TM Smith showed us exactly how they came to be as I've loved these characters in Gay For Pay. In the second installment the vibe of the story is different which is really cool. In the story the porn site they own is not the main focus but how they came to be together is. They have to work at the new relationship as Mattie has severe baggage such as a vicious rape that he has to overcome with their love and support.
I was completely connected to these characters and felt their love and their pain in such a huge degree of emotions and that is only due to the great writing of TM Smith. It's been a few days since I finished the story and I can't get Victor, Andy and Mattie out of my head....thanks Tammy...lol With some experience of being in a threesome I was really impressed how the author developed their threesome relationship in such a realistic and honest way and that is no easy task so hats off to the author. The pages flowed so rapidly and smooth but I had a hard time putting it down. Tammy creates such hot and sexy characters and they will be with me for sometime to come. Everyone please get a copy of Fame and Fortune as you won't regret it!
"Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review."
Reviewed by Paul at Gay Media Reviews!
Fame and Fortune-All Cocks Book 2 by T.M. Smith!!!
Victor is from a very traditional Romanian family who moved to the states when he was a child. His parents taught him everything about his culture and to become a very successful person but it was his classmate who taught him the valuable lesson of his own sexuality. So he thought he had the strength to come out to his parents but he was not ready when they actually disowned him.
Andy grew up very different then Victor as he only had his mom and grandmother teaching him life lessons as his father was never around. Andrew met the beautiful Victor while at college and he fell madly in love with him. There was nothing these boys couldn't do and that included starting their own gay porn website together. The difference with this site was it was geared more for the romantic porn opposed to the rougher sites. They spent the next 10 years together with complete happiness just like when they met. Then one day they meet a very damaged young guy in need of a family and then it hits them what they have been missing from their lives.
Matthew has been hugely scarred in his life and as soon as he walks into ALL COCKS, both Victor and Andy can see the non-visible scars but they also see Matthew for the great person he is and can the three men who need each other actually create a family with just them?
The story partially takes place prior to Gay For Pay. In the first novel we met the hot and sexy threesome and I really loved that TM Smith showed us exactly how they came to be as I've loved these characters in Gay For Pay. In the second installment the vibe of the story is different which is really cool. In the story the porn site they own is not the main focus but how they came to be together is. They have to work at the new relationship as Mattie has severe baggage such as a vicious rape that he has to overcome with their love and support.
I was completely connected to these characters and felt their love and their pain in such a huge degree of emotions and that is only due to the great writing of TM Smith. It's been a few days since I finished the story and I can't get Victor, Andy and Mattie out of my head....thanks Tammy...lol With some experience of being in a threesome I was really impressed how the author developed their threesome relationship in such a realistic and honest way and that is no easy task so hats off to the author. The pages flowed so rapidly and smooth but I had a hard time putting it down. Tammy creates such hot and sexy characters and they will be with me for sometime to come. Everyone please get a copy of Fame and Fortune as you won't regret it!
"Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review."
Reviewed by Paul at Gay Media Reviews!
August 27, 2015
A review by The Blogger Girls.
This story actually takes place prior to and during the time of the first book, Gay for Pay. There is some overlap of the events from book 1, although they are now shown from a different POV, or from the POV of these three guys.
We met this threesome in book 1, as they are the owners of All Cocks. Victor is the big growly sexy Romanian, his partner Andrew is his sexy partner, and Mattie is the third to this triad who takes care of all costuming, etc. for the models. I was really looking forward to seeing how this threesome came about, as I really liked what I saw in Gay for Pay.
This story has a slightly different feel than the first in that the porn isn’t really the focus. Even though it is just that which brought Mattie to their door, Victor and Andy never really felt Mattie was in a place where he, or they, would be comfortable with him doing shoots. He has had quite the rough past with being on the streets after his parents kicked him out for being gay, blaming a gang rape on him and basically shunning him. He has never really dealt with the rape, and those issues come to light when he tries to perform on camera.
Luckily, he has caught the affections of Vic and Andy, and their relationship grows from there. I really loved these guys these guys together and getting to see how it all happened was great. Just as with the first story, this captured my attention and held on to the end. There were some sad moments mixed in with the caring and hot sex moments, and it was easy to see how these guys all cared for each other. I loved that we still had Vic with his broken English – he’s one of my favorite characters so far.
It looks like the next story is about the real gay for pay model, Jordan, which looks like it might be mf. Either way, I’m excited to seeing this gang again and how they’re all doing. This was another enjoyable read by this author, and I look forward to reading more.
This story actually takes place prior to and during the time of the first book, Gay for Pay. There is some overlap of the events from book 1, although they are now shown from a different POV, or from the POV of these three guys.
We met this threesome in book 1, as they are the owners of All Cocks. Victor is the big growly sexy Romanian, his partner Andrew is his sexy partner, and Mattie is the third to this triad who takes care of all costuming, etc. for the models. I was really looking forward to seeing how this threesome came about, as I really liked what I saw in Gay for Pay.
This story has a slightly different feel than the first in that the porn isn’t really the focus. Even though it is just that which brought Mattie to their door, Victor and Andy never really felt Mattie was in a place where he, or they, would be comfortable with him doing shoots. He has had quite the rough past with being on the streets after his parents kicked him out for being gay, blaming a gang rape on him and basically shunning him. He has never really dealt with the rape, and those issues come to light when he tries to perform on camera.
Luckily, he has caught the affections of Vic and Andy, and their relationship grows from there. I really loved these guys these guys together and getting to see how it all happened was great. Just as with the first story, this captured my attention and held on to the end. There were some sad moments mixed in with the caring and hot sex moments, and it was easy to see how these guys all cared for each other. I loved that we still had Vic with his broken English – he’s one of my favorite characters so far.
It looks like the next story is about the real gay for pay model, Jordan, which looks like it might be mf. Either way, I’m excited to seeing this gang again and how they’re all doing. This was another enjoyable read by this author, and I look forward to reading more.
February 1, 2016
We met this “throuple” in book one, so we “know how it ends” ;)
We get a very short back story on how Victor and Andrew met but the majority of the story is Matthew meeting the guys and his story.
I loved the background information and thought that the author did a fantastic job of showing us the love between Andrew and Victor without fixating on it, that way when we introduce Matthew it seems like a really solid triad without feeling like he was just an accessory.
For the most part I love how Victor is portrayed – protective, alpha, a bit “European” – but sometimes I think the way his speech is denoted feels a bit juvenile and less like someone who is learning a new language and more like someone who is learning to speak at all.
The other thing I don’t love about this series is the author lacks contractions in her writing. Natural speech and writing uses contractions almost all the time and this stands out as missing in this series.
I love the sense of family we get with All Cocks and the continuing thread that connects each story to the other.
I’ve really enjoyed this series and I think books one and two are my absolute favorite.
The audiobook for book one was fantastic and I hope we see more of them turned into audio format.
4 of 5 stars
We get a very short back story on how Victor and Andrew met but the majority of the story is Matthew meeting the guys and his story.
I loved the background information and thought that the author did a fantastic job of showing us the love between Andrew and Victor without fixating on it, that way when we introduce Matthew it seems like a really solid triad without feeling like he was just an accessory.
For the most part I love how Victor is portrayed – protective, alpha, a bit “European” – but sometimes I think the way his speech is denoted feels a bit juvenile and less like someone who is learning a new language and more like someone who is learning to speak at all.
The other thing I don’t love about this series is the author lacks contractions in her writing. Natural speech and writing uses contractions almost all the time and this stands out as missing in this series.
I love the sense of family we get with All Cocks and the continuing thread that connects each story to the other.
I’ve really enjoyed this series and I think books one and two are my absolute favorite.
The audiobook for book one was fantastic and I hope we see more of them turned into audio format.
4 of 5 stars
September 30, 2015
Didn't work for me
Book 1 wasn't bad, so I got this one. I didn't get any connection with this book at all. Yes, Mattie's story was bad but the way it was written didn't draw any emotion. It was all telling, not showing. There wasn't any of the angst I should have felt when he told his parents, either. When he met Andrew and Victor, there was at least immediate referral to a therapist. And a fair amount of time was shown to pass before Mattie started his relationship with the other two. His character, however, was still reading like a sixteen year old. It didn't feel genuine and none of the sex scenes had any passion. The book was not very well written, with missing/misused words, etc.
Book 1 wasn't bad, so I got this one. I didn't get any connection with this book at all. Yes, Mattie's story was bad but the way it was written didn't draw any emotion. It was all telling, not showing. There wasn't any of the angst I should have felt when he told his parents, either. When he met Andrew and Victor, there was at least immediate referral to a therapist. And a fair amount of time was shown to pass before Mattie started his relationship with the other two. His character, however, was still reading like a sixteen year old. It didn't feel genuine and none of the sex scenes had any passion. The book was not very well written, with missing/misused words, etc.
October 30, 2019
Rilettura 2025: voto 4+
“Fama e fortuna” è il secondo romanzo della serie “All cocks” che descrive il modo cui con Matthew riesce a incontrare Victor ed Andrew, che gestiscono l’azienda dedicata al porno gay, innamorandosi di loro e gettando le basi per la creazione della grande famiglia “All cocks”.
Ben scritto, scorrevole, forse privo di una certa tensione, soprattutto nella seconda metà, ma sicuramente un pezzo importante per comprendere gli episodi successivi della serie, soprattutto le intenzioni che animano questi tre straordinari protagonisti e la loro capacità di accogliere e consolare chiunque si trovi in difficoltà
“Fama e fortuna” è il secondo romanzo della serie “All cocks” che descrive il modo cui con Matthew riesce a incontrare Victor ed Andrew, che gestiscono l’azienda dedicata al porno gay, innamorandosi di loro e gettando le basi per la creazione della grande famiglia “All cocks”.
Ben scritto, scorrevole, forse privo di una certa tensione, soprattutto nella seconda metà, ma sicuramente un pezzo importante per comprendere gli episodi successivi della serie, soprattutto le intenzioni che animano questi tre straordinari protagonisti e la loro capacità di accogliere e consolare chiunque si trovi in difficoltà
April 16, 2016
Fame and Fortune takes us back to before Gay For Pay (book one in the series). We learn how Andrew, Victor and Mathew became a throuple. Like the first book the characters are real, and you get a real sense of family. Not just the three main characters but the wider All Cocks Studio's models and staff. They are all there supporting each other through some pretty tough times, especially for Mathew. Having said that The dark moments do not make this a hard book to read. It has a feel good mood to the book.
Two books down and two to read. I highly recommend this series.
Two books down and two to read. I highly recommend this series.
October 7, 2018
3.7 Stars
Although I rated it the same as I did the previous installment, I liked the romance built in this one much more. Unfortunately, we were given the intro to Victor & Andrew's love story...and then the book skips ahead 10 years. That's a lot that established their relationship we aren't privy to and I didn't feel connected to them as a couple. Luckily, adding Matthew seemed to redefine the whole dynamic so the effort to focus on establishing them as a menage paid off. Victor & Andrew's evolution from over-protective friend/mentorship toward Matthew to his lovers was nicely done, without toooooo much drama. (Other than the triggering phrase that brought back Matthew's assault...an horrific event which was handled well, IMHO, with both men wanting him to get counseling. Also, kick-ass confrontation with parents. Screw them.)
And while there was a good bit of attention paid to their story as the heads of this porn studio (and as a potential "model" [I still don't understand the use of that term; they're actors]), there was much less detailed about the business in this one than in the last. Which, yeah, I'm disappointed by because I loved that this is one of those series that - for the most part - portrays porn as just a job.
One complaint though, that disappointed me given how much I was enjoying this book: here was a whole lot of telling there as the author blended in the characters with other novels, working in the events as they happened to fit in this story...especially at the end. It was like the book ran out of steam. (Not "steam" because yeah, it was hella hot...but that "umph" driving the plot.)
Still, I'll give the last one a whirl because, like I said, I do appreciate when the sex-industry isn't painted with a stereotypical/judgmental brush. (It's why I like AL's "Johnnies" series as well.)
(Edited to add: I did enjoy Joel Leslie's narration in this, too. He does great accents.)
Although I rated it the same as I did the previous installment, I liked the romance built in this one much more. Unfortunately, we were given the intro to Victor & Andrew's love story...and then the book skips ahead 10 years. That's a lot that established their relationship we aren't privy to and I didn't feel connected to them as a couple. Luckily, adding Matthew seemed to redefine the whole dynamic so the effort to focus on establishing them as a menage paid off. Victor & Andrew's evolution from over-protective friend/mentorship toward Matthew to his lovers was nicely done, without toooooo much drama. (Other than the triggering phrase that brought back Matthew's assault...an horrific event which was handled well, IMHO, with both men wanting him to get counseling. Also, kick-ass confrontation with parents. Screw them.)
And while there was a good bit of attention paid to their story as the heads of this porn studio (and as a potential "model" [I still don't understand the use of that term; they're actors]), there was much less detailed about the business in this one than in the last. Which, yeah, I'm disappointed by because I loved that this is one of those series that - for the most part - portrays porn as just a job.
One complaint though, that disappointed me given how much I was enjoying this book: here was a whole lot of telling there as the author blended in the characters with other novels, working in the events as they happened to fit in this story...especially at the end. It was like the book ran out of steam. (Not "steam" because yeah, it was hella hot...but that "umph" driving the plot.)
Still, I'll give the last one a whirl because, like I said, I do appreciate when the sex-industry isn't painted with a stereotypical/judgmental brush. (It's why I like AL's "Johnnies" series as well.)
(Edited to add: I did enjoy Joel Leslie's narration in this, too. He does great accents.)
June 16, 2019
der erste Teil hat mir ein bisschen besser gefallen. Zu Beginn hatte ich Probleme die Sicht- sowie Zeitwechsel zu erkennen 😉
Es ist spannend zu erfahren, was zeitlich vor dem ersten Teil passiert ist. Wie Matthew, Andrew und Viktor zusammen gefunden haben.
Gestört hat mich hauptsächlich die (gekürzte) Wiederholung der Geschehnisse des ersten Teils mittendrin.
Ansonsten liest sich die Story gut, sehr bildlich, wasn haben. 🔥🥰Gestört hat mich hauptsächlich die (gekürzte) Wiederholung der Geschehnisse des ersten Teils.
Ansonsten liest sich die Story gut, sehr bildlich, was in den expliziten Szenen sehr schön ist 🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Es ist spannend zu erfahren, was zeitlich vor dem ersten Teil passiert ist. Wie Matthew, Andrew und Viktor zusammen gefunden haben.
Gestört hat mich hauptsächlich die (gekürzte) Wiederholung der Geschehnisse des ersten Teils mittendrin.
Ansonsten liest sich die Story gut, sehr bildlich, wasn haben. 🔥🥰Gestört hat mich hauptsächlich die (gekürzte) Wiederholung der Geschehnisse des ersten Teils.
Ansonsten liest sich die Story gut, sehr bildlich, was in den expliziten Szenen sehr schön ist 🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 19, 2020
I'm giving this a 3.75.
I liked the story, because I enjoyed watching Matthew's journey. It was nice to see where he ended up from where he started out.
I really liked that Victor and Andrew took their time with Matthew and didn't just jump into a relationship with him. I like that they put a lot of thought into the relationship before they did anything because they didn't want to mess up their existing relationship, and they didn't want to derail Matthew's growth.
I liked the story, because I enjoyed watching Matthew's journey. It was nice to see where he ended up from where he started out.
I really liked that Victor and Andrew took their time with Matthew and didn't just jump into a relationship with him. I like that they put a lot of thought into the relationship before they did anything because they didn't want to mess up their existing relationship, and they didn't want to derail Matthew's growth.
July 20, 2022
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Apparently this book was pulled...guess I got the old version. This truma was well represented in my opinion
September 1, 2015
** Kindly Provided by Author, via Promoter, in Exchange for an Honest Review **
-- MY THOUGHTS >
Judging a Book by it's Cover:
Many things subtly blend together on the cover in an almost-monochromatic brown palette. Most prominent are the three men. Synopsis indicates that although it is book 2, it occurs prior to GAY FOR PAY in the timeline - making it more of a prequel than a follow-up.
Looking Deeper:
First person POV taking the reader through many years on the time line, starting out when Andrew and Victor first meet, then after a good decade, they meet Matthew. The story then runs up to - parallel with - then past the time line of GAY FOR PAY, containing many spoilers for those who've not read book one yet. That said, this novella can certainly stand on it's own. Victor, Andrew and Mattie are truly given a chance to shine in FAME AND FORTUNE and as the backbone to All Cocks, it was a terrific opportunity to get to know them better. Each of the three are unique in personality and have many strengths, but they are strongest when forming their triad. The secondary characters mostly consist of those from All Cocks, but there are a few from Mattie's past that play significant supporting roles as well. The chemistry and interaction between the throuple (as they call themselves) is dynamic and enjoyable. The plot is much fuller and richer than anticipated for a novella and one that crosses time lines, I was extremely pleased with the amount of content and easy flow. There are a few conflicts presented, but they are handled in natural and believable ways to each character. There are a few fun twists, some even hint and tease at future installments to the series... which I would gladly also read. This one wraps up quite nicely and I did enjoy the very closing scene... nice to end it on a laugh- Thank you, TM! Overall, I really am enjoying this series and it's wonderful collection of characters and personality types.
** FUNNY SIDE NOTE - This comment is solely based on the ARC provided for review purposes and before final edits, thus is not part of the review, it's score or rating. There are a scant few typos in this draft, but there is one during a particularly "sexy" scene where a character's voice was described as "low and horse ." I could not help but laugh out loud over that. It was one of those mental visuals that just sort of crack you up and then you have retrain the brain to focus back on the story at hand. ;) I normally don't comment on unfinished copies unless there's something truly stand-out but it was a true joy to have that unexpected laugh & will make this particular book all the more memorable for it. Even if it was a dictation app or auto-correct, it was a fun one. :D
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Heat Level: 4.5 [R+] ~ Score: 4.3 ~ Stars: 4
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EDIT / ADDITION ~ AUGUST 2, 2016
AUDIBLE REVIEW -
I have made it clear before on my feelings for audiobooks. I've always found them silly sounding, like I was a preschooler at storytime. THIS was NOT the case here.
I'm not sure if it's because I've read the book already or if it was the narrator, but it was NOT awkward or ridiculous to listen to.
Joel Leslie narrated the story at a even pace, conveyed emotion, was clear in pronunciation, and had a vocal tone that was a pleasure to listen to. He breathed life into each character and I found it equally as emotional as when I read the digital version.
I'd highly recommend this narrator and will look for more work from him in the future.
Reviewed by:
Tina J / Happily Ever Chapter
-- MY THOUGHTS >
Judging a Book by it's Cover:
Many things subtly blend together on the cover in an almost-monochromatic brown palette. Most prominent are the three men. Synopsis indicates that although it is book 2, it occurs prior to GAY FOR PAY in the timeline - making it more of a prequel than a follow-up.
Looking Deeper:
First person POV taking the reader through many years on the time line, starting out when Andrew and Victor first meet, then after a good decade, they meet Matthew. The story then runs up to - parallel with - then past the time line of GAY FOR PAY, containing many spoilers for those who've not read book one yet. That said, this novella can certainly stand on it's own. Victor, Andrew and Mattie are truly given a chance to shine in FAME AND FORTUNE and as the backbone to All Cocks, it was a terrific opportunity to get to know them better. Each of the three are unique in personality and have many strengths, but they are strongest when forming their triad. The secondary characters mostly consist of those from All Cocks, but there are a few from Mattie's past that play significant supporting roles as well. The chemistry and interaction between the throuple (as they call themselves) is dynamic and enjoyable. The plot is much fuller and richer than anticipated for a novella and one that crosses time lines, I was extremely pleased with the amount of content and easy flow. There are a few conflicts presented, but they are handled in natural and believable ways to each character. There are a few fun twists, some even hint and tease at future installments to the series... which I would gladly also read. This one wraps up quite nicely and I did enjoy the very closing scene... nice to end it on a laugh- Thank you, TM! Overall, I really am enjoying this series and it's wonderful collection of characters and personality types.
** FUNNY SIDE NOTE - This comment is solely based on the ARC provided for review purposes and before final edits, thus is not part of the review, it's score or rating. There are a scant few typos in this draft, but there is one during a particularly "sexy" scene where a character's voice was described as "low and horse ." I could not help but laugh out loud over that. It was one of those mental visuals that just sort of crack you up and then you have retrain the brain to focus back on the story at hand. ;) I normally don't comment on unfinished copies unless there's something truly stand-out but it was a true joy to have that unexpected laugh & will make this particular book all the more memorable for it. Even if it was a dictation app or auto-correct, it was a fun one. :D
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Heat Level: 4.5 [R+] ~ Score: 4.3 ~ Stars: 4
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EDIT / ADDITION ~ AUGUST 2, 2016
AUDIBLE REVIEW -
I have made it clear before on my feelings for audiobooks. I've always found them silly sounding, like I was a preschooler at storytime. THIS was NOT the case here.
I'm not sure if it's because I've read the book already or if it was the narrator, but it was NOT awkward or ridiculous to listen to.
Joel Leslie narrated the story at a even pace, conveyed emotion, was clear in pronunciation, and had a vocal tone that was a pleasure to listen to. He breathed life into each character and I found it equally as emotional as when I read the digital version.
I'd highly recommend this narrator and will look for more work from him in the future.
Reviewed by:
Tina J / Happily Ever Chapter
September 30, 2015
Reviewed for Rainbow Gold Reviews. 8/10 pots of gold. A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and how the author was inspired to write it after talking with a real life gay for pay porn star. She even named one of the secondary characters after him. I was eager to see how she tackled the story of the men who ran the gay porn site featured in the series. It bears mentioning that they do resemble the committed threesome that runs a very popular gay porn site in real life. I’m really not sure if there are any other similarities between the characters and the real life throuple but the job and relationship status are comparable.
Let me start out by saying that I love m/m/m romances. I am totally behind the idea of three people all in love with each other. As the story starts off we meet Victor who is estranged from his parents because of his sexuality and Andrew who is his college room mate. It takes almost no time before they hook up and become a couple. Not long after that they start up their company and hire on gay and straight men to act in gay porn. Their relationship is enough for them and they are happy.
When Matthew applies to be one of their entertainers, both Andrew and Victor can see that he is adrift and needs someone in his life who can take care of him. Victor seems to have a protective nature, and Andrew has a nurturing way about him, so the two of them bring Mattie home with them. Only to take care of him, and get him off the street. Mattie has something in common with Victor; his parents were not accepting of his homosexuality, and worse, they abandoned him after a very traumatizing incident. It is definitely not a insta-relationship between all three of the men, Victor and Andrew definitely see Mattie as someone to take care of not take advantage of. Eventually they do all realize there are feelings.
I do feel the story was a little bit rushed. Not all events need to be lingered on, but a few scenes could have lasted longer for me. There was a lot of time covered from beginning to end, but I think once the threesome got together it could have slowed down a bit more. Also, while I could feel for the characters, I wasn’t able to really connect with them. It was missing a personal connection for me as a reader, an opportunity for me to walk in the characters shoes. I felt like the characters innermost thoughts and emotions could have been explored further so that we could feel how they did.
I did really liked the plot,though. And I loved the characters. I could really believe that the three of them formed a deep and honest relationship and the ending was great, going just beyond the ending of Gay for Pay. The group of secondary characters that mostly make up the porn stars and a few friends of the mc’s in book 1 are great. I really look forward to reading the books still to come in this series. There are a lot of interesting characters whose stories are waiting to be told.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and how the author was inspired to write it after talking with a real life gay for pay porn star. She even named one of the secondary characters after him. I was eager to see how she tackled the story of the men who ran the gay porn site featured in the series. It bears mentioning that they do resemble the committed threesome that runs a very popular gay porn site in real life. I’m really not sure if there are any other similarities between the characters and the real life throuple but the job and relationship status are comparable.
Let me start out by saying that I love m/m/m romances. I am totally behind the idea of three people all in love with each other. As the story starts off we meet Victor who is estranged from his parents because of his sexuality and Andrew who is his college room mate. It takes almost no time before they hook up and become a couple. Not long after that they start up their company and hire on gay and straight men to act in gay porn. Their relationship is enough for them and they are happy.
When Matthew applies to be one of their entertainers, both Andrew and Victor can see that he is adrift and needs someone in his life who can take care of him. Victor seems to have a protective nature, and Andrew has a nurturing way about him, so the two of them bring Mattie home with them. Only to take care of him, and get him off the street. Mattie has something in common with Victor; his parents were not accepting of his homosexuality, and worse, they abandoned him after a very traumatizing incident. It is definitely not a insta-relationship between all three of the men, Victor and Andrew definitely see Mattie as someone to take care of not take advantage of. Eventually they do all realize there are feelings.
I do feel the story was a little bit rushed. Not all events need to be lingered on, but a few scenes could have lasted longer for me. There was a lot of time covered from beginning to end, but I think once the threesome got together it could have slowed down a bit more. Also, while I could feel for the characters, I wasn’t able to really connect with them. It was missing a personal connection for me as a reader, an opportunity for me to walk in the characters shoes. I felt like the characters innermost thoughts and emotions could have been explored further so that we could feel how they did.
I did really liked the plot,though. And I loved the characters. I could really believe that the three of them formed a deep and honest relationship and the ending was great, going just beyond the ending of Gay for Pay. The group of secondary characters that mostly make up the porn stars and a few friends of the mc’s in book 1 are great. I really look forward to reading the books still to come in this series. There are a lot of interesting characters whose stories are waiting to be told.
September 30, 2015
4.5 Hearts
I read Gay for Pay and that is where I met Victor, Andrew and Matthew and I was happy when I saw they were getting their own book. They were a great and supportive couple and could tell that their love was very special.
Victor and Andrew met on the first day of college at NYU. They happen to be dorm mates and on that first night they had a connection and ten years later, they were running a successful business together and very much still in love. Their business, All Cocks has been going strong for 6 years and growing daily with new models and even considered a family, and some of them are living in their home. And one day, a young man entered their office and changed their lives...
Matthew has been on his own for the last two years, he left his parents house at sixteen and hasn't looked back. He has been on the streets and getting help by shelters and one hot dog stand angel. One night, he did something he didn't want to do for the rest of his life but it was done and it got him a room for the night and it also led him to see a flyer that would change his life, forever. He was hoping the All Cocks business would give him a few bucks but he got way more than that.
Victor and Andrew could see that Matthew was different. He was young but had many hard years in his eyes. They decided to take him in, give him a place to live in their home, a place to study for his GED and a job behind the camera. After awhile, they both noticed Matthew's flirting with both men and they both started to feel more than friendship towards him but they also knew it was a delicate situation. Matthew had something he was holding back and until it was resolved, they would not take the next step.
Matthew wanted what Victor and Andrew had. Love. He wanted the whole package with both men and once this was worked out it was beautiful. But could A threesome couple really work after Victor and Andrew have been together for so long? Would Matthew be an equal?
I, very much enjoyed this quick read and it had a lot of story in 170 pages. The story spans over their lives of 15 years. Most of it being the last 5 years but you get to know the characters past and all three of them have different personalities. And it works. They are so loving and supportive of one another but it's not an easy road.
I will definitely be reading the next book in the series.
Quotes:
“Broken, I’m broken.”
“I can’t put a name to it yet, but there is something here, something more.”
Coming out of the closet is what people referred to it as. And while Mattie did love his closet, for shoes and clothes and more shoes, he did not want to live in it.
I read Gay for Pay and that is where I met Victor, Andrew and Matthew and I was happy when I saw they were getting their own book. They were a great and supportive couple and could tell that their love was very special.
Victor and Andrew met on the first day of college at NYU. They happen to be dorm mates and on that first night they had a connection and ten years later, they were running a successful business together and very much still in love. Their business, All Cocks has been going strong for 6 years and growing daily with new models and even considered a family, and some of them are living in their home. And one day, a young man entered their office and changed their lives...
Matthew has been on his own for the last two years, he left his parents house at sixteen and hasn't looked back. He has been on the streets and getting help by shelters and one hot dog stand angel. One night, he did something he didn't want to do for the rest of his life but it was done and it got him a room for the night and it also led him to see a flyer that would change his life, forever. He was hoping the All Cocks business would give him a few bucks but he got way more than that.
Victor and Andrew could see that Matthew was different. He was young but had many hard years in his eyes. They decided to take him in, give him a place to live in their home, a place to study for his GED and a job behind the camera. After awhile, they both noticed Matthew's flirting with both men and they both started to feel more than friendship towards him but they also knew it was a delicate situation. Matthew had something he was holding back and until it was resolved, they would not take the next step.
Matthew wanted what Victor and Andrew had. Love. He wanted the whole package with both men and once this was worked out it was beautiful. But could A threesome couple really work after Victor and Andrew have been together for so long? Would Matthew be an equal?
I, very much enjoyed this quick read and it had a lot of story in 170 pages. The story spans over their lives of 15 years. Most of it being the last 5 years but you get to know the characters past and all three of them have different personalities. And it works. They are so loving and supportive of one another but it's not an easy road.
I will definitely be reading the next book in the series.
Quotes:
“Broken, I’m broken.”
“I can’t put a name to it yet, but there is something here, something more.”
Coming out of the closet is what people referred to it as. And while Mattie did love his closet, for shoes and clothes and more shoes, he did not want to live in it.
August 19, 2016
Rating 3.5
What I liked:
- This was much more here than a fun online porn-site threesome story that some might be expecting. It is much deeper than that. Matty's had some rough times and this story does the hurt/comfort theme well.
- I like that there was a slow build. It made sense after everything Matty has been through.
- I was invested in each of these characters and listened to the entire book in one sitting because I wanted to know how everything turns out.
- I was happy to see a character from early in the story reappear near the end.
What I didn't like:
- The narration - The narrator has kind of a soothing voice that bothered me quite a bit at the start. I know this is a matter of personal taste. Eventually, I got over it and could enjoy the story.
- The sex scenes - In a story set within the porn world, with a threesome, I expected more, both in quantity and steaminess. It allowed for more of Matty's backstory and growth, which was good, but it still left me wanting more. Also, the book opens with a sex scene, which I am never a fan of, because I don't know the characters yet.
- The last few chapters:
(a) This book is a standalone, and I didn't feel like I was missing anything from not having read the first book until I got near the end. Then, a bunch of people are introduced with basically a line or two about them and their backstory. One character does something to another, but you have no context for why (intentional or mix-up aimed at someone else???), or even what happened to the person who did it afterwards. If you didn't read the first book, that part was a big miss and the whole scene seemed to come out of nowhere.
(b) Jumping ahead years. I would rather experience what happens than be told. And, some of it, like going on a trip, I thought: ok, so why are you telling me that? It didn't add anything to the story. I figured it might play into the timeline from other books.
(c) There is clearly setup for additional books with secondary characters, but we didn't really know them (with the exception of one from the beginning of the book), so I wasn't invested in finding out more. Maybe, you got to know them in the first book. If not, give me a reason to care. I want to get invested and read more, but a line or two about someone isn't going to do it.
Overall, once I got over the narration, I was really enjoying this story. But, all the things near the end affected my general feeling about this book. If you read the first one, this is probably not an issue.
*I received a copy of this audiobook free from the author for an honest review.
What I liked:
- This was much more here than a fun online porn-site threesome story that some might be expecting. It is much deeper than that. Matty's had some rough times and this story does the hurt/comfort theme well.
- I like that there was a slow build. It made sense after everything Matty has been through.
- I was invested in each of these characters and listened to the entire book in one sitting because I wanted to know how everything turns out.
- I was happy to see a character from early in the story reappear near the end.
What I didn't like:
- The narration - The narrator has kind of a soothing voice that bothered me quite a bit at the start. I know this is a matter of personal taste. Eventually, I got over it and could enjoy the story.
- The sex scenes - In a story set within the porn world, with a threesome, I expected more, both in quantity and steaminess. It allowed for more of Matty's backstory and growth, which was good, but it still left me wanting more. Also, the book opens with a sex scene, which I am never a fan of, because I don't know the characters yet.
- The last few chapters:
(a) This book is a standalone, and I didn't feel like I was missing anything from not having read the first book until I got near the end. Then, a bunch of people are introduced with basically a line or two about them and their backstory. One character does something to another, but you have no context for why (intentional or mix-up aimed at someone else???), or even what happened to the person who did it afterwards. If you didn't read the first book, that part was a big miss and the whole scene seemed to come out of nowhere.
(b) Jumping ahead years. I would rather experience what happens than be told. And, some of it, like going on a trip, I thought: ok, so why are you telling me that? It didn't add anything to the story. I figured it might play into the timeline from other books.
(c) There is clearly setup for additional books with secondary characters, but we didn't really know them (with the exception of one from the beginning of the book), so I wasn't invested in finding out more. Maybe, you got to know them in the first book. If not, give me a reason to care. I want to get invested and read more, but a line or two about someone isn't going to do it.
Overall, once I got over the narration, I was really enjoying this story. But, all the things near the end affected my general feeling about this book. If you read the first one, this is probably not an issue.
*I received a copy of this audiobook free from the author for an honest review.
November 11, 2015
Victor Demir und Andrew Jones sind seit 10 Jahren ein glückliches Paar. Sie arbeiten auch beruflich zusammen und haben All Cocks gegründet; haben mit dem Internetportal für Gayfilme großen Erfolg. Ihre Models und Angestellten sind mehr als nur das und irgendwie sind sie alle eine große Familie. Wobei Victor schon gelegentlich ein wenig streng wirkt. Doch der Sohn von rumänischen Emigranten hat ein großes Herz. Auch als sich ein neuer Junge bei All Cocks vorstellt, der irgendwie nicht ganz passend scheint.
Matthew schlägt sich seit zwei Jahren alleine durchs Leben. Er hat nichts ausser seinem Leben und einen Rucksack voller Probleme aus der Vergangenheit mit dabei. Andrew und Victor haben ein Herz für den verlorenen Jungen und nehmen ihn bei sich auf. Jedoch ohne Hintergedanken. Victor weiss wie es ist ohne Familie zu sein und Andrew hat einfach ein wahnsinnig großes Herz. Aus der Karriere wird jedoch nichts, denn Matthie ist ein Gewaltopfer und hat seine Erlebnisse niemals aufgearbeitet. Dennoch unterstützen Victor und Andrew den jüngeren Mann, auch wenn sich ihre Sicht auf ihn und ihre Gefühle für ihn mit der Zeit verändern. Doch auch Matthew beginnt Victor und Andrew mit anderen, sehnsüchtigen, Augen zu sehen.
Tragisch, dramatisch, sexy, aber auch unglaublich gefühlvoll und romantisch. Ich glaube, das beschreibt dieses Buch in einfachen Worten. Die Chemie zwischen Victor und Andrew ist von der ersten Seite an greifbar. Und es ist großartig zu lesen, dass sie selbst nach zehn Jahren noch immer in einander verliebt sind. Es gibt witzige Wortgefechte, aber auch romantische Gesten und Blicke, genauso wie heissen Sex. Matthew scheint im ersten Moment nicht ganz in diese Beziehung zu passen. Doch wie schon beim ersten Teil der Serie, rafft die Autorin das Geschehen und erzählt auch viele Rückblenden.
Sie hält die Geschichte spannend und doch hat man nicht das Gefühl etwas Wichtiges verpasst zu haben. Gut gefallen hat mir auch die gefühlsmäßige Entwicklung zwischen Andrew, Victor und Matthew. Jeder von ihnen macht sich so seine Gedanken und man spürt die Unsicherheit, aber auch die Hoffnungen sehr deutlich. Und selbst als Andrew und Vic sich gegenseitig gestehen wie wichtig Matt ihnen geworden ist, wird nicht gleich wie wild drauf los gerammelt. Zudem Matt einfach viel Zeit braucht um seine Vergangenheit aufzuarbeiten. Tolles Buch. Eins der schönsten Menagebücher, die ich gelesen habe.
Matthew schlägt sich seit zwei Jahren alleine durchs Leben. Er hat nichts ausser seinem Leben und einen Rucksack voller Probleme aus der Vergangenheit mit dabei. Andrew und Victor haben ein Herz für den verlorenen Jungen und nehmen ihn bei sich auf. Jedoch ohne Hintergedanken. Victor weiss wie es ist ohne Familie zu sein und Andrew hat einfach ein wahnsinnig großes Herz. Aus der Karriere wird jedoch nichts, denn Matthie ist ein Gewaltopfer und hat seine Erlebnisse niemals aufgearbeitet. Dennoch unterstützen Victor und Andrew den jüngeren Mann, auch wenn sich ihre Sicht auf ihn und ihre Gefühle für ihn mit der Zeit verändern. Doch auch Matthew beginnt Victor und Andrew mit anderen, sehnsüchtigen, Augen zu sehen.
Tragisch, dramatisch, sexy, aber auch unglaublich gefühlvoll und romantisch. Ich glaube, das beschreibt dieses Buch in einfachen Worten. Die Chemie zwischen Victor und Andrew ist von der ersten Seite an greifbar. Und es ist großartig zu lesen, dass sie selbst nach zehn Jahren noch immer in einander verliebt sind. Es gibt witzige Wortgefechte, aber auch romantische Gesten und Blicke, genauso wie heissen Sex. Matthew scheint im ersten Moment nicht ganz in diese Beziehung zu passen. Doch wie schon beim ersten Teil der Serie, rafft die Autorin das Geschehen und erzählt auch viele Rückblenden.
Sie hält die Geschichte spannend und doch hat man nicht das Gefühl etwas Wichtiges verpasst zu haben. Gut gefallen hat mir auch die gefühlsmäßige Entwicklung zwischen Andrew, Victor und Matthew. Jeder von ihnen macht sich so seine Gedanken und man spürt die Unsicherheit, aber auch die Hoffnungen sehr deutlich. Und selbst als Andrew und Vic sich gegenseitig gestehen wie wichtig Matt ihnen geworden ist, wird nicht gleich wie wild drauf los gerammelt. Zudem Matt einfach viel Zeit braucht um seine Vergangenheit aufzuarbeiten. Tolles Buch. Eins der schönsten Menagebücher, die ich gelesen habe.
August 28, 2015
4 Stars
*copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
We met Andrew, Victor and Mattie in "Gay For Pay". These are three very different men that form a very loving and cohesive tripod. Three men from very different walks of life. Andrew and Victor met in college, and fell in
love. They have been together, in a loving and committed relationship for 10 years. They own and run a very successful Online Porn site, "All Cocks". They have opened themselves and their home to some of the more troubled models they hire. The have become the extended family to some of the less fortunate in life. Matthew/Mattie comes to them from off the streets. He is homeless and has been on the streets for a while. A tragedy in Mattie's past has left him somewhat broken, although he has buried it and tries to hide it. There is an instant caring for him. Andrew and Victor take him under their wing and help him to get his GED, and continue his education. Mattie wants to earn his keep, but Andrew and Victor stall. They are reluctant to let him film a scene.
I haven't read many Poly based books. They just aren't my thing. I think the sex can be hot, but I just rather a couple in a relationship. More than 2 just isn't my preference. That being said, it will have no effect on my rating of the story.
This was a powerful and emotional story. It deals with a dark subject. I thought the author handled the topic well. These three men are all very endearing in different ways. Their different personalities and demeanors compliment and complete one another nicely. The three meld well together to form a working threesome.
The story was well written and flowed nicely. I loved that the author went so far into the past to start this story and work her way to the present. The characters had good chemistry. The story is told from the three MC's alternating POV's, and the author did an amazing job at keeping me straight as to who was speaking. I never felt confused or lost. The sex was steamy, but definitely not overpowering.
This story was a pleasure to read, and I'm looking forward to more in the series!
This is a series, but it can be read as a standalone.
*copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
We met Andrew, Victor and Mattie in "Gay For Pay". These are three very different men that form a very loving and cohesive tripod. Three men from very different walks of life. Andrew and Victor met in college, and fell in
love. They have been together, in a loving and committed relationship for 10 years. They own and run a very successful Online Porn site, "All Cocks". They have opened themselves and their home to some of the more troubled models they hire. The have become the extended family to some of the less fortunate in life. Matthew/Mattie comes to them from off the streets. He is homeless and has been on the streets for a while. A tragedy in Mattie's past has left him somewhat broken, although he has buried it and tries to hide it. There is an instant caring for him. Andrew and Victor take him under their wing and help him to get his GED, and continue his education. Mattie wants to earn his keep, but Andrew and Victor stall. They are reluctant to let him film a scene.
I haven't read many Poly based books. They just aren't my thing. I think the sex can be hot, but I just rather a couple in a relationship. More than 2 just isn't my preference. That being said, it will have no effect on my rating of the story.
This was a powerful and emotional story. It deals with a dark subject. I thought the author handled the topic well. These three men are all very endearing in different ways. Their different personalities and demeanors compliment and complete one another nicely. The three meld well together to form a working threesome.
The story was well written and flowed nicely. I loved that the author went so far into the past to start this story and work her way to the present. The characters had good chemistry. The story is told from the three MC's alternating POV's, and the author did an amazing job at keeping me straight as to who was speaking. I never felt confused or lost. The sex was steamy, but definitely not overpowering.
This story was a pleasure to read, and I'm looking forward to more in the series!
This is a series, but it can be read as a standalone.
September 7, 2015
Original Blog Post: Blog Tour, eARC Review & #Giveaway: Fame and Fortune (All Cocks Stories #2) by T.M. Smith
Review by: multitaskingmomma
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
How could I rate this lower? Can't. Period. This is the second installment to the All Cocks Stories series but it is actually a prequel. This is the story of the awesome threesome made up of Victor, Andrew and Matthew whom we met in the first book. Victor and Andrew were the bosses as well as Matthew who was their third partner. Matthew made everyone's lives within the business fraternity bearable. This threesome had been through a lot, especially Matthew and because of their experience within the business, they knew how to care for their boys/men and made sure to treat them as humans and not as animals.
The Gay for Pay online porn site was actually the brainchild of Victor and Andrew. Since way back in college, they had been together and they made their business profitable. It was in one of their quests for fresh new faces they get to meet Matthew and both men just fell for the young man. Much younger than the two, Matthew made the two older men realize their need to protect and cherish. Matthew, well, he is a character impossible not to love. In fact, all three men are impossible to forget, as was obvious from the first installment. Tthese three managed to steal the show and now we read what brought them together in the first place. This story, as many have already revealed, begins before, during and after GfP.
This was a one sit read for me which equates to one hour thirty minutes. Fast paced, overwhelming at times, tearful in others, it was open the book and close at the end. Without bobbing up for air in between. Then again Matthew is a naughty man so made me love him all the more. Andrew was a wonder. Victor. Well, he's just sexy smexy. Confession: I love May-December romances and as this meant a menage ( me likey) and older erotic lovers x2, of course I am in heaven. That this was written so well, I applaud Ms Smith.
Thanks Tams! Beautiful read x2.
Review by: multitaskingmomma
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
How could I rate this lower? Can't. Period. This is the second installment to the All Cocks Stories series but it is actually a prequel. This is the story of the awesome threesome made up of Victor, Andrew and Matthew whom we met in the first book. Victor and Andrew were the bosses as well as Matthew who was their third partner. Matthew made everyone's lives within the business fraternity bearable. This threesome had been through a lot, especially Matthew and because of their experience within the business, they knew how to care for their boys/men and made sure to treat them as humans and not as animals.
The Gay for Pay online porn site was actually the brainchild of Victor and Andrew. Since way back in college, they had been together and they made their business profitable. It was in one of their quests for fresh new faces they get to meet Matthew and both men just fell for the young man. Much younger than the two, Matthew made the two older men realize their need to protect and cherish. Matthew, well, he is a character impossible not to love. In fact, all three men are impossible to forget, as was obvious from the first installment. Tthese three managed to steal the show and now we read what brought them together in the first place. This story, as many have already revealed, begins before, during and after GfP.
This was a one sit read for me which equates to one hour thirty minutes. Fast paced, overwhelming at times, tearful in others, it was open the book and close at the end. Without bobbing up for air in between. Then again Matthew is a naughty man so made me love him all the more. Andrew was a wonder. Victor. Well, he's just sexy smexy. Confession: I love May-December romances and as this meant a menage ( me likey) and older erotic lovers x2, of course I am in heaven. That this was written so well, I applaud Ms Smith.
Thanks Tams! Beautiful read x2.
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