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The Prisoners of Gender
Title: Prisoners Of Gender
Author: John Bushore
Length: 64,220
Heat Rating: 4 Flames
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Erotic, Romance
Price: $6.95
Blurb
A magical twist on a gender bender bungle.
It’s not the same old love story when a princess and her guardian exchange bodies due to a botched spell. Add a clueless maid-servant along with a half witted giant who loves pretty girls, and this bawdy, romance takes off with plenty of adventure and a bit of situational comedy.
Princess Marissa, a virgin, yearns to be a man so she can control her fate. Captain Bardak is sworn to protect her. The caravan is attacked; all are killed, save the princess, the injured captain, and Janelle, a loyal but superstitious servant. They are taken captive by the minions of a vengeful wizard intent on using the princess to avenge himself on the king. An enchantment goes awry, and the captain and the princess secretly switch bodies. Can Bardak, in his unfamiliar, frail, female persona, manage to save Marissa, near dead in his battered body, so he can return her form in a virtuous state?
It'll be a tough battle, because Marissa quickly learns to enjoy being a male and wants to try out her new ‘equipment,’ while Janelle lusts for the captain. And even if Bardak succeeds, he’s likely to be executed by the princess’s hardhearted father.
Author: John Bushore
Length: 64,220
Heat Rating: 4 Flames
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Erotic, Romance
Price: $6.95
Blurb
A magical twist on a gender bender bungle.
It’s not the same old love story when a princess and her guardian exchange bodies due to a botched spell. Add a clueless maid-servant along with a half witted giant who loves pretty girls, and this bawdy, romance takes off with plenty of adventure and a bit of situational comedy.
Princess Marissa, a virgin, yearns to be a man so she can control her fate. Captain Bardak is sworn to protect her. The caravan is attacked; all are killed, save the princess, the injured captain, and Janelle, a loyal but superstitious servant. They are taken captive by the minions of a vengeful wizard intent on using the princess to avenge himself on the king. An enchantment goes awry, and the captain and the princess secretly switch bodies. Can Bardak, in his unfamiliar, frail, female persona, manage to save Marissa, near dead in his battered body, so he can return her form in a virtuous state?
It'll be a tough battle, because Marissa quickly learns to enjoy being a male and wants to try out her new ‘equipment,’ while Janelle lusts for the captain. And even if Bardak succeeds, he’s likely to be executed by the princess’s hardhearted father.
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First published September 7, 2009
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November 20, 2009
Okay, I wrote the book, of course I give it 5 stars
September 10, 2009
First off a disclaimer. I am not a regular reader of "spicy" literature. I write kids' books and I generally like to remain pure of heart (quit laughing, you people who know me!).
When John Bushore asked if I'd read "Prisoners of Gender" and I'd seen an excerpt, I enthusiastically agreed.
I'm not sorry. Hey, John! You're a hot guy! No MonkeyJohn kiddie books here for sure.
This is a wonderful fantasy, sexy, fun read.
Princess Marissa and gallant soldier Bardak are the victims of a badly handled curse. They switch bodies and have to learn to live with a huge change in their lives, all the while seeking the nasty Wizard who could make them swap back to their original bodies.
Marissa starts to like the rugged, strong, sexy male body she now occupies. Bardak is torn. He has sworn to protect the Princess, but the Princess is now in two places. Not only is he wearing her body, he has to also protect the mighty warrior occupied by the princess. Confusion ensues.
Well, you can see where the title comes from. As the two learn how to deal with their decidedly different circumstances, they bicker while being mightily attracted to their own bodies worn by the other person. I was reminded of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy arguing it out in the 40's comedies which (way ahead of their time) showed gender prejudice for what it was--a stupid set of societal rules. Unfortunately, there are countries that still think along the lines of weaker-stronger sex.
John has shown this to be the false piece of lies that every feminist has known for years. His handling of Bardak in Marissa's body and Marissa in Bardak's shows his sensitivity to both sides of the physical spectrum.
Now, this is also a somewhat epic fantasy, which I define as set in an alternate fantasy world unrelated to the world in which we live. I say 'somewhat' only because the book is not 200,000 words long with way too many mighty thews. I'm not a fan of epic, so I really enjoyed John's take on the fully fantasy world that epic's usually inhabit.
Downsides? None that I found other than a couple of typos. Sorry. I mostly read on-line in Critique mode so I notice these things. However, I've seen more boo-boos in the realm of the major publishers, so I believe Eternal Press did a reasonably good job with editing.
The writing is crisp and fast-moving. "Prisoners" is a fun romp and a good fantasy book, too.
When John Bushore asked if I'd read "Prisoners of Gender" and I'd seen an excerpt, I enthusiastically agreed.
I'm not sorry. Hey, John! You're a hot guy! No MonkeyJohn kiddie books here for sure.
This is a wonderful fantasy, sexy, fun read.
Princess Marissa and gallant soldier Bardak are the victims of a badly handled curse. They switch bodies and have to learn to live with a huge change in their lives, all the while seeking the nasty Wizard who could make them swap back to their original bodies.
Marissa starts to like the rugged, strong, sexy male body she now occupies. Bardak is torn. He has sworn to protect the Princess, but the Princess is now in two places. Not only is he wearing her body, he has to also protect the mighty warrior occupied by the princess. Confusion ensues.
Well, you can see where the title comes from. As the two learn how to deal with their decidedly different circumstances, they bicker while being mightily attracted to their own bodies worn by the other person. I was reminded of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy arguing it out in the 40's comedies which (way ahead of their time) showed gender prejudice for what it was--a stupid set of societal rules. Unfortunately, there are countries that still think along the lines of weaker-stronger sex.
John has shown this to be the false piece of lies that every feminist has known for years. His handling of Bardak in Marissa's body and Marissa in Bardak's shows his sensitivity to both sides of the physical spectrum.
Now, this is also a somewhat epic fantasy, which I define as set in an alternate fantasy world unrelated to the world in which we live. I say 'somewhat' only because the book is not 200,000 words long with way too many mighty thews. I'm not a fan of epic, so I really enjoyed John's take on the fully fantasy world that epic's usually inhabit.
Downsides? None that I found other than a couple of typos. Sorry. I mostly read on-line in Critique mode so I notice these things. However, I've seen more boo-boos in the realm of the major publishers, so I believe Eternal Press did a reasonably good job with editing.
The writing is crisp and fast-moving. "Prisoners" is a fun romp and a good fantasy book, too.
December 21, 2012
As soon as I read the premise of this novel, I wanted to read it. I had no idea what to expect, but was rather pleasantly surprised. The plot begins like a typical historical romance when a princess and her handsome guard are taken prisoner and thrown together. But, from there the story takes a few unique turns. First, an inept wizard botches a spell, and Princess Marissa and Captain Bardak wind up exchanging bodies. I was impressed by the thoughtfulness and sensitivity in the plot that followed, as well as amused by some of the things that occurred. Another interesting twist was Princess Marissa’s maid, Janelle, and their unique relationship. This novel could have explored many different angles, and did, though I must admit to a twinge of disappointment at one intriguing missed possibility I was hoping for. It was a small thing, and I found this an entertaining and sweet romance. I also enjoyed the unexpected twists and turns, while slightly amused by the heightened violence (which was not graphic), not often found in the genre. I’ll read more by this author.
July 27, 2012
I loved this book so much. I just finished it while sitting at my desk pretending to work. Such a great story with very well written characters. .99 Kindle Books can be pretty hit or miss, and this was a definite hit! Just the right mix of adventure and romance.
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