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Sean Matthews #1
A Private Affair
Sean is a muscle bound private in the military looking for an exciting change in his love life. As he searches, his bedroom becomes a revolving door; from his wife, to his lover, to his sexy new roommate. But eventually the door will swing wide open to reveal his erotic alternative sex life. He soon gets caught in a triangle of love, lies, deceit, and wild weekends, which will sway him in the wrong direction, and his exotic path will give the military a new reputation. He enters a world where his sexual interest has reached its peak, but the interest is out of the ordinary... Let s just say he will Be All That He Can Be. Will Sean get the best of both worlds or just simply turned out?
240 pages, Paperback
First published May 15, 2007
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July 27, 2009
Be All You Can Be, Literally!
Sean Matthews joined the military to provide for his wife and child. The initial separation put a strain on their marriage, but Sean was doing the best he could for his family…the legal way. With his new assignment at Fort Meade, only twenty miles from his home in Baltimore, things should get back on track. Should being the operative word. With his wife giving him the sexual cold shoulder, how long before Sean gets tired of self love and looks for someone to satisfy his urges?
I don’t even know where to begin other than to say I had a lot of issues with this novel. I’ll attempt to review it without giving too much away. Shall we?
I was never really sold on what the author, Mike Warren, was selling. Sean may have been married, but straight he was not. That was established from the beginning with the situations he constantly put himself in or allowed others to put him in. Ain’t no way! So this was simply not a case of someone being “turned out.”
Now, I’ve never been in the military nor do I claim to know everything that goes on, though I’m from a family that is heavy in many branches of the service. I think I know a little something. I couldn’t get with the character Cameron, Sean’s openly gay and flamboyant roommate. Now when I say I couldn’t get with him, I’m not talking about him as a person because he was hilarious. What I couldn’t get were his actions on base. Dude was on the base dressed in a white cutoff wife beater, blue spandex leotards, a light blue boa, women’s high heels and makeup. Another day he showed up to formation rocking a pair of pink heart-shaped sunglasses. Are you serious? On what military base are such actions allowed? It’s not right, but what happened to ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’? I’m not saying that there are not gay men actively in the military, but to this degree when in general homosexuality within the military is frowned upon? In this novel there was even an investigation into homosexuality. What need is there for an investigation or to even question when you have someone as open as Cameron was? And why was he not thrown out based on that investigation as the commanding officer said would happen to any found doing so? I found his behavior/actions to be too over the top for this setting.
Have you ever watched a horror movie? You know the scene where a character hears a strange noise outside and goes unarmed in the middle of the night into the dark, scary woods to investigate despite the news report that a killer is on the loose? You talk to the screen warning the character against the utterly stupid move. Well, put that on repeat and that was reading “A Private Affair.” Sean, over and over again, walked into or flat out ran into bad situations. Situations a thinking or mature person would not put themselves in. Were readers to believe that Sean was that dumb and naïve or that his sexual needs made him do it? I’m not buying either.
Other issues…despite high-risk sexual activity, there was no mention of safe sex practices. Sloppy editing. There were errors as well as inconsistencies. (Sean was 23 at the beginning of the book. When he dipped back in the past to recount how he met his wife, despite the obvious lapse in time he was also 23. Then back in the present he was 25.)
Predictability and unrealistic happenings notched down what could have been a good story concept. Life Changing Books is definitely in need of a copyeditor, but I think a developmental editor would certainly do them some justice, too. I think that with the aid of an editor this story could have flowed smoother, reached its potential and made for a better read. I won’t say that I hated or disliked “A Private Affair,” but it was just an okay read if you can get past its flaws and not one I would easily recommend.
Reviewed by: Toni
Sean Matthews joined the military to provide for his wife and child. The initial separation put a strain on their marriage, but Sean was doing the best he could for his family…the legal way. With his new assignment at Fort Meade, only twenty miles from his home in Baltimore, things should get back on track. Should being the operative word. With his wife giving him the sexual cold shoulder, how long before Sean gets tired of self love and looks for someone to satisfy his urges?
I don’t even know where to begin other than to say I had a lot of issues with this novel. I’ll attempt to review it without giving too much away. Shall we?
I was never really sold on what the author, Mike Warren, was selling. Sean may have been married, but straight he was not. That was established from the beginning with the situations he constantly put himself in or allowed others to put him in. Ain’t no way! So this was simply not a case of someone being “turned out.”
Now, I’ve never been in the military nor do I claim to know everything that goes on, though I’m from a family that is heavy in many branches of the service. I think I know a little something. I couldn’t get with the character Cameron, Sean’s openly gay and flamboyant roommate. Now when I say I couldn’t get with him, I’m not talking about him as a person because he was hilarious. What I couldn’t get were his actions on base. Dude was on the base dressed in a white cutoff wife beater, blue spandex leotards, a light blue boa, women’s high heels and makeup. Another day he showed up to formation rocking a pair of pink heart-shaped sunglasses. Are you serious? On what military base are such actions allowed? It’s not right, but what happened to ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’? I’m not saying that there are not gay men actively in the military, but to this degree when in general homosexuality within the military is frowned upon? In this novel there was even an investigation into homosexuality. What need is there for an investigation or to even question when you have someone as open as Cameron was? And why was he not thrown out based on that investigation as the commanding officer said would happen to any found doing so? I found his behavior/actions to be too over the top for this setting.
Have you ever watched a horror movie? You know the scene where a character hears a strange noise outside and goes unarmed in the middle of the night into the dark, scary woods to investigate despite the news report that a killer is on the loose? You talk to the screen warning the character against the utterly stupid move. Well, put that on repeat and that was reading “A Private Affair.” Sean, over and over again, walked into or flat out ran into bad situations. Situations a thinking or mature person would not put themselves in. Were readers to believe that Sean was that dumb and naïve or that his sexual needs made him do it? I’m not buying either.
Other issues…despite high-risk sexual activity, there was no mention of safe sex practices. Sloppy editing. There were errors as well as inconsistencies. (Sean was 23 at the beginning of the book. When he dipped back in the past to recount how he met his wife, despite the obvious lapse in time he was also 23. Then back in the present he was 25.)
Predictability and unrealistic happenings notched down what could have been a good story concept. Life Changing Books is definitely in need of a copyeditor, but I think a developmental editor would certainly do them some justice, too. I think that with the aid of an editor this story could have flowed smoother, reached its potential and made for a better read. I won’t say that I hated or disliked “A Private Affair,” but it was just an okay read if you can get past its flaws and not one I would easily recommend.
Reviewed by: Toni
August 8, 2012
Private Affair is tale about a man coming to terms with his hidden homosexual desires. Private First Class Sean Matthews is a member of the United States Army. struggling with his sexual desires while on duty. Curious and feeling a bit experimental, Sean submits to his inner desires, which leaves him reeling. With a wife at home and a reputation to uphold, Private Matthews is caught between a rock and a hard place. The conflict the central character experiences makes for a good read, but the abundant sex scenes may prove to be a bit too much for the reserved. Overall a nicely written novel, with a fresh twist on a recently much explored topic.
1. What did you like best about this book?
I liked that this story, which is one that has been told before, was told this time with a twist.
2. What did you dislike about this book?
Although some sex scenes were necessary a few seemed to be fruitless in relation to the overall plot.
3. How can the author improve this book?
The author could improve this book by toning down or eliminating a few of the sex scenes in order to appeal to a wider audience.
1. What did you like best about this book?
I liked that this story, which is one that has been told before, was told this time with a twist.
2. What did you dislike about this book?
Although some sex scenes were necessary a few seemed to be fruitless in relation to the overall plot.
3. How can the author improve this book?
The author could improve this book by toning down or eliminating a few of the sex scenes in order to appeal to a wider audience.
September 7, 2009
This book had me confused, I really didn't understand how a man of 25 married with a child didn't know or should I say didn't want to accept the fact that he was gay, it took him being in the military, having a gay friend for a roomate to realize this. I was always told or I had heard stories mentioned from people who are gay say they knew they were gay at a very young age, now here's a story of a young man of 25 from the rough streets of Baltimore claiming to have once hated gay men, finally admit to himself, his friends and his wife that he is gay, after denying it for so long, what a crock of shit, guys like him are one of the main reasons Aids is on the rise (esp) for African American women. It is sad and scary, in my opinion I feel that whatever your sexual desires are ppl should be honest and up front about it because in the long run alot of ppl end up getting hurt.
October 18, 2014
abandoned ship at 95%
Urrrrrhhhgg!!! Enough is enough. *eyerolls* What a clusterf*ck of roller coaster mess.
Some nice dialogues. Most monologues annoyed me to no end.
Urrrrrhhhgg!!! Enough is enough. *eyerolls* What a clusterf*ck of roller coaster mess.
Some nice dialogues. Most monologues annoyed me to no end.
February 7, 2012
If I rolled my eyes once more at the sheer foolishness, I’m sure they would get stuck that way. An extremely effeminate soldier? Really? In what army? And the situations the MC would find himself in, had me asking once again, who does that? Why am I reading this? And the ending… Really???
May 3, 2013
A Private Affair is Mr. Mike Warren's debut novel which chronicles the awakening sexuality of private Sean Matthews and it is a page turner. Drama, lies and infidelity abound, the story of Sean Matthews is both engrossing and troubling. Mr. Warren does a good job crafting a complex, multi-dimensional character who just can't keep it in his pants. While there are a number of issues I have with the story, I am rating this novel 4/5 stars. This rating is largely based on the fact that I could not put the book down until I finished it and I definitely plan on reading the sequel, Sweet Swagger.
The Good...
The protagonist, Sean Matthews, was as authentic as any character could be. He wasn't the hero or the villain. He was a man who was dealing with his own personal demons in a world that frowns on bisexuality. Sean considered himself a religious man, often praying for forgiveness and asking for strength from God, but he, like the divorced pastor he had a sexual rendezvous with, was but a sinner. As much as he wanted to do the right thing and be the husband his wife, Venus deserved and the father his son needed, it is difficult to not see that Sean married way too early. He didn't have time to figure out who he was and what he wanted.
Sean's journey of self-discovery is the primary plot of this novel. That journey is made increasingly difficult because of his self-diagnosed addiction to sex and the fact that he married at 23 when he and his girlfriend got pregnant. So, instead of figuring out what he wanted on his own, he has the baggage of responsibility on his back. It makes for great drama and suspense.
Sean sees himself as a heterosexual man who is increasingly sexually frustrated by a wife, who he suspects and finds out is cheating on him, who refuses to engage him in the bedroom. This, coupled with the fact that he is paired with the ever flamboyant Cameron in the barracks, sets the stage for him to open himself up to a host of sexual experiences with men. While Sean says he simply wanted to see what it felt like to bust while receiving head as a reason to allow a man to deal with him sexually, Mr. Warren makes the character acknowledge his sexual attraction to the aggressiveness of another man.
The Bad...
There were a number of plot threads that possibly could have been developed more. There were moments where I was left wanting more. Mr. Warren could have possibly done some more introspection since the novel was written in first-person from the perspective of Sean Matthews. A chapter or two about his developing sexual attraction to men or his struggle with his faith or even his issues with not being the man to his wife and son would have sufficed. These elements were present but lacked continuity.
While it seemed somewhat obvious that Sean and Cameron would end up together and the primary plot of Sean's self-discovery was satisfied, there was no transition from the friendship status to the lover status. Sure, there was a sex scene during a drunken encounter between the two, but aside from that point, Sean had only thought of Cameron as friend and little brother. Once again, I personally thought some introspection on Sean's part would have worked well but in the end it did work.
The book end with a couple of major developments. The marriage scene seemed a bit cliché to me but it still had me wide eyed and saying "oh my God." So it worked. The conclusion to the drama with Dule Thomas seemed rushed, much like the last two or three chapter in the novel. The ending leaves room for an interesting sequel but I feel like it could have been developed more and left a more appealing taste to whet the appetite of readers to seek out the next installment. But once again, I will be reading Sweet Swagger so Mr. Warren did something right.
The Ugly...
This novel is not for everyone. That much is clear. There will be readers who have issues with the fact that folks are having sex without protection. I didn't have an issue with this since it is likely a reflection of reality in Mr. Warren's mind. But I do think a disclaimer would be appropriate since this is a "contemporary" novel. Unless, like most contemporary novels that have characters having sex with numerous partners without protection, there is a STD plot thread that arises.
Something that bothered me was the violence in the novel. Violence in and of itself is not an issue in fiction for me, especially when it adds depth to a character. But there lacked balance. Cameron was raped by Dule Thomas and Sean in turn raped Dule to get revenge for his friend. The err of this was summed up by a simple prayer. Also, the violence of Sean towards Venus was troubling. I'm sure that many young couples dealing with the issues that these two are dealing with in the story slip and result to violence. This plot in the story is a reflection of reality. My issue was simply that there was no moment where a character addressed this domestic violence. A conversation between Sean and his mother, maybe her detailing her experience with violence from men, would have sufficed. The violence makes Sean more authentic, but the issue of violence overall could have been handled differently.
Conclusion
A Private Affair is a solid read. No book can be everything to everyone but I sincerely believe that Mr. Warren wrote a book as honest and truthfully as he could. For that I thank him and say I look forward to more from him.
The Good...
The protagonist, Sean Matthews, was as authentic as any character could be. He wasn't the hero or the villain. He was a man who was dealing with his own personal demons in a world that frowns on bisexuality. Sean considered himself a religious man, often praying for forgiveness and asking for strength from God, but he, like the divorced pastor he had a sexual rendezvous with, was but a sinner. As much as he wanted to do the right thing and be the husband his wife, Venus deserved and the father his son needed, it is difficult to not see that Sean married way too early. He didn't have time to figure out who he was and what he wanted.
Sean's journey of self-discovery is the primary plot of this novel. That journey is made increasingly difficult because of his self-diagnosed addiction to sex and the fact that he married at 23 when he and his girlfriend got pregnant. So, instead of figuring out what he wanted on his own, he has the baggage of responsibility on his back. It makes for great drama and suspense.
Sean sees himself as a heterosexual man who is increasingly sexually frustrated by a wife, who he suspects and finds out is cheating on him, who refuses to engage him in the bedroom. This, coupled with the fact that he is paired with the ever flamboyant Cameron in the barracks, sets the stage for him to open himself up to a host of sexual experiences with men. While Sean says he simply wanted to see what it felt like to bust while receiving head as a reason to allow a man to deal with him sexually, Mr. Warren makes the character acknowledge his sexual attraction to the aggressiveness of another man.
The Bad...
There were a number of plot threads that possibly could have been developed more. There were moments where I was left wanting more. Mr. Warren could have possibly done some more introspection since the novel was written in first-person from the perspective of Sean Matthews. A chapter or two about his developing sexual attraction to men or his struggle with his faith or even his issues with not being the man to his wife and son would have sufficed. These elements were present but lacked continuity.
While it seemed somewhat obvious that Sean and Cameron would end up together and the primary plot of Sean's self-discovery was satisfied, there was no transition from the friendship status to the lover status. Sure, there was a sex scene during a drunken encounter between the two, but aside from that point, Sean had only thought of Cameron as friend and little brother. Once again, I personally thought some introspection on Sean's part would have worked well but in the end it did work.
The book end with a couple of major developments. The marriage scene seemed a bit cliché to me but it still had me wide eyed and saying "oh my God." So it worked. The conclusion to the drama with Dule Thomas seemed rushed, much like the last two or three chapter in the novel. The ending leaves room for an interesting sequel but I feel like it could have been developed more and left a more appealing taste to whet the appetite of readers to seek out the next installment. But once again, I will be reading Sweet Swagger so Mr. Warren did something right.
The Ugly...
This novel is not for everyone. That much is clear. There will be readers who have issues with the fact that folks are having sex without protection. I didn't have an issue with this since it is likely a reflection of reality in Mr. Warren's mind. But I do think a disclaimer would be appropriate since this is a "contemporary" novel. Unless, like most contemporary novels that have characters having sex with numerous partners without protection, there is a STD plot thread that arises.
Something that bothered me was the violence in the novel. Violence in and of itself is not an issue in fiction for me, especially when it adds depth to a character. But there lacked balance. Cameron was raped by Dule Thomas and Sean in turn raped Dule to get revenge for his friend. The err of this was summed up by a simple prayer. Also, the violence of Sean towards Venus was troubling. I'm sure that many young couples dealing with the issues that these two are dealing with in the story slip and result to violence. This plot in the story is a reflection of reality. My issue was simply that there was no moment where a character addressed this domestic violence. A conversation between Sean and his mother, maybe her detailing her experience with violence from men, would have sufficed. The violence makes Sean more authentic, but the issue of violence overall could have been handled differently.
Conclusion
A Private Affair is a solid read. No book can be everything to everyone but I sincerely believe that Mr. Warren wrote a book as honest and truthfully as he could. For that I thank him and say I look forward to more from him.
August 5, 2026
A private affair
This was a great read and a crazy ride from start to finish. I wasn't expecting the ending, and I definitely wasn't expecting it to end on a cliffhanger. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. There were a few grammar errors, but they didn't take away from the story overall.
This was a great read and a crazy ride from start to finish. I wasn't expecting the ending, and I definitely wasn't expecting it to end on a cliffhanger. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. There were a few grammar errors, but they didn't take away from the story overall.
March 23, 2009
Be all that you can be!
This debut by Mike Warren has all the elements that make for a steamy novel. Sex, sex and more sex, also lie’s, deceit, cheating along with some mayhem. Add a stalker, some wives and a gay roommate and you come up with A Private Affair. The title is perfect for this novel and while reading you will see why - other than the most evident - the main character, Sean Matthews, is a Private in the army. Sean is married to Venus and the couple has a young son. In order to feed his family he joins the army. Because there is no housing available, he has to leave his wife and child behind and become a weekend father, and husband which causes havoc on their family life.
When I first picked up this book, I was a little disappointed with 1st sex scene because of the words that were coming out the Sean’s mouth I am not gonna tell the book so you gotta pick it up and read it. As I continued to read a real story line followed and it began to have a plot, I am like ok I can get with this. We follow Sean along as he has numerous affairs and turns into a different man. While I know from hearing former DL men speak that using protection is out of the question because that would be admitting your gay. I was still disappointed to see that no one was using protection and was amazed that no one caught anything or went to doctor to make sure no one caught anything. As the story progresses we learn secrets that add more adventure to story.
All in all this book has unexpected plots and some will have you cursing like a sailor. I would recommend this book. As the plot thickens, we learn that Sean and Venus’ marriage is more dysfunctional than meets the eye. I hate the way the book ends it’s a pure cliff hanger and I felt that this could of ended without it. If Author Mike Warren still wanted to continue on that would have been fine with out the dramatic cliffhanger.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
4 star rating
This debut by Mike Warren has all the elements that make for a steamy novel. Sex, sex and more sex, also lie’s, deceit, cheating along with some mayhem. Add a stalker, some wives and a gay roommate and you come up with A Private Affair. The title is perfect for this novel and while reading you will see why - other than the most evident - the main character, Sean Matthews, is a Private in the army. Sean is married to Venus and the couple has a young son. In order to feed his family he joins the army. Because there is no housing available, he has to leave his wife and child behind and become a weekend father, and husband which causes havoc on their family life.
When I first picked up this book, I was a little disappointed with 1st sex scene because of the words that were coming out the Sean’s mouth I am not gonna tell the book so you gotta pick it up and read it. As I continued to read a real story line followed and it began to have a plot, I am like ok I can get with this. We follow Sean along as he has numerous affairs and turns into a different man. While I know from hearing former DL men speak that using protection is out of the question because that would be admitting your gay. I was still disappointed to see that no one was using protection and was amazed that no one caught anything or went to doctor to make sure no one caught anything. As the story progresses we learn secrets that add more adventure to story.
All in all this book has unexpected plots and some will have you cursing like a sailor. I would recommend this book. As the plot thickens, we learn that Sean and Venus’ marriage is more dysfunctional than meets the eye. I hate the way the book ends it’s a pure cliff hanger and I felt that this could of ended without it. If Author Mike Warren still wanted to continue on that would have been fine with out the dramatic cliffhanger.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
4 star rating
January 28, 2013
Starting a new life is great and sometimes scary but if you find the right person to share it with then everything should be just fine. How do you know if you have found the right person when it seems like everything that you thought was right might not be right anymore?
Sean Matthews is a young man with everything going for him: a beautiful new wife, a healthy baby boy and a promising career in the United States Army. He is having a hard time living away from his family but he gets to go home to see them every weekend so that helps him out some. Sean and his roommate Cameron have begun to hang out more since Cameron has no family near the base and Sean family does. Cameron is trying to show Sean the fun side of hanging out with him but Sean is not really trying to hear what Cameron is saying or is he? For as much as Sean is trying to fight his true feelings, they are beginning to show more and more and it is becoming a problem to hide not only from the world but from himself.
A Private Affair is a well written novel that is a quick read at 240 pages because the story line is strong with exciting drama and suspense. Warren is a great storyteller and this story has you wanting more, I look forward to reading more from this author.
Sean Matthews is a young man with everything going for him: a beautiful new wife, a healthy baby boy and a promising career in the United States Army. He is having a hard time living away from his family but he gets to go home to see them every weekend so that helps him out some. Sean and his roommate Cameron have begun to hang out more since Cameron has no family near the base and Sean family does. Cameron is trying to show Sean the fun side of hanging out with him but Sean is not really trying to hear what Cameron is saying or is he? For as much as Sean is trying to fight his true feelings, they are beginning to show more and more and it is becoming a problem to hide not only from the world but from himself.
A Private Affair is a well written novel that is a quick read at 240 pages because the story line is strong with exciting drama and suspense. Warren is a great storyteller and this story has you wanting more, I look forward to reading more from this author.
November 29, 2013
A Private Affair by Mike Warren is a well written novel. This book kept me entertained. I could not put it down. I had so many “well damn” moments.
Sean is a muscle bound private in the military. As Sean hangs out with his army roommate Cameron he starts to discover changes within himself.
He soon gets caught in a triangle of love, lies and deceit.
The story line is strong and well developed with exciting drama and suspense.
The story will capture your interest from the beginning and hold it until the end. I couldn’t wait to read what was going to happen next.
The author did an excellent job with the story line.
While reading the story I can picture the characters as if a movie was being played out.
I highly recommend that you add this book to your list of books to read this year. I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Mike Warren is a great storyteller and this story has you wanting more, I look forward to reading more from this author.
Sean is a muscle bound private in the military. As Sean hangs out with his army roommate Cameron he starts to discover changes within himself.
He soon gets caught in a triangle of love, lies and deceit.
The story line is strong and well developed with exciting drama and suspense.
The story will capture your interest from the beginning and hold it until the end. I couldn’t wait to read what was going to happen next.
The author did an excellent job with the story line.
While reading the story I can picture the characters as if a movie was being played out.
I highly recommend that you add this book to your list of books to read this year. I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Mike Warren is a great storyteller and this story has you wanting more, I look forward to reading more from this author.
June 17, 2008
A Private Affair by Mr. Mike Warren was an excellent book. If you are a reserved individual; then guess what this book is not for you. Reserved meaning you are restrained in action and words.
Sean a married private that is serving his country while in the military. Sean is in a world of his own; especially when he comes to realize the different things/experiences that may come his way. He's a man that loves his wife, but can't put his finger on the love that they have for each other. One point while Sean is serving in the military he becomes friends with someone that he thought he would never be friends with after a million years. What a tangled web we weave; and Sean web is all over the place. The moral of the story is will Sean get to the point where he can figure out what he wants or will he just be another spider in the web.
Sean a married private that is serving his country while in the military. Sean is in a world of his own; especially when he comes to realize the different things/experiences that may come his way. He's a man that loves his wife, but can't put his finger on the love that they have for each other. One point while Sean is serving in the military he becomes friends with someone that he thought he would never be friends with after a million years. What a tangled web we weave; and Sean web is all over the place. The moral of the story is will Sean get to the point where he can figure out what he wants or will he just be another spider in the web.
August 14, 2012
When I decided I'd like to read a m/m novel with two black guys as the lead this was not what I was expecting. I was expecting the guys would develop a relationship and fall in love. I wanted to compare if it was different for black gay men versus white gay men.
This wasn't the novel for that. This was all about the drama. This book's premise was an interesting one. I found Cameron to be a tad bit unbelievable. I don't know much about the military but I don't think they'd take too kindly to a very flamboyant gay man. Sean's actions at times confused me.
I did get a few laughs and the story kept me interested. Since I already have book 2 I'll continue on with the drama to see how it unfolds.
This wasn't the novel for that. This was all about the drama. This book's premise was an interesting one. I found Cameron to be a tad bit unbelievable. I don't know much about the military but I don't think they'd take too kindly to a very flamboyant gay man. Sean's actions at times confused me.
I did get a few laughs and the story kept me interested. Since I already have book 2 I'll continue on with the drama to see how it unfolds.
July 29, 2012
I think this book had potential, but it threw me off with all of the extreme sexual overtones. It was just straight raunchy at times, and in no way does the author compare to E. Lynn Harris. Sean was just pissing me off because he was gay and just afraid to stand up and admit it to himself. He made so many dumb decisions in the book that I wanted to knock him upside the head! It was a quick read, but I don't think I'll be reading part II in time soon.
August 18, 2012
Sean is not your typical hero. He is a flawed character. He is selfish. He is a liar and a cheater. I found this book to be like a soap opera. Liars, cheaters, stalkers....you name it. But I must be in the right mood for it because I found it entertaining. Entertaining enough to want to read the sequel :)
October 8, 2015
Nice, quick read
This is a great story about a young soldier who is coming to terms with his sexuality in the military. There are enough twists and turns in the story to keep you entertained, but it can be somewhat predictable at times. The story concludes with a cliffhanger that sets up the next book well. I'll read the sequel and hope the story gets better.
This is a great story about a young soldier who is coming to terms with his sexuality in the military. There are enough twists and turns in the story to keep you entertained, but it can be somewhat predictable at times. The story concludes with a cliffhanger that sets up the next book well. I'll read the sequel and hope the story gets better.
February 7, 2015
Sorry, this story is extremely unrealistic to me; or maybe it's just straight unbelievable! From beginning to end, the most unbelievable things occurred, in some place I never want to be in, if they act like that there! Come on, Son!
June 8, 2008
After reading this book you will never view the army in the same light. It will make you wonder what really goes on in the armed forces. All that I can say is wow.
August 31, 2011
Absolutely loved this book =-) .....
November 28, 2012
mike warren writes for the masses. if you want some gender loving sex and humor, then this is the one for you
April 18, 2014
I thought this book was okay as far as m/m romance goes. I wasn't too fond of the ending, though. I really want to know what Cameron's answer was!
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December 21, 2014this book was a good read
May 30, 2015
Love it!
I enjoyed this book and can not wait for book two. It's a book you will not want to put down.
I enjoyed this book and can not wait for book two. It's a book you will not want to put down.
July 21, 2015
Nope - nope nope. Not my style at all. Too much focus on sex and very little imaginative plot. Stopped with relief midway through second chapter.
June 14, 2011
I really enjoyed this read...flow and pace was on point, this read kept my attention 4rm page 1 on.
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