Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma, #1) in Riptide Publishing

Jan 08, 2013 Shelley rated it really liked it

Shelves: sugar-kink, m-m-romance, favorite-author, hilarious, aww-so-sweet, a-2013-favorite, fire-of-my-loins, coming-out

3.5 +

Shameless! Absolutely shameless!

I know that’s what you think of me when you look at that cover and title. And yes, I totally ran out of shame when I became a fan of Fifty Shades of Grey so there’s no saving me. But YOU can hold onto yours because Anne Tenino likes to tease and take the mickey a bit; so don’t take it too seriously. Frat Boy and Toppy is not just a cheesy sex fest that the cover promises – it’s got heart and mostly it’s just great fun.

Poor Brad – he’s so gay and I don’t kn
3.5 +

Shameless! Absolutely shameless!

I know that’s what you think of me when you look at that cover and title. And yes, I totally ran out of shame when I became a fan of Fifty Shades of Grey so there’s no saving me. But YOU can hold onto yours because Anne Tenino likes to tease and take the mickey a bit; so don’t take it too seriously. Frat Boy and Toppy is not just a cheesy sex fest that the cover promises – it’s got heart and mostly it’s just great fun.

Poor Brad – he’s so gay and I don’t know what’s funnier: his denial or exploration of the fact. As much as he tries, there is no refuting his new revelation. It’s a fact now: hairy bums are turning him on, compact muscly men are hot, Sebastian the sexy gay TA is sex-on-legs and straight porn is a yawn. His mental soundtrack keeps playing the bow-chicka-bow-wow tune whenever the sexy Sebastian walks into the classroom. Yup – totally gay. But he can’t be gay – he’s a hot college macho jock and jocks aren’t supposed to be gay.

Brad’s inner monologue is a riot as he discovers and embraces his new found sexuality. His self-exploration of anal sex is one of the funniest things I have ever read. His confidence as a gay man vs hot-jock takes a hit and Brad’s not sure how to tackle his crush on the experienced and very out Sebastian. Everything about Sebastian turns him on and when he inadvertently hears that Sebastian’s a Top, he can’t stop fantasising about him. But Sebastian doesn’t see him, doesn’t even notice Brad the straight jock – why would he? So it’s up to Brad to out himself to Sebastian. And what about his parents and his fraternity brothers? What will they say? Yikes!

This book had me giggling and smiling all night long. I’m not one who normally favours the college boy rom-coms at all, but I like this author. She delivers witty dialogue, sharp writing and a delightful voice. The sex is incredible and there is lots of it, some say too much. I say not, these are college boys after all and Ms Tenino spices it up nicely with a little D/s sugar kink too – so yum!

Sure it’s a little over-the-top sometimes and there are words like ‘spooge’ and endearments like ‘sweetie’ to contend with but it goes with the territory I guess. There is a blushing vulnerability to Brad that allows him to get under your skin a little bit and it’s easy to form a kinship here. He’s not what everybody thinks he is and he also learns to embrace his own dreams and goals and not be what people expect of him. Sebastian brings intelligence and a wealth experience to the relationship – he’s the sexy dominant love-em-and-leave-em type, and totally worth indulging in … believe me.

Frat Boy and Toppy is a sweet, funny read; even the side characters are likable and thoroughly entertaining. This is feel good fiction, take it all with a pinch of salt and enjoy it.
Reviewed for the Blog Of Sid Love

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Aug 28, 2012 Brandilyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: mm, read-2012, read-2014, read-2016, audible

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Frat Boy and Toppy by Anne Tenino has actually been on my “To Be Read” list for quite some time, so I jumped at the chance to review it. I had heard it was humorous and a fun read. I must agree wholeheartedly. It is written in third person limited, with point-of-view shifts between Brad and Sebastian on the chapter breaks. The chapters themselves are pretty short, so it keeps the story moving forward at a quick pace.

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Aug 15, 2012 Susan Laine rated it it was amazing

I do love the way Anne Tenino writes. Very fluent and confident and realistic. She seems to have a handle on how guys behave :)

Brad's the jock trying to accept that he's gay and Sebastian's the tutor who is out and proud. The clash of these two is sizzling hot and kinda super sweet too.

For what it's worth, I do hope Collin is going to get a story of his own, cause he's just so nice and shy.

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Sep 02, 2012 Asynia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mm-romance, bingo-challenge

I love this book! I've read a couple of books by Anne Tenino before, but this one was even better, both funny, sexy and sweet.

I liked that there wasn't any really angsty stuff, the only problems for Brad (the "frat boy") is first to come to understand that he actually is gay, then to get the man of his dreams, Sebastian ("toppy"), and finally to come out to his fraternity.

The only small complaint I have is that when Brad is rallying his friends to help and support him when he plans to come out, ...more

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Nov 17, 2012 Tiffany rated it really liked it

Cute, entertaining book I almost didn't pick this up because of the weird title. I'm glad I didn't discriminate. Lol. ...more

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Nov 14, 2012 Cyndi rated it really liked it

Totally hate the title...in fact, it took me months to convince myself to read it. All because of the title. Having read it, I get the title. I get it but I still don't like it.

Great read. I love Anne Tenino's voice. ...more

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