Where the Boys Are edited by Richard Labontè

All the stories in this anthology are more quick flash in the life otf the boys than complete tales, but they are all very involving and sometimes heartbreaking. All the anthology is a bit sad, there are not funny moment in it, but I think it's due to the fact that tells us, for the most, the first approach to sex of a lot of different guys.They are stories of journeys of provincetown or country good boys to the big cities like London, San Francisco and New York. Sometimes they will find a place for themself other times they will feel a sense of inadequacy and they will return the their safe home.

Live from New York by Rachel Kramer Bussel: a guy from provincetown arrives for the first time in New York during New Year Eve. He will meet a former provincetown boy who will help him to spend a pleasureful night and then will direct him to a safe place. A good memory for the years ahead.

Unable to Hold Back by Kemble Scott: a guy is not sure of his sexuality and finds help in a "hidden" activity which take place in the last train of the BART; jerking off looking to another guy makes the same it's a pretty unoffensive thing to do. But maybe he then will desire something more touchy feeling.

My Evil Twin by Sam J. Miller: two guys very similar in looks but totally different in life. One is a provincetown guy who arrives in New York for a night out and to make experience, the other one is an homeless, who manages to survive in the big city without having a too miserable life. They share a pleasurily night together, but the morning after provincetown guy will return to his safe home, and homeless boy will have a too near approach with real life and to what he can happen to him in the near future...

I like very much this story, but as the ultimate romantic as I'm, I would like to read an happily ever after for this guys. But they are young and maybe this tender and loving encounter, will help them to grew and enter the adult life in a better way.

One of the Guys by Jameson Currier: provincetown guy works in big city and wants to share some of the experiences his fellow workers could have every night. But maybe sex, drugs and rock and roll are not so shine as their appear from outside.

This is a very sad but true story. I was deeply moved by this guy and by his desire to be part of something, and I hope that he will understand that he not necessarily needs to be part of that life.

Tiny Golden Kernel by Lee Houck: provincetown boy manages to build his life becoming a high paid hustler, with even a steady boyfriend by his side, but sometimes he wonders why he can't be the son his parents would want.

Taming the Trees by Jeff Mann: a bear man living alone in his cabin. His last lover left him for big city and he is still mourning the loss, but he no way could live in big city. Cause big city changes men and he likes to be as he is, rough and primitive, both in life than in love.

Another story who has left me a bit sad. Till the end I hoped for this man to find another soul to share his life, but maybe, remaining faithful to his true him, he will find the right man, soon or later.

Drug Colors by Erastes: back when sex and drugs were still an enough safe life style, a maybe too old guy to be still punk, wanders streets and clubs enjoying the naivee boys who look up to him like a semigod, but then he is him who worships a young and alluring guy, from wealthy countryside family, who enjoys to play rebel.

Other Residences, Other Neighborhoods by Douglas A. Martin: the ups and downs of a provincetown boy who manages to build his life in the cultural circles of big city, still young and with all the world in front of him.

Juniper House by Alana Noel Voth: a troubled guy, out from a rehab center, dreams on movie stars but in the end he will have to stop dreaming and open the eyes to the world around him, where, maybe, he will find true and simple love.

Wild Night by Simon Sheppard: a former boy recalls as it was San Francisco back when being gay and clubbing around, was still a joyful life style and not a life risk behaviour.

Half-Life by Dale Chase: a near fifty man, after an heartbreak, has to admit that he has not a perfect life with his lovely wife and that he lusts over his new gay colleague. And said colleague will be willing to take him step by step out of the closet.

This is maybe my favourite one. It's tender and heartbreaking (no pun intended). I like the discovery journey of this not so young man, and I'm happy for him that he is not alone in this journey.

The Birds and the Bees by Alpha Martial: a country boy recalls how he has loved and lost in big city and how he is still in pain to leave the past behind his shoulder and move on.

God Hates Techno by Zeke Mangold: a young guy has his horizon and life style open by a very friendly and "no string attach" disk jockey, who shows him the wild side of life, but also a life he feels comfortable in.

Local Fame by Ted Cornwell: a famous photographer recalls his first steps in adult life and all the people he has met, and maybe lost. And in particulary a man, which whom he has shared only few days, but maybe that could be the real love of his life.

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Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Cleis Press (September 28, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1573442909
ISBN-13: 978-1573442909

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Where the Boys Are edited by Richard Labontè

All the stories in this anthology are more quick flash in the life otf the boys than complete tales, but they are all very involving and sometimes heartbreaking. All the anthology is a bit sad, there are not funny moment in it, but I think it's due to the fact that tells us, for the most, the first approach to sex of a lot of different guys.They are stories of journeys of provincetown or country good boys to the big cities like London, San Francisco and New York. Sometimes they will find a place for themself other times they will feel a sense of inadequacy and they will return the their safe home.

Live from New York by Rachel Kramer Bussel: a guy from provincetown arrives for the first time in New York during New Year Eve. He will meet a former provincetown boy who will help him to spend a pleasureful night and then will direct him to a safe place. A good memory for the years ahead.

Unable to Hold Back by Kemble Scott: a guy is not sure of his sexuality and finds help in a "hidden" activity which take place in the last train of the BART; jerking off looking to another guy makes the same it's a pretty unoffensive thing to do. But maybe he then will desire something more touchy feeling.

My Evil Twin by Sam J. Miller: two guys very similar in looks but totally different in life. One is a provincetown guy who arrives in New York for a night out and to make experience, the other one is an homeless, who manages to survive in the big city without having a too miserable life. They share a pleasurily night together, but the morning after provincetown guy will return to his safe home, and homeless boy will have a too near approach with real life and to what he can happen to him in the near future...

I like very much this story, but as the ultimate romantic as I'm, I would like to read an happily ever after for this guys. But they are young and maybe this tender and loving encounter, will help them to grew and enter the adult life in a better way.

One of the Guys by Jameson Currier: provincetown guy works in big city and wants to share some of the experiences his fellow workers could have every night. But maybe sex, drugs and rock and roll are not so shine as their appear from outside.

This is a very sad but true story. I was deeply moved by this guy and by his desire to be part of something, and I hope that he will understand that he not necessarily needs to be part of that life.

Tiny Golden Kernel by Lee Houck: provincetown boy manages to build his life becoming a high paid hustler, with even a steady boyfriend by his side, but sometimes he wonders why he can't be the son his parents would want.

Taming the Trees by Jeff Mann: a bear man living alone in his cabin. His last lover left him for big city and he is still mourning the loss, but he no way could live in big city. Cause big city changes men and he likes to be as he is, rough and primitive, both in life than in love.

Another story who has left me a bit sad. Till the end I hoped for this man to find another soul to share his life, but maybe, remaining faithful to his true him, he will find the right man, soon or later.

Drug Colors by Erastes: back when sex and drugs were still an enough safe life style, a maybe too old guy to be still punk, wanders streets and clubs enjoying the naivee boys who look up to him like a semigod, but then he is him who worships a young and alluring guy, from wealthy countryside family, who enjoys to play rebel.

Other Residences, Other Neighborhoods by Douglas A. Martin: the ups and downs of a provincetown boy who manages to build his life in the cultural circles of big city, still young and with all the world in front of him.

Juniper House by Alana Noel Voth: a troubled guy, out from a rehab center, dreams on movie stars but in the end he will have to stop dreaming and open the eyes to the world around him, where, maybe, he will find true and simple love.

Wild Night by Simon Sheppard: a former boy recalls as it was San Francisco back when being gay and clubbing around, was still a joyful life style and not a life risk behaviour.

Half-Life by Dale Chase: a near fifty man, after an heartbreak, has to admit that he has not a perfect life with his lovely wife and that he lusts over his new gay colleague. And said colleague will be willing to take him step by step out of the closet.

This is maybe my favourite one. It's tender and heartbreaking (no pun intended). I like the discovery journey of this not so young man, and I'm happy for him that he is not alone in this journey.

The Birds and the Bees by Alpha Martial: a country boy recalls how he has loved and lost in big city and how he is still in pain to leave the past behind his shoulder and move on.

God Hates Techno by Zeke Mangold: a young guy has his horizon and life style open by a very friendly and "no string attach" disk jockey, who shows him the wild side of life, but also a life he feels comfortable in.

Local Fame by Ted Cornwell: a famous photographer recalls his first steps in adult life and all the people he has met, and maybe lost. And in particulary a man, which whom he has shared only few days, but maybe that could be the real love of his life.

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Love is War by D.J. Manly

An anthology of love stories, two contemporary, one paranormal and one futuristic.

Frisk Me: Aidan is an handsome 26 years old cop. He is a very good guy, and heart to earth guy, with a simple life and simple desire. When he meets Caleb, a 19 years old guy who hustle himself to live, he has no heart to leave him on the streets in a very cold March night. He takes him home, despite all the people around him, family and friends, think him nut to do so. But Caleb needs not only a warm place but also a stable guy who gives him a chance in life. A guy like Aidan.

Straight to the Heart: Matt is a young vampire slayer. He is a bit naivee and he thinks all the vampire to be evil; but when he meets Antonio, an handsome vampire who is hunting the same rogue vampire of him, he has to change his mind. Matt is new to the vampire life style as he is in love matters, and he is drawning by Antonio like a bee to honey. Lucky for him, the charming vampire Antonio is beautiful inside like outside.

Lust Is Never Silent: Stan is a writer struggling to write his second book after the success of the first. He has to writing something up or better of the first one, but inspiration seems to avoid him. So he accepts to take over for his uncle as building manager for a six apartment complex. Unfortunately, the up neighborhood is a loudy man, who likes to play music at all hours and spend night making loudy love on the up room. But when he sees Chris, he maybe could change his mind, cause Chris is a very handsome man and seems to be very interested in knowing Stan a lot better.

Sins of the Fathers: Rory and Levon are enemies, better their people are enemies, and they fight on opposite site. But then they are marooned in a broken starship and have to bond an unlikely alliance to live waiting for rescue. But during their time alone, they discover that hate is not the feeling between them and that the sins of the fathers maybe could not fall on the sons. But outside world could be not ready to stop and listen to love words.

The anthology is very good. I like a lot the contemporary tales. It's also a detour from the usual Manly's books, being a little more romantic and a little less erotic than the previous books. All the story are well built and the characters have a good development.

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Publisher: eXtasy Books (July 1, 2010)

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Love is War by D.J. Manly

An anthology of love stories, two contemporary, one paranormal and one futuristic.

Frisk Me: Aidan is an handsome 26 years old cop. He is a very good guy, and heart to earth guy, with a simple life and simple desire. When he meets Caleb, a 19 years old guy who hustle himself to live, he has no heart to leave him on the streets in a very cold March night. He takes him home, despite all the people around him, family and friends, think him nut to do so. But Caleb needs not only a warm place but also a stable guy who gives him a chance in life. A guy like Aidan.

Straight to the Heart: Matt is a young vampire slayer. He is a bit naivee and he thinks all the vampire to be evil; but when he meets Antonio, an handsome vampire who is hunting the same rogue vampire of him, he has to change his mind. Matt is new to the vampire life style as he is in love matters, and he is drawning by Antonio like a bee to honey. Lucky for him, the charming vampire Antonio is beautiful inside like outside.

Lust Is Never Silent: Stan is a writer struggling to write his second book after the success of the first. He has to writing something up or better of the first one, but inspiration seems to avoid him. So he accepts to take over for his uncle as building manager for a six apartment complex. Unfortunately, the up neighborhood is a loudy man, who likes to play music at all hours and spend night making loudy love on the up room. But when he sees Chris, he maybe could change his mind, cause Chris is a very handsome man and seems to be very interested in knowing Stan a lot better.

Sins of the Fathers: Rory and Levon are enemies, better their people are enemies, and they fight on opposite site. But then they are marooned in a broken starship and have to bond an unlikely alliance to live waiting for rescue. But during their time alone, they discover that hate is not the feeling between them and that the sins of the fathers maybe could not fall on the sons. But outside world could be not ready to stop and listen to love words.

The anthology is very good. I like a lot the contemporary tales. It's also a detour from the usual Manly's books, being a little more romantic and a little less erotic than the previous books. All the story are well built and the characters have a good development.

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Mahape a ale Wala'au by Paul G. Bens, Jr.

Mahape is the story of the selfdiscovery of a young Japanese guy during his Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

The story begins with Toshi telling us about his life in Tokyo, and I have to say that I like a lot also this quick glimpse in his day-to-day life. But the big event in Toshi's life is his travel to Hawaii. He has always listen to the wonderful tales that his friends told him after their return from that Paradise, and this time Toshi wants to taste at first hand. But even if the atmosphere of the island is happy and welcoming, Toshi could finally let go only when he meets Kristopher, an Hawaiian guy with some issues to resolve on his own.

With Kristopher, Toshi will finally be able to be free from the restrain of the day-to-day life and really enjoy the sensual atmosphere of the island, even if only for a brief enchanted moment, that he will cherish when he will back home.

The setting is wonderful, it seems like you can smell the perfumes and feel the joys of Toshi's vacation, and when Toshi will uneash the naughty boy he has inside, it's like you can enjoy with him all the new and exciting feelings he samples.

Mahape is a short story, less than 25 pages, but it's complete in its shortness, even if, as the ultimate romantic as I am, I hope that Kristopher will read it (you will understand it reading the book).

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Mahape a ale Wala'au by Paul G. Bens, Jr.

Mahape is the story of the selfdiscovery of a young Japanese guy during his Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

The story begins with Toshi telling us about his life in Tokyo, and I have to say that I like a lot also this quick glimpse in his day-to-day life. But the big event in Toshi's life is his travel to Hawaii. He has always listen to the wonderful tales that his friends told him after their return from that Paradise, and this time Toshi wants to taste at first hand. But even if the atmosphere of the island is happy and welcoming, Toshi could finally let go only when he meets Kristopher, an Hawaiian guy with some issues to resolve on his own.

With Kristopher, Toshi will finally be able to be free from the restrain of the day-to-day life and really enjoy the sensual atmosphere of the island, even if only for a brief enchanted moment, that he will cherish when he will back home.

The setting is wonderful, it seems like you can smell the perfumes and feel the joys of Toshi's vacation, and when Toshi will uneash the naughty boy he has inside, it's like you can enjoy with him all the new and exciting feelings he samples.

Mahape is a short story, less than 25 pages, but it's complete in its shortness, even if, as the ultimate romantic as I am, I hope that Kristopher will read it (you will understand it reading the book).

http://www.torquerebooks.com/zencart

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