Best Gay Romance 2014 - Softcover

Lambert, Timothy J; Cochrane, R.D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1627780114 ISBN 13: 9781627780117

Publisher: Cleis Press, 2020

Synopsis

Best Gay Romance 2014 is an ode to gay love and reminds its readers how romance can blossom in the most surprising of places - from the supermarket to the gym, to the library or even on the internet. Showcasing real romances with highly relatable characters, each of the stories represents a facet of the oh-so human heart. Featuring work from both emerging voices as well as top gay erotica writers, these tales promise a sensual reading experience that will have you rooting for love.

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Product Description:

Tales of love and lust in contemporary gay culture, "Best Gay Romance 2014" is a Valentine to readers and a wonderful reminder of how love can begin -- at the grocery store, the gym, the library, or even on the world wide web. Real romances with relatable characters, each of the stories in this collection represents a facet of the oh-so-human heart.

Review:

"Lustful tales of cruising, catching, and consummating love." --Bay Area Reporter

"If you're looking for sweet, hot, first meetings, chance meetings, romance and love that has lasted, then this book holds all you need." --The Romance Reviews

"Best Gay Romance 2014 is a superb collection of fictional short stories about love and romance." --The Gay UK

"Reminds readers that love can begin in the most unlikely of locations." --Erotic Trade Only

"Modern and current, each of these stories is unique and personal." --Kink Etc.

"We see the passion and the possibilities of love." --Reviews by Amos Lassen

"The Best Gay Romance 2014 is an anthology edited by Timothy J. Lambert and R.D. Cochrane that includes 15 stories of m/m relationships that range from the sweet evocation of a new romance amidst the craziness of Hollywood ("Strange Propositions" by Eric Gober) to the carnal pleasures of unexpected lovers initiating someone to all kinds of new experiences in the world of make-believe ("The Invincible Theatre" by Felice Picano). Some were angsty, and others, thought-provoking and emotional, especially "Spill Your Troubles On Me, Love" by Georgina Li, which paints a starkly contrasting portrait of a bond between two people in very harsh circumstances. My favorites are the poignant and wonderfully romantic "Sight" by by Jordan Taylor that follows the development of a relationship that not only has to weather the challenges of coming out but also the obstacle of coping with an unexpected disability and "Shep: A Dog" that blends a whimsical bit of paranormal with the genesis of a sweet new romance. Some of the stories seem to end a bit too soon but there is definitely a nice mixture of styles and this is a great introduction to the works of many talented authors." --Night Owl Reviews

"While there's still some s-e-x in these pages, the focus here is ...romance! It's sweet, and (surprise!) incredibly satisfying..." --Instinct Magazine

--Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Cleis Press
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1627780114
• ISBN 13: 9781627780117
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230