Let’s start another one of my t-rific post series, shall we?
*Why yes, Kris, that’s sounds fantabulous and totally in line with your awesome self.*
*blushes* I know.
Love it or hate it, there’s no arguing that the ‘gay for you’ (GFY) theme is super *Get it! Too funny.* popular and, unless there is a very discriminating apocalypse, here to stay.
I am firmly in the ‘think it’s terrific… when it works’ camp and I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favourite GFY stories. I think I might surprise some people with my choices. *g*
Here, we go…
And Call Me In The Morning by Willa Okati. This book provides the double whammy for me; combining friends to lovers *Yep, I’ll be doing a ‘best of’ on this one too. :)* and GFY. I really enjoyed the fact that the characters in this were older and, as a result, seemed to deal with their attraction to and feelings towards each other much more maturely. The story is paced so that the reader can steadily explore the change in relationship dynamic along with the men. It offers something totally different and is a lovely read.
Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux. What’s not to like about a well written action-packed, suspense thriller with complicated and damaged heroes. I just read a review by rw2113 on ARe about this which says ‘Their intimacy comes from their connection, not their orientation.’ I think that’s a perfect way to describe it as Ty and Zane connect with each other despite themselves. It’s fascinating to watch them do so fully aware of what’s happening albeit begrudgingly. I adore this book muchly.
Heaven by Jet Mykles. Hello?? Seriously, when you think of this topic, how can you not choose this book. Why it works? From the outset, the author establishes an unbelievable, not to mention undeniable, smoking hot attraction between Johnnie and Tyler. The two protags appear to be totally captivated by one another from the first moment they meet and this is followed by a relationship that moves beyond just hot sex. It’s great stuff… and hot. I mentioned that right. 😉
So, what about you? Do you like GFY? If so, what’s your fave story/ies?
Kris + Books = Good. *Sometimes*. 
Orannia: *gasp* You haven't read the Heaven series yet?? Someone get this girl some Johnnie and Tyler STAT!
EH?? I could've sworn I saw her around here some place. Oh well. Never mind. I'm sure this is a theme she loves anyways. Smutty girl that she is.
Nikyta: Your sucking up in an attempt to make me nice to you only works this once. Just warning you.
I'm suddenly building a picture in my head that you love GFY, Nikyta. LOL.
I'd forgotten about some of the stories you mentioned, including A Strong Hand by Catt Ford. That was smoking.
So, tell me more about Melting Ice. I've been umming and arring about that one for what seems like forever. The storyline intrigues, but the author is hit and miss with me. What did you like about it?
Kris: FW has Melting Ice and Melting Ice 2… and Bonus10 gets you an extra 10% off all weekend (on top of the 40% rebate)…
*adjust smokey black halo to a rakish angle*
Have I ever told you that I don't shop at FW? No?? Well, HA!
PS – Did YOU know that if you use the code “mem2010” you'll get 20% off at Torquere Press??
I did! But thanks. 😀
Why do you hate FW?
I don't HATE it, but I find it annoying to navigate and I don't fully understand the pricing/rebatey thing.
Also, I forgot my password and can't be arsed trying to sort it out. 🙂
A-ha! The real reason…
Possibly. *g*
Psst. I'm looking at this site: http://fuckyeahgaykisses.tumblr.com/. It sure is pretty. 🙂
Ooh, Kris, that is one of my favorite tumblrs!
It's so awesome, Eyre. I had to stop myself from looking for fear of falling even further into a timesuck, but God damned it was bloody difficult. My willpower is the stuff of legends.
Kris: Manly is a hit and miss for me too. Melting Ice is about a cop who goes undercover in a biker gang. That right there appeals to me. I mean, who doesn't like hot guys on motorcycles? Maybe that's just me. Anyway, to me it's kind of a sweet story, not too much sex which I also favor. It's one of the only books i've read twice from Manly.
So, I suppose I'll have to think of other ways to get into your good graces. Anybody got any suggestions??
Oh, I had to look away from my screen before I could read the comments on discounts. My credit cards have already been butchered this week but I can feel my finger itching to scroll down. lol
Nikyta: *buy buy buy buy buy*
“I mean, who doesn't like hot guys on motorcycles? Maybe that's just me.”
I am 153% sure that it is just you. 🙂 Thanks for answering my question, Nikyta.
“Anybody got any suggestions??”
Only listen to me, not to anybody else. Especially not KZ or Wren.
*buy buy buy buy buy*
Nikyta: It is very important that you listen to me and KZ. We have some suggestions for when you DO go book shopping. What are credit cards for, anyway?
And remember that Kris, like any goddess, can turn on a whim. The cuddly wuddly blogger you know today could be the doodoohead troutstarer of tomorrow!
🙂
*sniffle* I just bought more books… Oh, my TBR list is getting HUGE!!!
Alright, so I'll just, um, duck for cover when I think things are going to explode. *nods* yeah, that sounds real good to me. 😀
*makes a note of Wren's comment for future reference*
Nikyta: “Alright, so I'll just, um, duck for cover when I think things are going to explode.”
AND WHAT THE HELL IS THAT MEANT TO MEAN?!
Hmpf.
I looove With Caution, but I don't think it's technically gfy. Remi had a boyfriend before Jake, but he repressed the whole thing after he was murdered, right?
SL: Why don't pretend With Caution is GFY just so we can bask in the glory that is Remi and Jake. They have to be two of my favouritist m/m couples. They make my glasses fog up no matter how many times I reread their story. Yummy!
Ummm, nothing??
I think I'll go with my baser instincts and go back to lurkdom..
😀
Nikyta: NO! I promise I'll *try* to be nice from now on. Just to you though. *attempts puppy dog eyes*
Lol, alright. Maybe, I'll peek my head around the closet door every once and a while…
No guarantees, though… I'm a natural lurker…
But I'll make the effort.
😀
Good. 🙂
*Should I warn Nikyta that I will hunt her down if she doesn't turn up occasionally?*
*NAW.*