Gambling Men
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Quent Jackson has followed Jason Spade’s every move in business and in poker since their first day as college freshmen. Eight years later, when Jace finally decides Quent is the one man he can’t live without, he sees no reason for that to change.
But as much as Jace believes that poker is life, no one gave Quent the same playbook. After their first passionate night, the real game of love and trust begins, and Jace has been playing alone too long to make teaching the rules easy. Jace only speaks two languages: one of them is sex, and the other one is poker. Between the two, he needs to find a way to convince himself to take a chance on love—and Quent to take a chance on him. It’s a lucky thing they’re good at reading the odds, because they’re playing for keeps, and this is one high-stakes relationship that’s definitely worth the gamble.
Honorable Mention: The Bobby Michaels Award for Best Gay Erotic Romance
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Additional information
| Publisher | Dreamspinner Press (7 May 2012) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 2370 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 222 pages |
| Page numbers source ISBN | 1613724985 |
by Sarah
I am so conflicted about this book. On one hand, this is Amy Lane with another one of her perfectly matched pairs, a story full of kismet, that gooey feel-good factor and some pretty hot sex. It’s a slow build friends to lovers story, a natural feeling gay-for-you and it ticks so many right boxes. On the other hand, I’ve learned that as much as I’m not a poker fan, I’m really, really not a fan of men who talk in poker metaphors or narration full of poker references and vocabulary. Sex described through poker metaphors just invites flashbacks from very, very bad dating decisions.
So. I’m going to leave this review brief and let other readers decide. I can’t resist an Amy Lane love story but I should have read the blurb closer before requesting this book. Neither of these men does much for me and I would have known as much if I hadn’t been distracted by the immediate visceral reaction I have when I spot a new book with Amy Lane’s name on the front.
Poker fans and those who can look a man in the eye when he attempts sports metaphors in bed will enjoy this. I’m sure everyone else has another favourite Amy Lane story they can re-read instead. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Inked Rainbow Reads.
by Shelley Ann
So that was pretty much a loosing hand. I should have folded at 30% when I have a feeling I should cut and run.
Jace and Quent, friends since they where at college together. Jace is the controlling dominant character. Sharp as a whip, a leader and a fierce competitor. Quent is Jace’s opposite. His Ace of hearts to the King of Diamonds.
This is a story of when friendship becomes love. So after eight long years of Jace holding his cards close to his chest, just waiting for the perfect play. Quent unintentionally gives up a tell, Jace shows his hand. And it’s a full house!!! And Quent is “all in”!
“Sometimes you can’t win unless you lay all your cards on the table”
This is all played out in the first 10% by the way. Yep, all cards showing at 10%. So perhaps there might be a bit more in the game I ask myself. Well no, not really.
“Every chip I have is on the table Quent. You know that, right?
Jee, no Jace I wish I had, I wouldn’t have really bothered if I’d known.
One positive is, they have lots and lots of really hot sex. But then they ruin it and converse in poker metaphors…a lot! They do play go fish…really erm…well! And enthusiastically break in a new poker table.
There wasn’t much in character development apart from what can be deemed from the constant poker metaphors.
So if you think this review is annoying, try reading a full length novel and deciphering the true meanings behind it all.
It was redeemed in so much as that the sex was hot and I have nothing against the writing either. But that’s the deal, no much else really.
I think I would like to bet on something else by this author as I have heard good things about her books. Sadly this one was a bust for me.
by Edga
Just re read this. Was one of my first Amy Lane books. Loved it first time round and also everytime I’ve repeat read it. Jace is such a big softy at heart and it’s clear that he loves Quent desperately. Enjoyed all of the poker references. Recommended.