Title: Artistic Endeavor
Author: Whitley Gray
Genre: M/M romance
Release: 7 January 2015
Blurb
When friends ask one-night stand connoisseur Michael Esteban to introduce college professor and virgin Cobey Miller to the joys of sex, Michael balks. Lust is his thing, not leading a twenty-five year old novice. But shy Cobey has problems meeting men, and their introduction fuels Michael’s decision to help Cobey become a gay-sex-loving guy. It’ll all be fun and games—unless someone falls in love.
Excerpt
In the dimly lit bar, Michael drummed his fingers on the table. “Maybe you should have let me meet him somewhere without you two along as chaperones.”
Eli chuckled. “It took me a week to convince him to meet you. He’d never go for the blind date thing.”
“Well, he’s late. Sure he’ll show?”
“Relax.” Burke massaged Eli’s neck. “He’ll be here.”
Ordinarily Michael looked forward to sizing up a new man. In fact, he’d already taken stock of every guy in the room. If Cobey didn’t show, the bartender looked like a good prospect. Prolonged eye contact, a big grin, and a wink when serving Michael’s beer. Yep, good prospect. Someone new.
Of course, Cobey would be new. Too new. Michael sighed. How was he supposed to introduce himself? Hello. I’m the guy our mutual friends have asked to be your sex instructor. How’s it hangin’? Yippee.
“There.” Eli nodded at the entrance. “Just coming in.”
For a moment it was too crowded to see much, but the herd of patrons parted. Michael licked his lips. Well, well, well. The picture hadn’t done Cobey justice. Nicely wide shoulders, narrow hips, hair a man could get a grip on. Dark eyes. A perfect mouth—full but not too full. How was it possible this gorgeous male specimen had never been intimate with another guy? And Michael had the opportunity to be the first one.
I can certainly sacrifice myself for the greater good by teaching him.
Review
Foxy Rating = Five Stars
This novella was a great introduction to this author for me. I loved the simplicity of the storyline that instantly drew me in with its sweet romance and engaging characters.
Cobey has had a closeted upbringing with his religious and overbearing family so it's no wonder he finds, when he breaks ties, after starting his new career as an art professor, he is a virgin at he age of twenty five!
Michael has had the opposite experience in that he regularly hooks up with one nighters and he stays far away from relationships. After being stood up at the altar that is one lesson he learned hard.
Through mutual friends they are brought together when Michael agrees to 'teach' Cobey all about gay sex and give him some experience that he has severely lacked in his youth.
I really loved the 'opposites attract' vibe of this story and the way that my initial impression of Cobey and Michael was flipped as the book progressed. Cobey became more confident and sure of himself, whilst the cocky and arrogance of Michael was batted down when he became aware of his feelings for Cobey.
The slow and sensual build up of the sexual tension between these two gorgeous men was a joy to see develop into a superbly hot and steamy romance. By the end of the book I was sighing with content but wanting for more.
A fabulous original storyline with lovable characters, great chemistry and wonderful flow. Five stars!
Meet the Author
Once upon a misspent youth, Whitley read and wrote stories under the covers at night. At some point, real life intervened, bringing with it responsibilities and a career in the medical field.
After years of technical writing, Whitley became enamored of romance and took on the challenge of giving it a try. Inventing characters and putting them through paces in interesting ways turned out to be addictive, and along the way, Whitley discovered having two heroes is twice as nice. A pot of coffee, quiet, and a storyline featuring a couple of guys makes for a perfect day.
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