Romance by Jaxx Steele

Years ago Artis Kent and Khristopher ‘Kris’ Knight were the best of friends, but time and simple life choices pulled them in opposite directions and they lost touch with each other. 

Artis has followed Kris’s racing career for years, thrilled for his successes and holding close the secret crush he’s had since they met.  A friend surprises Artis with tickets to an upcoming race featuring Kris.  When they see each other after the race it’s as if time has rewound itself.  Their passion is explosive and mutual, but the price would be high if Kris were outed.  Kris may be willing to throw caution to the wind, however Artis has no intention of destroying his lover’s career.  True love means making those tough decisions, no matter the consequences. 

Sacrifice for the sake of love is featured in A Knight at the Speedway.  The main characters are such opposites; Artis is thoughtful and tranquil while Kris is a total whirlwind daredevil and emotionally dying inside from living a lie for so long.  There is one pivotal scene between them that is somewhat abrupt when certain declarations are made which takes away from an otherwise enjoyable story.  Nevertheless, A Knight at the Speedway is a good story with a lovely romantic bang at the finish line.

TITLE: A Knight at the Speedway
AUTHOR: Jaxx Steele
ISBN: 978-1-60659-193-2
PUBLISHER: Phaze
RATING:

BOOK REVIEW:

There were a number of editing glitches which fortunately didn’t mar my enjoyment too much. The most obvious was “His day did a whole three hundred and sixty degree turn after Josh showed up” which would leave him in the same place he started.

Kris, seen through Artis’s eyes, is the total package: strong, good-looking, talented. A knight in shining blue leather. Of course, Artis is biased, but it’s a great picture none-the-less.

Even though the plot is a little implausible, I chose to believe these things could happen, two men who had secretly pined for each other for a decade instantly re-connect and for one of them, everything is wonderful. The other, Artis, wishes it were so, but has a stronger grip on reality. The scenes when he realizes this were the most poignant of the story.

The reunion was a little contrived, it didn’t take a brain surgeon to work out who was behind the mystery invitation Artis received. It was difficult to believe Artis hadn’t worked it out. But the story ended happily, indeed very happily. Kris had his man and his racing, and Artis had everything he ever wanted, a happy Kris.

Author(s): Jaxx Steele Website Genre(s): GLBTQ Review Date: Oct 18, 2009 ISBN: 978-1-60659-018-8 Print Book Price: E-Book Price: $2.00 Publisher: Phaze Score: (3.75 out of 5)

Mitchell Donavan has a fantasy. During a night of cards with his family and a friend Mitchell reveals a fantasy that he knows won't come true. Mitchell hasn't had a relationship in along time.

Mitchell is taken one night. He wakes up in a bedroom he has never seen and his fantasy comes to life.

Dreams Delivered was a good read, but too short. I would have liked to know what happened after Mitchell’s return to the real world. I did enjoy the sexy scenes of seduction…they were so much fun to read about. Talk about needing to cool down. This is one story that will stay in my library. I do recommend it for a short and hot read. Sometimes we just need something to kick up the heat and this one is sure to please.

Mitch Donovan has never told his fantasy to anyone until one night when a group of his friends are playing the game truth or dare. His friends think he is in serious need of a man-or men. He does have a prospective dating partner, one he likes a great deal, after all Barry does seem to be a great guy. But his friends think he needs a man in the more immediate future, and they aim to give it to him. But Mitch doesn't even begin to fathom the lengths they will go to too make his fantasy come true.

Dreams Delivered is a short story packed full of sensual as well as laugh-out-loud moments. The story begins with a game of Truth or Dare, which is a great start to any book. The game quickly leads smoothly into the next few scenes. Of course it helps that Mitch is such a likable, well-written character, whose fantasy just so happens to be very hot indeed. I certainly didn't want the story to end were it did and hope that a sequel is in the near future. Dreams Delivered is more than worth reading and will leaving wanting more. Jaxx Steele is a skillful writer that is not to be missed!

Reviewed by: April 

 

 

 

TITLE: Dreams Delivered
AUTHOR: Jaxx Steele
ISBN: 978-1-60659-018-8
PUBLISHER: Phaze

RATING:

BOOK BLURB:
Mitchell Donavan has a fantasy, one he doesn't think he can bring to life. When a night of Truth or Dare reveals his innermost secrets and the possibility of a new relationship, Mitchell doubts his dream will ever come true. However, dreams have a way of being delivered...

BOOK REVIEW:
For those fans that enjoy hot erotica with group sex scenes, this may satisfy your fantasy fulfillment. The story is pretty basic and gives a hint of a burgeoning relationship before focusing on the main point of the book which is the prolonged sex scenes between three men in various combinations. The writing is crisp and clean with descriptive phrasing although the dialogue is awkward, especially within the sex scenes. For a shorter story whose main focus is sex and erotica, readers looking for a steamy book to warm them up without much depth or meaning may enjoy this offering.

The plot revolves around Mitch having a night in which his long held fantasy of being with two men of specific ethnicities finally comes true after a little meddling from friends and family. Mitch is a black man and his fantasy is not only to have a threesome but specifically with a white man and a Chinese man. He admits this fantasy during a game of truth and dare which leads his brother Jake to arrange for that fantasy to come true, unbeknownst to Mitch. At the same time, Mitch has just started seeing a man who may or may not become a potential lover.

Why the author included the scenes of Mitch going on a date and subsequent commentary indicating the beginning of the relationship is a mystery. Considering the focus of the book is the sexual fulfillment of Mitch’s fantasy, the additional scenes were out of place and had no real context to the story. Billed as the first in a series, perhaps more will be seen of Mitch and Barry, but as it was the side plot was incomplete and left hanging. Also the dialogue used during the fantasy erotica was oddly formal in diction and prose which lead to a jarring and awkward reading experience when combined with Mitch’s casual slang and language.

Seeing as this was a fantasy the concept of safe sex, especially with strangers, was ignored. Given the book's premise and the particular purpose of those scenes, readers may not have a problem since this is after all Mitch’s fantasy threesome. I wouldn’t call this a romance or anything other than pure erotica meant to titillate and tease without much plot, depth, or purpose. If that’s what you’re looking for ~ this story should deliver scorching well on that level.

 Faced with the consequences of one careless night, Russell Drake left his lover, James, to marry a woman he barely knew. It certainly wasn't what he planned, but one look at his son's tiny face convinced him that he'd do whatever was necessary to make his child happy… even if it cost him his own happiness.  But fate has something else in mind for him, and an unforeseen accident once again sets off a cascade of change. Three years later, Russell no longer has to settle and exist for his son's sake. He has the chance to rediscover the life he'd wanted with James.

Russell is at the end of his ability to cope with everything. He gave up the man he loved, James, and walked away from his family to be there when his son was born. The only problem is that Russell is gay and a freak accident took the life of his wife, Monica, leaving him alone to raise his son, Tyrell. His wife's family was very clear that Tyrell was his responsibility alone. They even disowned their daughter after they found out she was pregnant with a white man's baby. Russell does the only thing he can think of and calls his mother who he hasn't talked to in the three years he has been away, and she tells him to come home. Russell arrives finding love and acceptance from his family, but being home resurrects his feelings for James, especially when James comes around to see him. Russell learns that he is in the fight of his life from Monica's family, who decided to fight for custody of Tyrell. And there is still the problem of what to do about James who has no idea what happened or why Russell left in the first place. Will Russell get a second chance at love? Will he find a way to keep Tyrell, who he loves more than anything?

Mr. Steele has created a wonderful short story about the price of parenthood and second chances. Russell is a wonderful character who was willing to give up everything, even the love of his life, for the child he never thought he would have. Russell's family is the way family are supposed to be, loving and accepting. If more people were like that, the world would be a better place. I loved how James never gave up on his man even after everything that happened. Thanks go to Mr. Steele for a wonderful story.

Reviewed by: Teresa

Rainbow Reviews

RATING:
Review by Jamie P. Blaze

BOOK REVIEW:
Jaxx Steele wrote a wonderful angst ridden story, while still clinging to the notion of love must conquer all. The concept of hope clings to everything throughout this book, and it's more than enough to keep one glued to the pages.

Russell Drake gets trapped by an incredible event that changes his whole world. Tyrell is his sweet little boy ~ was it worth all the pain and angst? His wife Monica is gone and his life is in shambles.

James has been burned by Russell, who is ridden with guilt and a sense of duty. Will they meet and be happy? Sacrifices have to be made. Partners again? Ethnicity plays a big role in his book, as does the power of family.  Russell's memories and flashbacks to better times with James, while he wrestles with his emotions, are very nicely done. Even in a nice setting, you cannot miss the money and unwanted family that comes with, all adding pressure. If you add court battles and hot seductions, we have a very fun way to spend some time! Plus true love. Kudos to Jaxx Steele.

 

Reader review

I just got finished reading Right side of the tracks. I loved it, Jaxx. What a wonderful story. I loved Russ's devotion as a father and his determination to do the right thing for his son. He and James are deliciously hot together! I'll be rereading this one.
Lisa

Dominick “Papa” Pappas was a handsome, young photography teacher at Indiana University given to impulsive behavior and an overwhelming passion for his craft. Professor Bradley Louis taught philosophy at the college and had the reputation of being the sternest and most unsocial of all the teachers on campus.

When Papa first laid eyes on Professor Louis it was love at first sight. Professor Louis was handsome, intelligent and twenty years his senior. Papa approached him, but the professor turned away from his advances claiming they had nothing in common and belonged to two different generations. Because of that he didn’t think they had a chance to survive as a couple. Can Papa convince him of otherwise or will Professor Louis’ theory on May-November relationships prevail?

Romance Junkies 

 

With every book Jaxx Steele comes up with, he gets better and better.  After reading I had to take a day or two to really think about all the things happening in this book. Jaxx Steele has not only given us a story about the obvious, but he has taken two men at differently stage of their life, different levels of confidence and different expectations out of a relationship and put them together with dynamite results.

PAPA KNOWS BEST is a book with surprising depth and enough heartfelt emotion to make it a winner.  Jaxx Steele has worked his magic and his writing style is clearly imprinted on this wonderful read. He has created a magical tale of two men who needs and, albeit dragging their feet to get the ultimate outcome- they got there and it was a pleasure sharing in their journey.

Literary Nymphs Reviews

Reviewer Mystycal Nymph
Rating: 3.5 Nymphs 
Dominick Pappas is a young photography instructor at the University of Indiana. He’s also talented, handsome and impulsive, which explains why he approaches an attractive older man who he first sees at a popular local cafe. Papa is also persistent and he knows what he wants when he sees it. In this case it’s Professor Brad Louis who, at first, turns him down flat, with the explanation they have nothing in common, he’s years older and they come from different generations. It’s up to Papa to convince an emotionally wounded Brad to take a chance on a relationship he never expected, in hopes they can both find the happiness they are looking for.
Papa Knows Best is the first book by Jaxx Steele that I’ve had the opportunity to read, and it won’t be my last. Mr. Steele has constructed a heart-warming, sexy read of two men finding love with someone they never expected. Many readers are turned off by May/December romances in fiction, but I for one appreciate the appeal of the realism, which is why I was so thrilled when I first read the blurb for this story.
For an 18K length book, this tightly constructed short is surprisingly detailed and filled with vivid details, interesting background and two likable guys both with painful pasts. When the story started, I assumed Brad would be the dominant force in the relationship, so imagine my surprise when it turned out just the opposite.

Mr. Steele did a nice job in expressing Brad’s uncertainly and unease, and an equally nice job in describing Papa and his willingness to give his new lover what he needed. I admit it. I liked these two guys, and would love to know more about them and their life together in the future.

TITLE: Papa Knows Best
AUTHOR: Jaxx Steele
ISBN: 978-1-60659-123-9
PUBLISHER: Phaze

RATING:

BOOK BLURB:
Dominick “Papa” Pappas was a handsome, young photography teacher at Indiana University given to impulsive behavior and an overwhelming passion for his craft.

Professor Bradley Louis taught philosophy at the college and had the reputation of being the sternest and most unsocial of all the teachers on campus.

After a long-term relationship goes south, Dominick Pappas decides to move and begins teaching photography at a local university. As a photographer, Papa is constantly snapping pictures. Professor Brad Louis just happens to catch Papa’s attention and Papa has not intention of letting something like age difference or Brad’s reluctance keep him from getting what he wants. Soon the pursuit is on but when a misunderstanding occurs will Papa be able to prove Brad has nothing to worry about?

Jaxx Steele’s Papa Knows Best is a fast read that will hold your attention until the end. The characters, Papa and Brad, are well suited for each other and the author does an excellent job showing the emotions these two go through as they strive to make their relationship work.

Mocha's Erotic Reviews

The Review: Dominick and Louis are two unlikely romantic characters. Jaxx Steele brings a new light and twist to his Gay romance story.

A  MOIST KITTY KAT RATING

Ethan Conrad was sent to Indiana to run the latest hotel his father had opened. It was a punishment for a scandal he caused at home. Marcus Devereaux was a victim of Katrina. The storm had destroyed everything he knew. Ethan hired Marcus to build an addition to his home and had fallen for him almost immediately. Marcus's shy demeanor, sexy body and sultry accent had captured Ethan making him want to know him better, but Ethan couldn’t get the man to talk to him. Could Ethan be the one to awaken the heart of a man that has had everything taken from him? Or would the wall Marcus had around his heart be too much for Ethan to tear down?

AFTER THE STORM is a beautiful story penned by a ‘new to me’ author, Jaxx Steele. This is a warm-hearted story filled with sadness, as well as great determination and the will to have it all. Ethan’s no wilting wallflower.  He sees Marcus and knows immediately that he wants him. He’s not prepared to accept 'no' or any other excuses.  Ethan takes Marcus in hand and decides to show him that he will be there for him. Marcus, who's hurt, bruised and unwilling to try at life and love again, skirts around his attraction to Ethan, but when he is backed into a corner he has no choice but to accept love again. I loved this book. It's filled with lots of emotionally charged scenes and at a pace that keeps the reader wanting more and praying that the end never to come. Jaxx Steele is definitely one to watch.

Whipped Cream Reviews

Review by: Tiger Lily

Rating: 4.5 Cherries

Ethan’s forthright approach to life has earned him his fair share of ups and downs. A glimpse of Marcus straight out of the pool charges his desires and sets him on course to meet the love of his life. I loved Mr. Steele’s storytelling. He keeps the reader involved with a fast-paced story and characters that we can relate to. I rooted for Marcus to overcome his shyness and fear of commitment in order to love Ethan. His fears are the same as everyone, we want to be loved, but we also want that love to last forever. When it doesn’t, we feel the same type of heartbreak. I enjoyed watching the relationship develop between the two men and sighed with contentedness when the story concluded.
If you like a sensual story with two heroes, then pick up a copy of After the Storm. I give this story 4 ½ cherries. Awesome!

Rating: You Could Read
Reviewed by: Laura

Dark Diva Reviews

Ethan has been banished by his father, sent to run one of his father’s newest hotels, because he had an affair with one of his father’s managers.  Marcus lost everything and everybody in Hurricane Katrina and has vowed to never care for anyone else again, because he cannot bear the pain of losing those he loves.  When Ethan hires Marcus to build onto his home, he knows that he must have the sexy Marcus. Can Ethan convince him to tear down the walls surrounding his heart?

After the Storm is a quick, hot, and touching story.  Marcus is filled with pain and bitterness and Ethan is determined to break through the barriers around his heart, so that they can have a future together.  The plot of this story is good and the passion is searing.  I did not feel that the writing flowed very well and it seemed a bit rushed.  Overall, this is a good story if you are looking for a quick heat-up, laced with tender emotions.

Rated 3 ½ Delightful Divas by Melissa!

 Mocha's Erotic Reviews

Sex and men, Jaxx Steele always give his readers both in everyone of his stories. This time its no different with each story Jaxx Steele improves his unique voice in gay erotica.

DRENCHED KITTY KAT rating man I love his books.

Reviewed by Dee Gills

Romance at Heart

After the Storm by Jaxx Steele is a story of love, its ups, downs, trials, and its power to heal. Ethan, being punished by his wealthy father for a discrete affair, has been hurt. In a way, he has been treated as poorly by the circumstances as Marcus. Oh Ethan's father was still alive, but he was a cold calculating person who didn't care about Ethan, his feelings, or his life. It was amidst a non-existent scandal that Ethan realized how alone he really was, and the ostracism and banishment could only do so much more damage. He knew where he stood with his family, but the sorrow, the aloneness that surrounded Marcus called to him, made him want to be a friend. Seeing him swimming by moonlight put other thoughts in his head, but either way, Ethan was determined to make at least one friend.

Jaxx Steele tells the story in a sensitive way, bringing his lovers together to find the solace they both badly need. After the Storm is a quick read, sexy and sensitive; a book you will want to come back to again and again. Jaxx said it best in his dedication for After the Storm "This story is to remind us all that no matter how bad the storms are in our lives, they always come to an end.", and it is very true. Can Marcus overcome his fear? Can Ethan coax Marcus in to friendship and maybe more? If you want the answers, to those and other questions, head over to Red Rose Publishing and get a copy of After the Storm today. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Erotic Horizon- Blog

I have been recently given a nudge to read one of your books by a friend of mine. My first one was After The Storm and i loved the book so much it actually had the most touching scene for me this week.  I just wanted to drop you a line to say you have made My Heart Cry,  which is a good thing - you have just added another pleased fan to your fan club. Thanks you for such a fabulous book.
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TITLE: After the Storm
AUTHOR: Jaxx Steele
ISBN: 978-1-60435-226-9
PUBLISHER: Red Rose Publishing

RATING:

BOOK REVIEW:
Ethan Conrad is the son of billionaire hotel magnate Bennett Conrad. He's kept his liaisons discrete, but someone must have reported his affair with another hotel manager. He's been banished to Indiana, where his sexuality won't embarrass his family.

Lonely Ethan develops a crush on Marcus Devereaux, a Katrina refugee with loads of baggage but few belongings, as he lost everyone and everything in the hurricane. Marcus is building an art studio for him, and Ethan admires him from afar, but can't seem to get him to talk to him.

Ethan finally plans a weekend alone in the house with Marcus and works to bring things to a head. The men finally talk to each other. Their attraction is mutual, but Marcus doesn't want to invest in another relationship he might lose, particularly one with his hunky boss.

Can the two men, with the good-natured help of the folks around them, come to an understanding? As Ethan says, "What could you offer a man you has lost everything to make him feel secure again?"

This is a sweet, hot story. The characters of Marcus and Ethan are well developed and the story arc is perfectly suited to a short story. The writing is crisp and professional, and this writer clearly has a strong vision of where his story is going. I like an author who doesn't wander around into unresolved issues. Here, everything is related to the story.

However, I felt a more than a little uncomfortable with Ethan almost forcing an employee into a physical relationship, even though Marcus is obviously attracted.

One such exchange:

"Marcus stood his ground and turned on Ethan. 'What is wrong with you? Why aren't you listening to me? I said I can't do this!'

'Oh, but I bet when you want to do it, you do it really well,' Ethan said with a wink and a laughing grin.

There are several equally pointed exchanges with Marcus clearly saying 'no'. This bothers me because Marcus does nothing to flirt with Ethan, although he's gorgeous and hunky. And in their dialogue it is clear that, while he finds Ethan attractive, he does not want to start a relationship. Ethan doesn't allow him to say 'no'. Sometimes that can be hot, but not here, when he obviously means it. That strikes a non-consent chord for me.

Now, they do get together and the sex is really hot and Marcus does relent and enters vigorously into the relationship. The ending is happy. It's a quick, hot read, as long as you can ignore the nagging feeling that Marcus should have been able to say no, particularly to an employer. Since they end up in a happy place, all is forgiven.

Reader Review

Lovell Johnston was home for the holidays when he met Avery Lockhart. He had made up his mind a long time ago that when he got into another relationship it was going to last. Avery was perfect for him everything he could ask for in a man. He was handsome, educated, sexy, available and totally interested in him. The only thing was Lovell lived in the city and Avery lived in his home town.

Would the distance and fear of being a holiday booty call be enough to keep them apart when all they wanted to do was be together?

 Romance Junkies

Going home for the holidays is never easy and Lovell Johnston has always gone home for a weekend at the most, however this yuletide season he's spending a whole week with his mom and sister in his home town. Being different from the other kids growing up has not only left Lovell with unpleasant memories of his teenage years but it has also contributed to his introvert nature and his reluctance to get involved unless it is the real deal.  

Running an online business further compounds the solitary lifestyle which he has become used to, so when a new store attendant in his hometown gives him the come hither signal, not only does he not recognize it , he can’t believe someone is actually interested in him - and he is not taking no for an answer.

A sweet seasonal read, where all the goodness of the things the holidays symbolize come out in the Johnston family. Lovell is not expecting miricles on his vsist home. However, meeting an attractive man who wants ro do more than just hold his shopping basket, is not only a welcome pleasure--but he has to temper his excitement, as sometimes some are just to good to be true.

Jaxx Steele's THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING is a feel good story that will certainly leave readers with a happy smile on their faces. 

By Romance Junkies Reviewer: jhayboy

 You Gotta Read Reviews

Lovell Johnston was teased mercilessly when he was a child because he was color-blind. As an adult, his uneasiness around people has led him to only have one relationship, and it was extremely casual. His job as the owner of a dating website keeps him away from interacting with people except for the written word. He is home for the holidays with his mother and sister and is unaware of the gift waiting for him.
Avery Lockhart is doing his duty by helping his family run the store. He is a lawyer by trade but doesn’t mind pitching in especially when he runs into Lovell. Well, well, well, where is the mistletoe?
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The byplay between the two characters and the diversity of their lifestyles had me laughing, anxious and eager to read more. Avery and Lovell do the dance all lovers do in the beginning but this book spices it up with the added insecurities that Lovell has harbored all his life. I cheered for the pair throughout the pages and read the last sentence with a sigh of pleasure. Well done, Mr. Steele.

Rating: You Need To Read
Reviewed by: Laura

Ray and Dexter went to bed early after hosting a Christmas Eve gathering at their home. Dex wakes up in the middle of the night to find Ray sitting in Santa's lap kissing. He is usually the one being kissed and feels the green eyed monster starting to take over. Has Dex been a good enough boy to be invited to join Santa and Ray or does he blow his top and bounce Santa back up the chimney?

Reader Review

Hot and quick...that's the short and sweet of I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Clause. Take one young submissive and his "Daddy" Dom. Add in a totally ripped African American Santa, and you have one heck of a menage brewing. If this is what being Daddy's good little boy gets Dex, he'll be good every day of his life!  Aside from a few editing errors (very minor stuff), this short story couldn't have been better!

If you want something you can read on the fly and that will raise your blood pressure a few notches, this is definitely the story for you, Christmastime or not. Kudos to Jaxx Steele and his Christmas fling.

Brenna Lyons (M/M author/reader)

Rick Michelson was a good man with a good life. He liked his job and had a great relationship with his lover. All was well in his life until the night Lucifer showed up in his living room. Lucifer decided Rick was the perfect one to target to relieve some late night boredom.

Heat Level:	questionable consent, extereme sex practices
Rating:	Reviewed by: Tina

Jaxx Steele does quite a creepy turn when delving into demon sexual practices in The Devil made me do it. There is a lot of questionable consent, wrapped in the guise of BDSM, involved in this tale. I'm not sure if I was disturbed out by the erotic encounters or if I was fascinated by the story itself. Rick’s journey is both pleasurable and creepy at the same time making this story not one for the faint hearted. The Devil made me do it will definitely stay with you long after you are done reading it.

Whipped Cream Reviews

Rating: 4 Cherries
Review by: Cholla

 A fascinating twist on a story as old as time! A conservative, straight-laced teacher is taken on the journey of his lifetime in one night of pleasure. What would you do, faced with a challenge from the devil?
Jaxx Steele took one of literature’s most common themes and turned it into a delicious and decadent overnight romp. The pairing of Rick and Terry is great – one more reserved while the other is a tad on the wild side – shows them as a very realistic couple. Rick’s trials the night he’s approached by the Devil run from the mildly erotic to the unbelievably kinky. His struggles to accept what is happening to him while trying to reconcile it with what he knows to be right. The Devil made me do it is a must-read for any lover of a good, hot male-male romance, layered with a loving relationship, steamy sex, and internal struggle. It’s a sure pleaser!

 You Gotta Read Reviews

Rick Michelson is content with being a teacher by day and a plain-vanilla type man at night with his lover, Terry. Rick allows Terry to be wild enough for both of them so he doesn’t feel compelled to step it up so to speak.
There is something to be said for stepping outside the box. The Devil pays a visit to Rick one night and presents him with an interesting proposition; either go along with The Devil’s plan or risk Terry being hurt or Rick’s school going up in flames. Rick, not one to be confrontational, agrees to go along with the plan. He takes a trip through the Male Room where he is subjected to some of the most delicious scenarios imaginable.
Rick’s transformation should be a lesson to everyone. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. It is not always the best thing to be happy with what is. One should be willing to explore new things in order to broaden and deepen our current lives. Being straight by nature did nothing to keep me from being extremely drawn into the sex scenes in this book. The detail of the acts and the description of the scenes were spot on. I could see how each aspect of the various trials was played out. This book is raw and dirty and so compelling that I could not put it down. My only disappointment is that the book wasn’t longer.

Rating: You Want To Read
Reviewed by: Laura

 

Dark Diva Reviews

My Review: Rick Michelson is a collage teacher, he has a amazing lover in Terry. He could not ask for anything more. So when he heard noises in his living room, it shocked him. The shock came when he found Lucifer sitting on his coach.
Lou {Lucifer} and his friends were bored they needed a new play toy and Lou had the perfect one. All he needed to do was convince Rick it is what he wanted to. If he had to Lou could always threaten him into it but where is the fun in that?
Rick agreed to Lou's demands, what he did not know, was “The Male Room” would help him break out of his mold and into so new. In the end Rick found what was missing. He just could not wait to try it out on Terry. The Devil Made Me Do It, was entertaining, you had to feel for Rick. If you enjoy some BDSM play in your M/M books this short is for you. Jaxx Steele makes the pages just sizzle!
Rated 3 Delightful Divas by Deb!

Mocha's Erotic Reviews

We decided that all of us would read this book by Jaxx Steele. It's called The Devil Made Me Do It. Let me tell you the book was hot from page one to the end! I tell you for a steamy read this story is great for that, me being into BDSM lifestyles, the bondage that was in this book was great...had me fanning myself and going into my own private dungeon!

****TANTALIZING/EROTIC KNOT rating for this book.  
Not only is the sex scorching but the overall read is spank worthy****

 Romance at Heart

The Devil Made Me Do It is a snappy quick read that is filled with erotic imagination, delightful whimsy, and yet makes you feel for the character. Jaxx Steele has a way with a story, bringing out the main characters personality, likes, dislikes, as well as the innate honor they possess. I like the way Jaxx constructs his characters, ones you can identify with as being real, and being strong is always a plus. For this to work, Jaxx had to make choices about place, time, and actions, and he made all the right ones. Rick will do anything to protect those he loves, and that sense of loyalty is what Lucifer is banking on in order to bend Rick to his will. Can he do it, or can Rick resist? Find out when you read The Devil Made Me Do It by Jaxx Steele, a racy, spicy little short you have to read if you enjoy the very erotic world of BDSM. If you want an erotic, sexy, and explicit short read, and if you think you can enjoy a little M/M action in your reading, stop by Red Rose™ Publishing for your copy of The Devil Made Me Do It and brace yourself for a short yet fast paced read.

Yours in good reading,
Rose!

 Reader Review

I just wanted to say that I got The Devil made me do it before I won a copy of After the Storm at your chat. I was so happy that I read them both back to back! They were awesome and I can't wait to read the next one he has out! Jaxx writes some of the hottest sex scenes and I think I'm going to have to keep you as one of my favorite authors!

 Judie Stewart   

M/M reader

Jared Sinclair was a sexual vampire. In his long life he mated with and fed from countless amounts of women. His friend Byron preferred the taste of males to mate with and feed from. Byron thought Jared should have an adventure and invited Jared into his world. Jared had no idea his new adventure would burn his blood with passion he never knew and scorch his senses like never before. After all the things Byron had shown him would he stay in the new found world of man love or will his adventure end with the night.

You Gotta Read Reviews
Jared Sinclair is a woman-loving vampire. He routinely takes women to his home, beds them, feeds from them and returns them from wherever they came from. His best friend, Byron, prefers men. One night after Byron made a strange comment to him, it occurs to Jared to explore Byron’s world a little more. Jared knew Byron’s life was very different from his. Jared was unprepared for how similar they could be too.
Reading this book reminded me of stories where next door neighbors don’t even realize the attraction until years, sometimes decades later. The interaction between best friends Jared and Byron is so emotional and tender that you cannot help but want to encourage their closeness. Byron slowly and carefully pulls Jared in to his world by first feeding him samples of his lifestyle as an appetizer. Once Jared is hungry for more, he feeds him a different dish, if you will. The story is wonderfully crafted and refreshingly plotted out so that the reader is never quite sure who will succeed. Bravo.

Rating: You Need To Read
Reviewed by: Laura Moreno

 Whipped Cream Reviews

  “By the Moonlight” is an intense short tale of male loving that is hot from the opening Byron and Jared are vampire friends, and have been for centuries.  But now Byron is introducing Jared to the possibilities of enjoying male lovers as well as female ones.  The various settings here match the dark intensity of the story: strip clubs, shadowy homes, a forest at night.  And Byron’s character is strong and certain, while Jared’s is less so – they match each other well.  This story features several hot, well-written sex scenes, between both Jared and the women he brings home, later between Byron and his male lovers and then, finally, between Byron and Jared. 

At times, I did feel that the character development of Jared was a little uneven – midway through the story, after he’s exploring the possibility of turning to men for physical pleasure, he still ends up with a woman, in a rather awkward and forced scene that didn’t make a lot of sense within the plot.  And in a few spots, I felt the dialogue read formally and too stilted. 

Aside from these issues, “By the Moonlight” is pretty successful in celebrating the glory and pleasure of male-male love – and now that these two have the next few centuries to spend together, you can be sure they’re going to take advantage of this intense, new found attraction and love!

Reviewed by Dandelion

3 1/2 cherries

 Mocha's Erotic Reviews

A great read for a short novella. I freaking loved this book! I loved Byron and I enjoyed the way Jaxx Steele brought Jared over to the dark side *wiggles eyebrows*. The one complaint I do have is that is this story was way to short but other then that everything was KICK ASS!

I give this story a DRENCHED KITTY KAT RATING...for plenty of erotica from start to finish!

Reviewed by Kim Williams

Romance at Heart

OMG! Ladies and Gentlemen, if you want a downright erotic vampire romance short in all its glory, then Jaxx is your man and By the Moonlight is your book! Jaxx Steele manages to provoke, evoke, and emote in the most glorious way the relationship between his two characters. Byron is the man about town, the vamp in the know with tastes that tend to be on the eclectic side to say the least. And in entertainment and his sexual preferences, he is rather open about his choices. Jared is quite a bit more conventional, with a fondness for women, but totally naive when it comes to men, It is in this situation, and with Byron's taunts in his ears that Jared takes his first steps into the wild side. It is one of Byron’s favorite haunts, called Club Hombre that Jared first experiences a small bit of the world of gay sex, and gets the first glimmer of the possible truth behind Byron’s words. But still, Jared has no inkling of what is really behind Byron’s thoughts and actions until much later.

Jaxx Steele writes with a light touch, yet with the intimate and sure knowledge of his characters tastes, even if they are not certain of them. His instinctive and innate talents glow from the pages as he brings his readers along for the ride. By the Moonlight is just one of the delightful novel shorts available by Jaxx, and it can be found at Dreamspinner Press. If you want to find out about the lives, romance, and fun shared by Jared and Byron, and exactly what Byron's plans are toward his best friend, head over to Dreamspinner Press and pick up a copy of By the Moonlight by Jaxx Steele today. If you love erotic romances, don't let this one pass by.

 Joyfully Reviewed 

Reader's Reviews

I read lots of M/M stories and watch the movies as well. I absolutely love them! This was the first Jaxx Steele story that I’ve read and I must say that I really enjoyed it! I thought the characters, Jared and Byron, were handsome, seductive, dark and smoldering. The love scenes they were in with others were hot and sexy, but the one with them together was steamy, loving and the connection was enough to put anyone in the mood. I certainly felt it! Overall, I thought it was a very good story…it could even be a movie! I give it two thumbs up and I look forward to reading what else Mr. Steele has out there.

Michele, New York City

reader's review:  TWO THUMBS UP!

In all honesty this was my first m/m story but I found it rather enjoyable. The way Jared finds his attraction to men is both realistic and arousing. He reminded me of someone who has discovered the joys of sex for the first time. A short, but erotic read that sparked my interest and made me see that m/m stories can be just as interesting as m/f. Congrats Jaxx Steele and keep up the good work!

Mel, Reading, CA

reader review: TWO THUMBS UP!