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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Love's Landscapes June 15-21, 2014

June 15, 2014
It Takes Two by Alexa Milne
There are times a person is faced with two choices. One safe and predictable, the other crazy and risky. Who knew learning to dance could lead to something so life-changing?

The Layover by Megan Erickson
What do a dead guy, two tourists, and a parrot have in common?

Playing with Two-Edged Swords by Roger Grace
A story of two mages set in an alternate Victorian London.

June 16, 2014
Contrary Instincts by Ava Penn
MY STORY! *ahem* Two brothers deal with the clash of their instincts vs. their feelings for one another.

The Dreams You Made in the Dirt by Lisa Henry
*dreamy sigh* This may not be everyone's cup of tea but it sure was mine. If references to abuse are a no-go or trigger for you, this may be one to avoid; but fear not for there is a HFN.

If at First You Don't Succeed by K.C. Faelan
Two men with a rather vanilla love life try to spice things up a little. Hilarity and more ensues.

June 17, 2014
An Old-Fashioned Love Song by Michelle K Grant
A little bit of BDSM between a twink and a blue collar working man. Can the younger man convince his lover that age doesn't matter? (both characters are over 18)

Expect the Unexpected by Lou Sylvre
GFY friends-to-lovers with a mess of a misunderstanding. It's really cute ^_^

Fighting Dirty by Olley White
A peasant fights his way to a position of honor, but is it at the cost of possibly losing out on love?

June 18, 2014
Silver Embers by Becca Finn
Magic, humor, and enemies-to-lovers.... Yes, please!

June 19, 2014
The Anchor Tattoo and the Pistachio Dream by Paula Coots
Not everyone goes to the gym to get ripped. Some go to balance out their eating habits. See what happens when an ice cream addict meets a tattooed gym go-er in this delightful read.

Coming Out of the Storm by Laura Mathews
One man in love with his best friend deals with the heartbreak of his friend struggling to recover from the physical and mental/emotional trauma of becoming a double amputee.

The Laws of Physics by Claire Davis
Some first-time, humorous BDSM.

June 20, 2014
eXtreme Homecoming by Jennah Scott
"Don't look back, Don't back down." One man's motto to survive a heartbreak and thrive in his chosen career. When a piece of past turns up and forces him to look back, what follows is nothing short of a beautiful example of forgiveness.

Only You by Shayla Mist
I had the pleasure of beta reading this one. A sweet friends-to-lovers where one MC deals with homophobia from his roommate and the other deals with his feelings for his best friend who he knows is straight.

Un/Common Ground by Arielle Pierce
Is it possible for a man whose culture, family, and past is filled with homophobia to find happiness?

June 21, 2014
Measuring the Rein by Jae Moran
A cowboy comes out of the closet, confessing to his best friend that he loves him.

Don't forget, a directory of the stories so far can be here along with their download links!

Monday, June 16, 2014

Entitlement is the Eighth Deadly Sin (IMO)

en·ti·tle

 verb \in-ˈtī-təl, en-\
: to give a title to (something, such as a book)
: to give a right to (someone)
en·ti·tleden·ti·tling 

Full Definition of ENTITLE

transitive verb
1
:  to give a title to :  designate
2
:  to furnish with proper grounds for seeking or claiming something <this ticket entitles the bearer to free admission>
"Entitle." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 16 June 2014. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitle>.

en·ti·tle·ment

 noun \-ˈtī-təl-mənt\
: the condition of having a right to have, do, or get something
: the feeling or belief that you deserve to be given something (such as special privileges)
: a type of financial help provided by the government for members of a particular group

Full Definition of ENTITLEMENT

1
a :  the state or condition of being entitled :  right
b :  a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract
2
:  a government program providing benefits to members of a specified group; also :  funds supporting or distributed by such a program
3
:  belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitlement

Entitlement

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An entitlement is a guarantee of access to something, such as to welfare benefits, based on established rights or by legislation.[1][2] The term may also reflect a pejorative connotation, as in a "sense of entitlement". A "right" is itself an entitlement associated with a moral or social principle, such that an "entitlement" is a provision made in accordance with a legal framework of a society. Typically, entitlements are based on concepts of principle ("rights") which are themselves based in concepts of social equality or enfranchisement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entitlement

Principle

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Principal. For other uses, see Principle (disambiguation).

Examples of principles:
principle is a law or rule that has to be, or usually is to be followed, or can be desirably followed, or is an inevitable consequence of something, such as the laws observed in nature or the way that a system is constructed. The principles of such a system are understood by its users as the essential characteristics of the system, or reflecting system's designed purpose, and the effective operation or use of which would be impossible if any one of the principles was to be ignored.[1]
  • Descriptive comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption
  • Normative rule or code of conduct
  • Law or fact of nature underlying the working of an artificial device
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principle

Now, before you all start thinking I'm just posting random definitions, there is a reason for this blog post. Given in the title. The one definition that is missing from all of these concerning entitlement is: "the feeling that everyone, every where, and the world itself owes you something."

Just because you have to right to be a [heartless, mean-spirited, high-and-mighty, pompous, self-important, righteous, soapbox toting, bandwagon jumping, shit-pot stirring, everything-I-say/do/believe-is-right-and-anything-I-disagree-with-is-WRONG (despite the fact that it is somebody else's opinion to which they also have a right)] hate-monger doesn't mean you should be.

Once upon a time, in an era long forgotten, there was this concept known as respect/courtesy/graciousness. It is so endangered that most don't have any hope it still exists anywhere in this world until they come across a fleeting instance of it, clinging to it like a life preserver in a freezing ocean with no rescue in sight.

So for those people who feel the need to be assholes (pardon my language), just because they CAN: Bless your heart.

CONTRARY INSTINCTS IS LIVE!

Contrary Instincts by... Me! Woohoo!
Dark and light. When two instincts war with each other inside, which will emerge victorious? Will Lyle's brotherly instinct win out over the desire to claim the one he loves? Does Dustyn give in to his heart or remain true to the inherent sense of self-preservation that demands he run?

Check out the story HERE!

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Love's Landscapes June 8-14, 2014

Sunday June 8, 2014
This Hour I Lost by Indra Vaughn
Discover the story of a richboy come down with amnesia and the blue collar man that comes along to show him a new life.

Cruel to be Kind by Kim Dare
Vampires and BDSM - need I say more?

500 Kisses to Steal a Heart by Anyta Sunday
Can loathing change to love?

Monday June 9, 2014
Gaurded by Kim Fielding
Can a bodyguard and prince find love on the run?

Knight in Shining Cowboy Boots by Thianna D.
A delightful little 5k scene about a ranch-hand that gets rescued by a resident queen. (This is part of a much larger work [100k+ words] and the scene is from a different character's POV.)

Past the Horizon by D.C. Williams
A sweet historical about two soldiers (WWII era).

Tuesday June 10, 2014
His by Jack L. Pyke
Nobody is infallible, especially not a dom who bends the rules or his stubborn sub who sometimes overthinks things.

Puckish by Wart Hill
What if you fell through the rabbit hole only to find yourself in the land of the Fae rather than Wonderland?

Wounded Beacon by Leslie Lee Sanders
A post-apocalyptic dystopian tale tagged as no-sex, dark, prison/captivity, hurt/comfort (and a few others).

Wednesday June 11, 2014
The Last Cannoli by Tali Spencer
An Irish businessman ends up working at an Italian bakery. Sparks fly in both good ways and bad when the two stubborn MC's get certain ideas in their heads. (42k+ words)

Thursday June 12, 2014
Bound by Amelia Bishop
Is is really to possible to find love when you are convinced nobody could love you the way you are?

Punch-Drunk Love by Nico Jaye
Kickboxing and fluff makes for a very sweet story.

Spell Bound by Pelaam
One student stands out from an entire academy of "witches," the object of an Alpha Dom's possessive attention.

Friday June 13, 2014
Bonded by Sara York
Most people only ever experience/seek a relationship between two people, but some relationships work rather well with three.

Busted by Sofia Grey
A straight game-designer/personal trainer gets roped into participating in a photo shoot by his best friend.

Man of the Match by Lane Swift
Through thick and thin, almost nothing is stronger than the bond between two best friends, until they become lovers.

Saturday June 14, 2014
Checking Him Out by Debbie McGowan
A chance meeting in a supermarket leads to so much more than a married man could possibly imagine. (It's a lavender/beard marriage, so no worries about cheating.) (60k+ words)

Monday, June 9, 2014

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Love's Landscapes June 7, 2014

Today boasts only one story BUT it is a novel-length (50,000+ words) work by the very talented Jaye McKenna!

Human Choices by Jaye McKenna
A man stands up for a slave/prisoner, not knowing just how much it will change his life.


This will be my last daily post with the LL stories. I will now post once a week with the stories for the entire week, but I will still be updating my Daily Directory on a daily basis. :)

I sincerely hope that you find something you can enjoy amidst this treasure trove of creativity and inspiration known as the M/M Romance Group's Don't Read in the Closet Love's Landscapes Event.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Love's Landscapes June 6, 2014

Forever Under a Rainbow by Posy Roberts
Online dating goes differently for everyone. What happens when it is a shy virgin's last resort?

Inhaling Smoke by Tia Fielding
A gay tattoo artist suddenly becomes the adoptive parent of his actual biological child.

Lost and Found by Eileen Griffin
Cat-shifters protecting a foundling barely out of kitten-hood due to an order from their Queen. Read and see what happens.


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