Hi guys, we have Michael Rupured stopping by with his upcoming re-release Happy Independence Day, we have a brilliant guest post and a great excerpt, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~
Happy Independence Day
(A Philip Potter Story 02)
by
Michael Rupured
Terrence Bottom wants to change the world. Little does he know the world is already changing, and his part in it won’t be what he expects. A prelaw student at Columbia University, Terrence’s interests range from opposing the draft and the war in Vietnam, to civil rights for gays, to anything to do with Cameron McKenzie, the rugged blond hanging around the Stonewall Inn. Too bad Cameron bolts whenever Terrence looks his way.
College dropout Cameron McKenzie left tiny Paris, Kentucky, with dreams of a career on Broadway. Although he claims to be straight, he prostitutes himself to survive. Now the Mafia is using him to entrap men for extortion schemes. He’s in over his head with no way out—at least not a way that doesn’t involve cement shoes and a swim in the Hudson.
Terrence finally confronts Cameron, and they return to the Stonewall Inn during another police raid. But this time the patrons aren’t going quietly. While Terrence sees his chance to stand beside his friends and stand up for his beliefs, Cameron sees the distraction of the riots as an opportunity to escape—even if it means walking away from the only man he’s ever loved.
Hiya guys, Michael Rupured stops by today with his upcoming re-release No Good Deed, we have a great guest post where Michael chats briefly about the book and a fantastic exclusive excerpt! So check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~
No Good Deed
(A Philip Potter Story 01)
by
Michael Rupured
On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute shopping. Meanwhile, his lover of several years takes his own life back in their home. Unaware of what awaits him, Philip drops off gifts at a homeless shelter, an act of generosity that will later make him a suspect in the murder of a male prostitute.
Following James’s shocking death, two men enter Philip’s life—and both drive yellow Continentals. One of them, though, is a killer, with the blood of at least six hustlers on his hands. And both are hiding something.
As Philip is about to discover, no good deed goes unpunished.
1st Edition published as “After Christmas Eve” by ManLove Romance Press, 2013.
The prequel, Until Thanksgiving, is published by Dreamspinner Press.
Hiya guys, Michael Rupured stops by today with the cover reveal for his upcoming re-release No Good Deed, we have a short guest post and a fantastic exclusive excerpt! So check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~
No Good Deed
(A Philip Potter Story 01)
by
Michael Rupured
On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute shopping. Meanwhile, his lover of several years takes his own life back in their home. Unaware of what awaits him, Philip drops off gifts at a homeless shelter, an act of generosity that will later make him a suspect in the murder of a male prostitute.
Following James’s shocking death, two men enter Philip’s life—and both drive yellow Continentals. One of them, though, is a killer, with the blood of at least six hustlers on his hands. And both are hiding something.
As Philip is about to discover, no good deed goes unpunished.
1st Edition published as “After Christmas Eve” by ManLove Romance Press, 2013.
Title: Whippersnapper Series: NA Author: Michael Rupured Genre: Contemporary Length: 220 pages Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 29th, 2016) Heat Level: Low (no sexual content) Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts Blurb: Tellumo Magnamater is a fresh-out-of-college, first-year English teacher at Salt Lick County High School in Kentucky. He rides the bus to and from work, and every day he walks to the gym behind his small efficiency apartment to exercise. Perhaps because of being raised by two lesbians, Tellumo is attracted to older men. He sets his sights on fifty-something available bachelor Oliver Crumbly.
But Tellumo isn’t the only resident interested in Oliver.
Peggy Tucker, a widow approaching her sixtieth birthday, is determined to marry again, and she thinks Oliver is her perfect match. Despite Tellumo and Peggy striking up a friendship at the gym, neither realizes they are interested in the same man. But the joke might be on both of them.
Oliver, a retired history teacher, is the original crotchety old man who hates everything and everybody—especially young people.
Review: Tellumo has just moved to a new, small town in Kentucky. He is throwing himself into work ad worried he isn’t doing well enough. The only recreation he has is the gym after school, and occasional visits from his best friend, Melody. Raised by two moms he credits that for his affinity for older men. He has his eye on one in the Gym, but the Sliver Fox seems to avoid him.
Tellumo befriends a sweet older woman he met in the gym; little does he know she is trying to get the attention of the same man.
Oliver has decided five bad relationships are enough and is trying to enjoy his retirement. He is the epitome of a crotchety older man: fussing and griping about everyone and everything. The thing that bothers him the most is the younger generation always on their fancy phones.
This story was a laugh a minute. It is also one you need to make time to read in one sitting because you won’t want to put it down.
Whippersnapper is a character driven story about three people, Tellumo, Peggy, and Oliver. You get a well-written story about how these three meet, how their lives intertwine and a lot of surprises along the way.
It is a feel-good story with no sexual content and lots of laughs. I laughed so much my hubby must’ve thought I was nuts.
Though it’s not exactly a romance towards the end there is a little bit of romance; I highly recommend this story.
If you like funny stories with lots of interesting characters, unique main characters, humor with a touch of romance, you will love this book!
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hi peeps, we have Michael Rupured stopping by today with the tour for his newest release Whippersnapper, we have an exclusive excerpt and a fantastic giveaway so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Whippersnapper
by
Michael Rupured
Tellumo Magnamater is a fresh-out-of-college, first-year English teacher at Salt Lick County High School in Kentucky. He rides the bus to and from work, and every day he walks to the gym behind his small efficiency apartment to exercise. Perhaps because of being raised by two lesbians, Tellumo is attracted to older men. He sets his sights on fifty-something available bachelor Oliver Crumbly. But Tellumo isn’t the only resident interested in Oliver.
Peggy Tucker, a widow approaching her sixtieth birthday, is determined to marry again, and she thinks Oliver is her perfect match. Despite Tellumo and Peggy striking up a friendship at the gym, neither realizes they are interested in the same man. But the joke might be on both of them. Oliver, a retired history teacher, is the original crotchety old man who hates everything and everybody—especially young people.
Title: Happy Independence Day Series: N/A Author: Michael Rupured Genre: Contemporary/ Holiday Length: Novel (256Pages) Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (August 20, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts Blurb: Terrence Bottom wants to change the world. A prelaw student at Columbia University majoring in political science, his interests range from opposing the draft and the war in Vietnam, to civil rights for gays, to anything to do with Cameron McKenzie. Terrence notices the rugged blond hanging around the Stonewall Inn, but the handsome man—and rumored Mafia hustler—rebuffs his smiles and winks.
Cameron McKenzie dropped out of college and left tiny Paris, Kentucky after the death of the grandmother who raised him, dreaming of an acting career on Broadway. Although he claims to be straight, he becomes a prostitute to make ends meet. Now the Mafia is using him to entrap men for extortion schemes, he is in way over his head, and he can’t see a way out—at least not a way that doesn’t involve a swim to the bottom of the Hudson in a pair of cement flippers.
Cameron is left with a choice: endanger both their lives by telling Terrence everything or walk away from the only man he ever loved. The Mafia hustler and the student activist want to find a way to stay together, but first they need to find a way to stay alive.
Review: I was a bit disappointed in this story. I had expected it to be more holiday and happiness considering the title and it is listed as a holiday story. However it comes off a bit dark in my opinion. It comes off as historical at times which is another setback for me.
I have only learned about Stonewall from a few others, so the history is a bit difficult to hear about. This is however the first book that I have read by this author, so I didn’t really know what I was getting into. The cover didn’t clue me in and neither did the title. I should admit though that I choose it without reading the blurb. So I was quite surprised by the story itself.
Terrence is a prelaw student who thinks he can change the world. He however has the hots for a man who has a dark secret if not several. He is about to find out just how true the rumors about Cameron are.
Cameron had left his home after the death of his grandmother, dropped out of college and pretended to be something he isn’t. Then he does something really stupid to survive, he becomes a prostitute.
On top of that he had caught the eye of the mob. They wanted to use him, to bring others down. He is in trouble, and the only way to keep Terrence safe is to tell him what he is getting into. That or run for his life. These two are in trouble big time, but damn they are hot together.
I was disappointed in the whole of the story. I don’t much care for the past or historical, and then I do the future. To top it off I wasn’t born when the true act happened, and have only heard about it once or twice from others. So I don’t have a clue what happened back then so it is lost on me. However to know how far we have come, compared to then is amazing. I just hope we keep growing.
The story itself is written with heart and soul, and is an amazing gift to many. I would definitely recommend reading it. It just wasn’t for me, but even though that is the case, I recognized a talent with this author and look forward to hearing more about Michael.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Blurb: As Philip Potter wraps up his last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, 1966, James Walker, his lover of six years, takes his life. Unaware of what waits for him at home, Philip drops off gifts to the homeless shelter, an act of generosity that later makes him a suspect in the murder of a male prostitute. Two men drive yellow Continentals. One is a killer, with the blood of at least six hustlers on his hands. Both men have secrets. And as Philip is about to discover, James had kept secrets, too. But James wasn’t trying to frame him for murder…
Review: After his boyfriend of 6 years kills himself on Christmas Eve. Philip Potter, a sweet, warm-hearted man, has his life thrown into chaos. He has a gorgeous man trying to seduce him, his lover’s heartless father trying to get him to leave town to save his family’s “image, and some nutjob trying to frame him for murder!
This book, while not a scalding read, is an INTENSE read. Philip Potter is a sweet and caring man who is just starting to realize that he did not know the man he loved as well as he thought he did. Nor did he realize just how bad the homophobia was around him. As he tries to move on with his life, and explore the world around him and his options to make his world a better place, he finds out he is being framed for a murder he didn’t commit. A fact which, (because he is gay), may not actually count in the justice system of the 1960’s.
This book was exciting and interesting. A real page-turner. I enjoyed the imagery of D.C. in the 60’s. As well as the author’s, own admission that ‘any inaccuracies were by his own invention’. The plot is wonderfully suspenseful; with many twists and turns; as well as heart-warming; with loads of characters, you just can’t help but like…and some you can’t help but hate. I personally couldn’t put this one down!
I highly recommend After Christmas Eve. No, it’s not a happy, or sexy love story filled with hearts, flowers, puppies & romance; what it IS, is a truly suspenseful, edge of your seat mystery. ENJOY!
Blurb: Josh Freeman knows his best days are behind him. After his partner of seventeen years has an affair with a younger man, Josh buries himself in takeout boxes, half-smoked joints, and self-pity until his best friend gently kicks him in the ass and encourages him to try out a new job in Washington DC—at least until Thanksgiving.
Though DC has its share of troubles, specifically in the form of a murderer targeting gay men, Josh soon discovers its charms as well. Unlike his old home, DC is crawling with men who want to date him—apparently he’s not as overweight, out of shape, or over the hill as the man he once loved made him believe. In particular, Josh would love a chance with relocation expert Thad Parker, but Josh is sure Thad is seeing someone, so he looks for love elsewhere. He tells himself he and Thad don’t have anything in common anyway.
Then Josh learns Thad really is available. Maybe they can work it out after all. Suddenly the future seems bright again. Of course, Josh doesn’t know he’s the murderer’s next target
Review: Josh Freeman has been stuck in a rut. His partner of seventeen years found another lover and Josh isn’t exactly the sharing type. This doesn’t help his self-esteem and he starts to believe in the gay and almost forty crap about your life being over. He has himself a little pity party until his best friend pushes him to take a chance on a promotion in DC. Josh has never left his hometown and a lot has changed for him recently but he decides his new life couldn’t be any worse than the one he’s living now. A visit to DC leaves him nervous, but excited about his new start. The cute man who shows him around town upon his arrival is just a bonus.
Thad is a confident and sweet man who knows what he wants out of life. He’s happy waiting for love and he just might have found it thanks to his job. Thad’s in charge of helping the new employees find apartments and getting settled in DC. Josh Freeman is not at all what he was expecting. The connection between the two starts the moment they shake hands at the airport.
So, Josh moves to DC and he likes it. He doesn’t really know anybody but his coworkers, including the adorable Thad. You’d think the guys would get together, more than friends, since they are obviously attracted to each other but they don’t. They hang out but a silly misunderstanding puts Thad in the “can’t have you so I guess we’ll just be friends” category. This leads to some casual sexual hook ups and dating with a new group of friends in DC all while Thad waits for Josh to realize they are meant to be. Based on the advice of someone Thad trusts implicitly he thinks building a friendship and some time is what Josh needs since Josh was hurt and newly single. Even though Thad isn’t quick to hook up, everyone has a laid back vibe about Josh screwing his way back to Thad. That sounded a little nasty, but everyone seems mostly okay with it even though it didn’t work for me. We’re told often and see that Josh is a relationship guy. He practically plans his future and changes his life over a hot guy who buys him a beer. Thad is always in his thoughts however.
I liked Josh with the other guys but it’s a little hard to get truly invested in a couple who spends more time apart than together. I wanted that feeling that I needed them together, but it never really happened.
Then there’s the psycho serial killer. He’s totally crazy. There were points where I could buy into why he was doing what he was doing, but he was a little over the top at times. Josh and the guys also went back and forth between worried about the serial killer and being oblivious to danger.
Phillip was great. I hope there is someone like him out there! I’d like to know what happens with Greg and Ed. They were fun even if they kept stealing Josh and Thad time!
The last third of the book was super sweet with some drama. I can’t say I loved it but it was definitely worth reading.
Title: Whippersnapper
Title: Happy Independence Day
