Pricks and Pragmatism Southampton Stories Book 1 edition by JL Merrow Literature Fiction eBooks
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Kicked out by his father at age sixteen, English student Luke Corbin’s used to trading on his looks and charm to keep a roof over his head until he can make it big as a journalist. He goes for men with money, power and looks, in that order, and he doesn't let emotions get in the way. But when his lover tells him it’s over, Luke finds himself homeless—just as his final exams are looming.
Moving in with geeky chemical engineer Russell may be a step down for him, but Luke can’t afford to be choosy. Fully prepared to put out as usual, Luke’s confused and frustrated when Russell refuses to take advantage of him—and even more so when he finds out Russell’s saving himself for someone special.
The more time he spends with the shy, honourable man, the more Luke finds himself bowled over by Russell’s sweetness and integrity. But just as he’s coming to terms with his own wish to be that special guy for Russell, Luke has to face facts he’s fallen for the one man he can't seem to charm.
Pricks and Pragmatism Southampton Stories Book 1 edition by JL Merrow Literature Fiction eBooks
OverallThe perfect length for this look at Luke's change from sugar-daddy hopping playboy to a fool in love.
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I was bumming around and saw this on my kindle so I decided to dive in. It was short enough to entice me and yet long enough to develop everything I wanted to see. I also read it at probably the perfect time: I didn't want something too involved, didn't want anything too heavy, and I didn't want to have to work for it.
It's surprisingly tear-jerking, although not an outright-crying story. Luke evolves quickly over the story, just because Russell is such a different kind of roommate that he has to change to deal with. The two are total opposites, but Merrow does an admirable job of showing how they end up meeting in the middle and how their differences work for them.
Luke is very likeable, even if you're like me and have no fondness for playboys. Because even if he does pretty much sell himself for room and board, he's not a harsh personality. He's still very human. And Russell is geeky and awkward, but also kind of adorable, especially seeing him through Luke's eyes.
The plot isn't too thick or deep, but the author uses the various side characters to build a world around these two men, and that helps the story work and not be a flimsy romance. So while it's enjoyable and the characters are a ton of fun, the plot is probably the weakest part, although it still stands up to a re-read.
Also, it took me re-reading Hard Tail to realize that the Luke and Russell that make an appearance are these two. I love that!
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Pricks and Pragmatism Southampton Stories Book 1 edition by JL Merrow Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
4.5 stars
Another sweet, shortish story from an author who writes straight-forward but interesting characters. The simple but flowing dialog leads to endearing to-and-fro's, with just enough reality and sweet fantasy to end in a nice fairy-tale (and final short but heart-felt heat).
I loved the slow pace of the story and the quiet development of love, and both of the main characters are just sweet and delightful.
I hated that the story ended after 80% (I was expecting 20% more and it was very disappointing). Also the ending was abrupt and underdeveloped; it would have been nice to read about them as a couple for just a bit.
This is a one-day read that in J.L. Merrow's style will have you chuckling, frowning, sympathizing and fuming at the same time. Yet, the relationship that develops between the two main characters (Luke, the marginal rent boy, and Russell, the sweet natured but totally idealistic nerd) proceeds along in a logical, if sometimes frustrating, manner.
The characters are clearly drawn, and perfectly portrayed on the cover. The five stars comes from the fact that this is a comfortable, quiet, and ultimately explosive read that will restore your faith in the power of love.
It was different in that the MC was pretty much a rich guy's plaything. He didn't do it for more than a place to live till he got his degree in his mind but it really seem like he was picking people so that he wasn't surprised when they wanted him to leave.
When he is introduced to Russell a guy who is just average he figure the same arrangement is going to happen. Russell doesn't treat him like everyone else in his life but seems to only want to be friends which drives Luke crazy.
It was a good story and worth the time.
This is just a rather short story about a young man learning a few things about himself, but it grabbed me like nothing has for a long time. Luke is such an interesting character and Merrow has written his inner turmoil really well. It was a bit too short for me and I hope Merrow will give us a sequel.
Rating 4.25 stars
Luke Corbin is home studying when his lover and owner of the apartment comes home to tell Luke to pack and leave as he's found someone new. And once more Luke finds himself homeless again, a circumstance that happens often as Luke trades his sexual favors for a place to live and food to eat while he is going to college. His lifestyle was necessitated by his father throwing him out of the house when faced with a gay son, and Luke's drive to finish college no matter what it takes to accomplish his goal. It's not like Luke has cared about any of the men who took him in, they were just a means to an end.
Then a former lover introduces Luke to his friend,Russell, a chemical engineer who just might be able to help Luke out. Russell is definitely not the type of man Luke would hook up with. For starters, he has a pudgy round face surrounded by a scraggy beard and too long mousy brown hair. Russell is wearing clothes that would have been castoffs in the 80's and is about as socially inept as they come. But when Russell offers Luke a place to live, Luke is prepared to handle it in his normal way. But Russell refuses Luke's seductive attempts. For Russell, sex is about more than casual hookups and all he wants to do is help Luke out.
As Luke slowly adjusts to just being a roommate instead of bed partner, he starts noticing all the things about Russell that make him special and unique in Luke's experience. Russell is kind, smart, and funny. And all of a sudden Luke is looking at Russell very differently than any else before. What will happen when Luke throws out his pragmatic ways in hopes of catching the one man who doesn't appear to want him?
I am a fan of JL Merrow's books and this little story just adds to my admiration. Merrow packs a lot of emotion and plot into 60 pages. In Luke, you have a totally understandable young man. While you may not like his actions, when you learn the foundation for his behavior, his attitude towards his lovers as well as his outlook on the methods he chooses to get by become acceptable as well as understandable. To Luke, he is not whoring himself out but merely exchanging services to get what he wants. Luke is all too human, he has been hurt by his family and by his first lover and it shows.
Russell is a great unexpected character. This is not your typical cute nerd with glasses who becomes a gorgeous god when he takes them off, Clark Kent style. No Russell remains Russell, an out of shape, shy, nice guy who everyone overlooks or thinks of as totally forgettable. I don't think there is a person out there who can't come up with someone like a Russell in their own life or memories. Perhaps, like Luke at his first encounter with Russell, we wrote them off or ignored them. But Merrow shows us what happens when circumstances forces both parties to become acquainted with each other to the point of friendship first. Then the exterior qualities can somewhat fade in order for the person's inner character to shine through.
In 60 pages, Merrow gives us a lovely little journey through low expectations into found friendship and the potential that lies ahead if only it can be seen and acknowledged. It really is a lovely romantic tale full of unexpected realism and some straight truths about people and our perceptions. Great job.
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Overall
The perfect length for this look at Luke's change from sugar-daddy hopping playboy to a fool in love.
Review
I was bumming around and saw this on my kindle so I decided to dive in. It was short enough to entice me and yet long enough to develop everything I wanted to see. I also read it at probably the perfect time I didn't want something too involved, didn't want anything too heavy, and I didn't want to have to work for it.
It's surprisingly tear-jerking, although not an outright-crying story. Luke evolves quickly over the story, just because Russell is such a different kind of roommate that he has to change to deal with. The two are total opposites, but Merrow does an admirable job of showing how they end up meeting in the middle and how their differences work for them.
Luke is very likeable, even if you're like me and have no fondness for playboys. Because even if he does pretty much sell himself for room and board, he's not a harsh personality. He's still very human. And Russell is geeky and awkward, but also kind of adorable, especially seeing him through Luke's eyes.
The plot isn't too thick or deep, but the author uses the various side characters to build a world around these two men, and that helps the story work and not be a flimsy romance. So while it's enjoyable and the characters are a ton of fun, the plot is probably the weakest part, although it still stands up to a re-read.
Also, it took me re-reading Hard Tail to realize that the Luke and Russell that make an appearance are these two. I love that!
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