Author Archive | Anne Brooke
Where You Hurt the Most by Anne Brooke
Where You Hurt the Most is a beautifully written novelette from the first-person viewpoint of a British man who is an exclusive and highly paid escort. (This novelette and Cruce de Caminos, reviewed above, are two of the four fictions featured in Riptide Publishing’s Rentboys 2012 collection.) I am always glad to snap up the latest fiction from Anne Brooke because the writing is flawless – clean, crisp, minimalist, and elegant – and her insight into the interactions between people is profound. This story fulfills both ...more
A Dangerous Man by Anne Brooke
A Dangerous Man by Anne Brooke is a re-release of a dark, psychological thriller that still stands out in my memory from two years ago. Just to be clear, I should say that it doesn’t give you the Happily Ever After ending that you might expect from traditional romance. You don’t even get a Happy For Now ending. This story reads more like gay-themed literary fiction, but it definitely has a lot to offer fans of m/m romance. It provides a vivid sense of place ...more
Tuluscan Six and the Time Circle by Anne Brooke
Tuluscan Six and the Time Circle by Anne Brooke is a short story with a light comic touch that may appeal to many readers, even those who tend to avoid science-fiction. The fast pace, comical details, and the single viewpoint from an appealing hero make for an immediately engaging reading experience. The author’s humor centers on the amusing contrast between the blasé view that Karlan has of his bureaucratic job and the exotic way in which it’s presented to us ...more
Martin and the Wolf by Anne Brooke
Martin and the Wolf by Anne Brooke is a gracefully written paranormal novelette that takes a fresh perspective on the werewolf legend. Usually, werewolf stories are filled with angst as the werewolf laments his cursed existence, fights vampires in an ancient feud, or commits evil acts either on his own or as part of a pack. Here, Lucas the werewolf fits into society with nonchalant competence as a highly skilled designer.
The story’s appeal lies in those fascinating disconnects where Lucas’s aggressive wolf personality causes ...more
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