Matching Tats

The Powers of Love #2

by J.M. Snyder

A Vic and Matt Story Vic Braunson’s latest tattoo makes his lover, Matt diLorenzo, decide that he might want to get inked, too. He’d like a heart with his lover’s initials in it. Vic likes the idea, and agrees to get the same tattoo, with Matt’s initials inside. They have fun deciding where to put the tattoos -- a spot Vic hasn’t already covered turns out to be pretty hard to find. Once they decide where to get inked, Matt fears he may not be able to go through with it. He’s more than a little skittish when it comes to needles, and watching the tattoo artist at work is frightening. With the powers love gives him, however, Vic finds a way to help Matt overcome his fears ...

Genres: M M Romance, Paranormal, Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories, Superheroes, LGBT

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

An author of gay erotic/romantic fiction, J.M. Snyder began in self-publishing and worked with Amber Allure, Aspen Mountain, eXcessica, and Torquere Presses.

Snyder's highly erotic short gay fiction has been published online at Amazon Shorts, Eros Monthly, Ruthie's Club, and Tit-Elation, as well as in anthologies by Alyson Books, Aspen Mountain, Cleis Press, eXcessica Publishing, Lethe Press, and Ravenous Romance.

In 2010, Snyder founded JMS Books LLC, a royalty-paying queer small press that publishes in both electronic and print format. For more information on newest releases and submission guidelines, please visit JMS Books LLC online.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Posted at Shelf Inflicted

Vic and Matt have been together a year and a half. Matt is no longer worried that Vic wants him just for his powers. They still share the ability to communicate telepathically, while Vic’s other powers change depending on their positions during sex. On Vic’s day off from work, he decides to get a facial tattoo. Even though Vic has more tattoos than bare skin, it was the first time Matt got to see one while it’s healing. Matt decides he’d like to get one, even though he’s a wimp when it comes to needles and pain, and both guys agree they’d like to get matching hearts with their initials inside.

When they get to the tattoo parlor and Vic has his done, poor Matt is so frightened he is nearly unable to go through with it. Vic’s soothing thoughts, good loving, and a new power he recently acquired help Matt get through his ordeal.

This story was hot, short, sweet, and a lot of fun!

[Ro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the concept, that Matt's semen causes superpowers to appear in his love, Vic. They never know what new power a new position will cause, and sometimes it's silly (Vic turns a delicate shade of blue). The powers are temporary and wear off, but the love between Matt and Vic doesn't. I really liked this story of Matty getting his first tattoo. Vic, big, brawny, muscled and VERY tattooed, supports whatever decision Matt makes, but tattoes turn him on. Love this couple.

[Jimmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn’t one of my favorites of the series so far, (granted it is very early on), nevertheless I still liked it. The new super-power was a bit too mushy romantic for getting a simple tattoo. I would have preferred it if Vic had to use this new power to save Matt’s life. Wow! That would have been much better. In spite of this, the mental connection that works both ways for Vic and Matt, (especially during sex), is something so powerful, it remains to be difficult to put into words. They become whole; one mind, body, and soul.

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a way to get rid of your fear of getting a tattoo :p. I thought the part where Matt is finally getting his tattoo sweet and wonderful. I really enjoy this installment of Vic and Matt. It's wonderful to read an on going story about two people in a stable and loving relationship. It's fun to read what super power that Vic gains next by loving Matt.

[CB · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these characters ~ they are sweet and fun and the sex is hot.

There are so many unique stories about these guys (38 right now!), it's a blast to follow them. I have their books from all different sources - I suggest going to the author's website to get a complete list and the order they should be read in.

[Gerald Sessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

This version no longer available on Amazon so could not leave review after reading. Short story 32 pages, 200kb. Great story like Matt and Vic this should be the power of Matt’s semen or how to stop pain and heal tats

[J.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my book so I'm not going to write a review.

[Elisa Rolle]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1602729158/?...

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Sandra]

$2.99 on Nook, kinda pricey for so short