Beyond the Norm in Queereaders

May 27, 2010 Nancy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: gay, erotic-romance, e-books

Posted at Hearts on Fire Reviews

While closing up his bar in the wee hours of the morning, 27-year-old Dave Johnson witnesses a man being beaten. He approaches the thugs with a crowbar he found in the back of his truck and scares them off. Dave learns that 19-year-old Kyle was attacked for being gay and for his Goth style. He brings Kyle home to recover from his injuries, and the two men develop a relationship.

Kyle has had a difficult life and is in a lot of trouble because of a murder he witnes ...more

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Aug 22, 2009 Daisiemae rated it it was amazing

Shelves: erotica, books-to-i-will-never-part-with, contemporary-romance, e-book, male-male-romance-erotica, books-read-in-2009, books-reviewed-in-2009, favorite-heroes, book-of-the-month-challenge, may-december

There is something really special about the book, Beyond the Norm, by Shawn Lane. I’ve been looking forward to reading this book since Shawn’s been giving us teasers about it on her blog. I knew that Kyle was going to be a very interesting character, but I had no idea how he would weasel his way into my heart, just like he did with the unsuspecting Dave in the story.

Now it’s not been a secret that I love Shawn’s heroes! Kevin from Car Wash is one of my all time favorite heroes. I have to say, Ky
There is something really special about the book, Beyond the Norm, by Shawn Lane. I’ve been looking forward to reading this book since Shawn’s been giving us teasers about it on her blog. I knew that Kyle was going to be a very interesting character, but I had no idea how he would weasel his way into my heart, just like he did with the unsuspecting Dave in the story.

Now it’s not been a secret that I love Shawn’s heroes! Kevin from Car Wash is one of my all time favorite heroes. I have to say, Kyle is just as sexy, mysterious and is one of the most interesting heroes I’ve read in a long time.

When Dave closed down his bar for the night, he had no reason to suspect that this night would be any different than any other. But, when he comes across a young man being beaten, Dave immediately comes to the young man’s rescue and basically saves the younger man’s life.

Dave has become quite settled in his life. He’s an owner of a local bar, has some loyal friends, and has a good apartment. He didn't realize how lonely he truly was and how he had been just going through the motions, until he met and rescued Kyle.

Kyle is nothing like what Dave is normally attracted too. He’s eyeliner wearing, long-haired, beautiful-in-black Goth guy, and Dave is immediately smitten with him! Dave has an immediate and overwhelming urge to protect Kyle and take him under his wing, even if he doesn’t know anything about him.

Kyle and Dave’s relationship move at a very steady and fast pace. Both men fall for one another quickly, and it’s not long before they start bringing out the best in each other. But, Kyle is hiding something from Dave, and until he can be honest with Dave about the trouble he’s in, and the past he’s had, they will never find the peace and happiness they deserve.

I loved this book! If I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would! It was the little things about Kyle and Dave’s relationship that won me over. From the sweet Christmas Dave was determined to give Kyle, to his determination to find the right color lipstick for him, I loved reading about them, and watching them form a bond that could not be broken.

Between the snappy rapport Kyle and Dave have, to the intense sexual chemistry between them, I was glued to this book from the first word to the last sentence. Kyle and Dave definitely have a very sexual and spicy love life and I loved it! WHEW! I had the air turned down so much; when my husband came home from work he couldn’t believe the house was so cold! (Don’t worry I blamed Shawn!) Oops!

Beyond the Norm is one of my favorite books. I already know that this will be a book I fall back on when I want to read about one of my favorite heroes and a sexy and sweet love story. I fell in love with Kyle and Dave and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment I had with them.

Shawn has a great blog! She often gives away free books and teases us frequently with her upcoming releases! You can check it out at:

http://smlgr8.blogspot.com
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Aug 07, 2009 Shayne rated it it was amazing

Shelves: jack-and-shayne, fabulous-heroes

I wanted to write something brief about Beyond the Norm. There actually isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said about this fabulous book. I thought I would point out a couple of reasons why Jack and I count this one as one of our favorites that we’ve ever read.
Kyle and Dave truly brought out the best in one another. We loved watching how Kyle wanted to improve himself, and make better choices once he got involved with Dave.
Dave on the other hand, allowed himself to relax a little, a ...more

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Aug 07, 2009 Erotic Horizon rated it really liked it

4.5 stars

When Shawn Lane introduced the new name of her latest release – I thought, what is she up to now? From past experience anything this woman produces it is a winner with me and Dave and Kyle from BEYOND THE NORM, especially Kyle is now on my list of favourite protags.

The story begins with Dave meeting Kyle under the worst of situations but the man that he is man’s up and help as best as he can and ends up taking Kyle home. Dave is the owner of his own business and has life experience on h ...more

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Sep 04, 2009 Lindsay rated it it was amazing

Shelves: homoerotic-romances, favorites, books-i-ll-reread-over-and-over, heroes-who-can-eat-crackers-in-my-b

OMG! I loved Kyle! He and Dave were so suited for one another. I wasn't sure at first, because Dave is very controlling, but both characters bring out the best in each other, so I ended up loving him as well!
Kyle is so sexy! There isn't enough characters written like him. I think Shawn is one of the best at writing unique heroes that aren't the everyday alpha guy. I hope to see more heroes like Kyle in the future. ...more

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