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Male Model
by Dave Benbow
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Paperback
Publisher: Kensington
In his sizzling debut novel, Daytime Drama, Dave Benbow took readers inside the sexy, catty world of soaps. Now he goes behind the seams—and under the covers—of LA's fashion district, where a man's body is his business, and one man’s exquisite face and form are about to take him straight to the top, into the arms of an unlikely lover...and into the crosshairs of a deranged killer... Male Model Designing window displays for the glamorous Cameron Fuller USA store on Rodeo Drive is Blake Jackson's passion. After all, handsome, elegant designer Cameron Fuller is an icon of chic style. With his Vogue-thin wife, Suzette, he's one-half of "America's Couple." But rumors have swirled around him for years—whispers that his wife is a vicious, drunken shrew who holds Cameron's assets in her tight fist...that their relationship is like one of the store's many displays: luxurious, beautiful, and completely for show...and that Cameron's real passion is for the men he takes discreetly to his bed. Blake has often fantasized about Cameron, but he’s completely unprepared to meet him in the flesh—or to have him offer to help with a last-minute window change during a surprise visit to the store late one night. Working side by side, the two men experience an overpowering attraction, and soon, they're engaged in a whirlwind secret affair, played out on private planes, in New York penthouses, behind office doors and in a remote, exotic beach house. For Blake, life with Cameron has its drawbacks—the secrecy and sneaking around—but it's sexier and more tender than he ever could have hoped...and it's about to get hotter. In need of a fresh look to launch his new cologne, Cameron finds it in his lover's chiseled cheekbones, ice-blue eyes, long, dark hair and hunky, six-pack abs. It's an offer Blake can't refuse, and within weeks, he’s gone from shop-boy to poster god. A billboard of Blake romping in the California surf wearing only a pair of skin-tight leather low-riders stops traffic in Times Square and Hollywood. Suddenly, he's the "it" boy, wanted and feted from coast to coast, yet having to keep his feelings for Cameron in the shadows. But someone is unhappy about Blake's sudden rise to fame, and the growing love between the designer and his model...someone who knows their secrets…someone determined to make them pay dearly. And as the days tick down until the celebrity-packed party that will launch Blake's star, it's clear that the only way Cameron and Blake can hold on to what they have is to let go of everything else... Riveting and compulsively entertaining, Male Model is a wickedly revealing glimpse into the rarified world of fashion—the conniving stylists and creative directors who'd step on anyone to get ahead, the insecure models who swing both ways, the temperamental diva directors, the jaded wives living on couture shows and kinky boudoir habits, the barely concealed rage and need, lust and envy, desperation and dreams they all share...and the secrets they’d all kill to keep under (stylish) wraps.
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| Be True to Yourself |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This is a fun, fast-paced love story of Cameron and Blake. They fall in love quick and hard and must make adjustments to with each other. Cameron is married to a wealthy socialite Suzette. But their's a marriage of convenience. Both are unhappy but keep up the pretense until Blake rocks Cameron's world. So much so that Cameron is ready to accept Blake at any cost.
Nothing is predictable about this story, meaning nothing is obvious. You expect the standard reaction and the author does an 180. It was good to see that the focus or angst of this story is not "bashing" (with the exception of Suzette's father. But even his motives are clouded by the loss he's experienced), but good ole fashion revenge and jealousy. Cameron and Blake commit to each other and ride out the turmoil unleashed by their love.
The ending rings true to the lovers as well. Very good story.
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| Very entertaining in a superficial sort of way |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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I found the book to be very entertaining, very amusing and sexy, but also very formulaic (is that even a word?) Everytime the two main characters (who, we are constantly reminded, are the two best looking men in the world!) have sex, well it's not just sex, but MIND-BLOWING sex! As in the best sex EVER! No two people have EVER had sex as good or hot as these guys do! You get the picture. Also, the good guys are attractive, sexy, and in great shape while the villains are old, ugly, fat or too thin, or just plain unattractive. Still, I enjoyed the book for what it was, and appreciated the author's homage to Dominick Dunne... there is a certain similarity in their writing style but I mean no disrespect to Mr. Benbow when I say he has a ways to go before he can match Dunne. But at least the reader can enjoy the journey along with Mr. Benbow!
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| I loved it! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This book is the second book from Dave Benbow (I think). Loved the first, loved this one too. I like that he uses characters from previous books and short stories.
I think we all wish that a hot rich guy is going to notice our work and then fall in love with us. Trying to figure out out who did it was really fun.
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| Hot! Hot! Hot! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I purchased this book because I thought the cover was so H-O-T! To my surprise the text was hotter than the cover art. I enjoyed reading the book immensely. I am looking forward to reading Mr. Benbow's "Daytime Drama", which I have already purchased. It's near the bottom of my stack but I'll let you know about it as soon as I finish it.
Guy De Rosa
California
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| Gay Romance and Intruige That Doesn't Quit! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This fast paced story will capture the reader from the first sentence and keep him in rapt attention throughout. This is one book I didn't want to put down, and in fact, I missed my gym visit in order to finish it. This is a MUST READ!...Lots of fun.
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