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Sugar and Sawdust Kindle Edition

by Debbie McGowan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 430 ratings
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Jorje's sister worries about him. He's a successful model with a serious passion for fashion—a pretty boy, who looks a lot younger than his twenty-two years. And he's sweet and kind. Guys take advantage of him, playing him to get at his money, or just to be seen with him on their arm, which is why sister Taylor has taken over control of his finances, his grocery shopping, even his love life. So it's not looking good, when Jorje wakes up with no recollection of the night before, a whopping hangover and a ton of missed calls from Taylor…and a mystery guy in the bed.

WARNING: this story contains sex acts between consenting male adults.

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First published as part of the Love's Landscapes Anthology
(DRiTC 2014, MMRomanceGroup.com), based on the prompt:

Dear Author,

I adore my baby brother and I try not to meddle in his life but since our parents are halfway ‘round the world’, looking out for him is up to me and he is so unlucky in love, I can’t help it. Guys are always taking advantage of his kindness and generosity (okay, gullibility). Yesterday, I saw him in a restaurant with this man, and I’m beside myself. Shall I send champagne or a walker? What’s a big sis to do? Yeah, this guy doesn’t look like he’ll take his money but what about his heart?

Note: brother is twenty-something, just very youthful-looking.

Fingers crossed,
Sincerely,
Kym
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PYYSA04
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MMRomanceGroup.com / Beaten Track Publishing (November 20, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1344 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 50 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 430 ratings

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Debbie McGowan

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Debbie McGowan is an award-winning author of contemporary fiction that celebrates life, love and relationships in all their diversity. Since the publication in 2004 of her debut novel, Champagne—based on a stage show co-written and co-produced with her husband—she has published many further works—novels, short stories and novellas—including two ongoing series: Hiding Behind The Couch (a literary ‘soap opera’ centring on the lives of nine long-term friends) and Checking Him Out (LGBTQ romance). Debbie has been a finalist in both the Rainbow Awards and the Bisexual Book Awards, and in 2016, she won the Lambda Literary Award (Lammy) for her novel, When Skies Have Fallen: a British historical romance spanning twenty-three years, from the end of WWII to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967. Through her independent publishing company, Debbie gives voices to other authors whose work would be deemed unprofitable by mainstream publishing houses.

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3.4 out of 5 stars
3.4 out of 5
430 global ratings

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Christy
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting And Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
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Jorje wakes up in another bed after a night out of drinking with friends. He wakes up with Alec who he later finds out is a carpenter and porn star on the side as well.

Alec is Johnny Sawdust, but Jorje doesn't care he wants something real with Alec and asks him to give them a try because its been two years since Alec's had anything that wasn't a guy since does straight porn.

There was a weird twist that wasn't expecting, but it was still good. No full out sex with them, but lots oral. Cute and nice for what was and Alec did save Jorje.
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Lora905
3.0 out of 5 stars In the words of Shel Silverstein: "Almost perfect, but not quite"
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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I feel like I really took a chance on this one, because the last book I read by this author (my first) I was sorely disappointed. This one had the potential to be so much better, and technically it was, until the virtual train-wreck of an ending. The 2 MC's, Jorge and Alec, were pretty basic, one-dimensional and uncomplicated, nothing really exciting about them, but I liked them. I actually thought they were both sweet in a sad, "no one loves me for me" kind of way. There's not very much interaction with Jorge's sister, Taylor, but from what little there was, I did not like her. And then in the end, to find out that she had no room whatsoever to act like she was so much better than Jorge, that irked me! I don't want to give away everything, but Alec has 2 jobs, one legit and one, well, legit but kinda seedy. But because of how he treated Jorge from the time that they met, Jorge was able to see past all that and was willing to really get to know Alec as a person. Alec had never had a real boyfriend or anyone even willing to see beyond his seedy job. He tried to resist Jorge but it was no use. I thought everything was going so well and so sweet, but that would be too much like right, I suppose. There has to be some kind of drama. So the author thought it'd be a good idea for Alec and Taylor to "know each other from work". NO. NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! There is NO way I would accept this in real life, so why would I like it in a story. Not only would I have dropped Alec like a hot potato (my sister? Gross!) but I would've found some way to get back in control of my own life and finances. If your sister can hide something like this from you, she can hide some of your money from you, too.
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MissB
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing,and delightful
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
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Some book are just a nice read, but this one you can put your self in there and feel, feel it all ,so glad I found this one ,sugar and sawdust what a combination,
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Jen kaminski
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2015
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The story was weak from the description. This book was a huge disappointment. It was to focused on body parts and insecurities. The sister wasn't played into the story line until towards the end. Glad it was free not worth the money if it wasn't.
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Kim
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
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I didn't expect this to be what it is but it was good. Pretty hot actually.
I read it in one day.
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chas
3.0 out of 5 stars a woman's view of gay erotica--not very accurate!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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A very short story, so the plot and characters aren't particularly well developed. As a gay man, just let me say that this was clearly written by a woman--am not sure how big she thought this guy was, but short of it dragging on the ground, I don't find the premise believable. ; D
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Sue Allen Milkovich
5.0 out of 5 stars FUN
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015
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Only Debbie McGowan could write a story that is this full of hot sex and make it hilarious. Jorje and Alec are very sweet and funny guys. I thought the characters were magnificently written. I loved the way Jorje handled Alec's special problem. The whole problem with his sister was kind of disturbing but turned out hilarious in the end. This is a very short story but great if you want a quick laugh. I enjoyed this book very much. It was very entertaining.
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KC
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
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Two models with a 13 year age difference meet. Passion ensues. Challenges are met. Left hook adds humor. Cute brief story.

As I am a gatherer of books, I collect books and ebooks from a variety of sources: Goodreads wins, Bookhub, BookFunnel, emails from authors and publishers, and others. I do lose track of their sources. But, as a reader, I feel I should give an honest, unencumbered review for all I read.
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Appassionata
3.0 out of 5 stars Insomma.
Reviewed in Italy on July 14, 2015
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L'inizio è simpatico, interessante, ben scritto. Ho apprezzato tutto fino a tre quarti della storia. L'ultima parte mi ha letteralmente lasciata inorridita.
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Jacqueline
4.0 out of 5 stars ... a lesbian some people think its odd that I like gay men eroctic films or books but I love ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2015
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As a lesbian some people think its odd that I like gay men eroctic films or books but I love it . Love Ms McGowan style love the book Checking Him Out wasn't too keen on this book but it hit the spot
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Ari
2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry, but wasn't really my taste
Reviewed in Germany on February 7, 2015
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I don't know, it started quite interesting I suppose, but then turned weird in my opinion, since I can't see anybody just giving up their carreer for a kid they got to know that very morning (or the night before but does that even count??)
I mean...they don't even know each other yet at all but because he's curious he just gives up his entire job???

Just wasn't mine.
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Mr A nthonyJ BowenAmazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2014
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Well it wasent long enough, and thats a pun
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5.0 out of 5 stars just a little something
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2016
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Short and SWEET
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