Toy Box: Latex by Mychael Black, Jay Lygon & BA Tortuga

Title: Toy Box: Latex
Authors: Mychael Black, Jay Lygon & BA Tortuga
Publisher: Torquere Books
Genre: Anthology/Contemporary M/M Romance/Paranormal
Length: Short story (32 pages)
Rating: 4 out 5 stars

A guest review by Lily

Review Summary:

A lonely Dark Elf finds what he’s looking for, and more, outside a club. Two young men enjoy an afternoon of loving and partying, college style. A gift from friends gives two lovers an unexpectedly hot night at home. This is a collection of sexy, entertaining stories which I enjoyed very much.

BLURB

Liquid Latex has a place in every toy box, because who doesn’t love something that reveals as much as it covers? Mychael Black gives us Kor’inth, where men are subservient to women, and intimacy with other men is forbidden. When Kor’inth, son of the queen, is exiled and his male lover killed, he longs for companionship. Forced to survive in the outside world, he seeks other men who love men. When he meets Soren, Kor’inth wonders if the enigmatic Master is everything he’s ever wanted.

In Tail-Gators by Jay Lygon, University of Florida students Mike and Kevin are big fans of football and tailgate parties. Mike talks Kevin into painting on Gators jerseys with liquid latex to show their team spirit. A ticklish spot almost ruins the design, until Mike comes up with a unique way to make sure Kevin holds still. Finally, Galen and Shane from the Stormy Weather series are back in BA Tortuga’s Easy. Friends with a sex shop have sent Shane a box of liquid latex paints. Never one to be shy, Shane uses them to lure Galen into a night of playing hard. See what the boys get up to when they pull the latex out of the Toy Box!

REVIEW

Kor’inth by Mychael Black
3 out of 5 stars

Kor’inth is a Dark Elf who’s been banished from his home for loving a man. After living alone in the forest for two years he ventures to town looking for companionship. Standing outside a club, envious of the subs being led in, he’s caught unawares by a tall handsome stranger. Soren is a Dom, and a Vampire, and he knows right away he wants Kor’inth for himself. He gives him a sexy little latex outfit to wear but before they even make it to the club they’re having their own private scene. It seems Kor’inth has indeed found what he most wanted, a Master.

This seven page short story is nicely written and quite sexy. I felt for poor Kor’inth in the beginning as we learn about what he’s gone through in his life. There’s no time to develop a relationship between the elf and vampire as they are only together a few hours before the story ends. However, we are left with the sense that Soren wants to keep Kor’inth for more than just a night.

Tail-Gators by Jay Lygon
4 out of 5 stars

University of Florida student Mike and his boyfriend Kevin are getting ready to tailgate before a football game. When Kevin’s roommate Carl gets unpleasant they go to Mike’s empty dorm room to get ready. As they use latex paints to decorate themselves they also find fun, sexy and ingenious ways to play with each other. Later at the tailgate party things get interesting as Carl, having dismissed Mike as a ‘dumb jock’, is shocked to find there’s a lot more to the guy than he ever imagined, including a surprising connection to someone Carl greatly admires.

I really enjoyed this eleven page short story. Sexy and very humorous, this well written story is highly entertaining. Mike and Kevin are a couple of typical college students and the author did a great job with them as well with the atmosphere of the story. It was easy to imagine the fun of a tailgate party, the sights, smells and sounds as the Gator fans celebrate their team. Being from Florida and living only about an hour away from UF made this an extra special story to read. Go Gators!

Overall an entertaining look at two young men having a fun day.

Easy by BA Tortuga
4 stars out of 5

This fun and sexy seven page story brings back Shane and Galen from the author’s Stormy Weather series. Shane’s friends have sent him a case of latex paints and Shane’s decided to drive Galen a bit crazy. Black latex paint, conveniently ripped jeans and some toys guarantee a super hot night for this couple. I’ve read all the stories in this series and this quick peek back at Shane and Len was very enjoyable. These two men are super sexy and totally in love and when they play it’s hot, hot, hot.

Overall I really enjoyed this little collection of stories. All are well written and interesting and I liked how the theme was used in each one. Starting with a sexy paranormal that brought two strangers together to the two contemporary stories featuring established couples having fun, this is a book that engaged me from beginning to end. This is one that I recommend as an easy and entertaining read.