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Gideon Smith is a man with a secret. He's a rodeo cowboy competing at the Calgary Stampede and should have his mind on the ride, but instead he's got his mind and his hands all over Nick DeShane. That would be fine if Gideon wasn't in the closet, and wasn't sharing a tiny trailer with his big brother, Justice. Things get complicated fast when Justice narrowly misses interrupting a date and Nick starts putting things together. Find out if Gideon can win the added money or if he's going to lose it all.
Originally published in the Cowboy Up! Anthology.
Originally published in the Cowboy Up! Anthology.
37 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2011
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Chris Owen
101 books907 followersI live and write in eastern Canada. I went to a bunch of schools, learned a lot of things, and now make stuff up because not to do so is unthinkable. I'm fond of fountain pens, Levenger's Circa system, and Steampunk fashions.
I'm inspired by the day to day minutia of life, and find beauty in the way words go together. I like texture and richness of experience. I'm not shy. I'm happy, I'm learning, I'm living.
I'm inspired by the day to day minutia of life, and find beauty in the way words go together. I like texture and richness of experience. I'm not shy. I'm happy, I'm learning, I'm living.
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December 14, 2018
In Gideon’s world of cowboys and rodeos, homophobia can run rampant, so it’s very understandable that he lurks in the closet and hesitates to come out to his own brother (Justice) when Justice suspects Gideon is seeing someone. Nick is also on the circuit and isn’t exactly waving rainbow flags, but he’s quietly out. He’s also the secret someone Gideon is spending his time with. Little did anyone suspect that Nick would end up being the bridge between the brothers in terms of bringing the truth (and tolerance) out of the closet.
September 22, 2018
3.5 stars
April 12, 2022
Read as part of Cowboy Up Anthology.
June 3, 2011
The story begins with Gideon trying to avoid telling his brother who he’s going out with that night. It’s not a hot buckle bunny as his brother assumes, but one of the other cowboys he met on the rodeo circuit. It’s unusual for Nick as well, as he doesn’t usually “date” but depends on quickies, despite the fact that he is out on the circuit. However both men find the experience worth prolonging, so they go to a club where Nick runs into Justice, unaware that he’s Gideon’s brother.
After a great night, they happen to run into Nick at the rodeo grounds, where Justice starts teasing Nick, who tries to defend his mystery man (Gideon), when Gideon finally can’t take it and bolts. When he gets back to his trailer Justice is waiting and wants some answers.
I really liked this one. While Gideon was in the closet, his brother wasn’t a nasty homophobe, he had wandered into the gay bar with some friends and wasn’t freaked out, but Gideon still feared his reaction. His brother was great though when it came down to it, and while the cowboys were not all out waving the rainbow flag, they weren’t kicking Nick’s ass every other day either. I think Gideon’s struggles to face up to who he was contrasted nicely with Nick who lived his life quietly, but with no hiding.
The build-up to, and the sex itself, was hot and yet tender as both men wonder if this is just a one-off, or if it could be the start to something more. It was also nice that they talked, on their date and later, including talking about Gideon’s brother’s possible reaction to him being gay. On the whole, while there was a bit of angst about being gay on the rodeo circuit and family reaction, it was more or less a story about two guys meeting who think it could lead to more. Definitely a HFN ending but one that I quite enjoyed.
After a great night, they happen to run into Nick at the rodeo grounds, where Justice starts teasing Nick, who tries to defend his mystery man (Gideon), when Gideon finally can’t take it and bolts. When he gets back to his trailer Justice is waiting and wants some answers.
I really liked this one. While Gideon was in the closet, his brother wasn’t a nasty homophobe, he had wandered into the gay bar with some friends and wasn’t freaked out, but Gideon still feared his reaction. His brother was great though when it came down to it, and while the cowboys were not all out waving the rainbow flag, they weren’t kicking Nick’s ass every other day either. I think Gideon’s struggles to face up to who he was contrasted nicely with Nick who lived his life quietly, but with no hiding.
The build-up to, and the sex itself, was hot and yet tender as both men wonder if this is just a one-off, or if it could be the start to something more. It was also nice that they talked, on their date and later, including talking about Gideon’s brother’s possible reaction to him being gay. On the whole, while there was a bit of angst about being gay on the rodeo circuit and family reaction, it was more or less a story about two guys meeting who think it could lead to more. Definitely a HFN ending but one that I quite enjoyed.
June 14, 2011
A Recommended Read! I love all the character development in this story, the plot flows beautifully from one scene to the next, and Gideon’s dilemma came to life for me in a way that totally exceeded my expectations for such a short story. To read this review in its entirety, please visit http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=...
January 8, 2012
I agree with a fellow reviewer. There could have been more with this one. Love the characters and would wish to read more about them.
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