Audiobook Review: Up-Ending Tad, Bundle 1 by Kora Knight, performed by Michael Pauley

30 December of 2018 by ButtonsMom2003

Up-Ending Tad, Bundle 1 By Kora Knight, Narrated By Michael Pauley

 

Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance, GLBTQ, MM

Released: March 20, 2018 audio, December 18, 2014 ebook

Publisher: Self-Published

Series: Up-Ending Tad: A Journey of Erotic Discovery, Books 1,2,3

Length: 8 hrs, 46 minutes

Performed by: Michael Pauley

Volumes one, two, and three of the Upending Tad series.

Loser Takes All
Tad’s weekend started out like any other; hitting a college frat party with a handful of buddies. But just as the evening hits its peak, things get up-ended fast. Ditched by his drunken, trolling friends, Tad winds up getting hustled by three jocks playing poker. Now, he’s forced to pay his dues in the most outlandish of ways by spending an hour with his victors’ favorite flogger, Scott. But the guy’s tantalizing torture quickly proves to be the least of Tad’s worries and the kickoff to a night of raw, shocking lust. Experience the graphic, minute-by-minute account of that hour spent at the hands of Tad’s insatiable tormentor. Addicting chemistry lights the stage as Scott ignites Tad’s reluctant desires into a frenzy of forbidden need.

Test of Endurance
The last time Tad saw Scott, the ripped physical trainer left him with quite a lot to think about. At his wit’s end, he seeks Scott out, voluntarily, on his own terms. Will the completely different setting offer what he’s seeking; proof that their exchange’s unexpected turn was just a random mishap? Or will being in Scott’s presence suggest something different….

Sideline Submission
Round two with Scott hadn’t been what Tad expected, but it did end up providing a few important realizations. That crazy first encounter was definitely more than mere male hormones. Which meant he felt a true attraction to the guy. Something that explained his defenselessness against Scott’s smoldering charms. So Tad had resolved to cope with his findings the only logical way he knew how: purge the guy from his system by staying away for good. Unfortunately, that proved way more uncomfortable than he’d anticipated. So when Scott unexpectedly seeks him out, Tad’s too drained to fight his turmoil any longer. He agrees to hang out, not knowing Dom boy Max will end up part of the deal.

Warning: Erotic romance. Contains explicit gay sex. Intended for mature audiences.

Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003

This maybe the hottest book I’ve ever listened to!

Please read the synopsis for the book shown above; it explains the story way better than I can. Up-Ending Tad is is classified as erotica on Amazon but it looks like they don’t have an erotic romance category under the LGBT section. While this story is very erotic in content, I also see the developing relationship between Tad and Scott as pretty romantic. This first bundle of books doesn’t exactly end on a cliffhanger – no huge event that leaves you dangling – but you will definitely want to read more about Tad and Scott’s journey.

Tad has always considered himself straight so he is perplexed and somewhat dismayed by his feelings for Scott. He got turned on so hard (pun not really intended ?) during their first encounter and it really confused him. I think maybe Scott was a little surprised by his feelings for Tad as well.

The two of them begin to develop a friendship of sorts but neither can resist the sexual pull that exists between them. Tad stays away from Scott not sure how to handle the feelings he’s having. But then Scott seeks him out and he can’t say no to hanging out. That night turns into the hottest experience of Tad’s life when Scott’s roommate, a Dom named Max, invites them to watch a session he is having with one of his subs.

While I’ve started listening to the second bundle of stories, life intervened and I haven’t finished it yet. What I have listened to so far is every bit as hot as the first bundle and I can’t wait to finish listening to it.

Story: ♥♥♥♥♥

Narration: ♥♥♥♥♥

O Factor: SCORCHER

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Up-Ending Tad: A Journey of Erotic Discovery Series

Kora Knight

Born and raised in the Northern Virginia, I’ve always loved to read, but it wasn’t until my preteen years that I discovered my deep-seated love for writing. Although, with published literary teachers and play writers in the family tree, that probably shouldn’t have come as a surprise.

Starting with my involvement in social book forums, I then tried my hand in literary role playing. Which, in turn, led to my becoming a fervent online independent writer. Since then, I’ve endeavored to share with the world my impassioned stories of love, adventure and sensual wonderment, my most recent delight being that of m/m erotic romance.

I have recently finished the second installment of my Nira Chronicles series, Zercy, and will be continuing on with a handful of other projects, including the next Upending Tad spin-off for Breck & Kai, on target to release summer 2018.

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Michael Pauley

Michael is a New York based actor, voice artist, director, and producer. He grew up in Chicago prior to studying at the University of Arizona in Tucson, and obtaining his Masters in Acting and Directing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Michael has performed throughout the country at companies including The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, the Unicorn Theatre, and Texas Shakespeare Festival. On television he has appeared on shows including The Good Wife, Saturday Night Live, Rescue Me, Guiding Light, and All My Children. On film he has appeared in Pee Wee’s Big Holiday and The Understudy.

Michael is also one of the founding members and the current Artistic Director of The Hyperion Theatre Company. Under Michael’s leadership, the company has produced seven seasons of original commedia dell’arte which has toured from New York City to Chicago and Kansas City. The company has worked twice with Teatro Franco Parenti in Milan to bring Shakespeare productions from the United States to Italy. In addition, every production has partnered with charitable organizations to give back to the community. The Hyperion Theatre Company has worked to raise money for The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, The Jake Pastel Cancer Fund, The Breast Cancer Fund, Hope House, The U.S.O., Autism Speaks, and Emergency.

As a voice artist, Michael has produced over 50 audio book titles, available at Audible.com. Michael has worked with writers including JA Sanchez, Chris Adkins, Stacy Lynn Carroll, Shelley K. Wall, Jamie Sheffield, and many others.

Michael lives in Astoria with his two dogs, Baxter and Joplin.

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