A man can fall in and out of love with a simple cheek-kiss, commit tender crimes of the heart, and enjoy gay passion to its fullest. Who wouldn’t like to fall in love with a sexy medium in “Run Like a Girl?” What happened “Last Night on Smithfield Street,” when two attractive men collide for the first time? And who is the mysterious, queer vampire who shares a “Tongue-Bite” with each of his victims? In the title story, radio show host Kye Shore wants to marry soon. Could a snowy weekend in the woods cause him to fall in love with Mr. Right, or will it forever be "The Boyfriend Season?" In “Jogger,” a young, muscular athlete is being stalked, but has he fallen for his stalker? And why is “Kai’s Underwear” being mailed to James Anthony’s apartment? What bizarre and sexy game is transpiring in his so-called normal life? The ten short stories in this collection embrace the lives of queer men, their lust-driven lovers, and boyfriend relationships both romantic and problematic.

The Boyfriend Season and Other Stories

I’m calm, and patient. I don’t lose my composure or freak out regarding his whereabouts. I’m strong enough to keep my mental faculties in line, and try to deal with his unannounced departure.


I make the two-mile walk to Ripley Road from my house. The first thing I see is BOY-FUCKER in white paint, slapped across his mailbox. FAGGOT in thick black paint is diagonally slashed over his front door, which is locked.


I walk around the premises and devise a plan to find my way inside. I cock my head against the windowpanes. Again, I am not at all surprised to learn that all of the rooms are empty. There are no paintings on the walls. No knickknacks. No furniture. No dishes in the open kitchen closets. No hardware next to the hearth. The house is completely empty. Any sign of Mr. Mann living in the house is unfound…like Mr. Mann himself.


Chapter 33