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

He slept with me last night and the night before. We were naked both nights, but not intimate. He spooned me and whispered, “You’re going to get through this. I’m here for you. I’m your best friend and I’m not going anywhere.”


Since Mr. Friday’s fatal car accident on the Fourth of July, Mitchell has taken care of me. I’ve been eating and bathing because of him. He’s the one who’s been putting Valium next to my bed with a glass of Merlot, saying before I fall to sleep, “When you’re ready to take this, I’ll help you.” He feeds me a codeine-based drug called Numerox to balance my nerves. He serves me toast, eggs, and Bloody Marys. He’s been dressing me in the mornings and reading the newspaper to me over lunch. In the evening, he reads The Travelerby John Twelve Hawks to me, even though I’m not listening. If Mitchell had not been at my side during the last four days, I’d probably curl up and die.


Chapter 35