Gay Blades

by Ben Tyler

Book Overview

When their Gold on Ice show arrives in Clarksville, Missouri, competitive figure skater Garry Windsor and his best friend, Jay Logan, meet an eighteen-year-old Adonis in spandex whose innocent facade... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075820017X
• ISBN13: 9780758200174
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great book

I really enjoyed reading this book. The Author is a great writer. I couldn't put this book down it was that good. :)

RAINBOW ICE's Flavor of the Month review

Sometimes campy, sometimes hilarious gay male skewering of the tackiness that abounds when talented skaters miss eligible greatness but still want to earn money skating. There are lots of fantasies in this novel. There are, of course, sex scenes of many varieties. There's a running fantasy about monogamy and true love, as well. It's a slightly different universe, populated by gay men everywhere: the doormen, the cab drivers, the police officers, guys making out passionately in public. When you stumble into the hotel room of a stranger, it's someone gay and hot. Some readers will recognize in the author a kindred soul who has clearly choreographed his own fantasy programs more than once. The figure skating establishment may not have much to say about gay male culture -- at least, not officially -- but as Gay Blades proves, that doesn't stop gay male culture from having something to say about figure skating."-- RAINBOW ICE: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered issues in the sport of figure skating (http://www.plover.com/rainbowice/flavor0903.html)

You'll Love This Book

I had a great time reading GAY BLADES. I would treat myself to one chapter a night because I wanted to let the story unfold slowly so it wouldn't end. We all love stories about the dirty dealings people use to grab at fame- Gay Blades let's the reader root for the winners and hope for the evil "chorus boy" to get his just desserts. The sex scenes ain't bad either- hot and steamy in counter point to the ice cold skating rink- makes my nipples hard just thinking about it. Gay Blades is pure fun told with wit and style. Bravo, Ben Tyler. Your books never let me down. Three words: READ THIS BOOK!

Gay Baldes is Sharp!

I loved this book. God, I hope someone makes a movie of Gay Blades. Ben Tyler created such wonderful, lovable characters and some wicked evil backstabbing villians who you love to hate. This book was the perfect summer read- but would be a fun read in any season. I loved watching the main character deal with his competition while trying to mend a broken heart. With the attention that shows like American Idol and Star Search are getting these days, Gay Blades would make a perfect television series- we'd get to see the adventures of male figure skaters fighting for stardom in great costumes. Ben Tyler I love you and your wicked writing style. Gay Blades gets a perfect score.

Tyler Gets A Gold Medal with Gay Blades

Gay Baldes is a MUST READ for anyone who enjoys figure skating - and who doesn't? Ben Tyler has written the book we all wish we could have written. It is such an enjoyable read I couldn't put it down. It's always fun to get a behind the scenes look at worlds we think are fun filled and glamourous. Tyler pokes fun at the world of show biz set against the backdrop of the world of men's figure skating- what a riotous romp - I laughed out loud several times and cheered on the hero who's fall from grace throws him into a backstabbing world that rivals anything we've seen on TV shows such as Dynasty- instead of Crystal Carrington and Alexis Colby thrashing about in a lily pond we have male figure skaters with sharpened blades and toe picks using them for some wild backstabbing antics on an ice rink. The plot glides along at a quick pace. The sex scenes left me wetter than a melted ice rink. The well drawn characters run from warm and fuzzy to ice cold. Don't miss this tongue in cheek All About Eve on ice. Ben Tyler if you're listening -- I can't wait to see the movie of Gay Blades!