Product Description

Kevin isn’t into guys at all. He's had a string of girlfriends, done all of the usual things a straight man is supposed to do, so why is he dreaming about guys. And why are his dreams better than any reality with his ladies? When Ben, the IT guy, starts flirting with him, Kevin isn't sure what to think. He knows Ben is gay, knows Ben is experienced in the things he only thinks about when no one is watching. When a computer problem turns into a steamy encounter, Kevin tries to go back to being totally straight. Can Ben convince him that dreams can become reality?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #859950 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Customer Reviews

Interesting read
This is a rather hot book and I was so on the edge of my seat waiting for the *big* moment. Stephanie Vaughan has created an excellent sense of anticipation between the two heroes and they're very likable. But, I did have a few problems with how it all panned out and have felt a bit conflicted about whether I was feeling the love or the meh.

Kevin is straight and wanting less uncomplicated sex without the hassle of "female" drama. Ben has gone through some pretty unpleasant stuff with his family, coming out as a gay man, and relationships that have not always worked out. While working together they find themselves attracted to one another and end up in some seriously hot making out sessions, much angst and the smexin.

But... I found the whole part about Kevin being straight incredibly hard to get past. If he was closeted, even to himself, I felt that there should have been more back story to deal with this or even show some hint in the past. Some of it seemed a little rushed and sudden and I was not even feeling the whole *doesn't matter what sex you are we're soul mates* vibe. Ben is comfortable with himself and it just seemed as though Kevin was looking for someone who'll go down on him who'd enjoy it, which so did not entrance my romantic wee soul. Kevin of course redeems himself and there is much love and coming out, but it really stuck in my head. Teddy Pig writes this interesting piece on straight to gay dichotomy in romance and I did think about it often while reading the book.

I did enjoy the book and it is a good read even for that whole heart thumping anticipation which she wrote so incredibly well and is a thing that I do so enjoy. But I guess I wanted a little bit more from the characters at times and I just had a hard time believing the whole fence jumping angle. For all this, it is a pretty smokin read and worth checking out.

great story
I great read. Beautiful love story of a man discovering his love of another man for the first time. I will be keeping this on my book shelf for a long time.

Jumping the Fence by Stephanie Vaugh
Crossing the Lines by Stephanie Vaughan was my first real M/M romance. Maybe two years ago I read Menage by Emma Holly that has a M/M relationship in it, but one of the guys in the end falls in love for a woman and left the guy. It's a good book, but sincerely I was sad to not have the happily ever after for the boys. So I gave a try to a M/M story. It was Crossing the Line. I like it a lot and soon after finished it I bought Jumping the Fence. Another good read but I remember clearly to be a little disappointed when the story abruptly finish when the two characters have just decided to give a try to their relationship. And when I read that Stephanie Vaughan decided to "expand" it, I didn't understand exactly, I thought she wanted to rewrite the story. Instead she has added some more to the story, telling us what the guys do after their decision to try to be a couple.

Kevin is a latino guy who has had his share of girls in his life, but never been completely satisfy with them. And recently he has had some idea, about guys and about what guys can do when they are alone. He thinks to be only a sexual thing so when he meets Ben, a new colleague at work, he begins to fantasy about him and Ben, and when Ben makes a move on him he is ready to jump into the possibility. But Ken tries to convince himself that it is only sex, cause he is not gay. He only wants to be happy and comfort, and with a guy is more simple then with a girl.

Ben on the other hand is tired to hide. He has left his native home in a bad way cause he was not accepted by his family and now he has no intention to hidden no more. He is a lot attracted by Kevin, he is hot and cute in his inexperience, but Ben has no desire to be his school ship on the unknown sea of gay pleasure. I think Ben is a very patient man. He stands in front of all the insecurities of Kevin and gives him time and space. And everytime Kevin makes a wrong step, he is ready to forgive him.

This is a tender book which tells us Kevin's journey to discover himself. Kevin is a nice character, maybe a bit spoilt, but not bad. He is the product of the society where he is born, but he is good enough to try to overcome it.