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Susan Mac Nicol

Stripped Bare Kindle Edition

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Now that Shane Templar has stripped the armour from Matt Langer’s heart, will either of them ever be safe again?

Though two years past, Matthew Langer is still getting over the death of a loved one. He’s steered clear of serious relationships, but when he meets the irascible, dirty mouthed and tempestuous Shane Templar that decision has never been harder. Shane is sexy, warm and funny, and Matthew finds himself trying like hell not to fall for him. Especially when Shane, with his quick wit and hacking skills, is quick to stand up for justice and avenge wrongs. Then Shane strikes at the wrong target, and Matthew realises just how far he’s already fallen. At the threat of losing for good yet another man who has broken through his armour, Matthew finds his heart stripped bare. He must face the demons of his soul or a future without love.

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About the Author

Sue Mac Nicol was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. At the age of eight, her family moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where she stayed for nearly thirty years before arriving back in the UK in December 2000. She has written nine novels, two novellas and a screenplay since February 2012 and clearly believes in keeping herself busy. She has found herself wanting to stay in the genre that is M/M Romance so more can definitely be expected. Sue is a member of Romance Writers of America and Romantic Novelists Association in the UK. She is also a member of a rather unique writing group, called the Talliston Writer’s Circle, which in itself has a story all of its own to tell and lives in the rural village of Bocking, in Essex, with her family. Her plan is to keep writing as long as her muse sits upon her shoulder. Her dream is to one day make enough money to give up the day job and get that big old house in the English countryside overlooking a river, where she can write all day and continue to indulge her passion for telling stories.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E2YJYSY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boroughs Publishing Group
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ 20 July 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 509 KB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938876684
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Susan writes steamy, sexy, often dark and occasionally witty contemporary romance books. She’s dabbled in varied genres, both MF and MM, and has written paranormal, urban fantasy and romantic suspense stories.

Whether you’re looking for a heart-pounding romantic suspense or a deeply emotional love story, Susan’s portfolio has something for everyone.

Screenplay Success and Hidden Talents

Susan doesn’t just stop at novels. She’s an award-winning screenplay writer, with several scripts based on her published works. Her screenplay ‘Sight Unseen’ has garnered no less than ten awards, and her TV pilot ‘Reel Life,’ based on her debut novel ‘Cassandra by Starlight,’ was a winner at the Oaxaca Film Fest. Talent and passion together have propelled her into the spotlight of multiple creative fields.

Personal Touch: Fun Facts About Susan

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Susan is a person of diverse interests and experiences. She loves attending live music concerts, especially if her man-crushes Adam Lambert or Sam Smith is performing. Her leisure activities include lazing with a good book, enjoying a fine gin and tonic, and watching reruns of ‘Silent Witness.’

Her colourful past includes being chased by a rhino in Kenya, mistaken for a prostitute in Johannesburg, and being kicked out of a youth club for encouraging free thinking. With such a vibrant background, it’s no wonder her stories are packed with excitement and life.

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Customers find this book to be a fabulous read with a really good story that rides a roller-coaster of emotion. They absolutely adore the characters.

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13 customers mention content, 12 positive, 1 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content, describing it as a fabulous and adorable read, with one customer noting how it held their attention throughout.

A good read. Nothing stomach churningly exciting but a nice little plot anyway....Read more

Another amazing read from the wonderful Susan Mac Nicol ! ........Read more

Absolutely loved this book! Matt and Shane is a hot combination that simply works very well and guaranteed to keep the reader hooked....Read more

...These two are a match made in heaven, two hot, sexy men with so much love to give....Read more

11 customers mention story, 11 positive, 0 negative

Customers enjoy the story, describing it as a roller-coaster of emotion with a nice little plot, and one customer specifically mentions the beautiful romance created by the author.

Wow!! What a fantastic story. Matthew and Shane are both characters I have fallen in love with. I will certainly miss them....Read more

...This book has, first and foremost for me, a really good story. The developing romance between Shane and Matt is at turns sweet, funny and difficult....Read more

It took me a few chapters to get into this book but once I did I loved the storyline and ended up reading it in one sitting....Read more

Excellent storytelling. Very convincing main characters, genuinely grabbed and held my attention all the way....Read more

5 customers mention character, 5 positive, 0 negative

Customers absolutely adore the characters in the book, with one mentioning their buzzing personality.

...I fell in love with Shane and Matthew, beautiful characters. Both have different personalities but I was equally drawn to both....Read more

...Gosh, I absolutely adore the characters (mainly as they're British and real)....Read more

...There is a depth to all of the characters in the book that is often missing in your every day romance novel, even those characters that only appear...Read more

...The characters certainly grew on me and I found some parts very emotional....Read more

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Joanne
5 Striptastic Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2015
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The first thing that springs to mind when thinking of how to start this review is, How does a writer grip you so much into the story? I fell in love with Shane and Matthew, beautiful characters. Both have different personalities but I was equally drawn to both. Then we have the monsters like, Walter Debussy, the meanest of characters along with his side kick, Roy Parsons, that man is an evil homophobic......., you get what I mean.
We meet other characters along the way like David who is Walters son, boy has he suffered at the hands of his father and Roy. Ultimately this story is about two men, Shane and Matthew both have their own pasts to share.
Matthew works for Mr Pig, AKA Walter. He works from home so I suppose that is a bonus who would want to be around that man is beyond me.
Matthew has been on his own for a few years now, losing his husband, Sam in a car accident. It's something that Matthew is struggling to get over, the man is living in turmoil. No one really knows what life he lived after Sam's death, he was out of control. Luckily he found his way back and took control of his life once again. He leads a guarded life but Shane is about to change all that.
Shane has a buzzing personality, he is such a fun guy but again he has his own demons to deal with.
These two are a match made in heaven, two hot, sexy men with so much love to give. They are protective of each other and their close friends like David.
Life is never without it's drama, that would be to easy but things that happen are brutal. The monsters are out to make these men suffer, it's a horrific incident that you actually hear of happening.
When will ignorant people realise that love is LOVE. Does it really matter who you love and choose to be with. Who are you hurting? Okay so you may not approve of same gender relationships but it's not a crime. Shouldn't people worry about their own lives rather than what others are doing.
Matthew and Shane deserve happiness, I for one loved this story and I know others will too, so if you love M/M Romance with a fantastic story download today. Susan Mac Nicol I hope everyone reads this book and connects with it just like I did. Thank you

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Phase58
A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 August 2014
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A good read. Nothing stomach churningly exciting but a nice little plot anyway. Male escort meets hot lawyer when his client and lawyers best bud gets beaten up and the story goes from there. I really did enjoy it and you knew what was coming so it was predictable but again, not in a bad way. A nice easy read and always with a happy ending. I'd buy more of this author for easy reading.

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First M/M romance read, and I have to say Wow!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2013
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I was a little bit dubious about reading a Male/Male romance novel, however I am usually game for reading anything, and boy am I glad I did. The relationship that Susan manages to create between these two men is so thrilling, you find yourself riding a roller-coaster of emotion throughout the entire book. There is a depth to all of the characters in the book that is often missing in your every day romance novel, even those characters that only appear in a few of the situations draw you in, and create the perfect setting for the relationship between Matty and Shay. Susan covers a whole host of issues that can arise in a homosexual relationship, from the physical and psychological ramifications of abuse to emotional and familial problems, and she does this in a way that makes you realise that as long as you have your soul mate none of these issues really matter, you face them together. I will not go into details about the book, as I don't want to spoil it for you. I would just suggest that you go into this with an open mind and realise that it does not matter who you love, be they male or female, as long as they love you back.

The only negative comment I have is that this book is not long enough, I wanted more of Matty and Shay, I could read a novel by this author all day, everyday, and I eagerly await her next contribution to the literary world.

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Hot, entertaining, gripping!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2013
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Absolutely loved this book! Matt and Shane is a hot combination that simply works very well and guaranteed to keep the reader hooked.

I was however slightly annoyed by the few spelling and grammar mistakes as this somewhat wrenches you out of the magic of the story...especially when the plots' are so interestingly gripping.

It was very hard to put the book down and had very little sleep over two nights! Gosh, I absolutely adore the characters (mainly as they're British and real). The locations mentioned were also exciting to picture in one's minds-eye! Very good writing skills and I for one am looking forward to reading more of this author's books!

No need to wonder or ponder on whether to buy this book...just get it already!!

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Nic
An emotional story with lots of drama and nice romance
Reviewed in the United States on 31 July 2013
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This is a story that perfectly blends drama and romance and keeps the action going at a fairly rapid pace! The relationship is full of ups and downs - immense passion interspersed with arguments and fall-outs - and the drama keeps on coming - assaults, computer hacking, threats, computer hacking...

We are introduced to Shane while he is providing an escort service to David. They have met a couple of times before but only for an escort service without any sex (Shane is picky with who he gets involved with). But this changes and they end up in a hotel room together. After their encounter, David receives a phone call from his father and is obviously very fearful and upset. David is the son of a wealthy business man who is a homophobic jerk and threatens David.

After David leaves, Shane is concerned for him and tries to contact him without success, eventually finding out he is in the hospital. Due to what happened at the hotel, I struggled to understand Shane's concern. I don't think this was fully explained or else Shane must be a very accepting/forgiving man! He visits the hospital and meets Matthew, David's father's lawyer. This is the start of a relationship between Shane and Matthew.

Shane is a little bit wild and gets up to some mischief that gets him into some trouble. But his heart is really in the right place and he falls hard for Matthew. Matthew is more controlled with tragedy in his past. He finds it hard to put himself out there and open his heart.

Together these men are wonderful and they certainly heat things up between the sheets (and everywhere else!). The sex scenes threatened to be a little too many but then I decided I enjoyed them so much that they suited the story perfectly!

There is much to be resolved in the story - David's father' actions and treats, Shane's problems with his family, Matthew coming to terms with his own personal tragedy and finally Shane and Matthew trusting each other enough to love. It is an emotional journey with some really sweet and tender moments.

"Babe, you call me all upset and say you need me. I would have run twice the distance just to get here for you, to hear you say that." Shane to Matthew.

"You drive me crazy. You're bloody cheeky, you're a maverick, and you never bloody listen to anyone. You do what you think is best, all the time. You also care so much about people - it's what I love about you. I love the way you smell, the way you look, the way you make me feel." Matthew to Shane

Of course I loved to see Matthew finally proclaiming his love but I think my other favourite part was Shane's father's response to seeing him with Matthew. "God, you two are incredible together," he whispered, his face pale. "How could I ever think this wasn't right?"

So all in all, a great story with emotional warmth, wonderful leading men and lots of interesting drama!

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Worth 10 Stars. Absoutly Brillant Book
Reviewed in Australia on 28 July 2016
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FANTASTIC book by Susan. I laughed and cried with Shane and Matthew's story. Shane was working as an escort with his client David when he got a phone call from his angry father. David was scared of his father that was evident what Shane could see. He followed up with a phone call to David after he'd left or tried to. Finding he was attacked and was in hospital Shane couldn't get their fast enough.
Matthew is a lawyer for Davids father and who was called to the hospital to defend bad press. Shane and Matthew meet for minutes but that was all he needed. Instantly Matt quit working for the Debussy Family. Matt and Shane form a bond for David to help in anyway they could.
A fantastic book i loved it from the start to finish. You may need tissues. This was a first read of this author but it certainly wont be the last.

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Sunne
Imperfect MCs...that was nice.
Reviewed in Germany on 31 August 2013
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So...I have to say this book tickles several of my personal pet-peeves...yes, it does.

First "the man", "the younger man", "the lawyer"....damn, I really don't like when authors try too hard to find other words than the names and "he". It's okay sometimes, but sometimes it's just too much, especially in intimate situations it throws me off, it creates a distance that is wrong at that moment.

The other is the use of German...Please dear author, let a native speaker look at it. It's not really bad, I've seen worse but there are a few mistakes.

So, now that this is out of the way I have to say, I really liked the book. Both MCs are so perfect in their imperfection.
Matthew is still mourning and damn, he can be a bitch when he thinks Shane oversteps some boundaries he has drawn to supposedly protect himself from caring too much. And he is stubborn. And sometimes really unfair and impulsive. So perfectly imperfect.
Shane on the other hand is noisy, doesn't respect boundaries, which makes him the perfect match for Matthew because he isn't discouraged by Matthew's sometimes prickly attitude. But he is also impulsive and acts before thinking of the consequences.

They are a perfect match with some really hot sex as a bonus.

The story itself is good and a good mix between influcenes from outside affecting a growing relationship and other action.

I recommend reading the book...yes, because despite it had some of my personal pet-peeves, which really aren't some for others, it was really good.

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Eine durchgelesene Nacht und ein paar Tränchen später …
Reviewed in Germany on 1 July 2015
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Inhalt: *****
… bin ich immer noch ganz verzaubert von der Geschichte zwischen Shane und Matthew. Beide haben eine bittere Vergangenheit, die es ihnen schwer macht, sich völlig aufeinander einzulassen. Während Shane voller Zuversicht, Hoffnung und einer gewissen Beharrlichkeit in die Beziehung mit Matthew geht, muss Matt sich erst an den Gedanken gewöhnen, noch einmal tiefe Gefühle und die damit verbundenen Zweifel und Kämpfe zuzulassen.
Die Story ist flüssig geschrieben, die Charaktere stimmig, die Handlung absolut nachvollziehbar. Zum Schluss musste ich tatsächlich ein paar Tränchen verdrücken und hatte nach der letzten Seite doch ein glückliches Grinsen im Gesicht!

Erotik: ***
Ja, es gibt in dem Buch einige Sexszenen und ja, sie sind wirklich heiß. Allerdings heiß in Form von zwei Männern, die die Finger einfach nicht voneinander lassen können. Das Außergewöhnlichste beim Liebesspiel der beiden dürfte der Einsatz von Handschellen sein, was aber der Erotik keinen Abbruch tut. ;)

Suchtfaktor: ***
„Stripped Bare“ ist das zweite Buch, das ich von Susan Mac Nicol gelesen habe. Während mich „Waiting for Rain“ nicht wirklich überzeugen konnte, werde ich dieses Buch bestimmt noch öfter lesen. Außerdem gibt es einige sehr interessante Nebencharaktere, über die ich gerne mehr erfahren würde … Vielleicht könnte aus dem Buch ja eine eigene Serie entstehen… *hoffnungsvoll*

Fazit: ****
4 Sterne für 290 Seiten voller Emotionen, die mich völlig in ihren Bann gezogen haben und verantwortlich sind für eine Nacht ohne Schlaf, aber mit einer Menge Lesespaß.

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teriwu
A fun, sexy read
Reviewed in the United States on 29 January 2014
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I have read a few M/M romances and I really like them. This one is different than the others I've read which have been really intense, mostly "gay for you" types of stories. Stripped Bare is about two very openly gay men. Although there are some serious issues going on it is more lighthearted in tone overall.

Shane is a wonderful character. He is drop dead gorgeous. Smart, witty, funny and very loveable. Mathew is the strong silent type. They meet and very quickly become lovers. Hot, steamy sex scenes are abundant but this book has so much more to offer. Touching romance, angst, intrigue, fun secondary characters and lots of family drama. Highly recommended. I will definitely be reading more by this author.

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