Honorable Silence Anthology: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Featuring Afterburner

MLR Press

M/M Erotic Contemporary Gay Romance

Novel length anthology (4 novellas)

Release Date: Veteran’s Day (11/11) 2010

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Blurb:

Our men and women in uniform sacrifice daily to serve our country. But what about the additional, voluntary sacrifice that each gay person in the military makes when they don their uniform? We ask these men and women to not only serve their country but serve in silence and denial, sacrificing not only their physical lives but their emotional ones too by denying them their right to love. Four talented authors weave tales that describe how living a lie pulls at the hearts and souls of good servicemen, whose only desire is to do their duty to their country…honorably.  In AFTERBURNER, two fighter pilots let their hearts soar despite regulations. THE LOSS OF INNOCENCE STORE provides a glimpse into the U.S. Army prior to the institutionalization of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. A sniper and infantryman find that love eases the pain of being forsaken in FORSAKE NOT. And STRATEGIC MANUEVERS reveals the intricate steps that can lead to love while in uniform.

Blurb for Afterburner:

Sebastian “Bas” Marchetti has spent his life doing two things, hiding his sexuality and flying. Born into an aerobatic family, Bas learned to fly long before he could drive. After a stellar career in the military that encompassed a turn as a U.S.A.F. Thunderbird and a test pilot, Bas leaves the service when his father dies in order to take over operations of the Flying Marchettis. Fully out of the closet and unwilling to return to it, Bas struggles with the demons of his past military career when he meets test pilot Ryder “Flip” Beckett. Together, Ryder and Bas find a love that neither is willing to give up. With Ryder living the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, they struggle to have a normal relationship. Bas loves Ryder enough to be his dirty little secret. However, that’s not enough for Ryder who loves his man so much he’ll risk court martial to be with Bas.

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Reviews

Rated: 4 Kisses by Two Lips Reviews

“Afterburner has a lot of heart and soul for a short story. I loved how Ms. Valentine blended the message of how hard it is to hide who you really are and the wonderful love story about Bas and Ryder, who are both honorable men that deserved a happy ending. I was cheering for them all the way and I am glad I read their story.”

Rated: 3.75 by Jessewave Reviews

“If you’re a fan of any of these authors or the military in general, this is a must-read collection.”

Rated: 3.5 Stars by Three Dollar Bill Reviews

“Afterburner has all the ingredients of an m/m romance with plenty of sex and angst to keep things interesting. Except that the angst in this case has nothing to do with how well Bas and Ryder get along, but rather the stresses that are placed on their relationship because they cannot be out and honest about the fact that they are a couple…Afterburner provides a good balance of romance, sex and angst that I believe readers of m/m romance will enjoy.”