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Renee Stevens

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It's time to take a look at another story. This week, Timothy M has provided us with a review of Confounded by Andr0gene. This is actually one of my favorite stories by Andr0gene and I've re-read it a few times. I hope that you enjoy it as much as Timothy and I did.

 


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Andr0gene


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Reviewer: Timothy M.


Status: Complete
Word Count: 24,632

 

What happens when a self-confident, possessive but caring man with a huge capacity for love and sex falls head over heels in love with a sarcastic, prickly and skeptical guy who isn’t used to showing his feelings and has no intention of getting involved with his boss? Yup, you’ve guessed it: Sparks fly! :lmao:

 

Nobody does this scenario better than Andr0gene, and my favorite story is Confounded I (together with the even better, but as yet Incomplete sequel Confounded II). Meet Mitchell and Taylan who might be said to embody the concept ‘Opposites attract.’ They spend the early part of the story teasing and arguing, while being hopelessly drawn to each other. Fireworks are probably more accurate than sparks, and whirlwind romance and seduction could be other good descriptions for Confounded.

 

The story switches from one POV to the other, and while this may be confusing in some stories, it works well here. We start off with Mitchell explaining his interest in Taylan and go on to chuckle about Taylan‘s mistaken belief that his boss is straight and married. Of course, he’s somewhat excused, because Mitchell does have a son, Kit, who plays a huge role in his life as well as in the story. In addition, Kit is the main character in the sequel, even though we also learn more about the volatile, but fun relationship of the two adults.

 

It’s kind of hard to pin down why I appreciate the way Confounded is written. But the dialogue and the internal comments from both men make me laugh, and I have several favorite scenes and phrases I like to revisit. The McDonalds breakfast, the game store visit, the ‘sexual preferences’ talk, and of course the initial scene where Taylan tries to brush Mitchell off. The latter features these typical reactions of Taylan towards his boss:

 

He glanced sideways with those slate-grey eyes of his. At the moment, there was a curious look in them, but for some reason, I got the weird thought that they could become stormy if he was angered enough.
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That was the damn problem with him; he was an asshole, yes, but a damn attractive one. Well, that's in the eye of the beholder, isn't it? This beholder thought he was; I couldn't deny that he was attractive.
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"We had a server crash today because someone was downloading heavily. De mail server bottomed out."
Almost immediately, his eyes went, tada; stormy. Uh-oh, not good.
"Who?" Came the curtly asked question through clenched teeth.
"That's what I'm trying to find out," I replied shortly, "so...if you don't mind? Sir?"

 

The situation deteriorates from there, and while Mitchell may be domineering and determined, he has more than met his match in Taylan. There is tearful drama, but it’s fun and heartwarming, and I couldn’t help cheering Mitchell on in his pursuit of Taylan. I also felt proud of Taylan for knowing when to fight and when to fold and accept the inevitable. You might be surprised at what it took.

 

Please give Confounded a try, and if we’re enough readers yelling for ‘More!’ I’m sure Andr0gene will finish the sequel. Part 2 is already more than twice the length of Part 1 and has even more fun, drama, tears, and romance. Don’t hesitate to read both, because the main issues of the sequel have been resolved, and we’re simply waiting for the mop-up. Or even better: for Andr0gene to be inspired to unfold new scenarios featuring the awesome, huggable guys of Confounded.

 

There is a story topic, but it's been inactive since 2011 http://www.gayauthor...ded#entry292373, but the sequel has a story discussion topic which has been more recently active: http://www.gayauthor...ounded-part-ii/.

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Another great review, Tim! Thanks for doing it, and thanks Renee for posting it. Now I want to check out this story for sure :yes:  

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I've read this story and loved it! Timothy's review said it all: It's a great story and I can't wait for a new chapter of part 2 :)

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It's a terrific story. Mitch and Taylan are magic together... and so is the story. I've read it twice. Part two is awesome, although I've given up hope of a new chapter. What's already there is still worth reading though. Great review, Tim. Cheers... Gary....

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I just checked Part Two :) yeah, it hasn't been updated in a while, but life often has to take precedence.

I know of another author who hasn't posted a new chapter in a year due to family.

 

In any case, I hope for the best for Andr0gene :)

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In any case, I hope for the best for Andr0gene :)

 

Well, he was last online on GA in the beginning of November, so he's still around.

I suggest leaving reviews and doing some hungry bird cheeping in the story topic. :lol:  With any luck he'll be inspired to post more chapters.

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Great review Tim. :)

 

I read this story when I was quite new to GA. I list (and part 2) it among one of my favourites. 

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Well, he was last online on GA in the beginning of November, so he's still around.

I suggest leaving reviews and doing some hungry bird cheeping in the story topic. :lol:  With any luck he'll be inspired to post more chapters.

Well Tim, you're in luck ;)

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