Jay's Loelife 2. Board Members

One of the best stories on the site hands down. The premise sounds cliché. Loren is a forever-single kind of guy that sleeps his way around. Jay is the All-American football with wholesome family values. Jay reels Loren in and tames him. HEA.

Except no. There is so much more to this story. The author truly brings these characters to life, each flawed in their own way and each strong in their own way. When you have opposite lives, it takes a minute to figure out how they fit. Jay says it best when he said:

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Loren was the triangle to my circle and yet our shapes fit so perfectly together.

Don't hesitate on this story, it's a must read. Not just the story, but the comments, too. They add their own level to the story. A true testament to the author herself. 

As I begin this, it is obvious that "Jay's Loelife" has a plethora of reviewers who have already lavished appropriate praise for a story well-planned, well-written and presented with great flair.  Therefore, there really is no reason for me to write a review - except that I take pride in writing reviews that I think are well thought out and cannot miss a chance to lavish my own praise on this story.

I try to make a point to never read stories that are not completed.  There are several authors at GA who have works that as soon as they appear as the author, I don't even look at the story - simply because they have histories of many, many incomplete stories.  For this reason, I didn't even begin "Jay's Loelife" until it showed as complete.

Of course, its prequel "Boss Nanny" was a truly good read, although I didn't review it.

"Jay's Loelife", however, is simply inspired!  What kind of mind does an author have to have to take characters who are important - yet peripheral - to an epic story like "Boss Nanny" and write their story so that their lives dovetail so perfectly into the prequel story without breaking the storyline of either one?  The only answer is a brilliant mind.

"Boss Nanny" was about Seamus, Matt and Aiden.  Jay Petermeyer was featured as a former college classmate and best friend of Seamus.  Loran Patrick doesn't even show up very early in the story.  BUT, MrsGnomie breaks Jay and Loran (Loe) out and tells their story with great flair in "Jay's Loelife".

There is drama as the couple overcome very different backgrounds and years of growing up.  There is drama as they bridge differences in their own personal goals and beliefs.  And there is drama among their families, friends, coworkers, teammates and public fans.

The great hook for the story, the magnetism that will simply not let the reader stop reading is the beautiful and great portrayal of the characters as well as how their lives change and mold those characters.  There are times in the story that I would have personally choked Loran to death, thrown the body into a lane of traffic and told police he ran into traffic.  There were times I would have choked Jay Petermeyer and told him he was a naïve fool.  But, MrsGnomie patiently and with care nurtured her/his characters until they matured into people that I - the reader - could not help but love.

And, like Aiden in "Boss Nanny" , the author also populated "Jay's Loelife" with kids that were magically adorable, friends that were gregarious and charming and family that the reader looked upon as we all look on our families - we love them, sometimes on purpose!

Writing a story like this isn't like television or cinema.  It take a huge amount of work to portray the lives of complicated (and who could be more complicated than Jay Petermeyer and Loran Patrick?) in prose.  This is thirty-three chapters of well-written prose.  Each chapter represents a huge amount of work.  Thank you MrsGnomie for all of this hard work.  Thank you for providing the slugs like me, who just read, with such great literature.

If you are looking at this and haven't read these stories, don't wait.  Just click on MrsGnomie as an author and start with "Boss Nanny" then follow with "Jay's Loelife".  Go shopping before you start though.  Get everything you need for however long you think it'll take you to read the chapters.  It isn't likely you'll leave until you finish.

Davey 

It's difficult to say anything different than what others have said before me. This is a great story and a fitting spinoff/sequel to 'Boss Nanny'. The characters are well delineated, the plot, which could have descended into cliché, spot on. After reading this you will feel as if you have been on a journey along with Jay and Loren. Well done @Mrsgnomie. Now you have given yourself a very hard act to follow.

From the very first chapter to the very last it's an amazing journey for Jay and Loren. 

Being a part of this from the rough drafts, the edits, the parts that got added, the parts that got trashed... was an opportunity I wouldn't trade for anything. 

A great gem of a story with a little bit of every emotion thrown in. 

Well done, Mrs. G. Well done. 

This is the book I prioritized over all others.  One of the most satisfying, best written, funniest stories I have read.  This is better than anything you will pay to read.  

This story was the highlight of my week. Every Monday and Thursday I prioritized this posting over everything else. And for good reason. I fell in love with Loren and Jay (and Aidan and Carson). Where Jay has more of the knight and shining armor vibe, I loved Loren from the beginning. There was always a little mystery about him.

One thing I love about this story is that she doesn't give things away too early, and always leave you guessing and trying to figure things out. Sometimes I was right but mostly I was wrong. Either way, every chapter is a delight to read. The story does not go stagnant or get boring. I can't think of a single chapter I didn't like. They were either great or excellent. 

If you have the chance to read this story on a Gay Author’s for free, then do it before it’s pulled and sold to a publisher. This author knows a thing or two storytelling and how to pull the threads of emotion so naturally, you don’t know what is happening to you. 

I can’t love this entire story enough! I can’t recommend it enough either. It’s got pretty much everything you can possibly imagine. Wonderful book by an excellent author. 

I'm not even going to try and top the reviews already written since they've laid out all of the reasons you should treat yourself to this truly mesmerizing tale of love between a social media influencer and a trailblazing NFL star. Do yourself a favor and dive into Boss Nanny and then right in to Jay'sLoeLife - you won't be disappointed.

This story is one of the best I've ever read and I'm a voracious reader. Seriously though, just read it, and as you do, let yourself feel the emotions this story so artfully evokes. Stories like this are why I found myself actually joining and participating in this community instead of just reading them. This site and stories like this are a welcome distraction from the crazy world in which we live.

I eagerly await future developments from JayLoe and anything else this supremely talented writer decides to share with us! 

Not to echo too much on others, but not many authors can take something “cliche” And turn it into something extraordinary.

If you’re wondering if it’s worth the read, look at the reader engagement: likes per chapter, comments, recommendation. It’s evidence and it tells a story of its own. 

Mrsgnomie has intricately woven this novel into her prior work Boss Nanny, where we first met Jay and Loren. There path isn't an easy one and at one point the reader starts to wonder if one of our boys isn't going to wind up being the proverbial "victim of unrequited love." But persistence does pay off and eventually the two hit their stride. Or do they? Hmmm...

If you haven't read Boss Nanny, then do that first before you attempt this story. Both novels are very well written and unlike us initial readers, you won't be tortured waiting for the next chapter to be released!  Oh, and the comment sections in both books is not to be missed. We all had big fun commenting, speculating, and trying our best to out gif one another. 

Wish I could give more than 5 stars to this amazing story. It's the kind of story, that you don't really want to end. Laughter, tears, happiness and anger, it's all there. 

Mrs. G has an engaging way of telling her stories that just makes us readers come back again and again. 

Jay and Loe are the ultimate couple who brings us out on the edge of  the seat and back again. Everyone around them brings the story to life, making you feel like a part of the family.

Just read it, allready 😀👩‍💻

Not much I can add to the reviews you see posted here. What I can unequivocally say is...If you don't want to be entertained, don't give a fig for quality wordsmithing, or a story so rich in all the nuances of human emotion, then you are simply in the wrong place!

A companion piece and follow up to Boss Nanny, this story truly ranks, with the best of them on this site. You will laugh, tear your hair out in frustration, want to beat up a helpless vegetable from the fridge, and yet...at every turn and twist...you'll be trying to coordinate binge reading with sleep, work or whatever trivial oddies life may throw at you!

We are so lucky that Gay Authors provides a home for so many excellent authors, this story is a shining example!!

Oh...BTW...Chapter 1 is waiting...WTF are you doing???

Stop reading the reviews and start reading the story. That's all I can say. There is much to love from the first chapter to the last. Each one eliciting every emotion possible from hilarious one-liners to wanting to punch your computer. The story is told through alternating POV's. Loren and Jay have very unique voices and perspectives, which is hard to accomplish for many writers. Following as these two men meet and figure out how to love is a delight. Truly a masterpiece. 

It's the highlight of my day finding the latest adventure of Jay and Loe but as much as I love reading the next chapter I realize it brings me one chapter closer to the end ....  

I have been a fan of MrsG’s work since her first story. Every one of her stories has you laughing, crying, sad, mad - the whole gambit. 

However, Jay’s Loelife isn’t just a story, it’s an adventure that will keep you hooked (yes laughs, tears and frustration) through the last chapter!

The characters keep you rooting for them all the while “living their best life”!

Before attempting to read this story you need to read Boss Nanny first.

This is a truly amazing story from Mrsgnomie, every is just perfect about it.

We follow Loren as he becomes top of the Social Media industry. But Loren didn't have an easy start to life, but he learnt to survive. Loren was always missing something in his life to make it complete.

Things get complicated when along comes Jay.

Jay a NFL footballer who's life has always been relatively easy for him, until he meets Loren.

Destined to be together, it takes quite a while for them to get together.

As Loren is a hard nut to crack, but once he cracks, things progress from there.

But Loren and Jay do not have a smooth ride, they both have problems and issues to be worked through, individually and as a couple.

But you really need to read this story to learn about Jay, Loren and there friends.

A truly awesome story that comes highly recommended.

This by far the best story I've read on this site. Once I caught up with the chapters I was always watching anxiously for the next chapter to come.

I really love reading series stories, and @Mrsgnomie has done a great job with this one. If you are considering this story for a read I would suggest reading Boss Nanny first, a great story with a great lead in to Jay's Loelife.

I'm really looking forward to the next installment in the Board Members series. Hope it comes soon.

Well I definitely can't add much to what everyone else has said.

Firstly, if you've not read Boss Nanny then go and do that before you start reading this one or you'll miss loads of the back story to Jays Loelife.

Then when you've read BN come straight back here and read this one!

Great characters, a brilliant roller coaster of a story and lots of S E X!

@Mrsgnomiehas written a superb story with excellent backup from @kbois& @Mawgrim.

Both stories (BN & JL) are one's where once you start you just have to read the next chapter!

Don't forget to read the story comments (they are a hoot) and leave your own comments too.

Mark

MrsGnomie does several things well. She can tell a story, her dialogue is natural and impactful, her humor is well placed and well times, her character arcs are perfectly crafted, and she knows how to throw you for a loop. I have read all her stories and I love all her stories, but simply put, they were nothing but sharpening stones far this one.

A very traumatic past gave Loren the tools he needed to not just propel to the top of the social media industry, but it gave him the tools to create it. If you have no boundaries, you know no boundaries. At the same time, there was always a part of him that was closed off to the entire world. Until Jay Petermeyer.

Jay knows Loren's "it" from the second he see's him, but love doesn't happen like that. He's in no rush, a lot of time passes until Loren finally see's Jay, even then, he doesn't bite. Not really. Once he does, it's a slow slide down hill.

One minute I'm frustrated with Loren and the next my heart breaks for him. There are times he's like a child who pushing boundaries because he's hurt and scared. Other times, he's loving with all he has, in his own way. It's a real ride through the peak and valleys of life. 

I cannot say enough about this story. If you read it, you will enjoy it. If you don't read it, your life will not shine as bright as it could.

Calling this a must read is an understatement as any other superlative you can give this story For those readers who look at reviews before deciding to read a story I urge you to read Boss Nanny first while that is not totally essential it does make this incredible story that much more so.

Another bonus you get from reading this  is the chapter comments are ALMOST as entertaining the story itself just pace yourself it can get exhausting. 

Imagine low bowing and groveling in Mrsgnomie's direction. I would give this story six stars if I could! There have been many good stories written and shared recently on this site. I think it is safe to say this is one of the most enjoyable, if not the most enjoyable one of all. Mrsgnomie has outdone herself! The characters are all able to worm themselves into your heart. From the "biggies" Jay and Loren, all the way down to the smallest child at Cousins' Camp, you'll love them all! The dialogue is first rate, and you want the plot to hurry up to the HEA, and at the same time last forever! Do yourself a favor. Read this story!

A triumph of a brilliant author creating something I have seen hints of elsewhere but not like this.  Reading this story I have felt part of an incredible creative synergy between an author and her readers, and between her loyal readers  

The great 19th- century authors like Dickens and Trollope wrote in installments and received huge amounts of letters.  In our age, IMs allow us to interact at an instant and even receive replies!
 

why do I say all this?  It’s simple. This is one great story about a story written by an amazing author whose public react like no other.  The rest is just detail. No, seriously, Mrs G has outdone herself. Brava!!!

Sequels are often difficult to pull off. Some flop completely, and more are never comparable to the original. This story is in the minority. It oftentimes exceeds Boss Nanny, and that's a feat. 

The characters are just as incomparable. It's not often a story comes around focused on a NFL player and a social media influencer. Putting them together, and we have constant entertainment. Their relationship has plenty of high moments, low roads, and shocking moments of clarity. 

Equally as captivating is the comment section. The back-and-forth between @Mrsgnomie and @kbois is simply addicting. 

There is a reason this is the most recommended story on the site (as of writing this review). I task you, the reader, with discovering the reason. 

This book is beyond great! Here are some statistics to consider. It just finished two days ago and already has 114 recommends and 20 reviews!  If you look at the recommend's details, Characters has 109 votes (out of 114), Feel Good has 95 and Humor has 91 votes.  What that tells a reader is that they will love the characters and bond with them closely.  The humor votes is a reflection of the wicked and hilarious humor that @Mrsgnomie displays in her writing.  Each chapter has an abundance of belly laughs and fun.  However, don't stop reading at the end of the chapter.  Between Mrsgnomie, @kbois (her sharp witted beta), and a great many of her followers (I wish there was room to list them all) the comments are like one of the best parties ever at the end of each chapter. Join the fun, join the party afterwards, and reward yourself with a lot of laughter.