My Top 5 Favorite Gay Romance Movies
Though I love reading romance, generally my taste in movies
runs to action and horror. It's always a plus when there's a romantic side
plot, but every now and then I'm blown away by a movie that focuses mainly on
romance. The following five are my favorite gay romance movies. What are yours?
5. Mambo Italiano is about Angelo (Luke Kirby), a
young man of Italian descent living in Canada. He hasn't come out to his family
and he's looking for romance. As a person of Italian descent myself, I
thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It had a healthy dose of humor along with drama
and of course, romance.
4. In East Side Story, Diego (René Alvarado), who is
working at his family's restaurant, unexpectedly finds love with his gorgeous
neighbor (Steve Callahan). Both men struggle with problematic relationships
that stand in the way of their happiness.
3. Morgan
focuses on an athlete who is paralyzed due to an accident. Struggling with many
changes, Morgan (Leo Minaya) meets Dean (Jack Kesy), a deeply caring man who
has been dealing with his own problems. The relationship between Morgan and
Dean isn't smooth, but it's beautiful.
2. Bangkok Love Story is about a hit man (Rattanaballang
Tohssawat) who falls in love with a man he is hired to kill (Chaiwat Thongsaeng).
This movie is sexy and emotionally charged. The end is difficult to take,
though.
1. Role/Play is one of my all time favorite romances
featuring two of my favorite actors (Steve Callahan and Matthew Montgomery). If
you're like me and enjoy movies that truly have the feel of a romance novel, I
highly recommend this. The heroes start out fighting and end up in love.
About Kate
Hill
Always a fan of
romance and the paranormal, Kate Hill started writing over twenty years ago for
pleasure. Her first story, a short erotic vampire tale, was accepted for
publication in 1996. Since then she has sold over one hundred short stories,
novellas and novels. When she's not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading,
working out and spending time with her family and pets. She also writes as
Saloni Quinby. Visit her online at http://www.kate-hill.com.
Kate's most
recent release, Blow by Blow, is available from Siren Publishing
Blow by Blow
by Kate Hill
M/M Futuristic
A hunky former
heavyweight champ and an ass-kicking beauty fight for their lives and their
love in a futuristic world of MMA.
Theo "Little
Raven" Fisker, is a bantamweight with attitude who plans to make a name
for himself in the Radical Warrior Tournament, a prestigious mixed martial arts
event. The problem is no team will sign a male fighter who walks out in silver
and pink with nail polish to match, until he meets Master Jesse.
Impressed by
Theo's talent, Jesse welcomes him onto his up and coming team. Fists and sparks
fly when Theo meets gorgeous Valentin Merrickson. Theo draws Valentin out of
his protective armor and sparks hope for a life the tough heavyweight never
imagined possible. Their love grows, but threats from extremists and an injury
that ends Valentin's career in the cage might tear them apart.
Excerpt
"I spilled an entire tray," Theo said, raising his
eyes to the heavens. Waiting tables wasn't exactly the cake walk he'd expected.
"Nobody's perfect," Valentin said.
Theo turned to him, his gaze sweeping him from head to toe,
and said, "I'm not so sure about that, Sunshine."
Valentin's expression turned stony. "Why do you keep
calling me that?"
"Because just looking at you is enough to brighten
anyone's day." The words left Theo's mouth before he could stop them. That
had always been one of his biggest problems. A thought popped into his head and
he had to say it. He rarely considered the consequences.
"Ohhh." Liz smiled and glanced at Valentin.
"Now that's a line I need to remember."
Valentin glowered and finished his drink quickly.
"Should you be drinking while you're training?"
Theo asked. "We have a tournament coming up at the end of the month."
"It's water with lemon in it, not that it's any of your
business," Valentin said, but his faint smile belied his rude tone.
"Just thinking about the team," Theo said, deliberately
using a flirty look. He removed his apron with the words Panoramic View
embroidered across it in silver and embellished with a black skull.
"Nice belt." Valentin nodded toward Theo's waist.
"Looks almost like a chain whip."
Theo glanced toward Liz, who stood at the other end of the
bar. He wasn't sure how his new boss would feel if she knew the dual uses of
his attire. He probably shouldn't even admit this to Valentin, but he said
softly, "It is. My father was an artist--a martial artist--and he made
jewelry as a hobby. He liked finding ways of making weapons fashionable."
Theo gestured toward his belt.
"What else does he make?"
"He's dead," Theo said quietly. Though his father
had been dead for years, thinking about his loss still hurt.
"I'm sorry," Valentin said. "That belt must
be pretty special to you."
"It is." Theo sighed. "I really need to catch
the bus and get to sleep."
"No car?"
"Not yet, but I'm working on it. I used a rental to
drive here, but I returned it yesterday."
"Want a ride?"
"Didn't you just get here?"
Valentin shrugged. "I'm done with my drink and I'm in
training, too. Ready to go?"
Narrowing his eyes, Theo considered the offer. Just sitting
next to Valentin in a car, smelling his cologne, would be enough to make him
horny all night. This guy would not be good for his training. Why did he have
to join a team that had the most gorgeous man in the universe as its
heavyweight champion?
"I'm ready. Just let me get my bag."
"Right here." Liz, who had approached, picked up
his black bag from behind the counter and handed it to him.
Theo took it from her.
From the corner of his eye, he noticed a news headline on
the widescreen TV above the bar.
"Hey, Liz," said one of the waitresses, stepping
behind the bar to turn up the volume.
"The Spellman Hill Vigilante strikes again."
Theo listened to a brief report about two guys who had been
knocked unconscious by a helmeted figure while attempting to mug a woman on her
way home from work the previous night.
"Spellman Hill Vigilante?" Theo asked.
"Yeah. Over the past year or so a guy in a black helmet
has been on the streets stopping crime in and around Spellman Hill. He seems to
focus on crimes against the gay community, but not always," said the
waitress. "A few of his victims claim he attacked them at random, but I'm
not so sure. Cops don't like him for obvious reasons, but I feel a little safer
knowing he's around."
"I wish the news would stop sensationalizing this
guy," Liz said, shaking her head.
"Hey, in a way he's a hero," Valentin said.
Liz raised her eyes to heaven. "Just as long as he
doesn't try to be a 'hero' near my club. If you ask me he's just a wacko."
After saying good night, Theo and Valentin walked out of the
club together. Valentin was more than a head taller than Theo, so even with his
high-heeled black boots Theo needed to look up to him. He kind of liked it.
Hell, he loved it.
Outside they climbed into Valentin's sleek black sports car.
It probably cost more than Theo had made fighting over the past couple of
years. Still Valentin could probably afford it with little stress. He'd done
well in his career and Theo had read several articles in sports magazines that
mentioned Valentin's wise business investments.
Smiling, Theo stretched his long legs and leaned back in the
leather seat. "I could get used to this."
"I know what you mean," Valentin said under his
breath. His blue gaze lingered on Theo's legs and crotch.
"Are you flirting with me, Sunshine?"
"Why not? You've been doing it all day."
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