Unsaid (The Manhattanites)
Avery Aster
For fans who loved the snarky wit of Will & Grace and the epic love drama found in Brokeback Mountain comes Avery Aster's new full-length, standalone contemporary erotic M/M romance novel, Unsaid.
Chelsea’s hottie Blake Morgan III has reemerged from a nasty breakup. His marriage was a frigid disaster beyond repair, and he vows to be single—forever. Bruised, but still hot in Prada, he creates his Seven Desires wish list, his sexiest imaginings. Blake soon realizes there’s only one man he may trust to make these uninhibited intentions come to fruition: his best friend Miguel Santana.
Lower East Side multimedia artist extraordinaire Miguel Santana may be known as the cocky Latin stud in the city, but all he’s wanted since college was Blake’s hand in marriage. He was livid when Blake walked down the aisle with the wrong guy. Miguel has his own list titled the Seven Needs, which are quite contrary to Blake’s dirty-boy deeds. They involve serious commitments, which may leave his new-to-the-singles-scene buddy sprinting for the door, destroying any hopes Miguel has for happiness.
Can these two hunks conquer their intimate fears and love one another as only best friends can? Join the star-studded cast in The Manhattanites series and see for yourself!
Readers Advisory: Pent-up sexual tension between two best friends leads to water sports, BDSM, electricity, and fisting.
Often while reading Avery Aster’s books, readers have been known to experience hot flashes, orgasms, and laughter to the point of peeing in their pants.
It’s suggested that you have a bucket of ice nearby, along with a chilled glass of champagne and your favorite sex toy—fully charged—before reading this story.
Please note that Avery’s writing is not suitable for prudes, slut-shamers, or uptight readers who don’t have a sense of humor about money, sex, or fame. Avery’s books are not intended for anyone under the age of 18.
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Unscrupulous (The Manhattanites)
by Avery Aster
“This book blindsided me. The author’s voice is fresh, witty, and completely hysterical…something not easily found in today’s book market.”
—Same Book, Different Review
“I took a long cold shower after reading Unscrupulous.”
—Books Are Love
“There’s a new star in town. The name is Avery Aster. Unscrupulous is slick, juicy and narratively impressive.”
—The Sleaze Factor
“Unscrupulous equates fun erotica. The humor runs toward the outrageous and raunchy but never tasteless. This is like Sex and City on steroids but younger and actually sexier.”
—Ever After Romance Book Blog
“The Manhattanites is a throwback to Judith Krantz. It’s filled with family drama, salacious back stories, rich people problems and the glitz and glamour of fame without turning into a saga of revenge and disappointment.”
—Talk Supe Reviews
“I could relate to the main characters. The emotions they went through felt real to me. If you are open minded and looking for something…hot, then these books are for you. Avery Aster had me hooked, interested and connected to the characters.”
—Bec’s Books
“While classified as an erotic novel it is so much more than that. Unscrupulous is a love story between friends and more importantly is a story of a woman learning to truly love herself!”
—Tiffany Talks Books
“I learned so many new things while reading Unscrupulous like what DILF stood for, and about the Vajazzle. Avery’s writing style is refreshing and so different from what’s out there.”
—Book Babes Unite
“Unscrupulous reminds me a lot of Jackie Collins’ style of plot lines, intrigue and drama. The bitches are super-bitches and the heroine has a good heart underneath the tough exterior. When Taddy finally started to open up to Warner it actually made me tear up.”
—I Love Romantic Fiction
“The female characters are all strong and that’s a refreshing change from some of the heroines I’ve read lately in other books.”
—Erotic Book Club
“I love the way Avery Aster wrote Taddy’s character. You will love her even more when you peel back all of those layers. Unscrupulous is a deep and emotional book.”
—Reading Renee
“Unscrupulous hooked me at page one. The crazy characters are positively perfect. Each holds their own and deserves their place. Aster’s story is fast-paced, hot and had me laughing out loud! The Manhattanites live a ridiculously extravagant lifestyle and I so wanted to be a part of it.”
—Blissful Books
“The shock value early in the book is high and is suited to the open-minded reader, not shy or afraid of sexually descriptive language and scenes. Unscrupulous is hot flash-inducing…trust me, I’ve suffered a few.”
—Ripe For Reader
“Unscrupulous is a wild read filled with rich, dirty mouthed New Yorkers and it is just a lot of fun.”
—A Lust for Reading
Lover, friend, and angel. I miss you.
To Brenda. I thank God, our Così salads, and the love we share for writing to have you in my life. You are the ultimate bestie. I double-heart you for that!
Unsaid
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Author's Note
Cast of Characters
Part One: Blake's Seven Desires
Prologue: Miguel’s Unwelcomed Invitation
Chapter One: Vive’s Power Bottoms
Chapter Two: Thor’s Boy Pussy
Chapter Three: Lex’s Bridezilla Breakdown
Chapter Four: Massimo Always Gets What He Wants
Chapter Five: Dirty Birdie
Chapter Six: Sugaring Blake’s Cookie
Chapter Seven: Miguel’s Manscaping Talents
Chapter Eight: Miguel’s Seven Needs
Chapter Nine: Betty Crocker
Chapter Ten: Pillow Talk
Chapter Eleven: Morning Woody
Chapter Twelve: Madeline’s High Tea
Part Two: I Love B
lake
Chapter Thirteen: Gin Showers
Chapter Fourteen: Phone Fucked
Chapter Fifteen: Lemonade & Lycra
Chapter Sixteen: Sling Time
Chapter Seventeen: Electrotica
Chapter Eighteen: The Donkey Punch
Part Three: Just marry me already
Chapter Nineteen: Cagney & Lacey
Chapter Twenty: Diego Oalo’s Demise
Chapter Twenty-One: Loving Miguel
Chapter Twenty-Two: Secrets from Puberty
Chapter Twenty-Three: A Sobering Future
Chapter Twenty-Four: Miguel’s Bottom
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
About Avery Aster
Connect With Avery
Also By Avery Aster
A Smexy Excerpt
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If you thought my other novels were over the top, wait ‘til you get a load of Unsaid. It features two tops. Wink! Readers asked when The Manhattanites series gay hero Blake Morgan III would have his day in the sun. Slip your Chanel sunglasses on, pour the champers and break out the chocolate truffles…it’s now!
In my two previous novels, Undressed (Lex & Massimo) and Unscrupulous (Taddy & Warner), you’ve witnessed Blake without love. Don’t worry if you’re new to the series, because you won’t be lost. Each book may be devoured as a standalone and read in any order.
When I asked a group of guys and the men who lust after them what they fantasized about in their intimate relationships, they shared three things. One, they avowed true love. Two, safe sex, and the third was to remove the stigma within the homosexual community about being a power bottom. They desired a gay hero who owned up to enjoying not being a top or versatile. One who didn’t feel it effeminizes himself but rather liberated sex in a positive way, to enjoy his body. Blake and Miguel’s romance explores those three aspects—a bottom’s fantasies, safe sex, and, of course, true love. After you’ve read Unsaid, be sure to join Jemma’s erotic ménage romance in Unconventional.
Love,
Avery Aster
Blake Morgan III (29): A gay anal virgin, he graduated from Columbia University with Miguel and works as Managing Partner at Brill, Inc. Coming off a divorce and a long bout of celibacy, he’s keeping secrets and will do anything to put his past behind him.
Miguel Santana (29): Born into Mexican nobility, and raised on the Upper West Side, he’s a relationship virgin. Touted in the press as the next Salvador Dalí, he’s a prominent artist who’s slightly closeted and trying to avoid casual sex.
Lex Easton (30): Owner of Easton Essentials, she’s a fashionista who’s marrying Prince Massimo Tittoni and having a hell of a time balancing motherhood, work and her magnificent Italian lover, Massimo’s libido.
Massimo Tittoni (34): Prince to the royal House of Girasoli, he’s engaged to Lex Easton, dad to their son Massimo Junior and adjusting to living on Park Avenue. He’ll do anything to keep Lex barefoot and pregnant, especially if it means making love.
Taddy Brill (30): A diva millionaire who dates Warner Truman, and is Blake’s lifelong friend and boss at Brill, Inc. She has the largest accessory and hand rifle collection in the United States. Whatever Taddy says, goes!
Vive Farnworth (30): Met Lex, Taddy, and Blake in boarding school. Vive is the editor-in-chief of Debauchery magazine. As a party girl and heiress to Farnworth Firewater liquors, she’s living her life large, one cocktail at a time.
Thor Edwards (31): As a socialite, trust-fund brat, he lunches, meddles and fundraises. He’s Miguel and Blake’s gay bestie and spends his days as an advocate for safe sex and a spokesperson for AIDS Life New York.
Diego Oalo (29): Blake’s ex-husband. Due to his deadly sex games, he’s wanted by the FBI for fifteen counts of attempted murder. He’s taken all of Blake’s money, is on the run and is counting on Blake to keep quiet.
Birdie Easton (52): An eighties glam-metal icon. Widow to Eddie Easton, she’s Lex’s mother who swung with Taddy Brill’s mother, Countess Irma, back in the day. Her past is always a blur, and she wants nothing more than to see her daughter get married.
Jemma Fereti (34): Milan’s most famous supermodel turned fashion designer and photographer. She works at Easton Essentials’ Europe office and is dating Rocco and Luigi. Jemma’s come to NYC to get Lex styled for her big day.
Blake’s Seven Desires
“At eighteen, I fell in love with Blake Morgan. Eleven years later, I’m still in love with him. Does he know? Nope. I’d hoped after a while my feelings for him would stop or I’d be able to find someone else. They didn’t and I haven’t.”—Miguel Santana, Lower East Side resident, Blake Morgan admirer.
Miguel’s Unwelcomed Invitation
Five Years Ago
Lower East Side
Miguel Santana collected his mail in the lobby of his apartment building.
Something fancy was caught between his invitations to gallery openings and his father’s medical bills. It was an ecru-colored card stock envelope. Embossed in gold by Crane & Co. stationery, the letter was addressed in an eccentric Gothic-styled calligraphy.
The paper felt important in his hands. Who was it from? Mr. & Mrs. Morgan on Meadowcroft Lane in Greenwich, Connecticut. Blake’s parents.
Blake, his best friend since college, had remained his secret crush even after all these years. But what did the Morgans send him? It was too soon for a Christmas card. The knot twisting in his stomach told him this was no holiday greeting.
Tearing the envelope open, he read his attendance was requested by Blake Morgan III as he wed Diego Oalo. Fuck. Diego was Blake’s boyfriend, the asshole-turned-douchebag who their friends, Lex Easton, Taddy Brill and Vive Farnworth, secretly referred to as MLD—Missy Limp Dick—for obvious reasons. Miguel had coined Diego with the nickname when they were freshmen in college. Five years later, it still stuck.
It appeared Blake was serious about marrying MLD. He’d questioned how he could let Blake get away from him. He’d assumed he’d have more time. Miguel never expected Blake to marry the first guy who’d come along. MLD was supposed to be his starter-boyfriendto warm him up for the grand prize, himself. Shit!
His cell phone chimed, so he reached in his back pocket. The glowing screen read ‘Thor Edwards’. “Wasup?” Miguel greeted.
“Eh mah gawd.”
“Huh?”
“O-M-G!” Thor screamed.
“Thor, stop. What’s wrong?” He didn’t have the energy for his friend’s drama that day. Not now.
“Did you get that thing in the mail?”
“Sí, I have it right here.” Miguel paused before forcing, “Hats off to Blake for tying the knot. Maravilloso news, isn’t it?” His eyes rolled even on his own sarcasm.
“You high?”
“Heavens no.”
“Drunk?”
“No…”
“I’m coming over,” Thor demanded.
“Stay put. I’m busy,” he lied. His apartment was a mess. Last thing he needed was Thor Edwards, socialite amongst the foo-foo fabulous, poking fun at his bachelor-could-care-less-about-throw-pillows taste in decorating.
“Why didn’t we learn about this sooner?”
“Blake knows we’d probably kill him.” He also thought he didn’t have anything to do with the wedding planning. It must be Diego’s idea. The bastard was a gold-digging piece of shit who climbed his way to the top of Wall Street and Blake’s bed.
“Whaddya say we head over to Macanudo’s tonight and martini it up. We’ll plan a way for Blake to get out of this.”
“Not up for socializing.”
“Taddy and Vive are going,” Thor persisted.
“Did the girls get their invites?”
“Yup. Looks like Blake’s mother wants us all to be part of the wedding party.”
“Mierda.” Miguel couldn’t imagine how Taddy and Vive would ta
ke this. They, of all their outspoken diva friends, were probably ready to tie Blake up to a tree in Central Park and hit him over the head with their Waterford crystal. Maybe the girls could knock some sense into him. “What good will happy hour do us tonight?”
“A few cocktails may lessen the blow.” He pressed on. “Cock being the key word here. Come on, we’ll make a night of it.”
“Nothing’s going to make me feel better.”
“What’re we gonna do?” Thor asked.
“You and I are going to put on our happy faces and support Blake’s dream.” God, he felt sick even saying that.
“Don’t-cha mean our nightmare?”
“Same thing.” Miguel stared at the invitation. The words on the card blurred into one spot.
“We are so not.” He exaggerated the ‘o’ in ‘so’ and then paused for a second. “My strategy to prevent this from happening is when the officiant asks if anyone objects, you and I will raise our hands.”
“No.”
“Then let’s kidnap Blake before the wedding. Send him to Jersey. Yeah, that’s what we’ll do. No one will find him over there.”
“Thor...”
“Vive and I will drug Blake. Then throw his tight ass on one of those gay cruises, which go outta Bayonne. When the ship arrives in Barcelona a few days later, he’ll have so much Latino cock rammed up his waspy hide, he’ll never think twice about MLD.” Thor spoke as if he had all the solutions.
The only Latin cock Miguel wanted going in Blake’s ass was his own. Not Diego’s, not anyone else’s.
“We have to support this. It’s what Blake wants.” He would find a way to respect his friend’s decision.
“You’re gonna have to duct-tape me to the pew during their ceremony. I, for one, want no part in supporting this union. I can’t stand MLD, and I know the girls can’t either.”
“That’s nice, considering we’re not the ones marrying Diego.”
“Miguel?” His voice became serious.
“Sí?”