Kindle Edition Amazon Spying The Alcove eXtasy Books Kobo Category:  Gay/Lesbian/Bi Publisher: eXtasy Books Type: Fiction Pages: 119 Copyright: August 1, 2009 ISBN-13: 9781554873470 Price: $4.99 (eBook) Hot Sicilian sun brings to life an ancient medallion's erotic tales in Vittorio's imagination. But will the outrageous scenes seduce him into changing his tastes? G Valerio, Andrea, a medallion & a long-forgotten erotic tale whose sensual message is as true today as it was in ancient Rome...if only Valerio would care to listen to Andrea’s claim gender should never be an acceptable limit for sex or to the Roman matron’s inhibited displays in her heated alcove. Apparently two unconnected stories, an ancient medallion brings them together as Valerio spies the heated alcove in a vortex of repressed craving and burning desire.   Threads Paranormal   Genre Erotica, Gay LGBT, Ménage à Trois, Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, m/m, m/m/f   Blurb When his assistant declares sex is to be shared for it’s too precious to lock away in a drawer or save for an exclusive use alone, that it’s free, and has no limitations except our own and gender should never be an acceptable limit, the Professor has trouble accepting this simple concept despite the intriguing tale of a Roman matron’s journey into erotism. Apparently two unconnected stories—Valerio and Andrea in modern day Sicily, Lidia and Brutus’s hot passion in 1st century AD—an ancient medallion will bring them together as Valerio spies the sensually burning alcove in an increasingly unbearable sexual tension.   Synopsis During an archaeological expedition in Sicily, Valerio, the Italian university professor in charge of works, finds a medallion dated 1st Century AD depicting the scene of a man and woman making love. Intrigued, he brings it to his hotel room and from that moment, the woman in the medallion, Lidia, begins telling her erotic tales of lust, passion, sex and Valerio will find a valuable lesson for him and for his assistant Andrea.   Facebook: Author Laura Tolomei - Goodreads: Spying The Alcove Excerpt “Don’t you miss Paolo?” Valerio asked, a surprised look crossing his face. Andrea shrugged. “Not particularly. He’s a bit too jealous for my taste.” Valerio grinned. “Weren’t you just telling me how men fare better than women in the jealousy department?” he teased. Andreas tensed. “They usually do, but there are always exceptions that—“ “No need to explain,” the Professor cut him off gently. “I know you believe in open relationships, but surely not everyone does.” “Oh, I believe in sleeping around with whomever I like whenever I like,” Andrea grinned, “and I’m sorry for all those who don’t.” He shrugged. “This is one of the few things experience has taught me and I try to live by it.” Taking a deep breath, he wondered briefly if it was wise to reveal a heart-felt conviction that could seal his destiny one of two ways, quickly making up his mind to risk it all. “Sex is meant to be shared. It’s too precious to lock in a drawer, throwing away the key, or save for an exclusive use alone. It’s free and has no limitations except our own. And gender should never be an acceptable limit.” * * * * “You didn’t like it, Lidia,” Brutus decided for me, his hand gently stroking my hair. I raised my head to look him straight in the eyes. “No, I…I’m not sure,” I admitted frankly. He picked me up effortlessly and placed me on his chest, my small body only partly covering his. “Did it upset you to see two men fucking?” he asked, stroking my cheek. “I…I didn’t expect it,” I admitted. “And you’d never seen it?” I shook my head. “And what didn’t you like?” I remained in silence for a second, wondering how truthful I should be. “Listen, Lidia,” he urged, “it’s just sex, the best pleasure available at any time. And it should be shared with as many as possible, regardless of their gender.” “But you’re a man,” I protested, “and to see you act like a woman was intolerable.” He grinned. “There’s just as much pleasure in giving as in receiving. They’re two sides of the same medal, just like domination and submission. The important thing to remember is that it’s just sex. It doesn’t imply I change as a person because I fuck with men rather than women or both. Whether I stick my cock in someone’s ass or have it stuck in mine doesn’t make me less of a man, Lidia.”

Talking Two Lips (TTL) rated it 4 Lips
Spying the Alcove by Laura Tolomei drew me into the magic of finding new treasures, and not of the materialistic kind. I immediately fell for Andrea with his familial background and the Professor who looked past it and hired Andrea for his accomplishments. It showed that over time friendship can progress to so much more and made me smile. In an effort not to give too much away, I’ll say that this story won my heart and I’d enjoy reading it again.

Bitten by Books (BBB) rated it 3.5 Tombstones
This story of love and acceptance was a very intimate look at two lovers finding a bond between themselves. The book shifts between remembrances of Andrea and his former lovers, the present with the two men and the vision scenes with Lidia and her lovers as the story flows from one to another. At times, I found this a bit confusing but I can also understand the direction the author chose to follow in this endeavor. The characters are very vivid and the progression in Valerio’s attitude towards Andrea as he faces his true feelings are portrayed very well.

Alternative Reads (AR)
A spellbinding erotic tale proving that one must live life to the full, and never be closed off to new adventures when faced with an unknown path. It might just be the road to enlightenment.

Laura Tolomei has written a scorchingly hot tale of a modern day man in Italy being drawn back into the passionate lives of his ancient ancestors by a magical artefact.