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It’s a hot summer Down Under and everyone’s got sex on the mind.

Eighteen year-old James has had a tough year. Having lost his mom to cancer and fought through grief to finish high school, he’s now got secret desires to contend with. It’s Christmas in Sydney, and he’s ready to cast his worries aside for the summer holidays, a time of poolside parties, bush walks and ocean swims. But who is the seductive young man who’s moved into the spare room?

In this steamy coming-of-age novel, James and the men around him discover transformative new desires with the power to up-end lives and, just possibly, unlock a brighter future.

This promising debut explicitly captures rites of passage in an era of fluid sexuality and elusive masculinity. In this kaleidoscopic novel, four men act on new sexual desires, and in doing so, clarify who they are, who they want to be, and perhaps even what they stand for. With an authentic voice born of lived experience, Levi Huxton deftly and movingly portrays how sexual desire can lead us to come of age and re-invent ourselves, however old we may be.

Nominee, 2022 Lambda Literary Awards

"Levi Huxton offers a rare reading experience: erotic, sexy and intellectually engaging." - DNA Magazine, April 2022

9.5 out of 10 - "Erotic and honest, readers will be wrapped under the spell... The author capably creates emotional depth, making the conclusion especially impactful. A poignant and thoughtful storyteller." – The 2021 BookLife Prize

"The Lodger, That Summer is Mr. Huxton's first published work. While brief in length, it is intellectually challenging and shows great promise for the future." - Rainbow Book Reviews

"This book is not a romance and it is not intended to be one. It is, however, many other things. It is a highly charged erotic tale, a coming out story, a coming-of-age story, and a sexual awakening, but it also drives deeper to target and expose those hidden parts of a man’s soul. It is great to have found a new voice in author Levi Huxton with this debut book. His candor creates not only a melancholy spirit to parts of the story, but also an atmosphere that is tinged with tension, anticipation, and hope."- JoyfullyJay

"Refreshing and beautifully written, while gritty and erotic at the same time." - Reviews by Amos Lassen

"You know those books you like so much you can't stop? This was a book I enjoyed so much I had to stop reading to make it last longer..." - Pierre, France (Goodreads)

"It's beautifully written and the prose just flows, a most enjoyable story. There's something about it that will stick with me for a long time." - Ed, USA (Goodreads)

"It reads like the best summer of your life, when everything and everyone around you feels special and the guy you like at this party comes up to you and says 'Hey'" - Emmanuel, UK (Goodreads)

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24 January 2021
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9.5 out of 10 - "Erotic and honest, readers will be wrapped under the spell of the main character, who has all of the others in his grasp. Authentic characterizations remind readers that life is frequently about letting go and embarking upon new adventures. The author capably creates emotional depth, making the conclusion especially impactful. A poignant and thoughtful storyteller." - The 2021 BookLife Prize

"The Lodger, That Summer is Mr. Huxton's first published work. While brief in length, it is intellectually challenging and shows great promise for the future." - Rainbow Book Reviews

"The Lodger, That Summer is a captivating, sexy, gritty, complex coming-of-age story. A perfect blend of fantasy and reality, Huxton's characters are flawed and intriguing, and his writing is smooth and addictive. I can't wait to see what he writes next." - Marley Valentine, author of Without You

"This book is not a romance and it is not intended to be one. It is, however, many other things. It is a highly charged erotic tale, a coming out story, a coming-of-age story, and a sexual awakening, but it also drives deeper to target and expose those hidden parts of a man's soul. It is great to have found a new voice in author Levi Huxton with this debut book. His candor creates not only a melancholy spirit to parts of the story, but also an atmosphere that is tinged with tension, anticipation, and hope."- Joyfully Jay

"Refreshing and beautifully written, while gritty and erotic at the same time." - Reviews by Amos Lassen

"Lush, one of my top reads of 2021. This book is not for the faint of heart. Its raw clarity is probably my favorite part." - A.M. Johnson, author of Love Always, Wild

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Levi Huxton is a writer based in Sydney, Australia. The Lodger, That Summer is his first novel. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08TVVN7P6
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 173 pages

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Levi Huxton (he/him) is an Australian writer living in Sydney.

"'The Lodger, That Summer’ is Mr. Huxton’s first published work. While brief in length, it is intellectually challenging and shows great promise for the future." - Rainbow Book Reviews

"A poignant and thoughtful storyteller." - The BookLife Prize

Find out more: www.levihuxton.com

"I write gay fiction to explore and understand my own sexuality and how it informs my identity. I try to create what I wish could have read growing up, and still seek today: explicit ficiton that’s not bound by genre or formula, for readers with an active imagination. Whatever their gender or sexuality, readers demand not only to be turned on but to be drawn into a compelling and possibly transformative story. They deserve as much. Storytelling can excite the mind and the body, connect our desires and fantasies to the wider world around us."

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Enjoyable easy read

Reviewed in Australia on 9 May 2021

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This is a (generally) well written book. I only found one glaring typo. I was puzzled by the use of the American word "mom" instead of the Australian "mum". Another apparent discrepancy was the reference early on of living in student accommodation on campus. This would not be possible at this university. Later in the book, the author changed it to shared accommodation, without mentioning on campus. The sex scenes were readable. Usually I skip over them - whether gay or straight. To sum up, this is an enjoyable easy read.

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A phenomenal Australian debut!

Reviewed in Australia on 10 January 2022

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A really stunning book with poignant messages surrounding masculinity and sexuality. The Australian setting is so familiar and warm, and the characters so dynamic and true to self. I loved the way that the narrative switched between the views of the different characters, opening readers to consider new perspectives and fully emerge into the life of these Australian men. The novel is super dreamy and turned out to be the perfect read on this rainy, summer day. Can't wait to read more from Huxton!

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Paul Ryan

Excellent.

Reviewed in Canada on 9 November 2021

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I could hardly put it down.
So well written.
I thought every scene was beautifully and sensitively handled.
The sex was wonderfully conceived and truly sensual.
I enjoyed this book so much!

Christiane

Different but very good

Reviewed in Germany on 3 July 2021

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I couldn't put it down! I liked the different perspectives and the bits and pieces about the characters. And in the end they all move on with their lives.

Pierre Guillery

Sweet and fierce

Reviewed in France on 24 May 2021

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Summer in Australia, he has lost his mother and is struggling to find himself. Sweet and fierce. Well written too 🙂 Very enjoyable and meaninful. Loved the multi character voices. I can't wait to read Lexi's next story...

tomomori

豪州BL探求中…LGBT啓蒙志向自己慰撫系エロチカ。

Reviewed in Japan on 27 March 2022

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オーストラリアの男性LGBT作家によるデビュー作。アテクシ、「LGBT」と「ゲイ」を区別する。「ゲイ」は単なる人間の状態だけど、「LGBT」は「政治運動」や。政治ほど厄介なもんはない。この人、自己紹介で代名詞を指定するタイプの活動家体質ですわ。「僕は『he/his/him』です」とかやるタイプ。作中の家族はオーストラリアの建国記念日は祝わないんですと。アボリジニに対する罪悪やて。有言実行でオーストラリアに住むのはお止めになったら。移住移住。
で、本書はカミングオブエイジとエロチカが混じったもんで、ロマンスではない。インスピレーションはプロローグでも匂わせてるように、イタリア人映画監督ピエロ・パゾリーニの『テオレマ』どすな。ある家族の中に謎の美青年がやって来て、家族全員と性関係を持って去っていき、家族全員が変わる。パゾリーニの「謎の美青年」はイエスキリスト。本書の「謎の美青年」は「LGBT系菩薩さま」。
ゲイ青年の願望横溢の世界で、ノンケ男はみーーんな「ちょっとバイ」。謎の美青年の魅力に誰も逆らえない。そしてバリバリのノンケのラグビー選手は野卑なゲイ苛め系バカとして描かれる。ノンケに憧れつつ、ノンケを憎み、ノンケを辱めて復讐したいってLGBT政治のルサンチマンが透けて見える。菩薩青年は最後に主人公を苛めたノンケ男に仕返ししてくれるの。以前に、パパさんも誘惑し、MDMAを使ってパパさんのノンケ親友も誘惑し、その彼女も誘惑し…最後に、大晦日に主人公の初体験の相手になってあげて、風の又三郎をやる。フラッとある日消えてしまう。忽然と、跡形もなく。どっどどーどどうどー、みたいな。そいで、母を亡くして以来途方に暮れて自分を失っていた主人公少年（十八歳）は自信を回復し、家族にワイはゲイやカミングアウトする。そいで定番のLGBT系スピーチを一発。「自分が自分自身である為には自分を偽らずー」とかとか。
とは言うても、ゲイ男子向けエロチカとしては成功してます。本国レビューもゲイ読者に大好評やないですか。活動家体質が滲むにしても露骨にはやってないし、文章も上手くて修辞力もそれなり。ちょっと冗長で途中作者の方向性が見えてからいささか退屈したけど、何か熱がある。ペニス愛エネルギーってのか。主人公の頭の中は延々とペニスペニスペニスペニスペニスで、非常に「本物感」がござんす。コレは女性作家が男子に化けたキャラではない。実用使用出来そうや。当然、ペニス愛ゼロの腐女子向けではござんせんが。しかしお若い方はトーマス・カーバー先生の『Straight to Bed: A Gay Man's Guide to Seducing Straight Men』をお読みになって、「圧倒的大多数のノンケはバイではない」と肝に銘じて下さい。危険な目に遭いますよ。まあエロチカを本気にする人はおらん思いますが、老婆心ながら。以上、我がLGBT嫌悪にも拘らず四つ星。アテクシ、とっても公正なレビュアーなんで。

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Michael Holland

Fantastic Debut Novel

Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2021

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James, along with his twin sister Eve and their father Frank, is still grieving over the loss of their mother, Frank's wife. Each is coping in their own way, and soon the twins will be off to college, which is an added concern for everyone. On a whim, Frank invites a virtual stranger to stay in one of the spare rooms of his home. Cary introduces himself as a personal trainer working at a local gym. He's new in town and looking for a place to stay. Cary seems to be an affable, and even charismatic, person, with his blond surfer looks and easy-going personality. As more guests join the group for the Christmas holidays, there seems to be several people with designs on the young man, in one way or another.

“The Lodger, That Summer” is a curious tale. It's not a romance by most current standards, and it's unusually structured. We get several chapters in a row from each of the different men's point of view. James, Frank, his best friend Mack and his son “Lacky” all tell parts of the story. Their sections overlap a bit in time, and they all have their own encounters with Cary over the course of the story.

We get to know the four men relatively well as each tells us their parts of the story. Cary, however, remains something of an enigma. He doesn't reveal much about himself in any of his interactions with any of the other characters. Cary is clearly attractive to both the men and women gathered in Frank's house, and he's more than willing to participate in whatever sexual escapades are on offer.

While there are four men, and a couple of women, orbiting around Cary, James is very much the main character, the one most affected by Cary's presence over the course of the story. In that respect, you could definitely regard this as a coming-of-age story, as James comes to terms with his own desires as the book concludes. In fact, all four of the men we hear from have a coming to terms of some sort, so maybe this is a new genre, the coming-to-terms novel.

There is some exceptional writing in this debut novel, with some vivid scenes, usually involving insights into James' evolution over the events of the story. As a debut novel, it's quite impressive.

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