Kindle
$6.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$6.12
Mass Market Paperback
from $32.24
Kindle Price: $6.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Scotty Cade
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Acting Out Kindle Edition

by Scotty Cade (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 134
See all formats and editions
After one very long tour of duty in Afghanistan and an honorable discharge from the USMC, Elijah Preston comes home to nothing. He barely scrapes up enough money for a cheap motel in Quantico, Virginia, with no money-making opportunities in sight. A chance encounter in a local Walmart finally gives Eli hope for employment. Elijah is ready to sign on with Royce Mackey's proposition... until he hears what’s required. Royce operates a gay military porn site and wants Eli as his next star, never mind that Eli isn’t gay. Desperate and broke, Eli grudgingly accepts Royce’s offer and soon finds himself immersed in a strange new world.

Hamish Turner’s been there before. Taking Eli under his wing, he teaches him everything he can about Royce’s operation. The two quickly become friends, easing the way for their first scene together. Awkward at first, they both ease into it and find there is more of a connection between them than either expected. Curious to see where their mutual attraction takes them, they begin a relationship off-screen. But life gets complicated when a crazed fan of Hamish’s starts sending threatening letters demanding the scenes between the two men stop. Or else….
Previous page
  1. Print length
    202 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    September 24, 2014
  5. File size
    1272 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NQOEUVM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dreamspinner Press; 1st edition (September 24, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1272 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 202 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1632161117
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 134

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Scotty Cade

Scotty Cade

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Scotty Cade is the author of over twenty gay romance novels published by Dreamspinner Press. He left Corporate America and twenty-five years of Marketing and Public Relations behind to buy an Inn & Restaurant on the island of Martha's Vineyard with his partner of twenty years. He started writing stories as soon as he could read, but only seven years ago for publication. When not at the Inn, you can find him on the bow of his boat writing with his Shetland sheepdog Mavis at his side. Being from the south and a lover of commitment and fidelity, most of his characters find their way to long healthy relationships, however long it takes them to get there. He believes that in the end, the boy should always get the boy.

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
134 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars First rate!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2016
Verified Purchase
This was one fantastic story. It speaks the sad truth about the returning vets who can't find their way back from the horrors of war to civilian life. They've sacrificed so much for us and to not be able to find jobs or especially the help they need to reenter society speaks volumes about the government's indifferent. It's shameful.
The men in this story found a way to support themselves and their loved ones. While unusual, it speaks to the dedication and pride they hold dear. The explanations for doing what didn't come naturally to them was thoughtful and so believable. Sex is just that...Sex. Does it really matter who it's with as long as it is safe and consensual? No.
This was a very well written story. It's thought provoking and I highly recommend it. I know I will be reading it again.
Well done!
Helpful
 Report
Smitten with Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars A- rating...
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2014
Verified Purchase
My Review:
Wow...I liked this book, but I didn't expect it to be as deep as it was.

The story begins with Eli as he's trying to adjust to civilian life and find a job after leaving the Marines. He'd saved every penny during the last 6-8 years of service only to discover that his parents stole every cent of it while he was overseas. My heart hurt for Eli as the weeks go by and his self-worth drops just as quickly as his meager bank account. The hard thing about this story was how easy it was to see something like this happening.

He runs into Royce, a middle aged Vet who gives him a ride, at Wal-Mart. When Royce hears Eli's story, he gives him a card and an opportunity. Gay for pay porn. His site specializes in military men...usually straight...acting out gay fantasy videos. Eli says no way, but as things become more and more bleak, he becomes more and more willing to compromise his morals. It's either that or live on the street.

The first guy he meets on the job is Hamish. Hamish has been with the company for a while and he takes Eli under his wing and they quickly become friends. In fact, all these guys are friends. I don't know how realistic it is, but I loved that whole aspect of the video company. Guys view sex as just that...it's a physical act, not emotional for them and that's the way they view what they are doing. It's just sex and they are all doing this to support their families so they support each other without judgement. But I also really loved how Hamish and Eli formed this incredibly strong friendship first. In fact, for Eli there isn't really much of an attraction there at all. He is straight, but this is a great gay-for-you story.

I have to admit that I have a weakness for m/m books that feature porn careers, but this was truly a great one. I loved both these characters...Eli for the difficulties and vulnerabilities he has regardless of his hot, alpha persona and Hamish for being just such an all-around good guy. I could see myself liking both of them completely in real life. They felt real and even with the bizarre circumstances, the story line felt true. I liked it...a LOT! A definite recommend from me especially if you're like me and like military/porn star themes.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Jennibug333
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
Verified Purchase
Love love love this book! Def hot and steamy but with a great and original story line. Characters were extremely likeable and often funny. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. So worth adding to your collection. I highly recommend this purchase.
Helpful
 Report
Bryce
3.0 out of 5 stars Lame resolution of a potentially good story! It lost its way.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
Verified Purchase
Given all the research the author claimed he did, I would have expected a REALISTIC jeopardy for his MC's that challenges the perpetuated belief that Gay-for-Pay doesn't have any real social and psychological consequences for the hired video sex workers, especially given the PERMANENCY, video, of the choices these guys make all in the name of money, fun, exhibitionism. The contrived in harms way for the MC's didn't ring to be authentic given the seriousness and quality of the writing up to that point. And the weak resolution of the internal conflict of Eli was lame!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars The Author did a brilliant job of introducing the reader to the gay-for-pay porn ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015
Verified Purchase
This book was very different to what I had expected and was totally drawn into the MCs lives and story. The Author did a brilliant job of introducing the reader to the gay-for-pay porn world and made it very believable. The MCs were lovely and I enjoyed their developing relationship which seemed natural and unhurried. The only downside to this book for me was that I felt it finished it a bit abruptly, but to be honest I could have spent another 300-400 pages with these characters and would have still been asking for more, so I can’t really blame the Author for that.

A very enjoyable read and I highly recommend it.
Helpful
 Report
Misanthropic
4.0 out of 5 stars A story with a good message
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2015
Verified Purchase
I have to agree that the story wasn't enhanced by the crazy stalker angle at the end. I think another plot device to keep the characters together would have been much better. But I enjoyed the book for the most part. Yes the ending became a little cheesy but wasn't that bad. There was lots of sex but that's the point of the story. I've only read one other book of Mr. Cade's and it was just okay. This one at least made me think a little.

What I liked was the point I think Mr. Cade was trying to make. Or at least my interpretation of it. The characters were "straight" guys having sex with each other. Eli found himself falling for Hamish and the sex turned into lovemaking. Eli then allowed himself to get hung up on the gay label. Like too many so-called straight men, he equates being gay to being wrong or bad. I think that the message here is that sex is sex, no matter who's involved and love is what truly matters. Society, religion and culture continue to promote and reinforce negative reactions to anyone who's not acting the way they want or expect.
Helpful
 Report
Ms. Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked from start to finish!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
Verified Purchase
I found this book by coincidence when I visited Between the Covers with Scotty & Jo, SJD Peterson`s blogspot. In the description, it looked interesting and the kind of story I usually enjoy. Bought it on release day, and it didn't disappoint! When I started reading, I couldn't put it down. To keep my attention can be hard, and I get easily bored. But this one did, and it only took me hours to finish it. And because of that, it's worth 5 stars in my book! This is the first book I've read from this author. And I'll come back for more. Conclusion: Bought it, read it, loved it. And I recommend it.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Liz Honess
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2014
Verified Purchase
One word WOW.
if u love m/m romance then u will love this. Showing that two straight guys can forget the labels and just fall in love is fantastic. I will definitely read more by this author. Xxx
Report
diana leddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2015
Verified Purchase
Great book
Report
Sammy Lou Higgins
4.0 out of 5 stars So much stream! It's so hot!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2021
Verified Purchase
[edit]

I love Scotty Cade books, so I thought I would give this a go. I've read a book on the same lines before and I really enjoyed it, this one was just as good.

In this book we meet Eli, a marine who has just finished 8 years of service. He came home to find out that he was broke, his parents has spend all the money he had saved. He was running and of money and desperate. He meets Royce who owns a gay military porn site, but all the men are straight. He doesn't agree at first, but he gets desperate and decides to give it a go. He really struggles with everything that he is doing with the other men. He can't get around that in his head that only gay men do that, not straight me in his eyes. It was nice seeing him come around with the help of Hamish.

Hamish is also an ex-marine. He was desperate for money to help his brother with his medical bills and college. He was my favourite out of the two, he was more open to everything and it was lively to see. He helped Eli when he was feeling confused and needed help. He is such a kind caring person, he only wants to do his best for his brother.

The chemistry between the two is off the charts as seen by their first scene together. You could tell there was real emotion there and not acting. The scenes more hot and some of the best I've seen. Everytime they are together they are so hot and it just makes you want more of them. The connection between the two was amazing, but poor Eli when he started to realise his own feelings. He really struggled. I loved Royce, and I so wished he got a happy ending of his own. I wanted to know so much more about him. I loved the camaraderie between the guys. All the sex scenes between them all in the book were amazing!

The stalker bit was a good bit to add, but it was wrapped up so quickly. Never would of guessed who it was, but it seemed pretty rushed. I liked them together and was routing for them. So I was happy with the ending. But it left me wanting more, and to see how their doing now. So wish we had an extra chapter, or an epilogue to really round things off, and tie up what happened to the stalker. Just wish for that, but I still loved the book overall. Just a bit of an abrupt ending
Report
MMBook Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and Audio Story
Reviewed in Australia on March 30, 2017
Verified Purchase
4.5 Stars ...A fantastic book and audio story.
I loved Elijah's character as he battles with the labels for being straight and the possibly of being gay and falling in love with a man. It takes being in danger for him to come to his senses to what he finally feels. The narration of this audio story is fantastic too with various voice changes.
Elijah was fresh out of the Marines after serving 8 years with nothing to come home to with finding his parents had squandered all his saving away. Living in a dump of a motel desperately looking for jobs. Whilst shopping he meets Royce, who offers a chance to work with him. The catch is, its a gay porn site of straight military men. He's that desperate that he takes Royce up on his offer.
Hamish was the one to guide him and answers his questions..
The danger comes when a crazy fan starts making treats. You'll never guess who it was, it had me fooled who it was. I love this author's books as he weaves amazing tales that keeps you turning the pages.
Report
theBOYZ
1.0 out of 5 stars one of the worst books I have read in a long time
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2014
Verified Purchase
One of the worst books I have read in a long time.....
Then author has so many lines about it being BAD to be gay I wanted to vomit.
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report