David and Gun Series by Michael Joseph

David is a 40-ish American living in Bangkok, and facing a bit of a mid-life crisis. After more than a dozen years living in Thailand, he has become disillusioned and is considering returning to the states for the first time. David is very shy but wears his heart on his sleeve. He came to Thailand in search of love, but after a string of relationships that didn’t go anywhere, David has come to realize that he might be a submissive, and doubts he could find a suitable dominant in Thailand... moreDavid is a 40-ish American living in Bangkok, and facing a bit of a mid-life crisis. After more than a dozen years living in Thailand, he has become disillusioned and is considering returning to the states for the first time. David is very shy but wears his heart on his sleeve. He came to Thailand in search of love, but after a string of relationships that didn’t go anywhere, David has come to realize that he might be a submissive, and doubts he could find a suitable dominant in Thailand. Then, into David’s life drops Gun, a strong, confident 30-something Thai man. Gun is an experienced dom and seems to be everything that David could hope for, but David’s own insecurities may sink the relationship before it really gets off the ground. Holding On tells the story of the start of an unusual relationship, involving David, an older American living in Bangkok, and Gun, a younger Thai man who plays the dominant role in the relationship. Being submissive is in David's nature, but can he overcome a lifetime of being self-reliant to be happy submitting to Gun's control, however gentle that may be? We all come into relationships with baggage, but David has a bit more than most. As he becomes more and more enthralled with his new dom, David's own self-doubts begin to sew the seeds of discontent. Does he really deserve to be loved? Kindly note that Holding On is the story of a Dominant/submissive relationship, with explicit descriptions of sex between men, including some very light bondage scenes. This book is intended for adult audiences only. less

David and Gun have been together for nearly two years, and ‘married’, at least in their own eyes, for one. David has managed to subdue most of his demons, and the couple are happy and secure in their lives. But a chance encounter with one of the university interns working in Gun’s office gets David thinking: Maybe their lives are too perfect. Maybe they should be giving back... moreDavid and Gun have been together for nearly two years, and ‘married’, at least in their own eyes, for one. David has managed to subdue most of his demons, and the couple are happy and secure in their lives. But a chance encounter with one of the university interns working in Gun’s office gets David thinking: Maybe their lives are too perfect. Maybe they should be giving back. In this sequel to "Holding On", David and Gun decide to mentor the college student, Tom, whom David met in Gun’s office. Tom is a young man with a lot of potential, and a few surprises. There are a lot of adjustments for David and Gun as they, in effect, start a family. This book also contains a shorter story that introduces yet another member of the family, Chang, the houseboy. Chang has had a somewhat troubled life, and with two young men to handle, David has his hands full. But David and Gun still make time to explore the roots of their relationship, in which David’s submissive nature feeds Gun’s desire to dominate. Kindly note that Five At Table is the story of a lightly Dominant/submissive relationship, with explicit descriptions of sex between men, including some very light bondage scenes. This book is intended for adult audiences only. less

In the third and final book about David and Gun, we follow the couple and the two young men they brought into their lives in “Five At Table”, Tom and Chang. “Letting Go” weaves together a series of stories in which David and Gun help the two young men discover the paths that will take them out into the world. Along the way David must confront some of his own fears as well as a ghost from the past. As “Letting Go” opens, David and Gun are enjoying life with the little family they’ve created... moreIn the third and final book about David and Gun, we follow the couple and the two young men they brought into their lives in “Five At Table”, Tom and Chang. “Letting Go” weaves together a series of stories in which David and Gun help the two young men discover the paths that will take them out into the world. Along the way David must confront some of his own fears as well as a ghost from the past. As “Letting Go” opens, David and Gun are enjoying life with the little family they’ve created. They’re on a trip to see the wonders of Angkor with Tom, the young man they’re mentoring, in celebration of his university graduation. But even as they’re enjoying the sights, thoughts of the future aren’t far from David and Gun’s minds as they try to help Tom to find the right career for him. Tom’s dilemma isn’t the only one facing them. The once “lost boy” Chang needs to think about his future as well, although right now he’s more preoccupied with his boyfriend, the young army man Den. Chang and Den’s exploration of more extreme BDSM, as well as a chance meeting with a man from Gun’s past, has David increasingly curious about experiencing pain, a place Gun won’t go. Will this be the issue that finally drives a wedge between the two? And how will David deal with the opportunities that open up for both the young men he has loved and nurtured? less