--- product_id: 2624534 title: "The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2014" brand: "river jaymes" price: "¥5713" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2624534-the-backup-boyfriend-the-boyfriend-chronicles-book-1-paperback-january store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2014 **Brand:** river jaymes **Price:** ¥5713 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2014 by river jaymes - **How much does it cost?** ¥5713 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2624534-the-backup-boyfriend-the-boyfriend-chronicles-book-1-paperback-january) ## Best For - river jaymes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted river jaymes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XsglugGXL.jpg) ![The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NtaJ4mG8L.jpg) ![The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2014 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yKcQMtOYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this series! *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2023* Super sweet series. Couldn’t put this book or the other 2 in the series down. Will definitely be following this author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A simple, but engrossing debut novel, *by B***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 2, 2014* I purchased the book because its description and cover suggested an interesting read. This is River Jaymes' book 1, in her Boyfriend Chronicles series. Here is what I have to say:I offer no synopsis, brief or otherwise, because the book's description is sufficient. The GTY plot: boy-meets-boy; friendship forged; testosterone takes over; sexual attraction; sex; sexual orientation labels and unrealistic goals drive them apart; being together is so much better than being apart; so love triumphs-- labels and goals be damn.The book's strength is its constellation of well-developed, strong individuals: Dylan Booth: A motorcycle mechanic who is straight male, tall, dark, handsome, and well-muscled, rough around the edges, and an enthusiastic sexual partner; but he is likewise, gentle and kind with a generous spirit. He is not looking for a relationship because the sex is enough; he is every gay man's quintessential fantasy. Alec Johnson, MD: A physician who is blond, blue-eyed, gay male with a defined muscular physique and a photogenic memory. He is kind and gentle; tender hearted and wants to be the "perfect gay male with a perfect gay partner in a perfect gay monogamous marriage." He strives to be so perfect and to please everyone-- society, the GLBT people, his parents, etc.-- that he loses sight that being himself is much better. Noah: A flamboyant "queen" who is dedicated to humanitarian causes supports Dylan's Annual Motorcycle Poker Race, a fundraising event for HIV, as well as, Alec and Tyler's Front Street Medical Clinic for HIV victims and the homeless. Tyler Hill, MD: Alec's ex-boyfriend and associate in the medical clinic. Tyler comes off as aloof, calculating and much too reserved. But this is a defense mechanism. Why does he leave Alex? He is not in love with Alex; nonetheless, he is looking for love as everyone else. Rick Adams: (Yes, I consider Rick a character because of his influence on the others.) Rick's back-story is vital to the narrative. Rick was Dylan's friend during their teenaged time as street persons and Dylan's non-sexual lover. When Rick dies of HIV, it leaves a gaping hole in Dylan's heart, and one that Dylan resists filling for fear of losing another dear to him. Rick is Noah's physical lover, and Rick's death devastates Noah.Another interesting character is Alec's psychologist mother, who steadfastly supports her gay son in all endeavors. She is one reason Alec strives to be so "perfect."Memorable quotes:Dylan: "Last week I explained what produces to the unique sound of a Harley, starting with an explanation about the four cycles of power generation... The suck, the squeeze, the bang, and the blow."Noah: "Sounds like my night last night... The suck and the squeeze were good. But the bang and the blow were phenomenal." "Me... I wouldn't miss this fake-homo show for all the Gucci shoes on Rodeo Drive. Besides once Dylan Booth gets an idea in his head, the threat of hell or high water pants won't change his mind. Hetero or not, he'll make a fabulous backup boyfriend." "You know... the boyfriend substitute, at least that's how I use the term. He's not a real boyfriend, just a convenience. For display only..."Dylan's response to Alec posing him as da Vinci's Vitruvian man: "This is the messiest, geekiest link ever... Why the hell is this a total turn-on?"Alec: "Except I just want to be with you. So I'll settle for whatever you're willing to give."Dylan: "Whatever I have to do, man... Whatever it takes."Alec: "Actually, there's really only one thing you need to call yourself."Dylan: "What's that?"Alec: "Mine."Warning: Dylan/Alec sex scenes are torrid, but not gratuitous, which brings comments on the "Vitruvian Man" scene. Awesome. Immediately going for the junk and juice is ok. Fast and furious, you know is good, but slow and sensuous is great-- it's worshipping and worshipped. And this scene is full throttle!To watch Dylan morph from an "it's only sex" individual to one who wants and needs to be with Alec--labels be damned-- is amazing. And to watch Alex come to the realization that striving to be the "perfect gay male" diminishes him as a person and a lover worthy of Dylan-- perfection be damned-- is marvelous, too. "The Backup Boyfriend" is an engaging and enjoyable read-- I read the book in one sitting! It is light-- despite the horrendous backstory-- and is entertaining with the right balance of angst, pathos and humor. Definitely recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes *by E***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2014* Going solo (no pun intended) has to be a trend cause it’s often and often that I read self-published books that are at the same level, if not upper, than other novels published by the more acclaimed Gay Romance publishers. Usually, you have to take in account some problem with the editing, some bad typos, but in this case, maybe I was so enthralled in the story, sincerely I didn’t notice any. And while the plot is, apparently, the usual gay for you theme, there is something more psychological, and in the end, bittersweet in the deployment of the story.Dylan’s best friend, actually almost a brother, the one with whom he shared his teen years as runaway kid, was gay; and he is now dead, AIDS, as many other young men. Rick, the friend, used to turn tricks on the streets, and that is how Dylan met him; Dylan became friend, brother and protector for Rick, but couldn’t prevent his dying 5 years before, at 25. And now, 5 years later, Rick’s former boyfriend, Noah, the one who shared with him the pain of loss, asks Dylan to help Alec, a doctor who serves in an free-clinic for homeless people. The task is easy, Dylan restores vintage motorbike and Alec wants to buy an Harley; how he ends being Alec’s backup boyfriend to teach a lesson to Alec’s former boyfriend, Tyler, that is not easy. Especially considering that Dylan is not gay… but maybe he is not even straight.Alec is an activist through and through, not only he gives his time for free at the clinic, he is also a promoter for same-sex marriage, arriving to be a poster boy for it alongside with his boyfriend Tyler; but now Tyler is gone, he is even in another relationship, and Alec feels lost. Little by little, you arrive to realize that Alec’s driving to a life in couple was yet another way to conform to a society that apparently is denying an ordinary life to him and the LGBT community; instead of fighting for the right to be different, Alec is thriving to be the same, and though, accepted.On the other side Dylan is against every type of commitment, from him owning 15 bikes, so that basically, he isn’t attached to any of them, to not being with the same woman twice. Everyone he loved, eventually he lost, and he has no intention to give it a try. And then he is not gay… but maybe claiming heterosexuality is only another way to not commit? Meaning that, if he isn’t really with someone he can love, than maybe that is the sure way to remain single. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2624534-the-backup-boyfriend-the-boyfriend-chronicles-book-1-paperback-january](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2624534-the-backup-boyfriend-the-boyfriend-chronicles-book-1-paperback-january) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-06*