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Author Bio:

A.J. Thomas writes romantic suspense. She’s earned a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from the University of Montana and worked in a half-dozen different jobs, from law enforcement officer to librarian, before settling down. Life as a military spouse has tossed her around the country so many times she doesn’t know how to answer when people ask her where she’s from, but she delights in living as a perpetual tourist, visiting new places and discovering amazing things.

 

Her time is divided between taking care of her three young children, experimenting with cooking and baking projects that rarely explode these days, and embarrassing her husband with dirty jokes. When she’s not writing, she hikes, gardens, researches every random idea that comes into her head, and develops complicated philosophical arguments about why a clean house is highly overrated. Her work has won multiple awards, including the 2013 AMB Ovation Award for Best LGBT Inter-racial Romance, and the 2014 Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Fiction.

 

Where to find the author:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008224932949

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AJ.Thomas.Romance

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJThomasRomance

Other: http://www.ajthomasromance.blogspot.com/

 

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Cover Artist: Bree Archer

Blurb(s):

A night of drunken confusion at nineteen resulted in Patrick Connelly fathering a child. Determined to be there for his son, Patrick walked away from a sport he loved and forever hid his sexuality. After Patrick’s brutal divorce and a vicious hate crime, his son, Jay, has become obsessed with graffiti. Hoping for a fresh start, Patrick moves Jay to his childhood home in Seattle. Within two weeks, Jay is arrested again. On his way to pick Jay up, Patrick stops an assault, then finds himself in handcuffs too. Thinking things canʼt get any worse, heʼs confronted by the sexiest man heʼs ever seen—his sonʼs new probation officer, Ken Atkins.

 

The hardest part of Kenʼs job is working with difficult parents, and the undeniably handsome Patrick Connelly is going to be a difficult parent. A chance encounter and steamy hookup with Patrick leave Ken blindsided. As they work together to try to keep Jay on the right path, the passion between them proves impossible to resist. When the assault Patrick prevented comes back to haunt them and Jay gets into trouble again, Ken must convince Patrick that ensuring his sonʼs happiness doesnʼt have to mean sacrificing his own.

 

 

Categories: Contemporary, Erotic (light), Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Romance

 

Excerpt:

 

Ken shook his head, the motion making his entire body sway again. “I can’t believe you,” he said in disgust. “You have a child home alone right now, who needs an actual fucking role model in his life and actual supervision, and you’re here.” He gestured around at the dusty office. “I would have figured you’d be a bit old and butch for most of the clientele at this place.”

 

Patrick opened his mouth to deny that he was there selling himself, then stopped. “I’m not that old. And I am an employee of Corbin’s Attic.”

 

Ken chuckled. “You work for the club?”

 

“Yes. I had a shirt, but some vicious little drama queen insisted I dance with him, and he wouldn’t take no for answer.”

 

“You should have called one of the bouncers. They’re serious guys.”

 

“Uh….” Patrick scratched the back of his head. “I am pretty sure none of the other bouncers here would have come to my rescue.”

 

Other bouncers?”

 

“Yeah. Which reminds me, I need to steal another shirt.” The security T-shirts were in a small, tumbling stack on top of boxes in the corner, next to five bigger stacks of black aprons and towels. He sorted through the T-shirts to find his size, then held it up so Ken could see the stenciled yellow “SECURITY” on the back.

 

“You’re a bouncer?”

 

“Just until I get my first check from the Port. And until Jay gets in trouble again and has to pay another fine. And maybe until the owner finds someone else to use as eye candy when he wants to make the guy who refuses to go out with him jealous.”

 

Ken choked. “That was the owner? The blonde guy you were wrapped around out there?”

 

“That was Corbin Hollis, yes. Which is why none of the other guys would dare help me. He’s my best friend. He’s letting me pick up some hours here because I’m broke.”

 

Ken looked at him again, just for a moment, before he dropped his gaze to the floor. “I should let you get back to work, then.”

 

Patrick caught Ken as he stumbled toward the door. “Hang on, now. I told you why I was here. Shouldn’t you be fair?”

 

“No,” Ken said. “I shouldn’t be here at all. Not if one of my parents works here, that’s for damn sure.” Patrick wrapped his arms around Ken’s waist and tried to hold him steady while Ken squirmed. When he slumped back against Patrick’s chest, the hard cock straining against the denim of Ken’s jeans made Patrick freeze and nearly drop him.


Pages or Words: 252 pages


Tour Dates: January 30, 2015

 

Tour Stops:

Parker Williams, Molly Lolly, MM Good Book Reviews, BFD Book Blog, Bayou Book Junkie, My Fiction Nook, Inked Rainbow Reads, The Hat Party, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, Havan Fellows, Book Reviews and More by Kathy, Cate Ashwood, Elisa – My Reviews and Ramblings, Lee Brazil, Velvet Panic, It’s Raining Men, Michael Mandrake, Because Two Men Are Better Than One, Iyana Jenna, Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews

 

Sales Links:

Dreamspinner: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5993

ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thewaythingsare-1601099-149.html

 

 

 

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Nights Like These Book Tour

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Author Bio:

CHRIS SCULLY lives in Toronto, Canada where she grew up spinning romantic stories in her head. When the tedium of a corporate day job grew too much, she took a chance and found her creative escape in writing. Always searching for something different, she has discovered a home in M/M romance and strives to give her characters the happy endings they deserve.

Author Contact:

https://www.facebook.com/chris.scully.author

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Cover Artist: Bree Archer

Blurb(s):

Starting over sucks. At forty, Miles Koprowski thought he had life all figured out. He had a nice car, a hot young lover, and a cushy job… and then he didn’t. Call it fate, or karma, or a downturn in the market, but this opinionated cynic is now forced to play rent-a-cop in a dying office building in the burbs just to make ends meet. Throw in an unhinged ex, a coworker who hates him, and a hot new boss, and suddenly everything is uncertain.

Miles doesn’t plan on liking the night shift or becoming embroiled in a mystery that reawakens old passions and puts him in danger. And he certainly doesn’t plan on falling for the overbearing head of security, Colton Decker, former soldier and doting dad. But nights like these can change a man, make him start to believe there’s more to life than a high paying job and a warm body in his bed. With a thief on the loose and his new job in jeopardy, Miles will have to decide what’s truly important. He might discover things he never knew he wanted… as long as he makes it through the night.

 

 

Categories: Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Mystery

 

Excerpt:

“Why don’t you watch where you’re going, dumb—” I managed to sputter before my mouth stopped working entirely and dropped open. The ability to speak, to think, deserted me at the first sight of the hunky stranger standing in front of me, his face contorted with apology as he tried to mop up my sodden jacket with a handful of napkins. He was a few inches taller than me—closer to six feet—and on the stocky side. His broad shoulders filled out a nicely tailored suit, and he projected an air of confidence that I’d never be able to pull off in a million years. He was clean-shaven too, with a dark buzz cut that made me long to run a hand over his head simply to feel the texture. And gorgeous. Did I happen to mention that?

In short, he was the kind of guy you’d want to be stranded with on a deserted island; the kind you could count on to save you. If you were so inclined. Me? I didn’t need saving.

A pair of friendly, light-colored eyes now stared back at me, bemused. Odd that his lips were moving, but no sound was coming out.

“What?” I asked, blinking back to attention. I couldn’t remember the last time anyone had literally made me speechless. Me, Miles Koprowski, who never met a silence he didn’t want to fill.

Hell, I couldn’t recall the last time I’d been on the receiving end of a full-body pat-down either. At least not so quickly. His hands were still drifting over my chest, wiping up the last drips of coffee, and the simple touch was doing alarming things to my heart rate.

“Are you okay?” he demanded. “Did you get burned?” Before I could react, he seized my wrist and held my hand up for inspection. Strong, lightly calloused fingers, I added to my mental list. Working hands. Dumbly, I looked down. The skin on the back of my right hand was red and stung like a son of a bitch, but it wasn’t blistering. I did flinch slightly when he skimmed his thumb over the sensitive area, but not from pain, more from the touch itself. My entire body lit up, as though I’d stuck a finger in an electrical socket. “It doesn’t look too bad. I think you’ll live. Put some aloe on it when you get home.”

“Doctor?” I croaked, because really, that would be too perfect.

“Nope. Just seen a lot of injuries.” His lips twitched with barely contained amusement. “Sorry to disappoint you.” Sense of humor, check.


Words: 69,000

 

Interview
Nights Like These is my first novel. It’s taken me several years to work up to something of this length. My limited backlist includes four novellas and one short story (Snow on the Roof anthology) for Dreamspinner, and one self-published novella. Most of them were written on spec, meaning that the theme and length were pre-determined, but generally I’m drawn to the shorter form because as a writer it really forces you to be concise.

Fourth and Long was my first published novella; it’s a time-travel story about a guy whose life has been in a downward spiral since high school because of one stupid mistake. Through the power of magic (and a certain football coach) on the night of his high school reunion, he gets a “do-over” and relives that one crucial moment.

Inseparable has been by far my greatest success. Originally written for Dreamspinner’s Christmas Advent Calendar, it’s an unabashedly sweet and sappy friends-to-lovers story. The twist is that my main character was in an accident and has temporary amnesia, which means he has to trust his heart and instincts. So many people connected with these characters that it inspired me to continue writing. Joe and Adam’s story continues in When Adam Kissed Me.

Rebound is another Christmas novella. It’s funny and sarcastic; a cynical scrooge meets innocent farm boy who teaches him to believe in love again.

In September 2014 I tried my hand at self-publishing with a short erotic romance called Touch Me (you can find this on ARe and Amazon). It was a departure for me; a chance to try something new. It’s sweet and sad and steamy. It garnered the best reviews of my career, but unfortunately failed to reach a wider audience. I’m considering re-launching it in the future with a publisher.

As for what’s ahead? I am waiting to hear back from the publisher on another novel. It’s called Until September, and I will warn you—it’s a weeper. Archer Noble is a Cree Indian who is made guardian of his niece and nephew when his sister is killed. Ryan Eriksson is the sweet grade school teacher who teaches him what it means to be a family. This novel deals with some particularly Canadian issues, but I feel it’s relatable to anyone who has ever felt disenfranchised because of their skin color or background

My current work-in-progress is Happy. It’s a spin-off from When Adam Kissed Me. This is a story that’s been percolating for a while, but I have struggled for some time to get a sense of the character. Peter Georgiou is Greek-Canadian, in his early thirties and still lives at home. He is torn between pleasing his hard-working, orthodox family, and living the life he needs to live. It’s an experience many children of immigrants face. Things get even more complicated when his girlfriend’s brother returns home. It’s not exactly a coming out story–it’s more about figuring out what makes you happy and going for it. I’m not sure yet what the final length will be.


Tour Dates/Tour Stops:

26-Jan

Rainbow Gold Reviews

Hearts on Fire

 

27-Jan

Molly Lolly

Prism Book Alliance

 

28-Jan

Bayou Book Junkie

 

29-Jan

Parker Williams

Inked Rainbow Reads

 

30-Jan

Love Bytes

 

2-Feb

Amanda C. Stone

Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words

 

3-Feb

Cate Ashwood

 

4-Feb

Decadent Delights

 

5-Feb

EE Montgomery

 

6-Feb

My Fiction Nook

MM Good Book Reviews

Sales Links:

 DSP: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5936

 DSP: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5935
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SIH5VII
ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-nightslikethese-1730465-340.html

 

 

 

 

 

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The Adventures of Cole and Perry Book Tour

 

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Author Bio:

Armed with her Batman notebook, fourth grade Amanda C. Stone was ready to start writing stories about unicorns, family members, and her imaginary friends Pink Amanda and Blue Amanda. Today, Amanda is armed with a new notebook, along with a laptop, and a never ending supply of caffeine. Her stories are about all kinds of things, but the most important aspect is people falling in love.

Where to find the author:

Website: http://www.amandastonebooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandastonebooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandastonebks
Newsletter Signup: http://eepurl.com/ZF60L
Email: amandastonebooks@gmail.com

Publisher: Self-published

Cover Artist: Amanda C. Stone

Blurb(s):

It all started when Cole met Perry in a bar. Over three years they had some exciting adventures, and misadventures. The six stories included in this book are all about their journey from bar to wedding.

The Anniversary
Another cancellation of plans by his boyfriend forces Cole out to the neighborhood bar. Not long after arriving he meets Perry. Even as exciting as Perry is, he’s unsure how the night will end.

The Fight
Cole and Perry are struggling to make time for each other and constantly at each other’s throats. A fight to the death will decide who is right or wrong in their arguments. But Cole really doesn’t want to shoot Perry.

The Threesome
Deciding they want to spice up things in the bedroom, Perry wants to have a one-time threesome. Cole’s nervous and doesn’t want to ask any of their friends to join them. Perry finds the perfect solution.

The House
After two and a half years together, Cole and Perry want to buy a house. Once they find the perfect house, they get to spend their first morning together in their new space. Perry will have to help Cole decide which room is his favorite.

The Baby
Both Cole and Perry are exhausted. Taking care of a three month old is hard when she’s up all night and is always hungry. If only they could find where they put the bottle warmer.

The Wedding
Cole is ready to make his commitment to Perry life-long. After careful planning, they created the perfect event. What could possibly go wrong? If only Cole didn’t ask the same question.

 

Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Gay Fiction, Humor, M/M Romance, Romance

 

Excerpt:

“Cole. I have a surprise for you. I want you to close your eyes and keep them closed until I tell you to open them.”

Cole looked up from his magazine at the doorway Perry’s voice drifted in from. He put the magazine on his nightstand and closed his eyes.

“They’re closed,” he called out. He wasn’t sure where Perry was in their apartment, but he sounded close.

Rustling and a strange squeaking noise reached his ears. Cole furrowed his brows trying to figure out what Perry was up to and what he was hearing.

“Okay. Go ahead and open your eyes.”

Cole popped his eyes open. He closed them and then re-opened them again. Nope, he still was seeing what was in front of him.

“Perry. Why is there–?”

Perry cut him off before Cole could finish his thought.

“So, we had talked about fantasies and things like that. I told you this was mine. So I’d like to introduce you to Freddy. Freddy, I’d like to introduce you to my boyfriend, Cole.”

Cole smiled at how nervous Perry was. His boyfriend was adorable trying to be brave with his ideas.

“Nice to meet you, um, Freddy. Perry, where did you meet Freddy?”

Perry had a small smile on his face that showed Cole he appreciated he was alright with what was happening.

“Online. I found Freddy on some website. Can’t remember the name now.”

Cole was stunned. His boyfriend didn’t go to those types of websites for any reason. Just meant Perry wanted to have the threesome and was willing to do it without asking one of their friends. Cole was so happy Perry had found a way to have his fantasy.

 


Pages or Words: Around 17,000 words

Interview

“Hurry Perry! It’s almost time! Finishing blowing those up.”
Cole ran around trying to get the streamers and “Happy Birthday Parker” sign hung on the wall.
“I can’t believe we’re lucky enough to celebrate Parker’s birthday with him.” Cole could hear Perry’s enthusiasm as he took a break from inflating red latex. Ever since they got the request, both Cole and Perry had been ecstatic to host Parker’s birthday. Not only was Parker a friend of theirs, they were both fans of his writing. Plus he had mentioned something about them visiting a place called “Manada”. They’d never been but were eager to go from all of the things Parker told them.
“Do we have enough decorations?” Cole ran a critical eye over the party area. It seemed something was missing, however he couldn’t figure out what.
Perry did the same thing. They looked at each other and realized what was missing at the same time.
“Birthday candles!” They cried together.
Cole dashed into the kitchen, frantically searching through all of the bags of party supplies. He mumbled to himself as he went bag by bag. They had to be somewhere; he remembered putting them in the basket at the store.
“AHA!” Cole crowed triumphantly and brought the candles back into the decorated room.
With a wave in Perry’s face, Cole opened the package. He placed three candles on the cake. Perry smiled at him, love shining through his eyes. One quick peck and Cole surveyed the fruits of their hard work.
“It looks perfect. Parker is going to be so thrilled with the party we’re throwing him.” Perry pulled him down to kiss his forehead. Cole closed his eyes for a moment and savored the feel of his husband’s lips against his skin.
The sound they had been anticipating broke them apart. A final glance and they both sat down in front of the computer. Cole took a deep breath, and then hit the button to connect the video call.
After a moment of buffering, Parker’s face came up on the screen with a huge smile.
“Hey! Happy Birthday, Parker!”
Parker blushed, just a little, and then responded. “Thanks guys. You didn’t have to go all out for my… Wait. Are those condoms?”
Both of them cracked up at the look on Parker’s face. It only took a moment for Parker to start laughing along with them.
“The best part is on the cake. It was all Cole’s idea. Show him babe.”
Cole continued to chuckle as he picked up the cake and carefully tipped it to show Parker. It didn’t take long for Parker to see the three naked men printed on the cake with penis shaped candles stuck right where their cocks would have been. They all got a huge laugh over the best birthday cake Parker could ever have.
“That is perfect! You got me exactly what I wanted for my birthday. Three hot guys who are ready to be blown.”
Cole sat as close to Perry as he could after putting the cake back down. He was grateful they could spend Parker’s birthday together, even if they couldn’t be in the same place. He just hoped Parker would talk more about the trip to Manada they were planning. Cole couldn’t wait!

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Tour Dates/Tour Stops:

19-Jan

The Hat Party

Christy Loves 2 Read

BFD Book Blog

 

20-Jan

My Fiction Nook

Prism Book Alliance

 

21-Jan

Velvet Panic

Love Bytes

 

22-Jan

Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words

Lee Brazil

 

23-Jan

Havan Fellows

 

26-Jan

Full Moon Dreaming

 

27-Jan

The Novel Approach

 

28-Jan

Parker Williams

 

29-Jan

Bayou Book Junkie

 

30-Jan

MM Good Book Reviews

Cate Ashwood

 

Sales Links:

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24515208-the-adventures-of-cole-and-perry

 

 
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No Denying Sin Book Blast

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Author Bio:

In one word, crazy. Just crazy enough to have 3 4 different muses running around in her head, driving her to sheer exhaustion with new plot bunnies and complex characters.

 

In addition to being a computer geek and a metalhead, Sharita loves live music, reading, and perusing the net for sexy men to be her muses. She’s also a founding member and contributor to the heavy metal ezine Fourteeng.net.

 

Where to find the author:

Website http://www.thelitriad.com

Mail: mailto:msrlmort71@gmail.com

Michael’s Blog: http://michaelmandrake.wordpress.com

BL’s Blog: http://blmorticia.wordpress.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/rawiyamikembl

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheLiteraryTriad

Authorgraph: http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/rawiyamikembl

 

Publisher: Triad Literary

Cover Artist: Sara York

Blurb(s):

Living in the Big Easy is downright deadly especially if you’re a stripper. When another exotic dancer is found dead in her apartment, the heat mounts on Frankie and his fellow detectives to find the killer. Due to the magnitude of this unsolved mystery along with the LaBoy murders, tension runs high at nineteen making it hard for all to breathe around the police station and sending everyone into a frenzy.

There’s no denying Frankie’s love for Kajika but in the back of his mind, hot thoughts of the mutual jerk off with Orrin Daugherty loom over his head. Though the feelings are mutual, Orrin wants nothing to do with this and pushes Frankie away. Add in to the mix his fascination with partner Vance Morain along with his severe case of blue balls and you got one hell of a predicament for these for complex and volatile men.

The men at nineteen are burning with desire for one another and pleasure is beginning to be almost as important as business.

Will the sinful disruptions stop them from finding the killer roaming the streets of the Big Easy?

This is book 3 of N’awlins Exotica Series. Doesn’t necessarily need to be read in order.

WARNING: Lots of lewd dialogue and smoldering sex between males.

 

Categories: Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Erotica, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Menage/Poly, Romance, Thriller

 

Excerpt:

“Good morning, Officer Daugherty.” A young male clerk behind the desk in the fitness center called out to him.

“Mornin.” Orrin nodded and kept going. He wondered if the glow from getting some was still on his face from the night prior or if he’d really caught the man’s eye as he hoped.

Either way, he had to admit he hadn’t felt this good in days—no, make that weeks. He’d slept, had sex, and a good breakfast when he finally rolled out of bed at two p.m. With all that going on, he felt he could get through just about anything, including work. Despite this, he was grateful to have the full day off until his next shift at four a.m. tomorrow.

 


Pages or Words: 47,377 words

 

Interview

1 – What is your secret indulgence?

 

SL: Gummy worms. *smiles*


Tour Dates: January 26, 2015

 

Tour Stops:

Parker Williams, BFD Book Blog, Inked Rainbow Reads, Bayou Book Junkie, Amanda C. Stone, Molly Lolly, Cate Ashwood, Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews, Wake Up Your Wild Side, MM Good Book Reviews, Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents, Rainbow Gold Reviews, My Fiction Nook, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, Love Bytes, It’s Raining Men, Decadent Delights, Tara Lain, Elisa – My Reviews and Ramblings, Nephylim, Andrew Q. Gordon, Queer Town Abbey, Because Two Men Are Better Than One

 

Sales Links:

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Denying-Sin-Nawlins-Exotica-Book-ebook/dp/B00QR3DZJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420413454&sr=8-1&keywords=No+Denying+Sin

ARe – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-nodenyingsinn03 9awlinsexoticabook3-1693823-356.html

Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/505095
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Just A Little Unwell Book Blast

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Author Bio:

Iyana writes M/M short stories and novellas. Her works have been published by Evernight Publishing, JMS Books, Books to Go Now, Torquere Press, Bitten Press, Leap of Faith Publishing, Breathless Press, and Alfie Dog Fiction.

Iyana lives in Jakarta, a city famous for its traffic jams, a lot of cars and motorcycles, and people selling stuff on the roads. You can spend two hours on the road going to a place you can reach in half an hour in a normal situation. Thanks to the traffic jams, though, Iyana can come up with a lot of stories, mostly shorties, as she prefers to spend the time during her trips writing into her cell phone rather than sleeping.

Another thing Iyana loves is kitties. Right now she has three of them. Their names are Cil, Horus, and Betsy, and one kitten. When she doesn’t write, she plays with them, or they would play with her when she writes.

Where can you find Iyana?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/books.by.iyanajenna

Twitter: @IyanaJenna

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=263934975&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic

Publisher: JMS Books

Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs

Blurb(s):

 

Patrick Trafford is pleased with the simple life he has, spending his time tending a tiny garden accompanied by his best friend, Chad, who just happens to be a cockroach. Nevertheless, he can’t hide the excitement bubbling in him when a man suddenly appears in the garden.

Damien Abner politely welcomes, albeit somewhat at a loss, Patrick’s warm offer to spend time with him. To have a coffee, watch some movie, and dance along with the characters in it.

They begin to date and Patrick has never been happier, though he barely knows who Damien is — not that it matters to him. For him, being clueless does mean bliss.

 

Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Romance

 

Excerpt:

 

Patrick floats through the following day. When Damien shows up, Patrick takes him immediately to near the TV, sets the video cassette into place, and clutches Damien’s hands as they dance. He offers coffee and cookies this time and finally brings his guitar out to the sitting room. Patrick feels a bit uneasy when Damien keeps looking at him instead of his guitar.

“Do you like it?”

“Huh?”

“My guitar.”

Confusion flashes across Damien’s good-looking face for a second.

“Oh, absolutely.” His smile cracks. He shifts on the couch to make space for Patrick. Patrick plops down next to him and begins to sing. It’s “More Than Words,” one of his favorite songs. Damien listens carefully.

Damien is silent, even after Patrick has stopped singing. His eyes turn soft.

“So, what do you say? What do you think of my voice?” Patrick asks impatiently.

Damien’s still quiet. Then he closes his eyes and reaches out a hand. He touches the side of Patrick’s face.

Patrick holds his breath and closes his eyes too. He doesn’t dare to move. Damien’s hand feels so warm and good on his skin.

He lets out a heavy sigh when the hand is gone and opens his eyes.

“That’s the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard,” Damien says.

Patrick doesn’t know what to do. He puts aside his guitar — grabs it back — lays it down on the table — takes it back again and holds it close to him. He rocks slowly on the couch.

“Thank you,” he murmurs — not sure whether he is expressing gratitude for the compliment or the touch.

Damien stands up.

“You’re leaving?” Patrick asks, disappointed.

“I have other things I need to do, Patrick.”

Patrick swallows deep. He turns away. “Okay. It’s almost dark anyway and I haven’t been to the garden.”

“Yeah.”

“Will you come again?”

“Do you want me to?”

“I’d love you to.”

“So I’ll come.”

Damien waves and walks away.

As if to remind Patrick he’s there, Chad crawls up Patrick’s shirt front. Patrick palms him up and puts him on the table.

“Do you like him, too?” Patrick asks.

Chad only chirps.


Pages or Words: 5,600 words


Tour Dates: January 23, 2015

 

Tour Stops: Parker Williams, Nephylim, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, BFD Book Blog, Lee Brazil, Inked Rainbow Reads, Andrew Q. Gordon, MM Good Book Reviews, Inked Rainbow Reads, Bayou Book Junkie, Amanda C. Stone, Molly Lolly, Christy Loves 2 Read, Wake Up Your Wild Side, Cate Ashwood, Rainbow Gold Reviews, Fallen Angel Reviews, Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews, Velvet Panic, My Fiction Nook, Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents, Carly’s Book Reviews, The Hat Party

 

Sales Links:

JMS Books: http://www.jms-books.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29_105&products_id=1339

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Just-Little-Unwell-Iyana-Jenna-ebook/dp/B00R6AHGM2

All Romance Ebooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-justalittleunwell-1719096-149.html

Bookstrand: http://www.bookstrand.com/just-a-little-unwell-mm

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/500242

 

 

 

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