The World As He Sees It Series: Perspectives By A.M. Arthur
Author Name: A.M. Arthur
Book Name: The World As He Sees It
Series: Perspectives
Book: Two
Can be read as a standalone
Release Date: October 20, 2015
Blurb:
Love knows no limits…but fear could keep them from seeing it.
Gabe lives a double life. As Gabriel Henson, he works multiple jobs to support his remorseless, alcoholic mother. As Tony Ryder, he does internet porn for extra cash and regular safe sex without complications.
Yet when he encounters a scared young man freaking out in a night club, he’s compelled to reach out. Ever since then, the memory of that young man has haunted him.
Tristan Lavelle lives his life thirty minutes at a time. After a traumatic brain injury three years ago, he gets through his day recording his life in spiral notebooks and sticky note reminders.
A month after Tristan’s embarrassingly public meltdown, another chance meeting with Gabe sparks a warm, emotionally fulfilling email relationship. Both men crave more, but fear of the next step stands between them.
Until Tristan gets the opportunity to take part in a clinical trial that could improve his memory—if the side effects don’t kill him. But for Tristan, the possibility of a real life with Gabe is worth any risk…
Pages or Words: 283 pages, 83,000 words
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, M/M Romance, Romance
Excerpt:
The late hour didn’t diminish the sweltering August heat, and Tristan worked up a good sweat walking. Shane and Noel both looked crazy sexy in their club clothes, and even sexier walking side by side. He was happy for Noel. Happy his best friend was in love and enjoying himself.
He was also stupidly, insanely jealous.
He stuck close with his stupid, insane jealousy because the streets were teeming with people of all ages, heading into and out of the different restaurants and clubs. They turned down a quieter side street that was more like an alley. Halfway down the block a few guys hung out against a stone wall, most of them smoking cigarettes. An industrial door with no sign or markings was being guarded by a big, burly bear of a man in a black leather vest.
“Hey, Officer Carlson,” the bouncer said. He had a deep voice to match his broad body. “Nice to see you again.”
“Hi, Mr. Henson,” Noel said.
“Bear, son. Everyone calls me Bear.”
“Right. This is my friend Tristan Lavelle.”
“A right pleasure.”
Tristan shook Bear’s hand, surprised by the gentle grip. “Hi.” He glanced at Shane, who didn’t seem at all annoyed at being left out. “Um, that’s Shane. Noel’s boyfriend.”
Bear grinned. “Yeah, I know that one all right.”
“You do?” He reached for a notebook he didn’t have, then looked at Noel for answers.
“Shane dances here once a week,” Noel said. “He got the job through Bear’s son Gabe.”
“Oh.” He didn’t bother asking if he’d already been told that. Probably. Every single piece of information that was mildly important to his life had been repeated to him at least, oh, eighteen times. Minimum.
“Enjoy yourselves, boys,” Bear said. “First drinks are on the house.”
“Thank you,” Tristan replied.
Noel pulled the door, and what had been a distant bass became an impressive thumpa-thumpa in Tristan’s chest. The interior of the club was wide and deep, with a high ceiling decorated in strands of red and blue lights. Strobes and other lighting flashed around the dance floor, which seemed to make up most of the floor space. A small U-shaped bar stood to the right. In the rear were what looked like raised platforms. Two hot guys in red short-shorts were gyrating together on one of them.
This is the kind of dancing Shane does? Shit.
He was probably twenty kinds of hot up there.
Someone jostled past them, reminding Tristan to keep moving forward. Noel was hustling them straight for the bar. Tristan couldn’t drink alcohol because of his antidepressants and anxiety medications, and Noel was driving so the only person able to drink much was Shane.
Lucky bastard.
Not that Tristan was going to mourn his dry night. Men. Everywhere around him, a sea of hot men. All kinds of eye candy. Every age, height, weight, shape and body hair amount. He observed and mentally drooled over the flesh on display. The air smelled of liquor and sweat and sex, and good Lord he was starting to get lightheaded from it all.
Noel nudged them closer to the bar. A middle-aged man with gray hair and a pink sequined vest gave them all a big, toothy smile. “Noel and friends,” he said. “Richard Brightman, pleased to officially meet you, Tristan.”
“Hello,” Tristan said. Officially meet you implied they’d interacted before, but the man’s name meant nothing to him.
“I’m Bear’s husband. We own the place.”
“Oh. It’s a great place. I’m pretty sure this is my first time. I like it.”
Noel flinched.
Okay that was wrong. When was I here before?
“So what are we drinking tonight?” Richard asked. “First round on the house. Samuel Adams for you, Shane?”
“Yeah, thanks,” Shane replied.
Richard knows because Shane works here.
“I’ll have a vodka tonic,” Noel said. “Tris?”
“Virgin margarita,” Tristan said. He loved margaritas, and while a virgin wasn’t as good as one with Patrón, he couldn’t mix with his meds.
“Coming up,” Richard said.
The music changed to a faster, sharper beat. Tristan’s hips rolled in tiny motions, instinct bringing out his love of club dancing. Of getting into it with another dude, all writhing bodies and gyrating hips. Arms and legs. Sweat and heavy breathing.
Wonderful arousal stirred in his gut, heating his blood already. He might not be getting laid tonight, but damn it, he was going to have some fun.
“Hey, you guys made it,” said a sexy, sultry voice.
Tristan glanced over his shoulder to see who the voice had spoken to, only to find himself staring into a pair of kind, dark eyes. Kind, dark eyes belonging to a stunningly handsome face. Black hair. Tan skin. Tall and well-built. A walking wet dream who was smiling like they were old friends.
Holy fucking hell, he’s gorgeous.
“Hey, Gabe,” Shane said.
Gabe.
Those kind, dark eyes never broke from his, and Tristan couldn’t look away. Gabe was a stranger, and yet somehow familiar.
His eyes. The eyes I see. We’ve met.
“We’ve met,” Tristan said before he could think twice.
Gabe’s eyebrows twitched. “Yes, we have. Do you remember that?”
“I remember your eyes.”
Character Bios:
What is your character’s name? Does the character have a nickname? Gabriel “Gabe” Henson. In porn, he goes by the name Tony Ryder.
What is your character’s hair color? Eye color? Black hair, brown eyes.
Who are your character’s friends and family? Who does he surround herself with? Who are the people your character is closest to? Who does he wish he were closest to? Gabe lives with his alcoholic mother, mostly out of a sense of duty. He also has two dads (bio and adopted) who love and adore him, even though they don’t agree with him supporting his mother. He’s closest to his biological dad, Bear, and he wishes he was closer to his mother. But she can’t see him for the booze. His best friend as Jon Buchanan, who also does porn and is Gabe’s workout buddy.
Where was your character born? Where has he lived since then? Where does he call home? Gabe was born and raised in/around Harrisburg, PA, his entire life.
What is his biggest fear? Who has he told this to? Who would he never tell this to? Why? Gabe’s biggest fear is finding his mother dead, either from alcohol poisoning, or after having passed out and choked on her own vomit. He’s told both of his dads this fear, because he trusts them. They never try to force their opinions on him, and he loves them for that.
Does he have a secret? He has a secret that he keeps from everyone except his two dads (and Jon): the fact that he does gay internet porn, and has for several years.
When has your character been in love? Had a broken heart? Gabe was in love several years ago (or so he thought) with an older man who was still in the closet. Despite promises to come out, he never did and abruptly dumped Gabe via text.
Fun & In-Depth Questions
What is in your character’s refrigerator right now? On his bedroom floor? On his nightstand? In his garbage can? A box of wine, takeout containers, lunchmeat, probably some yogurt in the fridge. A few dirty shirts on the bedroom floor, and maybe a sock or two. Phone charger cord on the nightstand next to a lamp. The garbage can is usually overflowing with empties and more takeout.
Look at your character’s feet. Describe what you see there. Does he wear dress shoes, gym shoes, or none at all? Is he in socks that are ratty and full of holes? Or is he wearing a pair of blue and gold slippers knitted by his grandmother? Gabe’s a fan of basic sneakers. They work when he’s waiting tables, and they get him everywhere he needs to go.
0What is one strong memory that has stuck with your character from childhood? Why is it so powerful and lasting? Being eight years old and home alone with his mother, who is passed out on the sofa. Wandering outside to try and find help, scared because she won’t wake up, and Gabe is hit by a car. It wasn’t the first time Gabe was hurt while in her care, but it was the final straw for his biological father. That incident led to Bear gaining sole custody of Gabe.
What is your character’s name? Does the character have a nickname? Tristan Lavelle. His best friend Noel sometimes calls him Tris.
What is your character’s hair color? Eye color? Blond hair, blue eyes.
Who are your character’s friends and family? Who does he surround herself with? Who are the people your character is closest to? Who does he wish he were closest to? Tristan’s family and friends are pretty lean. His parents have basically disowned him, and his short term memory loss makes it next to impossible to make new friends. His social circle consists of his best friend Noel Carlson, and Noel’s boyfriend Shane. He occasionally sees two other college friends, Chris and Billy. Tristan wishes his parents were still in his life, and he misses his older brother, who died when they were both in high school.
What is his biggest fear? Who has he told this to? Who would he never tell this to? Why? Tristan’s biggest fear is being alone forever. He’s isolated because of his brain injury, and he doesn’t want to spend the rest of his life secluded from the world. The only person he’s ever confided this to his Noel.
What makes your character laugh out loud? Punny food innuendo, especially if it’s sexual.
Fun & In-Depth Questions
What is in your character’s refrigerator right now? On his bedroom floor? On his nightstand? In his garbage can? No refrigerator, and he keeps the floor his of room at Benfield Assisted Living pretty clean. His nightstand has a stack of notebooks he’s written in, and probably a few pens and sticky note pads. His garbage can is full of half-done sketches and old notes he no longer needs.
Look at your character’s feet. Describe what you see there. Does he wear dress shoes, gym shoes, or none at all? Is he in socks that are ratty and full of holes? Or is he wearing a pair of blue and gold slippers knitted by his grandmother? Tristan is usually barefoot, or he’s wearing slippers.
Your character is getting ready for a night out. Where is he going? What does he wear? Who will he be with? On the rare occasion it’s a fun night out, he’s definitely going to Big Dick’s, one of the best gay nightclubs in Harrisburg. He wears tight black jeans and a fun, sparkly t-shirt that says “Bottoms Have More Fun.” He’s going out with Noel, and Noel probably has Shane, too, so it’s a threesome (except not really).
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About the author:
A.M. Arthur was born and raised in the same kind of small town that she likes to write about, a stone’s throw from both beach resorts and generational farmland. She’s been creating stories in her head since she was a child and scribbling them down nearly as long, in a losing battle to make the fictional voices stop. She credits an early fascination with male friendships (bromance hadn’t been coined yet back then) with her later discovery of and subsequent love affair with m/m romance stories.
When not exorcising the voices in her head, she toils away in a retail job that tests her patience and gives her lots of story fodder. She can also be found in her kitchen, pretending she’s an amateur chef and trying to not poison herself or others with her cuisine experiments.
Contact her at am_arthur@yahoo.com with your cooking tips (or book comments).
Where to find the author:
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/AM-Arthur/491929737588757
Twitter: http://twitter.com/am_arthur
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Other: Tumblr http://www.tumblr.com/blog/am-arthur
Other: Blog http://amarthur.blogspot.com/
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25152280-the-world-as-he-sees-it
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Cover Artist: Lyn Taylor
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