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Money may be
able to buy a lot of things… except true love. And true love is…
Hey everyone! My name is M.A. Church, and I’ve
stopped by to talk about my latest book to be released on July 25th.
Priceless
is the first of three completed novellas (Priceless,
Perfect and Pure) of gay male
romance in which mortals, immortals and the Greco-Roman god, Cupid himself,
find hot sex, overwhelming passion, and, of course, love.
So, instead of me talking about the book, I thought
I’d ask the main characters Garrett and Randy—and I’m sure Cupid will chime in
lol—some questions, and let them share their thoughts. J
~So
Garrett, what did you think the first time you saw Randy?
Garrett: Know that old say ‘Time stood still’? As
corny as it sounds that’s exactly what happened. I was at the Palms in Las
Vegas—my friend Jeff Mayfield owns the hotel/casino—playing at the craps table.
I admit, I was bored out of my mind. And then I looked across the table and
there he was. Time stood still. Everything went out of focus—all I saw was him
and the look of innocence in his face. And I wanted him,
even though I questioned
what I was seeing. Life had taught me such wholesomeness didn’t exist.
Randy: He motioned me over next to him. Quite
frankly, I couldn’t believe me meant me.
Garrett: *Snort* He actually looked around, then
pointed at himself. I thought I was going to have to go get him.
Randy: *Laugh* Well jeez.
~Why
would you think he wouldn’t mean you?
Randy: Um, have you looked at him??? Everything about him screams money even when he’s
dressed in
jeans and a t-shirt like now. And me? I scream average.
Garrett: *frowns* Babe…
Randy: *Rolls eyes* It’s true, and you know it.
Okay, not so much now. But those two nights I spent with you in Vegas… all you
did was throw money around. It made me uncomfortable.
Garrett: Yeah well, I learned my lesson.
Randy: May
wonders never cease. I knew you got it though when the gifts from a Secret
Admirer started showing up. You know, the simple sunflowers you sent until you
spelt out your little message, and the hand-cut paper hearts showed that. They
were perfect. *Puts hand in front of mouth and whispers* Even if the hearts
looked like a five year old cut them.
Garrett: I heard that. Be glad they weren’t diamond
encrusted or something.
Randy: Believe me, I was.
~So it was
love at first sight, huh?
Randy: Maybe not at first sight, but it happened
pretty quick.
Garrett: I agree. *Both look over at Cupid*
Cupid: *Throws up hands* I told you I had nothing to do with that! Really! Okay, yeah, I had intended to shoot one of you that
night, but the Fates were messing with me. That’s all I’m gonna say.
~So,
after those two nights, why did you run off?
Randy: I panicked, pure and simple. I
figured I was nothing more than a good time, and the sheer thought of
Garrett
telling me it meant nothing more to him sent me out the door. I let myself fall
in love with him. Then all the way back to Memphis I kicked myself for not staying, not taking a chance. Since
I didn’t know Garrett’s last name I had no way to contact him. I thought I’d
lost any chance of being with him—if there had even been a chance.
Garrett: That’s okay, babe. I sicced
Jeff and Zygi on you. I had your name and address before I left the Palms. Just
one of the advantages of being childhood friends with the owner and head of
security. *Looks at M.A.* I had told Randy when I want something I let nothing
get in my way… as he found out.
Randy: Thank God.
~Well,
since your both sitting here together I
take it things worked out in the end?
Garrett: *Grin* Now that would be
telling.
Cupid: And who said this was the end,
anyway? I still got some unfinished business back in Vegas. A certain
hotel/casino owner laid a monster challenge on me, remember? *Winks* He’s… Perfect.
And by the way for all you out there…
never tempt the Fates. You never know when they might bite you on your ass.
Just saying.
Blurb:
Sparks ignite when Cupid takes aim at
two mortals in Las Vegas: Randy Jones, an average guy on a company vacation,
looks into Garrett’s eyes at a craps table and time stands still. Throwing
aside everything he believes, Randy engages in a torrid two-night affair with
Garrett—only to panic when he realizes he’s fallen in love.
Cynical billionaire Garrett Shiffler has
everything money can buy, and most of his dates can’t see past the dollar
signs. Life has taught him that innocence and love are figments of the
imagination. But when Randy disappears, taking with him feelings Garrett
thought he’d never know, Garrett wages the most important battle of his life to
win Randy's love—but this time he fights with his heart, not his bank account.
Meanwhile, Cupid wonders what happened.
His golden arrows never fail unless the Fates interfere. If Garrett wants to
win Randy back, he’s going to have to do it on his own, because the Fates have
other plans for Cupid.
Excerpt:
They stepped closer and Randy’s body was as tense as
a drawn bow. What would a suave, sophisticated
guy do in this situation? Suave,
right. Randy just hoped he didn’t make an idiot out of himself.
Randy’s breathing increased as he chewed his lip.
His heart sped up as Garrett leaned into him. Would the kiss be hard and
brutal, his mouth claimed by an onslaught of passion that would leave him
breathless and bruised? He moaned in surprise as Garrett’s mouth sweetly moved
on his.
From one heartbeat to the next, pleasure exploded in
Randy’s mind. He hadn’t expected such gentleness. Throwing caution to the wind,
he grasped Garrett’s hips and pulled him closer. Garrett’s tongue explored his
mouth, that sinful goatee tickling his chin. When Garrett nudged his head to
the side and nibbled a path down Randy’s neck, he willingly bared his throat.
And moaned again when Garrett sucked hard on the tender skin near his
collarbone.
Randy, squirming from the sensations, rubbed his leg
up and down Garrett’s thigh. One of Garrett’s hands drifted down and lifted Randy’s
leg higher, palming his ass as he kneaded the firm flesh. The electricity that
jumped between them had Randy shaking.
“Garrett,” Randy gasped as Garrett found a
particularly good spot, “there’s gotta be cameras in here.”
Garrett held Randy tightly for a moment, their
bodies crushed together, before he released him and moved away. He mumbled
under his breath about how could Randy think, much less clearly, at that
moment. Randy leaned against the elevator wall, eyes closed, and tried to bring
his rampaging body under control. The elevator dinged and lurched to a stop,
causing Randy to stumble into Garrett.
He slid his arm around Randy to steady him and
didn’t let go when the doors parted. Garrett pulled Randy toward his suite,
throwing the door open. Once inside he slammed the door shut, spun Randy
around, and trapped him against the back of the door. He slammed his mouth over
Randy’s, picking up where he left off in the elevator until Randy was gasping
for air.
“Let me be very clear,” Garrett panted into his
mouth. “I want you in my bed. I want you desperate, wild, and begging.”
“I’m to the desperate phase now.” Randy trembled,
trapped between him and the door. “Wild is right around the corner, and begging
isn’t far behind.”
Garrett’s thumb traced over Randy’s swollen bottom
lip. “That’s what I like about you, Randy, you speak your mind and don’t play
games. I can’t tell you what a turn on that is for me.”
“I don’t have the first clue how to play games like
you’re talking about, nor do I want to.”
“And thank God for it.” That jaded little devil on
Garrett’s shoulder rolled his eyes. This guy either was very good, or very
innocent. “Now, let me show you my bedroom. I can’t wait much longer to have
you in my bed.”
Garrett ushered him through the living area, not
giving him time to admire the softly lit main area. He opened a door to a large
room that held a beautifully made bed with a sinfully black silk bedspread. The
room was done in dark woods and masculine tones with paintings and photography
from some extremely well-known artists. It shrieked authority, money, and
power. The curtains were open, letting in the light from the city.
Garrett stepped behind Randy and turned him toward
the mirrored closet. Garrett unbuttoned his shirt, parted the fabric, and placed
his hands on Randy’s stomach. Taking his time, he ran his hands up Randy’s
chest, dragging the pleasure out until he reached those perky nipples that
begged for attention. Garrett flicked both hard peaks, making Randy arch in his
arms. Then he rolled them between his thumb and forefinger as they both watched
their reflection.
“So very hot,” Garrett whispered in Randy’s ear as
his fingers teased the nubs until Randy moaned.
Randy reached behind him and wrapped his
arm around Garrett’s neck, dragging him closer. That bulge that pressed against
Randy’s ass was huge and had his imagination sitting up, tail thumping. It had
been a long time since a lover affected him this way. Randy leaned his head
back against Garrett’s shoulder and watched, heavy-eyed, as Garrett’s hands
drifted down and undid his belt.
M.A.
Church
M.A. Church lives in the southern United
States and spent many years in the elementary education sector. She is married
to her high school sweetheart and they have two children. Her hobbies are gardening,
walking, attending flea markets, watching professional football, racing, and
spending time with her family on the lake.
But her most beloved hobby was reading.
Even at an early age she can remember hunting for books at the library. Later
nonhuman and science fiction genre’s captured her attention and drew her in the
worlds the authors’ had created. But always at the back of her mind was that
one day, when the kids were older and she had more time, she would write a
book.
By sheer chance she stumbled across a
gay male romance story on the web and was hooked. A new world opened up and she
fell in love. Thus the journey started. When not writing or researching, she
enjoys reading the latest erotic and mainstream romance novels.
Visit M.A. at her blog http://machurch00.blogspot.com
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Wow, Priceless sounds amazing... I can't wait to read it! And look, here's some more swimmers to look at, our own US team, in fact!
Thanks for stopping by, MA, come back any time! You're always welcome!
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Until next time, take care!
♥ Julie
