Breathless Press Releases – GLBT Romance
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Donovan's Deal by Lee Brazil
Blurb:
Making a family is harder than keeping house. Donovan's
patience is wearing thin, but Mischa needs time to make things right. Will
Christmas bring heartache or compromise?
Mischa Blake needs the relaxation of the Blake brothers'
weekly poker games now more than ever as he feels the pressure of his
responsibilities as a parent, partner, and student multiplying. When one of his
siblings proposes reviving their game of Truth or Dare, Mischa revolts.
Instead, they all agree to share a truth, and Mischa has to decide how much of
his domestic situation to share with his family.
The frantic pace of life is overwhelming, and Mischa has
begun to let things slide. With the holidays just around the corner, he figures
his current situation is a temporary thing. When he misses one of his son's
soccer game that Donovan left work early to attend, time runs out.
Upset by the hurt in their son's eyes, Donovan decides that
something must be done. He's worried that he's pushed Mischa into doing things
at the wrong time, pushed his dreams on his young lover, just pushed too hard
for too much in general.
In a desperate attempt to get Mischa to think about what he
wants instead of what Donovan wants, Donovan issues an ultimatum. He sends
Mischa away with orders to think about his priorities.
Excerpt
"Where have you been, Mischa?"
It took a moment for the impact of the question to soak into
his lust-dazed mind. But he got it. Furious, he pushed Donovan's hands off and
stepped back. "What do you mean where have I been? Last time I checked, I
was an adult capable of coming and going as I pleased."
"That's funny. Really. Because last time I checked you
and I were partners, the next best thing to married, and the fathers of a
disturbed child who needs structure, routine, and love."
Donovan's voice lost its reasonable tone and his anger was
clear. Tough. Fury coursed through Mischa's veins. Was Donovan suggesting
somehow that he was at fault? "I am still your partner, and Matt's father.
But that doesn't mean I don't have other responsibilities and can just hang
around here picking up after the two of you."
"Is that how you see us? Responsibilities? I guess that
answers me pretty neatly, doesn't it?"
His jaw worked furiously. Fist clenched at his side, Mischa
opened his mouth to speak.
"Just...stop. Whatever clever, rebellious retort you're
about to make, hold on to it. Don't say something you can't unsay. Just, please,
listen to me," Donovan interrupted him.
Mischa drew in a long, deep breath. Yeah, what he'd probably
been about to say might have hurt someone's feelings...but what about his
feelings? He nodded.
"I pushed you into too much, too quickly. The last
three years should have been you enjoying college, us enjoying each other, and
instead, I pushed you to adopt and be a parent. It was too much. But I could
swear that you loved him as much as I did the moment we set eyes on Matt."
Heart aching, Mischa whispered, "I did." What the
fuck was going on? Why did it sound like Donovan was breaking up with him?
"The thing is, Mischa. We're adults. We made all the
choices and Matt got pulled along with us. Now, I understand how you could want
to be free, to hang out with your friends, go to parties and..." He waved
a hand. "Do whatever you want."
A warming flush spread over his face and Mischa lost all
interest in sex. "What are you talking about?"
"You were supposed to be here to go to the soccer game
with us. You said you were going to the library. You disappeared. Ran off with
Dex and Trick without even bothering to tell us where you were going, because
I'm damn sure you didn't take those two to the library with you! How do you
suppose that made me feel? How do you think it made Matt feel?"
Biting his lip, Mischa stared at his lover. "I..."
"I'm an adult and I can handle it, Mischa. But Matt is
a child and he's been hurt by enough people who are supposed to care for him. I
can't let you keep hurting him like that."
"I love Matt. I'd never hurt him."
"Your not being here hurts him, Mischa." Donovan
met his gaze steadily. "You need to take the weekend and think this
through."
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Teaching Teacher by Raven McAllan
Blurb
Finding love in a new town had not been in Seb's plans. But
life has a tendency to throw you curveballs – like Ruari.
When the new head teacher walks into his bar, Ruari knows he
has to have him, and damn the consequences. When lust turns to love, nothing
else matters. Together they will overcome, no matter what. Or will
circumstances drive them apart?
Excerpt
Ruari's head was spinning, his arms were stiff, his cock
ached, and he wanted to be alone with Seb. It seemed like hours, but was
probably no more than forty-five minutes, before he judged they could leave his
bar staff to finish off. He swung behind the bar, grabbed a surprised Seb, and
kissed him full on the lips. Cheers and catcalls sounded from the people around
the bar.
"You." He finished off with a squeeze to Seb's
ass, "are a fucking star. Definitely, a fucking star."
"Too much info, boss." Dave was smirking at him.
Oh fucking shit. He realized where he was. Bollocks
and buggery and any other appropriate epithets. How the hell was he going
to sort this monumental cock-up out? He chanced a look at Seb's expression, and
sighed inwardly with relief. Seb was laughing.
"Feet. Mouth into?" Seb asked him.
He nodded. "As Ever. Okay we're finished here.
Coffee?"
Seb nodded. Kizzy, who had walked up to them unnoticed made
a face, and sniggered. "That is the most pathetic euphemism I've heard
boss. Coffee. Hah!" She carried on past them, still sniggering.
"Gotcha there, Boss." Dave patted him on the back.
"Take yourself off for er coffee. Don't forget the Swiss roll with
it."
"Hells bells." Ruari almost pushed Seb through the
door and into the stairwell of his flat. "Are you sure you still want to
take a chance on me. I shouldn't be let out without a keeper. And my lips
sealed."
Seb pulled him tightly towards his body. Cock found cock and
reacted in the best possible way. "Oh, you're not reneging now, boss
man." Seb moved so his cock surged upwards. "All that is so easily
arranged."
"Huh?" He was so caught up in the sensations of
Seb hard against him, he'd lost the thread of the conversation.
"Lips sealed and a keeper. I'll be happy to be in charge
of all that. Soon." Seb said.
"Okay, so, first we have coffee?"
Seb smiled and squeezed Ruari's arm. "Coffee, where's
your car?"
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Merry Christmas, Shelton by Dianne
Hartsock
Blurb
Can Shelton and Nevil overcome the obstacles of a blizzard,
a baby, and one hot redhead and find their way to a merry Christmas?
Shelton and Nevil have rented a cozy cabin in the mountains
in which to spend the Christmas holiday. Tree is lit. Presents sparkle. Shelton
anticipates a very merry Christmas indeed. But then a blizzard springs up,
landing a sexy redhead on their doorstep looking like trouble in a pretty
package.
Tommy brings a message for Nevil, but when he first hits on
Shelton in the shower, then offers to drive Nevil to his sister's side while
she has her baby, Shelton begins to wonder just how this mixed up Christmas is
going to end.
Excerpt
Shelton woke from a sound sleep, disoriented by a pounding
on the door. He untangled from Nevil and sat up, heart racing. A glance at the
clock showed it was barely three o'clock in the morning. What the hell?
The pounding resumed and he scrambled to his feet, taking a second to slip on
sweat pants before unlocking the door. The wind had died down and Shelton
blinked at the snow piled up against the cabin walls. A slight figure huddled
on the step, illuminated by the porch light, and without hesitation Shelton
drew him into the warmth of the room, closing the door on the bitter night.
"What's happened?"
Shelton jumped a little at Nevil's voice and blinked as the
light went on overhead. There was a gasp from the bundle under his hand and he
searched the pale face the young man raised. The pretty blue eyes weren't
looking at him and he followed his gaze to where his lover stood in all his
naked splendor. Nevil scowled at their interest and pulled on the cotton pajama
bottoms he'd picked up.
Shelton gave the boy a slight shake, knocking snow off his
jacket and cap. "God, you're soaked through! You need to get out of those
clothes. Nevil, can you stir up the fire?"
"Of course."
As if knowing his danger, the young man stripped off his
coat and sopping shirt while Shelton unlaced his boots and carefully slipped
them off, leaving the socks for now. Ski pants and under armor were lowered and
the young man leaned a hand on Shelton's shoulder as he stepped out of them.
Shelton glanced up and found himself on eye level with a pair of dark boxers
that did little to cover the treasures beneath. His gaze swept up a tight
stomach and muscular chest and clashed with laughing eyes. Trouble!
He cleared his throat. "Come to the fire and I'll check
for frostbite."
The young man followed him, lifting the cap off a shock of
copper hair. He sat on the quilts and Nevil draped one over his shoulders while
Shelton knelt beside him. "Hands first," he said and slid the wet
gloves by careful inches off his hands. The skin felt cold and white, but the
fingertips weren't blue. "Can you move them?"
He looked up when the young man didn't answer and met his
puzzled gaze. "You're really concerned, aren't you?"
The man sounded slightly amused and Shelton felt the blush
in his cheeks as he answered, "Yes. I saw a boy with frostbite last
winter, in Colorado. It was...painful to witness. Let's check those toes."
He removed the damp socks with the same care as the gloves,
and sighed in relief when the boy wiggled each toe. Nevil snorted from where he
leaned against the mantle watching the proceedings. "Now that we know
nothing is going to fall off, can you tell us what the hell you're doing
here?"
"Tera Shaw left a message for you at the lodge."
He smirked when Nevil straightened, tense. "I volunteered to bring it. She
says she's fine, but that they're admitting her to the hospital in the morning.
She'd like you to be there as soon as you can."
"I'll go immediately."
"No, sir. The snow's not too bad at the lodge, but
worse up here. We'll have to wait for the snowplow to get your car out."
Nevil paced the room, cursing under his breath. Shelton
heard the young man's breath quicken as he watched the lithe movements of the
sleek body, and frowned. "What's your name?" he asked as a
distraction. "Tommy."
Of course it was. A cute name for a pretty face and sexy,
youthful body.Damn.
"Well, Tommy, thanks for risking your neck for us. Why
don't you get some sleep here by the fire?" Shelton climbed stiffly to his
feet and went to Nevil's side. "Come to bed, honey." Nevil grunted
and Shelton slid an arm around his waist. "Try to sleep, at least a
little. It's going to be a long day tomorrow."
Nevil relaxed against him. "You're right." He
allowed Shelton to lead him to their room, and paused in the doorway to glance
back at Tommy. "Thanks, man."
"My pleasure," Tommy said with a purr.
Shelton's lips thinned at the interest in the young man's
gaze and tugged Nevil into the room, purposefully closing the door. He pushed
his lover on the bed, cuddled up to him under the blankets, and held him close
until they slept.
