Making It Personal, Wells, C. [best books under 200 pages .TXT] 📗

“I did…what I did because I wanted to pay off the loans. I appreciate the fact that you're offering to help, but you have to understand. If I take money from you for this? It seems like I'm still whoring myself to pay for them." Blake opened his mouth to speak, but Will raised a hand. "I didn't say it was logical. It's how I feel. Please say you understand."

The corners of Blake's mouth turned upward. "Yes, I understand. What I was going to say was I think that's an incredible attitude to have and shows strength of character."

“Enough introspection, Mr. Davis.” Blake grinned suddenly. He’d been so happy when Will had asked to take his name after the wedding. Will had no inclination to keep the name Parkinson. It only served as a reminder of the family who had cast him aside. Justin had been more of a father to him in their five years as a family than he’d ever dreamed possible.

Blake came over to the sofa and extended a hand to him. Will took it, puzzled. Blake pulled him to his feet. Blake wrapped his arms around Will and held him close, murmuring into his ear, his husky voice doing delicious things to Will’s cock.

“We have a few hours until it’s time to go to the hospital. Dinner only needs heating up, and the champagne can wait until we get home.” Blake tugged gently at Will’s earlobe with his teeth. Will shivered. “And let’s not forget, today is also another anniversary. Six years ago tonight, babe.” He gestured toward the rug. “The new bottle of lube is in the coffee table drawer.” He winked.

Will grinned. “I’ll fetch the leather shackles.”

The End

Coming soon from Island Tales Press….

Waiting for a Prince

When trainee hairdresser Mark sees Sam for the first time in the salon, it’s lust at first sight. Sam is Mark’s living, breathing fantasy guy. He couldn’t be more perfect. Of course, there’s the tiny, insignificant detail that Sam has a girlfriend. Hell….. A chance meeting on Mark’s favourite beach brings the two men together, and Mark finds himself with a new friend. As they spend more time together, Mark grows to see Sam less as an object for his lust and more as someone who just… fits. But falling in love with your new best friend—especially when he’s straight—is bound to bring heartache in the end.

Sam likes Mark. As in, he really likes him. And he’d like to get to know him even better. But Sam has secrets. There are things going on in his life that he can’t bring himself to tell Mark about, because the shame Sam feels is too much to bear, and not something he ever wants to share with another living soul. And if Mark ever finds out how Sam really feels about him, and the fact that he’s lied to him…. Sam can’t take that chance.

Then one drunken night in the pub changes everything….

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Coming July 12th from Dreamspinner Press….

An Unlocked Heart – A Collars & Cuffs novel

Since the death of his submissive lover two years ago, Leo Hart hasn’t been living–merely existing. He focuses on making Collars & Cuffs, a BDSM club in Manchester’s gay village, successful. That changes the night he and his business partner have their weekly meeting at Severinos. Leo can’t keep his eyes off the new server. The shy man seems determined to avoid Leo’s gaze, but that’s like a red rag to a bull. Leo loves a challenge.

Alex Daniels works at Severinos to scrape together the money to move out on his own. He struggles with coming out, but he’s drawn to Leo, the gorgeous guy with the icy-blue eyes who’s been eating in his area nearly every night.

Leo won’t let Alex’s hesitance get in the way. He even keeps him away from the club so as not to scare him. And as for telling Alex that Leo is a Dom? Not a good idea. One date becomes two, but date two leads to Leo’s bedroom… and Alex discovers things about himself he never realized – and never wanted anyone to see.

Already released titles from Dreamspinner Press…..

Learning to Love: Michael & Sean

Sean and Michael are best friends from the minute they meet and become roommates. But after supporting Sean in the wake of his brother’s death, Michael finds himself questioning his sexuality and thinking about his roommate in a totally unexpected light. After all, he and Sean are straight—or so he thought. Suddenly Michael’s not so sure any more. He turns to their gay housemate, Evan, for advice. Little does he know he’s not the only one seeking Evan’s help.

Michael and Sean are both thrilled to explore their newly discovered feelings for each other, but not everyone shares their enthusiasm. When the reality of homophobia intrudes on their academic and personal lives and

threatens their happiness, the adversity should draw them closer. Instead, it drives a dangerous wedge between them and puts their relationship, their futures, and their health at risk.

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Learning to Love: Evan & Daniel

Evan Wainwright’s good relationship karma is paying off. After helping his friends, Sean and Michael, discover their sexuality—and each other—Evan meets the love of his life. Their new housemate, Daniel Collier, is everything Evan could want in a boyfriend. Now if Evan can just work out why Daniel panics whenever Evan tries to get close.

Daniel has finally met his soul mate. Evan is perfect for him—at least, he would be, if Daniel could find the courage to overcome his demons and leave the past behind. But his mental scars prove difficult to heal, and Daniel struggles with his heart, even though it tells him Evan is the one.

Life in the student house goes on despite the usual interruptions: a wedding, a trial for a hate crime, a gay couple with exhibitionist tendencies.