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| Genre: Contemporary Romance LGBT |
Brandon Kidd thought he overcame his demons. He thought he’d conquered his addiction to booze and his need to be promiscuous. He thought he’d left his depression behind. Why? He met and is dating Aydin, the man who stokes his muse. But the depression and his insecurity have come back, and he’s also got to pass his annual review for his fine arts program. He’s got to get through the grueling review, open up to Aydin and have the Valentine’s Day he deserves?
Aydin loves Brandon. He sees the changes in his boyfriend and wants to help, but how do you help when you don’t know the problem exactly? To compound the problem, Brandon’s brother, Benson, has started causing trouble. Benson doesn’t want his brother to be gay, let alone in a relationship. Aydin found the strength to admit he wanted to be with Brandon. Aydin’s come into his own. Will he be enough for Brandon or will the crushing outside influence be too much to overcome?
They’ve come together for Valentine’s Day, but can the romance last?
EXCERPT
©2018 Megan Slayer, All Rights Reserved
Aydin sighed. Instead of focusing on the things he couldn’t change, he centered his attention on dinner. He pulled the ziti from the oven, then once it cooled enough to handle, plated a serving each for him and Brandon. He glanced over at the living room and Brandon
Brandon appeared in the doorway. “Want help?”
“I do.” He paused. “So…do you want to talk about whatever is eating you?”
Brandon picked up the plates. “I noticed the rose on the coffee table.”
“Good dodge.” He scooped up the forks, napkins, and cider glasses. “I know it’s not exciting, but it’s kind of chick-y. I though you could use the rose for a drawing or two after tonight.” He shrugged. “Happy Valentine’s Day.”
“Happy Valentine’s Day.” Brandon hurried into the bathroom. “I’ll be right back.”
Aydin sank onto the sofa. Brandon wasn’t kidding—relationships were hard. More so when one partner wouldn’t talk to the other. He busied himself with arranging the plates on the coffee table. The rose did look striking between the bowls. He wasn’t a connoisseur of flowers, but he liked the fragrance of the rose.
“Are you okay?” Aydin asked. “Do I need to rescue you?”
“I’m good.”
Aydin slid onto the floor and rested his elbows on the coffee table. He wished he were good, too. Maybe he just needed to be patient. Brandon would explain what was wrong, and they could tackle the issue together. A man could hope, right?
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than
one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com.
When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice. Find out more about Megan and Wendi at: http://wendizwaduk.com/indexMegan.htm Sign up for the newsletter here:NEWSLETTER
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BUY LINKS
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Available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079SY5HK9/
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ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! Thanks for hosting me today. I'm glad to bring the tour to your blog. You rock!
ReplyDeleteReaders: What's your favorite Valentine story?
You know Wendi, I hope lots of people will answer your question on here. I guess I am a very practical person and a lot of my "Valentine's Day" stories ended in things I needed.
ReplyDeleteSounds yukkie huh? Guess the DH and I are just a good match...maybe that's a good Valentine's story.
I love that answer Kathy. Sometimes you just fit. That's DH and I. :-) I wonder if readers want more friends to lovers stories, more realistic romance, more...not so over the top romance? I don't know. :-) I hope they answer, too. :-)
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