Author Names: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Book Name: Never Too Early: Full Circle Series: Never Too Early Book: Three Series must be read in order Release Date: November 25, 2015 Blurb: In the final book of the Never Too Early series, cowboys Jake and Tor and firefighters Chance and Tucker have more on their plates than they bargained for. What started out as friendship has developed into strong feelings, and the couples continue to grow and learn about each other. However, adding two and two is more than a simple math problem. Words and emotions can be a dangerous mix, as the four men discover, and jealousy and miscommunication threaten what they've built together. When two of the four unexpectedly connect, it sends all of them reeling. Pride is bruised and feelings are wounded, although they try desperately to hold themselves together in order to navigate this new territory. The physical distance between them all is both a blessing and a curse. When one of them reveals something that can't be taken back, it threatens the relationships of all four men. How do two separate couples blend themselves to become one unit? The doubts and fears threaten to overwhelm them all, and no one will emerge unscathed.
Pages or Words: 78,000 words Categories: Contemporary, Erotica, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Ménage/Poly, Romance, Western/Cowboy Excerpt: Chance was quiet for several minutes. A woodpecker in the front yard tree gave its high-pitched tweeting call before busily getting back to work. "I definitely was not prepared," he finally said. "And I know Tuck wasn't. I'll have to really sit and talk with him to see what he thinks. I can't decide if us leaving today is a good idea or a shitty one." "I'll miss you either way," Jake said. "I don't know Tucker well enough to know how long it takes him to think things through, and he might be uncomfortable being here. Which would suck. But you guys leaving and not being here to sort it all out sucks, too." "There isn't much of a choice," Chance sighed. "Our flight is at two. If I didn't have to attend a meeting at headquarters tomorrow, I'd try and change it. But we -- well, at least I -- need to get home." "I know." The distance sucked, and the fact that everyone had responsibilities they couldn't shake off was both a good thing and a bad thing. It made for good people, but it made it difficult to handle issues as they came up. "Maybe the four of us can make this morning a good one, and everyone will feel better by the time you leave. Even if things aren't completely settled, maybe they'll be better." "It'll be better right now if you kiss me like you mean it." Jake smiled and set his coffee mug aside. "Like I mean it?" He touched Chance's cheek and kissed his mouth softly. "More?" "More." Chance smiled against Jake's lips and kept his eyes closed. Jake gave him more, the smiles fading as the kisses deepened and Chance's mug was put down as well. They turned to each other, and Jake would have happily let his coffee go cold if he could stay right where he was for an hour or so. Chance didn't seem inclined to go anywhere, either. He put both hands on Jake's face and held him gently as he pressed light kisses to Jake's forehead, cheeks, and bridge of his nose before returning to Jake's mouth with a sweep of his tongue and a slight nip. "I'll miss you," he murmured into Jake's ear, then sucked Jake's earlobe into his mouth for a split second. "One of these days I'll ask you not to go," Jake whispered back. "Someday we'll stay together." Jake had no idea how that would work, but he knew that he wanted it. Chance pulled back and looked at him, eyes soft. "Maybe someday we'll work it out." Jake nodded and kissed him again. He was about to say something even more honest and probably embarrassing when the door opened and Tor said, "So, you two don't need more coffee, then?" Buy the book: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=4557 Meet the authors: Tory Temple: I live in southern California, the land of no seasons. (Is wind a season?) I live with three dogs, two cats, and some tortoises. I'm married to a firefighter, which is great in the sense that some nights I get the TV all to myself, but not so great in the sense that some nights I have to figure out what to do when the washer starts leaking. (Or when there's a bat in the house, which is a thing that happened when he was working.) Most of my books are centered around the firehouse. When you spend a lot of time around firemen, you write what you know! And what's hotter than a fireman? Two firemen. Chris Owen: I am a writer of gay romances, a lover of dramatic TV and a fan of many things which are bad for me. I don't cook, I do read, I pretend to garden, and I take care of my pets. One of my favorite things is a clean desk; another is a messy desk. Where to find the authors: Chris Owen: Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/Chris-Owen-362850963876393/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chris_owen Tory Temple: Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/torytemple Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToryTemple Goodreads Links: Chris Owen: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/267618.Chris_Owen Tory Temple: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/552953.Tory_Temple Publisher: Torquere Press Cover Artist: Kris Norris Tour Dates & Stops: Parker Williams, The Hat Party, Havan Fellows, BFD Book Blog, Gay Media Reviews, Happily Ever Chapter, I Read Selfies, Bayou Book Junkie, Dawn’s Reading Nook, MM Good Book Reviews, Alpha Book Club, Jessie G. Books, 3 Chicks After Dark, Open Skye Book Reviews, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, Book Lovers 4Ever, Wicked Faerie's Tales and Reviews, Three Books Over The Rainbow a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Author Names: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Book Name: Never Too Early: Full Circle Series: Never Too Early Book: Three Series must be read in order Release Date: November 25, 2015 Blurb: In the final book of the Never Too Early series, cowboys Jake and Tor and firefighters Chance and Tucker have more on their plates than they bargained for. What started out as friendship has developed into strong feelings, and the couples continue to grow and learn about each other. However, adding two and two is more than a simple math problem. Words and emotions can be a dangerous mix, as the four men discover, and jealousy and miscommunication threaten what they've built together. When two of the four unexpectedly connect, it sends all of them reeling. Pride is bruised and feelings are wounded, although they try desperately to hold themselves together in order to navigate this new territory. The physical distance between them all is both a blessing and a curse. When one of them reveals something that can't be taken back, it threatens the relationships of all four men. How do two separate couples blend themselves to become one unit? The doubts and fears threaten to overwhelm them all, and no one will emerge unscathed.
Pages or Words: 78,000 words Categories: Contemporary, Erotica, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Ménage/Poly, Romance, Western/Cowboy Excerpt: Chance was quiet for several minutes. A woodpecker in the front yard tree gave its high-pitched tweeting call before busily getting back to work. "I definitely was not prepared," he finally said. "And I know Tuck wasn't. I'll have to really sit and talk with him to see what he thinks. I can't decide if us leaving today is a good idea or a shitty one." "I'll miss you either way," Jake said. "I don't know Tucker well enough to know how long it takes him to think things through, and he might be uncomfortable being here. Which would suck. But you guys leaving and not being here to sort it all out sucks, too." "There isn't much of a choice," Chance sighed. "Our flight is at two. If I didn't have to attend a meeting at headquarters tomorrow, I'd try and change it. But we -- well, at least I -- need to get home." "I know." The distance sucked, and the fact that everyone had responsibilities they couldn't shake off was both a good thing and a bad thing. It made for good people, but it made it difficult to handle issues as they came up. "Maybe the four of us can make this morning a good one, and everyone will feel better by the time you leave. Even if things aren't completely settled, maybe they'll be better." "It'll be better right now if you kiss me like you mean it." Jake smiled and set his coffee mug aside. "Like I mean it?" He touched Chance's cheek and kissed his mouth softly. "More?" "More." Chance smiled against Jake's lips and kept his eyes closed. Jake gave him more, the smiles fading as the kisses deepened and Chance's mug was put down as well. They turned to each other, and Jake would have happily let his coffee go cold if he could stay right where he was for an hour or so. Chance didn't seem inclined to go anywhere, either. He put both hands on Jake's face and held him gently as he pressed light kisses to Jake's forehead, cheeks, and bridge of his nose before returning to Jake's mouth with a sweep of his tongue and a slight nip. "I'll miss you," he murmured into Jake's ear, then sucked Jake's earlobe into his mouth for a split second. "One of these days I'll ask you not to go," Jake whispered back. "Someday we'll stay together." Jake had no idea how that would work, but he knew that he wanted it. Chance pulled back and looked at him, eyes soft. "Maybe someday we'll work it out." Jake nodded and kissed him again. He was about to say something even more honest and probably embarrassing when the door opened and Tor said, "So, you two don't need more coffee, then?" Buy the book: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=4557 Meet the authors: Tory Temple: I live in southern California, the land of no seasons. (Is wind a season?) I live with three dogs, two cats, and some tortoises. I'm married to a firefighter, which is great in the sense that some nights I get the TV all to myself, but not so great in the sense that some nights I have to figure out what to do when the washer starts leaking. (Or when there's a bat in the house, which is a thing that happened when he was working.) Most of my books are centered around the firehouse. When you spend a lot of time around firemen, you write what you know! And what's hotter than a fireman? Two firemen. Chris Owen: I am a writer of gay romances, a lover of dramatic TV and a fan of many things which are bad for me. I don't cook, I do read, I pretend to garden, and I take care of my pets. One of my favorite things is a clean desk; another is a messy desk. Where to find the authors: Chris Owen: Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/Chris-Owen-362850963876393/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chris_owen Tory Temple: Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/torytemple Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToryTemple Goodreads Links: Chris Owen: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/267618.Chris_Owen Tory Temple: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/552953.Tory_Temple Publisher: Torquere Press Cover Artist: Kris Norris Tour Dates & Stops: Parker Williams, The Hat Party, Havan Fellows, BFD Book Blog, Gay Media Reviews, Happily Ever Chapter, I Read Selfies, Bayou Book Junkie, Dawn’s Reading Nook, MM Good Book Reviews, Alpha Book Club, Jessie G. Books, 3 Chicks After Dark, Open Skye Book Reviews, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, Book Lovers 4Ever, Wicked Faerie's Tales and Reviews, Three Books Over The Rainbow a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Title: Secret of the Manor SynopsisWarren Blake is an accountant at the pinnacle of his career. After accepting a new position he decides to settle in the scenic Cotswold village of Walmsley Hackett. A village with a colourful history of myth, old wives tales and mystery. One morning during his train ride into work, Warren notices a small quaint church which he becomes enchanted with. Curiousity compels him to find the church and when he finally does, he discovers an unmarked grave in the corner. Feeling sorry for its occupant, Warren becomes a frequent visitor. Little does he know that the young man inside the coffin needs a champion and Warren is chosen. What follows involves a ghostly medieval joust, witchcraft, love, and Warren risking his life.
WOW - I could just stop my review there!
I really don't know how Taylin Clavelli does it, but once I started reading this book, I was pulled right into the story - even to the point of getting annoyed that the family needed me, as I just had to finish the story, had to know what happened. Now I should point out, that I usually don't read books that have history in them, for some reason I hate historical books, but this author has a way with her writing that just pulls me straight into the story, I really can't find the words to explain. I love the character of Warren, who is comfortable with who he is, but due to previous events prefers to lead a quiet life, and when he needs something else he will arrange a weekend away. He loves to the town of Walmsley Hackett, and explores the surrounding area, which includes a church with an unmarked grave. Something draws him to this grave, and he frequently goes there just to sit and talk..... little does he know that by doing this, he is then the champion for the person inside the grave, but what exactly does this entail? This is when everything takes off, and there are very vivid dreams - one of which was Warren taking part in a medieval joust, but it was just a dream.......... or was it?? There is also witchcraft and other mysterious things happening around him, and now Warren is determined to find out why this is happening to him. I really can't praise this book highly enough, if you love witchcraft, medieval, weird goings on etc., then get this book, you really won't be disappointed. If I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I would, as I enjoyed it that much. Buy LinksWIP: http://www.waywardinkpublishing.com/product/secret-of-the-manor-by-taylin-clavelli/ 
Miles, CEO of A-Genet, was a good man and a fine leader. Warren got on well with him. But, while Miles played host, Warren looked upon the party with a more cynical eye. It was an occasion where the title CEO took on a whole new meaning. At such times, CEO meant Cock-Enlarging Officer. The epithet worked for Warren on so many levels. Warren was sure Miles knew what happened every time he spoke to an ambitious employee, especially the males. The man’s winning words had an immediate effect, and the person he was talking to always changed his stance, and seemed to have more down his trousers than when he walked in.
The annual garden party was also a time many took advantage of to network, in various guises. One or two carried virtual knives. Warren knew the game rules. It was a necessary evil in a place where, if you didn’t watch your back, others took advantage. It wasn’t pretty, but it was better than the game some played. He’d been bitten by the latter before; it was one reason for his degrees of separation. Warren had settled into his comfortable cane chair and relaxed with a glass of wine. He completed the “Hello, darling; wonderful dress, are those new shoes?” social niceties expected of him with the wives, and the “This quarter is going well, any news on that contract?” dialogue with his colleagues in high management. He chinked glasses, ate well, smiled, and conversed with the willing. He stayed with his crowd, and was wary of others who approached him—climbers who decided he was one of those worth sucking up to. Maybe he was unfair to some, but he’d seen too many cases of backbiting to embrace an idealistic approach to office shenanigans. 
The research behind Secret Of The Manor.
Secret Of The Manor, is a combination of research, my imagination and a lifetime of experience. Onto the research. Research is a combination of where to look and who to talk to. Witchcraft This included looking into the world of the Wiccan. I didn’t honestly know where to start here, so I called upon a lady who used magic in her writings. Since then, I’m proud to say that she has become a dear friend. I was delighted to discover that she was indeed an expert on the subject. I had a clear idea of how I wanted the witchcraft angle to read, and my friend ensured that I stayed within acceptable parameters and didn’t commit any witchcraft no no’s. History. Parts of Secret Of The Manor delve into the fifteenth century. One thing I love is history. It was my favorite subject at school, and my husband and I like to visit historical houses. So, I hit the books. I had to have manor events happen during an acceptable era. At the same time, my story couldn’t happen during any major, historically. Hence why I chose after the peasant uprising. The years following the uprising were not only times of change for the peasants, but it also saw a shift in power on the throne of England too. Times of change are always good periods to base stories as it gives them an air of believability. Looking through the history books, though, isn’t all about targeting events. It’s about researching fashion, food, and etiquette, as well as beliefs of the time. Nowadays, I believe there are few establishments, if any, that would serve peacock as the main course. The aim was to create in my head a factually correct world in which my characters could live in, then add my own touch of imagination. Once complete, I translated that to the page. Fifteenth-century language turned out to be somewhat of a nightmare. There many websites detailing the speech of the time; unfortunately, each website had its variances. I settled on one site whose information seemed the most authentic. However, when the manuscript was handed over to the Wayward Ink editors, it turned out I’d picked the wrong reference site. A lesson to all there – you can’t believe the worth of having good editors. They are invaluable. The other bits. As for the other parts of SOM, they come from a lifetime of experience. Bits from here and there. I have been a horse rider since I was 16 and am now 49. I’ve met a lot of people, and ridden a myriad of horses (all with their own personalities) from a Carthorse, and Thoroughbred, to the Shire. I have also galloped sands in Scotland, cantered the Cotswolds and walked the West Midlands. I have even been to the occasional joust re-enactment. While I have been to a lot of places, I have to say the village of Walmsley Hackett is purely fictional. Places like the village do exist, but I thought it best to give Walmsley Hackett a history of its own. A friend of mine asked if he could be in a story, so I named the village after him – in part. Book TrailerGiveaway3 x Mega Swag Packs (Europe only) – Bullet USB, Keyring hip flask, Memo set, Mints, 3-in-1 Stylus pen keyring 2 x $10 WIP Gift Cards 3 x Swag Packs – Memo set, Mints, 3-in-1 Stylus pen keyring a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout the authorTaylin Clavelli lives in the United Kingdom, about 15 miles south of Birmingham, and a short journey from the world famous Cadbury’s Chocolate factory. She’s married with children and loves her family with all her heart. Her love of books has been a long standing affair, with Taylin liking nothing better than to lose herself in an imaginary world. Until she met Lily Velden, she never considered trying her hand at writing. However, after talking ideas, Lily encouraged her to put pen to paper—or rather, fingers to keyboard. Since, with a few virtual kicks in the right place, she hasn’t stopped. Her confidence eventually led to her writing an original work for submission. Her first published work was Boys, Toys, and Carpet Fitters, developed for the Dreamspinner Press Anthology – Don’t Try This At Home. Now she absolutely adores immersing herself into the characters she creates, and transferring the pictures in her brain to paper, finding it liberating, therapeutic, and wonderful. Outside of writing, her interests include; martial arts (she’s a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do), horse-riding, all of which facilitates her love of a wide variety of movies. Her action heroes include Jet Li and Tony Jaa—finding the dedication these men have for their art combined with their skill both amazing and a privilege to watch. If pressed, she’ll admit to thinking that the screen entrance of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl, and Shadowfax in LOTR, to be the greatest screen entrances ever. Her all-time favorite movies are Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. The simple things in life that make her day, putting a smile on her face are: Laughter – especially that of her children. The smell of lasagna cooking – it makes her mouth salivate. The dawn chorus – no symphony ever written can beat the waking greetings of the birds. Social links: Website: http://www.taylinclavelli.com |
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