Welcome to the Dreamers’ Destiny Blog Tour. I want to begin with special thanks to Dreamspinner Press Blog for welcoming me today. I hope you’ll follow the entire tour. There are plenty of chances to win a signed paperback copy from my backlist, $25 at Dreamspinner Press, an audiobook of either Designs of Desire or Caged Sanctuary, and more!
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Now, let’s see what I have for you today….
“Hey, Liam. What do ya got there?” Dianne asked, glancing from him to the tasteful sign designating the area for erotic LGBT romances. He arched one brow at her but held up one of the books to let her see the cover. “This here’s a book,” he drawled. “Inside it are words, hon. And it’s,” he added with a gasp, eyes wide, “got boys doing naughty things to each other in it.” She giggled and swatted him on the shoulder before snatching it from his hand. “Brat. I know what it is. I meant who’s it by?” She examined the cover and grinned. “It’s the newest Grey novel! Sweet!” “Yes, Di, you can get it today, but I already have your copy behind the desk, so hand it over and back away from the smexy boys in love.” He held his hand out, waiting for her to return the book in question. “Is it signed?” she asked, batting her eyes at him as she finally returned the book in question. “Duh! I had to order it special, just for you.” Dianne was all of five feet, maybe. She had blonde hair and bright blue eyes that were made even bigger by the wire-rims she wore, and a smile so big he wasn’t sure how it fit on her little heart-shaped face. She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight. “Thank you, sweetie. You’re the best.” A small chuckle slipped out as he watched her, glad he could bring her a little joy. His customers and his best friend seemed to be the only bright spots in his life anymore. Once upon a time, he’d considered his dream lover, Cam, to be one of those, but that was back when it was an occasional dream and he was lonely. Now, torn between wanting to live in his dreams and never wanting to dream again, he didn’t know what to do. “Oh dear.” Dianne peered at him over the edge of her wire-rimmed glasses. “What’s the matter?” “Nothing, Di,” he said, waving off her solicitous question. He knew if he wasn’t careful, she’d be on one of her “save the nephew” kicks. “Now, are you going to stand there all day or help me here?” “Hmm…. But watching you work is hot,” she countered, leering down at him. For the first time in months, he laughed loud and long, unable to get the image out of his head. “God, I love you, girl,” he declared, set the books in his hand down, and stood, scooping her up as he did, and spinning her around. “So good to hear you laugh again. Now, are you going to tell Auntie Di all about what’s bothering you?” He set her back down and sighed. “Nothing really. I’m just not sleeping well.” Her eyes narrowed as she scowled at him. “Still with the dreams? We need to find you a real boy. One that’s cute and sweet and hot as hell between the sheets,” she explained, waggling her thin, perfect eyebrows at him as she smirked. “No more blind dates, Dianne,” he grumbled. He bent to finish putting the books away. He thought back to her last three attempts at finding him “Mr. Right” and cringed. They had been the worst dates of his life. Controlling, whiny, and arrogant were not his thing in friends, much less in a partner. “Please.” “Fine,” she snapped. “I just want you happy, Liam. That’s all.” “I know, and I appreciate it, but—” He stopped speaking when he heard the bells jingle again. “Hold that thought,” he whispered before heading to the front of his store to welcome his customers.
People don’t just materialize into reality simply because you want them to so desperately that waking up breaks your heart.
Dreamers’ Destiny
by Tempeste O’Riley
M/M Erotic Contemporary, Occult/Paranormal, Romance
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Reese Dante
Release Date: May 13, 2016 (ebook/print)
Length: Novel / 200 pages
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Description:
Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
I love both the MCs in this book, both from different pasts but connected through their dreams, but neither realizing what was happening, and that they were actually dreaming about a real person.
When Cameron moves to the new town, he settles in and decides to try out the local night life.... and while there he is convinced he has seen a ghost..... as he sees the man from his rather x-rated dreams. Liam also sees Cameron, but by the time he gets himself together, his dream man has disappeared.........although they do meet again later in their dreams.
They do get to meet again when Liam decides he wants to get a tattoo that reminds him of his dream man, and runs into Cameron at the tattoo place. Cameron's reaction is not what Liam expected and he shuts himself away in his room. Liam finally gets Cameron to agree to go for a coffee with him, where Cameron tells Liam to stay out of his dreams and away from him..
Liam tries so hard to avoid the dreams, but fails miserably. He gets so upset with himself, that he finds the only way to stop the dreams is to drink himself into oblivion each night..... which he does until his Aunt intervenes. She tracks down Cameron and persuades him to meet her and Liam, but when Cameron sees Liam, he is shocked at how bad he looks, and even more so when he realizes he is the reason why.
Liam and Cameron decide to try the dating thing, and get to know each other while awake, rather than in their dreams. All seems to be going well, until suddenly one night Liam is held gripped in a nightmare and Cameron can do nothing to bring him out of it. In the end Cameron calls Liams Aunt and his mentor to try and help.
Now begins a journey that could actually break their relationship before it has really begun. Is their love strong enough to survive the road that they must travel?
I love all the other characters in this book, especially Nate and Raven, and I hope that there will be a story about them in the future.
Q: How do you fall in love? At first sight? Over a long period?
Liam: Ha-ha. It seems it takes me dreaming of the person for almost half my life. I’m not giving anything away by telling you that I’ve known Cam via dreams since we were teens—that’s how long we’re been on again off again, though we didn’t know the other was real. So, I’d have to say over a really looooong period of time, lol.
Q: What impression do you make on people when they first meet you?
Liam: I tend to give the impression of what and who I am, I think. I’m a bookstore owner with a major in library science and a minor in business. I dress conservative and probably seem that way to others, though I’m really not. Dianne is always trying to get me to loosen up and dress more fun, though, not so much at work as she has a definite idea of what’s work appropriate. Since meeting Cam though, he’s changing me, getting me more out of myself and how others first react to me seems to be more positive and laid back.
Q: How do you feel about your life right now?
Liam: Post-book? Wonderful! But I can’t really tell you about all that since you haven’t had time to read about Cam and my story yet. But let’s just say that where I was at the beginning to where I am now is so far separated as to be laughable. I still can’t believe the changes in my life since meeting Cam in the waking world!
Q: Describe your ideal partner.
Liam: Cam. Next question.
No, seriously, he’s everything I want in a partner. He’s funny, quirky, loyal, loving, hot as hell, into the same kinds of things in bed and out that I am… um… I don’t know how to explain what it is about Cameron that makes him him. If I had had to describe what I wanted before meeting Cam, still believing he wasn’t real, I would have said all those things, plus I would have wanted someone not so serious, but that took life seriouly. Not flippant or wishy-washy but fun and laid back, things I am not. Someone that could balance me while still being themselves, and vice verse.
Q: What was one of the most embarrassing things your author did to you in Dreamers’ Destiny?
Liam: There are a few things I could have really done without Tempeste showing you, but honestly, the worst has to be… Well, there are two things that I wish she hadn’t shown, though I understand why she did. The night at the club, or rather what I almost did and failed to do is the one I wish most she hadn’t shown. When you read that part, it will make sense. I still feel guilty!
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Other Works by Author:
Designs of Desire – Simple Desires*+ – Bound by Desire* – Desires’ Guardian – Temptations of Desire – Truth in Lace* – Desires’ Pride* – Signs of Desire
Micah’s Medicine+ – Caged Sanctuary – Whiskers of a Chance
*shorts in series +shorts in anthologies
About the Author:
Tempeste O’Riley is an out and proud pansexual genderfluid whose best friend growing up had the courage to do what they couldn’t—defy the hate and come out. He has been their hero ever since.
Tempe is a hopeless romantic who loves strong relationships and happily-ever-afters. They has done many things in their life, yet writing has always drawn them back—no matter what else life has thrown their way. They counts her friends, family, and Muse as their greatest blessings in life. They lives in Wisconsin with their children, reading, writing, and enjoying life—especially now that they have joined the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® (as Novice Sister Eroti-Quill… can’t imagine where that name came from).
Tempe is also a proud PAN member of Romance Writers of America®, WisRWA, and Rainbow Romance Writers. Tempe’s preferred pronouns are they/them/their/theirs/themselves. To learn more about Tempeste and their writing, visit http://tempesteoriley.com.
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