Title: The Gift
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: Aug 10 2015
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Ember is a drop-dead gorgeous Las Vegas escort. He notices
Alejandro in some of the classes he teaches at his side business—a yoga studio.
Then, color-blind Alejandro further captures Ember’s attention when he’s
blinded by a quick change in light and needs Ember’s help at a club. What Ember
doesn’t expect is the way Alejandro touches his heart.
Alejandro never intended to develop feelings for Ember. He’s
in Las Vegas for a year to sow some wild oats. But Alejandro quickly sees more
in Ember when he sets out to make some of Alejandro’s dreams come
true—including a trip to the Grand Canyon and the beaches of LA. Alejandro’s
wild oats could turn into something memorable.
Ember knows keeping his escort job from Alejandro isn’t the
right thing to do, but he wants to be liked for who he is. Alejandro keeps his
own secrets for the same reason. But Alejandro’s family obligations, along with
Ember’s profession, could make it impossible for the two of them to stay
together—unless they can figure out how to make the most of the gifts they’ve
been given.
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“You know I really don’t like places like this,” Alejandro said
as he and Ember joined the rest of Ember’s friends at the club. The flashing lights and sudden flashes of
brightness always made him uneasy. His
colorblindness sometimes left him susceptible to changes in lighting in
general, flashing lights in particular made it hard for him to see
sometimes.
“I know,” Ember whispered and tugged him a little closer. “But we’re only back for a few days and this
is where the guys are meeting. It’s
their business to check out new places.”
Ember leaned a little close, probably so he wouldn’t have to yell. “We can go back to the hotel.”
“No. I get one night of freedom
and I don’t want to waste it.” Alejandro
held Ember’s had as they made their way through the milling throngs of guys and
around the dance floor that seemed to be almost orgiastic with the amount of
flesh on display.
“You made it,” Hunter said with a huge grin and engulfed them
both in a hug. His partner Grant did the
same before making room next to them.
“How was the trip?’ Grant
yelled over the din.
“Long and tiring.” Flying
for hours and the severe time change took so much out of them. It felt like it should be mid-morning and
that he’d completely lost a day.
“The rest of the guys are going to be here in a few
minutes. Do you want dance before the
place gets too busy? Grant and I were
going to give it a spin.”
Alejandro turned to Ember. Being able to dance with him always held a
great appeal. At home they were careful
to remain close, but not to close. It
was always a delicate balance. “Yeah,
let’s dance.”
“You sure?” Ember said
and Alejandro smiled and nodded.
“I’ll be all right.” He held Ember’s and as they got up from the
table. When they reached the edge of the
dance floor, Ember gathered him into his arms and they began to move.
God he loved this. Ember
was always so graceful and his movements fluid and sensual. Heat began to build inside and Alejandro let
go of everything but Ember and how he made him feel. The dance floor was packed and others jostled
around them.
A guy bumped into him hard and Alejandro nearly tripped. Falling in this many people could be
dangerous. “Let’s go back to the table,”
Ember whispered and Alejandro nodded, taking Ember’s hand. He was jostled again and just ahead a young
man stumbled into him. Ember’s hand
slipped from his. Alejandro looked up to
try to see where he’d gone and caught one of the strobe lights right in the
face. He closed his eyes and stood
still, blinded and afraid to move.
A pair of strong arms wrapped around his waist and for a split
second he relaxed. “I’ve got you.” The problem was, the man wasn’t Ember.
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Giveaway
Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing) He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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