Chance
to be King
About The Book
2nd
Edition
After working nonstop for two years, actor Eric Pawlowski desperately needs a respite from his grueling schedule and the crippling migraines that come with it. Thinking that a few weeks in a secluded cottage is just the thing, his vacation gets off to a rough start when he almost mows down the only other guy who lives on the remote road. Fortunately Thomas is quick to forgive, and soon he, Eric, and Eric's two dogs are palling around like they've known each other for years.
But when Eric witnesses Thomas coldly order a lost stranger off his property, he starts to question how well he knows him. Despite a mutual attraction that has Eric cursing every time a well-meaning member of the nearby small town interrupts their attempts to get intimate, Eric wonders if acting on his desire for Thomas will get him involved in a situation he shouldn't be in. When his rented cabin catches fire in the middle of the night and the firemen call it arson, it confirms Eric’s suspicions.
To keep Eric with him, it's up to Thomas to come clean about who he is... and his involvement in a decade-old web of tragedy and revenge into which Eric has unwittingly walked.
After working nonstop for two years, actor Eric Pawlowski desperately needs a respite from his grueling schedule and the crippling migraines that come with it. Thinking that a few weeks in a secluded cottage is just the thing, his vacation gets off to a rough start when he almost mows down the only other guy who lives on the remote road. Fortunately Thomas is quick to forgive, and soon he, Eric, and Eric's two dogs are palling around like they've known each other for years.
But when Eric witnesses Thomas coldly order a lost stranger off his property, he starts to question how well he knows him. Despite a mutual attraction that has Eric cursing every time a well-meaning member of the nearby small town interrupts their attempts to get intimate, Eric wonders if acting on his desire for Thomas will get him involved in a situation he shouldn't be in. When his rented cabin catches fire in the middle of the night and the firemen call it arson, it confirms Eric’s suspicions.
To keep Eric with him, it's up to Thomas to come clean about who he is... and his involvement in a decade-old web of tragedy and revenge into which Eric has unwittingly walked.
Book Details
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: DWS Photography
Release Date: 17th December, 2014
Book Link: Dreamspinner
Press
Excerpt
Eric paused for a minute to take in his surroundings.
The lake was huge, surrounded by reeds and banked in places by sandy beaches. A
short note in the paperwork said it was suitable to swim in, and Eric had
brought his trunks hopefully. There seemed to be a narrow path following the
shoreline. Eric called to the dogs and set off to follow it. He didn’t
necessarily want to explore all of it today, but he did think the dogs would
benefit from a long walk after being cooped up in the truck for most of the previous
day.
In places the overhanging branches meant Eric needed
to duck, one of the disadvantages of being well over six feet tall. The dogs,
however, had no such issues, and they plowed ahead eagerly. Their enthusiasm
meant he lost sight of them until he reached a clearer spot in the trees. Eric
could hear them splashing up ahead and smiled to himself. Millie was a terror
for getting in the water, be it puddle or pond. Toby was more of a wimp and
would dance around the edges before finally getting up the courage to venture
in.
Eric finally reached the shoreline, to see Millie in
the water as he expected. However, the man playing with her as she swam around
was a surprise. He’d obviously been swimming, because he was bare from the
waist up and—oh fuck—he was a vision: lean muscles, firm abs, and dark nipples
against tanned skin. Yummy. Not that Eric was looking closely. At all. Okay,
maybe it didn’t take much for Eric to react to a gorgeous man dancing
half-naked in cold water.
Eric squinted as he looked a bit closer. Wasn’t this
his rescuer from last night? Tim… Tony… Thomas… that was it, Thomas.
“Morning,” Eric drawled as he watched them play. “Hope
she’s not bothering you too much.”
As Eric spoke, Thomas looked up and stopped horsing
around. Millie gave a disappointed bark as she paddled and nudged Thomas’s hand
hopefully. Thomas ran his hands though his hair to get the drips out of his
face, his muscles rippling in a most distracting way. Eric’s cock was quite
appreciative and twitched in his sweats.
“I don’t get too many dogs rushing to join me in my
morning swim.” “Sorry, she never can resist getting in the water.”
Eric was trying hard to concentrate on the
conversation, but really, most of his attention was taken by the view in front
of him. He spent his days surrounded by handsome men and beautiful women, but
this man took his breath away. His dark blond hair curled damply around his
ears, and his bright blue eyes sparkled in amusement. Damn, could I get more
girly?
“Eric?” Eric blinked. “Uh… yes?” He’d been so busy
staring at the water droplets running down Thomas’s chest… and—oh, are they
freckles? Eric couldn’t tell from this distance.
“Earth to Eric?”
He dragged his gaze away reluctantly from Thomas’s
body to his face. Not that it was any less distracting with those eyes…. Fuck,
those eyes. “Yes?” Thomas was smirking at him unashamedly.
“Would you mind calling your dog back? I’m getting
cold now, and I’d like to get out.”
Eric stared at him stupidly for a minute, and then his brain finally got
on board with the conversation. “Yes… I mean, sorry. Millie, come here girl.”
4 out of 5 stars
Chris's Review ~
A little peace & quiet with his two dogs is all that Eric Pawlowski wants for the first vacation he's had in over two years. The fast pace of his career has worn him down so much that he suffers from debilitating migraines, so this is his change to rest and recover a bit before going back to the insane schedule. Almost running down his new neighbor on the way to the isolated cottage, however, was not in his plans. Luckily, Thomas happens to catch Eric's eye as much as Eric catches Thomas' eye.
This was a solid, well-written story with two super adorable dogs that almost stole the show, along with two very private men who stumble on the one person that they don't want to live without. It's the journey for them to get to the point where they can share everything that gives the story that extra bit of punch. There's also a bit of a suspense thread to the story that leaves you guessing up almost to the end of the book.
I did enjoy both main characters quite a bit, only wishing there was a little more backstory and even just a touch more at the end of the story. But, that is also a sign that it was a good book because I did get wrapped up in the characters and their HEA. There was a strong set of secondary characters that helped move the story forward and also provided some small glimpses of Thomas' backstory.
All in all this was definitely a good read with strong, very likable characters that I couldn't put down until I finished it. I would recommend this for anyone that loves a story with furry characters that try to steal the show. Also for those that enjoy a bit of suspense with their romance.
Author Bio
Sue Brown is owned by her dog and two children. When she
isn't following their orders, she can be found plotting at her laptop. In fact
she hides so she can plot and has gotten expert at ignoring the orders.
Sue discovered M/M erotica at the time she woke up
to find two men kissing on her favorite television series. The series was
boring; the kissing was not. She may be late to the party, but she's made up
for it since, writing fan fiction until she was brave enough to venture out
into the world of original fictionWebsite: http://www.suebrownstories.com/
Blog: http://suebrownsstories.blogspot.co.uk/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/suebrownstories
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/suebrownstories
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