Title: Summer Lovin’
Author: LJ Hamlin, Janelle Reston, Eric Thornton, Jessica Chase, A. M. Leibowitz, Sarah Hadley Brook
Publisher: Torquere Press
Cover Artist: Kris Norris
Release Date: 7/20/2016
Heat Level: ranges from 1-4
Pairing: F/F and M/M
Length: 44,000
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Gay Romance, Lesbian Romance, Anthology
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Synopsis
Back in the 1950s, leather jackets, white t-shirts, and poodle skirts were the biggest styles, and going “parking” was all the rage. Summer flings were the thing to do, whether it be with the cute tomboy that caught your eye in school, your older brother’s friend, or the hot mechanic who fixes your car just right. In Summer Lovin’, love doesn’t only have to last the summer.These six stories are penned by both seasoned scribes and new authors; the anthology provides readers with the perfect opportunity to explore offerings from their favorite storytellers as well as find a new favorite or two.
Containing F/F and M/M stories from authors LJ Hamlin, Janelle Reston, Eric Thornton, Jessica Chase, A. M. Leibowitz, Sarah Hadley Brook, Summer Lovin’ is sure to have something for fifties loving readers. .
Excerpt
“You okay, little man?”
Billy startled at the deep, husky voice near
his ear and turned to see his new acquaintance leaning into the car, watching
him closely. He swallowed and tried not to focus on the musky scent rolling off
the dark haired stranger. Fighting the urge to lean in and breathe him in,
Billy’s eyes swept over the chiseled jaw, dark stubble and, oh god,
those full rosy lips, before rising back up to meet his gaze. Deep chocolate
eyes peered into his green ones, searching for something. Wait… He
asked something, right?
“Umm, what did you say?”
A smile spread across his face and Billy
trembled. God, he was the sexiest man Billy had ever seen.
“I asked if you were okay,” he repeated
slowly.
Billy’s eyebrows furrowed then, and he looked
down at the keys in his hand, his mind trying to process something. His eyes
widened at the memory and he turned his gaze back at the stranger. “Wait! Did
you call me ‘little man’?” he asked, incensed.
The sexy man nodded.
Billy harrumphed, his irritation obvious.
“Give me your name and I’ll stop calling you
that,” the greaser offered, still smiling. The dimple in his left cheek only
upped his sexiness.
“William Hadley. Billy,” he whispered, his
cheeks heating up. “And, I’m five eight,” he huffed. Why did he say
that? Why did he care what this guy thought of him?
“Well, Billy,” he leaned in closer, letting
his breath ghost across Billy’s face. “I’m Gene Milgram and it’s a pleasure to
meet you.”
“Gene,” Billy repeated, letting the name roll
around on his tongue for a minute and swallowing hard when he realized Gene was
still leaning into the car. “Um, I guess I need to call someone to tow it, huh?
I wonder if there’s a pay phone anywhere near.”
Gene grinned. “Nope. But I can help you.”
Billy’s eyes widened. “You can? On a
motorcycle?” He glanced back uncertainly at the small bike. “Um, yeah, I don’t
think that’s strong enough to—”
Gene’s laughter rumbled out into the darkness
and Billy looked him as if he was crazy. Did this guy seriously think a motorcycle could
tow a big car?
“Sorry, Billy,” he chuckled. “No, I didn’t
mean my bike. I own an auto shop and I just closed up a little while ago. Why
don’t we just head back and get the tow truck and take care of things?”
“We?” Billy squeaked, glancing at the
motorcycle again, his heart hammering in his chest.
Gene waggled his eyebrows at him, laughing.
“Well, yeah, I can’t just leave you here in the dark. What if another opossum
decides to pull something crazy again?”
Billy felt his face heat up. He knew Gene was
just being friendly, but it had been a long time since another man had made him
feel so off-kilter, even though he was sure Gene was straight. He looked back
over his shoulder again and wrestled with his fear of motorcycles. Something
told him that he could trust this man, though.
Sighing deeply, he finally nodded. Gene pulled
the car door open and waited, his hand on the door handle. Once he climbed out,
he felt a little lightheaded, swaying a little before Gene’s arm snaked around
his waist, holding him close to his side.
“Whoa, there. You feeling dizzy?” Gene’s mouth
was so close his breath caressed Billy’s neck, sending a shiver down his spine.
Billy nodded a little, feeling foolish. “My
head hit the steering wheel, but my arms cushioned the blow. I think…I think
I’m just a little dazed.”
Gene nodded his understanding and helped him
up the short hill to his bike, parked on the side of the road. Billy startled
when he saw it up close.
“That’s a 1947 Triumph Speed Twin! Is that a
custom paint job?” Enthusiasm won out over his fear as he leaned in and traced
his fingers along the seat.
Gene’s eyes widened in amazement and he
finally let his arm slip away from Billy’s waist. “You know about bikes?”
“Yeah, a little. When I was a kid, I dreamed
of owning one, but my mom always said they were too dangerous, of course. Then
when I saw James Dean riding one, I decided to learn more about them. Last
year, I finally decided to try taking a spin and I…I…” His face reddened and he
looked at the ground. “I fell off the bike before I even started it,” he
admitted.
Gene chuckled a little, but wisely kept his
thoughts to himself.
Billy smiled, “Yeah, it wasn’t funny at the
time, but…” He cleared his throat. “So, um, how do we do this?”
The greaser handed him the helmet. “Only got
one and no way am I letting you ride without one.” He grinned. “You seem a
little accident-prone to me.”
From “The Great Pretender” by Sarah Hadley
Brook
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Meet the Author
LJ Hamlin - L.J.Hamlin is a twenty something (getting older every
day) writer, who has been writing all her life, mainly in notebooks no one else
ever saw. But then she found M/M groups online and was encouraged by friends to
share her stories. After a while (with a lot of pushing) she got brave enough
to try getting published, so she could share with more people, and she hopes to
never stop. LJ loves cats, and pretty much all animals, is a collector of many
things, often weird, but most of all books.
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/L.j.hamlin91
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LjHamlin
Janelle Reston - Janelle Reston is a pansexual
powerhouse whose F/F and queer romance has appeared in numerous anthologies.
Hobbies include watching The X-Files and making sexual
innuendos. She lives in a northern lake town with her partner and their black
cats.
Facebook Author Page: www.facebook.com/janellereston/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/janellereston
Tumblr: http://janellereston.tumblr.com
Goodreads link: http://www.goodreads.com/janellereston
Eric Thornton - Eric Thornton tends to write what
comes to mind. You never know what could come from him next. He lives in the
south with his spouse who supports his work.
Facebook Author Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ericbkroberts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Thornton_1
Jessica Chase - : Jessica Chase has been writing for
what seems like her entire life, and finished her first short story at the age
of five. It wasn’t very good. Since then, she’s improved a great
deal, but writing has continued to be her passion. She loves reading and
enjoys exploring the worlds of others as well as creating her own and has been
involved in several writing groups. She writes all kinds of relationships
and is always looking to write more, but M/M and F/F romance is something she
is particularly fond of. She enjoys fantasy and horror, and loves putting
her own spin on the genres and creating interesting characters and worlds.
Jessica studied at Oxford University and fell in love with the city and its
weird quirks and traditions. She still reads anything she can get her
hands on and spends her weekends wandering around various museums and old
houses, walking through the countryside looking for inspiration, or sitting in
the garden and playing with her pet tortoises. She is lucky enough to
have the support of some wonderful friends.
Website: http://chasestories.webs.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jchasestories
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/jessicachasewri/
Other Social Media: http://JChaseStories.blogspot.co.uk
A.M. Leibowitz - A.M. Leibowitz is a queer spouse,
parent, feminist, and book-lover falling somewhere on the Geek-Nerd Spectrum.
Ze keeps warm through the long, cold western New York winters by writing about
life, relationships, hope, and happy-for-now endings. Hir published fiction
includes four novels as well as a number of short works, and hir stories have
been included in anthologies from Supposed Crimes, Witty Bard, and Mischief
Corner Books. In between noveling and editing, ze blogs coffee-fueled, quirky
commentary on faith, culture, writing, books, and hir family.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amymitchell29
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/UnchainedFaith/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyunchained
Pinterest: https://twitter.com/amyunchained
Web site: http://amleibowitz.com
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8544236.A_M_Leibowitz
Sarah Hadley Brook - Sarah Hadley Brook lives in the
Midwest and is a mother of two wonderful young men. During the day, she works
in the non-profit world, but reserves evenings for her hobby-turned-passion of
writing, letting the characters she conjures up in her mind take the lead and
show her where the story will go. When not working or writing, she can be found
reading, working on dollhouses, trying her hand at new recipes, or watching old
movies and musicals. She believes in “Happily Ever After” and strives to ensure
her characters find their own happiness in love and life.
Website: www.sarahhadleybrookwrites.com
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