LEANING
INTO A WISH
LEANING
INTO SERIES, BOOK 5
LANE
HAYES
M/M
ROMANCE
RELEASE
DATE: 11.20.17
COVER
DESIGN: Reese Dante
BLURB
Ryan Haskell loves everything about the wine business. He’s
fortunate to work at one of the most prestigious wineries in Napa Valley doing
something he enjoys with the people who are like family to him. But he could do
without the good-natured intern slash former jock with the wicked grin who
always seems to be in the way. Ryan isn’t sure why the new guy is under his
skin when everyone else loves him. Thankfully he’ll be gone after the holidays.
Danny Meyers can’t believe
his luck when he lands an internship at Conrad Winery. It’s the perfect
temporary gig to wrap up his graduate studies. He’s left his dreams of tennis
stardom on the court to focus on a new career and a new life. However, he
didn’t count on the spark of attraction he feels for his prickly co-worker.
When their tentative friendship blossoms into something more than either man
counted on, they may have to change direction and lean into a holiday
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EXCERPT
“Nothing.
Um…I need a few minutes to get ready,” I said. I didn’t bother moving. I still
felt sluggish and half-asleep. I needed more caffeine before I could even think
about swinging a racket.
“Take
your time. The courts are empty. We’re good. Sit back, fuel up, and tell me
about Batman, Nutella, and whatever else cranks your chain.” He snickered at my
blank stare then added, “I’m just shootin’ the shit here, Ry. Just tell me
about yourself. What came first…wine, music, or the Caped Crusader?”
“The
Caped Crusader, of course,” I scoffed without heat. “I went through a strong
Batman phase when I was a kid followed by my teenage music years. The wine
phase came in college, but I still love all three. And Nutella.”
Danny let
out an amused huff and sat back to observe me. God only knew what he saw. My
curly hair had a tendency to do its own thing in the morning. No doubt it was
wild. The stretched out, ancient concert tee, black boxer briefs, and bare feet
screamed geeky bachelor louder than my superhero art.
“That’s
cool. You know what you like and you stick with it. Seems like a good trait.”
“Thanks.”
I studied him over the rim of my coffee cup then took a sip and set it on the
table again. “What about you? What are you into besides wine and tennis?”
“Beer and
football,” he quipped.
I lifted
my brow inquisitively. “Honestly, that’s what I thought. You look like you’d be
at home in a country bar guzzling brews with a bunch of beefy former jocks who
hung up their shoulder pads for cowboy hats.”
“Damn,
boy. You’ve got me all figured out, don’t you?” he asked irritably before
reaching over to tug at my wayward curls. “Guzzle that there coffee, slick, and
let’s get ourselves a court.”
The
boxers with T-shirt combo surely did nothing to enhance my diva-esque moment
but that couldn’t be helped, I mused as I rolled my eyes and stood. “I’ll be
out shortly.”
Danny
snickered in response. “Just hurry it up. If you aren’t out here in five
minutes or less, I’m coming in there.”
“Is that
a threat or a promise?”
“It’s whatever
you want it to be, Ry.”
The low
timbre of his voice sounded sexy as hell. Thankfully, my brain intervened
before I made a fool of myself and offered him something he didn’t want. It was
a close call. Closer than it should have been. Shit. I needed more
coffee
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lane
Hayes is grateful to finally be doing what she loves best. Writing full-time!
It’s no secret Lane loves a good romance novel. An avid reader from an early
age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written
characters. These days she prefers the leading roles to both be men. Lane
discovered the M/M genre a few years ago and was instantly hooked. Her debut
novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received
Honorable Mentions, and were winners in the 2016 Rainbow Awards. She loves red
wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern
California with her amazing husband in an almost empty nest.
Website: https://lanehayes.wordpress.com/
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GIVEAWAY
Thanks for the post and contest! I am a huge fan of holiday stories. They are all I read from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas. This year there seem to be even more coming out than before. :-) I read Leaning into a Wish last week and really enjoyed it. But, now I want to go wine tasting. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love holiday books. Just about to start reading this one!
ReplyDeleteYou redeemed Ryan! Such a lovely book. And yes I love holiday stories!
ReplyDeleteI am a recent convert to Holiday stories but I am really enjoying them!
ReplyDeleteI love a good holiday story
ReplyDeleteAnyone could easily fall in love with Danny. He's just so awesome & sweet. <3 And to answer the question, like I said, I don't read a lot of holiday books but I do enjoy some occasional reads from one to two authors I love.
ReplyDeleteLove reading holiday stories during the holiday and throughout the year.
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