Monday Mentions: November 20, 2017
As we continue our holiday read recommendations in this week's Monday Mentions there are plenty of goodies to tempt you.
Today D.J. Jamison brings you Yours For The Holiday. When Remy comes home for Thanksgiving and has to share a room with his brother's best friend, who has always treated him like a little brother to tease and taunt, can they possibly find love in the new year? Find out in this enemies to lovers tale.
Also released today is Katie Porter's Came Upon a Midnight Clear. This title is part of Riptide Publishing's 2017 Holiday Charity Bundle and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the Russian LGBT Network. In Porter's contribution Kyle Wakefield lives in the closet. A decade later he is thrust together with the one man he took a chance on as a teen, and lost. As the London holiday season casts its dazzling spell, the two men find themselves falling in love again. But as Kyle prepares to declare himself to Nate—and to the world—they will need all their passion and trust . . . and a little Christmas magic.
Coming your way Wednesday, November 22nd is Eli Easton's highly anticipated Desperately Seeking Santa. This story is set to bring you all the holiday feels as aspiring journalist, Gabe, sets out to uncover the secret identity of the Santa for a Christmas charity dinner to benefit a children's home. But as he slowly learns the man may just be the star wrestler he's lusting after, and may have secrets a guy famous for being a brute wouldn’t want the world to know, can he find his holiday spirit, write a killer article, win the heart of a surly giant, and give everyone a very merry Christmas?
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About Yours For The Holiday
Fresh off a break-up, Remy is in no mood to share a room with his brother's best friend during a holiday stay at home. Jason Hendricks has always treated him like a little brother to tease and taunt, all the more embarrassing because Remy has secretly crushed on the jerk since puberty. But when Jason confides he's bisexual, Remy realizes the crush he loves to hate could be the perfect rebound. Jason has always found Remy appealing. He didn't handle his attraction well when he was younger, but now Remy's a grown man and Jason's no longer afraid of his feelings. Some playful flirtation sounds like a great way to spend Thanksgiving break, but he's not prepared for Remy's newfound sex appeal or his decision to make Jason his rebound fling. Jason doesn't want to risk fallout with a family that's always been there for him, but he's not sure he can resist. When the two part ways, they don't plan to stay in touch, but soon they're texting, trading sexy pictures and helping each other cope with family drama. Remy agrees to be his for the holiday, continuing their secret fling over Christmas, but Jason knows that won't be enough. He'll have to find the courage to be open and honest with his best friend -- and the whole Wells family -- if he wants a chance at love in the new year.
About Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Up-and-coming film producer Kyle Wakefield lives in the closet rather than risk the wrath of his influential, conservative parents. The only time he took a chance on love was a tempestuous teenage affair with Nathan Carnes. But when Nathan proved himself hell-bent on self-destruction and wound up in prison, Kyle closed off his heart.
Almost a decade later, Kyle’s production partner hires Nathan’s stunt company, Second Chances, to work on a big-budget action film in London. Nate is floored by his explosive reunion with Kyle. But he sure as hell isn’t surprised that Kyle still treats their mutual needs—and Nate—like dirty little secrets.
As the London holiday season casts its dazzling spell, the two men find themselves falling in love again. Kyle is one breathless kiss away from declaring himself to Nate—and to the world—but they cannot ignore secrets borne of youthful mistakes. To protect their bright new future, Kyle and Nathan will need all their passion and trust . . . and a little Christmas magic.
Publisher's note: This is a lightly edited reprint of a previously published novel.
About Desperately Seeking Santa
Journalism student Gabe Martin gets his first professional assignment—to write about a Christmas charity dinner that benefits a children’s home. It sounds like a total snooze-fest until Gabe learns that the event’s Santa is a mystery man. He shows up in costume and no one has a clue who he is. Uncovering Santa’s identity sounds like the perfect angle to turn a fluff piece into serious journalism. Mack “The Mountain” McDonall, at 6’10”, is University of Wisconsin-Madison’s enormous star wrestler. When Gabe first claps eyes on him at a wrestling match, it’s lust at first sight. Gabe’s friend, Jordan, sets up the pair on a date. But when Gabe chatters on about his plans for outing Santa, Mack goes cold, and their first meeting becomes an epic fail. As Gabe researches the children’s home, he learns that Mack has secrets a guy famous for being a brute wouldn’t want the world to know. Can Gabe find his holiday spirit, write a killer article, win the heart of a surly giant, and give everyone a very merry Christmas?
