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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Dimensions: Brian and Tanner

By Whitley Gray

Content advisory: m/m sex; oral sex; profanity

Dimensions is the hottest new nightclub on the hill, a place for men to meet men...these are their stories.

I never did this.
Yet here I stood, sipping a beer, soaking up the spectacle in front of me.  Lights bounced off the sea of writhing male bodies on the dance floor, showing off physiques from out-of-shape to fitness fanatics. The air smelled of sweaty men, beer, and my long-gone nachos. The beat of the music kept time with the pounding of my heart.
Over the last few months I’d indulged in pity instead of company, sorrow instead of sex. That ended tonight. Dimensions was the new star among the venues catering to men looking to meet men. Get out, get down, get laid—that’s what my friends said.
A twink on the dance floor locked his gaze on mine and flipped dark hair out of his eyes. He licked his lips and ran his hands down his chest and over his tight jeans, framing an obvious erection. I made a show of directing my gaze elsewhere. Not my type.
The area around the bar had gotten crowded, guys yelling drink orders to bartenders dressed in jeans and tank shirts and jostled for a seat, slopping alcohol on the stretch of the bar. An elbow caught me in the ribs, and a hand reached out and grabbed my beer as it tipped.
I glanced up into gorgeous green eyes and a smile straight out of an orthodontist’s wet dream. Blond and built. Holy fuck. In a roomful of beautiful guys, this guy hit my buttons like a maestro.
He handed over the bottle. “Sorry.”
“’S okay.”
He leaned in and extended his hand, which seemed awfully formal for a place like this. “Brian.”
My fingers gripped his, and an electric awareness caught me by surprise. “Tanner Bilson.”
Damn it, I’d automatically said my last name, as if I were meeting a client. No last names—wasn’t that the cardinal hookup rule? I had no business at a place like this, pretending to fit in. Pretending I knew what I was doing, hunting up a one night stand.
“Brian Frost.” He grinned.
I grinned back. “Nice to meet you.”
“First time here?” Brian spoke over the music and gestured with his bottle to the mob-filled space.
“Um, yeah.” First time anywhere since Phil’s hasty departure for LA and a new boyfriend. I took a mouthful of beer.
For a moment, we drank and looked everywhere except at each other. The music shifted into something campier, and the dancers rearranged themselves, moving into more risqué positions. I stole a glance at Brian, a quick up and down survey. He’d dressed in snug jeans—not too tight—and a black shirt. Not exactly clubbing clothes. Closer to what I’d chosen for this excursion than the majority of the peacocks strutting around in front of us.
The twink—he of the lascivious looks—drifted over, one eyebrow raised. I shook my head and turned away.
Brian glanced down, and then gazed at me through golden lashes. “Come with anybody?”
In the low light, Brian’s cheeks darkened. “Let me rephrase. Are you here with anyone?”
A shiver went down my spine. Here we go. Was I ready to have my first hookup? “No. I’m by myself tonight.”
A shy smile unfurled along his lips. He had the kind of mouth made for kissing, a full lower lip that gave him a built-in pout. A mouth that made visions of kisses and sucking cock dance in my head. I caught myself staring at his mouth, and gulped down the rest of my beer. Way to be obvious, Bilson.
“Can I buy you a drink?” Brian’s voice carried over the music.
A virtual minefield materialized before me. Was that a come-on? A “no” would cut things off now. A “yes” meant I could at least talk to him awhile. A “yes” didn’t mean “grab the condoms and let’s get a room.”At least, I didn’t think so. I gave him a nod. “Sure.”
He raised his bottle and waved at the bartender. The man teed up two more Rolling Rocks, and Brian slid a twenty across the bar. “Keep the change.”
A generous man. Good to know. Brian and I clinked bottles and took a long drink apiece. I searched for another thread of conversation. “I take it you’re here alone.”
“Yeah.” He nodded toward the crowd. “Want to dance?”
On the dance floor, two couples vied for the crowd’s attention: a pair dressed in leather so tight it looked painted on, and the twink matched with a musclehead twice his age. The action had gone beyond grinding to X-rated. Not something I wanted to see, let alone experience. I shook my head. “Not really my scene.”
Another blush colored his face, and he blew out a breath and gave a wry smile. “Not mine either.”
So Brian wasn’t any more comfortable here than I was. He took a drink and picked at the label on his bottle in silence. It was my turn to lob the conversational ball back into his court. The first thing that came to mind was to thank him for the beer and leave. I didn’t want to leave so much as escape the stilted club conversation and get to know the real Brian. He seemed more normal than the flashy men swirling around us.
I leaned an elbow on the bar. “Hey. Would you want to go somewhere else and talk?”
Brian hesitated. “Talk? About what?”
Oh hell. Sounded like a come-on. “Just talk. Somewhere more comfortable, without all the noise and flash.”
He pursed those luscious lips and looked away. “Not sure I’m comfortable with that.”
Brian turned and leaned both elbows on the bar, gazing at the dance floor. “We just met ten minutes ago. Generally I like to get to know somebody before leaving with him.”
Well, I’d fucked that up. Either Brian thought I equated “talk” with “fuck,” or he didn’t want to limit his options for the night to me. “Right. Well, thanks for the drink.”
A muscle worked in Brian’s jaw, and he nodded.
I couldn’t stay here any longer, feeling like the class slut shut down by the captain of the football team. I did what any red-blooded gay man would do—I headed for the door. 
Outside, a gentle rain misted the air and soothed my sweaty skin, and I shivered. I’d parked a block away and left my jacket in the car. Shoving my hands in the pockets of my jeans, I put my head down and marched. The door of the club opened and spilled light and sound onto the street for a moment, and then receded. Someone yelled and got a growl in return.
Must be unfun to be tossed out of Dimensions. Their bouncers were the biggest in town. Maybe I’d stop for takeout on the way home, drown my sorrows in chicken Lo Mein. The rain picked up, and I picked up the pace.
“Hey,” someone yelled. Footsteps pounded up behind me, and I swung around to defend myself.
I got an eyeful of Brian jogging toward me. “Tanner, hold up.”
Now what? I crossed my arms and waited.
He rocked to a stop in front of me.“About that offer to talk—”
“Look, forget it—what I said.” I pivoted and took a step.
Brian’s hand grabbed my elbow, pulling me around to face him. “Please.”
I shivered as his fingers  slid down to my wrist. The rain accelerated, darkening his hair and sending wet tendrils of cold down my back. I gazed at him and waited.
“I—I don’t do this.” He shook his head and grimaced. “I mean, I’ve never done this. The club thing.”
Impossible to miss the honesty in his tone, in his expression. So I wasn’t alone in my ignorance. A weight lifted off my shoulders and I gave him a wry smile. “Me either.”
He blew out a breath and released my wrist. “Sorry I misinterpreted what you said. It’s just…the way those guys hit on each other is so artificial. I didn’t know what to think.”
“Agreed.”
“I would like to talk. Maybe get a cup of coffee.”
I raised an eyebrow. The heavens opened. Rain fell in sheets, dousing us. My clothes clung like a clammy skin. “I’m parked up the block.”
He jerked a thumb over his shoulder, squinting in the rain. “I’m that way.”
“I’m closer. Let me give you a ride.”
He nodded, and we raced down the sidewalk. As soon as we reached the lot, I hit the remote and we jumped inside the car. The heavy drops pounded on the roof and sheeted down the windows. We looked at each other, panting from the run, and laughed.
“God, I’m soaked.” I started the engine and cranked the heat.
Brian chuckled. “It’s beyond soaked.” He sobered. “We’re getting your seats wet.”
I rolled my head on the headrest. “Don’t worry about it.”
With both hands, he slicked his hair back. The windows fogged with evaporating water and hot breath. In the low light of the parking lot, his smile flashed and he glanced over. Hunger shone in his eyes, a desire reflecting my own. Holding my gaze, he put one hand on the center console and licked his lower lip. I swallowed, gaze alternating between his mouth and his eyes. I put my hand over his.
His gaze lost some of its confidence. “You okay with this?”
I leaned into his palm. “Yes.”
We were whispering now. God, I wanted this. I slid my hand around his neck and leaned in, close enough to feel his warm breath washed across my face. Meet me halfway, Brian.
The first touch of his lips, warm and soft and moist, said“hello, nice to meet you.” He pulled back, as if to gauge my response, and his fingers stroked through my hair. My control slipped a few notches. He couldn’t know how much I liked fingers in my hair. I pulled him to me, tilting my head to deepen the kiss.
Beer had never tasted as good as when it was mixed with Brian. I inhaled through my nose and treated myself to an exploration of his mouth, and his tongue played with mine. I caught a faint whiff of his herbal aftershave, and all my senses were on high alert with the smell and the feel and the taste of him, and oh, God, I wanted him. My hands shook, and I pulled him closer.
After a few breathless seconds we broke for air, ragged breath adding another layer of fog to the windows. The damn console prevented any further closeness, so I settled for leaning my forehead against his. I glanced at Brian’s lap and got an eyeful of his enthusiastic response to our kisses.
“My place or yours?” I kissed his chin.
Another killer smile gave him a devilish look. “How far do you live?”
Thank God I lived just a few blocks off the main drag. “About five minutes from here.”
“Then your place it is.”He reached for his seatbelt and snapped it in place, then stole a kiss.
I grinned and buckled up, then put the car in gear.
~*~
The quick trip to my place took too long. We splashed through the deluge and stumbled up the steps to my apartment, kissing and touching. We endured a delay as I fished out the right key and got the door open. We fell inside, and I pushed it shut with my foot. Brian shoved my back to the wall and kissed me hungrily. His erection brushed mine and we both hissed. He grabbed my face and sealed his mouth to mine, going straight to deep and passionate. I grabbed the front of his shirt.
Much as I wanted him here and now, I resisted the urge to drop to my knees and get his cock in my mouth. The bed had versatility the living room didn’t. I maneuvered him down the hall, bumping off the wall and stumbling on the carpet, around the corner and into the bedroom. Inside, I swung the door shut.
I tugged his wet shirt loose and ran my hands up his back. His skin held more warmth than I’d expected after the cold rain, and he shuddered, groaning into my mouth. I fumbled with the buttons on his shirt and got enough unfastened to pull it off over his head.
My God. I couldn’t breathe. Brian’s broad shoulders gave way to a solid chest and abs. He closed his eyes, head dropped back as I coasted my palms down his chest and abs, detoured to trace the muscles of his arms from shoulder to wrist. When I rested my hands on his waist, his lips met mine. Then his hands skimmed my shirt up my sides. I broke the kiss long enough to step back and yank it off.
My hands went to the button on his jeans at the same time his went to mine. The vibration as the zipper descended sent mini shockwaves of pleasure vibrating across my cock. In no time we stood without a single item of clothing separating us, and want ramped up need. I licked the side of his neck, savoring the flavor of salt and rainwater and inhaling a remnant of spicy aftershave. I wrapped my arms around him and backed him up to the bed, cocks fencing in an erotic parry and thrust.
Fingers ran through my hair, light tugs that melted my spine. “Want you, Tanner,” he whispered. Lips nibbled the sensitive skin below my ear.
I pushed him down to sit on the edge of the bed and I dropped to my knees. Starting at his knee, I kissed my way up to his groin and blew a stream of warm air on his cock. He sucked in a sharp breath, eyes wide as he watched me.
Holding his gaze, I licked around the head of his cock as I used my hand around the base and stroked him in an up-down rhythm, squeezing hard then soft, varying the grip to keep him off balance as my tongue teased the head. When I swallowed him to the back of my throat, he gave a guttural moan.
“Jesus.” Hips rocking, Brian’s hands fluttered over my hair, not grabbing but stroking. Using my other hand, I cupped his balls.
“Fuck, Tanner…” His thighs shook on either side of me, and I laughed, knowing the vibration would drive him crazy. His hips pumped harder, thrusting into my mouth. With the lightest touch, I stroked the delicate skin behind his balls, coming close to his hole but withholding a touch.
“God, I’m…” His hands tightened in my hair. “Gonna…Tanner.”
I sucked harder and tapped his hole. He yelled, and hot semen rushed over my tongue. I stayed with him until he fell back on the bed, arms crossed over his face.
I stood and leaned over him. “You okay?”
A post-orgasmic flush warmed his face. He lifted his arms and shifted over on the bed. “Holy shit, Tanner.”
He tugged me onto the mattress. Stretched out beside him, our mouths met and I lost myself in his kiss, the heat, the pressure, the sheer nirvana of making out with someone who knew how to kiss. His hands were everywhere, stroking my back, my chest, and I wanted him. Fucking needed him. I nuzzled the warm skin of his neck and sucked a kiss there, and he whimpered.
“I need...” Brian’s throat vibrated under my lips.
“What do you need?” I whispered.
“I need you.” Hot fingers closed around my cock. “I need you to fuck me.
The request acted like a shot of lust to my cock. I almost came from the words alone. Want sent a shudder through me. “I will.”
I kissed my way down his chest, tonguing his nipples, and he grabbed my hair, hauling me back up to him. Tingles ran from my scalp down my spine.
“Now. I need it so bad. Please, Tanner.”
I kissed him, then reached for the nightstand drawer and pulled out a condom and a bottle of lube.
“How do you want me?” Brian’s voice had gone husky with need.
“On your back okay?”
He nodded. I knelt on the bed and situated his legs on either side of me. He tore open the condom and set it on the head of my cock, the rolled it down with his mouth, taking all of me.
“Fuck. Stop, Brian. You’ll make me come.”
He grinned. “That’s the idea.”
“Not like that.” I poured some lube on my fingers. “Lie back.”
Brian settled and drew his legs up, opening himself to my view. I slicked lube up his crease, rubbed it into his pucker. When he pushed against my hand, I slid one finger into him.
“Tanner…”
With the tip of my finger, I tapped his prostate, and he arched off the bed. I grinned. “Like that?”
He nodded, panting. “Another.”
Slowly, I pushed a second finger into him, and he tensed for a moment. “Okay?”
“Mmm, yeah.”
The ring of muscle loosened, and I continued to stretch him, working my fingers in and out and pegging his gland. He’d started to get hard, and I leaned down and licked the head of his cock.
“Fuck me.”
“I will.” Once again I tapped his prostate, and he pushed down on my fingers.
“Fuck. Me. Now.”
I laughed, and pulled back my fingers. “Okay, okay.”
I lined up, and pushed the head of my cock into him. Heat and pressure surrounded me, and we both groaned. I gave him another inch, then another, advancing until my cock was seated inside him. “So hot, Brian. So tight.”
“So full inside,” he panted. “So good.”
I took a couple of slow experimental thrusts, and he wrapped his arms around my neck, pulling me down for another hot kiss. His hips rolled up, and I set up a rhythm, pumping gently.
“Harder.” Brian nipped my lower lip.
I picked up the pace, swiveling my hips, aiming to hit his gland.
“Harder,” he panted. “Faster.”
I sat up and gripped his thighs, pounding against him. He reached back and grabbed the slats of the headboard. “More, Tanner.”
Instead, I slowed down stroked his cock with my palm. “Like this?”
He threw his head back. “God…”
A few more pumps of his cock, hard on the down stroke, gentle on the upstroke, and he whimpered. I leaned in and kissed him, and he met my mouth, devouring it as I stroked him. Precome leaked onto my hand, and I smiled.
Sitting up, I redirected my thrusts, hard and fast, the mattress squeaking in protest as I drilled him. Brian squeezed his eyes shut. “Fuck, so good, gonna…” He threw his head back and roared.
Sticky warmth erupted between us, and Brian’s muscles contracted around me. Heat raced down my back to my balls, and then shot out my cock, pulsing inside him. The room disappeared in a white-hot haze.
After I could see straight, I pulled out and got rid of the condom, then collapsed back into bed. Brian lay sprawled in the sheets, looking like a man debauched, grinning like a twitter-pated kid. The rest of the night was rewind and replay.
Like I said, I’d never done this—never had a one night stand. I’d never had a one night stand. Turned out neither had Brian.And we still haven’t.

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~~Whitley Gray~~


Copyright © 2013 Whitley Gray
 
All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. No portion of this work may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the author. 






 

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Erotic Romance Author - Sharita Lira

Content Advisory: m/m intercourse

Please welcome Erotic Romance Author Sharita Lira (aka Rawiya/Michael Mandrake) to Everything Erotic.

Rawiya has graciously provided us with an excerpt from Only When I Lose Myself in the My Sexy Valentine collection from Sizzler Books.





Part of the story is an excerpt from the full version of the story not in the anthology; the other part is completely new. Hope you enjoy it.
For the first time in his life, Matthew felt confident that he may be able to survive without a psychiatrist. Deep down, all he ever wanted was to be loved and accepted by someone else. Now, that Adrian was coming back to him, he felt as though this was his breakthrough. He was on his way to total recovery and as long as Adrian had the patience to put up with occasional slip ups, everything would work between them.
To welcome his new companion back, he lit scented candles all over the apartment. He made a breakfast for him that included an omelet and English muffins along with freshly squeezed juice. Matthew was more than ready to see Adrian and just as he’d finished setting out the meal, the doorbell rang.
“Hello…” Matthew called as he walked to the door in only his boxers. He was only expecting Adrian right now. He looked through the peephole, seeing the singer. Quickly he opened it, only to have Adrian grab him tightly, covering Matthew’s lips with his.
The two men embraced, Matthew pulled Adrian in, slipping his coat off his shoulders, tossing it on the sofa. When they stopped, they gazed at each other smiling with tears in their eyes. Matthew began to unbutton Adrian’s shirt, slowly. With every part he uncovered, he moved downward, planting kisses on his chest, all the way to his waist line.
“Yes, Matthew…God I missed you…”
Matthew was on his knees, slipping Adrian’s pants down while nuzzling the singer’s crotch. Once he removed his silk boxers, he brought Adrian’s semi-flaccid cock to his mouth, sucking the head before going further, taking it all down his throat.
“Shittt…Matthew…” Adrian began to shake a little.
Matthew gave his jewels a tug before releasing the hardened muscle from between his lips. He rose from his kneeling position. “Are you hungry, babe?”
“If breakfast is what you’re asking about, then no. I only want you, Matthew. We’ve been away from each other too long.”
Matthew nodded, taking Adrian’s hand as the entertainer stepped out his shoes and trousers. “We have, Adrian. C’mon, follow me, hmm?”
The janitor led his lover into his bedroom before closing the door. As Matthew stepped out of his shorts, Adrian sat on the bed, reaching over to the nightstand to turn on the dock. The sounds came through the speakers, Adrian sighed when he heard the lyrics to one of his own songs. “You’ve been listening?”
Matthew went to him, pushing Adrian on the mattress. “Yes, I have. It was the only way I could feel close to you. I didn’t realize how much I fucked up till you were gone.”
“You didn’t mess up, baby. I did and now, I wanna make up for it.”
Matthew rubbed his crotch into Adrian’s. “I do too, Adrian. Maybe we both had good points. At least we’re back together.” He reached for the lube and condoms, getting ready to prepare Adrian for his sweet invasion. The singer watched as Matthew slicked his fingers with the lotion, before slipping a couple into Adrian’s tight space.
“Ohh Goddd…Matthew…” Adrian groaned while he reached for Matthew.
The janitor sheathed himself with the latex. “I promise I won’t finish so quickly this time.”
Adrian smiled as Matthew hovered over him, taking his legs, placing them on his shoulders. “Ohh damn…Matthew.”
He pressed himself inside of Adrian, sighing when the head of his cock hit the wall. “Fuck…oooh, Adrian…I…oh GOD!”
“Yesss…”
Matthew leaned down, once again, taking Adrian’s lips into his own. Adrian’s song, A Good Lover played in the background as Matthew continued to thrust his manhood inside of him. “Adrian…oohh damn, I…oohhh…”  
Matthew wanted to go faster, he felt Adrian clenching his thighs tightly together. “Adrian…I’m ready…”
“For what baby…” Adrian ran his fingers, through Matthew’s hair, moving in the same rhythm.
“To be with you, Adrian. I’m scared but, I don’t wanna be without you.”
“I feel the same.” Adrian rose up slightly, taking Matthew’s mouth inside his. The sensation drove Matthew over the edge, within seconds he felt the latex expand.
“Ohh God! Adrian…” he held on tightly, pushing into his lover with all his strength.
Adrian gripped onto his back muscles, as he also felt the urge to come. “Damn, Matthew, I love you, baby…”
Matthew smiled, stroking Adrian’s face as the shocks began to wear down. “I love you too, Adrian, and I mean it.”

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Hours later, Matthew woke cradling Adrian in his arms. He kissed his head lightly while rubbing his shoulders. Matthew was relieved that Adrian understood where he was coming from. Moreover, he was glad that they were together again. As much as he tried to forget him, he really did miss the singer.
Looking down at his erection, he gripped Adrian’s shoulders, shaking him gently.
“Baby…” Matthew wanted to wake Adrian. His morning wood was in need of some relief. Just as Adrian had mentioned, they needed to make up for lost time.
“Hmm?” Adrian looked up at Matthew, kissing his lips. “Hi gorgeous. You ready to get up outta bed so soon?”
Matthew chuckled, “No way, unless you’re hungry.” He raked Adrian’s curls.
“I’m a little hungry, but I think I can hold off until later. Besides…” Adrian stopped talking to look down. He caressed Matthew through the covers. “I believe you’ve got a problem I wanna solve.”
The janitor laughed heartily, staring into Adrian’s light eyes. “I do. I know of a great way you can take care of that for me,” he winked.
Adrian smiled wickedly, “I’m already reading your mind, my man. It will be my pleasure.” Adrian placed a quick peck on Matthew’s lips before moving down his body with light kisses and nips. With every spot he touched, Matthew got even more excited.
“Ohh sshhhiiii…Adrian, you are…fuuccckkkkk…” Matthew’s eyes rolled up in his head, as Adrian continued to sample his flesh. The closer Adrian got to his hardened muscle, his breaths turned into pants. “Baby…ooohhh…” Right then, Matthew felt Adrian’s mouth taking him in completely. He grabbed the vocalist’s head, pressing it into his crotch. “Damn…” he bit his lip when he felt his jewels being fondled along with a finger or two thrusting inside his tight hole. “Adrian, I’m…ohhh…”
“Mhmmmm…” Adrian’s muffled groan could be heard from beneath the blanket.
“You’re so good at this but I…ohh…I need to be inside you, Adrian. Right now!” Matthew threw back the covers, pulling his lover up to his level.
Adrian laughed at Matthew’s hastiness. “Okay then, you know I’m not complaining.”
Matthew nodded, reaching over to the nightstand getting the supplies. He handed the lube to Adrian before he tore open the foil. Adrian covered Matthew’s mouth again. He rolled off Matthew onto the left side of the bed.
“Mmm, Matthew, I do enjoy when you’re inside me.”
Matthew hovered over his new partner, stroking the man’s length. “I know, so do I…” Matthew smiled, gazing into Adrian’s eyes once again as he poked the head of his cock at Adrian’s puckered opening. He rubbed a little of the wet substance on his fingertips before pressing his digits into Adrian’s tight space. Matthew didn’t break his gaze with the vocalist as he penetrated him. “God you feel so good…”
Adrian gasped for air, binding his lover to his body. His ankles were tickling Matthew’s back, his nails dug into his shoulders. “Fuck, Matthew, damn…” he whispered.
Matthew kissed his forehead. “Adrian…I wanna make this last.” He felt Adrian clench his cock between his thighs. “Ohh yesss…”
“Faster Matthew, harder,” he said softly in Matthew’s ear.
Matthew wanted to keep the pace slow. The fear of exploding immaturely bothered him. It was part of the reason for his anxiety of being in a relationship. He felt he needed to please his man each and every time in order to be suitable partner for him.
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Only When I Lose Myself Blurb




Adrian Vanderguard is the hottest singer in the music business right now and is currently on tour supporting his third album. Now that the long journey is coming to a close, he is visiting his home away from home in New York City to play a string of six exclusive shows at New York’s famous Falcon Theatre in front of sellout crowds that include top celebrities.

Adrian is also a loner who is in need of companionship. While on this lengthy trip, he has made up in his mind that he would like to be dating by Valentine’s Day of the following year, and he will stop at nothing to accomplish this.

Matthew Gionapolis is the Falcon’s environmental engineer. A young, healthy, twenty- something, that takes his work very seriously. Matthew is one person who likes everything to be in place, and really is not into having much contact with people unless he has to.

Not knowing this, Adrian decides that he would like to get Matthew to be his assistant despite the fact that the young gentleman was rather rude to him when he tried to introduce himself. Undeterred, Adrian even goes as far to point out the fact that Matthew must do as his managers say or else it could mean his job. This upsets Matthew but because he would like to be employed, he goes along with Adrian’s ploy, and while all this is going on, he develops a soft spot for the kind hearted, gorgeous crooner that may change his mind about wanting to be alone for the duration of his existence. 

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Fans are welcome to visit Rawiya's blog or Michael Mandrake's blog. Sharita can be found on Facebook, Goodreads and Twitter.
Only When I Lose Myself is in the My Sexy Valentine collection from Sizzler Books. My Sexy Valentine is also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.