by
LJ Greene
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GENRE: Contemporary M/M Romance
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LJ
Greene brings to life one of her most compelling characters: the sensitive,
eccentric, bass guitarist, Greg Van de Meer. A Fall of Light weaves together
the strands of Greg’s private and public lives—a shattering personal history, a
love affair with potentially disastrous consequences, and family bonds that are
stretched to their breaking point.
BLURB:
It’s
been fifteen years since Greg was outed by his fundamentalist father at age
sixteen and sent from home, with devastating consequences for both he and his
younger brother, Asher. Now unlaid ghosts from the past are stirring. With his
band’s success on the world stage, Greg’s life takes a complicated turn when he
develops a friendship with Louis Angel, an ex-Marine with a secret of his own,
and finds himself facing familiar threats from an unexpected source.
Strained
loyalties, a private affair, and Greg’s own guarded history collide dangerously
until a visit from an old foe forces him to confront past wounds and present
beliefs. Allegiances are called into question and he must decide whether the
secrets he’s fighting to protect are worth the life he’s finally ready to have.
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EXCERPT
He’d forgotten. Not just what it felt like to be touched by a man, but how much a part of him those desires truly were. He’d spent so much of his life in wary vigilance, rarely being able to fully enjoy his sexuality or even the fruits of his life. And he’d had so many blessings, but he was always wary. It was exhausting to be so wary.
He closed his eyes, and just for a moment, let himself imagine what it would be like to surrender to another person’s care. No, to Louis’s care, specifically; not some other’s. To Louis’s willingness to take care of him, to lean on him, as he seemed to want Greg to do. To be himself—fully himself—and to trust Louis to accept him, warts and all.
Louis’s face was now turned away, half buried in the white mounds of his pillow, his sleep-warm arms clutching it.
I’m afraid, he explained to him, in his thoughts. I’m afraid I’m going to fall . . . to get used to this, he corrected himself firmly, and you’re going to decide that being with a man—or being with me—isn’t what you imagined it to be. “I told you,” he whispered softly aloud, “I’m not a casual person. And I’m afraid that I won’t be able to be casual about you.”
A soft snore was his only answer. He leaned over, breathing
in the musky sweetness of that firm, smooth shoulder, and pressed a small,
loving kiss there.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
LJ
Greene is a self-professed obsessive multi-tasker who writes boring stuff by
day and lets her inner romantic fly by night.
This California native is married to the most amazing man and has two
beautiful children, now old enough to read her books but still not interested
because of the ew, gross factor. She’s an avid reader of all genres with an
embarrassingly large ebook collection, and a weird penchant for reading the
acknowledgements at the end of a novel.
She’s also a music lover with no apparent musical talent, a travel
enthusiast, and a cheese connoisseur.
Twitter:
@authorljgreene
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GIVEAWAY
The tour dates can be found here
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My review:
3.75 stars
“A Fall of Light” by L.J. Greene follows the evolution of the
relationship that develops between a rock star with a troubled past and the man
who is supposed to make sure he is safe. In addition to the stresses of being
in the closet, there are also dangers from the past that threaten to undermine
everything these two are building together.
This adult contemporary gay romance provides encouragement
and inspiration for those who have to fight to overcome dysfunctional families
and censure from those who should support them. I love that these two find a
way to get past their insecurities and learn to trust each other, even as I
cringe at the betrayal and emotional blackmail that is all too familiar to
those of us who deal with toxic people. I was able to relate to the characters
easily and became invested in their journey, and I like the fact that some of
the others in the band seem to be destined to get their lives featured as well.
I hope to see this couple featured again some time, so we can catch up on what
they’re doing.
A copy of this title was provided for review
Thank you so much for hosting and reviewing today's book.
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt and giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover of this book!
ReplyDeleteHi E! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review A Fall of Light! It's wonderful to have you on my tour again! And I'm with you - toxic people are the worst, and it's particularly difficult when they are family. In AFOL, Greg has several relationships that are damaged: one he repairs, one for which acceptance and forgiveness are the best outcome, and one that is simply not salvageable. But that's kind of the way life is. When it comes to the MCs however, as a romance writer I've sworn an oath at a crossroads at midnight to give them the happiest of HEAs and it was so incredibly gratifying to do that. Particularly in the current environment. Thank you so much for giving indie authors like me a platform to add our voices to the mix. I am so grateful. Warmly, LJ Greene
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