AG: I have talked to many people over the years about how to get
published. I get asked questions
from people who are writing non-fiction, children’s books, you name it. And I think the best piece of advice I
can give is that if you’ve written a book, go out and find other books like it.
Ones in the same genre. Read them,
figure out which ones are really good, learn from them, and then find out who
publishes them. Then you
should figure out how to approach them.
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by
Andrew Grey
ADULT title
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance/ Sports Romance
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press
Release Date: Feb 13 2019
Edition/Format: 1st Edition/Format ~ eBook &
Print
Blurb:
Professional basketball player Bri
Early needs a physical therapist after an injury, and he’s heard that
Obie is the best. Bri takes an immediate liking to the out-and-proud man
with the magic touch, and even though Bri isn’t openly gay himself,
he’d never let anything stand in the way of something he wants.
Obie can’t deny that the sexy athlete presses all his buttons, but he’s a professional and has no intention of getting involved with a client. While they’re working together, it’s hands off, no matter how great the temptation.
But being a pro athlete isn’t easy. Bri has enemies, and one of them is making his life hell. When his house is set ablaze, Bri can no longer pretend the threatening messages he’s receiving are jokes. He needs a safe place to stay, and Obie can’t turn his back. But the two of them in the same house is a recipe for combustion that could burn them both….
Obie can’t deny that the sexy athlete presses all his buttons, but he’s a professional and has no intention of getting involved with a client. While they’re working together, it’s hands off, no matter how great the temptation.
But being a pro athlete isn’t easy. Bri has enemies, and one of them is making his life hell. When his house is set ablaze, Bri can no longer pretend the threatening messages he’s receiving are jokes. He needs a safe place to stay, and Obie can’t turn his back. But the two of them in the same house is a recipe for combustion that could burn them both….
Excerpt:
Just as Obie suspected, they got there only to stand in a
line a block long. Worse, it hadn’t moved more than ten feet in the last half
hour. At this rate, they would get in next Thursday. In desperation and because
he was tired of standing there, he messaged Monty and got a quick response.
“I’m inside. I’ll send Hunter out to get you.”
“The guys are with me,” Obie said.
“I’ll warn him.” The message was followed with a happy face.
And sure enough, five minutes later, Hunter, accompanied by one of the
bouncers, found them and they were escorted around the rest of the line and
into the club, which pulsated with energy.
“Oh my God,” David said, holding on to Obie’s arm as though
he might faint. “Would you look at him.” He pointed, and Obie let his gaze
follow. “Do you think he’d let me climb him like a tree?”
“No!” Obie said firmly. “Just don’t you dare.” Then he
turned at the sound of a familiar voice. There was his newest client, propped
up on crutches.
“Hunter,” he heard Bri say as they approached. “This isn’t
my thing. I’m happy to support the AIDS Research Council, but it’s getting
late. I think I’m just going to head home.”
Obie was definitely surprised to see Bri here, but then, the
evening was for a good cause. He liked that Bri cared enough to help out.
He was just about to go over and say something, but his
friend beat him to it.
“Hi, I’m David.” He held out his hand to Bri. “You’re Bri
Early, aren’t you? I’m sure I’ve seen you on television. You do those luscious
commercials for Chanel. I went out and bought some, just because of you.” He
leaned closer. “Want to check it out and see?” He pressed his upturned hand
forward so Bri could supposedly smell his wrist.
“Knock it off,” Obie said. “Be nice. He doesn’t want to
smell you.” He definitely needed to run a little interference.
“Yeah, none of us do,” Chippy added, much to David’s visible
consternation. Chippy tugged David in the direction of the bar as Monty joined
Hunter, wrapping an arm around him.
“Dang, half of gay Philly is here tonight.” Monty looked up
at Hunter, his partner. “I think I need to mark you, just so all the trolling
queens will keep their damn distance,” he said, louder than was necessary. The
circle of guys inching their way closer seemed to back away a little, but not
for long. It seemed they had their sights on Bri as well.
“I know. Thanks, Hunter, for coming to our rescue,” Obie
said. “I thought we’d be in that line forever.”
“Speaking of rescues, do you think you could give me a
little help?” Bri glanced around, his deep brown eyes a little dazed as the
vultures seemed to close in.
“No problem.” Obie walked to his left side, taking Bri’s
arm. “Let’s see if we can find a table.” Obie gave the onlookers his best “He’s
with me, bitches” look and guided his new client over to a table with a Reserved
sign on it. Hunter slid right in with Monty, and Obie made sure Bri got settled
before he took a place next to him.
“What can I get you?” a buff server asked, a black T-shirt,
at least two sizes too small, straining over his chest and biceps.
“Club soda with lime,” Bri ordered.
“I’ll have the same. I need to make sure I can get my
friends home in one piece.” Obie thanked the server as he was leaving.
“They seem a little feral,” Bri said, and Obie chuckled.
Damn, he couldn’t help it.
“They’re good guys, believe it or not. Even if they’re a
little over the top sometimes.” He turned to see David and Chippy on their way
over, each with their hands full.
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Author info:
Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved
to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived
throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s
degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information
systems for a large corporation.
Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and
leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when
writing) He considers himself
blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most
supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Facebook
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Twitter
@andrewgreybooks
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My review:
4 out of 5 stars
Rebound by Andrew Grey features Bri Early, a successful
basketball player driven to recover quickly from a knee injury, and therapist
Obi Kenoble, who is torn between his responsibilities to his patient and his
attraction to the man. An escalating danger forces both men to do a bit of soul
searching and to decide what is most important in their lives.
This contemporary gay sports and romantic suspense story
covers multiple tropes, including the conflict between a semi-closeted man and
one who is very much out and proud, homophobia, ethical conflicts, and
mysterious attacks. I enjoyed Bri’s prickly personality and
chuckled at the name revelations even as I was impressed by Obi’s capabilities
(and delicious connections). There are stories that give you chances to cheer
the characters on or empathize with their trials and tribulations and this one
did just that, particularly given the contrast between Bri’s and his dad’s
situations. Although the mysterious attacks provided an element of suspense,
some of the revelations felt a bit forced and the main characters seemed to
have a bit of a role reversal at times but that did not detract from my overall
enjoyment of the story. I love that both men had multiple facets to their
personalities and would be interested in seeing more of them in future stories.
A copy of this title was provided for review
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