Title: Smoldering Flame
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Rekindled Flame Series Book 3
Genre:
M/M Contemporary Romance, Firefighter
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Feb
13 2018
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook &
Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Sometimes the strongest flames take the
longest to ignite.
Firefighter Dean’s life revolves around his
very ill son, Sammy. Caring for Sammy and working to make ends meet leave Dean
time for little else, and romance isn’t something he can even consider—no matter
how much he longs for someone special to join their family. Because money is
tight, Dean couldn’t be more grateful to the photographer who does Sammy’s
session free of charge.
After growing up in the foster care system,
Marco knows how to rely on himself, and his hard work is about to pay off—he’s
poised on the cusp of fame and success he could only have imagined as a lonely
child. When Dean brings Sammy into Marco’s studio, Marco can see they’re
struggling, and both the boy and his father stir Marco’s heart. The slow burn
between the two men isn’t something either expected, but neither wants to lose
the possibility of a loving future. With Dean’s dangerous and possibly
life-threatening career and Marco’s demanding one, can romance and forever find
a place to fit?
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Excerpt:
“Dean, why don’t you come back?” Marco
spoke softly, but Sammy woke and got down. Taking the handle of his oxygen
tank, he walked toward the back. His eyes widened and a smile formed on his
lips when he saw the Dalmatian. He padded over to it and hugged the stuffed
toy. It was a good foot taller than Sammy, but he wrapped his arms around it
anyway.
“Daddy! This is like Louie. Only lots bigger
and not alive.” Sammy turned, grinning, and Marco pursed his lips and swallowed
around the lump in his throat.
“Do you want to have your picture taken
with him?” Marco asked.
“Can I?” Sammy bounced for a few seconds
and then seemed to tire a little.
“Sure,” Dean said, smiling.
Marco got into position and told Sammy how
to stand, standing him with the oxygen tank behind the dog’s front legs. It was
nearly completely hidden, yet close enough that Sammy wouldn’t have any issues.
“Can you smile for me?” Marco asked, and
Sammy grinned. Marco snapped the pictures, one after another. “Stay right
there.” He hurried to the prop closet and returned with a fireman’s hat. He put
it on Sammy and took more pictures.
“Daddy’s a fireman.” Excited, Sammy was
barely able to stand still, even though his energy faded quickly.
Marco went through a number of poses and
then asked Dean to step in as well. Dean knelt behind the dog, and Marco got
some wonderful pictures of the two of them. They smiled, and Sammy laughed and
giggled. Only Marco’s professionalism kept him behind the camera and separated
from the scene in front of him. He took all the pictures with the dog he needed
and then got some of just Dean and Sammy together. They were incredibly
photogenic, their smiles leaping into the camera.
When Sammy grew too tired to continue,
Marco wound it down and then snapped a picture of Sammy alone, looking straight
at him.
“You did great,” Marco said as Sammy sat
down next to his tank, leaning on it, closing his eyes. Marco waited a few
seconds, then took one last picture of him before putting the camera aside. “I
hope he isn’t too worn out.”
Dean smiled. “You made him very happy.” He
walked to where Sammy sat and carefully lifted him into his arms. Sammy curled
right against his chest and had to be asleep.
Marco led him out front and sat at the
computer. “It will take me a few days to get the pictures ready for you. Can
you give me an email address? I’ll send you a link to the finished images so
you can have them printed.”
Dean gave him the information. “How much do
I owe you?” He fidgeted, trying to get out his wallet.
Marco shook his head. “Nothing.”
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Author Information
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.
Author Links
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the Way with Andrew Grey
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@andrewgreybooks
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Andrew is giving two lucky readers a chance to win their choice of any of his Rekindled Flame Books via Dreamspinners Press. All you have to do is hit the link below and leave an entry on the rafflecopter. Good luck!
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