Many thanks to Mickie B. Ashling for donating a copy of her forthcoming m/m romance, Tono (the sequel to Loving Edits), for a lucky commenter to win! Tono will be released by Dreamspinner Press on January 14.
In the aftermath of Mick Henley’s death, his two lovers, Paul Alcott and Tono Garat, find themselves at odds. Tono has rejected Paul on the pretext that the public will find out about their love affair, thus tarnishing Mick’s memory; the reality is that Tono fears Paul will lose interest in him because they’re not intellectual equals. Tono’s fear is compounded when Mick’s final novel, Momentos, is presented to Paul posthumously with a request to start a trust from the proceeds to aid artists and writers suffering from ALS. Mick’s only stipulation is that Tono spearhead the organization.
Paul is energized by Mick’s request, but Tono is angry and conflicted about the challenge. After a five-month separation, they reunite, rekindling their strong physical attraction – and illuminating their many differences. As always, Mick’s presence lingers, intruding at unexpected times. Are their memories preventing Paul and Tono from finding true happiness as a couple? Can there be a life for two vibrant alphas without the gentle Mick to buffer the discord?
Excerpt (scroll down and click expand)
About Mickie
Reading and traveling are my hobbies, but writing is my life. I was introduced to the world of men who love men around the time I discovered Queer as Folk in 2000. The characters on that show intrigued me, and I began to read everything I could find in the m/m genre. Soon after, I found myself writing the kind of stories that I enjoyed reading.
All of my novels are contemporary, and yes, I admit, filled with angst. Drama and emotional upheaval seem to be the ongoing theme so far; I like hurt/comfort stories where my characters work hard for their happy endings. There are usually graphic sex scenes, so if you are uncomfortable with the concept of men loving men, I suggest you move on.
I’ve had the good fortune to live in many parts of the world, but right now, home is a suburb outside the Windy City where the long winters are very conducive to writing.
You can find out more about Mickie and her books at her website.
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“Maybe all of you should go take a nap. You look sleepy.” -Mayhem
Hi Chris! Thank you for hosting my new release. If the lucky winner would prefer an ebook in a different format than pdf I’m sure we can make that happen. Just let me know.
Mickie
A recent post from Mickie B. Ashling..Tono Book Vid
That’s because I am sleepy, May.
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…three kitty pics in one!
(And yeah, a nap sounds awesome Mayhem.)
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Good suggestion, May. I think I will go take a nap.
Please enter me.
I would love to read this please enter me in the contest. Thanks
Mickie
count me in
please count me in
You’re right, May. I AM sleepy!
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I loved the first book, can’t wait to read the sequel. please count me in.
I’m on a dead/dying lover kick. Please sign me up for this one. Thanks.
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Sounds good! Count me in, please.
Count me in. I have part one and think that I’ll read them back to back.
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Would LOVE to win this. I loved Loving Edits and can’t wait to read this one.
Please count me in.
Count me in Please:)
Count me in please!
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I think a nap sounds really good about now, May.
Count me in, please
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count me in please.
I’m entering the contest.
Mickie B. Ashling is a new author for me. CLICK just added Loving Edits into my cart!-
Count me in! *goes to make sure the box of kleenex is still full*
I WANT!!!!
Please sign me up!
Please add me to the contest.
May, I look sleepy ’cause I just got up.
I’m in
You are right… Nap sounds good right about now… a nice long nap…. But how do you sleep with such nakediness… and such yummm…
Friday!
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May – I’m very sleepy. But my bed definitely doesn’t look as comfortable as your tree house 🙂
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Oh gosh, me PLEASE??!!
I’m in for the book only – NO naps!!!
It took me the longest time to figure out what the picture on the book cover actually was… is that a sign of sleepiness? :p
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This looks amazing! Count me in!
Ya know May, that’s a very good idea. I do need a nap!!
Oh, and please count me in.
Love the sound of this tussle between these two alphas, hot & fiesty!!!
Love to win this one:)
I cried all over my keyboard when I read Loving Edits so please count me in. Thank you!
count me in please.
This looks so good! Count me in!
I would love to read this so please count me in 🙂
Oh, I would love to read the follow-up!
Please count me in. I loved the first book.
Count me in please. 🙂
I hope I’m just squeaking in under the wire, here. Thanks!