Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Currently a Standalone Title
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press
Release Date: April 7 2020
Edition/Format: 1st Edition/Format ~ eBook &
Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Some moments happen once in a lifetime, and you have to
catch them and hold on tight.
Arty Reynolds chased his dream to Broadway, but after his
father is injured, he must return to the small fishing community where he grew
up, at least until his dad is back on his feet.
Jamie Wilson fled his family farm but failed to achieve real
independence. Arty is hiring for a trip on the gulf, and it’ll get Jamie one
step closer to his goal.
Neither man plans to stay in Florida long-term, neither is
looking for love, and they’re both blown away by the passion that sparks
between them. But on a fishing boat, there’s little privacy to see where their
feelings might lead. Passion builds like a storm until they reach land, where
they also learn they share a common dream. The lives they both long for could
line up perfectly, as long as they can weather the strain on their new romance
when only one of them may get a chance at their dream.
“What are we looking for?” Jamie asked.
Arty snickered. “I think the meaning of life is supposed to
be out there somewhere. But I never found it.” Not on the sea, or land, as far
as that went. He turned to Jamie. “Maybe you will.”
Reginald stood, and Beck did the same. “We’ll be ready to
shove off on time,” Reginald said.
“Good. We can meet tomorrow to go over the route plan.”
Reginald shook his head. “That isn’t my expertise. Your
father was always the one who had the gift for finding the fish. That was his
real talent. You get whatever you can from him, and then we’ll go from there.”
Reginald and Beck extended their hands, and Arty shook them. Then they left the
restaurant, and Arty sat back down.
“You really want to do this?” he asked Jamie, and for the
first time, saw doubt flash in his eyes.
“They seem like good people, and I asked around about you
after I saw the flyer.” The corners of his lips turned upward. “They said you
were doing this to help your dad. That this wasn’t your life. Everyone talked
about you as though you were a saint or something.”
Arty scoffed. “Nope. God knows I’m no saint.”
“Me either,” Jamie said. “But I’d never do for my dad what
you’re doing for yours.” His gaze shifted slightly, looking out over Arty’s
shoulder. “I need to make some money, and I want to see what it’s like out
there.”
A notion occurred to Arty. “Have you ever been on a boat?”
God, he should have asked that before. What if Jamie got seasick? Good Lord,
just what he needed—a landlubber who spent the entire trip puking over the
side.
“Yes. On Lake Michigan with my uncle a few times. But that’s
not the same as it is down here. I like being outdoors. I tried working in a
restaurant for a while, but got stir-crazy always being inside. Hot or cold,
even when it rains, it’s best to be outside where you can see it coming.” There
was something so serious in Jamie’s voice that it made Arty wonder just what he
was saying. It was as if Jamie didn’t have anyone to watch his back, and that
maybe the threat was coming from close to home.
“Okay, then,” Arty said, watching Jamie’s faraway
expression. There was more to this man than muscles and a baby face. There was
pain behind those eyes, tinged with desperation, both of which Arty was well
acquainted with.
“Is there anything else?” Jamie asked, and Arty shook his
head. Jamie thanked him and stood to leave the covered seating area of the
restaurant. Arty found he couldn’t look away as Jamie strode across the parking
area before disappearing behind a stand of palm trees.
Arty realized his heart beat faster and he was sweating
under his T-shirt, though it wasn’t that warm. Good God, those eyes were nearly
as blue as the clear sky. He had a type, Arty knew that, and Jamie ticked every
single one of the boxes. Of course, he had no idea if Jamie was gay or even
interested, but that banana joke had sure as hell been suggestive. Arty
finished his coffee. He needed to get his mind away from that subject and keep
it on what was important. He was here to help his dad, not get involved with
guys or form any ties. His life was back in New York, and once this little
adventure was over, he was returning back to his life and career… such as they
were.
“Something… or someone interesting?” Milton asked as he
began clearing the table. When Arty lifted his gaze, Milton winked. “I’ve seen
him around a few times, and he’s a real nice guy. I think you did a good thing.
And who knows? Sometimes nice guys do get rewarded.”
Imagine Catch of a
Lifetime on the Big Screen for the world to enjoy. Who would you want to play
your characters? Pick 4 or 5 of your characters and tell us who you would want
to play them in a movie and why them.
These type of questions are usually really difficult for me,
but for this book, I think I have it nailed.
Catch of a Lifetime really is about two people and them figuring out
life, family, and each other.
For Arty I would have to cast the young Heath Ledger from
when he did The Patriot. I know that
Heath is no longer with us. But when I
was writing this story, I kept seeing him in my mind. That passion and exuberance along with that
touch of innocence and delight at truly falling in love for the first
time. And since this is my dream cast
and in my dreams, the great Heath Ledger is still making movies.
The other character is Jamie and for him I really need the
boy next door type. So Nick Robinson
would be my first choice. I really liked
him in Love Simon and he had a great look and manner. I think he could play the displaced and
searching Jamie in a really wonderfully heartfelt manner.
Of course these are my choices. You may have ones of your own. If you do, let me know what you think. I’d always love to hear what you think.
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.
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