Title: a Spirit
without Borders
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Without Borders #2
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: July 19 2015
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Dillon McDowell, an infectious disease specialist, jumps at
the opportunity to work with Doctors without Borders in Liberia. But when he
arrives, things are very different than he expected, and he’s out of his depth.
Will Scarlet takes him under his wing and helps him adjust. A hint of normalcy
comes when a group of local boys invite Dillon to play soccer.
Will’s family rejected him for being gay, and he’s closed
off his heart. Even though meeting Dillon opens him to the possibility of love,
he’s wary. They come from different worlds, and Will plans to volunteer for
another stint overseas. But Will realizes what Dillon means to him when Dillon
becomes ill, and they can no longer deny their feelings.
When Dillon’s soccer friends lose their parents and aunt to
disease, Will and Dillon must work together to ensure that the boys aren’t cast
adrift in a society that’s afraid they might be contagious. They must also decide if their feelings are
real or just the result of proximity and hardship.
“Not really, but we all help out as best we can. Dr.
Patel—Sanjay—is out in the field. We work with nearby populations to try to
educate them about Ebola, how it spreads, and what they can do to detect it
early and help prevent contracting the disease. It’s an uphill battle, because
there has been so much fear associated with the disease and so much
misinformation generated within the local populations.”
“Is that what most of our patients have?”
“Yes. We are a facility that specializes in the treatment of
Ebola. We handle other diseases as well, but in this area it’s Ebola that keeps
us on our toes. I assume you’re familiar with it?”
“Yes,” Dillon answered dryly. “I specialize in infectious
diseases, so I’ve read every paper and protocol that’s been published.”
Will set down his bag as they approached one of the hospital
doors. “That may serve you well in the States, but it isn’t likely to be much
help here. Yes, we know how Ebola spreads and how to protect ourselves from
contracting it. But this disease seems to defy all of the rules that your
papers and protocols describe. Here it’s down and dirty medicine, quite
literally. People come in with sky-high fevers, weakened already by
malnutrition, and they stand little chance.” Will picked up his bag once again.
“It’s no cake walk. Back in the States, there are organizations to help,
quarantines, antibiotics, antivirals, IVs, plenty of clean water and nutrition.
Many of the people we see have parasites even before they contract Ebola, so
we’re fighting a large number of issues at the same time.”
“A little defensive?”
Dillon chided as lightly as he could, raising his eyebrow when Will turned
toward him. Dillon swallowed hard. This was definitely not going to be anything
like what he imagined.
“Every new doctor who comes in here thinks they’re going to
change the world, and most of them get chewed up and spat out.” Will pushed
open the door, and they stepped out into the sweltering heat. “The doctors’
quarters are over there in the shade of those trees. You’ll come to adore that
shade. We have electricity, but there isn’t enough for any sort of
air-conditioning. That’s why the roofs are highly peaked—the heat can rise and
we have a chance at not sweltering to death.”
“Thanks for the warning.”
“I saw your bio and I know you come from where it’s cold.
Me, I’m from Florida. Heat is no problem for me.” Will walked across the yard
and pushed open one of the doors. “You’ll be sharing with me.”
Dillon wasn’t sure how he felt about that. He’d spent the
past ten minutes trying not to admire the way Will’s pants hugged his hips just
so or the way his shirt clung tightly to his back, giving a hint of what was
below. He was here to do a job, and he needed to get his mind off handsome Will
and on the task at hand.
Will stepped inside, and Dillon followed. It was dark. The
window was covered, most likely to keep out the sun and heat. But it was
surprisingly comfortable inside. Will placed his suitcase near the foot of the
one bed and then sat on the other.
“Not much privacy, is there?”
“Not here. That’s something we really don’t have the time or
space for. I’m sure you’ll get used to it. We all had to at one point or
another.”
“How long have you been here?”
“Three months, and I have about three more to go.”
“I thought the CDC recommended only three-month hitches.”
“They do, but I’ve already had Ebola. I got it on my first
stint. They weren’t sure I was going to make it. But everyone got to me early
and I was treated right away. They tell me it was touch and go for a while, but
I survived, and it means I can’t get it again. So I’m an excellent candidate to
work here. You, on the other hand, need to be doubly careful. There are other
things besides Ebola that can get you. Of course you know about the water, but
be sure to always shake out your shoes before putting them on. Spiders and
other insects crawl inside.” Will practically jumped to his feet. “We need to
get back, and I’ll show you around.”
1)
Trip to Australia
2)
Spend 3 months in Europe
3)
Move to Florida
4)
Get a tattoo
5)
Teach Dominic to drive stick
6)
Go on safari
7)
See Yellowstone
8)
See the Grand Canyon
9)
See the Matterhorn
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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