Title: Turning the Page
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M
Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: Aug 19 2016
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Malcolm Webber is still grieving the loss of his partner of
twenty years to cancer. He’s buried his mind and feelings in his legal work and
isn’t looking for another relationship. He isn’t expecting to feel such a
strong attraction when he meets Hans Erickson—especially since the man is quite
a bit younger than him.
Hans is an adventure writer with an exciting lifestyle to
match. When he needs a tax attorney to straighten out an error with the IRS, he
ends up on the other side of the handsome Malcolm’s desk. The heat between them
is undeniable, but business has to come first. When it’s concluded, Hans leaps
on the chance to make his move.
Malcolm isn’t sure he’s ready for the next chapter in his
life. Hans is so young and active that Malcolm worries he won’t be able to hold
his interest for long. Just when he’s convinced himself to take the risk and
turn the page, problems at the law office threaten to end their love story
before it can really begin.
The door opened, and Hans stood in the doorway, looking
stunning in his tuxedo with a deep azure tie and cummerbund that set off his
eyes in an amazing way.
“Wow,” Malcolm mumbled. “You look great.”
“Come on in. I need to get my coat and we can go.” Malcolm
stepped inside. “Do you need anything?” Hans asked as he got his things
together.
“I’m good, thanks.” Malcolm took the chance to look at
Hans’s house. The furniture was modern—clean with a Scandinavian feel. In a way
it was what Malcolm might have expected, but the overall effect with the use of
color was warm and inviting. Solid furnishings that weren’t fussy.
“I’m ready when you are,” Hans said.
“Your home looks very comfortable.”
“It is. I need warmth and comfort in order to work. Most of
the time I sit in that chair right there and work for hours. It cradles me, and
I can sit there and get lost in my stories.” Hans smiled warmly and then turned
away. “Ready?”
They left the house, and Malcolm opened the passenger door
for Hans before heading around to his side and sliding into the seat. “How was
your week?” he asked as he started the engine.
“Interesting. I was approached to write another adventure,
and my agent was approached to see if I was interested in doing a series of
science-fiction stories. I’ve always wanted to write them, but up until now I
haven’t had the chance. When you’re starting out, making a bunch of unexpected
changes can throw off readers, but my fan base is established enough that I can
try some new things. How about you?”
“I’m getting a lot of pressure to step into the role of
senior partner.”
“That’s great. Isn’t that a good move for you?”
“It is, but it isn’t something I think I want to do.” The
last time he’d been able to use David’s passing as an excuse to step aside, but
this time, with the pressure the others were putting on him, he didn’t have an
easy way out. As much as Malcolm was propping Gary up, it didn’t seem like it
was going to work. “It’s a lot of responsibility, and it’s….”
“Well, whatever you decide to do, I’m sure you’ll be amazing
at it.”
“I don’t know.” Malcolm had tried giving the idea some
thought, but all he came back to was the pressure and responsibility and not
being sure it was what he wanted.
“That doesn’t seem like you. At least not the work you. When
I was in your office, you were knowledgeable, confident, and seemed like you
owned the place. If your peers think you can do it, why don’t you?”
“Before David died I wanted to be senior partner, but
afterward….” Malcolm took the onramp to the freeway and headed downtown. “I
spent a lot of my life working. David and I had made a life, and then he was
diagnosed and everything changed overnight. Instead of work and cases, it was
chemotherapy and appointments. David became so much more important than
anything in the office. I thought we had time, but it turned out we didn’t.
After he died and when I had nothing but time on my hands, I wasn’t sure what I
wanted, so I stepped aside when the previous senior partner retired, and I got
behind Gary.”
“How is that working out?”
“Not so well.” Malcolm figured the internal politics of the
office wasn’t something Hans would be too interested in, so he tried to think
of a way to change the subject. “I have to make a decision, and pretty soon.
It’s going to devastate Gary, but I have to think he can see it coming. Is your
current manuscript coming along?”
Full Name – Hans Erickson
Location – He lives in Milwaukee
Age – Hans is forty two years old.
Physical Description – Hans is a good looking blonde who
leads a very active life. He’s muscular
with incredible blue eyes. He spends a
lot of time outdoors, so his features reflect a more rugged life.
Mental Description – Active and rather forward. He’s an adventurer and willing to go for what
he wants...
Reasons for Mental Description - Hans is a writer of adventure stories and
he lives the life of his characters.
Friends – His ex was a cheating bastard. Hans came home to find Troy in bed with
someone else. Since then he’s left
intimate relationships on the back burner.
Relationships – His parents have passed away. He had a
brother who had leukemia and passed away when he was 19.
Goals – Hans’s ultimate life goal is to write the amazing
top-selling novel. To be the next Jules
Verne.
Career – Hans is a writer of adventure stories. He’s just
bordering on famous.
Skills – Hans is a writer and he’s good with words which is
where he and Marcus meld because Marcus is a lawyer.
Sexual Orientation – Hans is definitely gay.
Fun – Skiing, skydiving, rafting, all outdoor sports. He’s an adrenaline junky.
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