Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Romance
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: May 12 2017
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
It could be the catch of a lifetime. William Westmoreland escapes
his unfulfilling Rhode Island existence by traveling to Florida twice a year
and chartering Mike Jansen’s fishing boat to take him out on the Gulf. The
crystal-blue water and tropical scenery isn’t the only view William enjoys, but
he’s never made his move. A vacation romance just isn’t on his horizon.
William Westmoreland escapes his unfulfilling Rhode Island
existence by traveling to Florida twice a year and chartering Mike Jansen’s
fishing boat to take him out on the Gulf. The crystal-blue water and tropical
scenery isn’t the only view William enjoys, but he’s never made his move. A
vacation romance just isn’t on his horizon.
Mike started his Apalachicola charter fishing service as a
way to care for his daughter and mother, putting their safety and security
ahead of the needs of his own heart. Denying his attraction becomes harder with
each of William’s visits.
William and Mike’s latest fishing excursion starts with a
beautiful day, but a hurricane’s erratic course changes everything, stranding
William. As the wind and rain rage outside, the passion the two men have been
trying to resist for years crashes over them. In the storm’s wake, it leaves
both men yearning to prolong what they have found. But real life pulls William
back to his obligations. Can they find a way to reduce the distance between
them and discover a place where their souls can meet? The journey will require
rough sailing, but the bright future at the end might be worth the choppy seas.
“The storm didn’t turn north. It’s continued moving west and
is now near Orlando. If its winds start to reach the Gulf, the waves are going
to build quickly. It seems like they’ve pretty much given up trying to predict
this sucker and are winging it.”
Gordon turned toward the water. “Give it a few more hours
and we’ll head in. There’s no sense taking any chances, and they’re going to
have plenty of fish by then at this rate.”
“I agree.” If the storm headed their way, he and Gordon were
going to need time to secure everything. “I’ve been listening to the weather
every hour anyway.”
Mike returned to work, and Gordon helped William and Dean
replace their nibbled-away bait. Mike moved them to a few more spots, each one
closer to shore. After two hours, he checked the forecast once again. The storm
was now expected to continue on its current path. “All right. This is our last
stop. We’ll stay here for about fifteen minutes and then head in. The storm
that was supposed to turn north in the Atlantic didn’t. It’s crossing Florida
and will hit the Gulf in a few hours. We don’t want to be out here when it
does.”
The attitude on the boat immediately changed. Mike started
getting things together while Gordon helped the guys fish. They caught mostly
red snapper and threw them back. William got a small reef shark, and Gordon
clubbed it enough to stun it and got the hook out, letting it drop back into
the water. That brought the trip to an end, and Mike pointed the bow toward
land and opened up the throttle.
Gordon gathered up all the equipment and began putting it
away. “Sorry, guys, about cutting things short.”
“It’s perfectly all right,” Dean said with a wide grin.
“It’s better to be safe than sorry, and this was an amazing day. One I’m going
to remember for a long time.” He sat down nearby, and William took the seat
right behind him. Mike was hyperaware of him and knew William was watching him.
The wind picked up slightly as they went, though thankfully
the water’s surface remained calm. But it wasn’t going to stay that way once
the storm passed over Florida.
“Does anyone have a signal on their phone?” Mike asked.
“I’m checking,” William answered from behind him. “I have
something, but not enough to really do any good. I could probably make a call
if necessary, but….” William didn’t finish his thought as the power to the
engine cut out.
“Fire!” Gordon yelled.
Mike switched the controls off immediately. Black smoke
poured from the engine compartment vents, and Mike sprang to his feet, grabbed
a fire extinguisher, and ushered Dean and William as far away as possible.
Gordon got into position and tugged on the rope that would lift the engine
cover, with Mike ready to douse any flames.
Grant Mike 3 Wishes
1)
Prosperity – Mike has worked hard all his life
and he deserves some good times and a chance to prosper and be happy.
2)
Bountiful Fish – The gulf ecosystems are under
stress. So Mike would wish that some of
that stress be relieved and the system returned to a more proper balance.
3)
Love – Above all Mike deserves to find someone
who will love and care got him above all others. See some wished do come true.
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