Title: Survive and Conquer
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M
Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: July 9 2019
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st
Edition)
Blurb/Synopsis:
Newton DeSantis was on the ground when the towers collapsed
on 9/11. Though he still carries the scars on his body and his heart, he’s
determined to ease some of the world’s suffering. Now a social worker and
father to two children with special needs, he’s doing his best. But when his
son’s health takes a drastic turn, Newton knows he can’t do it alone.
Family law attorney Chase Matthews is a rising star, and
he’s in high demand. Still, Newton is very persuasive, and Chase takes his case
pro bono. Everything about the other man appeals to Chase, but he’s determined
to keep the relationship professional—even though, after meeting Newton’s kids,
he wants to be a part of their lives.
Chase’s job doesn’t always allow him to pick his clients,
though, and a case that could make him partner will put him on the opposite
side of the courtroom from Newton—along with everything he believes in and the
future they could build together.
Newton slowly ate his cake, watching that Eric didn’t gulp
his and that Rosie didn’t make a huge mess. “Are you all done?” Newton asked
the girls. “Then go wash up and you can play.” He cut Eric another small piece
of cake because he didn’t seem to be able to get enough to eat. Eric took his
plate and left the table to play video games, leaving the adults alone once
again.
“Do you think you can help?” Newton asked Chase. He could
see the indecision in his eyes.
“Yes,” he finally answered, sharing a smile with Angela
before turning his intense gaze on Newton. “You sure don’t take no for an
answer when you really want something.” He didn’t seem angry or upset. Chase
passed Angela a business card. “Call my office and make an appointment for next
week. Bring all the documentation. We’ll develop a strategy and counter these
arguments before they can really take hold.” Chase pushed away from the table.
“I need to get going.” He stood, with Newton and Angela both doing the same.
Newton saw Chase to the door. “Thank you for helping her,”
he said softly. “I know I came on strong, but….”
Chase actually smiled. “You’re a man who follows his
passions, I can see that. You have strong beliefs and are willing to fight for
them. That’s something worth admiring, and—”
Angela hurried over. “There’s something wrong with Eric.
He’s having trouble breathing.”
Newton hurried to the family room, where Eric sat in the
chair, gasping for breath. Newton took his pulse and found it racing.
“What do you need me to do?” Angela asked.
“I need to get Eric to Children’s Hospital right away,”
Newton said with remarkable calmness.
“Should I call an ambulance?” Chase asked.
“No. They aren’t going to know what to do for him,” Newton
said as Chase lifted Eric into his arms and carried him through the house.
“Rosie,” he called, “go get in the car, right now! We have to take care of
Eric.”
“I’ll get him into the car,” Chase said.
“We have to go. Rosie, hurry, we need to go.” His heart
raced as Chase carried Eric to the car, thinking only of his son. This had
happened before, but it had been months since he’d had an attack. They used to
scare the hell out of him, but he knew what to do now. So did Rosie, who
brought the backpack he kept in Eric’s closet and climbed into her car seat.
Newton got Eric settled in the back and told him to stay calm. Angela was
already leaving the house with the girls as Newton climbed in the car. Chase raced
back and locked the house.
Newton jumped when the passenger door opened and Chase got
in, buckling up. “Let’s get going.”
“You don’t need to….” Newton began even as his hand put the
car into reverse and he backed out of the drive, then took off down the road
like a bat out of hell.
“Can you talk to me, Eric?” Newton asked.
“What do you need me to do?” Chase asked, turning toward the
back seat.
