Title: The Guy With The Suitcase
Series: Once Upon a Guy, Book One
Author: Chris Ethan
Genre: Gay Romance, Contemporary, New Adult
Length: Novel
Synopsis
Pierce is homeless.Young and strong-willed Pierce has been living in the streets of New York City for six months, since his parents kicked him out of their perfect, Christian, suburban house. Pierce is gay. And he is suffering the consequences for being true to himself.
Rafe is homeless.
He is also sick. Impressionable, but far from innocent, Rafe ran away from home almost a year ago. His sickness is slowly killing him. But Rafe is not a hopeless case. He has learned to get by. Nights of paid passion turn to sheltering warmth from the imminent New York winter.
And then there’s a suitcase. Pierce’s suitcase, which holds secrets from everyone including its owner.
When their worlds collide, their lives intertwine and when the world seems bent on bringing the two souls to their knees, fate has other plans for them.
Caution: Contains adult language, New York City streets, tough life choices, sexual tension, stubborn brutes and swoon-worthy romance.
Buy Links
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RE9K7E/Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018RE9K7E/
Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B018RE9K7E/
Amazon DE: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B018RE9K7E/
Excerpt
“Sure,”
Rafe said and unhooked his rucksack from his back and loosened the string.
Before he had any time to pull out his stash, Pierce pulled some bills out of
his pocket and gave them to the receptionist. He paused before letting them go.
“No, Pierce. You don’t have to do that. Really,” Rafe begged him, stopping the
receptionist from putting the money away.
“It’s
okay, Rafe,” Pierce said and walked out of the hostel. Rafe took the money off
the receptionist’s hand and followed Pierce, excusing himself.
“Wait,
up. Pierce!” he was standing outside when Rafe came out the door waiting for
Rafe. “You don’t have to give your money to me. I can…” he started to say
pressing the bills, and his hand, on Pierce’s chest, but Piece cut him off.
“Rafe,
stop. I want to do this. I…I want you to be safe. Especially after such a
stupid night,” Pierce said, staring at the traffic and pushing Rafe’s hand off
his chest. The man was playing so tough — and he was, kicking everyone’s butt
to prove as much — but ask him to talk about his feelings and he blushes like a
little girl.
“Well,”
Rafe said stepping in front of Pierce and his point of focus to force him once
again to look him in the eyes and finish what he wanted to say. “Thank you.
You…there’s a sweetheart under that brute after all,” he told him and placed a
kiss on his cheek. “Don’t be a stranger, stranger”.
Rafe
disappeared back inside the hostel and got his keys from the receptionist.
“He
your boyfriend?” he asked, giving him a purple keyring with a number written on
it.
Rafe
smiled. “I wish.” He grabbed the keys and went to bed.
*sigh* okay so this story really killed me. I now know what
a block of cheese feels like after going through a grater. We have two homeless
guys, Pierce & Rafe. Pierce is a huge hearted guy and protective of Rafe.
Rafe is a small, ill, character. And you wonder kind of how he made it all this
time without Pierce.
This is a story with so much heart break, sorrow, and utter
pain. It’s enemies to love thing that Pierce and Rafe have is momentary almost,
when they are together you are wrapped in hope.
But with every great thing that happens for them a bad, dark
thing happens in its place.
This book had me in tears, clutching my Kindle so that I
didn’t throw it across the room. It’s not an easy read for your heart.
I feel it’s necessary to tell you there is a HEA I have to
tell you that because I don’t want you to not finish it thinking it’s hopeless
for them.
And it feels that may like a million times. You can do it!
PERSEVERE!
The only note I would give the
author is to go back and make corrections to the errors throughout this story
grammar and otherwise. I was able to move past it because the story is gripping
but some shining wouldn’t hurt.
Giveaway
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About the Author
Chris Ethan is a book whore. He enjoys selling his feelings for money and other pleasures and is blatantly unashamed to do so for as long as he breathes. Chris Ethan is also a persona for Rhys Christopher Ethan, author of fantasy and sci-fi. He uses Chris Ethan to share stories of adult queer romance with those who need it. Before you delve into his books however, be warned. He likes putting his characters through shitstorms and hates anything conventional. But then there’s that darned happy-ever-after. Also, he likes swearing. Deal with it!Social links:
Website: http://www.rcethan.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Rhys_Ethan
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rcethan1
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