LEANING
INTO A WISH
LEANING
INTO SERIES, BOOK 5
LANE
HAYES
M/M
ROMANCE
RELEASE
DATE: 11.20.17
COVER
DESIGN: Reese Dante
Ryan Haskell loves everything about the
wine business. He’s fortunate to work at one of the most prestigious wineries
in Napa Valley doing something he enjoys with the people who are like family to
him. But he could do without the good-natured intern slash former jock with the
wicked grin who always seems to be in the way. Ryan isn’t sure why the new guy
is under his skin when everyone else loves him. Thankfully he’ll be gone after
the holidays.
Danny Meyers can’t believe his luck when he
lands an internship at Conrad Winery. It’s the perfect temporary gig to wrap up
his graduate studies. He’s left his dreams of tennis stardom on the court to
focus on a new career and a new life. However, he didn’t count on the spark of
attraction he feels for his prickly co-worker. When their tentative friendship
blossoms into something more than either man counted on, they may have to change
direction and lean into a holiday wish.
Review
Oh, what a fun story!!
I loved these two main characters and their brief but super fun
friction. Ryan is the do-gooder of the two. He follows the rules, works hard and
never goofs off at work. And he wants
love, that special someone just for him. Danny is that fun loving guy we all
wished we could be. He has the jokes, the
smile, and of course, Ryan finds him
annoying and hot.
Ryan was the character that drew me in. His prickly nature was fun to
see especially when Danny would try to
get him to relax and enjoy life. And I loved that he wanted love, and a relationship with a man that would show
him casual affection and someone he could go home to at the end of the day
endeared me to him.
Their falling in love was sweet and a slow burn kind of thing. Even
though this is a novella and I really
wanted more of them, it was told perfectly,
and I never felt like I was left unsatisfied when it was over. Definitely a recommended read!
EXCERPT
I rolled my eyes then
turned toward the bar area set up outside on the terrace. And immediately ran
into Danny. I frowned and glanced back into the kitchen, wondering if Geordie
somehow set this up.
“How’d you get out here
so fast? I thought I saw you inside a second ago.”
“Keeping tabs on me? I’m
flattered.”
“Don’t be. I’m on a
refill mission.” I held up the empty glasses in my hand in case he needed
proof. “Excuse me.”
“Ah. That’s important.
Hey, be ready at nine a.m. tomorrow. We can use the courts at your condo
complex. I’ll bring an extra racket and balls. You bring you.” Danny grinned
before stepping aside to let me pass.
“Wait a sec. How do you
know where I live?”
“I followed you home,
memorized your license plate number, wire-tapped your place—nice boxer briefs,
by the way—and rummaged through your trash. I’m gonna recommend you eat less
Nutella. Too much of a good thing can end up being bad for you.”
He pursed his lips and
held my stare. The intensity was overwhelming and so was he. Yeah, I figured he
was messing with me, but the fact he got even a few things correct was
disconcerting.
“How do you—”
Danny threw his head
back and guffawed. The hearty sound rang through the terrace, garnering a few
curious glances our way. “Dude, I was kidding. But…I do know where you live.
See you on the court. And Ry?”
“Yeah?”
“Don’t be late.” He
winked before turning on his heel and heading inside.
I watched him through
the open doorway. The contrast of standing in the dark while peering into the
well-lit house made me feel like a voyeur. I couldn’t tear my gaze from him.
Straight or gay or whatever he was, Danny was fucking hot. And when a sexy man
who moved like a panther casually brought up your underwear preference…it did
things to a guy. It made me want to do things to him too.
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Lane
Hayes is grateful to finally be doing what she loves best. Writing full-time!
It’s no secret Lane loves a good romance novel. An avid reader from an early
age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written
characters. These days she prefers the leading roles to both be men. Lane
discovered the M/M genre a few years ago and was instantly hooked. Her debut
novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received Honorable
Mentions, and were winners in the 2016 Rainbow Awards. She loves red wine,
chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern
California with her amazing husband in an almost empty nest.
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These are great books!
ReplyDeleteI love holiday books.
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