Thirteen
by Tia Fielding
Book 3~ Love By Numbers Series
Release
date: 2/13/2020
Buy
link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084BXVK9H
Release
format: Amazon
Kindle
Categories: LGBT Romance, Gay Romance, Gay
Fiction
Length: 219 pages
Blurb:
After working as a beat cop in big cities, deputy Mark Forrest has finally found a home away from his abusive parents in the tiny town of Acker, Wisconsin. His life is mostly quiet and peaceful, but also a little bit lonely from staying in his self-imposed closet. Raised in a toxic household, Mark grew up hating himself and doesn't know any other way. After upsetting half of Acker and the LGBTQ community living there, Mark has felt even worse. He’s not that hateful, prejudiced guy, but how would anyone believe him, when he’s hiding who he is?
After working as a beat cop in big cities, deputy Mark Forrest has finally found a home away from his abusive parents in the tiny town of Acker, Wisconsin. His life is mostly quiet and peaceful, but also a little bit lonely from staying in his self-imposed closet. Raised in a toxic household, Mark grew up hating himself and doesn't know any other way. After upsetting half of Acker and the LGBTQ community living there, Mark has felt even worse. He’s not that hateful, prejudiced guy, but how would anyone believe him, when he’s hiding who he is?
Nurse
Francis Archer loves his job at a maternity clinic. He’s been through a lot,
having grown up gay among the AIDS crisis. When he rejects the advances from a
colleague and the man accuses him of sexual misconduct, Francis decides to cut
his losses and run away to his old friends in Wisconsin. On the way there, he
hooks up with an intriguing younger man who ends up being everything Francis
thought he was, and so much more.
Meeting
Mark again in Acker comes as a shock, but the two men can’t deny the chemistry
between them. Mark craves being able to let go, and Francis loves to take him
out of his head, but things aren’t quite that simple. Mark’s internalized
homophobia and inability to stand up to his family make things rough, and Francis’s
job as a live-in nurse for an elderly couple won’t last forever, given his
patients’ declining health.
With the
friends and found family they have in Acker and some welcome visitors from New
Jersey, they might just have the help they need with figuring out what’s truly
important.
Trigger
Warning: Abusive language, homophobia, vague descriptions of domestic violence
and sexual abuse.
Character Interview
Mark (and Francis) from Thirteen (Love
by Numbers #3)
by Tia Fielding
I sat Mark down on the couch in my head for this interview.
Francis was somewhere around, close enough to hear us. This is what happened.
Tia: So now
that you’re settled and all, without spoiling how we got here, tell me how
you’re feeling?
Mark: *looks like he’s melting into the couch for
a moment* “I guess relieved? That’s the closest thing that I can describe
it.” *he thinks for a moment longer, then beams a smile at me* “Free. I
feel so free.”
Tia: That’s… awesome. Amazing. I know where you
came from so… yeah. So how about Francis? Can we talk about what he means to
you?”
Mark: *smiles softly and blushes lightly, which
to be honest is adorable* “Well, he’s… he’s my rock. I know I can always
lean on him and he’ll be there for me. More than that, he makes me feel like
I’m his equal in this relationship, even when….” *he blushes deeper red and
we can hear Francis cackle somewhere nearby*
Tia: Hah! I actually know what you’re talking about
and it makes this much funnier. Anyone reading this interview, read the book,
you’ll get it then! Okay, so let’s take our mind off that stuff for a bit. Tell
us a joke? The worse, the better?”
Mark: My colleague, Erin, has started to send me
these memes that are hilarious, bad as they can be.
Tia: Ha! Yeah, and she did reference one in a text
she sent you in the book, too. That was funny.
Mark: *laughs* Yeah, I think that’s when she
realized I do have a sense of humor after all.
Tia: Aww, it was just hidden behind all the angst.
You’re much better now.
Mark: *ducks his head and sighs, but then smiles*
Yeah, I guess I am. Oh, I remember one! This wasn’t mine, but Sheriff Newman told
a dad joke the other day.
Tia: *feels mushy at the thought of the sheriff
telling dad jokes to his deputies* Let’s hear it then!
Mark: We got a call for a fight at the diner parking
lot, and in the short time it took us to drive there, he deadpan asked me that
if it were two vegans fighting, would it still be a beef.
Tia: *snorts*
Mark: I didn’t even laugh at first, I was so surprise and my
brain just halted. Then I glanced at him and his mouth was twitching and then I
got it and… yeah. *chuckles*
Tia: Okay, so, I know you guys have talked about
pets. Have you gotten any since your story in the book ended?
Mark: Not yet. We borrow Kaos and Padraig’s dogs
though. They’re pretty great. Padraig said he’d keep an eye open for any
puppies if we want to, but we might adopt and older dog instead.
Tia: Fair enough. Old dogs need love too.
Mark: Exactly.
Tia: Is there anything you’d like to do, like
either a bucket list type of thing or something else you want to mention?
Mark: We’ve been talking about going away on a
vacation.
Francis: *appears and plops down next to Mark, then
pulls him closer* “I haven’t gone on a proper vacation in ages so I would
love to. And Mark hasn’t been outside the US so….”
Tia: Any destinations in mind?
Mark: *glances at Francis* We were talking
about the UK, but we haven’t narrowed it down yet.
Francis: Yeah, I’ve always wanted to see Scotland and
Mark Ireland, so we might make it a longer tour, so to speak.
Mark: Maybe we should go to Denmark too, just for a
couple of days. To see the mermaid in Copenhagen.
Francis: *something weird-in-a-good-way happens with
his expression and he just grabs Mark and kisses him soundly*
Tia: I’m going to back away slowly and quietly now.
Have a good trip, guys!
About
Tia Fielding
Tia Fielding is a Finnish author who loves witty people, words, peppermint, sarcasm, autumn, and the tiny beautiful things in life.
Tia Fielding is a Finnish author who loves witty people, words, peppermint, sarcasm, autumn, and the tiny beautiful things in life.
Tia identifies as
genderqueer but isn’t strict about pronouns. Why? Because luckily, in her native
language there aren’t gender-specific pronouns.
These days, preferring to
live in the middle of nowhere with her fur babies is as big of a part of her
psyche as writing. Tia likes to recharge in nature and tends to watch where
she’s going through her cell phone’s camera.
In 2013 Tia’s novel Falling
Into Place was recognized by the industry’s Rainbow Awards in the Best LGBT
Erotic Romance (Bobby Michaels Award) category.
Vampires is not at all like in the movies or books. Sure, I understand. You are young you have the whole world open to you. You can be anything that you choose if you apply yourself and try hard to work toward that goal. But being a Vampire is not what it seems like. It’s a life full of good, and amazing things. We are as human as you are.. It’s not what you are that counts, But how you choose to be. Do you want a life full of interesting things? Do you want to have power and influence over others? To be charming and desirable? To have wealth, health, and longevity, I can help you solve any problem you are having
ReplyDelete(1) If you want your ex back.
(2) If you want to stop having bad dreams.
(3) You want to be promoted in your office.
(4) You want women/men to run after you.
(5) If you want a child.
(6) You want to be rich.
(7) You want to tie your husband/wife to be yours forever.
(8) If you need financial assistance.
(9) If you want to stop your divorce.
(10 If you want to divorce your husband.
(11) If you want your wishes to be granted.
contact the Vampires Lord on his Email: Richvampirekindom@gmail.com
Five weeks ago my boyfriend broke up with me. It all started when i went to summer camp i was trying to contact him but it was not going through. So when I came back from camp I saw him with a young lady kissing in his bed room, I was frustrated and it gave me a sleepless night. I thought he will come back to apologies but he didn't come for almost three week i was really hurt but i thank Dr.Azuka for all he did i met Dr.Azuka during my search at the internet i decided to contact him on his email dr.azukasolutionhome@gmail.com he brought my boyfriend back to me just within 48 hours i am really happy.
ReplyDelete