Countdown to “Tony” — Second excerpt and Giveaway!

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My m/m romance novella “The Trouble With Tony” releases on Aug 21!  It’s a light-hearted contemporary romance in which a Seattle private eye (Tony DeMarco) investigates the murder of a young woman by pretending to be a new patient at a sex clinic where she was being treated.  Much to his dismay, he starts to fall for steely-eyed, ex combat surgeon Dr. Jack Halloran, the murder victim’s therapist and a likely suspect.

This is the book first in a new series called “Sex in Seattle” that revolves around a Seattle sex clinic–its doctors, patients, and surrogates.

Win a free ebook of “The Trouble With Tony”!

Last week I posted an excerpt and this week there's a new one (below).  Comment on this post or on last week's to have your name entered for a chance to win a free ebook copy of "Tony".   Comment on both to double your chance to win.

THIS WEEK'S POST WITH COMMENTS SECTION.

Now, let's see what Tony and Jack are up to, shall we?

THIS WEEK'S EXCERPT:

Dr. Halloran stood up and went to the door of his office, where a white doctor’s coat hung on a hook. He started putting it on. “As I mentioned, before we can start treatment, I need to do an exam. I have to rule out any obvious physical issues first.”

“I can assure you, Doc, the plumbing is fine down there,” Tony said, now definitely panicking.

“Oh? When was your last physical?”

Tony tried to joke. “Me? I’m Italian, I’m male, and I’m under fifty. I wouldn’t go to a doctor unless my eyeball was hanging out so far I could floss with it, or my piss was the color of pink lemonade, maybe even bloody mary mix.”

Halloran turned to him with a raised brow, blocking the door and folding his arms, his feet slightly apart. “Uh-huh. That’s what I thought. Do you want me to treat you or not, Mr. DeMarco? Because if you’re not serious about this, I’d rather you not waste both our time.”

His posture, his voice…. Tony had an odd sense of déjà vu. It was as if his mother had suddenly inhabited the body of a slim blond doctor.

“I… I am serious, Doc. But—”

Halloran pointed to an exam table set against the back wall of the office. His voice was so cold it could have sunk the Titanic. “Then go over to that table and drop ’em.”

Tony tried to think of a way out, but Halloran’s face was set in a give-me-ten-soldier mask that would make babies cry, plus he was blocking the door. Tony figured he could get past him if he had to. Well, maybe. Halloran was obviously tougher than he looked. How much military training did they give combat doctors, anyway? But even if he could force his way out, Halloran would be done treating him, and Tony wouldn’t have a way into the clinic.

Besides, what if Halloran could really help with his little trouble?

Five minutes, it’ll be over. Five minutes, it’ll be over. His face burning with shame, Tony stood and slunk to the exam table like he was going to his doom. God, please just let me die, quickly and painlessly. In the next ten seconds would be good.

“How do you want me to…?” Tony started lamely.

“You can just lean against the table and take down your trousers and underwear, please. It’s best if you’re standing.”

Halloran went to a cabinet and turned his back. He washed his hands and started taking out a few supplies, giving Tony a moment of privacy. Tony undid his belt buckle and pushed his black pants and briefs to his thighs. He leaned back against the table, grateful for the support. Fortunately, the tails of his shirt gave him a little modesty.

Five minutes, it’ll be over. Five minutes, it’ll be over.

Yeah, but during those five minutes, a murder suspect is going to be looking at my dick. How did that happen?

Jack walked over. As he drew close, Tony felt a nauseous flutter in his stomach. He closed his eyes.

“That’s fine, Tony. Close your eyes and relax.”

It sounded suspiciously like something a serial killer would say. Tony bit his lip as he felt hands unbutton the lower buttons on his shirt and tuck the ends to either side. A cool breeze wafting over his dick let him know he was exposed. Nice.

 

Oh, the romance!  LOL.  Nothing like meeting over a prostate exam to cement a budding attraction.  I wonder how it goes?

Eli

Countdown to "Tony" -- First excerpt and Giveaway!

tony_cover_br My m/m romance novella "The Trouble With Tony" releases on Aug 21!  It's a light-hearted contemporary romance in which a Seattle private eye who's investigating the murder of a young woman pretends to be a new patient at a sex clinic where she was being treated.  Much to his dismay, he starts to fall for steely-eyed, ex combat surgeon Dr. Jack Halloran, the murder victim's doctor and a likely suspect.

This is the book first in a new series called "Sex in Seattle" that revolves around a Seattle sex clinic--its doctors, patients, and surrogates.

Win a free ebook of "The Trouble With Tony"!

This week and next I will be posting a new excerpt from the book.  Leave a comment here  and/or on next week's post.  I will pick one winner from the combined comments section to win a free ebook of  "The Trouble with Tony".  Comment on both to double your chance to win.

Here's this week's excerpt:

Jack headed back to the clinic’s front door—and walked right into Tony DeMarco, who was exiting the dark clinic.

Jack blinked at him, stymied. “Tony! What… what are you doing here?”

“Uh… hi, Doc,” Tony looked shocked himself, and very guilty. The look lasted only seconds before Tony schooled his features into a picture of smiling innocence.

Jack’s eyes narrowed suspiciously.

“The door was open,” Tony said.

“It was?” Damn Loretta. Jack was going to have to speak to Trudy about her first thing in the morning.

“Yeah, so I just popped my head in to see if you were around.”

“But why are you here so late? We didn’t have an appointment.”

Tony was blushing and extremely uncomfortable. He clutched at the front of his coat. “Um….”

Suddenly, Jack got it. He relaxed and smiled. “Ah. It’s okay, Tony. Come on in.”

Jack went into the clinic and turned on the lights. Tony followed with all the enthusiasm of a dog being sent to its emasculation. He stood in the waiting room awkwardly, not looking at Jack.

Jack stuck his keys in his pocket and folded his arms. “Talk to me,” he said in his calm, doctor’s voice. “What’s going on tonight? Are you feeling sexually aroused?”

Tony got a surprised look on his face. “Er….”

Jack had treated a good number of men who struggled with erectile dysfunction. One thing they all had in common was that when the urge did strike, they wanted to do something about it right goddamn now, because they didn’t know how long the urge might last or when it might reappear. It was like a starving man trying to snatch the last cookie off the conveyor belt. One patient had called it “hallelujah time.” You did not fuck with hallelujah time. The surrogates knew that when they were working with an E.D. patient, they were on call twenty-four-seven.

“It’s all right. I understand. But why did you come here? There’s no one you can—?”

“No. I, uh, thought the clinic might be open late. It was stupid. I’ll go.” Tony looked like he wanted to dig a hole, hide in it, and then cover it with a cement foundation.

“Hang on.” Jack unzipped his coat. “It’s all right. I don’t have any place I have to be. Tell me what you’re feeling. Are you erect right now?”

Tony froze.

Jack smiled. “Am I going to have to use euphemisms?”

“That would help, yeah,” Tony said in a strangled voice.

“Right. Are you at half-mast, full-mast, or is the sail still on the deck?”

“Um… half-mast?”

“And you feel like you could get to full-mast?”

Tony looked at Jack with an expression of amused disbelief. “Yeah, pretty sure I could.”

Jack considered it. He hadn’t laid out Tony’s surrogacy plan yet, hadn’t even fully decided there would be one. Okay, he’d been avoiding it like it was the six-month-old tub of yogurt at the back of the fridge. Anyway, Michael [the clinic's gay surrogate] had mentioned in their last staff meeting that he was going to the islands this weekend. So even if he were willing to jump in on such short notice, he wasn’t around.

“Would you like to try some touch therapy—a light massage? No pressure, just see what happens,” Jack offered, keeping his face and voice determinedly neutral.

“With you?”

“Yes.”

Tony glanced to the door, seemingly torn.

“If you’re not comfortable with that, it’s fine. Just let me grab some files, and I’ll walk you out.”

Tony took a deep breath and seemed to make up his mind. His eyes met Jack’s and he licked his lips. “Okay, Doc. Let’s see whatcha got.”

 

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What's New, What's Coming -- April 29, 2013

the-lion-and-the-crow-cover Just Finished:

I just finished my novella "The Lion and the Crow", a historical m/m romance about two medieval knights.  I wrote this for the "Love Has No Boundaries" event hosted by the m/m romance group on goodreads.  This story will be published FREE in Jun 2013.  I turned the final draft in on Friday.  Yay!  I'm excited about this story--it was the first time I've written in this time period.   I hope people enjoy it.  Here's the goodreads link.

Just Starting:

My next writing project is a new story called "A Prairie Dog's Love Song."  This will end up being a long short story or a novella and involves... cowboys and porn.  Yup.  I developed the idea for this story for a cowboy anthology submission, but I'm not sure if this story will end up going to that or elsewhere (as is often the case).  This is a contemporary with light humor and homespun charm.

Just Released:

Last week my first two published m/m stories came out.  "A Kiss in the Dark" in a Dreamspinner anthology called "Closet Capers" and a stand-along fairy tale story called "Before I Wake" from Torquere Press.  You can read blurbs and excerpts on my site by clicking on the book jackets to the right ("Before I Wake" is the one with mushrooms).

Reviews this week:

"A Kiss in the Dark" in "Closet Capers"

Live Your Life By the Book blog  (4.5 stars for "A Kiss in the Dark", 4 stars for the entire anthology)

On Top Down Under blog   (5 stars for "A Kiss in the Dark", 4.25 stars for the entire anthology)

"Before I Wake"

Rainbow Book Reviews (5 stars on goodreads)

Have a great week everyone!

Eli