About Mist Gray: Falling Apart Falling Together
by Andy Slayde & Ali Wilde
143 pages / 34900 words
ISBN: 978-1-61040-021-3
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As the anniversary of his lover (and Dom's) death approaches, Avery
Miller decides to take a friend's advice and rejoin the land of the
living and invites his seasonal neighbor over for dinner. Avery isn't
looking to replace Riley but there's nothing wrong with acquiring
another friend - right? What could possibly go wrong?
Tennyson Pitt wants nothing more than the solitude his cabin in the
Adirondacks provides for writing his romance novels. His best laid plans
go awry when he notices his neighbor. After their friendly dinner,
sparks fly between him and Avery. However, Tennyson also realizes he
can't be what Avery needs. The D/s scene is not for him.
At least until freak accident forces them together. With some help from
unseen forces, and a little bit of 'getting to know each other', can
Tennyson and Avery compromise enough to let those sparks ignite?
Sample
"Maybe I want to wait. We need to talk, I think."
"What's there to talk about?" Avery asked gruffly. "I think everything was
said the other night." He really didn't want to think about that night and
how he'd love nothing more than to have Ten put an arm around him. It was
rather cold...
"Not at all," Ten said evenly. "A lot was said but not everything. For
instance, I'd really like to see you again."
"And I'd still like to read one of your books," Avery said. In the distance
he could hear the wailing of sirens. "Sounds like the ambulance is almost
here. Could you call Cameron for me? Let him know what happened. I'm sure
he'll pick me up at the hospital."
Ten held out his cell. "Call him now. Since you won't talk to me."
"What's there to say?" Avery crossed his arms in front of his chest. "You
said you can't be what I need -- didn't realize you were a mind reader --
but you'd like to see me again. Sure, we can watch a Jets game or go bowling
or go to the Lakeside bar and see if there are any hot guys we can pick up."
He was shocked at the bitterness in his voice. It was probably due to the
injury.
"Don't you sometimes just need a friend? I can understand why you don't have
many if that's your attitude."
Brows drawn together, Avery turned his head to stare at Ten. "My attitude?"
The words were forced out of a clenched jaw. "In case you hadn't noticed,
I'm in pain. And while I love a good spanking... I. Do. Not. Love intense,
gut wrenching pain." Avery took a deep breath and tried to stop himself from
punching Ten -- who definitely didn't deserve that rating right now -- in
the nose. "I've been stuck in the woods for God knows how long. I'm cold. I
'm waiting for a fucking ambulance. Please, excuse my rudeness, but this may
not be the best time for chit-chat."
Immediately contrite, Ten shrugged out of his jacket and slipped it over
Avery's shoulders. "Put it on. I'm sorry, sometimes I don't think." He gave
Avery a quick grin. "It's grossly overrated."