Title: Gemini Keeps Capricorn (Signs of Love #3)
Publisher: Anyta Sunday
Release Date (Print & Ebook): December 18, 2017
Book blurb:
Sometimes, one stubborn Capricorn is all it takes…to drive Wesley Hidaka to crazy, flirtatious lengths.
Wesley loves annoying his RA Lloyd Reynolds. He just can’t help it. Lloyd is focused, decisive, grounded. He has this amusing ability to follow rules.
Of course Wesley wants Lloyd to break one…or three hundred.
Sometimes, one diabolically grinning Gemini is all it takes…to have Lloyd laying down the law and marching Wesley straight back to his dorm room.
It doesn’t stop Wesley teasing again. And again. And again…
But damn. Lloyd doesn’t crack easily. He’s full of principles. He’s unshakable.
He’s the perfect friend to have when Wesley needs help. Like with his truant brother and his old high school principal.
Sometimes, one little lie is all it takes… to find Wesley fake-engaged to his off-limits RA.
What can he say? It seemed like a good idea in the moment . . .
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“Gemini Keeps Capricorn” serves up a double shot of cluelessness, with a side of rock’n’roll and topped with a slow burn HEA. It can be read as a standalone.
Tropes: friends-to-lovers, slow burn, will-they-or-won’t-they, fake fiancé
Genre: New Adult, light-hearted contemporary gay romance
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Signs of Love character study – what makes Lloyd a Capricorn…
Oh, hey there, it’s Anyta!
Yesterday, my newest contemporary gay romance, “Gemini Keeps Capricorn”, was released. This third installment in the “Signs of Love” series is an everyday story about a guy who stops at every yellow light and a man who simply doesn’t see them. Guess who’s following the rules after this character study!
Lloyd, you solid, grounded Capricorn! What a pleasure it was to hang out with you and enjoy your wonderful Capricorn company…
Capricorns are responsible and disciplined people, with self-control that borders on super-human. Even the flirtatious attempts of super cute Gemini Wesley are bound to fail with an RA like you, Lloyd – making a move on one of your residents would be a serious breach of the rules. And breaking rules is nothing a Capricorn takes lightly.
“I wasn’t invited.” A shadow of disappointment flickered through Lloyd’s poker face.
Wesley rubbed his palms over his knees. “I would have invited you.”
“I’m your RA. And it’s not really my scene. Besides, you don’t need a fun-sucker at the party.”
“One lick of that lollipop and rules wouldn’t have stood a chance.”
Lloyd frowned. “That could’ve been dangerous.”
“That could’ve been you stuck in the closet with me.”
Your solidness also means that your friends can always rely on you. You’re a natural leader and problem solver, and you’re known to follow through on your promises. Just ask your resident Randy how many times you’ve saved him from setting the whole hall of residence on fire!
Lloyd jerked his head up from where he leaned against the counter, overlooking Randy frying up his lunch.
“Every day?” Wesley asked Lloyd.
“Every meal.”
Randy flashed them an embarrassed grin. “Want any? I made enough.”
Wesley grabbed three bowls. “Sure we do.” No one said no to a free, hot meal in a dorm. Even if there was a fifty-percent chance it tasted like charcoal.
Sometimes you’re a bit of a know-it-all, and that can be annoying even if you’re right most of the time. You also like being fussy, especially when it comes to your most important fuel, coffee… although you prefer “particular”!
“What do you mean, we can’t have coffee?” Lloyd sounded incredulous, as though Wesley had casually suggested castration as an alternative to daily washing.
Family is very important to a Capricorn, and when Wesley needs help with his brother’s school and living situation you step up to the plate, even turning a blind eye to him staying over in Wesley’s room. Rules may be important to you, Lloyd, but your friends are more important. And just… maybe… this unrelentingly flirty Gemini might get you to break some other rules as well.
I hope you have many more middle-of-the-night encounters with Wesley!
And I wish you, my lovely readers, a great time with my slow burn, opposites attract, gay romance “Gemini Keeps Capricorn”! OUT NOW!
“We can’t have coffee. We have to leave. Now.”
“What do you mean, we can’t have coffee?” Lloyd sounded incredulous, as though Wesley had casually suggested castration as an alternative to daily washing.
Wesley tugged Lloyd out of the line they’d been waiting in for ten minutes. “I’m the one up at nine in the morning with a grumpy RA. If anyone needs coffee, it’s me.” He glanced across the room at a top-button-collared man weaving his way in their direction. “But it has to wait.”
“Wesley? Right now? I legitimately fear for your life.”
“I’ll get us coffee later. More than one. My treat.”
Lloyd gave up resisting, and they almost escaped the bustling café.
“Young Mister Hidaka!”
Wesley swallowed a groan and clutched Lloyd’s forearm as he turned them around to face his childhood pastor. Pastor Geoff had a gray beard, rim-free glasses, and a condescending regard—like usual.
“Your mother prays every week that you come back home.” Pastor Geoff registered Lloyd’s presence, and his face shadowed. “You’ve lost your way, son.”
That was about as much as Wesley would put up with. “I am very sure of my way, and I’ll keep walking it. In fact, I’m going to walk it right now. Vigorously. With my fiancé.”
Wesley steered Lloyd out the door, leaving the pastor gaping behind them. He didn’t stop walking or let go until they were safely ducking down behind Lloyd’s car. Well, Wesley was ducking down. Lloyd was staring at him with disbelief and amusement—and something else.
“Has he stopped watching us yet?” Wesley asked, noticing how close his face was to Lloyd’s crotch. Lloyd jerked and bumped against the car door.
Wesley took a moment to absorb Lloyd’s reaction, and a smile quivered at his lips. He straightened, keeping barely an inch between them.
Lloyd caught his elbow and helped him along, muttering under his breath. “I really need coffee.”
“Is that what they’re calling it these days?”
Lloyd closed his eyes and took a calming breath, then opened the passenger door. “Get in, flirtster.”
Wesley smirked, and jumped in.
About Anyta Sunday:
Heart-stopping slow burn. Anyta Sunday is a big, BIG fan of slow-burn romances. She loves to read and write stories with characters who slowly fall in love. Some of her favorite tropes to read and write are: Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Clueless Guys, Bisexual, Pansexual, Demisexual, Oblivious MCs, Everyone (Else) Can See It, Slow Burn, Love Has No Boundaries. Anyta writes a variety of stories, Contemporary MM Romances with a good dollop of angst, Contemporary lighthearted MM Romances, and even a splash of fantasy. Her books have been translated into German, Italian and French. Member of Romance Writers of America. Connect with Anyta: Website | Twitter | Facebook | To receive a free e-book, sign up for Anyta’s newsletter here!
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