A warm welcome to author Andrew Grey joining us today on Dreamspinner Press Promotion for his newest release “Love Comes to Light”.
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Love Comes to Light
I have written a number of blog posts in the last few days and I wanted to come up with a fresh idea. In Love Comes to Light, Arik stays in Ken and Patrick’s garden house. The yard is full of flowers, a riot of red, pink, yellow, blue, purple and white. I can close my eyes and see huge patches of daisies, roses, iris, poppies. One of my passions other than writing, is gardening. I have spent years working in the yard around my home and I love to put that interest in my stories.
I’m often asked if I put some of myself in my books and I can definitely say that I do. For instance the garden in Love Comes to Light. You’ll also notice that my stories don’t contain a lot of references to alcohol. Mainly because it’s fairly foreign to me. I don’t drink. It isn’t that I don’t have any beliefs that preclude it, I just don’t enjoy the taste. There are other things as well that make their way into my stories whether I intend them or not. I bet you can probably think of a few.
Title: Love Comes to Light
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Senses Series #6
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Mar 18 2016
Blurb:
Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might have lost his creative gift in the accident that left his hand badly burned. When he’s offered the chance to work with renowned artist Ken Brighton after winning a contest, Arik fears his injury will be too much to overcome.
He reluctantly travels to Pleasanton to meet Ken, where he runs into the intimidating Reg Thompson. Reg, a biker who customizes motorcycles, is a big man with a heart of gold who was rejected by most of his family. Arik is initially afraid of Reg because of his size, however it’s his heart that warms Arik’s interest and gets him to look past the exterior to let down his guard.
But Arik soon realizes that certain members of Reg’s motorcycle club are into things he can’t have any part of. Reg can’t understand why Arik disappears until he learns Arik’s injury was the result of his father’s drug activity. Though neither Reg nor Arik wants anything to do with drugs, the new leadership of Reg’s club might have other ideas.
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“Let’s take a break,” Connor called after the saw whined down once again.
“Good idea,” Reg agreed. Patrick nodded and grabbed a bottle of water, then left the room. Reg followed him with his gaze, waiting until he’d left to ask, “What’s with that kid who’s staying with them?”
Connor shrugged. “I just met him, but I saw the way he acted.”
“Like he wanted to crawl inside a wall to get away from me. He stopped at the station for gas, and I expected him to make a run for it any second, acting like a scared rabbit.” Reg grabbed two bottles of water from the cooler and handed one to Connor.
“Did you see his hand?” Connor asked. “Maybe that has something to do with it. Those burns aren’t that old.” Connor grinned. “And let’s face it, you don’t project love and happiness, or have little bluebirds landing on your fingers.”
“Fuck no, I’m not a princess,” he growled and then sighed. “But that kid is cute as a button.” Reg knew it would be best if he put Arik out of his mind. The guy was scared as hell of him.
“Yeah, the growliness is the perfect way to keep the kid from running for the hills.”
Reg did it again. “I am who I am. Never claimed or tried to be anything but.” If he was big and strong, then no one messed with him and that was just fine. He’d taken more than his share of shit in his life, and he was done with that. “I’m going to hit the head. I’ll be back in a few, and we can finish this project.” He checked his watch. He had to be back at the gas station by six, but that should leave plenty of time to get this project done.
Reg knew the way. He went to the restroom off the entrance, waving to Claire, who was sitting behind the desk, as he passed. She was a biker chick at heart, and when he stopped by, they usually talked Harleys for a few minutes. He pushed the restroom door open and went inside. After taking care of business, he washed his hands and pulled the door open. Childish laughter rang through the hall. Reg glanced at Claire, who pointed to the activity room. More laughter followed, and Reg followed the sound. He peeked into the room.
“Mr. Reg!” Bobbie Jo raced over to him. “I heard you working.” She imitated the saw. “I didn’t bother you because that’s going to be my room when you’re all done.” She grinned, showing her missing front teeth. He lifted her into his arms and watched as Arik turned toward him and then quickly looked away again. “He’s showing us how to draw a bunny.” She pointed to a paper on the table, all smiles and unbridled energy.
“That’s great, sweetheart,” Reg said, carrying her back to her place.
“He has a hurty hand like me. See?” she said, pointing to Arik and then lifting her own right hand.
“Does it hurt today?” Reg knew she sometimes dealt with a lot of pain, particularly after the surgeries or when she was having a growth spurt.
“Nope.” She smiled and wriggled her thumb and the next two fingers. That alone was a miracle and a half, as far as Reg was concerned. Bobbie Jo’s little fingers hadn’t grown right and ended up twisted and curled. She’d had surgery on three of her fingers to correct it, and there were still two to go.
“That’s good, honey,” he said, setting her back in her chair and handing her the pencil.
“I’ll drawed a bunny for you,” she said and looked to Arik. “Would you tell me again?”
“Sure,” Arik said gently, but Reg felt his gaze on him and saw the fear and nervousness in his eyes.
Reg thought about leaving the room, but that would upset Bobbie Jo, so he knelt on the floor next to her to seem less threatening… he hoped.
“First you draw the face,” Arik said, going slowly as he demonstrated, letting the others keep up. “Then the ears.” He drew the first one. As he made the second ear, the pencil dropped from his hand, rolling along the table and onto the floor in front of Reg. He picked it up and held it out to Arik, who looked at it as though it were on fire. Then Arik slowly reached for it, gently taking it from Reg’s fingers. “Thank you.”
Reg nodded, and Arik continued with the lesson. “That’s so good.”
Bobbie Jo’s tongue stuck out slightly as she concentrated, making the shapes Arik showed her. It didn’t look as fluid as his, but Bobbie Jo was obviously pleased as punch as she added the whiskers.
Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.
Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing) He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Andrew brought with him a ecopy of a senses book (winners choice) to someone who leaves a comment on this blog post.
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Senses Series
Love Comes Silently Book 1
Love Comes in Darkness Book 2
Love Comes Home Book 3
Love Comes Around Book 4
Love Comes Unheard Book 5
Love Comes to Light Book 6
Lovely to read that the garden’s come from one of your own hobbies. I’ve not read all the senses books but have enjoyed the ones I have read – looking forward to reading this one, especially given painting and drawing are two of my hobbies.
Another Andrew story, that kind of says it all. 🙂
Another Senses story to get hold of for my collection 😀 I hope it doesn’t take long to be put into Audio as I have the previous 5 in both formats 😀
Great cover and it sounds like an exciting read.
Thank you for the excerpt and giveaway chance! I can’t wait to read this book even though it’s the last in this series. It sounds fantastic!
sounds like a great read!
Thank you for the excerpt. Even though a story is an author’s creation, I enjoy finding parts in it that are directly relevant to the author. I feel more respect for an author with connections to their stories because it shows it means something to them and isn’t just words on a page/screen to make money. I have the first two stories in this series. I will enjoy catching up on the rest 🙂
Congrats on the new release! I’ve enjoyed this series, though I’m a couple of books behind. I’m looking forward the this one as well. Thanks for the chance in the giveaway.
Congratulations on the release and looking forward to reading it!
Congratulations on the new release! Best wishes for much success with it. I can’t wait to read it. Thank you.
I love the Senses serie, i really like to read about mc with some kind of disability. I read that this will be the last book in this serie? and although i’m a bit sad to hear this i can understand it. At least we still can re-read 😉
Thank you for sharing some of your inspiration for the stories, gardening is very therapeutic and I find it often clears my mind and helps me work things out. I also apply that process to cooking and baking. Thank you for the giveaway.