Love Bytes welcomes author C.J. Lynne to their blog to talk about her book “Worth the Risk”, book 1 in the Infinity Series.

Welcome C.J.

I found and fell in love with the M/M Erotic Romance genre about six years ago and since then I’ve been hooked. There are a number of reasons why I prefer M/M romances and when I asked various women who also read the genre what they like about it, I wasn’t surprised to learn that their responses were very similar to mine.

 

First and foremost, there are no rules—when writing/reading about two male leads, any and everything goes, and I love that. It’s freeing and fun to write for two men because I don’t have to second-guess myself with them. I don’t have to worry that the reader will think my characters are too bold, brash or brazen. I can have two men say exactly what’s on their minds without feeling the need to censure their speech or actions because one of them is a woman—which let’s face it, has to be done when writing a M/F story because there are things it’s just not acceptable for a traditional heroine to say or do.

 

Two men can really press the limits with each other in ways a man and woman couple just can’t.   In a traditional M/F romance, the woman character can’t curse, behave badly or slug her love interest in the face without the reader gaining a negative connotation of her. Honestly, how would you feel about a woman who did any of those things? You’d probably say, “What kind of lady is she?” Am I right?

 

I believe the M/M couple is much more realistic and empathetic than the traditional M/F because they can afford to be less than perfect. A male lead can engage in sexual exploits while pursuing or running from his co-lead. He might have or have had a substance abuse problem and can be a total ass. In other words, he can be fatally flawed, yet readers still will accept him and his faults in a way they never would were the same vices present in a heroine.

 

Male couples are exciting and burn-the-house-down sexy. I mean, is there anything better than reading about two strong-willed, alpha males acting out as only men can do—fighting, hating, loving and then finally letting go and admitting and showing graphically how much they want each other? Two men who possess many of the same character traits (by virtue of them both being men) lead to a red-hot, emotional read that gets the blood revving and keeps the fingers turning pages.

 

In summary, the draw of M/M romances is that they are HOT, sinfully sexy, no-holds barred, emotional reads that push the envelope. I’ll extremely glad I ventured into the genre and will read and write them from now on.

 

 

Title: Worth the Risk

Author: C.J. Lynne

Series: Infinity Series, Book 1

Genre: Gay/Lesbian, M/M Erotic Romance

Publisher: C.J. Lynne

Publication Date: November 7, 2016

 

Synopsis:

Love doesn’t exist…

Or so Tyler Johnson thinks. He’s never had much, if any, of it thrown his way. A chance meeting with the enigmatic Jaxon Markham causes Ty to—if still not believe in love—at least know without a doubt that lust is alive and well. Ty’s not looking for forever, but what’s the harm in spending a few days—and scorching nights—with Jax; as long as Jax plays by his rules and keeps things casual and uncomplicated?

Jax knows his luck has finally changed for the better when he lays eyes on Tyler. The man is gorgeous, and stirs feelings in Jax he’d thought he’d never experience. The more time Jax spends with Ty, the more certain he is that Ty’s his soulmate. Now all that remains is convincing the stubborn Tyler of that fact, but Jax is more than up for the task, because he’s nothing if not persistent—a fact the elusive Tyler will soon find out.

Jax quickly, and much too easily, demolishes all of Ty’s protective walls and Ty reluctantly begins to think that maybe that intangible emotion called love is alive and well after all, and perhaps finally within his grasp. However, when his ugly past returns to haunt him, making him doubt all the good he’s experienced with and because of Jax, Ty’s positive outlook crumbles, giving way to doubt and despair.

Can he be the man Jax needs and deserves? Or will past and present demons destroy Ty’s one chance at true happiness?

 

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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES

Finally Letting Go

 

Series: Infinity Series, Book 2

 

Synopsis: Brandon Rosen is tightly closeted, refusing to admit he craves an intimate relationship with a man.  Simon Carter is a no-nonsense, out-and-proud gay man.  For a multitude of reasons, the two can’t possibly work; however, tell that to the insane attraction that sparks to life between them, threatening to burn them alive.

 

Availability: Coming in February 14, 2017

 

 

Date: Nov 16 – Jan 28, 2017

 

Prize:

Tour wide, 3 winners:

1. $25 Amazon Gift Card

2. $10 Amazon Gift Card

3. Autographed copy of Worth the Risk by C.J. Lynne

 

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C. J. is first and foremost an avid reader of romance.  Nothing is better than watching two strong-willed people meet, connect and work through personal challenges and fight to overcome internal and outside obstacles to be together. 

C. J. is a southerner who believes that love is love, and if you’re ever lucky to find it, you should hold onto it with both hands and feet.  C.J. writes love stories filled with emotion and hopes you—the reader—will enjoy them as much as C.J. enjoys creating them.

 

Social Media Links:

 

Website: http://www.cjlynneauthor.com/

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32886373-worth-the-risk