Appeal To You
Beyond the Cove Series, Book 3
Jaclyn Quinn
M/M Romance
Release Date: 07.31.19
Cover design by Cate Ashwood
Blurb
Will the demons of the past ruin any hope for the future?
If there’s anyone who knows how to have a good time—be it with a man or a woman—it’s Ryder Pearce. Master of the nail-it-and-bail-it theory, he lives his life for one person and one person only: himself. When a man enters Ryder’s life who challenges him on every flirtation, every sexual innuendo he can come up with, Ryder’s thrown off his game in a big way. Because there’s one thing the man has made perfectly clear—they’ve played this game before, and Ryder doesn’t remember the outcome.
Avery Hamilton has seen all of Ryder’s moves and has witnessed his sex appeal. He knows all too well about his cocky sense of humor and his penchant for one-night stands. There was a time in his life when he’d taken the bait, but this time around, he wants more. He’s seen Ryder’s act; what he hasn’t seen is Ryder—the real Ryder he hides from the world.
When both men come together to help a young boy, Ryder’s forced to face things from his past he’s blocked out. Things he never wanted anyone to know. Now, Ryder has one fear… Will revealing that side of himself be real enough for Avery? Or will it be the reason Avery walks away?
*Warning: This book contains off-page references to sexual/physical abuse of a minor. This book is the third book in a series. Reading the books out of order may result in spoilers.
“You want me to drive this time?” Avery offered. He didn’t have to explain what he meant; they both planned to go with Chris to his new temporary home. “Doesn’t make much sense to bring two cars.”
“Yeah, okay.” Ryder turned and reached out, brushing a hand on Avery’s chest, making Avery suck in a quick breath as the warmth seeped through his T-shirt. “You coulda just said you wanted to be alone with me.” The evil man winked, patting Avery’s chest before he stepped around him.
“Who says I want to be alone with you?” Avery shot back, because let’s face it, he did love the back and forth between them.
“I’m just sayin’, you don’t need excuses.” Ryder headed down the sidewalk toward the parking lot.
“Why did I say I’d drive you?” Avery followed Ryder through the courtyard, watching the man walking in front of him. The way the worn denim curved around a fine ass, the intricate tattoos that made him look like a walking piece of art, his confident strides, and that bleached-blond hair—which happened to be Avery’s favorite out of all the colors the man had rocked in the last year—he couldn’t help but take in his fill.
Ryder turned as he walked, taking backward steps down the sidewalk. You totally got caught checking him out. The smirk on Ryder’s face confirmed it. “I thought we went over this? You know, for a lawyer, Avery, you sure do need to work on your listening skills.” Ryder winked then turned back around as he reached the parking lot.
Avery grumbled to himself, “What I need to do is stop listening to the wrong head.”
“What was that?”
“Nothing.” Not yet, anyway. But if Avery wasn’t careful, it would only be a matter of time before the wrong head made the decision for him.
I have been an artist from a very young age. From drawing cartoon characters and evolving into portraits, making jewelry, photography, and now writing. I have an amazing support system in my family and friends and couldn’t be more grateful.
I live in central New Jersey, love summers at the Jersey Shore, rock music, wine, sexy men, and laughing a lot with my amazing friends and family. Sunday dinners at my parents’ house are crazy, hysterical and you can count on a movie quote…or ten…being thrown out. Insults between siblings is how we show our love for each other!
When I’m not creating, you can find me reading books from my favorite authors. I’m a hopeless romantic, starving for passionate characters and always craving that happy ending, whether in reading or in writing my own books.
