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Freedom by E. Davies
F-Word Series, Book 5
Agoraphobe Jaden has barely left the house in years. Being dragged to a gay bar by his big brother to bid on a blind date is not his idea of a good time. But then the unthinkable happens: he wins. Sure, he was just about ready to push his boundaries–but on his own time. Not with a probably-gorgeous stranger watching his every move.
Henry hasn’t been on a date in the last year–ever since he finished with lower surgery. He works as a nature guide now in the great outdoors, and his new life suits him just fine. Just one thing’s missing: a man to share it with. Jaden is sweet, accepting, yet terrified by everything about the date that isn’t Henry. But he sees something in Jaden–in his courage for showing up, and his hope and vulnerability along the way. Back home, when he’s in Denver in between guiding trips, Henry quickly becomes a staple in Jaden’s home. With Jaden’s understanding, Henry grows confident in his own skin. And with Henry’s support, the walls of Jaden’s sheltered life open up. But every step forward seems like it comes with two steps back. Can they take a deep breath and step into the wide open future–together? This novel is based on “Denver” — a short story from the Heart2Heart 2 anthology. It has been revised and significantly expanded. It is now a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhanger.
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Cece jumped up beside him, then whined and wriggled into his lap on the couch. “That’s right,” Jaden smiled at her, scratching her belly. “Hello there, girl. We’re gonna be an awesome team, aren’t we? Yes, we are.” The pressure on his lap already soothed him from the exhausting experience of another trip outdoors. It made him breathe a deep sigh of relief—but better yet, hope. Jaden rested with Cece on the couch, falling into an easy rhythm of stroking her soft fur as he closed his eyes. It seemed like just moments later that there was a knock on the door. Cece barked once and jumped to the floor, but then she sat and looked at him. “Good girl,” Jaden praised. Even with her harness off, she wasn’t supposed to cause mayhem every time someone knocked on a door. “Sit. Stay.” He tried to walk calmly to the door so he didn’t encourage her to run after him, but it was hard. By the time he got there, Jaden was wriggling with more excitement than Cece. “Hi!” Jaden exclaimed as he pulled open the door. Henry stepped inside and set a bag down. Then, he swept Jaden off his feet and planted a kiss on his lips. “Helloooo there, handsome.” Jaden giggled and batted at Henry’s chest. “Put me down, you brute.” “Right away. As soon as I take care of important, outstanding business.” Henry pressed Jaden against the wall and kissed him again, softly, before kicking the door shut. Then he returned to the important business. His lips were soft and wet, and the musk of him made Jaden go a little dizzy. When Henry set Jaden on his feet again, he leaned on his boyfriend for a moment, his knees weak. “Jesus. I’m going to invite you over multiple times a day if you keep that up.” “That’s the secret plan,” Henry winked at him. “So, where’s this supposed hound?” “Sitting and waiting like a very good girl.” Jaden beamed and took Henry by the hand to lead him to the living room. “This is Henry,” he told Cece. The two of them sat on the couch. “Up, girl. Come meet him.” “Cece? What a beauty!” Henry gasped, scratching her ruff and kissing the top of her head. “Oh, she’s too sweet.” Then he glanced at Jaden. “She is off-duty, right?” “Yes. Don’t worry,” Jaden assured Henry with a smile, squeezing his knee. Henry breathed a sigh of relief. “Phew. Glad I didn’t instantly fuck up. Give it time. Don’t listen to Uncle Henry’s filthy mouth, darling,” he added, scratching her as she gazed adoringly at him. Well, they were getting along like a house on fire already. Jaden laughed and shook his head, watching his new dog bonding with his new boyfriend. For a moment, it felt like… they were a family unit. All three of them against the world. That was crazy. It was way too soon. None of them were ready for that yet. Right?
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About Ed:
Since 2013, E. Davies has crafted feel-good stories of men in love–stories that are brimming with hope, found families, and realistic guys next door getting their modern fairytale endings. As for hobbies: rescuing bees, dancing badly, traipsing through meadows, and studying photos of cute guys for research totally count, right?
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