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Garden of Eden By Hellie Heat
The Elysian Chronicles, Book 1
Micah Vehyl considers himself an “opportunist.” Living in the underground city of Tartarus, he’s not misguided by the ideals of the esteemed and noble government, nor by the promise of rehoming and freedom on the surface. In a world where homosexuality is considered punishable by death, and only the rich and healthy are able to see the light of day, Micah has made a living for himself – among his older brother’s band of criminals and assassins. Armed with a complex power he barely understands, Micah lives only for himself, removed from the fight of the so-called Resistance movement and the impending war against President Axel Tovar and the esteemed and noble government.
But a chance and erotic encounter with a deeply enigmatic Eden Voss awakens a passion within Micah…one that he thought to have vanished for good. A dangerous passion: one that could just get him killed.
Meanwhile, Eden Voss has secrets of his own: An officer in the Elysian Police Force, Eden risks more than just his career to maintain contact with Micah. But the connection between them cannot be denied and Eden is willing to throw it all away for the chance to spend more time in Micah’s presence.
Caught between passionate desire and the forces that strive to keep them apart, Eden and Micah must navigate treachery, politics, but worst of all – themselves, to find each other. And when injustice threatens all they hold dear, they must make decide if what they’ve started is worth fighting for. And if they’re willing to risk it all to be together in a world where their love is forbidden.
!!Reader Warnings:!! this book contains content that may be upsetting to some readers. Dark themes in this series include graphic depictions of violence, torture, human trafficking, police brutality, sexual assault and depictions of rape/non-consensual sexual situations.
Garden of Eden is a mm LBGT romance and contains very sexy scenes between two men. It is the first in a three book series and though it does not end on a cliffhanger, the story will continue in books 2 and 3. The series as a whole will have a HEA.
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“Your eyes will adjust,” Micah said, moving closer, taking in the curves and hard lines of the other man’s body. Slowly, he approached, running a hand over the fabric that covered Eden’s chest, causing Eden to shiver under his touch. From their close proximity, Micah realized the height difference between them, the stark contrast in their builds. Where Eden was broad and tall, Micah was slim and slight. He quivered, imagining those big hands roving over his body, those taut, hard muscles pinning him down.
“I haven’t…I’ve never…” Eden’s voice caught.
Micah studied him, raising a brow. “You a virgin?”
Eden flushed. “No. Not a virgin…”
“Well it’s pretty much the same, I’m told.”
“Have you ever…with a woman?”
Micah almost laughed, but refrained, seeing the look of trepidation on Eden’s face. “No. I haven’t.”
“So, is this…how you prefer?”
Micah paused, unsure how to explain to this man that there was no preference about it. Most every other time Micah had been held in another man’s arms had been for survival, for profit, or by force.
“Do you always talk this much when you’re nervous?” he asked, winding his arms around the back of Eden’s neck, standing on his toes to do so.
A wry smile pulled at Eden’s lips. He melted steadily into Micah’s touch, his breathing gradually increasing. “Yes…no…I’m sorry, I—”
“Stop apologizing,” Micah whispered, pulling Eden closer. “Come here.”
Eden’s eyes fluttered closed, and Micah leaned in, pressing his lips to that perfectly shaped mouth. He breathed Eden’s air, his breath quickening, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still, their bodies suspended together in motionless rhythm. Eden felt so different than any man Micah had ever been with before. He felt gentle, hesitant, timid, though still desperately aroused. It was like sampling a completely new flavor Micah had never before tasted. And God, it felt like heaven on his tongue.
As if he had gained a new level of courage at the press of Micah’s kiss, Eden’s hands wound around Micah’s waist and tugged him closer. Their kiss intensified as Eden’s lips opened, parting Micah’s with his own. Micah couldn’t contain a groan as Eden’s hands roved over his ass, cupping him through the fabric of his pants.
Eden’s tongue pushed into Micah’s mouth. He trembled as he clutched at Micah’s body. The force of his hunger spurred Micah on as he ran his hands over Eden’s muscular chest and began undoing the buttons of his shirt. Lust. Joy. Pleasure. Joy. Anxiety. Fear. Lust. Lust. Fear.
Eden gasped aloud, pulling away slightly, his eyelids fluttering.
“Too fast for you, virgin?” Micah baited, a sly smirk pulling at his lips.
Eden grinned, seeming to catch his breath. “Not quite.”
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MM Author, Dog Mom Extraordinaire.
Hellie Heat has been writing all her life but only recently discovered her passion in MM fiction. The idea for Garden of Eden came to her in a dream – and she keeps on dreaming up new ideas!
She lives in Ohio with her husband, two dogs and two cats.
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