Book Title: Bone to be Wilde (Holiday in Sunset Surf Book 2)
Author and Publisher: Dani Lakely
Cover Artist: J Witter
Release Date: September 27, 2022
Genre: M/M Halloween Rom-Com
Tropes: Opposites attract, amnesia spell, small town romance
Themes: Forgiveness
Heat Rating: 3 flames
It is the second book in the series, but may be read as a standalone. It does not end on a cliffhanger.
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Blurb
It’s trick or treat for two smitten lovers in this seasonal holiday romance as Halloween approaches and a little unleashed magic lets the ghoul times roll.
Forrest’s to-do list:
1. Convince Jonathan to move in with him.
2. No, seriously. That’s it.
It’s been nine months of playful bickering and bliss for Forrest Wilde and his boyfriend, Jonathan. But in order to move their relationship forward, Jonathan needs Forrest to find closure from his past.
Alexander Adler is back in town and dragging all of Forrest’s ghosts screaming into the light. Is there still a spark waiting to ignite between Forrest and his ex, or are they nothing more than toasted history? Forrest isn’t exactly eager to find out, given that sometimes the monsters under the bed are people who haunt us from days gone by.
Every autumn, the town of Sunset Surf comes alive in celebration of the season. But this year, when Forrest falls under a mysterious spell that forces him to forget the person he loves most, there will be plenty of spooks in store for the fun-loving and eccentric residents of this seaside village. Torn between flight and fright, Forrest must face his fears in order to make his way back to true love—or risk losing it forever.
Bone to be Wilde is a contemporary gay rom-com set in a small beach town on the Southern California coast. The story features an amnesia plot, hijinks and banter, corn maze capers, ghost stories, and a little black cat. Stop in for a spell if you’d like a Halloween treat!
* This story follows the events of the first book in the series, Merry & Sprite, but may be read as a standalone.
The corn maze zigs and zags, luring them into loops going nowhere. There’s the sound of children’s laughter, a parent’s groan, and someone named Steph being super irritated at her boyfriend for leading them this way, again.
Forrest brushes his thumb across Jonathan’s knuckles, glad for this time together. They’ve been walking the maze for a while now and they’re currently tucked away by themselves in the circle of a dead end. Forrest isn’t taking it too seriously—they’ll find their way out eventually. But Jonathan is a little more invested in solving the puzzle, and he’s staring at his phone, tilting his head in consideration.
“Is the maze shifting?” he asks. “I swear it’s not like this on the map.”
Forrest takes a look over his shoulder, but he can’t tell heads from tails.
“Maybe it’s magic.” He wiggles his eyebrows.
“Do you suppose?” Jonathan wonders with a curious expression.
The corner of Forrest’s mouth turns up. “Maybe it’s a trap. Think any wicked witches live nearby?”
“If they do,” Jonathan says seriously, “I hope they fatten me up for the slaughter with treats from the bakery.”
“Maaaybe,” Forrest says, taking a step closer, “I just wanted to get you alone.”
A teasing grin plays on Jonathan’s lips. “Now why would you want to do that?”
“Because there’s corn all around us but your cob is the only one I want.”
“Oh god. That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.” He’s chuckling, pushing at Forrest’s chest. “I hate your corny jokes.”
“You said corny, so, no, you don’t.”
“No, I really don’t.” Jonathan blinks up at him with those eyes he’s never been able to resist. “I love you, Forrest.”
“You love me?” He reaches for Jonathan, drawing him in. “I love you too. Tell me more, I’m all … ears.”
“Never mind,” Jonathan groans. “I take it back.”
“The ‘I love you?’”
“Never.” He shakes his head, looking stern. “But I will be filing an official complaint at the next town meeting about your jokes.”
“Troublemaker.” Forrest grins, digging his fingers into Jonathan’s waist. “You know you drive me nuts.” He brushes a gentle kiss across Jonathan’s forehead. “I missed you last night. Missed sleeping beside you so much.”
“Did you?” Jonathan breathes, wrapping his arms around Forrest’s neck. “I missed that too.” His gaze is smoky, lit with a spark of intention, and Forrest’s heart skips a beat, then another just watching his face.
DANI LAKELY is a recovering people-pleaser who loves a proper cup of tea, days spent at the ocean, and helicopter parenting the birds who frequent her yard in a small seaside town on the West Coast of the United States. Pretty much, if your granny’s into it, so is Dani!
Often to be found with a book in hand, she reads across many genres, but her favorite is queer romance. Dani’s fondness for love stories carried over from reading to writing, and she is genuinely happy to share her kissing books with you.
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