Book Title: Kicks (Pleasure Seekers, Book 2)
Author and Publisher: Kristian Parker
Cover Artist: Kelly Martin
Release Date: May 15, 2024
Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance
Tropes: Friends with benefits to lovers, workplace romance
Themes: Resolving family issues.
Trigger warning – deals with historical suicide attempt
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Length: 50 040 words/ 214 pages
It is book two in the Pleasure Seekers series and does not end on a cliffhanger.
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Love always uncovers the truth
Blurb
Eddie Channing has never bothered with a career. Yet somehow he’s become the best salesman at Pleasure Seekers.
When his boss makes a shock announcement, Eddie isn’t just fighting for his job—his whole life as he knows it is at stake.
Enter Billy Webster. A Brighton shop owner still grieving the loss of his mother as well as raising his teenage sister, he could hold the answers to all of Eddie’s problems…if Eddie can screw a good chunk of commission out of him. But Eddie, who’s as chilled about his love life as he is about his professional one, is shaken to the core when he first sets eyes on Billy. Can he lie to him straight away, and keep the deception going if they become involved?
And what will happen if the truth comes out, to Eddie, Billy and any relationship they’ve built?
Trigger warning – elements of grief for the loss of a mother (off page).
“I’d better go,” he said, standing.
Billy looked at his watch. “Shit, so had I. I’ve got to take Crystal to footie. I’ll show you out.”
“Who’s that?” Eddie asked. He was painfully aware of the timidity in his voice. Yet, he hadn’t allowed for a girlfriend to come into the picture. Surely not.
“Crystal is our half-sister,” Billy explained. “I’m her guardian.”
Could this man be any more perfect?
Billy gestured to the door. Eddie nodded goodbye to Harry.
“And your sister’s into football?” Eddie said as they walked through into the shabby old shop.
“Yeah,” Billy said. “She’s pretty good too. Her coach is putting her name out there for try-outs.”
They wandered towards the door. Eddie clocked the pride filling Billy’s face.
“No way,” he said. “I had one for Millwall. Back in the day when I was at school.”
“That’s amazing. How did you end up selling sex toys?”
Eddie shrugged. “Millwall offered me a place. I was buzzing at first. But in the end, I bottled it. Story of my life.”
“I’m sure that isn’t all true.”
Eddie smirked. “Let’s say I had a bit of life experience before finding myself at Pleasure Seekers.”
Once again, a loaded stare passed between them. Eddie licked his lips. He would be willing to stake the potential new job that Billy had an amazing body under his sensible shirt and trousers. What Eddie wouldn’t give to find out.
Billy pushed open the door and they both went out into the summer’s day. Eddie made a mental note to tell the Pleasure Seekers designers to get some decent lighting in the place. They might be selling nocturnal goods but that didn’t mean customers had to feel around in the dark.
“Hey, you should come to the next game,” Billy said.
Bingo. A reason to see him again. Eddie was almost considering putting on a pair of overalls and volunteering with the shop fitters.
“I’d love it,” he said. “I might get some tips. When is it?”
Billy’s deep brown eyes had him transfixed. He could stare into them all day.
“Saturday. I’ll send you the details. Can I use your work number?”
“You can use whatever you like,” Eddie replied. He realised he was being shameless but why not? It worked for Scott.
Billy licked his bottom lip. “You’re very open for a salesman,” he said. “Shouldn’t you be trying to intimidate me?”
“The deal’s done now,” Eddie replied. “Besides, I prefer to evoke much deeper feelings. On a general basis.”
“Interesting. I’ll see you Saturday then?”
“You certainly will.”
Eddie retraced his steps up to the promenade. It was probably very unprofessional to go out with a client. But conflict of interest wasn’t a problem now they’d signed the contract. Besides, there was something about this man that told Eddie to jump at every chance he had to spend time together.
SERIES BLURB
Pleasure Seekers is the online store for the nation’s naughty needs. It caters to all tastes from edible underwear to lube to things that are a little more niche.
Based in Brighton on the South Coast, Pleasure Seekers’ mission is to revolutionise Britain’s sex life.
But what kind of person works in a company like this?
Meet Tyler, Eddie and Scott. Three men who are about to have the summer of their lives.
Who says taking your work home with you is a bad thing?
I have written for as long as I could write. In fact, before, when I would dictate to my auntie. I love to read, and I love to create worlds and characters.
I live in the English countryside. When I’m not writing, I like to get out there and think through the next scenario I’m going to throw my characters into.
Inspiration can be found anywhere, on a train, in a restaurant or in an office. I am always in search of the next character to find love in one of my stories. In a world of apps and online dating, it is important to remember love can be found when you least expect it.
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