Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway:
Stray for You By F.A. Ray
Rainbow Rescue Cat Café, Book 3
I’ve loved him since I met him. Can a not-so-chance reunion give us a second chance?
Julian
The second I met Cameron, I knew I loved him. But when our moms started dating, it complicated things. For a while, it looked like we might become step-brothers.
Years later, our moms have broken up, and Cameron has moved across the country. But when work sends me to his city, it serves as a harsh reminder that Cameron blames me for all his hardships in his younger years.
I’ve been living life as a carefree playboy, but I’d give it all up for Cam — if only he’d let me.
Cameron
Dad leaving was bad. Julian nearly becoming my step-brother was so, so much worse.
From the second we met, he’s been a thorn in my side, a persistent pest. The absolute last thing I need is him showing up where I work now that I live three thousand miles away.
He hurt my mother’s chance at happiness many years ago, and I’ve never forgiven him for that. Yet the Julian who strolls back into my life isn’t the jerk I remember from my youth. Can I trust this change? Or will I open myself up only to experience the same old Julian all over again? There’s only one way to find out, but I’m terrified to try.
Stray for You is a second-chance small town MM romance with total opposites who nearly became family, a playboy salesman and an introverted musician, spicy open door scenes, and, of course, lots of cats. Go to linktr.ee/faraywrites for CWs.
“Hey, you alright?” Julian asks. I blink. A rotating stand of keychains greets me when come back to the world. I finger one idly, not really caring what it is. “I’m fine,” I say. “It was a long tour.” “Over an hour,” Julian agrees, “but it was really good. Thank you for doing this with me, Cam. It was nice.” I don’t dare look at him, not when there’s so much sincerity in his voice. “It was,” I say. “Do you like that one?” he says, nodding at the keychain stand. “You keep going back to it.” In truth, I didn’t even notice which keychain I was fondling. It’s a miniature Space Needle with “SEATTLE” written across the base. It’s the sort of thing you buy if you’re a visitor to the city and want a cheap memento of your trip. I’d die from shame if I had something like this hanging on my keychain. “It’s fine,” I say. Julian reaches past me to snatch it. His arm brushes against me as he moves, and electricity prickles my skin even through our shirts and jackets. As soon as he has the keychain in hand, he makes for the checkout counter. I catch him in the line before the counter. “What are you doing?” “Buying this for you,” he says simply. “I don’t need a keychain of my own city.” “Sure, but this way you won’t forget our deal. I’ll get myself an Empire State Building when I get home.” He winks at me, like this is some hilarious, marvelous joke we share and not the corniest promise of all time. Yet I don’t stop him from buying the trinket, and when he hands it to me, I put it immediately on my keychain. I hold the whole thing up for him. “Happy?” I ask. “Yes, actually. Now you’ll have to remember me even after I leave.” Normally, this would land like a joke. He would wield his words to jab at how much I don’t intend to remember or miss him. But the laughter is missing from his tone, and when he meets my eyes, something desperate lingers behind them.
To celebrate the release of Stray For You, F.A. Ray is giving away 2 e-copies!
About the Author:
F. A. Ray started writing fiction as a child and has never stopped. When they aren’t writing, they enjoy rock climbing and hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where they live with their partner and cat.
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