Title: The Bathhouse
Author: Gale Stanley
Publisher: Changeling Press LLC
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Cover Art: Bryan Keller
Genres: Contemporary, New Releases, Romance
Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, LGBTQ+ /Gay, Multicultural & Interracial, Second Edition
Series: Roosters (#10)
Multiverse: Roosters (#1)
Book Length: Novella
Page Count: 75
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Synopsis
Reed Barton is a millionaire who can have anything he wants, except the one thing he desires most. His first love. He’s spent years trying to recreate the night they met in a San Francisco bathhouse. The image of the beautiful Filipino man who took his virginity is never far from his thoughts.
Reed’s life is turned upside down when his long-lost love reappears — and not in a good way. Joseph Castro is not quite what he seems. Time and experience have changed both men, and there’s no going back. But maybe, together, they can go forward.
The Bathhouse (Roosters)
Second Edition
Gale Stanley
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Copyright ©2025 Gale Stanley
Joseph was elated. His plan, although rapidly conceived when he recognized Barton, was progressing effortlessly. He could read people like a pro. By interpreting Reed’s facial expressions, noticing his words and tone, and trusting his gut, Joseph could come up with responses on the fly. Fortunately, he hadn’t had to improvise. He’d been honest with his replies.
Obviously, Reed enjoyed his company. Dinner would culminate in fucking, but first he wanted to gain Reed’s trust. It was important that Reed believe Joseph’s intentions were all about attraction and sex, not money. Reed wasn’t dumb, he wouldn’t be happy that Joseph had lied to him when they first met. Joseph confessed anyway, framing it as a youthful need to help his family, rather than a desire for a green card and life in the States. Actually, it was mostly true.
Even though fucking an employee could end in legal problems for Reed, hopefully, their strong sexual attraction would override Reed’s doubts. Taking things slow was crucial, and Joseph was willing to put in the time because he anticipated a big return. And good sex as well.
Not that Joseph lacked for sex, but good sex, well that was another story. He didn’t often have chemistry with the tourists he hooked up with. But as soon as he laid eyes on Reed Barton, he’d felt a familiar spark of arousal.
Part of the allure was their past, but this older Reed would have attracted him anyway. Reed was different from most of the wealthy, overweight American men Joseph targeted. His expensive clothes, Rolex, and the way he talked, shouted money and education. He picked up the check with well-manicured fingers. These were all things Joseph looked for, desirable traits in an American patsy, but this man was stunning as well. Reed was lean and attractive. His graying hair had him well on the way to becoming a silver fox and his piercing hazel eyes upped his sexy quotient. He wouldn’t mind fucking Reed Barton, or being fucked. Either would work. Joseph would be whatever Reed needed. Then he would use their mutual lust to his advantage. Hopefully with this man, he would get more than fancy dinners and expensive gifts.
Joseph had a decent job at the Call Center, but his ultimate goal was a promotion. He knew he could manage the business much better than Dave Torres, the present supervisor. In time Reed might be persuaded to expand operations and take him on as partner. There were no limits to what they could accomplish.
A relationship between him and Reed would be beneficial for both. Reed would provide the business opportunities, and Joseph would keep Reed sexually satisfied. Of course, Joseph would also work hard to help the company prosper. It would be a win-win situation for both.
Their evening would end with sex, but not yet. Reed appeared to be a fan of historical places, so Joseph decided to take him to Intramuros.
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Gale Stanley grew up in Philadelphia PA. She was the kid who always had her nose in a book, her head in the clouds, and her hands on a pad and pencil.
Some things never change.
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