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So why do I want to shove him against the wall and screw that boldness right out of him?
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Only…sometimes he’s pretty sweet, especially with Hailey. As we go from enemies to angry hookups to friends, our feelings are changing and moving into uncharted territory. This can’t go anywhere. Jesse and I are like oil and water; we just don’t mix…right?
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Seth
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Portland was supposed to be my fresh start, my chance to live for myself. Unfortunately, it’s not working out that way. I stay in the apartment Mom chose and major in finance like she wants. I let bad memories keep me from hooking up. I wouldn’t know the first thing about finding a guy who gets me, who’s okay with my need to be held and feel safe.
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When I befriend a worker at the assisted living facility where I volunteer, I don’t expect to get invited to dinner, only to realize her son is Jake, a guy I met through friends last fall. Jake’s not only hot, he’s also sweet, a caretaker, and attracted to me too. Since he’s never been with a guy, and I’m a virgin, we’re setting the pace together, learning what we like, one bone-melting touch at a time.
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Jake
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My childhood was rocky, with an abusive father and a mother I needed to protect. The first thing I did after high school graduation was get us out of there so we could finally breathe. And start living. For me that means managing the garage I own with my best friend and enjoying the modest house I call my own.
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Then Seth enters my life. Our connection is palpable. He’s shy, innocent, and sets my blood on fire. He makes it impossible to ignore my attraction to men. The trust he puts in me is more potent than any desire. I get as much from talking to or holding him as when we let our inhibitions go.
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Seth and I fulfill each other’s needs—in and out of the bedroom. But our struggles aren’t easy to shake. With my urge to protect and Seth’s desire to fly, we’ll have to strike the right balance, but when we do, the results will be pretty sweet.
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**Trigger warning: This book contains mention of unwanted sexual advances/touching.
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Curious about our other collaborations?
Here’s a list of books co-written by Christina Lee and Riley Hart (AKA Nyrae Dawn):
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Standalones:
Science & Jockstraps
Of Sunlight and Stardust
(2019 Lambda Literary Awards Finalist)
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Boys in Makeup series
Pretty Perfect
Pretty Sweet
Pretty Wild
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Free Fall series:
Touch the Sky
Chase the Sun
Paint the Stars
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Spinoff from Free Fall series:
Living Out Loud
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Forbidden Love series:
Ever After: A Gay Fairy Tale
Forever Moore: A Gay Fairy Tale
About Christina Lee
Once upon a time, Christina Lee was a wardrobe stylist in New York City. She spent her days schlepping clothes, hailing cabs, and on the hunt for the perfect lip gloss, which became a bit of an addiction—along with books, and coffee. You could always find her perched in a corner booth of a favorite diner sipping a dark roast and reading.
She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband and son—her two favorite guys. She’s been a clinical social worker and a special education teacher and while very rewarding, they still didn’t feel like an exact fit. It wasn't until she began writing a weekly column for the local newspaper that the bells went off in her head. She could finally draw from her real-life experiences and vivid imagination to write fiction—and she’s never looked back.
Christina writes romance in different sub-genres, but mostly with LGBTQ characters because representation matters. Everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.
Find Christina:
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THE SWOON ROOM
(Her Facebook Reader Group)
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WEBSITE
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NEWSLETTER
Other Titles by Christina Lee
Standalones:
A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies
A Breath Apart
Love Me Louder
Kickflip
Have Mercy
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Easton U Pirates Series:
Bat Boy
Home Plate
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Under My Skin series:
Regret
Reawaken
Reclaim
Redeem
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Roadmap to Your Heart series:
The Darkest Flame
The Faintest Spark
The Deepest Blue
The Hardest Fall
The Sweetest Goodbye
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So This is Christmas Series:
Beautiful Dreamer
Beautiful Temptation
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Co-written with Nyrae Dawn (AKA Riley Hart)
Free Fall series:
Touch the Sky
Chase the Sun
Paint the Stars
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Spinoff from Free Fall series:
Living Out Loud
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Standalone with Riley Hart:
Of Sunlight and Stardust
Science & Jockstraps
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Forbidden Love series with Riley Hart:
Ever After: A Gay Fairy Tale
Forever Moore: A Gay Fairy Tale
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Boys in Makeup series:
Pretty Perfect
Pretty Sweet
Pretty Wild
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Co-written with Felice Stevens
Heartsville series:
Last Call (MMM)
First Light (MM)
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M/F books that can all standalone:
All of You
Before You Break
Whisper to Me
Promise Me This
Two of Hearts
Three Sacred Words
Twelve Truths and a Lie
**For more book info, visit Christina’s WEBSITE!