Publisher: Mischief Corner Books
Cover Artist: Freddy MacKay
Blurb:
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and with it the completion of the renovations to their home. None could be happier about this then Zack who can't wait to get away from Maryanne and all her fussing.
Plans are being finalised for all four couples for the happy day. However, sleezy tradies, an over protective mother-in-law and unexpected complications throw spanners in the works.
Categories: Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal
24,000 words
Release Date: February 14, 2015
Excerpt:
Simon sat at his desk, looking over yet another
financial report. The numbers were swimming on the screen, all blurring into
one large incomprehensible blob. He pushed back from his desk and rubbed his
eyes. They were watering from staring at his computer for so long.
He stood and walked to the window. The view wasn’t
anything breathtaking, but Simon still loved it anyway. He was on the first
floor and he could see the town he loved from his window.
His mind wasn’t on his work. Rarely had been since he’d
found out he was going to be a father. Yes, he was already a dad. He loved
Hayley with all his heart and treated her as if she were his own. But the utter
joy he’d felt the morning they discovered Zack was carrying had stayed with him
all this time, even seven weeks later.
Dr. Owens had examined Zack and let them know that he
was due to deliver at the end of February. Only four weeks away and Simon couldn’t wait. He’d missed out on Hayley’s early years,
and after watching his brothers with their children, Simon really couldn’t wait
to hold his son or daughter. He was even looking forward to the midnight
feedings and the dirty diapers.
He checked his watch. Seeing it was coming up for four
in the afternoon, Simon decided to call it a day. He didn’t usually leave that
early, but there was nothing in his tray that couldn’t wait for tomorrow, and
frankly, he couldn’t concentrate.
Simon wanted to see his mate.
Zack was stunning all swollen with his child. Zack
might not think so, but Simon did. The knowledge that he had filled his mate
with his seed and they had created life together struck at the heart of Simon.
He wanted to growl with pride every time he laid eyes on the love of his life.
He didn’t think the rest of his family would appreciate it, though, so kept his
triumphant growls to himself.
Simon packed away his paperwork and shut down his
computer. He pocketed his phone and grabbed his car keys. On his way out, he stopped at his personal assistant’s desk.
“Mara, I’m taking the rest of the afternoon off.”
Mara looked up from the papers she was reading through. “Everything
okay, boss?” She eyed him quizzically.
He couldn’t blame her, he didn’t often leave early.
Although since Hayley and Zack had come into his life, he no longer stayed late well after everyone else had
left like he used to.
“Everything’s fine. Just having some trouble
concentrating and my eyes are starting to hurt.” Simon smiled. He couldn’t exactly tell her that he wanted
to get home to his pregnant mate and see how the man was doing. “Figured I’d
call it a day and come back tomorrow refreshed and ready for a new day.”
“See you in the morning, then.”
“Bye.”
Simon felt better just walking out of work. The fact
that he would soon get to see Zack was a major factor in his cheerfulness. He
decided to stop at the local bakery on the way home and pick up one of the
lemon meringue pies Zack loved. Both Hayley and Simon enjoyed them as well, but
watching Zack eat a piece was nothing short of erotic. Simon would have to make
sure there was some left over and feed it to his mate in bed tonight once
Hayley was asleep.
He could picture the way Zack would dart his tongue
out to lick the fork, making sure he gathered every last morsel of cake. The
quiet moan that would work its way out of Zack’s lips as he savoured the sweet
and tangy pie. The sight of his throat working as he swallowed. Fuck! Simon reached down to discreetly
adjust his suddenly hard and aching prick as he walked down the street toward
the bakery. He couldn’t wait to get home and get his mate alone in bed.
Living under his mum and dad’s roof again after so
many years had been a major adjustment, especially because he now had Zack with
him. He’d never really thought about the logistics of making love to his mate.
The windows of the house were opened during the night to let the cool breeze
through. They used fans as well, but they didn’t make much noise. There was no
way in hell he wanted his folks to hear him having sex, so they had to keep things very sedate and quiet.
Simon missed pounding his mate into the mattress. They
had tried that the night after they’d moved in and found the bed
squeaked outrageously. Zack had turned the most adorable shade of red and put a
stop to their actions almost immediately.
Not that Simon was complaining. He loved his mate any
way he could get him. With Zack’s girth increasing steadily over the last month, things had slowed down even further. The last thing
Simon wanted to do was hurt his mate or their cub in any way. Zack kept telling
him that he wouldn’t hurt them, but Simon preferred to err on the side of caution.
Tonight would be an exercise in restraint for him, but
he didn’t care. His mate deserved a treat. He knew his mother was more than
likely driving his poor mate up the wall. Simon could remember what it was like
when they were growing up and one of them was injured in any way. The woman
turned into the world’s biggest mother hen. Now she had one of her sons-in-law
living under her roof and pregnant with another of her grandcubs. Simon
shuddered to think what she was like.
Author
Bio:
Toni Griffin lives in Darwin, the
smallest of Australia's capital cities. Born and raised in the state she's a
Territorian through and through. Growing up Toni hated english with a passion
(as her editors can probably attest to) and found her strength lies with
numbers.
Now, though, she loves escaping to the worlds she creates and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come. She's a single mother of one and works full time. When she's not writing you can just about guarantee that she will be reading one of the many MM authors she loves.
Now, though, she loves escaping to the worlds she creates and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come. She's a single mother of one and works full time. When she's not writing you can just about guarantee that she will be reading one of the many MM authors she loves.
Where
to find the author:
E-mail: info(at)tonigriffin.net
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