Release Date: December 16
Available: Secret Cravings Publishing
Greetings. My upcoming release A Special After Christmas
Gift isn’t really a traditional Xmas tale. In fact, the story takes place after
Christmas is all over, involving a witch, her reindeer shifter husband Comet,
and a quirky dog named Preston. It’s a sweet story with a hot love scene to
close it out. There’s laughs and magic in this book too. I hope you check out
my fun, little sexy m/m interracial romance.
Blurb:
Denny Brothers is upset about being alone. After spending it with the
man he’d been gushing over for years, he’s wishing for his sad existence to be
change and little does he know witch Shelba Marrisco already has plans in the
works. Enter Paul Alexander, a charming and sexy package handler with a special
after Christmas gift they both can enjoy for the rest of their lives but in
order to have a chance, Denny has to let go of his beloved chocolate lab,
Preston, in exchange for everlasting love
Excerpt:
Preston jumped on the bed
and waited for his owner to join him. Damn he couldn’t wait to actually hold
the man he’d loved for years in his arms, instead of being his favorite pet.
Preston had put up with all the baths, the nerdy doggie costumes, and every
other freaking thing on the planet just to be close to Denny as Queen Shelba
had asked. He really didn’t understand why her Witchiness thought she had to
give Preston extra incentive to love the hot blonde charity organizer in the
first place.
“Shit,
he’s hot, momma Shelba. You don’t have to give me anything extra to roll over
and let him rub my tummy.” Preston yelped
telepathically and licked around his incisors, wishing he could lick Denny once
more, but he had to agree his breath was mighty offensive. Too bad he couldn’t
do the teeth brushing himself. Then again that was one more reason for Denny to
have his hands on him in some way. “When
will you give me the sign, momma Shelba? I want this man something fierce.”
Preston relaxed on top of the covers, watching Denny change into his lounging
pants and a Michigan State t-shirt. “Damn
baby, look at them abs, those pecks. Can’t wait to lick and bite those!”
Preston blinked and panted while he ogled Denny’s hot bod.
Shelba answered back, “Soon, Preston my boy, very soon.
Actually, you should start making preparations to get away right now so you can
become the man of his dreams, right? He’ll need someone to fill his days when,
you as a dog, are gone away.”
Upon hearing that, Preston
whimpered, knowing his disappearance would tear Denny’s warm heart into pieces.
Why couldn’t there be another way to come into Denny’s life without taking away
the one thing that makes him happy other than charity work? “Queenie can’t you put an actual dog in my
place while I woo him into bed? I mean, he’ll be crushed if he can’t find his
beloved—”
“What’s wrong boy?” Denny settled
next to him and lightly patted his head. “You hungry? Oh God, don’t tell me you
need another walk, please. It’s freaking freezing outside right now, Preston.”
“Woof.” Preston leaned into
his master’s touch, wagged his tail, and moved his head side to side as if he
were answering no. It was getting harder to keep the human reactions to Denny
under control. “No, lover to be, I’m just
trying to convince the queen of tricks to make this transition easier on you,
okay? How about it, Queenie?”
“Not
right away, Preston. I wish this would be easier on him too but you do want to
rescue his heart, right?
Preston silently whined to
himself so Denny couldn’t hear him. “Damnit
Shelba, there’s gotta be another way. It’s gonna kill me to watch him hurt when
I leave dog form to become human.”
“I
know, Preston but take heart. Happiness will reign in the end, believe me. All
souls with good hearts deserve a happy ending and as you know, it takes a
little pain to get there. Now, get ready for your little excursion. You have
taught yourself to stay human for a while right, without shifting?”
Preston nodded his head and
wildly wagged his tail. “Yes ma’am, at
least I won’t shift in front of Denny but here’s a question for you, when can I
tell him the truth about my powers?”
Shelba chuckled to herself. “You’ll know the right time, Preston, and
since he knows about Comet and me, it will be an easier pill for him to
swallow. Now, I must go, my friend. Farewell, and don’t forget what I’ve taught
you.”
“Woof!” Preston barked and
panted, acknowledging Shelba’s disappearance from his mind. He propped his head
up on Denny’s kneecap. “Aw Denny, I wish
I could find an easier way to show my human self instead of leaving your side
like this. More than that, I just hope you accept me as your lover.” Preston
worried about this, remembering his
last human friend who couldn’t handle being with an immortal.
“Ah there. Is this good,
boy? Since the Simpsons aren’t on, I
thought a little old-fashioned comedy might do the trick, huh? I loved the Carol Burnett Show because my…mom loved
it too.” Denny sniffed.
Preston twitched his nose
and moved his tail once to the left. “It’s
okay Denny, they deserted you and soon, you’ll have no use for them anyway.”
Hours after Preston and
Denny finished with his teeth they took a quick walk outside. Once Preston took
care of business, they retired to Denny’s bed to sleep for the night. Preston
thought it best to make his escape while Denny slept instead of his earlier
thought of getting injured or playing sick. That way, Denny could hope that
Preston the dog would eventually return to his side healthy and unharmed.
Knowing what he had to do,
Preston stayed awake for the duration of the evening, pacing the floor and
reminding himself about the good things to come out of this. Of course, Preston
understood in order to come to Denny in human form, there had to be temporary
separation. Still, that didn’t make it any less painful.
Preston licked Denny’s feet
and leapt off the bed.
In response, Denny stirred
once and groaned, wrapping himself tightly into the covers.
Preston sighed and continued
on, trying his best not to make too much noise. Once he made it to the door, he
pushed it open with his nose and took one last look at Denny sleeping soundly
in his bed. “Goodbye for now, my man.
I’ll see you soon.” Preston ambled to the back door, still slightly open
just enough for him to creep out. Unfortunately, he couldn’t close it because
he needed to leave evidence of a possible dog napping or an attempt to run
away. Preston galloped down the back steps until he reached the bottom and
landed in a bed of snow in the yard. He shook his fur, bristling from the cold
night air whipping around his head. “Damn
Denny I wish we lived in Florida instead of Chicago.” Preston yelped and
pushed the gate open to head out into the night. “Now to find a warm place to hide.”
“Good
boy, Preston, come around the corner. You can stay with us until you’re ready
to shift into human form.” Shelba’s voice caused
Preston’s ears to perk and he ran around to where Shelba stood by her car with
her door open, waiting for him to jump in. Happy to see him, she hugged him
around the neck and gently patted his head. “I knew you could do it, Preston.
Now, are you ready to be the man Denny wants you to be?”
“Woof!”
“Will do, my friend.” She
closed the door and ran around to the other side, jumping in the driver’s seat.
She revved up her engine and grabbed the gear shift. “And we have a microchip
to get rid of, right?”
Preston whimpered in
response.
About the Author: RAWIYA is the more sensual erotica
writer in the BLRawiya duo. She loves multiracial characters who overcome
obstacles other than race. Sweet, sassy, and spicy would be the best way to
describe her work. Happily married mother of two, loves music, computers, and
travel. She blogs at Wicked Sexy Writers. For more please visit the Rawiya's blog on Wordpress
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