Exclusive
Excerpt from A Thousand Summer Secrets
A
new release by Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone,
Today I’m sharing an exclusive excerpt from my fourth
gay romance, A Thousand Summer Secrets.
This tender
contemporary romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends
reconnect while seeking love and acceptance. I hope you’ll check it out, and if
you like it, you’ll post a review.
Here’s the book
summary and links:
A Thousand Summer Secrets
You
can’t outrun your past…
Ten years after being disowned by his family for being
gay, Eric Warren pays a visit to his family’s summer cabin. It’s his last
attempt at reconciliation before moving on. But a surprise from the past is
waiting for him.
Eric’s intolerant brother, Jamey, has several friends
staying at the cabin for the weekend, including Matt, Eric’s boyhood friend and
secret crush. The years haven’t faded their mutual attraction, and they quickly
reconnect. But Eric is hesitant to get romantically involved. He’s emotionally
broken and scarred from his traumatic past.
As Matt tries to help Eric, Jamey goes out of his way
to sabotage his brother. And when the weekend events take a disastrous turn,
Eric finds himself at a crossroads.
Should he follow his search for love and acceptance
with Matt? Or leave the past behind forever?
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Here’s
the excerpt:
Eric straightened up from
the refrigerator as he heard the cabin’s front door open. Shit! Someone was
here. A wave of panic sliced through his belly. What if he had royally screwed
this up and the cabin belonged to someone else now?
A second later, the sound
of male voices reached him.
“If nobody’s here, then
why are the lights on?”
“How the hell should I
know?”
Eric took a deep breath
and tried to settle his nerves. Be calm. Whatever happens next is supposed to
happen, he told himself.
He stepped into the
dining room, thankful that the cabin’s open floorplan let him see to the front
door. A young man with light blond hair wearing denim shorts and a blue t-shirt
stood in the living room near the couch. Eric recognized him in an instant.
“Matt?”
Matt’s blue eyes widened
and he broke into a broad grin. “Eric? Is that you?”
“Eric? What the hell is
he doing here?” A tall, dark haired guy marched up to Eric and stood
nose-to-nose with him. “You’ve got balls showing up here. How the hell did you
get in?” he snarled.
Eric noticed his brother
was carrying a large red cooler. “Spare key was in the usual place, Jamey,” he
said, forcing himself to keep his voice steady.
“Jamey, who is this?” a
guy with a crew cut asked from the doorway.
Eric looked at him, then
noticed two girls, a blonde and a brunette, standing behind him. His gaze
flicked back to Matt. He was holding a large cardboard box filled with
groceries. Apparently Jamey had planned a Fourth of July party.
“This is my brother,
Eric, the murderer,” Jamey growled.
The girls gasped, then
Crew Cut said, “I didn’t know you had a brother. Should we kick his ass and
throw him out?”
Eric flashed Crew Cut his
best smile. “Nice to meet you, too.” He turned to Matt. “Would you like to put
that box down? Kitchen’s this way.” He waved Matt over and led him into the
kitchen.
“I can’t believe you’re
here,” Matt said as he set the box on the counter. “I’m amazed you remembered
me.”
“Of course I remember
you,” Eric replied. Their gazes locked for an instant, then Matt turned away
and started unpacking the box.
Eric leaned against the
counter, his heart racing. How could he forget Matt? The cute boy next door he
had known for years had grown up into an adorable guy, with an oval,
clean-shaven face, small nose, and round chin. His wavy blond hair was tousled
around his forehead and nearly came down to his shirt collar. Matt’s gorgeous
blue eyes were framed by long lashes. Seeing him was a shock, but he was glad
Matt was here. Maybe it was a good sign.
***
I’ll be sharing a “Behind
the Scenes” look at the making of the book and a character interview with Eric
in future blogs, so stay tuned.
I welcome comments and
questions from readers and other authors. Visit my site www.kelliwilkins.com to
contact me, see all my titles, and get links to my social media.
Happy Reading,
Kelli A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories.
Kelli released her fourth gay romance, A
Thousand Summer Secrets, in April 2024. This tender contemporary
romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while
seeking love and acceptance.
She published The Route 9 Killer, a
mystery/thriller set in Central NJ, in early 2023.
Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and visit her
website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.
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