Blurb
Two is enough, but three could be everything.
Kit and Adam Jacobs know what their marriage needs—Gavan Karik. He's the one man they both want and the only one who can make their relationship complete.
Making Gav part of the family comes with a price. Family, infidelity and self-worth issues plague Gav, but Adam and Kit are willing to tackle those issues if Gav is willing to commit.
For every problem they conquer, another one pops up. Not only are the three adults working to meld a broken family into one, they're also struggling with a blackmailer threatening to out the two men's sexuality and issues with the kids being mistreated at school. With each battle all three have to decide if the vision each sees for the future can match and if the reward is worth the fight.
Content Warning: Strong language, graphic sex, and explicit incidents of laundry washing within.
Excerpt
Adam knew this question had been weighing on the other man. Gav had played thirds in relationships before. Usually, the third was a plaything, in for pleasure, out for the intimacy.
"You'd be in our room. The 'our' would include you," Adam told him. "I'll steal your t-shirts to wear to bed, and we'll share the task of warming Kit's cold toes every night. We'll have amazing sex when we're all in the mood together. We'll have nearly as amazing sex in pairs if the third is in the mood to watch or sleep. There won't be favorites, but, because we've been together so long, Kit and I might slip up there on occasion. You'll have to be patient with us, Gav."
"And once our open relationship includes you," Kit said, "it turns into a closed one. We don't cheat or lie, and we tell each other if our needs change." Adam watched to see what Gav's reaction to that big rule would be. It was one he supported wholeheartedly. Within the terms of their relationship, he and Kit had never once cheated. They were open, honest, and made the decisions and compromises needed to keep them happy. But his heart was hers. Always. If Gav decided to take the plunge, Adam's heart would grow to include him, and he would never cheat on him either.
Loyalty and faithfulness in an open relationship seemed like oxymorons, but not the way he and Kit worked. They were a unit, a family. If Gav chose, he could be the piece that had been missing from the start.
Gav covered his face and rubbed much harder than Adam would have rubbed any place on his lover's body. He didn't like to see Gav being so rough with himself. He hated when the other man treated his body harshly. It was because no one else had cared for him. He saw himself as worth less than most and acted on that vision. If he'd quit being stubborn, Adam would try every day to prove him wrong. There would be fabric softener for Gav's clothes and something sweet for him when he wanted a treat. It was the little things Adam knew he and Kit took for granted that would make the most difference with Gav.
"I don't know." Gav didn't look past his hands at either of them as he spoke. "I'll think about it. There's nothing in there I don't think I can do, I just…I need to think."
"That's fine, Gav," Kit said gently. "Time is something we have, and we'd never rush you."
"I know that." His sigh was heavy and haggard. "I know all the good things about you guys, and Kit, it's nothing in you that's missing. It's me. You have to know that. No matter what happens, it's not you. It's me."
"But I love you just the way you are," she replied. "So that means there's something amazing in you if you'll let it out."
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Writing…when not actually writing by Stephanie Beck
Yesterday I packed up my three kids and headed west to North Dakota where we’ll be moving this summer to be near my husband. He got a rocking promotion and I’m so proud of him…but my pants would be on fire if I said I was super thrilled to deal with all the things involved with moving a family of five cross country. But I digress.
This blog is actually about the thoughts running through my mind during the eleven hour drive. On about hour three, the kiddos started quieting down and I was finally out of big city traffic so I could drive…and think.
I had a great dream a few weeks with a fantastic paranormal bent. I can manipulate my dreams (thank you high school senior psychology) and I often use the skill to plot out stories. Well, this one had so much world building involved that I’ve shied away from it. It’s going to take massive amounts of planning and work and attention to detail.
Well, what did I really have going for eleven hours on Interstate 94? I’ll tell you: tons.
As I let the inner dialog go, I got a handle on my characters’ motivations. I know what they think, what they like, what keeps them where they are when things aren’t fair or ideal. I know what they like to eat, why they cry, and yes, now I know what they name their babies—because it turns out they are going to have twins!
I don’t have time right this second to write this story, but unlike before, I’m no longer actively ignoring it, I’m just waiting for the time to be right. Which might be tomorrow!
All the best, Stephanie Beck
Even before she understood what all the thrusting meant, Stephanie Beck loved reading romance. When the stories didn’t end the way she wanted, writing her own was the perfect solution. From ridiculous humor to erotica, Stephanie loves being transported within a story. When she’s not elbow deep in words, her husband and three children command her attention. After they are sleeping she knits or bakes cookies…or squeezes in more writing.
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4 comments:
Just One More sounds like just the kind of romance I love to read! Thanks for the spotlight on the book - adding it to my list. Also enjoyed Stephanie's guest post - the idea of having to pack is why I haven't moved in years...lol
This book sounds good...thanks for the heads up on this one Ali!
JUST ONE MORE looks fabulous!!
Thanks for having me, Ali! Fabulous blog!
Stephanie Beck
www.stephaniebeck.net
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