Bayou Book Junkie: Book Blast: When The Band Came To Town by H. Lewis-Foster ~ (ARC Review, Excerpt + Giveaway)

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Book Blast: When The Band Came To Town by H. Lewis-Foster ~ (ARC Review, Excerpt + Giveaway)

Book Information:

Author Name: H. Lewis-Foster

Book Name: When The Band Came To Town

Release Date: April 8, 2015

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Cover Artist: Bree Archer

Pages or Words: 30,000 words

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Blurb:

In the swinging Sixties, life gets rockin’ for Jeff McInnery when a new band plays at the local pub. Caught up in lead singer Danny Speed’s cool, Jeff sneaks a kiss. But being found out as homosexual could stop Danny’s hot career fast, and even land him in jail. With harsh words, Danny leaves to head for fame and fortune while Jeff starts university. On campus, Jeff meets Archie Ballatine, a history student living as openly as possible. It’s an exciting new world of sex and friendship for Jeff, but then the band comes back to town.

Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Romance

Excerpt:

“So what’ll you be studying?”

Jeff prepared for the usual perplexed reaction when he gave his answer. “Philosophy, would you believe? God knows what I’ll do with my degree when I’ve finished.”

“You’ll fathom the secrets of the universe, Jeff.” Danny sounded utterly serious as he stubbed out his cigarette in an ashtray. Then he broke into a grin. “Now come and have a dance.”

“What?” Jeff was sure Danny must be taking the piss.

“You heard me.” Danny stepped onto the dance floor and was soon moving to the music. His hips were twisting, his knees bending, and his backside gyrating in an unbearably provocative way. “Or do philosophers not lower themselves to such things?”

Mari's Review:

*Copy provided by Author/Publisher via Pride Promotions in exchange for and honest review*

This story was great! I felt transported to the era it was set in, and I loved every little bit of it. Especially Archie and Jeff and all the little clues that Archie felt more for Jeff than he realized.

I didn't like Danny, but he served his purpose, I guess. I felt he was too self-absorbed and I was awfully glad that Jeff wasn't too blinded by him.

Archie was so sweet and supportive and always there for Jeff. And Jeff was nice and mature enough to realize that what he wanted had been there all along.

The book is fast-paced and very entertaining and all-around awesome! The chemistry between Archie and Jeff was very good and the ending left me with a huge smile on my face. Really recommendable read!

Rating: 4.5 Stars!!!

About the author:

H. Lewis-Foster lives in the north of England and has always worked with books in one form or another. As a keen reader of gay fiction, she decided to try writing herself and is now the proud author of several short stories and a debut novel 'Burning Ashes'.

H. likes to create characters that are talented, funny and quite often gorgeous, but who all have their faults and vulnerable sides, and she hopes that you'll enjoy reading their stories as much as she loves writing them. H. has also ventured into playwriting and was thrilled to see her first play performed at the Southend Playwriting Festival.

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Tour Dates & Stops: April 14, 2014