Release Day Blitz: Betting on Forever by Felice Stevens (ARC Review, Excerpt, Teasers)

Betting on Forever

The Breakfast Club, Book 2

Cover Designer: Reese Dante

Cover Photo: Stock Photo

Release Date: 11.17.15

BLURB:

A weekend fling in Atlantic City couldn’t be more out of socially shy Zach Cohen’s comfort zone, but a bet with his best friends forces him to put aside the humiliation he’s hidden for years, stepping away from behind his computer screens and online world. When he meets Sam Stein, despite their spark, Zach expects nothing more than a night of passion and a kiss goodbye. Yet weeks later, he can’t keep the man out of his head.

After a split second decision with tragic results ends his twenty year police career at the same time his relationship falls apart, Sam Stein is drifting through life. At his best friend’s urging he agrees to a trip to Atlantic City to clear his head. What Sam doesn’t plan on is meeting Zach Cohen, whose sweet nature and honesty has him thinking maybe he could move forward, until Zach leaves him without explanation, reinforcing Sam’s belief that people can’t be trusted.

Well-meaning friends refuse to let Zach and Sam hide from each other, forcing them to realize their weekend is much more than a one night stand. Before that can happen, Zach must come to terms with his past and stand up for his own independence, while Sam has to learn to take a chance and believe in himself and people again. All bets are off when dreams become reality and forever doesn’t seem to be long enough.

TEASERS

EXCERPT:

“I always wanted to take a walk along the beach at night.” Sam stopped by the steps leading down to the sand and shoreline. “Want to come with me?”

He extended his hand and without hesitation Zach took it, their palms sliding, fingers naturally lacing together. There was neither the desire nor inclination to speak as they advanced to the edge where the tide rushed in and pulled back.

Zach let go of Sam’s hand, took off his shoes and rolled up his pant legs. Sam did the same; then once again they held hands, still silent, and walked along the coastline, letting the cold water lap at their ankles and toes. A few other people had the same idea as them; Zach spotted several couples entwined on the sand, but he barely paid them any attention. How could he, when every nerve ending in his body was zeroed in on the touch of his fingers with Sam’s?

Always the romantic; Zach held firm to the belief it was possible to find that true love and happy ending, though life made it more elusive for some than others. It wasn’t the Lifetime movies Marcus teased him about watching that he could point to for proof—he knew the real thing when he saw it happening before his eyes. Julian and Nick reunited after all these years, finally able to show the world how much they loved each other, was like a fantasy turned to life, and he was thrilled for his friends.

Not to say he didn’t have his own fantasies; he may not be the wildest guy, but he wasn’t dead yet either. This right here was at the top of his list: to walk along a moonlit beach with a handsome man and be kissed. Zach had the moonlight, the beach, and the handsome man. Now he needed that kiss.

BUY LINKS

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1Px4utJ

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1X3tWG7

All Romance: http://bit.ly/1MykS7o

TRACY'S REVIEW

5 Stars 

*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

I couldn't wait to get to Zach's story. He was quiet and shy in Julian and Nick's book, and I couldn't wait to get to know him. Felice didn't disappoint. I loved Zach and Sam. 

Zach is shy and geeky. Hurt in the past he hides from everyone in the basement of his mother's house. Spending his days and nights in front of the computer building app's and beta testing for others. 

Sam, a retired cop, forced out of the force after an incident, has spent the last six months hiding away with tv and takeout, after his early retirement and the breakup of his last relationship. 

Zach and Sam meet and share a steamy night in Atlantic City. 

I loved this story and I loved Zach and Sam. Both are lovable characters that have to deal with past hurts to move on to the future with each other. Felice as usual knocked this out of the park. I haven't read a book by her yet, that I haven't loved, and I have read them all. Zach and Sam had chemistry and shared some smoking hot sex. The story is well written and set on one of my favorite settings, NYC. It is well paced. I loved getting to see Nick and Julian again, as well as Marcus. I can't wait to get to his story, and unravel the mystery that is Marcus! 

Highly recommended!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felice Stevens has always been a romantic at heart. While life is tough, she believes there is a happy ending for everyone. She started reading traditional historical romances as a teenager, then life and law school got in the way. It wasn't until she picked up a copy of Bertrice Small and became swept away to Queen Elizabeth's court that her interest in romance novels was renewed.

But somewhere along the way, her reading shifted to stories of men falling in love. Once she picked up her first gay romance, she became so enamored of the character-driven stories and the overwhelming emotion there was no turning back.

Felice lives in New York City with her husband and two children. Her day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. Although she practices law, she daydreams of a time when she can sit by a beach and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be some angst along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.  

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