Mini Blog Tour ~ Blood Lines by A.L. Bates ~ (Review, Excerpt, Trailer + Giveaway)
Title: Blood Lines
Author: A.L. Bates
Genre: Gay Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
Length: Novella
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing
Synopsis
Mark Thomas owns his own “New York”-themed bar on an off-world colony.
Nate Fox is an ex-con gone straight.
He’s also Mark’s best friend and brother-in-law.
Mark has feelings for Nate. Nate has feelings for Mark.
But neither man is prepared to compromise their friendship or Mark’s relationship with Danny.
Blood Lines is a story about fidelity, trust, and respect. It’s a story about honesty and learning from mistakes.
And it’s a story about second chances.
Excerpt:
Excerpt:
He spat at Nate’s feet as he left. Nate ignored him. The bar curled around to a discreet desert garden. Mark was sitting in a concealed alcove by the fire exit. He’d found a small bench, set in a garden of cigarette butts and empty bottles. His eyes were closed, his face tight and in pain. From where he was seated, it was impossible not to have heard the altercation, and yet he still seemed surprised when he opened his eyes and saw Nate there.
Nate sat beside him, wishing he’d brought a beer to keep his hands occupied. He struggled to think of something to say, but like before, nothing could make it right. I’m sorry my brother has given you a death sentence. I’m sorry he got you attacked. I’m sorry I didn’t get there sooner.
“Why did you send him away?” Mark said.
“He wasn’t the type of guy you want to be meeting in this sort of place.”
“Why? Because he was going to fuck me?”
“Because he wouldn’t have treated you nicely.”
“Danny doesn’t treat me nicely. You didn’t step in then.”
Nate paused. “Maybe I should have.”
“What are you doing here, Nate? This isn’t your mess, it’s Danny’s.”
“Don’t you want my help?”
“I want a lot of things,” Mark said with a disgusted little chuckle. “You should go. It’s only gonna end badly.”
“I’m not going to leave you.”
“Even though I’m going to die?”
“You’re not going to die. I won’t let you.”
Mark rolled his head back to look at Nate. It was the same look he’d given Nate when his dad had died. But there was more there: a longing, a desperation. He leaned forward and pressed his lips against Nate’s, hesitant at first and then gaining in confidence. He pulled back, keeping his face close to Nate’s. “Always wanted to do that.”
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Mark is married to Danny, but while Danny loves Mark he's not willing to give up his life of crime for him. Mark loves Danny, and he'd never cheat on him, but he's had enough.
Nate is Danny's brother and Mark's best friend. He has feelings for Mark, but would never act on them. However, when they're thrown together after Danny's last job went wrong, they might not have another chance to make things right.
I really enjoyed this sci-fi thriller. It was very fast-paced, well-written and I just couldn't put it down until the very last page. Nate and Mark were fantastic characters that I adored, and while I didn't particularly care for Danny, he served his purpose, I guess. I really liked how supportive and strong both Nate and Mark were, and how they had each other's (and Danny's) back throughout the book.
Very recommendable!
Rating: 4.5 Stars!!!
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About the author
A.L. BATES has a keen interest in Sci-fi and adventure novels and enjoys writing stories with strong characters in imaginative backgrounds. Although an avid writer, Deep is the first published novella by A.L. Bates.
A.L. Bates can be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoralbates
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