Review Tour ~ Renewal (Dublin Virtues #3) by Helena Stone (Review + Giveaway)
Buy Links: Pride (Available now) | Amazon US | Amazon UK (Out June 20)
Length: 64,000 words
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Blurb
When everything changes, can renewal bring redemption?
Shane Boyle left Dublin for America, burning most of his bridges, certain his future lay in Florida. When a family crisis forces him back to the city he grew up in, he knows his life will never be the same again. With his sister close to death, his mother and five-year-old nephew Danny need him not just to be around but also to be the rock they can depend on. Torn between panic about his new responsibilities and despair at his impending loss, love and a relationship are the last thing on his mind.
Chris Anderson left Australia for Dublin ten years ago with no intention of ever going back. For reasons he can’t explain, even to himself, he hasn’t been in a relationship for almost as long as he’s been in Ireland. Now thirty-five years old, he wonders what happened to his dream of a lasting bond and a family to call his own.
When Shane and Chris hook up one night in a pub, neither knows that the next day they’ll meet again, this time as colleagues in a tattoo parlour. Chris has no idea about Shane’s dodgy past and Shane can’t figure out the mountain of a man who refuses to take no for an answer. Having to reinvent his whole life is only the start of Shane’s process of renewal. Will Chris turn out to be his savior or his downfall?
Buy Links: Pride | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Length: 58,300 words
Dublin Virtues Series
Patience (Book #1) Pride | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Renewal (Book #3) Pride | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Blurb
Love is love. But what if the fight for equality gets in the way of building a relationship?
Lorcan Barratt has never considered himself relationship material. After his parents made it perfectly clear they’d never welcome a partner of his into their home, he learned to love his own company and can’t imagine sharing his life with another. After a single passionate kiss with Eric Kavanagh—the night before he travels to Canada for three months—Lorcan’s no longer sure he wants to be on his own. The problem is, he has no idea what sharing his life with someone else might entail.
Eric Kavanagh grew up in a loving and supportive family and always assumed he’d end up in a committed relationship. Sure that he’s found the one, Eric doesn’t worry about the fact that Lorcan has no experience when it comes to love and relationships. They are good together, so what could possibly go wrong?
When both men get involved in the marriage equality referendum in Ireland, it appears to bring them even closer together until Lorcan’s insecurities get the upper hand and he shuts Eric out. Will the fight for a yes-vote cost them their relationship or will they be able to find a balance between the love they share and the need for equality?
Buy Links: Pride | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Length: 58,300 words
Dublin Virtues Series
Patience (Book #1) Pride | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Renewal (Book #3) Pride | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Blurb
Love is love. But what if the fight for equality gets in the way of building a relationship?
Lorcan Barratt has never considered himself relationship material. After his parents made it perfectly clear they’d never welcome a partner of his into their home, he learned to love his own company and can’t imagine sharing his life with another. After a single passionate kiss with Eric Kavanagh—the night before he travels to Canada for three months—Lorcan’s no longer sure he wants to be on his own. The problem is, he has no idea what sharing his life with someone else might entail.
Eric Kavanagh grew up in a loving and supportive family and always assumed he’d end up in a committed relationship. Sure that he’s found the one, Eric doesn’t worry about the fact that Lorcan has no experience when it comes to love and relationships. They are good together, so what could possibly go wrong?
When both men get involved in the marriage equality referendum in Ireland, it appears to bring them even closer together until Lorcan’s insecurities get the upper hand and he shuts Eric out. Will the fight for a yes-vote cost them their relationship or will they be able to find a balance between the love they share and the need for equality?
Author Bio
Buy Links: Pride Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Cover: Emmy Ellis
Length: 62,945 words
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Blurb
Patience is a virtue. But what if you wait too long?
While Xander Ekman’s dream of becoming a successful artist has come true, his love life has gone from bad to worse. Sick of the endless string of one-night stands, he accepts the challenge when his best friend, Erik, bets him that he can’t be celibate for a month. Now all he needs is a reminder to keep his distance in the heat of the moment.
Troy Moriarty doesn’t have time for love. He’s too busy trying to keep his recently opened tattoo parlor afloat. Besides, ever since the man who was supposed to be his business partner abandoned him to run the shop on his own, he has a hard time trusting others.
When Xander turns to Troy for a tattoo that will remind him to be patient, the attraction is instant. But faced with Xander’s month of celibacy, Troy’s trust issues, and a nemesis lurking in the background, their relationship may be doomed before it has a chance to begin.
Blog Tour ~ Patience (Dublin Virtues #1) by Helena Stone (Guest Post + Giveaway)
People’s Art on Stephen’s Green
There are worse was to spend a dry and sunny Sunday afternoon than exploring the artists displaying their work on the railings surrounding Stephen’s Green. On average six ‘People’s Art’ weekends take place in that location every year, and they provide artists with a wonderful opportunity to display their work to a larger audience than they might otherwise reach.
I have to admit that I’m not sure I would be persistent enough to chance the always unpredictable Irish weather if I had works of art to display. I tend to agree with Xander when he reflects:
“Besides, displaying art in the open air in Ireland is a nightmare most of the time. Today may be sunny, but most days you spend more time covering and uncovering your work than you do selling it. What’s more, this time of year sunny doesn’t equal warm. You could freeze your balls off standing still all day while waiting for potential, but more than likely elusive, buyers.”
But when the weather does cooperate, looking at original art while strolling in the sunshine, probably with buskers playing music in the background, can be a pure delight. And because Stephen’s Green is located right in the centre of Dublin, this artistic treat can easily be combined with a shopping spree, visits to museums, or just a leisurely walk through the hustle and bustle of Dublin, if that takes your fancy.
As for the quality of the art on offer on those railings…. I guess that is pretty much a matter of personal taste. I’ll post a link to a YouTube video shot during a ‘People’s Art on Stephen’s Green’ weekend below and leave it up to you whether or not you agree with Troy’s sentiments about what’s on offer.
“The mixture of rubbish and sheer talent will never cease to amaze me.”
