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Blurb
Phillip Jorgensen tried to live the straight life and ended
up divorced. But he wouldn’t trade his two kids, Jacob and Samantha, for the
world. His ex-wife has kidnapped them and he's been searching for them for six
long years. But he’s not giving up—never, not for anything. His twin brother
has encouraged him to start living again, but how is he going to find romance
with all his baggage?
When he meets Vance Pierce at the new gym, Phillip sees a
chance to find some happiness.
Phillip has to explain the whole sordid mess to Vance and
pray that he understands that he’ll never stop looking for his children. That’s
easier said than done. Telling Vance might be risky. Is their connection strong
enough to convince Vance to stay? Or will he think that Phillip is too damaged
to love? This is Phillip's chance at the life he never thought he could have.
But is it possible?
Excerpt
“Get a good look at your kids, Phillip, because this is the
last time you’ll ever see them.” Janice didn’t wait for a reply. She strode
toward the back door. Phillip watched as she stormed out, only to come back a
few seconds later with Samantha’s wriggling body clutched in one arm and
dragging Jacob with the other.
“Wanna stay at Daddy’s,” Jacob screamed as he pulled against
his mother’s harsh grip.
“You’re not staying in this house one minute longer.” Janice
dragged Phillip’s son out the front door.
“Daddy,” Jacob screamed. He jerked his hand as hard as his
little body could. He managed to tear himself away from his mother, and Phillip
crouched down just as his son flung himself into his arms.
“It’s okay, Jacob.” Phillip tried to soothe him as he rubbed
his back. He could see Janice storming back toward him and whispered
reassurances to his son. “Go with Mommy, and I’ll see you really soon. Okay?”
“Wanna stay,” Jacob cried. Huge tears rolled down his son’s
face.
“I know you do,” Phillip whispered, “but I need you to be a
good boy and go with your mommy. I love you, Jacob.” Phillip was struggling to
hold back his own tears as Janice reached out and pulled Jacob from his arms.
He stood helplessly as she dragged a struggling Jacob to the car and buckled
him in. His son was still screaming for him.
He just needed to give Janice time to cool off, and then he
could talk to her. Once she calmed down, he was sure they could work through
this and figure out a way for them both to be there for their kids.
Author Bio
Renee Stevens first started writing in her teens but didn’t
get serious about being an author until her mid-twenties. Since then she’s written a number of
contemporary stories, as well as delved into the paranormal. When not writing, or spending time in the
outdoors, Renee can usually be found working on GayAuthors.org in her capacity
of admin and Anthology Coordinator.
Renee resides in Wyoming with her wonderfully supportive
husband and a menagerie of four-legged critters. Making the most of the nearly constant
negative temperatures and mounds of snow, Renee spends much of the winter
months in hibernation with her laptop, the voices in her head keeping her
company while her husband works. When she needs a break from writing, Renee
takes to the sewing machine to design, and make, beautiful quilts.
When the snow finally disappears, usually around May or June,
Renee can be found in the great-outdoors.
She spends her time on the mountain, at the lake, and just anywhere that
she can do some camping, take some photos, and ride the four-wheelers with her
hubby. Once back at home, it’s back to
writing.
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