Book Name: A Kind of Truth
Release
Date: January 8, 2016
Rand O’Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one
day sing the blues like a rock god. Moving to New York City and hiring a new manager
are steps to make his dreams a reality. But nothing moves as fast as Rand would
like, and everyone has opinions, which include he keep certain pieces of
himself quiet if he plans on making it in the Big Apple. Like his bisexuality.
Will Sanders is a
gifted musician who dazzles Rand with his ability to coax gorgeous notes from
an electric guitar one moment and play the piano like a professional the next.
He’s a geek, but Rand isn’t concerned about Will’s pressed exterior clashing
with his tattoos. His focus is music. Yet there’s something about
Will that makes Rand think there’s much more to the quiet college student than
he lets on. As Rand’s dreams begin to materialize, he’s forced to reconsider
his priorities and find his own kind of truth. One that might include Will.
Pages or Words: 82,000 words
Categories: Bisexual, Contemporary,
Erotica, Gay Fiction, Humor, M/M Romance, Romance
Excerpt for A Kind of Truth by Lane Hayes:
Watching Will’s
face turn pink then red was extraordinarily entertaining. I nudged his elbow
playfully and tried to gain control of my smile before it threatened to take
over my entire face. When I couldn’t
take the building pressure of emotion, I winked at the girls then leaned in and
kissed his lips, loving that I took him by surprise. The elevator doors slid open a moment
later. Will stepped into the empty
corridor and gave me a wide-eyed incredulous stare.
“I cannot believe
you just did that.”
“What? Kissed you
on an elevator? It’s not like farting,
ya know.”
Will huffed a sigh that clearly said he thought I was hopeless before
turning to walk down the hall. “I was
talking about the underwear comment but yeah, the kissing part was awkward
too. No one wants to watch two people
going at in a confined space. And besides,
we’re supposed to be playing this strictly straight while we’re in public.”
He stopped to
unlock the door to the classroom then pushed it open, pausing to give me a
perturbed look before he moved inside ahead of me. I barked a quick laugh as I
set my guitar on the back table and shrugged my jacket off.
“First of all,
that was hardly going at it. It was a
peck. You were the one advertising I left my clothes at your place in front of
a couple cute girls. And who said
anything about playing straight?”
“Were we not in
the same room two mornings ago talking about this?”
“We were. In fact, we were naked in your bed. Decidedly un-straight. But the way I remember
it, I was one who was holding back the gay while you were the one going for it. But let’s go back to the elevator. I think
you purposefully blew my cover back there with those girls. Were you jealous?”
He snorted and
rolled his eyes. “You’re unbelievable.”
“It wasn’t a
compliment,” he quipped as he made his way to the piano.
“Well, the next
time you announce you’re holding my underwear hostage in a crowd, all bets are
off, baby.” I gave him a lascivious once-over and waggled my eyebrows before
tightening the strap on my guitar.
Will
chuckled. “I’ll keep that in mind. But I’m
pretty sure your tighty-whities never came up. My comment was perfectly
innocent. There’s a big difference between hats and underwear.”
“I’m on to you,
Will. You wanted those girls to know
something’s going on between us. They’re
probably talking right now. Bet they’re
wondering if we’re in here having sex.
Hell, they could be outside that door listening. Maybe we should give ‘em something to talk
about.” I made a show of unbuckling my belt and the top button on my 501s. “Is there a camera in this room?”
“Keep your pants
on. I’ve got two months left till graduation and I’d prefer not to get kicked
out of school, please,” Will said primly, smacking my hand away.
“You won’t get
kicked out. I doubt we’d be the first
anyway.”
I rezipped my
jeans and started to back up, but at the last second, I reached out to cup his
chin between my thumb and forefinger. I
traced his jaw and let my thumb roam higher to caress his cheekbone just under
his glasses. His eyes fluttered shut. I
loved the contrast of his fair skin and darker lashes and eyebrows. He was so damn pretty. And those lips. They were sensuous. That was the word. I leaned in and brushed my
nose against his. I could feel his
breath on my lips. The urge to plunge my
tongue inside and take what I was very sure we both wanted was strong, but I
waited for his permission.
When he didn’t
respond, I let my hand fall to my side and started to pull back. Maybe he really was serious about propriety
in the classroom. I wasn’t used to curbing my impulses to suit someone’s else’s
sensibilities. I’d spent twenty-five years doing only what I wanted. Screw anyone else. Now here I was, attempting to hide my gay
side publicly while trying to follow Will’s lead in private. It felt strange, I
thought, just as Will launched himself at me.
I grunted in
surprise when he wrapped his arms around my neck and crashed his mouth over
mine. He softened the connection and tilted his head as he raked his fingers
through my hair. I responded but let him
control the tempo. Until he tentatively licked my lips. Fuck, he tasted sweeter
than I remembered. Like peppermint candy or hot chocolate. I pulled him flush against my chest and slid
my tongue alongside his, twisting and colliding in a passionate fusion. When he gasped for air I pulled back only to
have him grind his hips into mine and lick my jaw. He swayed into me with a
moan and lost his footing.
Will was sexier
than he knew, which spelled potential danger for me. It was better to let the music take over for
now.
Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Lane
Hayes author of A Kind of Truth.
Hi Lane, thank you for agreeing to this
interview to chat about your new release. Can you tell us something readers may
not know about you and a little something about your background?
Something readers may not know… I’m a huge
football fan! College and pro. I’m originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of
the mighty Wolverines so yes, my #1 college team is Michigan. Go Blue! As far
as pro teams go, I have a few I root for consistently. I love the Steelers,
Broncos and Seahawks. And though I can’t explain why, the Steelers are my
favorite. It must be their bad boy rep. Lol! Those of you who’ve read Better Than Good, my first novel, may
remember that Matt is from Pittsburgh and he adores his Steelers too. J
I live in Southern California now (sadly, we
don’t have a pro football team…yet) with my family and our 14 year old Lab.
I’ve done everything from work in the dreaded mortgage industry (hated it) to
interior design (loved parts of it) until finally finding my groove as an
author. What began as a small experiment has morphed into a full-time love
affair and funny enough… a job I love!
A Kind of Truth is my
eighth published book and my first in my third series. I’ve always had a thing
for romance books written in a series. I love being drawn into a world of
friends and families and getting a bird’s eye view of what makes them tick.
There are four books in my Better Than Stories series and three in Right and
Wrong. I have a feeling I’ll be adding to these as well as A Kind Of.
A Kind of Truth is a
spin-off of Better Than Safe. Readers
may remember Rand as Seth’s irascible best friend. He’s a cocky guy with a big
mouth and bigger opinions. Rand can’t help himself. He’s one-track minded,
strong-willed and stubborn. He gets away with a lot because he’s funny… and
sexy as hell. J
AKT is Rand and Will’s story. The rock star and the band geek. Opposites in
everything but music. Ultimately, this story is about chasing your dreams and
finding some interesting truths along the way!
Thank you so much for having me here
today!
Happy Reading!
Lane Hayes xo
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Lane Hayes is grateful to finally be doing what she
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An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told
love story with beautifully written characters.
These days she prefers the leading roles to both be men. Lane discovered the M/M genre a few years ago
and was instantly hooked. Her debut
novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received
Honorable Mentions in the 2014 and 2015 Rainbow Awards. She loves red wine, chocolate and travel (in
no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing
husband and the coolest yellow Lab ever in an almost empty nest.
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Title:A Kind of Truth
Author: Lane Hayes
Series: A Kind of Stories, #1
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: January 8, 2016
Genre(s): M/M Romance
Page Count: 230
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Rand O’Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day sing the blues like a rock god. Moving to New York City and hiring a new manager are steps to make his dreams a reality. But nothing moves as fast as Rand would like, and everyone has opinions, which include he keep certain pieces of himself quiet if he plans on making it in the Big Apple. Like his bisexuality.
Will Sanders is a gifted musician who dazzles Rand with his ability to coax gorgeous notes from an electric guitar one moment and play the piano like a professional the next. He’s a geek, but Rand isn’t concerned about Will’s pressed exterior clashing with his tattoos. His focus is music. Yet there’s something about Will that makes Rand think there’s much more to the quiet college student than he lets on. As Rand’s dreams begin to materialize, he’s forced to reconsider his priorities and find his own kind of truth. One that might include Will.
“But I couldn’t lie to myself. Everything felt different because of Will. More significant, more intense. I closed my eyes and willed myself to relax as I clung to his hand and felt the hum of the city move around us.”
Rand is hoping to make it as a rockstar one day. So to reach his goals, he moves to New York City and hires a manager to help him achieve his rock star status. But making his dreams come true is not happening as fast as he would like, and he’s advised to keep his bisexuality to himself. He meets Will, an electric guitar god and instantly they are smitten with each other. But both are totally opposite of one another, but somehow it works for them. But when secrets and jealousy threaten to ruin them, can they pull through??
This book was so much more than I ever expected!! I fell in love with Will and Rand’s story and how opposite they were from the other! I’m hooked on this series and can’t wait to read what’s next!!!
Life was routine until the author decided to get a law degree. Then a chance meeting led her to run away to the Circus (Maximus) – actually to the United Nations office next door - where she worked as an attorney in the HR department and entered the world of expat life in Rome. After four years she and her husband returned to the U.S. - this time to Washington, D.C. But they missed life in Italy with its great food and wine, endless history, and the many friends we made. The gods smiled and another opportunity came along. Six more years in Rome, again working for the UN, followed. The many happy and sometimes fraught experiences are the subject of her memoir, Coins in the Fountain. She is also the author of a novel about expats in Rome, City of Illusions, and flash fiction has been published in literary reviews. She continues to travel in her spare time, having visited over 100 countries. And when she is in Rome, she always tosses a coin in the Trevi Fountain to ensure another visit.
