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Nic
Starr’s second book in her RUSTIC
series titled RUSTIC MEMORY is
OUT today and she is here with us to tell you some more about it! But first, I'm sharing my review of the story.
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BOOK REVIEW
ABOUT THE BOOK
Sometimes you just want to sink into a story and enjoy the
reading experience. You want to get to know a couple, find out what makes them
who they are and watch while they find joy in life. Rustic Memory allows you to
do just that. Tyler has known pain, a lot of it, and love has put him through
the wringer. We meet him while he’s adjusting to a new life back, no longer
back in the city, but in his home town.
He comes face to face with someone he used to know; the boy
he knew as Robbie is now Mac. Mac is an electrician, following in his dad’s
footsteps after Parkinson’s has left him an invalid. Mac’s example of love? His
parents have been together for forty years, and his mother takes care of his
dad, insisting he’s no burden.
That’s a depth of love not everyone finds in life.
Love at first sight? That’s even rarer. For Tyler, when he
sees Mac, that’s the last thing on his mind… but lust sure had him in his grip.
Mac’s been holding a torch for a lot longer, and he has the upper hand, knowing
exactly who Ty is.
Any type of relationship creates its own drama and dynamic,
but I loved the pacing of Mac and Tyler’s romance. This story felt like it had
a natural arc that didn’t let me down, though I did find the end to be a bit
abrupt; I wanted to bask in the love just a little bit longer. I absolutely
adored the warm fuzzies I took away from reading Rustic Memory; it sucked me in
and kept me reading long past when I should’ve been asleep, but I couldn’t
resist the lure of just one more page, and then another and another… until I
hit the end before I knew it.
When does the next book come out again?
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Rustic Memory
Series: Rustic –
Book Two
Author: Nic Starr
Cover
Artist: Kellie Dennis at Book Cover By Design
Length: 159
pages/48k words
Release
Date: February 26, 2016
Genre: M/M
Romance, Gay Romance, Contemporary, Australian
Blurb: Tyler
Samuels had his reasons for leaving the country town where he grew up. He moved
to the city, established a home and a career, and found love. Now Ty is in his
early thirties, and as his life takes another tragic turn, he finds himself
returning to the place he first ran from.
Mac McGrath has lived in Armidale all his life. He loves his
family and his job as an electrician, running the family business. The only
thing missing in his life is a relationship. When Ty, his teenage crush,
arrives back in town, maybe he has found someone to love at last.
What starts as friends with benefits quickly turns to more for
Mac, but Ty will need to let go of his memories if he is to learn to love
again. But can Mac wait that long?
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EXCERPT
“Hey.” Ty looked up from his desk and removed his glasses.
“All finished?”
Mac nodded. “I got everything done I wanted to do today. I’ll
be here early tomorrow to connect the transformers to the new lights while the
electricity’s off. Here.” He opened his notebook, took a sheet of paper from
between its covers, and held it out across the cluttered desk to Ty. “This is
the extra information on the lighting behind the bar.”
Ty reached for the sheet of paper, his fingers grazing Mac’s.
It took every ounce of resolve Mac possessed for him not to flinch at the
contact. He wasn’t going to let Ty see the effect one simple touch had on him.
“That was quick.” Surprise flashed in Ty’s brown eyes.
“Uh-huh. I took care of it at lunch. I called Dave and he’s
given some indicative figures. Of course, it’ll need to be verified with actual
measurements and final quotes from suppliers.”
“That’s okay. We agreed back of the envelope would be fine.
This is more than I expected, especially in such a short time frame.” Ty put
his glasses back on and studied the paper for a moment. He stuck his pen in the
corner of his mouth and chewed gently on the end.
Mac was mesmerised by the sight of those soft lips and the
movements they were making. Fuck! Why did he have to be so attracted to the
man? Ty took the pen from his mouth and made a couple of notes in the margin of
the paper before looking up. “This looks great. If the numbers are accurate,
then it certainly seems achievable.”
Ty smiled broadly and ran his fingers through his hair,
pushing the strands back from his face. Mac followed his movements, taking in
the planes of Ty’s cheekbones, the line of his throat, watching his Adam’s
apple bob as he swallowed.
Mac blinked to refocus and reminded himself he was here for
business. “Well, if that’s all you need, I’ll be off then.” He tucked the
notebook under his arm and turned towards the door.
“Wait!”
He swivelled to see Ty rising from his chair. The chair hit
the wall with a thud and Ty rounded the desk. He stood in front of Mac within
four paces, looking up at him with those big brown eyes.
“I…ah…” Ty’s gaze flicked to the door and back to Mac. “Don’t
go. Not yet.”
“You want to talk about the job?”
Ty scraped a hand through his hair again, causing the strands
to fall across his face. Mac’s fingers itched to move, but he resisted the
temptation to tuck in the errant lock. Ty closed his eyes briefly, his lashes
fluttering against his alabaster skin.
He really is beautiful.
“I was hoping I could convince you to stay for a while,” Ty
finally said.
Mac studied him a moment, trying to understand exactly what it
was Ty wanted. Ty left him with no question when he stepped closer and brought
their bodies together. Ty slipped his slim arms up to grasp around Mac’s
shoulders, and he tilted his face up. Mac held his breath as Ty’s eyes glazed
over and his tongue darted out to lick his lower lip. Mac was rooted to the
spot, mesmerised by Ty. Heat flooded his groin and he tingled with the need to
touch this man, his man. Ty.
“I don’t have long,” Ty whispered and pressed his erection
into Mac’s thigh.
“Long?”
“Yeah,” Ty stood on tiptoe and murmured into Mac’s ear, his
hot breath sending a shiver down Mac’s spine. “Got to head out soon, but before
I go….” His words faded out as he nuzzled Mac’s neck.
Mac stiffened.
What the fuck? This is a booty call?
Mac’s head wanted him to shove Ty away, but as his hands came
up and grasped Ty’s upper arms, he found himself pulling instead of pushing.
Ty’s breath hitched and he trembled. “This what you want?”
Mac brought his mouth down on Ty’s, the kiss hot and wet as he
forced his way into the depths of Ty’s mouth. Ty’s response was a mumbled groan,
but the way his fingers dug into Mac’s shoulders and his hips flexed up to rub
along Mac’s thigh gave him the answer without words.
They grappled with each
other, Ty shoving Mac against the wall and Mac turning the tables and pushing
Ty until he forced him to take a few steps back. The desk stopped Ty’s
movement, and Mac used the surprise to tear his mouth from Ty’s and spin him
around. A hand between the shoulder blades had Ty folded over the desk, barely
missing the computer monitor and sending a cascade of paperwork to the floor.
Ty groaned but didn’t try to stand up.
Mac grasped a handful of Ty’s hair and bent over his back.
“You want this?” He panted against Ty’s cheek. He felt Ty’s answering nod.
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SERIES NOTES ~
Rustic
Melody
Book #1
Released 26th January 2016
Book #1
Released 26th January 2016
Rustic
Memory
Book #2
Release date 26th February 2016
Book #2
Release date 26th February 2016
Rustic
Moment
Book #3
Expected March/April
Book #3
Expected March/April
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Nic Starr
lives in Australia where she tries to squeeze as much into her busy life as
possible. Balancing the demands of a corporate career with raising a family and
writing can be challenging but she wouldn't give it up for the world.
Always a reader, the lure of m/m
romance was strong and she devoured hundreds of wonderful m/m romance books
before eventually realising she had some stories of her own that needed to be
told!
When not writing or reading, she
loves to spend time with her family-an understanding husband and two beautiful
daughters, and is often found indulging in her love of cooking and planning her
dream home in the country.
You can find Nic on Facebook,
Twitter and her blog. She'd love it if you stopped by to say hi.
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