People don’t just materialize into reality simply because you want them to so desperately that waking up breaks your heart.
Dreamers’ Destiny
by Tempeste O’Riley
a Standalone story
M/M Erotic Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Reese Dante
Release Date: May 13, 2014 (ebook/print)
Length: Novel
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Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
“Hey, Liam. What do ya got there?” Dianne asked, glancing from him to the
tasteful sign designating the area for erotic LGBT romances.
He arched one brow at her but held up one of the books to let her see the
cover. “This here’s a book,” he drawled. “Inside it are words, hon. And it’s,”
he added with a gasp, eyes wide, “got boys doing naughty things to each other
in it.”
She giggled and swatted him on the shoulder before snatching it from his
hand. “Brat. I know what it is. I meant who’s it by?” She examined the cover
and grinned. “It’s the newest Grey novel! Sweet!”
“Yes, Di, you can get it today, but I already have your copy behind the
desk, so hand it over and back away from the smexy boys in love.” He held his
hand out, waiting for her to return the book in question.
“Is it signed?” she asked, batting her eyes at him as she finally
returned the book in question.
“Duh! I had to order it special, just for you.”
Dianne was all of five feet, maybe. She had blonde hair and bright blue
eyes that were made even bigger by the wire-rims she wore, and a smile so big
he wasn’t sure how it fit on her little heart-shaped face. She threw her arms
around his neck and hugged him tight. “Thank you, sweetie. You’re the best.”
A small chuckle slipped out as he watched her, glad he could bring her a
little joy. His customers and his best friend seemed to be the only bright
spots in his life anymore. Once upon a time, he’d considered his dream lover,
Cam, to be one of those, but that was back when it was an occasional dream and
he was lonely. Now, torn between wanting to live in his dreams and never
wanting to dream again, he didn’t know what to do.
“Oh dear.” Dianne peered at him over the edge of her wire-rimmed glasses.
“What’s the matter?”
“Nothing, Di,” he said, waving off her solicitous question. He knew if he
wasn’t careful, she’d be on one of her “save the nephew” kicks. “Now, are you
going to stand there all day or help me here?”
“Hmm…. But watching you work is hot,” she countered, leering down at him.
For the first time in months, he laughed loud and long, unable to get the
image out of his head. “God, I love you, girl,” he declared, set the books in
his hand down, and stood, scooping her up as he did, and spinning her around.
“So good to hear you laugh again. Now, are you going to tell Auntie Di
all about what’s bothering you?”
He set her back down and sighed. “Nothing really. I’m just not sleeping
well.”
Her eyes narrowed as she scowled at him. “Still with the dreams? We need
to find you a real boy. One that’s cute and sweet and hot as hell between the
sheets,” she explained, waggling her thin, perfect eyebrows at him as she
smirked.
“No more blind dates, Dianne,” he grumbled. He bent to finish putting the
books away. He thought back to her last three attempts at finding him “Mr.
Right” and cringed. They had been the worst dates of his life. Controlling,
whiny, and arrogant were not his thing in friends, much less in a partner.
“Please.”
“Fine,” she snapped. “I just want you happy, Liam. That’s all.”
“I know, and I appreciate it, but—” He stopped speaking when he heard the
bells jingle again. “Hold that thought,” he whispered before heading to the
front of his store to welcome his customers.
“I found it a beautiful tale of unhappiness changed to romance and then love with a happy ending.”
—Rainbow Book Reviews, on “Designs of Desire”
“Designs of Desire is a tough realistic book that is touched by violence countered by the growing love between the two heroes.”
—Sensual Reads, on “Designs of Desire”
“It paints a stunning image of rebirth as Deacon and Kaden's relationship begins to unfurl, like a rose as it opens its petals to the sun.”
—Carly’s Book Reviews, on “Caged Sanctuary”
“This is my favorite in this series so far. I love seeing how these characters are growing, all of them. As individuals, as couples, as friends, and as a family.”
—MM Good Book Reviews, on “Desires’ Guardian”
“The writer did an excellent job with the characters, they are likable and perfect. Not perfect in the way that they have no flaws, but in a way that they grab you and complement each other.”
—Love Bytes Reviews, on “Temptations of Desire”
“Tempeste created an amazing world for these paranormal species. I got lost in the story and wondering how all the pieces wove together.”
—Molly Lolly, on “Whiskers of a Chance”
*shorts in series +shorts in anthologies
Tempeste O’Riley is an out and proud pansexual genderfluid whose best friend growing up had the courage to do what they couldn’t—defy the hate and come out. He has been their hero ever since.
Tempe is a hopeless romantic who loves strong relationships and happily-ever-afters. They has done many things in their life, yet writing has always drawn them back—no matter what else life has thrown their way. They counts her friends, family, and Muse as their greatest blessings in life. They lives in Wisconsin with their children, reading, writing, and enjoying life—especially now that they have joined the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® (as Novice Sister Eroti-Quill… can’t imagine where that name came from).
Tempe is also a proud PAN member of Romance Writers of America®, WisRWA, and Rainbow Romance Writers. Tempe’s preferred pronouns are they/them/their/theirs/themselves. To learn more about Tempeste and their writing, visit http://tempesteoriley.com.
About Laura Kaye:
Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and upcoming Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
