He hated to admit it, even to himself, but Jeff was right. Now that he had him, he wasn’t good at sharing, even when it was totally platonic. “Are you angry?”
“Not in the least. I’ll be angry the day it doesn’t matter to you.” Jeff brought the phone back up to his ear. “Sam, enjoy your date tonight, and any of the future ones you try. In the meantime, I think it’s time for Craig and I to celebrate our success.
“Yes, sir, we won’t get lazy, and we’ll make sure the guy on the West Coast takes good care of our server and the electronics.” Jeff laughed one more time. “See you soon. Maybe we can double date.”
Craig rolled his eyes, although the idea didn’t sound completely ridiculous or unappealing.
After disconnecting, Jeff took one more glance at the computer. “So how should we celebrate? Do you want me to make dinner reservations at that fabulous seafood restaurant? Or what about a walk through Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall? We could even—”
Grabbing Jeff in a tight embrace, Craig crashed their mouths together. He felt Jeff’s nails begin to dig into the bare skin on his back, marking him as their need grew.
Pressed close, Craig rubbed his lengthening stiffness against Jeff’s. Moaning, Jeff deepened the kiss.
Craig broke off the kiss so as to be able to whisper in Jeff’s ear. “I want it all.”
Pulling back, Jeff furrowed his brow. “Huh?”
Grinning broadly, Craig continued to hold Jeff close, knowing their next stop would be the bedroom. “I. Want. It. All. The dinner, the stroll, and most of all you, by my side from here on in.”
Jeff swiped his eyes quickly before continuing his own hold on Craig. “Me too. I want it all with you too.”
Craig knew they’d be toasting The Male Room at dinner, but for now, as Craig guided them toward their bedroom, alternately sucking and nipping at his partner’s neck and jawline, the only thing he wanted to do was show Jeff, in every way possible how much he was desired and loved. They were without question the perfect match.
About the Author
Born in Brooklyn, CAROLYN LEVINE TOPOL grew up just outside New York City. Three passions dominated her life: reading, writing, and theater. Having always dreamed of writing her own version of The Great American Novel, it took her many years to discover her most heartfelt stories took their form in the creation of M/M romances. Sharing her writing with a small circle of online friends, Carolyn received advice, encouragement, and joy from their feedback.
Spending her days working as an executive assistant in a synagogue, Carolyn relishes the quiet wee hours of the morning to lose herself in writing of the loves, passions, and adventures driving her characters.
With the backing of a supportive husband and two young adult children, Carolyn continues to explore the fabulous world of gay romance with the philosophy “Every person deserves their happy ending.”
Visit Carolyn’s web site at http://www.carolynlevine topol.com and her blog at http://carolyn-l-topol.livejournal .com. You can contact her at [email protected].
Coming in 2011 from CAROLYN LEVINE TOPOL
The Attorney
Book 2 in The Male Room series
Attorney Sam Solomon is the most desired trick in the back room of the Music Box, his town's most notorious gay club—and very possibly the loneliest. Sam is tired of one-night stands, and although he likes the world to think he’s too tough for such romantic notions, he secretly longs for the love his friends Jeff and Craig seem to have found. Fortunately for him, he’s just helped set his friends up in business. They run The Male Room, a local Internet dating service for gay men, and Jeff has just the guy in mind for Sam.
Chris Kelly is the last person Sam expected. From his profile, Sam knows that Chris is strong, opinionated, and dominant... in fact, he’s a lot like Sam! Sam may very well have met his match; he just needs to concede that the man he’s falling in love with needs to be his partner in every sense of the word.
The Playwright
Book 3 in The Male Room series
Nick’s writing partner and best friend is tired of watching his buddy screw his life away to overcome the heartbreak of his first great love affair, and he also thinks that a romantic comedy playwright should actually write what he knows! Before Nick can wriggle out of it, he finds himself begged, nagged, and cajoled into a coffee date with one of the men who liked his profile at The Male Room, an online dating service for gay men.
No one is more surprised than Nick that the date is a success, and he’s interested in getting to know full-time news reporter and part-time theater critic Mark better. But better means closer, and the closer Nick gets to Mark, the more he remembers why he doesn't go for long-term relationships. Long term affairs just lead to heartbreak, right? Nick’s imagination runs overtime, and he’ll have to trust in his heart if he wants this love story to have a happy ending.
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