Genre: Alternative (MM) Contemporary Romance Heat Level: 3 Word Count: 48, 760 ISBN: 978-1-77233-450-0 Editor: Katelyn Uplinger Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Opportunity Knocks by L.D. Blakeley

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Laissez Faire, 1

Small-town security guard, Gill Martin, has lived in Mystique Pointe his entire life. His dating prospects are non-existent and he doesn't particularly like his job, but at least it's better than unemployment. Besides, he hasn't got any better ideas. 

Big-city artist, Tommy Hearne, knows exactly what he wants out of life: a successful art career and a successful relationship. He also knows that living in Liberty City is his best chance for pursuing both. Unfortunately, for him, neither of these pursuits seem to be panning out quite to his liking. 

When Tommy and his misfit band of friends roll into town for the Laissez Faire, Mystique Pointe's annual music & art festival, worlds definitely collide. A fiery tryst sparks more than just a lust connection, but what happens when the weekend is over?

Be Warned: m/m sex

 

Excerpt: 

Tommy followed closely behind Gill as they made their way out to the parking lot. He did a quick head count and realized that there were only five of them and that lap-sitting wasn’t going to be on the menu after all. But when Kat took out her keys to trigger the unlock remote and Tommy saw the responding lights on a tiny Fiat 500, he almost cheered. There was barely room for two grown men in the back seat. Good thing he was willing to make the sacrifice and let the others ride in comfort.

 

“Amy, why don’t you sit up front?” Kat had opened the driver-side door and was about to climb in when she added, “You can pull the seat forward and let the two leggy boys have a bit more room. Sorry, Tommy—looks like you’re gonna have to squeeze in on top.”

 

Tommy had never been so happy to be the short man out. He waited to see which side of the car Alec chose, and made sure he was at the opposite door. And when Gill climbed in, his T-shirt rucked up slightly, giving Tommy the most delicious glimpse of skin above the most perfect denim-clad bubble butt he’d ever seen. Oh, thank goodness for well-lit parking lots.

 

“You getting in?” Gill had an expression on his face Tommy was unable to read. Although, if it they’d been working with a bit more than car lot lights, he was sure he’d be able to see another blush staining that handsome face.

 

Poking his head inside the car, he carefully leaned across Gill’s lap and braced himself on Alec’s leg before climbing in entirely and sitting carefully on top of Gill. There really wasn’t a lot of room in Kat’s car. Despite only being five-foot-eight, Tommy still had to keep his head ducked down to avoid bashing his skull against the roof. He also used it as more excuse to snuggle down closer to Gill. But, hey—not my fault the girl drives a Fiat!

 

“Sorry it’s such close quarters guys. The car was a graduation gift from my grandparents. I wouldn’t have picked it, but who says no to a free car, right?” Kat caught Tommy’s eye in the rearview mirror and winked. Yeah. Definitely not his girlfriend. Tommy didn’t get the feeling she was upset about his crawling all over Gill. Potential matchmaker, maybe? “Luckily the campground isn’t that far, so you won’t have to suffer long.”

 

“I don’t mind. Really.” Tommy wriggled slightly and rested his fingers at the back of Gill’s neck. It couldn’t be classed as a grope. He still wasn’t a hundred percent sure if that would even be welcomed. But it was a touch, and a delicate one at that. And it was enough for Tommy to feel the shiver that it elicited from Gill.

 

“Sorry, Gill. Hope I’m not crushing you.”

 

“Oh. No. You’re fine.” Gill’s voice was low and slightly hitched. His glasses had started to creep down his nose and Tommy reached up, without thinking, to adjust them.

 

“Don’t want to lose those.” They were so close that, had it been a colder night, Tommy’s breath would have fogged Gill’s lenses. And, fuck, didn’t that send indecent thoughts straight to his groin. Images of fogging up the car windows with Gill or, to be precise, images of what they might be doing in order to cause said situation, sent a message straight to Tommy’s dick. He fidgeted slightly, not wanting to reach down and adjust the hard-on he’d hoped he could keep at bay.

 

He was about to fidget again when the sound of Gill clearing his throat distracted him slightly from the problem at hand. And alerted him to another. Of course, describing the feeling of Gill’s answering erection under his ass as a problem couldn’t have been further from wrong. Gloriously, heroically magnificent, perhaps. But not a problem.

Tommy turned slightly to make eye contact with Gill but found the other man uncomfortably looking in the other direction. He twisted slightly, making sure his ass did a slow grind into Gill’s crotch as he did so. Yep. That got his attention. 

 

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4/5
Love Bytes
Written by Carissa on 8th Oct 2015

It may be one hell of a long drive from Liberty City to Mystique Point, but the money Tommy Hearne and his friends make at the Laissez Faire music and arts festival is well worth the trip. Finding out that the security guard is hot, built, and (knock on wood) gay, only makes the trip seem like nothing. But as Tommy gets to know Gill Martin he begins to suspect that a weekend away from home, and in Gill’s bed (if he ever gets there) is not exactly going to be enough. Too bad they over five hours, and who knows how many miles away. As with most new-to-me authors, I don’t go in expecting very much, but I have to say that I really enjoyed this. It was well written, and the sex scenes were pretty damn hot. Plus, I’m a sucker for a guy who can cook…even if reading about it always makes me hungry. I had so much muffin envy when reading this. I liked how the time-lines–with the short weekend to get to know each other, initially–worked for the story. A lot of the times I can’t quite believe that two people can fall in love in a matter of hours (what can I say, I am a skeptic at heart), but I like how the relationship progressed in this story. It really was more lust and attraction in the beginning, and the love came later. I’m a big believer in taking your time when getting to know people. All the characters in the book were well written. I do admit that the spunky-girl-best-friend is something I usually find overdone and cliche, but I think Blakely avoids a lot of the things I find annoying about it. And that whole thing with Michael works itself out in a way that I find believable. No flipped switches on the personalities around here. Overall this was just a really good story that I enjoyed. And I now have a new author to add to the list of people to follow. Which is always a good thing in my experience. You can never have too many books, or makers of books, around you.

4/5
Coffee Time Romance
Written by Lototy on 19th Sep 2015

In a town as small as Mystique Pointe, Gill Martin does not have much opportunity to come out of his closet. His hopes for finding a solid relationship are slim. Even so, it does not stop him from dreaming. Art is Tommy Hearne’s life, and the Laissez Faire art festival is an annual event he and his friends are not about to miss. Working security for the festival, Gill's job mainly consists of directing traffic and helping set up tents. When he lays eyes on Tommy, Gill is overwhelmed with need, yet his shyness and lack of experience keep him from making a move. Luckily, Tommy is the opposite of shy and reserved, and with a man as beautiful and sweet as Gill, Tommy cannot help himself. Their biggest obstacle is distance when it is time for Tommy to go home, and for a small town boy like Gill it feels like the other side of the world. Gill is a gorgeous gentle giant in comparison to the light and lively personality of Tommy, which makes their story totally delectable. Everyone knows the quiet ones can really surprise you, and Tommy is absolutely delighted when Gill opens up to him. I adore the tentative fumbles that lead to an all-out explosion of passion between these two young men. They are sweet, honest, and kind to each other. Which make them even hotter! - See more at: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/opportunityknocksbook1byldblakely.html#.Vf4CjGd_aM9

4/5
Prism Book Alliance
Written by Brandilyn on 6th Sep 2015

I read opportunity knocks directly after reading only the second book I have given 1* here on Prism Book Alliance®. That other book came from the same publisher, so, needless to say, my bar was set pretty low for this one. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised by Opportunity Knocks by LD Blakeley. I believe this is my introduction to this author. Tommy and Gill are cute together. Are they perfect? No. Is the book perfect? No. Does it suffer from the same lack of editing from which other books from this publisher suffer? Absolutely. However, Tommy and Gill are lovable. You want Tommy and Gill to make it work. They start as a bar hookup while Tommy and his artist roommates are in Gill’s small town for work. Gill is deeply closeted, and a virgin. While the premise is a bit out there, from the first time Gill and Tommy lock eyes, you can feel the tension. As long as you focus on their connection, you will likely enjoy this story. There was plenty of setup for the rest of this series included in this story. I need Matt’s story, of course. But there are a number of other characters who need some loving. I am interested to see how the series plays out.

5/5
Fantastic debut novel
Written by Melanie Fletcher on 18th Aug 2015

When big city artist Tommy and his friends arrive at Mystic Pointe for a weekend arts fair, Tommy is stunned by the gorgeous security guard Gill. Gill isn't quite out of the closet due to circumstances, but from the moment he sees Tommy he knows this gorgeous hipster artist is something special. But will they be able to handle the distance, both physical and emotional, between Mystic Pointe and Liberty City? This is a hot, sweet story, heartwarming as well as pyroclastically sexy. Best of all, it's the first book in a series. I truly enjoyed OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS and will be looking forward to more adventures from Tommy and Gill's crowd.

5/5
Dynamite debut novel from L.D. Blakeley
Written by Melanie Fletcher on 18th Aug 2015

When big city artist Tommy and his friends arrive at Mystic Pointe for a weekend arts fair, Tommy is stunned by the gorgeous security guard Gill. Gill isn't quite out of the closet due to circumstances, but from the moment he sees Tommy he knows this gorgeous hipster artist is something special. But will they be able to handle the distance, both physical and emotional, between Mystic Pointe and Liberty City? This is a hot, sweet story, heartwarming as well as pyroclastically sexy. Best of all, it's the first book in a series. I truly enjoyed OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS and will be looking forward to more adventures from Tommy and Gill's crowd.

5/5
Loved It!!
Written by Kenna Nauenburg on 10th Aug 2015

This was a sweet, sexy read. I enjoyed it very much. I loved the main characters, Gill and Tommy, and watching them fall for each other was a pleasure. I wouldn't call their relationship insta-love, but they did have a strong pull from the moment they laid eyes on each other. Their chemistry was awesome, whether they're just talking or making out. Yes, I said "making out". They didn't really dive into sex, but when they finally did...whew! It was smoking hot. Gill was nervous, and Tommy was gentle, and it was a beautiful thing to watch. There were some background characters that played a very important role in the story. I am hoping that they'll be making appearances in a few sequels. There were a few obstacles along the way to their HEA, but it wasn't so much that I wanted to skip ahead to the end. It held my interest completely. In fact, I stayed up until the early morning hours reading it. I highly recommend this book. It was a lot of fun to read.

5/5
This series is off to a great start
Written by Louise on 9th Aug 2015

Sparky dialogue, fun characters, and a hot pairing, I can't wait to read the next installment!

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