More Lies

By J.M. Snyder

In Beautiful Liar, former childhood television star Johnny Thomas wants to get back into show business. He hires his old manager, Lou, who has heard rumors of Johnny's sexuality. Though he's advised to play it straight, Johnny falls for Brett, a photographer whose candid shots of the lovers almost sinks Johnny's career before it can get off the ground.

More Lies takes place several months after Johnny's landed a coveted role in the upcoming Roxy Greene summer blockbuster. Lou tells him Roxy wants the media to think she and Johnny are a hot item off the set to build buzz for the movie. Now that he's dating Brett, Johnny doesn't feel comfortable lying about his love life, but surprisingly his boyfriend thinks it's a great idea.

But when Johnny and Roxy meet for the first time, it's evident neither of them are keen on the charade.

If Roxy's attitude is any indication, she can't stand Johnny. What happens when she finds out he's lying about his sexuality to keep his role in her film?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Aug 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781611521405

J.M. Snyder

An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing.Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others.For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.

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More Lies

By J.M. Snyder

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Copyright 2011 J.M. Snyder

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NOTE: This story takes place immediately after the events in Beautiful Liar by J.M. Snyder, published by JMS Books. You don’t need to read that book to understand this one.

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More Lies

By J.M. Snyder

Through the tinted windshield of a sporty BMW M3 convertible, Johnny Thomas watches the crowds surging at the door of Zor’as. It’s a chic little bistro in downtown Hollywood where all the stars eat lunch. Even from his view across the street, Johnny catches sight of a number of A-listers among the rabble lingering by the high wrought-iron fence that keeps them from overrunning the dining patio. In the few months since he started trying to get back into showbiz, Johnny’s learned to come to terms with the paparazzi—his photo online will only help his career, his boyfriend says, and Brett should know. He’s one of the paps, himself. But the fans are a little harder to deal with, Johnny thinks. Particularly if he has to elbow his way through a crowd who don’t even know who he is.

Yet, he reminds himself. Once his first film gets into production, they’ll know. Soon enough.

Beside him behind the BMW’s wheel, Brett Cary fiddles with the zoom lens on his camera as he scopes out the bistro. Lou’s already inside, he tells Johnny.

Johnny’s manager. Today’s lunch date is the first time Johnny’s meeting Roxy Greene, teenage diva and star of his upcoming film. Apparently Roxy thinks tricking the media into thinking she’s seeing Johnny will be a fun way to build buzz. Johnny, who met Brett when he was looking for headshots for his new portfolio three months back now, is in a steady relationship. He doesn’t want to fake it for the paps. Bad enough he has to play it straight for the cameras.

Nervously, Johnny runs a hand through his hair to smooth it back. Even with the convertible’s top down, not a strand has moved out of place. Still, he pats it to make sure, then ruffles his fingers through the length in the back. Do you see her?

Brett adjusts the zoom and shakes his head. Just Lou. Looking at his watch. Someone’s keeping him waiting.

He told me one. Johnny glances at the dashboard clock, which reads 1:09. I’m fashionably late.

And she’s not here at all. Brett puts down the camera and gives Johnny a strained grin. If you’re both this punctual, no one’s ever going to be able to get a shot of you both together. What’s the use of calling out the paps if you’re going to be late?

Fine. Johnny fumbles with his sunglasses