Life Saver

By Kazy Reed

Working on a gay cruise ship seemed like a dream come true for Isaac Yates. What could be better than being in the midst of a boatload of sexy men at sea, most of them looking for love? But Isaac’s dream becomes a nightmare when a horrifying reminder of a past he wanted to forget shows up and wants Isaac as much as ever. Plus Isaac’s found the perfect man, but how can this gorgeous stranger love him when he can’t even love himself?

Will the chance of love save Isaac from his past?

• Language: English
• Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
• Release date: Apr 6, 2018
• ISBN: 9781487418021

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Working on a gay cruise ship seemed like a dream come true for Isaac Yates. What could be better than being in the midst of a boatload of sexy men at sea, most of them looking for love? But Isaac’s dream becomes a nightmare when a horrifying reminder of a past he wanted to forget shows up and wants Isaac as much as ever. Plus Isaac’s found the perfect man, but how can this gorgeous stranger love him when he can’t even love himself?

Will the chance of love save Isaac from his past?

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Life Saver

Copyright © 2018 Kazy Reed

ISBN: 978-1-4874-1802-1

Cover art by Martine Jardin

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Life Saver

by

Kazy Reed

Dedication

To my husband, for putting up with me while I talk out loud to imaginary people.

Chapter One

The alarm blared again. I realized no matter how many times I smacked the snooze button, it would keep on beeping every five minutes until I hauled my ass out of bed. I rubbed my hands over my face and peered at my alarm clock. When I saw I’d overslept by thirty minutes, I bolted to my feet.

Oh fuck! I yelled.

Hm? mumbled the blanket-covered lump on the bed.

The sound startled me. Truthfully, I’d forgotten Alex had come home with me the night before. No wonder I was tired. The boy was unbelievably flexible, and he had the stamina of the Energizer bunny. Alex’s reputation as the village bicycle, however, rendered him okay for an occasional fuck, but nothing serious. He was irritated that I made him use a condom for oral sex, but no way was I taking such a stupid risk.

I shook his shoulder. Hey, Alex? Time to get up, bud. I have to go.

Hm? he repeated. Slowly, he uncovered his head and blinked at me. What time is it?

Five. I’ll be late for work, so you really have to go. I’ll pay for a cab if you want.

"Five? he asked indignantly. What type of job requires someone to function at five in the morning?"

The kind I’m gonna lose if I’m late again.

All right, I’m up. I swear, I’m up.

I ran into the bathroom. A check in the mirror made me wince. My dark brown hair stuck up in all directions, and my green eyes were severely bloodshot. Rough stubble covered my chin and neck. Would my boss be able to tell that I’d been up all night, fucking Alex every which way to Sunday?

Probably. Shit.

I turned on the water, and over the sound of the spray, I heard the apartment door close. I thanked God Alex had left with no drama. After the world’s quickest shower and shave, I threw