That Turtle Story

By C.S. Poe

Nor O'Brien spends his days in sunny Key West caring for and rehabilitating sea turtles. He doesn't need anything else in life, except maybe a significant other to cuddle with after a long day. But recent heartbreak has left Nor salty, and he's not in the mood for anything, Christmas included. Then Eugene Montgomery walks into Turtle R&R, claiming to have found a clutch of eggs in distress.

 

Nor is smitten with the tourist at first sight, and at the suggestion of his screwball colleagues, indulges in some no-strings-attached fun. Nor and Eugene are quick to get along, happily enjoy each other's company, and take in the island's unique holiday pleasures together. But Nor would never leave his turtles, not for any man. So when his rebound fling turns into strong romantic feelings for Eugene, it'll take a Christmas miracle to keep the two together forever in Key West.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Emporium Press
• Release date: Apr 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781952133169

C.S. Poe

C.S. Poe is a Lambda Literary and two-time EPIC award finalist, and a FAPA award-winning author of gay mystery, romance, and speculative fiction. She resides in New York City, but has also called Key West and Ibaraki, Japan home in the past. She has an affinity for all things cute and colorful and a major weakness for toys. C.S. is an avid fan of coffee, reading, and cats. She’s rescued two cats—Milo and Kasper do their best to distract her from work on a daily basis. C.S. is an alumna of the School of Visual Arts. Her debut novel, The Mystery of Nevermore, was published 2016. cspoe.com

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