Purr-suasion

By Pelaam

Jamie is a self-confessed geek and likes nothing better than to be stretched on the beach, reading his books -- unless it's watching Trent, a handsome shifter and surfer, and the unrequited love of Jamie's life.

When anonymous gifts are left on Jamie's doorstep, he wishes they were from Trent, but there's no clue to his mystery admirer.

Following a terrifying run-in with some of Trent's gang, Jamie is heartbroken and convinced his crush set him up. But when danger strikes, Jamie needs to be a hero, using his own shifter ability.

With a little purr-suasion, Jamie can find all his dreams come true.

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Sep 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9781685502362

Pelaam

Living in clean, green New Zealand, Pelaam is a multi-published author of gay romance and erotic books. When not busy writing, she can be found indulging in her other passions of cookery and wine appreciation. Pelaam's books: Smoking Mirror, 2017 finalist in 2017 Rainbow Awards in Gay Futuristic/Sci-Fi; Stranded, Evernight Publishing Readers’ Choice winner 2016 for Sci-Fi; The Avian Emperor, runner up and Honourable Mention in 2016 Rainbow Awards Gay Futuristic/Sci-Fi.

Book preview

Chapter 1

Parking his car as close to the library as he could, Jamie Madison scooped up his books and trotted across the road. Jogging up the stairs, he slowed down as he stepped inside.

Trying to avoid his sandals flapping noisily on the tiled floor, Jamie walked with exaggerated deliberation to the library desk. As he neared, he glanced around. There weren’t many people close by and he relaxed a little.

Hey! ‘Sup, bro. From behind the desk, Tama waved at him and Jamie grinned back.

Brought a couple back, looking to get a couple more. Jamie set his books down and waited while they were checked in.

Still on your history/mystery kick? Tama glanced at the titles before setting them aside.

Yeah. I like seeing the historical details, how people lived in times gone by, while enjoying a good mystery. Jamie shrugged. I need a couple of new ones to take to the beach at the weekend.

Some of the brightness dimmed from Tama’s face. You still hanging around that pack? They’re feral. Dangerous.

It’s not a pack. Jamie sighed heavily. Yes, there are a few shifters in there, but not all of them are.

"Yeah. So I hear. Felines and canines. I also hear they’re a bunch of narcissistic pricks. Here I am, look at me. Tama shimmied his shoulders before wrinkling his nose. I wouldn’t have thought your kind of shifter would be welcome."

Ah, man, they’re not all like that. There are a few posers, but not all of them. Anyway, I just settle myself nearby, join in with the barbie if we’re staying out late. Nothing too heavy. And at present they don’t know I’m a shifter and I don’t plan on telling them anytime soon.

You still mooning over Trent? Does he even know you exist amongst all those bronzed six packs? Tama’s expression was sympathetic, but Jamie didn’t really want his friend’s sympathy.

I already know I’m an idiot, but Trent’s gorgeous and he likes reading, too. He put me onto the history/mysteries and they were a great choice. As to noticing me? I’d only be kidding myself if I thought someone as gorgeous as him would be interested in a skinny, pale nerd.

A vision of Trent and his smooth golden skin popped into Jamie’s mind. He doesn’t seem to care that I’m more of a watcher than participant in sport. Anyway, I don’t go to everything the guys arrange, but I usually get a text to see if I’m free, and it’s not like I have to fend off the hordes wanting to go out with me.

Several months has passed by since he’d last dated and Jamie wasn’t one for casual sex just for the sake of it.