From Sea to Shore

By L.J. Hamlin

These two historical gay pirate stories by prolific author L.J. Hamlin are sure to shiver yer timbers!

Two Men on a Dead Man's Chest: Harry has about had it with Thomas, the newest member of the crew. Unfortunately for them, the crew has decided the best way for them to work out their differences is to maroon them for seven days, chained together the whole time.

My Pirate Love: Abraham loves the sea more than anything, but he can't resist the pull of his alluring lover Dale, either, eagerly awaiting each time they reunite.

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Aug 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9781646560448

L.J. Hamlin

L.J.Hamlin is a chronically ill writer who likes to write to escape from the pain. She loves animals and the supernatural.

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From Sea to Shore

By L.J. Hamlin

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Copyright 2019 L.J. Hamlin

ISBN 9781646560448

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From Sea to Shore

By L.J. Hamlin

Two Men on a Dead Man’s Chest

Harry was drunk, sitting below deck with a few of his shipmates. He’d had a rough day, fighting again with that blasted Abraham. They worked aboard the same pirate ship but were far from friends. From the moment Abraham had joined the crew, he’s been a thorn in Harry’s side. He disagreed with everything Harry said—hell, Harry was sure he could say the sea was wet and Abraham would swear on the good Lord above that it was dry.

You’re brooding. The whiskey was meant to help with that, James, a friend of his, comments, sounding surprisingly sober and pouring another drink for them both like he meant to fix that.

Think if I throw Abraham overboard the captain will flog me? Might be worth it, Harry muses drunkenly, taking a deep swallow from his glass and feeling his head swim.

He’d more than flog you. You know he’s fond of Abraham, has been from the start, James points out, and that’s another thing that gets under Harry’s skin: that the sainted Abraham can do no wrong in Captain Greyfeet’s eyes.

Prob…probably sp…ppreads hiss legs, Harry frowns at how garbled his words come out. He hadn’t thought he was that drunk yet.

Don’t think so. The Captain may be fine with those of your persuasion on board his ship, but I don’t think he swings that way himself. He has a lass waiting in every port. James laughs.

Harry tries to say you can like maids and fellas both—and any other