Tricked

By Pelaam

When Tane is asked to a Halloween party by one of the men from the logging firm he works in, he’s anxious as well as thrilled. The man looks like the one of his dreams but, when the night comes around, he discovers he’s been cruelly tricked and ends up running for his life.

He finds refuge in a house at the edge of the forest and is strangely drawn to the beast of a man who lives there with his elderly brother. But appearances are deceiving, as Tane’s already found out. Can he live long enough to have a fairy-tale ending?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Nov 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781646569687

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.

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Tricked

By Pelaam

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Copyright 2021 Pelaam

ISBN 9781646569687

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are solely the product of the author’s imagination and/or are used fictitiously, though reference may be made to actual historical events or existing locations. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Published in the United States of America.

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To my partner, my own soulmate.

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Tricked

By Pelaam

Chapter 1

Spotting a table at the far side of the coffee shop, Tane settled himself down to wait for his coffee date. After a few minutes, he glanced up from his phone and waved. Tane swiped out of Facebook and greeted Nick with a grin as his long-time friend approached, his own coffee in hand.

Glad you could make it. Tane stood as Nick set down his drink.

I haven’t had a chance to see you since you returned. Nick hugged Tane, slapping his back before they both sat. How’re things going?

Good in some respects, but not that great in others. Tane pursed his lips. There’s a bit of a clique in work. First off, it was ‘we don’t like the outsider.’ Especially one with a degree. Or Maori heritage.

Jeez. You’re kidding. It goes back to your grandfather, doesn’t it? Nick asked, taking a sip of his latte.

Tane nodded. Yep. You can barely tell from my skin colour. Tane held out his arm, turning it back and forth. "Most people assume it’s a tan. But Ma insisted