I fell in love with Alec in Cole and Shane’s story and couldn’t wait to give him a book of his own. He’s funny but has pushed his painful past down until it resurfaces. Alec has trust issues and needs a man he can count on. Von is set on a fresh start and determined to steer clear of Alec and his charming sexuality. Von has been burned by exs and needs a loyal partner. Their attraction is instant, but their pasts prevent them from pursing a relationship.
These two lie to themselves and pretend what they have isn’t a forever kind of love. There are difficult topics, but Alec brought out the silly side of Von and they were fun to write.
He’s a contradiction I can’t walk away from
Alec:
Von—the uptight, gorgeous, Swede—wants nothing to do with me, and I’m obsessed.
The sullen man isn’t interested, and I don’t chase.
When I’m confronted with heart-crushing truths from my past, he’s a steady rock caring for me. But I refuse to reveal what no one else knows. In my experience, relationships end in shattered trust. So I avoid them.
With Von, all my defenses crumble. I burn for his fierce protectiveness. For the first time in my life, my heart wants more. More than a quickie—I break all my rules.
But love is out of the question—It leads to certain heartbreak.
Von:
Dimples attached to an obnoxious man threaten to derail everything.
I’m desperate to escape my grief and suffocating media scrutiny.
I long for anonymity and solitude, but ache for Alec’s kindness and effortless joy. The man who embodies sunshine reminds me of my loss. So I keep my distance, afraid my emptiness will contaminate his sunshine. Until I realize his charm hides a darkness lurking underneath.
The unwaveringly loyal man proposes a pretend relationship with spicy, passionate bedroom activities. And it’s hard to remember this will only ever be temporary. I’m leaving.
My damaged heart won’t survive losing him.
The Truth of Our Past is the second book in the Unframed Art MM Romance series, including spicy angst with a bit of kink. Tropes: off-limits, hurt/comfort, and first love, opposites attract, scars from the past, afraid to commit, fake dating, possessive protector and soulmates.
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TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Off-page death of a spouse and off-page death of a child
Mental health issues––anxiety and depression
Spanking and exploration of dominant/submissive roles/daddy kink
Parental abandonment