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Another Kindle Countdown! Get your copy of my steamy m/m/m summer romance novel set in San Sebastian, Spain for only 99 cents. Discount  available at Amazon US and UK.

Blurb: 

Dr. Ed Hollingsworth, widowed for five years, travels to San Sebastián, Spain, after a thirty-year absence. He seeks out his first and only male lover, pro surfer Javi Elizalde.

After surviving a near-fatal shark attack, Javi turns his back on the sport he loves and becomes a recluse.

Iker Lizaso, professional jai alai player, finds himself at loose ends now that his contract has expired. Forced to retire at thirty-eight, he returns to his home in the Basque Country to figure out what to do with the rest of his life.

Three different men, encumbered by their past, converge in a city famous for its food, summer festivals, and romantic promenades. Can they find happiness together? It’ll be difficult, considering their backgrounds, and maybe even improbable, given the circumstances, but crazy things happen during Semana Grande—Big Week—and Cupid’s arrow might strike in the unlikeliest place.

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Throwback Thursday!

 In the mood for a steamy m/m/m romance set in San Sebastian, Spain? Check out MY SEMANA GRANDE. Available on Amazon and a free read with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. 

It's a second chance romance featuring one battered surfer, a recent widower, and a too-young-to -retire jai-alai player in search of their happy ending. 

Blurb

Dr. Ed Hollingsworth, widowed for five years, travels to San Sebastián, Spain, after a thirty-year absence. He seeks out his first and only male lover, pro surfer Javi Elizalde.

After surviving a near-fatal shark attack, Javi turns his back on the sport he loves and becomes a recluse.

Iker Lizaso, professional jai alai player, finds himself at loose ends now that his contract has expired. Forced to retire at thirty-eight, he returns to his home in the Basque Country to figure out what to do with the rest of his life.

Three different men, encumbered by their past, converge in a city famous for its food, summer festivals, and romantic promenades. Can they find happiness together? It’ll be difficult, considering their backgrounds, and maybe even improbable, given the circumstances, but crazy things happen during Semana Grande—Big Week—and Cupid’s arrow might strike in the unlikeliest place.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

Take a trip to San Sebastian, Spain from the comfort of your living room. # m/m/m romance, #age-gap, #hurt/comfort, #friends-to-lovers.

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10 for $10.00

Loving Edits---Basque Trilogy Book One---is on sale today for only $1.00! Nine other novels featuring writers are also on sale for a dollar as part of Dreamspinner's 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Check it out: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/events/10-for-10-writers-415

Sale Ends at Midnight!

Hi all! Just a reminder that today is the last day to catch the great sale over at Dreamspinner Press. Get my new release, Gnarly, for 30% off the retail price.

In case you're on the fence about the novella, here's a great review that might change your mind.

http://www.rainbow-reviews.com/book-reviews/gnarly-world-of-love-by-mickie-b-ashling-at-dreamspinner-press

Buy Gnarly here: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/gnarly-by-mickie-b-ashling-8583-b

Gnarly is live!

Get a taste of the Basque Country without leaving the comfort of home. Gnarly is available for purchase at most retailers. You can get it at a discount ($4.19) if you buy at the Dreamspinner Store.

Blurb

Dr. Ed Hollingsworth, widowed for five years, returns to San Sebastián, Spain, after a thirty-year absence. He seeks out his first and only male lover, pro surfer Javi Elizalde.

After surviving a near-fatal shark attack, Javi turned his back on the sport he loves and became a recluse.

Iker Lizaso, professional jai alai player, finds himself at loose ends now that his contract has expired. Forced to retire at thirty-eight, he returned to his home in the Basque Country to figure out what to do with the rest of his life.

Three different men, encumbered by their past, converge in a city famous for its food, summer festivals, and romantic promenades. Can they find happiness together? It’ll be difficult, maybe even improbable, considering their backgrounds, but Cupid’s arrow usually hits the mark, and this particular strike might be epic.



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Friday Preview

Another snippet for your entertainment.

“Maybe it’s time to make a few changes,” Iker said gently. “You’re an accomplished doctor and a responsible father from what you’ve told me. I find it hard to believe that your sons will turn on you if you sit them down and tell them the whole story. What you’re feeling for Javi doesn’t take away the love you felt for their mother. Young people are more tolerant than you realize.”

Ed looked up sharply. “I’m not telling them about Javi!”

“Then don’t mention him, but you can say you’re bisexual. It’s not the end of the world, Ed. Some very famous people claim that label.”

“I don’t give a damn about other people,” Ed snapped. “I’m trying to understand why I’m jonesing for the pair of you after being happily married to a woman for over twenty-five years.”

“Excuse me?” Iker asked. “Did you just say the pair of you?”

“I misspoke,” Ed amended quickly.

Iker gave him a sly smile. “Too bad. The idea of a three-way with you and Javi is hot."

Ed was horrified to feel his cock taking the bait. The image of them sprawled in his bed, naked and entwined, made him catch his breath. Blood rushed to his cheeks and his heart thudded loudly in his head. It felt like he’d been racing toward the edge of a cliff, charging nonstop until he flew out into the void, and the only thing preventing him from dropping a thousand feet and splattering on the rocks below was Iker. When had this stranger turned into his anchor?

As if he could read his mind, Iker reached across the table and grabbed Ed’s hand, which had been busy making little piles with the breadcrumbs he’d scattered over the fine linen.

“I think it’s time to go,” Iker said.

“Agreed,” Ed said, trying desperately to regain his equilibrium. Signaling the waiter, he asked for the bill, and when it was presented, he paid with his credit card. Iker motioned to leave a tip, but Ed reached for his hand to stop him.

“My treat,” he said brusquely.

“Thank you,” Iker replied.

They were subdued on the way home. Once again, Ed insisted Iker drive, giving himself the opportunity to dwell on their conversation. The flush of arousal he’d experienced at the restaurant had evaporated, and he was worn out. In light of their conversation, he gave some serious thought to all the possibilities. Had he been in denial all these years in order to keep the status quo? Family, wife, children, career. Wasn’t that supposed to take priority over anything else? If so, he’d done his part, and quite well, he wanted to add. But maybe now it was time to rethink his priorities.

Being bisexual didn’t take anything away from his previous life. Why not admit he’d had feelings for Javi all along? And what of Iker? Was he just caught up in this shitstorm because Ed had a thing for Basque men? Ed knew he was prevaricating before he even finished his thought. Iker was attractive in his own right and shouldn’t end up as collateral damage.

Gnarly is available for Preorder here: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/gnarly-by-mickie-b-ashling-8583-b

New Release-Gnarly-A World of Love Romance

Immerse yourself in the Basque culture with my upcoming release Gnarly, an m/m/m romance featuring three very unique men who converge in a city famous for food, summer festivals, and romantic promenades. One of my characters, Iker, played professional jai alai for years. 

In this short excerpt, Iker explains the game to Ed, who's seeing it for the first time. 

The game itself was a revelation—fast-paced and a little acrobatic. Ed watched as Iker explained.

“It’s sort of a round robin where one pelotari scoops the small ball into a cesta and throws it forcefully against one of three walls. The opposing player then catches it and returns the throw. First one to drop the ball leaves the court and the next pelotari takes his place.”

Ed admired the maneuvers as one guy twisted around like a pretzel while the other climbed part of the wall in an effort not to drop the ball. Aside from the encouraging shouts coming from the crowd, the only other sound was the squeak of rubber soles on the concrete surface and the loud thwack of the ball bouncing off the wall and thudding into the reed mitt.

“How hard is that ball?” Ed asked.

“Rock-hard,” Iker said ruefully. “Getting hit by that thing is as bad as getting shot.”

“I’ll bet,” Ed said. “Does it happen often?”

Iker snorted. “All the time. When I was training, I was black and blue most days. It’s really bad if you get hit in the neck or face. The helmet can only protect your head. Back in 2001, one of the best players in Dania got hit in the face. He had to undergo surgery to repair the bone structure around his eye. He had two fractures. If it had been a direct hit, his eye would have been a goner. Before helmets became mandatory in 1968, players died from internal bleeding.”

“Jesus Christ. What is that ball made of?”

“Rubber wrapped in goatskin. It also travels at speeds up to 300 kilometers an hour and easily shatters bulletproof glass.”


“A deadly weapon in every sense.”

Gnarly is part of Dreamspinners World of Love Series. You can Preorder here: 
https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/gnarly-by-mickie-b-ashling-8583-b