Hi peeps, we have Andrew Grey stopping by for a quick visit with his upcoming release Love Comes to Light, we have a great guest post from Andrew and  a fantastic excerpt, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

Love Comes to Light

Andrew Grey

Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might have lost his creative gift in the accident that left his hand badly burned. When he’s offered the chance to work with renowned artist Ken Brighton after winning a contest, Arik fears his injury will be too much to overcome.

He reluctantly travels to Pleasanton to meet Ken, where he runs into the intimidating Reg Thompson. Reg, a biker who customizes motorcycles, is a big man with a heart of gold who was rejected by most of his family. Arik is initially afraid of Reg because of his size, however it’s his heart that warms Arik’s interest and gets him to look past the exterior to let down his guard.

But Arik soon realizes that certain members of Reg’s motorcycle club are into things he can’t have any part of. Reg can’t understand why Arik disappears until he learns Arik’s injury was the result of his father’s drug activity. Though neither Reg nor Arik wants anything to do with drugs, the new leadership of Reg’s club might have other ideas.

Andrew Grey Growing with the Senses Series

When I started writing this series a number of years ago, I was in a very different place in my writing and career.  I wrote Love Comes Silently in late 2011 and it was published in 2012.  At that time I was working full time and writing when I got home from work.  My job was uncreative, but it afforded me the regular schedule and hours that I needed in order to be able to write.  The third book in the series, Love Comes Home was one of the last books I wrote while still working and by that time the Evil Day Job was trying to suck the soul right out of me.    At that time, I made the decision to write full time.

That single choice was the great greatest thing I had ever done for myself.  My mind was free and my muse didn’t feel battered, bruised, and pushed back into a corner.  I was happy and the stories welled up.  Within six months I wrote a huge number of stories including Love Comes Around, which was both difficult as well as ecstasy because the final ghosts of my day job were gone.  It was like a celebration for me.   Now as I say farewell to the series, I am planning another milestone in my life.  This summer Dominic and I will have been partners for twenty years.  This series has seen me through life’s ups and downs and now it’s time for them to go on their way and live their HEAs.

Excerpt

“Let’s take a break,” Connor called after the saw whined down once again.

“Good idea,” Reg agreed. Patrick nodded and grabbed a bottle of water, then left the room. Reg followed him with his gaze, waiting until he’d left to ask, “What’s with that kid who’s staying with them?”

Connor shrugged. “I just met him, but I saw the way he acted.”

“Like he wanted to crawl inside a wall to get away from me. He stopped at the station for gas, and I expected him to make a run for it any second, acting like a scared rabbit.” Reg grabbed two bottles of water from the cooler and handed one to Connor.

“Did you see his hand?” Connor asked. “Maybe that has something to do with it. Those burns aren’t that old.” Connor grinned. “And let’s face it, you don’t project love and happiness, or have little bluebirds landing on your fingers.”

“Fuck no, I’m not a princess,” he growled and then sighed. “But that kid is cute as a button.” Reg knew it would be best if he put Arik out of his mind. The guy was scared as hell of him.

“Yeah, the growliness is the perfect way to keep the kid from running for the hills.”

Reg did it again. “I am who I am. Never claimed or tried to be anything but.” If he was big and strong, then no one messed with him and that was just fine. He’d taken more than his share of shit in his life, and he was done with that. “I’m going to hit the head. I’ll be back in a few, and we can finish this project.” He checked his watch. He had to be back at the gas station by six, but that should leave plenty of time to get this project done.

Reg knew the way. He went to the restroom off the entrance, waving to Claire, who was sitting behind the desk, as he passed. She was a biker chick at heart, and when he stopped by, they usually talked Harleys for a few minutes. He pushed the restroom door open and went inside. After taking care of business, he washed his hands and pulled the door open. Childish laughter rang through the hall. Reg glanced at Claire, who pointed to the activity room. More laughter followed, and Reg followed the sound. He peeked into the room.

“Mr. Reg!” Bobbie Jo raced over to him. “I heard you working.” She imitated the saw. “I didn’t bother you because that’s going to be my room when you’re all done.” She grinned, showing her missing front teeth. He lifted her into his arms and watched as Arik turned toward him and then quickly looked away again. “He’s showing us how to draw a bunny.” She pointed to a paper on the table, all smiles and unbridled energy.

“That’s great, sweetheart,” Reg said, carrying her back to her place.

“He has a hurty hand like me. See?” she said, pointing to Arik and then lifting her own right hand.

“Does it hurt today?” Reg knew she sometimes dealt with a lot of pain, particularly after the surgeries or when she was having a growth spurt.

“Nope.” She smiled and wriggled her thumb and the next two fingers. That alone was a miracle and a half, as far as Reg was concerned. Bobbie Jo’s little fingers hadn’t grown right and ended up twisted and curled. She’d had surgery on three of her fingers to correct it, and there were still two to go.

“That’s good, honey,” he said, setting her back in her chair and handing her the pencil.

“I’ll drawed a bunny for you,” she said and looked to Arik. “Would you tell me again?”

“Sure,” Arik said gently, but Reg felt his gaze on him and saw the fear and nervousness in his eyes.

Reg thought about leaving the room, but that would upset Bobbie Jo, so he knelt on the floor next to her to seem less threatening… he hoped.

“First you draw the face,” Arik said, going slowly as he demonstrated, letting the others keep up. “Then the ears.” He drew the first one. As he made the second ear, the pencil dropped from his hand, rolling along the table and onto the floor in front of Reg. He picked it up and held it out to Arik, who looked at it as though it were on fire. Then Arik slowly reached for it, gently taking it from Reg’s fingers. “Thank you.”

Reg nodded, and Arik continued with the lesson. “That’s so good.”

Bobbie Jo’s tongue stuck out slightly as she concentrated, making the shapes Arik showed her. It didn’t look as fluid as his, but Bobbie Jo was obviously pleased as punch as she added the whiskers.

About Andrew

Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.

Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing)  He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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