Purple Method by Victoria Milne Book Blast & Exclusive Excerpt!

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Hi guys! We have Victoria Milne stopping by today with her upcoming release Purple Method, Victoria is sharing an exclusive excerpt so check out the post and enjoy! ❤ ~Pixie~

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Purple Method

(Purple Method 01)
by

Victoria Milne

When one kiss changes everything, closeted heavy metal singer Max Diaz and MMA fighter Rick Bernstein must decide how hard they’re willing to fight—for their dreams and each other.

An up-and-coming heavy metal singer and a martial artist desperate to join a top MMA gym must decide how hard they’re willing to fight—for their dreams and each other.

Max Diaz is firmly in the closet, and as unbearable as that’s becoming, he can’t risk his only remaining family—his brother, Tony—or his band Purple Method’s chance to make it big.

Rick Bernstein dreams of rising in the ranks of the MMA circuit and securing a training career at a top gym, but with rejections coming thick and fast and his financial future in dire jeopardy, starting a relationship is the last thing on his mind—especially with someone who isn’t out.

But when Purple Method returns to Elfinbrook after a six-month tour, one kiss changes everything. Now Max and Rick face decisions that will change both of their lives forever.

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Exclusive Excerpt!

It’s become the ultimate party house. Come on.” Pete beckoned Rick to follow as he headed toward the steps. “Should be a good night.”

Rick followed him into the drab hallway. The wallpaper looked as though it had been peeling for decades, but he guessed it made sense that with parties like this, it was a waste of time fixing it. A track of scuffed floorboards led first to a staircase that went upstairs, and at the end of the hall was another staircase that led down to the basement. There was a lot of muffled laughter coming from downstairs.

“Pete, where’s the bathroom?”

“There’s a half bath downstairs, but you’re best off going to the bathroom upstairs. It’ll be quieter. They won’t mind.”

“Okay, where shall I meet you?”

“I’ll be down in the kitchen,” Pete said. “That’s where they’ve stashed the drinks.”

Rick climbed the staircase and stopped as he reached the top to peer into the doorway to his right. The door was ajar, and even with that small glimpse, he could see that the room was a complete mess. He pressed the door and it swung open. Max was lying on a large bed in the center with his arm draped across his face and a tequila bottle on the black pillow next to him. Great, of all the doors he could’ve picked. He hoped Max didn’t think he was stalking him. Max dropped his arm to his chest and stared at Rick, letting out a disgruntled huff before allowing his head to fall back and staring at the whirring ceiling fan.

“Uh, sorry. I was looking for the bathroom.”

“End of the hall.”

“Thanks.” Rick turned to leave.

“It’s not usually like this.”

“Excuse me?” He looked back at Max.

“My bedroom. It’s not usually in this state.” Max shifted so he was sitting up with his back against the wall. “I didn’t get a chance to unpack.”

Rick leaned against the doorjamb and scanned the disaster zone that was Max’s bedroom. There were black clothes scattered everywhere, the Indian-style rugs barely visible beneath. Haphazard stacks of old vinyl lined the wall under the window at the front of the house, and to Rick’s left was a desk piled high with notebooks. “You’ve been away a long time. It takes a while to get settled.”

“I guess.”

“It must feel good to be back in your own bed.”

“I’ll have to let you know about that. Haven’t slept in it yet.” Max opened the tequila bottle and took a drink. “Want some?” He held out the bottle, and more than anything, Rick wanted to take it, but touching that would have him passed out before midnight—not a good look.

“Thanks, but I’m okay.”

“Suit yourself.” Max took another drink and sighed, slouching down and closing his eyes for a long moment.

Rick took that as his cue to leave. When he walked past on his way back from the bathroom, Max’s door was closed and he was nowhere to be seen. There was a keypad on the door—that had to be a wise move when it looked like they had all-night parties every day of the week. Rick followed the ear-blasting music down to the kitchen, where it was impossible to hear himself think, let alone talk to anyone, and yet a large group huddled in there seemed to manage by shouting at one another.

Tony was sitting on the kitchen table in the center of the smoke-hazed room, relaying what sounded like one of their tour anecdotes. There was an old washtub under the kitchen table that was filled with ice and bottles of beer, and spirits and soda were crammed onto the counters. These guys knew how to throw a party. Rick ducked to grab a beer and twisted off the cap.

There was a doorway leading off the kitchen, where people were streaming from, and with no sign of Pete in the kitchen, Rick made his way in there to look for him. He found himself in a large, crowded lounge. But there was still no sign of Pete. He was beginning to wish he’d made an effort to dress in black. He was getting some disapproving looks from the metalheads and goths, and he was pretty sure he was being discussed by a few of them.

It was a little unsettling being there and not knowing anyone—feeling like a complete outsider. If this was going to become a habit, he was going to have to invest in a pair of black jeans, and maybe he could wear his biker boots and leather jacket next time. At least that way he wouldn’t completely stand out. He tried to shrink into a corner, which was difficult at six foot two, and sipped at his beer.

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Meet Max and Rick in a fun and entertaining summer read about a bunch of crazy-ass heavy metal musicians, a martial arts expert, and loads and loads of really delicious food. Purple Method is out on 9th July!

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About Victoria!

Victoria Milne logoVictoria Milne discovered fiction writing relatively late in life, back in 2012, and has loved every second of the journey. Her belief that life is one big adventure to be experienced to the max has stood her in good stead, but it has resulted in rather a lot of plot bunnies that don’t give her a minute’s peace!

A firm believer that consensual love should come without labels and without prejudice, these themes often appear in her stories, as do Victoria’s passions for martial arts, cooking, yoga, and loud music. It was no surprise when these subjects began to resonate in her writing, frequently taking center stage, and rather than fighting it she’s learned to accept and enjoy that these will always be indispensable elements in her work.

Although Victoria appreciates that stories don’t always have to have happy endings, hers always do—because everybody deserves to find their true love(s).

In 2016, Love Unlocked—the anthology in which her story “Writer’s Lock” was published—was a Rainbow Award finalist. The experience fueled her desire to learn as much about the mechanics of writing as she could. In 2017 Victoria completed her training with the Society for Editors and Proofreaders and became a full-time freelance editor. Victoria has always loved reading, and still can’t quite believe she’s been lucky enough to not only create books of her own but also help other writers perfect theirs too!

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