Have you read Finding His Place or any of the other Memories with The Breakfast Club series?
Here’s an excerpt from Finding His Place. This is part of the scene where Keiran and Darius meet for the first time.
Excerpt
The fluttering in his stomach, the rapid pulse and breathing, could all be put down to nerves. Although that didnโt really explain the frisson of excitement that accompanied the flock of butterflies that had taken flight in the pit of his stomach when theyโd touched hands.
โThanks for seeing me.โ Kieran cleared his throat, embarrassed at the slight shake in his voice. โI was hoping to talk to someone. The manager?โ
โThatโd be me.โ
That surprised Kieran. โI thought Marcus Feldman was the owner and manager.โ
โMarcus is the owner but heโs stepped back aย bit now that he has other commitments. Iโm in charge of the day-to-day running of the place.โ
โOh.โ
Blond eyebrows raised. โYou look disappointed. Do you know Marcus?โ
โGod no. Iโve just read about him in the media, thatโs all. Iโve never met him.โ That much was true. Marcus was his brother and heโd never even met the man.
โAnyway, what can I do for you? Brad said you were looking for work?โ
Kieran fidgeted uncomfortably. โYeah. I was hoping you had a position behind the bar.โ
โYou have experience?โ
โIโve been slinging drinks at Blue Horizon for about a year.โ
โSo what happened? Why arenโt you working there anymore? Why here?โ
An image of Marcus flashed into Kieranโs mind, not that heโd tell Darius about his interest. โI tried to pick up some more hours at Blue Horizon but they canโt give me any more shifts than I already have. Theyโre happy to keep me on, and Iโve got references.โ At least that much was true.
Darius studied him for a moment, giving Kieran the once-over, as if trying to gauge how genuine he was. Internally Kieran squirmed under the scrutiny, but suddenly his thoughts took an entirely new direction when he saw the look of approval in Dariusโs eyes. Darius really was a striking-looking man. Broad shouldered, in a dark suit with a black shirt. The open collar showed a glimpse of golden skin with a smattering of fair hair. His short blond hair and piercing blue eyes contrasted with the dark tones of the suit. The heat crept up Kieranโs throat and he knew he was flushing, but he couldnโt stop the blush or the sudden rush of desire. Holy shit! He hadnโt had such an intense reaction to someone in a long timeโif everโand it was unexpected in the middle of a job interview. He swallowed heavily, desperate to get some moisture back into his dry mouth. Dariusโs gaze followed the movement of his throat before landing on his face again, his attention making Kieran squirm further.
Then something clattered over at the bar area and Darius looked away. The moment was broken, leaving Kieran wondering what had just happened. Surely Darius felt it too? The attraction, the connection?
โWell.โ Darius cleared his throat before continuing. โWe donโt often employ people who wander in off the street, but this must be your lucky day. I canโt offer you anything full-time, but I am looking for someone to work the bar Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and the tips are good.โ
โThatโd be awesome. When can I start?โ
Darius laughed, the sound deep and rich. โHold your horses. Letโs see what you can do first and then weโll give you a trial shift.โ
โSure,โ Kieran mumbled, embarrassed that he had made assumptions. โSounds good.โ
โHead over to the bar. Brad can give you a quick rundown of the layout, then I want you to make two drinks. Make a cosmo, thatโs one of our best sellers so you need to be able to turn those over real quick, and a cocktail of your choice.โ
โOkay.โ
Darius rose and Kieran scrambled to his feet. Standing next to Darius reminded him of just how solid Darius was. Over six feet tall, he had a few inches on Kieranโs five eleven, and he was definitely widerโnot too beefy or overly muscled, rather strong and clearly defined. He obviously worked out if those thighs were anything to go by, and that ass. Jesus. Kieran jerked his eyes up when he realized he was following Darius across the room with his eyes glued to Dariusโs backside. It didnโt help when he saw Bradโs smirking face.
โKieran is going to show us his skills,โ Darius announced when they got to the bar.
โOh, I just bet he is.โ Bradโs eyes sparkled with amusement as he winked at Kieran and gave him access to behind the bar.
โHis bartending skills, Brad.โ Dariusโs voice was stern but there was a touch of humor there.
โWell, damn.โ Brad stamped his foot in mock disappointment. โAnd here I was hoping you were one of the new dancers. You sure look like you could move that body.โ Brad looked him up and down then turned to face his boss. โRight, Darius?โ
โBrad.โ Narrowed eyes accompanied Dariusโs warning, and Kieran looked back and forth between the two men.
Brad picked up a tea towel. โOkay, okay. Just having a bit of fun. Come on, kiddo. Iโll give you the grand tour.โ
โItโs Kieran,โ Kieran responded automatically. For Godโs sake, he wasnโt much younger than Brad if Bradโs appearance was anything to go by, and he found himself not wanting Darius to think he was a kid.
Blurb
Sometimes finding your place in the world can lead to love.
Kieran Walters is the illegitimate son of a successful businessman. Despite striving to win his fatherโs affection, a confrontation that has been years in the making leaves Kieran devastated to realize he will never be good enough. Jealous of the half brother heโs never met, and who most likely doesnโt know of his existence, Kieran vows to find out what makes his brother so special in their fatherโs eyes.
Darius Jensen manages a nightclub. He loves his job, but is reluctant to commit when given the opportunity to become a partner. His previous foray into business ownership with a boyfriend had disastrous results, and Darius is still paying the price, both financially and emotionally.
When Kieran starts working with Darius at Sparks, Darius shows him itโs not too late for Kieran to realize his dreamsโthe fulfilling career, a loving family, and someone who loves him for who he is. If only Kieran can convince Darius of the same thing. But before Kieranโs and Dariusโs dreams can come true, Kieran needs to come clean with his brother and deal with the resulting falloutโฆ which threatens his relationship with Darius.
Part of the Memories with the Breakfast Club Kindle World
What are readers saying?
“Finding His Place is a gem of a story that is not to be missed.” ~ Top2Bottom Reviews
“This book was an incredible read.” ~ Gay Book Reviews
“Nic did a wonderful job of capturing the feel of Felice’s world whilst giving this story a heart that is totally hers. And in typical Nic Starr fashion, the love is tangible, the story lovely and the HEA totally sweet and deserved. A wonderful addition to this Kindle World.” ~ Reader on Goodreads
“WOW, this was wonderful, loved it and didn’t put it down. There were sad parts (so get out those kleenex), great story lots of romantic moments, that will keep you turning those pages.” ~ Reader on Amazon
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This book was written as part of the Memories with the Breakfast Club Kindle Worlds. This ‘world’ brings together two of Felice Stevens much-loved series and a number of m/m authors have contributed a story.
The books are:
Anticipation by Talia Carmichael
Remember Love by Silvia Violet
Hot Date by Felice Stevens
A Way with Words by Lane Hayes
Finding His Place by Nic Starr
Memories Follow by S.C. Wynne
Uncommon Ground by Kelly Jensen
Happy reading!
Nic xx
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