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London in the Rain Release Day!
My new story, London in the Rain for JMS Books‘ April Rain or Shine submissions call is now on release!
Raymond Smith is used to loneliness. As a hardworking clerk in rainy 1930s London, he hides behind the title of a confirmed bachelor, only occasionally acting on his desires at Charlie’s, a discreet Soho gay bar.
But when he meets charming, handsome David Carstairs, who offers him friendship and more, his narrow routine is threatened. Can he break the habit of a lifetime and permit himself to love?
A life of set routine is the norm for Raymond Smith. Now in his mid-thirties, a fleeting wartime romance far behind him, he is an exemplary clerk at a London insurance firm where he’s perceived as dry and conventional.
But Raymond has a secret. Every month or so, he visits Charlie’s, one of the more understated bars in Soho’s flowering gay scene in the 1930s. There, he seeks relief with strangers to get him through the next few weeks. On one of these visits, he encounters suave David Carstairs, a well-travelled linguist with the Foreign Office. Rather than a brief encounter, David offers him friendship and even affection. Despite Raymond’s misgivings, the two men, with their contrasting backgrounds and experiences, start to form a bond in the spring of 1936 as Europe inexorably begins to march towards war. Will Raymond fearfully reject this chance of happiness? Or can he unbend enough to allow David into his heart and life?
Universal Book Link:
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20% off at JMS Books‘ new release sale until April 16th.
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
Raymond Smith is used to loneliness. As a hardworking clerk in rainy 1930s London, he hides behind the title of a confirmed bachelor, only occasionally acting on his desires at Charlie’s, a discreet Soho gay bar.
But when he meets charming, handsome David Carstairs, who offers him friendship and more, his narrow routine is threatened. Can he break the habit of a lifetime and permit himself to love?
A life of set routine is the norm for Raymond Smith. Now in his mid-thirties, a fleeting wartime romance far behind him, he is an exemplary clerk at a London insurance firm where he’s perceived as dry and conventional.
But Raymond has a secret. Every month or so, he visits Charlie’s, one of the more understated bars in Soho’s flowering gay scene in the 1930s. There, he seeks relief with strangers to get him through the next few weeks. On one of these visits, he encounters suave David Carstairs, a well-travelled linguist with the Foreign Office. Rather than a brief encounter, David offers him friendship and even affection. Despite Raymond’s misgivings, the two men, with their contrasting backgrounds and experiences, start to form a bond in the spring of 1936 as Europe inexorably begins to march towards war. Will Raymond fearfully reject this chance of happiness? Or can he unbend enough to allow David into his heart and life?
Universal Book Link:
https://books2read.com/u/mZZRRB
20% off at JMS Books‘ new release sale until April 16th.
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
Easter weekend 40% off sale at JMS Books!
This sitewide ebooks sale from Good Friday through to Easter Monday includes my recently published April Rain or Shine story, London in the Rain.
Raymond Smith is used to loneliness. As a hardworking clerk in rainy 1930s London, he hides behind the title of a confirmed bachelor, only occasionally acting on his desires at Charlie’s, a discreet Soho gay bar.
But when he meets charming, handsome David Carstairs, who offers him friendship and more, his narrow routine is threatened. Can he break the habit of a lifetime and permit himself to love?
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
Raymond Smith is used to loneliness. As a hardworking clerk in rainy 1930s London, he hides behind the title of a confirmed bachelor, only occasionally acting on his desires at Charlie’s, a discreet Soho gay bar.
But when he meets charming, handsome David Carstairs, who offers him friendship and more, his narrow routine is threatened. Can he break the habit of a lifetime and permit himself to love?
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
40% off weekend sale at JMS Books including pre-release!
JMS Books is holding a 40% off sale this weekend, running from Saturday, May 28th through to Monday, May 30th. I’ll certainly be stocking up on some summer read bargains from my favourite authors!
I’m delighted to say that Held Close to My Heart, my story for JMS Books’ June Hugs or Kisses story submission is included in the sale on pre-release.
My new story, released on June 4th, has first love and opposites attract as themes. It is set in 17th century Oxfordshire, where Luke and Jem, lifelong friends and lovers since their teenage years reach an impasse in their relationship.
Luke has always loved Jem, but his pleasure-seeking life at the court of King Charles II is a different world to Luke’s hard-working existence on his family farm in Oxfordshire. One summer, when they are both twenty-one, Luke can no longer bear to share Jem’s favours. Might his surge of jealousy ruin their lifelong bond? Or will showing his feelings change everything?
https://www.jms-books.com/
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
I’m delighted to say that Held Close to My Heart, my story for JMS Books’ June Hugs or Kisses story submission is included in the sale on pre-release.
My new story, released on June 4th, has first love and opposites attract as themes. It is set in 17th century Oxfordshire, where Luke and Jem, lifelong friends and lovers since their teenage years reach an impasse in their relationship.
Luke has always loved Jem, but his pleasure-seeking life at the court of King Charles II is a different world to Luke’s hard-working existence on his family farm in Oxfordshire. One summer, when they are both twenty-one, Luke can no longer bear to share Jem’s favours. Might his surge of jealousy ruin their lifelong bond? Or will showing his feelings change everything?
https://www.jms-books.com/
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
Release Day!
My new story, Held Close to my Heart for JMS Books’ April Hugs or Kisses submissions call, is now released!
This one is set in 17th-century Oxfordshire and is the story of Luke and Jem, who reach an impasse in their relationship…
Luke has always loved Jem, but his pleasure-seeking life at the court of King Charles II is a different world to Luke’s hard-working existence on his family farm in Oxfordshire. One summer, when they are both twenty-one, Luke can no longer bear to share Jem’s favours. Might his surge of jealousy ruin their lifelong bond? Or will showing his feelings change everything?
Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/u/b5lWPk
JMS Books Link: https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
This one is set in 17th-century Oxfordshire and is the story of Luke and Jem, who reach an impasse in their relationship…
Luke has always loved Jem, but his pleasure-seeking life at the court of King Charles II is a different world to Luke’s hard-working existence on his family farm in Oxfordshire. One summer, when they are both twenty-one, Luke can no longer bear to share Jem’s favours. Might his surge of jealousy ruin their lifelong bond? Or will showing his feelings change everything?
Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/u/b5lWPk
JMS Books Link: https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
Recent Reads
I've read some excellent books recently and had to enthuse about these fantastic new releases from Sophia Soames and K.L. Noone. Both Force Majeure and Kisses for a June Afternoon are wonderfully romantic stories, as you can tell from my blog!
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Coming Soon! Twelve Letters
My new MM Regency romance, Twelve Letters, will be out on July 9th.
If you'd like more details, do visit my blog:
https://elliethomasromance.wordpress....
Twelve Letters is currently in the pre-release/new release sale at JMS Books until July 16th.
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
If you'd like more details, do visit my blog:
https://elliethomasromance.wordpress....
Twelve Letters is currently in the pre-release/new release sale at JMS Books until July 16th.
https://www.jms-books.com/ellie-thoma...
