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Dreamweaver
Thorn is a Dreamweaver. He fools the people with his powders and potions, but his true gift is his voice. When Thorn talks, people listen. They obey.Staying in one place with a Gift is never a good idea. Tanner is meant to be his last customer before Thorn moves on again. Except Tanner can’t pay and suddenly Thorn doesn’t want to leave anyway. He wants Tanner to offer his love by his own free will and not because Thorn tells him he must. Trouble is, loving another man is as likely to get Thorn executed as possessing a Gift.All Tanner wants is for his abusive father to be a better man. Falling for the charlatan of a Dreamweaver is unexpected to say the least, especially when he is about to be married.When Thorn is driven out of town, Tanner sets out to find him. Together they embark upon a journey in search of a place to belong. A place where being who and what they are is not wrong.
232 pages, Paperback
First published September 23, 2020
About the author
Kay Ellis
31 books12 followersKay Ellis lives in rural Oxfordshire with her two daughters. She has written stories from an early age, starting with an epic adventure penned at primary school which sadly had to end when a hard-hearted teacher refused to supply any more writing paper.
Over the years Kay’s style has changed as she has grown more confident in her writing, developing a relaxed and informal style. She has also become braver in content, turning her hand to writing gay and straight erotica.
Kay writes for the love of writing and from a fear her head will explode if she doesn’t have a release for her vivid imagination.
It’s only now Kay has found the courage to submit work for publication, having recently finished in the top three of a national writing competition.
Kay Ellis can now be found on Facebook.
Over the years Kay’s style has changed as she has grown more confident in her writing, developing a relaxed and informal style. She has also become braver in content, turning her hand to writing gay and straight erotica.
Kay writes for the love of writing and from a fear her head will explode if she doesn’t have a release for her vivid imagination.
It’s only now Kay has found the courage to submit work for publication, having recently finished in the top three of a national writing competition.
Kay Ellis can now be found on Facebook.
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November 5, 2021
What an ending
Through trials and tribulations, pain and suffering, love and loss, a couple finds their very happy ending. Going from criminals in a dystopian world, to a lasting love in a utopian society, follow the roller coaster of this magical couple.
Through trials and tribulations, pain and suffering, love and loss, a couple finds their very happy ending. Going from criminals in a dystopian world, to a lasting love in a utopian society, follow the roller coaster of this magical couple.
December 15, 2022
I recommend giving this book ago it definitely different. I just couldn't get into this book as I hoped I would.
August 25, 2025
A most excellent read!
Being different in any society is difficult, add in certain things that are outlawed and it gets messy. 2 lost and lonely souls come together for adventure.
Being different in any society is difficult, add in certain things that are outlawed and it gets messy. 2 lost and lonely souls come together for adventure.
February 6, 2026
May 2021
2.5 stars (I was nice and rounded up.)
🫣 Creepy cover alert! Instead of a horror-themed image, a shirtless Thorn would have been preferable.
🤤 Thorn's description: Thorn was incredible. His long, straight, jet black hair hung halfway down his back, framing eyes so dark they appeared almost pupil-less. And that body. Oh, that amazing body - all heavily muscled biceps and sculpted torso.
Book Blurb Error: When Thorn is driven out of town, Tanner sets out to find him. Together they embark upon a journey in search of a place to belong.
In reality, Tanner and Thorn spend a lot of time apart. They each have their own separate journeys and only meet up again later on. The story about a Dreamweaver and people with magical gifts, failed to be the intriguing romance I'd hoped for.
𝙼𝙲𝚜:
Thorn, a Dreamweaver.
Tanner initially works at his father's bar and is treated poorly.
I liked Thorn, but Tanner was overemotional and immature, despite wanting to be seen as a man.
😬 Act like one!
Tanner’s immaturity:
▪️Falls for Thorn through sex; the few times they tried to talk ended in arguments. Love just happens? 🤷♀️
▪️Gets upset and walks out after learning Thorn had other partners (he calls his own actions childish).
▪️Wants to be saved; he says he hates Thorn when he's not.
▪️Accuses Thorn of using his gift against him, showing he doesn’t trust the man he loves.
▪️Slaps Thorn for being with others during their separation, calling him unfaithful. This was unfair bc he was with someone else. He's never kind or understanding. 😠
Thank goodness for Ilsna, who tells Tanner he's being selfish. At 95%, he finally gets it! It's like a much-needed breath of fresh air.
𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦:
🔻 Lack of world-building: Some people develop magical gifts, but it’s a death sentence to use them. Why? Who’s in charge? What world are they in? Nothing is explained. Magic and gay relationships are portrayed as bad, despite many being gifted or gay.
🔻 Tanner & Arlo’s relationship: I had no desire to read their on-page sex scenes during the separation. 🤢 Tanner, who clearly didn’t love Thorn, should've stayed with Arlo! Then Thorn could've found a better man.
🔻Anal sex: Too easy—just shove it in. Ouch! 😧
🔻 The ending: They find peace but don’t fight to free their people from magical suppression. Hiding while others suffer was a disappointment. They had magic and power—why not use it?
The author has potential. I’d recommend using beta readers to help improve the story for the next book.
2.5 stars (I was nice and rounded up.)
🫣 Creepy cover alert! Instead of a horror-themed image, a shirtless Thorn would have been preferable.
🤤 Thorn's description: Thorn was incredible. His long, straight, jet black hair hung halfway down his back, framing eyes so dark they appeared almost pupil-less. And that body. Oh, that amazing body - all heavily muscled biceps and sculpted torso.
Book Blurb Error: When Thorn is driven out of town, Tanner sets out to find him. Together they embark upon a journey in search of a place to belong.
In reality, Tanner and Thorn spend a lot of time apart. They each have their own separate journeys and only meet up again later on. The story about a Dreamweaver and people with magical gifts, failed to be the intriguing romance I'd hoped for.
𝙼𝙲𝚜:
Thorn, a Dreamweaver.
Tanner initially works at his father's bar and is treated poorly.
I liked Thorn, but Tanner was overemotional and immature, despite wanting to be seen as a man.
😬 Act like one!
Tanner’s immaturity:
▪️Falls for Thorn through sex; the few times they tried to talk ended in arguments. Love just happens? 🤷♀️
▪️Gets upset and walks out after learning Thorn had other partners (he calls his own actions childish).
▪️Wants to be saved; he says he hates Thorn when he's not.
▪️Accuses Thorn of using his gift against him, showing he doesn’t trust the man he loves.
▪️Slaps Thorn for being with others during their separation, calling him unfaithful. This was unfair bc he was with someone else. He's never kind or understanding. 😠
Thank goodness for Ilsna, who tells Tanner he's being selfish. At 95%, he finally gets it! It's like a much-needed breath of fresh air.
𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦:
🔻 Lack of world-building: Some people develop magical gifts, but it’s a death sentence to use them. Why? Who’s in charge? What world are they in? Nothing is explained. Magic and gay relationships are portrayed as bad, despite many being gifted or gay.
🔻 Tanner & Arlo’s relationship: I had no desire to read their on-page sex scenes during the separation. 🤢 Tanner, who clearly didn’t love Thorn, should've stayed with Arlo! Then Thorn could've found a better man.
🔻Anal sex: Too easy—just shove it in. Ouch! 😧
🔻 The ending: They find peace but don’t fight to free their people from magical suppression. Hiding while others suffer was a disappointment. They had magic and power—why not use it?
The author has potential. I’d recommend using beta readers to help improve the story for the next book.
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