After a nasty break-up, Xeno decides to try something new. He’s not completely ready for what happens next.
For one night Xeno wants to be the centre of someone’s attention. He doesn’t bargain on becoming the most important member of the Fae guardians.
Xeno’s life suddenly changes when he takes another chance with the five men he met on Beltaine. Seeing them again awakens not only Xeno’s deep-seated desires but also a connection the Fae need.
What happens when Xeno agrees to move in? How will that impact the rest of his life? Xeno is about to find out the answers to those questions and a whole lot more. Is he ready to find out the truth and embrace his life as a member of the Fae? Only Xeno can answer those questions. Should be an interesting journey.
General Release Date: 6th December 2013
His cell rang. Before he could say anything, the voice on the other end blurted out, “Rex, I found him.”
“Found who?” He was going to stay calm.
“Him. The guy from the masque.”
Damn. He didn’t want to believe it. “How do you know it’s him, Ace? His face was covered by a mask. All we saw was his body.”
“I know. But remember he did have two distinguishing marks. The tattoos—one on the inside of his left wrist and one on his hip. Now, if I could see him without his pants, I could be positive. How many guys have an intricate knotwork triquetra on their wrist and a Celtic cross on their hip?”
Rex knew Ace was right. They had seen other guys who matched him in build and hair colour. What had told them that those guys weren’t him were the missing tattoos. “Where did you see him?”
“He works at the book store.”
“He works for Renaissance?” Rex groaned.
“Apparently. He was wearing a purple apron with Ren’s harlequin design on it and one of those nifty name tags that read Xeno.”
“Wait a minute. His name is Xeno?” No way. Could it really be possible?
“Yeah. Is that a problem?”
Rex sighed. “He’s Ren’s baby brother.”
“Well, shit. That complicates things.”
Rex stared out of the large window in his office that overlooked the vast expanse of grape vines. The mid-afternoon sun was beaming down, gracing the vines with warmth. Strands of long dark hair were caught and danced in the slight breeze, pulling Rex’s attention away from the vines and to the sexy body of his lover, Niko. He watched as Niko walked down the row, inspecting each plant and talking with Manuel and Gianna, his assistants. Even watching Niko bend, sniff and inspect the vines couldn’t distract Rex from his conversation with Ace.
He sighed. How was it possible the guy, the one who fitted with all of them, was the brother of one of his business associates? Rex remembered the day he’d first met Renaissance Anders. She had just bought the buildings she was going to turn into a coffee shop and used bookstore. He and the guys had still been remodelling a storefront across the cobblestoned street. The revitalisation of the Main Street area was in high gear and more local businesses were moving in.
Renaissance had been standing out in front of her building, hands on hips and grinning when he walked up. Introductions had been swift, but they had become fast friends and a formidable pair. Over the three years since, they had slowly taken control of the business association and had made significant strides in improving the area. More businesses had moved in. A broken-down Episcopal Church had been given new life by its congregation as well as the people who were making their homes above the shops.
Above the bookstore, Maggie Anders had set up her office as a social worker and psychologist. With the help of the Church and other businesses, Maggie had created an LGBTQ shelter and community centre. Life was changing fast in the small community located near Charlottesville. And Rex couldn’t be happier except for one little thing. Or one huge thing, depending on how you looked at it.
He sighed. They needed Xeno. Needed what he represented to them. Xeno was the glue that would keep them all together. Being Fae and protectors of the Tuatha de Danann treasure was difficult. They never knew who would show up next trying to steal it. Xeno would be the one to calm them after a battle and keep them strong and balanced.
Rex knew this was going to be complicated, mostly because no one knew what they were. He just hoped Ren and Xeno being from an unconventional family would at least keep them both from freaking out about Xeno being involved with the five owners of Delectable Vines and Delectable Brews.
A sharp rap on his office door dragged him out of his thoughts. He looked up and smiled when Niko opened it. The lock snicked when Niko closed it after sauntering through the doorway. His sun-bronzed skin was barely covered by the white tank top and denim cut-offs.
“Now, I put on quite the show for you, and was disappointed not to get my usual text.” Niko pouted as he ambled closer to Rex’s desk, a slight, suggestive sway in his hips.
Personally, I don’t think I’m as much fun as the cast who lives in my head. But I try. I think it’s the fact that not everyone gets my humor or why I get excited to kill off a character.
Otherwise, I’m a mom. Spawn is reigning holy terror as the teen years roll along. I do have my fun embarrassing him like the day I figured out the real reason he wants to move to Japan. (He thinks the girls are cute. Hee hee.) And yes, you can insert the outraged “Mom!” if you would like because I mentioned this.
I am also one of the co-creators of an online LGBTQ friendly, YA sci-fi/fantasy series called The Ravens Crossing. TRC is a labor of love that we have been crafting for two years and over 1.5 million words.
I guess to sum all of this up I am a One Direction listening LGBT cheerleader, activist, Classics geek, Otaku, mom, and author. I never said I thought I was boring.
You can find me on Twitter (@WestThornhill), sometimes Facebook, my website/blog, or you can email me.
Reviewed by SAM
A bold introduction for this author to Totally Bound. Apple Mead is a wonderful introduction to the inner workings and lusty appetites of the Fae. Hot and steamy enough for even the most seasoned reader....
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Reviewed by ErinSC
My first book by this author and I did enjoy it. Very hot little read, I liked the connection between the characters and their personalities… Overall good and I probably will read at least the next one...
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Welcome to Delectable Vines. We are located in the rolling hills of Virginia near the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Here at Delectable Vines we create specialty wines and mead enjoyed by humans and Fae.
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This is book one in the Delectable Vines series, so can you tell us about your plans for the next few?
In book two, Apple Wine, Xeno runs into problems with his sister when he tells her about his involvement with the five owners of Delectable Wines and Brew. Niko wants to make things better for Xeno so he suggests they go visit Xeno’s family. Things become a little more interesting when secrets are revealed.
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