My friend just had her first novel published (she's been published as part of an anthology before, but this is her first stand-alone novel), and it's avaliable for pre-order on the
DreamSpinner Press website now. If you pre-order by July 31, you'll get a signed copy.
Here's the description from the website:
Overseer Nicolas Wells had been coming to Mount Desert Island for ten summers to help build cottages for the rich and powerful. Despite his secrets, he had grown comfortable in the peaceful little island town, getting to know its inhabitants and even to consider some of them friends. The eleventh year, however, he arrived to startling news: the island's peace had been shattered by a murder. At the request of the sheriff, Shawn Parnell, Nicolas agreed to hire Philip Hall, the local blacksmith and the probable next victim, in the hope that the secure construction site would be safer than his house in the village. He never expected the decision to lead to danger. Or to love. A full chapter excerpt is available on the website.
Just as a warning:
THIS IS A GAY ROMANCE AND IT DOES CONTAIN EROTICA. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND.I have read a rough copy of the story and can tell you that it's very good and that there's a lot more to it than just romance or erotica. It's a great mystery and it's definitely hot (if you're into the guy-on-guy thing), and just an overall good story.