2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Beyond the Surface by Felice Stevens

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Beyond the Surface (The Breakfast Club Book 1) by Felice Stevens
Gay Erotic Romance
Series: The Breakfast Club
Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1517063566
ISBN-13: 978-1517063566
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On 9/11, firefighter Nick Fletcher’s world changed forever. He's unable to rid himself of survivor’s guilt, made worse by the secret he hides from his family and co-workers. Nick's life is centered around helping burn victims, until he is reunited with the man he’d once loved but pushed away. Now he has a second chance at a love he thought lost forever. For fashion designer Julian Cornell, appearances mean everything. His love affairs are strictly casual, and the only thing he cares about is making his clothing line a success. A chance encounter with the man he loved long ago has Julian thinking for the first time in years there may be more to life than being seen at the best parties and what designer labels to wear. When Julian’s world takes an unexpected turn, it's Nick who helps him regain perspective on what matters most in life. Julian, in turn, helps Nick accept who he is and understand he isn’t responsible for tragedies he couldn't prevent. Lost love found can be even sweeter the second time around and after all the years apart, both men learn to look beyond the surface to find the men they are inside.


Good story with believable characters in vivid settings that pulled me in right away.

A complicated romance with deep, conflicted characters and plenty of delicious obstacles to overcome.