I Believe Now - Sequel to Until You

Blurb:

Max Tyler and Asher Madden are back—and so is a very angry man from their past. A man who believes he has been extremely wronged by the great Max Tyler.

Wyatt Jackson knows it was Max who made it impossible for him to be re-elected and that was all the politician had been after. Plus, due to the lies Max told, Jackson nearly ended up in prison.

Jackson not only wants his life back, he wants Max Tyler dead.

First step? Kidnap Max's precious Asher Madden.

Max is well aware of his error in not taking care of Wyatt Jackson when he had the chance. He just didn't think the man had it in him to bite back. But Asher is now in the former Congressman's dirty hands and in order to rescue him, Max needs a plan. One that can't fail.

But what happens when it does?

About the Poem

For both Until You and the sequel I Believe Now I wrote poems to start off the stories. With Until You, the poem is actually “written” by Max Tyler and for I Believe Now, Asher does the honor. Of course, Max doesn’t “sign” his like Asher does, but you can’t help but know it is him.  Both poems appear at the beginning of the stories.

I really liked the fact I had poems to start these off. I think it gives an aura of romance to the story as you go in. For Asher, in this sequel, I also think it gives the reader knowledge of how Asher is feeling at the beginning of this story. He is finally giving in to his desire for Max. He is finally beginning to accept that some things just are not going to make sense in life.

I actually wrote poems for a few others of my stories, too, like Ladders. That one appears in the book at the beginning. I also wrote one for Baby, Think it Over but did NOT put it in the book. I’ll put it on the website though at some point.

I hope you not only like the poem but that you like the book. Here’s the poem for I Believe Now.

I Believe Now

The path I am on has not always been clear; the light oftentimes has been weak.

Even though I struggle sometimes just to see, I believe now it's your darkness I seek.

I've tried to pull back when I'm moving too fast, to figure out where this path leads.

But I look in your eyes so strong and so sure, and I believe now it's your pace I need.

I have stood up against very hard winds, and have fallen time after time.

But your hand on my shoulder has given me faith,

And I believe now that your strength is mine.

I've been afraid of the dark but it's been in your shadow, where I have felt safe and secure.

With your arms all around me, your presence surrounds me,

I believe now that your way is sure.

I sometimes wake up in the dead of the night, and reach out to where you should be.

I grasp then at air, with a fear you're not there, and I believe now the need is with me.

For this path I am on, though fear dogs my steps and panic seems but one breath away.

You have only to whisper 'be strong' in my ear, and I believe in you more every day.

Though I've bargained with fate and gambled with luck,

Seeking redemption from all that I've done,

I was alone on this ledge until you came along, because I believe now it's your heart I've won.

—Asher Madden

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Max and Asher's Home - Until You and I Believe Now

Max and Asher’s Home

Max and Asher live high above Chicago’s city streets. Even though, prior to Asher moving in, Max never spent much time there, he still opted for magnificent beauty and ultra-convenience. 8,500 square feet of luxury, it still sometimes represents a prison for Asher.

One of Max and Asher's Living rooms

                                                                 Max’s Home office

Decorated by Chicago’s most talented interior designers even some of the furnishings have a cost beyond measure. Yet he has items that mean much more to him than his most expensive modern art piece. Sitting on a center shelf in a glass case is an item Asher does not recognize but Max holds very dear. It is a very simple tumbler from which Max sipped brandy that first time he visited Asher in his apartment, right after Asher had saved his life. Max treasures it because Asher dug deep in his cupboards to find something that wasn’t plastic or Styrofoam. Max chuckles at the fact Asher has no idea he even took it with him.

This is where Max keeps Ash's tumbler from that night

The views from the penthouse are even more magnificent than the penthouse itself. There is an incredible view from all sides of his home but none rival the one off his amazing outside space facing downtown Chicago. Even in the winter, it offers an incredible view.

The only place where Max opted for curtains to obscure the view was the bedroom.  Even those are gossamer and thin.  But Max was never any good at sharing things so when Asher moved in, the curtains went up. Otherwise the floor to high ceiling windows remain totally uncovered.

                                                        Max and Asher’s bedroom

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I Believe Now - The video

About the book trailers

I redid the trailer for Until You and it was the first time I used video in a video. It really made a difference. So I wanted to highlight that video along with the one for I Believe Now. The Until You video really sets the tone for the two books which is very “city” and dark. The videos I used within the video for Until You were all a cities at night and so captured that mood. I love the music for Until You video as well. It’s called Fancy Footwork by LynnMusic. It’s a full on piece that starts out slow and pulsating, rather ominous and pensive. But then it develops into something big, like something important is happening, something amazing is approaching, which fit, in my opinion, the aura of Until You.  The video for I Believe Now is much choppier, more urban, a little bit down and dirty. The music is right there, already in the thick of things. I love the way it falls, too, especially toward the end when there’s the reveal of the possibility that all of Max’s plans just may not go the way he thinks they will. That even he can be fallible. Something he can’t afford to be in his dark world. The music really punches that home. So I really like both of these videos and hope you do, too.

If you will also notice, like in a lot of sequels, the covers are similar. This is the first sequel I have been able to have a second cover for. Ice Dragon Tales had started out as two books due to its length. My publisher at the time split it and I had every intention of having similar covers for that one, too, but the second book never made it out before Silver Publishing collapsed. When Amber Allure published it, they published it as one book which was a thrill for me.  So honestly, this is the first time I have had a second book in a series come out. I had the express privilege of working with Tracy Soxie Weston on both covers. She is brilliant.  So make sure to check out the covers in the videos as well. Here’s the first video for Until You:

And here is the video for I Believe Now:

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Character Interview with Max Tyler

Max Tyler from I Believe Now Talks about his Asher

Thanks for talking with me today Mr. Tyler. To begin with I want to acknowledge your status in this city. You’re a pretty important man.

I’m not sure what you mean by ‘important’.

Well, you’re political influence is relatively substantial, to say the least.

(Nodding) I have friends who discuss things with me.

Actually what I understand, you talk, they listen. There’s no real discussion.

(Chuckles) That’s quite the exaggeration.

What about the police? I understand you have the police chief’s personal cell number and can call it anytime.

Actually, it’s the chief who has my cell. He calls me.

See? That’s what I mean. They listen to you.

I will admit that I have knowledge of certain organizations and networks in this city. Occasionally the police rely on me to help steer them in the right direction.

I think that’s rather influential, don’t you?

I call it rather intelligent on their part.

So intelligent that, in fact, someone tried to not only assassinate you last year but blew your office up while you were still in it. I understand you were saved because of your desk? Care to talk about that?

(Smirk) It was a very small explosive but yes, someone thought they could eliminate me. I was shielded by my desk which was made of a very specific material capable of withstanding such personal type explosives.

You hid underneath it.

I did.

But you weren’t alone. You also saved the life of the man who actually brought the bomb in?

(Chuckles again) Yes. Asher Madden was with me at the time. And yes, he brought in the bomb but the clueless kid had no idea that was what he had done.

And now he’s your lover?

No comment

Really? There certainly seems to be something going on between the two of you.

Hmmm?

He’s living with you, you protect him by surrounding him with your people. Why are you afraid to admit it?

I’m not afraid of anything. I just don’t discuss my love life with the public.

Ahhh! See? I was right. You’re in love.

(Smile)

That’s so sweet! Tell me about Asher. What is it you like about him?

(Looks away for a moment) He’s… life. He’s full of life. He reminds me that there is actual pleasure that can be extracted from our existence in this dark world. He makes me crazy. He makes me emotional. He’s… everything.

Is this the first time you’ve been in love?

Absolutely. I have never felt this way about anyone or anything.

So what is your loved one doing these days?

(Laughs) I commissioned a number of Chicago calendars called Chicago Illusions. He won the contract as the photographer. So he’s been busy running around the city getting the best photos he can in order to tell the story he wants to tell about his beloved Chicago.

You commissioned it? You mean you did it to keep him busy?

I did it to keep him out of trouble.

Trouble?

Yes. My past has a few unresolved… issues.

Ahhh. You mean former congressman Wyatt Jackson. He didn’t end up in prison like you expected him to, did he?

(Huffs) I don’t think Jackson has it in him to come back at me. I think he just might believe I’m still out to get him so he’s going to go underground and stay there. But, yes, keeping Asher busy but close and protected is my number one top priority. He tends to be too interested in stories that make the front page as opposed to the one he can tell with these calendars.

So you think he’s unaware of the possible danger?

Danger? There’s no danger. Like you said, I have him surrounded. In fact, once I learned Jackson was released I sent in a couple more people to keep Asher safe. But yes again, he’s totally unaware and that’s the way I want to keep it. His handlers are fully alert. That’s all I need.

Still, people make mistakes. And in the end, that’s all we are. People.

Not mine. They’re not allowed. Especially the ones who protect my Asher.

Really? So you expect no problems at all from Mr. Jackson?

(Sigh) I didn’t say that. Unfortunately he has fallen off my radar. That in itself is a problem. But I think he’s simply gone underground.

Doesn’t sound like you are all that confident.

I’m confident in that I can protect Asher. That’s all I need.

That’s very interesting you think that. Good luck to you, then. Thank you for talking to me.

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Character Interview with Asher Madden

Blurb:

Max Tyler and Asher Madden are back—and so is a very angry man from their past. A man who believes he has been extremely wronged by the great Max Tyler.

Wyatt Jackson knows it was Max who made it impossible for him to be re-elected and that was all the politician had been after. Plus, due to the lies Max told, Jackson nearly ended up in prison.

Jackson not only wants his life back, he wants Max Tyler dead.

First step? Kidnap Max's precious Asher Madden.

Max is well aware of his error in not taking care of Wyatt Jackson when he had the chance. He just didn't think the man had it in him to bite back. But Asher is now in the former Congressman's dirty hands and in order to rescue him, Max needs a plan. One that can't fail.

But what happens when it does?

Hello, Mr. Madden. So nice to meet you.

Call me Asher. Nice to meet you, too. I was told you wanted to talk to me?

I do. Did they tell you I also talked with Mr. Tyler?

Max mentioned something. What can I do for you?

Well, first of all, I’m curious. What does it feel like to be the lover of one of the most powerful men in the city?

(Blushes) You mean Max? Yeah, I guess he’s pretty powerful. Pretty pushy, too.

Pushy?

Yeah. He’s like this huge alpha male. Won’t let me be alone. He always has all these people follow me and I have no choice in the matter. Thinks I can’t tie my own shoe laces.

He refers to it as providing protection.

From what? He constantly thinks someone’s out to get me. He acts like I can’t take care of myself. It makes me crazy sometimes.

Sounds like he loves you.

Love? I don’t think he’s ever told me he loves me.

You doubt it?

(Sigh) No. I know the bastard loves me. Would be nice to hear it once in a while, though.

Don’t actions speak louder than words?

Hah! If that’s the case then he more than loves me.

(Chuckles) I understand you’re a photographer.

Yep. I love it. Even the weddings and stuff. Me and my camera are pretty close.

(Laughs) What are you doing now? I heard you won that coveted contract, Chicago Illusions. A year in the life of Chicago in calendar form.

Oh yeah! It’s amazing! I am having a blast.

So what exactly are you doing?

Oh man. I get to capture this city’s personality, show it in color and shapes and… just life, you know? This city is fierce and daunting and mean and hard but it’s beautiful and incredible, too. Like in the morning? When it’s just waking up? Wow. From the dirty streets to the highest penthouse – Max’s penthouse, by the way – I really believe I’ve let it come alive through my view finder.

You sound like you love your job a lot.

Oh, I do.

So do you love Mr. Tyler like that?

(Blushes again) Well, loving Mr. Tyler isn’t always that easy.

What do you mean?

I mean he’s a bit hard to pin down. Doesn’t really go for all that romantic stuff.

Romantic stuff?

You know, flowers and dinner and stuff. But every once in a while I still try to surprise him with them.

Really? Dinner and flowers? I am having a bit of trouble imagining Mr. Tyler appreciating a bouquet of roses.

Yeah, but he does love Bob San sushi almost as much as I do.

So you surprise him with dinner? What else?

Oh, music, a glass of wine, maybe a bubble bath, that kind of thing. He usually gets home really late so it’s a little hard to order in. But, well, his name tends to move mountains so I have to admit that occasionally I use it.

You use his name?

(Laughs) Yeah. Who delivers amazing sushi at two in the morning? They do if it’s Max.

I see. So, what is his usual response?

To me doing that? Absolutely the same every time.

And what would that be?

Not sure he would appreciate me saying.

Oh! I see. That kind of response.

Ah huh. All night.

Wow.

Makes for a tough morning

I bet. So one final question. What do you see for your future?

My future? Not sure. But as long as it has Max in it it’ll be crazy. Yeah, Max. That’s my future.

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I BELIEVE NOW Book Tour Week Two

Asher Madden

Here's where we've been:

6/29 MM Good Book Reviews

6/30 Nautical Star Books

7/1 Bayou BookJunkie

7/2 Unrandom randomness

7/3 Up All Night Read All Day (Great Review)

Here's where we're going:

7/6 Love Bite Reviews

7/7 Literary Nymphs

7/8 My Fiction Nook

7/9 Prism Book Alliance

7/10 Carly's Book Reviews

Here's where to buy I BELIEVE NOW

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Day Five of the I Believe Now book tour

THE BOOK TOUR

6/29 MM Good Book Reviews

6/30 Nautical Star Books

7/1 Bayou Book Junkie

7/2 Unrandom randomness

7/3 Up All Night Read All Day

7/6 Love Bite Reviews

7/7 Literary Nymphs

7/8 My Fiction Nook

7/9 Prism Book Alliance

7/10 Carly's Book Reviews

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I Believe Now is a best seller!

I Believe Now is a best seller on ARe!

At number 28 this morning I am thrilled! Of course, the bigger thing is whether or not readers will LIKE it. That's most important to me. AND the TOUR has started! Today we are at 

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Click on the words above and it will take you to an interview with Asher! Plus, make sure to click on the rafflecopter for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Tomorrow follow to the next one, Nautical Star Books and hopefully they will have gotten up the other two prizes for the give away; a $25 Fireborn Publishing gift card, or a copy of "Chase and Capture".

I Believe Now - ON SALE NOW

I Believe Now is on sale! The Blog Tour starts Monday!

Here's the line up! I will provide links as I get them. Remember I am giving away a $25 Amazon gift card and a $25 Fireborn gift card and free copies of Chase and Capture! 

6/29/2015	MM Good Book Reviews
6/30/2015	Nautical Star Books
7/1/2015	Bayou Book Junkie
7/2/2015	Unrandom Randomness
7/3/2015	Up All Night Read All Day
7/6/2015	Love Bytes Reviews
7/7/2015	Literary Nymphs
7/8/2015	My Fiction Nook
7/9/2015	Prism Book Alliance
7/10/2015	Carly's Book Reviews

I Believe Now - June 26 * Blog Tour begins June 29

With character interviews and exclusive excerpts, the making of both the Until You video and the I Believe Now video, and a number of prizes, you need to attend! 

Come help me celebrate the release of "I Believe Now", sequel to "Until You". Starting on June 29th "I Believe Now" will be on tour. I always do a $25 gift certificate from Amazon but I might add another one plus some free ebooks from my back list. It's going to be a great tour! Want to know more? Go HERE to my website, MY BOOKS, and then I BELIEVE NOW toward the bottom of the page. 

COVER REVEAL - I BELIEVE NOW (Until You #2)

Blurb:

(Unofficial)

 Max Tyler and Asher Madden are back! And so is someone from Max's very sordid past. A man who believes he has been seriously wronged by the great Max Tyler. 

Wyatt Jackson is mad. Max Tyler made it impossible for him to be re-elected and that was all the politician was after. Then, to add insult to injury, Tyler left him alive, making it obvious he thought less than nothing of the man's ability to be a problem for him. That just makes him more than mad. 

He wants an apology. He wants his life back. He wants Max Tyler dead. 

And he has plans to make it all happen with his first step of kidnapping Asher.

Of course that forces Max to come up with a plan of his own. The only problem is, this time, that well thought out, perfectly planned sequence of events that were supposed to defeat the bad guy and get Asher back in his protective arms does not play out as perfectly as Max thought it would. And because of that, Asher just might not make it out alive.

The long awaited sequel to Until You is coming soon from Fireborn Publishing.

UNTIL YOU NEW VIDEO

In honor of "I Believe Now" coming out June 26, there is a brand new video for Until You

Go HERE for more information on both this book and the sequel, I Believe Now

Excerpt from the upcoming "I Believe Now"

Max chuckled. “You’re really enjoying this aren’t you?”

Asher laughed as he pulled away. “Yeah…even though I know you’re the one who got me the job.”

Max reached over and grabbed Asher around the neck and pulled him back into his embrace. “I didn’t get you the job. You applied along with thirty other photographers and got the job yourself.”

“See? Right there! That’s how come I know you did it. I never told you any of that.”

Max looked down into Asher’s face with a smile. “Do you think I would allow you to do anything without checking it out first? Of course I know all about it.”

“Oh…yeah, you would do that…right.” He shifted under Max’s arm, not really sure how to take all this over protectiveness. “So…you didn’t threaten any lives or anything? You know, call in some markers?”

Max laughed, something Asher noticed he was doing a lot more of recently. “No, I did not threaten any lives or call in any markers.” He sobered. “Are you disappointed?”

Asher turned to look at Max, a thoughtful look on his face. Disappointed? Really? Did he actually want Max to do those things for him? Well, not threaten people or anything but maybe the occasional marker would be nice; but then again, maybe just a little irritating too. If the mere mention of Max’s name could move mountains, small accomplishments, like these photo books, should mean little to nothing even in his own opinion.

But truthfully he lost himself every time he lifted the camera to his eye. The hours flew by as he chased the light and shadows. The moments he seemed to be able to capture…no, not just moments, but emotion. And not just capture, but create something that would speak to everyone who took the time to look. Sometimes it was just an image, but other times he knew he could make people see what he saw at that moment. He could make people feel the reason he clicked the button in the first place. He felt the magic flow through him and he knew at least some of the shots were exceptional. So at the moment, anyway, it really didn’t matter to him what Max’s name alone could accomplish.

“No. Of course not. I am certainly not disappointed. I love the fact I got the job on my own...if I did.” He saw Max smirk as the man put the thin cigarette to his mouth. “I’m having fun and the shots are turning out great. I might even enter some of the shots in this contest coming up. The winner will have a showing of their work at the next Art Fair Chicago.”

Max nodded his head. “I’ve gone to that a few times.”

Asher once again pulled back after he had settled into Max’s shoulder and looked up at him. “What? You? Cultured? You’re kidding me, right?”

Max smiled but it looked more like he had just been insulted. “Even cold blooded, heartless criminals enjoy art, Asher.”

Well, Asher had to admit the old man did have taste. One look at this living room alone screamed all kinds of things about Max’s personality. Sharp, clean lines, minimalist simplicity with only a touch of color. He leaned his back into the couch suddenly feeling tired again but not taking his eyes off of his lover’s wickedly beautiful face. “I bet if I had any of the pictures I already took of you being the cold blooded…what was that again? Oh yeah, heartless criminal, I would win for sure. Maybe I need to take some more.”

Max raised an eyebrow.

“Don’t worry. I’m not following you.” Asher huffed out.

“I know.”

“But you are following me.”

“I am.”

“Why?”

“I think that would be obvious. To keep you safe.”

“There isn’t anyone out to get me anymore…except you that is.”

Max made no comment as he set his now empty glass down on the table in front of him and snuffed out his cigarette.

“Hey! There is no one out to get me, right?”

“Of course not. But I am still going to protect you.”

“Yeah, well, I noticed a few more guards then usual today. What’s going on?”

“Nothing you need to concern yourself about.”

“So there is something going on. What?” Asher sat up straight and looked right at him, his heart suddenly tripping. “Did something happen?”

Max simply took Asher’s glass from his hand and set it down, too, then took the front of Asher’s robe and pulled him into a firm kiss. Asher fought for a bit, finally being shoved down onto the couch and pinned. Max broke the kiss just so he could whisper in his ear, “It is none of your concern. Stay out of it. I will take care of everything.” Then he took him into a deeper kiss, his hands exploring, making Asher forget they had even been talking.

But Asher did wonder vaguely what would become of dinner.

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NEW from Fireborn Publishing "I Believe Now"

Asher Madden and Max Tyler are back!

The long awaited sequel to UNTIL YOU is finally on deck! 

 June 26, 2015 is the release date!

BLURB:

Yes, Max Tyler and Asher Madden are back! And so is a very angry man from Max's sordid past. A man who believes he has been seriously wronged by the great and powerful Max Tyler.

Wyatt Jackson is angry. Max Tyler made it impossible for the former Congressman to be re-elected and that was all the politician had been after. To top it off, because of all the lies Tyler told,  Jackson almost ended up in prison. Then, to add insult to injury, Tyler left him alive, making it obvious he thought less than nothing of the man's ability to be a problem for him. That just made him more than mad.

Jackson wants an apology. He wants his life back. He wants Max Tyler dead.

Lucky for him, he has a plan to make it all happen.

All of it.

First step? Kidnap Asher Madden.

Max is aware of his error in not tying up that loose end who went by the name of Wyatt Jackson. He just didn't think the man had it in him to bite back. Not after everything that happened over a year ago. But when Asher goes missing and the former Congressman takes the credit for the kidnapping, Max comes up with a few plans of his own. 

The only problem is, this time, those well thought out, perfectly planned, sequence of events that were supposed to defeat the bad guy and get Asher back in his protective arms do not play out as perfectly as Max thought they would. And because of that, niether Asher nor Max may make it out alive.

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