Oops, I did it again 🙂 I wrote a story that does not fit neatly into any m/m romance sub-genre. But, it is done and I’m planning to publish by September 1. This is a re-release of a previously published erotica short, only now its a full on romance novel with no kink but plenty of steam. I really love this story, and I’m happy with how it came out. I even like the cover!
But where to place it?…how to market?…how to even describe this thing???
Its a book with shifters, so you’d think “paranormal” BUT – the shifters are sweeties. Sensitive men with no typical shifter stuff. No alpha/omega dynamics (not even strict top/bottom roles), no pack politics, no physical battles or near-death dramas. Its more like a contemporary romance in terms of plot. But I know a lot of contemporary romance readers avoid any hint of magic or paranormal, and the shifter stuff is a part of the story, a little.
I’m left, as usual, with the understanding that my story just doesn’t fit. It’s a bit odd. Maybe boring to some people. Too much and not enough at the same time. But I’m going to put it out there into the world, and then keep on writing.
I’ll post again when it is live! But for now, a sneak peek of the cover:
And the blurb:
Centuries of interbreeding with humans has weakened shifter magic. These days, they can barely shift, only producing partial animal forms: fuzzy humans with an animal edge. Those who can manage to sprout some fur stick together in tight clans, focused on strengthening their bloodlines.
Harlan is a fox shifter who’s supposed to settle down with a vixen and make a litter of fox kits. But he longs for a male partner, and he refuses to live a lie – a stance for which his clan ostracizes him. Alone and hurt, Harlan resigns himself to a life without love, and moves into the woods where he spends his days hunting, reading, and painting in his ramshackle cabin.
Shane is a gay wolf shifter longing for a mate. He decides to move into his wealthy family’s luxurious hunting lodge…which just happens to be right next door to Harlan’s place.
When the two meet, they develop a friendship with a strong sexual attraction. But Harlan’s insecurity about his poverty, and his fear of being hurt again, keeps them from being the partners they both need.
A wolf who has everything. A fox who’s lost it all. Will they take a chance on love?
A spicy contemporary m/m Romance with two fuzzy, sweet shifters who have a bad habit of snuggling by the fire.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts! The cover is different, for me. (no sexy dude.) Is this a mistake? Does the blurb sound too boring? Let me know what you think 🙂
amelia bishop 