Influenced
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
A MILLION LIKES vs. ONE TRUE LOVE
Bryce Bauman is one half of a famous influencer couple…until his boyfriend dumps him and puts the whole ugly scene online.
Several months later, Bryce is at the end of his rope—he's lost all his endorsements, along with his so-called friends. Licking his wounds, he escapes to the tiny town of Serenity, Pennsylvania, where he's surrounded by too much nature and quiet. And…the hot as hell owner of the bed-and-breakfast who makes him think there might be life beyond what's on a screen.
Matty Wilcox has no time for spoiled brats or social media. He must keep the business running, his grumpy grandfather healthy, and himself deep in the closet. In his little town, there's no way to come out to his friends and family and have things stay the same, so he's better off alone.
Except life is complicated now that Bryce is staying at the bed and breakfast—he's entirely too tempting and not as silly and shallow as Matty first thought. Giving in to his desire could only muddy the waters of the life he's so carefully built. Any slipup would be dangerous for his business, his friendships, and most importantly, his heart. Besides, there's no place for small-town Matty in Bryce's big-city life. The two of them, together, don't make sense.
Then again, since when does anything make sense when it comes to love—the greatest influencer of all?
From Lambda Literary Award-winning author Felice Stevens comes a sexy, slow burn small-town romance full of heat and heart. And a few groundhogs. And maybe a snake. But it's a little one...really.
Customer Reviews
Influential story
Bryce and Matty have a great story, one that provides hope and joy for both characters. The crisis in Bryce’s life after his influencer parter cheated on him with his best friend leads Bryce to take the advice of his therapist and leave the city for a B&B in the country to heal from this seemingly disaster of a life. There he not only found some peace, but he soon found friendship and warm in the Matty, Pops, and a collection of new friends. Bryce is tempted, as he and Matty go to the city, but Bryce is surprised how much the B&B calls him home, as he and Matty’s relationship blossoms. Pops or Earl warms to Bryce and comes out of his shell. There are moments you worry about their relationship, but you will be satisfied with the conclusion. Good read, good story.