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    By My Side
    By My Side
    By My Side
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    By My Side

    By Jennifer Wright

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    Noah has suppressed his urges for other men for years, but when a sexy bartender comes crashing into his life, all bets are off.

    Due to his career as a lawyer and his father's strict ways, Noah has always ignored the side of him that craves the touch of another man, not wanting to upset the calm waters of his life. But when he's out one night celebrating his friend's first win in a courtroom, Noah is taken aback by the raw lust that consumes him when he meets Shea. He wants to ignore what he feels for the man, but when Shea introduces a tantalizing side of sex that Noah has been dreaming of, he finds it impossible to keep Shea out of his life.

    Shea's been heartbroken before by a man who wouldn't come out of the closet for him, and he doesn't think he can go through that again. Can Noah let go of his fears of coming out to the world? Will the pleasures Shea gives him in the bedroom have Noah seeing what really matters in the long run?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPride Publishing
    Release dateJan 12, 2016
    ISBN9781784309428
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      By My Side - Jennifer Wright

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      By My Side

      ISBN # 978-1-78430-942-8

      ©Copyright Jennifer Wright 2015

      Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright December 2015

      Edited by Jennifer Douglas

      Pride Publishing

      This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form, whether by printing, photocopying, scanning or otherwise without the written permission of the publisher, Pride Publishing.

      Applications should be addressed in the first instance, in writing, to Pride Publishing. Unauthorised or restricted acts in relation to this publication may result in civil proceedings and/or criminal prosecution.

      The author and illustrator have asserted their respective rights under the Copyright Designs and Patents Acts 1988 (as amended) to be identified as the author of this book and illustrator of the artwork.

      Published in 2015 by Pride Publishing, Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN

      Pride Publishing is a subsidiary of Totally Entwined Group Limited.

      BY MY SIDE

      Jennifer Wright

      Noah has suppressed his urges for other men for years, but when a sexy bartender comes crashing into his life, all bets are off.

      Due to his career as a lawyer and his father’s strict ways, Noah has always ignored the side of him that craves the touch of another man, not wanting to upset the calm waters of his life. But when he’s out one night celebrating his friend’s first win in a courtroom, Noah is taken aback by the raw lust that consumes him when he meets Shea. He wants to ignore what he feels for the man, but when Shea introduces a tantalizing side of sex that Noah has been dreaming of, he finds it impossible to keep Shea out of his life.

      Shea’s been heartbroken before by a man who wouldn’t come out of the closet for him, and he doesn’t think he can go through that again. Can Noah let go of his fears of coming out to the world? Will the pleasures Shea gives him in the bedroom have Noah seeing what really matters in the long run?

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to anyone who’s afraid to come out. Just remember, there’s always someone out there who will love you for who you are.

      Trademarks Acknowledgment

      The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmarks mentioned in this work of fiction:

      Grey Goose: Bacardi Limited

      Patron: Patrón Spirits Company

      Lexus: Toyota Motor Sales

      Chapter One

      Noah had paused a moment to take in his surroundings when Tate pushed him farther toward the bar. Never in his twenty-eight years had he ever thought he’d be in a place like this. The bar was dimly lit and smoky. The music was loud and the crowd danced everywhere they could. Noah kept his hands close, afraid to touch anything, because who knew when the place had last been cleaned. He sneered as his friend pushed him along, his feet sticking to the hardwood floors. When they finally reached the bar, Tate squeezed in beside him, bouncing in place as he was clearly excited.

      Isn’t this great? his friend yelled over the loud rock band playing on stage.

      Noah frowned. My ass has been grabbed at least three times in the two minutes that we’ve been here.

      Tate laughed and threw his arm around Noah’s shoulders. Like I said, isn’t this great?

      Noah wasn’t sure about that. He wouldn’t deny that he didn’t mind getting his ass grabbed by a beautiful woman, but the women here were far less than what he was used to. He and Tate were no strangers to the bar scene—they went out practically every Saturday night—but their outings tended to take place in better thought of clubs around the city, not dingy dives like this place. Noah was used to flashing strobe lights, girls that sparkled in their vibrant outfits and drinks that were made by the highest quality liquors. He and Tate never held back when they went out. They’d spend more money in one evening at a club than most people made in a week. Noah had a feeling that the chances of him getting a vodka tonic made with actual Grey Goose was as likely as him getting it in a clean glass. Even though the band was playing one of his favorite songs, this place was definitely not what he was used to.

      As one of Chicago’s top lawyers, and son to the renowned Nathan Montgomery of the Montgomery and Grey law firm, Noah was expected to uphold a more sophisticated persona and lifestyle. This place, Lou’s, if he remembered correctly—how cliché is that!—definitely didn’t fit in that category. His mother would probably have a heart attack if she knew he was here.

      Even though Noah didn’t really like the place himself, tonight they were celebrating Tate’s first big win with the firm, and this was his friend’s favorite bar. Tate Fairfield came from a more blue-collar background. His family struggled some, but lived okay. If it wasn’t for his good grades and scholarship, Tate would most likely never have made it this far. He and Tate had become fast friends, and with a few whispers in his father’s ear, Noah had managed to get Tate climbing the corporate ladder in record time. Of course, he’d never tell his friend that. Tate really did work hard and was an excellent lawyer, but Noah’s father and his partner, Mr. Grey, were stubborn old blue-bloods and picky as hell, so Noah had decided to help.

      Now here they were, celebrating Tate’s win at his favorite bar and… Ah hell! What did I just put my elbow in?

      Noah scowled and wiped at his arm, growling at the now-red stain on the sleeve of his favorite pale blue button-down shirt.

      He heard Tate laughing again. "Watch yourself there.

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