Or rather, the first 15 minutes, as narrated by the fantastic Mark Steadman. Once I approve this he’ll be able to go ahead with recording the rest, so with any luck and depending on how busy he is right now, the audiobook of Pricks and Pragmatism will be available soon!
So here’s a snippet from those first 15 minutes – in fact, it’s the very start of the novella, in which things are just about to go wrong for our narrator Luke:
I looked up from my Uni notes on Rakes and Libertines as Sebastian walked into the flat. He was a vision in Armani, as always, his sleek black hair allowed to grey artfully just at the temples and no further. He’d said once he thought it gave him gravitas; I’d told him I’d grab his arse any time he wanted.
I was lying on the rug in front of the mock fireplace wearing nothing but the Calvin Kleins he’d bought me. On the rug, because Sebastian would have thrown a hissy fit if I’d taken pens on the sofa; in my underwear, because there’s nothing wrong with giving a bloke something nice to look at after a hard day at the office.
I flashed him my best smile over my bare shoulder. “Hey, handsome.”
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Pricks and Pragmatism
Southampton Stories #1
Kicked out by his father at age sixteen, English student Luke Corbin’s used to trading on his looks and charm to keep a roof over his head until he can make it big as a journalist. He goes for men with money, power and looks, in that order, and he doesn’t let emotions get in the way. But when his lover tells him it’s over, Luke finds himself homeless—just as his final exams are looming.
Moving in with geeky chemical engineer Russell may be a step down for him, but Luke can’t afford to be choosy. Fully prepared to put out as usual, Luke’s confused and frustrated when Russell refuses to take advantage of him—and even more so when he finds out Russell’s saving himself for someone special.
The more time he spends with the shy, honourable man, the more Luke finds himself bowled over by Russell’s sweetness and integrity. But just as he’s coming to terms with his own wish to be that special guy for Russell, Luke has to face facts: he’s fallen for the one man he can’t seem to charm.
Available (for the time being) exclusively on Amazon & on Kindle Unlimited
– but soon to reach other distributors in ebook. Watch this space!
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JL Merrow 
Nice set up 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Sounds like a nice life.
Best wishes with the audio production.
Heh, that nice life is about to change! And thanks – first time I’ve done one myself (I say that, but it’s Mark doing all the work *g*).
It’s great when you listen to your words being narrated. A great narrator takes a written story to another level.
Great description and intro to the characters. Love the blurb.
Thank you! 😀
Heh, nice way to greet him! 🙂
Sadly (or rather not, because this is where our story starts) Sebastian takes it all for granted. 😉
Great scene. Judging from the blurb, it doesn’t sound like the underwear is going to do the trick here, though.
Ah, Luke. Looks will only get you so far, though the way you describe both characters here makes me drool. 🙂
Ah, not so “wrong” after all…he just doesn’t know it yet. 🙂
Great introduction to the characters.
I enjoyed this one. I may need to reread now!