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Book Title: Distant Cousins
Author: Eric Huffbind
Cover Artist: Eric Huffbind
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre/s: Contemporary Gay Male Romance
Release Date: September 28, 2018
Heat Rating: 4 flames
This book is intended for mature audiences
Length: 64,000 words/ 245 pages
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Blurb
Konner was looking forward to learning more about his family heritage. What he found was his entire life was a lie!
Konner OâFlattery, a passionate amateur genealogist, has finally gotten back the results of the DNA test he took. Heâs been waiting months to uncover what mysteries his DNA has locked inside. But his results arenât anything he expected, and he unearths a secret buried since birth. His heart becomes shattered leaving no room for forgiveness. Now, Konner feels compelled to go on a journey to find the truth of who and what he truly is.
Through the miracles of modern technology, Konner meets his distant cousin, Aaron Kirschenbaum. Turns out, he knows exactly who Aaron is, yet theyâve never met. Aaron makes the girls and boys alike swoon from his stunning good looks and velvety voice. Unfortunately, heâs picked up a bad habit of abusing his status for his own personal gain.
Konnerâs story pulls on the strings of Aaronâs heart. So, he offers to help Konner, in any way he possibly can. Aaron finds Konner to be incredibly attractive, so the two men are swept up into an intense romance filled with sensuous heat and passion.
Excerpt
Konner heard a knock on the front door of his apartment, letting him know Aaron arrived. He opened the door to find Aaron dressed in a stunning menâs suit. âCome in. Goddamn! Youâre so handsome! And I thought you were gorgeous in blue jeans. But shit! Iâve never seen any man look so beautiful. Youâre breathtaking!â The color of his suit fell somewhere between a medium blue and dark gray. His blazer had pockets and lapels trimmed in what appeared to be black velvet piping. The dress shirt was a deep lilac with French cuffs, cufflinks in black onyx surrounded by gold and rhinestones, and a tie that could be best described as a black and white checked, herringbone pattern.
Coming through the door, Aaron leaned forward to give Konner a soft kiss. âHello,â he greeted, wanting nothing more than the taste and feel of those supple lips. He was sporting a dark stubble beard, which prickled Konnerâs lips. A sensation and look Konner never tired of.
Konner felt dizzy, from what most would consider being a gay manâs slice of paradise. âFuck, between your black hair, blue eyes and the sexy face stubble, Iâm ready to tear your clothes off and drag you straight to my bed!â
Aaron glowed. To him, Konner was the entire package. Good looks, great personality, amazing in bed, and a joy to be around. He said, using his most amorous voice, âOh, really! So, does that mean Iâm going to get lucky tonight?â
âIâd say the forecast looks promising.â Konner shook his head in amazement, âYouâre gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous!â He grimaced, âThough, Iâm afraid my one-bedroom apartment doesnât compare to a home in Bel Air.â
âThis apartment has you in it. So, for me, this address is more palatial than all of Bel Air.â
âWhat did I ever do to deserve you. David Kirkman in the flesh. Tell me Iâm not dreaming.â
âNo, no, no. Remember, Iâm Aaron Kirschenbaum. Your long, lost cousin who couldnât be happier to have been found.â
Konnerâs heart was ready to burst. Not in a million years did he ever imagine a man of such status or wealth would ever want to go out with him. âWhere are we going for dinner? Am I even dressed well enough?â
âThe place is called 71Above. Have you heard of it?â
âSure, Iâve heard of it. Itâs so expensive! I appreciate being asked out and the way youâre treating me, but I donât want to take advantage of your generosity. Then again, if you really want to go there, Iâm sorry, but I wonât be able to afford it,â said Konner.
âFirst of all, itâs my treat, and youâre worth it. You asked for a perfect gentleman, and so thatâs what Iâm trying to be. Also, I wanted to use this opportunity to make up for being a complete ass toward you. I hope youâll forgive me. Please, let me do this for you.â Aaron gushed a river of sincerity.
Konner melted under his unwavering charm. âOkay, letâs go then. Lead the way.â
***
Konner and Aaron arrived on the seventy-first floor of a tall high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurantâs name, 71Above, was derived from the fact it was on the seventy-first floor. Views from the surrounding windows offered a three-hundred-sixty-degree, panoramic view of the cityâs skyline. The restaurantâs manager and host greeted them. âGood evening, Mr. Kirkman. Weâve been expecting you. I noticed you had a 7:45 reservation. Itâs always a pleasure to see you again. And who is this handsome gentleman you have accompanying you?â
âThis is Konner OâFlattery, heâs my date.â He introduced Konner to their host. âRalph is the manager of 71Above.â
âPleasure to meet you,â Konner greeted. âThis is my first time dining here and I have to tell you, the views from up here are unbelievable. Magnificent!â
âThank you, I canât argue with that, the views are something else. Especially when you come up here at night time, and all the city lights appear. Let me see you to your table, gentlemen.â He escorted the two men to a table right next to a window. Ralph placed menus in front of each of them. âEnjoy your dinner.â
âI guess everybody recognizes you wherever you go?â Konner asked.
Aaron rolled his eyes. âA great deal of the time, but not always. Remember I explained, it feels like I canât get off the stage.â
âAre you okay with that? Obviously, being recognized on a constant basis is an issue you canât get away from.â
Just then a young woman, who appeared to still be a teenager, came up to their table. Her eyes illuminated with a distinct sparkle and gleam. âExcuse me, Mr. Kirkman, could I get your autograph, please.â
Aaron smiled at her, âWhatâs your name, sweetheart?â
âMy name is Michelle, but most people just call me Mish.â
Aaron took the pen and autograph book from her and signed his name. âHere you go, Mish.â
Tears of happiness spilled down her face showing off her dimpled cheeks from the wide grin she wore. She said, âThank you, thank you, Mr. Kirkman!â
âYouâre welcome, sweetheart,â Aaron said returning the smile. Then she sped away back to her table with a pronounced bounce in her step.
âSorry about that,â Aaron said to Konner. âIâm afraid thatâs part of the package with me. I donât have the heart to say no to autograph requests. Like I always say, Iâd be nowhere without my fans.â
âOh, please,â said Konner. âLook how happy you made her. Why should you apologize for making that sweet, polite girl feel special?â
âI canât lie to you, I had boyfriends in the past who couldnât take the constant interruptions. Itâs one thing I always worry about when I date someone new. Will they be able to handle the attention?â
Konner reached over to hold Aaronâs hand. âIâm not deluding myself. I know thatâs all part of the package, and I accept those terms. Itâs fine with me; I donât mind sharing you. Just put those concerns out of your mind.â A lightbulb switched on in Konnerâs head as he realized, âIn the brief time Iâve known you,â he shrugged his shoulders. âYouâve made me feel so comfortable. I mean to me, youâre just Aaron. Thereâs a Yiddish word I learned a long time ago, for people like you.â
Aaron was puzzled. âA word for people like me? Iâm not following. Because Iâm a singer?â
âNo, thatâs not it. Itâs a word that means you’re a good, decent, upstanding person. I think it began with an M.â
âOhâyou must be thinking of the word mensch. Is that it?â asked Aaron.
âThatâs it! A mensch. You’re a mensch.â
Aaron leaned forward wanting to steal a kiss. Konner asked, âOut here in public? Youâre okay with that?â
âWould I be asking for a kiss if it concerned me? If some bigoted asshole wants to have a cow over two men kissing in public, they can go fuck themselves!â
Konnerâs eyes shone, and he leaned forward to accept his kiss. âThank you for bringing me here. I canât imagine anything more romantic than right now.â
Aaron responded, âYouâre welcome.â Their waiter came to see if the two men wanted something to drink before ordering. âA glass of White Zinfandel.â Looking across the table, Konner gave a telling nod. âMake that two glasses.â The rest of the evening went off without a hitch. Their dinners were delicious, the service wonderful, and Konner couldnât tear his eyes away from the spectacular views. Not only the views out the window, but also seated across from him.
While the two gentlemen split a piece of chocolate-chip cheesecake for dessert, Konner made a suggestion, âWhy donât we go back to your place.â
âMy place?â Aaron questioned. âWhy go back to my place?â
âFor one thing, your house is a lot closer than my apartment. And Iâd like to spend the night with you. As long as youâre okay with that? I donât want this evening to end, and I canât think of anything more special than spending the night with you.â
âNothing would make me happier. So, ummm, I guess this means youâre okay if we have sex?â
âYes, itâs fine with me. I was just giving you a hard time. Wait. Let me rephrase that. I do prefer holding sex off on the first date. There’s a difference between a date and a hookup. I’m sure you understand what I mean by that. Besides, who am I kidding. Weâve already blown my no-sex-on-the-first-date rule.â
Aaron, a bit bashful, said, âTrue, but I feel like Iâm to blame.â
âYouâre darn right! You are to blame. Youâre not getting off the hook for what you did. Butâyou had the integrity to be honest about what you’d done. That takes a lot of guts! I guarantee you, most men wouldnât own up to it. Isnât that what being a mensch is all about?â Aaron answered yes with a positive nod of his head. âAt least I wonât freak out by you shoving your dick in my face!â
âI am sorry,â Aaron offered. Konner grinned and leaned forward to ask for a kiss. Aaron complied with the request, and he took this gesture to mean Konner forgave him.
About the Author
Eric Huffbind is a man of many talents. In addition to writing fiction, heâs a Registered Nurse, been a Travel Agent, an Uber Driver, a Hopeless Romantic, and the Eternal Social Butterfly. Among his passionate interests are history, genealogy, romance, and travel. Like so many other individuals, he has a long bucket list. On the list, to no surprise, was writing a book.
Although, his stories focus on the romantic relationship of two gay men, regardless of your sexual orientation, his novels are meant to rekindle the true spirit of romance and love in your heart. If Mr. Huffbindâs stories move you through an array of emotions, and it touches your romantic spirit, please share his books with a friend.
Mr. Huffbind was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and has remained in southwest Ohio for his entire life. He shares his life with his husband, an autistic son, and their beautiful Pomeranian, who goes by the name, Linus. The author welcomes your feedback and encourages your book reviews on Amazon.com or wherever the book was purchased. Mr. Huffbind may be reached at: eric@erichuffbind.com.
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