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A Dream Come True - by: Addison Albright

Cover Art by Alessio Brio

A Dream Come True - by Addison Albright

Published in ebook format on February 25, 2009 @ Torquere Press

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"Dream" Series Book 1 of 3

123 pages / 45,000 words
ISBN 13: 978-1-60370-638-4 ISBN 10: 1-60370-638-0
Available file types - html, lit, pdf, prc

Mike is thrilled when his old university crush turns up at his door in answer to his roommate advertisement. Wes doesn't remember Mike at all, or even realize he's gay, but that doesn't stop Mike from pursuing a determined campaign of seduction. The trouble is, Mike isn't ready to give up his free and easy lifestyle and settle down with just one man.

Mike isn't comfortable with public displays of affection. Wes doesn't like anything resembling the proverbial closet, but Mike's still buried deep inside one where his family is concerned. Will Wes have the patience to deal with Mike's issues, or will their dream come true end up a nightmare?

A Glimpse at Some of the Reviews

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Excerpt from a Review by lilyraines of "Night Owl Romance"

A Dream Come True is a very nice book to sit down to. Not only does it have likable characters, but well meant messages that come across without hitting the reader over the head with them. The main message is, of course, love - that it comes in many forms and in many ways. The other (which fits in with the first) is family: how different members interact with each other, their expectations for and of each other, how expectations can shift with unexpected news and how they will (or at least they should) always be there. A definite recommendation.

Excerpt from a Review by Ley of "Joyfully Reviewed"

A Dream Come True is a sweet and beautiful story. There was some conflict stemming from Mike's fear of coming out, but overall it was a nice easy read about a romance that was coming full circle. Mike and Wes were very caring and respective of each other. Pretty much all the characters were likable, even the rude smartasses. I really liked Mike's family especially his dad. Toward the end of the book the older members of his family were speaking about a long lost relative and it had me curiously wondering if there may be a spin-off to this story. I certainly hope so. Readers looking for an enjoyably pleasant story, should pick up a copy of A Dream Come True, they won't be disappointed.

Excerpt from a Review by Nickie R. of "Fallen Angels Reviews"

(Nickie R. gave A Dream Come True 5 Angels and a "Recommended Read") I really enjoyed the love story of Mike and Wes. A Dream Come True by Addison Albright was a story filled with great love, respect, humor and it still managed to have plenty of heat. Mike was a lovable character even if he was still a little "closeted" when we first meet him in the book. Wes is the type of guy I would want for my own. Addison's secondary characters were just as funny and lovable as Mike and Wes. I would love to be able to read their stories in future books. I would especially like to know if the family ever finds Uncle Marty.

While Addison did throw in a few tense moments with the introduction of some gay-bashing characters, A Dream Come True still managed to be a very light-hearted, love-inspiring story of two people coming together years after meeting briefly in college. If you have a problem with stories involving male/male characters, then A Dream Come True is definitely not the story for you. But if you, like me, love these types of stories, then I highly recommend picking up Addison Albright's A Dream Come True. Get ready to believe in the power of love, albeit familial love or romantic love.

Excerpt from a Review by Kris of "Kris 'n' Bood Books"

This was a good, solid romantic read with some terrific characters. I think one of the main reasons why I liked it so much was that it seemed so ‘real’. No serial killers or stalkers, but lots of simple, day-to-day life circumstances. It was great.

Excerpt from a Review by Lily of "I Love Books"

I loved all of the characters in this book. Wes and Mike are marvelously well-developed and their friends and family were an added bonus and not a distraction as sometimes can happen in a book.

This was a sweet romantic book with just a bit of angst. Mike and Wes are hot together but still manage to be tender and it's easy to know how each feels as the story goes along since Ms Albright did a very good job switching POV. If you're a fan of happy stories that feature people having fun, living life and finding love, this is the book for you.

Excerpt from a Review by Carole of "Rainbow Reviews"

This sweet, beautifully characterized story takes us through almost a year in the life of two very likable men in their mid-twenties who have approached being gay in very different ways. They both come from loving families and have similar goals and expectations, but Wes never hid what he was while Mike still does. Neither was wrong in his approach, but it is interesting to compare and contrast the two results, both positive in this case. Addison Albright writes a heartwarming tale of love, with a lot of sexy spice thrown in. The story is written very smoothly, with minor twists and turns on the road to love. We get to know Mike and Wes as they get to know each other, and their happy ending is well deserved.

I think you will enjoy Addison Albright's writing style. She has a clever way with words, and expresses feelings beautifully. This is a lovely book, and I know you will enjoy it.

Excerpt from a Review by EmmyJag on her LiveJournal ("To Say Nothing of the Kitteh")

"A Dream Come True" is a story with very little real conflict. It mostly consists of issues manufactured by the characters themselves. I found that believable because people can, in fact, worry too much about something until an issue becomes this huge, insurmountable mountain. It's only later when it's finally faced that one realized that there was never really anything to worry about in the first place.

The characters were likeable and empathetic. I very much enjoyed the writing in this first story I've read by this author. I always approach books by blogpals tentatively because a fun person online does NOT always equal a good writer, but Addison Albright pleasantly surprises on both fronts. I look forward to reading "Another Dream", which will be the sequel to this story, featuring Mike's uncle.

GLBT Bookshelf Wiki Reviews: Elisa - Lily

An Excerpt

Excerpt No. 01:

The first two roommate prospects Mike had interviewed weren't very promising. He was not going to live with a stoner, and just knew he'd be nuts within a week if he accepted the chatterbox.

He was listening to Paul Simon sing Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard when his third and last interview for the day knocked on the door. He plastered on a friendly smile and opened the door.

The smile froze on Mike's face. No way.

He collected himself, smiled up at the green-eyed, sandy-haired Adonis standing in his doorway and managed to speak. "Hi, I'm Mike Evans. You must be Wes."

"Yes. Hello, I'm Wes Shaw. I hope the room is still available?"

"Sure is. Come on in."

Wes smiled and stepped inside. "Thanks."

Did Wes remember him? God, hopefully not. He'd been so flustered and deeply closeted when they'd crossed paths back in college that Wes had probably thought he was a complete fool.

Mike took a deep breath and launched into his spiel. "Well, Wes, we already talked about price on the phone. The bedroom is furnished, but if you have your own furniture, I can put that stuff down in my storage unit. I'm not using that space for anything else anyway, so it doesn't matter to me either way. How about I just show you around, then you can tell me if you're still interested?"

The entryway opened directly into the living room. Mike motioned with his arm and continued. "This is the living room." Brilliant, Mike. He took a calming breath and pushed on. "It's decent-sized, I guess. I like that it's kinda separated from the bedrooms by the kitchen and eating area, so that's good if one of us is up and the other's trying to sleep."

The living room was decent-sized. All of the rooms were. Not to mention colorful. Not the walls -- they were all basic apartment white -- but the furniture and accessories were all vibrantly colored. He had a red couch covered with blue and yellow pillows, a royal blue recliner, and a crazy-patterned, multi-colored, overstuffed chair, in addition to a small black entertainment center and blue-painted bookcase.

Apparently his decorating style didn't faze Wes. There was a spark of curiosity in his eyes, but his smile was sincere.

Excerpt No. 02:

Brandon laughed. "So he didn't have a clue when he moved in?"

"No. He didn't even know I was gay, let alone that I'd fantasized about him for years."

"What did he think of that?"

"Well, I downplayed it a little. But yeah, I told him I used to dream about him. Shit, it's no fair questioning someone in an afterglow haze."

Devon snorted. "Well, at least it didn't scare him away."

"He thought it was kinda funny. Didn't laugh too hard, though. Like I said…I downplayed it."

Devon smiled at him. "Do you think you've found Mr. Right?"

Mr. Right? Shit. "I think I've found Mr. Stud-Muffin-Live-in-Fuck-Buddy."

Brandon raised his eyebrows. "Not ready for more?"

"Me? Nah. You two are great together and I do want that some day, but for now? I don't know. I kinda like my life."

Brandon just smiled. Mike knew that smile. It was his 'yeah, right' smile. It was right, though. Mike liked his freedom.

"Well, we want to meet Mr. Stud-Muffin-Live-in-Fuck-Buddy. How about Friday…come over for cards and games?"

"Cool. Wes doesn't know anyone here yet, so I'm sure he'll be up for it."

"Great."

"I've gotta run. He said he'd be planning dinner for six. I'm lovin' this week he's off. It's great coming home and having dinner pretty much waiting for me."

Devon laughed. "Sounds like you might like this life better than the old one, Mike."

Shit. It wasn't like that. Was it?

* * *

The phone buzzed in his pocket as he pulled into his parking space. He turned off the engine and looked at the display. Randall.

"Hey!"

"Mike, hey, how's it going?"

"Great! I got a new roommate."

"Not the chatterbox?"

Mike laughed. "No. The last guy I saw on Sunday. He's cool."

"Good. Will I see you again at Romeo's Friday?"

"No. Goin' to Brandon and Devon's. Maybe Saturday, though."

"Damn. I'll be visiting family."

"Oh, well, another time then."

"You still gonna be able to bring hookups home with you or is it too early to tell?"

Shit. Well, once they figured things out, it would probably be okay. Wes could, too. That wouldn't bother him, would it? Shit. Would it? "Better not for now. See how things go first."

"That's cool."

"Well, I'd better let you go, Randall. I just pulled in at home and I think Wes'll have dinner about ready."

"Awesome. 'Kay…later."

He hung up and walked up to the apartment. Dinner was about ready. Smelled like it, anyway. He knew he'd be back to doing most of the cooking once Wes' job started, but this was pretty sweet in the meantime.

"Hey. I'm home."

Wes peeked out of the kitchen. "Good timing. Hope you're hungry."

"Famished."

Wes laughed. Damn, he had a nice laugh. "Good. Come on."

Dinner was fabulous. Hanging with Wes for the evening was fabulous. The sex was fabulous. Less frantic this time, too. Fuck. Wes was fabulous. Fuck. What was he getting into?

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