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Delectable Vines
Series · 3 books · 2013-2014

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#1

Apple Mead

2013

This is book one in the Delectable Vines series After a nasty break-up, Xeno decides to try something new. He’s not completely ready for what happens next. For one night Xeno wants to be the center of someone’s attention. He doesn’t bargain on becoming the most important member of the Fae guardians. Xeno’s life suddenly changes when he takes another chance with the five men he met on Beltaine. Seeing them again awakens not only Xeno’s deep-seated desires but also a connection the Fae need. What happens when Xeno agrees to move in? How will that impact the rest of his life? Xeno is about to find out the answers to those questions and a whole lot more. Is he ready to find out the truth and embrace his life as a member of the Fae? Only Xeno can answer those questions. Should be an interesting journey.
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#2

Apple Wine

2014

This is book two in the Delectable Vines series, see the full series listing here Xeno has an exciting new relationship with five gorgeous men, but resistance comes from an unexpected angle—his own family… After moving in with his five lovers, Xeno wants to share his happiness about his new relationship with his family. Since his parents are part of a menage, he expects them to approve of his unconventional romance. He’s shocked when his family react harshly to the news—his sister even fires him from her bookstore where he works. Heartbroken and jobless, Xeno has no idea how to fix what’s gone wrong. And the more he questions his family’s reaction, the more he realises that they’re keeping explosive secrets about his supernatural heritage. Secrets that won’t stay buried for long…
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#3

Apple Brew

2014

Welcome to Delectable Vines, the home of guardians for the Tuatha de Danaan. They’re located in the rolling hills of Virginia just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They create beverages preferred by Fae and humans alike. They also protect a treasure that in the wrong hands could throw off the balance of humans and Fae peacefully co-existing. They have been working and living in this small community waiting to find the final piece of their family for several years. On Beltaine, he shows up. But it's several months later before they're able to find Xeno again. Now, they’re trying to figure out why Xeno is affected by a mead created specifically for the Fae. Could he possibly be Fae? And, if so, who is his father? Book Three in the Delectable Vines series Xeno discovers something surprising about Jude, one of his lovers. Gethin has sent his most trusted and valued assassin on a mission to bring back his son. While Eirwyn is searching for a way to get Xeno alone, she finds an ally in Xeno’s ex Andy. She also discovers one of the Guardians is the Oracle. If she can find a way to get both Xeno and Jude, she will have an untouchable position in Gethin’s court. Jude has been having sleep-stealing visions. He also discovers that he’d predicted Xeno’s birth. All Jude wants to do is protect his lovers. He thinks the best way is to give himself back to Gethin, even knowing his life will be much worse than the last time he was in the Annwn court. Xeno is still reeling from finding out about his Fae heritage. During an angry outburst, he feels the power of his Cimmerian heritage. He’s also worried about Jude. More questions and secrets arise as Xeno tries to figure out what it all means to be Fae. West Thornhill Personally, I don’t think I’m as much fun as the cast who lives in my head. But I try. I think it’s the fact that not everyone gets my humor or why I get excited to kill off a character. Otherwise, I’m a mom. Spawn is reigning holy terror as the teen years roll along. I do have my fun embarrassing him like the day I figured out the real reason he wants to move to Japan. (He thinks the girls are cute. Hee hee.) And yes, you can insert the outraged “Mom!” if you would like because I mentioned this. I am also one of the co-creators of an online LGBTQ friendly, YA sci-fi/fantasy series called The Ravens Crossing. TRC is a labor of love that we have been crafting for two years and over 1.5 million words. I guess to sum all of this up I am a One Direction listening LGBT cheerleader, activist, Classics geek, Otaku, mom, and author. I never said I thought I was boring. You can find me on Twitter (@WestThornhill), sometimes Facebook, my website/blog, or you can email me.

Author

West Thornhill
West Thornhill
Author · 9 books
As an author and a reader I'm trying to break out of my comfort areas. In the past year, I've read a lot of fantasy and, surprisingly, science fiction. As far as writing goes, I've been working on a fantasy. It's been slow and frustrating, but I'm enjoying the process.
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