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Painting with Wine
2013
First Published
3.33
Average Rating
60
Number of Pages

Have you ever thought of getting back with your ex? Why do we do things we know are not good for us? In Painting with Wine you’ll meet two men who just can’t live without each other. Despite the intensity of their love, Jon’s and Richard’s relationship was a volatile one, so much so that domestic violence and other criminal behavior sent Richard to jail. When Jon finds out his former husband has escaped from prison, the quiet life he’s since created in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts—with his new boyfriend and daughter—shatters. With Richard behind bars for the past five years Jon thought he had moved on. But has he? With Richard back Jon loses control. A darker side emerges and Jon finds himself, once again, addicted to the fatal drug—his ex. For Richard, working out and warding off the advances of gay prison sex haven’t done much for his mental instability. Will Jon suffer the consequences of Richard’s downfall? You’ll Romance with Alpha Males in this Tasteful and Exquisitely-Told Story Painting with Wine is a gay-thriller romance set in the cold, dark winter of New England. Let the intensity of this story warm you. It’s a love story gone wrong—and a discovery gone right. You’ll be shocked by the conclusion. Painting with Wine is a story about coming to grips with one’s past and doing what is best. It’s a tender yet bold tale of two men and their passion for life, love, and art. Warning: This story contains erotica-rough sex, violence, and strong language. It is intended for adults.

Avg Rating
3.33
Number of Ratings
30
5 STARS
20%
4 STARS
17%
3 STARS
47%
2 STARS
10%
1 STARS
7%
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Author

Rick Bettencourt
Rick Bettencourt
Author · 11 books

I'm an openly gay author owned by his dog, named Bandit. (Hold on Bandit...I'll be right there. I'm busy!) My husband and I recently moved from the Witch City of Salem, Massachusetts to sunny Florida where I'm now able to focus on my writing. (When Bandit isn't making me take him for walks or requesting a biscuit for the treat jar.) In 2013, I released a book of short stories called NOT SURE BOYS which received great reviews of which I am forever grateful. I followed up in the fall with a novella—a brooding, dark thriller—called PAINTING WITH WINE. The “sexy time” in the wine cellar has been quite the topic for discussion around the dinner table. (Yes, Bandit...one more minute!) Oh, before I forget. I’d love for you to sign up for my mailing list. Why? So I can send you personal tidbits and other content not shared elsewhere—not even on my blog. But you have to sign up on my blog to get it. You can do that by clicking here. Oh, and I promise no spam! (Alright, Bandit. Enough already!) Well, that’s it for now. Keep reading and sharing with me the books you love. (Imagine Bandit pulling Rick’s pant leg out for a walk. Yes, Bandit taking Rick for a walk.)

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