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The Lookout
2021
First Published
4.27
Average Rating
123
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When he advertises the vacant bedroom in his apartment on a gay houseshare site, sexy teddy bear Angus ends up with more than he bargained for. Tall, dark and handsome otter Tom and blond muscle-bear Patrick couldn't be more different in personality, but Angus is so taken with them that he asks both men to move in. After a boozy first night together culminates in a skinny dip in the complex's swimming pool, Angus, Tom and Patrick fall into bed with each other. The explosive chemistry between them continues throughout a hot spring and summer. Days spent on the beach blend into nights of wild passion in Angus' huge bed, which all three inevitably end up sharing. Fun, upbeat Patrick and quiet, affectionate Tom are everything Angus could have wished for. His nurturing side kicks in, creating a happy home for all three. With Patrick working over the Christmas period, Tom and Angus go to visit Angus' family in the country. When they return, Patrick has changed. He's distant and sullen; there's no sign of the vibrant, happy man they've known for the past few months. At first, Angus thinks Patrick may be jealous of the close bond he's developing with Tom. He and Tom pull out all the stops to make Patrick feel as loved as possible, but their efforts go unnoticed. Then a chance discovery in the kitchen bin leads Angus to think there may be darker reasons for the change in Patrick's personality. Tensions brew until late one night, when a disastrous phone call brings Angus' world crashing down around him. Desperately trying to make sense of what happened, Angus must rely on the love and support of others around him to slowly pick up the pieces and rebuild their happy home.

Avg Rating
4.27
Number of Ratings
74
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Author

Colin Dereham
Colin Dereham
Author · 7 books

Having started with a clear mission to combine kitchen sink drama with gay erotica, Colin’s books are gritty and realistic depictions of same-gender-loving life in the Australian urban landscape. He lives in Sydney with two great blokes and two rowdy Italian Greyhounds.

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