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Tender Strokes: A Steamy M/M Contemporary Gay New Adult Romance (Kirk Guys Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Diana Vale (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Both could use a tender touch...

Zach has always felt like a wallflower. Too shy to make friends or talk to the boys he had crushes on.
He finds solace in music, playing drums to his heart's content.

But one night changes all of that forever, leaving him with haunting memories and scarring trauma.

Deepak is cheerful, outgoing and happy-go-lucky, always the life of the party.
But after losing one of the most important people in his life, he feels strangely empty, struggling to express his vulnerability to the outside world.

Both men meet in their darkest hour.

Can each help the other to reclaim the light within?

A steamy gay romance that'll make your heart ache.
Contains cursing, alcohol, on-page sex, and mentions of sexual abuse (not between the two protagonists). Reader caution is advised. No cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA. 40,000 words.

This is book two of the Kirk Guys series, a series of new adult m/m romance stories and spin-off of the Kirk University series. Enjoy each book in order or as standalones.

Kirk Guys Series List:

Marco Polo
Tender Strokes
Rock Me
Beyond Denial
Mister Write
Explain This

Kirk Guys Box Set Books 1-3
Kirk Guys Box Set Books 4-6
Kirk Guys Box Set Books 1-6

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    Kirk Guys
  2. Print length
    193 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 16, 2021
  5. File size
    2.5 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HPZRGL5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published (October 16, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 193 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Diana Vale

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Diana Vale is a British contemporary romance author. She writes grounded, coming-of-age new adult stories with warm heart and plenty of steam. Her characters can be described as confident nice guys with a light-hearted sense of humour, and spunky imperfect girls with sass and fire.

Her Kirk Uni-Verse consists of three main series: the Kirk University series (heterosexual couples), the Kirk Guys series (m/m couples), and the Kirk Gals series (f/f couples). All books take place at the charming fictitious city of Kirk in northern England (based on the real-life University of York).

Follow these students as they enter adulthood on their quests for personal growth. Watch as they find their soulmates along the way. Various topics are explored, from addiction and OCD, to the struggles of falling for your significantly older university professor. But inevitably, love prevails.

If you enjoy sexy, diverse, and thought-provoking tales, dive on in today. All books are exclusively in Kindle Unlimited.

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  • Amirah
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want one of each!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
    Deepak, no words...but, here are a few. Sexy, confident, and outgoing. Zach, special in his own boy from a small town way. Zach, is sexy in a non obvious way which makes Deepak want him more. When opposites attract what is a guy to do? I know what, run and run fast towards your new destination. This reader could not get enough of these guys. Zach and Dee give their audience exactly what they are looking for in a M/M romance. We get good looking men...which is a given. Lol. Also, the reader gets a better understanding of the inner workings of same sex couples. Great story line with true intimacy will leave the reader wanting more of this couple, I highly recommend this story for mature audiences.
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  • Frances
    5.0 out of 5 stars With a little help, you can make it through.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2021
    This was an endearing read. I felt the trauma that Zach went through. I also understood Dee's need to defend and protect Zach's honor. Both of them had issues that they needed to work to resolve. They made the effort and found happiness with each other and life. A great read.
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tender Strokes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2021
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    Nicely written, very few spelling or grammatical errors. Plot loses it's way occasìonaĺly, needing a re-read of preceding paragraphs but allover a nice tale, leaving a feeling of warmth, and hope for the characters' future.
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