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Last Leap of the First-Foot

by Ari McKay

Last Leap of the First Foot - Ari McKay
Editions:Kindle - First Edition: $ 3.99
ISBN: B00H0R7CUM
Pages: 43

Iain Donaldson and Bran MacRae have been best friends since childhood, despite Iain being part of the gentry and Bran a mere crofter's son. Iain's feelings of friendship have deepened over time, and he suspects Bran might share his inclinations—and Hogmanay may be the time to confess feelings. As the old year becomes the new, Iain keeps his promise to first-foot at the MacRae cottage, and Bran takes the opportunity to bare his heart—will it be enough to overcome the challenges to their budding relationship?

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Published:
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Editors:
Jane Canby

Cover Artists:
Catt Ford

Genres:
Historical, Holiday

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 3
Romantic Content: 3
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Tropes: Friends to Lovers
Languages Available: English
Reviews: padme35 on Amazon wrote:

A wonderful blend of history and holiday to make you smile. Childhood friends Bran and Iain, couldn't be more different as far as social status but their hearts are perfect for each other. Last Leap of the First-Foot is from the Dreamspinner 2013 Advent Calendar but it just crossed my Kindle this year, what a lovely little treat it is too. It might feel a little rushed at times but I still found it to be entertaining, believable, and just plain fun to read. Now, having said "fun" don't think there isn't drama because there is and it blends in at just the right time and just the right amount.


About the Author

Ari McKay is the professional pseudonym for Arionrhod and McKay, who have been writing together for over a decade. Their collaborations encompass a wide variety of romance genres, including contemporary, fantasy, science fiction, gothic, and action/adventure. Their work includes the Blood Bathory series of paranormal novels, the Herc’s Mercs series, as well as two historical Westerns: Heart of Stone and Finding Forgiveness. When not writing, they can often be found scheming over costume designs or binge watching TV shows together.

Arionrhod is a systems engineer by day who is eagerly looking forward to (hopefully) becoming a full time writer in the not-too-distant future. Now that she is an empty-nester, she has turned her attentions to finding the perfect piece of land to build a fortress in preparation for the zombie apocalypse, and baking (and eating) far too many cakes.

McKay is an English teacher who has been writing for one reason or another most of her life. She also enjoys knitting, reading, cooking, and playing video games. She has been known to knit in public. Given she has the survival skills of a gnat, she’s relying on Arionrhod to help her survive the zombie apocalypse.