Free Glastonbury Tales Short Story

Picture of black cat and spiderwebs; text reads "A twist in the tale Halloween Advent Calendar - Unlock a new spooky MM short story every day. Visit the website below to discover free tales from 31 different MM romance authors. Oct 9-29.
Cover of audio book Face Blind by JL Merrow.

I’m delighted to be part of RJ Scott’s Twist in the Tale Halloween event, which brings you free stories throughout October from 31 different MM romance authors.

And today it’s my turn! Reunion is a brand new story in the Glastonbury Tales (Face Blind, Face the Truth) and you can read it for free by following this link: http://rjscott.co.uk/twist

Don’t forget to check out the other great FREE stories – more added every day!

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Face the Truth is out now

And it’s FREE!

Readers of Face Blind were left with some unanswered questions – and I’m delighted to say that Face the Truth is now here to answer them.

Image shows cover of book Face the Truth by JL Merrow: handsome dark haired man in foreground with Glastonbury Tor in background

Adam’s still struggling to come to terms with what he’s learned about his family, but nevertheless, he has to know more. Digging deeper, however, only brings a further shock. A visit to figures from his past may give him what he needs—but it’ll also lead to a heartbreaking dilemma. Whatever he decides, Adam’s going to need all Corin’s support to get through this.

This short story contains spoilers for Face Blind and is best read after the novel.

Part of the series: Glastonbury Tales

Download Face the Truth FREE at Riptide

(Also available at Amazon but may not be free there)

And Face Blind is now available in audiobook:

When even friends look like strangers, how will he ever find love?

Corin Ferriman was left face blind by the car crash that killed his ex. Even people he’s known for years are unrecognisable to him. Running from his guilt and new-found social anxiety, he’s moved to Glastonbury, where he knows no one—or does he? Repeated sightings of a mysterious figure leave him terrified that his ghosts have followed him.Tattoo artist Adam Merchant left Glastonbury at sixteen, escaping from his emotionally distant mother to the father who’d left them seven years previously. Now, at twenty-five, he’s come home to bring his family back together. But in a cruel twist of fate, his mother dies before he can talk to her, leaving him haunted—perhaps literally—by her memory and his unanswered questions.

When Corin and Adam meet again after an eerie first encounter, Adam lays siege to the walls Corin’s built around himself, which start to crumble. But there are ghosts haunting them both, and while Adam longs for a connection beyond the veil, Corin’s guilt leaves him in angry denial that there could be anything after death. With the liminal festival of Samhain fast approaching, neither man is sure what’s real and what’s just a trick of the mind—or maybe something worse.

Audible

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Face Blind has a new cover

And the audiobook will be coming soon!

In case you didn’t see the cover reveal on Love Bytes Reviews, my first Glastonbury Tale, Face Blind, has a gorgeous new cover:

Book cover of Face Blind by JL Merrow, showing handsome dark haired man with Glastonbury Tor in the background

When even friends look like strangers, how will he ever find love?

Corin Ferriman was left face blind by the car crash that killed his ex. Even people he’s known for years are unrecognisable to him. Running from his guilt and new-found social anxiety, he’s moved to Glastonbury, where he knows no one—or does he? Repeated sightings of a mysterious figure leave him terrified that his ghosts have followed him.Tattoo artist Adam Merchant left Glastonbury at sixteen, escaping from his emotionally distant mother to the father who’d left them seven years previously. Now, at twenty-five, he’s come home to bring his family back together. But in a cruel twist of fate, his mother dies before he can talk to her, leaving him haunted—perhaps literally—by her memory and his unanswered questions.

When Corin and Adam meet again after an eerie first encounter, Adam lays siege to the walls Corin’s built around himself, which start to crumble. But there are ghosts haunting them both, and while Adam longs for a connection beyond the veil, Corin’s guilt leaves him in angry denial that there could be anything after death. With the liminal festival of Samhain fast approaching, neither man is sure what’s real and what’s just a trick of the mind—or maybe something worse.

Available in ebook and paperback – audiobook coming soon: Amazon | Riptide

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Shamwell Tales now available via Kindle Unlimited

The Shamwell Tales

Welcome to Shamwell! A sleepy rural village in Hertfordshire, England, it’s the perfect place to move to for a little peace and quiet—or at least, you’d think so! But as a succession of newcomers to the village find, there’s more going on in these idyllic surroundings than cricket matches on the common and pints of ale in the local pubs.

A place where everyone’s connected to everyone else, Shamwell’s rife with mishaps, mayhem and misunderstandings—and the path of true love is no smoother than the ancient stone walls of the parish church.

Each contemporary romantic comedy stands alone, but all feature a cast of characters drawn from Shamwell and its surroundings.

Picture of 4 Shamwell Tales novels (Caught!, Played! Out! and Spun!) on Kindle with text reading Available on Kindle Unlimited Dec 1 2022 - Mar 1 2023

Find the Shamwell Tales on KU here

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Coming soon to KU – The Shamwell Tales

Picture of 4 Shamwell Tales novels (Caught!, Played! Out! and Spun!) on Kindle with text reading Available on Kindle Unlimited Dec 1 2022 - Mar 1 2023

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Face Blind is out today

Face Blind – #1 in the Glastonbury Tales

Corin Ferriman’s been left face blind by the car crash that killed his ex. Even people he’s known for years are unrecognisable to him. Running from his guilt and new-found social anxiety, he’s moved to Glastonbury, where he knows no one—or does he? Repeated sightings of a mysterious figure leave him terrified that his ghosts have followed him.

Tattoo artist Adam Merchant left Glastonbury at sixteen, escaping from his emotionally distant mother to the father who’d left them seven years previously. Now, at twenty-five, he’s come home to bring his family back together. But in a cruel twist of fate, his mother dies before he can talk to her, leaving him haunted—perhaps literally—by her memory and his unanswered questions.

When Corin and Adam meet again after an eerie first encounter, Adam lays siege to the walls Corin’s built around himself, which start to crumble. But there are ghosts haunting them both, and while Adam longs for a connection beyond the veil, Corin’s guilt leaves him in angry denial that there could be anything after death. With the liminal festival of Samhain fast approaching, neither man is sure what’s real, and what’s just a trick of the mind—or maybe something worse.

From Riptide Publishing – 10 October 2022

Available in ebook and paperback: AmazonRiptide

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Cover Reveal for Face Blind and Giveaway

  • There’s an exclusive cover reveal for my upcoming novel Face Blind over at Love Bytes Reviews today!
  • Check it out here, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a $5 Riptide gift certificate!
Face Blind by JL Merrow partially hidden novel cover, showing the top of St Michael's Tower, Glastonbury Tor

When even friends look like strangers, how will he ever find love?

Corin Ferriman was left face blind by the car crash that killed his ex. Even people he’s known for years are unrecognisable to him. Running from his guilt and new-found social anxiety, he’s moved to Glastonbury, where he knows no one—or does he? Repeated sightings of a mysterious figure leave him terrified that his ghosts have followed him.

Tattoo artist Adam Merchant left Glastonbury at sixteen, escaping from his emotionally distant mother to the father who’d left them seven years previously. Now, at twenty-five, he’s come home to bring his family back together. But in a cruel twist of fate, his mother dies before he can talk to her, leaving him haunted—perhaps literally—by her memory and his unanswered questions.

When Corin and Adam meet again after an eerie first encounter, Adam lays siege to the walls Corin’s built around himself, which start to crumble. But there are ghosts haunting them both, and while Adam longs for a connection beyond the veil, Corin’s guilt leaves him in angry denial that there could be anything after death. With the liminal festival of Samhain fast approaching, neither man is sure what’s real and what’s just a trick of the mind—or maybe something worse.

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Pre order books to collect at UK Meet 2022

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If you’re attending UK Meet this September and would like to buy some of my books in paperback, I have a snazzy Google form that will (hopefully!) enable you to do so:

PRE ORDER FORM

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Is it September yet?

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It’s here! Brit Boys UK MM Romance Sale

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The Brit Boys UK MM Romance sale is now live! Want your MM Romance laced with plenty of British flavour? Look no further! From contemporary to historical to romantic suspense and everything in between, you’ll find your next Brit Boys read here.

Together with a host of fabulous authors of British-set mm romance, I’m taking part in a flash sale from 10th – 12th March. All books in the promo will be discounted to $2.99/local equivalent for 3 days only!

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Coming Soon – Brit Boys Sale

Want your MM Romance laced with plenty of British flavour? Look no further! From contemporary to historical to romantic suspense and everything in between, you’ll find your next Brit Boys read here.

Together with a host of fabulous authors of British-set mm romance, I’ll be taking part in a flash sale from 10th – 12th March. All books in the promo will be discounted to $2.99/local equivalent for 3 days only!

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#ilovebooks #booksbooksbooks #mmromance #gayromance #lgbt #loveislove #romancenovel #romancebooks #loveromance #itsallaboutthebooks #ilovereading #booklovers #romanceaddicts #mmromancenovels #gayromancenovels #ilovegayromance #gayromancepromo #discoverMMromance #iloveromance #gay #gayromanceauthor #romanceaddict #kindleunlimited #romancewriter #queerromance #queerromanceauthor #lgbtq+

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