Influenced: A Small Town Gay Romance

Felice Stevens

Jul 2022 · Felice Stevens

About this ebook

A MILLION LIKES vs. ONE TRUE LOVE

Bryce Bauman is one half of a famous influencer couple…until his boyfriend dumps him and puts the whole ugly scene online.

Several months later, Bryce is at the end of his rope—he’s lost all his endorsements, along with his so-called friends. Licking his wounds, he escapes to the tiny town of Serenity, Pennsylvania, where he’s surrounded by too much nature and quiet. And…the hot as hell owner of the bed-and-breakfast who makes him think there might be life beyond what’s on a screen.

Matty Wilcox has no time for spoiled brats or social media. He must keep the business running, his grumpy grandfather healthy, and himself deep in the closet. In his little town, there’s no way to come out to his friends and family and have things stay the same, so he’s better off alone.

Except life is complicated now that Bryce is staying at the bed and breakfast—he’s entirely too tempting and not as silly and shallow as Matty first thought. Giving in to his desire could only muddy the waters of the life he’s so carefully built. Any slipup would be dangerous for his business, his friendships, and most importantly, his heart. Besides, there’s no place for small-town Matty in Bryce’s big-city life. The two of them, together, don’t make sense.

Then again, since when does anything make sense when it comes to love—the greatest influencer of all?

From Lambda Literary Award-winning author Felice Stevens comes a sexy, slow burn small-town romance full of heat and heart. And a few groundhogs. And maybe a snake. But it's a little one...really.

Ratings and reviews

I came to this story after first reading, Where You Are, Levi and Isaac's story which is where I first read about Bryce and Matty and I'm SO happy I was able to read their story! Man, I'll admit Bryce had my heart from the start. My heart went out to that poor man because he did NOT have an easy road AT ALL. No family and ferociously betrayed by the man he loved and kicked while he was down numerous times Bryce really needed to start fresh. And that he did with the sweet and family and friend oriented Matty. Matty helped Bryce stand on solid ground, and Bryce brought Matty to life for the first time ever. They really are soulmates. Also loved the bonus scene. Check it out. You won't regret reading this book