In the Middle of Somewhere

Roan Parrish

Jul 2015 · Dreamspinner Press

About this ebook

Middle of Somewhere: Book One

Daniel Mulligan is tough, snarky, and tattooed, hiding his self-consciousness behind sarcasm. Daniel has never fit in—not at home in Philadelphia with his auto mechanic father and brothers, and not at school where his Ivy League classmates looked down on him. Now, Daniel’s relieved to have a job at a small college in Holiday, Northern Michigan, but he’s a city boy through and through, and it’s clear that this small town is one more place he won’t fit in.

Rex Vale clings to routine to keep loneliness at bay: honing his muscular body, perfecting his recipes, and making custom furniture. Rex has lived in Holiday for years, but his shyness and imposing size have kept him from connecting with people.

When the two men meet, their chemistry is explosive, but Rex fears Daniel will be another in a long line of people to leave him, and Daniel has learned that letting anyone in can be a fatal weakness. Just as they begin to break down the walls keeping them apart, Daniel is called home to Philadelphia, where he discovers a secret that changes the way he understands everything.

2015 Rainbow Awards - Best LGBT Cover Runner-Up
The William Neale Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance & Runner-Up
Best Gay Debut

Ratings and reviews

There were a few places I cringed at the choice of words. Yet I could stop reading. What a sweet, touching, romantic story. God, what I'd give for a guy like Rex. And a cabin in Michigan. I miss the snow.

This was exactly the story I was looking for at the time that I read it. I really understood Daniel, and I loved Rex. Several moments made me pretty emotional. It would just sneak up on me. Everyday life was happening for the guys, and then it would seamlessly become something deeper. Mmmm, what a beautiful couple they are.

This was an amazing read! True to life. Had me talking to my coworkers about the book! So well thought out in detail. And unexpected twist and turns. Will be reading more from this author.