With the legal trouble behind them,
Daniel Caplin and Rafael Argon are ready to settle into a low key d/s
relationship, but life is unrelenting, when blackmail shatters their illusion
of happily ever after. Pictures from one of the Rafael’s public
scenes instill fear into his new Submissive, Daniel, acting as a wedge driving
the new couple apart.
The
building peril in George’s community weighs heavy on his
shoulders as he struggles to find the culprit while hiding his feelings for his
new house guest. Jesse is torn between ending his marriage, picking up a
rebound he should have left fifteen years in the past, and the dangling carrot
of a possible relationship with a man. He is forced to fight for what he wants
most, a leap he may be too chicken to take.
In
the sequel to Legally Bound George battles to take down an unknown enemy, while
watching helpless, as those
he cares for most are broken beyond repair. Can Rafael and Daniel rebuild their
trust after it's broken with lies?
Welcome to In A Dream Beyond, JR! Last time your characters
Daniel and Rafael were here, but now it’s your turn to sit in the spotlight.
First of all, I must ask:
When did you start writing and why? I’ve always written.
Since I was a kid. I didn’t finished a piece until about my mid 20’s. I also
never showed anyone anything I had written. It took friends begging to get me
to open up about my writing. It’s a medium I use to de-stress and get my
feelings out. One of the reasons my feelings are so emotionally driven.
Why do you write contemporary male/male romance? Have you
considered writing other genres? I love m/m and it will always hold a
special place in my heart, but it wasn’t the first genre I wrote. My M/M was
the first piece I thought was good enough to submit and publish. I write a lot
of different genres. I have a M/F Sci-Fi piece in the works, a m/m fantasy, as
well as a wicked fairy tale right now. But over all my first love is young
adult and one day I’ll submit one of those stories.
Are you a plotter or a pantser? What’s your usual writing
style? I always start with an idea. A ‘this is where I am going to start’ and
‘this is the plot line idea.’ But I don’t write in order. So my books are kind
of all over the place until I’m about 80-90% done then they really start to
take shape. I keep track of it all in my head and don’t usually follow an
outline. I’m sure my high school and college English teachers are gritting
their teeth, but I told them I didn’t need an outline!
Breach of Contract Is the sequel to Legally Bound. How did you
come up with the inspiration for this story?
Will there be any more stories with Dan and Rafael?
The story started with the opening scene. I had this idea for
Daniel starting his day normally at court and coming face to face with his one
night stand from the night before. I had this vivid image of him getting
flustered and embarrassed seeing Rafael there, but also they still held this
intense attraction neither of them could deny. At first Legally Bound was going
to be a shorter novella as I had a longer M/M project in the works, but the
idea ran away with itself and turned into the novel and the sequel.
There is two more books planned for the series, and a free
Christmas novella called Illicit Activity which will be out with
Evernight in December.
Did you have to do any research? If yes, tell us about it. I
do. I did a lot of research for Legally Bound and talked to a few lawyers I
knew to make sure I was on the right track with the legal parts of the book. I
enjoy research and usually get a lot of ideas for books when I go sit in a
library and pick books off the shelf related to what I’m writing.
What’s been the most difficult part about writing Breach of
Contract? And the easiest?
The easiest parts are Jesse and his brother Zac. Their humor and
banter comes naturally to me and I have the most fun writing their snarky back
talk.
What’s your favorite part of the story? There are two, I
love the dynamic between George and Jesse and the two strong willed characters
butting heads and trying to make things work. I also love the parts with Zac as
he has a mind of his own and isn't afraid to say what everyone is thinking but
is too polite to say.
Hottest part of the book is Rafael and his paddle. It might melt
your eReader.
This blog is big on dreams… tell us one of yours: What, I’m
sure, every author wants, to be able to write full time and support myself
fully with it. But aside from that I would love to see my young adult book, my
baby, published and in people’s hands.
Remember, Remember, November
Hot or Cold - Hot
Indoors or Outdoors - Outdoors
Favorite film - Pool Hall Junkies
Favorite tune for this month - I bet my life by Imagine
Dragons
There’s no coffee or tea left…what do you do? - Drink lots of water
Best thing about November is… My birthday!
About JR:
When not staying up all night writing,
J.R Gray can be found basking in the warm glow of the Miami sun, or at the gym
where it's half assumed Gray is a permanent resident. A dominant, pilot, and
sword fighting enthusiast, Gray finds it hard to be in the passenger seat of
any car. Gray frequently interrupts real life, including normal sleep patterns,
to jot down nonsense. The bane of Gray's existence are commas, and even though
it's been fully acknowledged they are necessary, they continue to baffle and
bewilder.
If Gray wasn't writing…well,
that's not possible. The buildup of untold stories would haunt Gray into an
early grave or possibly a mental institution where the tales would end up on
the walls in crayon and finger paint.
Find J.R. Gray online:
Excerpt
The
back elevator dinged as he approached, and the doors slid back to reveal
Jesse's face. He had circles under his eyes and worry lines in his forehead.
Two fingers held a garment bag over one shoulder and a duffle over his other.
“Is
it still okay if I stay?” He put a smile
on his lips that
George knew was fake.
“But
of course. Let me help you.” George approached him and tried to
take the bag, but Jesse didn’t move to hand it over.
“I’ve got it.”
“Don’t be absurd. I would have a slave do
it, but he’s rather tied up
at the moment.”
The
statement earned a chuckle out of Jesse, and he gave up the bag. Even hurt
Jesse had a light in his blue eyes and his heart on his sleeve, a trait that
made him wholly unique compared to the masks most wore to impress George.
“I
can stay on the sofa or something if the slaves use the guest rooms.”
George
laughed and turned his back to stalk down the hall. When he didn’t hear Jesse following, he cast a glance over his
shoulder.
“Slaves
in bed … how naive you really are, handsome.”
Jesse
started after him, brow creased. “Where do they sleep then?”
He caught up and followed George to the other side of the penthouse.
He
realized Jesse was serious, and he laughed throatily again. “I
have cages for them.”
“I
love you and Daniel, but your lifestyle is fucked.”
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