Books and Banter: Teaser ~ for Dulce Isle (A Mystic Museum Novella) by Loc Glin

Dulce Isle
The Mystic Museum Series 2
By Loc Glin
Genre: Erotic Romance
Word Count: 22,360
Heat Rating: SEXTREME

Categories: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Ménage a Trois/Quatre (M/M/F), paranormal elements, HEA

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Blurb:
Adrian Asorio can't seem to move on after the death of his beloved wife Angelina. While trying to fill the lonely hours in his empty life, he discovers Minerva's Mystic Museum. A painting of a female artist painting a nude male model fascinates him. He finds himself thinking about, and wanting, the male model. He begins to question his sexuality.

Adrian is chosen as this full moon's mystic walker. He is transported to Dulce Isle where he meets Jon and Rosa in the flesh. Adrian must confront his newly discovered sexual orientation and overcome the guilt he feels.

Rosa DeVario and Jon Balentine shared a life with Rosa’s husband, Leon. When Leon died, both were heartbroken. Without Leon as their common denominator, Jon has reverted to his "loving men only" lifestyle, leaving Rosa without a partner.

Will Adrian's arrival on Dulce Isle be the answer that mends three tattered and broken lives? The universe has provided the opportunity…Adrian's heart holds the key.

Here is the premise for the Mystic Museum Series
Minerva’s Mystic Museum is located in New York City. Every full moon the “powers that be” choose someone from the visitors of the museum. This someone, known as the mystic walker, will be the hero/heroine of the novel. The “powers” select someone they feel deserves a second chance, or just a chance to follow their destiny. Minerva, the curator and caretaker of the museum meets the chosen mystic walker. Through the magic that has been entrusted to her, Minerva supplies them with the opportunity to change their lives.

Teaser/Excerpt (Chapter 1)
“It is quite an interesting work, wouldn’t you say?” she asked when she finally spoke.

He rose as any gentleman would.

She smiled a friendly greeting. “I am Minerva, caretaker of this museum.”

“It’s a nice place.”

“We try to make people happy. What do you think of this piece?” She tilted her head.

“It’s interesting.”

“The model has such a compelling form. Even a man such as yourself can appreciate his male beauty. I know he sets my heart aflutter.” She smiled.

“I can and I do.” Does she know how I feel about him?

She stepped to the side and stood next to him. She seemed enthralled with the painting. The room the red-haired artist painted in was bright, and sunlight streamed in from everywhere. Windows seems to enclose the room. The paintings sitting on the floor leaned against the glass walls and rested against each other. In some places they were two and three deep. A vase of fresh flowers, roses by the look of them, adorned a small table next to the woman.

After a long moment, she asked, “Do you think they are in love?”

“I never really thought about that,” he said. I imagine him loving me.

“It is a shame we cannot see his face.”

“That, I have thought about,” Adrian remarked.

“Have you come to any conclusions?”

“I’m not a connoisseur of art,” he said. “But his body is fit and desirable. Maybe he is faceless so we can imagine someone ourselves.”

“Or possibly he is disfigured.”

“Hmm, that wouldn’t stop her or anyone from loving him,” he said.

“Do you think so?”

“Yes.”

“You sound sure of that.” She placed her hand on his arm for a moment.

“This picture touches my soul. I don’t know why.” He cleared his throat, embarrassed by his admission.

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