Moving, Moving, Moving

This blog and my other blogs are slowly being moved to a new home: pathenshaw.com. 

By summer the boxes should be unpacked and the new space made homey. Until then, we're moving, moving, moving.

Foothills Pride Series Coming in Audio

I'm so excited I could shout this from the rooftops. Plans are afoot for the Foothills Pride series to be formatted in audio! Dreamspinner Press says they will be available sometime later this year. Yea!

And Thank You to These Wonderful Reviewers Too!

Here's the second half of the reviews I promised in my last blog post. Thank you so much to all the reviewers who took the time to read and respond to When Adam Fell. I can never convey how much your time and consideration mean to me.

Three Chicks After Dark:

Pat Henshaw can pull me through a story like no other. When Adam Fell is the fourth book in her Foothills Pride series and is just as interesting as the others.

Molly Lolly: 4/5

I loved that we get to see Adam’s story. He was intriguing when we saw him in previous books with his quirky mountain bistro that’s only open seasonally. But I so didn’t expect what we got. It was heartwarming to see this second time around story go so well.

The story is just enough to get your teeth into it and connect with the characters. I love these Foothills Pride novellas. I want more of them so we can see how the town evolves and develops and so all of my favorite characters can get their happily ever afters. The one I want the most next is John’s story. He’s intriguing with how tight lipped about his private life he is.

MM Good Book Reviews: 4/5

I simply love returning to Pat Henshaw’s world of the Foothills Pride series, where a community in Sierra Foothills near San Francisco is the location for a small group of gay men to settle and call home.

If you’ve been reading the Foothills Pride series this is another satisfying instalment. If you’ve not read the books, while this reads well as a standalone, I think it would be nice to go back and read the first three – if not for anything else you get to read about other charming characters such as Fredi, Max, Jimmy and Guy.

Bike Book Reviews: 5 double fudge brownie/5

It is no secret that I love this series, I have loved the guys of Foothills Pride from day one, and I knew I would love this book too, and boy did I! Pat Henshaw outdid herself on this one!

Love Bytes: 4 1/2/5

I loved the continuing tale of Stone Acres and how these two men fit in with the other men and background characters we’ve met in previous stories.  I really feel like Stone Acres, California is a real place, and I could stop by and visit.

I would highly recommend you pick up this series.  The novellas could probably be read as standalones, but take my advice, read them in order.

I highly recommend this book, and the entire series.  Enjoy.

Joyfully Jay: 3 1/2/5

Overall, this was a nice addition to a great series. While not my favorite of the series, I got a chance to meet back up with some of my old favorites. If you are a fan of this series, you don’t want to miss this one.

Boy Meets Boy Reviews: 3 ½ /4

On the other hand, I enjoyed the plot of Adam trying to reestablish himself in the town he grew up in. I liked the quirky drama and the way it was resolved. The overall story was promising, and I enjoyed it.

Oh My Shelves: 3 1/2 / 4

Seeing David and Adam work together, to learn how to be with one another after being apart and yet having the history they do between them was bittersweet. I kept wanting them to give in and do more than just lie on a bed while mattress shopping, I wanted these to heal and be together again.

Jessie G. Books: 3.75 / 5

…ultimately, I liked Adam and Jason/David. I like that they found each other again and were able to love each other again…

Making It Happen: 3.5 / ?

This is the first book I've read by Pat Henshaw, and I'll definitely be reading more by this author in the future.  When Adam Fell is a good, quick read and is a second chance romance.

V’s Reads:

It’s breezy and shiny with a “we’ll conquer their town!” spirit that’s just a shade light. I’m always happy to see bullies and bigots get shafted, and you can expect that happens here.

Thank You for These Terrific Reviews for When Adam Fell

I've been remiss in sharing all the wonderful reviews When Adam Fell has gotten since it was released. This is partly due to having been under the weather, partly due to having traveled to Orlando and back for the Dreamspinner author event, and partly due to finishing #6 in the Foothills Pride series, Short Order.

But now that I'm back online somewhat (I'm going into edits very soon for #5 of the Foothills Pride stories, Relative Best, I thought I'd better share the half of the great reviews Adam has received. So here's the list--with links so you can read more than the sentences I include here. The other half of the list is coming in the next blog post.

Bayou Book Review: 5 / 5 stars

Definitely a fantastic addition to a fabulous series! Well written, emotional and all around fantastic! Very recommendable!

A.M. Leibowitz: 9 / 10 fountain pens

I don’t have a lot of books that are an automatic read, but this series is in that club. I’ve been following the intersecting lives of the characters since the first story, and I get a little thrill when I see there’s a new one.

Inked Rainbow Reads: 4/5 stars

This was a nice story of learning to retrust and love someone for a second chance at love. I do like Pat Henshaw’s story because it’s not all sex, they have wonderful meaning to the stories.

Rainbow Book Reviews:

Another excellent, fun, sexy romance with appearances by many of my favorite characters. I would've loved this story to be longer, as I think forgiveness, on both Adam and David's side, might have taken longer in a real-life setting, but overall the author did a very good job. This was a sweet and loving look at second chances. Thank you, Pat.

Prism Book Alliance: 4/5 stars

Another sweet and thought-provoking addition to the Foothills Pride series.

Divine Magazine: 4/5 stars

When Adam Fell is a heartwarming, thoroughly enjoyable, story…. the journey they took and the way the story came together made for a compelling 4 star read.

On My Shelves: 3.5/4 stars

When Adam Fell is a lovely story about redemption and learning to love again.   It’s a story about forgiving the ones who hurt you and forgiving yourself for your part in the hurt. It’s a story about being strong enough to lean on someone for support and being there for that same someone, so neither of you fall.

Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words: 3.75/5 stars

I love this series and each couple that has come about.  The Foothills Pride series is rich with wonderful stories, believable people and moving romance.  When Adam Fell is the fourth, grab them all up!  I highly recommend them all.

BFD Book Bag: 3/5 stars

I was a bit disappointed in this one. Just like with book 3, I thought this story was incomplete and rushed. There were big gaps in the story.

Unquietly Me:

I enjoyed this quaint, adult, second chance MM romance. It was a quick, easy read–low on angst, honest, and heartfelt.

More reviews to come in the next post.

The Foothills Pride Series Grows

Upcoming for the Foothills Pride series: #5 in the series, Relative Best, releases as does a paperback edition of the first four books in an anthology edition--all in late summer/early fall.

Relative Best is the story of Ezekiel Bandy, owner and proprietor of Bandy's Finest Hotel which backs up to Stonewall Saloon in Stone Acres, California. Zeke is intrigued with Victor Longbow, who's looking for a photo of his Navajo ancestors to validate his existence. But complications at the Bandy Hotel complicate Zeke's search for love just as Vic's obsession does his.

Until then all four books (What's in a Name?, Redesigning Max, Behr Facts, and When Adam Fell) are available online wherever eBooks are sold.

Boy Meets When Adam Fell

Boy Meets Boy Reviews looked at When Adam Fell and reviewed the book.

Take a look at what the guest reviewer had to say about it.

Buy a copy of the book at
Dreamspinner
Amazon
AmazonUK
Kobo
Barnes&Noble
AllRomance Ebooks

Contributions Welcome!

At the beginning of When Adam Fell, Adam is given a check from his former lover and a list of GLBTQ organizations to which he can give the money should he decide not to accept it.

I got the idea about this list from Elisa Rolle, whose Rainbow Awards are a big part of the GLBTQ writing year. I asked her if I could share her list, and she graciously agreed.

I'm a supporter of three organizations (PFLAG, Sacramento PFLAG, and Lambda Literary), and I urge all my readers to support the organizations of their choice. We can't do enough to support equality for everyone.

Click here to see Elisa's wonderful list (as well as the Rainbow Awards information).

And if you'd like to read about Adam and his true love in When Adam Fell, you can get a copy from these online retailers:

Dreamspinner

Amazon

AmazonUK

Kobo

Barnes&Noble

AllRomance Ebooks

You Deserve to Be Loved

 

Vance Bastian and Jayne Lockwood interview me on a WROTE podcast that went live today. We talk about why I write gay romance and a bunch of other things.

And it all happens just in time for the February 24 release of the 4th Foothills Pride story, When Adam Fell.

Until February 7, Dreamspinner Press is having a book sale!

If you haven't read the Foothills Pride novella series, this is a good time to start!  Not only are the three existing books on sale -- What's in a Name?, Redesigning Max, and Behr Facts -- but also the fourth book which releases Feb. 24 -- When Adam Fell -- is on sale too.

The sale prices are only available at Dreamspinner. So visit and get caught up with the men of Stone Acres, California!

Joining the Foothills Family February 24

The fourth Foothills Pride story, When Adam Fell!  Preorder it here.

Rainbow Book Reviews Loves Blame It on the Fruitcake

It's a little hard for me to believe that reviewer Christie Duke of Rainbow Book Reviews has never eaten at least one bite of fruitcake!  Fortunately, she didn't count that against Blame It on the Fruitcake which extols the love of the holiday treat.

Next year, Christie, I'll have to get your address and send you some of my homemade delicacy!

Read Christie's review here, and order your copy of the book at the following places:
Dreamspinner Press
Amazon
Amazon UK
Barnes & Noble
All Romance eBooks

Happy holidays!

From everyone in the Foothills Pride series, we wish you happy, safe, and peaceful holidays!
--Pat, Jimmy, Guy, Fredi, Max, Abe, Jeff, Adam, and David

Trouble Meets Turkey-fu on WROTE

Trouble to the left of us and turkey-fu to the right. The holiday season seems to be getting off to a glorious start in "Trouble Sits down to Dinner."

Vance Bastian does a terrific job narrating the story on the fourth day of Christmas on WROTE.

Are you ready to make your holidays a little brighter with a free story?

Give it a listen!  And happy holidays from me to you!

What Critics Are Saying about the Foothills Pride Novella Series

 Looking for the perfect holiday gift?  Give the gift of reading...

What’s in a Name? by Pat Henshaw (book 1 of the Foothills Pride series)

“This is an absolutely brilliant book.” – The Novel Approach

“I absolutely loved this short book and can’t wait for more of the story.” – Love Bytes Reviews

“GRAB UP THIS BOOK! YOU WILL BE SO GLAD YOU DID!” – Bike Book Reviews

 

Redesigning Max by Pat Henshaw (book 2 of the Foothills Pride series)

“I recommend Redesigning Max as a fun, enjoyable romance with memorable characters, good and bad, and I recommend Pat Henshaw as a romance writer to follow.” – USA Today/Happy Ever After

“This series by Pat Henshaw packs a lot into novellas!” – 3 Chicks After Dark

“This is such a sweet, fun, and lighthearted story.” – Molly Lolly

 

Behr Facts by Pat Henshaw (book 3 of the Foothills Pride series)

“If you like sweet, gentle romances, very light on the heat level, with a little drama, some angst, and a happy ever after, then these are the books for you.” – Christy Loves 2 Read

“I was smiling by the end of the story, and I am sure you will too.” – Sinfully Addicted to All Male Romance

“It was nice reading a story that wasn’t based just on sex. The book had a good plot and kept me interested.” – Inked Rainbow Reads

 

Buy these books at the following online retailers or wherever eBooks are sold:

Dreamspinner Press

Amazon

Fruitcake Puzzle Answer

At Patbooked website, I posted a holiday puzzle based on the short story Blame It on the Fruitcake.  Here are the answers to the puzzle:

 

For those who want to read the story and make their holidays AWWWsome, Blame It on the Fruitcake is available at these online bookstores and wherever eBooks are sold:
Dreamspinner
Amazon
Amazon UK
ARe
Barnes & Noble

To see the puzzle, go to Patbooked and look for Fruitcake Puzzle.



Redesigning Max Is a Goodreads Award Nominee

Congratulations, Fredi and Max!

Bike Book Reviews Loves Blame It on the Fruitcake!

Wow!  Another great review of Blame It on the Fruitcake!  Talk about make my day.

Thank you, Becky of Bike Book Reviews, for the terrific review.  It's so nice to be appreciated. (Isn't their mascot cute?)

For those who want to read the story and make their holidays AWWWsome, Blame It on the Fruitcake is available at these online bookstores and wherever eBooks are sold:
Dreamspinner
Amazon
Amazon UK
ARe
Barnes & Noble

Great Review of Holiday Story on Love Bytes

Danielle gives an in-depth review of Blame It on the Fruitcake at Love Bytes today. She gets the story! 

As an author it's nice to know when I throw my baby out into the cold, hard world that someone understands the baby's complexity and what I was trying to do in very few words.

Thank you, Danielle!

So, as I'm saying these days, put some AWWWsome in your holiday by buying and reading Blame It on the Fruitcake, which you can get at these online booksellers and wherever eBooks are sold:

Dreamspinner

Amazon

Amazon UK 

ARe

Barnes & Noble 

Put a little AWWWsome in your holidays!

Fruitcake is the laughingstock of the holiday season. But can it be an aphrodisiac instead? Motorcycle mechanic Sam McGuire is surprised to find a gaily wrapped box on his doorstep with a piece of fruitcake accompanying an invitation to a holiday party.

Wondering if he’ll fit in, Sam attends the party—mostly to get more of the fruitcake he falls in love with—and meets Jay Merriweather, his new neighbor. The lure of Jay’s big family and its holiday tradition of enjoying Grandma’s fruitcake hook Sam, as does the sexy man himself.

But Sam can't imagine why handsome, college-educated Jay would want someone like him, who was raised in a children’s home and barely graduated high school. Maybe the magic of the holiday season can help two men who seem so different come together like the ingredients in a well-made fruitcake.

 

Blame It on the Fruitcake is a story that will make you go AWWWWW...

 

Get yourself, family, and friends in the mood for the holidays by buying the story at:

Dreamspinner

Amazon

Amazon UK

Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

I answer the often-asked author question: Where do you get your ideas? today at Molly Lolly where I talk about house remodeling.

One house remodel = ideas for two books: Redesigning Max and Behr Facts.

Check it out!