Willful Parties
Liz Ellyn
Published by: The Wild Rose Press
Publication date: January 1st 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
Seth is the vibrant bisexual marathoner who sparked the relationship with Kat and Dylan. He remains undeterred in pursuit of their perfect love, even when confronted with a devastating blow. Kat, their sharp-witted pixie, treasures good moments as gifts due to past experiences. She hesitates to wholeheartedly commit based on a deep-rooted fear of heartache and pressing her luck. Dylan exudes irresistible confidence and brilliance and is marked for an impressive political future. However, his internal struggle with identity and career decisions poses a significant hurdle in committing to their love affair.
They share a sizzling three-way passion but are destined to part ways after graduating from their Chicago law school. Legal battles, heart-wrenching losses, and mounting obligations challenge the prospect of reclaiming their love.
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Moving from Chicago to San Francisco meant putting a 2,000-mile divide between the three of them filled with barren plains and insurmountable mountains. With too many obligations, flying back and forth wasn’t an option.
He tried to diffuse the bubble of nerves brewing inside him. “You guys should follow me to California. The weather is way better than here. No snow. No humidity. Hardly any rain.” He knew Seth and Kat’s family commitments were as important to them, and they couldn’t leave. They too, faced the next steps in life all on their own.
“That would be nice. And we could continue as friends with benefits.” Kat tossed in her positivity from the back seat of the car.
“Exactly! That movie was all wrong. Who says friends with benefits can only last a few months? We lasted nearly three years.”
Seth remained quiet.
Dylan revealed one of his many vulnerabilities. “I’m truly going to miss studying with you guys this summer. I hope the Cali bar doesn’t kick my ass.”
“You made law review, we didn’t. You don’t need either of our help,” said Kat.
“I might not need help making outlines, but I am going to miss you guys. Having two people I can trust.” Dylan’s voice trailed off, not finishing his thought.
“We will always be here for you.”
Seth didn’t corroborate Kat’s offer.
Not only did Dylan fear venturing out on his own, but he also worried about being left out. “Well, you two can still study together and fuck like rabbits.” He failed to mask his envy with his flippant comment.
“We have opposite schedules, so we won’t be able to study together.” Seth rubbed at his neck with one hand while he continued to drive.
Where was Seth’s sense of humor?
“Kat, you could try wearing a strap-on.”
Seth’s head snapped toward Dylan. “Don’t be a dick, Dylan!” Seth focused again on the road as his knuckles glowed white against the black steering wheel.
“Sorry.” Dylan cringed. He overstepped and felt sick to his stomach for mocking Seth’s bisexuality. He slouched in the passenger seat and closed his eyes.
“You still don’t get it. Being bisexual doesn’t mean twice the fun. It’s double the disapproval.”
“It was a shitty thing to say. I’m really sorry.” Dylan berated himself for sticking his foot in his mouth.
As the peacemaker, Kat, tried her best to smooth things over. “I don’t want you to leave on a bitter note. We all have a lot of stress heading our way with commitments to our families and studying our asses off. Let’s all be grateful for how lucky we were to find each other.” After Kat lost her mom, she internalized the notion of celebrating memories of loved ones rather than crying over their loss.
“You’re right.” Dylan chastised himself for acting like an impertinent teenager. What was wrong with him? They stayed silent for the rest of the drive.
INDULGE IN LIFE'S GUILTY PLEASURES!
Liz Ellyn nourishes people’s cravings for the irresistible. Like the decadent desserts she delivers, she creates alluring characters deserving of happy endings.
With degrees in both engineering and law, she argues that the positive energy gained by indulging in one’s guilty pleasure appropriately counterbalances the serious forces of daily life.
When she isn’t writing or devouring steamy romance books, she spoils her family, including her two dogs, Boomer and Tanner.
Bon Appetite and Happy Reading!
