Awkward Silence, (Paperback)

<b>ALEX</b> <p><i>Do you like puzzles?</i><br>I used to. Until one was tattooed across my skin-literally. </p><p>I'm Alexander Jarrell, 31, single dad, fashion model, and walking canvas for an ex-girlfriend who vanished the day after her art was inked on my body. Meera left me with a young daughter, a series of puzzle-piece tattoos... and zero answers. Eight years later, I'm still haunted by a missing link-and one piece that never made sense. </p><p>Then I walk into Bourbon Bar and meet Elijah Garcia-rich, gorgeous, and gay. One look into those dark eyes, and I'm done. Straight? Not anymore. He's completely impossible to resist. But what I don't know is that Elijah is married. That his husband is watching me. And that our daughters are best friends. </p><p>Oh-and someone in that house holds the missing puzzle piece I've been searching for. </p><p><b>ELIJAH</b> </p><p><i>Do I like puzzles?</i><br>No. But I'm dangerously interested in the man who's covered in one. </p><p>I'm Elijah Garcia, 42, father, entrepreneur, and owner of Bourbon Bar. And yes-I'm married. It's complicated. </p><p>When Alex walks into my life, I'm drawn to him instantly. He's beautiful... all shy smiles and witty charm. He's also straight-but not for long. One night turns into something more, and I can't stay away. Neither can my husband, apparently. </p><p>Maybe it's the tattoos.<br>Maybe it's fate.<br>But something about Alex feels familiar... and I should've paid closer attention. </p><p>Because this puzzle? It unravels more than it reveals.<br>And it's about to tear everything apart. </p><p>MM romance where mystery meets desire-layered in temptation, buried lies, found family, emotional heat, and unapologetic spice. This is <b>Book One</b> in a gripping, two-part journey. </p><p></p>

• Awkward Silence, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798272647276
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-11-22
• Page Count: 314