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From the very first, they were like oil and water.

After a tragic fire claimed his brother's life, Zeke Roswell's grief caused his career as an up-and-coming artist to spiral out of control, and now he has no choice but to sell his treasured Mayfair gallery to cover his debts. Enter successful young entrepreneur Miles Winter, who buys it and plans to make a commercial success out of Zeke's failure.

Unsurprisingly, the volatile artist clashes with the unsentimental businessman - but their initial hostility is overwhelmed by the strong passion that ambushes and amazes them.

Zeke's talent and lust for life intoxicate Miles, and Zeke finds Miles's self-assurance and determination both fascinating and unexpectedly compassionate. An apparently casual physical relationship starts, with neither man recognising the impact as they come to rely on - and crave - the other's company.

It's not until an unsolved mystery of violence and stolen art sketches threatens to sabotage their chance at happiness that Miles and Zeke realise they have a chance at all.

 

 

First edition published at Dreamspinner Press, May 2009. It has been unavailable for a few years, but the rights have now reverted to the author, and this is its re-edited re-issue. Enjoy!

 

Book Review

“Like fire to ice, I'll melt you with my love. The flame's gonna burn until the walls come down. Like fire to ice, I'll touch you to warn you, the burning won't stop until the walls come tumbling down.” ~ Noel

At first glance, Miles and Zeke, of 'True Colors' by Clare London, seem to be like fire and ice, as different as two men can be, but their hearts are in the same place. Their differences add friction and sparkle; the similarities provide comfort and love.

Zeke is spontaneous and eccentric, even for an artist. He's exceptionally handsome, brilliant, and talented. He's also flamboyant, rebellious, difficult, and, since his brother died, very self-destructive. Under his outrageous facade, Zeke is in excruciating pain. Either by accident or design Zeke has lost everything, including his passion for creating art. The grief he feels from losing his brother is crushing him. He uses sex and alcohol to dull the pain, but it also destroys his creativity. He needs inspiration and purpose. He needs a challenge and Miles is there to present him with more challenges than he can imagine.

In all outward appearances, Miles is perfect. He's handsome, popular, cool, calm, and very rich. Seemingly Miles has everything he could ever want. Yet he's restless and dissatisfied. He's searching for something that has so far eluded him. He's fascinated with Zeke, attracted to his bohemian lifestyle and in awe of his talent. Miles respects Zeke's grieving period, but also gently shoves him back toward his art, because he believes that Zeke's talent is extraordinary and should be expressed and shared. Miles is not willing to stand by and let him throw is gift away. As he and Zeke start their dance of seduction, Miles realizes that it will take a great deal of patience and resolve before he and Zeke learn to dance together successfully.

This is a hot, sexy love story full of angst, and involving an amazing amount of self-discovery. Its myriad subplots led me up, down, and sideways as its mysteries unfolded in unexpected but interesting ways. If you like a passionate read with secondary characters as interesting as the main ones, a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, not only with its steamy sex, but also with its mystery, intrigue, suspense, and revelations, then you will love 'True Colors'.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 360 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-October-2026
Price	$5.99 ebook, $20.00 paperback
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/True-Colors-Clare-London-ebook/dp/B0HGMGJCM4