The Young Americans Series Tour
Just Like Heaven & True Faith
By T.L. Bradford
By T.L. Bradford
Just Like Heaven
The Young Americans Series, Book 1
Noah Sinclair is best described as an egotistical, pompous, anal retentive, asshat. And those are his better qualities. Lately, Noah has lost touch with his playboy character “Jace” on the show Americana and can't quite put his finger on why. The studio decides it is time to shake up his character by making him an offer he can't refuse, literally. They will introduce a new love interest for his character “Jace.” Only this time, there's a twist.
Josh Hill is up a creek and sinking fast. He's got no job, no money, no credit and is about to be kicked out of his apartment. Opportunity comes in the form of a job offer from the show Americana. Everything should be perfect; only there is one hitch. He will be the new love interest for Noah Sinclair’s character on the beloved show.
So, opposites are supposed to attract, right? Not so fast. No one said life was that easy. Both actors find themselves in untested waters. Will they be able to play a same-sex couple with no prior experience authentically? Well, they say practice makes perfect.
Carefree, fun-loving Josh and uptight, overbearing Noah, realize they need to make the best of their bad situation and are forced to find common ground. Over time, their roles in each other's lives become blurred. Is their attraction fake, or is it real? To top it off, Noah has a dark skeleton in his closet that can prevent them from ever moving forward.
Can they get on the same page and save both of their careers and their relationship?
Or will they end up yesterday's tabloid fodder?
(Just Like Heaven is a full-length, slow-burn love story. It contains a cast of fully-developed characters that encounter romance, heartache, laughter, and life lessons. The book has darker themes that may act as triggers to some readers. It contains adult language, mature themes, and is best enjoyed by those over the age of 18.)
MY REVIEW
Just Like Heaven could have been great. It has the potential for it. It has good bones. Unfortunately, too many things got in the way, there was so much going on that it clouded the story too much. Not to mention that their relationship was wholly toxic. They broke up more than once. They said horrible things to each other, they did horrible things to each other because of hurt feelings. Then one of their backstories turned out to be pretty heinous, and all those things in combination were just too much for my tastes. And, the thing that really hurt my enjoyment is that I ended up disliking both of them. Yep. If I dislike both the main characters, then I can't rate above 3 stars unfortunately.
True Faith
The Young Americans Series, Book 2
If you were granted just one wish, what would you choose?
Money? Fame? Power? Love?
The world could be your oyster,
if you were willing to take the chance.
But choose wisely, and prepare for the consequences.
Everything has its price.
Can you afford it?
Be careful what you wish for.
And remember, smiling faces tell lies…
****
Noah & Josh
The entire world witnessed their fight for love.
Obstacles were beaten and won.
They were living their best lives.
Wait?
Is that all? Is that the end?
Seriously, did you really think it would be that easy?
Oh, hell no.
Their story is just beginning.
Josh and Noah are navigating the twists and turns of their newly public relationship…to varying degrees of success.
When they are lured into the trappings of Hollywood's influence, they end up on the rollercoaster ride of their lives.
Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for a bumpy ride.
You will need to hold on tight.
Temptation, by any measure, is a fickle beast.
And when you are given the world on a silver platter, it's downright wicked.
Truth, lies, fame, fortune.
All bonds will be tested.
Will the binds that ground them finally break?
(True Faith is a full-length, slow-burn love story. It contains a cast of fully-developed characters that encounter romance, heartache, laughter, and life lessons. It contains adult language, mature themes, and is best enjoyed by those over the age of 18.)
Money? Fame? Power? Love?
The world could be your oyster,
if you were willing to take the chance.
But choose wisely, and prepare for the consequences.
Everything has its price.
Can you afford it?
Be careful what you wish for.
And remember, smiling faces tell lies…
****
Noah & Josh
The entire world witnessed their fight for love.
Obstacles were beaten and won.
They were living their best lives.
Wait?
Is that all? Is that the end?
Seriously, did you really think it would be that easy?
Oh, hell no.
Their story is just beginning.
Josh and Noah are navigating the twists and turns of their newly public relationship…to varying degrees of success.
When they are lured into the trappings of Hollywood's influence, they end up on the rollercoaster ride of their lives.
Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for a bumpy ride.
You will need to hold on tight.
Temptation, by any measure, is a fickle beast.
And when you are given the world on a silver platter, it's downright wicked.
Truth, lies, fame, fortune.
All bonds will be tested.
Will the binds that ground them finally break?
(True Faith is a full-length, slow-burn love story. It contains a cast of fully-developed characters that encounter romance, heartache, laughter, and life lessons. It contains adult language, mature themes, and is best enjoyed by those over the age of 18.)
Excerpt from True Faith
Josh lays sprawled naked across the bed on his stomach, the sheet covering only part of his fine rounded butt. He crashed out from exhaustion. I’ve never driven him so rough when we make love.
Watching all those people covet him in a way only I should be allowed, set off a spark of possessiveness in me. Seeing him asleep with a smile on his face, looking freshly fucked, evens the playing field a bit. They can only dream of doing to him, what I’m capable of doing at anytime, anyplace.
I’ve been watching him sleep for some time, when I finally see him stir. He looks around confused, realizing he’s facing the opposite position on the bed. The dawning realization of what we got up to last night wakes him up completely. He sits up part way and runs his hand through his soft blond waves.
“Wow…Noah. What triggered you last night? You were wild,” he says.
“I wanted what’s mine.”
“I’m yours?” he asks.
“You always are,” I assure him.
“I’m nobody’s but yours,” he says, dropping his head a bit and looking painfully shy. These types of conversations don’t come easily to him. He’s self-conscious of appearing weak or vulnerable in front of me. I have no idea why. I love his openness.
“It’s hard to remember that sometimes when I see so many people wanting you.”
“Is this because I danced with those guys? Noah, that didn’t mean anything. Or…was it the girl?”
“It’s just…it’s starting to feel like you belong less to me and more to the world every day. It’s stupid, but I worry sometimes where I’ll fit into your life. The literal world is your oyster.”
He stares at me for a bit, digesting what I’m saying. Upon realizing where I’m going with my conversation, he says, “There’s something we’ve never really discussed before. Maybe now’s the time.”
“I’m sorry. I think I’m just feeling insecure. That’s not what we should be focusing on today.”
He soldiers on, “Is the fact that I’m bisexual an issue for us?”
I’m quiet for a minute and then decide to answer him honestly. “What do you want me to say? It would be easier if you weren’t, but those aren’t the cards we were dealt, were we?”
“Are you concerned I’ll randomly switch back to women?” he asks.
“It’s always a possibility, isn’t it? You’ve done it before. I see how men and women throw themselves at you, Josh. They do it right in front of me, knowing I’m your boyfriend. You have the opportunity. You could take it. You could have anyone you want. Where does that leave me?”
He says, “I can’t make you any guarantees about the future. The fact is, yes, I’m still sexually attracted to females. That’s probably never going to change, but that’s also how it’s always been. That’s who I am. And just like you found your own sexual identity, that won’t change either. Here, look at me, Noah.” Josh moves up on the bed near me and holds my face. He tips his forehead to mine, staring deep into my eyes. “Think about it this way. As you said, I could have my choice of anyone, male or female, but among everyone in the world…I chose you… and I will choose you every damn time.
Watching all those people covet him in a way only I should be allowed, set off a spark of possessiveness in me. Seeing him asleep with a smile on his face, looking freshly fucked, evens the playing field a bit. They can only dream of doing to him, what I’m capable of doing at anytime, anyplace.
I’ve been watching him sleep for some time, when I finally see him stir. He looks around confused, realizing he’s facing the opposite position on the bed. The dawning realization of what we got up to last night wakes him up completely. He sits up part way and runs his hand through his soft blond waves.
“Wow…Noah. What triggered you last night? You were wild,” he says.
“I wanted what’s mine.”
“I’m yours?” he asks.
“You always are,” I assure him.
“I’m nobody’s but yours,” he says, dropping his head a bit and looking painfully shy. These types of conversations don’t come easily to him. He’s self-conscious of appearing weak or vulnerable in front of me. I have no idea why. I love his openness.
“It’s hard to remember that sometimes when I see so many people wanting you.”
“Is this because I danced with those guys? Noah, that didn’t mean anything. Or…was it the girl?”
“It’s just…it’s starting to feel like you belong less to me and more to the world every day. It’s stupid, but I worry sometimes where I’ll fit into your life. The literal world is your oyster.”
He stares at me for a bit, digesting what I’m saying. Upon realizing where I’m going with my conversation, he says, “There’s something we’ve never really discussed before. Maybe now’s the time.”
“I’m sorry. I think I’m just feeling insecure. That’s not what we should be focusing on today.”
He soldiers on, “Is the fact that I’m bisexual an issue for us?”
I’m quiet for a minute and then decide to answer him honestly. “What do you want me to say? It would be easier if you weren’t, but those aren’t the cards we were dealt, were we?”
“Are you concerned I’ll randomly switch back to women?” he asks.
“It’s always a possibility, isn’t it? You’ve done it before. I see how men and women throw themselves at you, Josh. They do it right in front of me, knowing I’m your boyfriend. You have the opportunity. You could take it. You could have anyone you want. Where does that leave me?”
He says, “I can’t make you any guarantees about the future. The fact is, yes, I’m still sexually attracted to females. That’s probably never going to change, but that’s also how it’s always been. That’s who I am. And just like you found your own sexual identity, that won’t change either. Here, look at me, Noah.” Josh moves up on the bed near me and holds my face. He tips his forehead to mine, staring deep into my eyes. “Think about it this way. As you said, I could have my choice of anyone, male or female, but among everyone in the world…I chose you… and I will choose you every damn time.
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About T.L.
T.L. always hated math, so it was a good thing she had a way with words. Since she was a shy and quirky kid; words were her best friends. She would imagine entire worlds in her head and talk to herself endlessly. Her mother wondered if she was speaking with ghosts for a while.
Her older sister was a voracious reader of trashy romance novels and would pass them down to her after she had finished them. T.L. was the only 10-year-old kid sitting in class reading "The Stud" by Jackie Collins during reading time. Oddly enough, she never got called out on it.
As she grew older, her tastes evolved, but one thing held fast; her undying attachment to love stories. One day out of the blue, she decided to write the love stories she always wanted to read instead of searching for her story. Since then, writing has been a dream fulfilled for her and she could not be happier.
She enjoys writing about love, regardless of gender and is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community.
T.L. calls the Pacific Northwest her home and enjoys the quiet rural life of her little oceanside home with her playful/crazy husband and their giant dog Noah.
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