Hello, Delilah! Thank you for inviting me here to talk about something on my mind.
I am Canadian.
Now, many of my readers might’ve figured this out — the majority of my books (under all three pen names) are set in Canada. Specifically, British Columbia. I split the books between Vancouver and the made-up Mission City in Cedar Valley. Small town Canadiana.
Lately, you might have heard rumors coming out of the White House that Canada should become the 51st state. I’m not going to step into American politics.
But I say: ELBOWS UP
It’s a hockey thing — keep your elbows up.
I’ll be honest – I don’t know much about hockey.
GASP!
Truthfully, I love figure skating. To me, that’s what skates are for. I don’t know how to be on the ice without toe picks.
But that’s beside the point. Yes, there are a few Canadians who want to join the US (a very, very, very few). They want to give up universal healthcare, paid maternity leave, and all those other programs.
I scratch my head.
I love being Canadian — always have and always will.
I love my neighbors to the south. Some of my very best friends are American. I invite them up here regularly — I hope they’ll take me up on that offer.
When I’m trying to peg down what makes my books Canadian, I think it’s some of the stuff we see everywhere — friendly neighbors, people knowing our name, folks helping out. Whether I was living in big Vancouver or on the outskirts in smaller towns, I’ve always felt a spirit. A communal sense of good. A belief we can do better.
Canada has banded together like never before — unified as a country that we want to stay a sovereign country. That we’re not for sale.
In that vein, I’ve joined a promotion! 120 Canadian romances — all 99 cents this weekend only!
I have books from each of my pennames: Love in Mission City: The Shorts (m/m Gabbi Grey), The Making of Marnie Jones (m/f small-town contemporary, Gabbi Powell), Backing Down (m/m/f BDSM, Gabbi Black). I’ve made them 99 cents everywhere I can for the weekend.
Head on over to the website and I hope you find a book that piques your curiosity. We Canadians are actually a fun bunch.
www.allisontemple.com/we-love-canada
Love in Mission City: The Shorts Synopsis
Love in Mission City: The Shorts Box Set includes one novella and four short stories
Mission City is tucked in the charming Cedar Valley in southwestern British Columbia. If you love heartwarming, contemporary small-town gay romances, then come home to Mission City and fall in love with the men who live there. Romance blossoms in the unlikeliest places. And trouble has a way of finding them…
Page Against the Machine
Dickens has run his family bookstore for years in the quiet ambiance suitable for literary endeavors. When Spike opens a motorcycle repair shop next door, tempers flare and sparks fly. Will they be able to resolve their differences or are they just too stubborn for compromise?
This is a 25k sizzling gay romance novella with a true instalove, enemies to lovers, opposites attract story with a cuddly cat named Aristotle.
The Lightkeeper’s Love Affair
Ben’s graduation celebration is disrupted by a winter storm. He and his beagle, Buddy, have the only room left in the hotel. When lightkeeper Isaac needs a bed, though, Ben’s happy to share. Platonically, of course. Except something about Isaac makes Ben want more.
This is a 10k lighthearted gay romance with forced proximity, a loner, a future school-teacher, and Buddy, the adorable beagle.
Not in it for the Money
August’s beloved sister has passed suddenly and the man finds himself in need of comfort. Turning to his employee feels all kinds of wrong, but Julian’s arms feel too damned right to resist. Come morning, though, they have to look reality in the face. Is there a chance they find a forever love out of the tragedy?
This is a 5k scorching gay romance story about a boss, his employee, and the inheritance of a lifetime.
Marcus’s Cadence
Cadence is trying to sell the home that had been his refuge during his tumultuous teen years. When his teenage crush, Marcus, shows up as a potential buyer, sparks fly. Is there just a real estate deal to be done or could his feelings be requited?
This is a 7k second-chance gay romance instalove short story with a very happy ending and a malti-poo named Kiki.
Ace’s Place
After a fall from grace, Derek has moved to a small town for a fresh start. Harold, the local golden boy made good, catches Derek’s attention. But secrets and omissions cloud what could be the beginning of something special. Can they take a chance on being vulnerable enough to fall in love?
This is a 13k steamy gay romance about second-chances, hockey, and an adorable but nosy Bouvier.
Please note – all five stories have been previously published
Links:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Mission-City-Gabbi-Grey-ebook/dp/B0CTDBY23N
Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/TheShorts
Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/love-in-mission-city-the-shorts/id6478398708
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love-in-mission-city-the-shorts
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-in-mission-city-gabbi-grey/1144948368
Promo Link: www.allisontemple.com/we-love-canada
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling author Gabbi Grey lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black and Gabbi Powell.
Personal links:
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