Greetings, my Pretty Ones! I want to thank you, The Novel Approach, for giving me space to reveal The Great Wall’s cover.

The Great Wall takes place in Suzhou China incredibly enough where I lived for about six years. (Go figure!) On the cover: Jin Lan (the blond guitar player) and Styx Wong (the drummer in the back trying not to perv on his best friend) are standing in a pavilion on the Golden Cock Lake. (I kid you not! That is the name of that manmade body of water.) Their apartment (that I used to live in) is right across the street from the boardwalk which circles the lake. Lotus bloom in the late Spring, dragon flies hang out there in July and August, and big fat greedy koi beg for food all year.

I’m excited to share my experiences of living in China through a fledging band. You can explore the Suzhou gardens, KTVs, Suzhou’s only gay bar, and see day-to-day life in China without leaving the comfort of your reading nook.

The Great Wall’s Blurb

Destiny will be decided by a battle between heart and mind….

Jun Tai “Styx” Wong loves two things: playing the drums and his best friend, Jin. But being a good Chinese son means he can’t have either—he’ll have to marry a girl of his parents’ choosing and settle into a traditional job. His move to the bigger city of Suzhou is both a blessing and curse, as living with Jin makes it harder for Styx to suppress his desires. Nearly dying while trying to eradicate his feelings serves as a wake-up call for Jin, who takes extreme measures to keep Styx safe from harm.

When given a second chance at life and happiness, will Styx be able to claim the future he wants with Jin, his bandmates, and his music? Can love and hope grow with the constantly looming threat of Styx’s parents ordering him home? Great things await—if Styx finds the courage to break down the wall that stands between him and everything he wants.

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About the Author

Z. Allora believes in happily ever afters for everyone. She met her own true love through the personals and has traveled to over thirty countries with him. She’s lived in Singapore, Israel and China. Now back home to the USA she’s an active member of PFLAG and a strong supporter of those on the rainbow in her community. She wants to promote understanding and acceptance through her actions and words. Writing rainbow romance allows her the opportunity to open hearts and change minds.

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