Guest Post and Giveaway: Losing It by Christine d’Abo

We’re so pleased to have author Christine d’Abo dropping in today on the tour for her latest release, Losing It, the fourth installment in the Ringside Romance ~verse from Riptide Publishing. Christine’s here to chat with us about heroes of the unlikely variety, and there’s also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below.

Welcome, Christine!

Unlikely Heroes

Hello, my name is Christine d’Abo and I’m a romance author of both het and LGBTQ stories. Thank you so much for having me here today, and giving me an opportunity to talk about my upcoming M/M romance novel, LOSING IT.

I’m a sucker for unlikely heroes. The more unconventional they are, the more I’m likely to be cheering them on. When I decided I wanted to tell Justin’s story, I knew I wanted to give him a slightly different journey.

Cyrano de Bergerac tells the story of a brilliant man, who can’t seem to get anyone to fall in love with him, due to the unusual size of his nose. His words are his power, but women in his world tend to be unable to see Cyrano for who he truly is. I thought it would be fun to draw parallels between Cyrano and Justin in LOSING IT. While Justin’s looks are just fine, it’s his standoffish personality that makes it difficult for most men to look beyond.

Finn needs Justin to help him woo Leo, the man he’s been lusting after at the gym. But, the more time Finn spends with Justin, he begins to realize that beyond the prickly exterior, is a man with a large heart and the capacity to give him the love he wants.

Now, he only has to convince Justin of that.

About the Book

Finn Miller doesn’t do social. He works his IT job from home as often as he can to avoid people. If it weren’t for his weekly training sessions at Ringside Gym, he might never leave his apartment. And he only does that because of Leo, the gym member he’s in love with. When Finn gets talked into attending a speed dating fund-raiser at the gym, his greatest wish is to have the courage to try to say something—anything—to Leo.

Justin McCormick has spent most of his adult life being used, whether playing a corporate heavy, or acting as guard dog for his ward. So when he leaves Vancouver for a fresh start in Toronto, he doesn’t quite know what to do with himself.

The moment Justin sees Finn at a speed dating event, he knows there’s no way he’ll make it without a little help, so he offers to coach Finn on the art of conversation. What he doesn’t count on is his unexpected attraction to this shy boxer, or his fear that if Finn gets his way, Justin might lose out on his best chance at love.

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About Ringside Romance

Deep in the heart of Toronto lies Ringside Gym. Once a safe haven for troubled teens, Ringside has gone derelict, a forgotten memory of past days. Until a group of friends set out to do what they can to bring life back to the ring and create a new home for LGBT youths.

But when their lives threaten to pull down their dreams, each man must turn to others to help make it a reality. Winners take all—but there are no losers in love.

Check out the Ringside Romance universe!

 

About the Author

A romance novelist and short story writer, Christine has over thirty publications to her name. She loves to exercise and stops writing just long enough to keep her body in motion too. When she’s not pretending to be a ninja in her basement, she’s most likely spending time with her family and two dogs.

You can visit Christine at her website www.christinedabo.com, and chat with her on Facebook and Twitter. Want to keep up with Christine’s new releases? Sign up for her newsletter and receive a free book!

The Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Losing It, one lucky winner will receive a $25 Riptide credit! Leave a comment with your contact info to enter the contest. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on February 24, 2018. Contest is NOT restricted to U.S. entries. Thanks for following the tour, and don’t forget to leave your contact info!