Release date: November 24, 2019
Subgenre: Science Fiction Romance, LGBTQ Science Fiction
About Autumn on Mars:
Tripp doesn't know who he is, how he got here, or why this gorgeous man with dark eyes is the only familiar thing in sight.
But he does know this:
But he does know this:
It's Autumntide on Mars and love is in the air!
—Embrace the wonders of Fall in this dreamy and evocative MM seasonal romance—
Louisa May Alcott meets the science fantasy of Ray Bradbury!
Tripp is a young employee of the Division, corporate authority in the Crater region. Reserved and sardonic, he's inexplicably drawn to Dolan—a goofy, enthusiastic romantic with a body made to remember.
But it's not just strong arms pulling Tripp toward this onyx-eyed man. Both colleagues are victims of amnesia caused by their recent interplanetary re-assignment. Though they don't even recognize themselves, they're driven by intense chemistry that feels too familiar to be coincidence ...
With work suspended for the month-long Autumntide festival, can Tripp let his walls down and learn to love—even when he's a stranger in his own head?
Experience the festivities as two lost souls find each other—again—under the ochre skies of Autumn on Mars.
Excerpt:
“Anyway, here’s Wonderwall.”
The man standing behind him snorts, but smirks
despite the sound. Where has he heard that phrase before? He taps the quipster
on the back. “Do I know you?”
Mr. Wonderwall turns and grins. “Do you?” He holds
out a hand, eyes running up and down the other’s body. “Dolan. Very nice to
meet you, … ?”
The other shakes his head, but can’t stop the smile.
He gives in and takes the proffered hand. “Tripp. Nice to meet you, Dolan.”
“I agree completely.” Dolan runs his gaze along
Tripp’s body one last time, then winks and turns back to face the front of the
queue.
Tripp rolls his eyes, but can’t stop the warmth
from flushing up to his neck as he quickly scans those broad shoulders and
strong back.
He has no intention of being charmed by some
buffoon.
But, it was such a big hand …
His face goes red and he chews his bottom lip,
glad Dolan has turned the other way to resume conversation with some unknown
woman.
What had the man been talking about? It sounded
like something from Earth That’s Been—ancient history. He doesn’t recall ever
having much interest in that topic himself, but knows that it’s something of a
hobby for some people. A bit of rearward-facing fantasy to keep employees
entertained and occupied out here in the system.
Tripp recognizes nobody else in the queue. To be
expected, having just arrived on Mars after four months in hiber-sleep. But the
confusion and a sense of being unmoored is lasting longer than usual this time,
after the offloading and resuscitation.
Most passengers are back to their usual selves
within a day or two, but it’s been nearly a week since he disembarked … at
least, he thinks it’s been that long. Time is fuzzy lately.
Employees should report such circumstances to
medical authorities promptly, but Tripp doesn’t want to. He’ll feel like
himself soon, he’s sure.
Anyway, a part of him has always enjoyed this
period. The post-hiber haze after interplanetary travel. Inhibitions loosened.
Memories scattered. Vague euphoria in the air as neurochemicals rebalance and
legs remember how to navigate gravity again. As bodies remember how to live
again, after so many weeks spent in suspended animation.
He forcibly halts his lip chewing.
He wants to live again.
Over the loudspeaker, some bored functionary says,
“Come on, gentlefolk. Everybody wants to get out of here for the holiday.
Nobody clocks out without entering the lotto. New arrivals and transfers from
the last transport, to the left. Old hats to the right. Tighten that line up,
got too many of you in too little space right now.”
Tripp dutifully shuffles forward a bit, close
enough to start feeling the heat coming from the strong body in front of him.
Dolan glances behind and winks again.
Tripp pretends to ignore
it, unconvincingly. Amazon
About the Four Seasons Cycle:
Four seasons. Four worlds. Four loves.
Join Tripp and Dolan as they walk the Annularity, rising each season on a new planet, in a new settlement, with no memory of their past.
But true love creates its own future.
Celebrate every major holiday of the year—and experience the magic in our own solar system—as Tripp discovers the endless bounds of a relationship so strong it transcends the stars!
They have been here before. They will be here again...
Autumn on Mars
Winter on Pluto
Spring on Titan
Summer on Europa
Join Tripp and Dolan as they walk the Annularity, rising each season on a new planet, in a new settlement, with no memory of their past.
But true love creates its own future.
Celebrate every major holiday of the year—and experience the magic in our own solar system—as Tripp discovers the endless bounds of a relationship so strong it transcends the stars!
They have been here before. They will be here again...
Autumn on Mars
Winter on Pluto
Spring on Titan
Summer on Europa
About SMA:
SMA
writes LGBT-themed scifi from his home base in the United States. Book
One of his debut series “Twisting Fates” is available now, with Book Two
releasing on September 9, 2019. His untitled Four Seasons quartet will
begin releasing Autumn 2019.
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