
Then one savage act changes everything, testing not only their fragile bond, but Gabriel's will to live. On a trip to Mexico to set up drug supply lines, a violent confrontation proves they've got each other's backs-to a degree. But distractions are nothing short of deadly right now, not with his boss's impending marriage to Botelli's sister, which will ensure peace-and massive drug profits-for both families. Miguel Ortega doesn't trust anyone, but tough, street-smart Gabriel brings out the conquistador in his Spanish blood. But that was before he had a name to pin on that anonymous one-off-Miguel Ortega. Gabriel can't afford emotional entanglements. One red-hot sexual encounter in a bar's back room has put two years of deep undercover work in jeopardy-two years of danger and deception as he worked his way into crime boss Ricco Botelli's inner circle. SFPD detective Gabriel Sandalini might as well have put a gun to his own head. (BTW, I'm still hoping to see that Mexican Heat sequel someday.In this town, danger moves to a steamy Latin beat. Our work is nothing without someone to read, share and enjoy it. Our readers are our backbone and our end game. And I want them to understand how important it is for them to write for their readers. I fear things will backslide if authors don't stay aware of the climate. Laura Baumbachs latest book is Genetic Snare which was. On the one hand, I'm grateful they don't have that struggle - on the other hand I worry that they won't or don't see the possibility of erosion to those gains. The most favorited books are Mexican Heat, Reese Holt: The Dark Side, Hostage and Genetic Snare. Tough, street-smart SFPD Detective Gabriel Sandalini is willing to do whatever it takes. My granddaughters, for example, take many, many, many things for granted that weren't even an option for me 50 years ago. Read Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach available from Rakuten Kobo. I find that true in many other areas of our modern world. Laura, so glad you could guest with us while we celebrated LGBTQ romance! And, you are quite correct about the newer writers of today having no idea what you and the other trailblazers of M/M romance went through to create a paved path.

It was great to drop by and thank you for allowng me to be a part of the celebration.


Well said! It's wonderful to have you back for a visit, Laura! Randi Schofield is the sole provider for an ailing father and, at the same time, for her own children a situation now common among Americans in their 30s and 40s. We write about love, romance, and happily-ever-afters." "Let us never lose sight of the goal of every romance author writing commercial fiction for their readers.
