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    A Sliver of Sunset
    A Sliver of Sunset
    A Sliver of Sunset
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    A Sliver of Sunset

    By Devon Rhodes

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    From one-night stand to nurse and patient—is it crazy to expect more?

    Angelo has somehow developed leukemia—the only paranormal ever known to do so—and the doctors are mystified as to the cause. The cure requires him to repress his shifter side with a chemical inhibitor and be entirely human while he goes through chemotherapy, which contributes to some interesting situations he never would have foreseen—things like misplacing' his favorite bar, Unconventional, and getting picked up by a human without realizing it's his mate.

    Dominic can't believe his luck when bravely striking up a conversation with the hottest guy he's ever seen leads to the best sex he's ever had. When he wakes up—no surprise—Angelo is gone. A week later, he's shocked when he walks in to meet a new oncology patient to find Angelo fighting for his life and dependent upon his care.

    Will their timing ever improve, or will Angelo's time run out before they get a chance?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPride Publishing
    Release dateMay 1, 2016
    ISBN9781784309282
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      A Sliver of Sunset - Devon Rhodes

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      A Sliver of Sunset

      ISBN # 978-1-78430-928-2

      ©Copyright Devon Rhodes 2015

      Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright December 2015

      Edited by Rebecca Douglas

      Pride Publishing

      This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form, whether by printing, photocopying, scanning or otherwise without the written permission of the publisher, Pride Publishing.

      Applications should be addressed in the first instance, in writing, to Pride Publishing. Unauthorised or restricted acts in relation to this publication may result in civil proceedings and/or criminal prosecution.

      The author and illustrator have asserted their respective rights under the Copyright Designs and Patents Acts 1988 (as amended) to be identified as the author of this book and illustrator of the artwork.

      Published in 2015 by Pride Publishing, Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN

      Pride Publishing is a subsidiary of Totally Entwined Group Limited.

      A SLIVER OF SUNSET

      Devon Rhodes

      From one-night stand to nurse and patient—is it crazy to expect more?

      Angelo has somehow developed leukemia—the only paranormal ever known to do so—and the doctors are mystified as to the cause. The cure requires him to repress his shifter side with a chemical inhibitor and be entirely human while he goes through chemotherapy, which contributes to some interesting situations he never would have foreseen—things like ‘misplacing’ his favorite bar, Unconventional, and getting picked up by a human without realizing it’s his mate.

      Dominic can’t believe his luck when bravely striking up a conversation with the hottest guy he’s ever seen leads to the best sex he’s ever had. When he wakes up—no surprise—Angelo is gone. A week later, he’s shocked when he walks in to meet a new oncology patient to find Angelo fighting for his life and dependent upon his care.

      Will their timing ever improve, or will Angelo’s time run out before they get a chance?

      Dedication

      A mixed bag of shout-outs for this one…

      For Kris and Mike. Many reasons for thinking of you with this book, between your name, your profession, your beautiful city of residence and the cancer scare.

      Love you both and can’t wait to see you in October!

      To Sue, for Peter.

      And, as always, to my compadres in Unconventional crime—you’re the best!

      Trademarks Acknowledgement

      The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmarks mentioned in this work of fiction:

      Kono’s Coffee: Kono’s Coffee

      Werewolf: Werewolf American Pub

      Chapter One

      Angelo took one last long look at the incoming waves then reached for inner strength as he rose from the sand and turned his back. It would be a long time until he felt the embrace of the sea again…if ever. It would about kill him to see the ocean every day and not dive into its cool, welcoming embrace.

      Yeah, and it’ll definitely kill me if I do.

      Although the last thing he wanted to do was laugh, he snorted. Life was really bizarre sometimes.

      You okay? His sister Nezetta was hovering as usual. He’d told her he’d be okay going to the doctor by himself this morning, but she’d shown up while it was still dark to go for one last swim together. They’d made sure to come out of the water well before dawn then sat on the beach until it was time to go.

      No. But I will be once I get this inhibitor crap over with. And the chemo to follow.

      They began walking down the Pacific Beach boardwalk, dodging the occasional early morning runner or cyclist, passing a few sleeping homeless people who hadn’t been chased off.

      You want some coffee? Angelo checked his phone. Kono’s should be open by now.

      What I want is for you to stop pretending that this is just some ordinary day. Nezetta’s voice rose, but rather than angry, she sounded scared.

      It was very rare that ocean shifters ever became sick, which is why he’d gotten to such an advanced stage of leukemia before it had been diagnosed. He’d lost weight, fought fatigue and made excuse after excuse for how rundown he felt. It had been so gradual that he’d forgotten that, as a paranormal, he shouldn’t be feeling any of those things.

      Angelo stopped and took his sister into his arms. "I’m not pretending. You know I’m not the woe-is-me type. I’m just trying to enjoy the last couple of hours

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