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That Summer in Spain Paperback – January 9, 2020

by Lawrence I. Hill (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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It wasn't just a role this time...Xavier Duran is ready for the breakthrough film role of his career, and he thinks he's found it. Not only does this new job take Xavier to the beautiful countryside of Spain, it also takes him right into the arms of his silver screen crush, Hollywood hunk, Dennis Herbert. Dennis may be gorgeous but everyone knows he's straight. Or is he? Lines blur and soon Xavier can't tell if Dennis is just playing his lover or if he wants to take on the role off-screen as well. And what about Dennis' beautiful model girlfriend? Xavier has been burned before, and he isn't sure he wants to be the secret lover again. He's certainly not ready to risk his feelings on something deeper. But passion presides and soon Xavier and Dennis are tangled in a web of fraught emotions and uncertain advances.Is this only a fling? Or is this the beginning of a real romance? One thing's for certain, it's going to be a scorcher of a summer.
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  1. Print length
    172 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    January 9, 2020
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.39 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1733480323
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1733480321
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"Hill skillfully leads readers through the minefield of Dennis and Xavier's torrid affair both on and off screen, ratcheting up the heat. His story adeptly explores what sexuality is and how two men, whose job it is to make people believe their scripted sincerity, must work to make their lover believe they are being true and sincere." -- Pat Henshaw, Queer Romance Ink
"Entertaining, romantic, filled with beautiful scenery and a story that I wouldn't mind seeing on the big screen." -- Mari, Bayou Book Junkie

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moody Boxfan Books (January 9, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1733480323
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733480321
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.39 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Lawrence I. Hill

Lawrence I. Hill

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When Lawrence was a young boy, he watched the film '84 Charing Cross Road' over and over again and dreamed of living in a grubby little studio in NYC and writing books. He's finally got the grubby little studio in the city - now on to the rest.

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Katherine L.
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet, beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
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This is just a lovely book, the story is poignant, the writing is beautiful and the descriptions of Spain are so vivid I could totally see it in my mind (and wanted to be there). Having the story told from just Xavier's perspective adds to the feeling of being immersed in this bubble with the MCs and the movie crew, and it's powerful despite it being a relatively quiet story. This was my first book from this author and I just loved his writing and hope there's more to come from him soon.
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KC
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie making in La Mancha
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
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Middling amount of angst, the story is told through Xavier's voice. He is the less experienced actor, paired with his idol James Dennis, who has had major action movie roles. Carlos, the writer-director-producer, has written an autobiographical script where Zay portrays his younger self working at his aunt's hotel, falling in love with a visiting American. Hill adds in several other critical players who enrich the plot. The hot dry plain of LA Mancha is very palpitable, contributing to the realness of the affair. Xavier's depression after the close of film production, his angst while dea
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e JO
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
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Beautiful and well written story. I loved both of these guys. When I read a story, I like to be able to visualize the physical appearance of the characters. I know that Xavier was six-one with relatively long curly hair. But that's about it. What were his features that made him ideal for that particular movie role? I could visualize Dennis a bit better but not by much.
I loved Xavier's friend Jaelyn! But I would love to have been able to see her (in my head 😆) as well. Excited to read more from this author!
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Kat E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lush Romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
A tender love story that centers on two actors recreating a romance between two gay men. Xavier is openly gay and over the moon to be co-starring with James Dennis, a very accomplished but apparently straight superstar. The movie set is in the breathtaking countryside of Spain and creates a strong, passionate and exotic element to the feel of the book.

Xavier has constant pulse-racing thoughts over Dennis but tries to remain grounded and practical. After all, Dennis is engaged to a woman and no way can his flirting with the young actor mean anything. Dennis does send some confusing signals to Xavier as he is both physically and intellectually interested in his young costar but remains in contact with his fiancée. Normally, I do not like stories where cheating is involved but something made me feel there was more to Dennis than meets the eye. I decided to trust my instincts and was glad I read this story.

I was completely absorbed in the descriptive writing about the beautiful and serene Spanish countryside and culture. I felt the rustic atmosphere helped pull these two men together. The connection they experienced was intense and fierce and they felt like a committed couple. Poor Xavier knows his time with Dennis is coming to an end and the crash back to reality will be brutal but he can’t seem to pull away. Can the pressures of the public and how the world perceives Dennis make a partnership between these star crossed lovers even possible? The best way to find out is to read this beautiful tale.

***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement.***
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Latecia M Jennings
5.0 out of 5 stars That Summer in Spain Review: Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021
I'm truly a fan now but I'm not going to lie...I really was kind of put out on how the book started. I really don't like reading the present then backtracking to the past...basically prologues....love epilogues, hate prologues but anyway I remember doing a hard eye roll and breathing a deep sigh and saying I don't want to finish this geesh but OMG...I'm glad I gave it a chance. The author tied the entire timeline so well I wasn't salty no more. He did a really good job getting me hooked to story of Xavier and Dennis. It was really emotional and intense in the beginning and you learn why Xavier is going through that emotional rollercoaster with Dennis. I loved both guys but I was a little bit more team Xavier. He knew what he was getting into with Dennis would eventually lead to heartache but he was willing to take chance...so many feels...Their time together in Spain was special and it would have been so much better and less stressful if there were less assumptions and more confessions. When they were apart, I believe both were able to be honest about their feelings and when they reconnected it was sweet. Dennis really redeemed himself in my eyes..very romantic ending. Loved it!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Frank E
5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Love on a Movie Set!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
I really loved this. From the streets of La Mancha to New York City, this book was so beautiful. What is it about heartwarming love stories that heals a wounded soul?

Zay was such a sweet and loving MC. So deserving to find love after the breakup with his ex. And while he had acted before, this was his big break... the first time he would play lead.

Denny was the leading man from all of those action movies, who outwardly seemed perfect, but was actually hiding himself from the world. Not even his fiancée knew that he was attracted to men.

They were so incredible together and the writing really made them come to life. It was the perfect amount of saucy and romantic.

I will admit that I was thrown in the beginning, because it starts out at one point, let’s call it current time, and then throws you back into the past. But it current time, you already know that Zay and Denny are having the sexy time. So there was no surprise in the relationship. I didn’t dislike that at all, but I was able to guess about the outcome from it.

Overall, 4.5⭐️!
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