Born For Leaving by Jade Munro - Book Tour and Giveaway

Born For Leaving - Book Tour and Giveaway

7/26/2020

Born For Leaving
New England State of Mind Book 1
by Mia Kerick writing as Jade Munro
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance

When they say be careful what you wish for, do you pay attention?

Neither did Oliver Tunstead.
Oliver wishes for nothing more than to get his mind off his crappy bartending job, pile of debt big enough to swallow him whole, and playboy ex-boyfriend/boss who refuses to back off. Too bad distractions, like the hot little convertible he has his eye on, cost megabucks. And Oliver is flat broke. Renting the spare bedroom in his rundown beachfront cottage is his only option to pick up the cash he needs—a risky proposition, as Oliver is the polar opposite of a people-person. When he responds to a bizarre ad in the Waterfront Gazette seeking summer housing, he gets more than he bargained for. But Oliver can cope… After all, how much harm can a single quirky tenant do to his tightly guarded life in three short months?
Where Oliver is a loner by design, urban cowboy Bodie is a loner by necessity. A family dispute long ago dropkicked him onto the path of a lifelong wanderer. This changes when Bodie moves into the tiny beachfront cottage and starts working the door at Oliver’s bar.
Despite Oliver and Bodie’s nearly paralyzing instinct to avoid commitment, they fall into a wary romance. And to their surprise, life as a couple is sweetly satisfying; that is, until their jealous boss devises a cruel plan to destroy the tentative bond they’ve built. True to form, Bodie hits the road, leaving Oliver to lick his wounds alone.
Can these wounded souls defy their urge to flee and fight for love?

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“He wants to date you. Am I right?”
“Date me?” Bodie replies. “I’d say he wants something else.”
I nod. “You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to.”
“In theory.”
“I mean, just tell him you’re not gay. That pretty much closes the door to what Jack’s interested in.”
“But I am gay.”
I hate myself for gasping, but I do because this complicates things. For Bodie, with regard to Jack. And for me, because I’m starting to feel things for him I shouldn’t. “Uh…did you tell Jack that you’re gay?”
“He asked. I answered.” Direct, as always.
“You don’t owe him your private information.”
Again, he shrugs. “I don’t hide who I am.”
“Well, maybe you should have.” Jack won’t leave him alone now. He’ll interpret Bodie’s lack of interest as some kind of warped challenge.
And then Bodie does the strangest, most unexpected thing. He reaches out, hesitates with his arm midair, and takes my hand. He’s shaking. “I need this job, Ollie.”
“Fucking Jack Wheeler,” I mutter. “He’s such an asshole to put you in this position. I’ll talk to him.”
“I fight my own battles.” His words are clipped.
“I believe you. But please, let me try to help.”
He ignores my plea. “You used to be Jack’s guy, huh?” Bodie’s eyes narrow.
“Did he tell you that?”
“Yep.” He nods. “Do you still want to be his?”
“Not if he was the last man on earth.” I’m surprised at how certain I am about this.
Bodie’s half grin appears and his eyes pop wide. “Good.”
“Why’s that good?”
“Got my reasons.” He continues to smile.
“Care to share them with your housemate?” I squeeze his hand, flirting. I’m scared of his reply as much as I’m desperate for it.
“Here’s my answer.” Bodie pulls his hand from my grasp and places it gently on the side of my face. And he leans in for a kiss. Soft, but not tentative. Just a brush of his lips to mine and, when he pulls back, it’s only by a few inches. I feel his breath on my lips, so sweet and light. Patient too. As if considering whether we fit together.
I nod and he moves even closer. More unified breathing, and the most emotional intimacy I’ve shared with another man—and we’re fully dressed on a beach, not naked in bed. I press my lips to his, but he pulls back.
“Let me do it,” he whispers against my parted lips, and I understand that this kiss is his ballgame, not mine.
Another feathery kiss to my lips and then another. Fingertips brush my cheek, the side of my neck, my chest on top of my thin T-shirt, drawing out goosebumps up and down my arms and along my spine.
I struggle to control my breathing, as a realization hits me: This weathered cowboy isn’t tough and cool, through and through. Bodie’s just a man, like me. With his share of hopes and fears and needs. A man who requires protection, as much as he is a protector.

Jude Munro is merging with the writer’s original pen name, Mia Kerick.

Jude Munro, very briefly Mia Kerick’s adult gay romance pen name, writes fictional characters in her adult gay romance novels who are drawn to the beach. They’ve sunbathed on the sands of many alluring East Coast beaches, along with the fantastical beaches in Jude’s books. They’ll answer questions like “Who do you think you are, the sun god?” (which they often resemble)ifthey can hear you over "Boys of Summer" cranking on their headphones. To most of Jude’s men, no shoes and no shirt is reallynot a problem. But even on the sunniest of beach days, the guys in Jude’s books dohave problems… as in, serious relationship issues. Many of which seem insurmountable. And each character must earn his day at the beach. (Yes, there is always a HEA).

As Mia Kerick, this author’s books have been featured in Kirkus Reviews magazine. They won a 2019 IPPY GOLD award, a 2018 YA GOLD MOONBEAM, a YA Readers’ Favorite Award, several first place Rainbow Awards, a Reader Views’ Book by Book Publicity Literary Award, the Jack Eadon Award for Best Book in Contemporary Drama, a YA Indie Fab Award, a First Place Royal Dragonfly Award, a First Place Story Monsters Purple Dragonfly Award, and a YA category finalist for the Eric Hoffer award, and more.

Jude Munro's links:
Website * Facebook * Twitter * Amazon * Goodreads

Mia Kerick's Links :
Website * Facebook * Twitter * Amazon * Goodreads

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128 Comments

Beyond Comps

7/26/2020 06:21:05 am

Great cover!

Jude Munro link

7/26/2020 12:44:28 pm

Thanks- I love the cover too. I have actually had three covers made for Born for Leaving. This one is the ULTIMATE CHOICE. Covers are just so important! It is hard to choose just one. Thanks for commenting!!

Bernie Wallace

7/26/2020 06:24:42 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

7/26/2020 12:45:55 pm

Hi Bernie. This book really did not take that long to write-- maybe 3-4 months. The time-consuming part was the rewriting. After each edit I wrote the book over and BETTER (in theory).

James Robert

7/26/2020 08:04:03 am

Sounds like a great read, thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

7/26/2020 12:48:29 pm

Hi James. I think it is a great read- if you like a gritty love story and you aren't afraid of reading painful parts. It is my first book as an exclusively adult gay romance writer. Changing my brand from Mia Kerick who wrote mostly YA has been a challenge.

Wendy Jensen

7/26/2020 08:34:21 am

Interesting looking book cover.

7/26/2020 12:50:35 pm

I always wonder about the word interesting LOL. The close up is of Oliver, the guy who narrates the story. And the more distant guy is Bodie, the one who is born for leaving, I think it makes sense that he is more distant because he is a wanderer and keeps his heart to himself. Thanks for commenting, Wendy!!

Rita Wray

7/26/2020 09:18:56 am

Sounds like a good book.

7/26/2020 12:51:58 pm

Hi Rita. Thanks for leaving a comment. Your support means a lot. I really think the book is exciting, dark, and very romantic. I hope you give it a try.

Mary Cloud

7/26/2020 10:16:56 am

No questions - the cover is interesting

7/26/2020 12:53:19 pm

Hi Mary. I hope the cover shows that it isn't a light and fluffy story. It really isn't. This is a bit of a dark read, although there is an innocence and humor to Bodie.

LYNN CLAYTON

7/26/2020 12:48:40 pm

oh nice cover looks like a great read

7/26/2020 01:37:43 pm

Hi Lynn. So glad you let me know that you like the cover. I sincerely hope it lets the reader know what's inside... a little bit of darkness, a view of the ocean, two handsome guy, nothing too fluffy.

7/26/2020 12:56:23 pm

I want to thank Silver Dagger for providing me with this AMAZING tour. The book cover teasers are absolutely exceptional, don't you think? I'm so excited to see what the tour holds!!

wendy hutton

7/26/2020 02:40:18 pm

thanks this sounds like a wonderful book

7/26/2020 03:52:53 pm

Thanks much, Wendy. So far my readers have really loved it. Tortured Bodie and loner Oliver who can only be healed by their intense love! I hope you check it out.

Shirley Ann Speakman

7/26/2020 03:10:41 pm

The book sounds really good and the cover is fab and it's also on my TBR pile.

7/26/2020 03:54:18 pm

I'm so glad you plan to read Born for Leaving, Shirley Ann. Thank you so much for supporting me as Mia Kerick and Jude Munro! I hope you'll let me know what you think.

Debbie P

7/26/2020 03:16:57 pm

This book sounds like a really good read. Nice cover!

7/26/2020 03:55:21 pm

I appreciate your comment, Debbie. And I'm glad you like the cover.

Sherry

7/26/2020 03:44:50 pm

Sounds like a very good book.

7/26/2020 03:56:17 pm

Hi Sherry. Thanks for stopping by to check out Born for leaving. I think it's quite a page turner!

Calvin

7/26/2020 04:45:53 pm

Great to see a romance book, always nice to learn about these, cheers on your tour Jude.

7/26/2020 05:15:33 pm

I really only read and write romance. I just love... love. Thanks for commenting.

Susan Smith

7/26/2020 04:50:44 pm

Sounds great, I like the cover.

7/26/2020 05:16:42 pm

I'm so happy you stopped by. I hope you check out the book!

Peggy Salkill

7/26/2020 05:31:48 pm

Nice cover!

7/26/2020 08:57:27 pm

Thanks, Peggy! My cover designer is a talented artist names Sienna Remick. I love her work!

Julie Lundstrom

7/26/2020 06:12:17 pm

I like the cover of this book.

7/26/2020 08:58:46 pm

I love the colors of the cover too, Julie. And in the story, Bodie is drop dead gorgeous, but the "Oliver" on the cover is so handsome!

Amy F

7/26/2020 07:44:14 pm

Great cover! Thanks for sharing.

7/26/2020 08:59:46 pm

You are welcome, Amy! Thanks for stopping by!

Brenda Yarger

7/26/2020 08:50:14 pm

Sounds like a real good book. Would love to read

7/26/2020 09:00:41 pm

Thanks for leaving a comment. I really hope you check out my book!

Del

7/26/2020 10:28:02 pm

The cover looks great!

7/27/2020 05:17:31 am

Hi Del! I'm so glad you think the cover looks great. Finding the right cover models is next to impossible, especially for me because I tend to want to show the two main characters, and it is so hard to find people who fit together on a cover and resemble my characters. Thanks so much for commenting!

Judy Thomas

7/27/2020 03:13:59 am

It sounds like an amazing love story.

7/27/2020 05:19:04 am

Judy, it truly is a beautiful angsty and heartwrenching love story. Oliver and Bodie fall for each other hard but have to work for their HEA. I hope you check it out!

Julie Murphy

7/27/2020 07:53:19 am

Clever cover.

7/27/2020 08:30:09 am

Hi Julie! Oh, I like that- clever! Thanks so much for checking out the kick-off of the Born for Leaving tour! I hope you check out Bodie and Oliver's angsty love story.

Cathy French

7/27/2020 08:38:12 am

The man on the cover/bottom portion is very attractive. Sounds like a good m/m read

7/27/2020 10:41:37 am

Hi Cathy- I'm on the same page as you about how handsome Oliver is. However, in the story, the other guy, Bodie, is the one who stops traffic. Do you know Jamie in Outlander? That is how I pictured Bodie. Yeah, I wrote Born for Leaving, but still, I had to read it thirty times, at least, and I never got bored LOL. #truth I hope you check it out.

shannon zeidan

7/27/2020 11:50:53 am

I enjoyed reading about this one! Im looking forward to reading it.

7/27/2020 02:27:43 pm

Wow! Shannon, I'm so excited that you are going to pick up Born for Leaving! I'd love to know what you think about the book!

Kelly D

7/27/2020 12:44:16 pm

I like the cover, it makes me want to know more about the characters in the book.

7/27/2020 02:30:24 pm

Hi Kelly.
Oliver is the one who is close up. He is a loner with an adorable (chubby) yellow lab. He is not a people-person. Until he meets Bodie, the guy in the upper right. He is a lifelong wanderer. Until he settles down with Oliver and things start to happen!

Shay

7/27/2020 03:08:32 pm

Nice

7/27/2020 04:15:50 pm

Short but sweet! I like it!! Thanks for stopping by!

Paula

7/27/2020 03:15:38 pm

The cover art seems appropriate for the book. Good job.

7/27/2020 04:24:58 pm

Yes- Oliver is the more direct character and he is the one who is looking directly inter the camera. Bodie is the wanderer and hides much of who he is from the workd, and he is the one looking away from the reader. Nice observation! Thanks for stopping by!!

Laura Rubenstein

7/27/2020 05:22:38 pm

I love this cover

7/27/2020 08:15:28 pm

Laura- it feels so good to hear that! Thanks so much!

molli taylor

7/28/2020 05:10:28 pm

this looks like a great read!

7/29/2020 08:51:44 am

Hi Molli!
Thanks for checking out the kick off for the Born for Leaving tour! I hope you check out the book as well!

Terri Quick

7/28/2020 08:26:36 pm

Sexy cover

7/29/2020 08:52:45 am

Haha!! Thanks, Terri! Oliver and Bodie are both very sexy characters so of course they needed a sexy book cover!

Renata

7/28/2020 11:21:07 pm

I like cover

7/29/2020 08:54:24 am

Thanks so much, Renata! I think it gives a good clue as to what kind of book is inside! A little bit dark, a little bit sexy. Not a light and fluffy read, but there is humor.

Ginger Hafer

7/29/2020 11:28:22 am

Very attractive cover. Makes you want to see what is inside.

7/30/2020 02:11:08 pm

BIG NEWS ON THE AUTHOR FRONT:
Jude Munro is being "absorbed" into the writer's decade long pen name, Mia Kerick!!
The cover will stay the same but Mia Kerick's name is added!

Check us out!!

Ellie Wright

7/29/2020 12:44:25 pm

This sounds like a great read. Nice cover!

Jude Munro and Mia Kerick as one link

7/30/2020 02:12:35 pm

It is such a great read- I hope you give it a chance! Look for Jude Munro's and Mia Kerick's names on the new cover !!

Lisa

7/29/2020 02:13:59 pm

The cover is great.

Jude Munro and Mia Kerick together at last link

7/30/2020 02:14:10 pm

Thanks so much, Lisa! I'm merging.... (not melting)
Mia Kerick is joining Jude Munro on the cover as co-writers, two pen names but same author!

Heather Mahley

7/29/2020 03:32:45 pm

What a great cover

Jude and Mia link

7/30/2020 02:15:11 pm

Thanks so much! I love the cover- dark, romantic and sexy! You have got to meet Oliver and Bodie for yourself!

Ann Fantom

7/29/2020 04:13:37 pm

I like the cover. It has great photos

Jude Munro and Mia Kerick united at last link

7/30/2020 02:16:31 pm

I searched LONG and HARD for those boys!! The perfect cover images are so tough to find! Thanks, Ann!

Marcy Meyer

7/29/2020 04:55:58 pm

The cover looks great. Love M/M. Sounds good.

Mia and Jude (two pen names same writer) link

7/30/2020 02:18:05 pm

Jude Munro and Mia Kerick, two pen names of the same writer, are merging! This is big news!
And Marcy, all I read is M/M. Love it!

Stephanie Liske

7/29/2020 05:26:02 pm

I like the cover.

Jude Munro/Mia Kerick link

7/30/2020 02:19:24 pm

Thanks, Stephanie! Please note, Mia Kerick and Jude Munro are MERGING so the cover on Amazon will feature both pen names of same writer.

Mya Murphy

7/29/2020 06:19:57 pm

Very beautiful cover!!

Jude Munro with Mia Kerick link

7/30/2020 02:20:26 pm

Hi Mya! Mia Kerick and Jude Munro are MERGING so the cover on Amazon will feature both pen names of same writer.BiG NEWS for the cover too!

Jennylyn Gross

7/29/2020 11:15:51 pm

love the cover

Jude Munro with alter-ego Mia Kerick link

7/30/2020 02:21:31 pm

Mia Kerick and Jude Munro are UNITING so the cover on Amazon will feature both pen names of same writer.
You are gonna love Oliver and Bodie's intense love story!

Sandy Klocinski

7/30/2020 07:01:25 am

Awesome cover! Exceptional. Sounds great

7/30/2020 02:22:35 pm

Thanks so much, Sandy! I truly hope you check out Oliver and Bodie's steamy love story. It is not one to miss!

Cynthia C

7/30/2020 03:29:25 pm

Thanks for sharing the excerpt. Sounds interesting.

Jude Munro with alter ego Mia Kerick link

7/30/2020 09:15:12 pm

Thanks, Cynthia. I chose the excerpt because it is Oliver and Bodie's first kiss. Oliver learns that physical contact has to be something that Bodie feels he has control of. Oliver doesn't know why Bodie needs control, but he learns soon. And it is a painful lesson.

beth shepherd

7/30/2020 04:20:04 pm

This looks great!

7/30/2020 09:16:16 pm

Thanks, Beth. I appreciate that you stopped by to check out my book!

Chrystal D

7/30/2020 06:07:25 pm

Definitely like the cover! Who doesn't want to see a good looking guy? I know I do!

7/30/2020 09:18:02 pm

Hi Chrystal. Your comment made me smile! And what is better than one good looking guy than two? Oliver and Bodie are very hot, but their romance is based on a bond of the heart. I hope you check it out!

Susan Christy

7/30/2020 10:09:15 pm

What advice do you have for aspiring authors?

Jude Munro and Mia Kerick link

7/31/2020 02:30:17 pm

Great question, Susan. My best advice is to be honest. In every aspect of your writing. Tell the story in your heart, the way you want to tell it. Use the language you choose. Once you start contriving plot or character or language to suit anyone else, the raw essence of your story will be lost.

8/19/2020 09:27:26 pm

Thank you! I'll pass this on to my niece who is a little discouraged at the moment.

Barbara Montag

8/2/2020 03:51:20 pm

A romance story - my kind of reading!
And an exceptional cover.
Thank you for sharing this review.

Mia Kerick writing as Jude Munro link

8/3/2020 09:42:23 am

Hi Barbara.
I'm exclusively a romance reader too. And the cover really sets up the atmosphere of the book. I hope you check it out. Thanks for commenting!

Kayla Harmon

8/2/2020 08:20:53 pm

I love the cover.

Mia Kerick as Jude Munro link

8/3/2020 09:50:24 am

Thanks, Kayla. I think the cover shows the directness of Oliver - he's staring at the reader- and Bodie, the wanderer, is looking to the side. Thanks fo commenting!!

Victoria Scott

8/2/2020 08:38:07 pm

Thank you for sharing! Sounds great!

8/3/2020 09:52:24 am

Hi Victoria. I LOVE SHARING about my book baby! Ask me about my kids, too... I'll never stop talking.

Melanie borhi

8/3/2020 05:20:00 am

Great cover

8/3/2020 09:53:42 am

Thanks, Melanie. It is the third cover I had made for the story. I'm sincerely hoping that the third time is a charm!

Jude Munro writing as Mia Kerick link

8/4/2020 09:54:44 am

I want to make it to 100 REVIEWS and I'm so close!! Anybody else have a question or comment?

joy f

8/8/2020 06:51:27 pm

Sound good.

8/9/2020 09:00:19 am

Hi Joy! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you check out Oliver and Bodie's love story!!

Kevin Casey

8/9/2020 09:20:47 am

BORN FOR LEAVING... a match made in a want ad... so wonderful...

8/9/2020 11:53:42 am

Kevin- you took me to 100 comments! WOW! this is amazing! Thanks so much!

Francine Anchondo

8/13/2020 08:43:29 am

I like the cover

Mia Kerick link

8/19/2020 03:07:38 pm

Hi Francine!
Thanks for stopping by to comment! I'm glad the cover works for you!

Melissa

8/14/2020 03:47:37 pm

i like the covers and story.

8/19/2020 03:08:38 pm

Oh, that's great! I hope you pick up a copy of Born for Leaving, Melissa!

Robin Abrams

8/16/2020 12:03:09 am

I think the cover looks good

8/19/2020 03:09:12 pm

Thanks so much, Robin!

Karin

8/18/2020 06:19:34 am

A very expressive cover

8/19/2020 03:10:06 pm

Yes, Karin. I think it is expressive, too. Particularly Oliver's close-up face.

Diana Hardt

8/18/2020 10:47:37 pm

It sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

8/19/2020 03:10:48 pm

Hi Diana! I hope you pick up a copy of my book!

Daniel M

8/20/2020 07:52:19 pm

like the cover

8/23/2020 10:05:49 am

Thanks so much for stopping by !

Karen A.

8/21/2020 03:27:59 pm

The book sounds interesting. I like the cover too

8/23/2020 10:06:59 am

Well, I may be biased, but I think it's a VERY interesting story!! Hope you pick up a copy, Karen!

Jeanette Jackson

8/23/2020 07:19:01 pm

The story sounds interesting and the cover is lovely

Victoria K

8/23/2020 07:47:29 pm

How do you come up with ideas?

Brandi Dawn

8/24/2020 02:06:03 pm

I really like the cover!

booklover_8

8/24/2020 05:21:23 pm

This sounds like a good book

Heather Kaufman

8/25/2020 01:14:39 pm

I like seeing both characters on the cover.

8/26/2020 06:40:54 am

I really like seeing both characters, too, Heather. It gives you an idea of what the author is thinking. However, it is very difficult to do, because you often have to fit together two images in a way that looks good.

Bella Martinez

8/25/2020 01:40:45 pm

I love the cover!

latisha depoortere

8/25/2020 03:58:05 pm

This sounds good Thanks for sharing!

Emily B.

8/26/2020 10:36:46 am

Nice cover...like the clouds in the background.

Amber Kolb

8/26/2020 06:02:51 pm

Born For Leaving sounds so good!! The cover is very sexy and sensual. I love romance books!

Stacey A Smith

8/26/2020 09:55:07 pm

the cover models are hot!

Sand

8/26/2020 09:55:29 pm

Looks like a great cover!

Betty Curran

8/26/2020 10:57:34 pm

I really like the cover.

Born For Leaving - Book Tour and Giveaway

Born For Leaving
New England State of Mind Book 1
by Mia Kerick writing as Jade Munro
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance

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New England State of Mind Book 1
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Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance