Better Than Chance


Thank you for having me here today, Michael!  I’m very excited to talk about the release of my second book, Better Than Chance.  Those who’ve read my first novel, Better Than Good will recognize Jay and Peter as Aaron’s best friend and his long-time partner.   Aaron makes a point of describing the couple as having a relationship he admires.  “In the land of gay, they are what I would wish for one day…. they just seem to get each other.”

I’m eternally fascinated by the mystery of attraction.  What is it that makes someone stand out?  Looks?  Sure, first impressions matter, but looks only take you so far.  Most of us learn along the way that what’s on the outside is only as beautiful as what we find on the inside.  Getting to know someone is key.  Communicating.  That’s real life.  The reader in me has a hard time with MCs who fall in love immediately.  I’m not suggesting it can’t happen but in a love story, I want more!  I want to be a part of the journey.  I feel cheated if I can’t feel that “oh yeah, I totally get this couple” moment.  The moment when infatuation or even dislike or disinterest turns into friendship or passion and eventually love.  I’m crazy for it!

In Better Than Chance, Jay’s world turns upside down when he’s assigned to work on a project under the dreamy Peter Morgan.  Peter is extraordinarily good looking, but he’s a demanding boss and Jay’s crush quickly fades when he suspects Peter may be homophobic.  Eventually Jay concedes he may have been hasty to judge.  In fact, as events unfold Jay slowly learns Peter is a multi-faceted puzzle.  Intelligent, competitive, and demanding in a business setting, he is also compassionate, kind, adventurous and has a great sense of humor outside of the office.  Jay may prefer the simpler pleasures in life but he cannot deny he is wildly intrigued by this complex man.   Once Jay acknowledges he’s fallen for Peter, he realizes he may be in for heartache if Peter isn’t ready to take a chance on love.

Better Than Chance is actually my first story though it is coming out after Better Than Good.  Jay and Peter have been in my head for so long, I feel as though I know them very well.  And I love them!  They provide a foundation in a sense for the characters from my first book… and yes, the characters you’ll meet in the third book.

Happy Reading!

Lane Hayes

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