Thanks for stopping by to help me celebrate my latest release. Yield is the fifth book in the Bay Area Professional Series which I started in 2009 with Impacted! Characters from the other novels weave in and out of this story seamlessly, but Yield can be read as a standalone. With that being said, Ethan and Rino from Forged in Trust are prominent secondary characters in Yield. Their story continues, where it left off, with enough background to fill in the gaps if you decide to start the series with this book.
Yield focuses on a new pairing. When I was plotting this novel, I had every intention of portraying this couple realistically rather than romantically. Their problems won’t be resolved after a stellar blowjob. Each is ensnared in the past and can’t find his way to clarity without resorting to extreme forms of BDSM. They are at their lowest when they meet at a crowded airport. Hardly ever politically correct, Sami makes choices others might find repugnant. Jay has bone-deep abandonment issues. Rino and Ethan are innocent bystanders inadvertently dragged into their mess.
I’d like to share an exclusive excerpt of Yield
Yield
A Sequel to Forged in Trust
Bay Area Professionals #5
This novel can be read as a standalone.
Title: Yield
Series: Bay Area Professionals #5
Author: Mickie B. Ashling
Publisher: Mickie B. Ashling
Release Date: 11/13/2018
Heat Level: 5 – Erotica
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 275 words
Genre: Erotica, BDSM
A promising encounter takes a dark turn.
Captain Sami Soros and Father Jay Blackstone cross paths at a major European hub. When systems shut down due to a cyber-attack, flights are delayed and the resulting chaos is unprecedented.
After having served three tours in Afghanistan, recently discharged Sami struggles with his new civilian status. Emotionally depleted, and dangerously edgy, he views most of his fellowmen with utter contempt.
Jay is returning to his parish in San Francisco after a month-long retreat meant to shore up a crumbling vocation. All vestiges of spirituality melt away when he sets eyes on Sami.
They begin a clandestine affair fueled by a shared addiction to extreme forms of BDSM. Their relationship goes off the rails, and Jay reaches out to Rino Duran, a former seminarian. With the help of Dr. Ethan Marshall, Rino’s full-time Dom, the established couple attempt to separate truth from lies to give Jay and Sami a shot at happiness.
Exclusive Excerpt
Dr. Ethan Marshal was a pro at dangling the proverbial carrot, and with a smile on his face, Rino set about the tedious business of cleaning up his mess. Jerking off on command was part of his training, but he was too new at this gig to be nonchalant about an act he’d considered sinful for years. He’d made great strides in twelve weeks, but there were many little things other submissive men did naturally, which made him pause. He couldn’t wait for the day this internal struggle would cease.
Getting past Robin’s friendly but inquisitive cross-examination with a straight face was another challenge altogether. When he stepped out of the bathroom, both men stopped what they were doing and looked at him expectantly.
“All better?” Robin asked.
Rino thought he’d combust, convinced they knew exactly what had transpired behind the closed door, but they were too polite to give him a hard time. It was great working with men who shared the BDSM lifestyle, but they’d been at this much longer and had probably done this same thing back in the day. For all he knew, they still did it, but he couldn’t bring himself to ask.
“It’s all good,” Rino mumbled. “I think I’ll finish lunch in the staff room.”
“You must have one hell of a stomach virus,” Scott commented dryly. “This is the third time this week you’ve had to dash into the restroom.”
“And it’s usually at lunch,” Robin added, trying to suppress a grin. “Talk about good timing.”
Rino looked from one face to the other and realized he was busted. “You guys are assholes,” he blurted.
Scott and Robin burst out laughing, and Rino sank down on a chair, burying his face in his hands. He wondered if it was possible to actually die of shame. His skin felt hot, and he itched all over.
After Robin got himself under control, he choked out some encouragement. “Don’t feel bad, Rino. I did this to Scott all the time.”
Rino looked up and blinked. “Is it a Dom thing to watch?”
“Wait—what? Ethan was watching you beat off?” Robin queried.
“Oh God….”
“Even better,” Scott chortled.
“How long do these power plays continue?” Rino asked, doing his best to ignore Scott who was trying to hide his amusement but failing miserably. The giggling was annoying as hell.
“As long as he wants,” Robin said.
“Does he let you come?” Scott interjected.
Rino turned to Scott in surprise. “Why wouldn’t he?”
“Robin made me jerk off until I was on the brink, but then I had to stop. He loves edging.”
“That’s cruel.”
“My thing,” Robin said unapologetically.
“What would happen if I said no?” Rino asked. “I wouldn’t, but what if I flat-out refused?”
“You’d talk about it,” Robin said seriously. “It has to be consensual for both of you, or it becomes a big issue.”
“Do you guys ever argue over scenes?”
“In the beginning, we did,” Scott admitted. “The first few months were a little challenging.”
“Because of Ron,” Robin reminded him. “It had nothing to do with hard limits.”
“Truth,” Scott said.
“Who’s Ron?”
“He was our former employer. A homophobic, worthless piece of shit who also happened to be my biological father,” Scott said nonchalantly.
“Whoa…I sense a lot of unresolved issues,” Rino observed.
“Not at all,” Robin clarified. “They were expunged shortly after the man croaked.”
“At least you know where you came from.”
Scott gave Rino a pointed look. “You don’t?”
Rino shook his head. “All I know is he was Caucasian.”
“Fathers are overrated,” Scott said flatly.
“They are not,” Robin said. “Ours just happened to fall short.”
“Isn’t it telling that three fatherless men are into the BDSM lifestyle?” Rino commented.
Lance walked in just in time to hear the remark. “One has nothing to do with the other,” he said. “I have a great dad and yet….”
“You’re as deviant as the rest of us,” Scott added with a smile. “Good to know.”
“Shut up,” Lance said. “I have no daddy issues.”
“Why assume we have issues at all?” Robin asked. “Spicy versus bland is a personal preference.”
“I refuse to get into a debate over BDSM here at work,” Lance said. “Ro and I have intense conversations about the pros and cons of the lifestyle, and I’d prefer to leave this subject at home.”
“Since I’m the newbie, I’m curious about why we do certain things,” Rino argued. “If I can’t ask you, then I have to pester my Master and he doesn’t always have the time.”
“Sorry,” Lance replied. “I wish I could help, but I’m a beginner compared to these two. Robin and Scott can provide all the answers you need about long-term relationships.”
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Meet the Author
Mickie B. Ashling is the pseudonym of a multifaceted woman who is a product of her upbringing in multiple cultures, having lived in Japan, the Philippines, Spain, and the Middle East. Fluent in three languages, she’s a citizen of the world and an interesting mixture of East and West. A little bit of this and a lot of that have brought a unique touch to her literary voice she could never learn from textbooks.
By the time Mickie discovered her talent for writing, real life got in the way, and the business of raising four sons took priority. With the advent of e-publishing—and the inevitable emptying nest—dreams of becoming a published writer were resurrected and she’s never looked back.
She stumbled into the world of men who love men in 2002 and continues to draw inspiration from their ongoing struggle to find equality and happiness in this oftentimes skewed and intolerant world. Her award-winning novels have been called “gut wrenching, daring, and thought provoking.” She admits to being an angst queen and making her men work damn hard for their happy endings.
Mickie currently resides in a suburb outside Chicago.
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