My Type of Man: A Steamy Small-Town Gay Romance About Sexual Awakening, Midlife Reinvention, and First Love Between Men

At forty-four, Rodney Mauch thought he knew exactly who he was. Then he met Todd Williams.After a devastating breakup ends his twelve-year relationship, Rodney trades Chicago for small-town Wisconsin, hoping Beaver Dam will give him the quiet reset he desperately needs. Instead, he finds Todd; the handsome, confident owner of a quirky coffee and letterpress shop who seems determined to make Rodney question everything he thought was settled.Their flirtation begins over morning coffee, lingering looks, and conversations that become increasingly personal. But when curiosity finally becomes a kiss, and a kiss becomes something far more intimate, Rodney discovers that wanting Todd is frighteningly easy.Accepting what that desire means is another matter entirely.Todd is willing to let Rodney explore this unexpected bisexual awakening, from tentative first touches to increasingly daring encounters. What he won't be is someone's secret experiment.As Rodney uncovers surprising truths about the father he barely knew, he'll have to confront a few truths about himself as well.Steamy, tender, and emotionally charged, this small-town M/M romance explores bisexual discovery, midlife reinvention, first-time male attraction, unexpected love, and the terrifying thrill of finally asking for what you want.Perfect for readers who want: - Steamy M/M romance with strong emotional stakes- First-time gay experiences and sexual self-discovery- Small-town romance with an atmospheric Wisconsin setting- Midlife awakening and starting over after heartbreak- Slow-burn M/M attraction that builds from friendship and flirtation- First-time M/M romance with escalating intimacy and exploration- Emotionally mature romance between two complicated adult men- Second-chance love and the courage to reinvent your life- Spicy gay romance balanced with tenderness, humor, and vulnerability- Happy-for-now M/M romance where love doesn't require having everything figured out---"Small-town charm meets seriously grown-up heat in My Type of Man. Barrington surrounds Rodney and Todd's escalating experimentation with humor, tenderness, believable conversation, and enough unresolved sexual tension to keep the pages turning late into the night." - Mei Chen, Paperback After Midnight"The chemistry between Rodney and Todd absolutely smolders. Their flirtation builds into intimate encounters that are playful, vulnerable, and seriously hot, while Barrington never loses sight of the very real man experiencing this awakening." - Marcus Lee, The Dog-Eared Romantic"The hottest scenes aren't simply about what Rodney and Todd do... they're about Rodney realizing he wants more. That evolution from hesitant participation to hungry curiosity gives Barrington's intimate scenes an emotional charge that makes them especially satisfying." - Darius Coleman, The Spicy Bookmark