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The Duality of Swans
By Lilly Atlas

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A male ballet dancer walks into a rural small town…

Liam, a professional ballet dancer from New York City, moves to the tiny town of Swan, Oklahoma, with a mission. Haunted by what he endured as a teenager, he returns as an adult to conquer his fears and challenge the town’s outdated prejudices. He plans to modernize Swan by opening a dance studio and showing its residents that there’s a place for everyone and all should be accepted.

Tate has never traveled beyond the Oklahoma border and knows little of life beyond his small rural town and blue-collar job. Deeply entrenched in secrecy and surrounded by people who’d never accept him if they knew what he hid beneath the surface, he’s resigned to a life of lies and loneliness.

Liam and Tate’s worlds collide a safe distance from Swan, where they form an instant connection but plan to walk away after one night, no matter how much more their encounter leaves them yearning for. Fate, however, has other plans. When Tate shows up for a renovation job at Liam’s new studio, their initial shock gives way to a tentative friendship with complicated emotions.

The pressures of small-town life, narrow-minded family members, and Tate’s insecurities threaten their budding connection from day one. Liam is determined to show Tate the beauty of living as his true self, but Tate has seen the consequences of such a life firsthand, and they’ve imprinted on his mind.

As they grapple with their feelings and the harsh realities of Swan, Liam and Tate must decide if love is worth the risk. Can they find a way to be together in a world that seems set against them?

Liam, a professional ballet dancer from NYC, moves to Swan, Oklahoma, to open a dance studio and challenge the town’s outdated prejudices.

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“Tate,” he said, his voice ripe with surprise. He glanced around as though worried someone might catch them. It drove a spear of guilt straight through Tate’s stomach. “What are you doing here?”

As usual, Liam looked effortlessly stylish in pale yellow shorts and a short-sleeved white polo. He was fresh, happy, and mouthwatering. On the other hand, Tate wore his usual ratty jeans and plain shirt. “I was coming to see you, actually.”

“Oh.” Liam leaned his forearms on the open window. “Are you sure this is wise? You stopping me like this?” Concern marred his voice.

“Probably not. Maybe you should get in the car before someone spots us. I’ll drive us somewhere else.”

Surprise lit his face. “Really? You and me?”

Tate nodded. Beautiful as the man was, he was never more stunning than when he smiled.

“Where are we going?”

Nerves fluttered in his stomach as he realized he was about to ask a man on a date for the first time. Christ, his insides shook like a teenage boy asking his crush to prom. “I was thinking a picnic. There’s someplace I wanna show you.”

Liam probably wouldn’t have looked so shocked if Tate had run him over with his car instead of stopping to talk to him. But the surprise didn’t last long. The most radiant smile lit up his entire face. “Really?” he squealed. “A picnic?”

The excitement must have been contagious because Tate found himself grinning back. “Yep.”

“Oh my God, yay. Yes, I love picnics.” He glanced down at himself. I was just on my way to grab some dinner. Am I okay like this, or should I change?”

“You’re perfect.” So fucking perfect.

“Sweet talker.” Liam opened the door and climbed into Tate’s car. If the old fast-food wrappers crunching under his feet bothered him, he didn’t mention it. Instead, he clapped his hands. “I am so excited. I haven’t been on a picnic in years.”

Thank you, Whit. He’d be sure to send some flowers to his sister-in-law. Better than a damn lottery ticket.

“So where exactly are we going? Wait, no, don’t tell me. I want to be surprised.”

“It’s nowhere fancy,” Tate said with a grunt. Shit, now he’d be second-guessing his location choice the whole ride. Why the hell did people do this dating shit? It was way too stressful.

“I don’t want fancy,” Liam said with a shrug. “I just want you.”

Well, shit. Tate swallowed a lump of emotion he’d never tell anyone about. Why did that simple statement make him feel as though someone flipped him inside out?

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About the Author:

Lilly is a best-selling and award-winning author of steamy contemporary romance. As a Navy wife, mom of three girls, and fur mom to two dogs, she’s living her best and craziest life. Before publishing, Lilly worked for almost a decade as a physical therapist. Now, she spends her days wrangling her crew and giving life to the stories in her head.

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