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For the Love of Luke by [David C. Dawson]

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A handsome naked man. Unconscious on a bathroom floor.

He’s lost his memory, and someone’s out to kill him. Who is the mysterious Luke?

British TV anchor and journalist Rupert Pendley-Evans doesn’t do long-term relationships. Nor does he do waifs and strays. But Luke is different. Luke is a talented American artist with a dark secret in his life.

When Rupert discovers Luke, he’s intrigued, and before he can stop himself, he’s in love. The aristocratic Rupert is an ambitious TV reporter with a nose for a story and a talent for uncovering the truth. As he falls deeper in love with Luke, he discovers the reason for Luke’s amnesia. And the explanation puts them both in mortal danger.

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October 17, 2019
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"Kept me glued to the pages." Rainbow Book Reviews

"Fun and a breath of fresh air." The Novel Approach

"It's action packed." Diverse Reader

"An enjoyable read." Gay Book Review

"A fun and quick read." Alpha Book Club

About the Author

David C. Dawson is an award-winning author, journalist, and documentary maker. He writes contemporary thrillers featuring gay heroes in love.
His debut novel, The Necessary Deaths, won an FAPA award in the best suspense/thriller category. The Deadly Lies is the sequel to The Necessary Deaths, and was published in 2017.His third book, For the Love of Luke, is a romantic suspense story, and was published in 2018.His fourth novel is out in 2020.
David lives in London, with his boyfriend and two cats. In his spare time, he tours Europe and sings with the London Gay Men's Chorus.
Website: davidcdawson.co.uk

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YGVLTMH
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1562 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1916257321
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Best Sellers Rank: #728,020 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,029 in LGBTQ+ Mystery (Kindle Store)
- #1,133 in LGBTQ+ Action & Adventure
- #5,570 in International Mystery & Crime (Kindle Store)

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David C. Dawson

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David C. Dawson is an award-winning author, journalist and documentary maker. He writes British-themed thrillers, both contemporary and period. He also writes gay romance.

His latest book A Death in Bloomsbury was published in November 2021.

His first novel: The Necessary Deaths, won an FAPA award in the best suspense/thriller category. It's the first of three books in the Delingpole Mysteries series.

David has also written two gay romances: For the Love of Luke and Heroes in Love.

David lives in London, with his boyfriend and two cats. In his spare time, he tours Europe and sings with the London Gay Men's Chorus.

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Maureen M

Mostly a good story

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022

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I did enjoy this story. It was easy to read. I did not like Sandra. She was a little too much Rupert's business and very inappropriate. What changed my thoughts to negative about this book was that all it took for Luke to get over his trauma was the love of a good man. Really?! It's that easy? Months of seeing a doctor did nothing but Rupert being there was able to break through and even after knowing Luke for a whole five days!

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022

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New to me author. This story is set in the UK. It’s a mm romance with a big dose of mystery. Main characters are are Englishman Rupert a journalist with the BBC and Luke an American with amnesia. After a chance meeting they try to solve the reasons behind Luke’s amnesia. Great story and a page turner.

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019

When Rupert Pendley-Evans comes home to find that his bedroom ceiling has collapsed from water that has soaked through it, he's angry. He rushes upstairs to find a man naked on the bathroom floor. While comforting the man, Rupert has unfamiliar feelings of nurturing and concern for this stranger, feelings that are atypical for him. Rupert is, at best, a short-term lover with as little emotional involvement as possible. He does what he can for the stranger whose name is Luke, who seems to have fallen in the tub and hit his head, then calls for an ambulance.

Since Rupert’s apartment is ruined, Luke invites him to stay in his spare bedroom until the apartment celling can be repaired. Without a better option, Rupert agrees. Luke tells Rupert that he has no memory of his life before the last few months. The police finally recover his wallet along with his cell phone. Luke’s driver's license confirms Luke’s identity. Other than that, he has no idea about his past.

Almost before he realizes it, Rupert becomes emotionally invested in Luke, even though he doesn't understand it. Since Luke is gorgeous, and he is physically attracted to him. Since Luke is in a vulnerable position, Rupert doesn't want to do anything to make it worse for him, so he tries to stay on the friendship side of the relationship and fails miserably. Luke is wary of starting anything because of the uncertainly of his life. He confuses Rupert by coming on to him one minute then pushing him away another. Rupert is frustrated and confused, but tries to be understanding. Besides having amnesia, Luke displays quirks that worry Rupert – like not answering his phone and becoming terrified when he sees the display or anything else that looks like a screen. Most frustrating is that Luke freaks out when Rupert mentions certain things, but can't tell Rupert why. Rupert has noticed paintings on the walls and asks Luke about them. Luke admits he's the artist and offers to show Rupert his studio that's in his attic. When Rupert's phone rings, Luke shoots to his feet and runs down the stairs with no explanation. Rupert has had it. He goes into his office, determined to put Luke and any feelings he may have for the man behind him.

This a complicated mystery with lots of subplots that were often more confusing than helpful. I normally enjoy complex mysteries, but I had trouble sorting this one out. When Luke and Rupert finally get in bed, the sex is hot, but I still didn't feel like I knew either one of them well. The plot of the mystery is good and the supporting characters, particularly Rupert's coworker and friend, Sandra, were a hoot. Thanks, David, for an interesting mystery. First reviewed at Rainbow Book Reviews.

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Misanthropic

3.5 stars Very good

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018

I really enjoyed this entertaining suspense from a new-to-me author, featuring a BBC journalist and a mysterious American artist. Rupert finds his upstairs neighbor injured, after overflowing water collapses his bedroom ceiling. In the aftermath, Luke offers his spare room while Rupert’s apartment undergoes repairs. Luke explains his amnesia but Rupert can’t see how that accounts for his odd behavior and reactions to specific stimulus. Rupert’s job has him investigating a number of recent suicides of young men using the same methods and sharing similar characteristics. The mystery around Luke deepens further when Rupert is accosted on the street and warned to stay away from him. There is enough divulged in the narrative to make a solid guess as to how these events connect but the who and why are slower to unfold.

I liked the characters individually, although Luke was difficult to fully comprehend, since amnesia precluded any background, until later in the book when the third person perspective switches from Rupert to Luke. It’s just a few chapters but was very effective in fleshing him out more fully, making him even more empathetic. The romance and relationship development felt a bit awkward, although some was caused by Luke’s issues and seemed too rushed for declarations of love. Note for the heat seekers; there are few sex scenes, mostly fade to...grey, I guess? Only the start of a couple scenes are shown with just one complete later in the narrative. Secondary players like Sandra, Rupert’s brash but caring photo editor and his parents were all perfect foils to Rupert’s occasionally pretentious mannerisms. I can’t say I liked him much at times but he displayed consistent characterization. The author’s descriptions and depictions of different areas in and around London were immersive.

The mystery wasn’t the most puzzling plot I’ve ever read and seemed almost preposterous in one sense yet was still based on chilling facts about extreme homophobia. There was nothing graphic or gruesome, which I appreciated. Tension and conflict ramp up the anticipation and suspense before the resolution, leading to a decidedly happy ending. British mysteries were some of my earliest reading and this took me back to those enjoyable times. I will sample more of Mr. Dawson’s work as this book was a very satisfactory escape and an intriguing whodunnit.

*An ARC was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review for Jessie G Books Reviews blog*

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Rowan

Not one of his best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2020

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A good read but I’m afraid it’s not as good as some of his other books. Luke and Rupert were beautiful together, but Sandra got on my nerves a bit with her nosey habit

Jonathan S. Goldsmith

An enjoyable read from a talented author

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2021

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Well written. Love this author!
Will look for more of what he has wrote

NH

A "must read"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2018

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Beautifully written romance story with a twist. Lovely descriptions of London and the Chiltern Hills area. I think I must return to motorcycling!

SG

Great story but feels incomplete

Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2021

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3.5☆
Interesting concept but did not quite deliver, there was a lot still unfinished in the end - not a cliffhanger but personal aspects left hanging. There were a couple mysteries going on and that part was well done with learning more details and making connections until they are shockingly resolved. As for the characters - both main and secondary - they were unique individuals with clearly different personalities. Luke and Rupert met in a shocking way and the attraction was immediate but their journey has a few ups and downs, secrets, steamy passion, and danger to get through before love and a future is possible.
Perhaps an epilogue would have given some clarity and answered questions.

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Another excellent book.

Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2021

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After reading three books of the Delingpole Mystery Series, I immediately ordered this book, his first. It was every bit as good as the others. It is a very well told story that kept me captivated to the end. I want more!

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