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Today is one of my favorite days...a new book comes out that I've written. Hard as Teak began as a novella and ended up a full novel. I never thought I'd write a gay male romance, but this one is really special. It's sexy, beautiful, romantic, funny, powerful, and vivid. All the things I love in a romance and I hope you will too.

   Most authors don't get their books finished without beta readers and trusted advisors. I'm no different. Hard as Teak is my first m/m romance, and I didn't write it or get it to market without help from the following people:

Jill Noble, thanks for contracting another unconventional romance by Margie Church. I'm proud to be a Noble author.

A.B. Gayle, thanks for your detailed observations and insights. I have so enjoyed getting to know you and the collaborative efforts we have since forged.

Paul Hoffman, thanks for being a beta reader and for your encouragement. I hope you're loving your time away with the one you love.

Kate Richards, you're always first to say yes when I need a page or two read (or more) and always so succinct and clear with edits. You were one of my first Internet friends and I know we'll always be pals.

Margie Hall, you are one of my best friends and biggest supporters. MOTS, your generosity humbles me.

Debbie Uher Laurie, you are the sweetest woman and the best kind of fan a writer could ask for. I can't thank you enough for stalking me at every blog and all the places I go every day. You are amazing.

Bryl Tyne. My friend, my editor. You nabbed this book the second you got your hands on it. You helped me navigate some of the final tricky spots. I've enjoyed having you work on all my Noble books, and I've learned so much from you. I will always treasure some of our late-night chats. Yeah, I love you and I'm sure gonna miss having you guidance on my Noble books. Best wishes.

I'm blogging today Noble Romance's Blog to celebrate the release. And I'm giving away the very first copy. Following is the blurb. You can read a sexy excerpt on Noble's blog, too. If you don't win the book, get your copy here.

Hard as Teak by Margie Church

Kevin Marks escapes to the north woods to reignite his passion for photography and women. But the only flame he seems able to spark is for his latest photography subject, Teak Hildalgo. Kevin's never been in a man's arms before.

Teak, the raven-haired, photographer's dream come true, is hell bent on capturing Kevin's heart. He takes Kevin, body and soul, on a romantic, sexual journey previously lived only in Kevin's fantasies. And no dream was ever this good, no truth this undeniable. How will Kevin react?

When the camera's put away, will Teak live up to his name?

Thank you so much for supporting my writing career and for being such fantastic friends and fans. I hope I'll see you at Noble's blog today and can chat with you there.

Margie