{"product_id":"12-days-of-a-gay-british-christmas-a-silverbourne-christmas-short-story-collection-9781069488657","title":"12 Days of a Gay British Christmas: A Silverbourne Christmas Short Story Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the tradition of Hollinghurst, Baldwin and Bret Easton Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelve days. Three couples. One secluded manor house full of explosive secrets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe grand Silverbourne Manor in Oxfordshire is the perfect setting for a traditional British Christmas, but for six tightly-wound, established men, it's a stage for drama.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinn wants precision and calm. His boyfriend, Aly, the charming, chaotic former rower, wants him-and isn't afraid to use a little holiday labour and athletic heat to push Finn's strict boundaries. The other two couples are just as complicated, battling old secrets, simmering jealousies, and the memory of their intense past in the competitive world of rowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tension peaks with the arrival of Matt, a handsome Canadian visitor who brings a fresh, unpredictable energy to the house. His presence forces the men to confront the messy reality of their relationships and the delicate balance they've fought so hard to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of \u003cstrong\u003e12 short stories\u003c\/strong\u003e captures every moment of their stay, from discreet, erotic encounters in hidden rooms to public, life-altering breakthroughs, including a dramatic engagement. It's a candid look at love, fidelity, and the profound humour found when you're forced to spend the holidays with the men who know you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill they survive the twelve days with their relationships, and their dignity, intact? Dive into this steamy holiday collection and find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tremolo A Tiempo Design House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069488657\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Bradley Conrad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733384229045,"sku":"9781069488657","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/12-days-of-a-gay-british-christmas-a-silverbourne-christmas-short-story-collection-9781069488657","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}