I’ve written a story called Brothers In Arms. It’s not your
typical m/m erotic romance, in that it’s pretty heavy on plot, action and
mystery. There’s a romance, to be sure. And the times the guys do get together,
it’s scorching! The two main characters are Jonah Carver and Kellan Reynolds.
Jonah is an active duty Recon Marine. Kellan used to be Jonah’s platoon
commander in the beginning of the war in Iraq. They’re a couple of smart,
competent bad-asses.

As if serving in combat together wasn’t enough, these two
found themselves at the center of an international mystery that they had to
resolve, while staying alive, and rekindling their romance. When the bad guys
made the mistake of snatching Kellan, you can imagine Jonah’s reaction.

First, I’d like to introduce you to each of the guys in
turn, and then let them answer some questions in their own voices. I think
you’ll find Kellan a little more forthcoming than Jonah, but that’s just how
Jonah is.

Kellan is an intellectual man of action. He’s thoughtful and
methodical, but when the situation calls for action, he doesn’t hesitate. He’s
ambitious, and focused, not afraid to actively pursue what he wants. Kellan
belongs in a bygone era. He believes in, and actually lives by, words such as
duty, honor, and integrity. Kellan is charismatic, very much a natural leader. He’s
got a sense of humor he keeps under wraps, except with those closest to him,
namely Jonah.

His intellect. Kellan believes his ability to think through
issues is his biggest strength. He’d even go so far as to say he’s able to
think his way through the opposing side of an issue.

Yes. He believes his weakness is his tendency to worry about
his public image. But, if you catch him in a weak moment, he’ll jokingly tell
you that his only weakness is Jonah.

Jonah thinks Kellan is damn hear perfect. If pressed, he’ll
tell you that if Kellan has a weakness, it’s that he’s too careful, that he
doesn’t push back as soon as he should, when someone pushes him.

The thing to understand about Kellan is that, he is the
“good guy”. He truly believes it’s his duty to do the right thing. It would
never occur to him to do anything else, or anything less.

Sex with Jonah.

I’ve already written it. It’s called ‘Brotherhood of
Warriors’.

Wherever Jonah would want to live. I know he likes Southern
California for the surfing, but Hawaii
is even better for the kinds of outdoor sports he enjoys.

I’d be a measuring tape. People would use me to ensure
everything fits the way it’s supposed to.

English class. English Lit. English Composition. Anything to
do with reading and language.

I don’t need a warning label. I’m pretty user friendly.

I love pizza with everything but anchovies.

I’m always ready for the unexpected.

When I’m alone, I text Jonah.

You’d never be able to tell, but sometimes I miss being a
Marine.

If I had a halo it would be stuffed
in a drawer under my socks.

If I could fly I’d take Jonah someplace he’s
always wanted to go.

Jonah is a prickly son-of-a-bitch. He’s extremely smart and
extraordinarily competent. He does not suffer fools gladly. He’s got a biting
wit. He’s so good at being a Marine, he inspires awe in many, and intimidates
others. And he could give a damn. He’s not overly social, but when engaged, is
quite humorous.

Jonah believes his strongest point is that he is the best
damn Marine he can possibly be.

Not that he would admit to out loud. If you catch him in a
weak moment, he might admit that Kellan is his only weakness.

His dislike of other people. Kellan sometimes wishes Jonah
wouldn’t be quite so stand-offish, and would cut others some slack.

Jonah is a Marine. Semper Fidelis. As far as Jonah is
concerned, there is no other way for him to be.

80’s music. Tech gadgets. Kellan.

He Hated Incompetent People

Australia.
New Zealand.
Hawaii.
Anywhere the sun and the surfing is good. Kellan can’t be out of D.C. for very
long or he starts to get twitchy, so, I’d probably have to settle for Miami. Just so we could
be on the east coast.

I am not a tool. I am a weapon. The right weapon for the
job.

The first day of summer vacation.

Stupid people will be shot on sight.

I love pizza with beer.

I’m always ready for sex.

When I’m alone, I text Kellan.

You’d never be able to tell, but if you can’t tell, why
would I tell you? I lose the advantage that way.

If I had a halo it would be something
my niece made for me from construction paper and glitter. Doesn’t mean I’d wear
it.

If I could fly I’d take Kellan anywhere he wanted
to go.

Kendall McKenna’s first work of fiction was written at the
worldly age of nine, and was a transformative work that expanded on the story
told in a popular song of the time. She tried her hand at vampire and cowboy
fiction, winning high school poetry and short story contests along the way. It
wasn’t until she discovered the world of m/m erotic fiction and found her
stride with cops, Marines and muscle cars, that she felt inspired to share her
stories with readers who enjoy the same things. Kendall was born and raised in Southern California, where she still lives and works. A
non-conventional relationship has kept her happy for the last decade. Her four
dogs enjoy it when she writes, as she sits still long enough for them to curl
up around her.

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