Daniel and Ryan have fallen into a routine, carefully keeping work and play separate. In the office, they’re co-workers, people who sometimes meet in the break room, but in the bedroom they’re different. Daniel likes being someone different. He likes being Ryan’s Daniel for a little bit every night.
Who I Am When I’m With You
by Tamryn Eradani
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Book Info
Author: Tamryn Eradani
Series: Daniel and Ryan
Release Date: April 3, 2017
ISBN: 978-1-945952-84-5
Format: ePub, Mobi, PDF
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Category: Erotica
Genre: Contemporary
Theme: BDSM
Word Count: 14000*
Pages: 44
Sex Content: Explicit
Pairing: MM
Orientation: Bisexual
Identity: Cisgender
Excerpt
Who I Am When I’m With You
Tamryn Eradani © 2017
All Rights Reserved
“Hey,” Ryan says, easily sidestepping Daniel. He doesn’t even spill his coffee. The full mug must be why he’s out of his office, and Daniel gets caught staring at it. He wishes a desire for caffeine was the only thing that could pull him from his office.
He adjusts his tie, loosening it just so he can tighten it again, and it’s when he looks back up that he sees Ryan’s lips moving. “Sorry,” Daniel says. “Can you say that again?”
Ryan puts a hand to the small of Daniel’s back and ushers him toward the break room. “I said you looked like you needed a cup of coffee.”
“I need a lot more than that,” Daniel says but he lets himself be led into the break room anyway.
He doesn’t, however, let Ryan pour him a cup of coffee. He settles for a mug of extra-hot water. He’s got a personal stash of tea in his office—non-caffeinated and much better quality than any of the beverages in this room.
Ryan eyes the mug of hot water with a critical eye. “That’s less than coffee.”
“I’ve got tea in my office.”
“Of course,” Ryan says. He leans against the counter, like he’s planning on staying here a while. “You want to talk about what’s going on?”
“Nothing major,” Daniel says. “Just got called down to HR to frighten some of the juniors.”
“Margot wasn’t up to doing it herself?” Ryan asks. “She was pretty terrifying the one time I met her, and I was just doing entry paperwork.”
Daniel shrugs. His watch tells him he now has twelve minutes before his next call. It should be enough time to make some tea and even get to drink some of it. “I’ve got to go. We still on for tonight?”
He fights the urge to look around, to make sure they’re alone in the break room even as he chastises himself for bringing up their…arrangement at work. He’s the one that wanted to keep their work selves and kink selves separate. Even though they’ve started to blur those lines—talking about their days, texting each other outside of a scene—he’s not sure he’s ready for a complete melding.
Of course, he might be overthinking again. He has a tendency to do that.
“I am,” Ryan says. “Want me to swing by at the end of the day? See where you’re at?”
Daniel’s watch tells him he has under ten minutes now. “Okay,” he says, because he can’t stay and talk about this. He shouldn’t have even brought it up. He needs to be focused. He needs—
“Go,” Ryan says. “Whatever you keep checking your watch for, you’re going to be great. I’ll see you in a few hours.”
“Thank you,” Daniel says. “Got a client call.” He picks up his cup of hot water. “If my door is closed—”
“Don’t come in,” Ryan says with a smile. “I know.”
“Actually, I was going to say you can,” Daniel says, and it’s his turn to smile, because Ryan looks shocked. “If I’m on the phone, obviously don’t start making a lot of noise, but you can come in.”
“Alright,” Ryan says. “And if Tracy comes after me?”
Daniel grins. “I’m sure you can hold your own. She’s not so tough. Unless she’s just got her nails done. Then watch out. She basically gets herself claws.”
He walks out, treasuring the frozen expression on Ryan’s face.
Truus (verified owner) –
Book #3 in the Daniel and Ryan serie and omg I just LOVE this couple.
Daniel only wants one thing…. and that is to obey to Ryan and receive what he deserves, given by Ryan.
Only sometimes it just doesn’t work that way…
It’s awesome to have a look into Daniel’s head in his daily behavior and especially when he is in a scene.
He is just an amazing self aware man. His head never stops working and that’s exactly the moment where Ryan steps in. It’s all about trust and surrender, hand over your power. For Ryan it’s all about taking care of your sub, look for what he really needs.
Daniel is very neat and a super controller. Everything have to fit in a particular box, in a straight row. Besides a controller he also is a very thoughtful sub…he just deeply wants to please Ryan, be the best for him.
The deal was to go in a scene only one day / night in the weekend and no talking about work.
But all those boundaries are fading. Now it’s in the middle of the week….and almost every night
This book is more about Daniel and what is playing in his never stopping head. I just love all his reflections.
Their affection to each other is growing and I so hope they eventually will confess their love and will live together full time *sigh* I know…. I know ….
Again written very entertaining way. I read this in one sit without any kind of break.
It’s sensual and full of tension. I’m very impatient for the next one
~ ARC received from Divine Magazine given by Publisher ~
MabNamer –
Book 3. We return to the story of Daniel and Ryan, which really should be read in the proper sequence. Daniel continues to think everything through rather obsessively and when at work, his concentration is focused. Because he structures his day to allow for private, uninterrupted time, he is able to leave work at work and separate his work life from his personal life. His routine allows him the structure needed to empty his mind of work as he leaves the office. His time with Ryan is relegated to the weekend but as time progresses, the non-relationship grows and both men consider what they need to ensure that their personal relationship doesn’t bleed over into their work relationship, or so they believe. Ryan, acknowledging Daniel’s needs begins to focus more on his own desires during the scenes, always within the context of his knowledge of Daniel’s need for recognition, admiration and even reward. As time passes their relationship grows although the difference isn’t voiced. When work becomes somewhat overwhelming, Ryan is able to settle him wordlessly and Daniel can even self-calm when he considers that Ryan is there if he needs him.
Daniel clearly believes that he doesn’t deserve anything that he doesn’t work for, including attention and praise. As their relationship grows, an amazing thing happens and Daniels behavior and relationships with colleagues at work changes in small ways. Ryan is so good for Daniel in other ways as he communicates that Daniel doesn’t need to look and be perfect to be valued and appreciated. Daniel’s identity which was split in a way between Daniel the employee and Daniel the compulsive man not becomes more and more integrated as Daniel with Ryan. The story is intimate, erotic and subtly emotional. I can’t wait for part 4.