Originally published in volume two of the Love Is All anthology!
Scottish ex-pat Frankie Llewellyn lives and breathes music. Working late nights at WKMP, a radio station in suburban Philadelphia, he can play what he wants, sleep in every morning, and no one gives him any grief. No one but his most recent ex-boyfriend. Frankie is a serial monogamist, but after this latest break-up, he’s worried he’ll end up alone with nothing but his records to keep him warm at night.
When the station hires someone to do some much-needed renovations, Frankie is horrified to find out the work will be done during his overnight shift. But it makes the most sense, so he’s resolved to take one for the team. After he meets the mysterious contractor, a gorgeous, lumberjack of a man named John Burton, Frankie decides it may not be such a hardship after all.
John is reserved, and a bit mysterious. Quite the contrast to Frankie’s drama-filled life. But, as their friendship grows, John’s quiet presence has Frankie singing a new song.
“Like a lasting love song, this story will remain in my heart for a very long time to come–and will bring me so many smiles when I do! Five stars.” BookBub Reviewer *****”Xio Axelrod’s When Frankie Meets Johnnie is rendered like an oil painting in words, as a construction worker not good with words comes to terms with his attraction to an exotic foreign-born DJ who spells it out in music.” Amazon Reviewer*****”Five stars for the incredible When Frankie Meets Johnny. I went right out and found other work by Xio Axelrod. That good.” Amazon Reviewer*****”4.5 stars: This short boasted well-balanced characters, a good story arc, and a sweet budding romance.” – Amazon Reviewer
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