BERLIN Book 1: Hot and Cold

By Jon Swank

The year is 1980. Gay soldiers desiring to serve their country must do it with extreme caution. One step out of the closet and they risk a dishonorable discharge. Many forgo their social life to live their profession. First Lieutenant Brett Walker is but one example of such a person. Until one evening he spies a flier on the wall of the Berlin U-Bahn for a bar called Club David. For the first time in his twenty-six years, Brett chances a visit to a gay bar to see a drag queen show. His daring move sets in motion the events that will alter his life completely and forever.Not only are gay military men and women forced to live in secrecy, but all US Federal workers, including employees of the CIA, fall under the same directive against sexual perversion. Jakob Haas leaves the Navy SEALs for the CIA. He finds it too difficult to live a lie with his brothers in the Navy. He chooses a place where he believes it will be easier to hide his true self even though he understands being gay in the agency is prohibited. His plan works until given his assignment as Lieutenant Walker's trainer.In Berlin Book 1, The personal side of the story is not about the details of how the two interact behind closed doors, but is a story of why they interact the way they do. Brett and Jakob learn about their emotions and their bodies after years of denial and self control. When two such men fall in love, there is no holding back while making up for lost time.While Lt Brett Walker and Agent Jakob Haas serve their country to defend democracy against the Iron Curtain, they truly believe they are on their own to defend themselves against the iron door of the closet.If you enjoy reading stories about men falling in love written by men the likes of Josh Lanyon, JF Smith, Sam B. Morgan and Damon Suede, you might enjoy reading the Berlin Book series.Gay fiction. Gay Romance. M/M fiction.Berlin Book 1: Hot and ColdBerlin Book 2: In and OutBerlin Book 3: Langsam und Schnell (Dec 2015)Berlin Book 4: Light and Dark (2016)Don't forget to read Nevada Cain Ranch, another exciting military gay romance book by Jon Swank.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517391261
• ISBN13: 9781517391263
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.7" x 5.0"