Hi Reader!

With just three weeks until His Elder releases on December 19th, the early ARC reviews are starting to roll in, and I'm honestly overwhelmed by your responses.

What readers are saying:

The reviews have been deeply moving, and I'm so grateful to everyone who's taken this emotional journey with Samuel and Eli. Here's what some readers are experiencing:

One reviewer called it "more than just an MM romance" describing it as a powerful exploration of religious deconstruction, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to reconcile who you are with what you've been taught to believe. They praised the authenticity of the Mormon mission experience, from the lingo to the streets of Barcelona, calling it "healing" and "validating."

Another reader loved "blasphemous Elias" and Samuel's internal struggle, appreciating how the book balances heavy religious angst with genuine happiness, especially compared to some of my previous work. They celebrated that this book delivers hope: "Nobody dies! Nobody gets electro shock therapy!" Their enthusiasm for the realistic tension and the "freak in the sheets" dichotomy made me laugh and reminded me why I love writing these complicated, messy, deeply human characters.

What makes His Elder special:

This isn't just a love story: it's about the impossible choices we face when our hearts and our beliefs collide. It's about two young men trapped together in a tiny Barcelona apartment, bound by mission rules that require them to be within sight and sound of each other 24/7. One is desperate to be perfect. The other has already given up on perfection. And somewhere between their clashing worldviews, they find something neither expected: freedom, desire, and a love that could cost them everything.

Subscriber Exclusive Excerpt:

As a thank you to my newsletter subscribers, I'm sharing the opening three chapters of His Elder: enough to meet Samuel and Eli, to feel the suffocating weight of mission rules and Samuel's rigid self-control, and to witness that first spark of friction between them. These chapters set up everything: Samuel's desperate need to be perfect, Eli's rebellious refusal to pretend, and the forced proximity that will unravel them both. You'll see exactly why readers are calling their dynamic "whiplash-worthy" and why this opposites attract tension burns so hot. Consider this your invitation into their world before the official release. I can't wait to hear what you think.

If you haven't pre-ordered yet, there's still time! And if you already have, thank you. Your support means everything. as always!

With love and gratitude,

C.G. Macington

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