If he’s been left lonely because of his family’s pursuit of wealth and their own happiness, he figures it’s a small price to pay for what he sees as most important: money.Cade McAllister has never had it easy. He works two jobs to support himself, his mother, and his special-needs brother. They don’t have much, but to Cade, love and taking care of the people who are important to him mean more than material possessions. When Cade is mugged in the park, he can’t afford to lose what little he has, and he’s grateful for Brian’s intervention. Cade is given a chance to return the favor when Brian’s grandfather passes away and Brian’s assets are frozen. Cade offers Brian a place to stay and helps him find work, and the two men grow closer as they learn the good and the bad of the very different worlds they come from. Just as Brian is starting to see there’s more to life than what money can buy, a clause in his grandfather’s will could send their relationship up in smoke.

    But he’d needed to follow his dreams, even if it meant we couldn’t be together forever like we’d planned. I couldn’t be the one to hold him back, no matter how much it hurt. So I’d set him free, and I’d tried to live my life to the fullest. Only there’d always been a huge piece of me missing. Aaron~ It seemed that all of my relationships were set to fail from the beginning. I didn’t know what was wrong with me, but I just couldn’t put the effort in to make it work. Okay, so maybe I did know what was wrong with me… I’d been in love with Finn all my life, and even though I hadn’t seen him for twelve years, my heart still remembered him. When Finn and Aaron are brought together by a chance meeting, they can’t help but be drawn to one another again. Even after they realize that they’ve both grown, becoming different people in their time spent apart, seeing each other brings out old feelings. They think about picking up where they left off, but maybe their love was only meant to be a sweet memory of the past. Or, just maybe, fate has brought them back together to rekindle their lost love. ***Always You is Book One of The Fate of Love series. The series will follow Finn and Aaron’s journey, so it’s recommended to read them in order. It’s a contemporary romance between two men with explicit language and graphic sex intended for Adults Only.*** There is a trigger warning at the beginning of the book that could be a spoiler.

     Emmett Cross doesn't have time to date. A college quarterback on a path to turning pro, he can't afford distractions, especially with the academic challenges he faces. When he's blindsided by a growing attraction to his friend Jake, he fights it—rumors that he's bisexual could wreck his draft prospects. But he can't stop thinking about the cute blond with the warm heart and gentle smile. Biochem major Jake Schott has had a straight-boy crush on Emmett since freshman year. Emmett's cool logic is the perfect complement to Jake’s sensitive nature. He’s sure nothing can come of his longing—until a scorching kiss turns desire into hope. Although the tall, sexy athlete with the trim waist and thick biceps denies that there’s a chance for them, his lustful looks and stolen touches tell a different story. Passion ignites between them, but Emmett insists on hiding the relationship. When their secret threatens to come out, will Emmett give up Jake to protect his career? Or will he risk everything for love? This steamy friends-to-lovers, straight-to-bi M/M romance is for a mature audience. It's a full-length novel with a happy ending and no cliffhanger. Previously published—expanded edition

    Except his assistant. But, good lord, he really wanted his assistant. “What can I get started on?” Rhys asked as he stopped in front of Fletcher’s desk. He was wearing a soft blue cashmere cardigan with a zippered front, a white and blue pinstripe shirt and grey trousers. The outfit made his pale blue eyes even lighter and he was growing out his beard again. His inky black hair, thick eyelashes and playful grin made him dreamily mischievous. Fletcher realized he was staring and cleared his throat as he reached for his coffee. He sipped then coughed softly. “Sorry. I was prioritizing,” he said as he tapped his forehead. “Send the preliminaries out of Hong Kong to Jim, please. He wants us tracking those closely,” he added and Rhys grinned as he walked backwards toward the door. “I’ll have those right out and then I’ll get the data from the last quarterly report,” he said then saluted as he turned. His sleeve pulled and Fletcher caught a peek of a forearm tattoo and his body tightened as he ached to know how many tattoos Rhys had. He’d had several dreams about peeling away Rhys’ clothes and revealing his skin. “Holler if you need anything, Fletch!” He called and Fletcher sighed as he reclined in his seat and stretched his hand across his brow. The only person who could get away with calling him Fletch was Rhys. He hated it, except when he heard Rhys say it. When Rhys said it, it made him feel like they were just a little more intimate. Not in an unprofessional way, of course. But more like they had a relationship outside the office. As much as Fletcher was in love with Rhys, he would never act on it. The idea of mixing his personal romantic life with his professional work life made Fletcher uncomfortable. And there was the whole Zane thing. Zane Weatherly was a colossal asshole. If regular assholes were human assholes, Zane would be a blue whale’s asshole. He was that much more of an asshole. Fletcher did a Google search to see which animal had the largest asshole, just so he could accurately compare Zane to the rest of humanity’s assholes. He was also Rhys’ boyfriend. Life was going really well for Rhys Patterson. He had a tiny yet comfortable apartment in New York City, a gorgeous boyfriend and he'd lucked his way into a great job as assistant to one of the most powerful men in the city. His boss was also the most beautiful man Rhys had ever laid eyes on. Which was a blessing and a curse. “Not as smart as you or Mr. Perfect,” Zane said as he waved at the building. Rhys looked away so Zane couldn’t see him wince. Fletcher was perfect. From the top of his never-a-hair-out-of-place head to his miraculously chiseled face to what was undoubtedly a flawless body beneath his obscenely expensive tailored suits down to his handmade Italian leather shoes. Jesus, you could use his jaw and cheekbones to hang your shelf straight and he had shoulders like truck bumpers. That was the most masculine sentence to ever cross his mind. “Shut up,” Rhys said as he pushed Zane toward the doors with his elbow. He was holding two coffee cups and he needed Zane to open them. “I feel a little bad for him. He seems lonely,” he said under his breath as they passed the security guards at the front desk. “Maybe you should date him,” Zane muttered as he pressed the button for the elevator. It was an utterly stupid thought but it made Rhys’ stomach tickle. Men like Fletcher didn’t date men like Rhys. He was the sort of man who’d date a progressive and quietly out gay politician or an uber wealthy yet internationally respected and adored philanthropist. If he was gay. Which he wasn’t.

    And Dominic Ballard wants to gag. A hard break-up made Dominic disgusted with love and relationships. So, when that stupid holiday called Valentine’s Day rolls around, he’d rather do anything but join the masses celebrating. When a fellow co-worker dressed as Cupid delivers a Valentine from a secret admirer, Dominic announces to the entire office what he thinks about all that lovey-dovey stuff. Casper Marello has a crush. On his boss. There is no way he’d ever act on it because dating your boss? That’s a big fat no-no in the employee handbook. But what harm could it be to invite Dominic out to dinner with Cas and his best friend on Valentine’s Day? Even if that boss just proclaimed his undying hatred for the emotion called love. It’s only a friend thing, right? When dawn arrives, the two men wake-up, cuddled in the same bed. Naked. Swearing it was a one-time thing thanks to too much wine, they go their separate ways, with Dominic determined the relationship remain strictly friend zoned. Except, they can’t keep their hands off each other and the office heats up behind closed doors. Dominic finds himself unable to walk away from Casper as the walls around his heart melt. And Casper’s crush blooms into something much deeper than he ever expected. Will Dominic and Casper fall to Cupid’s arrow or will they miss their chance to discover a love that can last for always?

    They stayed best friends after Alex's family moved back to America, and even shared a room in college when Darren came to study in the US for his final year. On the last night, Alex confessed his feelings and Darren fled. Their relationship has never been the same, their calls dwindling to occasional catch-ups.Two years later, Darren calls out of the blue to tell Alex that he's getting married to a woman Alex has never heard of, Alice, and ask him: will he be Darren's best man? Of course, Alex agrees, but he's worried he's still attracted to Darren. He can't stop bringing home men with green eyes and muscles – men who look like Darren. And what isn't Darren telling him?Spurred to leave the UK after being punished for a good deed, Darren Adams wants a fresh start in America. Alice offers to marry him, and he says yes – just one Florida destination wedding stands between them and protection for her and a new life for him. But Alex's arrival in England for Darren's send-off stag party throws Darren into turmoil. He and Alex are irresistibly drawn to each other, but what if he's in too far to back out?In the late June Miami heat, Darren walks down the aisle twice – but he can only marry one person. His heart has told him who it should be. Will Alex take his hand, or will he have to fake a whole new life with Alice? Crossing Oceans is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

    They were high school sweethearts, even planned on going to college together. They may not have been out and proud about it, but it didn’t matter. All that mattered was that they were together. That was until Jesse screwed everything up. He ruined everything. Spencer moved on with his life. He went to college and became the trauma surgeon he set out to be. Now he lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, living his dream. After a tragic accident involving a friend, Spencer is given time off to get his head back on straight. He goes home to spend some much needed time with his dad and step-dad. While out to dinner, Spencer gets a blast from his past. Jesse Matthews. The man who left him broken and devastated fifteen years ago. Has fate brought them back together for a reason? Because ever since Spencer has been home, he can’t seem to get rid of Jesse. The guy keeps colliding with him, bringing back all kinds of emotions that Spencer thought he had gotten rid of. There is no chance for reconciliation after what Jesse did to him, so why can’t he shake him or the feelings he evokes?

    He never cared about his family’s wealth and prestige, but he finds himself pinned in place by the weight of his father’s expectations. Vance would much rather sweat in his studio creating metal sculptures with his blow torch than take any kind of position at the family firm. When pressure from his father mounts, Vance is torn between going with the flow or making waves. But everything changes when Vance hits a bike messenger with his car.Kyle has drifted through his life with a massive chip on his shoulder against the privilege that’s always been just out of reach. His job as a bike messenger doesn’t help. He’s stuck delivering packages to the very elites he loathes. When Vance crashes into Kyle, they’re suddenly thrust onto different paths than they ever expected. But can they take this new path together, or will egos and societal privilege create too many obstacles to overcome?Moved By You is a 67,000 word MM novel with an enemies to lovers theme, and a HEA.

    In his struggle to stay positive about love, he spends all his time reading about it, finding books at the bookstore where he works. He hopes to one day find a romance like the ones in the stories he devours—but is it really possible? “Could I give up my independence? Would it be worth it?” Jacob has always been a lone wolf, content to be gay—only as long as he can stay in the closet. Growing up with only his mother, he doesn’t have much of anyone else in his life—and he doesn’t need anyone else, either. Until he meets Nate. “…all I could think about was you, and I needed to get my mind straight.” Nate and Jacob soon have a beautiful new relationship… but it isn’t long before Jacob finds himself questioning if he’s ready for love to take over his life or not. Can Jacob cope with someone else being in his life? And will Nate get his fairy-tale romance? Novel Love is a 30,000 word steamy MM standalone romance. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    That is, until he gets into a fight with his teammate and personal rival, Gary Fife. The fight lands Gary in the emergency room with a broken nose and Ollie in a police station. His chance at redemption comes in the form of a rich idiot who wants to compete in a charity endurance race. Ollie’s manager makes it clear: he’s to train the newcomer, shake hands and make up with Gary, and ideally win the charity race for his team, or he’ll be sitting Le Mans out this year, and he’ll lose his best shot at the Crown. Jack Blythe has also been living in the fast lane After working from the age of sixteen in his own software company, at twenty-six, Jack thinks it’s high time he got to have a little fun. When the opportunity to go motor racing for charity comes up, he jumps at it--especially as it gives him the chance to meet Ollie Blackwood, gay icon of the moment. As a closeted gay man who’s never really had time for a relationship, the chance to get to know someone who’s out and successful like Ollie is too good to pass up. The only obstacle in Jack’s way now is learning to drive a manual car. And figuring out how to woo a man whose world couldn’t be more different to his own. With Ollie’s career at stake, Jack unsure about his future if he comes out, and Gary with a score to settle, winning the race--and each other’s hearts--is anything but simple. Can Ollie and Jack sort out what they want out of life before they part ways forever? Or will Gary’s distaste for his teammate lead to disaster? Fast Lane is a stand-alone story of approximately 30,000 words, and does not end on a cliffhanger. It does, however, contain a thick Liverpool accent, explicit sex scenes, a lot of swearing, fast cars, pretty boys, and a happily ever after.

    But Gordon’s wife is dead, leaving him with the responsibility of caring for their two teenage children. With the passing of his wife, Gordon found he was given a second chance…a new start to life. But, coming out as a gay man in his late thirties, was not easy for him. With a homophobic son who was a senior in high school and a daughter who was infatuated with her high school teacher, the same man Gordon was in love with, nothing could get worse… Or could it? When a high school in a small town in Louisiana, looking for a native French teacher accepted Beau on a contract, it was the perfect opportunity to start life over and forget his emotionally abusive boyfriend. Everything was moving along just fine for him until he met Gordon, the older father of two who was struggling to keep his family together. But worse, Gordon was struggling to finally embrace himself as a gay man. One night was all Beau wanted to show this man the beauty of accepting himself for who he was but he got more than he bargained for. He fell in love and was happy for the first time in a long while. But does happiness really last? A viral video of Beau kissing Gordon at the local community center left Beau without a job and Gordon with a whole lot of explaining to do? When his kids accused him of ruining their lives, will Gordon stand by what he felt for Beau? Will he be selfish this time and hold onto his happiness or will he return to his pretentious lifestyle to keep everybody else happy? Easy Does It Twice is a contemporary gay romance, featuring real life conflicts of coming out later in life, facing one’s children’s unfavorable reaction and difficulties faced by some instructors identifying with the LGBTQ community. If you enjoy reading stories with depth, and love ultimately conquering, you will love Easy Does It Twice.

    Now that she is starting college, he is ready to concentrate on his own life…a calmer life. That is until his Aunt Peggy persuades him to interview as a personal assistant for her newest client, Nash Jameson – a bad boy pop star, currently topping the billboard charts. Brian is reluctant to take a job working with the difficult singer, but the pay and the fact that Nash is absolutely gorgeous is too enticing. But Brian isn’t prepared for the flirtations, enormous ego, and underlying issues that come with Nash Jameson and his celebrity life. Trying to remain professional may prove to be too much. Nash Talent and good looks have brought Nash Jameson everything he thought he wanted – Fame. And that fame has come with an entitlement that Nash enjoys to the fullest, including both women and men. But when he lays eyes on Brian, all that changes. Brian is the only one Nash wants in his bed. But Nash also needs an assistant to help run his life that almost seems to be breaking apart at times. And Brian is the only glue holding it together. When Nash and Brian realize their feelings for each other may run deeper than simply physical…Nash’s crazy life of fame, fans, and paparazzi could rip them apart.   If that happens…they’re both F#$k*d! Fame F#$K*D is a 75,000 word M/M novel, steamy to scorching heat level and guaranteed HEA.

    He and his best friend Dom rent an apartment not too far from the New Jersey town where they grew up, and they have a job waiting tables. Brian has been in love with Luke, an alpha friend of Dom’s, for years. Unfortunately, his excruciating shyness has made it impossible for him to take any opportunity to express himself to Luke, and he’s mostly hung out in the background. Luke is a carpenter in central New Jersey, and he’s also and alpha. He’s been after Brian, his friend Dom’s roommate, for years, but he just can’t seem to get through to Brian and he’s just about at his wit’s end. On one night, Luke’s roommates throw a house party. Dom attends, eager to get out and party. Brian stays home, too shy to put himself out there. Luke gives up on Brian and has a one night stand with Dom. Luke and Dom don’t want anything more than that. Their desire to stay friends only doesn’t change when they discover that Dom is pregnant with Luke’s child. In fact, the emergency only brings Luke and Brian even closer together. They work out a plan for the future, one that allows for everyone’s happiness. Dom’s very traditional parents have other plans. They will stop at nothing to ensure that Luke and Dom wind up together, regardless of Dom’s wishes. Will Luke and Brian get their happily ever after, or will tradition win over love? This is a non-shifter male pregnancy gay romance book. This book contains sexually explicit content not suited for those under the age of 18. The book is approximately 60,000 words, has a happy ending and does not end in a cliffhanger. Additionally there is a bonus chapter at the end of the book. You can receive it by signing up to Aiden Bates' Insider's Club. However, the bonus chapter is NOT required to finish the book.

    When a medical issue gets Marc temporarily banished to a tiny country town, he’s certain the experience will be a nightmare.Jordan Moore is living the dream on his farm. When his best friend’s grandson begrudgingly comes to town, Jordan’s simple life gets turned upside down.Can Marc and Jordan find a brief, shared happiness even when they’ve accepted they’ll eventually have to walk away? Or will both men end up nursing broken hearts?Take Me Home is a male/male age-gap, opposites-attract romance with plenty of steam and a scene that will make you appreciate camouflage and work boots.

    He runs a successful construction business, leads a loyal team, and has a beautiful house with acres of land all to himself. Still, he can’t help but feel empty and alone. Though his friends have tried for years to hook him up with a nice girl, it never works out. Harley decides a dog would be great company, and so he heads to the shelter to foster one for the upcoming storm. When he enters the shelter, Harley doesn’t expect to finally meet someone who sparks a fire in his heart. He especially doesn’t expect for that person to be another man... After a string of failed relationships, Ash has all but given up on finding the right man. Though he is a talented artist, he has lost most of his inspiration and lives his days at home, doing web design to pay the bills. The only thing that brings him out of the house is his volunteer work at the local animal shelter. When soft-spoken Harley comes in to foster the shelter’s most misunderstood dog, Ash can’t help but think this man must have a kind soul. Too bad Harley doesn’t swing that way... or does he? The worst hurricane to hit the coast brings these two polar opposite men together. But can they weather the emotional storm of their pasts, and find peace in each other? Or will it all fall apart? Stormy Hearts is a standalone novel featuring two hot men, two cute rescue dogs, and a happy ending for all four of them!