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True Calling


Tallulah Scott - 2016
     Part of the elite Mountain Ranger Rescue Corps, he was one of the best the Corps had ever seen. High altitude; rough, rugged terrain; heavily-forested mountains – it didn’t matter, Daniel was quickly becoming a legend in the Rangers. Tragedy struck. He was a hero, decorated for saving that family, but the rescue had been costly, more than he could bear. His partner died on that cold mountainside five years ago, his life literally slipping through Daniel’s fingers. Physically, Daniel made it back okay, but inside, he's carried emotional scars too deep to overcome. Trey Obenshain is young, fiery and impulsive, determined he’s not just going to become a member of the Mountain Rangers, but be one of the best. Marginalized by his family for his sexuality and his failure to live up to their expectations, Trey is driven to excel in his rough and rowdy career. Sparks soon fly when the two cross paths. For Daniel, long-dead emotions begin to surface, feelings he’s not ready for. Trey finds himself in awe of the legendary Daniel McGregor, but he soon discovers Daniel is much more than his legend – a tortured soul, with a soft, lonely tenderness inside, buried away from the world. Trey’s growing affection is battered when he learns a dark secret from his hero’s past, and Daniel struggles to overcome the one fear that he’s never been able to conquer – the fear of loss. Both are soon tested in ways they hadn’t expected, forced into an emergency rescue operation together, a mission that may claim not only their trust in one another, but their very lives.

My Suite or His Cabin? (The Cruise)


Romeo Alexander - 2021
    Then I ran into Tyler and things got complicated. God, he was adorable. Suddenly I was dealing with a different kind of thrill and danger. The difference between our bank accounts didn’t bother me and in everything else we were the perfect match. I can only hope when the cruise is over, Tyler feels the same...Tyler: Adventure? Bring it on! Whether it’s North America, Europe or Japan, new experiences excite me. So, before I settle into a career, a long, but expensive cruise with plenty of sea, sun and… Well, it sounded perfect.So, that was the plan, until Jaxon showed up with his hot body and messy hair. Born into wealth I’d never even imagined. A single date became endless fun…or so I thought. It was only supposed to last as long as the cruise. We have so much in common, yet our lives couldn’t be more different. Could we make it work? I’m not so sure.A thrill-seeking senator’s son and an adventurous graduate may seem like an odd couple. But strange things happen at sea and holiday romance can be addictive. Can their attraction survive on dry land?

The George & Harvey Series: The Complete Boxset


Ashley John - 2014
    When 32 year old married author George Lewis sees 19 year old Harvey Jasper reading one of his books in the local bookstore, he can't help but be drawn to him. After giving Harvey his cellphone number, he soon receives a call from Harvey asking if he can intern under George. Reluctantly, George says yes, and agrees to let Harvey into his home for a whole month. As they spend more and more time together, Harvey shares his heart-breaking story with George and his eyes are opened up to a whole new world with whole new emotions. George soon discovers something he never thought he'd find in another man...love. Book 2 - The Truth THE TRUTH is the explosive second book in the sizzling ‘George & Harvey‘ series which follows George Lewis as he tries to decide between his wife and his lover. After Harvey’s heartbreaking confrontation with his brother, Leo, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life, but he can’t decide where Leo and George fit in. When George’s wife returns after spending months away looking after her sick mother, George must decide between his wife and his young male lover. Will Harvey finally get the man he loves? Will he find the family that he longs for? Will George be able to do the right thing and follow his heart? Book 3 - The Fight THE FIGHT is the much-anticipated third and final book in the sizzling ‘George & Harvey‘ series which follows the rocky relationship between married writer, George Lewis and his young intern, Harvey. 5 months have passed since Harvey let George behind and he is touring the country with his brother Leo, but things aren't quite how he expected. After struggling to stay sober, Leo slips back into his old ways and Harvey’s world quickly becomes hell on earth. Terrible and heart-breaking things happen to Harvey, forcing him to go back and fight for the only person who truly loves, George Lewis. Will George accept him with open arms once again? Will Paula step-aside and let Harvey take her husband? Will Leo ever let his brother go? Are Harvey’s actions going to have deadly consequences? Will George & Harvey ever get their happy ending?

Thrown


Hope Sawyer - 2017
    Ingus, his nearly-retired K9 partner, will have a yard, and Gideon will have a purpose. Like himself, the farmhouse could do with some TLC. He's still living in his retired father's shadow, afraid to become the same kind of sheriff behind closed doors. Stepping out of the closet when the mayor's nomination for sheriff is pending? No way. But then, in the eye of a small-town storm, he meets the man who shakes him to his foundation. “I feel so guilty living here and barely being able to help.” Corey Sane's life hasn't been easy. After he lost his family in a car accident, his aunt and uncle took him in and offered him a studio above the garage to live and throw pottery. Odd jobs are his way of repaying that debt. Attempts to date always make him someone's secret, and his self-esteem can't take dating one more closeted man... even if he's the hot deputy sheriff who now lives next door. But the law is there when everything goes wrong, and Corey's protector wears a badge, a gun, and a look that could melt the clothing off his bruised body. “He's welded the closet door shut from the inside.” Corey can't resist more than renovations with the closed-off, closeted man who's been around the block before. Gideon's not the safest prospect, but the heart wants what it wants. And for Gideon, the hardheaded younger man asks more of him than anyone has before. Can they risk it all for the intimacy of each other's arms, heal their hearts, and let each other in at last? Thrown is a slow burn, May-December M/M contemporary romance novel with a happily-ever-after ending.

The History Professor


R. Cayden - 2019
     Failing out of college, Charlie should be focusing on his summer history class. The only problem is, there’s this hot older guy playing pool whenever he goes to Terry’s Bar. Even if the stud seems out of his league, Charlie loves a challenge. But as his best friend watches, are Charlie’s self-destructive obsessions getting out of control? Sometimes, Alex was just happy that he survived his troubled and reckless past. The wildest he gets these days is a game of pool once a week at Terry’s. Otherwise, he’s busy running his recording studio, and loving on the man who saved him when he was at his worst. Luckily, that man likes an open relationship, so Alex doesn’t have to leave his old life entirely behind… When Ryan met Alex, he knew he had found someone special. Damaged by the world, the younger Alex just needed a guy to show him that a different life was possible. Together, they have the happiness he’d always dreamed of. But with a successful career as a history professor, and a hot sex life at home, could it finally be time to expand their love, and to want even more? Like they say, history repeats itself. For these reformed bad boys, that might be a good thing. The History Professor is an MMM romance, the first stand-alone novel in the Taught by Two series. It has casual hookups, a little kink, May/December love, and lots of heat on the way to a very happy ending! Enjoy!

More to Life


Annabella Michaels - 2021
    Of course, all the late nights and weekends he spent at the office had their price, which he paid dearly. He no longer has any friends or social life to speak of, but none of that matters when he’s finally given the chance for an executive promotion, one that will grant him the financial security he so desperately craves. Kieron Parsons loves his life. He’s got a great family, friends he can count on, and a job that he enjoys. He works hard, but he also knows how to have fun, and for Kieron, there’s nothing more fun than teasing the sexy, surly man that comes into the deli every day for lunch. In fact, making the man blush has become the one thing he looks forward to most. He would love the chance to crack that hard exterior and see if there’s any sweetness inside. When Shaw’s boss invites him to attend an exclusive company vacation for executives only, he is thrilled. That is, until his boss tells him how important it is to have a balanced work and personal life then asks who his guest will be. Worried that not having anyone might cost him the promotion, Shaw makes up a lie, using the only person he can think of, the outrageous guy who’s always flirting with him at the deli. Thankfully, Kieron agrees to Shaw’s plan, posing as the uptight man’s boyfriend, but how are they supposed to convince everyone that they’re a couple when they barely know each other? Will Shaw’s rigid nature end up exposing their lie or will Kieron finally be able to convince him that there’s more to life than just work?

Red Zone


T.S. McKinney - 2019
    But looks can be deceiving. Kingston is battling inner demons that are jeopardizing his safety and slowly driving him to more and more acts of desperation. Everywhere he looks, he’s got nothing but trouble, and when he loses his coveted first-string position on the football team, he goes back to the one thing he can count on—cutting himself to relieve the pressure and the emotional pain.The new quarterback on the team, Memphis Sawyer is the Coach’s son, and under enormous pressure of his own to lead his new team to the national championship. For that, he needs Kingston’s help, and they soon become an unbeatable force both on the field and off. But when Memphis discovers Kingston in the act of cutting himself, he uses his forceful nature and all he knows about being a Dom to take Kingston in hand and ensure his welfare. Kingston loves the pain, but he rebels against the idea of being Memphis’s sub. As Kingston begins his training, however, Memphis discovers just how fragile their relationship really is, and how desperately he needs to help Kingston deal with the secrets from his past.

In Southern Deep


Marissa Holt - 2017
    Muscular, tattooed, and very much the bad boy, Sean is irresistible…even though Jeremy considers himself straight.  Impossible dilemmas… Sean knows he should stay far away from Jeremy. His troubled background and rough ways will never be welcome in Jeremy’s world.  More, Sean doesn’t want his kind of trouble to intrude on his friend’s life. But sensitive, adorable Jeremy is exactly what he wants, and Sean finds himself unable to say no.   Fateful choices… Afraid of his father’s disapproval, Jeremy tries to hide his relationship with Sean even as the heat between them intensifies. But constant meddling from both families strain things to the breaking point, especially when Sean learns that Jeremy’s keeping secrets.  When Sean’s past returns with a vengeance, Jeremy must risk everything to save the man he loves. In Southern Deep is a Friends to Lovers 85,000 word novel that contains steamy male/male scenes, language and violence.  HEA Guaranteed and No Cliffhanger.  See the About This Book page on the Look Inside for more detail.

Too Like the Lightning


Travis Beaudoin - 2022
    A stable relationship with a successful man. A beautiful home in a quiet suburb. And best of all, a job where he spent his days talking about literature.Then his tenure was denied and, too quickly for him to stop it, everything crumbled.Now, with his dreams in the dust and his confidence shattered, Andrew has one summer to figure out his next move.Bulbs, Florida, is like no place Andrew’s ever known. It’s small and provincial. It’s hot as hell. Storms roll through every single day. But Andrew just has to keep his head down. Finish his book, find a new job, put things back on track. Easy-peasy.He didn’t plan on making a friend.Coley Brandt has a green thumb and an easy smile. He’s much younger than Andrew, but he puts Andrew at ease, makes him feel at home. Their time together reminds Andrew what having a purpose feels like.Suddenly, this long, lonely summer feels too short.But Coley has dreams of his own, and they’re a million miles away from the life Andrew’s trying to get back.Maybe this is just a summer fling. Maybe, like the lightning, it’s only meant to be glorious for a moment before it disappears.Or maybe it’s something more.Too Like the Lightning is a steamy small-town, age-gap romance. It’s perfect for lovers of second chances, coffee on the back porch, thunderstorms, poetry, and happily ever afters. 85,000 words.

Clay


D. Alex - 2021
    I love coffee and watching reruns in my just-right-for-me sized apartment.I loved my ex-boyfriend until he went off the deep end and started to stalk me.When things turned sour, an unlikely savior came stumbling into the hallway.His name was Dax. I’d been searching for a way to talk to him. Having him rescue me from my ex was never the plan. But neither was falling in love with him. If you love: next door neighbor romances, Schitt's Creek references, adorable grannies, hot sex scenes, jealous exes, low angst, and happy endings without cliffhangers, then you'll love this book!