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"I listened to you, years too late."Tattoo artist Floyd Turner's faith in justice was destroyed as a rookie cop. After a rough few years, he now runs a tattoo shop downtown. His high school reunion is coming up, and he's dateless, aching for something more. His family is chasing him for a debt long since paid. And then his former patrol partner walks in.Greyson Peters finally found the healthy outlet he needed as a fitness instructor. Now home, he's slowly healing, but he wants his scars covered. The reminder of his past is too stark. It's hard to be a playboy when his self-confidence keeps taking hits. Worse yet, his family keeps pressuring him to get back into the force.Both former partners are openly gay now. Why not be each other's fake dates for the reunion? But as their feelings strengthen, can they even hold out until the reunion to admit that they're both afraid of wanting more? And can they open their eyes and see the support all around them?Crunch is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

"I don't want to be the poster boy."A distraction is the last thing hockey player Kevin Shaw, fresh out of university with a year to prove himself, needs. He isn't innately gifted, but he works damn hard to make up for it. But he can't say no when he's asked to train with a sexy friend of a friend. He wants to get better, grab a spot in the background, and squash the inconvenient torch he's carrying for his new friend.Called up from the minor league, hockey player Matty O'Brien is secretly terrified he won't hack it. He loves living with his buddies and his dogs, but he's missing a relationship. He plays center forward, but he's always the wingman and never the center of attention. The way Kevin watches him makes him feel like the star player.A spontaneous kiss sends them both scurrying for shelter, deciding whether they have room in their life for more than friendship. Locker room gossip is annoying for Matty, but could end Kevin's new career. When it's a choice between work or love, how can they keep both?Slam is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

"Strictly-business is hard around you."James is in trouble. His family turned their back on him after he transitioned, and he was forced to start his new life without them, but now he's paying the price. Buried in debt, his last chance is to start a business with hunky carpenter Ryan and hope that they succeed. The one thing he can't afford is a distraction, but what if Ryan is the only one to see past it all and love him inside and out?Ryan Hart doesn't rattle easy. From lazy contractors to being the last single friend, nothing bothers him until he meets James. Ryan's new business partner pushes him to follow his dreams, even though he faces problems Ryan's never considered. Ryan doesn't back down from a challenge or from threats to his business, James's hard-won privacy, and their future together. As business partners, of course. Nothing more.They both know mixing business with pleasure is a bad idea, but the pull between them is too hard to resist. Can Ryan have it all with the clever, caring, bossy guy who's won his heart?2016 Rainbow Awards Finalist and Honorable Mention Grind is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

Knitted together by our hurt and hope.Santa Barbara firefighter Liam Knight is king of the one-night stand. Dylan, the gorgeous twink working in the craft store below his apartment, is supposed to be just that: a hookup. But Liam wants to protect Dylan from anyone taking advantage of him, and it fuels the spark growing between them.Dylan Waters is poised to fall hard--and not just for hunky Liam from his knitting PTSD support group. He's juggling jobs, a college transfer, and panic attacks that his mother's alternative medicine won't fix. He can help others, but he's never managed to accept help himself.They're both hiding from their pasts, but the closer they grow, the less room there is to run. When it all goes up in smoke, can they save each other--and the relationship that could make them both believe in love?

Everyone has limits, but sometimes they hurt.Loud-mouthed firefighter Chris Black is newly out and should be having the time of his life. But booty calls from his ex-boyfriend and coming home to an empty house have his optimistic spirits low. When he answers Ash's cry for help, Chris finds his total opposite--and everything he wants.Ash never expected to wake up to a gorgeous stranger fighting to save him. It's just the start of a long road, and at last, he isn't walking it alone. Without a safe home to return to, Chris offers Ash his guest room--and more. Ash is drawn to his savior, but he's not going to be used ever again.It's the perfect arrangement at first. Ash gets the help he needs to adjust to his new limits, and Chris gets a friendly face at home. But where there's smoke, there's fire. Can they clear the air in time, or will their new love fizzle out?

I'm not supposed to like him.Santa Barbara fire chief Jace Williams' perfectly organized life fell apart: he's newly-divorced, suspended from work, and haunted by memories. Where did he go so wrong? And why on earth would anyone trust him to put together their wedding?Hang-gliding instructor Charlie Bryan hides it with a smile, but he's haunted by his past, too. His dad's memory is failing him, and he hasn't had the heart to tell him he dumped the abusive jerk years ago. He's never let a guy tie him down since.The hot clash between messy Charlie and neat Jace gives way to growing affection, but neither of them know what to do about it. They didn't expect to find the one at the best, yet worst, possible time. Is this what real love feels like?

After zero-gravity heroics left astronaut Nicolas Rogers injured, his new job as a park ranger seems perfect. Being a caretaker of his corner of the Smoky Mountains makes him almost okay with having to be on Earth. More importantly, this deep in the woods, Nico's practically a hermit at a remote ranger station. Sure, he has good friends in nearby Knoxville, but he's otherwise free from petty drama and broken hearts... until Deen enters his world. Caught in a compromising position by relentless paparazzi, rock star and international playboy Deen Jayse barely escaped with his career intact. He needs image rehab and a break from fame. His manager strongly suggests a stint in the Smokies, promoting national parks and being wholesome. Which would be a lot easier if Nico weren't there in his sexy park ranger uniform. Nico already has his hands full with arsonists at the park without Deen adding to his workload. He thinks he has to babysit a spoiled celebrity, but when he catches a glimpse of the man behind the persona he sees something he can't resist. They've both experienced the isolation of fame, and while their loneliness brings them together, their worlds threaten to tear them apart. Deen can't just drop everything to go live in the mountains, and Nico can't abandon them... After a taste of being together, how can they possibly face a future apart? Splinter is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #2, Grasp, is available now 2017 Rainbow Awards Finalist in Best Bisexual Romance & Best Bisexual Book

Zoo vet Blane Winters' grumpy attitude and muscles hide a romantic heart. He only relaxes when he's around animals, since he likes them more than people. He has some friends, a good job, and a place of his own, and he's sure that's all he needs. Until he meets a certain incessantly cheerful artist. Studying meerkats as he paints a wedding present for his sister gives Falcon Harper the perfect excuse to creep on the hot vet. It takes his mind off the dreaded event: he's happy for his sister, but his secret ex will be at the wedding... Spencer, who broke his heart years ago. The solution is obvious: Blane can be Falcon's plus-one and show Spencer that Falcon's moved on to bigger, better things all these years later. But feelings grow as Falcon coaxes Blane out of his shell. Just as happiness seems within their grasp, jealousy threatens to tear it away for good.Grasp is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #3, Slick, is available now

Life's a party, and Roman White is determined to have a good time. As the youngest captain at his airline, he has to endure a little good-natured ribbing, but at least he has the perks of being a pilot: constant travel and four gold bars on his shoulder that help him find men in every town. When he tries commitment, he always overcommits and scares off boyfriends. Why bother settling down? Oscar Brooks is at the top of his game. As a dancer, he's constantly touring with a prestigious company and stretching himself to attract his directors' eye for a leading role. Even his frenemy-with-benefits in the company can't distract him from his goal... until everything goes wrong in a heartbeat and he has to rebuild his life. What is he supposed to do now? Roman has a spare room, and Oscar needs a place to stay. It seems like a match made in heaven. Except the chemistry between them didn't stop after they tried to get it out of their system... and the attraction is only getting worse. Even their friends are trying to keep them apart, afraid of what can happen when two free spirits collide. Will they break each other's heart, or can they break out of their patterns and chase their dreams together? Slick is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #4, Trace, is available now

Forensic investigator Dustin Reed stopped believing in fairytale romance in high school. Ever since his best friends scared off his loser ex, he's been a chronically single scrawny geek, afraid of being used. Love blossoms around him, while his family wants him to get hitched to the right class of man. All he can seem to find is hookup app encounters, but Dustin wishes someone would sweep him off his feet for love, too. After his tour of duty, now-forensic photographer Leo Sanderson is glad to be home. Behind his muscles lies a heart of gold, but school and his new job aren't resonating with him. Nobody has his back anymore, but he's fine on his own. He's never clicked with the women he's dated, but bumping into Dustin in a gay bar is making things fall into place... a little faster than he'd like. Hooking up while avoiding labels isn't a bad idea: Leo's figuring himself out, Dustin's unwilling to hand over his heart, and they both work together. But Valentine's Day is coming and they haven't been seeing anyone else. In fact, neither of them want to. Every fairytale has to start somewhere; why not the bedroom? Can they get past their insecurities and admit to each other and the world what they really want? Trace is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #5, Clutch, is available now

Cocky racing driver Tyler Joseph is sidelined after one risk too many. After being at the center of a fiery crash, he's forced to rest and recover at his best friend's farmhouse or he'll miss the rest of the season. Tyler does what he wants, though, and what he wants right now is the hot, sexy little physical therapist whose hands only touch him where it hurts. Alec Lands is a sucker for a pretty face, and Tyler's too much temptation to bear. He's promised himself he'll stop dating trouble, but Tyler is flirty, dirty, and stubborn as hell. He can't resist, even though it could end both their careers. What was supposed to be a one-time thing leads to more. They can't stop. No matter how hard they try, they can't shake this chemistry that pulls them together, and the longer it goes, the worse the consequences of discovery. Tyler's career and Alec's family are as homophobic as each other, and every risk they take could end them forever... but Alec wants to keep up with Tyler's fast-paced life, and Tyler is tired of leaving men in the dust. Can they both resist hitting the brakes on their maybe-forever when it turns out that old habits die hard? Clutch is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #5, Tremble, is available now

The last place Evan Vincent expected to be dumped was at his engagement shoot... in a dude ranch in Tennessee. Four years of working for his ex for free and standing in his shadow leave Evan reeling with the sudden freedom. Escaping here and working for the ranch owner for a few months could give Evan a chance to regroup... and rebound. That can't be a bad idea, can it? Running a dude ranch takes up all of Josh King's time and energy. He escaped the place briefly before his dad died and left it to him--along with the memories and the guilt. Even his best friends don't know the skeletons in his closet. Josh isn't going to risk his heart when all Evan wants is a good time, doesn't he? They don't know if they're fighting to turn a rebound into more, or to keep it from becoming more. Both seem equally scary for two men with trembling hands and aching hearts, but there's no denying that they go together like mac and cheese. And maybe--just maybe--this sudden passion is exactly what they were both missing. Is this the best timing ever, or the worst timing ever? Tremble is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

Moving to the suburbs of L.A. to escape his family and transition was supposed to give Nic Montero a fresh start. But joining gay culture feels impossible... until he runs into the force of nature that is Kyle. Green hair, garters, and all, brash Kyle is the most gorgeous man Nic's ever laid eyes on, and he pulls Nic headlong into the center of his world. If only Nic felt like enough for a man like Kyle. Loud, loving, and too femme for most men to handle, Kyle Everett spends days and nights on his charity work, his precious spare moments with his co-parented son. He only does flings, but Nic makes Kyle want to hold him for longer than a night. He knows what it's like to be without a family, and when his charity comes under fire, Nic's there for him. Nic spent his twenties avoiding family and femininity, but his yearning for both is impossible to ignore. Kyle's used to flying solo, but Nic offers him safety and fills gaps in his life he never realized existed. When Nic opens his home to Kyle, they can't run from their attraction. They're each used to being rejected, with the emotional scars to prove it. Can two men who feel like they're not enough and too much find something just right?Flaunt is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

Five years ago, Zeph met River. The timing couldn't have been worse. An orphan with something to prove and the ghosts of his past breathing down his neck, Zeph took the offer from a pro MMA gym to live and train in the Midwest. River let him go easily. If it was a convenient excuse to escape emotional intimacy, neither of them had to admit it. Until now. Drag queen and makeup artist River isn't easily fazed, but meeting Zeph on his home turf throws him for a loop. Something about Zeph still gets under his skin. And River's next job, a drag show in L.A. and Vegas, will require a security guy to look after the performers. Who better than a tattooed mixed martial artist who still gives him smoldering looks? It doesn't take long for them to fall together. They're opposite as can be, but dating for ten days wasn't long enough the first time around. Another ten days could get it out of their systems... but are they fighting for or with each other? It's easy to get hard. It's hard to be easy. Vulnerability is off the table, until the table turns. How long do you have to have known a guy to put your life into his hands?Freak is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

Growing up hanging out in his single mom's diner, Sam Grant suddenly inherited it two years ago--and guardianship of his younger brother. Now twenty, Sam can't convince himself he's worth dating. He's too fixated on routines and responsibilities, and he's only attracted to guys he already loves. Who would stick around that long? Ten years older, Denver Weston's lived through it all already: forced to drop out of school, he moved in with boyfriend after boyfriend to survive. Starting Plus, a HIV charity, gave him a purpose. But Denver can't bring himself to have his heart broken over and over, so dating has been off the table. Love and acceptance don't just fall into a guy's lap, do they? Denver's just the guy who always sits in the corner booth. Sam's just the kid who always seems to be working. A different breakfast order starts dominos falling. The moment their preconceptions of each other collapse, so do their carefully set-up plans. Can they give in to the attraction that's been slowly burning them up, or will uncharted territory make them turn tail and run?Faux is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

Jake Gray always wanted a real family. He left his own behind when he began his transition, but if he wants a baby he'll need to come off testosterone and get his life in order. The tips he makes as a waiter are barely enough to pay L.A. rent, let alone raise a child. But he's made his own way for so long that he doesn't want to rely on others now.Tristan Bailey makes ends meet and then a bit extra as a B-list actor. He should count his blessings, but it's hard to see them from inside this closet. The more time he spends at his friends' charity, the less he wants to pursue this life. And then he bumps into Jake, a runner from a movie Tristan made two years ago. One he wanted to hook up with, but he didn't have the courage to ask... until now.Neither of them knows how to be loved, and while things seem to fit perfectly, Jake's unexpected pregnancy sends both men reeling. Jake always wanted to raise a child alone, but Tristan refuses to be yet another let-down in Jake's life. There's no perfect time to find love, have children, or rearrange their lives. There's only now.Can they trust each other through all the hurt both men have endured and take a chance on finding forever love?Forever is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. But Henry's junk does.Agoraphobe Jaden shouldn't have let his big brother put a ticket in a blind date raffle for him. He wasn't expecting to win. And certainly not an overnight trip to the Grand Canyon with a gorgeous stranger-and his total opposite, a hunky wilderness guide.Henry's excited to meet a guy he clicks with, having finally finished bottom surgery. He's been living stealth as the man he is for years, but he's growing tired of hiding his past. Jaden not only accepts him, he captivates Henry, who resolves to be courageous and vulnerable in the rest of his life.Back home in Denver, Henry starts to take pride in reconnecting with the trans community, while Jaden pushes himself out of his comfort zone. But freedom always comes at a price. Can they take the plunge into their wide open future together?

Out of the game, but not the closet.CARTER: Hockey was all I ever wanted, but a collision put my career as a star centre on ice. I'm back in my hometown, the one place I felt free: Sunrise Island.Fox Harris is back, too. My best friend's little brother isn't much wiser, but he's all grown up. He's my perfect opposite... a little too perfect.Can I resist the one thing I shouldn't touch?I can't stop breaking my own rules.FELIX: Carter was so out of my league that he doesn't even play for my team... but that never stopped me pining. I can't believe I'm falling into the arms of the one man I never dreamed would want me.His only rule is that we stay quiet. And I've got a rule, too. I'll take his warm lips and strong arms-but that's it. I'm playing goalie for my broken heart, but he's got his eye on the puck.When Carter takes his shot, can we trust in love... or will everyone lose this riskiest game of all?Collide is a steamy, standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

"It'll take a miracle to save my family's legacy... and he just walked in."GAGE: I moved to Sunrise Island to rescue my family's abandoned orchard, but my biggest challenge is Kieran Walsh. One look at my leaky cabin and the feisty bartender tells me I live with him now.Who am I to argue? Kieran's my perfect opposite: flamboyant, chaotic, drop-dead gorgeous. And he's always frickin' smiling.I'm falling hard. But will he be here to catch me?"I finally found a reason to stay... and I'm going to break his heart."KIERAN: When I escaped home, I vowed never to put down roots again. With a little luck and a lot of charm, I can get almost anything I want... like Gage Russell.My new neighbour has wild plans, a rugged body, and soulful green eyes. He makes pretty, scarred things bloom again. How can I resist?But with my time on Sunrise Island running out, Gage is dangerously close to stealing my heart... the one thing I can never, ever leave behind.Adrift is the third book in the Sunrise Island Brothers series about a tiny Canadian island where best friends never forget, misfits finally fit in, and the heart always finds its way home. This steamy MM romance stands alone, with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhanger.