Kirjahaku

Having grown up the son of a Southern Baptist preacher, James Gossett was expected to be one thing, and one thing only-a God-fearing, straight, Christian man. It didn't help that from a young age, James knew he was different. He hid the truth about who he was from himself, and from his family, until a freak accident during a routine simulation right after basic training cost him both legs, and nearly his life. Knowing what he almost lost, James decided to come out-and with that, lost the rest of the blood kin he had left alive. Settling in Fairfield, James rediscovered what it meant to be part of a family who loved him for who he was-but he still had one big secret kept close to his heart. In spite of his promiscuous reputation, James was a virgin, in every sense of the word, and he wasn't sure that would ever change.Rowan Balk was dedicated to one thing, and one thing alone-ensuring that no child would ever suffer what he did at the hands of a prejudiced system. Having been torn from his disabled adoptive mother shortly after her MS diagnosis, Rowan grew up with a fire in him to make sure no one ever felt his pain. But his determination came at the expense of ever finding love, and until he set foot in Fairfield, he was okay with that. Then he set eyes on the quiet, southern tattoo artist with secrets in his eyes and a mouth he could get lost in for days. But Rowan wasn't the sort of person who was willing to turn his life upside down for one man, even if he knew deep down, James Gossett was probably the one. When it's obvious James wants Rowan just as much, Rowan realizes he can't say no. So he makes James a proposition-he'll help James discover himself in the bedroom, no strings attached, until Rowan leaves the state.But will that be enough for both lonely men? Or will they somehow find a way to come together, in spite of the distance between them?Bio-Mechanical is the fourth book in the Irons and Works series. It contains no cheating and a HEA. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, though reading the previous books will help with some background context of other characters.

Reeling from his divorce, Rhys Anderson is trying to find his footing again. Having just returned from a long trip, he finds the lives of the people he cares about most in total disarray. In the midst of trying to help his brother's ex deal with a blackmailer, a man enters his office for a consultation and divulges a secret of his own-he, too, is being targeted by the blackmailer. When Rhys suggests that Trevor Greene go public, Trevor reveals a secret which would prevent him from coming forward, and he quickly leaves. Not sure Rhys will ever see Trevor again, the mysterious man stays on his mind until one night he runs into him and sees just how badly the blackmail has devastated Trevor's life. Rhys immediately steps in and insists he be allowed to help. He expects to get to the bottom of things. What he doesn't expect is to find a reason to love again. If only things weren't so complicated. Will Rhys and Trevor be able to find their way together, or will the danger Trevor's in keep them apart? Each book will contain an HEA with no cliffhangers.

Derek Osbourne's life is mostly quiet. A routine that keeps him functioning, a job as a tattoo artist that keeps his rent paid and food in his belly, and if he's alone through it well, there are worse things to be. With his complicated past, Derek is sure no one would ever want to deal with the struggle that comes along with loving someone who has severe PTSD. Especially since the man who spent years abusing him is now in hospice, and Derek has taken over his end-of-life care. Derek's resigned himself to living and dying alone, and maybe that's okay. Then one night, during a raging storm, Derek finds himself stuck in an ATM vestibule with a quiet stranger, and it's in that moment his world begins to change. Basil Shevach is new to Fairfield, taking over his dead aunt's florist shop. He's also Deaf in a small town, where he and his sister are the only ones not hearing. It's not to say he hates it there, but he's not sure Fairfield is the place for him. At least, not until one night, when a storm leaves him trapped inside the bank with a man quietly panicking against the glass door. He's immediately intrigued by this unbelievably attractive stranger with bright tattoos covering his arms and haunted eyes, but he's also bitter because he's dated a hearing man before and it ended as badly as it could go for him. He had resolved years ago to never make that mistake again, but somehow, the frightened man trapped with him in that little room, crawls under his skin and no matter what he tries, he can't seem to shake him.Will the two of them be able to find their way together, or will their pasts prevent them from being able to find happiness and contentment when they need it most?Free Hand is the first book in the Irons and Works series. Each book contains an individual storyline with no cheating and HEA.

Two men, shaped by the demons of their past, find their lives inexplicably intertwined.Nicolas Michaud, the prodigy composer and pianist, grew up apart from the world. A mother who neglected him, and a father who never met him. But when he's suddenly orphaned, Nicolas is taken from his comfortable home and thrown into a life where no one understands him. Consumed by his desire to find the perfect musician for his Magnum Opus, he turns away from human relationships, and it turns him cold. Taking a job at the University in the United States, Nicolas is met with disappointment and regret.Until he meets Cedric Blum, a young chemical engineering student with a secret talent for music like Nicolas has never seen. But Cedric has his own past to overcome. With the help of an old friend, and new relationships, the pair begin their journey toward love, life, and the Magnum Opus.In the end, will Cedric's happy nature thaw Nicolas' icy exterior, or will Nicolas find himself consumed by his fear of love?

Mat Harlow had his life figured out. He married his college sweetheart, and his residency at the hospital was showing a promising career ahead. Then, at the hands of a reckless driver, all of it changed. A traumatic brain injury derails his life, and Mat finds himself dumped by his wife, out of a job, and rejected by his family. He escapes into the world of tattooing, settling in Fairfield, Colorado, surrounded by the only people who had ever offered him unconditional support. But as comforting as the guys at Irons and Works are, he can't deny that he's lonely. His inability to read, aphasia, and stammer make it difficult for him to maintain any semblance of normal when it comes to relationships.Wyatt Adley has dealt with his fair share of disaster when it comes to marriage. When his husband is involved in a scandal with a student, Wyatt spends all of his energy to clear his name, then quickly escapes Canada for the US. He settles in a sleepy little town just outside of Denver, renting a small house from the local mechanic, and trying to lay low until he figures out what he wants to do with his life. But it's not that easy to start over, and his ability to keep himself isolated is strained when he meets the young tattoo artist recovering from a head injury. Wyatt falls quickly and deeply, but there's one problem-as far as he knows, Mat is straight.Except, that might not be entirely true. Mat's been holding tight to a secret, afraid to take up space in a lane that never belonged to him. But with every French pick-up line Wyatt teases him with, every second he spends in the other man's company, Mat starts to realize he can't hide that part of himself anymore. He's enamored with the other man-from Wyatt's love of old westerns and Tombstone, to the way he lives his life unapologetically. Once Mat leaps, he knows there's no going back. If only it were so easy. Wyatt is afraid that his past ruined him for any future, and Mat's afraid that his inabilities make him impossible to love, but with the support of their friends and family, they just might find their way to their happily ever after.Stick and Poke is the fifth book in the Irons and Works series. The book contains no cheating, and guaranteed HEA.

Noah Avidan has not led a charmed life. His first serious relationship crashed and burned with his boyfriend in the bed of their dog-walker. After achieving his dream job working as a Classics Professor at the University, his life is derailed by a car accident, leaving him blind in one eye and battling to lecture through a stammer. Whatever his luck, though, Noah is bound and determined to pick up the pieces and find his own way to happiness.The day Noah walks into Baum's Boxing is the day everything changes. Adrian Flores, an ex-Marine boxer with his own story to tell and his own struggles to overcome, is immediately taken with the timid man taking his first kickboxing class. It seems like a fairy tale waiting to happen, until the day it doesn't. A miscommunication between both men leaves them vulnerable for one cruel, obsessed man to take matters into his own hands. Will their relationship survive blackmail, violent attacks, and a promise to destroy their livelihoods? Or will the two be forced to part ways and accept that fate is just not on their side? Below the Belt is the first in the series, Baum's Boxing. Each book will contain an HEA with no cliffhangers.

Royal Marine Major Cole Price's life is turned upside down when a run in with an IED leaves him scarred and blind. When Cole is offered the opportunity to remain an active-duty Marine, working in secret in the United States, he jumps at the chance to feel useful again. He just has no idea that single decision will change his entire future. Cole takes up training at Baum's Boxing, a gym for disabled veterans, and it's there he meets the intriguing Ryan Anderson, a man hell bent on paying penance for one terrible mistake made in his youth. Though Cole knows having a relationship is not in the cards for him, he can't seem to stay away from the tortured lawyer, and he has no idea how to protect his heart. When the past comes to call, putting Cole and everyone he cares about in danger, will he find the strength to do what's necessary to save them, or will he let his fears take control let everything around him burn? Each book in Baum's Boxing series contains no cliffhangers and guaranteed HEA.