A Better Place is the story of two boys from two completely different worlds struggling to find themselves amongst a whirlwind of confusion. Will the strength they find in each other be enough to overcome the hatred and abuse of others? The unlikely pair struggle through friendship and heartbreaks, betrayal and hardships, to find the deepest desire of their hearts.Casper, the poorest boy in school, goes through life as the "invisible boy," and Brendan, the captain of the high school varsity football team, has it all; muscles, money, fame, and popularity. So, when Brendan takes an interest in Casper, their friendship goes in a direction that no one would have ever guessed. The two boys share nothing on the surface, but underlying each boy's reputation lies a yearning to be free, a yearning to find a better place.Mark A. Roeder has written and published some two dozen novels in his Gay Youth Chronicles, a continuing series not only for gay youth, but readers of all ages and sexual orientations. Since the age of fifteen, Roeder has been turning out articles, columns, and novels, but for the last several years has dedicated his life to writing heart-warming stories about gay youth. He currently resides in Bloomington, Indiana. Information on his current and upcoming books can be found at markroeder.com.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's classic tale set in modern times and told as he would have done...had he dared. It is a dark and twisted story filled with moral decline, depravity, sex, and ruthless blackmail. This story is not a mere retelling of Wilde's tale, but strikes out in new directions, taking the reader on an unpredictable journey with an unknown destination. Dorian Gray is a young, college freshman, attending his first semester at Indiana University. There he meets Caleb Black, who becomes his obsession. While pursuing Caleb, Dorian acts on the advice of an older acquaintance, Seth, who encourages him to indulge in all life has to offer. Dorian's world is filled with delights; it is a buffet of sexy, young college boys all Dorian's for the taking. While Dorian satisfies his desires and lust, he grows ever closer to his destiny and the truth of the portrait that calls to him from the darknessThe Picture of Dorian Gray is a tale of love, lust, depravity, romance, friendship, and Dorian's inner struggle to save his own soul.This novel includes mature content and is not recommended for younger readers.
Brendan and Casper have lived most of their lives on a Christmas tree farm in Verona, Indiana, but when Brendan is offered the position of head football coach at Indiana University he can't resist. The couple leaves all that they know behind and moves to Bloomington to begin a new chapter of their lives. Brendan is living his dream, but Casper finds something missing. Soon, he fills the void by becoming the Big Brother of a troubled youth and a new chapter of Brendan and Casper's life begins...
Just Making Out is the story of adolescent lovers, a high school boy facing adult responsibilities, and a dead high school football player...all following the dreams of their hearts and just making out... Dane and Tim are in love. Dane's parents and Tim's older brother do their best to keep them apart, but the teenaged lovers are determined they'll find a way to be together. Just when life gets better for the pair, Dane's old nemesis, Boothe, appears in town with an insane warning about a ghost. The warning turns out not to be so crazy when Jacob, a dead high school football player, haunts Dane. The situation becomes more complex as the ghost slowly becomes more human and expresses an intimate interest in Dane. Tim is at first hurt by the growing relationship between Jacob and Dane, then frightened for his boyfriend's very life. Can he save Dane from the ghost hunk or will he uncover Jacob's dark secret too late?Shawn has finally gained the attention of his dream boy, but making Tristan his boyfriend is another matter entirely. To complicate matters, Shawn is responsible for his younger brother. Can he make a relationship with Tristan work while he's juggling high school, two-part time jobs, and his new parental responsibilities?
Someone Is Watching is a novel of suspense, intrigue, steamy romance, and love. Someone Is Watching. Someone Knows. It was a nightmare come true for seventeen-year-old Ethan. Who is the mysterious note-writer, the secret tormentor? Who is the enemy that hides among Ethan's friends and teammates? Who holds Ethan's secret over his head, threatening to destroy his entire world?Someone Is Watching is the story of a young high school wrestler who must come to grips with being gay. He struggles first with himself, then with an unknown classmate who hounds his every step. While struggling to uncover the identity of his tormentor, Ethan must discover his own identity and learn to live as his true self. In the end he is faced with a terrible decision. He must give up what he wants the most, or face his greatest fear of all."It will keep you on the edge of your seat..." XY Magazine
Percy Deforest Spock has just moved back to his hometown of Bloomington, Indiana. When a teenage boy knocks on his door, Percy is floored by the uncanny resemblance between the boy and his lost love of twenty years before. As the two grow closer, Percy relives the days when he was young and in love but is disturbed by his growing feelings for Tyler. Realizing that Tyler's resemblance to his lost love is the source of his attraction, he's able to push his desires aside and act as a mentor to his young friend. There is a secret hidden in Bloomington, Indiana; however, and as young Tyler learns more about Percy, he begins to put the pieces together.Yesterday's Tomorrow is a tale of love lost and found, of romance, of friendship, and of undying hope.This is the twenty-fourth novel published by Mark A. Roeder and the first of a new series set in Bloomington, Indiana. Mark writes his novels in his apartment near Indiana University in Bloomington and in his log cabin located some two hours west.
Brendan is beginning his college football career at Indiana University in Bloomington, but his relationship with his high-school-age boyfriend, Casper, is strained. Brendan knew parting from Casper would be tough, but he didn't count on the temptations of a major Midwestern university. He's surrounded by hot young men and the hottest of them all is his very own team-mate and the quarterback of the IU football team, Gabrial Diaddio. Brendan knows he's in trouble the moment his eyes fall on Gabrial. When Gabrial begins to pursue him, Brendan's troubles only deepen and he begins to wonder if he should keep up his long distance relationship with Casper or free himself to explore the sexy, college boys who surround and entice him.Marc is bold, openly gay, and still in high school, but when he meets Dorian his confidence in his ability to be himself is shaken. Marc is a skater and soccer jock. Dorian is incredibly sexy and cute, but he's also stereotypically gay. Marc finds himself drawn to Dorian, but when Marc's team-mates give him a hard time about his new "girlfriend" he has second thoughts. Should he suffer the taunts and ridicule of his team-mates or push Dorian away to protect his reputation as a jock?
Angel rescued his boyfriend, Kurt, from a hellish existence, but at the cost of exiling himself from his hometown of Blackford, Indiana. Fifteen-years-old and on the run, Angel must make his way until he can someday be reunited with Kurt. Along the way he faces loneliness, hardships, and a brutal blizzard, but makes new friends and finds acceptance he didn't expect.Kurt's life is back to normal, but the love of his life is gone. Kurt is determined not to let Angel's sacrifice be in vain, but how can he wait three long years for the return of his boyfriend? What will happen when they are reunited at last? Can they be together or will Kurt and Angel have to run for their lives?Snow Angel is a tale of lovers parted, of survival, and a love that cannot be diminished by distance or time.
