E Davies

Prince Charming came for me... and I never even saw his face.I'm Briar, and I have a secret. Everyone thinks I'm a naive rose petal, too breakable for the scene. Little do they know that my deepest fantasies start with me fast asleep in bed.In real life, I keep my walls up and my doors locked... until a mysterious Prince slips in. He fulfils my desires in the night-and stops me from sleep-walking through the day.By denying me what I want, Prince gives me all I need. Yet he always keeps me in the dark. I know him by heart, but why won't he let me see him at last?Beauty Sleep is an MM romance. This spicy fairytale adaptation is set in a contemporary world. To learn more about the twist in this book, please take a look at the author's note before you dive in

"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.

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.

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Formerly famous . . . and planning to keep it that way.After my band kicked me out, I ran away to Vermont, changed my name, and kept my head down. So far, it's working and nobody knows who I am. Or who I was. Until I see geeky poet Caleb stumbling through his first open mic night and I can't help rescuing him. He's as sweet as the honey my bees make and sexy enough to make me rethink so many things. But I can't tell him my secret, or I'll lose the anonymous life I worked so hard to build.Everyone warns me he's too good to be true.I can't believe a gorgeous, successful winemaker like Tag is into shy, geeky little accountant me. But he helps me blossom and believe in my talent, and works his way into my heart and my bed... not necessarily in that order. I'm falling for a man for the first time, and now I know what the missing number in my equation has always been.When lies are revealed, though, someone's going to get stung . . .

REX: I can handle a boy for one night, but I can't hand over my heart again.By day, I make cupcakes. By night, I make boys beg for my firm hand. When Slate stumbles into my life, I'm captivated. He's twenty years older, clueless about the scene, and he bulldozes the walls I've built to contain my primal urges.I live my life as two halves of a broken man. But if Slate is my boy, can I be whole at last?SLATE: I wish I could find a Daddy who loves every part of me, but I'm haunted by my mistakes.The first Dom I served broke my spirit. The second might break my heart. Rex mends my scars and shows me what I've always longed for. I could belong to him if he'd let me in. Instinct tells me to run from Rex's wolfish grin, yet I can't stay away.Daddy gives me what I want. But what if I need Rex to chase me?Exposed is a standalone, hurt/comfort MM romance with no cheating or cliffhangers. It contains D/s themes including primal play, a first-timer in a leather club, humiliation, a younger Dom and older sub... and lots and lots of feels on the way to a guaranteed HEA.

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?

With one look, he blew down every wall I built.Barista Aaron Fisher has no time for shame, propriety, or boyfriends. He's tired of being used--by his family, hookups, and even a would-be blackmailer. A year after his last heartbreak, Aaron's ready to give love another chance. He swoops in to rescue a gentle, bashful hunky customer from the depths of app-swiping hell. Their ideas of hot dates couldn't be further apart... but making Quinn blush is Aaron's new favorite hobby.After a string of failed first dates, personal trainer and hopeless romantic Quinn Powell is ready to give up on love before Aaron suggests a deal. Before December ends, can Aaron prove that great sex is all you need, or will Quinn show him that happily ever after does exist? Dating inappropriate, sassy Aaron is like sticking dynamite into Quinn's tidy life. He finds himself remembering desires that have gone unsatisfied for years.Before long they're breaking the only rule: don't hide their real feelings just to win the bet. Quinn's afraid of scaring off the secretly vulnerable twink, while Aaron's afraid of going tame if he gives his heart to the only man strong enough to see through his defenses. This is a lot more than a fling and a few fancy dates. But as their time runs out, they must find the strength to admit to their fears. Both men need rescuing--but can they believe in themselves and each other when it matters most?Stolen Hart is the fourth book in the new Hart's Bay series about a small town full of nosy but well-meaning neighbors and brotherly banter. It can be read on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending with plenty of smiles and steam along the way. And at least one naughty thing that shouldn't happen in a coffee shop.

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?

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?

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.

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

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

Everything I want is here, in front of me. Rusty Campbell left Hart's Bay after high school to work in the wilderness. Now he's back home for one purpose: seaweed farming. To succeed, he'll need to fight the tide and win over his skeptical family, once-burned by the fishing industry collapse. But there are intriguing new faces bringing good fortune to Hart's Bay--like the captivating redhead who watches him from the art gallery. Six months after moving to this small town, Ezra Carter's bed feels empty. Painting and running an art co-op with his friends doesn't fill the same need. The city boy is seriously considering lowering his standards... until the man of his dreams walks in and throws his no-good hookup out of the bar. Why does Rusty have to be straight? Rusty is mystified at the surging chemistry between them as their friendship grows. Is Ezra the missing piece to the puzzle of Rusty's love life? As Rusty struggles to make sense of his feelings, he guides Ezra through his home territory to give the artist new inspiration--but he winds up becoming Ezra's muse himself. Before long, they're fumbling their way through uncharted waters. Can their picture-perfect, no-labels relationship weather the storm brewing under their feet? Wild Hart is the third book in the new Hart's Bay series about a small town full of nosy but well-meaning neighbors and brotherly banter. It can be read on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending with plenty of smiles and steam along the way. Just hold on... when the boat's a-rocking, don't come knocking

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.