Jocelynn Drake

Someone has it out for Rialto. Ian Banner is loving his hectic life. He's newly married, ready to start a family, and opening a new restaurant. All his dreams are coming true.The last thing he needs is a problem with his restaurant. But when one attack after another comes, he grows convinced he has another enemy. Ian tries to handle things by himself, but his friends are soon drawn in when the attacks become violent. That's when Ian realizes the target isn't Rialto. It's him. Rialto is the final installment in the Unbreakable Bonds series and features sexy times, Daciana snuggles, overprotective family, fire, and of course, code names.

35. Newly divorced. Single dad.Jack Reynolds never thought he'd be wading back into the dating pool at this point in his life.To brave the singles scene, Jack decides he needs to lose his dad bod in favor of something a little more cut.And getting back into shape is a lot easier with the help of his new friend, Corbin Barnes.But then, Corbin just has a way of making everything easier and fun.Even with his family drama, Corbin keeps Jack laughing with his amazing sense of humor and those sexy smiles.Whoa...wait a minute Sexy smiles?Yeah, Jack can't deny it. Corbin is a very sexy man.Jack treasures his friendship with Corbin, but is he willing to risk it to take a chance on something that could be everything he dreamed of...with a guy?A very sexy, sweet, younger guy.Jack might need a little Christmas magic to figure this one out and still get his happily ever after.Defrosting Jack is a standalone MM holiday novella that has two cute kids, a meddling younger brother, a disapproving father, a sexy nun, a sprinkling of Christmas magic, and dirty fun with dessert.

Ethan wants revenge.Vampires slaughtered his family.When a job opening comes up for suspected vampire Marcus Varik, Ethan is sure fate is finally smiling on him.Except his new boss is nothing like he expected.Shy, awkward, incredibly protective, and so perfectly sexy.Ethan was definitely wrong about Marcus and the Variks, but is it too late to stop the deadly events he has set into motion? Will he lose the love shining in Marcus's eyes?Claiming Marcus is the first book in an MM paranormal romance series that has vampires, betrayal, annoying brothers, a two-hundred-year-old virgin, music, heartbreak, hope, sexy times, and a raven named Ozzie.

Two of Noah's Army buddies are dead.Someone has taken shots at Noah. And now Noah's former lover, JB, is a target.Noah, Rowe, and JB team up to track down a killer trying to take out all of Noah's old Army team in hopes of covering up a dark secret.But this trip to Washington, D.C. threatens to unravel the perfect life that Rowe and Noah have built over the past three years.JB's arrival in their lives have Rowe and Noah wondering if they want the same thing for their happily ever after.Rowe is sure of one thing-nobody threatens his man. And he sets out to show anyone with a hidden agenda what a bad decision that was.

Daniel Hendricks wants a vacation. Ward Security's accountant and resident code breaker just needs a little R&R from the chaos and usual shenanigans of the office. But what was supposed to be a sexy vacation hook-up explodes in his face when he's mistaken for a rogue secret agent. Now he's on the run with CIA agent Edward Raines from Bermuda to Barcelona to Paris as they try to find the secrets the real rogue was attempting to sell before another foreign spy does. The chemistry between them is off the charts, but how is Daniel supposed to trust a man who had originally set out to kill him?

After three years, Snow and Jude's relationship is still passionate and strong.They're getting ready for a romantic vacation at home when Jude receives a horrifying call no one wants to receive. His youngest brother was found barely clinging to life.While Jude's family is rallying around Jordan, Jude is determined to find out what happened to him.Snow and Jude follow the clues, investigating a side of Jordan's life none of them knew about...and is far darker than any would have believed possible.They get pulled deeper into the seedy side of life, while echoes from a past Snow thought he walked away from return to offer an unexpected insight into the cause of Jordan's injuries.But someone else has noticed their involvement and is furious, putting them both in danger. The risk is high but so is Jude's determination to find the truth-though the knowledge could very well fracture his heart.Trigger Warning: This book has a scene that some might find triggering, but the triggers are also spoilers to the plot, so they can be found at the front of the book.

Gallery owner Jace Townsend loves his tiny hometown of Pineapple Grove, deep in South Florida. His life is filled with sunshine, blue skies, jogging on the beach with his dog, and the greatest friends a guy could want. What more could he ask for?Love would be a great start.Will he ever find someone who would fit into his quiet life?Of course, the last person who would fit into his life is a major movie star.Trent Elrige is drowning.He's constantly on the go from one movie obligation to the next.And after the last stalker got a little too close for comfort, Trent decides it's time to take a step back and figure out what he's doing with his life.Pineapple Grove seemed the perfect spot to hide for six months and figure out his future.He just wasn't expecting to be tackled by love so quickly.But now that he's found Jace, is he willing to risk everything he's worked so hard for?And is Jace willing to walk away from his precious Pineapple Grove to be with Trent?

Adam hates Jason.Jason hates Adam.This is not how a Christmas story is supposed to begin.Graphic designer Adam is stuck working with marketing hotshot Jason on a holiday project that could change their lives for the better.Forced to work together, they unravel secrets and quirks. Steal kisses and touch the hidden places of their hearts.And maybe find something sweeter than prize money.

Ten years ago, Dominic Walsh faked his own death. With no true identity, it wasn't hard. But if he'd stayed, he would have been drawn further into a life he'd never chosen. He has friends and family at Ward Security now and has managed to escape his dark past. There is only one thing he truly wants.Abraham Stephens.When Dom was first tasked with watching over his friend's father, he didn't expect to fall so hard for the gorgeous silver fox. But Abe is interested in friendship only. He's at a point in his life where he wants something permanent, not a romp with the sexy redhead who happens to be the same age as his son.But Abe finds himself drawn deeper into Dom's life when cryptic messages start appearing-ones that frighten the skilled security specialist. The more Dom tries to hide what's happening, the more Abe wants to help him. And maybe, just maybe, he'll find a way to trust the strength of the bond Dom understood from the start.

Spenser RolandIt's difficult for him to admit it, but he needs help.Christmas is a few days away, and he can't show up to his family's gathering alone ... again.But a chance encounter with Evan has him thinking that maybe he can strike a deal that will make his family happy and give him a little holiday cheer.Evan Scott He never should have accepted a ride home from that sexy suit.But he stuck to his guns No more one-night stands It's time for something real. Something that lasts.When Spenser returns, asking him to pose as his boyfriend over his family's Christmas celebration, Evan is sure he's lost his mind. But he can't say no. Maybe it's the shadow of loneliness in Spenser's bright blue eyes. Or his heart-stopping smile. Either way, Evan knows he's on thin ice with Spenser, risking his rules and heart, but Spenser is worth the risk.

The rings have been selected.The champagne placed on ice.The cake decorated.And the pre-wedding sex is off the charts...Lucas Vallois and Andrei Hadeon are finally ready to walk down the aisle. There's just one small problem.A ghost from Lucas's past shows up days before the wedding, desperate for help. Against his better judgement, Lucas and his best friend, Ashton Frost, plan a fast trip back to the one place they swore they'd never go: their hometown in Oklahoma. But the danger is worse than they expected.Now, they're in a race to track down a killer, keep a young girl safe, and get Lucas back in time to say, "I do."

Someone is trying to kill Marc Foster.Attempted poisoning was bad enough, but when the would-be killer messes with the brakes on Marc's precious Porsche, the art dealer admits he needs help. He just wasn't expecting help to be quite so dark and sexy.Royce Karras loves his job at Ward Security. He's making up for a lifetime of bad decisions and a bloody past he'd rather forget. But Marc isn't the spoiled rich boy he thought he'd be protecting. Sticking close to Marc as his "boyfriend" gives Royce insight into his toxic family, but it also reveals a brilliant, compassionate man who completely disarms Royce. Against his better judgment, Royce finds himself falling.But can they find a way to make it work when Royce's past threatens to tear their lives apart? Their future hinges on a lost Renaissance painting, six bichon frises, and a pornographic Robin Hood.No worries, right?

When private investigator, Shane Stephens, is hired by the mayor of Cincinnati to track down the hacker who has been threatening him, Shane is sure this is the opportunity to launch the Merleau Detection Agency into the big time. He even convinces Rowe Ward of Ward Security to loan him one of his best IT specialists, Quinn Lake.Shane, a man who prefers casual intimacy, is surprised by his attraction to the moody computer geek, but when Quinn suggests they have fun for the month he's on loan, Shane happily agrees. Both men are expecting nothing more than a good time.But the investigation takes an unexpected turn and they quickly discover they are facing more than a hacker out to ruin the mayor's re-election chances. And as they spend more time together, they realize their relationship may be a lot more than just a good time.With only weeks until the election, Shane and Quinn race to gather the proof they need while dodging bullets and possibly...falling in love.

John Sullivan needs to escape.Even with a massive snowstorm bearing down, he plans to hide away in his cabin in the mountains and ignore Christmas. Just him and a bottle of whiskey.At least, that's the plan until he runs into Oz at the airport. The man who should have been just a fling.The man who was fun and laughs but quickly turned into so much more before he kicked John out of his life. The man who now desperately needs his help... John is ready to leave Oz stranded at the airport, but as he stares down at the reason Oz pushed him away, John can't say no. Second chances don't come around often. John will fight for this one.

Geoffrey Ralse is known for being the life of the party. He loves the club scene, hanging with his friends, and flirting with whomever catches his eye. He certainly isn't going to stop living his life just because some would-be stalker starts sending him threats.But it all changes when Geoffrey is drugged and wakes up half naked in his own home with a new message from his stalker.He needs help and there's only one person he trusts...Protective Agent Sven Larsen has been fighting Geoffrey's flirtatious advances for months, even though he's impossibly drawn to the man. There's no way he can be around him twenty-four/seven and not finally crack. But one look at Geoffrey's haunted eyes, and he knows there's no way he's letting Geoffrey walk out of Ward Security without him.Even if it means breaking his own rules, he will keep Geoffrey safe.

Unbreakable Stories: Ian is a collection of short stories following the ups and downs of Ian Pierce and Hollis Banner has they navigate their new relationship and the unique complications of dating with a brunch of overprotective "brothers" determined to guard Ian's heart.This collection is more than 38,000 words and contains short stories such as: Midnight PerpNo Boyfriends AllowedA Night OffTaking It SlowThis is UsAnd a very special bonus

Unbreakable Stories: Rowe is a collection of short stories following the romantic adventures and misadventures of former Army Rangers-turned-security experts Rowe Ward and Noah Keegan following the events of Torch, book 3 of the Unbreakable Bonds series.This collection is more than 30,000 words long and contains stories such as: Piece of PieMistletoeHauntedGotchaAnd many more..

Chef Ian Pierce is one step closer to getting the scruffy, snarky cop who has been haunting his dreams into his bed.But everything comes crashing down when he's nearly kidnapped by a crime boss.Now he and his friends are on the run, looking for the key to taking Boris Jagger down once and for all.Police detective Hollis Banner was enamored of Ian at first sight. He's kept his distance, knowing the gorgeous, self-confident man was out of his league.Yet there's no standing aside when Jagger escapes a police raid. Jagger's world has been destroyed and he's fighting to eliminate his one loose end -- Ian Pierce.Hollis will do whatever it takes to protect Ian as they escape to a safe house with a couple of Ian's nosy friends.Now Ian must race to unlock painful memories, which could contain information to ruin the very last of Jagger's illegal operations forever.But will the truth about Ian's past destroy any future he might have with Hollis?