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Books By Sam E. Kraemer
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Summary: Welcome to Pride Camp where diversity and inclusion is our motto. We’ve got daddies, mommies, littles, pets and families of all kinds. So, unroll your sleeping bag, make a couple smores, and enjoy the show!
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Summary: Having survived the storms life throws in everyone’s way, there comes a time to settle into the sweet spot with those you love. Of course, Fate isn’t done with Kincade, Branford, or Jackson Hayes-Thomas-Delacroix. Can their trilationship stand the tests of time? Does 1 + 1 + 1 = 4-ever?
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Summary: If it’s so hard for Branford and Jackson to meet, fall in love, and stay in love, what are the chances it could happen for three? When Kincade walks away, how do the two get him back? Will 3 – 1 = heartache for everyone?
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Summary: Branford Thomas and Jackson Delacroix are in a long-term relationship but they feel they’re drifting apart. They have plenty of love, but the rough spots are getting harder to maneuver. Is it time to cut their losses and divide their lives? What happens when a gorgeous younger man moves across the hall? Could Kincade Hayes be the one to make things add up? Can 1 + 1 + 1 = Luv?
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Summary: Two best friends. Two big secrets. One chance to spread holiday cheer. Matthew Coates has made a crucial mistake…he’s fallen in love with his best friend. It wasn’t supposed to happen, but it did. He’s been able to keep his feelings hidden for years, but it’s not easy when the man of his dreams walks around half dressed at home. Jesse Hamilton is in a constant state of turmoil. He’s in business with his best friend, and they’re bidding to design the holiday decorations for the City of Savannah. Unfortunately, Jesse’s heart isn’t in it because he’s struggling to come to terms with the secret he’s been keeping for far too long. When a threat is issued that could rip their friendship and business apart, what remains in the aftermath?
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Summary: A chef and a professional basketball player-turned-cowboy must choose whether to play the game or let their differences spoil the soup. Herman Grassley wants to pursue his passion for cooking. The problem is the pressure of a commercial kitchen overwhelms him and brings out all his fears and weaknesses. Humiliated by his latest failure, Hermie returns home to reassess his dream and find a new path, but he lacks a plan or direction. Decker Barrett, former center for the Houston Riggers basketball team, returns to Bare Ranch to take over the family business, his heart still healing from the loss of his parents. When a beautiful, albeit clumsy and unsure, boy reappears in his life, will Bare take the lessons learned from his mentor and help the boy see his potential with Bare as his Daddy? A Daddy for Christmas 2 is a multi-author series. Holiday tales of lost boys in need of Daddy’s love and in some cases, a firm hand. Naughty or nice, it’s all in Santa’s hands now. So why not dive in, read each standalone, and enjoy the holidays alongside our boys.
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Summary: A young gay man escaping a dismal future as stipulated by his father. A cow hand forced into parenthood through a series of losses. What does the universe have against them? Jason Langston has lived the life of an Army brat from the day he drew his first breath in a military hospital. After years of anxiety over his sexual orientation, Jase finally accepts he’s gay, though he knows his family will never support him. As graduation from high school draws near, Jase is given an order: enlist in the Army to follow in his father’s footsteps. Jase knows he’s not cut out for Army life, so he decides it’s time to spread his wings and fly before his fate is sealed—forcibly. Daniel Johnson strives to live a simple life, but it seems fate is conspiring against him at every turn. After an unsuccessful attempt at a career in the military, he returns to Holloway, Virginia, and takes a job running a cattle operation for an old friend… something familiar and comforting in a world of pain and disappointment. One day, a green kid arrives in Holloway, Virginia, and life is flipped on its ear for both men. Jase is unfamiliar with life on the farm, and Danny is fighting the draw of the younger man at every turn. Why would destiny put these two men in the same place at the same time? Is Jase the final straw to break Danny for good, or is Jase the answer to the prayers of… The Broken Man?
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Summary: Skylar Ashe, a mild-mannered band teacher, hates the spotlight. His father is the drummer and lead singer for From the Ashes, a hard-partying eighties hair band on the brink of a comeback—until Skyler’s father has a cardiac event during a scandalous liaison. The band has been invited to play Rocktoberfest, but without their leader behind the drum kit, their comeback may be lost before it gets off the ground. Skyler’s mom guilts him into taking the sticks until the elder Ashe is up to performing again, though Skyer would rather face a dentist’s drill without Novocain. Sanders “Sandy” Kensington, former defensive tackle for the Chicago Breeze, doesn’t have much going on since being pressured to retire from football. His little brother is the manager of a washed-up eighties hair band, and when one of their gold records is used in an action-movie blockbuster, Sandy’s goaded into helping his brother keep the band members out of trouble. Enter a stalker driven to keep From the Ashes off the stage. It seems Skyler is the target, and Sandy vows to protect him while struggling with his attraction to the young drummer. Will Skyler’s kindness and innocence hurt the band’s rock star image, or will Sandy introduce Skyler to the ways of the world? Will the looks that Smolder between them go unnoticed, or will they become the stars of the show? Smolder is a book in the multi-author Road to Rocktoberfest 2024 series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not read them all and see what antics our bands get into next? Hot rockstars and the men who love them, what more could you ask for? Kick back, load up your Kindle and enjoy the men of Rocktoberfest!
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Summary: Why does love have such bad timing? When one gives up on love, why does it come knocking on the door in the form of an uptight lawyer who thinks he’s better than a world-weary young cowboy? Ranch hand Mickey Warren moves to Holloway, Virginia, in search of a better life. From the day he arrives at Katydid Farm, the family treats him as one of their own, even inviting him to live at the ranch house when his only option is sleeping in his old truck. The family makes Mickey feel as if he’s finally been accepted and loved for the man he’s become. Mickey doesn’t dwell on his unhappy past or his surprising breakup from a younger man who didn’t do him the courtesy of saying goodbye—or saying anything at all. Mickey tries not to be bitter about the events from his past that have broken his heart. Instead, he chooses to look forward to the future with as much optimism as he can muster. He almost loses his hope for a better future, but then, he meets… The Lawyer. Jon Wells is his parents’ son in every aspect of his life—a family law attorney like his father; empathetic defender of the underdog, like his mother; and loyal friend and supporter as he’s been taught by both parents. They have John’s life all planned for him. The glitch in that plan—it isn’t Jon’s plan. In the aftermath of a bad breakup, Jon swears off younger guys, only to have a gorgeous one come into his life. Jon’s not ready for the cowboy hat, boots, and a sexy swagger, but the temptation is stronger than anything Jon’s ever faced. Can Jon take one more chance on a younger man? Can Mickey finally find a man who won’t break his heart by leaving without a word? Two men running from possible heartache. Can love run faster and catch them both?
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Summary: What happens when a little lost cowboy brings a professional bull rider and a software designer together? First comes utter contempt. Second comes judgment. Will understanding and attraction soon follow? Matthew Collins has spent far too many years away from his family, competing on the professional bull riding circuit. When his marriage hits the skids, his wife leaves him and takes their three-year-old son with her. Matt finally gets his son back some three years later, only to realize he has no idea how to care for a six-year-old boy. One day, Matt loses track of the boy while ordering supplies at the farmer’s co-op, and a handsome man with gorgeous eyes and a protective stance helps the boy search for his father. Matt meets the man of his dreams... though he doesn’t know it. Freshly graduated from college, Timothy Moran returns to a rural area of southern Virginia to spend the summer before embarking on a job search. Tim wants to repay his aunt and uncle for their kindness after a tragic loss, but some of the chores at Katydid Farm are more than Tim ever imagined himself doing in a lifetime. During a perusal of the local farmer’s co-op, Tim encounters a little boy with a big cowboy hat who’s lost. When he assists the young boy in finding his father, Tim meets... The Bull Rider.
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Summary: Ex-con turned barber Tyler Rockwell works in his mother’s beauty salon in small-town California. Every resident of Foggy Basin will happily remind Tyler they know the one thing he wants to put behind him. Mosby Leslie left his old life behind after a tragedy, hiding in the mountains near Foggy Basin, where the fog rolled into the valley like clockwork. Committed to living alone in misery, Mosby fills his days with painting landscapes of the sleepy little village he can see from his front porch and having intense discussions with Barbara Bushy, his only friend. One day while on a supply run, Mosby trips over a crumbling step in front of Shear Bliss Salon, hitting his head. Next thing he knows, a handsome young man is tending to his every need. The shorter, lean man’s smiles light up Mosby’s sullen world. To stay in the sunshine of Tyler’s attention for just a little longer, Mosby pretends to have forgotten who he is and where he lives. What will the barber do when he finds out that under Mosby’s long hair and beard is a famous painter who people have been trying to find for over a year? When the fog clears, is there any way the two of them can find Shear Bliss together? Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay? Well, better find your place. Sit back, relax, and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a stand-alone but why not stay and get to know us by reading them all. POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: This story contains scenes depicting sexual harassment in the workplace, and discussions of violence and abuse while incarcerated. Reader discretion is advised.
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Summary: After much debating the merits of adding to their family, Gabriele and Dexter Torrente finally agree—they want to have a baby, though the decision doesn’t come without questions and fears… How will Dylan and Searcy react to having a sibling? What should they do about an egg donor? Who will care for the baby while they both work? What will it do to the family if something should happen to the baby? How will they protect another child from the threat that looms? Take the journey with the family as they worry and love through all their concerns when Gabe and Dex decide to bring a baby into their tumultuous lives. Meet… Baby Romeo. This work of fiction is approximately 13,000 words in length and ends happily. It is a short story in “The Lonely Heroes” universe. Enjoy!
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Summary: What happens when a sitting United States Senator gets caught with his pants down—literally? The U.S. Senator from Virginia is about to find out! Welcome to Washington, DC, where the Power Players are more intriguing than anything happening under the Capitol Dome. A romantic getaway to an exotic island with forty-five-year-old Spencer Brady’s lover leads to being outed to the entire world. The blowback costs Spencer more than he bargained for, but the impact on his family is more agonizing than he ever imagined. Twenty-seven-year-old Nashville Lincoln is working two jobs to survive in Washington, DC—one as a bartender for a catering company that services parties for the Washington elite. The other job involves servicing many of those same heavy hitters in a more intimate way. In the nation’s capital, if someone isn’t scratching your back, they’re stabbing it. Can Spencer recover from a devastating professional loss? What does the future hold for his marriage, and will he ever learn the identity of the person responsible for outing him? How does Nash Lincoln play into Spencer’s future? Is he more hinderance than help? Is Spencer’s wife, Vanessa, pushing them together? Can Nash help save The Senator?
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Summary: What happens when a supposedly straight man gets the hots for one of his employees? When the Sparks Fly, will the fire be too hot? Bail bondsman Jesse Sparks hasn’t had an easy ride. He barely survived life-shattering allegations levied against his integrity that blew up his career as an arson investigator, and a divorce that left him afraid of commitment. Now, he faces more life-changing events—his secret, and surprising, attraction to Ryan, the handsome bond recovery agent who works for him, and the arrival of his estranged seventeen-year-old genius son who wants to move to Las Vegas to attend grad school and insists on living with him. Ryan Montgomery has had the hots for his boss since the day he started working for the man. One day, his very private boss admits his teen son is coming to live with him in Las Vegas and he hasn’t seen the boy since he was five, and Jesse has no idea how to deal with the young man. Getting to know Jesse on a personal level stokes Ryan’s own burning desire for the man—the man he believes is straight, so he can never call him his own. As if hunting down criminals who try to avoid being tried for their crimes isn’t dangerous enough, someone from Jesse’s past comes seeking revenge. Can the threat be neutralized before someone close to Jesse becomes collateral damage?
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Summary: Can he find love with a man younger than his son? Judge Jefferson Hart is hoping for a relaxed summer off while babysitting his grandson. Instead, a captivating young man reads him the riot act about leaving the boy in incapable hands. While Jeff isn’t used to anyone chastising him, the way the man goes about it ignites a dormant longing inside him. Iggy Sampson has a to-do list a mile long: Take the law school admission test. Find an acceptable school that will give him a scholarship to avoid a crippling amount of student loan debt. Get over the guy who gave him his first kiss and then humiliated him at the tender age of fifteen. Shrieks outside his temporary home aren’t on that list, but how can he not help the boy cradling his arm? What he hadn’t counted on was the boy’s attractive grandfather. Fireworks have nothing on the crackling between them. Their attraction grows more every day, bridging the age gap and the fifty yards separating them. But can they give in to their desires without losing their loved ones in the process? What the Heart Wants is a contemporary age-gap MM romance featuring a hard-working student who’s not afraid to speak his mind, a hot judge who isn’t looking for a new love, and an adorable six-year-old who will melt your heart.
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Summary: When Chef Rafael Torrente runs into Bounty Hunter Dallas St. Michael on the Las Vegas Strip, the desert is about to sizzle like a spicy Italian sausage. Goditi il viaggio! Rafael Bianco Torrente, world famous chef, New York restauranteur, and sometimes assassin is expanding his empire to the bright lights of Sin City. Rafe only has time for work, but the memory of one beautiful night with the man of his dreams has stuck with him for a whole year. To Rafe, extra virgin oil will always hold a special memory. Dallas St. Michael, fugitive recovery agent and older brother of London St. Michael, former operative for Golden Elite Associates-America, is haunted by the memory of a man who blessed him with one perfect night. The memory of their too-short encounter has made Dallas unwilling to even consider having another man or woman in his life, so he lives his singular existence as a freelance bounty hunter in a bare-bones apartment in the Las Vegas Valley. One accidental meeting in the middle of the night. The man he craves appearing out of nowhere. Is the Universe giving the two men another chance at... something? With their busy lives, is there any way they can find time to make the connection they both seek? Will they survive the three-pronged blitz attack on Rafe's family that comes out of nowhere? Is it finally time to level old scores, and who are the new players in the mix? Can Rafe and Dallas keep their chemistry alive while they fight the garbage dumped on their piece of happiness cake? This is the tenth and final book in The Lonely Heroes series. Come along and finish the ride, won't you?
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Summary: Zachary Foxx McMurray and Angus McMurray are happily married and enjoying their life in the small town of Scotland… South Dakota. Since their wedding at Niagara Falls, Zac has taken up freelance editing and proofreading, having left the bustling world of publishing in New York when he moved to the Midwestern plains to be with his soul mate. The work he’s doing isn’t fulfilling, but there’s a passion project he wants to tackle—turning Gus’ numerous short stories into a series of books for children on the autism spectrum. Angus is still making cabinets and carving statues from wood, but there’s something very important to him that he believes would make their lives perfect—a family. Gus hasn’t had the courage to broach the subject with Zac, but suddenly, an opportunity arises that makes it his primary focus. Take the journey with Zac and Gus as they try to achieve their goals while weathering the highs and lows along the way, all the while remembering the reason they were drawn to each other in the first place. With a lot of love, patience, and understanding, can they make their perfect life 2perfect?
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Summary: One man is set on revenge, another man for justice. Can the two of them work together to find the answers to right two wrongs? Kelly Brown is finally free from the United States Disciplinary Barracks, where he took part in an experimental program that changed his life forever, and he’s got a few scores to settle—who kidnapped his sister at fourteen, and who got her pregnant? London St. Michael is mourning the loss of his good friend, Mathis Sinclair, who is mown down in the prime of his life by a hit-and-run driver. The men of Golden Elite Associates-America are determined to find the unknown driver and bring them to justice. When Kelly shows up at the Victorian with a boulder-sized chip on his shoulder and a list of questions as long as his arm, London is quick to take up the torch to help the man find his answers. Nowhere in their quest for the truth do the two men expect to find an attraction that can’t be denied. This work of fiction is approximately 83,000 words and ends with an H-E-A. It’s book nine in “The Lonely Heroes” series. It is recommended that the series be read in the order released.
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Summary: Mabry Caldor meets the devil in the form of a computer genius who turns his world upside down in college. Now, ten-years later, Satan’s back. Will Mabry survive his second run in with his Minor Mistake? Mabry Caldor has a life many would envy. The glamour of a successful professional basketball career that leads to him owning a car dealership in Illinois after an injury that took him out of the game. He has his parents nearby in Indiana, and he’s resigned to living a quiet life after surviving a scorned college hacker and a relationship blunder, ending with his ex-boyfriend’s attempt at pawning his NBA championship ring. JJ Lewis is a genius—certified. He’s also the owner of a lucrative gaming business in Los Angeles that specializes in sports-related video games. The whale he’s never been able to convince to work with him is three-time NBA MVP Mabry Caldor, a man with whom JJ has a checkered past. Can Mabry ever forgive JJ for the hellacious senior year of college that JJ caused after he obliterated Mabry’s life on campus? Can JJ convince the man of his dreams to give him a chance to make up for a mistake seventeen-year-old Jimmy made after believing he’d been rejected by the ball handler? Will a second run-in with the geek leave the jock’s head spinning like a basketball? It’s a fun holiday romance where a geek goes in search of the jock he’s loved for ten years after making a minor mistake, in hopes of proving to the jock that he’s the man Mabry never imagined he’d be? This work of fiction is approximately 74,000 words in length and ends with an H-E-A. It is a standalone M/M holiday romance. Enjoy!
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Summary: On the Rocks is a beach bar on the sunny Gulf of Mexico. The pristine waters that lap the sugar-sand shores inspire romance for many. Here are a few of their stories… “Whiskey Dreams, Book 1, On the Rocks” – Country music star Kelso Ray Anderson heads to South Padre Island to visit his brother and runs into his brother’s best friend—Kelso’s first crush—Tanner Bledsoe. Tanner’s taken some hard knocks in his life, but he believes he’s finally found his home at On the Rocks. When his best friend’s magnetic little brother shows up, the two are drawn together, unable to resist the pull of the other. With life’s trials and tribulations, can Kelso and Tanner stick together? “Ima-GIN-ation, Book 2, On the Rocks” – Leo Anderson, co-owner of On the Rocks, is trying to fight his way through a sea of confusion. When he meets handsome architect and father, Cameron March, Leo’s once simple life in the closet is blown open with a hurricane’s force. Cameron March is a divorced father of two with a secret that could cost him custody of his sons. The last thing he wants to do is fall in love with the owner of a beach bar, but the man really floats his boat. Can Leo and Cameron navigate the tumultuous waters of romance without Cam’s son going overboard? “Absinthe Minded, Book 3, On the Rocks” – Cordon March, Leo’s business partner in Ima-GIN-ation Distillery, is at a crossroads in his quiet life. He’s found a home in South Padre Island with his twin brother and all of the new friends he’s made, and he’s resigned himself to be a confirmed bachelor. When ex-con Marsden Dempsey arrives to stay with Tanner Bledsoe, Cord sees the young man needs more than just a roof over his head. Marsden Dempsey has had life chew him up and spit him out. After his release from prison, he has no idea how to live outside of the structured world he’s become used to. Can Cordon March provide him the structure and guidance Mars needs, along with maybe a little love? Sam E. Kraemer’s On the Rocks series is a contemporary M/M romance escape with age-gap, hurt/comfort, enemies-to-lovers, bi-awakening, brother’s-best-friend tropes and loads of love for the romantic in you! Spend some time at the beach and let these stories wash away your blues!
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Summary: Becoming a Daddy isn’t for the faint of heart or the Absinthe Minded! Cordon March has been a vagabond all his adult life, never meeting Mr. Right or settling down. He’s on the brink of adopting confirmed bachelorhood at forty-five and giving up on love completely, pouring all of his pent-up love and passion into a new business venture—Ima-GIN-ation Distillery. He’s moved to South Padre Island to be with the family and friends he’s met at On the Rocks, and he’s ready to embrace a life lived alone. Marsden Dempsey has had life backhand him in the mouth and put its foot on his neck for as long as he can remember. He’s just been released from prison and has been relocated to South Padre Island to be near his friend and fellow ex-con, Tanner Bledsoe. Mars is lost and in dire need of guidance to keep from making another mistake, but his best friend is taking steps in his life that leave him with little time to be Mars’ safety net. When Mars shows up while Tanner is on his honeymoon, it falls on Cord to help the boy adjust to his new normal. Cord can’t help but notice the guy has more than a few quirks, and as he learns about Mars’ unfortunate past, he yearns to provide the boy with stability, guidance, and support—all the things a good Daddy gives his boy. Can Cord make the transition from Dom to Daddy and give his sweet boy everything he needs? There’s no room for Absinthe Minded-ness if Cord’s going to get the future he’s dreamed of having for years… ## Absinthe Minded, is the intoxicating final tale in the On the Rocks M/M contemporary romance series. If you like captivating characters, hurt/comfort, age-gap, Daddy/boy romance, then you’ll adore Sam E. Kraemer’s love-and-courage-infused escape.
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Summary: Bruno Garvin has been in love with one man in his life, and he’s married to him… Trouble is, the marriage was never supposed to be real. It was a passive aggressive way for Dominic Mazzola to show his mother that denying Dom’s sexuality doesn’t make it untrue. Now, Bruno’s back in the States and Dominic’s more than angry with him for mailing the fake marriage license to the Recorder’s Office in Kentucky where they tied the fake knot with their friends on New Year’s Eve. Bruno’s resolved himself that he’ll find a way to win Dominic’s heart, but when the traitor in their midst—the man he saw with Francesco Mangello in Italy—is finally identified by Bruno, will he inform the Torrente family or will he keep the secret in hopes of keeping Dominic? What’s more important to a man with noble intentions—the fate of innocents or the love of his life?
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Summary: Hated? Yeah, I’ll take it and return it in spades. That’s Duke Chambers motto when he begins working at GEA-A at Giuseppe Torrente’s request. His life isn't bad before he tracks down Giuseppe--he's been a drill sergeant in the Marines, garnering the respect of men and women with whom he's served. He has two women who love him like a son, and a “little” older brother he adores. Everything is great until fate sticks her nose into Duke’s life and upends it, leaving him filled with hatred. He finds out a truth he never wanted to accept but is there more than meets the eye? Corbin Barr is trying to adapt to a new world after the mechanic flees Arkansas to try to create a life in New York and make up for past wrongs he participated in that hurt his brother Shay and his cousin Chase. The guilt is soul deep, especially since Corby is harboring his own secrets. His unrequited crush on one of the professionals at GEA-A doesn’t help. Ace Hampton has lived a million lives—everything from an MMA fighter to a mercenary to a bodyguard. He’s meditated with monks in Tibet, and he’s done his fair share of beating fear into the reluctant. He’s traveled the world, meeting men of all walks of life, but when Giuseppe Torrente asks for his assistance, Ace feels it’s important not to turn the man down. What Ace doesn’t expect to find is a brotherhood of security professionals unafraid to do what’s necessary to protect those who are under attack. Among them, Ace finds himself drawn to two men. He’s learned he’s not cut out for monogamy, but can he be faithful to two unique men who have their own pasts to fight? Can three broken men heal themselves and each other? How strong is the power of love? Can Corbin and Ace help Duke see he could have a new family and be an orphan no more?
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Summary: Zachary Foxx has dreams. He wants to achieve success in his chosen profession, be it blowing open corruption in the sacred halls of government or writing the next great American Gothic novel. Sadly, as a recent university graduate—with student loans to pay—who is used to eating and living inside, he finds his newshound instincts will have to suffer in silence until someone is willing to pay him for his pithy prose, which isn’t happening for anyone of his experience level—or lack thereof. No, Zac’s journey begins a bit lower in the hierarchy. He’s a junior acquisitions editor at a small publishing house, and he’s been tasked by his tyrant of a boss to convince an unknown author to sign on the dotted line. She sends Zac to woo Angus McMurray with promises of fame and a trip to Scotland—which is exciting until he learns it’s the one in South Dakota. What Zac doesn’t expect is to meet a neurodivergent woodsman who has no desire to share his beautiful stories about his relationships with animals to achieve fame and fortune. He just wants to share them with Zac. Thus begins Zac Foxx’s moral dilemma… What’s the price of fame? When he meets a handsome man who wants no part of Zac’s desired level of success, will Zac chuck his ethics and betray a pure soul to achieve his own selfish goals? Does Zac have it inside him to ruin someone who is… Perfect?
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Summary: Can an architect and a bar owner build a strong relationship? Not without a strong foundation and ImaGINation! Leo Anderson is about as confused as a guy of twenty-eight can be. All his life he’s been denying a part of himself, and now, with the appearance of a dashing architect in Leo’s simple life as a bar and restaurant owner, that side of him—the side that is attracted to men—comes exploding from the closet like a battering ram. Cameron March, a forty-something architect, discovers his attraction to men and women—after he’s married with a family. Being a responsible father, he buries those feelings deep inside himself for the sake of his two sons until one-day, his wife decides she’s done with the marriage… nearly fifteen years later. When Leo contacts Cam about expanding On the Rocks, the beach bar Leo owns with his singer-brother and best friend, Cameron’s immediately attracted to the barman—and the timing couldn’t be worse. Cam’s divorce is final, but he’s still fighting his ex-wife to keep her from taking his younger son to live in the Pacific Northwest where she wants to begin her new life. How can Cam and Leo explore the possibility of a relationship without Cam losing his son? It’ll take a lot of ImaGINation…
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Summary: A Lonely Heroes Holiday Story The heroes from Golden Elite Associates—America have put their plans and lives on hold for a year as they try to cope with the aftermath of Lawry “Casper” Schatz and Maxim Partee’s engagement party—the night Blue was bombed by an unknown assailant. The explosion impacted everyone’s lives, and recovery has been slow for the group. In the spirit of turning the page on the incident, Shepard “Smokey” Colson and Parker Howzer decide to host a bachelor party at their lake house. They invite all of their friends to join them for a celebratory weekend, and what better time to have a big party than New Years! Each couple is ready to move forward with their plans in one way or another—someone wants a baby; someone wants to live part of the year in another country; two have job opportunities that will be life changing; someone wants to make future plans that include starting a family; the desire for a forever home is important to another hero. How will they achieve their goals? That’s what they’re all hoping to figure out. Add in a few surprise guests with unclear agendas, and let the chaos begin! One thing is certain—someone’s going to tie the knot! This book is approximately 70,000 words in length and ends happily. It is the seventh book in the series entitled, “The Lonely Heroes.”
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Summary: Wyatt Smothers, a beat-up, retired rodeo bronc rider, runs the family ranch with his brother and sister. Talbot Andrews, an overweight freelance writer, isn’t living his best life in the basement of his parents’ home. When these two meet, neither will ever be the same. “Weighting for Love”—Book 1 The Circle S Ranch becomes the home of a weight-loss camp, much to the chagrin of Wyatt Smothers. Talbot Andrews sees the camp as his last shot before he gives up on himself completely. What happens when love shows up in an unexpected package? What’s more important… the love or the form it takes? “Weighting for Laughter”—Book 2 Now that love has found Wyatt Smothers and Talbot Andrews, how will the couple traverse the path of making a life together that is filled with laughter?
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Summary: ♥ M/M Sports Romance ♥ Age-Gap ♥ Boss/Employee ♥ Gay Billionaire ♥ Friends-to-lovers ♥ HEA ♥ ★ Dorian "Dori" Holt ★ It’s my lifelong dream to play a game of baseball. When I was thirteen, I thought I was finally going to get the chance to learn. The family driver had offered to teach me to pitch a baseball, but that had ended badly. My father fired him and humiliated me to the point I could never get over it. Becoming the head of Holt Industries was never the dream – yet here I was, hating my life while secretly owning a Major League Baseball team, The Memphis Blues. After one of the games, my head coach explains to me that we need to make some changes to the roster. A new pitching coach and bullpen coach are needed, and he has the perfect candidates. One candidate, Cary Brewer, is married to my star pitcher, the other is the man I’ve loved since I was thirteen and he will forever be the only man I’ll ever love. ••◆◆◆•• ★ Harrison “Sonny” Rhimes ★ While getting my masters in sports medicine, I take a job working for one of the most bitter men I’ve ever met. I want to quit at least once a week, but his son is absolutely the sweetest kid and he’s quite lonely. I feel like his only friend, so I put up with Linwood Holt to be there for Dori. Unfortunately, one broken window costs me the job, and I never see Dori again. My dream has always been to be a major league pitcher, but I don’t have the skills. So, I do the next best thing—I become a pitching coach and a trainer for a Triple-A ball team, the Nashville Blue Notes. I love it, and I’m happy. I meet a young pitcher who has the potential to be a star, and I’m not surprised when he gets called up to the majors after one year on the farm team. Unsurprisingly, Cash Mitchell takes the Memphis Blues to the World Series, but when my turn comes to get called up, I can’t believe who owns the team!
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Summary: He’s got rhythm while his new man’s got a record. Will history destroy their ballad, or can two beautiful souls sing in tune? Country music star Kelso Ray Anderson found the passion he craved in his songs. Rejected by his religious family because of his sexual orientation, he regrets his painful visit home just before a massive European tour. But when he encounters his brother’s handsome friend who was his adolescent crush, he’s captivated by the melody stirring in his heart. Tanner Bledsoe’s hopes were broken in prison. Determined to make the most of an opportunity offered by an old high school buddy, he never expected to blush like a teenager when he’s re-introduced to his pal’s magnetic brother. Falling hard and fast for the striking musician, Tanner’s terrified his wrongful incarceration will be a devastating deal-breaker. Hellbent on giving their budding relationship a chance despite his looming international concerts, Kelso pours his musical soul into his troubled new man. But Tanner is torn apart by the agonizing choice between a once-in-a-lifetime love and doing what’s right to protect his partner’s dreams. Will their undeniable spark find its place in loving harmony? Whiskey Dreams, On the Rocks is the touching first tale in the On the Rocks M/M contemporary romance series. If you like captivating characters, sweet attractions, and tortured choices, then you’ll adore Sam E. Kraemer’s delicious escape.
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Summary: ★Kimber “Kim” Donlyn★ Mistakes… I can’t say I’ve made any. I couldn’t have imagined some of the things that came my way, but I wouldn’t change them for anything because if I did, I wouldn’t be the man I am, nor would I have the people I love. I live my life without regrets because life is too short… That’s a lesson I would prefer to skip, but that’s not possible. I’m a drag queen—Gimme Dong—and I co-own a drag club, Ben Dover’s Dragtime Cabaret. I’ve had men come and go in my life, but one stuck around—in a most peculiar way. Our relationship isn’t for everyone, but it works for us. I’ll never find another man like mine. Here’s how my grand love affair started… ••◆◆◆•• ★Stephen “Skip” Mitchell★ I’m a baseball scout for the Miami Sharks, and I’m a cliché—I find a boy in every port. One night I get some life changing news, and I don’t want to be alone with it. Down the block from my apartment, there’s a bar, and lo-and-behold—there’s a stool that fits me well. The bartender is just the eye candy I need, but he becomes much more than I can imagine I’d want… or need. Finding the person who is made for me is a blessing. I find my priorities change in ways I’d have never believed. This is the beginning of a story I never thought I’d tell.
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Summary: Cash Mitchell, the talented rookie pitcher, finds himself overwhelmed with nerves on the eve of his debut game. To his surprise, Cary Brewer, the esteemed catcher, steps forward as a supportive figure, igniting a spark of connection that neither of them can deny. As they spend more time together, Cash realizes that Cary has been his hidden guardian angel all along, a revelation that both astounds and captivates him. Yet, the burning question lingers—what will it cost Cash to pursue his newfound feelings for the catcher who has his heart? Meanwhile, Cary, renowned for his dedication to the game, never anticipated being entangled in a whirlwind of emotions when he laid eyes on Cash. Determined to keep his focus on baseball and protect both their careers, Cary fights the powerful attraction pulling him toward the young pitcher. But love doesn't always abide by the rules, and Cary finds himself torn between his heart's desires and his sense of responsibility. As their bond deepens, Cash and Cary must navigate the challenges that come with being in a high-stakes, gay relationship in the world of professional sports. Society's expectations and their own fears threaten to pull them apart. Will their love prove stronger than any curveball life throws their way
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Summary: Hank Schatz~ One of my toughest decisions was to join the Army after graduating high school. My second toughest was to decide it was time to get out. I wanted more than that life had to offer—namely the return of my humanity and a life beyond the pain that had leached into my soul during my deployments. Without a hint at what to do next, I said goodbye to my Army life and headed home to Missouri. There were things I’d been hiding from my family for too many years—a secret that had nothing to do with my career as an Army Ranger. It was time I began to live my truth, but how to start, I didn’t know. I was aware of one thing for sure—I didn’t want to be lonely anymore. ## Reed Bayless~ I had a job I loved as a Special Education teacher at Carver Middle School in central Missouri. The kids were amazing, and their parents were supportive, unlike my last school where the parents believed their expensive tuition relieved them of their obligations to actually participate in their children’s education. Sadly, I was still alone, and I was getting a little long in the tooth to play the one-night game. Unexpectedly, my diamond brought her brother to the Christmas Eve service at the local Lutheran church, and I found myself off-balance by the gorgeous man. I felt there was a sadness about him that made me want to hold him in my arms until his hurts healed. Of course, he was an Army Ranger, the toughest of the tough and the straightest of the straight. Between Ranger Hank, and his dog, Cosmo, I wanted things I couldn’t imagine were possible. Or were they? This work of fiction is approximately 142,000 words in length and doesn’t end in a cliffhanger. It is the first book in the series entitled, “The Lonely Heroes Series.”
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Summary: Jingle Bell I’m an elf, but not a good one. I’m too tall. My ears aren’t pointy enough. I can’t make toys. Basically, I’m a failure. I’ve grown up with Nic and Holly—a/k/a Santa and Mrs. Claus—which puts a considerable amount of pressure on me, especially since I’ve been kicked out of every creative department at Santa Claus, Inc., Int’l. In a last-ditch effort, I’m sent to the Special Case Unit, where I’m assigned a family going through a crisis. I’m charged with bringing comfort and cheer to a special little girl who needs all of it she can get. I don’t expect to meet a wonderful human man who appears to have the weight of the world on his broad shoulders, and I certainly don’t expect to want to help him carry it. The case is difficult, but I’m dedicated. I definitely don’t anticipate falling in love along the way, either. Trick McNichol In my world, there are no silver linings—that is, until Jinson Bell, a nursing assistant, walks into my daughter’s hospital room and gives her something to smile about. Going into the holiday season with a sick child is as heartbreaking as it sounds. My sweet little girl is diagnosed with a horrible disease where the treatment is doubly as harsh. I’m nearly at the end of my rope regarding what to do when one afternoon, I round a corner and meet an incredible guy I’m not expecting. Jinson is kind, adorable, much younger than me, and he has a sweet tooth like none I’ve ever seen. He knows what we need before we need it, and it’s far too easy to fall in love with him. The timing is horrible, but Jin is there when I need someone to hold me together. When he laughs, it’s like bells are ringing, and when I find out he’s only at the hospital temporarily for training, I have to find a way to make him mine.
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Summary: Is it a teen prank or a misguided attempt to heal a broken heart? “Hi! I’m Dr. Dream, and I’m probably the hottest guy you’ll ever meet. I have silver hair, but I’m young at heart. I have lots of fans, but I’m looking for my Number One. Is it you, younger guy? Hit me up!” ER Deputy Chief Stone Dooley gets the surprise of his life when he learns his twin daughters have signed him up for a gay dating site without his knowledge, three years after he becomes a widower. What is supposed to be a quick drink and an apology for his daughters’ prank turns into a tentative friendship and an agreement to swap services—Stone will take care of the younger man’s ailing grandfather, if the younger guy will help out with childcare for his daughters over the summer. Twists and turns test their blossoming friendship. Grief, loss, secrets, and a threat to tear his family apart test Stone’s limits to his breaking point. What is the key to weathering the storms heading in Stone’s direction? Maybe a blond-haired young man with jade green eyes can crack the Heart of Stone? Heart of Stone, a May-December Hearts book, is another romantic story in the May-December Hearts collection. If you like an easy to read and funny tale with some deep and serious emotions and relationships, you’ll enjoy this series. Buy Heart of Stone, a May-December Hearts book to discover desire’s perfect pitch today! Tags: Online Dating - Silverfox – Blind Date – Twin-mischief - Manny – Friends-to-lovers – Kicked in the nuts – Loss of love – Stone-cold Fox – Dad stress – Girl dad – Zoo period – Looking for a quarter – Age-gap – Forced proximity – Love Triangle – Second chance – Hurt/Comfort
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Summary: One’s a good man. One’s a bad boy. Flirting with temptation has never been so alluring. Playboy Miles Dunham is eager to celebrate his thirty-ninth birthday, hopefully with a happy ending. After his mother drops a huge bombshell that turns his life upside down, Miles is determined to make the most of his last birthday in his thirties. Enter Fate—taking the form of a gorgeous young grad student wearing sexy leather pants. How could the guy’s gold-flecked hazel eyes make it so hard for Miles to see the line he shouldn’t cross? Monroe Taylor is a spoiled little rich boy who likes his fun. An arrest for possession of a controlled substance doesn’t seem to be a big deal until he has to explain himself and face the music. One more night of freedom is in order before he’s punished for his crimes. The man he meets at the bar that night? He’s right out of Monroe’s schoolboy dreams! When Fate walks into that bar, she brings along a friend—Destiny. Of course, Chaos isn’t far behind. A wise man would run, but A Wise Heart has other ideas. A Wise Heart, a May-December Hearts book, is a romantic tale in the May-December Hearts collection. If you like strong plotlines revolving around diverse characters, this would easily become your favorite romance novel of all times. Buy A Wise Heart, a May-December Hearts book to discover desire’s perfect pitch today! Tags: Age-gap – Sexy older man - Family – Good man – Bad boy – Insta-love – Teacher kink – Leather pants - Temptation – Family drama – Mistaken identity – We are not step-brothers – Weed baking – Ginger boy – Forbidden Love
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Summary: How do you heal a broken spirit? Is there any way to unbreak a man? Kyle Rance has made bad decisions. He’s also paid the price for his past mistakes and worked hard to try and redeem himself. When he’s offered the opportunity for a fresh start, he decides to make the most of it because it might be his last shot. When Kyle comes into possession of damning material about one of the partners at the marketing firm where he’s been given a job in the mailroom, he has a difficult decision to make. Should he bring the matter to someone’s attention or keep his head down and do his job even if that means the wiz-kid marketing director will be irreparably damaged should the material ever see the light of day. Meeting Grant Cummings strikes a chord in Kyle—there’s something about the man that Kyle can’t turn his back on. Kyle quickly learns that the man is broken… damaged… lost. Kyle has to decide if there’s a way to bring Grant back from the abyss and not lose himself in the process. There is a question that looms, however—is Kyle doing it for Grant or for himself?
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Summary: Eldridge Holiday basked in his reputation as an international playboy, traveling to exotic lands and notching his bedpost without a care in the world, all of it funded by his father’s black card and his trust fund. Life was sublime… until his father had had enough. When JD Holiday insisted Ridge return for Thanksgiving to the family home outside Philadelphia for a come-to-father meeting, Ridge had the feeling his perfect world was about to shatter, and JD didn’t disappoint. His demand was that Ridge take a job at one of the family toy stores as a photography elf for thirty days. No credit cards. Little cash. A dingy studio apartment. None of the privileges he’d grown so fond of growing up. Ridge’s older brother didn’t believe the spoiled brat of the family could handle it, so Elliot threw in a sweetener… Ridge would win Elliot’s mint condition Porsche if he pulled it off without any help from the family. Ridge took the bet, thinking it would be a walk through a winter wonderland. Little did he know, his life would never be the same. *** Cristian Gamble worked hard to support his sister after their parents were killed. Cris had a day job as a mechanic, but from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, he was Santa Claus at a toy store in West Philadelphia. Cris enjoyed the break in his routine, the joy on the faces of the kids when they told him their Christmas wishes, and the extra money he made didn’t hurt either. When his sister was invited to the Winter Formal at her prestigious private school, Cris had a big problem--she needed formalwear, and buying a party dress wasn’t in the budget. From out of nowhere, the guy who played Santa for one month a year met someone he believed could be his biggest Christmas wish ever. Was Cris willing to take a holiday gamble with his heart? This fictional story is approximately 61,000 words in length. The Holiday Gamble is a standalone H-E-A and doesn’t end in a cliffhanger. Read less
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Summary: Jex Ivers is running for his life! After he escapes from a madman, Jex finds himself working for a kind, old woman in a beach town in Delaware. He can tell the widow has suffered a broken heart, much like himself. Soon, Jex starts to believe his life might just turn around if he can manage to stay under the radar until the trial. When he crosses path with a handsome man named Elijah Moore, Jex hopes it's a sign that his dark cloud is about to make way for sunny skies. Elijah Moore is looking for more out of his life! As the chief of police of Haven's Point, Eli has a job he loves, good friends, and a cottage on the beach. Happiness, however, is nowhere to be found. One day, a stranger shows up in town and catches Eli's eye. Something about the redhead triggers his protective nature, and as Eli learns more about Jex's situation, the chief is determined to do whatever it takes to keep young man from harm. Unbeknownst to either of them, a dangerous secret has been whispered to the bees, and as everyone knows, the bees never give up their secrets… "The Secrets We Whisper to the Bees" is a standalone work of fiction. It's a M/M Thriller and Suspense story that contains on-page sex and violence, and although there is a romantic subplot with an H-E-A, this story is not a romance. There are also references to human trafficking, child abuse, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Please be advised.
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Summary: Wyatt and Talbot Smothers have a full life, a successful cattle ranch and weight-loss camp, and lots of love to share. They have their son, Calvin, who is nearly grown, and plenty of changes at the ranch to keep them busy. Everything is great, but there is a member of the family who isn’t there to share in the good fortune. Wyatt wants to fix the broken relationship with his brother, Richard, but first, he has to find him and convince him to come home. If he does, what problems will Ricky bring with him? Is it too late to salvage the strained bond the brothers have shared over a lifetime? Talbot Andrews has worked hard to overcome his food and body image issues, and he’s ready to take on something he wants more than anything… children. He and his cowboy have decided to embark on the journey of having children together, but how bumpy will that road become and how successful will they be? What makes a family? Is it blood or is it the love they share? Is it true that love expands to encompass everyone who enters Tal’s life… even Rick Smothers, the homophobic brother of the man who Talbot wants for a lifetime? Please Note: This work of fiction is approximately 87,000 words in length and doesn’t end in a cliffhanger. I hope you enjoy it.
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Summary: What happens when Wyatt’s past comes riding back into Ridge Hills, and she isn’t alone? Wyatt’s world begins spinning out of control, but will he make the mistake of keeping the weight solely on his shoulders as he’s done all his life? Will life ever slow down and allow Wyatt to laugh with the blond he wants to be his future… His forever? Talbot Andrews has lost weight thanks to hard work and lessons learned at the Circle S Ranch but getting his mind to catch up to his changing body is the tricky part. When Wyatt’s past comes roaring into the present, will the news send Tal back to the pantry to find comfort the only way he’s ever known? Will Tal allow his newfound confidence to leave him in the thick, Texas dust? Now that love has found Wyatt Smothers and Talbot Andrews, how will the couple traverse the path of making a life together? TRIGGER WARNING: This book deals with sensitive issues associated with weight-loss struggles, body image, and self-acceptance. There is also a brief, though not detailed, reference to child sexual abuse. If any of these issues are a trigger, please proceed with caution.
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Summary: What happens when love shows up in an unexpected package? What’s more important… the love or the form it takes? Wyatt Smothers is a retired rodeo bronc rider who runs the Circle S Ranch with his family. Ranching is hard work, and successful ranching is even harder. Donna Jo, the oldest of the siblings, lands on her next great idea to keep the ranch afloat—a weight loss camp at The Circle S, which is the last thing Wyatt wants to hear. After a family vote, the camp idea is a go. Everyone at the ranch pitches in to make it a success, but in the process of planning, Wyatt reads an essay from a potential camper—U-4-NY—that touches something inside him. Will he still feel the same way when he set eyes on U-4-NY? o-0-o Talbot Andrews isn’t living his best life: twenty-seven, living in his parents’ basement, and struggling with the way he looks. He writes lies—a weight loss blog—which is his best work of fiction to date. Bragging about the fun activities he undertakes to help with his weight loss quest doesn’t equate to pounds lost. An advertisement on a food blog catches his eye and something inside him clicks. Losing weight on a working cattle ranch is like a fairytale come true, so he applies and decides to be totally honest with himself and on his application for the first time in a long time, embarrassment be damned. An email from W. Smothers of Smothers Ranch sparks something inside, and Tal’s goals finally become clear: go to Texas, lose the weight, meet the cowboy, and hopefully, live his happily ever after. Was it too much for a man to ask? TRIGGER WARNING: This book deals with sensitive issues associated with weight-loss, body image, and self-acceptance. If any of these things are triggers, please proceed the caution.
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Summary: A strong sense of loyalty courses through the lifeblood of the Torrente family, and as a member, Mateo is duty-bound to move to America to assist his favorite cousin, Gabriele, when threats are made against the family. Mateo possesses a skillset that is required to protect Gabriele’s children and to assist in identifying a traitor in their midst. The job seems easy… until Mateo meets the one man who reminds him that, in his profession, it’s wise to remain without encumbrances—emotional or otherwise. No one with a conscience will accept Mateo’s profession, so he fights his own desires for the kind of happiness he sees around him in New York, resigned to be forever without love… though a little fling never hurt anyone. Shay Barr is a talented hair stylist and barber. His reputation is golden, and his prestigious client list is a who’s who of New York society. His future is bright as long as his secrets stay buried in the past. When Shay receives unsettling news from home, he’s reminded why he ran at eighteen, and now, it seems history is set to repeat itself. The pack of religious zealots Shay barely escaped as a teen have found another lamb—to convert or to slaughter—and Shay is determined to save him, but how? When Mateo Torrente walks into DyeV Barr with a teary-eyed little girl Shay thinks of as part of his found family, the chemistry is explosive. Unbeknownst to either man, the other is exactly who he needs. With one “Torrente” smile, Shay is enraptured by Mateo, but there is danger lurking in the shadows. Will the Salesman and the Barber be able to escape the perils at their heels or will they become love’s martyrs to save each other?
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Summary: Raleigh “Nemo” Wallis— Positive. One word with a lot of meanings—but not all of them are good. When I remember my time in the Navy as a SEAL, I know one word will define me and shape the course of my life until I die. Loss seems to follow me everywhere I go, but when Benji Hoffman comes back into my life, he makes me rethink a lot of things—mainly… How can I love him and not kill him? Benjamin Hoffman— The memories I carry from my childhood on Knott’s Island are precious to me, especially when life throws challenges in my path. I’m running for Congress at my best friend’s insistence, and someone sets fire to my campaign headquarters, just as my best friend is hospitalized for a major illness. When her brother comes back to the island to see her, I’m that fifteen-year-old kid again, crushing on him even though he comes off cool as a cucumber when I’m around him. After getting my ass kicked at a quick stop while on the campaign trail, Raleigh Wallis decides to accompany me to keep me safe because of my friendship with his sister. How can I survive being with that man every day and not die of longing for him? Both men have a desire to make life better for those about whom they care. Can Raleigh overcome deeply rooted fears from his past and let down his walls enough to let Benji in? Who is trying to undermine Benji’s shot at doing the only thing he’s ever wanted to do—make his home state a better place to live? Can they positively achieve their goals together?
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Summary: Lawrence ‘Lawry’ Schatz - Heartbroken? Check. Unemployed? Check. Homeless? Check. Self-medicating? As often as possible. My life has been upended with a three-word text, and a meeting with my boss’s boss nearly finishes me off. I’m in a downward spiral, and I have no intentions of pulling out. My brother Hank has other ideas. He’s called in a big gun, Gabriele Torrente, who drags me to New York and pushes me to get myself together. At a family event, I hook up with the hottest guy I’ve ever met, intending to just relieve some tension. The guy turns out to be more than I could imagine. He’s sassy, opinionated, and he completely sets me on my ear. I can tell Maxim Partee won’t put up with my crap. I made a huge mistake with him, but he still agrees to be my friend, and that is precisely what I desperately need. I live under no illusions he’ll ever need me in return. Maxim ‘Maxi’ Partee - Sexy? Check. Successful? Check. Lonely? Very much so. Power bottom? You bet your… bottom. I have a successful business—two of them as a matter of fact. I have friends I cherish, and I love my life. I keep telling myself it’s more than enough for me. I choose the men I spend time with, and it’s always on my terms. An unexpected hook-up at a birthday party leads me down an unanticipated path where I meet a man who has been crushed by mountain of disastrous events, and he’s doing his damnedest to push everyone away so he can quietly self-destruct. Why in the hell can’t I just walk away? This fictional story is approximately 86,000 words in length. It is the fourth book in “The Lonely Heroes Series.” TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of suicide and description of an attempt.
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Summary: Shepard Smokey Colson - When a man I revere and his wife are killed in a freak auto accident in Greece, something feels off about the accident. He’d been my savior when I was at my lowest, and if it hadn’t been for Saber, I’d have likely not lived to see the sunrise the day after being dishonorably discharged from the Army. That great man put me on the path toward a new life and saved my old one in the process. My sense of honor and gratitude push me to go to Georgia to offer support to his son, Parker Howzer, and any assistance I can to help him through his grief. What will it take to repay my debt to Saber? I didn’t anticipate it might take my heart. Parker Buckley Howzer - With one phone call, I’m an orphan again, but this time, there is no one to love me through the pain. On top of that, someone is looking for something belonging to my parents that they believe I possess. How can I find it when I don’t even know what to look for? I didn’t expect Shepard Colson to burst onto the scene like an avenging angel from heaven. He somehow knows I’m in danger and vows to keep me safe, but at what cost to both of us? Whether I’m ready or not, my life as an unknown chef is about to change, but I didn’t anticipate just how much. This fictional story is approximately 89,000 words in length and ends with a happy for now. It is the third book in the series entitled, “The Lonely Heroes Series.” I hope you enjoy it.
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Summary: Gabriele Torrente~ “Mr. Torrente? You need to come down here.” My receptionist isn’t one to make demands, so I hurry down the stairs to see what all the fuss is about. Little did I know, the moment I walk down those stairs, my life is going to change in ways I can’t begin to fathom. The boy and girl seated in the lobby come as a surprise, but the man bursting through the front door moments later has me nearly swallowing my tongue. He’s beautiful, funny, and infuriating. He says he’s a dancer with a job lined up on a cruise ship, but he’s crazy if he thinks I’ll admit to being the father of these two adorable kids I’ve never seen before in my life. His name is Dexter Carrington. What the hell is happening to my once serene life? Dexter Carrington~ A call from my mother informs me that she has my niece and nephew for the summer because my sister, a mediocre hair stylist from Jersey City, has decided to take a job that requires her to travel. The unexpected call a few weeks later telling me my mother passed away is devastating, and a social worker says my niece and nephew will have to go into foster care, which only compounds my problems. I’m able to work out a deal to take the kids until my sister is found or their father is identified. Should be easy since I have a photo of him, right? The handsome man I meet claims to be a wedding photographer, but when I catch the flash of a gun holster while he’s kneeling down to talk to my niece and nephew—who he looks nothing like—I have the impression there’s a lot more to him than he’s letting on. He’s unlike any man I’ve ever met, and his name is Gabriele Torrente. What the hell is happening to my once dull and peaceful life? This book is approximately 103,000 words in length and doesn’t end on a cliffhanger. It is the second book in the series entitled, “The Lonely Heroes Series.”
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Summary: Loved. Deceived. Heartbroken. Humiliated. Bitter. Thornton Marsh has experienced it all in rapid fire after the man he loves betrays him… in their home… on their bed… on his parents’ wedding quilt. He’s learned to live his life with all of those emotions locked deep inside, and he’s moved on. He’s become successful. He has friends. He never allows himself to form any emotional attachments that can destroy his mangled heart once and for all. It works perfectly until one day when it doesn’t. Lover. Cheater. Heartbreaker. Recovering. Hopeless. Kennedy Catrelle regrets decisions he can’t take back, having made one horrible choice on the spur of the moment. He’s never had the chance to try to explain his actions, but then again, when one rips apart the world he’s building with the man he loves, what’s really left to say? Kennedy has accepted his responsibilities and the blessing of an unexpected angel as he tries to find his way to a better place in his life. It’s working perfectly until a manuscript for a new novel finds its way to his desk. Forgiveness. Two men are looking for how to give it and how to earn it. When they meet again, is there another chance for them?Forgiveness is one of the seven virtues, but in their broken states, are they able to achieve it? Trigger warning: Death of a character by suicide. If the depiction is a trigger, caution is advised.
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Summary: Seamus McCord is a man of the cloth who has convinced himself he can ignore the pestering qualms he’s had for years regarding his choice to become a priest and take his final vows, solidifying his devotion to his vocation. He’s justified in his mind that he can wall off his doubts and ignore the dark secret he’s keeping buried deep in his heart. Meeting a handsome man at a laundromat one night further complicates his situation, bringing more problems he doesn’t need. All the old concerns push their way to the surface with only one look into the man’s blue-green eyes. As Seamus falls into a spiral of lust and desire, he realizes the time for prayers of guidance has long passed. ## Carter Lee Riggs has made mistakes—one of which changed the course of his life forever. After he’s paid his debt, he faces the challenge of controlling the rage inside him when faced with life’s injustices. He saved a life once, but in the process, he nearly took another. One night, a man comes into his workplace, and it almost feels as if Carter’s being given another chance at happiness. It’s only a brief encounter, but if Carter has the opportunity to find the man again, might they have a chance at something neither ever expected to find? For Seamus and Carter, if there’s a way to atone for being less than perfect while seeking their hearts desires, will they take it? Can two sinners be redeemed by love?
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Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Working in the campus bookstore isn’t Colton Wixsom’s ideal job, but it’s where he happens to be when he runs into his first crush, Andre Dupree… his old Swim Coach. Andre Dupree is a beautiful athlete, and for the few years he coached Colton’s intramural swimming club, the Squids, Colton spent every practice with his eyes fixed on the man. Colton quickly remembers Andre’s many female conquests from high school and realizes he doesn’t stand a chance with the straight man. Fate has a crazy way of reminding a person of the hills and valleys of life. Colton meets new friends and faces many challenges at college with a smile, but nothing can prepare him for the horrific night that changes his outlook on everything. Learning to navigate the aftermath is hard—especially when he insists on doing it alone. His friends fight to help him, even as Colton tries to push them away. There is one person who fights the hardest… the Swim Coach. Join Colton Wixsom on his journey of maneuvering life’s challenges as he faces the darkness and searches for the light or a hand to guide him into it. This novel is approximately 129,000 words in length and ends with a happily-ever-after. It’s a stand-alone story and doesn’t end in a cliffhanger. IMPORTANT TRIGGER WARNING: One MC is subjected to sexual assault and trauma. The description of the act isn’t detailed, but there is continued trauma after the event. Reader’s discretion is advised.
