On the Rocks Series

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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: 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: 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: 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!