Felice Stevens

Carter Haywood lives for the weekends—specifically the one weekend every month when he escapes real life, with all the pressures of work and caring for his special needs brother, to do whatever he wants, with whomever he wants. Sex is only a release; he's not looking for love, a relationship or even a second night with the same man, until he walks into a bar and finds someone who makes leaving it all behind impossible. After one incredibly passionate encounter, he breaks his rule and goes back. He needs to see this man again. And again. Damaged goods. That's all Reed Kincaide sees and hears when he looks in the mirror. Anxiety and ADHD define his life and he’s learned to keep people at a distance, never letting them get close enough to know who he really is. When Carter proposes a monthly weekend of sex without strings, it's the ideal arrangement for him. Or so he thinks. Every month, leaving Carter proves to be more and more difficult. It’s not only the intensely hot sex they have in their hotel suite; Reed wonders about the secret life Carter refuses to share. As months pass and they grow closer Reed finds himself falling for Carter, but he needs more than hurried hugs and farewell kisses. He wants it all. Letting Reed into his carefully constructed family life could upset Carter’s whole world, but it might be the risk he’s finally willing to take, if it means keeping Reed. Once bodies are engaged, the heart is sure to follow, and Carter and Reed discover that holding on to each other is the first step in letting go of the past.

The Arrangement

Jude: What do you do when you wake up with a hangover and find yourself in bed with your best friend's younger brother? Who happens to be your new brother-in-law? The man who drives you crazy. The man who always skated by on fast-talk, good looks, and a bright smile. The one who makes you want to break all the rules. You hire him as your assistant, of course. And pray you can keep your sanity. And your hands off him. Mason: How do you prove you've changed? That you're no longer the party-boy who always needed rescuing from his own mistakes—and boy you've made some big ones. But no one needs to know your secrets. You take a job with the one man who doesn't trust you. Who's waiting for you to screw up. You try and forget that one explosive night together. Except you can't. And to your shock...neither can he. What do you do when the one man you can't imagine living with is the one you can't live without?

Mr. Uptight

Moving On

Oops. He did it again. Elliot Hansen has a terrible habit of falling in love with every man he dates. His friends have had enough and make a list of Elliot’s perfect man. That V… Those abs.... Shouldn’t a boyfriend be more than the sum of his parts? But when sexy detective Winston Rogers bursts into his bedroom to arrest a burglar, Elliot knows he wouldn’t mind checking one or two things off that list with him. What if you had it all? Five years after the death of his husband, Winston Rogers is single and determined to stay that way. He throws himself into his job—the more dangerous the assignment, the better. He can’t face another risk to his heart. But then a routine arrest in his neighbor’s bedroom leaves Win searching for more than evidence as the man’s sweet smile and vulnerable eyes strike a chord inside him Win had thought gone forever. Why not enjoy each other with no strings attached? Win and Elliot decide to make their own list. Rule #1: Strictly friends with benefits. Rule #2: No doing anything stupid like falling in love. Rule #3.... See Elliot and Win ignore Rules #1 and #2.

The List

Texas cowboy Shea Montgomery has plans. Big plans. Still mourning the loss of his beloved father, he's finally ready to sell the Forget Me Not ranch. He's dusting off his boots, packing up his cowboy hat, and moving to New York City to make his dreams come true. So what if he won't have his horse to ride or a place to call home? He'll make it work. Somehow. First, he has to deal with a bunch of corporate types who don't know the front end of a horse from the back.Especially this one guy who can't seem to stay out of trouble.Or out of Shea's mind.Jake Axelrod's perfect family is shattered when his daughter stops speaking and his husband ends their marriage. Two years later, she remains locked in silence and Jake has closed himself off. His life is structured to the minute, and Jake is convinced he'll be alone forever, until he's forced to attend a company retreat at a dude ranch in Texas where he meets a cowboy who sends him spinning out of control.Jake can't help falling...off his horse, out of a rowboat, and into Shea's arms.And Shea is more than willing to catch him.Neither man wants to let go, and the time they spend together only makes it harder to be apart. A decision needs to be made: work it out or say good-bye. Jake's life is in New York, but he can't walk away from Shea or the ranch, and Shea must decide if the dream of a lifetime will lead him right back to the place where he started, where his heart belongs.

Forget Me Not

Christina Lee

Quinn Monahan and Grayson Page have been friends since high school. Despite their differences, they've been there for each other through thick and thin. Opening Last Call together, a bar tucked away in the small town of Heartsville, PA seemed a natural progression-even if it makes it harder to live with the secret longing they've always had for each other. Hoping to score an easy buck and a place to sleep, unemployed circus roadie Emery Woods chooses Last Call to run a few bets and enjoy a decent beer before moving on. When he finds himself stranded, the unexpected kindness Quinn and Gray show him leads to temporary work and a couch to lay his head. Sensing unresolved history between Quinn and Gray, he squashes his immediate draw to the men, opting to avoid trouble. But as days turn into weeks, denying the attraction is easier said than done. When the men finally give in to the simmering sexual tension, it quickly develops into more than a way to pass the lonely nights. And as they begin to lean on each other for emotional support, it becomes nearly impossible to think of one man without the other two. But while Quinn and Gray are afraid to cross the line of friendship between them, Emery fears once they do, he'll quickly be cast aside. A real family is finally within their grasp, but unless the men can learn to trust each other, they just might miss their hearts' last call home.

Last Call

Justin Molina has secrets. He’s served his time but remains a prisoner of his past, unable to forgive himself for failing his family when they needed him most. Justin’s grief is overwhelming, but he keeps silent and focuses on his goals. About to graduate college, he tries to keep his head above water—no matter how many times life keeps knocking him down. When he’s forced to register for a poetry-writing class, Justin discovers putting words to his feelings might be exactly what his fractured heart needs to heal. Or is it the older professor with the bow ties and gentle smile who gives him a chance when no one else will? Professor Foster Faraday Harding is a broken man. His divorce is final, and he’s reverted back to the safety of his books. Even his poetry no longer brings him joy; he’s sleepwalking through life. The raw emotion of Justin’s poetry awakens Foster to desires he thought long buried in the ashes of his marriage. When he discovers Justin is struggling financially, Foster offers him a solution that benefits both of them. Soon it’s Foster who’s struggling with emotions he can’t understand: Justin is his student. And a man. One crazy night years earlier doesn’t mean anything. Foster is straight. After months of denying the growing attraction between them, an unexpected kiss changes everything. Justin and Foster are no longer only professor and student—they’ve become lovers, but the strain of hiding their relationship increases with each passing day. Words have the power not only to hurt but to heal the greatest pain. If Foster and Justin listen to what their hearts are saying, they might break through their silence and live their own love poems—together.

Broken Silence

"Wrong never felt so right." Morgan Cantrell is a survivor. After running away from an abusive husband, he’s finally divorced and starting over, but it’s hard. Of course he doesn’t mean to set off the smoke detectors in the building or short out the electricity in his apartment. Mistakes happen. The last thing he wants is to draw the attention of his growly, moody-ass super. Every time they meet, it’s like oil and water—they just don’t mix. Leo DeLuca learned at an early age that the people who are supposed to love you only hurt you. He’s happy to keep to himself, but the walking disaster of a new tenant in 5C won’t stop getting in his way and into his business. They can’t even speak to each other without arguing, but Leo has to admit—it’s kind of a turn on. That must be the reason why he can’t stop thinking about the guy in 5C. Or wanting to touch him. But hell, no. That would be a mistake. One kiss leads to an explosive night both men fight to forget—after all, Leo has nothing in common with the sweet kindergarten teacher while Morgan is looking for a happily ever after he knows Leo can’t give. Yet it’s Morgan who Leo leans on to help deal with his painful past, and Leo is the key to unlocking Morgan’s inner strength. Trusting someone is never easy, but it might be the only way they discover that everything they think is wrong about each other, could be everything that's right. *This book deals with domestic and verbal abuse and contains discussion of past traumatic events

The Right One

A.P. Eisen

Detective Paul Monroe has little room in his life for anything but work. Maintaining order and solving cases in the town of Thornwood Park keeps him busy. When Jerry Gregoria, a popular bartender and personal trainer is found murdered, there’s no shortage of suspects. It seems Jerry was busy shaking more than cocktails all over town, leaving Paul and his partner with an ever-growing list of men and women who have reasons to want Jerry dead. The deeper Paul delves into the case, the more he finds himself drawn to hotel manager Cliff Baxter, whom he hasn’t seen in years. Cliff Baxter’s childhood crush on Paul Monroe hasn’t waned since high school. In fact, with the sexy detective conducting the investigation at the hotel, Cliff is more than happy to help. Ever since his last relationship went up in flames, Cliff has made it a rule to never get involved with a closeted man. But after Paul is threatened and things between the two heat up, Cliff decides to make an exception. With new twists in the case popping up every day and the mayor breathing down the police department’s neck, Paul needs to solve the case yesterday. It takes a crisis for Paul and Cliff to realize what started out as something casual could be everything they’ve both been looking for but never thought to find. But if the killer strikes again, they might never get that chance.

Couldn't Cheat Death

A Walk Through Fire: Through Hell and Back Series

A Walk Through Fire

Bad enough the big old house Charlie Muir inherits is next door to Ian Gregg, the most gorgeous guy he's ever seen-it also happens to be occupied by Rachel, the ghost who keeps running off his dates. It's impossible to get any loving when the bed starts shaking...and not because you're having fun in it.When Ian helps Charlie search for the source of strange noises in his house, they stumble upon a stack of photographs hiding century-old secrets. Curious of the friendship between the two men pictured, Charlie and Ian set off to solve the mystery of their relationship. With the help of the meddling ghost, a magical mirror, and a way too Smart TV, they find answers...and more.And as things heat up between Charlie and Ian, they begin to wonder if Rachel's meddling has gone too far.Doesn't Rachel know Ian is straight?Or is he?That kiss they shared the other night sure didn't seem like it.Or the one after that...

The Ghost and Charlie Muir

Falling in Love is the Sweetest Revenge What do you do when your best friend runs off with your fiancée on your wedding day? If you’re me, Lyon Elliot, you don’t get mad. You get even. Which means seducing my ex–best friend’s younger brother, Miles Halloran. The quiet one. The man I’ve known all my life but never paid attention to. The one I was told to stay away from because he’s way too nice for someone like me. Maybe they’re right. But see, this is where it gets a little more complicated. Because the more time I spend with Miles, the more I like him. Want him. Now I need him and his sweet smiles in my life. If this is still a game I’m playing...who’s fooling whom? From Lambda Literary Award-winning author Felice Stevens comes a story of a player who never gets played, until the quiet bookstore owner gives him a prize worth winning—Love Keywords: revenge romance, opposites attract, virgin hero, bisexual, gay romance, MM. M/M romance, best friend's younger brother, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers

A Fake-Dating M/M Romance

Revenge is Sweet

Walk Through Fire

A Firefighter, Reunited Lovers Gay Romance On 9/11, firefighter Nick Fletcher’s world changed forever. He's unable to rid himself of survivor’s guilt, made worse by the secret he hides from his family and co-workers. Nick's life is centered around helping burn victims, until he is reunited with the man he’d once loved but pushed away. Now he has a second chance at a love he thought lost forever. For fashion designer Julian Cornell, appearances mean everything. His love affairs are strictly casual, and the only thing he cares about is making his clothing line a success. A chance encounter with the man he loved long ago has Julian thinking for the first time in years there may be more to life than being seen at the best parties and what designer labels to wear. When Julian’s world takes an unexpected turn, it's Nick who helps him regain perspective on what matters most in life. Julian, in turn, helps Nick accept who he is and understand he isn’t responsible for tragedies he couldn't prevent. Lost love found can be even sweeter the second time around and after all the years apart, both men learn to look beyond the surface to find the men they are inside.

Beyond the Surface

I can make it by myself. The only rules I follow are my own. Love? I learned that lesson the hard and painful way it wasn’t right for me. Sure, sometimes it gets lonely and I wish I had a man to hold. Who’d love me. Want me. Treat me with respect. Yeah, I dance in a club but that doesn’t mean I’m easy. Or a fool. So you, sitting in the back, watching me? I know what you want. You want me. In your bed. Under you. But I say no. It doesn’t matter how many presents you give me. I’m not falling for you. I know who you are. But you don’t know me. You don’t know Austin. This is a CLIFFHANGER. It is a start to a new series, entitled Man Up. The next book in the series is Rhoades—Undeniable

Austin

One taste leaves them wanting more… INGREDIENTS: Francisco “Frisco” Martinelli. Hot and spicy. Beautiful on the outside, dark and damaged on the inside. Handle with extreme caution. Salvatore “Torre” Rossi. Sweet with a kick of spice. Gentle at first, can become swiftly and irrevocably addictive to the heart. A RECIPE FOR ROMANCE One snobby food critic who doesn’t believe in love One down-to-earth food blogger who does Add a touch of suspicious brother A heaping serving of best friend who’s been waiting for this to happen Blend with secret identities, past hurts, and judgments. Stir in equal portions of desperate longing, desire, fear, and snarky humor. Set over open flame, step back, and wait for sparks to fly. Serve as is for an explosive love story that will leave you with a full heart and a ridiculously happy smile at the end. This is the third book in the Lost in New York series but can be read as a stand alone.

Never Say Never

Wolf Desire: What Wolf struggles with from the moment he sees Spencer Hawkins the first day of college. Fear: Not a word in Wolf’s vocabulary except when it comes to facing his feelings for Spencer. Lust: What he gives in to that changes everything between them. And his life forever. Denial: Something Wolf is all too familiar with—denying who he is and who he wants. It’s better this way, even if it’s tearing him and his friendship apart. Spencer: Hide: What Spencer does best. He hides from everyone, especially himself and the crazy attraction to Wolf he can’t shake. Walls: Spencer throws them up to protect himself from all the hurts life heaps on him—his mother’s death, his father’s indifference, and the men who share his bed and walk away. Betrayal: Not by just anyone. By Wolf. The one man he can’t forget. Or forgive. Want: Spencer wants to live in the moment, but he can’t stop thinking about that night. And it doesn’t help that he and Wolf keep knocking heads…and locking lips. Love: What those two idiots need to realize is happening between them. What started out as their ugliest regret could end up being the most beautiful mistake they ever made.

An Enemies to Lovers Gay Romance

Beautiful Mistakes

A single bullet destroyed the dreams of Dr. Jordan Peterson. With his lover dead, Jordan descends into an endless spiral of self-destruction that nearly costs him his friends, his career and his life. When Jordan finds himself working closely with the aloof Lucas Conover, the investment banker’s mysterious past and unexpected kindness shocks him back into a life and emotions he’d thought lost forever. The betrayal by the foster brother he’d worshiped, taught Lucas Conover never to trust or believe in anyone. Living a solitary life doesn’t free him of the nightmare of his youth; it reinforces his belief that he would never fall in love. When the death of one of his clients forces him to work closely with Dr. Jordan Peterson, he meets a person whose suffering exceeds his own. Though Jordan rejects his effort to help, something within Luke pushes him discover more about the first man to ever get under his skin. As Luke lets down his guard and Jordan lets go of his pain, desire takes control. Each man must come to terms with past struggles if they are to create a future together. And learning to trust in themselves and love again after tragedy and a lifetime of pain, may be the only thing that saves them in the end. This is a re-release of the original version published in 2015. It has been re-edited with over 4000 words of additional content added.

After the Fire

Despite multiple degrees and business success, in his heart Jeremy Strauss feels he's never measured up. While he hasn't lacked for men or women to share his bed, Jeremy has yet to find someone who sees beyond his muscles and perfect smile. Taking it slow with a lover isn't how he operates, but something about the shy accountant he rescues in a snowstorm makes him want this time to be different. So what if Blake drops little comments here and there about Jeremy's pretty face? Their relationship is perfect. Or is it? Lonely most of his life, Blake Myers is as careful with his heart as he is with a balance sheet. The last thing he expects is for a man like Jeremy to fall for him, and he can't help but wait for the bubble to burst on their relationship. When the stress of a professional crisis turns personal, Blake sees the perfect relationship he and Jeremy have built start to crumble. Caught in an ever-tightening web of lies, rather than wait for Jeremy to leave him, Blake breaks it off and vanishes. Perfection is an illusion. Jeremy doesn't know which way to turn and for the first time in his life, he's lost and uncertain. Believing he's no longer the man Jeremy needs, Blake sinks deeper into despair. Both men struggle with secrets, lies, and hurtful memories until they are forced to look inside their hearts and learn the truth-that love is perfectly imperfect.

Perfect

It's been a year full of love and learning for Carter and Reed. But marriage and caring for Jacks means less time for the two of them to be together. With Carter away on a business trip during Valentine's Day, Reed returns to help out at the bar where he and Carter first met, so he wouldn't be alone. Unbeknownst to Reed, Carter has a surprise planned for the two of them. One that will let his husband know exactly how much he is loved. This is a 6,700 word short story about finding the one person who completes you and never letting them forget how much they are loved. It has not been published previously.

Felice Stevens

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