Andrew Grey

Amour..., numÉro hors sÉrie Raine Baumer vit une vie de fÊtes À Chicago, profitant de relations de courtes durÉes avec peu d'attaches sentimentales. Mais lorsqu'il est sÉvÈrement blessÉ dans une attaque homophobe, Geoff, son ami proche, vient le chercher pour l'emmener se reposer À la campagne. LÀ-bas, Geoff et son compagnon Eli le considÈrent comme un membre de leur famille, et Raine fait la rencontre de Jonah, le frÈre d'Eli, qui explore la vie en dehors de la communautÉ Amish d'oÙ il est originaire. L'attraction mutuelle de Jonah et Raine les rapproche, mais ils n'auront peut-Être pas la chance de profiter l'un de l'autre... Le pÈre de Jonah lui pose un ultimatum, et la police pense que l'agression de Raine n'Était pas qu'une simple coÏncidence, comme on aurait pu le croire initialement. Raine et Jonah vont devoir braver leurs peurs s'ils veulent avoir une chance de vivre ensemble.

Brighton McKenzie erbt eines der letzten Fleckchen Farmland in den städtischen Au enbezirken von Baltimore. Die Farm war schon im Besitz der Familie, als Maryland noch eine Kolonie war, aber nun liegt sie schon eine ganze Weile brach. Es wäre so einfach, sie zur Bebauung zu verkaufen, aber Brighton möchte dem Wunsch seines Gro vaters entsprechen und sie wieder aufleben lassen. Leider ist er seit einem Unfall auf einen Krückstock angewiesen und braucht daher Hilfe. Tanner Houghton arbeitete auf einer Ranch in Montana, bis der Vater eines rachsüchtigen Exfreundes ihn aufgrund seiner Sexualität feuerte. Tanner kommt der Einladung seines Cousins nach Maryland nach und ist begeistert, eine Chance zu bekommen, wieder der Arbeit nachzugehen, die er liebt. Brighton fühlt sich augenblicklich von dem äu erst attraktiven und hochgewachsenen Tanner angezogen - er verkörpert alles, was Brighton an einem Mann gefällt. Aber Brighton hält sich zurück, denn Tanner ist sein Angestellter - und warum sollte sich ein vor Leben strotzender Mann wie Tanner überhaupt für ihn interessieren? Doch das ist nicht ihr grö tes Problem. Sie müssen sich den Intrigen von Brightons Tante widersetzen, plötzlich will Tanners Exfreund ihn wieder zurück, und dann müssen sie einen Weg finden, die Farm finanziell rentabel zu machen, bevor sie Brightons Familienerbe verlieren.

A Tale from St. Giles The suspicious death of Dante Bartholomew's wife changed him, especially in the eyes of the residents of St. Giles. They no longer see a successful businessman… only a monster they believe was involved. Dante's horrific reputation eclipses the truth to the point that he sees no choice but to isolate himself and his heart. The plan backfires when he meets counselor Beau Clarity and the children he works with. Beau and the kids see beyond the beastly reputation to the beautiful soul inside Dante, and Dante's cold heart begins to thaw as they slip past his defenses. The warmth and hope Beau brings to Dante's life help him see his entire existence—his trials and sorrows—in a brighter light. But Dante's secrets could rip happiness from their grasp… especially since someone isn't above hurting those Dante has grown to love in order to bring him down.

Sequel to Can't Live Without YouForever Yours: Book Two Friends since they met in school, Ashton and Brighton soon become much more. Ash and his aunt are Brighton's haven away from his mess of a family, and when Ash enlists in the Army, Brighton learns to endure his long absences and eagerly awaits his return from missions. Until one day Ash doesn't come back, and Brighton thinks his greatest fear has come true. Months pass and Brighton grieves for Ash, not knowing that a terrible misunderstanding sent Ash running, unable to cope when he thought Brighton had betrayed him. Even after an emotional reunion, their relationship isn't the same—Brighton is now responsible for his young niece, and he's having a hard time rediscovering the trust he once had in Ash. Ash must still tend to his mental health, but before he can, he'll have to deal with a past secret that puts all their lives at risk. With so many forces determined to tear them apart, can Brighton and Ash hold on to each other and never let go?

Brighton McKenzie vient d'hÉriter d'un des derniers domaines agricoles de la banlieue de Baltimore. Cette petite ferme du Maryland a ÉtÉ dans sa famille depuis le temps des premiers colons. La vendre À des dÉveloppeurs immobiliers serait la solution de facilitÉ, mais Brighton veut honorer les derniÈres volontÉs de son grand-pÈre et la travailler À nouveau. Malheureusement, depuis quelques mois, un accident l'oblige À utiliser une canne au quotidien: il a donc besoin d'aide. Tanner Houghton avait l'habitude de travailler dans un ranch du Montana jusqu'À ce que son ex le fasse virer À cause de sa sexualitÉ. InvitÉ par son cousin, il dÉbarque dans le Maryland, oÙ il est ravi de se voir offrir une nouvelle opportunitÉ de travail. ImmÉdiatement, Brighton se trouve attirÉ par la beautÉ sauvage de Tanner, qui est tout ce qu'il cherche chez un homme, mais il se retient, car Tanner est un employÉ... Et aussi parce qu'il ne comprend pas pourquoi un homme aussi viril serait intÉressÉ par lui. Mais ce n'est pas le pire de leurs problÈmes. Ils vont devoir faire face aux machinations d'une tante, au retour inattendu d'un ex et À la nÉcessitÉ de trouver un moyen de rentabiliser la ferme, s'ils ne veulent pas perdre l'hÉritage familial pour toujours.

Sequel to Setting the HookLove's Charter: Book Two To achieve happiness, they'll have to find the courage to be their own men. As first mate on a charter fishing boat, Billy Ray meets a lot of people, but not one of them has made him as uncomfortable as Skippy—because he's drawn to Skippy as surely as the moon pulls the tides, and he's almost as powerless to resist. Billy Ray has spent his life denying who he is to avoid the wrath of his religious father, and he can't allow anyone to see through his carefully built façade. Skippy is only in town on business and will have to return to Boston once he's through. After all, his father has certain expectations, and him staying in Florida is not one of them. But he doesn't count on Billy Ray capturing his attention and touching his heart. Billy Ray doesn't realize just how much he and Skippy have in common, though. They're both living to please their fathers instead of following their own dreams—a fact that becomes painfully obvious when they get to know each other and realize how much joy they've denied themselves. While they can't change the past, they can begin a future together and make up for lost time—as long as they're willing to face the consequences of charting their own course.

Carlisle Cops: Book Six Carlisle police officer Dwayne knows what Robin is doing the moment he lays eyes on the young man at Bronco's club. But he doesn't know that, like him, Robin also comes from a family who cast him out for being gay, or that he's still lugging around the pain of that rejection. Robin leaves the club, and soon after Dwayne decides to as well—and is close by when things between Robin and his client turn violent. When Dwayne finds out Robin is the victim of a scam that lost him his apartment, he can't leave Robin to fend for himself on the streets. Despite Dwayne's offer of help and even opening up his home, it's hard for Robin to trust anything good. The friendship between them grows, and just as the two men start warming up to each other, Robin's sister passes away, naming Robin to care for her son. Worse yet, their pasts creep back in to tear down the family and sense of belonging both of them long for. Will their fledgling romance dissipate like fog in the sun before it has a chance to burn bright?

Histoires de cOEur, tome 4 Le chanteur country Willie Meadows est un imposteur. Il n'est jamais montÉ sur un cheval, et ses vÊtements « western proviennent d'une boutique de Los Angeles. Pas Étonnant que Wilson Edwards, le vÉritable homme de ces bottes d'opÉrette, souffre d'un blocage crÉatif. DÉterminÉ À retrouver l'inspiration, Wilson achÈte un ranch dans le Wyoming afin d'apprendre le vÉritable quotidien d'un cow-boy, mÊme s'il n'a aucune intention de gÉrer son entreprise. C'est alors qu'apparaÎt Steve Peterson, dÉsespÉrÉ, dÉmuni et affamÉ aprÈs avoir ÉchappÉ aux griffes de la secte de son pÈre qui gÈre un hÔpital de « dÉprogrammation pour homosexuels. Steve Était censÉ entraÎner des chevaux pour l'ancienne propriÉtaire du ranch, mais le travail a disparu avec son futur employeur. Heureusement, Wilson a une solution temporaire: Steve peut gÉrer le ranch tandis qu'il ira rÉgler ses affaires À Los Angeles. Mais lorsqu'il revient, c'est À peine si Wilson reconnaÎt l'endroit. Il y a des chevaux dans l'Écurie, et le ranch est en parfait État. Soudain, il se trouve inspirÉ non pas par le mode de vie des cow-boys, mais par Steve lui-mÊme. Mais la secte est encore aprÈs Steve, et la peur du scandale de Wilson signifie qu'il est encore dans le placard. En sortir pourrait tuer sa carriÈre - mais nier ses sentiments pour Steve pourrait tuer la seule partie de lui qui est rÉelle.

Il est prÊt À tout dÉvoiler pour sauver le ranch. Aubrey Klein a de gros ennuis: il a besoin d'argent au plus vite pour sauver le ranch familial. La solution ? Travailler comme strip-teaseur le week-end dans un club de Dallas. Chaque samedi soir, le temps de deux spectacles, il est le Rancher Solitaire. Il est la star. Un jour, il fait une dÉcouverte inattendue: À l'issue d'un spectacle, Garrett Lamston, un vieil ami d'enfance, l'aborde alors qu'il est toujours masquÉ, pour lui proposer de s'amuser... Aubrey n'avait jamais soupÇonnÉ que ce garÇon Était gay. ConfrontÉs À des mÈres envahissantes qui veulent À tout prix leur trouver des Épouses, les deux amis se rapprochent et deviennent de plus en plus intimes. Aubrey sait bien qu'entre le ranch et le club, sa vie n'est qu'un chÂteau de cartes. Il espÈre seulement tenir le coup suffisamment longtemps pour mettre l'exploitation familiale hors de danger, bÂtir la vie À laquelle il aspire et trouver l'amour.

Sequel to Planting His DreamPlanting Dreams: Book Two Love can grow in even the harshest conditions. Life has been a struggle for Lachlan Buttar ever since his mother passed away and left him unprepared to take care of himself. He's gone from homeless to staying with a local minister, but it soon becomes clear he will be better off, and safer, on his own. Fortunately Foster and Javi agree to take Lachlan in and offer him a real home on their dairy farm. It's there that Lachlan meets another of the workers, local farmer Abe Armitage. Though the attraction between them is instant, Abe refuses to act on it until Lachlan returns his interest. By then, strong feelings have taken root, and a passionate romance quickly blossoms. But both men carry baggage that could crush any chance of happiness together, particularly since Lachlan witnessed a crime, and there are those who will do anything to make sure he cannot reveal what he's seen.

Love's Charter: Book One It could be the catch of a lifetime.... William Westmoreland escapes his unfulfilling Rhode Island existence by traveling to Florida twice a year and chartering Mike Jansen's fishing boat to take him out on the Gulf. The crystal-blue water and tropical scenery isn't the only view William enjoys, but he's never made his move. A vacation romance just isn't on his horizon. Mike started his Apalachicola charter fishing service as a way to care for his daughter and mother, putting their safety and security ahead of the needs of his own heart. Denying his attraction becomes harder with each of William's visits. William and Mike's latest fishing excursion starts with a beautiful day, but a hurricane's erratic course changes everything, stranding William. As the wind and rain rage outside, the passion the two men have been trying to resist for years crashes over them. In the storm's wake, it leaves both men yearning to prolong what they have found. But real life pulls William back to his obligations. Can they find a way to reduce the distance between them and discover a place where their souls can meet? The journey will require rough sailing, but the bright future at the end might be worth the choppy seas.

Les flics de Carlisle, tome 1L'agent de police Red Markham sait bien à quel point la vie peut ètre moche depuis qu'un accident de voiture l'a privé de ses parents et l'a laissé défiguré. Son métier, qui l'amène à sillonner les rues de Carlisle, en Pennsylvanie, ne fait qu'ajouter à l'horreur, d'autant plus que le nombre des overdoses a dernièrement considérablement augmenté. Puis, un après-midi, il est appelé au centre de loisirs pour une noyade impliquant un enfant. Arrivé sur les lieux, il découvre que le petit garçon a été sauvé par un jeune maître-nageur du nom de Terry Baumgartner. Red n'est guère surpris lorsque cet homme magnifique fait tout son possible pour ne pas avoir à regarder son visage couturé de cicatrices. Quand Terry surprend un jour un commentaire de Red le décrivant comme un homme superficiel, il en vient à se dire qu'il n'est pas vraiment aussi généreux qu'il veut bien le croire. Son amie Julie lui suggère alors d'aider les plus démunis en livrant des repas aux personnes âgées. Cette action de bénévolat lui permet de faire la connaissance de Margie, une vieille dame au franc-parler, qui s'avère ètre par ailleurs la tante de l'agent de police. Les mondes de Terry et de Red entrent en collision alors que Red s'efforce de découvrir la source du trafic de drogue et de protéger Terry d'un ex qui refuse leur séparation. S'ils parviennent à voir au-delà des apparences, il se pourrait que les bénéfices qu'ils retirent de l'aventure dépassent leurs plus grandes espérances.

Every satisfying romance starts with chemistry—that elusive element that brings two men together and just makes things work. It might be hard to define exactly what chemistry is, but it's impossible to deny these sexy scientists, professors, students, and their partners have it going on. When the formula is right, the reactions will be explosive. Organic Chemistry Former boy genius Professor Brendon Marcus understands science better than people. Coach Josh would like to give Brendon an interactive lesson, but he's dealing with pushy parents and some closed-minded players. Biochemistry Opposites attract when rich-kid jock Freddie turns to openly gay scholarship student Kurt for help in biochemistry class. But will being with Kurt jeopardize the future Freddie has planned when rumors start to fly? Electrochemistry Science major Brad can't keep his eyes off Jordy on campus, but he doesn't think he stands a chance. When they literally collide during a cruise, things heat up. But is it just a holiday fling that will dry up as soon as they're back on land?

A Hearts Entwined NovelAs a stunningly attractive man and the owner of a successful chain of auto repair garages, Trevor is used to attention, adoration, and getting what he wants. What he wants tends to be passionate, no-strings-attached flings with men he meets in clubs. He doesn't expect anything different when he sets his sights on James. Imagine his surprise when the charm that normally brings men to their knees fails to impress. Trevor will need to drop the routine and connect with James on a meaningful level. He starts by offering to take James home instead of James riding home with his intoxicated friend. For James, losing his sight at a young age meant limited opportunities for social interaction. Spending most of his time working at a school for the blind has left him unfamiliar with Trevor's world, but James has fought hard for his independence, and he knows what he wants. Right now, that means stepping outside his comfort zone and into Trevor's heart. Trevor is also open to exploring real love and commitment for a change, but before he can be the man James needs him to be, he'll have to deal with the pain of his past.

Buch 3 in der Serie - Geschichten aus der Ferne Liam Southard hätte mit Sicherheit nicht erwartet, von zwei schwulen Ranchern aufgenommen zu werden, als er seinem gewalttätigen Vater endlich entkommen kann. Bald darauf hat er einen neuen Job, eine neue Sicht auf seine Sexualität und ein Leben, das sich in eine neue Richtung wendet. Doch dann zielt jemand mit einer Schusswaffe auf ihn. Zu Troy Gardeners Verteidigung; er wei , dass das mit der Waffe ein Fehler war. Nach seiner gescheiterten Ehe lebt er in der abgeschiedenen Jagdhütte seines Onkels. Seine Nerven sind ein wenig angespannt, trotzdem möchte er sich bei Liam entschuldigen. Als er herausfindet, wie viel sie beide gemeinsam haben, möchte er sogar noch mehr. Dann taucht Liams Vater unerwartet bei ihnen auf und eine Bergbaugesellschaft bedroht die Wasserversorgung der Ranch. Das Leben hier wird garantiert nicht langweilig.

Sequel to Rekindled FlameRekindled Flame: Book Two Life has been grinding Dayne Mills down almost for as long as he can remember. First he lost the love of his life in an accident that also left him with a permanent injury, and then his mother passed away a year later. When his house burns to the ground, it's the last straw. He can't take any more, and if it wasn't for kind and handsome firefighter Lawson Martin offering him a hand up and a place to stay, he doesn't know what he'd do. Dayne would love for his relationship with Lawson to evolve into something beyond charity, but he knows going after a man so far out of his league will only lead to yet more heartache. It's best to just keep his mind on his research. It's that research that leads Dayne to an old student journal that not only provides clues to the Native American heritage Lawson has been searching for, but chronicles a century-old love story. The tale that unfolds might be just what Dayne and Lawson need to remind them that no matter how dark life becomes, love can find a way to shine through.

A second chance born of love. Pat Corrigan and Edgerton "Edge" Winters were ready to start a family--or so Pat thought. At the last minute, Edge got cold feet and fled. Pat didn't bother telling him the conception had already gone through and little Emma was on her way. He didn't want a relationship based on obligation. He'd rather raise his daughter on his own. Nine years later, Emma and her Poppy are doing fine. Edge isn't. He realizes what he threw away by leaving, and he's back to turn his life around and reclaim his family. It'll take a lot to prove to Pat that he's a new man, and even if Edge succeeds, the secret Pat has hidden for years might shatter their dreams all over again.

Carlisle Cops: Book Five Brock Ferguson knew he might run into his ex-boyfriend, Vincent Geraldini, when he took his first job as a police officer in Carlisle. Vincent's attitude during a routine traffic stop reminds Brock why their relationship didn't last. What Brock doesn't expect is finding two scared children in the trunk of a Corvette. He's also surprised to learn the kids' mother is Vincent's sister. But his immediate concern is the safety of the two children, Abey and Penny, and he offers to comfort and care for them when their mother is taken into custody. Vincent is also shocked to learn what his sister has done. For the sake of the kids, he and Brock bury the hatchet—and soon find they have much more in common than they realized. With Abey and Penny's help, they grow closer, until the four of them start to feel like a family. But Vincent's sister and her boyfriend—an equal-opportunity jerk—could tear down everything they're trying to build.

Robert Morton is in for the surprise of a lifetime. His mother, a bit of a rebel, raised him away from the rest of the family, and it's not until he's contacted by his lawyer about an inheritance that he learns who he truly is: the new Earl of Hantford. His legacy includes ownership of the historic Ashton Park Estate—which needs repairs Robert cannot afford. He'll simply do what the nobility has done for centuries when in need of money. He'll marry it. Tech wizard Daniel Fabian is wealthy and successful. In fact, he has almost everything—except a title to make him worthy in the eyes of the old-money snobs he went to prep school with. His high school reunion is looming, and he's determined to attend it as a member of the aristocracy. That's where Robert comes in. Daniel has the money, Robert has the name, and both of them know they can help each other out. But their marriage of convenience has the potential to become a real love match—unless a threat to Daniel's business ruins everything.

Professional football player Hunter Davis is learning that saying he's gay is very different from actively being in a relationship with another man—especially in the eyes of his teammates and fans. So when Hunter needs a personal assistant to keep him organized, he asks for a woman in order to prevent tongues from wagging. Montgomery Willis badly needs to find work before he loses everything. There's just one position at the agency where he applies, but the problem is, he's not a woman. And he knows nothing about football. Still, Hunter gives him a chance, but only because Monty's desperate. Monty soon proves his worth by saving Hunter's bacon on an important promotional shoot, and Hunter realizes he might have someone special working for him—in more ways than one. Monty's feelings come to the surface during an outing in the park when Hunter decides to teach Monty a bit about the game, and pictures surface of them in some questionable positions. Hunter is reminded that knowing he's gay and seeing evidence in the papers are two very different things for the other players, and he might have to choose between two loves: football and Monty.