Two men convinced they'll never find love discover it in the least likely of places. Sidney Richardson has watched his two best friends fall in love, leaving him to wonder if he'll ever find the right man for him. Sure, he's been playing the field since he discovered sex, but he's never taken a chance on one of those one-night stands to see if there might be more. Now he's ready, but is the man he's waiting on ready as well? Tito Perez has had a rough go of it, but he's finally in a good place in his life. He's got a great job and a group of marvellous friends. Who cares that he doesn't have that one special guy in his life? Some people just aren't meant to fall in love. Then a chance meeting between boss and employee gives Sidney and Tito an opportunity to put their hopes and dreams into action. Will love flow as easily as the tequila Tito pours?
The Delarosa Secrets series Borderline Surrounded by secrets, two men search for a serial killer, while trying to keep it from becoming personal. Mac Guzman is a Texas Ranger and lead detective on a serial killer case rocking the city of Houston. He's willing to take help from anyone, especially when it comes in the form of the gorgeous FBI profiler, Tanner Wallace. Mixing business with pleasure has never been an option for Mac, but he just might change his mind and seduce Tanner into his bed. Tanner Wallace joined the Bureau and became a profiler to catch bad guys. Also, it might have a little to do with making up for the evil caused by his family's business. When he's called in to consult on a serial killer case in Houston, Tanner never expects to meet Mac. The handsome Texas Ranger brings to mind hot, sweaty nights wrapped in each other's arms, yet Tanner knows Mac would walk away if he ever found out who Tanner's family really is. With the threat of another murder hanging over their heads, Tanner and Mac will have to find a way to work past their differences before the killer strikes again. Snap Decision Sometimes the only way to do your job—and discover love—is to trust your instincts. D'Marcus &‘Snap' Jefferson is a DEA agent who has worked hard to keep drugs from hitting the streets of Houston. So when Kenneth Santos walks in, claiming to have information about an upcoming drug shipment, Snap must make the choice whether to trust the stranger or not. Kenneth Santos is a recovering addict and ex-con trying to clean up his act. Some mysterious informant has chosen him to act as the go-between with Agent Jefferson. It's a precarious line Ken must walk because his life could be in danger if the cartels discover he's working with Snap and the DEA. Neither man expects to fall in love while playing such a dangerous game. Yet Snap always trusts his gut and it's telling him that loving Ken could be the best decision he's ever made. Cold Truth When the truth comes out, Victor and Bieito must decide how strong their love really is. Victor Delarosa has been the head of the Delarosa cartel for most of his adult life, and Bieito Perez has been there by his side the entire way. Yet Victor has secrets he's kept hidden, even from his long-time lover, and when those secrets show up on Victor's doorstep, he struggles to find a way to explain while hoping he won't lose Bieito. Being Victor Delarosa's right-hand man and his lover is difficult at times for Bieito Perez, but he wouldn't have his life any other way—until the day he realizes Victor's been keeping secrets and he has to re-evaluate their relationship. Between dealing with a rival cartel, law enforcement and everything else being a drug lord requires, Victor and Bieito need to redefine their lives and find the courage to say the word &‘love' out loud before it's too late for anything other than goodbye.
When the truth comes out, Victor and Bieito must decide how strong their love really is. Victor Delarosa has been the head of the Delarosa cartel for most of his adult life, and Bieito Perez has been there by his side the entire way. Yet Victor has secrets he's kept hidden, even from his long-time lover, and when those secrets show up on Victor's doorstep, he struggles to find a way to explain while hoping he won't lose Bieito. Being Victor Delarosa's right-hand man and his lover is difficult at times for Bieito Perez, but he wouldn't have his life any other way—until the day he realizes Victor's been keeping secrets and he has to re-evaluate their relationship. Between dealing with a rival cartel, law enforcement and everything else being a drug lord requires, Victor and Bieito need to redefine their lives and find the courage to say the word &‘love' out loud before it's too late for anything other than goodbye.
Zach agrees to help Raven and finds himself drawn into a world he never knew existed. Zach Harleigh was a baby when the aliens arrived. He doesn't remember much about those months, except his parents fighting and his dad leaving. His father died, destroying the aliens, and his mother died when Zach graduated from medical school. He's alone in the world and working hard to get his career going leaves no time for any kind of relationship. One night, a beautiful man is brought into the ER. Raven Sanderson has been severely beaten and seems unsocialized. Raven and Zach hit it off when Zach takes over his care. Raven can't speak but writes notes to Zach, letting him know the man is in the city to find his sister. Zach agrees to help Raven and discovers a world he never knew existed. A world full of alien creatures that read minds and heal with a simple touch. He realizes there is more to the world around him, and the aliens he thought were destroyed weren't. Their offspring walk among us.
Breaking the rules has never been Wesley's way...until he meets Mino. Rule Number Two that the Thorn brothers live by is that employees of the ranch are off-limits. Wesley has always followed that rule, never stepping out of his comfort zone to do more than talk to one of the cowhands that help run his family's ranch. Being a vampire makes it easier, since he doesn't go out during the day. Mino's been interested in the youngest Thorn brother since he began working at The Blood & Thorn Ranch. It's those stupid rules that hold him back from making the first move. Well, those and the fact that Wesley could kill him in a blink of his eye. Being human in a world of supernatural creatures makes living difficult, since he's considered prey. These two males, from different species and societies, must find a way to meet in the middle of their worlds if they have a chance at love.
Baxter and Addison are meant to die, but their love for each other won't let them choose that future. In 2134, the United States of America no longer exists as the super power it once was. Americans fight to keep from being completely conquered by their enemies. Scientists have begun to genetically engineer soldiers to fight the war. These men are stronger, faster and more impervious to injuries. The soldiers are created in labs, then once they are birthed, they are shipped to compounds where they are trained from their very first breath to fight. Baxter and Addison are two such soldiers. They are from different compounds, but they serve in the same unit. Baxter isn't the most intelligent, and he knows it. His job is to kill the bad guys, and not to do anything else. Addison understands his place in the world, but he finds he wants more at times. He doesn't want just to be a killer. He wants to have some other kind of life, and he's discovered that he wants his life to be with Baxter. When their unit decides to make a desperate run for the border and freedom, Baxter and Addison only have the certainty of their love to get them through the dangers they are about to face.
When an innocent human virgin meets the king of the unicorn herd, it's not just legends that come true. Ivan Brusilov goes to Unconventional to get a drink and let off some steam. Little does he realize he'll be meeting his destiny when he walks in. Carney Ferguson goes to the paranormal bar to celebrate his twenty-fifth birthday. Maybe he's looking for some fun as well, considering he's still a virgin. He doesn't like admitting it, but when he meets Ivan, he discovers that being a virgin can bring opportunities that being experienced might not. As the unicorn king and the virgin begin to fall in love, there are darker forces working behind the scenes to take advantage of the unicorn legends for their own evil purpose. Neither Ivan nor Carney are safe alone, but together, they just might be strong enough to keep Ivan alive.
Sometimes fate brings us the right person to make our world perfect. Dayton VanHooren is a United States senator who doesn't really like his job. He's been too busy to date, much less pick anyone up for sex. Being openly gay means he doesn't have to worry about scandal, but he's looking for something more than a good time. Mickey O'Leary can barely think, he's so exhausted. Working three jobs to help pay his brother's hospital bills keeps him going and helps him forget about how lonely he is. Mickey would like to meet a nice guy who won't run at the first hint of Mickey's problems. A wedding reception and a thunderstorm are catalysts to bring these two men together. What can they do when they discover the perfect man for them but fall in love?
After conquering the world's tallest mountain, loving Toby shouldn't be so scary. Jensen Brockhoff wins his way back into Toby Schwartzel's heart, but it won't be that easy to erase the pain of the past. He has two more mountains to conquer and they're the most difficult. Toby understands Jensen's obsession with the highest peaks in the world. He's willing to wave goodbye as Jensen leaves on his trips, but he can't help worrying that Jensen won't come back. That the lure of the mountains will prove too difficult for his love to fight. Climbing has always been Jensen's way of escape, yet loving Toby is proving stronger and Jensen must choose between the man he loves and the passion that saved his life. Will Jensen give up his climbing gear to build a new life with Toby?
Sometimes the past can be the biggest mountain to climb. Toby Schwartzel has never forgotten Jensen Brockhoff, the man he loved and the one who disappeared six years ago. He thinks he's moved on, but when Jensen appears again and wants to explain what happened, Toby realises he hasn't gotten over Jensen. He'd only built up walls to keep from being hurt again. Jensen Brockhoff left New York City and Toby Schwartzel for several reasons. All of them had to do with drugs and alcohol. He's clean now and the only thing he's addicted to is mountain climbing. His passion for the sport has got him through the last six years. But after a particularly harrowing fall on Denali, Jensen knows he has to go back to tell Toby the truth. Will Toby and Jensen discover they'd never moved past the love they had for each other all those years ago? Or are the mountains between them too high to climb?
