After successfully fooling everyone with their faux relationship, Clark and Elias think the hard work is done...until news drops about their wedding. Surprise! Now they're fake fiancées. As the lies pile up, and an old flame comes calling, their hope of a real future together begins to slip further away. Season 2 of His CEO *** After a whirlwind faux romance saves his company, CEO Clark Ashford and Elias Barnes, his romantic partner in crime, nearly get away with their lies - until an unhinged associate runs their mouth on national television about their unplanned wedding, forcing them to take their deception one step further by confirming their engagement. Elias struggles to adapt to the relentless attention and criticism that comes from being a CEO's fiancée. Cracks begin to form in their arrangement, so when a handsome new face appears and tempts Elias with a simpler, quieter life, Clark realizes he might have real competition. With his company thriving but his personal life unraveling, Clark is on the verge of losing Elias forever, unless he confronts his true feelings. Can their staged romance survive long enough to become something real? Or will they lose everything by playing pretend?

In a district where danger lurks around every corner, Isaac North tries to live a normal life, but quickly finds himself entangled in a perilous romance with one of the most notorious figures in the Red District. Season 1 of Strip for the Devil *** In a world filled with darkness and desperation, Isaac North fights to escape his past. He finds himself drowning in debt, fighting off loansharks, and struggling to keep his head above water. But when his best friend proposes a daring solution to his financial situation, Isaac is thrust into a seductive and dangerous world he never expected. When he enters the enticing realm of strip clubs, Isaac collides with Lucien Royce, a figure both feared and revered in The Red District. Intrigued by Isaac's tenacity and resilience, Lucien is immediately drawn to him. Isaac plans to escape Lucien's treacherous world the first chance he gets, but as their relationship deepens, Isaac realizes Lucien isn't who he thought he was. As tensions simmer and desires ignite, Isaac must decide if breaking free from Lucien's hold on him is really what he wants. But is he ready for the danger that comes with it?

In a world ruled by crime, Isaac finds himself irresistibly drawn to mafia boss Lucien Royce, who is willing to risk his empire and life to be with him. Season 2 of Strip for the Devil *** Lucien Royce, the mafia boss of New York's Red District, never planned on rescuing Isaac North from a life of debt, and certainly didn't bank on falling in love with him. Now, Lucien's most dangerous enemies plot to exploit Lucien's feelings for Isaac, forcing Isaac to flee to Italy. Determined not to lose him, Lucien tracks Isaac down to prove his love, but in doing so, risks losing everything he's worked so hard to build. As their feelings deepen, Isaac struggles with the moral conflict of loving a man who lives in violence, while Lucien begins to question the cost of his empire. With Lucien's lieutenants, Elijah and Rocco, and Isaac's best friend Jubilee caught in the turmoil, Lucien must decide if he can sacrifice his criminal empire for love, and will it be enough to build a future together? Will they find a way to escape the underworld, or will Lucien's past destroy them both?

When Desmond Mellow transfers to an elite all-boys high school, he immediately gets a bad impression of his new deskmate, Ivan Moonrich. Gorgeous, mysterious, and menacing, Ivan is exactly what Desmond doesn't need in his life - or so he thinks... ***** After causing trouble in his previous high school, Desmond is struggling to adapt to his new environment at Ivory High and to stop living in the shadow of his perfect older brother. As usual, trouble follows Desmond wherever he goes and nothing is going well. To make matters worse, he seems to have attracted the attention of The Class Prince, aka the infamous Ivan Moonrich. But despite their rocky start, Desmond begins to grow feelings for Ivan, discovering a new side of his identity that he never thought to experience. [[word count: 50,000 - 60,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch

To secure a crucial investment to save his company, CEO Clark Ashford strikes a faux relationship deal with an ambitious entrepreneur. But after romantic feelings and anonymous threats get involved, it jeopardizes everything they're working toward. Season 1 of His CEO Series *** Broken promises and fleeing investors throw Clark's company into a financial crisis. His only hope is to secure an investment from Ava Holmes, the hottest billionaire in tech. To catch her attention, Clark must attend an exclusive couples' retreat hosted by Ava. The only problem is he's single AF. Desperate and out of options, Clark reluctantly turns to a fake dating service where he hires the charming Elias Barnes to pose as his boyfriend. What starts as a simple arrangement evolves into something more after off-script kisses and cuddles blur the line between business and pleasure. With billions at risk, Clark will have to make a choice that not only places his future and heart on the line, but Elias' too.

*COMPLETED* (Y.O.L.O stands for: YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE) *** Carter Jones, the school nerd, and Killian Henderson, the reputated troublemaker, somehow end up getting detention together. "How about we make a bet?" Offered Killian, his pistachio-green eyes drilling into mine as a playful smile lingered on his lips. "A bet?" I gulped, intimidated by how close he was sitting next to me. He nodded and raised four fingers, the ones with the letters "Y.O.L.O" tattooed on them, wriggling them in front of me with his ever-so-confident grin. "Four dares, Jones, just you and me." And that's how it all started. *** Rankings: #fiction #featured #queer #gay #depression #bl #youngadult #featured #comedy #bisexual #manxman #teen fiction #boyxboy #bxb #LGBT #romance Cover designed by Holly Thurston