Gilliam Tomlinson had had to fight for every ounce of respect he had ever managed to gain from the Texas Rangers. His late father had been less than an honorable man and it seemed that despite Gilliam's attempts to distance himself from that memory, he carried his deceased father's legacy along with him like a heavy wool cloak he never could quite shake off. Then the chance he'd been waiting for fell right into his lap. A gang led by a mysterious outlaw who had so far evaded any notice had been wreaking havoc and stealing cattle from the rich land barons of Texas and they wanted it stopped. Gilliam's job was simple: infiltrate the gang, learn about their leader, gain their trust and then bring them down. It should have been easy. It should have been a simple, cut and dry operation... but Gilliam had never imagined the gang leader would have such fiery green eyes and he'd certainly never imagined the leader would be a man named Jeb who made his body heat up and his brain shut down. What follows is a struggle unlike any Gilliam has ever known. Law, order and duty tell him what he was supposed to do but there was something about that man, something about that life, something about the way he felt among those people that just felt right. Now he faced a choice. Listen to the code of a lawman or the heart of an outlaw.

How do you get your life back when you have gone through hell? I wouldn't know; it has been two years and a half and I barely survive each day. Oh! I pretend I'm alright, teaching my classes, working on my research, going out with my friends, hiding behind a mask of normality. But this is just a facade. I can barely sleep most nights and often have nightmares that leave me drenched in sweat. My life is just plainly pathetic until I meet one certain student's older brother. My name is Anthony, I am twenty-nine and I am going to tell you how I submitted to the love of my life. I am a Dominant. I love to have total control over my partners, giving commands that they obey, managing every aspect of their life. I guess this is my way of coping with the childhood I endured around my controlling and abusive father. I thought I had found the perfect Submissive but he left me, feeling too oppressed under my dominance - I admit I am excessively strict - so I am still searching for this special someone until I meet my little brother's math teacher. My name is Ethan, I am thirty and I am going to tell you how I subdued the love of my life.

**PREQUEL TO "COWBOY UP (COWBOY GANGSTER SHORT STORY)"** Heff Wilder's world is shattered when he receives word that his sister and brother-in-law, Mandy and Frank Zayne, have died in a car accident. Since the death of their parents when Heff was ten, Heff and Mandy were each other's rocks. Now, at just twenty-one, Heff suddenly feels lost and alone. Things get worse when he learns of a special clause inserted into Mandy and Frank's will concerning their horse ranch: Heff must live on the property and run the ranch with Frank's younger brother, Garland-or the ranch will be turned over to the state to be auctioned off. Five years ago, Heff fled the ranch to get away from Garland Zayne. How could he go back now and live with the one man who had hurt him most? Garland Zayne is shocked-and infuriated-by the unexpected clause in his brother's will. Garland had busted his back right alongside Frank to build the ranch up from nothing-the ranch should have rightfully gone to him. Focusing on his anger and confusion over the ranch distracted him from the unbearable loss of his big brother and the woman who had loved him like a sister. An avoidable loss that he caused-at least, that's what he believes. And now, amidst his grief, guilt, and anguish, he is forced to confront a troubling, painful past as well-in Heff Wilder. Facing the young man after five years stirs up memories both good and bad, but mostly bad as he can't forget how he wronged the boy-then turned on him, causing Heff to flee his presence and never return to the ranch. Until now. Now, Heff and Garland must learn to work together or lose the ranch. But before that can happen, they must confront the past... and that one night that ruined everything.

PREQUEL TO PUPPET Tobias Florian had no place in the society of the old world, his life truly began when the world itself ended. Finally, with a purpose, a reason, he takes what he's learned through the years and builds up a military of surprising power. One of the only blockades to hold back the new government, he needs to be stopped, and the one they send is none other than Carter Abbott. Carter is a part of the "new government" that seeks to gain ultimate supremacy against those few left from the wars. He's tied up and chained to a world he wants no part of, his very identity at stake; all he knows is darkness in a world that used to shower in so much light. Carter is meant to infiltrate and return with information necessary to taking down Tobias and the military he had created, but what he finds there in Austria isn't at all what he expected, and he finds himself in a free fall he never thought could be possible. "When it starts it's all fire and sand, and when it's over it's all glass, and it's breakable and dangerous, and exactly what I have always wanted." ((rated M, will contain explicit content, sexual themes, self-harm, talk of suicide, blood, violence, & mature language.)) **cover art by crystalizedraine on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crystalizedraine/**

Formerly named The Beauty And The Bear Kennith doesn't like people. He's lonely, sure, but his books and music have always been much kinder to him. If his parents were to ever welcome anyone new into his house, he may just lose his mind... Unbeknownst to him until the day of their arrival, his parents hire an in-home assistant, someone to do chores, make noise, and send Kennith's already fragile world imploding. He hates the bubbly newcomer named Jesse with a passion, and he isn't prepared to allow his emotional iron walls down for some annoying ray of sunshine. But Jesse has his own struggles, despite his incredibly optimistic personality, and isn't as different from Kennith as first imagined. All Jesse has to do is find a way to show him. (This is kinda a sequel to Angel, although both books can be read independently. )

M/M DARK EROTIC ROMANCE Frank is horrified when he learns that Alec caused the bar fire -and why he did it. Believing that his best friend, Ron McNeil, was also one of Alec's victims, Frank is devastated and forced to remove his blinders where Alec is concerned. Unwilling to be the "reason" behind Alec's deadly acts, Frank is left with no choice but to send Alec away -and insist he not come back. Alec leaves the city behind, on foot. But as those unfortunate enough to encounter him along the way soon discover -when evil is in a bad mood...don't piss it off. Truths quickly surface that cause Frank to doubt his decision to send Alec away. When another fire in a remote area not far from the city is broadcast on the news within 24 hours of Alec's departure -indicating two dead -Frank is convinced it is Alec's doing. Realizing Alec is more dangerous out on his own, without supervision, Frank is compelled to find him and take him somewhere away from people -for everyone's sake, including Alec's. Yet locating someone who can change appearances at will, is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

Local bad boy, Ethan Dechart, is starting to get worried about his friends as they start getting him into more and more trouble. Luckily, he's saved when he meets a new friend who shows him that he doesn't have to put up with his crew. College freshman, Charlie King, is handsome, witty, and compassionate, with many secrets hidden away in his leather journal. When he offers Ethan a hookup he can't turn down, Ethan starts to question things about himself and his sexuality. ⚠️ Warning ⚠️: Dark topics and mature language/topics. Updates every Friday! Writers: @thesecretwriter888 and Jexis Kane - 2ND PLACE WINNER OF ACHERON AWARDS

[Precious Series Book One] At 17 years old Adrien Aguilera is ready to take on his last year of high-school. But while trying to tackle a new school year with hard studying and homework, he has to deal with the fact that he and his mom were moving in with her long term boyfriend. And to make matters quite more interesting, it just so happens to be that he's moving in with his best-friend, Preston King, a fine piece of specimen with good charm who he has been friends with since they were kids playing with cars in a sandbox. While living under the same roof, perhaps it encourages them to get a little bit closer than they already are. ***FIRST DRAFT*** [Content Warning: Teen Pregnancy, Bullying, Depression, Anxiety, Self Harm, Suicide Attempt, Sexual Assault (Kissing)]. [BOYXBOY/MPREG] #11 lgbt (10/14/2020) Copyright © 2018 by Angel Jaxon All Rights Reserved.

Love Me ((FULL FREE VERSION ON INKITT-LINK IN BIO)) This isn't a sequel, though it contains characters from Take Me Beyond Me and Take Me Beyond Your Heart (so you might want to read those first). This story follows Zion Reeds-McCulloch and his struggle to fit in, maintain his friendships, and be the angel his parents say he is. When his charming, loving boyfriend becomes cold, emotionally and physically abusive, things prove to be very difficult, and he starts to learn how his best friend really feels about him and their friendship. Zion tries to find out why his boyfriend changed, and thinks he has no one to turn to, but Jonah is his best friend, the one who was always there for him. But there's just one question. Was it meant to be?

This story is now published. Get the full version of The Bartender on Amazon. Please check Author's bio for more information. ~~~~ TW: Homophobia, Self-harm, Drug-use and insinuations of SA are heavily present in this story. Please tread carefully. ~~~~ "I'm not gay." "Sure, you're not." Not once in Aiden's life has he believed that bullying a gay kid is wrong. Especially not when he believes that all gay people deserve to go to hell. But when his best friend comes out to him, and he uncovers a very scandalous secret about his own family, Aiden is left confused and terrified. It also doesn't help that amidst all his troubles, all Aiden can think about is just how hot The Bartender in the local bar across town is and just how much he wants to kiss him. ~~~~ You will hate Aiden in the beginning, trust me. But, please do give him a chance if you read this story. You'll love him, I promise. Kindly keep negative comments to a minimum.