[ boyxboy ] Noah Summerville is broken when his long forgotten uncle comes to his rescue and takes him to a small town of Alaska in a search of a new life. Then he sees Dylan McKenna with his man bun, thick thighs and intense stare. There is something about this man that makes him think coming to Alaska wasn't such a bad idea after all. However, Noah's demons follow him even as far as the coldest, darkest wilderness. He can't keep up, he's slipping and Dylan is right there in the middle of it all. Dylan McKenna has a motto: never commit and never fall in love. He revels in his solitude... Until a gorgeous, young man ends up as his new employee. He's trying really hard to keep things professional but the draw he feels for him goes beyond mild interest. Soon enough priorities shift, shields come down and truths get exposed. They might survive the harsh winter in Alaska. But will that be enough? Started: May 2024 Finished: December 2024

"Meat" has been a call-guy in Chicago's gay district for over a year and seems largely satisfied with his job. Until a peculiar new client makes him question if he should be serving his meat to everyone.

[ boyxboy ] Lennon Lewis doesn't feel quite alright. He is slowly but surely reaching for the stars with his rock band and is adored by everyone who meets him. He should be happy. But he's either too high or too low. The sweet relief is only temporary and it seems he can only breathe when he's high enough, drunk enough or on stage performing. But what happens when his notebook is sitting open in front of him, taunting him with blank pages that should have been filled with lyrics? Well, Lennon meets him. William Hamilton-Smith walks into his world unexpectedly and calms the chaotic storms inside him. Or does he cause unstoppable hurricanes in both of their lives? Inside the walls of one room they are almost safe, almost in love, almost complete, almost honest. Almost. Started: March 2019 Completed: June 2021

Sometimes your first love becomes your forever love. ✨ Jeff expects his trip home to Nevada to be as dull as dirt. Dry weather, boring people, the same old faces-he hates visiting his hometown. But this year, something unexpected happens: he runs into Jamie. Jamie, Jeff's best friend since kindergarten, knows all of Jeff's secrets and flaws. Oh, and Jeff may or may not have kissed Jamie a few times in those tumultuous teenage years... Fine... maybe it was more than just a few times, but who's counting? Seeing Jamie again stirs up old feelings, ones he's finally ready to explore. Jeff thought he left his past behind-until Jamie walks back into his life, bringing old memories and unresolved feelings. A heartfelt friends-to-lovers journey of bisexual awakening, self-acceptance, and slow-burn romance. Can Jeff finally embrace his love for Jamie, or will fear keep them apart? 🌶️ CONTENT WARNINGS: Cheating drama (not explicit), Internalized biphobia, Emotional conflict drama, Mild language, Mature sexual content, Alcohol use 📢 THIS IS A 3 CHAPTER SAMPLE: The full book can be found on Amazon and free on Amazon Kindle Unlimited! Own the eBook today - Get it from Amazon and carry their love story anywhere! 👉 www.authormanderson.com

Eugene Danvers wakes up one morning to find himself in another world. He initially tries to brush it aside as a hallucination, but for something created by his imagination, it all seems a little too real, a little too smart and a little too beautiful. And then everything goes to hell.

Roommates, bad luck, and one hopeless romantic. ✨ Liam's love life is a mess-one disaster after another-and he's always been the awkward one in the group. But he's also been secretly in love with his best friend and roommate, Morgan, for as long as he can remember. Between chaotic friend group drama, laugh-out-loud moments, and a chemistry that won't quit, Liam's about to find out if his forever crush might actually feel the same. A sweet, silly, and deeply heartfelt roommates-to-lovers MM romance about longing, loyalty, and finally getting the love you deserve. HEA guaranteed. 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Featured: @Romance [ New Adult Reading List ] • Featured: @Ambassadors [ Rainbow Fiction Reading List ] 📖 PART OF THE HOUSE COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: The House (Liam x Morgan) BOOK TWO: The Cabin (Julian x Owen) ⭐ COMPLETED: Book was edited and revised for improvements in writing, story flow, and character development in May 2025. If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: graphic sexual details, a traumatic one-night stand, drug use, underage drinking, and mature language.

For centuries, Jalen has wandered through time, an unseen muse behind the world's greatest minds, drifting through memories he can't fully grasp. He's lived in the shadows, his name a secret lost to history, haunted by an unshakable feeling of insignificance. Yet, there's one constant he can't ignore: the ocean's call, a language both familiar and forgotten. But a quiet day by the shore becomes the start of an unimaginable journey when Jalen is swept into a cosmic clash that threatens the very fabric of reality. As the destined Pisces, Jalen is thrust into the heart of a battle he's spent lifetimes evading. Now, he must uncover the power within him, confront forces that have long eluded his understanding, and finally step out of the shadows. In a universe where myth collides with destiny, Jalen's wild, millennia-spanning ride will test his resolve and his role in a fate that could reshape everything. Can he rise to meet the challenge, or will the mysteries of his past hold him back?

**Mail order wife, Rebecca Smallwood leads a boring life on her wealthy husband's Wyoming ranch. She deals with his daily remarks and annoyance toward her inability to provide him with a child--the one reason he paid a high price for her and the one requirement of her new life. **Brantley Mitchell has never known a day without danger. Born into outlaw life, fighting for survival is all he knows--that's why being hold up with a busted arm has made him more than a little riled. Then the gang rides in with the latest money making scheme.. a hostage that's all his to watch over. **Rebecca is terrified of her captor. Not for any of the logical reasons such as his ability to cause her a great deal of pain or kill her. No, she's terrified because of the desire that flares to life within her every time she looks into those dark gray eyes. **How will Rebecca survive her captivity and how will she ever return to her husband and look him in the eye after she's had a taste of captive romance?

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.

"When I first saw you, I thought I'd have to kill you." "Uh, excuse me?" "But now I'll kill anyone that even thinks of laying a finger on you," he said, a dry laugh escaping his lips. "How times change, huh?" ~~~ Atlas, a young chef, was simply trying to survive in the big city. When a mysterious intruder, Emil, breaks into his apartment, Atlas is thrust into a life completely different from his. As Emil takes a liking to Atlas, will the chef run away? Or will the crime boss give him a reason to stay? ~~~ [mxm]