A work-related injury leaves special agent Michael O'Connolly forced to part ways with the FBI on an extended sick leave. He's been out of commission for weeks and is desperately ready for some action, but when he grabs hold of a filthy street kid, trying to pick his pockets, he gets more than he bargained for. Nineteen year old Jason Thames was accustomed to hard living. The streets had been his life for more years than he cared to remember. He did whatever he could to survive, but one cold, wet night he picks the wrong pocket, and gets caught up in a world he never thought he could have. The agent is harsh and intimidating, but he wants to help him, even when he discovers that Jason has a two year old son; Little Timmy. Over time, the attraction between the two men simmers, and Michael finds himself falling for both his house guests, but how can he hope for a future when the present is so riddled with uncertainty?

Fire fighter Damion Tazzo lives life on the edge; running into burning buildings, saving lives and saving the day. He knows what it means to take risks but most of all, he knows how to be discreet. He doesn't do emotional entanglements, not when the life he has is fraught with so much danger and uncertainty, but a chance meeting with a sweet little sub at the first gay bar he's been to in years, has him throwing all caution to the wind, and taking the little guy home with him. He only wants sexual release, what he doesn't expect is the beautiful, trusting eyes, and the tenderness that washes over him when he wraps his new lover in his arms. Now he has to fight against emotions he'd rather do without, and thoughts of a life he has never wanted before. He's a man who knows how to do his job, but there are only two things he can't tame, and that's his beating heart, and the fire between the sheets.

TEMPORARILY ON HOLD LIKELY UNTIL LATE APRIL 2026 Aven Silverwood remembers the night she almost died all too well. A night twisted and woven with betrayal. So when it comes to trusting, she's always ten steps behind. Guilt follows Kiyaan Moradi like his own shadow. Escaped from war at eight, he always makes sure he's ten steps ahead. When life throws the two of them together, their carefully measured distances begin to collapse, and love becomes the most dangerous step either of them could take.

Madison Snow has mastered one thing: pretending. Pretending she doesn't hear the rumors. Pretending she doesn't remember his hands. Pretending she doesn't care. Senior year is supposed to be her clean break. But she's stuck in a class with a teacher she's trying to avoid. And Angel Andino keeps looking at her like he can see past her facade. While Harley Beckett keeps offering her pieces of himself, knowing she might lose them. She doesn't mean to break hearts. She just doesn't know how to hold one without dropping it. ---- WARNING: This book contains depictions of sexual assault, eating disorders, drug addiction, and substance abuse. It also contains mature sexual content (aka smut).

Emmet and Clay did not meet on the best of terms, but that doesn't stop them from becoming fast friends. As their bond grows stronger, they will do whatever it takes to maintain this new friendship. Even though that may not be all that either of them wants. After years of living in a conservative southern town, Emmett has developed a hard shell that is not easily pierced. It's gotten even more difficult since breaking up with his first serious boyfriend left him feeling devastated and betrayed. Then a new friend comes along to peel back all the layers of protection, making Emmett feel happy again, and perhaps making him feel something more. The loss of his father at a young age left Clay with severe anxiety. His girlfriend says he's emotionally distant - because he is. Clay never gave much thought to his sexuality. He started dating because all his friends were, and although his relationships never seem to work out, he continues to try, because that's what's expected. The steady track he's been traveling is suddenly upended when he becomes enamored with a boy he just met. Now Clay has to figure out what he wants and how far he's willing to go to get it.

Dirty little secrets like theirs might land them in hell, but how can Gideon end it when his unlikely companion-Marcus- has become the key to his survival? Wherein two men fall headfirst into the forbidden together, and maybe find healing along the way... even if that means sneaking behind his son, and Marcus's best friend's back. WARNING: This is an age-gap romance (21yrs and 38yrs). 18+ only, there will be NSFW content! Characters are bisexual and will behave as such. Trigger Warnings: Mental health topics (depression, suicidal ideation/talk of attempts), mild substance abuse, BDSM dynamics featuring some CNC/primal play. Disclaimer: Cover was made as fan-art for Gid & Marcus by @Gatittooee on IG; she loved Gideon and Marcus and decided to draw them in a pose that paid homage to Call Me By Your Name, but please understand this book is completely unrelated to that novel/movie, and I am not claiming the artwork is mine or hers. I do not profit off this book nor were any funds exchanged for the artwork on the cover. I'm currently using fan-art for the cover at this time until commissions have been completed and I can use for a cover. No copyright laws have been broken with the usage of the artwork on the cover.

She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)

GOING ON HIATUS FOR DEEP EDITING! (Needed to work toward Indie publishing).💙 Bi-curious Luca found the courage to slip his number to the cop pulling him over for speeding. He didn't expect much, especially not for Officer Hoffman to hit him up, but that's just what happened. In the end, Luca might just discover himself, find freedom, and even love in the arms of his unlikely partner in this coming-of-age, coming out romance. Spicy chapters marked with a Pepper! This is a gay, age-gap (28 and 18) mature novel. It will contain mature language, explicit sex scenes, including BDSM-content. Sexual partners of legal age (18+). If age gaps bother you, this book ain't for you. Copyright of Quill Pearson All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief mention in review.

Currently on hold. SEQUEL TO BULLETPROOF. can be read as a standalone if you want.