the king of the richmond reunites with the prince of crime.

Where Max somehow gets roped into one of his sister's stupid schemes and ends up in way over his head, completely out of his comfort zone, and quite sure he's just met his dream man. A man who happens to think Max is a girl. *** "An excellent recommendation. You're not just a pretty face, then?" "You think this face is pretty?" Max tried to say it with more sass, but it came out kind of soft. His face went red and he turned sharply to the books next to him. Casual. "You're very pretty," There was a gentleness to the teasing and Max glared at him. The man laughed again, dropping his eyes from Max. "Thanks." Max said after a pause and the man beamed at him. "I should be thanking you. This might be worth the read," he waved the book in his hand. Max rolled his eyes, face softening back into a smile. "I'm Kevin, by the way." "Cool," Max said and wondered if 'Kevin' was a name that fit this attractive man. "And what's your name?" Kevin prompted after a short pause and Max cleared his throat, embarrassed. "Oh, sorry. I'm Ma-," Max barely cut himself off in time. Face flushing darker, mood dropping like a fucking brick. He wasn't Max right now. "I'm Eva." ***This is a rough draft. Currently being rewritten!!*** (Disclaimer: there will be boy on boy romance and if that doesn't float your boat, gonna need you to float on by. Also a lot of swearing. Thanx ;3 )

Saying that Max Oran is a disaster would be an understatement: he got himself kicked out of school, his dad has sent him to live with his emotionally distant mother and his friends don't want anything to do with him. When Max starts at his new school, he meets Cole Benson and his turbulent but loyal friends. As Max develops new bonds and begins to fall for Cole, he realizes that, despite everything, he might have stumbled into something beautiful. Eager to embrace the second chance that life has given him, Max begins counseling and, with the help of Cole and his newfound friends, tries to move forward. However, he quickly realizes that there are more bumps ahead than he was prepared for and is forced to decide if he's going to push past his problems or let his mistakes hold him back forever. [ September 2021. - January. 2022. ] #1 in counseling #3 in mental illness #8 in queer #12 in moving on #13 in youth #19 in growing up #24 in bisexual #31 in daddy issues #66 in ya #89 in mental health

**For anyone reading or who has read 'Crush', this is the story of Jenson and Caleb** They say the course of true love never did run smooth... Watching his best friend, Oliver, fall in love with his old friend, Asher, almost breaks Jenson Archer's heart. He's only ever had eyes for Oliver, but has never admitted it out loud. Not even to Oliver. Choosing to stay close to Oliver rather than push him away, Jenson tries to support Oliver's relationship with Asher, while secretly wishing for a relationship like theirs for himself. Caleb Tennyson believes he's in love with Asher. After Asher moves to a different school and almost breaks Caleb's heart, Caleb's still determined to keep Asher in his life. He even tracks Asher down and declares his love for him, all the while knowing that Asher is in love with Oliver. Both Jenson and Caleb are too busy trying to love someone that isn't meant for them, almost obsessing over their friends, that neither of them are prepared for when they meet each other by chance one day ... and are totally blown away. As life moves forward, they try to navigate their new relationship while being apart from each other at college, attempt to overcome jealousy and addictions and then watch from the sidelines as their best friends and former crushes marry each other. Will their own relationship stay the course?

Jack was broken. Being the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his entire family while still a child weighed heavily on him. Fearing for his life as the sole heir of the Stonehold pack, his uncle took him away to raise him far from the only home he's ever known. Now 7 years later, Jack is back to claim his rightful place as the next Alpha and face the demons he thought were long buried. Tyler saw his family's life turn upside down when he was 10 years old. After witnessing almost the entire Alpha family being slaughtered, his dad and former Beta had no choice but to assume the role of Alpha of the pack. So, for the last 7 years, he's been preparing Tyler to take over the pack's leadership once he turns 18. Jack returned to claim what he feels is his rightful place at the top of the largest werewolf pack of the country. Tyler dreams of nothing else but to succeed in his father's footsteps. Who will win? Let the games begin! Oh, there's just one little problem... Warning: contains gay sexual activity and violence.

A class clown on a motorcycle. A shy librarian with a guarded heart. A slow burn MM romance about love, healing, and belonging. Hudson // Colton rides through life like he's allergic to brakes. Reckless, loud, the kind of beautiful that feels like trouble. I should know better. I've spent years choosing silence over risk, libraries over chaos, certainty over the unknown. But he looks at me like the world isn't something to survive-it's something to live through, messy and fast. Every time he grins, something in me unlearns caution. Maybe I'm finally ready to stop being the safe choice. Colton // Hudson's too careful for his own good, always hiding behind pages and plans while I'm out here chasing wind on two wheels. I never meant to fall for someone who thinks before he breathes, but damn if he doesn't make me want to slow down. He looks at me like I could be something steadier than a storm, and it scares the hell out of me. Because when the road turns rough and old wounds split open, it's not the crash that worries me, it's what happens if he's the one I can't outrun. 📖 Part of the Road to Us Collection The Road to Us Collection is a series of interconnected standalone queer romances about friendship, found family, and falling in love against the odds. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they weave a larger story of friendship, healing, and love in all its forms. The Road to Us - Colton & Hudson (strangers-to-lovers, opposites attract) Playing with Fire - Chuck & Carlos (grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort) Run with the Devil - Adrian & Tommy (forbidden romance, age gap, outlaw danger) Night's Bloom - Lorena & Marisol (sapphic romance, grief and healing) Where the Desert Glows - Skye & Darren (hurt/comfort, anxious/stoic, friends-to-lovers) 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!

Sharp banter. Slow burn tension. A frenemies-to-lovers MM romance novella with heart and heat. Eli // Aubrey drives me insane. He talks too loud, laughs too hard, and somehow manages to get under my skin every damn time. I tell myself it's because he's obnoxious-because he's the last person I'd ever want to spend time with. But then he lets me show up for movie nights, sitting too close, tossing popcorn at my face, and suddenly the silence between us starts feeling heavier than the noise. I should know better. I probably do. But every time he smiles, it stops mattering. Aubrey // Eli's impossible. Broody, stubborn, and allergic to admitting he cares about anyone. I swore I'd never fall for someone like him, and yet here I am watching horror movies just to make him laugh, picking fights just to keep him talking. Somewhere between all the snark and late nights, something shifted. Now I'm stuck wondering if we're still pretending to hate each other, or if his bad idea might actually be the best thing that's ever happened to me. 📖 Part of the Warner Park Collection The Bad Idea is part of the Warner Park Collection, a set of interconnected romances set in Los Angeles. Each book can be read on its own, but together they weave a larger story of friendship, found family, and love in all its messy, complicated forms. 1. Warner Park - Andrew & Vincent (slow burn, strangers-to-lovers, Hollywood romance) 2. The Bad Idea - Aubrey & Eli (frenemies-to-lovers, banter, hurt/comfort novella) 3. Snow for the Holidays - Aubrey & Eli (holiday hijinks, reigniting the spark, snowed-in) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: Enemies to lovers gay romance Short MM romance novellas Hurt/comfort queer love stories Slow burn LGBTQ+ romance Messy friendship dynamics Spicy but sweet gay rom-coms 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!

Lights, secrets, and second chances. A slow burn MM romance set in the heart of Los Angeles. Andrew // Starting over in Los Angeles wasn't supposed to be easy, but I didn't expect it to feel this lonely either. I left everything behind in Alaska to build something real-a yoga studio, a fresh start, maybe even a version of myself I can finally like. Then I meet Vincent Vickers. He's charming, quick-witted, and hiding more than he lets on. I tell myself it's just a job, just a temporary connection. But the longer I'm around him, the harder it is to remember what I'm running from. Or why I ever thought I could keep my heart out of it. Vince // I know how to play the part. Smile for the cameras, hit my marks, pretend everything's fine. But when Andrew walks into my life, quiet and sincere and nothing like the chaos I'm used to, the script starts to fall apart. He sees through the performance, straight into the parts of me I've kept off-screen. And for the first time, I start to wonder if real love could be more than just another scene in my life. 📖 Part of the Warner Park Collection The Bad Idea is part of the Warner Park Collection, a set of interconnected romances set in Los Angeles. Each book can be read on its own, but together they weave a larger story of friendship, found family, and love in all its messy, complicated forms. 1. Warner Park - Andrew & Vincent (slow burn, strangers-to-lovers, Hollywood romance) 2. The Bad Idea - Aubrey & Eli (frenemies-to-lovers, banter, hurt/comfort novella) 3. Snow for the Holidays - Aubrey & Eli (holiday hijinks, reigniting the spark, snowed-in) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: MM actor romance Emotional gay love stories Character driven plots Rom-com humor Hurt/comfort LGBTQ+ fiction Slow burn queer romance Heartfelt MM spice Found family and second chances 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!

A grumpy loner, the boy next door, and a love he never saw coming. ✨ Julian's just been through a breakup, and all he wants is to be left alone. Hiding out at his parents' remote cabin seems like the perfect plan-until his relentlessly cheerful neighbor, Owen, keeps showing up with smiles, small talk, and a stubborn refusal to give up. But under Julian's guarded surface is someone aching to be understood. And Owen? He might be exactly the kind of chaos Julian needs. A tender, slow-burn MM romance about healing, unexpected connection, and learning to let someone in. Grumpy/sunshine, neighbors-to-lovers, and all the cozy feels. 📖 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 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, long-term illness, death of a loved one, language

A charming roommate. A hopeless crush. A coming-of-age MM romance full of humor, heart, and heat. Liam // I didn't plan on falling for my roommate. I just wanted to survive college without embarrassing myself in front of Morgan-who, for the record, is everything I'm not. He's confident, charming, and somehow even looks good doing laundry. I keep telling myself it's just a crush, that the late-night talks and inside jokes don't mean anything. But every time he smiles at me, it feels less like a phase and more like falling. He's completely out of my depth. Morgan // Liam's chaos shouldn't be my problem, but somehow, it's become my favorite part of the day. He's awkward, loud, and way too easy to care about. I've had flings before, sure, but nothing that's ever felt like this-like coming home to someone who actually sees me. The rules were simple: don't get attached. But with Liam, the line between friendship and something real keeps blurring, and I'm not sure I want to stop it anymore. 📖 Part of The House Collection The House is part of The House Collection, a series of interconnected queer romances about messy friendships, found family, and falling in love when you least expect it. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they create a larger story of friendship, humor, and romance. The House - Morgan & Liam (roommates-to-lovers, slow burn, found family) The Cabin - Julian & Owen (neighbors-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, first love) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: Roommates-to-lovers gay romance Slow burn MM love stories Queer rom-coms with banter and chaos Emotional LGBTQ+ romance Heartfelt spice with emotional payoff Found family dynamics Bonus side-romances Tender intimacy and laugh-out-loud moments 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!