Some scars stay hidden. Some loves refuse to.✨ Tommy Brooks has always been good at running. From trouble, from his past, from the people who cared too much. But when a deal goes bad and a dangerous man with icy blue eyes saves his life, everything changes. Adrian Ashford isn't just any outlaw. He's a high-ranking strategist in the Daggervine Syndicate, hiding sharp intentions behind tailored suits and a soft spot he shouldn't have. Tommy should've disappeared, but instead he's drawn deeper into Adrian's world. Now, with the Syndicate hunting them both, Tommy has a choice: keep running, or fight for the only man who's ever made him want to stay. PART OF THE ROAD TO US 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 Road to Us (Hudson x Colton) BOOK TWO: Playing with Fire (Carlos x Chuck) BOOK THREE: Run with the Devil (Tommy x Adrian) ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: Graphic violence, torture and captivity, forced feminization, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, drug references, organized crime, death of background characters, PTSD and trauma responses, suicide ideation (mild), power imbalances, gun use, strong language, queerphobia (implied) TROPES: 🖤 Grumpy/grumpier 🖤 Age gap (38 / 25) 🖤 Bad boy rescues broken boy 🖤 Morally gray characters 🖤 Reluctant allies to lovers 🖤 Forced femme (humiliation turned empowerment) 🖤 "Touch him and I'll kill you" 🖤 Training montage with tension 🖤 Slow burn that snaps 🖤 Found family (with a side of crime) 🖤 Hurt/comfort with emotional backstories 🖤 Power dynamics and surrender 🖤 "I'll burn the world for you" energy

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

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.

One impulsive friendship, one bad idea, and feelings that won't go away. ✨ Eli convinces Aubrey to spend more time together-just as a distraction from their mutual bad luck in love. But when movie nights turn into something deeper, Eli falls hard, knowing Aubrey won't feel the same. Frenemies-to-lovers, banter, hurt/comfort, and a novella full of tension and longing. 📖 PART OF THE WARNER PARK 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: Warner Park (Andrew x Vince) BOOK TWO: The Bad Idea (Eli x Aubrey) 🖤 COMPLETED: 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: sexual details, mentions of childhood parental abuse, a toxic best friend & emotional manipulation, drugs, alcohol, language

Hollywood dreams, hidden scars, and a love worth the risk. ✨ Andrew moves to LA for a fresh start, but to pay the bills, he takes a role in a TV show where he meets Vincent Vickers, a charming comedian who might not be as carefree as he seems. A slow-burn coworkers-to-lovers romance filled with drama, mystery, and healing. Can Andrew build the life he wants while falling for someone so out of reach? 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Featured: @Romance [ Slow Burn Reading List ] 📖 PART OF THE WARNER PARK 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: Warner Park (Andrew x Vince) BOOK TWO: The Bad Idea (Eli x Aubrey) 🖤 COMPLETED: 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: sexual details, physical altercations, emotional abuse/manipulation, addiction, depression, mental health, alcohol, language

Opposites attract in this swoony MM rom-com. ✨ Colton, a motorcycle-riding class clown, and Hudson, a shy librarian, couldn't be more different. But when life keeps throwing them together, sparks fly. A sweet yet angsty strangers-to-lovers romance full of laughter, heart, and the fight to stay together against the odds. 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Ranked #1: againstallodds [ 9.6.24 ] • Ranked #1: gayromance [ 2.7.25 ] • Ranked #1: lgbtlove [ 2.7.25 ] • Ranked #1: mmromance [5.7.25 ] PART OF THE ROAD TO US 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 Road to Us (Hudson x Colton) BOOK TWO: Playing with Fire (Carlos x Chuck) BOOK THREE: Run with the Devil (Tommy x Adrian) 🖤 COMPLETED: 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, physical and mental trauma, alcoholism, language

A reluctant partnership, undeniable chemistry, and a rally that changes everything. ✨ Chuck and Carlos are total opposites, but they have to work together to organize a motorcycle rally for their friend Colton. With grumpy/sunshine dynamics, tension, and emotional depth, their fiery clashes might just ignite something deeper. Good boy vs. bad boy, hurt/comfort, forced proximity, and an MM romance full of angst and longing with a certified HEA. 📖 PART OF THE ROAD TO US 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 Road to Us (Hudson x Colton) BOOK TWO: Playing with Fire (Carlos x Chuck) BOOK THREE: Run with the Devil (Tommy x Adrian) 🖤 COMPLETED: Love this book? You can buy your own distraction-free copy to keep on any e-reader library by purchasing it directly from my online shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: language, sexual content, violence, traumatic breakup (not between main characters)

It's the same story. The girl is gone, and they've got to get her before it's too late. Can Nashi be retrieved from Edolas? Molly from the lawless Incubus Welch? And Marigold from death itself? And will bringing her back really change anything?

The following is a spinoff series following the adventures of Marigold in her youth as she grew up in the bitter town of Pride and lived along side Tobias. See the many adventures of the young girl, as well as the cameos from the beloved characters of Fairy Tail - NG and the original series.

This book will be filled with Fairy Tail: Next Generation specials whenever I hit a new mark for followers. Some are canon to the series while others are AUs. Enjoy!