Stella Starling

Fake boyfriends for a week? Yes, please. Carter Olson never expected he'd get a chance to date his older brother's best friend, Rip Taylor. Wished for it? Yes. Fantasized about it? Possibly too much. But ever thought it would actually happen? Not in a million years, since Rip is straight. But even if it's just to try and win a gay game show, having Rip for a boyfriend-even a temporary/pretend one-is still the best thing to happen to Carter in... well, ever. Especially because Rip's so good at it. Amazingly good, actually. So good that Carter starts to hope that maybe it won't have to end once the show's over... If there are two things Rip Taylor lives for, they're having fun and being there for his friends, so a trip to Vegas to help surprise his best friend's girlfriend with a big, flashy proposal sounds awesome. And even more fun? His bestie's plan to try and win some prize money for the wedding by signing the two of them up as contestants on The Boyfriend Game. The game show is sponsored by the gay dating app bLoved, and Rip is all in. He may be straight, but he's never been narrow, and when circumstances (a.k.a. a best friend who can't hold his tequila) mean that little Carter Olson gets roped into being Rip's fake boyfriend instead, that's almost better... because who wouldn't be able to be a convincing boyfriend to Carter? After all, Carter's hella sweet. Kind of adorable, actually. And really, really easy to get into character with... Winning The Boyfriend Game? Rip and Carter have it in the bag. The Boyfriend Game is a gay romance novel of approximately 75,000 words that contains some confusion about tops and bottoms, a straight guy who realizes he isn't, an ice cube that melts much too fast, and the kind of luck that can only be found in Vegas. Every Stella Starling romance takes place in the same interconnected, contemporary world. The Boyfriend Game is a standalone book with cameos from other Stella Starling stories, a #boyfriendsbybLoved spinoff that takes place around the time of the epilogue from Ready For Love (Book One of the Semper Fi series).

The Boyfriend Game

Jake Hansen has been crushing on Gabe Byrne for half his life, but since Gabe is a straight, self-proclaimed commitment-phobe who moved away years ago to join the Marines, that crush is strictly a fantasy-best-enjoyed-in-private. And even when Gabe starts to flirt with him like crazy, Jake still knows better than to think it means anything. Because falling in love with your straight bestie? Not just a cliche, but a guaranteed recipe for disaster. ...right? Growing up, Gabe never saw "Little Jakey" as anything more than the kid who always liked to tag along after him and his brothers, but somehow, being friends with Jake has become the best part of his day. And after a seven-month deployment? Seeing Jake is the one thing he's looking forward to the most. He just didn't expect that hanging out in person again would be so confusing... or keep blurring the lines about just how straight he is... or keep making him want things that he never thought he would. Things that seem a lot like forever. Ready For Love is a gay romance novel of approximately 79,000 words that contains a hot Marine who spends a good portion of the book in denial, a perky flight attendant who keeps saying yes, zoo animals in compromising positions, a variety of home decor issues, and a sweet and very public happily-ever-after ending worthy of true romantics. Every Stella Starling romance can be read as a standalone and takes place in the same interconnected, contemporary world. Ready For Love is the first book in the Semper Fi series, which is a spin off from At Last, The Beloved Series.

Ready for Love

Micah Finn Rawlings has lived most of his life blind, sheltered, and craving adventure. Now, at twenty-two, an operation has given him his sight back and he's ready to take on the world. Well, sort of. His newly restored vision isn't exactly all that he'd hoped it would be, but he's definitely not going to let that stop him.... even if he does tend to trip over his own feet, have a slight problem with depth perception, and occasionally (okay, maybe a lot) get himself into situations that result in public embarrassment. Still, a few scrapes and bruises are a small price to pay for finally getting out there and living, and given that he has the best luck ever, even the most awkward moments tend to turn out pretty well in the end. Proof? Tripping and falling at the feet of the hottest man he's ever seen. A man who's definitely interested in him, too. Well... probably. Maybe? Actually, Micah has no experience whatsoever with such things and isn't really sure, but a boy can hope, right HMC Zach Hunter, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy is many things. A patient man. An adrenaline junky. A bisexual serial dater going through an extended dry spell. Losing a few good men to an IED inspired a come-to-Jesus moment of clarity for Zach, and ever since, he's been looking for love. Dating any- and everyone who sparks his interest in the hope of finding something that, frankly, he's not entirely sure exists. At least, not for him. The only problem? There hasn't been a spark. At least, not the kind Zach's holding out for. He's not discouraged, though. Zach has no problem putting in some effort for the things that matter, and he knows that all good things are worth the wait. Besides, it's not like he can expect love to just fall at his feet... right? Looking For Love is a gay romance novel of approximately 107,000 words that contains a hot Navy medic who always does the right thing, a clumsy optimist who has more enthusiasm than experience, some sneaky references to classic movies from the eighties, tacos, tamales, and all the shades of blue. Oh... and "yes." Lots and lots of "yes." Every Stella Starling romance can be read as a standalone and takes place in the same interconnected, contemporary world. Looking For Love is the second book in the Semper Fi series, which is a spin off from At Last, The Beloved Series.

Looking for Love

A playboy heir needs: a man to marry, right now.After spending half his life dodging his duty to the crown, the rebel heir to the Rosavian throne has been told in no uncertain terms that it's time to settle down. Crown Prince Leopold has one month and a vetted list of suitable princesses, and he will announce his engagement during Rosavia's Royal Ball. But Leo's got his own ideas about what really suits him...Royal Librarian Edvin Blom is good at not attracting attention. Shy and self-conscious of his stutter, he's used to being overlooked and more than happy to stay in the background. At least, until the crown prince with a wild reputation shows up at the library's new opening and decides to flirt with Edvin's sister...Edvin isn't at all what Leo thought he wanted, but turns out to be everything he can't stay away from. Edvin's been burned by falling for someone out of his league before, though. And believing that Leo has really fallen for him? While Edvin's drowning in his own doubts and insecurities, that might prove impossible... unless love gives them both a reason to come up for air.Welcome to the tiny European country of Rosavia, where roses ramble over alpine slopes and princes fall for the men of their dreams. Every Rosavia Royals book happens simultaneously, so books can be read on their own, or in any order... but keep an eye out for familiar faces around the palace!

Up for Heir

Friends with benefits? Best Christmas present ever.Nicky Masters is a hot mess and he knows it. After all, every boyfriend he's ever had has told him so, and-since they usually follow it up with some version of, "too much work, not worth the effort"-avoiding boyfriends altogether sounds just about perfect. The only problem? The part about Nicky secretly yearning for things like true love and a happily ever after... something that scoring a job at bLoved, the gay dating app that promises to help find exactly that, seems perfectly suited for. So far, even with his in at bLoved, Nicky still hasn't managed to find what he's looking for, but what he has found is almost better: Felix Ramirez, the hot AF new hire with the sexy smile who-for some reason Nicky still can't figure out-actually said yes when Nicky volunteered as tribute to be Felix's new friend (with benefits!). Perfect, right? Just as long as Nicky doesn't go and do something stupid, like fall for him...If there's one thing Felix "the Ram" Ramirez knows, it's how to be thankful for what he's got. Pushing for more is a bad idea-something he learned the hard way when doing exactly that caused him a career-ending injury that cut his Major League Baseball career short. Ever since then, he's decided it's best to just roll with whatever life hands him, and when it hands him Nicky Masters, life starts to look pretty damn good again.Well... except for the part about Nicky not being interested in anything more than a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Still, if that's all that's on the table, Felix will take it, because the last thing he wants to do is scare Nicky away by pushing for more. At least, until Christmas rolls around and-thanks to bLoved's Twelve Dates of Christmas promotion-Felix realizes that with a little holiday magic, he just might have a chance at getting everything he wants this year...The Twelfth Date is a gay romance novel of approximately 79,000 words that contains a boner from New Orleans, an alien viral plague** which brings out Someone's Inner Drama Queen (spoiler: S.I.D.Q. wasn't actually doing that good a job of hiding), an overworked Bedazzler, approximately 5,367,542 air miles, lots of prayers to the God of C*ck, parentheticals (soooooo many parentheticals... see previous spoiler re: Someone's Inner Drama Queen), and the kind of love that makes it feel like Christmas all year long.Every Stella Starling romance takes place in the same interconnected, contemporary world. The Twelfth Date is a standalone book with cameos from other Stella Starling stories and it (mostly) takes place during the Christmas season of the same year as another #boyfriendsbybLoved book, The Boyfriend Game.**Please note that no actual aliens were harmed in the writing of this book. While they may exist Somewhere Out There, aliens do not, in fact, exist in the universe of Stella Starling. The Twelfth Date is a contemporary romance set in the real-ish world. If you're looking for something with little green men-or with less hyperbole and exaggeration-then this may not be the book for you.(Psst! Reading with d104-to-Speech? Please be sure to check the formatting note before the prologue!)

The Twelfth Date

"When we're in public, you're mine." Outspoken, outgoing, and outrageously out, Trevor Rogers isn't one to say no when opportunity comes knocking. And jetting off to New York City to play the part of reclusive billionaire Logan Carter's boyfriend for a Valentine's Day publicity campaign? That's not just a yes, but oh hell yes. When Logan Carter's business partner, the founder of the popular dating app bLoved, starts receiving death threats and has to stay out of the public eye, Logan is thrust into the limelight. The only problem? Logan doesn't do public. He also learned the hard way never to mix business with pleasure... no matter how tempting someone like Trevor might make it. Trevor doesn't want to be tied down, and Logan isn't interested in opening up... but if falling in love is all just an act, why does saying "I love you" start to feel so real? Be True is a gay romance novel of approximately 93,000 words that contains a bossy billionaire, a failed attempt at an utterly impossible sex position, and two men who are destined to discover that the love neither wanted is exactly what each of them needs. It has a Happily Ever After ending, no pesky cliffhangers, and can be read as a standalone... but if you enjoy Trevor and Logan's story, be sure to keep an eye out for the other two books in the series! Enjoy!

Be True

"My job is to protect you, not like you." After years of being bounced around the foster care system and an unwanted medical discharge from the Army, Jase Walker has finally found a place for himself as a bodyguard with Byrne Security. His loyalty to his job goes beyond professional dedication; the Byrnes treat him like family-the one thing he's always wanted-and he's not going to risk messing that up just because his newest client gets under his skin. Kelly Davis, founder of the popular gay dating app bLoved, is a hopeless romantic, but for Kelly, nothing is more hopeless than finding someone to love. His outgoing, hot-tempered personality and high-profile life help him hide his loneliness, but when a series of personal threats force him out of the public eye, the only thing he has to distract himself with is the maddeningly stoic bodyguard who drives him crazy. When Kelly's impulsive nature puts him at risk, the two men are forced into a situation that will either bring out the worst in each of them, or help them find the one thing they need the most... each other. Be Mine is a gay romance novel of approximately 81,000 words that features a tough guy who likes chick flicks, creepy death threats sewn into pillows, and a cocky-mouthed man convinced that he'll never find love. It has a Happily Ever After ending, no pesky cliffhangers, and can be read as a standalone... but if you enjoy Kelly and Jase's story, be sure to keep an eye out for the other two books in the series! Enjoy!

Be Mine

"All I want for Christmas is someone to love." Shy retail clerk Elliott Gaffney's Christmas wish isn't something Santa can grant him, but that doesn't stop it from being his favorite time of year. Especially since he gets to work at Chicago's prestigious Ashby's department store in "the North Pole," doing his part to make the magic of Christmas come alive for others. All Bennett "Ash" Ashby wants for Christmas is to forget about it. Unfortunately, his father is forcing him to pay penance for the media frenzy caused by his latest public sex scandal. The Ashby heir, working as a lowly department store Santa? Only the fact that no one will know it's really him can save Ash the embarrassment of being stuck in a fat suit instead of partying with his friends. But when Elliott catches Ash's eye, Christmas starts to look a whole lot brighter. And even though Elliott would never have the guts to say yes if he knew who Ash really was, falling for "Ben," the new Santa, is another story all together... All I Want is a standalone gay romance novel of approximately 80,000 words that contains everything good about Christmas, two men who deserve love, and a Happily Ever After ending with and no pesky cliffhangers. Enjoy!

All I Want

Nachdem er sich sein halbes Leben lang vor den Pflichten des Thronerben von Rosavia gedrückt hat, wird Prinz Leopold unmissverständlich nahegelegt, sich endlich eine geeignete Partnerin zu suchen. Doch der royale Rebell hat andere Pläne, denn er hat längst ein Auge auf den Bibliothekar des Königshauses geworfen. Edvin ist schüchtern, schämt sich für sein Stottern und kann es kaum fassen, als der Kronprinz plötzlich mit ihm flirtet. Es scheint vollkommen unmöglich zu sein, dass sich Leo tatsächlich für ihn interessiert. Der verwöhnte Adelige muss sich ganz schön ins Zeug legen, um Edvin zu beweisen, dass er es wirklich ernst meint. Aber haben die beiden überhaupt eine Zukunft, wenn von Leo erwartet wird, beim großen Ball seine Verlobung mit einer Prinzessin bekannt zu geben? Manchmal ist wahre Liebe auch stark genug, um gesellschaftliche Zwänge zu durchbrechen... Band 1 der "Rosavia Royals"-Reihe. Buch ist in sich abgeschlossen.

Stella Starling

About

Books

Join the club