Tatum West

Dillon:I don't do relationships. I've been abandoned all my life, and I don't trust a soul except my own damn self. But there's something different about Jack Chance. From his lithe, gymnast's body to his soulful hazel eyes, he's everything I never knew I wanted. When he's wrapped up in my arms, begging for more, everything seems right about the world.I'm not boyfriend material--everyone in Abingdon knows that. I've got a moonshine-making hillbilly family, a heart hardened by war, and I walk into burning buildings for a living. Oh, and I'm still in love with my best friend. Jack shouldn't want anything to do with me. He shouldn't keep coming back each time I make a total a$$ of myself, and he shouldn't forgive me when I keep refusing to tell him how I feel. And he should definitely run for the hills when I'm slapped with custody of my sister's three kids. But he doesn't run. Instead, he's making pancakes the morning after they move in. He's up with Joey, soothing him through nightmares. He's taking Chrissy to ballet. And he's making sure Jordan knows how smart he is. No one has ever done that for those kids. No one has ever done that for me.That's the kind of man Jack Chance is. He's a man who stays. It's only when the court orders him away that I realize I was never done with love. I was just waiting for Jack.Jack:I like a good project--maybe that's why I'm madly, ridiculously, over-the-moon in love with Dillon Manning. I want him to see what I see when I look at him--a hero, a whole, real man. I'm addicted to his touch, his body, the way he kisses me so deeply and so tenderly. There's more to Dillon than he lets on. I just want him to realize it.But Dillon is just about on my last nerve, and I'm ready to be done. That's when the unthinkable happens. Dillon's sister is caught up in a meth lab bust, and her kids have been breathing all of it in for months. It'll take a village to get these kids healthy. And I'm Dillon's village, whether he knows it or not. Every day, I'm falling more and more in love with him. I might be gentle, and loyal, and kind. But when our family is threatened, I'll do everything in my power to keep us together--even if that means putting my own life at risk. Dillon Manning is worth it. I've always known that. And I'll move heaven and earth to make sure that he knows exactly how I feel.A Fighting Chance is the second novel in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one adorable couple, and each can be read as a super-awesome standalone read. A Fighting Chance steamy scenes, a dollop of suspense, some amazing kids, a hillbilly reunion, and a family vacation that gives everyone a surprise. There are mentions of abuse and a couple of edge-of-your-seat scenes with an end-days preacher you'll love to hate. Jack and Dillon are the heart of Abingdon, and the second chance we all wish we had. Enjoy!

A Fighting Chance

I swore I'd never set foot in this town again. But Abingdon needs me. And Kendall Vincent is giving me a damn good reason to stay.Gil:I was tired of working the police beat in Northern Cali. Exhausted--my whole body was yearning for a place I hadn't been in years, my old home. When my mama died, I knew I had to come back, and a pay bump and new job as police chief sealed the deal.I got away from heartbreak. From being so tired. From the constant, never-ending world of crime I'd come to know. In Abingdon, I can relax, see all my old friends from Jackson Academy. Maybe I can even change this place a little, make it better for all the kids like me. The ones who were different, who always needed a place a little bigger and broader than a small mountain town could provide.I always promised myself I wouldn't come back.But Kendall Vincent--he might just get me to stay for good. When I'm in his arms, I feel complete, whole again, like a man reborn to the world.Everything seems perfect, right up until the moment that it's not. When two gay kids get hurt bad by a gang of thugs, I realize that Abingdon needs me far more than I thought.And I'm here to protect the town--and the man--that I'm growing to love.Kendall:I've survived everything this world has tossed my way--ignorant parents, falling for men who want to play straight, and running a food truck in a town that likes its men butch and its hot dogs bland as all hell. I even got through chemo and three bone marrow transplants when I was a kid. But nothing prepared me for meeting Gilman Steele.Six feet of pure muscle with eyes that shine like gold and a smile I'd like to see every morning for the rest of my life.I know I'm crazy, but I swear to God almighty that I fell in love with that man of Steele from the moment I laid eyes on him.There's a secret I know that could change my relationship with Gil, a lie I've been hiding for over a year.It could threaten Gil's life here, everything he's worked for. But justice is justice, and I believe in the Abingdon that Gil wants to create. When the drama gets worse than I ever imagined, I realize that Gil's not the only one in danger.I'm toppling off a bridge and getting sucked down into the murky water of Holston Lake when I know for sure--this isn't the day I die. I didn't survive everything I've been through just to die at the hands of an evil man with a secret far darker than my own.I'll make my way back to Gil. He's mine, and I plan to let him know it.This town might not be ready for us, but I am. And I plan to let the world know it. Steele My Heart is the first book in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one amazing couple, and each can be read as a total standalone. There's lots of steam, a heaping dose of mystery, a dash of insta-love, and a happy ending that's guaranteed to make your heart melt. There are a few chilling scenes and some ignorant jerks who meet justice in every sense of the word. Gil Steele and Kendall Vincent are the future of Abingdon, and the men who set up the story for the rest of our lovers. Enjoy!

Steele My Heart

Nikki: I left for Cali the night of my graduation with nothing but a pink boa, a pair of strappy gold heels, and my silver eyeshadow from Sally Beauty Supply. I sang for pennies on Hollywood Boulevard in my broke and desperate days. Now at twenty-six, I've got more Grammys than Madonna and a growing empire.Fame was everything I expected and nothing that I ever wanted. At the end of the day I'm on my own, with an overbearing manager and security team as my only friends. I made this life, and now I live in it alone.When a stalker starts following me, and the paparazzi ambush me outside of a nightclub, I'm at my breaking point. That's when Fox Lee appears-out of nowhere-tall and gorgeous with salt-and-pepper hair and a wicked smile that shakes me to my core. He takes my hand and sweeps me away from the flashing lights and screaming fans. He even keeps me safe when the stalker shows up at my house the next day.I'd wrap myself up in Fox Lee and never come up for air.But he doesn't want me. He just wants to be my lawyer.Fox: Nikki Rippon is the most fascinating man I've met in years, and I count Robert De Niro as a close friend. I'd like to save Nikki-and savor his cherry pink lips. But I need to keep things cool and professional, even if he's the smartest, funniest, and sexiest man in my contacts list. He's at least a decade too young for me, and he needs legal representation against the hellions taking advantage of him-not a boyfriend. When he invites me up to his place, I almost cave. Every minute I spend with him, I fall deeper and deeper. He can make a Lakers jersey look like couture or rock a Prada polo with Jimmy Choo heels. He's infinitely loyal, utterly hilarious, and more talented than any other musician who's walked through my doors.Ever since my parents kicked me out at seventeen for being a little too queer, I haven't let anyone in. I don't do relationships, especially not with glam pop stars with a closet full of Gucci. But Nikki's wearing me down, bit by bit. He's staying at my place, taking us on dates I never expected. And we even manage to escape to my beach home on the East Coast without a single fan noticing-almost.Just when things seem perfect, the ghosts of Nikki's past start to close in on us, threatening the life we're creating together. It turns out that when you're spending your nights with the world's biggest pop star, people can get a little ...jealous. I'd convinced myself Nikki needed a knight in shining armor. But when I find myself trapped in the trunk of a moving car, my hands tied and my mouth gagged, it all becomes crystal clear: Nikki is the savior I always needed. And the only man I've ever loved.Silver Fox is the fourth book in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one amazing couple, and each can be read as a total standalone. Fox and Nikki have more steam than any other couple in the series! There's also a bodyguard bestie, a closet full of Prada, and an unforgettable night under the stars. Add a swirl of mystery, a secret boat trip down the coast, and a twist you won't see coming... and you've got Silver Fox. Nikki Rippon and Fox Lee are the soul of Abingdon, and they start off the story of Abingdon with a BANG.

Silver Fox

Elias:The night of my high school graduation, I broke my first love's heart. Despite our innocence, I didn't believe a happily-ever-after would be possible for me. I was convinced I had to be straight. Since then I made my life picture-perfect through sheer force of will--I built a billion-dollar company, married a good girl and even gave her a child. People think I'm a cut-throat as$hole, but my attitude got me exactly where I wanted to go. Until it all came crashing down. The company fired me for bad behavior, the wife left, and the worst part of all, she took my daughter with her. Now the only place I want to go is Abingdon, the home I left two decades back. My first night in town, I run right into the six-foot-four, sculpted vision of perfection that is Zane Chase--the same boy I loved all those years ago. Zane is an artist, a damn good one. I offer him a few million to work with my new business, and he accepts. I've never really been with a man before, other than those few kisses I stole from Zane. But Zane is patient and kind, and when we're together, anything seems possible--even a happy ever after. Until my ex drops my daughter with me and disappears from both of our lives. Now I'm not just an unemployed as$hole in a small town, I'm also a single dad to a traumatized kid whose mom has vanished. My sweet girl doesn't trust me, and I desperately need a crash course how to be the parent she really deserves. I thought Zane might give me a second chance, but he's too good to drag into this mess I've created. Zane: Elias Spaulding is a total d*ck. He's abrupt, rude, presumptuous--seems he never learned any damn manners. From the perfectly tailored suits to the wild business ideas and fast cars, he's everything I should hate. Instead he's the most fascinating man I've encountered in years--and deep down, he's the same boy who stole that first kiss from me in the darkness of my dorm room. The more I get to know him, the more I realize that his gruff personality is just a façade. Beneath all of his bluster is a man who wants a real life--a home, a family, and someone to love. I was never the kind to settle down, not since I left Abingdon for New York. But there's something telling me that Elias might just be worth all the trouble he causes. I'm falling in love with Elias, whether I like it or not. And I can see myself here, in Abingdon, building a life with him and his daughter. Just when things start going well, a dangerous ghost from Elias' past appears, threatening everything we've built together. Elias keeps trying to push me away in the midst of all this drama, but this time, I'm not leaving. Elias Spaulding was my first love, and now he is my home. I won't let him go without a fight. Chase Me Home is the third novel in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one amazing couple, and each can be read as a fabulous standalone read. Chase Me Home has steamy first-time love scenes, a lot of family drama, some adorable kittens, a British nanny, and a much needed update for Jackson Academy. Elias and Zane are the hope of Abingdon, and they're working hard to bring it into the twenty-first century. Enjoy!

Chase Me Home

Noble: I learned long ago that I could look-but never touch. My father made it clear: I was no longer his son if I ever sinned with a man. But Connor Strong took hold of my heart the moment I saw on him. And he made that sin sound so, so sweet. My dad is the most powerful Evangelical preacher in the country. Millions of people watch him on TV every Sunday morning. I'm the church's golden boy-handsome, well-behaved, and straight. But a man like Connor Strong couldn't be wrong in God's eyes. And the way he kisses me is a spiritual revelation. Connor makes sparks fly whenever he touches me. He teaches me, slowly and tenderly, and shows me exactly what he needs. He tells me I'm the perfect boyfriend, except for one thing. I'm not out. I can't be. But there are some things worth fighting for. And Connor Strong tops the list. Connor: I came to Abingdon after my ex broke my heart. I resigned myself to a life alone. But when Noble Hansen walks into my bakery, sculpted and towering like a Norse god, I realize I need that man in my life. Sure, Noble's a closet case and has some major issues with his mysterious family. But once he gets a taste, he can't get enough-and I can't get enough of him, either. He's at my house every night, and I'm fine with staying secret during the day. But drama comes along with dating the world's kindest evangelical superstar. When anti-trans protesters fill the town, Connor stands up to them. And when one of the protesters gets assaulted, I'm the one getting accused. I have an alibi, but I can't use it without letting everyone know his secret: I was in bed with Noble, teaching him something very new. I could 'out' Noble, change his entire life. But he's not just a fling or a rebound. Noble is my everything, and I won't reveal his secret, especially not while Reverend Hansen is watching his every move. But it turns out that Noble is far braver than I ever imagined. Noble and Strong is the fifth book in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one adorable couple, and each can be read as a standalone novel. Noble and Connor have a tense, exciting, and sensual relationship with lots of first-time moments and out-for-you drama! There's also your favorite Abingdon grandma, Gil Steele doing hot cop things in uniform, loads of rainbow baked goods, and a redemption story you'll never expect. Connor and Noble are the defenders of Abingdon's LGBTQ+ community, and they won't let hate take over their town!

Noble and Strong

GraysonI was a billionaire by the age of thirty-I've always taken what I wanted, and I never let anyone stand in my way. That attitude got me my own private island and a bevy of people to do my bidding. But it didn't get me the one man that got away-Liam Gold. Liam is back in Abingdon now, and he's just as beautiful as the day he left. He's also covered in tattoos, living in a van, and completely unemployed. Definitely not an appropriate match. But when have I ever been appropriate?LiamPeople seem to think that just because I'm homeless, I shouldn't be living with a mega-hot billionaire. Kinda seems like they're jealous, don't you think? They say I'm a swindler. A con artist. A gold digger. Hungry for Grayson Ellis, and even hungrier for his money. So what if I am?I never got a real chance to be with Grayson. We were too young and too scared to make it work. Now that I'm back, and Grayson has offered to give me a hand, I'll accept whatever he has to give. Let the people say what they want. I am running a long con, but it's not what they think. If I can get that man to fall in love with me, I'll move heaven and earth to make him happy. Everyone deserves a second chance. Even a stone cold loser like me.

Gold Digger

Chief Steele told me to pick my battles when it comes to Cole Gunn. He must not know me very well because I haven't even started to fight.Jamie: I only have two rules: first, I don't tangle with anyone who wants a relationship. And second, I'm the one who decides when it's over. The guys I see are fun and easy-exactly how I want them. I keep my head down and my heart to myself. The only person who sees the real me is my daughter; I don't make friends or keep them in a town that hates me. I don't need redemption. I just want to make it through the day.The minute I see Cole Gunn, everything changes. I can't keep him off my mind-or out of my fantasies-even when I'm interrogating him at a crime scene. Cole makes me want to bend both of my rules-but he's an ex-con, I'm a cop, and my boss thinks Cole is the one behind a recent string of thefts. Screw that. Cole Gunn isn't going to prison again. He gives me hope, passion, love: all the things I thought I didn't deserve. I've never been a hero before, but when it comes to Cole, I think it might be time for a change.Cole: I don't fit in here in Abingdon. I don't have a fancy job, and I got my degree in prison instead of Jackson Academy. My only goal is survival on the outside. I ain't got time for anything else. Yeah, I had dreams. I wanted a boyfriend, maybe a family. That went down the tubes the second I was convicted. My name has been cleared, but the scars are still there-and no good man would want anything to do with me. Did I say Jamie Grant was a good man? He's not. In fact, he might be the brashest son of a gun I've ever met. He rolled up to my uncle's farm the week after I got out of the clink to accuse me of stealing the beehives on my property, and before I could even prove my innocence, he asked me for my number. I dodge every one of his advances. I keep telling him he's pissing me off, that he's a fool for hanging around. But I'm lying through my teeth, and that smirk tells me he knows it. I can't get that infuriating man off my mind-the things I'd do to him in bed would make a stripper blush.But in the midst of an investigation where I'm getting framed again, it turns out Jamie Grant is the only one who gives a d@mn about my story. Unlike everyone else who's abandoned me at the first sign of trouble, he keeps coming back, begging for more. Turns out he's the part of my story I never expected. But it's only when Jamie's lost to me that I realize: he's the love of my life, and I'm not ready to give up on my happy ending. --Smoking Gunn is the seventh book in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one sizzling couple, and each can be read as a standalone. There's plenty of hot mm love, lots of sensual firsts, gorgeous beehives, redneck uncles, ex-wife best friends, a sweet lil girl, and an HEA that's sweeter than honey. Cole Gunn and Jamie Grant are the redemption at the end of the Abingdon Series. Enjoy!

Smoking Gunn

WillDid you hear the one about the rich parents who sent their kid to conversion therapy? You didn't? Well, that's because it's not funny. And it didn't work.I'm a trust fund baby. The boy with the summer trips to France, the Mercedes for his sixteenth birthday, and the fancy degree from Georgetown. I have everything. But my family didn't believe me when I came out. I've lived my truth for years, but they just don't get it.The moment I see Jesse Boatwright, though, I start forming a plan. Jesse needs cash, and I need a date for my sister's debutante ball. But Jesse dislikes everything about me. He says I'm rich and spoiled, and I was born with a silver spoon shoved straight down my throat. That's fine. He's just my date.But when Jesse kisses me, his lips tell a different tale. I can feel the depth of his need, the desire in his veins. I wish I could block out the world and hold him forever, but he keeps pushing me away. He tells me he's a freak, a screw-up, a liar, that we could never be together. There are secrets Jesse is keeping; I just don't know what they are yet. When I finally discover the terrors that lie in his past, Jesse is already part of my story. I'm head over heels, falling hard, and ready to show Jesse that he's exactly the man I need.Jesse I lied to get a job. Well, it's bigger than that. I lied copiously to get a job, and my boss is the hottest guy I've ever seen. Will Marshall is everything I never wanted. His blood is Confederate blue, and his parents own the Country Club of Virginia. His money dates back to Queen Victoria, and I'd rather not imagine his family's history when it comes to civil rights. But Will is kind and strong, and those bedroom eyes make me want to drop out of my office chair. He's beautiful, and not just physically. Every inch of him is good and pure, and I'm filled with lies. I haven't been with a guy since my ex gave me a black eye, burned all my stuff, and stole my cat. I don't have money to pay rent, and I don't have a degree from anywhere, let alone a doctorate in physical therapy. I'm not half the person Will thinks I am. But I'm falling in love with him. I can't let him know that. After the deb ball, I need to quit this job and leave town before he finds out what I really am.When he holds me, though, I feel real again, like a person worth loving. When danger is on the horizon, I just have to decide if Will Marshall is worth the risk. Proud is a 67k full length mm romance novel, the first in the DC Pride series! It is a super-hot standalone and contains absolutely no cliffhangers. Will and Jesse are total opposites, and their fake relationship causes a whole lot of trouble! Watch out for daring cat rescues, crazy ex-boyfriends, scandalous dancing, and a very special drag queen bestie.

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