Last Summer

Sequel to Bad to Be GoodBad to Be Good: Book TwoWhen a former mobster's past catches up with him, will it end the quiet life he's been struggling with, or transform it into something he couldn't have imagined?Sometimes Gerome Meadows longs for the excitement of the life he left behind for Witness Protection. But when he stands up to a bully in a bar to protect a homeless man, his past comes very close to home--and it's no longer what he wants.Tucker Wells has been living in a tent, surviving with the aid of his friend Cheryl and helping her watch over her son. When he winds up on the wrong side of an argument with some dangerous people, his already difficult life is thrown into turmoil. Gerome steps in to find them a temporary apartment, and Tucker is grateful and relieved.Gerome never meant to open the door to trouble. His life and Tucker's depend on keeping his past a mystery. But as his desire to protect develops into something deeper, he and Tucker will have to evaluate what family means--and hope that their growing feelings pass unimaginable tests.

Sequel to Over and BackBronco's Boys: Book SixWhen Salvatore Adruccio finished his time in the military, he moved on to a life of good friends, cold drinks, and hot men. His job as a bouncer at Broncos is fun and drama-free, at least until sexy but secretive server Elliot Hastings catches his eye.On the run and in possession of evidence that could expose his stepfather for the dangerous and powerful criminal he is, Elliot doesn't want to draw anyone else into his troubles. But when a thug catches up to him and Salvatore fends him off, he decides Elliot needs his help, even if he won't admit it. Attraction quickly heats into passion, but Elliot is wary of commitment when he might have to drop everything and run at any moment. The only way they can be together in all the ways they want is to take out the threat posed by Elliot's stepfather and his underworld ties.And Salvatore intends to do just that.

Can a single dad with a criminal past find love with the cop who pulled him over? When single dad Quinton Jackson gets stopped for speeding, he thinks he's lost both his freedom and his infant son, who's in the car he's been chasing down the highway. Amazingly, State Trooper Wyatt Nelson not only believes him, he radios for help and reunites Quinton with baby Callum. Wyatt should ticket Quinton, but something makes him look past Quinton's record. Watching him with his child proves he made the right decision. Quinton is a loving, devoted father--and he's handsome. Wyatt can't help but take a personal interest. For Quinton, getting temporary custody is a dream come true... or it would be, if working full-time and caring for an infant left time to sleep. As if that weren't enough, Callum's mother will do anything to get him back, including ruining Quinton's life. Fortunately, Quinton has Wyatt for help, support, and as much romance as a single parent can schedule. But when Wyatt's duties as a cop conflict with Quinton's quest for permanent custody, their situation becomes precarious. Can they trust each other, and the courts, to deliver justice and a happy ever after? Fire and Sand is the first book in RWA Centennial Award-winning author Andrew Grey's Carlisle Troopers series. Fans of found families, second chances, and guys with hearts of gold will love this contemporary romance.

Some moments happen once in a lifetime, and you have to catch them and hold on tight.Arty Reynolds chased his dream to Broadway, but after his father is injured, he must return to the small fishing community where he grew up, at least until his dad is back on his feet.Jamie Wilson fled his family farm but failed to achieve real independence. Arty is hiring for a trip on the gulf, and it'll get Jamie one step closer to his goal.Neither man plans to stay in Florida long-term, neither is looking for love, and they're both blown away by the passion that sparks between them. But on a fishing boat, there's little privacy to see where their feelings might lead. Passion builds like a storm until they reach land, where they also learn they share a common dream. The lives they both long for could line up perfectly, as long as they can weather the strain on their new romance when only one of them may get a chance at their dream.

A Bottled Up Story Tyler O'Connor, a successful antiques dealer, meets aspiring artist Mark Burke when Mark's mother decides to sell some of her antiques collection. Tyler is enchanted by the quiet, reserved artist and works up the courage to ask Mark to dinner. Despite the date's success and their mutual attraction, Mark's happiness takes a blow when his mother learns that he is gay and throws him out of the house. Unsure of where to go, Mark shows up on Tyler's doorstep and finds shelter. Tyler's encouragement and support help kick-start Mark's career, especially when Mark finds that Tyler inspires him in the bedroom as well as the studio. But they're daunted when bad memories of the past, struggles in the present, and fear for the future strain Mark and Tyler's budding relationship. As the old saying goes, the best revenge is living well-and in this case-loving well, and with that in mind, Mark and Tyler go in search of happily ever after.

Una prateria divisa Dopo un anno trascorso alla scuola di medicina, Dakota Holden ritorna a casa per prendersi cura degli affari di famiglia a tempo pieno e aiutare suo padre a convivere con la sclerosi multipla. Devoto alla sua famiglia, Dakota si concede solo una settimana di vacanza all'anno, che trascorre in luoghi esotici a divertirsi più che può. Durante una crociera, Dakota stringe con Phillip Reardon un'amicizia che riempie un vuoto nella sua vita.Quando Phillip decide di accettare il suo invito a visitare il ranch, Dakota è felice di rivederlo e di conoscere il suo amico veterinario, Wally Schumacher. Nonostante la tendenza di Wally ad aiutare i lupi a cui gli uomini di Dakota sparano per proteggere il bestiame, i due scoprono di avere molto in comune, inclusa una forte attrazione reciproca. Ma dovranno decidere se la prateria del Wyoming è grande abbastanza per il bestiame di Dakota, i lupi di Wally e il loro amore.Guai nella prateriaFra i ranch confinanti degli Holden e dei Jessup, i rapporti sono tutto fuorché amichevoli - Jefferson Holden e Kent Jessup si detestano. Ma nonostante il rancore pluriennale fra i loro genitori, Haven Jessup non riesce proprio a provare odio, soprattutto dopo che Dakota Holden lo accoglie in seguito a un violento temporale e Haven incontra il suo amico Phillip Reardon.Phillip accetta Haven per com'è, vedendo attraverso la maschera che questi indossa per celare la sua attrazione nei confronti degli uomini, ma la loro relazione delicata e segreta verrà messa a dura prova. Recinzioni sabotate, animali feriti, piani deplorevoli e i segreti della famiglia Jessup minacceranno la neonata felicità di Haven e le sue speranze di un futuro con Phillip.Una prateria sconvoltaL'ultima cosa che Liam Southard si aspetta quando fugge da un padre violento è di essere accolto in un ranch gestito da una coppia gay. Presto trova un nuovo lavoro e un nuovo punto di vista sulla propria sessualità, e la sua vita ricomincia. Poi qualcuno gli punta contro un fucile.In difesa di Troy Gardener, bisogna dire che la faccenda del fucile era tutto un equivoco. Fra la rovina del suo matrimonio e la vita in solitudine nel capanno di caccia di suo zio, era un po' nervoso. Vorrebbe scusarsi con Liam e, una volta scoperto quanto hanno in comune, vuole anche qualcosa di più. Ma fra l'arrivo inaspettato del padre di Liam e una compagnia mineraria che minaccia la fonte d'acqua del ranch, l'unica cosa certa è che la vita da quelle parti non sarà noiosa.