Bøger af L a Witt

It's been a year to the day since Matteo Segreto's biggest mistake ruined the best thing he ever had, and nothing's been the same. All he can do is try to move on, but his world is empty without the love of his life. Alone and consumed by regret, Matteo would do anything to undo the past. Then his ex shows up, panicked and begging for his help... with no memory of their breakup. Owen Carter just woke up to a world that's all wrong. Everything in his condo is different. The streets outside have changed. Worst of all, his boyfriend clearly doesn't live with him anymore. To his horror, he discovers that a year has passed since he went to bed last night. His memory of that entire time is wiped clean, and only a receipt from a creepy fae shop offers any clue as to how or why. While they work to recover Owen's memory, the exes slam face first into the past that Matteo wishes he could forget. Despite the hurt and betrayal, they also can't help but remember how much they once loved each other. But if Owen gets his memory back and truly remembers the hell Matteo put him through, is there enough love or forgiveness to keep them together? Forget & Forgive is a 50,000-word standalone amnesia romance with fantasy/paranormal elements. Content warning: infidelity (off-screen and past, but major part of the story)

Isaiah Cole escapes his everyday life as a schoolteacher by debating-and trash talking-online under a fake name. For the past four years, his internet persona has been getting closer and closer to another user. They're friends, and there's even a little flirtation now and then... but the guy doesn't know Isaiah's real name, and they've never seen each other's faces. Until now. Of all the men who could be behind his friend's avatar, Isaiah is stunned to learn he's been chatting with Tanner Jeffries, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous forward from his favorite hockey team. As soon as they're face-to-face, the chemistry is off the charts. They're as inseparable in person as they are online, and their only regret is not doing this sooner. But eventually, the novelty is going to wear off. And when it does... How much can a broke, overweight average Joe actually offer a hot, rich, younger athlete? Burner Account is an approximately 83,000-word standalone M/M hockey romance. CW: discussions of school shootings/active shooter drills

Love scenes are arguably some of the most difficult scenes to write. How do you keep each scene from sounding the same? Where is the line between too real and too far into fantasy? Which words and euphemisms will work with your tone, and which will kill the mood? When should you show every camera angle? When should you fade to black? There's a lot to it, and a well-written love scene can make or break a story. No pressure, right? Award-winning romance author L.A. Witt is here to help! After 15 years, almost 200 titles, and at least 1,000 sex scenes, she's run into every pitfall and brick wall imaginable... and she's found solutions to most of them! With focus on technique-both yours and your characters'-Heat Up Your Hot Scenes covers all the bases from choosing the right word to dialing up the emotional intensity to things that might inadvertently make your readers wince. Heat Up Your Hot Scenes is an inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly guide to writing hot, emotional, humorous, and even suspenseful love scenes to keep your readers turning pages and coming back for more.

Stefan Baronoski is on top of the world. He's got an amazing husband. He's killing it on the ice. He's providing for his parents after they sacrificed so much to help him chase his dream. What else could he possibly want? His husband, as it turns out, could think of a few things. Antonio Pisano has always supported Stefan's career, but he's lonely and miserable. What good is the hockey spouse life or the stacked bank account when his husband is always either on the ice or on the road? What is there to love about starting over in a new place every time Stefan is traded? Their open marriage kept Antonio's bed from getting cold for a while, but the only man he craves is the one who's never there. Maybe it's time to let go. Then an injury benches Stefan. With the two of them home together for weeks-possibly months-this just might be the chance they need to remember why they fell in love in the first place. Or a chance for Antonio to get his hopes up only to have his heart broken all over again when Stefan returns to the ice. It's now or never. If Stefan doesn't figure out how much he has to lose, Antonio won't be the one left in the cold this time. Injured Reserve is a standalone contemporary gay romance novel with a guaranteed happy ending.

David Coleman has made some mistakes, and he'll be living with the consequences for the rest of his life. He's made decisions that have left him estranged from his once tight knit family. Even now, when David is clean and sober and working his way through medical school with a promising future ahead, his parents refuse to forgive or forget. When he gets some grim news about his father, David realizes he's running out of time to make amends. As he comes home for the holidays and his sister's wedding, he knows it's going to be tense, but he's desperate to prove they're wrong about him. And since they won't take his word for it, he's bringing reinforcements. Hunter Scott will do anything for his childhood best friend, but he never thought that would include posing as his boyfriend. Except David's family has always respected Hunter. Maybe if they see that David is good enough for Hunter to love, they'll realize he's good enough for them too. But as Hunter and David lean on each other through snowstorms, family drama, and visits from personal demons, maybe this relationship isn't as much of a performance as it was meant to be. The Road Home is approximately 82,000 words long. CW: Recovering addict struggling on-page, references to meth use, combat PTSD, discussions of suicide

For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of Anchor Point isn't an exciting job... until he picks up just-dumped Paul Richards. A drive turns into a walk on the pier, which turns into the hottest hookup Sean's had in ages. After a long overdue breakup, Paul can't believe his luck. Of all the drivers, he's picked up by the gorgeous, gay, and very willing Sean. Younger guys aren't usually his thing, but Paul can't resist. One taste and neither man can get enough... right up until they realize that Paul is Sean's father's commanding officer and the last man Sean should be involved with. With two careers on the line, their only option is to back off. It's not easy, though; the sex and the emotional connection are exactly what both men have been craving for a long time. But Paul has devoted twenty-four years to his career and his dream of making admiral. If he's caught with Sean, that's all over. He has to choose-stay the course, or trade it all for the man who drove off with his heart. This book was previously published.

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** Marry me for 1 year. Payment: $1.2 million.Hayden Somerset is convinced the ad is a joke, but he responds anyway because, hello, $1.2 million. He's broke, living in a tiny apartment with two roommates, and exhausted from praying his ancient car survives just one more week. His skyrocketing rent and crushing student loans aren't helping either. At this point, there isn't much Hayden wouldn't do for that kind of cash.The ad isn't a joke. Jesse Ambrose is absolutely serious. His father, the charismatic patriarch of a powerful Hollywood dynasty, has his eye on politics, and he's counting on California's liberals and progressives to elect him. But Jesse knows what his father believes when cameras and voters aren't around. As the election looms, he'll do anything to force the man's hand and show the public who Isaac Ambrose really is.Anything, including marrying a stranger so his father will make good on his promise to disown Jesse if he ever takes a husband.Now he just has to wait for his father to take the bait... and try not to accidentally fall in love with his fake husband.

Anthony Talbot is in Anchor Point to visit family, but after two days of strife, he needs a break. A local gay bar is calling his name. When Chief Noah Jackson sees that red head stroll into the club, he immediately wants him. They're perfectly matched, and before long, they're burning up the sheets. Noah can't get enough. Anthony can't stay in Oregon for long, but as soon as he leaves, he's counting down the days until he can fly back for more. And between his increasingly frequent visits, there's always phone sex, sexting, webcams... anything they can get. But Noah's got a carefully crafted façade, and Anthony can't help noticing the slowly forming cracks. The scent of alcohol in the middle of the day. The extra drinks at dinner. The hint of red in his eyes. Anthony knows what it means. He doesn't want to believe it, but he's seen this before, and there's no denying it. If Noah doesn't get his downward spiral under control, he's going to lose both his career and the first man he's ever really loved. This book was previously published. CW: On-page struggle with alcoholism

Cary "Sol" Solomon isn't just in a slump-he's a mess. His stats have plummeted. Fans hate him. After he caps off two awful seasons with a catastrophic playoff flop, his team is done with him. Worse, thanks to his downward spiral, the addiction that's nearly cost him his career before is rearing its ugly head. As luck would have it, though, the Seattle Sasquatches are desperate for goalies. When they snatch up Sol off waivers, maybe he has a chance to turn things around... if he can stay sober and get back on his game. Except Sol isn't the Sasquatches' only new netminder. Once destined for the hall of fame, Josh O'Brien is a trainwreck thanks to an injury and a messy divorce. His illustrious career is a disaster, and now he's an unrestricted free agent who nobody wants to sign. He's on the brink of losing the only thing he has left: hockey. Then Seattle comes knocking with an offer he can't refuse: a huge pay cut, but a shot at redemption. One that means being teammates with the ex whose name still raises Josh's hackles all these years later. Now Josh and Sol are stuck on the same team, proximity dredging up emotions they've both kept buried for years. Which wouldn't be so bad if the only things coming to the surface were anger and resentment. As they remember all the sparks and feelings that once drew them together, neither can decide which is worse-being together or apart. And that's before Sol's old demons start showing up. But they're not just coming for him this time. Brick Walls is a 128,000 word contemporary gay hockey romance. Content Warning: On-page struggle with cocaine addiction. If you would like clarification or other additional information about this content warning, please feel free to email the author at gallagherwitt at gmail dot com.

For Constable Paul Benson of the North-West Mounted Police, monotony is a blessing. As a provision inspector below the Chilkoot Pass during the Klondike Gold Rush, he's seen miserable conditions and gold fever turn civilized prospectors into madmen. Joseph Starling is on his way to the Klondike to find the men who savagely beat him, murdered his eldest brother, and stole their mining machine. They'll kill his youngest brother if Joseph doesn't operate the machine for them-it won't work without him. With time running out, Joseph must purchase an expensive ticket aboard a crash-prone airship. But the station is miles away through dangerous terrain. Under orders, Paul grudgingly escorts Joseph, but quickly finds himself intrigued by the young man. As they make their way toward Juneau, it's not just the need for warmth that drives them closer together. But neither man can draw an easy breath until they make it to the gold fields...and there's no guarantee that Joseph's brother will still be alive when they do. This 42,000 word book was previously published.

Chris Emmett has a talent for screwing up and landing on his feet. As a SEAL, he managed to evade bullets and court-martials alike. As an FBI agent, he dodged danger and disciplinary action-right up until he didn't. With his career and freedom hanging in the balance, he'll do whatever it takes to clean the slate... including an off-the-books deep cover solo mission. The objective: infiltrate the Hive, a complex crime syndicate operating on the dark web, and find out who's trying to kill Piker, the organization's enigmatic and strangely alluring modern day Mob boss. The moment he's pulled into the Hive, Chris enters a world where no one is what they seem, including the man he's there to protect. Lines blur between moral and wrong, legal and criminal, ally and foe, and-as Piker's seductive magnetism draws Chris in-straight and queer. Chris is running out of time to stop a killer. He has dangerous feelings for a dangerous man, and the deeper he moves into the realms of organized crime, the less he knows and the fewer people he can trust. And that's before he learns the truth about Piker's assassin.

Rhys Powell and Derek Scott are divorcing. Mistakes have been made, lines have been crossed, and there's no going back. Both men are exhausted and ready to move on. But their daughter is getting married soon. In the name of not putting a damper on her wedding, Derek and Rhys agree to keep the divorce on the down-low and show up as the happy couple everyone still believes they are. And between a roller coaster of a road trip and the love and joy surrounding the wedding... Derek and Rhys just might remember why they fell for each other in the first place. Are they only kidding themselves? Or can a rekindled spark really light the way to forgiveness?

Before he found love, he had to find himself.Mormon missionary Joshua Hawthorne vanished and was presumed dead for five years. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he returned to Seattle a new man-a seasoned war veteran with a new accent and a new name. Now Julien, he came home to make peace with his dying father, and also to reconcile with Chris, his best friend and the man Julien had never stopped loving.After reuniting, he told Chris about the night everything changed. The long, hot night spent with a group of soldiers from the French Foreign Legion. The night a disillusioned missionary could no longer deny who he was.This prequel to No Distance Left to Run is the story of the night that changed Joshua's life forever.

A rookie, his teammate, and his best friend from a rival team. What could possibly go wrong? Seattle Snowhawks rookie Justin Reid has it bad for his teammate Shawn Kelleher. It's just his luck that Shawn's got a crush too... on Justin's best friend, Vancouver Narwhal center Keith Adams. When Shawn lets it slip at the worst possible moment that he wants Keith, Justin is hurt, but what can he do? He steers Keith in Shawn's direction and lets chemistry do the rest. What Justin doesn't know is that while Keith is into Shawn, he's also secretly wanted Justin since forever. After some stumbling, they realize there's something very hot and very mutual going on between all three of them. It's fantasies coming true left, right, and center, and it just doesn't get any better than this. Except this scorching hot triad is anything but simple. Not while the closeted son of a hockey legend is fighting to make his own name in the shadow of his deeply homophobic father's legacy. Not in the midst of grueling schedules and a team's fraternization rules. Throw in pesky emotions showing up where they aren't wanted, and it's a play that's doomed from the start. Shawn, Keith, and Justin all fought their way into professional hockey. Is what they have together worth fighting for too? Or will fear let heartache win this game? ASSIST is book 2 of the Pucks & Rainbows series, and can be read as a standalone.

On his first day teaching math at a community college, Chris Reuben gets an unexpected and unwelcome blast from the past: one of his students is his former shipmate... and ex-boyfriend. Justin Hayes isn't looking for a second chance when he signs up for his ex's algebra class. All he wants is a passing grade and maybe a shot at mending fences with the man he loved-and hurt-while they were deployed three years ago. Pain, guilt, and bitterness aren't the only lingering feelings, though, and even if three years is enough to melt the ice between them, they've already put their careers on the line for each other once. Can Justin convince Chris that what they had is worth risking their careers and hearts again? This book was previously published.

If a tree falls in Bluewater Bay . . . could it be fate? A year after his divorce, Shane Andrews isn't interested in dating-not that he has time, between three kids and a demanding job as a grip. When a windstorm knocks a tree onto one of the Wolf's Landing soundstages, Shane's there to help with the mess . . . and so is firefighter Aaron Tucker. A former smoke jumper, Aaron's an adrenaline junkie and way too restless and reckless to be relationship material. As far as he's concerned, monogamy is for penguins, and he'd rather be alone than tied down. Signing up to be a stepparent? No, thank you. But after a scorching-hot night together, they're hooked. Aaron is a taste of the excitement Shane's been lacking, and Shane's pushing buttons Aaron didn't know he had. The more they're together, the less Aaron craves wild nights with other men . . . but the more Shane wants to play the field like he never got to in his twenties. This could be the love neither man knew he needed, but only if Shane gets his feet back on the ground before Aaron walks away. This book was previously published.

From EPIC Award winning author and multiple Lambda Finalist L.A. Witt comes the re-release of three hot contemporary novellas -- Getting off the Ground, Infinity Pools, and On The List. After being stood up at the altar, compulsive over-planner Elliott Chandler decides to turn his honeymoon on Oahu into a vacation for one. Fate puts a hitch in his plans, however, when the airport is snowed in and his flight is delayed. In the terminal, the jilted groom catches the eye of another stranded traveler: the laidback and very sexy Derek Windsor. Derek breaks the ice and strikes up a conversation, and as the temperature drops outside, the heat between them rises. Pity they're both going to different islands, but if their flight doesn't get off the ground fast, Mr. Calm-and-Cool may just tempt Mr. Play-It-Safe into doing something reckless. And that plane isn't going anywhere any time soon...

After two years together, Alex has been dreading the inevitable moment when Damon learns the truth: that Alex is a shifter, part of a small percentage of the population able to switch genders at will. Thanks to a forced implant, though, Alex is suddenly static-unable to shift-and male. Overnight, he's out to a world that neither understands nor tolerates shifters . . . and to his heterosexual boyfriend. Damon is stunned to discover his girlfriend is a shifter, and scared to death of the dangers the implant poses to Alex's health. He refuses to abandon Alex, but what about their relationship? Damon is straight, and with the implant both costly and dangerous to remove, Alex is stuck as a man. Stripped of half his identity and facing serious physical and social ramifications, Alex needs Damon more than ever, but he doesn't see how they can get through this. Especially if he's static forever. This book was previously published. Note: This book was written several years ago, and since that time, the author's understanding of gender identity has evolved. Were Static to be written today, it would include (for example) non-binary identities rather than a male/female binary.

Really, guys? Seriously? A fifth book after we said you were getting a standalone? Oh, and now you want a wedding. Because you've made it through four books and- You know what? Fine. But we're not going easy on you. Bet you wish you'd just gone to Vegas don't you, August and Ricardo? In-laws vs. Outlaws is the final-so help us, it really is the final-book in the Hitman vs. Hitman series.

The virgin isn't the only one with something to lose...Self-described manwhore Kieran Frost is loving the single life. Two years after moving to Seattle, he still has his friends with benefits, Rhett and Ethan, plus a never-ending supply of gorgeous, available men wandering through the bar where he works. A relationship? Spare him the drama and heartbreak. He's got no complaints about his unattached lifestyle.When Rhett's daughter introduces him to newly-out-of-the-closet Alex Corbin, Kieran's interest perks up. After all, the quiet ones are always the freaks in bed. But Alex isn't just shy and reserved. He's a virgin in every sense of the word-he's never even kissed anyone. Kieran is no one's teacher, and his first instinct is to run like hell in the other direction. But his conscience won't let him throw the naïve kid to the wolves for someone else to take advantage of. The plan is to introduce Alex to his own sexuality, pull him out of his shell, then go their separate ways.It's the perfect, foolproof plan...assuming no one falls in love.This book was previously published.

Wherever August Morrison and Ricardo Torralba go, chaos is sure to follow. The authors certainly know this, since their "standalone book" has now turned into a series with no end in sight, because...UGH. These two. We give up. Anyway. Detective David Chandler had no clue what he was getting into when he and his partner decided they were going to nail August for murder. They didn't realize it was one of the few murders August didn't commit, or that their homicide investigation would lead them into the middle of a mob war. Cavalcante underboss Pedro Silva knew asking August and Ricardo for help was a terrible idea. Just mentioning their names is bad for Pedro's blood pressure. Owing them a favor? Oh Lord. He still asked, though, because he was out of options, but he can't say he didn't know he'd regret it. Neither man expected things to blow up this badly. Now they're both on the run from the mafia, the cops, and everyone in between... except for August and Ricardo. On one hand, that means they have two expert assassins in their corner. On the other, it means they have the biggest troll on the planet heckling them at every turn. And sticking them in a safehouse together. With only one bed. And if August or Ricardo make one more comment about how Dave and Pedro should just hook up already... Cop vs. Capo is 67,500 words long, and is book 4 of the Hitman vs. Hitman series. CW: combat PTSD, alcoholism, on-page violence, discussion of abuse of a sex worker

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** For the last year, Jay Warren has struggled to find the nerve to tell his wife he's gay. Every time he gets the chance, though, he freezes up. He's ashamed of hiding it all this time and he doesn't want to hurt her, and the guilt has been almost unbearable.When his wife dies suddenly, Jay's conscience threatens to eat him alive.Funeral director Scott Lawson deals with the bereaved every day, and he's all too familiar with the inside of the closet. He offers Jay some much-needed compassion and understanding, and from that connection comes a friendship that quickly-perhaps too quickly-turns into something more.But are grief, guilt, and loneliness the only things tying them together? Or will Scott get fed up with being used as an emotional crutch before Jay realizes what he has?This 78,000 word novel was previously published.

Cruising, Book #1After Andrew Wentz loses his job, his parents take pity and invite him to join them on a Mediterranean cruise. He jumps at the chance, but once he's aboard, he feels guilty. Shouldn't he be figuring out what to do with his pathetic life instead of lazing around on a ship?The cruise was supposed to be Eric Schofield's honeymoon, but one cheating fiancé later, he's traveling solo. Fine. He's been working too much anyway, so a vacation is exactly what the doctor ordered. He's on a boat with plenty of hot men, and he's determined to invite as many of them as he can into his stateroom's king sized bed. When the two men run into each other-literally-it's crush at first sight. Now Andrew can't think of anyone else, and Eric only wants one man in his bed. The sparks fly, and it's the perfect vacation fling, especially since ten days isn't nearly enough time to develop feelings.At least, it's not supposed to be.This transgender gay romance is 49,000 words.

Colin Everroad should be dead, but after his lobster boat founders during a violent storm off the Maine coast, he wakes up on a beach. He's cold, but unscathed... with strange memories of a face he can't conjure and a voice he doesn't recognize. No one can explain it, but a friend suggests Colin was saved by one of the mer. Except the mer don't exist. Do they? But... that face. That voice. Someone was in the water with him. Someone saved him. If not a mer, then who? And whoever it was, Colin wants to see his face. Lir broke protocol by rescuing a land person, but he couldn't just let the man drown. When he disobediently resurfaces to see his beautiful land man, he knows it's only a matter of time before he's forbidden to leave the depths again. One clandestine visit turns into more. Soon, Colin and Lir are meeting at the shore as often as possible, and the connection between them deepens. The only problem is that neither can live in the other's world. Or can they? Then Lir finds a way for them to be together, but only for a little while... and at a cost. As time grows short, they have to choose: does Lir return to the sea and never see Colin again, or stay forever with the man he loves in a world that will never love them? Ripples & Waves is a modern, queer retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** Greg Dawson's not sure which he regrets more-becoming a vampire or becoming a software engineer. Immortality? Not all it's cracked up to be. The job? Way more headache than it's worth, especially on those increasingly frequent nights when he's overworked and hangry. With a deadline looming and his hunger growing, he's nearing the end of his tether. Then relief comes from an unexpected source-Zane Webber, the hot programmer Greg's been fantasizing about for two years. Disregarding company policy, Zane lets him feed, but kind of forgets to mention he's got some weed in his system. The next thing Greg knows, he's high as a kite... and he likes it. He wants more. Except how much of that high is secondhand weed, and how much is the electric and undeniable chemistry between him and Zane?That chemistry draws them back to each other again and again, and suddenly their downtime is full of sex, smoke, feeding... and emotions. The only problem is that Zane's a mortal. If they're in this for the long haul, then Greg has to either turn Zane or accept a future of watching him wither and die. Greg doesn't want to lose Zane, but he also can't stomach condemning him to this "life."And if they can't find some middle ground, they'll have no choice but to let their love go up in smoke. This novella is approximately 26,000 words.

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** WINNER - 2017 EPIC Award - EroticaJosh Carver would do anything for Michael Adair, his childhood best friend. In the five years since Michael finally left his abusive ex-partner, Josh and his husband Ian have helped him leave that horrific past behind him. Michael seems to have adjusted well enough...until he admits he's afraid to date because the abuse has left him terrified of physical intimacy.Josh is stunned again when Ian proposes a solution-Josh can help Michael learn to enjoy sex again. It isn't like it would be the first time. After all, Josh and Michael lost their virginity to each other years ago. Michael hesitates, but then takes him up on the idea. It isn't long before Ian's getting involved too... and it's all fine and dandy until emotions come into play that threaten their friendship, as well as Josh and Ian's marriage.Warning: Contains three guys who will do anything for each other, a hot tub that's always the right temperature, and a cat with an attitude problem.This 73,000 word novel was previously published.

Tooth & Claw #1 Levi finally persuaded his wolf clan to allow him to bond to Ian instead of his predestined female mate. The catch? They have to spend a year apart after the bonding ritual. Then Ian must-using only their newly-forged spiritual connection-seek Levi out, proving the bond actually worked despite Ian being human. Now the year is over, and Levi is desperate to have Ian back in his arms, but there's one problem-Ian's changed. In a moment of weakness during that agonizing year apart, Ian cheated... with a vampire. Now Ian himself is a vampire, and a devastated, furious Levi wants nothing to do with him. That is until he learns his clan wants Ian brought to justice for desecrating their most sacred ritual. If they find him, they'll learn he's a vampire, and kill him. Afraid for Ian's safety, Levi rushes to find him. Darius, the vampire who converted Ian, tries to take him someplace safe, but when Levi catches up, all hell breaks loose. Now Ian's on the run with a dead wolf's blood on his hands, and the only way Levi or Darius are going to get near him is to work together. They need to get to him before the rest of the clan... assuming they don't kill each other first. This book was previously published.

Tooth & Claw #3 Where do you go when there's nowhere left to go? Levi, Darius, and Ian have been on the run from Levi's wolf clan, but now they've got a problem. Levi's now part vampire. Darius, a vampire for the last half century, is now part wolf. They have to feed on blood, but a bite will turn a human to a wolf. They're left with only one option: find a group of wolves to live amongst... which is a challenge when the wolves want them dead. On a remote island off the coast of Alaska, though, they find a small community willing to let them stay, at least for the time being. The decision isn't unanimous, though, and the community is divided. Some are willing to let the fugitives stay and feed off their people. Others, though, want the three men dead, even if it means destroying their own village in the process. And when one of the clan Elders learns that the island wolves are harboring them, he's going to make sure Levi, Darius, and Ian are dead if he has to do it himself. This book was previously published.

Hollywood is full of dirty secrets, but Carter refuses to be Levi's. Retired action star Levi Pritchard has made a quiet life for himself in the sleepy logging town of Bluewater Bay, Washington. But then Hollywood comes to film the wildly popular television series Wolf's Landing, and Bluewater Bay isn't so sleepy anymore. His retirement doesn't stick, either, because he's offered a part on the show-exactly the kind of complex role he'd always wanted, one that would prove him more than a glorified stuntman. The only catch? He has to stay in the closet-no matter how attractive he finds his costar. Carter Samuels is the critically acclaimed male lead on Wolf's Landing. And now, the man who inspired him to take up acting-and made him realize he's gay-is joining the cast, and sparks fly between them instantly. But Carter is out and proud and determined to stay true to himself. Remaining just friends is the only thing to do, as both the studio and Levi's disapproving, dysfunctional family keep reminding them. Except their friendship deepens by the day, tempting them with what they can't have but both desperately need. This book was previously published.

He's a hockey star. And he's my daughter's hero. And now he's...my boyfriend When Jase Kelly scores his fourth professional hat trick, it's more than just a career highlight. In one of the hats raining down onto the ice, there's a note from two fans-a girl whose migraines keep her from coming to games, and her dad, who hopes to get her an autograph for her birthday. Devin McKenzie just hopes for a signature or maybe a chance for his daughter to meet her favorite player. Instead, Jase Kelly pulls out all the stops to give Dallas an evening of hockey, autographs, and all the souvenirs she can carry. She's beyond starstruck. And Devin? Being starstruck wouldn't make his heart race like this...would it? Jase only wanted to cheer up a fan. He never expected to be so attracted to her dad. One look at Devin, though, and he's speechless. And suddenly a lot more certain than he's ever been about his sexuality. Once they connect, they're so good together it's almost effortless... as long as Jase keeps Devin from seeing how the slightest bit of stress-or even nothing at all-can reduce him to shaking and hyperventilating. Meanwhile Devin desperately hopes that this one time, he's found someone who won't bolt from the reality of dating a parent of a child with chronic health issues. They won't be able to keep those cards hidden forever, though. Sooner or later, their respective truths will come to light. Fate brought them together. Can love save them from falling apart? Name From a Hat Trick is a 114,000-word standalone contemporary M/M romance. CW: on-page anxiety and panic attacks