New cover edition found here. When two Ashe Sentinel staffers are thrown together to cover breaking news and bullets fly, it's an eye-opening experience. Jorge is new to the Ashe Sentinel, and it's not going well. The staff doesn't respect him, and a confrontation with the sexy but arrogant senior photographer only adds to his stress. But after Mac puts him in a situation that nearly gets him shot, Jorge realizes he doesn't know as much about being a newsman as he thought he did. Mac is frustrated by Jorge's inability to see the big picture. Journalism is about more than grammar and spell checks. When a stand-off gives him the perfect opportunity to teach Jorge a lesson, he seizes it—but immediately regrets putting the gorgeous editor in danger. In the aftermath, Jorge earns Mac's respect. But can Mac apologize enough for his behavior—and his inappropriate apologies that follow—to ever earn Jorge's affection, or will he lose his chance to the police sergeant with a flirty smile? "Changing Focus" is the first of the Ashe Sentinel Connections series, and is a m/m romance.

New cover edition found here. The only place Sgt. Rick Wilson seems to meet eligible men is at crime scenes. That generally doesn't work out so well for him. Last time it happened, he was rejected by Ashe Sentinel staffer Jorge Ortiz. But when Rick finds himself with an armful of gorgeous murder suspect, he can't help but be intrigued. When it turns out Will McCall may be more victim than criminal, he becomes determined to protect him despite the risks—to his career and to his heart. Will McCall moved halfway across the country to get away from his ex-boyfriend. After 5 years of abuse from the Oregon police officer, the last thing he needs is another man with a badge in his life. But as the threats to his safety mount, he can't help wondering: Is Rick the one man he can trust with his life and his heart? "Source of Protection" is the second novella in the Ashe Sentinel Connections series. It is a m/m romance.

Archer is tired of being the "boy next door" who gets dumped by his girlfriend and has an embarrassing crush on his boss. But when he researches the possibility of using a dating site while at work, he gets busted by his night editor—the very crush he's trying to move past. Not only does night editor Jorge Ortiz love the idea of Archer trying out a dating site, he loves the idea of him writing about it for the paper even more. Despite his uneasiness, Archer agrees because he's more than ready to meet his next love connection, girl or guy. Tyler is finally moving on after years spent trying to be a good husband. When a day of moving hell leads to a midnight meeting with his cute, geeky neighbor, Tyler thinks it's a stroke of good luck. The two fall into a quick friendship, and Tyler can't help wishing for more. But Archer's uneasy about dating too close to home, and you can't get much closer to home than the same building. Can Tyler break down his barriers, or will Archer always hold him at arm's length?

Andy Blom is an unpaid winter intern at The Ashe Sentinel, and right away he gets saddled with an “evergreen” – otherwise known as a boring feature that can run anytime over the holiday season. To his dismay, he’s assigned to write about a construction worker who creates metal art. The story wouldn’t be so bad, but he’s uneasy about meeting a macho guy who will no doubt find Andy just a little too … gay. Even if he is in the (fairly transparent) closet. But as it turns out, Lane Cross isn’t what he expects. In fact, Lane is a man of many contradictions, not the least of which is that a man like him could want Andy. Lane Cross works construction to pay the bills, and makes metal art to … also pay the bills. As a single dad, the enjoyment of his art has taken a backseat to making ends meet. And his love life has taken a back seat to caring for his son, especially when Zach, age 6, sabotages every baby-sitting attempt Lane makes. Then Lane meets Andy Blom. The man’s Swedish name meaning bloom is perfect for him: Andy is refreshingly sweet and vibrant – even if he gets a bit thorny at any hint that he’s anything but strong and self-reliant. And Zach loves him, which only intensifies the attraction. But when Lane moves too fast, will he scare away the surprisingly innocent young man – or will Andy’s journalistic ethics end them before they ever begin? "Winter Blom," a holiday novella, is the fourth book in the Ashe Sentinel series. There are very minor spoilers if you read it before the others. However, it can be read as a stand-alone. 40,799 words

Julian has everything: good looks, flashy cars, a high-end condo. Until his girlfriend dumps him after a disastrous attempt to have a threesome. To top it off, he rear-ends a motorcycle and meets a pissed off biker who calls him on his shit. But there's something about the man that hits his repressed buttons, and makes him want to finally pull his desires out into the light. But living up to the standards of an edgy but caring man proves a challenge. Elliott feels like his world has spun off its axis, and if he can just get control of his life, he can breathe again. His parents' deaths and his autistic brother's need for a boarding school weigh heavily on him. When Julian hits his bike outside the news office where he works in the press room, he thinks the sultry man is a spoiled brat who knows nothing of real pain. But bringing him under control soothes something in Elliott's soul—and Julian seems to need a steady hand, too. Can these two very different men navigate the give-and-take of a relationship unlike any other they've experienced? For both of them, it will be a hard press.

Chance Rasmussen returns to Ashe, Kansas, eight years after his high school crush humiliated him with a sext that went viral. He's low on holiday spirit with his personal ghost of Christmas past haunting him, but when his BFF asks him to attend a party as her fake date, he reluctantly agrees. The last person he expects to see there is Joe Stewart, the compassionate prosecutor he hero-worshipped during the lowest point of his life. Joe Stewart is a great prosecutor, but when it comes to romance he's out of his depth. He came close to love once, but the timing and circumstances were all wrong, so Joe ignored his feelings and threw himself into his work. But when two of his friends drag him to The Ashe Sentinel holiday party, placing him directly in the path of the man he let walk away, Joe realizes he's been granted a second chance. The spark of attraction is still there, but Chance isn't planning to stay in Ashe past the holidays and the spectre of his past still looms large between them. Can they find a way to build a future together or will Joe only have Chance for Christmas? Chance for Christmas is part of the Ashe Sentinel Connections series, but introduces the love story of two new characters and can be read as a standalone.