I can't still be in love with my brother's best friend… Preacher Garner left his hometown a decade ago. He came from nothing but Preacher managed to turn his entire life around. Now a two-time heavyweight boxing champion, Preacher returns to Black River Bend as a favor to his best friend. One fight and he’ll skip town for good—except Preacher never anticipated crossing paths with Travis again. Travis is smart, sharp-tongued and his best friend’s kid brother. Travis is too good for a dirty boxer like him but the heart knows what it wants. Preacher has won fights and lost some, but this is one battle where he doesn’t intend to lose. Travis Reid thought he was done with Black River Bend. Travis was the nerdy kid, the perfect target for bullies in highschool. Travis worked his ass off at MIT, found his dream job with a gigantic gaming company—only to lose it all. Travis slinks back home, feeling like a massive failure. Black River Bend seems the same, except for Preacher. Travis has wanted Preacher for as long as he could remember but Preacher only knows how to cut and run. Can Travis risk his heart for his brother’s best friend?

Joel Wilson’s fallen off the deep end. He lost his job and he’s turned into a junkie. Joel didn’t think he could sink any lower until he offers to give his dealer a blowjob in exchange for a hit. Joel’s spared from the humiliation when the last man he ever wants to see again turns up with a badge and gun. Before Gage became the town sheriff, he was Joel’s first boyfriend. But gone is the boy Joel grew up with. This hard-eyed sheriff will throw him into a jail cell and leave him to rot—except he doesn’t. Gage believes Joel can be saved, but Joel has his doubts. When Joel broke his heart ten years ago, Gage never thought he could ever forgive him. Seeing Joel turn into a prisoner of his own making, pierces Gage to a core. He knows all Joel needs is someone who believes in him. Someone who cares. Gage will be Joel’s silent guardian, his sentinel but Gage wants something else in return. No matter what happens, Joel’s body, heart, and soul will be his to keep. \*Note: Second Time Around is book 3 in the Black River Bend m/m instalove contemporary series. It is approximately 20,000 words, has a happy ending and does not end in a cliffhanger. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.

Henry Collins has only been in love with one man. Drake’s off-limits. Drake’s twice his age and his father’s ex-bestfriend. Henry knows the sexy-as-sin bar owner is way out of his league. He’s not even on Drake’s radar—but one night changes everything. When Henry’s alcoholic father lands him in hot water, Drake appears out of nowhere to save him. Drake’s not just his white knight, he’s the one man Henry’s ever wanted. And there’s no better time like the present to make his first move and risk his heart. Drake Bentley’s been keeping his distance. He knows he’s wrong for Henry. Henry’s smart and funny, too good for a man like him but one taste and Drake knows he’s doomed. Drake can no longer deny there’s nothing between them. Drake never imagined building a future with anyone, but suddenly, he sees a tomorrow with Henry. All Drake needs to do is get rid of a few angry bikers and Henry’s his for the taking. \*Note: He's the One is book 4 in the Black River Bend m/m contemporary novella series. Each book in the series features a different couple and ends with a HEA.