Probation officer Darien Quinn prides himself on being good at his job, but his new client is about to test his professional and personal boundaries to their limits. Felix Church is sexy, clever, and too damn manipulative for his own good. And as for his background… that’s dark enough that even Darien will struggle to look past it. Seven years is a long time to preach your innocence to those who don’t want to listen, including Felix’s own mother. With release imminent and his future uncertain, he’s in dire need of a distraction. If anyone deserves a bit of fun, it’s him, and seducing his new PO is going to be a blast. When an outburst of public hate brings them closer, Darien’s determined to get to the bottom of what really happened between Felix and his boyfriend eight years ago. Has his desire to see the best in people left him blind to Felix’s true nature? Or is Felix a victim in more ways than one? Finding the answer could cost him everything. His job. His friends. And his heart. By His Side is a steamy hurt/comfort MM romance featuring a kind hearted probation officer who doesn’t just rip up the rule book but sets it on fire, and a man with every right to be bitter who needs someone by his side, come hell or high water. Although, By His Side features characters from In His Corner, it can be read as a standalone. Content warning for past discussion of murder and domestic abuse.