Crush

Series · 10 books · 2019-2022

By Elouise East

Books in series

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Love Conquers

2022

Two men whose love has stood the test of time, through troubling times to defining moments, watch James and Rich as they hold on to the one person who means more than anything else in the world. This is a 7,000 word short prequel into the Crush series.

First Kiss

2019

an alternate cover edition can be found here How could it be wrong when it feels so right. Charlie and Josh never expected to cross the line, but their mutual attraction for each other suddenly has them plunging headfirst into the forbidden. They know it’s a secret they must keep at all costs. With an ex-boyfriend watching too closely, how long can their newfound relationship remain private? And if it doesn’t, can they pay the price? Read for heart-breaking court cases, creepy ex-boyfriends and two men who love each other despite everything that stands in their way First Kiss is a M/M Taboo Romance.

Instant Desire

2019

Can they reconcile their fears and allow a love that may heal their hearts? Asher Danvers is a childminder, trying to do the best for his niece, Janie, who he has looked after since his sister died three years ago. He enlists an architect to help with extending his house to help his business and personal life. He didn’t expect to feel such a pull towards the guy, especially as he had sworn off men until Janie was older since his last failed relationship. Fate apparently doesn’t listen. Sean Edwards lost his parents in a car accident four years ago. That was when he also lost his enthusiasm for social interactions, regardless of the need for it within the job he does. He loves his job as an architect. Except for this new job. It comes with an added complication called Asher. Nowhere near ready to have someone walk away from him who he could potentially love, he distances himself. He can’t help it though. Something keeps drawing him back into the circle of Asher’s arms. As their feelings grow, Sean becomes more and more scared and Asher gets dealt a blow he’s not sure his heart can come back from.

Primary Seduction

2019

Thrown together by circumstance, two men gamble their most prized possessions: their hearts Trent's life is full of drama—the ex-wife and two teenage children drama. He's broke, he's lonely. He's also concerned about his health: headaches and misplaced items makes him think something serious is wrong. Meeting Max is a much-needed breath of fresh air. Max enjoys his lifestyle—interior designer by day; BDSM lover by night. Until he meets Trent, who is about as far from his lifestyle as he can get, but who also seems to understand him in a way that's somehow more intimate than sex. They should have nothing in common, but when Max calls after taking a beating, Trent answers without hesitation. As Max recovers, Trent is confused by the feelings that grow between them, feelings he's not supposed to have. Because Trent is straight. And Max is twelve years younger than him. This is a MM romance with age gap, BDSM, hurt/comfort and sexual awakening.

Deep Down

2020

Craig loves his boyfriend. He wants to be better, to help more, to not be an imposition. He doesn’t know why Darren puts up with him. When an accident lands Craig in hospital, he’s shown the truth about the type of relationship he has. The news rocks Craig’s world because that’s not how he sees it. At least, until Darren uses his fists one time too many. Alex needs to get Craig to see what’s happening, but he knows how difficult it is for a domestic abuse victim to get help. He tries to assist Craig, but Craig struggles with his new reality. Alex finds himself falling for the man, although it is completely the wrong time, wrong place. His feelings for Alex confuse Craig, and he can’t understand it. Alex tries to move on, but his friends bring Craig into their circle, making it almost impossible for Alex to forget him. A new relationship is not the distraction it should be, and when Craig calls for help, Alex goes running, disregarding the potential issues. Read on to find out what happens when Craig’s carefully balanced life falls apart. Who is there to help him patch up his wounds – physically, emotionally and mentally? \This book contains sensitive material that could be a trigger for some\

A Crush for Christmas

2020

alternate cover edition of ASIN B08P5F966S A transatlantic MM romance with low angst, major decision-making needed and a love of family. Will the width of the Atlantic wash away the potential for love? Colton is striving to make his business flourish. With no family left in New York to support him, he has to rely on himself and his best friends to live a full life. It doesn’t stop him from saving every dime to visit his mother in the UK at Christmas. What he doesn’t expect is to find a man who lights up his life like a Christmas tree. Ioan loves Christmas and spending the holiday helping the residents of the nursing home to enjoy themselves is amazing. But he feels like he’s missing something. When a resident’s son arrives for his annual visit, Ioan can’t help but notice. Looking is all he’ll do, though. He’s learned his lesson about long-distance relationships, and he won’t go there again. Are they willing to give a transatlantic relationship a try, or is it doomed to fail?

Life Support

2021

alternate cover edition of ASIN B08WBY98VW What do they have left when their safety and self-worth are compromised? Casey’s usually bubbly, cheeky demeanour is diminished by sexual harassment from a colleague. Becoming scared for his safety, he seeks out a trainer to teach him how to escape. Withholding the secret is stifling, but there’s no other option if he wants to keep his job. Spilling the secret to an almost stranger changes his life in a way he never thought possible. Luke spends his time training people in physical evasive tactics. He loves his job but feels inferior to his more successful siblings. How can he compete with lawyers, police officers and teachers? When Casey comes to him for training, Luke knows he’s hiding a secret. Finally, Casey confides in him, and it leads to something neither planned for. Can they win the fight against people who bring them down? \*This book contains scenes which may be a trigger for some people. Please heed the trigger warning inside the book.

Covert Strength

2021

alternate cover edition of ASIN B08XY5HR7Q A single father receives more than he bargained for in the shape of an ex-military man in this emotional, low angst MM romance. Can one night change their entire future? Zak's son means more to him than anything or anyone else. He refuses to allow another person the opportunity to hurt them. One night stands are all he can afford - emotionally and physically. When one night turns into more than he bargained for, he is blindsided in more ways than one. Kenzo was honorably discharged from the military when he was in an accident. Adrift, he focuses on what he can do to help those in a similar situation. But hiding his roommate’s condition is taking its toll. One night with Zak turns his world upside down, and he finds he can’t go back to the way things were before. What happens when secrets unfold and trust is tested to its limit?

Love Scene

2021

Can a younger Daddy persuade an older little to love and trust? Eric can have anything and everything he wants, but what he truly wants is hard to come by: trust and love. The only people he believes in are his siblings and the owners of the clubs he visits, who are bound by their confidentiality. He doesn't need his Daddy status plastered over the media...although he’s willing to go to great lengths when he finds his ideal little in an older man. Samuel is living his worst nightmare: his ex-husband cheated on him with a colleague. The stress of his job takes him to breaking point until Eric shows him what life could be like. Samuel finds the transition to being a little easier than he’d expected, but he can’t cope when he’s left alone. Will their connection prove that they can survive anything or will loneliness win? A stressed lawyer finds relief in the form of a Daddy and little relationship, but not the ordinary kind. A low angst MM romance.

Lawful Attraction

2021

An MM romance about life, love, family and beating the odds, especially when it involves a police officer and a dancer. There’s a fine line between protecting and stalking... Logan has unwavering loyalty to the law, and when he finds Bastien in a precarious situation, his protective instincts flare up to an all time high. His need to help overshadows everything else, including his sense. Unfortunately, the dancer doesn't want his help. What Bastien does for a living doesn't mean he has no morals. He has to live, and his wages and tips don't always cover everything. He's glad he doesn't have anyone who relies on him because he can barely make ends meet working all the hours of the day. When a so-called friend turns on him, who does he have left? Can they put their differences aside and realise what is right in front of them?

Author

Elouise East

Author · 41 books

Elouise East writes sweet and steamy connections in gay romance. She also touches on taboo stories under the name Elouise R East. Books that tell the stories where friendship and family are the focal point - be it blood family or chosen - are very important to her. That’s why she includes a variety of personalities, talents, ages, situations and abilities as she believes a story or character needs. She wants her characters to be real, to be relatable, to be free to have whatever views they tell her they have. And trust her, most of the time, she does not have any say in the matter! Her characters come to life on the page for her as well as her readers. Their stories unfold in front of her as she writes, and she has very little input into how they want to be shown. Just like real life, the lives of her characters change with every choice, every interaction and every conversation. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. She writes books that are emotionally realistic, even if liberties are taken with other aspects of the stories. She doesn’t know any other way to write. It comes from deep inside. Who is she? A single parent to two children living in the UK. An avid reader who still tries to devour every book she can get her hands on. A student of learning about any subject that takes her fancy. An author of books she would read herself. And a romantic at heart who loves anything cheesy. Who’s joining her on her journey? Join my newsletter for regular updates, exclusive content and a free story being told chapter by chapter: https://elouiseeast.com/newsletter She loves stalkers... ;-) VISIT MY WEBSITE https://elouiseeast.com SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER https://elouiseeast.com/newsletter VISIT MY FACEBOOK PAGE https://readerlinks.com/l/2251537 VISIT MY ELOUISE R EAST FACEBOOK PAGE https://readerlinks.com/l/2251539 VISIT MY FACEBOOK READER GROUP https://readerlinks.com/l/2251538 FOLLOW ME ON BOOKBUB https://readerlinks.com/l/2251535 VIEW ME ON AMAZON https://readerlinks.com/l/2251543 VIEW ME ON SMASHWORDS https://readerlinks.com/l/2251544 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://readerlinks.com/l/2251540 FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://readerlinks.com/l/2251541 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://readerlinks.com/l/2251536