\\\Book has been re-edited and updated September 2021\\\ Casey's social life is much like his love life, non existant. He is constantly playing it safe and it is no longer working for him. After another date gone wrong, he finds himself stepping in a world completely foreign to him when walking into a small bar trying to drink his rejection away. Never did he think he would find something in that bar that would change his world forever, but his mind never stops thinking about that sexy tattooed stranger with the mesmerizing eyes. He tries to forget his heated moment with the stranger he will never see again, but Maverick keeps appearing in more places than just his dreams. Maverick has rules for a reason and has been doing so well sticking with them until a nerdy science geek has him questioning everything. Maverick won't be the reason for destroying another person and everytime he looks at Casey, he is reminded more and more of his haunting past. This can only end in disaster because people like Maverick were never meant to fall in love with people like Casey, but like a moth to a flame, the adorable red head has him always coming back for more. When two worlds collide, will they be able to let go of their past insecurities and fall into the unknown, or will Maverick continue to let his past hold him back from the one thing he wants the most. This a debut novel and the first in the series at 65k words. This book has been taken down to be re-edited by a different editor.

Trust: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. Ben After I put my trust in the hands of the wrong person and got hurt, I vowed to never let anyone else get that close again. Then I met Gavin Bentley, and everything changed. One night of pure bliss wakes up a apart of me I thought was lost forver. I was so afraid to let him into my life, and now I don’t think I’ll be able to keep him out of my heart. He wants us just to be friends, but memories of that night are making it impossible. I can’t help but think maybe it's safer this way. If Gavin discovers the past I've been running from, I’m sure he'll run, too. Gavin With my heart ripped in two, I wandered into a nightclub and shared an unforgettable encounter with a beautiful dancer hiding behind a mask. I never thought I'd share a night of passion like that again but with Ben Gonzalez I discover much more than passion. He healed my heart, brought me back to life, and I see the future I’ve always wanted with him by my side. But as much as I want him, I don’t want to risk our new friendship. Having Ben in my life as a friend is better than not having him at all. Will two men afraid to love and trust again be able to find in each other what was lost to heartache and betrayal? Or will someone from one of their pasts show up and rip it all away? This book entails some triggers and light D/S with an adorable botanist who finds his way after an older bartender shows him the real meaning of the word trust.

When I found out I was in a race against time, I created a bucket list and he was never supposed to be on it. Drake I left a stranger's bed a year ago, never planning to see him again. I couldn’t stop thinking about him though, and when he walks back into my life, I am reminded why. Storm is a bright spot in this world. He helped me find my way that night and once again he pulls me free from the darkness that nearly has me drowning. I tell myself I don't want him, I scream it out loud repeatedly, but they are nothing more than empty words. He may drive me crazier than anyone I've ever met but I can't help but want to be wrapped in his chaos time and time again. Storm I thought I had more time and now that I know I don't, I want to make every minute count. I want to be kissed breathlessly in the rain, to dance on the rooftop of a house, to go skinny dipping in the lake, and all the other things I never saw as important before. I'm not supposed to fall in love with a grumpy, gorgeous tattoo artist along the way. What could someone like me offer a man like Drake? He gives me all these wonderful days and I'm worried one day all I'll leave him with is heartbreak.

There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but I never seem to hook the right ones. Ray After my second failed marriage, I didn't think I could open my heart to another person, and when I finally do, I don't expect it to be my ex husband's son. He's younger, the complete opposite of me and off limits. I can't stay away from the man who brings the light back in my life after I've been sitting In the dark for so long. And he ends up only being one missing piece to my puzzle. Risking it all for one is terrifying enough as it is. Could I really do it for two men? Edwin After living my life as a hermit, and spending the last few years saying no to hangouts and parties, I take a chance and say yes to my new co-workers. Not only do I find forever friends, I also stumble upon something more. The one thing I wasn't sure someone like me could have- love. Two men walk into my life unexpectedly and I'm not ready to see them go. But will they only walk away faster once they learn about my sexuality? Or will they actually be everything I've been missing out on this whole time? Jimmy Broken. Unlovable. A few of the words I've used to describe myself many times. The smile I force on my face everyday is all everyone else sees. To the world I'm a loud, fun and happy go lucky guy who lives life to its fullest while inside I'm slowly losing my grip on everything. My father's ex husband has been the only reason left for me to smile over the last few years. The one thing that has me holding on. But all I do is hold him back. Then Edwin comes into my life giving me another person to disappoint. If I can't be good enough for one man, what makes me think I can be deserving of two? A Different fish in the Sea is a MMM/age gap and Friends to lovers romance. Please read possible trigger warning before continuing. \\\Series now complete\\\