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Southern Jersey Shores
Series · 7 books · 2015-2019

Books in series

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#1

Opening Day

2015

When pharmacy manager, Aaron Lark, known to his best friends as Ace, is dumped by his latest boyfriend, he decides to step back from the dating scene. What he doesn't expect is for the blue-eyed pharmacist, Darren Goldman, to step into, and rock, his world. Bonding over beer, brownies and baseball, Ace and Darren play a game where hopefully both end up crossing home plate as winners. WARNING: this story contains sex acts between consenting male adults.
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#2

Evading Exodus

2015

The upcoming Passover celebration is a time of joy and excitement for Darren Goldman. He’s meeting Ace’s family for the first time, but when he discovers his ex is one of Ace’s oldest friends, bitter enemies are forced to face off. With friends and family joining together for dinner to celebrate this Spring ritual, braving the plagues of Exodus, Dare has to ride out the waves of miscommunication and understanding, discomfort and pleasure, all the while praying for a miracle to save his and Ace’s future together. Evading Exodus continues the story of Ace and Darren from Opening Day. These two books in the series focus on a few poignant days and leads towards a happy-for-now ending as their relationship progresses.
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#3

Ultimate Summer

2015

When Brett gets tagged by a flying disc, launched from the hands of Ultimate Frisbee player Sean, he doesn’t expect the mutual attraction to hit just as hard and fast. Sometimes all it takes is a single day to jumpstart an ultimate summer. Part of "Summer Bigger Than Others - A Summer Anthology" from Beaten Track Publishing.
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#4

Spin Play

2016

Now in his midthirties, college professor Ben is tired of playing around. He’s more than ready to stop with the hide-and-seek and start with the manhunt. The fantasy of his perfect mate becomes reality when the tables are turned during an evening out to celebrate his birthday. The music is cranked up loud, and the startlingly flexible Sawyer tempts Ben with his seductive moves. Ben’s willing to play Sawyer’s game, taking a chance on the adventure with all its twists and turns, and hoping his decision will be the winning move that will last a lifetime. Warnings: Significant use of inappropriate innuendo and misuse of games people play This is book #4 in the Southern Jersey Shores series and should be read after Ultimate Summer. All the stories in this series are best read in sequen
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#5

Cue the Music

2017

Every relationship has had it at some point—a singular argument that escalates, that lingers. More often than not, the couple finds their way back to status quo. But what happens when they don’t? What happens when one gives up? After months of trying to resolve their issues, Ty loses hope. He leaves with only his music to keep him company. Until one day, he feels someone watching him intently from the bar. Maybe, just maybe, Ty won’t end up alone after all. Cue the Music is a stand-alone, second-chance romance, short story in the Southern Jersey Shores series. This book contains a bonus YA ficlet set in the SJS world.
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#6

Say You Will

2018

Three years ago, Darren Goldman had no idea the man he met on his first day of work in a new town would become the man he'd been waiting for his whole life. With Ace's birthday approaching, Dare sets out to do the impossible: surprise his boyfriend with a party and a proposal. "Can't be done," they said. “Never work.” “Don’t bother.” “Are you sure you want to do this?” He'd prove them wrong. He was sure of it… Until he wasn't.
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#6.5

Hustle and Hart

2019

Quinn Hustle’s junior year as a varsity basketball player starts as any other year…until he literally falls over the new kid. There’s everything to like about Tripp Hart, including the fact that they play for the same teams. Fast friends become best friends, but when hearts get in the way of the game, they may wind up broken. Will their friendship be enough to overrule their heads and earn them both a win?

Author

Alexis Woods
Alexis Woods
Author · 23 books

Always an avid reader and colorful dreamer, it was only a matter of time before taking pen to paper, oftentimes literally. A firm believer in every song tells a story and every story has a song, I sing under my breath, tap my toes and swing my hips, much to the delight of my co-workers and friends. I freely admit that becoming a romance author is the best mid-life crisis a girl could ever have. I'm a/an: Author/Anachronist, Beta reader, Coffee Lover, Daughter/Dancer, Friend/Fighter, Jewish, Lover/Leader, Mother/Medieval enthusiast, Novice fencer, Opinionated, Pharmacist, Romantic/Reenactor, Sister/Scout, Traveler, Visionary, Wife

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