The last time Fire Marshal Daryl gave his heart away it was stomped on and destroyed. Can a sweet and sexy younger cop inspire him to risk all for love? Romance is not on Daryl’s list of things to do. As a matter of fact, the less people he’s forced to deal with, the better. Social interaction is overrated anyway, right? Too bad he can’t get the hot cop from his weekend softball league out of his dirty little fantasies. Zach just sailed past thirty and is sick of meaningless hook-ups. But finding a decent guy he can click with seems impossible. When a friend suggests he give the surly fire marshal a try, Zach wonders if his buddy has been standing out in the Arizona sun for too long. No way is the ruggedly handsome, cranky Daryl potential relationship material. Apparently, opposites really do attract, and after a bumpy start it seems as if the road to love is paved with sunshine and rainbows. Or is it? A tragic fire, Daryl’s emotional fortress and a whole lot of danger conspire to keep them apart, but Zach won’t give up without a fight. But first, he has to survive the threat of death staring him down… Note: Secret Fire is the first novel in the steamy and exciting Uniform Encounters series. It was previously published under the same title with a different publisher as Book Five in the series. This second edition has been revised and re-edited, but the story remains the same. You can expect a grumpy/sunshine romance between a cop and fire marshal, a ten-year age gap and a dose of mystery/suspense. Please check the Look Inside feature for possible triggers. Grab your copy of Secret Fire for some scorching hot action now!

Native American Quinn and Detective Jake come from two opposing worlds. But when opposites attract, the result is explosive. The Bondage Butcher has just claimed his third victim, and newly promoted homicide detective Jake Gutierrez is anxious to speak to the one man who has been intimate with all three victims—Quinn Verdugo. The reclusive and mysterious artist and poet stays just out of Jake’s grasp, until one night when they catch him trespassing at his ancestor’s ancient ruins. Quinn is devastated by the recent murders, and for the men he once dallied with. Not trusting his heart to anyone since a cruel rejection in his teens, he trusts the police department of Mesa, Arizona even less. He is determined to find the bastard who is committing these gruesome murders, and take care of things himself. When Jake and Quinn finally meet face to face in the interrogation room, both men are startled at the direction things take. Agreeing to work together, they have no idea the dangers they have yet to face. But what is more dangerous – the murderer, or the spark that has been created between the two very combustible men? Reader Advisory: This book contains mild BDSM elements, graphic murder descriptions Reader Advisory: Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

The ER doctor is smoking hot and the sexy, young paramedic can’t keep his eyes off him. But a Phoenix sex club and a bomb threat almost change the endgame. Paramedic Terrence Samuels loves a good time, especially at Phoenix’s top sex club for the LGBT crowd—Sinsation. The young stunner with model good looks is very popular with many of the men at the club. One in particular seems to want more than Terrence would like to give and is getting extra pushy. But when the handsome ER doctor takes care of Terrence after an injury, he wonders if it’s time to get serious and get out of the club scene. Ever since his long-time partner died, ER doctor Jackson Reed has been content to live alone with his cat, Mr. Nibbles. At thirty-eight, he thinks his chance at love has already come and gone. Just because the paramedic he meets in the ER happens to be a Taye Diggs lookalike and seems interested, that doesn’t mean he has to take him up on his unspoken offer. Right? It takes a lot of convincing from Terrence to get Jackson to go out with him for a drink. Once they’re alone, though, the chemistry is so strong that Jackson decides he’s finally ready to take a chance on romance again. But will Terrence be able to resist hooking up with multiple partners at Sinsation? And can Jackson trust that his younger stud won’t break his heart? Ultimately, it might be the bomb threats against the City of Mesa that tear them apart forever.

A hunky fire chief and a young recruit fight for love and justice amidst the blazing Arizona heat. Fire chief Eric was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, where he’s served his city for many years as a firefighter. He loves his family, his job and the history of his hometown. He’s also recently come out of the closet after twenty years of marriage, and both his wife and son don’t want anything to do with him. If that wasn’t enough, one of the city’s bigoted residents has a vendetta against him, and someone is setting fire to Mesa’s most beautiful historical buildings. Tom, a young firefighter from Texas, is desperate to get away from his dad’s vicious homophobia that’s been directed at him because of his bisexuality. His heart is also on the mend after catching his boyfriend cheating on him. Tom takes a temporary position in Mesa, where he sets his eyes on the most gorgeous male specimen he’s ever seen in the form of the fire chief, Eric Anderson. At first convinced that the chief is straight, he’s stunned and pleased to discover his assumption was wrong when he accidentally catches Eric alone with a guy one night. All Eric wants is to regain the peace and stability he’s always treasured in his life. But shortly after the attractive new recruit shows up, he expresses interest in Eric. Determined to do the right thing and put Tom out of his mind, he instead finds himself drawn to the sexy firefighter. When more structures burn at the hand of a mysterious arsonist and accusations fly, will any chance they have at love be ended before it starts?

A sexy young National Guardsman, a snarky bear of a DEA Agent and a vicious Mexican drug cartel. Someone’s going to be sorry. Special Agent Stephen Morris thought his home life had settled into a pleasantly dull routine. Hanging out in his yard and barbequing is a typical weekend for the brawny mid-thirties man—and his partner Rigo from the DEA office is usually there with his family to keep him company. Being assigned to a main border crossing in Nogales, Arizona, keeps him busy enough at work, so he doesn’t have time to worry about love. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not lonely. Twenty-two year old PFC Guardsman, Joseph Pirelli, is on an active-duty-for-training mission to help support border patrol and the DEA. The Vasquez drug cartel has become even more vicious than ever—going so far as to target civilians on both sides of the border. Joseph and Stephen are thrown together in a direct conflict with the cartel and a part of Joseph’s dark past is revealed. Joseph is incredibly attracted to Stephen, even though he doesn’t typically go for older men. He longs to find love, but is still recuperating from an abusive past. The idea of becoming close to a man who could physically harm him brings up fears that may ruin his chances at any kind of relationship with the big teddy bear agent. Sometimes love shows up when you aren’t looking for it and gives you a chance you shouldn’t ignore. Both men will have the opportunity to wonder what it would be like to lose the other and to decide what they’re willing to risk to be together.

Love is a dangerous emotion that EMT Jared won’t risk. But it looks as though a sweet and sexy National Guardsman is about to make him wish for that and much more. EMT Jared Li loves his job, his friends and clubbing. There’s nothing like a night of fun getting glammed up, throwing on some heels and shaking his ass to the latest Britney tune. Life is all about having a good time with as many hot guys as possible. Dan Harrison has been in the National Guard for about six months and out for not much longer than that. At twenty-two, he’s somewhat innocent, a little shy and not interested in meaningless hook-ups. One night at a Karaoke bar changes everything for him when his fellow Guardsman, Joseph, introduces him to his friend Jared. Dan’s never met anyone like the luscious twink who’s filled with so much life and laughter. A night of passion shakes them to their very core. Jared really likes Dan, but doesn’t want to get caught up in any type of exclusive thing. Dan wishes there could be more between them, but is willing to just be friends in order to remain near the androgynous stunner. Hanging out strictly as friends proves to be almost impossible for them both. Not only does Jared continuously lust after the muscular soldier, but he’s also falling for the caring and compassionate man. Dan’s every sex fantasy stars Jared in one of his daring club outfits, but his heart is what really matters and it’s already been lost to Jared. A traumatic event breaks down the barriers between them and gives them the chance to be together the way they both want. But after Dan is called up by the Guard to assist at a natural disaster, the same bravery that Jared admires in Dan may be the final thing that separates them forever. Reader Advisory: This book contains a scene of attempted rape. Publisher's Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series but can be read as a standalone.