I didn’t want him, but I had to have him.

Blaze (Aiden)

I ruined my cush life five years ago. I came from wealth and was kicked out with nothing but the clothes on my back. Even the man I’d been with, who had mastered my mind and body, turned his back on me. Since then, I haven’t found anyone who could meet my… needs. That is, until Jaxon ‘Ajax’ Kean. We hate each other. No way around it. He’s the last person I want, but he’s the only one who can give me what I need. How do I convince him to help me without tossing my pride into the garbage?

Ajax (Jaxon)

Aiden ‘Blaze’ Reese is a prick. Just looking at him makes me want to punch things, especially his face. Ever since he hurt my best friend Stix, I’ve wanted him to pay. But after a nearly violent kiss one night, I can’t get him out of my head. Two weeks later, he pushes me to do something I want to regret but don’t. Blaze, of all people, needs me. Can I give in to him? Can my mental health take it? Does he even deserve it?

I didn't know what home was until I found you.

Darren

I need to get out of here and away from this small town and away from my father. My home life is less than ideal. I don't only want to run away from him but from who I am. I fight every day not to be my father, and I struggle to forgive myself. It's when I meet Christian, a new student, that I finally see a ray of hope. He's beautiful and delicate—all the things I'm not.

Christian

Darren Wilson, the star football player in high school, is just like the people who used to bully me at my old school. He scared me at first, but his persistence in getting to know me has opened my eyes to someone deep and intelligent. Darren is trying hard to be a better person. I'll give him a chance and open my heart despite my fears.

Finding Home is a story about taking back control of your life, redemption, and finding love from an unexpected person. Most importantly, it's about accepting and loving yourself.

It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

Aspen

Cooper Summers is a rising football star at the University of Texas. And he happens to be my new roommate. He's amazing and surprisingly chill. It doesn't take us long to form a strong friendship. But serendipity is a funny thing. I suddenly find myself wanting to explore my sexuality with Cooper. Let's just say he's hot. The only problem is that we're both straight, and Cooper is especially so. Will he go along with my crazy idea? All I need to do is ask.

Cooper

Aspen Harper is a singer in a band, the most easy-going person I've ever met, a total hippie. But he also has his quirks, like walking around naked and carrying his pet rat on his head. After a night of heavy drinking, Aspen stumbles into my bed and comes up with the craziest idea. He wants to explore our sexuality together, but only for fun. Nothing serious. I've been struggling to get over my last girlfriend, so I agree with his ridiculous idea. The problem is that I like him more than I should.

A road trip that turned into a journey.

Logan

Nicholas Theodoropoulos had been my stepbrother since I was fourteen. Mom died when I was twelve, and I resented Dad remarrying so soon. Even worse, my stepbrother had grown into a gorgeous man. I hated looking at him, reminding me every day of what I could never have. No one knew I was gay and never would. But when my best friend backed out of our road trip to California, Dad forced me to travel with my stepbrother. It was the only way if I wanted to go on this journey I'd been planning since middle school. Nothing good would come out of this.

Nick

Logan Conrad had hated me since the day Mom and I moved into his house after our parents got married. Like I cared. I had an amazing girlfriend, was the star tennis player on the varsity team, and was a recent graduate. Soon, I'd be attending Stanford with an athletic scholarship and my favorite girl by my side. Life was good. But as fate would have it, I found myself suddenly single and forced to travel across the country with the one person who hated my guts. Nothing good would come out of this.

It was 1987 as two young men and stepbrothers were forced to navigate resentments and growing feelings while on a three-week road trip from

One Halloween night changes everything between a boss and his PA.

Xander Hayes, my boss, may be especially hot, but that doesn't mean he's likable. In fact, he can be downright cold. Now, he wants me to give up my plans at the last minute so he can force me to attend a Halloween event tonight. But as the night wears on, I realize Xander's coldness is just a mask I'm itching to take it off.

Greyson Everett is my PA. He's the last person I need to be dragging to this Halloween charity event. But he's attractive and exactly what I need to get my grandfather off my back. I love him, but he needs to stop setting me up with pompous, eligible bachelors. With Greyson at my side as my fake boyfriend, hopefully, I can finally get my grandfather off my back.

Masked Love is a standalone novella that was originally part of Once Upon a Halloween Night Anthology.