It's day one of Darren Corliss's career as a detective, and not only has he been assigned a notoriously difficult partner, but the guy might also be a pill-popping dirty cop. Internal Affairs needs proof, and Darren gets to be their eyes and ears whether he wants to or not. Detective Andreas Ruffner doesn't play by the rules, and he doesn't play well with others. With bodies piling up and a list of suspects who are way above his pay grade, the last thing he needs is a wet-behind-the-ears kid for a partner. Or babysitter. Not even if that partner is easy on the eyes. As Darren gains Andreas's hard-won trust, they both realize there's more than just mutual suspicion simmering beneath the surface. But their investigation is heating up as quickly as their relationship, and Darren has no choice but to go along with Andreas's unorthodox-and borderline unethical-methods. As IA puts the squeeze on Darren to give up the man he's falling for, he has to wonder-is Andreas the only cop left in this town who isn't dirty?  Risky Behavior is the first book in the Bad Behavior series. For fans of Layla Reyne and L. J. Hayward, this M/M romantic suspense series has it all: grumpy and sunshine, May December, and plenty of action and intrigue. This book was previously published.

Risky Behavior - Bad Behavior, #1

Detective Andreas Ruffner is less than thrilled when his husband and partner, Detective Darren Corliss, announces they'll be cat-sitting for a couple of weeks. He's even less pleased when he realizes the cat in question is a large grumpy thing with razor-sharp claws and no regard for personal space. When Darren deploys the puppy dog eyes, though, Andreas is powerless to say no, so they're on kitty detail. and despite his best efforts, Andreas is a sucker for the critter shedding all over his apartment and stealing his husband's affection. It's only for two weeks. Plenty of time for the cat to get on his nerves, but not nearly enough for her to trick him into falling in love with her. Right? Cuddly Behavior is a light and fluffy short story in the Bad Behavior series, and is best read after Protective Behavior. Because even the grumpiest of grumpy characters can't help but turn to sunshine around cute and demanding fluff.

Cuddly Behavior - Bad Behavior, #6

After too many years of putting his job first, Detective Andreas Ruffner is getting his priorities straight. He's ready to spend some quality time with his adult kids, not to mention come clean about some things he should've told them a long time ago. And introduce them to his partner and boyfriend, Darren Corliss. But in a heartbeat, a family dinner turns into Andreas's worst nightmare. When the dust settles, one of his kids is hurt, and the other three have been abducted. Andreas is going to find his kids, and nothing, not even a broken ankle, is going to stop him. Thank God for his sharp, level-headed partner. who has a crisis of his own pulling him away when Andreas needs him the most. As both men try to support-and lean on-each other, they get no closer to finding the kids. And the longer the children are missing, the less likely it is they'll ever be found.  Reckless Behavior is the third book in the Bad Behavior series. For fans of Layla Reyne and L. J. Hayward, this M/M romantic suspense series has it all: grumpy and sunshine, May December, and plenty of action and intrigue. This book was previously published.

Reckless Behavior - Bad Behavior, #3

Mortal-enemies-turned-furniture-breaking-lovers August Morrison and Ricardo Torralba have found a groove that suits them both. They've teamed up as hired guns, they live together, and by some miracle, they haven't killed each other. It's the closest to normal they'll ever have, and they love it. But their guns-and-roses future is thrown into chaos when Ricardo's past comes crashing into their present. What begins as a favor for an old friend-well, "friend, " but don't tell August-quickly spirals into something far bigger than they anticipated. Now they're in way over their heads with powerful people on both sides of the law, and it's going to take more than snark and explosions to see them through. Nevertheless, there will be plenty of snark and explosions, because this is August and Ricardo, and no one would expect any less. In between the smoke and sarcasm, though, they are determined to bring an evil operation crashing down. no matter who they have to work with to get the job done. And no matter who they have to kill. Sniper vs Spotter is the sequel to the apparently-it-doesn't-want-to-be-a-standalone Hitman vs Hitman, which absolutely was supposed to be a standalone, but August and Ricardo (predictably) refused to be contained. Our audiobook narrator also shares some of the blame, Michael. So here we are.  Fans of L. J. Hayward and Alice Winters will love this assassin duo featuring a grumpy special forces veteran and the irreverently sunshine billionaire who drives him up a wall. Come for the enemies to lovers, stay for the feels. And explosions.

Sniper vs. Spotter - Hitman vs. Hitman, #2

In the beginning, this was a standalone. But our heroes (and we use that term loosely), August Morrison and Ricardo Torralba, weren't satisfied with just one story. Sooo our "standalone" morphed into a five-book series, and here we are. The adventure begins when August and Ricardo - hired guns and professional rivals - are pitted against each other and ultimately have to work together. They are, of course, displeased by this, but given that they made us write five books instead of one, they deserve it. So there. Buckle up for all kinds of enemies to lovers mayhem, endless snark, hare-brained shenanigans, and some sweet moments amidst all the chaos and explosions. The roller coaster includes: Hitman vs. Hitman Sniper vs. Spotter Killer vs. Kingpin Cop vs. Capo In-Laws vs. Outlaws All five books are also available individually.  This is an M/M romantic suspense series, and fans of L. J. Hayward and Alice Winters will love the assassin duo featuring a grumpy special forces veteran and the irreverently sunshine billionaire who drives him up a wall. Come for the enemies to lovers, stay for the feels. And explosions.

Hitman vs. Hitman: The Complete Collection - Hitman vs. Hitman, #6

Rich Cody joined the U. S. Marshals to hunt down bad guys, not babysit witnesses. Orders are orders, though, and now he's protecting a hacker with ties to the Albanian and Sicilian mobs. It's just another exciting day in WITSEC. Leotrim Nicolosi was born into a world of crime and bloodshed. When that bloodshed hits too close to home, taking down Leo's boyfriend-the son of a notorious mob boss-Leo is determined to destroy the Grimaldi family. He's got evidence that will send every last Grimaldi to prison, he's got the family's wealth in an electronic chokehold, and he's got a vendetta that can only be settled with the blood of the man who killed his lover. When a routine transfer to a safehouse goes horribly wrong, Rich and Leo narrowly escape with their lives. With the Marshals compromised and Leo being framed for murder, he and Rich are on the run from criminals and law enforcement alike. They have no one to trust except each other, and nowhere to go that their enemies can't reach. And the only way out might mean making a deal with the Devil. This novel is approximately 77, 000 words.

Double or Nothing - Double Trouble, #1

Ricardo Torralba and August Morrison don't agree on much besides the fact that they hate each other. According to Ricardo, August is a spoiled brat who really needs to knock off the sass once in a while. August insists that Ricardo needs a sense of humor, a good lay, or a well-placed bullet. Maybe all three. Fortunately, the assassin's profession is a solitary one, and they can go about their lives without getting in each other's way. Usually. When a contracted hit turns out to be a setup for both of them, they narrowly escape with their lives. Now, even if they don't like it (spoiler: they don't), August and Ricardo have to work together if they want a shot at survival. In between firefights and questionable interrogation methods as they hunt down their would-be killer, the cranky assassins discover that under all that mutual loathing is a spark of chemistry they can't ignore. They want to ignore it, they probably should ignore it, but August can't help flirting to annoy Ricardo, and Ricardo can think of at least one way to shut him up for a while. But they need to focus, damn it, and figure out who's gunning for them and why. Assuming they don't kill each other first. Hitman vs Hitman is a standalone* gay romantic suspense featuring two men who'd rather chew glass than fall for each other, a whole lot of inappropriate comments, and some buttons that will need resewing.* Okay, it was supposed to be a standalone, but August and Ricardo refused to be contained, so now it's a series. Fans of L. J. Hayward and Alice Winters will love this assassin duo featuring a grumpy special forces veteran and the irreverently sunshine billionaire who drives him up a wall. Come for the enemies to lovers, stay for the feels. And explosions.

Hitman vs. Hitman - Hitman vs. Hitman, #1

Detective Andreas Ruffner is no fool-he's found a man who loves him, puts up with him, and has stuck with him through hell and back, and it's time to put a ring on it. Darren Corliss is the love of his life, and he wants the whole world to know it. Now the fun part-the wedding!Well, after the not-so-fun part of planning the wedding in between dealing with overbearing and impossible-to-please family members. With future mothers-in-law driving them both up a wall, the guest list growing out of control, and the wedding getting ever more complicated, Darren and Andreas have to wonder if they're in over their heads. But they're going to make it to the altar if it kills them. and at this rate, it just might.  Romantic Behavior is the fourth book in the Bad Behavior series. For fans of Layla Reyne and L. J. Hayward, this M/M romantic suspense series has it all: grumpy and sunshine, May December, and plenty of action and intrigue. And in this case, a swoony happy ending for our heroes who couldn't help but fall in love. This book was previously published.

Romantic Behavior - Bad Behavior, #4

Wherever August Morrison and Ricardo Torralba go, chaos is sure to follow. The authors certainly know this, since their "standalone book" has now turned into a series with no end in sight, because.UGH. These two. We give up. Anyway. Detective David Chandler had no clue what he was getting into when he and his partner decided they were going to nail August for murder. They didn't realize it was one of the few murders August didn't commit, or that their homicide investigation would lead them into the middle of a mob war. Cavalcante underboss Pedro Silva knew asking August and Ricardo for help was a terrible idea. Just mentioning their names is bad for Pedro's blood pressure. Owing them a favor? Oh Lord. He still asked, though, because he was out of options, but he can't say he didn't know he'd regret it. Neither man expected things to blow up this badly. Now they're both on the run from the mafia, the cops, and everyone in between. except for August and Ricardo. On one hand, that means they have two expert assassins in their corner. On the other, it means they have the biggest troll on the planet heckling them at every turn. And sticking them in a safehouse together. With only one bed. And if August or Ricardo make one more comment about how Dave and Pedro should just hook up already.CW: combat PTSD, alcoholism, on-page violence, discussion of abuse of a sex worker Cop vs. Capo is the fourth book in the Hitman vs. Hitman M/M romantic suspense series. Fans of L. J. Hayward and Alice Winters will love this spinoff featuring a grizzled mafia boss on the run with the detective who's been after him for years. As with the previous books in the series: Come for the enemies to lovers, stay for the feels. And explosions.

Cop vs. Capo - Hitman vs. Hitman, #4

Detective Mark Thibedeau is perfectly happy doing his job in Internal Affairs and going home to his cat. Still, when his assistant wants to set him up on a blind date, he can't help but be intrigued. Dr. Ryan Campbell loves the frenetic pace of working in an emergency department. He likes his life and doesn't need anyone. But that guy his colleague wants him to meet does sound pretty interesting. It's instant chemistry when they meet-and instant chaos. That chaos isn't just phone calls interrupting dates. When a patient comes into the ED rapidly bleeding out from a gunshot wound, Ryan suddenly finds himself in possession of evidence that could very well put two white cops in jail for killing an innocent black man in cold blood. Not sure what else to do, Ryan takes the evidence to the only cop he can trust-Mark. Now Mark is investigating a delicate case, and Ryan is a material witness, and putting their fledgling relationship on hold is the least of their problems. Dirty cops stalk Ryan and his colleagues. Higher-ups question Mark's investigative integrity at every turn. Worse, he's tugging at threads of a citywide systemic problem of cops getting away with racially motivated murder. And there are cops with blood on their hands who will gladly kill to keep that system running. CW: Racially motivated violence, white cop-on-black civilian violenceProtective Behavior is the fifth book in the Bad Behavior series. For fans of Layla Reyne and L. J. Hayward, this is an action-packed spinoff of the popular M/M romantic suspense series.

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