Winner of the 2014 Rainbow Award for LGBT EroticaRichard Carr has the kind of life most people would envy. Partner in a major Los Angeles law firm, married to the man of his dreams, Richard seems to have it made - except for the lie he's been living for the past forty-odd years. On special nights, in the company of kinky friends, Richard disappears inside Renee, his sexy, dominatrix alter-ego. Strong, sassy and flirtatious in her red and black corset, Renee is who Richard truly is on the inside - and who he longs to be outside of the dungeon. But starting his - her - transition doesn't provide the relief Renee had hoped for. Her business partners demand that she go back to dressing as a man at the office, while Robert, her husband and fellow Dominant, can't conceal his shock as the man he married disappears a little bit more every day. Their one true point of connection remains in the dungeon - in the person of Jase Hewitt, the submissive they both share. But when a devastating tragedy shatters Jase and sends him running to his Masters for comfort, it quickly becomes apparent that Robert's love for Jase extends far beyond their Dom/sub roles.And Renee faces a choice - abandon her journey toward becoming the person she truly is inside, or risk losing the man she loves.

Breaking Free

The Only One, Book 2Months after a bullet ended his SEAL career, Senior Chief David Flint doesn't know which is worse: struggling to adjust to life as a civilian, or watching his lover, Lieutenant Commander Josh Walker, leave for one deployment after another. Missing the career he loved-and knowing all too well the danger Josh faces-doesn't  help. And as Josh walks out the door for another assignment, David can feel their relationship cracking under the strain. With so little time between assignments, Josh has no idea how to fix things with David. One thing he's sure of, though-if they don't find a way to resolve the rising tension between them, there's a storm coming they might not be able to weather. But he plans to give it his best shot. When he gets home, Assuming he makes it home alive.Contains plenty of smoking hot sex between two dudes who just wanted to be SEALs, not deal with all this romance crap. They went and fell in love anyway, and now have to figure out how to  make it work while saving the world and teaching their puppy not to beg. This 51, 000 word novel was previously published.

The Only One Who Matters - The Only One, #2

A life of wealth and privilege doesn't equal happiness-just ask Eric Courtland. Growing up with a cold, unfeeling father and unstable mother has taught him exactly what he doesn't want out of life or love. The troubled young man prefers a solitary life and is content to keep it that way until a campus emergency saddles him with an unwanted roommate. Popular, wholesome, straight Nick Thompson is far more temptation than Eric's prepared for, but Nick's warm, easygoing manner gradually cracks through Eric's prickly protective shell. After Eric suffers a traumatic attack, their friendship gives way to an intense passion. Eric's no stranger to casual sex, but what he feels for Nick is something deeper, and more fragile. Independent Eric doesn't know the first thing about being in a relationship, much less with a lover who can't even admit he's gay. But conservative Nick can't seem to find his way out of his own personal closet. Rock, meet hard place.

By Chance - Courtland Chronicles, #1

Most people are lucky to find one love-Eric Courtland found two. He's spent the last decade in and out of a tempestuous relationship with his lover, Nick. But all that is nearly over when his new bride, Allison, discovers that his vows of fidelity came with an exception. Suddenly, Eric is at risk of destroying all he cares about, from his burgeoning political career, to the two loves of his life. Terrified of losing everything, Eric proposes an unconventional solution: a non-traditional arrangement that neither Allison or Nick can refuse.  And despite the betrayal and jealousy that plague the birth of their new relationship, the three begin to discover new ways of achieving harmony and balance-and an intimacy beyond anything they expected. Even as their secret relationship grows, however, blackmailing political rivals and the pressures of life in the public eye create stresses that threaten to tear the three apart. In the end, Eric must decide what he's willing to sacrifice: the political ambitions he's nurtured all his life, or building a new dream with the only two people he's ever loved.

The Arrangement - Courtland Chronicles, #4

Eric Courtland has spent the last decade tucked away in a Tuscan villa with his wife, Allison-and their partner and lover, Nick Thompson. Worlds away from the bigotry and hatred they faced in the States, the triad has built an unconventional relationship that is unassailable. Or so they think. After years of disappointment, Allison is finally pregnant. But the happy news is soon blunted by a family crisis that brings them-reluctantly-back to the country they've foresworn and the emotional riptides that bide there. Assailed from every direction, the three face blackmail and a potential corporate takeover, but it's the devastating revelations from both Eric's and Nick's pasts that leave them shaken to the core. The three must stand together and face the maelstrom, or risk losing everything they've worked so hard to build-including the unique love that binds them.

Triad - Courtland Chronicles, #5

2015 EPIC Ebook Award - Action/Adventure Romance Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid. When Navy SEAL training pushed Lieutenant Josh Walker to his limit, Chief David Flint's stern heart-to-heart-more like boot-to-ass-helped Josh realize his potential. When the holidays found them alone together and sharing a mutual attraction, they couldn't help breaking a few regulations. And nearly breaking some furniture in the process. Years after their short-lived fling, Senior Chief Flint returns to SEAL duty and finds himself under the command of the man he's never been able to forget: Lieutenant Commander Walker. And Josh hasn't forgotten David, either. Rules be damned, they can't keep their hands off each other. Despite their discretion, another SEAL catches on and threatens to expose their relationship, forcing Josh to bend to a blackmailer's demands to avoid strife within the team just before a dangerous mission. David is the last man he can confide in.and the first to pick up on Josh's tightly screwed down stress. When a life-or-death decision calls Josh's leadership into question, coming clean could cost him what he values most. His coveted trident.and the man he loves. Contains a pair of Navy SEALs who don't like playing by the rules, scorching hot sex between two Alphas who like to be in charge, cursing as only Navy men can curse, lots of camouflage and badassery in the wilds of North Korea, and enough emotion to sink a battleship. This 63, 000 word novel was previously published.

The Only One Who Knows - The Only One, #1

Collected in a single volume for the very first time, experience this saga of love, loss, acceptance and affirmation spanning twenty years in the lives of three unforgettable characters. By Chance - A life of wealth and privilege doesn't equal happiness-just ask Eric Courtland. Growing up with a cold, unfeeling father and unstable mother has taught him exactly what he doesn't want out of life or love. Popular, wholesome, straight Nick Thompson is far more temptation than Eric's prepared for, but Nick's warm manner gradually cracks through Eric's prickly protective shell. Strictly Business - Eric Courtland is hungry for revenge against the cold, unfeeling father who never loved him, and who drove his mother to an early grave. Tossed headfirst into the shark-tank world of big business, Eric soon learns it's eat or be eaten, and has no choice but to throw in his lot with ruthless titan of industry Branford Crane. Still reeling from his mother's death, Eric plunges into a dark spiral of self-destruction, rejecting his longtime partner Nick's love and support in favor of the harsh tutelage Bran offers him, in and out of the bedroom. But one night, when Bran finally pushes Eric beyond any reasonable limit, Eric realizes how far he's fallen-and how desperately he needs Nick to help pull him back from the edge. Complications - Tired of taking a backseat to Eric's burgeoning political career, Nick calls it quits. A devastated Eric seeks consolation in liquor-and the arms of college friend Ally Taylor. Their passionate rebound affair deepens into something more. Still, Ally's thrown when Eric proposes marriage, with no mention of love. His wealth and connections would certainly help her career, but is their intense physical connection and Eric's promise of fidelity enough?The Arrangement - Most people are lucky to find one love - Eric Courtland has two. But when Allison, his new wife, discovers his secret affair with Nick, his on-again, off-again lover of over a decade, Eric can't bring himself to choose between them. Instead, he stuns them with a bold proposition neither can refuse. Jealousy mars the early days of their relationship, but trust and growing intimacy lead to a deeper and more satisfying arrangement-as long as they keep their non-traditional partnership under wraps for the sake of Eric's budding political career. Blackmailing political rivals, the pressures of living in the public eye, and a serious illness all threaten their relationship-and force Eric to decide what he's willing to sacrifice to keep the only two people he's ever loved. Triad - Eric Courtland has spent the last decade tucked away in a Tuscan villa with his wife, Allison-and their partner and lover, Nick Thompson. Worlds away from the bigotry and hatred they faced in the States, the triad has built an unconventional relationship that is unassailable. Or so they think. After years of disappointment, Allison is finally pregnant. But the happy news is soon blunted by a family crisis that brings them-reluctantly-back to the country they've foresworn and the emotional riptides that bide there. Assailed from every direction, the three face blackmail and a potential corporate takeover, but it's the devastating revelations from both Eric's and Nick's pasts that leave them shaken to the core. The three must stand together and face the maelstrom, or risk losing everything they've worked so hard to build-including the unique love that binds them.

The Courtland Chronicles - Courtland Chronicles

For all the Courtland fans clamoring for the next generation.Cold and sick, Seth Thompson must fight through a snowstorm to get home. Seth's unconventional upbringing taught him to always reach out to strangers in need, and Iranian engineering student Bilal al-Mansoori is no exception. Being trapped together leads to an unexpected mutual attraction-and a feverishly hot night under the covers. But Bilal needs more than simply a rescue from the weather-he's trapped under lifetime of cultural pressures. His strict Muslim father and fellow Iranian students have no clue about his inner torment. His attraction to Seth isn't a welcome discovery-instead he's trapped between the existence he's always known and the prospect of living and loving openly for the first time in his life.(Note: This story stands-alone-no need to have read the prior Courtland books.)

In From the Cold: A Courtland Novella - Courtlands - The Next Generation

Separated from service under Don't Ask Don't Tell, former Marine major Cole Hammond is trying to reinvent himself, but twelve years in the corps - and near-crippling PTSD - makes reintegration into civilian life hard. Add in poor law school grades and his homophobic ex-Marine father's rejection, and Cole's nearly at the end of his rope. That is, until he meets Marc Sullivan, waiter by day, romance writer by night. Marc's always had a thing for guys in uniform, so when Cole walks into the diner one rainy afternoon, his sweet, sexy smile and Carolina drawl pull Marc in like a magnet. But Marc's been down this road with hot Marines before, and it always leads to heartbreak. With Marc's help, Cole seeks therapy for his PTSD, and a happy life together no longer seems impossible. But if they can't conquer their fears - Cole's fear of coming out, Marc's fear of being abandoned - love might not be enough to save them.

Once a Marine

Eric. Nick. Ally. Three lives destined to be intertwined.By Chance - A life of wealth and privilege doesn't equal happiness-just ask Eric Courtland. Growing up with a cold, unfeeling father and unstable mother has taught him exactly what he doesn't want out of life or love. Popular, wholesome, straight Nick Thompson is far more temptation than Eric's prepared for, but Nick's warm manner gradually cracks through Eric's prickly protective shell. Independent Eric doesn't know the first thing about being in a relationship, much less with a lover who can't even admit he's gay. But conservative Nick can't seem to find his way out of his own personal closet. Rock, meet hard place. Strictly Business - Eric Courtland is hungry for revenge against the cold, unfeeling father who never loved him, and who drove his mother to an early grave. Tossed headfirst into the shark-tank world of big business, Eric soon learns it's eat or be eaten, and has no choice but to throw in his lot with ruthless titan of industry Branford Crane. Still reeling from his mother's death, Eric plunges into a dark spiral of self-destruction, rejecting his longtime partner Nick's love and support in favor of the harsh tutelage Bran offers him, in and out of the bedroom. But one night, when Bran finally pushes Eric beyond any reasonable limit, Eric realizes how far he's fallen-and how desperately he needs Nick to help pull him back from the edge. Complications - Tired of taking a backseat to Eric's burgeoning political career, Nick calls it quits. A devastated Eric seeks consolation in liquor-and the arms of college friend Ally Taylor. Their passionate rebound affair deepens into something more. Still, Ally's thrown when Eric proposes marriage, with no mention of love. His wealth and connections would certainly help her career, but is their intense physical connection and Eric's promise of fidelity enough?But the growing bond between the newlyweds is threatened when Nick re-enters the picture. Secrets, lies and betrayal will add up to heartbreak for everyone-unless Eric can bring himself to choose between the man he's loved for over a decade, or the wife he can't bear to hurt. Follow Eric, Nick and Ally's story in these three exciting novellas-the prelude to a lifelong love affair that continues in The Arrangement and Triad!

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Courtland fans, get ready - the next generation's here!A campus flu outbreak, complicated by a freak October blizzard, brings Cornell seniors Seth Thompson and Bilal al-Mansoori together. Three days spent waiting out the storm at Seth's snowbound apartment leads to an unexpected mutual attraction-and a hot night under the covers, which quickly deepens into a true emotional bond.Plus, a world of problems for Bilal, an Iranian Muslim. Despite his homeland's harsh laws and even harsher punishment for homosexuality, Bilal can no longer deny who he really is: A gay man falling in love for the first time. Seth's gentle manner and passionate lovemaking bring Bilal more joy than he ever thought possible. Yet, despite the lovers' growing happiness, Bilal's haunted by guilt and shame left over from his strict upbringing, and the sad realization that he'll never see his family in Iran again. Speaking of families, it's time for Bilal to meet Seth's.Eric, Nick and Ally. Ten years later, this committed triad is still as deeply in love as ever, but even commitment comes with challenges.Is there room in this non-traditional family for Bilal? His future with Seth may depend on it.(Includes the novella In From the Cold :)

A Year in the Life: A Courtland Novel - Courtlands - The Next Generation, #1

Eric Courtland is hungry for revenge-at any cost-against the cold, unfeeling father who never loved him, and who drove his mother to an early grave. Tossed headfirst into the shark-tank world of big business, Eric soon learns it's eat or be eaten, and has no choice but to throw in his lot with ruthless titan of industry Branford Crane. Still reeling from his mother's death-and the guilt of not being able to save her-Eric plunges into a dark spiral of self-destruction, rejecting his longtime partner Nick's love and support in favor of the harsh tutelage Bran offers him, in and out of the bedroom. But one night, when Bran finally pushes Eric beyond any reasonable limit, Eric realizes how far he's fallen-and how desperately he needs Nick to help pull him back from the edge.(Publisher's note: This is a novella.)

Strictly Business - Courtland Chronicles, #2

Adulthood sucks. With college graduation behind them, Seth Thompson and Bilal al-Mansoori enjoy their last carefree summer. But the perfect future Seth's envisioned since high school-moving to New York to pursue a career as an artist-doesn't appeal to city-phobic Bilal. A job offer allowing Bilal to remain in upstate New York drives a wedge between them, and Seth's family's well-meaning interference doesn't help at all. A trip to the UK for Bilal's sister's wedding offers a chance to get back on the same page. But their holiday is abruptly cut short when the unthinkable happens.And Seth faces the very real possibility that he may never see the man he loves alive again.

Rites of Passage - A Courtland Novel - Courtlands - The Next Generation, #2

Older man, younger man. Teacher and student. Love! Passion! Music!Sparks fly when brash young violinist Matt Dugan strides into professor Aaron Parrish's classroom. Aaron's intrigued by the twenty-year-old virtuoso, and agrees to take him on for private lessons. Things get off to a rocky start that's complicated by a growing mutual attraction. Teacher and student embark on a passionate affair. Matt wants to tell everyone, while Aaron fears their twenty-year age difference will make them objects of scorn and ridicule. After graduation, Aaron accompanies Matt on his first European concert tour. Matt's beauty and talent attract other men's attention, sparking Aaron's jealousy, while Matt's stage fright and family problems only ramp up the tension. Now, no longer teacher and student, Aaron and Matt struggle to redefine their relationship-before outside temptations tear them apart for good.

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