Of all the things Murphy Clark loves about Christmas Falls, there's always been one he loves a little more than the rest: His childhood best friend, Jem Knight.It doesn't matter that Jem's barely been home in years, or that he's busy conquering football fields instead of hanging out at Jolly Java or admiring Murphy's carved wooden gnomes. Murphy's always loved him anyway.Now, Jem's finally returned to Christmas Falls to be the honorary figurehead of the big...

Tight end Landry Banks knows the score when he signs with the Charleston Condors in a rebuilding year.New owner. New coach. New players. New rules.But one rule hasn't changed: Don't hook up with your best friend's little brother.Rookie quarterback Riley Flynn knows what it takes to make it in the NFL. He's in Charleston to prove himself—to the world and his teammates, but mostly to his older brother, who's never believed he could be a star.T...

Young phenom pitcher Connor Clark doesn't want or need anyone's help making it to the majors.He's got a hot arm and an even hotter temper. When his minor league team brings in seasoned catcher Jackson Evans to "handle" him, the two clash instantly. But as the two battle for power, anger gives way to lust, and an awakening Connor didn't see coming.If Jackson wants to be hands-on, they might as well enjoy it. But once again, the man makes Connor work for it. ...

Micah Rose is ready for a clean slate.He might've messed up his rookie year with the Miami Piranhas, but being traded to the Condors is the best way to put all that behind him.The Condors are rebuilding, too. New owner. New coach. New players. New rules.One rule hasn't changed: don't marry your ex-best friend in Vegas.Beckett West isn't looking forward to seeing Micah again. Back in college, they shared not only a ride-or-die friendship but ...

Last year, defensive end Deacon Harris witnessed the very worst of the Charleston Condors.After everything he and the team went through, he promised himself he'd walk away from football. But before he can retire, the team is sold to the last person he ever expected to see again.Deacon stays because the Condors are going into major rebuilding mode. New owner. New coach. New players. New rules.But one rule hasn't changed: don't fall in love with the o...

Carter Maxwell knows he's a screwup.Four teams in three seasons tells the story, as much as he wishes it didn't.Finally, he's landed in a good place where he likes the team, and the team actually likes him. Even the Condors' current rebuilding mode suits him. There's a new owner. New coach. New players. New rules.But one rule hasn't changed: don't seduce your agent-appointed c*ckblocker.Ian Parker agrees to live with Carter and keep him on t...

When Caleb Chance walked out in Detroit five years ago, leaving his band, millions of his fans and his lover behind, Leo knew he could never forgive.Some things, no matter what the cause, are unforgivable.But Leo never expected Caleb to show up again, clean and sober and wanting to get their band, Star Shadow, back together. He definitely never expected to agree to Caleb's plan.He never expected to confront the love of his life again—or the disaster of his past, the...

For the last ten years, Benji and Diego have not only been members of Star Shadow, one of the biggest boy bands in the world, but best friends. During the years of fame and fortune they've also held a front row seat to the callous cruelty of the music industry. As much as they've both wanted more from their relationship, it never felt worth it to trade what they have for something hot, heady and completely impossible.But is it really?After welcoming back their long lost mem...

Newly hired Charleston Condors' coach Jonathan Kelley is very aware of all the uphill battles he's got to climb.There's a new owner he's got to please. New culture to implement. New players to train. New rules to follow.But one rule hasn't changed: don't spend so much time flirting with the cute bartender via text that you start to wonder if you're straight, after all.But Kieran doesn't just make the best drinks in Charleston, or own the Pirate's Booty, the most fun...

All Wade Lewis wants during rookie preseason camp is to play great football and to make it to the final fifty three man roster.He absolutely does not want Tristan Nicholson.His complete and total opposite.His teammate.His competition.And his roommate.During the day, Tristan unexpectedly proves to be helpful on and off the field, but at night, when the lights go out, Tristan also becomes the only man he can't resist.First he's a friend...

When Trey Blanton left Westin McCoy, the cowboy life, and his family's Colorado ranch forever, he just knew he was moving on to bigger and better things.It sucked to be wrong.When Trey comes back to the ranch, he brings a ton of baggage back with him. His grandparents are both gone, he's losing his sight, and his best friend and housekeeper has passed from cancer, leaving him with her two kids. To make things worse, he can't keep a ranch foreman, and he desperately needs so...

For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of Anchor Point isn’t an exciting job... until he picks up just-dumped Paul Richards. A drive turns into a walk on the pier, which turns into the hottest hookup Sean’s had in ages.After a long overdue breakup, Paul can’t believe his luck. Of all the drivers, he’s picked up by the gorgeous, gay, and very willing Sean. Younger guys aren’t usually his thing, but Paul can’t resist.One taste and neither man can get enough... r...