Landon (In Safe Hands Book 1) (20 page)

Zoe

“You
could do it when you turn eighteen. It’s good money,” Justus says to Ethan,
scooping a huge second helping of mashed potatoes onto his plate.

“Stop
trying to turn him into a stripper!” I throw a roll at him. It’s the day after
Christmas and we’re all gathered around my new dining room table. Ethan has
been entertaining us with stories of his ski trip since he returned this
morning.

“I’m
just saying! He’s got that baby face young women love. He could make a
killing.”

“You
know I’m gay, right?” Ethan snorts.

“Most
male dancers are.” Justus shrugs.

“Yeah,
I’ll pass. I’m going to college to become a history teacher.”

“Also
a good career,” Justus replies, nodding.

Landon’s
hand settles on my thigh as he sits back and groans. “I’m too full to move.”

“No
problem, I can take care of your piece of pie.” Dare reaches across the table
to take it, and Landon shoves his hand away. “Don’t be greedy. You have a wife
who can cook her ass off. After today, I’m back to frozen pizza and take out.”

“So,
she’s mine. Get your own.”

“Or
you could learn to cook for yourself,” Jeremy says, shaking his head.

“That’s
more likely than Dare finding a woman who’ll put up with his bullshit,” Justus
says, laughing.

“I’m
single by choice, so you can all go fuck yourselves.”

The
room fills with laughter. They go on talking and teasing each other, but their words
fade into the background as I gaze around the table. They’re such a tight
group, a family built of friends, and it makes me realize I can have the same.
I do have the same. It isn’t just Ethan and me anymore.

I
didn’t just gain a loving husband, but a family of men who would do anything
for each other, and now for me and Ethan as well. Their organization is aptly
named because for the first time in my life I truly feel like I’m in safe
hands.

The End

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The
Striking Back Series

Everly

The
first time I met Mason Reed, we were standing naked in a bank, surrounded by
guns.

That
should have been a warning.

An
MMA champion, trainer, and philanthropist, but not a man who gives up easily,
Mason is trouble dipped in ink and covered in muscle.

Growing
up in foster care, I'm well aware that relationships are temporary, and I do my
best to avoid them. After a sheet clenching one night stand, I'm happy to move
on, but Mason pursues me relentlessly. Sweet, caring, protective, and at times,
a bossy control freak, this persistent man has climbed inside my heart, and I
can’t seem to shake him.

After
saving me from a life threatening situation, he’s also won something much
harder to obtain. My trust. But does he deserve it? Is his true face the one he
shows the world? Or is his charitable, loving manner only a thin veneer?

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Mason

From
the moment I saw her, I wanted her in my bed.

I
should've stopped there.

Everly
Hall burst into my complicated life and changed it forever. I'm a fighter, but
I had no defense against this beautiful, stubborn woman.

Now,
I stand to lose everything I have, everything I am. My secrets are dangerous,
and put more lives at stake than my own. I intended to tell her in time, but my
time is up.

Everything
rests on Everly.

This
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Contains
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Parker

Hit
it and quit it.

One
and done.

Hump
and dump.

That
has been my philosophy on relationships for the last seven years. Don't get me
wrong, I'm not a bad guy. I'm always upfront and truthful with the women I
date. I don't promise them anything but a good time.

I
could've gone on happily sleeping my way through the major metropolitan area if
it wasn't for her. The dark haired beauty who haunts my days and keeps me awake
at night. Strong and sweet, she makes me reconsider everything I believe about
love.

Too
bad she's completely off limits.

I've
never been good at following the rules.

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Alex
– An M/M Romance

Ninety-
two days. Thirteen weeks. That’s how long it’s been since I lost my love, my
best friend. It’s been everything I can do to drag myself out of bed and get
back to work, but I know Cooper would want me to move on. I think he’d even be
happy if he knew who I want to move on with. The target of my affection,
though, may not be so thrilled about my choice.

He’s
straight. Or he thinks he is.

A
womanizer of the worst kind with a face and body that keeps a steady stream of
willing women at his door, he seems happy to work his way through the entire
female population. But there’s no mistaking the way he looks at me when he
thinks I’m not paying attention.

One
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When
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department store, romance is the last thing on her mind. A plague has decimated
the population, leaving Abby to raise her son alone in a world without
electricity, clean water, or medical care. Her only priority is survival.

Traumatized
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one another. Damaged by her past and convinced Airen is out of her league, Abby
is determined to keep their relationship platonic. However, Airen is a hard man
to resist, especially after he risks his life to save hers.

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In
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she's found her happily ever after.

But
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he may be lost to her forever. Broken-hearted, she turns to Joseph, her best
friend and the only one who understands her pain. After all, he loves Airen
too.

The
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caught between the two most important men in her life. After surviving the
worst the world could throw at them, Airen, Abby, and Joseph must face the most
brutal human experience...true love. Can they overcome the betrayal, the hurt
feelings, and jealousy to do what's right for the ones they love?

Their
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well.

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Infinite
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The
more you look to the future, the more the past pursues you.

Abby,
Airen, and Joseph have fought and suffered to come together. All they want is
to move forward and raise their family with the love they never had.

Unfortunately,
the re-appearance of former friends and enemies complicates their lives,
threatening to expose closely guarded secrets. With a vital rescue looming,
their relationship isn’t the only thing at risk. Can they let go of the past in
order to hang on to a future with each other?