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Showing posts with label Gay Romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gay Romance. Show all posts

Emergency: Kiss of Life by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, February 13, 2024


Title: Emergency: Kiss of Life
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Emergency Book 2
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Holiday Romance
Release Date: Dec 14, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:

Professional hockey player Marcus Markington—Mark Mark to his fans—has dreamed of playing in the NHL since childhood, and has been raising his nephew with his parents’ help for the past few years. He’s at the top of his game and getting noticed when a clash with an aggressive defender results in a head injury and an encounter with Logan.

Logan Castro, EMT and huge hockey fan, is thrilled to meet one of his favorite players, but would rather have had it happen under better circumstances. After assisting Mark, he accepts a pair of tickets to a game as a thank-you for giving Mark a ride home from the hospital. He doesn’t realize his simple act of kindness could change everything.
Logan not only gets to know Mark, but also his nephew, Timmy. Both of them work their way into his heart. As the two men grow closer and Logan’s need for a family of his own seems so close he can almost touch it, Mark’s playing turns red hot. Both men know that Mark’s dreams could put more distance between them than their new relationship can take, but risking their hearts could be the goal they score together.

Dedicated to You by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, January 9, 2024





Title: Dedicated to You
Author: Andrew Grey
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance/Holiday 
Romance
Release Date: Jan 9, 2024
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:

Dillon Fitzgerald is a famous singer. He’s also 
exhausted. Too many shows in a too busy schedule 
have left too little time for him to write or relax. He 
feels like the music is being strangled out of him. 
Some time is just what the doctor ordered, so when 
his friend offers him a week on a cruise, Dillon gets 
right on board. All he has to do is grow a little beard 
and hope no one recognizes him.
Financial advisor Tio Smythe-Barrett has been 
friends with Dillon forever. When the latest in a long string of girlfriends turns out to be 
a cheater, Tio offers her spot on what would have been a romantic vacation to Dillon 
instead. After all, why wouldn’t he want to spend a week with his best friend?

Emergency Kiss of Fire by Andrew Grey

Thursday, December 14, 2023



Title: Emergency: Kiss of Fire
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Emergency Book 1
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Holiday Romance
Release Date: Dec 14, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 

Blurb/Synopsis:

The last person emergency responder Cade Elmhurst expects is to meet at an accident scene is his old high school crush. Cade always regretted keeping his feelings to himself. That Selby remembers Cade is a bigger surprise. He even seems to share Cade’s long-buried feelings and flirts with him on the ride to the hospital, but that may just be the concussion talking.
Selby Winston hasn’t had much luck in life. His conservative farm family turned their backs on him, and he’s been making his way alone ever since. Meeting Cade again is a spot of warmth in his otherwise cold life. He’s as nice as Selby remembers, even offering a ride home from the hospital and help dealing with his wrecked car. On top of that, the heat between them means Cade might return Selby’s long-simmering attraction.
Everything changes in an instant when Selby’s family home burns to the ground, leaving his father hospitalized and his four siblings in need of a place to live. Once again, Selby figures he’ll find himself standing alone, but to his surprise, Cade stands with him. Their budding relationship is going to have to withstand four younger kids in a small apartment, social workers with differing opinions, and his father’s closed-minded stubbornness to make the most of their second chance.

Secret Guncle by Andrew Grey

Thursday, November 16, 2023


Title: Secret Guncle
Author: Andrew Grey
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance/Holiday 
Romance
Release Date: Nov 16, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:

Veterinary student Dutton Glenroth isn’t on 
speaking terms with his sister, Mary, but he isn’t 
about to let his niece and nephew suffer because of 
it. He knows they have very little, so for the holidays, 
he makes up a basket of gifts for them and leaves it
outside their door.

But the kids are getting older, and this year Dutton 
finds it difficult to pick out their gifts. When he asks 
for help at Foster’s Toys, he runs into Randy Grant, 
his high school crush, who even volunteers to wrap and deliver the gifts with Dutton. 
Suddenly Dutton’s normally lonely holiday has a spark of Christmas cheer. Will this be 
the year he gets the holiday he’s always longed for?

Dragged to the Wedding by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, October 17, 2023


Title: Dragged To The Wedding 
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone 
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement 
Release Date: Oct 17, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:

The Wedding Date meets The Birdcage in this laugh-out-loud gay romantic comedy from Andrew Grey

He’s here to slay…but will he stay?  
James Petika is living the single gay life he always wanted. A police officer in Chicago, he has a good job, good friends—and he’s two thousand miles away from his family’s expectations. He also has a problem: he needs a date for his sister’s wedding in Missoula, Montana, but his family has no idea that he’s gay, and he’d like to keep it that way.

The solution? Daniel Bonafonte aka Lala Traviata, the queen of the Chicago drag scene. Lala is the real thing: she can sing, she can dance—and she can throw more shade than a solar eclipse. One drink and plenty of dishing later, Daniel agrees to help James out and be his incognito date to the wedding.
Daniel’s drag-diva skills are put to the test right away, with the bride’s ill-fitting wedding dress, a groom who’s a danger on the dance floor and more drama than auditions for a gay men's chorus. Faking this relationship—and ignoring the very real feelings developing between them—might just be the performance of their lives.  Apparently, Reynard hasn’t covered his tracks as well as he thought. But is it paparazzi on his tail, or someone much more deadly? Either way, when Fisher offers him a room for the night, he’s grateful for the refuge.

Reynard is generous and kind, but Fisher knows he’s hiding something. Finally, Reynard confesses the truth: as prince of Veronia, his life is structured and ordered for him, but as Reynard, in Carlisle with Fisher, he has the freedom to become a person he actually likes. To Reynard's surprise, Fisher likes him back—not for his title, but for the man he is. But duty, family expectations, and whoever is after Reynard could spell the end of their relationship before they get past once upon a traffic stop.

Fire and Ermine by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, September 19, 2023




Title: Through the Flames

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Troopers (Book 3)

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Release Date: Sept 19, 2023

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

When Prince Reynard escapes his gilded cage, he runs as fast as he can in search of a taste of freedom. Predictably, he gets pulled over.

State Trooper Fisher Bronson doesn’t know the handsome stranger in the rental car, but he does know the guy was driving way too fast. Still, Fisher takes to protect and serve seriously, so he helps Reynard find a hotel for the night.

Then the hotel catches fire.

Apparently, Reynard hasn’t covered his tracks as well as he thought. But is it paparazzi on his tail, or someone much more deadly? Either way, when Fisher offers him a room for the night, he’s grateful for the refuge.

Reynard is generous and kind, but Fisher knows he’s hiding something. Finally, Reynard confesses the truth: as prince of Veronia, his life is structured and ordered for him, but as Reynard, in Carlisle with Fisher, he has the freedom to become a person he actually likes. To Reynard's surprise, Fisher likes him back—not for his title, but for the man he is. But duty, family expectations, and whoever is after Reynard could spell the end of their relationship before they get past once upon a traffic stop.


Outside In by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, August 15, 2023



Title: Outside In 
Author: Andrew Grey
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance 
Release Date: Aug 15, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:
Years of relocating without putting down roots have left Daniel Houseworth filled with anxiety, as change piled on change. Finally buying a home, he wants a settled life, one he can count on. The tall, broad, and strong man across the street catches his eye. But to Daniel, Stanley is the epitome of intimidating—just what he doesn’t need, regardless of how scorching hot he may be.
Nonprofit economic development specialist Stanley Jackson knows he can be unapproachable, with his wide build, tattooed arms, close-cropped hair, and dark eyes. He’s noticed his intriguingly endearing new neighbor, Daniel, and the way he avoids him. But when Daniel brings home a lost kid goat, Stanley cautiously approaches him and offers help to find Delia a proper home.
Daniel quickly comes to care for his charge and does his best to put his anxiousness aside for her sake. As Daniel gets to know Stanley’s heart, the once intimidating qualities shift to intense attraction. But just as Daniel begins to let his guard down and trust that hunky Stanley could feel the same about him, Stanley is presented with a job offer that could stop their budding relationship in its tracks.

Hero In Waiting by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, June 13, 2023



Title: Hero In Waiting
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Heroes Inc.
Genre: Gay Romance, M/M
Release Date: June 13 2023
Blurb/Synopsis:

Wells Barnaby is in danger and he doesn’t even know it. After leaving the Marines, he came to live with his sister and is helping to care for his niece. When a threat from his past rears up, it puts them all in danger… and brings the one who got away back into his life.

Miller Washington served with Wells, and the two men shared an attraction that neither of them acknowledged. When Miller learns that an old enemy is on the loose and that he may come after Wells, he makes a beeline to help. But he doesn’t expect repressed desire to blaze back to life.

Between renewed attraction and an enemy who will stop at nothing to get even, Wells and Miller must navigate the heat of passion too strong for either of them to contain while not letting their guard down, in order to protect Wells’s family and their second chance.

The Resident's Choice by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, February 7, 2023



Title: The Resident's Choice 
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Harbor Medical Center Book 2
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Feb 7 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Pediatric residency means long hours, constant pressure, and, occasionally, a patient and her father stealing your heart.
Second-year pediatric resident Marty Beyers loves his job and using all his skills to care for the children in the wards. He figures everything he’s seen in his position at Harbor Medical Center has made him ready for anything, but when he meets gorgeous Dennis and his daughter Stephie, he’s finally encountered something he isn't prepared for: losing his heart to a patient’s father.

Dennis gave up everything to raise his sister’s daughter after her death, especially after Stephie fell ill. He has a lot of high hopes, mostly that he’ll get answers to Stephie’s mysterious health issues, and in Marty he finds a doctor who listens, really seems to care, and, to top that, is someone he could seriously fall for.

But hospitals have rules about doctors and their patients. To make things worse, Stephie’s illness seems reluctant to reveal any answers to their questions. When her specialists can’t unravel the mystery, Marty refuses to give up, but his diligence triggers suspicions that could pull Marty and Dennis and their potential new family apart forever.

Rescue Us by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Title: Rescue Us   
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A Most Love Dogs Novel 
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance 
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press  
Release Date: Jan 3 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:
Everyone needs to be rescued sometimes.

As a vet tech, Daniel is usually first in line to come to animals’ aid. When he and his boss get a call about an animal hoarding situation, they expect the handful of badly treated dogs… but the tiger comes as a surprise.

Wes recently left his job to care for his sick mother. Now that she’s on the mend, he needs work, and he finds it at a bustling shelter. But the animals aren’t the only ones in need. His kind, chatty coworker Daniel is dealing with an abusive boyfriend—something Wes, whose father was an alcoholic, has experience handling. Wes steps up to help Daniel kick his boyfriend to the curb, but in the process, he finds himself falling for Daniel himself.

Navigating a new relationship when they both have traumatic pasts is one thing. But when a shady group starts targeting the tiger they are trying to find a zoo placement for, the stakes are raised even higher. Can Wes and Daniel come together to rescue the animals—and each other?


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Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation. Andrew's hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing)  He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Author Links

Facebook Group All the Way with Andrew Grey

Twitter @andrewgreybooks

 

For Other Works by Andrew Grey
(Please Be Sure To Stop by His Website to See All of His Works)


The Residents Dilemma by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, December 20, 2022


Title: The Resident's Dilemma
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A Most Love Dogs Companion Novel
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Dec 6 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Dr. Rory Milner is just beginning to understand what it takes to
survive an ER residency. In his second year, he’s changed
programs to gain additional experience. But not only does he
need to manage the ins and outs of the ER, Rory also needs to
navigate around his brother, a charge nurse, who feels Rory
should toe his line, especially when it comes to Garth, one of the
ER nurses.
As a nurse in the ER, Garth West has pretty much seen it all. But a new resident captures his attention,
not only because he’s good-looking, but because Rory seems to care and really listens to the people who
come into the ER. He also respects Garth and the rest of the nursing staff.
As Rory and Garth work together, they realize that a series of incidents involving botched cosmetic
procedures may be related. Working together to uncover the source, they grow closer as attraction and trust grow into something deeper. Rory and Garth will need to stand together when what they find could end their careers and split them apart.

Rudolph The Rescued Jack Russell by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, December 6, 2022


Title: Rudolph the Rescued Jack Russell  
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A Most Love Dogs Companion Novel 
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance 
Publisher: Self Published 
Release Date: Dec 6 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:
Alex goes to a dog rescue with one mission: overcome one of his fears. But he gets more than he bargained for when he unexpectedly bonds with a Jack Russell terrier named Rudolph and decides to take him home.
When shelter volunteer Luther offers to show Alex the ropes of dog ownership, their time together proves they have more in common than just Rudolph’s affection. But if they’re going to have a happy holiday, Alex needs to come to terms with his issues. Can Luther help him see that love really can be unconditional?

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Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing)  He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Author Links

Facebook Group All the Way with Andrew Grey

Twitter @andrewgreybooks

 

For Other Works by Andrew Grey
(Please Be Sure To Stop by His Website to See All of His Works)


Fire and Glass by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, November 1, 2022



Title: Fire and Glass
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Troopers (Book 2)
Genre: Gay Romance, LGBTQ, MM, Law Enforcement
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press
Release Date: Nov 1
Blurb/Synopsis
A Carlisle Troopers Novel

State Trooper Casey Bombaro works too hard to have time for a love life, never mind a family. But when a missing persons case leads him to three scared kids and eventually their uncle—an old friend from Casey’s college days—all that changes.

Bertie Riley hasn’t seen his troubled sister, Jen, or his niece and nephews in years. Now suddenly Jen is gone and Bertie is all the kids have. Worried sick about Jen and overwhelmed by his new responsibilities, Bertie doesn’t know how he’s going to cope. He doesn’t expect Casey to step in and lend a hand, but his attraction to his old friend doesn’t surprise him. Years may have passed, but those feelings have never gone away.

For the first time in his life, Casey wants something to come home to. Bertie and the kids fit into his life like they are meant to be there. He struggles to balance a budding romance and reassuring the kids with investigating a rash of robberies and tracking down Jen. But when evidence suggests Jen might not only be missing but complicit in a number of crimes, will Bertie and the kids forgive Casey for doing his job?

Color Blind by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, October 18, 2022




 Title: Color Blind
Author: Andrew Grey
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGBTQ/MM
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Oct 18
Blurb/Synopsis:

Setting out on your own is tough, but for Mason Fullerton, who was born blind, it’s even more of a challenge. Mase decides that the key to independence and a life of his own is getting a job. His mother, who has always been there for support, isn’t so sure, but Mase is determined. He manages to secure an interview, and one of the men conducting it has a voice that wraps around him like a blanket.

Tyrone Phillips feels he’s a disappointment to his accomplished academic parents. They don’t understand that Ty would rather spend time with his computers and programs than people. Until he meets Mason at an interview and finds a kindred spirit. Too bad his parents aren’t going to see past the fact that Mason’s white.

When Mason is hired, Ty is assigned to help him get oriented. The two of them dance around each other, but mutual attraction tugs at both of them. A work friendship builds to more, with Ty and Mase trying to find their way… and if they have courage and allow their hearts to guide them, they could be going the same direction.

The Doctor's Wish by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, August 16, 2022



Title: The Doctor's Wish 
Author: Andrew Grey 
Series: Carlisle Medical Book 3 
Genre: LGBTQ+/Gay Romance/Contemporary Romance/ M/M
Publisher: Self Published 
Release Date: Aug 16 2022
Edition/Formats: Kindle
Blurb/Synopsis:

General practitioner Dustin Avarilla has been on the job for a few years—long enough to find out that some doctors, especially his boss, don’t see things the same way he does. Dustin believes that the patients come first, but his boss is more concerned with the bottom line. When Charles Morton brings his very sick niece in right at closing time, Dustin’s care starts trouble with his boss, but touches Charles’s bruised heart.

Charles is nearly frantic when his niece becomes ill. He’s had custody of Anna for only six months, following her parents’ sudden death, and he might be in over his head. Dustin is gentle and caring, which is just what his little patient and her Uncle Cheesy need. Charles feels his focus has to be on Anna, and the last thing he’s looking for is love. Dealing with a new job and town, along with becoming a parent, is almost more than he can handle.

Charles and Dustin meet again at a friend’s party, with heated attraction drawing them closer. One dinner leads to a date, with chemistry building by the second. But Charles’s mother, who feels Anna should be left in her care, and Dustin’s boss, who decides their relationship isn’t up to the family image of the practice, form an unlikely alliance that threatens to pull their budding relationship apart. While alone, they are vulnerable, together they might just get everything they desire.

Fire and Sand by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, July 5, 2022


Title: Fire and Sand

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Troopers #1

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Release Date: July 5 2022

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

A Carlisle Deputies Troopers

Can a single dad with a criminal past find love with the cop who pulled him over?

When single dad Quinton Jackson gets stopped for speeding, he thinks he’s lost both his freedom and his infant son, who’s in the car he’s been chasing down the highway. Amazingly, State Trooper Wyatt Nelson not only believes him, he radios for help and reunites Quinton with baby Callum.

Wyatt should ticket Quinton, but something makes him look past Quinton’s record. Watching him with his child proves he made the right decision. Quinton is a loving, devoted father—and he’s handsome. Wyatt can’t help but take a personal interest.

For Quinton, getting temporary custody is a dream come true… or it would be, if working full-time and caring for an infant left time to sleep. As if that weren’t enough, Callum’s mother will do anything to get him back, including ruining Quinton’s life. Fortunately, Quinton has Wyatt for help, support, and as much romance as a single parent can schedule.

But when Wyatt’s duties as a cop conflict with Quinton’s quest for permanent custody, their situation becomes precarious. Can they trust each other, and the courts, to deliver justice and a happy ever after?

This Time for Always by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, June 21, 2022



Title: This Time for Always
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: June 21, 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:

Police officer Finnigan Pettaprin’s life is his job. He’s driven to be the best, always. Past relationships have largely been heartbreaking, so he keeps to himself. The last thing he expects is for a near-disastrous car chase through town to bring him in contact with Mark, the one who got away.

Mark Wallace hasn’t had the best luck in life. He managed to get out of Chicago with his freedom and his son, Lonnie, and needs help. Finn is the one friend he knows he can count on for a temporary place to stay, and possibly more. He’s hoping for a new start in a new town with a new job, but with his parents threatening to try to take his son, nothing is easy.
Finn takes Mark in and helps him get his life back on track. Along the way, the two men grow closer as they realize that what they both have always wanted is now in reach. But the intersection of Mark’s past and a string of local robberies threatens to upend the small family they are just starting to build and could give Mark’s parents the ammunition they need to destroy everything.

In the Weeds by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, May 3, 2022


Title: In the Weeds
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A New Leaf Romance Book 2
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press
Release Date: May 3, 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

Florist to the stars Vin Robbins is in high demand in LA, but he hates working for someone else. When he returns to his Pennsylvania home to help his widowed father, he finds an opportunity he never expected with his first love, but learns that someone’s been taking advantage of the unused family greenhouse.

Casey Lombard wasted too much of his life denying who he is and what he wants, but he won’t do that any longer. His biggest regret is letting Vin go, so running into Vin again when he gets called to investigate who planted pot on Vin’s family’s property sends him reeling.

 Vin ignites feelings Casey thought long dead. But Casey has a daughter, and Vin is only home for a visit. Surely the bright lights of Hollywood will call him back to the City of Angels, so how can Vin and Casey build the life they both wish they had?

Fireman's Carry by Andrew Grey

Monday, April 18, 2022



Title: Fireman’s Carry 
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance 
Publisher: Self Published 
Release Date: April 18, 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook 
Blurb/Synopsis

Orphaned as a child, Jordan Kramer is a 28-year-old loner who lives for his work as a firefighter. It’s who he is. But his life changes when, on his way home from a fire, he finds Benny walking along the side of an isolated mountain road. With a storm coming, when Benny indicates that he’s alone in the world, Jordan follows his instincts and decides to help.

To child psychologist Duane Houser, Jordan was the one who got away when Duane got adopted as a teenager. So imagine his surprise when he’s called to help a traumatized child and crosses paths with Jordan again after all these years. Jordan is still as he remembers—stunning and strong, with a hero streak a mile wide.

Both Jordan and Duane understand a life without parents and swing into action to help Benny. The boy’s life is a bit of a mystery, and as they work together to help Benny, they rekindle feelings both had kept hidden. The chill from years spent apart quickly melts away and old love flames to life again. While helping Benny process the loss of his family, both Jordan and Duane realize that their shared desire might be within reach. Or they could have it ripped away from them all over again.

The Doctor's Desire by Andrew Grey

Tuesday, March 29, 2022


Title: The Doctor’s Desire
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Medical (Book 2) 
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance 
Publisher: Self Published 
Release Date: Mar 29 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print 
Blurb/Synopsis:

General practitioner Dustin Avarilla has been on the job for a few years—long enough to find out that some doctors, especially his boss, don’t see things the same way he does. Dustin believes that the patients come first, but his boss is more concerned with the bottom line. When Charles Morton brings his very sick niece in right at closing time, Dustin’s care starts trouble with his boss, but touches Charles’s bruised heart.

Charles is nearly frantic when his niece becomes ill. He’s had custody of Anna for only six months, following her parents’ sudden death, and he might be in over his head. Dustin is gentle and caring, which is just what his little patient and her Uncle Cheesy need. Charles feels his focus has to be on Anna, and the last thing he’s looking for is love. Dealing with a new job and town, along with becoming a parent, is almost more than he can handle.

Charles and Dustin meet again at a friend’s party, with heated attraction drawing them closer. One dinner leads to a date, with chemistry building by the second. But Charles’s mother, who feels Anna should be left in her care, and Dustin’s boss, who decides their relationship isn’t up to the family image of the practice, form an unlikely alliance that threatens to pull their budding relationship apart. While alone, they are vulnerable, together they might just get everything they desire.