Download or read book The Boys of Oregon Hill written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Oregon Hill, a neighborhood filled with music, art and soulful men searching for their happily ever after. The Boys of Oregon Hill series are now available in one steamy volume. Lovefool- Kent King left home to attend medical school, and experience life on his own. He left behind his first love, and he’s never forgotten the sizzling chemistry they shared. Offered the job of his dreams, he returns to his hometown excited to start his new career in public health. But his heart has never forgotten Erik, the soulful lover who claimed his heart over a decade ago. Will the tempestuous blue-eyed man he left behind forgive him for leaving in the first place? Recreational Love- Spencer Talbot returned home to Richmond to escape rumors and gossip after being abandoned at the altar. Secretly relieved the wedding didn’t take place, all he wanted was a quiet place to lick his wounds and get on with his life. When his first love reappeared after decades apart, his world was turned upside down. The attraction between Spencer and Michael was overwhelming, but the timing couldn’t be worse. Giving in to his feelings would make him vulnerable, and he’d had enough rejection to last a lifetime. Could Spencer open himself to Michael and finally be with the only man he’d ever loved? Mr. Mouthful- After years of hard work Josh landed his dream job as a musician with a major orchestra. When his new conductor with a name too hard to pronounce strutted on to the stage for the first time, he oozed a confident and cocky sex appeal that captivated everyone present. Josh was used to being the wallflower, the boy always picked last for the team. So when Serge demanded Josh meet him after work for a private rehearsal, he was shocked. Of course Josh went, only to discover his new conductor was very touchy feely. At first Josh thought he was reading too much into it, but the chemistry sparking between them was real. Serge was more than just his boss, he was a force of nature determined to conquer Josh’s heart. Handsy- Cast out of his home at a tender age, Joseph Carter McElroy relied on the world’s oldest profession to make ends meet. After leaving the world of hustling behind, he struggled to find a path forward, until one day the family that originally betrayed him showed up with the fortune he’d long been denied. There were strings attached to the offer, and despite the financial freedoms he’d gain, Joe didn’t think he could marry just anyone for the millions. When Luke showed up on his doorstep, it was like deja vu. As teens, Luke had unknowingly triggered events that would change Joe’s life forever. Sixteen years later, the handsome artist was about to turn Joe’s world upside down again. The Boundary- One fateful night on the stage of the Royal Opera House, my life was irrevocably changed. Midway through a performance, and in front of thousands of fans, my voice failed me. Instead of giving up, I swore I’d forge a new path. Two years later, my voice was better than ever, and I signed a lucrative contract with the Virginia Opera that came with many perks. This included an alluring personal assistant, Gray Wyatt. I’d kissed Gray, a mistake a boss should never make with an employee. The feeling of his body trembling in my arms, and the moans that came deep from within his chest, played on repeat in my heated imagination. It didn’t matter where I was, or what I was doing, the memory of that forbidden kiss haunted me. The Boys of Oregon Hill features a cast of characters readers love, and now they are all in one smoking hot volume. Grab a cocktail or a cup of joe and binge read all five full-length novels. You’ll fall in love with the boys, who all find their happily ever afters. Keywords- gay romance, mm romance, lgbt romance, lgbtq romance, mm romance boxsets, gay romance boxsets, lgbt romance boxsets, romance gay, gay romance mm, boss employee romance, performers, musicians, artists, painters, second chances, second chance romance

Download or read book Handsy written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke Taggart hit a brick wall when he turned 30. His dream was to make his living as an artist, but his paintings gathered dust instead of sales. His coffee shop Percolate barely paid the bills, and living paycheck to paycheck was killing his soul. Then a chance encounter with his boyhood crush offered him a way out of his financial despair, but it involved life-changing decisions not easily reversed. Plus, he might have to surrender his heart in the process. Cast out of his home at a tender age, Joe relied on the world’s oldest profession to make ends meet. After leaving the world of hustling behind he struggled to find a path forward, until one day the family that originally betrayed him showed up with the fortune he’d long been denied. When Luke showed up on his doorstep it was like deja vu. As teens, Luke had unknowingly triggered events that would change Joe’s life forever. Sixteen years later, the handsome artist was about to turn Joe’s world upside down again. Handsy is a steamy second chance romance between high school sweethearts finally getting the happy ending they deserve. It is the fourth book in the Boys of Oregon Hill series, and it can be read as a stand alone novel, plus all the books can be read in any order. Keywords- Reunion, First Love, Second Chances, MM Romance, Gay Romance, LGBT Romance, Contemporary Romance Similar to works by Amy Lane, Andrew Gray, Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy, B A Tortuga, Amy Aislen, L.A. Witt, Riley Hart

Download or read book Situationship written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I never got over you. On paper, Tanner Beckwith has had a stellar existence. A musician in demand, he’s travelled the globe with famous pop stars and has performed for hundreds of thousands of people. When he is fired from a famous diva’s tour because of her handsy husband, he decides to head home. His beloved aunt takes him in, giving him a roof over his head and work to distract him from his inner turmoil. Then, he encounters the one man he’s ever loved, his former best friend who rejected him years ago. Griffin is the only man who has ever made him crazy, and now he is living next door, with a muscle-bound boyfriend by his side. Can Tanner get past his deeper feelings and resume the friendship he and Griffin once shared, or will his heart get broken again? At the corner of Robinson Street and Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia is an old apartment building filled with broken hearts and wistful dreams. Situationship is the first novel in the Balcony Boys series, and features a wise landlady and a cast of wonderful characters. It may be read as a standalone novel. Oh, and you might see a character or three from The Boys of Oregon Hill. Fans of Felice Stevens, Amy Aislin, Andrew Gray, and LA Witt will fall in love with this book.

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Download or read book The Mistletoe Mixup written by Ian O. lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Is money more important than our love?” Leo Sinclair’s life is driven by one goal- to be the best screenwriter in Hollywood. Now that fame and fortune is his, he returns to Oregon Hill a success. Unfortunately for him, the path to riches came at a cost- he’s lonely. Leo returns to Oregon Hill hoping to find something or someone to finally make him feel complete. Unexpectedly, the only man he ever loved is still there, bitter by Leo’s leaving him all those years ago. Rhys Montgomery knows about love and loss. The only man he ever loved left him behind to pursue fame and fortune in Hollywood. Rhys hasn’t opened himself up to another man since the love of his life abandoned him. His friends are constantly fixing him up, but Rhys only has feelings for one man. When Leo returns, can Rhys forgive him, or will his stubbornness doom him to a life lived alone? The Mistletoe Mixup is the story of a man who achieves his dreams, but can only find love by returning home. It’s a second chance romance between two stubborn men who discover that love means more than awards, fame, and money. Like the other books in the Boys of Oregon Hill series, it can be read as a standalone novel.

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Download or read book Suddenly Single written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Ignore the drama queen. Carter’s just throwing another hissy fit.” Asher Bartholomew Yates comes from one of the first families of Virginia, and has just made partner in the family law firm. He went to the right schools, belongs to the right clubs, and like his peers, is happily married. Most of the time. The love of his life is a handful on the best of days, but Carter’s unwavering devotion and unpredictable antics ensures he will always have his heart. Carter Camden Yates is the most successful interior designer in Richmond, and he’s married to an up-and-coming lawyer who looks perfect on his arm. His talents are as colorful as his personality, and he’s the star of any room he enters. He loves his husband Asher more than life itself, and hasn’t once regretted getting married. Out of the blue, a legal mixup jeopardizes everything. After three years of ups and downs, our two husbands discover they’re not legally wed. Will this bombshell tear them apart, or will true love win once and for all? Suddenly Single is the third book in the Southern Discomfort series. It is a gay romantic comedy filled with sweet tea and sour words, served alongside men discovering their deepest desires. Suddenly Single has it all; A couple on the rocks, a second chance at happiness, and a love that refuses to die. So relax on your porch swing with a mint julep and a slice of pecan pie, and enjoy the journey to true love. Fans of David Sedaris, Lauren Blakely, Parker Avrile, and Felice Stevens will fall in love with this romantic comedy.

Download or read book Ignited written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Ian Lewis. This book was released on 2024-07-10 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fancy meeting you here, Mr. Mysterious. Or should I say, Mr. Takeover?" When my bestie and I go on a Bear Cruise, our goal is simple: relax and find some hot daddies to play with. Unfortunately, the ship is full of guys trying too hard to be bears, but they're about as genuine as plastic fruit. Then, I meet a mystery man who embodies my fantasies. This man has muscles upon muscles, and if there were an award for the sexiest beard, Mr. Mysterious would undoubtedly win. But speaking of mysteries, what the hell is his actual name? It doesn't matter; we both know we'll never see each other again after the cruise. Until we do. Months later, Mr. Mysterious shows up at my brewery. Initially excited to see him again, my hopes plummet when he reveals both his real name and his intentions. He wants to buy me out, but there's no way I'm letting go of Fireside Forge Brewery without a fight. However, a massive problem stands in the way: The man is the best lover I've ever had, and now I can't resist him. "Ignited" is a scorching tale of business adversaries entangled in desire, where the line between what's right and what's irresistible blurs in the searing heat of their undeniable chemistry. It's the first book in the Burning Hearts series, and it can be read as a standalone novel.

Download or read book Making It Fierce written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Please, don’t look at me.” Elijah Stevens once epitomized strength and valor. He spent 14 years of his life in the Marines, but an accident left him disfigured and ashamed. Returning to his hometown, he finds solace in the loving embrace of his grandmother. Frightened of being pitied, he struggles to find meaningful work, until his granny points out he has the voice of an angel. Now Elijah is a successful audiobook narrator and voice actor. He’s made peace with his life in the shadows, until one day while narrating a romance novel, he realizes he’s never been lonelier in his life. Lucas Crane hosts a popular radio show, and his soothing voice and sense of humor have earned him a devoted fan base. Lucas never lacks for male attention, but he’s never met a man who held his interest beyond three dates. That changes when he meets an extremely shy voice actor, who insists on recording a commercial in the dark. Intrigued by this mystery man, Lucas pursues him, but soon despairs of ever breaking through the sad man’s walls. Until one day, the barriers to Elijah’s heart begin to crumble. Making It Fierce is a love story between a stubborn man afraid of his reflection in the mirror, and the bright, funny man who coaxes him out of the shadows. The authors love tropes, and here you’ll find opposites attract, a military man, hurt/comfort, and more.

Download or read book Making It Forever written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-27 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Being rich isn't about the things we have, but about the love we share.” In a world where wealth reigns supreme, Ezra Bennett, a former Olympian haunted by a career-ending injury, finds himself in the orbit of Gabriel Monroe—a billionaire influencer. While Gabriel basks in the glow of affluence and success, Ezra navigates the shadows, working as a janitor within Gabriel's glittering empire. Their lives couldn't be further apart—Gabriel, a symbol of power and privilege, and Ezra, a man molded by adversity and the stark realities of poverty. Fate, however, orchestrates an unexpected convergence. As Ezra toils amidst Gabriel's lavish world, an invisible thread weaves between them—a connection fueled by Ezra's silent admiration, stark contrasts, and a shared understanding born from vastly different worlds colliding. Will Ezra and Gabriel defy the boundaries set by society's hierarchy, or will the gaping divide between their lives extinguish the spark of their unlikely romance? Making It Forever is a steamy story about two men, total opposites, who discover love is more important than anything else in the world. It’s the seventh book in the Making It series, and it may be read as a standalone story.

Download or read book The Big Day written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I've been betrayed so many times, I can’t trust any man. Why should I believe you are any different?” Manolo's world crumbles when he discovers his lover's infidelity. Determined to protect his heart, he vows to never let love in again. But fate has other plans when his best friend Daniel seeks a favor. Can Manolo's picturesque mansion become the sanctuary for Daniel's son Hugo, a Hollywood heartthrob, to wed away from the intrusive gaze of the press? As preparations for the wedding unfold, an unexpected guest arrives—Ram Khapour, a captivating Bollywood actor. Bound by cultural expectations and an arranged marriage in his homeland, Ram wants to experience true love for the first, and possibly last time. When Ram and Manolo's paths intertwine, their connection is undeniable. Sparks ignite, shattering their emotional barriers. In a whirlwind of passion and longing, Manolo and Ram navigate the complexities of their desires. Will their fears of commitment and past traumas threaten the love they've discovered? The Big Day is the third novel in the Hollywood Hearts series. It’s a gay romance between a closeted actor and a film director who lives his truth, and expects nothing less from those he loves. Can they defy societal norms and choose their own path?

Download or read book The Making It Series Volumes 1 5 written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opposites attract, and so much more in The Making It series. This collection features all five books in the collection, and it is a trope paradise where everyone has a happy ever after. Starting with Making It Fit, all the way through Making It Legal, love always wins in this gay romance collection. Making It Fit When my best friend on the force Federico was killed in the line of duty, I swore to him as he died in my arms, I would take care of his baby brother, Victor. I never went back on my word. Victor moved back to our hometown after college, and he needed a place to stay. The kid was going to live next door to a crack house in a bad part of town, but I knew his older brother would haunt me if I allowed that to happen, so I demanded he move into my spare bedroom. When he showed up on my doorstep, his transformation from an awkward teenager to a striking young man floored me. Victor was everything I had ever wanted—smart, smoking hot, and innocent—but there was no way he could handle a rough around the edges cop like me. I kept my paws to myself, until one day Victor told me he had never been with another man before. He wanted advice on how to get a boyfriend, and how to keep him. That broke me. I’d show Victor how to please a man, all right. Me. Making It Spark Aaron had tormented me all through high school. He was the athlete who always had a girl on his arm, and another in the backseat of his convertible. I was the sensitive theater geek and knew I was different, while he was the jock determined to make my life a living hell. Years later, he put out a fire in my building and ignited one inside of me. Of course, he was straight. Every man I fell for preferred skirts to me. But something was different about Aaron now. He wanted to be my friend, and straight guys normally didn’t hang out with me. So, I dragged him to a gay bar, hoping to scare him away. Instead, when a drunk guy got handsy with me, Aaron kissed me. Like, tongue in mouth full-on kissed me. Straight guys didn’t kiss gay guys, right? Making It Spark Landon Smith has a problem. He’s socially awkward, prefers coding over cocktails, and occasionally wears mismatched socks. His life is full, working as an adjunct professor at the local college, and volunteering as a tutor for underprivileged youths. Then his worst nightmare moves in next door to him, a macho ex-marine who just won’t leave him alone. They have nothing in common until the brawny man begs Landon to tutor him. He agrees, but only after Angel promises to keep his paws to himself. Angel Perez is the devil, or at least that’s what Landon thinks. But, there’s something about how he fills his skin-tight jeans that Landon can’t get out of his head. And to make matters worse, he’s feeling emotions he never has before. The domineering man is determined to claim Landon, who is terrified of giving in to his urges. Making It Glitter Blake Anderson will do anything to survive, even taking a seasonal gig as a Christmas elf at the local shopping mall. Embarrassing, yes, but if that’s what he must do to pay the rent, he’ll wear the skintight green hose and the silly wig. At first it is almost unbearable, but then he’s reunited with his teenage crush, who’s having his own string of bad luck. Eddie Garza is the last person you expect to don a Santa costume, but when his business is nearly destroyed, he only has two options, either start turning tricks for cash, or put on the red suit and ignore the screaming of tiny little tots. What makes it worthwhile is working with his friend from years ago. Eddie hasn’t ever thought of Blake romantically, but now he wants to shove the snotty kids off his lap and replace them with the cute redhead. Will Santa find true love with his glittery elf? Making It Legal Diesel has a problem. He’s been a highly paid escort for years, but he’s nearing his fortieth birthday. In the world of prostitution, that’s when you hang up your jockstrap and find a real job. Unfortunately for him, he has no other skills to fall back on, and he’s spent most of his earnings living beyond his means. He wants to go legit, but when a wealthy man from Brazil makes him the offer of a lifetime, he decides to turn one last trick. Santiago Bolsonaro moves to the United States in order to escape his arch-conservative political family in Brazil. The first few months are a dream come true, and when his visa is about to expire, he decides to do something extreme in order to stay in the states. He hires an attractive escort to marry him, so he can get his green card. At first it is a simple legal arrangement. But, like most business deals, it becomes complicated. Like, really, really complicated.

Download or read book The Cad Dad written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Bless his heart. Cary thinks the sun comes up just to hear him crow.” Thatcher Atticus Fuller is an award-winning novelist who believes his chances at love have slipped away. When he arrives at his mountain retreat and discovers his twenty-four-year-old son with an older man, he’s livid. It’s hate at first sight when Thatch lays eyes on Cary, but he’s determined to be an understanding father to his only child. When events take a turn for the worst, he’s forced into being the obnoxious playboy's caretaker. At first it’s hell, but soon he senses something deeper underneath Cary’s shallowness. Shocked at his attraction, he fights it, but in its quest to find love again, the heart has a way of forgetting reason. Millionaire Cary Lancaster refuses to settle down, preferring much younger men. He’s a charismatic man who can literally charm the pants off any guy he desires. When he begins dating Sam Fuller, a handsome twenty-four-year-old who has a thing for Daddies, Cary thinks he will be adding another notch to his bedpost. Instead, he sets off a chain of events that flips everyone’s world upside down. The Cad & Dad is the first book in the Southern Discomfort series. Prepare yourself for lots of sweet tea and sour words, served alongside men discovering their deepest desires. The Cad & Dad has it all; enemies to lovers, opposites attract, and lonely souls rediscovering their hearts. So, relax on your porch swing with a mint julep and a slice of pecan pie, and enjoy the journey to true love. This romantic comedy is the perfect fit for fans of Parker Avirile, Felice Stevens, Andrew Gray, with a dash of comedic humor ala David Sedaris.

Download or read book Making It Wicked written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Do you believe in ghosts?” Working at Haunted Hollow Scream Park was supposed to be just another Halloween gig for Ben Mercer, but when he meets Theo Hawthorne—the park’s serious and buttoned-up event coordinator—he quickly realizes this job might hold more thrills than he bargained for. For Theo, running Haunted Hollow is his chance to make the season unforgettable. He’s focused on pulling off the perfect event, but Ben’s irresistible charm and laid-back attitude are a distraction he didn’t plan for. Just as their chemistry starts to heat up, they stumble upon a ghost trapped in the park’s haunted forest—a restless spirit whose tragic death decades ago has cursed the land. As Theo and Ben grow closer, so does the danger. The deeper they dig into the spirit’s past, the more violent it becomes, threatening not just the park, but their chance at love. With Halloween night fast approaching, Theo and Ben must work together to help the ghost move on before Haunted Hollow becomes their final resting place. Making It Wicked is the eighth book in the Making It series, and like the others, it’s filled to the brim with tropes such as forced proximity, opposites attract, and a tortured spirit seeking peace. It’s the perfect length for for a restful afternoon curled up with a book! Making It Wicked may be read as a standalone story.

Download or read book Making It Sizzle written by Ian O. Lewis and published by Cruz Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Me, settle down? No way, professor. But, if you want the best night of your life, I’m right next door.” Landon Smith has a problem. He’s socially awkward, prefers coding over cocktails, and occasionally wears mismatched socks. His life is full, working as an adjunct professor at the local college, and volunteering as a tutor for underprivileged youths. Then his worst nightmare moves in next door to him, a macho ex-marine who just won’t leave him alone. They have nothing in common, until the brawny man begs Landon to tutor him. He agrees, but only after Angel promises to keep his paws to himself. Angel Perez is the devil, or at least that’s what Landon thinks. But, there’s something about how he fills his skin-tight jeans that Landon can’t get out of his head. And to make matters worse, he’s feeling emotions he never has before. The domineering man is determined to claim Landon, who is terrified of giving in to his urges. Confession time. The authors are wild about tropes, especially opposites attract. So what’s hotter than a geeky professor falling for a hunky ex-military guy? Nothing. Making it Sizzle is the third book in the Making It Series. Oh, and you might need oven mitts to hold your ereader, it’s that freaking hot. Perfect for fans of Lauren Blakely, LA Witt, and Andrew Gray.