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I can't breathe. Everyone's counting on Kyle Tyson. Too bad I don't know who Kyle is anymore, but there's no time for me to fall apart. My sister is gone and now I have her son to look after. To top it all off, the man I've cared for five years has forced my eyes open when I needed him to be there most. Just when I think I may drown, Andy Connor comes into my life. Never in a million years did I think the Kyle Tyson would give me a second glance. I mean, come on. He's gorgeous and a professional basketball player. I'm just the schoolteacher who wants desperately to help his nephew make it through this difficult time after losing his mother. We both have scars. Mine are emotional and could cover the entire basketball court. Mine are skin-deep and could chase away my chance to hold on to love. Will we overcome our turmoil, insecurities, and demons while navigating the obstacles in our way? Or will our scars reveal too much and cost us everything?

A curious detective navigates the diverse neighborhoods of New York City, from the Lower East Side to uptown Manhattan, uncovering a hidden realm of forbidden love. As he searches for clues, he delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal challenges that come with them, revealing a narrative filled with intrigue and passion. The story intertwines the vibrant backdrop of the city with deep emotional connections, exploring themes of love, secrecy, and the pursuit of truth.

The story revolves around columnist Drew Walsh, who has built his career criticizing conservative politician Richard Granger. When rumors about Granger's son Jonathan being gay emerge, Drew is tasked with investigating the truth under the pretense of an interview regarding Jonathan's teaching job. The situation becomes more complicated as Drew's best friend Rey, who is also Jonathan's cousin, facilitates their meeting, leading to unexpected revelations and challenges that could alter their lives and perspectives.

Can two neighbors rekindle a childhood friendship -- with the potential of something more -- overcome the disdain of a conservative town, a threatening ex-wife, and an impossible situation? When Lowell moves back to his hometown to take care of his ailing mother, the last person he expects to see living in the house next door is his childhood friend Jase, grown up now and more attractive than ever. Jase had starred in many of Lowell's teenage fantasies, but Lowell is convinced Jase is straight. And yet, as they rekindle their friendship, it begins to look like Jase might not be so straight after all. Jase has problems of his own. His troubled ex-wife has allowed him full custody of their daughter on one condition: he never exposes her to his affairs with other men. The arrangement works just fine until he starts falling for Lowell, and a whole new world of possibilities opens up for him. But how can he have a relationship with a man and still keep his daughter?

The story revolves around the deep bond among four friends—Jake, Adam, Kyle, and Brendan—who have been inseparable since childhood. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Adam mysteriously vanishes at the age of twenty-five, leaving Jake heartbroken, especially as he has harbored secret feelings for Adam since their teenage years. This poignant narrative explores themes of friendship, love, and the impact of loss on those left behind.

An Elite Athletes Novel Two years ago, swimmer Isaac Flood hit rock bottom. His alcoholism caught up with him, landing him in jail with a DUI. After facing his demons in rehab, he’s ready to get back in the pool. He stuns everyone at the US Olympic Trials, and now he’s back at his fourth Olympics with something to prove. Diver Tim Swan made headlines for snatching a surprise gold medal four years ago, and then making a viral coming-out video with his actor boyfriend, the subject of splashy tabloid headlines. Now his relationship is over and Tim just wants to focus on winning gold again, but reporters in Madrid threaten to overshadow Tim’s skill on the platform. When Isaac and Tim meet, they recognize each other as kindred spirits—they are both dodging media pressure while devoting their lives to the sports they love. As they get to know each other—and try to one-up each other with their respective medal counts—they realize they’re becoming more than friends. But will the relationship burn bright for just sixteen days, or can it last past the Closing Ceremony?

An Elite Athletes Novel Sprinter Jason Jones Jr., known around the world as JJ, is America’s hope to take the title of Fastest Man in the World, the champion of the Olympic 100-meter sprint. Two years before, a doping scandal brought his winning streak to a crashing end, and even though he’s been cleared of wrongdoing, he’s finding it hard to escape the damage to his reputation. At the Games in Madrid, no one believes he’s innocent, and officials from the doping agency follow him everywhere. It just fuels JJ’s determination to show them he’s clean and still the fastest man on earth. If only he wasn’t tempted by foxy hurdler Brandon Stanton, an engineering student and math prodigy who views each race like a complicated equation. His analytical approach helps him win races, and he wants to help JJ do the same. But JJ’s been burned too many times before and doesn’t trust anyone who has all the answers. No matter how sexy and charming JJ finds Brandon, the Olympics is no place for romance. Or is it?

When Paige Danvers isn't managing events for the Whitman Street Cat CafÃ(c), she is busy navigating dating disasters as a single woman in Brooklyn. Urged by her boss and best friend Lauren to find a distraction from ineffectual dating apps, Paige volunteers with a cat rescue organization, where she actually meets a guy with some real relationship potential.

"It's never too late to try something new. After a year of mourning, it's time for Nolan Hamlin to live again. But finding a new place in the world doesn't happen easily. Already famous as a designer, Nolan is a shoo-in for a new Restoration Channel show host. The brief is simple--help people who've gotten in over their heads with their fixer-uppers--but the costar situation is anything but. For up-and-coming interior decorator Grayson Woods, working with a veteran like Nolan is a dream come true. For one, he's young and this could make his career. For two, he's had a crush on Nolan forever. But while Grayson has plenty of life experience, his résumé doesn't hold up to Nolan's. He hopes he can keep up. Despite clashing design aesthetics and a fifteen-year age difference, Grayson manages to charm Nolan. With the show keeping them in close proximity, it's only a matter of time before they give in to their growing attraction. It isn't the life Nolan thought he wanted--but when that life comes calling, he has to make a choice. Is there room in his future and his home for a guy like Grayson?" -- Publisher's website

Gymnast Jake has failed to bring home Olympic gold before. This time he won't let anything stand in his way, not even his attraction to retired figure skater turned reporter, Topher.