Book Club Boys

Noah Barnes A trip to the grocery store changed my life. That's where I bumped into my "straight" coworker and good friend, Jake Perez. I decided to invite him to my book club night, not realizing the chain of events that invite would kick off. Immediately our chemistry became too explosive, making our friendship and work relationship complicated. That same night, a bloody package addressed to me lands on my doorstep. Falling for Jake was never in the plans-then again neither was being targeted by a dangerous stalker. This was going to be interesting. Jake Perez We were supposed to stay just friends-but how was that going to happen when all I wanted to do was kiss the guy? Joining his book club sounded like a perfect way to spend more time with him. I wasn't counting on liking him more with every passing second. Then came the targeted threats, throwing a wrench in our budding "friendship." One thing was certain. Well, maybe two. I was going to help Noah figure out who was behind making his life a living hell and I was going to do it while staying as just friends. Friends who liked to hold hands and kiss and . . . Yeah. This was going to be harder than I thought. Contains mature themes.

Eric Ruiz- I never thought I'd see him again. We ended things on a horrible note, and it was all my fault. So when I bump into Colton at a local coffee shop, I'm convinced it's some kind of prank. But it wasn't. Colton was back in town, and he needed help. His mom was killed in a burglary gone wrong, and he's convinced there's more to the story. He's also convinced I'm the only one who could help him. It would require being fake boyfriends and going with him to his family retreat, but at least we had some real experience being together. Shouldn't be too hard, right? Colton Cooper- I always wondered if we'd meet again. Eric was my first love. Even though we had to keep it a secret, he had held my entire heart. And ended up breaking it. But when I see him again after all these years, those feelings come rushing back. Along with an idea. Eric had a lot to make up for. So the least he could do was fly with me to the South of France and try to figure out who in my family was responsible for my mom's death. I just hoped history didn't repeat itself. Contains mature themes.

TRISTAN HALL: With a serial killer's crosshairs on my back, the world as I knew it is turned upside down. The threats are real, the fear is palpable, and my survival? Questionable. Enter Gabriel Fernandez, a hunky detective-bodyguard hybrid with a mission to shield me from danger. Our connection is instantaneous, sparking an undeniable attraction that threatens to melt us both on the spot. But yielding to our emotions could jeopardize my safety, exposing me to danger. Our solution? Draw a line until the killer is caught, then reassess things. Except a looming question remains: What if Gabriel fails to stop the murderer in time? And what if our lightning-hot romance only paints a brighter bullseye on my back? GABRIEL FERNANDEZ: As a detective in Stonewall Investigations' elite division, I specialize in high-stakes cases. My latest mission leads me to Atlanta, and straight into the life of Tristan Hall. He's alluring, captivating, and in serious danger. My task is simple: keep distractions at bay and ensure Tristan's safety while uncovering the identity of the Midnight Chemist. But how can I maintain focus when Tristan himself is the most tantalizing distraction of all? As the danger escalates, so do my feelings for Tristan, setting the stage for a case that will change both of our lives one way or another. Contains mature themes.