Glasgow Lads

Being out in this world was dangerous enough. Being real was downright suicidal.Colin MacDuff has nothing. Growing up in a Glasgow slum, he learned never to trust, never to cry-and never EVER to be at the mercy of anyone, especially rich men. So how did he end up half-naked at a rave with Scotland's hottest young aristocrat?Lord Andrew Sunderland has everything. From ancestral castle to posh prep school, he's spent his life wrapping others around his wee finger. With a social circle full of celebrities and politicians, nothing can stop Andrew's rise to the top. Nothing, that is, save his desire for a dirt-poor, wolf-eyed footballer whose scars and tattoos tell unbearable tales.Colin and Andrew come from different worlds, believe in different worlds, want different worlds. Yet every time they touch, all worlds fall away. Set amid the fiery Scottish-independence struggle, this searing gay romance tells the story of two men who must lose everything to win each other's hearts.Glasgow Lads seriesMore Warriors are on the way! The series features a recurring cast of teammates, but each novel contains its own stand-alone romance, so they can be read in any order.Play On, Duncan & Brodie novellaPlaying for Keeps, Fergus & John novelPlaying to Win, Colin & Andrew novelPlay It Safe, Fergus & John short storyPlaying with Fire, Liam & Robert novelPlay Dead, Colin & Andrew novellaPlaying in the Dark, Evan & Ben novelPlay Hard, Liam & Robert novellaAll Through the House, Duncan & Brodie short storyMen in Shorts: A Glasgow Lads CollectionPlaying by Ear, Jamie & Perry novel, coming 2026 Glasgow Lads on Ice (spinoff/crossover series featuring curling):Throwing Stones, Luca & Oliver novelMust Love Christmas, Garen & Simon novel

"Fancy a game of hide and seek?"After living together for three months, Fergus Taylor and John Burns have come to love each other's quirks, and the bond between them is starting to look permanent. But when John wants to take things to the next level, Fergus balks, haunted by the betrayals in his own past.John knows if he's not careful, he could lose Fergus. If only he weren't so bad at being careful.To overcome his fears, Fergus must embark on an epic journey, a journey that will test his faith, his trust, and his ability to keep a cool head in a hot, hot place.A must-read for Glasgow Lads fans-and for new readers, a short 'n' sweet intro to this Scottish gay-romance series!Note: Play It Safe features the heroes of Playing for Keeps, but like all Glasgow Lads books, it may be read as a stand-alone story.

"Let me be strong for you."Colin's wounds have finally healed. He's ready for his big comeback on the football pitch and can't wait to return to a normal life-especially the rampaging sex he and his boyfriend, Lord Andrew, once indulged in.But Andrew has his own invisible wounds. Each day the memories of that near-fatal attack tighten their grip on his mind. Yet he must stay strong for the man he loves, the man who almost died to save him.Colin knows something's wrong. The more questions he asks, the more Andrew hides behind his aristocratic stiff upper lip. A surprise turn of events may give them the justice they crave, but will it be enough?When Andrew finally breaks down-in typically spectacular fashion-he must learn to trust like never before. And Colin must learn there's more than one kind of strength.Because with a love as mad as theirs, there's no such thing as normal.

"I'll always want more of you."Robert McKenzie lives to work. He's fresh out of university as a video-game entrepreneur, and his new app could actually save lives. But burning the candle at both ends means missing out on the best parts of his own life-including his boyfriend, Liam.Liam Carroll works to live. His job as a bartender pays the rent-if not always the heating bill-and that's plenty for now. But Robert's workaholism reminds Liam his own life is going nowhere, and his own dreams are scaring the pants off him.To jolt them out of their ruts, Robert invents a new game: He and Liam are to take turns offering each other sexy new challenges with irresistible rewards.Of course, Robert gets more than he bargained for, as Liam takes their game in one surprising direction after another. Whether it's in the bedroom, on the football pitch, or at the pub (or even the supermarket?), the things they learn about each other-and themselves-could change their lives forever.Play Hard is the feel-good, staying-in-love story the world needs right now!Note: This happier-ever-after novella features the main characters of Playing With Fire but can be read as a stand-alone story.

"'I love you' sounds so much better in person."For two years at university, Brodie Campbell and Duncan Harris were inseparable. Then Brodie's summer internship abroad turned into a six-month job on the other side of the continent.Time and distance have tested Duncan and Brodie's steadfast love. Now, with Brodie back in Glasgow, they're in for a surprise reunion, thanks to a "match-mending" friend and a Christmas charity curling event. Will their on-ice rivalry lead to holiday heartache, or will they win each other back better than ever?The long-awaited "happier ever after" story for the first (and youngest) Glasgow Lads couple is here!All Through the House includes characters from the Glasgow Lads series (and features the heroes of Play On) as well as its spinoff series, Glasgow Lads on Ice. It can also be read as a stand-alone fun 'n' sexy holiday treat.

Three novels plus an essential short story!They're out. They're proud. They're a wee bit daft. Meet the Warriors, an all-LGBTQ football/soccer team from Glasgow, Scotland, as they seek and find love, one lad at a time.Book 1: Playing for KeepsFergus Taylor is damaged goods. Reeling from a brutal breakup, he's determined to captain his LGBT soccer team out of scandal and into a winning season. For that, he needs strict rules and careful plans. He does NOT need a brash, muscle-bound lad messing with his head and setting his body afire.John Burns has a rule of his own: Don't get attached. Boyfriends are for guys with nothing to hide. Nobody-not his university mates, not the men he beds-knows his family's shame, a shame that stains all Scotland. Now his double life is starting to unravel, thanks to a certain Highlander whose storm-riddled eyes turn John inside out, who wears a kilt like he was born in it.Fergus is the first man John wants to share his secret with-but he's the last man who could handle it. John knows the truth would shatter Fergus's still-fragile heart. But how can he live a lie when he's falling in love?Book 2: Playing to WinColin MacDuff has nothing. Growing up in a Glasgow slum, he learned never to trust, never to cry-and never EVER to be at the mercy of anyone, especially rich men. So how did he end up half-naked at a rave with Scotland's hottest young aristocrat?Lord Andrew Sunderland has everything. From ancestral castle to posh prep school, he's spent his life wrapping others around his wee finger. With a social circle full of celebrities and politicians, nothing can stop Andrew's rise to the top. Nothing, that is, save his desire for a dirt-poor, wolf-eyed footballer whose scars and tattoos tell unbearable tales.Colin and Andrew come from different worlds, believe in different worlds, want different worlds. Yet every time they touch, all worlds fall away. Set amid the fiery Scottish-independence struggle, this searing gay romance tells the story of two men who must lose everything to win each other's hearts.Book 2.5: Play It SafeAfter living together for three months, Fergus Taylor and John Burns have come to love each other's quirks, and the bond between them is starting to look permanent. But when John wants to take things to the next level, Fergus balks, haunted by the betrayals in his own past.John knows if he's not careful, he could lose Fergus. If only he weren't so bad at being careful.To overcome his fears, Fergus must embark on an epic journey, a journey that will test his faith, his trust, and his ability to keep a cool head in a hot, hot place.Book 3: Playing With FireRobert McKenzie has a secret. As the only straight player on an all-LGBTQ soccer team, he's known to fans as "McWhatAWaste." No one would guess Robert's actually bisexual. At twenty-one, on the verge of a brilliant career in video games, he's finally ready to be his true self. The only thing keeping him in the closet is…his gay best friend?Liam Carroll has a problem. His gorgeous best mate wants to kiss him and touch him and…everything with him. But for how long? With Robert embarking on a bright future-far from their rough-and-tumble East End streets-Liam may soon be left behind. He can't risk falling in love with a man he can't live without. His solution? Keep things casual, see what happens.Aye, right. After a single camping trip, the bridge back to mere friendship has been well and truly burned. Now Robert wants more than sex, but diehard cynic Liam won't drop the barriers around his heart. These two tough center-backs must find a way forward as lovers, or their lifelong bond-the heart of the Warriors team-will rupture for good.

Nine wee stories of pride. One big book of love.Take a short-fiction tour through the Glasgow Lads series of contemporary MM romances. Meet the Woodstoun Warriors, an all-LGBTQ football/soccer team based in Scotland, as they seek and find love, one lad at a time.This compilation includes six previously published works plus three new "minis":Messages Bottled (Colin/Lord Andrew prequel flash fiction): After Andrew in disguise stands up Colin, they try to reconnect on Valentine's Day.Play On (Duncan/Brodie novella): A tale of pride over prejudice brings together a bullying victim and a hot-headed footballer, in a sweet and sexy friends-to-lovers romance.Play it Safe (Fergus/John followup short story): Fergus and John must overcome bad advice, broken headboards, and the doppelgänger from Hell to find their forever bliss.Ducks! (Liam/Robert prequel short-short story): Liam has a gift for his best mate, Robert, who harbors a life-changing secret.Auld Lang Syne (Evan/Ben prequel holiday short story): Can a wedding planner melt a spy's frozen heart and make him believe in love again?Play Dead (Colin/Lord Andrew followup novella): The ultimate opposites-attract couple rebuild their lives after a near-fatal attack. A tale of healing, passion, and die-for-you devotion.Play Hard (Liam/Robert followup novella): Robert's workaholism threatens to come between him and Liam. The solution? A series of ever-hotter challenges to spice up their lives and remind them that the play's the thing. A feel-good, staying-in-love story!Schrödinger's Kiss (Jamie/Perry short-short story): After their perfect first date is cut short by a family crisis, Jamie faces a wrenching choice, while Perry probes for information.All Through the House (Duncan/Brodie followup holiday short story): Time and distance have tested Duncan and Brodie's unshakeable love. Will their on-ice rivalry lead to holiday heartache, or will they win each other back better than ever?