Rose and Thorne

Federal undercover detectives Vinnie and Ethan are partners on and off the clock. They're ready to do what it takes - even if it means putting on a dress - to protect Roanoke's drag queens.

With a major Civil War film shooting in Roanoke, Vinnie and Ethan are assigned to a case involving an actress interested in Ethan-and a gay Hollywood heartthrob who is attracted to Vinnie.

Secrets is a dirty word when it comes to relationships. What you don't say can not only hurt you, it can bite you in the butt. After almost five years together, Vinnie and Ethan have a policy of don't ask, don't tell. But unspoken questions between them are a ticking time bomb, waiting to explode. An innocent remark by a friend starts an insecure Vinnie wondering about things he never considered before… such as why he hasn't met Ethan's family. Is he the love of Ethan's life or just his dirty little secret? And what hasn't he told Ethan about his own past? An emergency phone call from Ethan's twin sister sends them rushing to Georgia. In order to be with Ethan, Vinnie conforms to what Ethan's family expects by being something he is not. Not everything is what it seems as Vinnie and Ethan work to redefine what family means to each of them. Sometimes the ties that bind are the ones that might just break you. The author is donating 10% of the royalties from this book to No Kid Hungry. Visit nokidhungry.org for more information about this organization.

Vinnie and Ethan were an instrumental part of the task force that brought an end to the career of the serial killer known as the Florida Mangler. The entire task force has been an invited to a meeting with the President, as they excitedly tell their friends, Troy and Brendan. Not only that, they plan to celebrate Christmas together in the nation's capital. But Fate has other plans in store for them, and Vinnie finds himself sidelined, unable to go. However, that's no reason for Ethan not to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Vinnie urges Ethan to go, telling him they'll just adjust their plans to celebrate Christmas in Roanoke instead. Troy and Brendn offer to stay with Vinnie and assist him, so Ethan relucantly agrees to go. When Ethan finds himself in a situation not of his making, in grave danger, a terrified Vinnie can only watch and wait... and wonder if the man he loves will make it home to him, not just for Christmas, but forever. Julie Lynn Hayes was born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, and still calls that city home. She first began to write over fifty years ago, and doesn't see that stopping anytime soon. She likes to write in different genres, to stretch herself in order to see what is possible. When someone tells her something can't be done, she feels compelled to do it. Much of her writing is in the m/m romance category.When she isn't writing, or working at her day job with a third party elevator inspection company, she enjoys crafts, such as cross stitch and crochet, and watching her favorite programs. Her favorite chef is Geoffrey Zakarian, and her favorite historical character is Aaron Burr-she is obsessed with all things Hamilton! Never say never is her motto! Vinnie Delarosa and Ethan Thorne are partners-on and off the clock. Federal undercover detectives, they're part of a covert task force designed to promote goodwill between the feds and local authorities. They lend an unobtrusive helping hand wherever it's needed. No credit required.