State of Us

On the track, we can pretend, but we can't outrun our secrets forever. Taylor Only two things matter to me in this shitty town: freestyle motocross and my best friend. They're my only escape from my father's fists, but one slip in junior high almost changed everything. I confessed a secret to a beautiful boy, and I've been punishing him-and myself-ever since. I can't have Huckslee the way I want, so I take from him in the only way I can-with violence. When my mother wants back into my life, and I'm forced to move in with the object of my obsession, the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. I'm not sure we'll survive each other. Huckslee High school is hell when your worst enemy knows your darkest secret. To everyone else, I'm the perfect son: swim team captain, football running back, and the Bishop's golden boy. But beneath the surface, I'm hiding desires only one person knows-my bully, my tormentor, my crush. And starting tomorrow, my dad is marrying his mom. Taylor has wielded my secret like a weapon for years, making my life a nightmare. Now, he'll be living right down the hall. Each encounter with him cracks my facade a little more. How long can I wear this mask before it shatters completely? Finding Delaware is a full-length enemies-to-lovers MM forced proximity romance. This story features two broken boys, found family, slow burn to spice, and a guaranteed HEA. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

He was my home when I had nowhere else to go. Xed Matty's the only person who ever mattered to me. Since we were seven years old, he's been my rock, my anchor, and the light guiding me to safety when the world got too dark. Then Hannah was born, and she became the glue holding us in place. It wasn't perfect, but it was ours-a life we built together. Until Matty made a choice that shattered it all. Now, I'm adrift, trying to figure out if I can forgive the man who promised me forever but left me behind. Matty I swore I'd always protect him-Xed, my best friend, the person who knew me better than I knew myself. When Hannah came into our lives, I made another promise: to do everything in my power to keep them both safe. But protecting Hannah meant making an impossible choice, one that tore me away from the only man I've ever wanted. I made a mistake. Now, I'll do whatever it takes to put the pieces back together… if I can keep from falling apart in the process. Crossing Arizona is a full-length best friends-to-enemies-to-lovers MM romance featuring a queer awakening, black cat/golden retriever MCs, first times, and a guaranteed HEA. This is book two in the State of Us series. It may be enjoyed as a standalone, but is best enjoyed after Finding Delaware to avoid spoilers. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.