Update!

I only have a few moments, but I wanted to give you all an update and let you know about some future releases. The biggest and most exciting news is that my sister and I co-authored a book! I am so happy and pleased to be sharing this experience with her. Not only is she my best friend, but she is my strongest supporters.

So, this is what I have in the works. Remember, all dates are subject to change:

July 1st-Cherrypicker-Blue Line Hockey Series


Sometimes it doesn’t matter how fast you skate, pain will still find a way to get you.

Derry Cronwell has only wanted two things in life, to be able to play professional hockey and the freedom to make his own choices in life. When he finally manages to land a spot on the Hawks’ farm team, he hopes to finally have both of his dreams come true. There are only a couple of problems. First, Derry’s brother, Pat is the captain of the Cougars—the Hawks’ biggest rivals—Second, Derry is terrified that his deepest secret will finally get out—that he’s gay and has a massive crush on Hawk’s defenseman, Fallon.

Fallon and the Cougars have a grudge that goes back for years, so the last thing he wants is one of their bratty little brothers on his team. But as he gets to know Derry, Fallon finds himself drawn to the timid offense man. Then Fallon finds out just how bad Derry’s private life is, and he knows he will do anything to help the other man. Will Fallon be able to rescue Derry from all his demons?

July 15th-Latitude 45

When Reed first hears about the new reality series that will be featured on the biggest LGBTQ network, he knows it will the answer to all his problems. Not only does it seem tailored made for his survivalist skills, but the prize money will help him finally open the business of his dreams. But, dreams and reality are often very differed, a fact when he finds out that his partner will be non-other than Baxter, the only man who Reed ever loved. Reed also was the only one who broke Reed’s heart.

As the pair race other teams across the country, they face many adventures and obstacles. The biggest challenge will be whether or not they can stop fighting long enough to reach the finish line. Will they fail, just like before, or will they end  up winning much more that a measly check? 

July 15th-Run, Alger, Run!-Book Two of the Wayne County Wolves Series

Yes! That's a rabbit that you see on the cover. But, really can you think of a better mate for somebody as dark, dangerous and handsome as Nico? And not just any Rabbit shifter, either, this one is being hunted down by the rest of the shifter society and it's up to Nico to keep Alger safe. All the while, avoiding to temptation to eat him--in more ways than one.

Change on the Fly

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From a very young age, Aldrich knew two things—he’d grow up to play professional hockey and he’d make his mentor fall in love with him. After years of hard work, both are within his grasp. Not only has a professional team called him up from his farm club, but the man he’s dreamed of for years has finally noticed him.

Then everything is brutally torn from him when he suffers a career-ending injury and finds himself dumped before the relationship has even really started. Depressed, he retreats to his childhood home where he runs into his former best friend and hockey buddy, Nobel. They rekindle their friendship and grow closer…in more ways than one. Aldrich is shocked to realize that not only has he been overlooking what could be the best thing in his life, but love may have always been right in his own backyard.

Excerpt:

He ran his fingers over some of the scars left behind by the various procedures they’d performed to save his life. While he knew it’d been a necessary evil in order to relieve the pressure in his skull when his brain swelled, it still made him bitter.

“You look beautiful,” Nobel declared as he walked into the bathroom.

Aldrich jumped, shocked at the man’s appearance. “I didn’t hear you come in.”

Nobel stepped closer, his hands going up to caress Aldrich’s scalp. “I’ve always loved your hair.”

A shiver went through Aldrich as Nobel’s fingers ghosted over his head. “You have?”

“Yes, I’ve also always wondered what it would be like to touch it like I am now.”

“Was it everything you thought it would be?” Aldrich asked before biting back a moan. Who knew a simple touch could feel so good?

“No, it’s much better than I ever dreamed.”

“You’re just saying that to make me feel better. I know how horrible it looks right now.”

“You’ll always be perfect to me.”

Wow, it didn’t get any better than that. Aldrich tipped his head back so he could meet Nobel’s gaze. “I can’t believe I didn’t realize sooner.”

“Realize what?”

“That you were right in front of me, waiting for me to get my head out of my ass.”

Nobel trailed his fingers down the side of Aldrich’s cheek, his fingers leaving behind a heated path. “I just kept hoping that one day you’d eventually wake up and see that I was waiting for you to notice me.”

“In my defense, I wasn’t a total idiot. You just told me you were gay, so how could I know that you were attracted to me?”

“If you would have bothered to look you would have noted how I was constantly checking out your ass.”

“Hmm… so that’s why you always insisted on walking behind me.” Aldrich became brave and wrapped his arms around Nobel’s waist.

When Nobel didn’t pull back, but instead put his own arms around Aldrich’s shoulder, a heady thrill went through Aldrich. Emboldened, he moved in closer, until their bodies were pressed together. When he felt the hard press of Nobel’s cock against him, Aldrich grinned.

“Is that for me?” he asked.

Since Nobel was a few inches taller Aldrich had to tilt his head up some to keep eye contact. It made his neck crick a bit, but he didn’t mind if it meant being able to stare into Nobel’s dark gaze.

Nobel ran one hand down Aldrich’s back. “You know it is.”

Aldrich rocked forward, making sure Nobel could feel that he was hard as well. “That’s okay, you’re not the only one who is feeling…excited.”

A tremble went through Aldrich’s body as his arousal rose a couple notches. He tilted his head a bit farther back, praying to all that was holy and unholy that Nobel got the message.

Cup Check-Available now at eXtasy Books!

Cup Check-Book Three of the Blue Line Hockey Series

After years of hard work and sacrifice, Kip Cooper’s dream of playing for the NHL is finally within reach. Soon he’ll be able to leave behind his farm team to taste fame, fortune and the respect that comes with being number one. So he’s not about to allow anyone or anything get in the way. But try telling that to his libido, because despite everything, he can’t keep his mind off his teammate, Sergei. Too bad  Sergei is young and openly gay… and Kip isn’t. When a chance encounter leads to a night of passion, Kip realizes he has to make a choice: Sergei or his dreams.

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Excerpt

They got off the bus and went with the rest of the team to gather their bags while the team manager went inside to grab the room keys. Devon came over to stand by Sergei and Trey. Whereas Trey had blond hair and an easy smile, Devon tended to be more serious and had dark hair.

“I don’t know what kind of game you two are playing, but it pissed Kip off something awful,” Devon said.

Sergei almost snorted in derision until he remembered Trey’s words. Maybe he really should give Kip a break and stop pressuring him so much to go public. After all, who was he to judge how others handled their lives when his own family’s relationship was the definition of dysfunctional?

“Who are you going to room with?” Devon asked Sergei.

“Oh, shoot! I forgot, now that Chad’s gone, I’m going to have to look for a new roommate,” Sergei exclaimed.

“No, you don’t. You’re rooming with me,” Kip announced as he came up and waved a key.

He didn’t look any less angry than he had during the bus ride. Just a week ago, Sergei would have jumped at the chance to be able to sleep in the same room as Kip. Now he didn’t feel so sure. He nervously gnawed on his bottom lip. “I am?”

“You are,” Kip replied in a firm tone that warned against argument.

“What will Mike do? Don’t you guys usually bunk together?”

“Not anymore. Now come on.”

When Sergei just stood there in stunned disbelief, Kip let out an irritated sound and grabbed Sergei by the front of the shirt. He then proceeded to pull Sergei through the doors leading into the hotel.

Sergei let out a surprised yelp as he struggled to keep up while still managing to hold onto his heavy hockey bag. The entire time, Kip didn’t glance back once, not even when Sergei stumbled a couple of times. Sergei had the distinct feeling that if he did fall, Kip would just drag him facedown the rest of the way to their room.

“I can walk on my own,” Sergei protested.

He may as well have been talking to the walls for all the reaction he got out of Kip. The captain didn’t stop until they reached their room. Kip silently opened the door and all but threw Sergei inside.

Sergei’s bag slid to the floor as he turned to face Kip. After slamming the door shut, Kip started to advance, his blue eyes sharp with anger. Sergei’s heart hammered with anticipation and arousal. 

He tried to take a step back, only to trip when his feet hit the bag. At the last second, Kip saved him by reaching out and once more grabbing the front of Sergei’s shirt. He pulled hard, causing Sergei to slam into his hard chest.

All the air left Sergei’s lungs in a whoosh as he felt himself pressed against Kip’s body. While the anger in Kip’s gaze still concerned Sergei, he couldn’t help but notice something else—a certain detail that had his pulse racing with excitement.

“Why, Kip, is that a hockey stick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Available now at eXtasy Books!

Offside Pass-The first book of a new, M/M. hockey series!
 

At one time Devon Canton and his two brothers were the talk of the NHL. Set to become the next superstars of the sport, they had lucrative contracts and numerous endorsements within their reach. Then the bottom fell out of their world and everything changed. Now struggling to make ends meet, they have been reduced to playing in the minor leagues. To make matters worse, they all end up playing for the same dead-end team, the Battle Creek Hawks. Not only hasn't that team won a game in three years, but their arena is falling down around them and is in danger of being condemned. Then Devon and his brothers hit a new low when they get thrown out of their first game for getting into a brawl...with each other.

Battle Creek Times sports reporter, Saul Davis, knows the instant he see the three brothers beating the snot out of each other that he has a story. It only takes a little digging to find out how far the once promising hockey players have fallen. Intrigued, Saul tries to pin down Devon for an interview, only to be rudely rebuked. Unfortunately for Devon, that only makes Saul more determined to get to the bottom of the story.

Then Saul uncovers something about the brooding hockey player that could not only destroy the man's reputation, but also ruin any chance of him every playing on the professional level again. Saul knows he should go ahead and run the story, but as he finds himself growing closer to Devon, he realizes that his feelings for the other man are too strong to ignore. When a rival reporter also discovers Devon's secret, Saul recognizes that he may have to make the most painful decision of all - his own journalism career or Devon.

 

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The team began to trickle out. While Saul realized he should be stopping some of them to get a comment, he let them all pass. The only one he was interested in speaking to had yet to leave.

His fingers curled into nervous fists as he thought about the prospect of being able to see 

 Devon again. It was a crazy notion, since the man made it perfectly clear he wanted nothing to do with Saul.

Finally, Devon came out, his brothers flanking either side of him. They were all smiles, but grew sober as soon as they spotted Saul.

Not the best way to start a conversation. Saul cringed under their glares. “Congrats on the win,” he tried with a feeble smile.

Devon nodded to his brothers. “I’ll catch up in a second.”

“Why don’t you just want me to squash the bug and get it over with?” Chad asked, his upper lip curling in aggression.

“We promised Coach no more fighting. That goes for off the ice, too.”

Chad shot one more murderous glare before he stormed away. Trey hesitated a second. “Are you sure you don’t want me to stick around?”

Devon shook his head. “Nah, I can handle this one alone.”

“Okay, but hurry up. First drink is on me.”

After Trey left, Saul asked, “Is he even old enough to drink?”

“He’s twenty-three.” Devon hesitated, his eyes narrowing suspiciously. “Does that disappoint you,  because you were hoping to write about Trey’s underage sins in the paper tomorrow?”

Saul gave a soft chuckle. “No, I’m not that kind of reporter.”

“What kind is that?”

“The one who looks for a scandal just to boost their careers.”

“Every reporter is like that, who are you trying to kid?” Devon scoffed bitterly.

That comment made Saul more convinced than ever that the brothers were continuing to hide something. The fact that he wanted more than ever to pursue that story made Saul wonder if Devon had a point. It left Saul feeling low and more than a little slimy.

He glanced up from under his lashes at the taller man. Damn, if Devon didn’t get better looking each time Saul saw him. He’d changed into a dark shirt, dress slacks and red tie. The look fit Devon perfectly, making him appear dark and sexy at the same time.

His body hummed with excitement as he fantasized about taking off every stitch of that clothing so he could get some skin-on-skin action. Something told him that Devon was the type to take charge in bed and that suited Saul just fine. He’d love nothing more than to give in to the hockey player in every way possible.

“Why don’t you let me take you to dinner?” Saul blurted, surprising even himself with the offer. Usually he was too shy to take the initiative with that kind of thing.

“So you can spend the entire meal grilling me? No, thanks,” Devon replied curtly.

“That’s not why I invited you. It would be casual and everything would be off the record, I swear,” Saul rushed out. The last thing he wanted was for Devon to think he’d been trying to buy him off with a meal.

Devon leaned in closer.

Saul swallowed hard as he realized that he was effectively pinned against the wall and they were the only ones in the hallway. Devon dipped his head down until their lips were just inches apart. It took all of Saul’s self-control not to lean up so their mouths were touching. He held back though, not sure if Devon would welcome the kiss.

“Why Saul, did you just ask me on a date?” Devon asked, his voice laced with amusement.

Saul’s heart thumped in response. How was it possible that Devon could make a simple question sound so sexy? His cock, which had been half-hard since Devon first walked out of the locker room, grew stiff. Devon stood so close there could be no way he missed it, yet he didn’t remark on it.

“Yes, I did,” Saul admitted.

Devon ran his thumb along Saul’s bottom lip. “You are so cute. If I didn’t know that you’d turn against me the first chance you got, I’d be tempted to take you up on that offer.”