Bøger af Brigham Vaughn

Fisher Cats' Hale and Brewer Engaged: College Sweethearts or Fake Relationship? On the eve of their first playoff game this post-season, the Toronto Fisher Cats organization sent out a press release announcing the engagement of their top D-pair. The release insinuates the childhood friends may have been involved as far back as college and makes it clear the front office supports the relationship. "We are confident that such a longstanding relationship will be nothing but beneficial to Felix in his recovery." Reactions are mixed. An anonymous inside source stated, "Legit? No way. This whole thing's a PR stunt to soften the public's perception of Hale." One fan commented, "Hale & Brewer have always been so adorable together! It's great they finally feel comfortable being out about their relationship!" While many fans are similarly supportive, others speculate that the announcement is tied to the Cats' shaky play of late. "We all know they're not gonna make it past the first round," one fan stated. "It's just an attempt to distract from how weak the team is." Adding fuel to the controversy, Hale shared an image of the players naked in bed together and captioned, "Pre-game nap with Jonah before we take on the Montreal Lynx. Go, Cats!" PR stunt or happily engaged couple? Only time will tell. TRIGGER WARNING: Frank discussion of alcoholism, past death of parents, and emotionally neglectful parents.

Joel McArthur thought he knew everyone in the small town of Christmas Falls. He's been running Ginger's Breads bakery for more than a decade, after all.But who is the mysterious runner who's been passing by his shop every morning?Hayden Bradley's post-college plans fell through, landing him in this stupid small town he can't get out of fast enough.He hates Christmas and he's tired of the endless holiday cheer.But as Hayden finds himself spending more and more time at Joel's bakery, he's forced to admit that he's developed a taste for the ginger-molasses cookies and the handsome ginger-haired baker who makes them.Christmas Falls is a multi-author M/M romance series set in a small town that thrives on enough holiday charm to rival any Hallmark movie. Content Warning: Discussion of a past death of a parent/missing them at the holidays.

Fisher Cats Defenseman Rushed to Hospital After In-Game Fall-Mystery Beau Revealed?Nico Arents is conscious and in stable condition following a seizure that occurred during the recent game against Buffalo.Updates indicate that while still hospitalized, he's hopeful for a quick return to the ice.The incident raises serious questions after referee August Manning was spotted in the same hospital shortly after Arents was admitted.Recent rumors have swirled around Arents' involvement with someone within the league. Could Manning be the mystery man?A credible source claims the two are engaged. "He has been so doting! He's barely left Nico's side."Tongues are wagging as their off-ice involvement throws Manning's on-ice impartiality into question.How will the league react? Thus far, they have declined to comment but given the new Code of Conduct, there will be some tough questions to answer for these men to keep their romance and their careers.TRIGGER WARNING: Contains non-graphic scenes involving brain surgery and discussions about brain tumors and cancer. HEA guaranteed but please reach out if you have further questions.

A competitive swimmer and a glamorous drag queen ... a love worthy of gold or a crushing defeat?Openly gay college swimmer Ian Harrington is fighting against a current of tragedy. He's grieving the loss of his parents and best friend, and now he's dealing with a toxic coach and judgmental brother. But he won't let that stop him from chasing his dream: Olympic gold.Ricky Chavez has almost everything he wants in life: a great career, a supportive family, and a side gig as drag queen Rosie Riveting. The only thing he's missing is a partner to share it all with.When the two men connect after Rosie's performance, they're immediately drawn to one another. But Ricky isn't the type of man to hide, and with Ian's coach breathing down his neck, he can't openly love a drag queen without making waves.They'll have to brave deep waters to make it to the finish line.Advance & Retreat contains a drag queen with a heart of gold, a swimmer moonlighting as a photographer, meddling friends, and a lesson about finding family where you least expect it.

A musician, a computer designer, and a tavern owner walk into a bar: it'll take three shots to get this right ...When Reeve Jenkins picks up his guitar to sing at a local dive bar, the last thing he expects is to bring a guy home that night. Grant McGuire is a man drowning his sorrows in beer after a painful breakup. Having some fun in bed is easy for the two of them but while hookups are simple, pursing a relationship never feels quite right.Rachael Bradford has seen plenty of attractive men walk into the Hawk Point Tavern but she's too busy running the place to worry about taking any of them home. All that changes when she meets Reeve and Grant.The chemistry between them is off the charts but when the guys offer her more than a quick fantasy, they'll have to figure out how to navigate an openly poly relationship in the small town of Pendleton Bay.

Hockey Captain Wed in Secret Vegas Ceremony - Partner's Identity Remains a MysteryWhat happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Or does it?Toronto Fisher Cats ice hockey captain Dustin Fowler attended the NHL awards and came home with more than the Ted Lindsay Award.A cryptic social media post from the hockey forward himself revealed that he was wed in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas this past weekend.His caption stating, "Sorry, ladies, Toronto's most eligible bachelor just went off the market. I married my kitten tonight and I've never been happier," sent tongues wagging across the league. But who is "Kitten"?Without verification from either the team's head office or the new groom, rumors swirl about exactly who Fowler's partner is.A credible source from within the organization suggests that "Kitten" is none other than retired men's figure skating champion Charlie Monaghan.We here at JockGossip would like to offer our warmest congratulations to the newlyweds. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains scenes and frank discussions of eating disorders (anorexia) and past parental abuse/neglect.

Love doesn't always add up.Russell Bishop is a rising star at Vantage Marketing, but when he slips on a coffee spill, he never expects to land in the lap of luxury-and the chief financial officer's bed.Russ has worked hard to get where he is and doesn't need Stephen Parker to take care of him. But as they wrestle to balance love and finances, the tables are turned when Stephen's father dies.It's Russ's turn to take care of Stephen, opening his eyes to the true depth of his feelings-and what he can bring to the relationship. If Russ can find the strength, he can be Stephen's support, his heart, and his hope for the future.Note: Previously released as the Equals and Partners novellas in 2015, Off-Balance is a complete re-write with an additional 20k of content and fresh edits.

A young, hotshot sommelier. A redheaded wine distributor with a temper. Lucas Spencer is determined to liven up the stodgy wine list at the restaurant where he's recently been hired. His brash approach alienates Sean Powell, the restaurant's longtime distributor. There's no avoiding each other though and the more they butt heads, the hotter the tension between them gets. Blending their professional frustration and personal attraction without risking their careers isn't easy though, and an eleven-year age difference makes Sean doubt that the feelings are mutual. A wine tasting trip to Traverse City, Michigan ignites jealousy and insecurities and finally forces them to decide if their relationship will age like a fine wine or if it's corked.Release in 2018. Updated in 2020 with a new cover and minor editorial tweaks only. Story content remains unchanged.

What could be worse than having to spend a week with the man you ghosted?When Adrian Cobb arrives in New York to help his brother move, he comes face to face with the biggest mistake of his past-a baking conference hookup he rudely ditched a year ago. Now, he's sharing a guest room with Ajay Sunagar, who looks as tasty as the pastries he bakes, and Adrian desperately wants to prove he can handle the heat this time.But Jay makes it clear he isn't ready to forgive and forget Adrian's bad behavior. None of Adrian's repeated apologies seem to make a dent in the walls Jay's put up and Adrian can't tell if Jay would rather make him grovel or cover Adrian in frosting and lick him all over. Adrian's afraid that this time, Jay will be the one to walk away-unless Adrian can find a way to make him believe in second chances."The Cupcake Conundrum" is a sweet-treat story about a single dad, instant attraction, and falling in love all over again that takes place in the Williamsville Inn series world. It features characters from Brigham Vaughn's "Snowstorms and Second Chances", along with "Snowflakes and Song Lyrics" and "The Cupid Crawl" by Hank Edwards.

Love isn't always enough.Russ Bishop and Stephen Parker are in love. They've settled into their relationship and are both happy. But Russ wants more than what they have now, he wants forever.To him that means marriage, but for Stephen that has never been an option. Marriage equality still isn't recognized in Georgia so why want what he can't have?When Stephen's ex re-appears, they'll have to decide once and for all if they're ready to commit to a lifetime together.

A hotel room with a faulty heater.A holiday grump who's sure he's straight.A single guy full of Christmas cheer.Erik Josef is a recently divorced businessman with one goal: wrap up his last project of the year so he can spend the holidays in the tropics. While waiting at an airport bar, he encounters Seth Cobb, a chatty young travel writer.After a huge snowstorm grounds all flights, a mix-up at the Williamsville Inn leads to them sharing a room.Will a mugful of Seth's hot cocoa and the Christmas magic swirling amidst all the snow in upstate New York be enough to melt Erik's icy exterior?

Love, served straight up.Malcolm Elliott has been keeping secrets. Helping his mom through a financial crisis has nearly emptied both his bank account and his kitchen cupboards, despite his thriving career with Corporate Equality Campaign. Malcolm is also bothered by his inability to tell the most important people in his life that he identifies as gray ace.Stuart Morgan has a secret of his own. Though years have passed since the tattooed chef fled the Mormon Church in Utah for New York, he’s never truly come to terms with the kink that ruined that rigid but outwardly perfect life. Experience has also taught Stuart that keeping his love of lacy things under wraps is safer than telling the truth.After Malcom’s boss, Carter, hires Stuart’s restaurant to cater a gala fundraising event, the strait-laced Malcolm is thrown together with badass biker Stuart. Despite their differences and a couple of false starts, the men discover they work well together and a friendship quickly forms.As Malcolm’s feelings for Stuart deepen, his sexuality awakens, but he remains tight-lipped about his problems. And though Stuart grows more and more attached to Malcolm, he remains fearful of confessing his kink.When both of their secrets are finally exposed, they find themselves at a crossroads in which they must choose between playing it safe or finally coming clean to the person they love.

Love, served with a twist.Nursing a broken heart when his ex-boyfriend, Riley, leaves him for the love of his life, Carter, Will Martin throws himself into teaching at NYU and writing. An invite from Riley to a speakeasy called Under helps Will begin to heal, and he finds himself enjoying both the drinks and the company.Soon after, he's shaken by news of his father's cancer diagnosis and Will reluctantly returns to Long Island to see the man who disowned him after he was outed.Sparks fly when Will meets his father's mentee, Republican Senator David Mori, who is both mixed race and openly gay. Will is looking for a no-strings-attached fling and David is leery of getting involved with his mentor's son, so they keep their affair a secret.As his father's health worsens, Will elects to remain in Garden City and his relationship with David grows beyond casual sex. Now, both men must decide how to bridge the divide between them.

Love, served behind the stick.Kyle McKee lives a charmed life. He co-owns Under, an uptown speakeasy, where he is chief mixologist. Friends poke fun at Kyle's tiny one-bed apartment in Chelsea, but they're the best support system a man could ask for. Unfortunately, Kyle's lackluster love life has led him to take a break from dating.Harlem resident Luka Clarke is a lieutenant with Engine 47, the Pride of Morningside, where he carries on his father's legacy with the FDNY. Luka, who is mixed race and bisexual, has his eye on Kyle, whom he met at a local burger joint and he just needs to make time to visit Kyle's bar.Before work one evening, Kyle is trapped inside the luncheonette when a fire breaks out. Luka's firehouse answers the call and he connects with Kyle again under the most unexpected of circumstances. When Kyle gratefully invites Luka and the firehouse squad to Under, the flirting between the two men leads to a date.Kyle and Luka quickly grow close, but Luka's mother and sister distrust Kyle for being both white and gay. Luka believes his family will come around and accept Kyle in the end, but Kyle is not optimistic and hides his disquiet as attraction blossoms into love.Kyle and Luka's near-idyllic bubble is shattered one evening after a hate crime leaves them scarred, inside and out. Shaken, they put on a strong front but struggle inwardly against fear and personal demons. As the emotions seething beneath the surface finally come to a head, both men must decide if they have the strength to find love enough to conquer hate.

A love worth the wait.When Riley Porter-Wright comes out as bisexual and confesses his feelings for Carter Hamilton, it severs their friendship. Carter’s rejection forces Riley to move on and he’s shocked to learn Carter’s marriage has fallen apart.Overwhelmed by his failure as a husband and father, Carter misses Riley, but feels guilty for disappearing after Riley’s coming out. After Riley extends an olive branch, the former friends agree to repair their relationship. Slowly, Carter pieces together a new life, admits his attraction to men and confesses his feelings for Riley.Leery of Carter’s initial rejection, Riley turns his focus to a new man, Will Martin.Disappointed, Carter fosters new friendships with men like Jesse Murtagh and Kyle McKee, while also navigating new waters with his ex-wife, Kate, as their children learn their parents are dating other people.As they rebuild their friendship, both Carter and Riley draw strength from each other, hoping the choices they’ve made are for the best.

A love worth the waitCarter Hamilton and Riley Porter-Wright room together as Harvard undergraduates. An immediate friendship forms, but as the years pass it deepens into something neither man understands. As attraction simmers under the surface, lines begin to blur. When they move back to Manhattan, they gradually slip into the lives their families have envisioned for them.Both men marry, but in time, Riley realizes he’s ended up in a passionless relationship like his parents’ while his career takes center stage. Although he loves his wife, Carter misses the emotional and physical connection he shared with Riley.The weight of Riley’s feelings and his growing discontentment with his life eventually push him to tell Carter the truth about how he feels. Shocked and unable to face his own feelings, Carter rejects Riley.As each man comes to terms with the lies they’ve told themselves, each other and the people around them, they find their lives changing in ways they never imagined. They soon discover that the truths they’ve been longing to tell shake the foundations of their friendship.