Bøger af Brittany Cournoyer

Tattoos, fixing cars, and his saxophone.Those are the only things Stellan Abernathy cares about-being the tattooed auto mechanic by day and then the sultry saxophone player in a jazz band by night. But all that changes when a wide-eyed bartender captures his attention and refuses to let go. Now, instead of an audience, Stellan only wants to play for-and with-Foster.Coming home, starting over, and getting back on his feet.After a break-up that leaves Foster Morgan feeling more relieved than hurt, he returns home with an empty bank account and a new job. Getting his life back on track is his main priority, but fate has put pure temptation in his path. The only problem? Foster had never been with a man before. Now, he wants Stellan to change that.Play with me is a high-heat, low-angst, bisexual awakening story filled with adult situations. It's intended for an audience of eighteen years or older.

Marcus Being a single parent was hard, and something I'd never imagined I'd be. So when my ex-wife abandoned not only me, but our son, my world was on its axis, and I was forced to raise my son Jackson by myself. Unfortunately, trying to balance that fine line as both mother and father, as well as work full-time, was something I failed at... miserably. My world centered on my child and my job. A personal life was non-existent. Until one last-minute decision to pick my child up from school, I realized two things: I didn't know my son at all, and his male teacher had the most stunning blue eyes I'd ever seen. Anthony My student, Jackson Anderson, had a secret. One that I was determined to figure out. It was one of the many reasons I became a teacher in the first place. To watch the light flash in their eyes as they finally grasped what I taught them had to be one of the most rewarding experiences ever. And even though I probably shouldn't admit it, Jackson had burrowed his way into my heart to become my favorite student. How could I stop myself from offering to tutor the little dude so he could pass my class? Considering I'd been single since my douchebag ex cheated on me, I couldn't help but notice just how sexy Jackson's father, Marcus was. Too bad he was straight. A friendship blossoms between the two men and leaves Marcus questioning whether he was so straight after all. And thanks to Anthony, Marcus begins to mend his relationship with his son. Obstacles seem to hit them at every turn, but maybe sometimes love will find a way...

Friend-zone: a place where feelings are buried after they aren't returned.Solomon yearned to be more than Brody's best friend. But when there was no hope of Brody feeling the same way, Solomon took his place in the friend-zone and stayed there for thirteen years.Serial dating was only ever a sport to Brody, but even then, he sucked at it. No matter who he went out with, something was always missing. Perhaps what he's missing is the man who'd been standing beside him for the last twenty years.Feelings can only stay buried so long before they surface.Were Brody and Solomon always meant to be together? Or will giving into their feelings transform their friendship completely?Undeniably Yours is a contemporary gay romance. It has adult language, and situations meant for an audience over eighteen years of age.

Ethan Fletcher's a rising star in the modeling industry, and after landing an ad on a billboard, things were looking up for him. From the outside looking in, he was living his best possible life. No one knows the struggles Ethan faced, or that every night he removed the carefully constructed mask he had to slip on just to face the outside world. However, the camera wasn't the only thing in love with Ethan's face.When the gifts started to arrive, they seemed innocent enough. But, the attention from the fan who called himself The Suitor had Ethan on edge, and when someone important in Ethan's life goes missing, he knows it's no coincidence. Receiving no help from the local police, Ethan seeks comfort from a very unlikely source. Together, they find themselves in a race against time to catch The Suitor before Ethan becomes his next victim.Captivated is book 1 in the Out of Darkness series. It talks about stalking, kidnapping, murder, and mental illness. Captivated ends with a happy for now and is a continuing series. This book is an extremely slow burn with a romance that progresses throughout the series.

The most wonderful time of year?Maybe for others-but definitely not for me. Peppermint is disgusting, and don't even get me started on how creepy I think nutcrackers are.While others have visions of sugar plums doing some weird dancing in their heads, Christmas only pulls up memories I'd rather soon forget. But how can I do that when Christmas is being thrown at me from every direction? Especially now that I'm giving my Christmas loving co-worker Troy rides to and from work when he has car trouble.When the gifts start to appear on my desk, the tiny burdens make it hard to forget about the date that is rapidly approaching on the calendar. And the more time I spend with Troy, the more I begin to realize that despite the bad memories, Christmas isn't really so terrible, especially when it's spent with someone I can't seem to walk away from.Will I finally be saying ho ho ho instead of telling Santa to bite me? Or will I forever remain the man who hates Christmas? Although this book is part of A Snow Globe Christmas series, it is a complete stand alone and it isn't a requirement that you read the previous book to follow along. We wish everyone a happy holiday season.

Dolan versus Everett. Snarky meets stoic.Dolan Masters loathes many things: root canals, splinters in his fingers, and people putting toilet paper on the roll wrong-loose end over the top, please. But the one thing he hates more than anything else is Everett freaking Henson.Everett Henson spends more time with animals than people, his best friend Eli being the exception. The downside of that friendship means crossing paths with Dolan Masters; the man who rubs Everett wrong in every way possible.But a baby changes everything.With both men believing they deserve the honor of being the godfather to their best friends' baby, the only way to settle things is through a competition. Will there be bloodshed, or will these two realize the truth staring them in the face?May the best godfather win.Godfather Wars is a stand-alone MM romantic comedy, filled with funny mishaps, snarky banter, and colorful language.

Even though Max Donohue's personal relationship with Bradley Danforth is finally on the right track, things with his work aren't. Between dealing with a new captain and his chief dropping a bomb on his lap, Max's old insecurities begin to creep in. But when a new development arises that complicates his case, Max finds himself trying to find the right balance of lover and protector.With Peter Richmond behind bars, Bradley feels like he can breathe easier for the first time in months. Things with Max have finally progressed, and with the help of his coworkers and therapist, Bradley's life is almost back to normal. But when he starts feeling like someone is watching him, Bradley can't help but wonder if he's let his guard down too soon.After everything they've been through, can their relationship survive this latest hurdle, or will Max have to make a sacrifice for what he loves most? With a Lover's Courage is the third installment of the Badge and Bullets series featuring the same two characters, so they must be read in order. It is a suspenseful murder mystery that depicts detailed crimes, drug abuse, strong language, brief mentions of animal cruelty, and adult situations.

Who is Duncan Reynolds? Pierce, the man claiming to be my husband says that's me. A racing heart and a need to breathe are my only memories when I wake in an unfamiliar room surrounded by strangers. With nothing else to go on, I have to trust the people around me to help me remember. As days stretch into weeks, I know the reoccurring dreams of dark alleys and sinister shadows can't be ignored, and the only person I have to help me is Pierce. With my memory slowly starting to return, I know things aren't always as they seem. Will searching for the past lead me closer to my husband or toward the danger that's lurking just out of sight?

After surviving two brutal attacks that nearly killed him, Bradley Danforth was determined to put them behind him and move on with his life. He moved into a new house on the other side of town and made a new resolve to live his life to the fullest. Only, Bradley can't seem to get the one person out of his mind who let him down the most, Max Donohue. When he starts receiving threatening messages, Max is the first person Bradley turns to for help.Max is a homicide detective who quickly learned that the job is about more than catching the bad guy and being a hero. When he's assigned a cold case he'd rather leave alone. Max knows he must face a past he buried a long time ago so he can close it once and for all. Max is soon immersed in more than just a murder as he discovers evidence of corruption and a massive cover up. The combination of working the cold case and battling his demons is enough to send Max into a downward spiral, but when Bradley comes to him for help, Max finds the strength to do whatever he can to keep him safe.Will Max step up to the challenge he failed to overcome before, or will someone succeed in ending Bradley's life once and for all?With a Friend's Strength is the second installment of the Badge and Bullets series featuring the same two characters. It is a suspenseful murder mystery that depicts detailed crimes, strong language, and adult situations. While this series will include a romance, it's a slow burn that develops throughout the series.

Peyton Landing a job at Little Creations, after my previous job went under, was literally a life saver. Without Tyler taking a chance on me, I would've been living with my Aunt Irene in Oregon, helping out at her Bed and Breakfast. While I love my job and life in Middlebury, my love-life is nonexistent after a recent break-up. That is, until I meet Marshall. The attraction between us is palpable, but I can't take that next step with him, no matter how hard I try. How can I convince Marshall to be okay with what I'm willing to give him, and that I'll be worth the wait? Marshall Family means everything to me. Aside from my sister and adorable niece, my grandfather is the most important person in my life. And knowing that I'm keeping a secret from all of them is slowly killing me inside. Then I meet Peyton one afternoon, and I can't bring myself to stay away from him. Questions start to fill my mind, and I find myself wondering if he's worth the risk. But how do I tell the people I love a secret so big it could change all of our lives forever? How do I tell them that I'm gay? Peyton and Marshall each have secrets that make them wary of relationships. After a chance encounter at Peyton's job, they decide to give each other a shot and see what happens. Frustrations over keeping the relationship hidden puts a major strain on them, and the couple begins to doubt whether it's worth the risk. Can Peyton and Marshall's relationship withstand the stress each of them bring to the table? Or will they decide it isn't worth it after all?

Making eye contact with a killer wasn't exactly how Bradley Danforth had planned to start his day. As an accountant, he craved structure and routine. What he hadn't anticipated was being part of a real-life murder mystery with him cast in the starring role. Death and sorrow were part of Max Donohue's job description, leaving the detective hardened after years on the job. On his latest case, he's the one stuck protecting the only witness in a sadistic homicide.One death becomes two... then three. And soon Max and Bradley find themselves playing a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can Max save Bradley from the clutches of a serial killer? Or will the killer finish what he started?At a Stranger's Mercy is the first installment of a continuing series featuring the same two characters. It's a suspenseful murder mystery that depicts detailed crimes, strong language, and adult situations. While this series will include a romance, it's a slow burn that develops throughout the series.

If asked, Larry Armstrong would say that failure isn't in his DNA, but you only have to look at his relationship with his son to know it's a lie. Going undercover to catch the country's worst criminals is far easier than fixing the mistakes he's made with Brice. It didn't help his situation any when he unknowingly sleeps with his son's best friend.If asked, Elliot Pritchard would say that he has a type, and its name is Trouble. From hookups gone wrong to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Elliot can't catch a break. After a brutal attack nearly kills him, he finds himself staying with the last person he ever expected to-Larry.Complicated doesn't begin to describe the situation the two men find themselves in, and things only get harder when Elliot witnesses a violent crime and needs Larry's expertise to keep him alive. Tempers and tension build as Larry and Elliot try to ignore the chemistry burning between them, but they'd have a better chance of finding a snowball in hell. The two men realize they could have something special if not for two important things: Brice's feelings and a madman with Elliot in his sights.Oath of Valor is Book 3 of the Personal Protectors series. It is intended for a mature audience with adult situations and language