Bøger af Charity Parkerson

Jayce has always been Alex's biggest crush. He was the one who got away. Alex can't avoid what happened between them any longer. Two years ago, Alex had his biggest dream come true. He had one night under the stars with his deepest secret desire: Jayce. Unfortunately, Jayce left afterward and never looked back. Alex has tried not to be bitter. In fact, he thought he was over it. Until Jayce shows up at Alex's birthday party two years later, like nothing happened, that is. Now Alex doesn't know what to do. Jayce has known Alex since Alex was a kid. In fact, Alex's dad is Jayce's best friend. What happened that night under the stars with Alex should have never happened. It was a mistake for Jayce to touch him. Now Alex is back in town and Jayce can't avoid the truth any longer. Alex is the one he wants.With years of anger on Alex's part, can Jayce convince Alex to give him another chance? There's only one way to find out, and Jayce has no other choice but to try. There's no one else for him. Author Note: Falling for Not Nice was originally published in the erotic Naughty by Nature multi-author anthology under the title Naughty & Not Nice. It is a fun short story in the falling-for-dad's-best-friend trope and has been re-released with a couple of extended scenes.

Koda needs a stubborn man. A man to teach him how to let someone love him. Felix has just what he needs.Koda has a silent fame. While everyone knows his songs, no one knows his name. He has worked on backup vocals for the biggest names in music and on countless albums over the years. Koda is doing what he loves. His life is perfect... except it isn't. His fierce independence has become a wall, separating him from any chance at finding love. He needs help if he hopes to learn how to let people in. Luckily, he knows just who can help.Since Felix leveled his life over a year ago, nothing has been the same. Artists are severing their contracts with him, leaving him with way too much time on his hands. Felix never would have dreamed his private life would affect his work as a record producer this much. The only light in his day is Koda. Despite losing his sight at a young age, Koda has let nothing stop him. He's upbeat, successful, and he's driving Felix insane with longing.When Koda asks Felix for a crazy favor, Felix sees his chance to finally have the man in his bed. Unfortunately, no one warned Felix he wouldn't want to leave... or that they've both been blind in more ways than one.

A human meets a fox shifter. There are a lot of lies in that sentence.Pip is obsessed with boxing. The bouncing and striking calls to his inner fox. When Celeste gives him a ringside ticket to the light heavyweight championship match, Pip is over the moon. Seeing his favorite boxer, Savage Holiday, up close is like a dream come true. Then Savage looks his way and Pip discovers what really drives his passion for the sport. Turns out, it has nothing to do with boxing at all.Savage never notices anyone when he's in the zone. Adrenaline always keeps him focused on winning and nothing else. There's something about Pip's eyes, though. They're almost unnatural. Savage's attention is caught. He can't explain the draw, but Savage can't stay away. Pip is odd and playful. He's nothing like the rough and tumble crowd Savage normally runs with. He makes Savage want to risk everything. It's a race to see which of their secrets ruins them first.The Hellish Clan is back as--once again--Celeste has paired an unlikely couple. The delicate situation needs to be handled as tactfully as possible. Except Jonathan and Celeste are in charge. That means things are handled as dramatically as possible. Now, let's see if Savage can handle it.

Lance has spent his life hiding in the shadows. Slade has spent his life in the spotlight. They're equally lonely.As a private detective, Lance depends on blending in. Never in his life has he wanted to stand out until he met Slade. Slade is a rock star and is wanted by everyone. Lance is no exception. Unfortunately, Slade is also the most clueless person on the planet. Lance doesn't know how to get Slade's attention when the guy seems totally oblivious to Lance's desire. The entire situation feels hopeless.Between touring, recording, interviews, and just trying to live, Slade is tired. He hasn't had a personal life in longer than he can recall. He's had one-night stands and quick encounters in the craziest of places, but there has been nothing real. He enjoys spending time with Lance, but he doesn't think Lance really likes him like that. Slade is kind of nerdy and awkward when he's not on stage. Men don't go for him unless they're celebrity worshippers. He doesn't stand much of a chance with someone like Lance. So Slade does what he always does when he needs a little extra help. He turns to his identical twin.Nothing good can come of Cade pretending to be Slade to gauge Lance's interest, especially since Lance is a detective. Maybe this crazy plan will blow up in everyone's faces. That's a risk Slade is willing to take for a shot at love.

Zep knows what he wants, and he's positive it isn't Frost. Frost has everything Zep needs.For years, Zep has been working toward the future he envisions. He wants a husband and kids. Zep knows his worth and isn't willing to settle for less. While Frost is definitely a beauty, Frost is also a liar. He'll never want the life that Zep pictures for himself.As a former hockey player turned gym owner, Frost is financially settled. He has been known to mislead men occasionally to keep things impersonal, but he has his reasons. Frost also never messes with anyone he could hurt. He never expected to meet Zep.When Frost's secrets are exposed, Zep sees the man in a whole new light. Unfortunately, as much as they want each other, they can't seem to stay on the same page. Hopefully, they'll figure out a way to meet in the middle. Otherwise, they'll miss their shot at real love.

Kit is a little damaged. Matthew is a lot crazy. Together, they're an explosion waiting to happen.What would you do if your biggest celebrity crush walked into your life? Matthew has been living this hypothetical question for the past year. There's no other man on the planet that has been a bigger part of Matthew's alone time than Kit Youngblood. Kit is an actor and has posed nude for several adult magazines. Matthew would kill to have one night with Kit. Unfortunately, Kit is nowhere near as easy to catch as Matthew hopes.Kit doesn't want anyone. It isn't personal. Kit came from a nightmarish background to carve a place for himself in the world. That doesn't mean he's well-adjusted. He's merely surviving the best he can. Matthew is the only person who's made Kit consider taking a chance on a relationship. He just needs a little push to get him moving.Two men with a boatload of issues and secrets will face off in a battle of the hearts. Only time will tell which of their pasts will break them first. Or just maybe they're exactly what the other needs.

There's a difference between luck and fortune; these men have neither.Lucky is easily the unluckiest person on the planet. Most people might say he has bad taste, but really, it's misfortune. He tries to meet nice guys. Unfortunately, he always ends up with the worst people imaginable. The only good guy Lucky knows looks wretched on paper. He owns a biker bar and runs with the roughest crowd. Lucky can't stay away.If Damon knows two things, it's where to buy the best liquor and that Lucky is trouble. For whatever reason, Damon can't stop pulling Lucky from every fire, and Lucky starts a lot of unnecessary blazes. There's just something about him, though. Damon can't tell him no.When Lucky pits his blind determination against Damon's bitterness, it becomes a race to see which of them can fail the fastest. After all, there isn't an ounce of self-preservation between them. Some people are simply unfixable.

A single night of powerful connection collides with a cruel twist of fate. No matter the outcome, Sergio and Tobin are meant to be.Sergio went from the streets to being one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world. For the most part, he has tried to stay humble. The change in his circumstances doesn't mean his life is easy now. He meets a lot of users and has a hard time saying no. Tobin is the first person he's met since hitting it big who doesn't want a thing from him. Yet Tobin needs him more than Sergio could possibly know.Tobin has no clue Sergio is famous. In a moment of living life to the fullest while he can, Tobin takes Sergio home for the night. While it is the greatest night of his life, he has no plans to repeat the experience. Everything recently changed for him and Tobin is in no place to start a relationship. He must accept Sergio as the temporary gift he is, except he doesn't take into account Sergio's determination.Sergio isn't the type to be pushed aside. Tobin is in his sights now. Unlike everyone else, Tobin deserves Sergio's help and he's not taking no for an answer. All he can do now is hope that life doesn't steal Tobin before Sergio can save him.

A well-known actor meets an everyday cop. What could go wrong? Everything.When Valor met his celebrity crush, Reid King, he never expected Reid would show any interest in him. While Valor isn't lacking in confidence, Reid is considerably younger than him and could have anyone. It makes no sense for a man like Reid to want a middle-aged cop. Unless he needs someone to save him.In reality, Reid is everything one would expect a star to be. He's arrogant, self-absorbed, and used to having his way. When he met Valor, Reid knew he could have the man with little to no effort. He wasn't wrong. Reid just didn't expect he would need Valor as much as he does.With Reid's past exposed for public fodder, Reid is struggling with a new sense of self. As much as he wants to be with Valor, he questions his every life decision now and can't stop ruining everything. He worries he won't ever be whole again. All he needs is a man in blue to rescue him. If Reid will let him, that is. It's also possible he's not the only one who needs saving.

Two people from opposite sides of the tracks. A love they can't shake. They are a mistake neither of them can stop making. As a teenager, Dawson was fostered by Milo's family. While everyone had been trying to force them to be brothers, they had been falling in love. That love cost Dawson everything. Now, even though he knows he has to forget Milo, he doesn't know how. Not that it matters. They can never be together again. Dawson has to leave him behind.Once upon a time, Milo ruined Dawson's life. At the time, he had big plans to make everything right. Unfortunately, Dawson never gave him a chance to try. Now, they spend all their time dancing around each other and making each other miserable. It's a situation Milo no longer knows how to fix. Then fate shows Milo an opening. He has to take it no matter the cost. All Milo can do is hope Dawson doesn't end up hating him even more than he already does. Everything rides on this last-ditch effort to win Dawson for good. Otherwise, they'll both lose.

Two men opposite in every way. One unforgettable night. No good can come of this.Everyone knows Xavier's name, face, and body. Not only is he considered one of the world's most beautiful men, he hosts a popular cooking show in the buff. He's flawless... on the outside. Inside, Xavier is jaded and spoiled. He's used to having his way with whoever he chooses. No one has ever told him no. That's why he was beyond sick of everything before Dean came along. Dean isn't like anyone else. He ignores Xavier unless Xavier forces Dean to look his way. Xavier is intrigued. He can't stay away. It's too bad Dean keeps running from him.Dean isn't anything like Xavier. He works a normal job, looks like a normal person, and gets shot down more often than not. It's not that he doesn't realize Xavier is completely flawless. In fact, he has a hard time not staring at Xavier all the time like a lunatic. The thing is, Dean isn't interested in getting crushed by some guy way out of his league. It's obvious Xavier is only looking for a distraction. It's laughable to think they could end up together. Until they spend one magical night together, that is.After a single night in heaven, Dean runs for the hills, leaving Xavier baffled. Now, Xavier has to do something he's never done before. He has to do the chasing if he hopes to win Dean. If not, he'll lose the only person who has ever made him feel any spark for life. Luckily, losing isn't a word Xavier knows.

Roman is tired of games. Brett is certain they are playing. One of them is in for a huge surprise.From the first moment Brett met Roman, he had the man's number. Roman is beautiful, flirtatious, and completely incapable of being loyal to anyone but himself. Everything about Roman is an act. Under normal circumstances, Brett would find a way to make money from Roman's natural ability to charm anyone. This one time, he won't, because there's just something about Roman that gets under his skin. Brett can't explain it. He simply knows Roman is trouble. Brett can't let himself fall for the game.Roman wants Brett. That's the truth of things. Since the first time he set eyes on the eccentric ball of energy, Roman has pulled out every weapon in his arsenal to try to win him. Brett isn't into him at all. That's a first for Roman. He can't stop coming back for more of Brett's special brand of rejection. It's too sexy to resist.When Brett invites Roman to be his date for a wedding, Roman knows the invitation is too good to be true. He just can't figure out Brett's new angle. That doesn't mean he intends to miss his chance to get shot down again. After all, he might finally win. Little does Roman know, Brett needs him way more than he could have dreamed, and they'll both be less if he can't win.

Johnny sees himself as straight. Wrecker disagrees. Their friendship is about to get an upgrade.When Johnny moved to L.A. to start a singing career, he never expected to end up working instead as security for one of the world's most renowned musicians. It's not so bad. After all, his job led to him meeting his best friend, Wrecker. That's one relationship he wouldn't trade for the world. Johnny just wished he didn't feel quite so strongly about Wrecker, since things are getting awkward.Wrecker has always wanted Johnny. From the first moment they met, Wrecker has done a horrible job of hiding his interest. He recognizes that he flirts too much, holds eye contact a little too long, and steals touches. The thing is that Johnny lets it go on. Wrecker has a feeling he knows exactly why, and that's why he can't stop.When an emergency sends Johnny back home to his family, Wrecker tags along for support. Their already perplexing relationship takes a turn when Johnny's family gets the wrong idea. Unfortunately, it's not a move in the direction Wrecker wants. Now Wrecker must choose a path. He can accept Johnny's friendship will never be more or take a chance that Johnny feels the same. Either way, he must choose fast, because Johnny is the type to disappear when things get too hot, and they have been an inferno for way too long.

Two men secretly in love. Neither one wants to make a move. It's about to explode in everyone's faces.Declan has always secretly been in love with Ezra, but it's always been a hopeless love. With Declan working for Ezra's brother, he's not free to show his heart. That hasn't stopped Declan from watching and dreaming about Ezra. Some might even say Declan stalks Ezra on occasion. He can't help it. Ezra is beautiful and sweet. He makes Declan crave everything. But Ezra's brother saved Declan from a horrible life once. Declan can't repay Jessie's kindness by messing with his little brother.Loving Declan killed Ezra's heart years ago. Declan is amazing and Ezra can't stay away even though Declan never does anything except hurt him. Each time Ezra thinks they might be close to crossing some invisible line that keeps them apart, Declan shoves Ezra away and sleeps with other people. The pain is something Ezra can't tolerate any longer. His last attempt to win Declan finally pushed him too far. He's done with Declan. Possibly, he's done with everything.When Ezra's health starts backsliding, Declan must choose. He can stay loyal to the friend who rescued him or save the man he loves. Either way, Declan looks destined to lose someone. Unless love wins the day, that is.

When Derreck's old flame gains a whole new outlook, Derreck will need to find himself if he hopes to win him back.There was a time when Jett had issues. He didn't respect himself and didn't care if anyone else treated him the way he deserves. Age and counseling have changed all that. Jett has grown some backbone and self-respect. That's exactly why his ex has no clue how to handle him now.Derreck has dated a lot of men in his life. He's loved and lost like everyone else, but he's never lost anyone like Jett. He can't get past the emptiness. When he had his shot with Jett, Derreck didn't treat Jett as the blessing he should have. Now, Jett is strong and independent. He doesn't need Derreck at all. Derreck has never wanted anyone more. But Derreck isn't the only one with Jett in his sights, and Derreck no longer knows if that's a good or a bad thing.If there's any shot of making things work with Jett, Derreck will have to face at least one truth about himself: he wants more than he realized the first time around. It's a good thing someone else sees Jett and Derreck for who they really are, and he knows exactly what they need--him.

A famous drummer. A homeless teen. It's hard to tell which one is the savior.When Jessie Thunder, a famous drummer, learns a homeless person has been sneaking into his home, Jessie decides to help him out. The eighteen-year-old "boy" is too old to go in the system, and Jessie can't stand the thought of anyone going hungry. He also hopes rescuing Theo will ease his soul. Otherwise, there's nothing redeeming left of him.Even though Theo doesn't trust Jessie's help, he doesn't have anywhere else to go. At first, Jessie's attention feels like heaven. He's never had anyone care about him, especially someone as amazing as Jessie. Everything seems perfect. That is, until Theo realizes Jessie's beauty is only a mask. Inside, Jessie is poison and Theo has to get out before he finds himself in worse shape than when he lived on the street.With Theo gone and no one to save him, Jessie has to make a choice. He can either rescue himself or drown in the toxic waste his life has become. Only one of those roads leads back to Theo.Beautifully Toxic is the first book in bestselling author Charity Parkerson's series, Candied Crush, where the men are like candy--rich, irresistible, and bad for your health.

An ugly divorce left Bay bitter. Antonio has exactly what he needs. If Bay would let him in, that is.After catching his husband in bed with another man, Bay is understandably a little gun shy. When he heads to Vegas for a conference, he never expects to meet a sexy Italian casino owner. Antonio has "player" written all over him. He's too much of everything. Bay doesn't want anything Antonio is selling, except he kind of does, and he hates himself for that weakness.Antonio has.... issues. There are things he deals with that not everyone can understand. For that reason, he chooses his friends and bed partners very carefully. He watches people, reads them, and only plays with the ones who have that certain neediness in their eyes. Bay is the perfect fit. There's only one problem to Antonio's mind. Bay lives over three hundred miles away.Distance and mistrust make the possibility of a real relationship seem impossible, but Antonio is determined to make Bay his. It's a good thing the casino owner is used to rigging games in his favor.

Cruz thought they were perfect. Ford couldn't take the loneliness any longer. Everything will need to change to save them.Ford has been Cruz's best friend for a few years. Their friends-with-benefits arrangement has always worked for Cruz. Cruz isn't seeing anyone else. He assumes Ford is the same. It's a perfect relationship as far as Cruz is concerned. He's too busy running his successful custom bike shop to look too closely at their relationship. Then it's gone.Since Ford met Cruz, he's been in love. Despite Cruz's inability to see anything beyond his success, Cruz is still pretty amazing. He's gorgeous and fun. He's that guy who never loses. The problem is, Cruz doesn't love Ford. He could walk away anytime, and Ford wants someone who can't live without him. Ford knows there's no way he'll ever have a normal life with Cruz, and as long as he stays close by, he'll never stop saying yes when Cruz calls. That's why he takes a job over three hundred miles away from the man who owns his heart. It's the only way he'll ever be free.When Ford drops the news that's he's done and moving away, Cruz has to find a way to stop him. Everything he believed about their relationship has to change. While Cruz has no intention of letting Ford get away, this might be the one time he doesn't get his way.

Two men made weary by life. A vow to accept each other as they are. Together, they're building a beautiful future... no matter what anyone thinks.When Jason moves to Vegas to start a new life, the first friend he makes is in the same boat: new in town with only business acquaintances to call friends. Jason is immediately drawn to the bitterness Raiden doesn't try to hide. Since he's lived his life forced to tell lies, Jason doesn't hold back with Raiden. He dumps all the truth and ugliness on him the first time they meet. No one is more surprised than Jason at Raiden's acceptance of a criminal past that would send anyone else straight for the hills.Raiden is used to men chasing him. After all, he gets paid because of his looks. Despite Jason literally chasing him down in a parking lot, Jason is different. He doesn't expect Raiden to smile, be quiet, and look pretty. Jason has something unique Raiden can't resist. Raiden can't explain why he keeps letting Jason deeper into his life. All Raiden knows is, he can't withstand another loss. He needs Jason to be exactly who he claims to be, because Raiden is too weak to fight against life any longer.When two men with equally broken lives come together, no one trusts their love as real. Not even them. Someone will have to be the first to challenge the odds, or they'll miss out on a lifetime of happiness.

Neither Clint nor Lynx can have who they want. It only seems natural to pass their time together. Until their second choice starts to feel a lot like their first, that is.Clint has spent his life hiding his sexuality to the point of destroying everything. He didn't change until his secrets cost him the love of his life. Now he's determined to be different, even though it's too late. He has to change for himself. That turns out to be easier than he likes, since his new best friend is as eccentric and out as they come.Since Lynx was five, he's been in love with the same guy. Unfortunately, that guy was too blind to see it and Lynx was too scared to lose a friend to push. Now he's lost his shot and trying to move on. Clint seems like just the distraction he needs. Until that diversion becomes an obsession, and now Lynx doesn't know what to do.Two men who think they've lost their chance are about to learn that sometimes love is better the second time around. If only they can stop themselves from self-destructing... again.