Rutledge Brothers Series by Piper Scott

Trust no one. It’s a lesson Seth Cooper lives by. So why is it that when he meets Tad Rutledge, all he wants is to be wrapped in his strong arms and forget about the world? It’s insanity and Seth knows it—every second he’s not on guard is a second he’s at risk—but the kindness in Tad’s eyes makes him want to believe happiness is possible. Only the truth is far more complex. Seth can’t let anyone love him. Not now. Not ever. Not if he wants to survive... moreTrust no one. It’s a lesson Seth Cooper lives by. So why is it that when he meets Tad Rutledge, all he wants is to be wrapped in his strong arms and forget about the world? It’s insanity and Seth knows it—every second he’s not on guard is a second he’s at risk—but the kindness in Tad’s eyes makes him want to believe happiness is possible. Only the truth is far more complex. Seth can’t let anyone love him. Not now. Not ever. Not if he wants to survive. Seth Cooper has secrets—the type Tad Rutledge shouldn’t mess with. They gleam in his heartbroken blue eyes and tremble in his voice. But helping people is what Tad does, so when he finds Seth lost and on the run, not even the promise of danger is enough to deter him. Not when Seth looks at him like Tad might be the answer he’s been waiting for. It’s up to Tad to protect him. Keep him. Claim him. Because what Seth is running from is serious, and it’s about to change their lives forever. Love Me is the first novella in the Rutledge Brothers series. Please note: this book was previously released in February 2017 under the same title, but its contents, including elements of its plot, have significantly changed. less

Serve your purpose. It’s the code by which Elijah McMillan lives and breathes. There is no alternative. He was born to service other men, and he does so with pride. At least until his irresistible brainiac of a counselor Silas Rutledge comes along and tells him he can’t. That it’s wrong. That he’s “worth more.” As if. Only the more Silas talks, the more Elijah starts to think that it might be true—that he’s someone of value instead of a toy made for better men. That maybe he can be saved... moreServe your purpose. It’s the code by which Elijah McMillan lives and breathes. There is no alternative. He was born to service other men, and he does so with pride. At least until his irresistible brainiac of a counselor Silas Rutledge comes along and tells him he can’t. That it’s wrong. That he’s “worth more.” As if. Only the more Silas talks, the more Elijah starts to think that it might be true—that he’s someone of value instead of a toy made for better men. That maybe he can be saved. Elijah McMillan doesn’t want to be fixed, but his case is one Silas Rutledge refuses to give up. With his sharp mind, quick wit, and stunning good looks, he has the potential to do anything. If only he’d let Silas help. For every step forward, Elijah bounds three paces back, and one of these days when he jumps, Silas is sure he’ll come tumbling into his arms. All he can do is hope that when it happens, he’ll have the strength to turn him down. He can’t fall for his patient. Not now. Not ever. No matter how badly he wants to. Save Me is the second novella in the Rutledge Brothers series. Please note: this book was previously released in February 2017 under the same title, but its contents, including plot, have significantly changed. less

For here or to go? It’s a question Nathaniel O’Toole asks every day while working in his uncle’s pie shop. But when Harrison Rutledge walks through the front door, Nathaniel can’t help but imagine a third option—forever. Not that it’s possible, of course. Even if a guy as attractive as Harrison wanted him, Nathaniel’s duty is with his uncle’s business. Ever since his older brother disappeared, he’s done his best to keep what little family he has left together. He can’t let a man interfere... moreFor here or to go? It’s a question Nathaniel O’Toole asks every day while working in his uncle’s pie shop. But when Harrison Rutledge walks through the front door, Nathaniel can’t help but imagine a third option—forever. Not that it’s possible, of course. Even if a guy as attractive as Harrison wanted him, Nathaniel’s duty is with his uncle’s business. Ever since his older brother disappeared, he’s done his best to keep what little family he has left together. He can’t let a man interfere. At least, not until the impossible happens and Nathaniel’s brother comes home. Nathaniel O’Toole is the sweetest thing in Pie Five bakery, and Harrison Rutledge can’t help but want a taste. When he leaves his number, he hopes Nathaniel will call to ask him out, but when he finally gets in touch, it’s for business—his brother needs help. And so might Harrison if he can’t get Nathaniel out of his head. Keep Me is the third and final novella in the Rutledge Brothers series. Please note: this book was previously released in May 2017 under the same title, but its contents, including elements of its plot, have significantly changed. less