Shelter Series by Kate Sherwood

Noah Reed has his life planned out. There was that one glitch, years ago, but he's back on track now and determined to reach his goal of becoming a veterinarian and building his own practice. Shane Black's hard life has taught him there's no point in looking forward and even less in looking back. He takes life as it comes, and his only real need is medical care for his young pup, Dodger... moreNoah Reed has his life planned out. There was that one glitch, years ago, but he's back on track now and determined to reach his goal of becoming a veterinarian and building his own practice. Shane Black's hard life has taught him there's no point in looking forward and even less in looking back. He takes life as it comes, and his only real need is medical care for his young pup, Dodger. When Shane stumbles into the clinic where Noah volunteers, Noah’s instincts tell him to run away from the dangerous, unpredictable ruffian. But the puppy needs help, and maybe Shane does, too. The young men soon discover that Dodger was poisoned, and so were several street people Shane knows. As they search for the source of the poison, Noah learns about the dark underside of the city where he’s spent his whole life, and Shane learns that there is light in the world, even when he’s stuck in the shadows. But when their relationship begins to grow from a partnership to a romance, new challenges appear. Their worlds are so different—can they ever make sense together? Is there any room in Noah’s carefully planned life for someone as unpredictable as Shane? less

Tristan Beck sells his body for a living; Simon Yeung sold his soul for his family. Simon’s job is to make things run smoothly for his uncle’s business, and he does his job well. When he’s assigned to convince Tristan to work for a family ally, Simon develops a strategy and then implements it. Nothing personal. But when “convincing” really means “forcing” it couldn’t be more personal for Tristan and his friends... moreTristan Beck sells his body for a living; Simon Yeung sold his soul for his family. Simon’s job is to make things run smoothly for his uncle’s business, and he does his job well. When he’s assigned to convince Tristan to work for a family ally, Simon develops a strategy and then implements it. Nothing personal. But when “convincing” really means “forcing” it couldn’t be more personal for Tristan and his friends. Tristan may be a prostitute, but as an independent he was in control—not of individual encounters maybe, but at least of his client list and what he was willing to do for them. As Simon gets to know Tristan better, he begins to question his own beliefs, and when Tristan’s friends get involved, Simon realizes that a family you choose can mean a lot more than a family you’re born into. Thanks to Simon's actions, Tristan has to choose between staying with his friends or losing his freedom--unless Simon takes desperate steps to free the man he's coming to love. less

Micah’s a junkie who hit rock bottom and is trying to claw his way back into the world. Jake is a landscaper trying to look after his business and his family, with no time for distractions. But when Jake’s brother Austin runs into Micah at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and impulsively offers him a landscaping job, Jake’s life gets more complicated. Sure, there’s a strong attraction, but an addict brother is more than enough; Jake just doesn’t have room in his life for an addict boyfriend... moreMicah’s a junkie who hit rock bottom and is trying to claw his way back into the world. Jake is a landscaper trying to look after his business and his family, with no time for distractions. But when Jake’s brother Austin runs into Micah at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and impulsively offers him a landscaping job, Jake’s life gets more complicated. Sure, there’s a strong attraction, but an addict brother is more than enough; Jake just doesn’t have room in his life for an addict boyfriend. And Micah isn’t looking for love either. He’s working the program, trying to reconcile with his friends, and following all the rules, including the one about no new relationships right out of rehab. Of course, life doesn’t always go according to plan, especially when there are two junkies involved. Working together to try to help Austin, Jake and Micah find their attraction growing into a relationship. Micah seems to be the only one who sees Jake’s struggles, and in return, Jake may be the only one to recognize Micah’s strength. But Austin’s addiction drags Micah back into the world he was fighting to leave behind. When everything goes wrong, can Jake trust Micah? And more importantly, can Micah trust himself? less