Hawkins Brothers/Quinten, Montana Series by Cameron Dane

Rancher Connor Hawkins despises every drop of demon blood that courses through his veins. He would give just about anything to become human. The only way he can make that happen is to participate in a darkly sensual ritual under a rare full Halloween moon. He's got the full moon, if only he can risk his heart and tell sweet and innocent Cassandra Claire what he really is. Cassie Claire thinks she already knows the real Connor, and she has ached for him for years... moreRancher Connor Hawkins despises every drop of demon blood that courses through his veins. He would give just about anything to become human. The only way he can make that happen is to participate in a darkly sensual ritual under a rare full Halloween moon. He's got the full moon, if only he can risk his heart and tell sweet and innocent Cassandra Claire what he really is. Cassie Claire thinks she already knows the real Connor, and she has ached for him for years. This Halloween night, virgin Cassie is determined to make the stoic, stubborn Connor open his eyes and finally see her as a woman worthy of his passion and love. It’s hard to trust when you never have, and Connor has precious little time before the full Halloween moon wanes, not to be seen again for many years. He has to tell Cassandra what he is, but if he does, will she accept him and do what must be done? They'll both find out, one passionate night under a Demon Moon. CONTENT NOTE: This is an erotic romance novel and contains adult language and explicit descriptions of sex and loving. less

Cain Hawkins is a master at suppressing his desires. After all, he's been doing it for more than a century. What Cain wants more than anything is a man to love, but he knows that no matter how much he craves it, it can never be. Cain is a Naverto demon, and to desire another man is more than forbidden, it is an act that will bring about his death. Cain keeps to himself, working with abused horses on a small patch of land, all on his own. Then Cain’s brother makes a request he can’t refuse... moreCain Hawkins is a master at suppressing his desires. After all, he's been doing it for more than a century. What Cain wants more than anything is a man to love, but he knows that no matter how much he craves it, it can never be. Cain is a Naverto demon, and to desire another man is more than forbidden, it is an act that will bring about his death. Cain keeps to himself, working with abused horses on a small patch of land, all on his own. Then Cain’s brother makes a request he can’t refuse. Luke Forrester just wants a job and a place where he can recover from a brutal beating. He dreams of a ranch where he can work with the horses he loves so much. He can’t let the fact that he's had a crush on Cain for more than two years matter. Luke is determined not to screw things up. He will prove to Cain it wasn't a mistake to hire him, and he won't allow the secret that he dreams about Cain every night interfere with his work. But working and living in such close proximity can test the best of intentions, and when one kiss leads to something much, much more, everything changes. Cain must trust Luke completely. And together, he and Luke must find a way to fight for Cain's humanity and save him from his demon clan before he is found out and they are ripped apart forever. -- CONTENT NOTE: This is an erotic romance novel and contains explicit acts of male/male sex and loving. Also contains sex in shifted demon form, as well as a scene of assault and sexual violence at the hands of a villain. -- (Falling is book #2 in the Hawkins Ranch series (Demon Moon is book #1) but was written/can be read as a stand alone title) less

Lawman Cade McKenna moved to Quinten, Montana in order to forget his past, one that left his face half covered in scars. He does his job with quiet authority, but otherwise wants to be left alone. Ren Boone loves his job as a jack-of-all-trades for Hawkins Ranch. If only his personal life were as uncomplicated as his work. Ren needs to get over a crush on his best friend, and he has to find a way to tell his father, the sheriff, that he's gay... moreLawman Cade McKenna moved to Quinten, Montana in order to forget his past, one that left his face half covered in scars. He does his job with quiet authority, but otherwise wants to be left alone. Ren Boone loves his job as a jack-of-all-trades for Hawkins Ranch. If only his personal life were as uncomplicated as his work. Ren needs to get over a crush on his best friend, and he has to find a way to tell his father, the sheriff, that he's gay. When sabotage hits the ecological project Ren is working on, Cade is assigned the case. Suddenly Cade is fighting an attraction for the boss's son, and Ren starts to see the serious Deputy McKenna, a man who can no longer smile, as breathtaking and beautiful. As danger mounts, tempers and desires flare out of control. Ren and Cade explode in an act of passion that sends them both reeling. A secret affair begins, one fraught with peril and misunderstandings. When Ren makes a catastrophic mistake, can Cade forgive him and let Ren back into his vulnerable heart? CONTENT NOTE: This is an erotic romance novel, and contains explicit acts of male/male sex and loving. Also contains violence. NOTE: This is book three in the Hawkins Ranch series (#1 Demon Moon, #2 Falling) but can/was written to be read as a stand alone story. less

Bull rider Risa Forrester and Sheriff Duke Boone have been dancing around their attraction for the better part of a year now. Almost everyone in Quinten, Montana can see it, even though Risa and Duke have never so much as kissed, let alone anything more. Risa has been in love with the sheriff for a long time and senses Duke feels something for her too. He’s so damned rigid though and used to being in complete control that he won’t let go with her and act on the fire that burns between them... moreBull rider Risa Forrester and Sheriff Duke Boone have been dancing around their attraction for the better part of a year now. Almost everyone in Quinten, Montana can see it, even though Risa and Duke have never so much as kissed, let alone anything more. Risa has been in love with the sheriff for a long time and senses Duke feels something for her too. He’s so damned rigid though and used to being in complete control that he won’t let go with her and act on the fire that burns between them.Duke knows he can never give in to the simmering lust he feels for the much younger Risa Forrester. Their age difference alone makes anything between them wildly inappropriate, and he will not invite small town gossip to his front door by engaging in a relationship with the vibrant young woman, who also happens to be his son’s best friend.But when Risa begins to seriously compete against men in her bull riding career, emotions long unused start to stir in Duke, ones he cannot ignore. Duke’s fear of Risa getting hurt drives the passion between them, and before Duke knows it, he is knee-deep in an affair with the hottest, most wildly engaging woman he has ever known. Duke finds himself almost obsessed with Risa, something he hates feeling, and is constantly fighting desire he swore he would never let in his life again.The need to keep Risa safe pushes Duke into a reckless ultimatum, and in doing so forces the independent Risa right out of his arms. Can Duke find a way to let go of the strict control he holds over his life and allow a woman back into his heart? And if he can, how much of his soul will he have to give to this fiery woman in order to convince her that she’s the only one he wants, forever? less

Caleb Hawkins has watched his brothers fall in love, all the while knowing that for him, it can never be. Caleb has terrible secrets locked in his soul, events in his past for which he can never atone or be forgiven. Someone discovering that he is a demon is the least of what leaves Caleb trembling with nightmares. Jake Chase lost his wife six years ago and has never recovered. He doesn't want to fall in love again and has shunned even a simple date, let alone something more with a woman... moreCaleb Hawkins has watched his brothers fall in love, all the while knowing that for him, it can never be. Caleb has terrible secrets locked in his soul, events in his past for which he can never atone or be forgiven. Someone discovering that he is a demon is the least of what leaves Caleb trembling with nightmares. Jake Chase lost his wife six years ago and has never recovered. He doesn't want to fall in love again and has shunned even a simple date, let alone something more with a woman. Caleb needs a foreman to work his ranch, and Jake needs a job that will get him off the rodeo circuit. Caleb hires Jake. Problem solved. Only, Caleb starts noticing little things about Jake he never has in a man before...things like hard lips and a honed, muscular body. For Jake, six years of celibacy have pushed him to a place of sexual need, and he finds his gaze straying Caleb's way and watching, hungrily. Can Jake let go of his late wife enough to find love with another man? If he can, will Caleb let down his walls and trust Jake with his past, risking his very soul for a chance at forever? CONTENT NOTE: This book is an erotic romance novel and contains explicit scenes of male/male sex and loving. This book contains violence. less

Deputy Jace Maxwell looks out for Sarah Tennison, and wants her. Although the fiery feisty woman is a friend, he knows he can’t have her. Because as much as he craves Sarah, he also lives with a secret, fierce attraction for men. And Sarah just won't understand. Sarah has suppressed her love for Jace, knowing he only sees her as a chore. Enter cowboy Jasper Simmons. Jasper is as sweet and gentle as Jace is hard... moreDeputy Jace Maxwell looks out for Sarah Tennison, and wants her. Although the fiery feisty woman is a friend, he knows he can’t have her. Because as much as he craves Sarah, he also lives with a secret, fierce attraction for men. And Sarah just won't understand. Sarah has suppressed her love for Jace, knowing he only sees her as a chore. Enter cowboy Jasper Simmons. Jasper is as sweet and gentle as Jace is hard. Sarah tries to keep both men separate in her mind, but can’t stop fantasizing about being tangled and sweaty in bed with both of them. When Jasper finds a dead woman nailed to a tree, he is thrown into contact with Jace. The proximity unearths an attraction neither of them had felt before. Seeing Jace with Jasper in an emotion-filled situation gets Sarah wondering if her roommate is keeping secrets. Then Jasper admits to Sarah he once had a crush on another man, Jace suddenly kisses her in a shocking lapse of control, and suddenly Sarah's fantasies are taking on a vivid reality. Will sweet, awkward Jasper be the key to two becoming three? Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices, ménage (m/m/f with homoerotic content). less

Genre: LGBT Contemporary Western Series: Hawkins Ranch Previous Book: Becoming Three War veteran Hunter Tennison returns home physically and emotionally scarred. Unable to bear feeling anything, Hunter uses pain to quiet the chaos and to keep his emotions from destroying him. Hunter dare not risk falling in love. He can't let anyone get close enough to see the violence inside him. In business and relationships, Alexander Quick is practical and rational... moreGenre: LGBT Contemporary Western Series: Hawkins Ranch Previous Book: Becoming Three War veteran Hunter Tennison returns home physically and emotionally scarred. Unable to bear feeling anything, Hunter uses pain to quiet the chaos and to keep his emotions from destroying him. Hunter dare not risk falling in love. He can't let anyone get close enough to see the violence inside him. In business and relationships, Alexander Quick is practical and rational. The first time Alex looks into Hunter's eyes, he sees the damaged soul within, and adamantly tells himself not to get involved. Too many things could go haywire with a volatile man like Hunter, and Alex doesn't enter into relationships where he cannot predict the outcome. Then Alex learns his mentor is ill. The news sends him reeling. Alex suddenly sees his life isn't as perfect as he thought. An ache for something meaningful stirs in Alex, and Hunter's broken soul draws him in like a beacon on the blackest night. Two men, one running like hell from love and the other opening himself to the emotion for the first time, collide. Hunter and Alex begin a darkly sexual relationship bound to explode. In the aftermath, can Alex make Hunter believe their love is powerful enough to heal his scars? Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: male/male sexual practices, self-injury, spanking. less