Pride and Joy Series by Robert Winter

A May-December contemporary gay romance for lovers of second chances David James is smart, successful, handsome… and alone. After the death of his lover, Kyle, from cancer, he buried himself in his law practice and the gym. At forty-eight, he is haunted by his memories and walled off from the world. When David injures himself working out, he’s assigned to Brandon Smith for physical therapy. The vibrant young therapist is attracted to David and realizes he needs a hand to get back into dating... moreA May-December contemporary gay romance for lovers of second chances David James is smart, successful, handsome… and alone. After the death of his lover, Kyle, from cancer, he buried himself in his law practice and the gym. At forty-eight, he is haunted by his memories and walled off from the world. When David injures himself working out, he’s assigned to Brandon Smith for physical therapy. The vibrant young therapist is attracted to David and realizes he needs a hand to get back into dating. What begins as a practice coffee date escalates to friendship, passion, and maybe something more, as they navigate a new relationship in Washington, DC, and the gay mecca of Provincetown. But David remains trapped behind the barrier of fear and guilt. Will he remain loyal to Kyle’s memory if he moves on? Can he and Brandon manage a twenty-two-year age gap? Brandon thinks he understands David’s concerns, and for him, the answer to those questions is yes. He wants to be with David, and he believes he can overcome David’s barriers. But Brandon fails to account for the world’s reaction to a handsome young man attached to an older, wealthy lover. David’s memories, Brandon’s pride, and an unexpected tragedy might cost them something very special… Note: Another publisher released September previously with a different cover. The author has made only minor changes to this edition. less

An unplanned fall into a harbor brings together two men from different worlds Colin, an activist on immigration issues, is in Provincetown for the wedding of his best friend—a man he'd once loved. So he does what anyone in that situation would do. He gets blind drunk. Later, after Colin tumbles into the harbor, he's rescued by a gorgeous, kind man who makes sure he gets safely back to his hotel room... moreAn unplanned fall into a harbor brings together two men from different worlds Colin, an activist on immigration issues, is in Provincetown for the wedding of his best friend—a man he'd once loved. So he does what anyone in that situation would do. He gets blind drunk. Later, after Colin tumbles into the harbor, he's rescued by a gorgeous, kind man who makes sure he gets safely back to his hotel room. Colin feels he owes the man a debt and wants to repay it as soon as possible, while also getting to know his handsome savior better.Hernán had family, college, and a future in El Salvador until a vicious gang targeted him as gay. Threatened with murder if he stayed, he braved a nightmare journey toward a new life. Now, haunted by his trek, he hides from immigration enforcement and prays to pass in Provincetown unnoticed. When Hernán is exploited due to his immigration status, Colin has to battle Hernán at every step to give his assistance and to earn his trust. As they grow closer, Colin finds his own strength and learns how far he will go to keep Hernán safe. But will Hernán’s demons destroy their chance at a future together?Asylum is a standalone gay romance novel but contains spoilers for the prior novel September. Trigger warnings for brief references to off-page sexual abuse of a child and adult. less