Ore 5 Series by Meraki P. Lyhne

What should have been the start of a life with lots of money, a prestigious job, and adventures in space, quickly turned sour as the promised job got downsized while Ethan was in route to Ore 5. Now there, he doesn’t even have enough money for the return ticket to Earth.Stuck in the outskirts of the housing for the miners, he quickly finds that his usual standards are impossible to uphold... moreWhat should have been the start of a life with lots of money, a prestigious job, and adventures in space, quickly turned sour as the promised job got downsized while Ethan was in route to Ore 5. Now there, he doesn’t even have enough money for the return ticket to Earth.Stuck in the outskirts of the housing for the miners, he quickly finds that his usual standards are impossible to uphold. A new coworker opens up a new world to him, and in this world, the center of gravity is a big tattooed strip club owner named Ryder.On the outside, Ryder is a player—promiscuous and superficial. And he has no problem throwing a punch if patrons get too frisky with his dancers. But he has hidden a side of himself since he came to Ore 5.Both Ethan and Ryder see themselves differently from what others see. One is a body-conscious, chubby accountant—the other is a sex-symbol who has become the center of attention of every gay man on the planet—even a few straight ones who want to prove they are man enough to win the challenge.They have one thing in common, but will their differences keep them too far apart? less

Ethan has been paired with his dad as the Corporation's chosen lawyer, and that in itself causes both old ghosts and new challenges to be resolved. In the meantime, Ryder tries to be the supportive boyfriend and the capable boss. But he's in way over his head, and he knows it. When all else fails for Ryder, he at least has the dance...and a trump card on the payroll he had no idea of... moreEthan has been paired with his dad as the Corporation's chosen lawyer, and that in itself causes both old ghosts and new challenges to be resolved. In the meantime, Ryder tries to be the supportive boyfriend and the capable boss. But he's in way over his head, and he knows it. When all else fails for Ryder, he at least has the dance...and a trump card on the payroll he had no idea of. Hayden had danced himself to the honor of the last dance, yet the troubles he had in his wake were more than he and anyone else had anticipated. Once Ryder was made aware of it, Hayden found himself encapsulated in a protective shield of Brutus and his brothers. But the mob isn't giving up without a fight, and their methods are many and dirty. less