The Den Boys Series by A.T. Brennan

“I learned a long time ago that nothing is free, not even help.” ~ Blaze Almost getting killed in a gay bashing should have been one of the worst moments of my life, but with everything I've been through, it was just another day, except for the gorgeous man who stepped in to save me. There is something about Galen that draws me in and makes me want know him, and the more time I spend with him, the more I felt free to be myself... more“I learned a long time ago that nothing is free, not even help.” ~ Blaze Almost getting killed in a gay bashing should have been one of the worst moments of my life, but with everything I've been through, it was just another day, except for the gorgeous man who stepped in to save me. There is something about Galen that draws me in and makes me want know him, and the more time I spend with him, the more I felt free to be myself. Galen doesn't seem to know what he wants, but I'm a man who stays true to himself, and Galen seems to be someone worth taking a chance on. "Then you happened and all you have to do is touch me and I lose myself." ~ Galen I never thought I'd stumble on an attempted murder, but that's exactly what happened one night while I was trying to get home. After chasing away the assailants and helping the enigmatic young victim home I tried to put the incident out of my mind, but I couldn't get him out of my head. I might not have ever thought about being with a man before, but the more time I spend with Blaze, the more I learn about who I really am. Blaze has scars that run deep, but as he opens up to me I find myself questioning everything I thought I wanted, and wondering if I'm a good enough man to give him what he needs. *This is Book 1 of The Den Boys series, but can be read as a standalone. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and trigger warnings are listed in the book before the table of contents. *This book is intended for an 18+ audience and is a story of male/male romance and love. There are graphic depictions of man parts doing naughty and sexy things, so please be sure this is the kind of book for you before reading. less

"It didn't matter what I wanted. My life had never been about me or my wants. Why would that change now?" ~ Rhys Three years ago I lost my sister to cancer, and my life was shattered. I lost everything I loved and have been existing ever since. It wasn't until I met my new family at The Den that I began to feel whole again, but there was always something missing. People may think of me as a player who likes to joke around, and outside of my new family, that's all I let them see... more"It didn't matter what I wanted. My life had never been about me or my wants. Why would that change now?" ~ Rhys Three years ago I lost my sister to cancer, and my life was shattered. I lost everything I loved and have been existing ever since. It wasn't until I met my new family at The Den that I began to feel whole again, but there was always something missing. People may think of me as a player who likes to joke around, and outside of my new family, that's all I let them see. It isn't until a chance meeting with shy and sweet Caleb that I'm finally able to open up and let someone see the real me. "My entire life had been about my disabilities, but for the first time I felt like someone saw me for me, and not for what made me different." ~ Caleb Living with profound hearing loss is hard enough but add epilepsy to the mix, and my life is a constant struggle. Riddled with social anxiety and the constant fear of being hurt, navigating friendships and relationships is next to impossible. No one in their right mind would want to put up with all of my problems, and I've resigned myself to a life of loneliness. After meeting Rhys my bleak future alone suddenly seems less and less certain. less

“I might have been part of my makeshift family, but I’ve always felt separate from them.” ~ EvanOn the outside it looks like I have it all. I own a successful business where my staff has become my family, and I’m able to give back to my community the way I’ve always wanted to. What people don’t see is how lonely my life is, or how much I yearn for a real connection... more“I might have been part of my makeshift family, but I’ve always felt separate from them.” ~ EvanOn the outside it looks like I have it all. I own a successful business where my staff has become my family, and I’m able to give back to my community the way I’ve always wanted to. What people don’t see is how lonely my life is, or how much I yearn for a real connection.At forty-four, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’ll never have my own family and am happy playing uncle to my best friend Dex’s kids. I’ve also accepted that Dex is straight, so we’ll only ever be friends. I may have been in love with him for over thirty years, but he was never mine to have. “I’m not sure what I’m ready for, but I know I want this.” ~ Dex Life as a single dad isn’t easy, and losing my wife in an accident two years ago has left a hole in my heart that no woman could ever fill. Between my responsibilities as a parent and my job as a detective, I’ve got my hands full. But, it isn’t all bad. I’ve got my best friend Evan by my side, same as he’s been since we were eleven years old. He’s always been my rock, but lately I’ve started seeing him in a new light. I don’t understand my reactions to him, or the directions my thoughts have taken. I never thought I was anything but straight, or imagined Evan would be more than my best friend, until now. less