The Taylored Men Series by J.R. Gale

HE WAS POSSESSIVE, DOMINANT, AND GORGEOUS—A LETHAL COMBINATION FOR MY HEART.Growing up in high society isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.So once a year, I take a three-week holiday with my best friend and leave it all behind—time away from the prying eyes and reprimanding words.Things change when my eyes scan the hotel lobby and end up landing on former rugby player Wills Taylor.His dominant personality was too much, but it still somehow pulled me in, and I ended up in his bed... moreHE WAS POSSESSIVE, DOMINANT, AND GORGEOUS—A LETHAL COMBINATION FOR MY HEART.Growing up in high society isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.So once a year, I take a three-week holiday with my best friend and leave it all behind—time away from the prying eyes and reprimanding words.Things change when my eyes scan the hotel lobby and end up landing on former rugby player Wills Taylor.His dominant personality was too much, but it still somehow pulled me in, and I ended up in his bed. I know his type, though. So, I make sure to leave before facing the dreaded ‘morning-after.’Except, Wills has other plans for us. What was just supposed to be a fun trip with my best friend turns into me finding a man I fall for too fast and too hard.Then when an argument between us spirals into me catching another woman trying to kiss him, I can’t do it. I bolt. And being alone in a foreign country has me finding out I’ve been hurt in ways I don’t know I’ll get over.Three years later, he storms into my life again. This time, it’s either listen to the hard truth and deal with the baggage Wills and I both carry or walk away from what might be my only chance at a life I truly want. less

I KNEW FROM A YOUNG AGE THAT ONE DAY I WOULD MAKE HIM MINE.WHAT I DIDN'T REALIZE WAS THAT I WOULD FIRST HAVE TO RUN AWAY TO SAVE US BOTH.Ten years ago, on one of the worst days of my life, I dug the dagger into my heart a little deeper when I consciously broke a promise to my childhood sweetheart.And instead of moving to be with him, I haven’t made contact since.Then one night, I glance across the bar and see the man I still deeply love and care for, Declan Buckley... moreI KNEW FROM A YOUNG AGE THAT ONE DAY I WOULD MAKE HIM MINE.WHAT I DIDN'T REALIZE WAS THAT I WOULD FIRST HAVE TO RUN AWAY TO SAVE US BOTH.Ten years ago, on one of the worst days of my life, I dug the dagger into my heart a little deeper when I consciously broke a promise to my childhood sweetheart.And instead of moving to be with him, I haven’t made contact since.Then one night, I glance across the bar and see the man I still deeply love and care for, Declan Buckley.He wasn’t supposed to find me…yet.It’s too soon.I’m not ready to explain why I left.But Declan is nothing if not persistent and–for now–agrees to leave the past in the past.That is as long as he can spend time with me while he’s here in Ireland.What he doesn’t know is that it’s still not our time to be together, and I will do anything to protect him from my complicated life–even if it hurts him in the process.I have to believe we will find our way back together once again and that his love for me hasn’t lessened so we can start the life we never got all those years ago.Thankfully, we have the luck of the Irish on our side.Or at least, I hope.Authors Note:Book two is a complete standalone, although there are spoilers from book one. less

I'M A SERIAL DATER IN SEARCH OF MY ONE TRUE LOVE.HOWEVER, MY OPTIMISM HAS BEEN DWINDLING RAPIDLY, AND I'M BEGINNING TO BELIEVE THAT I MAY BE SINGLE FOREVER.After a minor altercation and a long day, I'm starting my self-appointed staycation on the right foot with a glass of wine and some live music.I was relaxed and calm until he walked in—the rude, arrogant guy who, earlier, left me on the ground and stole my cab... moreI'M A SERIAL DATER IN SEARCH OF MY ONE TRUE LOVE.HOWEVER, MY OPTIMISM HAS BEEN DWINDLING RAPIDLY, AND I'M BEGINNING TO BELIEVE THAT I MAY BE SINGLE FOREVER.After a minor altercation and a long day, I'm starting my self-appointed staycation on the right foot with a glass of wine and some live music.I was relaxed and calm until he walked in—the rude, arrogant guy who, earlier, left me on the ground and stole my cab.With newly conjured-up courage, I confront the jerk and give him a piece of my mind. Only I don’t expect to have a strong, unexplained pull towards him that doesn’t waver, even after I walk away.Confused and tired, I’m desperate to leave, but I’m hit with a debilitating migraine, and who’s there to help?Mister Sexy Blue Eyes. Because of course…he’s a doctor.And not any doctor.He’s Matthew Hughes, my boss, and best friend's insanely attractive older brother.As we talk, I see a different side of him, and our night turns into one of wild abandon…followed by agreeing to one week promised.Seven days of fun with a gorgeous older man.Until one day…my heart enters the equation breaking all the rules.Author note: Lilacs and Lovers is a steamy novella coming in just over 25k. This was written as a standalone. However, for the best reading experience, it's recommended to read this as 2.5 in The Taylored Men Series (after Destined Lovers) By J R Gale. less

FROM NEW YORK TO LONDON, HE’S KNOWN AS THE GORGEOUS, FUN-LOVING PLAYBOY.THE MAN I KNOW… HAS A HEART OF GOLD AND IS LOYAL TO A FAULT.I was thirteen when I realized I had a crush on my best friend’s brother—Jackson Peters.His dark hair, emerald eyes, and beautiful smile were mesmerizing.And over twenty years later, little has changed.His cheeky dimples still punch me right in the heart.But Jackson is a lifelong bachelor.Or so I thought.We went to Vegas for a wedding and came home with a secret... moreFROM NEW YORK TO LONDON, HE’S KNOWN AS THE GORGEOUS, FUN-LOVING PLAYBOY.THE MAN I KNOW… HAS A HEART OF GOLD AND IS LOYAL TO A FAULT.I was thirteen when I realized I had a crush on my best friend’s brother—Jackson Peters.His dark hair, emerald eyes, and beautiful smile were mesmerizing.And over twenty years later, little has changed.His cheeky dimples still punch me right in the heart.But Jackson is a lifelong bachelor.Or so I thought.We went to Vegas for a wedding and came home with a secret.One year later, we’re forced to spend another week together.This time, alone in Paris, where he confesses his true feelings.After the initial push and pull, we can’t help it.We start to fall hopelessly in love.Who knew Jackson would turn out to be mine?He’s perfect. We’re perfect.Until…Secrets, big and small, old and new, start to build.And once they catch up with us, Jackson discovers I have one from the past.Will he forgive me?Or break his promise always to stay and leave me heartbroken. less