Rough Love Series by Leighton Greene

Benjamin Ballard always assumed he was straight - in every way possible. They invented the term 'vanilla' to describe him. But if Ben's so straight, why can't he get his inscrutable coffee-shop co-worker Xander Romano out of his head? And how come Xander's rough-housing on the basketball court gets Ben so flustered?Xander Romano keeps his private life private, and lives by a strict set of rules. No fooling around with straight guys, and definitely no fooling around with vanilla guys... moreBenjamin Ballard always assumed he was straight - in every way possible. They invented the term 'vanilla' to describe him. But if Ben's so straight, why can't he get his inscrutable coffee-shop co-worker Xander Romano out of his head? And how come Xander's rough-housing on the basketball court gets Ben so flustered?Xander Romano keeps his private life private, and lives by a strict set of rules. No fooling around with straight guys, and definitely no fooling around with vanilla guys. Been there, done that, got his heart broken. All Xander wants now is to focus on his acting career, and keep his darker desires under wraps.So what is it about Benjamin Ballard that makes Xander want to break all the rules? When Ben begs for a chance to experiment, Xander can't resist taking him in hand. It's just one quick session, after all.But Ben has other ideas...Bound for Him is the first part of the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. This is just the beginning of their wild - and sometimes dark - ride, but never fear: these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them...Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial)1. Bound by Him2. Taken by Him3. Dared by Him4. Marked by Him5. Loved by Him6. Obey the Rules (novel)7. Break the Rules (novel) less

Ben Ballard and Xander Romano are determined to make their relationship work, no matter what. The problem is, life seems determined to wear them down. Fame, distance, feelings... Sometimes it's not as easy as talking things through. Sometimes actions speak louder than words. So how do you keep that connection? Simple. You obey the rules... Loved by Him is the novel-length sixth part of the Rough Love series... moreBen Ballard and Xander Romano are determined to make their relationship work, no matter what. The problem is, life seems determined to wear them down. Fame, distance, feelings... Sometimes it's not as easy as talking things through. Sometimes actions speak louder than words. So how do you keep that connection? Simple. You obey the rules... Loved by Him is the novel-length sixth part of the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. Never fear - these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them... Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers. Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial) 1. Bound by Him 2. Taken by Him 3. Dared by Him  4. Marked by Him  5. Loved by Him 6. Follow the Rules (novel) 7. Break the Rules (novel) less

Xander Romano strives for harmony in his life. He's a set of contradictions: cruel but kind, famous but private, loving but merciless. He lives on the knife edge, and that's how he likes it.But he just asked his boyfriend for the one thing he swore he'd never want.And now Xander's perfect balance is starting to sway...Ben Ballard is coming into his own. His career is taking off, his talent is being recognized, and he's exploring a whole new power exchange with Xander... moreXander Romano strives for harmony in his life. He's a set of contradictions: cruel but kind, famous but private, loving but merciless. He lives on the knife edge, and that's how he likes it.But he just asked his boyfriend for the one thing he swore he'd never want.And now Xander's perfect balance is starting to sway...Ben Ballard is coming into his own. His career is taking off, his talent is being recognized, and he's exploring a whole new power exchange with Xander. He followed the Big Bad Wolf right into the middle of the forest, and he did it willingly. But how much can Ben give to Xander before he starts to lose himself?And how black can things get before Ben finds the light in Xander's darkness?Break the Rules is the novel-length seventh part of the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. Never fear: these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them...Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers.Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial)1. Bound by Him2. Taken by Him3. Dared by Him4. Marked by Him5. Loved by Him6. Obey the Rules (novel)7. Break the Rules (novel)8. Flying Free less

Benjamin Ballard and Xander Romano have never had a conventional relationship. It works for them, even if the people around them don't always understand it. But when vicious blind items start appearing online, it seems like Xander's past has come around to bite them both. Will Xander and Ben be able to handle the pressure? Flying Free is the final instalment in the Rough Love series. Find out more about Xander's past, and discover what the future holds for Xander and Ben.. moreBenjamin Ballard and Xander Romano have never had a conventional relationship. It works for them, even if the people around them don't always understand it. But when vicious blind items start appearing online, it seems like Xander's past has come around to bite them both. Will Xander and Ben be able to handle the pressure? Flying Free is the final instalment in the Rough Love series. Find out more about Xander's past, and discover what the future holds for Xander and Ben... Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers. Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial) 1. Bound by Him 2. Taken by Him 3. Dared by Him 4. Marked by Him 5. Loved by Him 6. Obey the Rules (novel) 7. Break the Rules (novel) 8. Flying Free (novel) less

Rough Love: The Complete Series contains: Learn the Rules Obey the Rules Break the Rules Flying Free Benjamin Ballard always assumed he was straight – in every way possible. They invented the term ‘vanilla’ to describe him... moreRough Love: The Complete Series contains: Learn the Rules Obey the Rules Break the Rules Flying Free Benjamin Ballard always assumed he was straight – in every way possible. They invented the term ‘vanilla’ to describe him. But if Ben’s so straight, why can’t he get his inscrutable coffee-shop co-worker and wannabe actor Xander Romano out of his head? And how come Xander’s rough-housing on the basketball court gets Ben so flustered? Xander Romano keeps his private life private, and lives by a strict set of rules. No fooling around with straight guys, and definitely no fooling around with vanilla guys. Been there, done that, got his heart broken. All Xander wants now is to focus on his acting career, and keep his darker desires under wraps. So what is it about Benjamin Ballard that makes Xander want to break all the rules? When Ben begs for a chance to experiment, Xander can’t resist taking him in hand. It’s just one quick session, after all. But Ben has other ideas… *** The Rough Love series follows Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. They have a wild - and sometimes dark - ride, but never fear: these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them... Note: Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers. less