Mesa Boys Series by Christie Gordon

Carter is curious and Tanner is more than willing.This FREE story can be found on Bookfunnel.Tanner is an assistant manager at a local grocery store, an avid skateboarder and a guitar player for a cover band. He has his eye set on his younger roommate and coworker, Carter. There's only one problem. Carter doesn't like guys...or does he? After a drunken evening at their quirky local bar, Carter makes a move and Tanner is happy he does... moreCarter is curious and Tanner is more than willing.This FREE story can be found on Bookfunnel.Tanner is an assistant manager at a local grocery store, an avid skateboarder and a guitar player for a cover band. He has his eye set on his younger roommate and coworker, Carter. There's only one problem. Carter doesn't like guys...or does he? After a drunken evening at their quirky local bar, Carter makes a move and Tanner is happy he does. This short story a free read and is part of the Mesa Boys series. It takes place before the first book (Catching His Fall). It is the story of Tanner and Carter's initial hookup and does include a steamy scene. You also get to meet the other young men of the skateboarding crew, Dana and Jaime.Mesa Boys follows a group of not-so-straight friends, held together by a love of skateboarding, a certain quirky bar in Mesa, Arizona and a female bartender who enjoys pairing them up and watching them get their HEA. Each book in the series follows a different couple while they navigate roommates turned lovers, second chances, coworker romances, a secret millionaire and enemies turned lovers. less

When a skater boy rooms with a hot college nerd, sparks fly. Will they give in to temptation?Max Thompson spends too much time at the skatepark, watching a mysterious bad boy he refers to as skater boy. Meanwhile, his college fund is running dry and it’s time to find a roommate to help with expenses. Hopefully one that’s not too weird this time. He’s avoided love to focus on school, but skater boy has buried into his heart... moreWhen a skater boy rooms with a hot college nerd, sparks fly. Will they give in to temptation?Max Thompson spends too much time at the skatepark, watching a mysterious bad boy he refers to as skater boy. Meanwhile, his college fund is running dry and it’s time to find a roommate to help with expenses. Hopefully one that’s not too weird this time. He’s avoided love to focus on school, but skater boy has buried into his heart.Tanner Donahue is a hardworking young man, who skateboards and plays guitar in a cover band. But he needs a new place to live. He fell for his current roommate, a man who decided a relationship with a guy was not what he wanted and ended it.Tanner appears on Max’s doorstep with his guinea pig, Stan, hoping to rent a room. Max is thrilled. But Max soon realizes if he’s going to date Tanner while living together, he needs to be careful. Tanner’s not too keen on falling for a roommate again. It doesn’t help that Tanner’s in the closet with his family and Max is out and proud. As Tanner’s life implodes, can they navigate their different worlds to find love?Catching His Fall is the first novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a roommates-to-lovers, opposites attract romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a determined college student and a bad boy skater with a heart of gold. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.Trigger Warning: This book deals with issues surrounding parental abandonment. less

Kai won’t risk his heart again. Conner won’t face the truth. But some connections—and dangers—are impossible to resist.Kai Nez worked hard to build a life he loves. After surviving the cruelty of high school bullies and his mother’s abuse, he’s found peace in the small town that’s always been his haven. Running the local bar, Kai’s finally content—until the man who shattered his heart walks through the door.Conner Mitchell lives a picture-perfect lie... moreKai won’t risk his heart again. Conner won’t face the truth. But some connections—and dangers—are impossible to resist.Kai Nez worked hard to build a life he loves. After surviving the cruelty of high school bullies and his mother’s abuse, he’s found peace in the small town that’s always been his haven. Running the local bar, Kai’s finally content—until the man who shattered his heart walks through the door.Conner Mitchell lives a picture-perfect lie. To the world, he’s a wealthy success story with the ideal girlfriend and a bright future. But beneath the surface, he’s a man at war with himself. The one night he spent with Kai all those years ago haunts him, dragging him back to the town he swore he’d never return to.Kai doesn’t want to reopen old wounds, but seeing Conner again stirs feelings he thought he’d buried forever. Conner isn’t ready to let Kai slip through his fingers again. As eerie incidents plague Kai’s home, Conner steps in, reigniting a connection neither can ignore. But can Kai trust the man who once broke his heart, and will Conner finally have the courage to embrace the truth?The Haunting Crush is a standalone novel set in the Mesa Boys Universe. It is a second chance, small town romance between a man who’s forced his way out of poverty and a possessive man who grew up with a silver spoon. It includes angst, gay denial and hurt/comfort with the backdrop of a true-to-life ghost story.Buy it now if you love a heartfelt small-town romance about second chances, buried secrets, and the courage to embrace love! less

A tough skater’s childhood protector returns with an open heart. Will the skater find the courage to overcome fear and embrace love?Carter Davis struggles with his attraction to men. After hooking up with a roommate, his father’s prejudiced slurs take root in his head. Then a childhood friend appears at the local hangout, announcing he’s gay. Why is Carter’s heart fluttering? Shane Campbell harbors a secret love for his old friend... moreA tough skater’s childhood protector returns with an open heart. Will the skater find the courage to overcome fear and embrace love?Carter Davis struggles with his attraction to men. After hooking up with a roommate, his father’s prejudiced slurs take root in his head. Then a childhood friend appears at the local hangout, announcing he’s gay. Why is Carter’s heart fluttering? Shane Campbell harbors a secret love for his old friend. He shielded the tough skater from an abusive father before leaving the state and losing touch. When he moves back and hears Carter might be queer, a spark reignites. Can he have a second chance?Wearing his heart on his sleeve, Shane asks Carter on a date. Carter agrees, though he’s torn between angst and desire. Can Shane’s gentle approach to love calm Carter’s destructive voices? Catching His Heart is the second novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a friends to lovers, second chance romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a soft-hearted, artist and a rebel skater with daddy issues and a need to protect. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.Plunge into this world of bad-boy skaters with lots of steam, emotion and found family today!Trigger Warning: This book deals with prejudice and emotional abuse from both a parent and a partner. less

When a no-nonsense nerd and the office heartthrob are forced to share a hotel room, will unexpected vulnerability lead to irresistible love?Josh Nelson fights his attraction to his coworker. After all, he’s supposed to be professional at his new job and the guy is the office heartthrob. When the stunning player keeps showing up to assist him, is he flirting?Gavin Thomas is the prince of gay bar hookups. Then he spies Josh in a lineup of new hires, and he’s obsessed... moreWhen a no-nonsense nerd and the office heartthrob are forced to share a hotel room, will unexpected vulnerability lead to irresistible love?Josh Nelson fights his attraction to his coworker. After all, he’s supposed to be professional at his new job and the guy is the office heartthrob. When the stunning player keeps showing up to assist him, is he flirting?Gavin Thomas is the prince of gay bar hookups. Then he spies Josh in a lineup of new hires, and he’s obsessed. Could it be love at first sight?When they’re sent on a work trip together and forced to share a hotel room, Gavin turns on the charm. Though Josh battles to keep his walls up, he finds the gorgeous man alluring in a way he’d never imagined. When Gavin shows his vulnerable side, will he be impossible to resist? Catching His Eye is the third novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a coworkers to lovers, forced proximity romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a no-nonsense science nerd and a charismatic, passionate man with a creative sense of style. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.Plunge into this love story with lots of steam, emotion and found family today!Trigger warning: This book deals with the loss of both parents. less

The peace of a skateboarding baker is disrupted by a puzzling stranger with a secret. When the truth comes out, will they find love with each other?Dana Summers enjoys a serene life. It all changes when he helps a vagrant with haunting eyes and a striking face who wanders into his grocery store bakery. As he’s drawn in, will he find there’s more to this mysterious man than he’s letting on?Nate Walker is on the run... moreThe peace of a skateboarding baker is disrupted by a puzzling stranger with a secret. When the truth comes out, will they find love with each other?Dana Summers enjoys a serene life. It all changes when he helps a vagrant with haunting eyes and a striking face who wanders into his grocery store bakery. As he’s drawn in, will he find there’s more to this mysterious man than he’s letting on?Nate Walker is on the run. After winning the lottery, he’s scammed by friends and family and ends up a hot mess in Dana’s bakery. What if he yearns for more than a few muffins from the captivating baker? Dana begins opening his heart to the lonely man, but fears Nate’s holding something back. Nate hesitates to reveal too much about his past, terrified the money could ruin everything. Can Nate find the courage to trust Dana with his biggest secret and find a safe place to call home?Catching His Name is the fourth novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a secret millionaire, hurt/comfort romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a kind-hearted skater with a motorcycle and a passion for baking, and a hot mess of a man who’s in the process of reinventing himself. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.Plunge into this world of bad-boy skaters with lots of steam, emotion and found family today!For warnings, see the preview. less

A male motorcycle repair shop owner fights with an attractive male client. The client comes back for more. When an ex schemes to break them apart, can their new love survive?Jaime Hadler was raised with the confidence he needed to be whoever he wants and to do what he loves. He’s worked hard to build a successful motorcycle repair business. Now he’s ready to hit the skate park more and looking for a special someone to share his life with... moreA male motorcycle repair shop owner fights with an attractive male client. The client comes back for more. When an ex schemes to break them apart, can their new love survive?Jaime Hadler was raised with the confidence he needed to be whoever he wants and to do what he loves. He’s worked hard to build a successful motorcycle repair business. Now he’s ready to hit the skate park more and looking for a special someone to share his life with. The alluring jerk that just came into his shop couldn’t be that guy, could he?Kaiden Visser is merely surviving after enduring a painful miscarriage that destroyed his relationship with his girlfriend. After almost killing a man who threw slurs at him, he’s sworn off any potential gay relationships. But Jaime stirs something primal in him.When Kaiden needs a mod for a new motorcycle, Jaime is excited to meet him. But the work leaves a stray screw. They have a heated argument that continues under the influence of alcohol at the local bar and explodes into a bathroom encounter. Jaime’s sure he’ll never see Kaiden again, but neither of them can get the powerful chemistry out of their minds. When they finally give in and try dating, Kaiden’s ex-girlfriend has other plans. How do Jaime and Kaiden fight to keep the love that they’ve started?Catching His Fire is the fifth and final novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is an enemies-to-lovers, hurt/comfort romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a light-hearted skater, motorcycles, and a serious man who needs someone to show him how to live again. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage - there is a passage in this book where one of the characters describes in detail his experience with an early, second-trimester miscarriage, but the miscarriage is a past event. There is also the death of an absent parent. less