Single Dads of Gaynor Beach Series by Charley Descoteaux, Kaje Harper, Sienna Sway, Zaria Knight, Elouise East, Zelda Knight, Gabbi Grey, S.A. Sway, Quell T. Fox, Jessie G.

A man isn’t defined by the worst moments in his past, but they can be hard as hell to leave behind. Fresh starts are overrated. I've lived in Gaynor Beach my whole life, and I’m damn proud of it. I miss my wife like hell, and a grumpy mechanic may not make the best single dad, but the kids and I are doing okay right here. They’re not complaining—maybe because they’re never home. Teenagers. Then a fresh start falls into my lap when the hottest man I’ve ever seen has his car quit on him... moreA man isn’t defined by the worst moments in his past, but they can be hard as hell to leave behind. Fresh starts are overrated. I've lived in Gaynor Beach my whole life, and I’m damn proud of it. I miss my wife like hell, and a grumpy mechanic may not make the best single dad, but the kids and I are doing okay right here. They’re not complaining—maybe because they’re never home. Teenagers. Then a fresh start falls into my lap when the hottest man I’ve ever seen has his car quit on him. And if I can’t forget the feel of his arms around me when he rode on the back of my bike…well, nobody needs to know that except me. But now Micah’s introducing me to worlds I’ve never been a part of before, or even imagined I could be. Worlds with ropes and explosive chemistry and adventures much bigger than our rides in the Southern California sunshine. Being with him feels like the biggest risk I’ve ever taken—and not everyone in town wants us to take this chance together. I hope we can hang on when the ride gets bumpy. JAKE is an angsty opposites-attract Romance in the Single Dads of Gaynor Beach world with a grumpy mechanic, a sunshiny high school teacher with a secret, size difference and a few first times, and three teenagers who are more perceptive than their parents bargained for. Please see the Look Inside feature for possible triggers. less

Coming back from loss, one heartbeat at a time.Alec ran from his grief over the death of his son, throwing a few things in his car and driving west. In the town of Gaynor Beach, CA, he hit the shore and stopped. The next step would be off a broken pier into the ocean and although he stands daily watching the waves, he's not quite ready for that... moreComing back from loss, one heartbeat at a time.Alec ran from his grief over the death of his son, throwing a few things in his car and driving west. In the town of Gaynor Beach, CA, he hit the shore and stopped. The next step would be off a broken pier into the ocean and although he stands daily watching the waves, he's not quite ready for that. Especially when a young voice like his son's, behind him, says, "Hey, Mister, you wanna see a picture of an albatross?"Joe brought his preteen son to Gaynor Beach, looking for a better place to raise his kid. Kevin loves California— the beaches, the marine life, the weather, and the freedom. But when Joe finds out Kevin's "ghost down by the pier" is a living, grieving, and much too appealing man, this simple new life is about to change, for all of them.* hurt-comfort, single dad, grief and recovery, sweet rescue dog, bright preteen, HEAThe books in the Single Dads of Gaynor Beach series stand alone, but why not discover them all, and meet the wide range of complicated, wonderful men raising kids in this fictional California town. less

alternate cover edition of ASIN B0BN25KJ9RHotshot architect Demetrius Johnson is too young to be starting over after divorcing his childhood sweetheart. But when you're a dad, you learn to put your responsibilities first and your feelings last.That's why he moved to Gaynor Beach in Southern California for a new job to support his son and start over. But, unfortunately, it's also why he has to put up with Miguel.Miguel is everything Demetrius isn't—reckless, careless, playful, and spontaneous... morealternate cover edition of ASIN B0BN25KJ9RHotshot architect Demetrius Johnson is too young to be starting over after divorcing his childhood sweetheart. But when you're a dad, you learn to put your responsibilities first and your feelings last.That's why he moved to Gaynor Beach in Southern California for a new job to support his son and start over. But, unfortunately, it's also why he has to put up with Miguel.Miguel is everything Demetrius isn't—reckless, careless, playful, and spontaneous. But, most of all, he's dangerous because he's making Demetrius feel something he's never felt before.Straight out of his only long-term relationship, with a ten-year-old struggling to adjust, Demetrius knows he's too old to question his sexuality. But he can't help his growing attraction to his flirtatious new co-worker.Will Miguel find a way to show Demetrius that he's more than a good time? Or will the pressure be too much for this young single father trying to rebuild his life?Demetrius is a gay single dad contemporary romance set in the shared world of Gaynor Beach, featuring an age-gap, interracial, opposites-attract love story where both partners share more than a few first times, raising a precocious tween ready to cause chaos along the way. less

A Single Dads of Gaynor Beach romance coming soon.

World-renowned architecture professor Hiroshi Furukawa has never been one to back down from a challenge.But for the first time, he’s facing a problem he can’t solve—being forced into early retirement after being diagnosed with heart failure. Only in his early fifties and a workaholic for thirty years, Hiroshi can’t accept having to change his lifestyle. But he knows he has to keep his promise to his late wife and stay healthy and happy for their only daughter, Sara... moreWorld-renowned architecture professor Hiroshi Furukawa has never been one to back down from a challenge.But for the first time, he’s facing a problem he can’t solve—being forced into early retirement after being diagnosed with heart failure. Only in his early fifties and a workaholic for thirty years, Hiroshi can’t accept having to change his lifestyle. But he knows he has to keep his promise to his late wife and stay healthy and happy for their only daughter, Sara.Gaynor Beach wasn’t his ideal place to settle down, but Hiroshi knows that if he’s going to support his daughter and his twin grandsons, they’ll have to move into his old family home. Yet, there’s something missing in their new lives, and Hiroshi finds it when he runs into a former student, Jayden.Now pursuing a career as a firefighter, Jayden seems like the perfect match for his wayward daughter—young, handsome, financially stable, family-oriented, and, most importantly, single. Hiroshi’s determined to play matchmaker to ensure his family will have a secure future.But there are two big issues with his plan: Jayden is gay, and he’s in love with his former professor.Can Jayden convince Hiroshi that he’s the perfect man for him and not his daughter? Or is Hiroshi too stuck in his ways?Hiroshi is a gay single dad contemporary romance set in the shared world of Gaynor Beach, featuring an age-gap, interracial, forbidden love story with an older bottom ready for a fresh start, a younger top eager to guide him, bickering pets, and two adorable grandkids. less

XavierWhen my wife died five years ago, leaving me alone to raise our three young daughters, only my duty to them and my work as a psychiatrist kept me from losing myself in grief. I did my best to be a good father through the darkest days, but now I can see I’ve been distant and cold. Things need to change. I've pledged to my daughters that I’ll start doing better. Be more involved. Show them what a great dad looks like... moreXavierWhen my wife died five years ago, leaving me alone to raise our three young daughters, only my duty to them and my work as a psychiatrist kept me from losing myself in grief. I did my best to be a good father through the darkest days, but now I can see I’ve been distant and cold. Things need to change. I've pledged to my daughters that I’ll start doing better. Be more involved. Show them what a great dad looks like. If that means soccer practice, violin lessons, and sitting through a dozen dance recitals, then I’m all-in.ZedPliés, pas-de-deux, cheerleading practice, and enough tutus to last a lifetime— how is this my life? I’m a fisherman up in the Bering Sea. In the offseason, I travel through Alaska and, on rare occasions, drop in to see my sister and her four sons in Gaynor Beach, California. This year? She’s laid up with an injury. Suddenly I’m running her dance studio, and I’m a fish waaaay out of water. Then I meet another guy who’s equally uncomfortable. He’s working so hard to be a good dad, and I keep hoping he’ll notice me. Except, when my sister’s healed and fishing season starts, I’m out of here. Right?This gay romance is a slow burn, mid-angst, age-gap, opposites-attract, instalove story with a fisherman who needs the ocean, a counselor who needs therapy, three young girls in need of love, and a found family that’ll change their lives forever. less

Jaime ThomasMy life is turned upside down when I'm suddenly given custody of my sister's infant daughter.I'd already been trying to figure things out and get my life on track. The sudden pressure of caring for a newborn is just too much for me. I am not sure how to cope. I guess that’s why I formed a fascination with a local children’s show host and author.Mr. Macintosh knows kids. He’s calm and stable and dependable. He’s everything I wish I was... moreJaime ThomasMy life is turned upside down when I'm suddenly given custody of my sister's infant daughter.I'd already been trying to figure things out and get my life on track. The sudden pressure of caring for a newborn is just too much for me. I am not sure how to cope. I guess that’s why I formed a fascination with a local children’s show host and author.Mr. Macintosh knows kids. He’s calm and stable and dependable. He’s everything I wish I was. His show is the only thing in this world to offer me any comfort. I've never wanted a man before but suddenly, I crave him, his stability, soothing voice, advice. I'll take whatever I can get.Ethan MackAs a local children's entertainer, I'm used to parent fans, but Jaime is different.In my life, I've only known one other person who was so obviously overwhelmed and it didn’t end well. The trauma has pushed me forward all these years but now, suddenly I feel like I have a second chance to right things.Helping Jaime and his daughter won’t fix the tragedies in my past, but I can’t stop myself from trying. If anyone can make this right, it’s me. I'll do whatever it takes to make Jaime happy. less

AnthonyDuring my seven years as a social worker in Gaynor Beach, California, delivering orphaned twins to their unsuspecting father is the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced. These babies lost their mother and they need a loving parent, but is adorable Scott Wexler up to that challenge? Transferring custody is one thing—walking away is something entirely different, especially with the stress of Christmas bearing down on Scott too... moreAnthonyDuring my seven years as a social worker in Gaynor Beach, California, delivering orphaned twins to their unsuspecting father is the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced. These babies lost their mother and they need a loving parent, but is adorable Scott Wexler up to that challenge? Transferring custody is one thing—walking away is something entirely different, especially with the stress of Christmas bearing down on Scott too.ScottAfter escaping a miserable childhood, I’ve made a fresh start in California. I’m in charge at the Gaynor Beach Public Library, I love helping people, and I'm feeling like an actual functional human being. Then social worker Anthony Rodrigues shows up on my doorstep with twins I fathered through a sperm donation, and suddenly I'm responsible for two tiny lives. Accepting help from the gorgeous social worker is a no brainer—admitting I want him to stay is going to take a lot more courage.This 74k word gay romance is a slow burn, mid-angst, instalove with a geeky librarian, a by-the-book social worker, adorable twin-toddler terrors, and a beleaguered cat named Crumpy. less

It's never too late to find yourself.Recently divorced Anderson Michaels is discovering a whole new life, not only for him but for his two kids, Zachary and Delilah.Finding his wife of fourteen years cheating on him is not how he expected his marriage to end. Though, he did know it would end—eventually.Anderson has been harboring a secret for a long, long time. One that wasn't easy to come to terms with... moreIt's never too late to find yourself.Recently divorced Anderson Michaels is discovering a whole new life, not only for him but for his two kids, Zachary and Delilah.Finding his wife of fourteen years cheating on him is not how he expected his marriage to end. Though, he did know it would end—eventually.Anderson has been harboring a secret for a long, long time. One that wasn't easy to come to terms with.Now, after all that's happened, being honest with himself and everyone else is the only thing that makes sense.But Anderson soon finds that accepting his truth is the easy part; acting on it is what's difficult.Will the change of scenery be enough to help Anderson and his kids through this tough time? Or was uprooting their entire life the biggest mistake he's ever made? less

Nash’s wanderlust sent him running once, but when he finds what he’s been searching for in Finn, can he convince the single dad he’s home for good?At eighteen, Nash Galasso couldn’t get out of Gaynor Beach fast enough. The seaside town was too confining, too nosy, and came with too many expectations. Quick visits kept his sandy roots alive, but no matter how many times his brother asked, Nash refused to be guilted into moving back... moreNash’s wanderlust sent him running once, but when he finds what he’s been searching for in Finn, can he convince the single dad he’s home for good?At eighteen, Nash Galasso couldn’t get out of Gaynor Beach fast enough. The seaside town was too confining, too nosy, and came with too many expectations. Quick visits kept his sandy roots alive, but no matter how many times his brother asked, Nash refused to be guilted into moving back. Not until a boating accident left his niece and nephew orphaned, and he was the only family left to raise them.Finn Brody loved everything about living in a small town. The quaint community was close-knit and accepting, and when he got the chance to go to a prestigious university, he happily turned them down for community college and fatherhood. All he wanted was to give his son Sawyer the same childhood he enjoyed, and though Finn never expected to raise his son alone, he could only do that in Gaynor Beach.In high school, they were acquaintances passing in the hall. When they meet again, Finn is the man to help Nash settle the estate. Their easy friendship is a bonus they both welcome, but it’s their growing attraction that makes Nash realize that everything he’s been searching for is waiting in the place he left. less

HughWorking more than twenty years as an emergency medicine physician in war zones around the world I barely have a home to speak of. A daughter I didn’t know about has died and left a child behind, so I must get to Gaynor Beach, California to claim my granddaughter. The man who’s been caring for her is the first man to spark my interest in a very long time but it would be inappropriate for me to have a relationship with this much younger man. moreHughWorking more than twenty years as an emergency medicine physician in war zones around the world I barely have a home to speak of. A daughter I didn’t know about has died and left a child behind, so I must get to Gaynor Beach, California to claim my granddaughter. The man who’s been caring for her is the first man to spark my interest in a very long time but it would be inappropriate for me to have a relationship with this much younger man..OscarGutted by my best friend’s death, I take solace in the daughter she left in my guardianship. I’ll protect this precious baby with all I have, and no one is going to take her away from me. Least of all the man who turns up on our doorstep claiming to be her grandfather. Despite the resemblance, I plan to keep him at arm’s length. I’m going to show him how capable I am. But I might also lose my heart in the process.This is an 85k word, hurt/comfort, interracial, age-gap, MM romance novel with a moderate amount of angst. less