Bondi Bears Series by Colin Dereham

Gary's lived with bipolar disorder since he was eighteen. He has a great career, family and friends, but at forty he's never felt stable enough to have a relationship.This changes the moment he meets Jeff. There's no doubt in Gary's mind that Jeff's The One. Jeff is equally smitten, but he only wants a friend with benefits—he works insane hours and his last relationship was so abusive he's ruled them out for good... moreGary's lived with bipolar disorder since he was eighteen. He has a great career, family and friends, but at forty he's never felt stable enough to have a relationship.This changes the moment he meets Jeff. There's no doubt in Gary's mind that Jeff's The One. Jeff is equally smitten, but he only wants a friend with benefits—he works insane hours and his last relationship was so abusive he's ruled them out for good.Gary does his best to settle for things the way Jeff wants, hoping he’ll come around. But despite his loving demeanour, Jeff won’t budge. Gary's confidence begins to erode. Maybe he doesn't deserve more. After all, he's flawed. Damaged goods. Bipolar.When Jeff makes a devastating announcement one night, Gary resorts to drastic measures to try and save both his mental health and the only love he’s ever known. less

Gritty, realistic and finely detailed, “One Night Stand” examines the intense and explicit bonds formed between men when they are drawn together in the heat of physical attraction. Whether it’s a weekend fling that can sadly go nowhere, a marathon of passion that sparks a potential relationship, or former bedroom buddies now on the brink of finding their happily-ever-after, this collection probes deep into the grey intersection where sex and love combine... moreGritty, realistic and finely detailed, “One Night Stand” examines the intense and explicit bonds formed between men when they are drawn together in the heat of physical attraction. Whether it’s a weekend fling that can sadly go nowhere, a marathon of passion that sparks a potential relationship, or former bedroom buddies now on the brink of finding their happily-ever-after, this collection probes deep into the grey intersection where sex and love combine.BEAR AFFAIRWhen they meet at a Sydney bar, good-time bear Gary and sweet ginger teddy Angus experience an electrifying connection that leads to a night of unbridled, intense passion; a loving, sensual aftermath; and a painful, bittersweet decision.BLINDERIsolated and struggling with his recent descent into legal blindness, Ben accompanies his friend Damo to a gay wedding, where they meet Ric and Tony. After a sizzling evening of intimacy between the four, Ben is floored by the intense chemistry he shares with Tony, and desperately hopes this spark will ignite into something more than a one-night-stand.BOURBON AND CIGARETTESPlagued by the rocky start to his now-idyllic relationship, Jeff consults an unorthodox psychoanalyst to examine his fear of commitment. Working through his past history as a victim of domestic violence, Jeff begins to see a clear path ahead of him, and a scorching evening with the man he loves seals their happy future together. less

When he advertises the vacant bedroom in his apartment on a gay houseshare site, sexy teddy bear Angus ends up with more than he bargained for. Tall, dark and handsome otter Tom and blond muscle-bear Patrick couldn't be more different in personality, but Angus is so taken with them that he asks both men to move in. After a boozy first night together culminates in a skinny dip in the complex's swimming pool, Angus, Tom and Patrick fall into bed with each other... moreWhen he advertises the vacant bedroom in his apartment on a gay houseshare site, sexy teddy bear Angus ends up with more than he bargained for. Tall, dark and handsome otter Tom and blond muscle-bear Patrick couldn't be more different in personality, but Angus is so taken with them that he asks both men to move in. After a boozy first night together culminates in a skinny dip in the complex's swimming pool, Angus, Tom and Patrick fall into bed with each other. The explosive chemistry between them continues throughout a hot spring and summer. Days spent on the beach blend into nights of wild passion in Angus's huge bed, which all three inevitably end up sharing.Fun, upbeat Patrick and quiet, affectionate Tom are everything Angus could have wished for. His nurturing side kicks in, creating a happy home for all three.With Patrick working over the Christmas period, Tom and Angus go to visit Angus's family in the country. When they return, Patrick has changed. He's distant and sullen; there's no sign of the vibrant, happy man they've known for the past few months. At first, Angus thinks Patrick may be jealous of the close bond he's developing with Tom. He and Tom pull out all the stops to make Patrick feel as loved as possible, but their efforts go unnoticed. Then a chance discovery in the kitchen bin leads Angus to think there may be darker reasons for the change in Patrick's personality.Tensions brew until late one night, when a disastrous phone call brings Angus's world crashing down around him. Desperately trying to make sense of what happened, Angus must rely on the love and support of others around him to slowly pick up the pieces and rebuild their happy home. less

A gritty romantic drama of two untamed hearts and the unbreakable bonds of a lifetime love.Ryan meets Dominic for the first time when their mother rekindles her long-abandoned relationship with Dominic’s father. Cocky, confident and handsome Dominic quickly becomes Ryan’s best mate as well as his secret infatuation. When a line is crossed as the young men explore uncharted desires, a passionate, forbidden affair leads Ryan to fall hopelessly in love... moreA gritty romantic drama of two untamed hearts and the unbreakable bonds of a lifetime love.Ryan meets Dominic for the first time when their mother rekindles her long-abandoned relationship with Dominic’s father. Cocky, confident and handsome Dominic quickly becomes Ryan’s best mate as well as his secret infatuation. When a line is crossed as the young men explore uncharted desires, a passionate, forbidden affair leads Ryan to fall hopelessly in love. However, disaster and heartbreak hit hard when the family unit is torn apart.Twenty years later, a chance encounter brings the two men together again. Decades of estrangement have done nothing to diminish their explosive chemistry.Will they finally be able to build the relationship they’ve always needed after a lifetime of denial and suffering?Please note: this book contains strong adult themes, sexual scenes and violence. less

Legally blind and trapped in an abusive domestic situation, Bradford leads an isolated existence with nobody to turn to except his beloved guide dog, Brendan. On a rare night out, he meets burly Bruno, who steps in after witnessing Bradford being harassed by his boyfriend, Jarrod. Bruno and Bradford experience an instant chemistry and discover they have a lot in common—including the fact both of them are in unhappy open relationships... moreLegally blind and trapped in an abusive domestic situation, Bradford leads an isolated existence with nobody to turn to except his beloved guide dog, Brendan. On a rare night out, he meets burly Bruno, who steps in after witnessing Bradford being harassed by his boyfriend, Jarrod. Bruno and Bradford experience an instant chemistry and discover they have a lot in common—including the fact both of them are in unhappy open relationships.As Bradford and Bruno find themselves hurtling headlong into a clandestine affair, Jarrod’s abusive behaviour towards Bradford begins to escalate. Unable to deal with the shame and embarrassment, Bradford refuses to tell anyone how dire things have become. Meanwhile, Bruno’s twenty-year partnership draws to an amicable close. There’s still love there in spades, but the romance died off years ago, leaving only a close brotherly bond. Bruno struggles with his sudden loss of identity, but his fear is assuaged by the intense feelings he has developed for Bradford. Together, the two men find a strength and tenacity they never knew they had, supporting each other as they escape their unhappy lives and forge a loving future together.*Please note this book contains themes of domestic abuse, coarse language and violence. less