Bent Oak, Texas Series by Bix Barrow

Three men, torn apart by danger, reunite to catch a maniac, rescue some animals and save their loveWillPeople say I’m a hero, but it only got me a screwed-up back and a head full of nightmares. Now I’m a wildlife photographer but instead of beavers my camera catches a “straight” movie star kissing a hot guy. The next thing I know they’re asking me on a date. They’re super-hot, and I’m…me... moreThree men, torn apart by danger, reunite to catch a maniac, rescue some animals and save their loveWillPeople say I’m a hero, but it only got me a screwed-up back and a head full of nightmares. Now I’m a wildlife photographer but instead of beavers my camera catches a “straight” movie star kissing a hot guy. The next thing I know they’re asking me on a date. They’re super-hot, and I’m…me. How do I trust them with my scars and my heart?ColeMaybe I’m crazy for quitting acting to start a rescue ranch. But my bodyguard-turned-boyfriend – cliché, I know, but you should see him without a shirt – has waited long enough for me to come out. Will’s unexpected, but Jason and I can’t resist him. We’ll show Will his scars, visible and invisible, are exactly what make him beautiful.JasonWill just fits with us. He fits at the ranch, he fits in our relationship, and wow, does he fit in our bed. But when someone tries to kill Cole, I’ve got to think like a bodyguard, not a boyfriend. Cole’s safety is my only priority, so we leave Will behind.But Will’s in danger too, and the three of us have to catch a monster before we can reach for our happily ever after.Holding On to a Hero is a 99k MMM romantic suspense filled with hurt/comfort, thirsty throupling, sibling baiting, road tripping, a cat with angst, and everyday heroes. less

Foster: Most cops would say flirting immediately after you’ve flashed your badge at a guy is a bad idea. But I can’t resist Craig, the pet resort owner I’ve come to interview. I mean, look at him in his wet jeans and… is that dog hair all over his chest?I’m dying to ask him out, but first I have to do this favor for my great aunt—okay she bribed me—and go on a blind date with the grandson of her frenemy... moreFoster: Most cops would say flirting immediately after you’ve flashed your badge at a guy is a bad idea. But I can’t resist Craig, the pet resort owner I’ve come to interview. I mean, look at him in his wet jeans and… is that dog hair all over his chest?I’m dying to ask him out, but first I have to do this favor for my great aunt—okay she bribed me—and go on a blind date with the grandson of her frenemy. But guess who shows up to rescue me with an outrageous cover story and a rhinestone dog collar? Craig: My last not-even-a-relationship ended badly. Like, go-to-therapy-for-two-years badly. But I can’t stop thinking about the hot cop who told me to call him if I had any questions. Trust me, there was an innuendo there.Running into Foster and helping him get out of his blind date reminds me how much I miss going out and having fun. And kissing. Really, the kissing. I think I’m ready to risk my heart and date again. But is Foster ready for the reputation he gets around the police station after my dog collar stunt? And am I ready to have his PITA grumpy best friend move into my guest room with no end date? And are either of us ready for how fast this relationship is moving? One thing I know for sure is that neither of us are ready for the guy with a gun in my house. Heart Me Up is a 62k MM romance filled with meddling friends, hurt/comfort, game nights, an uncomfortable couch, and dog accessories not used for their intended purposes.Heart Me Up takes place before the events in the rest of the Bent Oak, Texas series and can be read as a standalone. less

Well, this puts the “ex” in “explosive”... Felix: What would happen if everyone you’d ever dated got together and plotted against you? For me, it’s glitter bombs. Lots and lots of glitter bombs.Okay, maybe I deserved the first one or two. Or three. But when things become less glitter and more grenade, I’m forced into hiding with the smokin’ hot older client I just had a sizzling one-night stand with... moreWell, this puts the “ex” in “explosive”... Felix: What would happen if everyone you’d ever dated got together and plotted against you? For me, it’s glitter bombs. Lots and lots of glitter bombs.Okay, maybe I deserved the first one or two. Or three. But when things become less glitter and more grenade, I’m forced into hiding with the smokin’ hot older client I just had a sizzling one-night stand with.Malcolm’s gruff exterior hides a marshmallow center (who else would hire a pet massage therapist for their elderly cat?) — but until the bomber is behind bars, neither of us are safe.And no one would risk their life for a disaster like me...right?Malcolm: I wasn’t under any illusions the night I ended up in Felix’s bed. He’s just my type — smart, funny, and adorable with just the right amount of meat on his bones.But a guy like that deserves more than a grouchy forty-something ex-FBI agent with a broken body and a screwed-up brain. So, I knew we were only ever in this for one night.Except now with his dating history blowing up in his face, Felix is turning to me for help.And I’m pretty sure my feelings can’t be defused.Head Over Feels is a low-angst MM contemporary romance. Come for the grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity (but there are two beds, sorry), hurt/comfort, and found family. Stay for the 1985 Buick Riviera convertible, dreams coming true, personal growth, game nights, and an online date gone very, very, wrong. HEA guaranteed! less

What happens when a smoking hot retired rock star finally decides to take a walk on the bi side?I have no idea. I panicked and tanked our date before I could find out.When I accidentally overheard Jake Lord, womanizing rock god with a d**k of legendary proportions, say he wanted to come out as bisexual, I never imagined I’d be the first man he’d ask to dinner... moreWhat happens when a smoking hot retired rock star finally decides to take a walk on the bi side?I have no idea. I panicked and tanked our date before I could find out.When I accidentally overheard Jake Lord, womanizing rock god with a d**k of legendary proportions, say he wanted to come out as bisexual, I never imagined I’d be the first man he’d ask to dinner. What could a famous musician want with me—a guy who’s so freaked by what happened on my last job that I’m working as a gardener to try to forget?I should’ve turned him down immediately, but he was so adorable—all nervous and awkward—I couldn’t stop myself from accepting his invitation.But after decades of the rock and roll life, Wesley doesn’t want to be “Jake Lord” anymore. He’s ready to be a dad, a homebody, a guy who rescues kittens. A man like that needs someone who’s got their s**t together. And that’s definitely not me.So I bailed before I was in too deep.Oops. Too late.I Touch Hoses is part of the Bent Oak, Texas series but is written so it can be read as a standalone. In the series timeline, this story takes place between Head Over Feels and We Don’t Need Another Santa.I Touch Hoses was formerly a bonus story offered to Bix Barrow newsletter subscribers. The story has not been changed. less