Showing results by author "Austin Bates" in All Categories

Jones and I have been hooking up on and off for years, and I know it will never be anything more. He’s my brother’s best friend, and my brother’s head would explode if he found out about us. But when I need some guidance on the topic of my next book, he’s just the guy to help. He’ll take me into the woods for a few days, show me the ropes, and keep me from getting myself killed.

I’ve never been so humiliated in my life. My twin brother is the definition of a lost soul. And it bothers me, sure...but I didn’t even know he was out of jail until a steamy older bounty hunter showed up at my workplace, looking for him. And tackled me to the ground in his place. Now I’m out of a job and gunning for my brother, and there’s only one person I know who can help me find him - the bounty hunter who got me in this situation to start with. They say that the enemy of your enemy is your friend, but I’m not sure that teaming up with Neo feels all that friendly.

Liars, cheaters, and worse, he can’t seem to stay away. If it weren’t for Axel Lewis, he wouldn’t be able to put himself back together after every heartbreak. Ax is kind, protective, and way too good for the mess that is Sawyer Clarke. But when one of his terrible exes starts causing trouble, Sawyer will need the help of his best friend to stay out of danger. And maybe, just maybe, there might be more between them than he’s ever dared to dream.

Wealthy businessman Finn Walker is out of his element when his baby nephew is dumped on his doorstep. After single-handedly raising his kid sister, handsome alpha biker Slade knows a thing or two about babies. What he needs is a foot in the door on a big construction deal - one Finn can provide. Finn suggests an exchange: Slade gets a fair shot at a lucrative bid, and Finn takes Slade on as his baby coach.

Damien can scarcely bear to see Tommy, but the attraction is too intense, and he can’t seem to stay away. A single steamy night between the two becomes a standing appointment. Damien finds himself torn between the pain of the past and the hope for a future, and when Tommy ends up pregnant, the two can no longer pretend to ignore the deep resentments that exist between them.

Omega, Harland, has been in love with Coop since they were kids. Working side by side with him in the vet clinic they co-own is sweet torture. If he had one hint that his feelings were returned, he’d be all over the alpha like there was no tomorrow. But confessing could mean losing his best friend, and it’s not a risk he’s willing to take. He’ll find a way to get over Coop…somehow.

I started coming to the coffee shop to work on my novel, but I keep coming back to watch Nolan - the hot-as-hell alpha who owns the place. So, what if he’s a few...okay, several...years older than me? I know that I belong in his bed and in his life. Nolan’s been hurt by young omegas before, and I need to convince him that we could be the real thing. He gets me like no one ever has, and I yearn to be his.

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? After nearly two decades in the business chef and restaurateur Ewin Storm knows which ingredients mix well. And a relationship with an employee is a recipe for disaster. But when August catches his eye at a local culinary school, he knows he needs to taste the intriguing omega. Maybe it’s time for an old alpha to learn something new about love? Things are getting hot in the kitchen.... It’s a dream come true to work for Ewin Storm, but August is determined to keep things strictly professional with the older alpha.

An irresistible alpha won’t stop him from seizing his dream...There’s one perfect place in town for Hunter’s new club, and it’s across the street from the old biker bar. He’s not there to cause trouble, but he’s not backing down. Besides, if setting up shop means he gets eye candy in the form of the gorgeous and rough alpha who owns the bar...well, Hunter isn’t complaining. As the heat between them smolders, and a simple prank war escalates, Levi and Hunter will need to decide what’s more important: Business...or love.

As a stupid kid, Isaac broke up with his true love Grayson, so he could pursue the limelight of the modelling world. But after a hiccup in his career, he’s back in Knot Pointe and ready to win Gray back. Gray isn’t the same boy that Isaac once loved. He’s blossomed into a confident man, and Isaac has his work cut out for him if they’re going to be together again.

Alpha Aiden Kisiner has a pretty sweet gig at the Bareknuckle Fighters gym, training injured and disabled vets who need the reminder that just because they’ve been hurt doesn’t make them weak. But he finds himself out of his depth when his old high school sweetheart walks through the doors...as Aiden’s client. Fight for the Wounded Warrior features a second chance with an old flame, an accidental pregnancy, and two men who have to learn how to communicate.

I can’t love him. It’s not allowed. Twenty years ago, I made a promise. If anything ever happened to Marc - my best friend - I'd step up and take care of his wife and baby son. I never thought I'd have to honor it. His wife, Lindy, is holding in there. But his son, Mason, isn't coping very well at all. It's gotten so bad that he may have to postpone his final semester of university. All I want to do is look out for him, and having me around seems to help. But I have a secret. It’s more than grief. Mason wants me - the way an omega wants their alpha.

As Ohio's most sought-after builder, Jett King has finally got the chance to reconnect with his adult son Brayden and show him the ropes of the family business. Korbin’s eager to show off in front of the hot builder...before he realizes that Jett is his good friend’s father. Welcome to Sunnydale Vets, where love is the best medicine, and all it takes to fix your problems is the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get to work.

Flying too close to the sun, not seeing the forest for the trees, and standing knee-deep in a certain river in Egypt. That’s the cage that Aaron has wrapped around himself - the lock that Logan is about to break open. Once upon a time, Logan had a quick, wonderful one-night stand with a mysterious omega. He felt a real connection, something he’d never had with anyone else and hasn’t had again. When he invests in a dating app company, Almega, he never expects to find his unknown omega behind it all.

An app that gives you a real connection. Theo had dreams to touch the sky before he got pregnant in a one-night stand. Now, desperate for money, he’s willing to throw himself at a dating app to find a sugar daddy. Convinced he’s nothing more than damaged goods, he’s shocked when someone takes an interest in him. Quinton is the man who seems to be in the perfect spot, all the time. His best friends even call him “Win” as a nickname. But the one place he hasn’t lucked out is in love.

Zen is the heir to his father’s mafia throne. Lost in a sea of back-alley politics, Zen wants nothing more than to escape with his head in one piece - and his heart. A sugar-daddy dating app falls into his lap, offering him a way to run and find that special someone. Gabriel knows when to hold ’em, knows when to fold ’em, and he’s an expert at running - from everything.

An app can change your life. Harrison is the wheelchair-bound CEO of a mobility charity. With a passion for helping others, he rarely pauses to consider himself or his own needs. It’s far easier to work himself to the bone. It’s hard to admit what he really desires - someone to invest as much time in him as he invests in everyone else. Kade is a physical therapist, a young man who laughs in the face of the dark side of life. Though he’s had some trouble getting started, Kade’s managed to keep a positive light no matter what.

Jackson is young, broke, and dying to go back to college. With Aaron’s new app wrecking the east-coast dating scene, Jackson sees potential. He’s attractive, smart, witty, and he’s willing to date a sugar daddy to get what he needs. After all, it’s not like he’s going to fall in love, right?

MMA fighter Eric lives for each match because now there’s nothing else to live for. Though he once yearned for the steady, forever kind of love - though he craved domination - he was betrayed. Walking away from the man he would have married, Eric didn’t look back. And now his future is just as empty as his past. The day Samuel was fired for wanting to marry the love of his life wasn’t his blackest moment - his blackest moment was the night before when Eric left him without a word. But Samuel emerged stronger and learned that to survive heartbreak he had to be true to himself.

Eliot is a former football player, strong on the outside but soft in the center. Having moved into the line of police work, he finds himself talking down more situations than not. He's quite surprised to run into a best friend from the past who could expose his case to the public. Charlie is a passionate investigative reporter charged with hunting down a recent line of crimes. Yet when he runs into a certain cop, long-silent passions flare once more. A loving night together will bring even more to the table for both men. Can either man deal with the responsibility of a family?