Brooklyn Sinners Series by Avril Ashton

Detective Gabriel Ashby has never looked twice at another man, yet the criminal across from him, the man he’s interrogating, isn’t like any other. Gabe can’t deal with the sudden, intense need he has for one of NYPD’s Most Wanted. Everyone close to Angelo Pagan ends up dead, with the smug gang leader standing amid the rubble. Gabe would love nothing more than to bust Angelo’s ass and lock him up... moreDetective Gabriel Ashby has never looked twice at another man, yet the criminal across from him, the man he’s interrogating, isn’t like any other. Gabe can’t deal with the sudden, intense need he has for one of NYPD’s Most Wanted. Everyone close to Angelo Pagan ends up dead, with the smug gang leader standing amid the rubble. Gabe would love nothing more than to bust Angelo’s ass and lock him up. So why is he seeing the bastard in his dreams at night?Angelo Pagan knows attraction to Gabe is suicide. He’s resolute to ignore the chemistry…until a police raid goes wrong. He critically injures Gabe, changing the trajectory of both their lives. Now the two can’t get close enough. They settle into a forbidden affair threatened by lies and betrayal, living on different sides of the law with no way of breaching the gap between them. With the authorities looking to make an example of Angelo, Gabe has to decide if it’s really worth it to hate the sin but love the sinner. less

Gabe Ashby has given up much for love, but harbors no regrets. Moving in to a new home with his lover, Rafe Soto, the men couldn’t be more in love. Until a chance discovery puts a damper on their bliss. In the middle of the night, Rafe Soto opens a drawer in hopes of waking his lover with pleasure. What he finds instead throws his faith in Gabe off track and threatens the new life they’ve begun to create. It appears that before the two men have their HEA, there’s much more fighting to be done... moreGabe Ashby has given up much for love, but harbors no regrets. Moving in to a new home with his lover, Rafe Soto, the men couldn’t be more in love. Until a chance discovery puts a damper on their bliss. In the middle of the night, Rafe Soto opens a drawer in hopes of waking his lover with pleasure. What he finds instead throws his faith in Gabe off track and threatens the new life they’ve begun to create. It appears that before the two men have their HEA, there’s much more fighting to be done. Please note: The events is Always a Sinner take place after Angel appears in the Poconos and before the epilogue of Love the Sinner. less

In which Angel finally puts a "legal" ring on it, and Cop has papers saying he owns that ass. They get married, y'all!

Book two in the Brooklyn Sinners series. Gun runner Pablo Castillo has cemented his reputation in the gun trade as callous and cold-hearted. Personal feelings no longer matter, not with everyone out to make him a sacrifice on their way to the top. He remains untouchable, until a meeting with a rival gang leader and a new deal brings him face-to-face with temptation. Dev is the right hand to a sadistic bastard out for blood and glory... moreBook two in the Brooklyn Sinners series. Gun runner Pablo Castillo has cemented his reputation in the gun trade as callous and cold-hearted. Personal feelings no longer matter, not with everyone out to make him a sacrifice on their way to the top. He remains untouchable, until a meeting with a rival gang leader and a new deal brings him face-to-face with temptation. Dev is the right hand to a sadistic bastard out for blood and glory. He hides his true feelings of distaste for his boss, not the least of his many secrets. He could’ve sworn those secrets were safe, but after meeting Pablo he’s not so sure. The two men come together in a heated affair neither can deny, battling themselves, each other and a deadly enemy bent on spilling blood. Pablo and Dev will have to stick together or walk away from a love neither man expected to find. The choice should be simple. It never is. Reader Advisory: Contains brief scenes of gang-related violence. less

Shane Ruskin and Pablo Castillo are building a life together. A rough start gives way to smooth sailing, but before the men could settle into their lives, one of Shane’s former cases comes back to bite him in the ass. He has to go undercover, this time to take down a meth ring. It should be a quick assignment, but things quickly get out of control and once again, Shane’s life hangs in the balance. Pablo isn’t prepared to sit on the sidelines and watch his lover put himself in harm’s way... moreShane Ruskin and Pablo Castillo are building a life together. A rough start gives way to smooth sailing, but before the men could settle into their lives, one of Shane’s former cases comes back to bite him in the ass. He has to go undercover, this time to take down a meth ring. It should be a quick assignment, but things quickly get out of control and once again, Shane’s life hangs in the balance. Pablo isn’t prepared to sit on the sidelines and watch his lover put himself in harm’s way. Their relationship is a secret, but when Shane doesn’t check in like he’s supposed to, Pablo might have to out them in order to save his lover’s life. And when Shane does finally call him, using only their one-word code for trouble, Pablo heads out to do what he does best. Damage. less

Book three in the Brooklyn Sinners series. One man buried in secrets. Another still grieving the love he lost. Their worlds collide in a battle between memories, old and new, while trust hangs by a fragile thread. Syren Rua is at war. He battles painful childhood demons and his intense need for the first person who makes him feel. As Faro, Syren makes deals with the worst while taking the steps necessary to bring his family’s killer to justice... moreBook three in the Brooklyn Sinners series. One man buried in secrets. Another still grieving the love he lost. Their worlds collide in a battle between memories, old and new, while trust hangs by a fragile thread. Syren Rua is at war. He battles painful childhood demons and his intense need for the first person who makes him feel. As Faro, Syren makes deals with the worst while taking the steps necessary to bring his family’s killer to justice. He isn’t one to indulge in selfish needs, but he’ll make the time in this instance. Syren has been watching Kane Ashby, craving the grieving man for his own. He’s always stayed away from temptation, but that’s about to change. Kane isn’t over the death of his long-time partner. He’s certainly not ready for a relationship, sexual or otherwise, but Syren isn’t a man who takes no for an answer. The unpredictable Syren offers nothing but secrets and brings with him memories so dark, they could wipe out any chance the two might ever have. Syren brings Kane’s heart back to life. But it is also Syren who could inflict the most damage. Inside Scoop: One of our heroes has a panty fetish. And it’s hot. This book also contains brief references to rape and child abuse. less

Syren Rua finally has what he’s always wanted. He’s settled into a life with his Marshal and the daughter they’re raising as a couple. Everything he’s been through, all the pain and dark memories, brought Syren this far, and he’s in a wonderful space. Happy and loved. Which is why he never sees the approaching danger until it’s too late. Kane knows his lover well enough to know something is amiss... moreSyren Rua finally has what he’s always wanted. He’s settled into a life with his Marshal and the daughter they’re raising as a couple. Everything he’s been through, all the pain and dark memories, brought Syren this far, and he’s in a wonderful space. Happy and loved. Which is why he never sees the approaching danger until it’s too late. Kane knows his lover well enough to know something is amiss. He isn’t prepared for the answers to his questions, but nothing will stop him from fighting beside Syren as they stand together to protect their family. less

Hiding his feelings isn’t easy for Tommy, especially when the man he’s been running from shows up on his doorstep.Tommy Jankowski is hiding from a past he can’t escape and a man he can’t forget. With a new name and resolve, he settles in a small California town. It’s there he catches the eye of a predator. Fearing for his life, Tommy reaches out to his old boss for help. The man who shows up is the last person Tommy is prepared to face... moreHiding his feelings isn’t easy for Tommy, especially when the man he’s been running from shows up on his doorstep.Tommy Jankowski is hiding from a past he can’t escape and a man he can’t forget. With a new name and resolve, he settles in a small California town. It’s there he catches the eye of a predator. Fearing for his life, Tommy reaches out to his old boss for help. The man who shows up is the last person Tommy is prepared to face.Mateo Oliveros hasn’t forgiven himself for scaring Tommy so bad he took off running. When Mateo gets a call that Tommy is in danger, he doesn’t think twice before rushing to the rescue, but Tommy isn’t happy to see him. Mateo’s plan is to eliminate Tommy’s problem then walk away, but that’s getting harder and harder to do. The pull between them hasn’t disappeared—in fact, it burns hotter and brighter. With neither man willing to give in, they’re both headed for a fall. It’s only a matter of who goes first.Sinner's Fall is book four in the Brooklyn Sinners series and is best read in order. It includes themes of close proximity, angst, second chance, and hurt/comfort. Additional content warnings can be viewed via the "Look Inside" feature. less

When past and present collide, and secrets are exposed, will their marriage survive the wreckage?Tommy has a ring on his finger and Mateo Oliveros in his bed. Only he gets to see the softer side of the man he married. Despite who Mateo used to be—and still is—Tommy has never regretted his choice. He’s happy...even if there are things Mateo refuses to share. Nothing is easy, definitely not marriage to a man who’s been through as much as Tommy has, but Mateo eagerly signed up for all of it... moreWhen past and present collide, and secrets are exposed, will their marriage survive the wreckage?Tommy has a ring on his finger and Mateo Oliveros in his bed. Only he gets to see the softer side of the man he married. Despite who Mateo used to be—and still is—Tommy has never regretted his choice. He’s happy...even if there are things Mateo refuses to share. Nothing is easy, definitely not marriage to a man who’s been through as much as Tommy has, but Mateo eagerly signed up for all of it. He’ll make sure Tommy knows he’s loved, no matter what it takes. All those sacrifices will mean nothing, though, when Mateo’s sordid past and Tommy’s fragile future collide. In the wreckage of what used to be their love, they’ll have to decide: Who stays and who walks away? Not My Sinner is not a standalone. It's a continuation of Tommy and Mateo’s story as told in the Brooklyn Sinners series. It is strongly advised that you read at least book #4, Sinner’s Fall, before cracking open Not My Sinner. This novella is approx 40k and features an established couple, men not afraid of their emotions, and violence. Also includes heartbreak and heartbreaking sex. See inside for WARNING details.Previously published on the author’s website as a free read. less

A missing daughter. A faceless enemy. More questions than answers.Syren and Kane Rua-Ashby have been here before. Now, like then, they’ll use every means at their disposal to bring their daughter back home. But not before uncomfortable truths are exposed, secrets are uncovered, and they’re forced into a reckoning that could change the dynamics of their family... moreA missing daughter. A faceless enemy. More questions than answers.Syren and Kane Rua-Ashby have been here before. Now, like then, they’ll use every means at their disposal to bring their daughter back home. But not before uncomfortable truths are exposed, secrets are uncovered, and they’re forced into a reckoning that could change the dynamics of their family.The Final Sin is a 35k novella featuring the entire cast of Avril Ashton’s popular and bestselling Brooklyn Sinners Series, as well as familiar faces from Av’s Universe. It is not a standalone but the final chapter in this award-winning series, so join us for one last ride with the Sinners as we say goodbye. less