Straight Guys Series by Alessandra Hazard

Young, blond and handsome, Sage attracts unwanted attention in prison. When his cellmate offers him protection, Sage accepts the offer, even though he doesn't trust the guy. Little does he know how much it will change his life. When he's released from prison, Sage finds himself needing and wanting things he shouldn't want. Sage is straight. He really is. He has a girlfriend. What happened in prison stayed in prison--or so Sage tells himself. Until he meets his former cellmate again. Xavier... moreYoung, blond and handsome, Sage attracts unwanted attention in prison. When his cellmate offers him protection, Sage accepts the offer, even though he doesn't trust the guy. Little does he know how much it will change his life. When he's released from prison, Sage finds himself needing and wanting things he shouldn't want. Sage is straight. He really is. He has a girlfriend. What happened in prison stayed in prison--or so Sage tells himself. Until he meets his former cellmate again. Xavier. The guy he hates and craves. This short novelette contains explicit language and very steamy M/M sex. For mature audiences only. ~12,500 words less

Professor Derek Rutledge is hated and feared by all of his students. Strict, reserved and ruthless, he doesn't tolerate mistakes and has little patience for his students. Shawn Wyatt is a twenty-year-old struggling to provide for his younger sisters after the death of their parents. On the verge of losing his scholarship, Shawn becomes desperate enough to go to Professor Rutledge. Everyone says Rutledge doesn't have a heart. Everyone says he's a ruthless bastard... moreProfessor Derek Rutledge is hated and feared by all of his students. Strict, reserved and ruthless, he doesn't tolerate mistakes and has little patience for his students. Shawn Wyatt is a twenty-year-old struggling to provide for his younger sisters after the death of their parents. On the verge of losing his scholarship, Shawn becomes desperate enough to go to Professor Rutledge. Everyone says Rutledge doesn't have a heart. Everyone says he's a ruthless bastard. Shawn finds out that everyone is right. He strikes a deal with Rutledge, but unexpectedly, the deal turns into something so much more. Something all-consuming and addictive. Something neither of them wants. less

Alexander Sheldon likes order and control in his life. He isn’t happy when his girlfriend invites another guy for a threesome. Alexander believes in monogamy, and he’s never been good at sharing his things. It doesn’t help that Christian rubs him the wrong way from the beginning. But what starts as animosity turns into something else. Something unexpected and very wrong. He was never supposed to touch Christian. He was never supposed to feel possessive of the guy... moreAlexander Sheldon likes order and control in his life. He isn’t happy when his girlfriend invites another guy for a threesome. Alexander believes in monogamy, and he’s never been good at sharing his things. It doesn’t help that Christian rubs him the wrong way from the beginning. But what starts as animosity turns into something else. Something unexpected and very wrong. He was never supposed to touch Christian. He was never supposed to feel possessive of the guy. And he most definitely wasn’t supposed to want Christian more than he wants his girlfriend. It’s a recipe for disaster. Warning: some M/F/M sex. less

When the line between “need” and “want” gets blurred... Gabriel DuVal, rising soccer star. Jared Sheldon, team physician. To the outside world, they’re just good friends. But the truth is, Gabriel isn’t entirely sure what they are to each other. Some call their relationship unhealthy. Some call it codependency. Gabriel calls it confusing. He knows Jared wants him – as more than a friend. He doesn’t want Jared. He’s straight, he has a girlfriend, and he loves her... moreWhen the line between “need” and “want” gets blurred... Gabriel DuVal, rising soccer star. Jared Sheldon, team physician. To the outside world, they’re just good friends. But the truth is, Gabriel isn’t entirely sure what they are to each other. Some call their relationship unhealthy. Some call it codependency. Gabriel calls it confusing. He knows Jared wants him – as more than a friend. He doesn’t want Jared. He’s straight, he has a girlfriend, and he loves her. But Jared is… Jared is more. Jared is his. He needs him – his touch and his strength. But is it enough for Jared? Publisher's warning: This is not a light-hearted story; this is a rather twisted gay-for-you story. It contains some steamy MM scenes, explicit language, and two people so wrapped up in each other that the nature of their relationship goes beyond friendship--and beyond normal. less

Zach Hardaway is one of the best physiotherapists in Europe. Tristan DuVal is a young soccer star with a groin injury. They despise each other from the moment they meet. As far as Zach is concerned, Tristan is a rich, spoiled brat who is too used to getting his own way. As far as Tristan is concerned, Zach is a bossy, presumptuous jerk. Tristan hates Zach. He does. The problem is, he also wants to shove Zach against the nearest wall and climb him like a tree... moreZach Hardaway is one of the best physiotherapists in Europe. Tristan DuVal is a young soccer star with a groin injury. They despise each other from the moment they meet. As far as Zach is concerned, Tristan is a rich, spoiled brat who is too used to getting his own way. As far as Tristan is concerned, Zach is a bossy, presumptuous jerk. Tristan hates Zach. He does. The problem is, he also wants to shove Zach against the nearest wall and climb him like a tree. Warning: explicit MM content, minor D/s undertones. less

Best friends, inseparable since childhood, one in love with the other, the other straight and in love with a woman. Stories like this don’t have a happy ending; James Grayson knows it. He puts on a smile, he laughs, he jokes, and he pretends he’s fine when Ryan kisses his girlfriend in front of him—until he can’t. Except nothing is easy and letting go turns out to be much harder than one might think. Some bonds are too strong to be broken, even for a straight man... moreBest friends, inseparable since childhood, one in love with the other, the other straight and in love with a woman. Stories like this don’t have a happy ending; James Grayson knows it. He puts on a smile, he laughs, he jokes, and he pretends he’s fine when Ryan kisses his girlfriend in front of him—until he can’t. Except nothing is easy and letting go turns out to be much harder than one might think. Some bonds are too strong to be broken, even for a straight man. And sometimes love and desire can have different faces and layers. A story of two men trying to function without each other and failing. This novel contains explicit M/M content, rough sex, drunk sex, and graphic language. less

Stockholm syndrome or Love? When you want someone completely wrong for you… Luke Whitford has always dreamed of meeting Mr. Right. A hopeless romantic at heart, he dreams of falling in love with a nice man, getting married, and having a bunch of adorable babies. The problem is, Luke has the propensity for being attracted to men who are anything but nice. Roman Demidov, a homophobic, cynical billionaire who has a grudge against Luke’s father, is certainly not Mr. Right... moreStockholm syndrome or Love? When you want someone completely wrong for you… Luke Whitford has always dreamed of meeting Mr. Right. A hopeless romantic at heart, he dreams of falling in love with a nice man, getting married, and having a bunch of adorable babies. The problem is, Luke has the propensity for being attracted to men who are anything but nice. Roman Demidov, a homophobic, cynical billionaire who has a grudge against Luke’s father, is certainly not Mr. Right. Cold, manipulative, and ruthless, he’s not a nice man and he doesn’t pretend to be. Luke is fully aware that Roman is all wrong for him. His attraction to the guy is just some sort of Stockholm syndrome; it must be. If life were a fairy tale, Roman would be the main villain, not the hero. But even villains can fall in love. Or can they? The story of a boy who dreamed of Prince Charming and ended up falling for the Beast. This book contains derogatory language, mentions of violence, explicit M/M content, D/s dynamic, and a protagonist of questionable morality. Book #6 in the Straight Guys series, but it can be read as a stand alone. less

He’s sure he’ll never fall for a man… When it rains, it pours. After losing his prestigious job, Vlad discovers that his girlfriend has cheated on him. Angry and hurt, he’s determined to find her lover and teach him a lesson. When he finds out that her lover is bisexual, it only makes him angrier. Raised by an extremely homophobic family, Vlad is convinced he’s straight and holds nothing but contempt for people who aren’t... moreHe’s sure he’ll never fall for a man… When it rains, it pours. After losing his prestigious job, Vlad discovers that his girlfriend has cheated on him. Angry and hurt, he’s determined to find her lover and teach him a lesson. When he finds out that her lover is bisexual, it only makes him angrier. Raised by an extremely homophobic family, Vlad is convinced he’s straight and holds nothing but contempt for people who aren’t. But sometimes contempt and anger can turn into obsession, and then into something else entirely—something Vlad has always considered sick and wrong. He’s sure he’ll never fall for a homophobic bully… Sebastian is a successful English model who has always detested bullies. When a man shows up on his doorstep accusing him of sleeping with his girlfriend, Sebastian isn’t interested in being a punching bag. However, provoking a homophobic man is probably not the best idea…or the safest. But then again, Sebastian has never been good at playing it safe. Things get a lot more complicated when Vlad has to bodyguard Sebastian. Can they stay professional? They can’t. They bicker and fight, and they hate everything about each other. Now if only they could figure out how to keep their hands off each other. Warning: references to past bullying and minor character deaths, violence, homophobia, internalized homophobia, hate sex. less

Sam Landon is a homeless eighteen-year-old thief who is desperate for a different life. When his skills attract the attention of the Secret Intelligence Service, Sam eagerly grabs the chance. Sam’s determined to prove himself when he gets his first mission–to steal a flash drive from a paranoid crime lord–and is sent undercover as another agent’s sugar baby. Dominic Bommer, his “sugar daddy,” is outrageously handsome, charming, rich, and pretty much perfect... moreSam Landon is a homeless eighteen-year-old thief who is desperate for a different life. When his skills attract the attention of the Secret Intelligence Service, Sam eagerly grabs the chance. Sam’s determined to prove himself when he gets his first mission–to steal a flash drive from a paranoid crime lord–and is sent undercover as another agent’s sugar baby. Dominic Bommer, his “sugar daddy,” is outrageously handsome, charming, rich, and pretty much perfect. Dominic is kind, generous, and protective of him. Except “Dominic Bommer” is nothing but a role performed by a cynical MI6 agent, who is actually straight, aloof, and manipulative. Sam is perfectly aware that everything Dominic does is carefully calculated, every emotion faked. He knows that men actually do nothing for Dominic and he doesn’t really want Sam. But despite knowing all of this, Sam still finds himself falling hard for a man who doesn’t exist. Or does he? less

Tyler Meyer is totally straight. But then the hot woman he’s hooking up with sticks her finger where she shouldn’t, and suddenly he’s not so sure… Straight guys can like that sort of thing too, right?Except things get confusing–and frustrating–when fingers and toys aren’t quite enough.Enter Nick Hardaway, Tyler’s best friend. What’s a little fun between bros, right?Warning: This novella contains explicit MM content, feminization, and derogatory dirty talk.

A ruthless CEO of a large company.A British student confused about his sexuality.They have nothing in common.The sizzling attraction between them makes absolutely no sense.When Miles Hardaway decided to spend the summer in America to get away from his overbearing family, the last thing he expected was to end up falling for a man he should dislike—but doesn’t.Ian Caldwell is the most arrogant, bossy man Miles has ever met. He drives Miles absolutely crazy... moreA ruthless CEO of a large company.A British student confused about his sexuality.They have nothing in common.The sizzling attraction between them makes absolutely no sense.When Miles Hardaway decided to spend the summer in America to get away from his overbearing family, the last thing he expected was to end up falling for a man he should dislike—but doesn’t.Ian Caldwell is the most arrogant, bossy man Miles has ever met. He drives Miles absolutely crazy. Although Miles has been warned that Ian is playing some dirty, underhanded game, he finds himself caught between his friends and a man he shouldn’t want.Who will he choose when his heart and his mind are telling him two different things? Note: This book contains explicit MM content, D/s undertones, and graphic language. Although this book can stand alone, it is preferable to have read Just a Bit Twisted (Book 1) and Just a Bit Wrong (Book 4) before this one. less

A plane crash. A homophobe and a gay man stranded together on a desert island. A love born out of hatred, need, and mutual desperation.Andrew Reyes is handsome, rich, and very straight—he’s married to a gorgeous woman. Outspoken about his distaste for gay people, he isn’t shy about his opinion as he watches the gay couple he and his wife share a flight with. Logan McCall is handsome, rich, and openly gay... moreA plane crash. A homophobe and a gay man stranded together on a desert island. A love born out of hatred, need, and mutual desperation.Andrew Reyes is handsome, rich, and very straight—he’s married to a gorgeous woman. Outspoken about his distaste for gay people, he isn’t shy about his opinion as he watches the gay couple he and his wife share a flight with. Logan McCall is handsome, rich, and openly gay. He isn’t impressed with the bigoted jerk across the aisle, no matter how easy on the eyes he is.To their shock and horror, they’re the only survivors when the plane crashes—stranded on a desert island with no hope of rescue, and no one but each other to depend on for survival.As the days turn into months, can disdain, antipathy, and a craving they don’t understand and can’t resist turn into a connection? Or something more? less

Boss from hell. Satan personified. A tyrant everyone fears.Nate Parrish loathes his boss from the moment they meet.Raffaele Ferrara is probably the most insufferable, domineering man in the world. He doesn’t seem to understand that his personal assistant isn’t actually his personal slave. He expects Nate to do his bidding with a single word. He expects that Nate’s whole life will revolve around him... moreBoss from hell. Satan personified. A tyrant everyone fears.Nate Parrish loathes his boss from the moment they meet.Raffaele Ferrara is probably the most insufferable, domineering man in the world. He doesn’t seem to understand that his personal assistant isn’t actually his personal slave. He expects Nate to do his bidding with a single word. He expects that Nate’s whole life will revolve around him. He expects other, entirely unreasonable things, even though they’re both straight and there’s supposed to be a line your boss should never cross. Apparently, as his personal assistant, Nate has to assist him… personally.Except Nate knows it’s just a game. His boss is straight. He knows Raffaele just wants to make him angry enough to quit. But Nate has always been too stubborn for his own good, and he’s determined to be the best assistant his boss has ever had, no matter how insane—or inappropriate—Raffaele’s orders may become. Before long, the two men are drawn into a twisted game neither wants to lose.Nate knows it has to stop. He has to leave his job. It’s not good for his sanity. Except his horrible boss is like a bad addiction he can’t quit. The world feels boring without Raffaele’s intensity, and his focus on Nate might be infuriating… but it’s also something Nate’s starting to realize he can’t live without.Just a Bit Bossy is a hate-to-love steamy MM romance that contains a power imbalance, age difference, two straight men who become obsessed with each other, and a happily ever after. Book 12 in the Straight Guys series, but it can be read as a standalone. less

Jordan Gates isn’t easily flustered—or easily scared.When his boss asks him to accompany him to Italy for a family wedding, Jordan agrees. He’ll get paid handsomely for his trouble.There’s a catch, though. Several catches.1. He’s there as bait: Jordan has to pose as his boss’s real boyfriend, who looks a lot like Jordan.2. Someone in his boss’s mafioso family wants to murder them.3. That someone is probably Damiano Conte, a cold, ruthless bastard who has no right to be so hot... moreJordan Gates isn’t easily flustered—or easily scared.When his boss asks him to accompany him to Italy for a family wedding, Jordan agrees. He’ll get paid handsomely for his trouble.There’s a catch, though. Several catches.1. He’s there as bait: Jordan has to pose as his boss’s real boyfriend, who looks a lot like Jordan.2. Someone in his boss’s mafioso family wants to murder them.3. That someone is probably Damiano Conte, a cold, ruthless bastard who has no right to be so hot.Everyone says Damiano is a sociopath with no capacity for real emotion. Jordan believes them. But he can’t seem to stay away, fascinated with the man despite his better judgment.When the family visit turns into a nightmare of betrayal, kidnapping, and murder, Jordan has to rely on Damiano to keep his sanity. Can he trust a heartless, manipulative sociopath? Can he stop craving him after he returns to his normal life?Can a man who doesn’t feel fall in love?This book contains explicit MM content, hurt/comfort, codependency, an emotionally stunted control freak who doesn’t know how to express his affections in a healthy way—and a man who loves him anyway. Book 13 in the Straight Guys series, but it can be read as a stand-alone. less

A toy for a sheikh.That’s who Aiden Gates is: a straight guy sold to one of the richest men in the world.What he isn’t is besotted with the cold-hearted, cynical bastard who bought him like a thing. Aiden hates that man. Utterly abhors him.But before long, Aiden’s obsessive hatred starts turning into an obsession, pure and simple–and then into something far worse.Wanting that bastard is bad enough.Needing him is sickening.His feelings aren’t real. He’s a pretty bird in a gilded cage... moreA toy for a sheikh.That’s who Aiden Gates is: a straight guy sold to one of the richest men in the world.What he isn’t is besotted with the cold-hearted, cynical bastard who bought him like a thing. Aiden hates that man. Utterly abhors him.But before long, Aiden’s obsessive hatred starts turning into an obsession, pure and simple–and then into something far worse.Wanting that bastard is bad enough.Needing him is sickening.His feelings aren’t real. He’s a pretty bird in a gilded cage. A dirty little secret.But when the cage is eventually broken, can he learn to live without it? Without him? less

The perfect jailer and the perfect bodyguard... or the perfect man?As the youngest son of a sheikh, Gadiel's tired of living a lie and staying in the closet. His plans to run away with a handsome, flirtatious American are thwarted when Gadiel's family forces a bodyguard on him who's paid to watch his every move.Will Summers wasn't looking for a new job. When his cousin talks him into becoming the bodyguard of the spoiled prince he's infatuated with, Will is less than enthused... moreThe perfect jailer and the perfect bodyguard... or the perfect man?As the youngest son of a sheikh, Gadiel's tired of living a lie and staying in the closet. His plans to run away with a handsome, flirtatious American are thwarted when Gadiel's family forces a bodyguard on him who's paid to watch his every move.Will Summers wasn't looking for a new job. When his cousin talks him into becoming the bodyguard of the spoiled prince he's infatuated with, Will is less than enthused. He doesn't expect to start liking his new charge—or thinking of him as his property.Gadiel hates Will immediately. He's the most infuriating, unshakable man he's ever met. He drives him crazy—but his anger turns into a fixation. He shouldn't be so obsessed with his straight, controlling bodyguard when he's already met the man of his dreams.Will knows Gadiel's just a job. Giving in, indulging his need to be touched, would be wrong. And Gadiel knows Will can never be his.But as loyalties begin to shift and lines blur, Will's professional protectiveness twists into possessiveness—and something far more dangerous...Just a Bit Guarded is a M/M romance about an iron-willed bodyguard, a headstrong young prince, and an attraction they can't resist. Book 15 in the Straight Guys series, but it can be read as a standalone. less

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