The Riley Brothers Series by E. Davies

“I'm walking away from that dream.” “We can't guarantee your life if you keep playing.” At twenty-three, an undiagnosed heart condition sends pro hockey player Cameron Riley back to his hometown newly single and looking for work. Cam can't hide his past – especially when his heart racing is a big risk , and boy, does his new boss's nephew make his heart race. Noah's exactly the kind of guy Cam needs after his hellish ex. “I want to do something new... more“I'm walking away from that dream.” “We can't guarantee your life if you keep playing.” At twenty-three, an undiagnosed heart condition sends pro hockey player Cameron Riley back to his hometown newly single and looking for work. Cam can't hide his past – especially when his heart racing is a big risk , and boy, does his new boss's nephew make his heart race. Noah's exactly the kind of guy Cam needs after his hellish ex. “I want to do something new.” Art curator Noah Clark is glad his beekeeping uncle hired this hunk. Cameron is a sweet, smart bad boy. Noah works hard, like organizing a hockey-themed art exhibition, and he wants to let himself love hard. Noah's busy life would be perfect with Cameron , but what's his new lover hiding? “Tell me why you've been watching me.” Pitting Cam's budding relationship with sweet Noah against millions of bucks, Cam is offered a lot of money to abandon his new priorities : life, love, and family. The game of their lives is on the line . And after all's said and done, is it too late for Noah to forgive Cam for his partial truths? less

“I can't let you face this alone.” “I don't know. I'm just lonely.” Summer barbecues and his brothers' renovations keep blacksmith Jackson Riley happy, but he's missing one thing: a relationship. Sweet, sexy Chase helps him with his dating profile and catches Jackson's eye instead. When they trade skills and time , the embers are stirred into a flame of passion. Jackson wants a family tattoo – something Chase's skilled hands can deliver... more“I can't let you face this alone.” “I don't know. I'm just lonely.” Summer barbecues and his brothers' renovations keep blacksmith Jackson Riley happy, but he's missing one thing: a relationship. Sweet, sexy Chase helps him with his dating profile and catches Jackson's eye instead. When they trade skills and time , the embers are stirred into a flame of passion. Jackson wants a family tattoo – something Chase's skilled hands can deliver. But Jackson worries when Chase asks him to forge a sword. What could he need protection from? “I don't have a family.” Tattoo artist Chase MacLeod can't stop running from his past. When he thinks he's escaped, a letter arrives that throws everything off balance. The fencing lessons he's taking bolster his confidence, and his new flame Jackson steps in and defends him. Then, Jackson makes an offer to open his home and heart to him . Chase must find the courage to face his past. “Just tell me if they're gone for good.” Chase wants to stick around and redefine the meaning of family, but the enemy fights dirty . Will Jackson's protection be enough to help Chase stand up for himself? Or will Chase's scars forever close his heart? Despite their best efforts, Chase's worst enemy might just be himself . Clang is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. less

"I wouldn't be caught dead kissing you." “Alex was always something else.” Bank teller Thomas Riley is the youngest of three brothers, and the only single one. That's not to say nobody's interested... His ex, hunky Alex, is back in town and wants to see him. But Alex nearly screwed up both of his brothers' lives , and Thomas isn't willing to forgive him easily. There's no way reigniting an old flame can work... right? “I knew we still had chemistry... more"I wouldn't be caught dead kissing you." “Alex was always something else.” Bank teller Thomas Riley is the youngest of three brothers, and the only single one. That's not to say nobody's interested... His ex, hunky Alex, is back in town and wants to see him. But Alex nearly screwed up both of his brothers' lives , and Thomas isn't willing to forgive him easily. There's no way reigniting an old flame can work... right? “I knew we still had chemistry.” Moving back to your hometown isn't easy when your ex moves back, too – especially the one that got away. After getting on Thomas's bad side, private detective Alex Walker is determined to at least explain himself. He's not just looking to screw Thomas again. Then, on the ski trails, Thomas falls head over heels for him ... more literally than Alex hoped. How can he prove he's trustworthy to the family after spying on both of Thomas's brothers? “Is it becoming more?” Becoming boyfriends is risky when Thomas just wants to get ahead in life and Alex is challenging his morals and his fears. If Alex wants to catch Thomas, this time, Alex will have to keep up and change his ways for good. And can Thomas overcome his own fears to come clean to everyone? Swish is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. less

“I listened to you, years too late.” “I don't have a right to complain.” Tattoo artist Floyd Turner's faith in justice was destroyed when he was rookie cop. He struggled for a couple years with drinks and his own anger. He's long past that stage – now, he runs a tattoo shop downtown. But despite his fulfilling career, he's nervous about the upcoming high school reunion. Not having a date to bring there reveals his insecurity: he aches for something more... more“I listened to you, years too late.” “I don't have a right to complain.” Tattoo artist Floyd Turner's faith in justice was destroyed when he was rookie cop. He struggled for a couple years with drinks and his own anger. He's long past that stage – now, he runs a tattoo shop downtown. But despite his fulfilling career, he's nervous about the upcoming high school reunion. Not having a date to bring there reveals his insecurity: he aches for something more . And then, when he thinks things can't get any more stressful, his former patrol partner walks in. “These tattoos better make a difference.” After his past caught up with him, cop Greyson Peters became a fitness instructor and moved back home. His old career was hard from the start, and he's always struggled to find a healthy outlet. He's slowly healing, pouring his energy into exercise, but he's still got unsightly scars he wants covered. It's hard to be a playboy when his self-confidence keeps taking hits . Worse yet, his family keeps pressuring him to get back into the force. “I turned my pain outward, you turned it inward.” With Floyd's family chasing him for a debt he's long since paid and Greyson struggling to find closure for the career he still misses, the two old classmates are drawn together sharing skills. Both men are openly gay now, and they slowly realize they could always be fake dates for the reunion. As their feelings strengthen, can they even hold out until the reunion to admit that they're both afraid of wanting more ? And can they open their eyes and see the support all around them? Crunch is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. less

“We'll protect him.” “I don’t want to be the poster boy.” Hockey player Kevin Shaw , fresh out of university, just signed onto a Toronto team for a year. He knows he isn't innately gifted, but he works damn hard to make up for it. The last thing he needs during his first season of pro hockey is a distraction... but he can't say no when he's asked to train with a sexy friend of a friend... more“We'll protect him.” “I don’t want to be the poster boy.” Hockey player Kevin Shaw , fresh out of university, just signed onto a Toronto team for a year. He knows he isn't innately gifted, but he works damn hard to make up for it. The last thing he needs during his first season of pro hockey is a distraction... but he can't say no when he's asked to train with a sexy friend of a friend. He wants to get better, grab a spot on the third or fourth line, and not let slip any hint of attraction to his new buddy. “If they see, they see.” Called up from the minor league to the major league at the end of last season, hockey player Matty O'Brien is secretly terrified he won't hack it. He's quick on his feet on the ice, and he loves living with his buddies and his dog after practice ends. One thing's missing : a relationship. He plays center forward, but he's always the wingman and never the center of attention. The way Kevin watches him makes him feel like the star player. “He's just jealous of what you and I have.” A spontaneous kiss sends them both scurrying for shelter, deciding whether they have room in their life for more than friendship. Just as they start to get comfortable, before they can decide what they are, someone finds out their secret. Locker room gossip is annoying for Matty, but fatal for Kevin's career if the guys on the team don't shut it down. Will Kevin gain the maturity and strength to stand up for himself without plunging deep into the closet or risking his career all over again? And can they trust their friends to hold their secrets close? Slam is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. less

“I'm glad I picked you.” “My family could accept me being gay, but not trans.” James is in trouble. His family turned their back on him after he transitioned, and he was forced to start his new life without them, but now he's paying the price. Buried in debt, his last chance is to start a business with hunky carpenter Ryan and hope that they succeed... more“I'm glad I picked you.” “My family could accept me being gay, but not trans.” James is in trouble. His family turned their back on him after he transitioned, and he was forced to start his new life without them, but now he's paying the price. Buried in debt, his last chance is to start a business with hunky carpenter Ryan and hope that they succeed. The one thing he can't afford is a distraction, but what if Ryan is the only one to see past it all and love him inside and out? “Strictly-business is hard around you." Ryan Hart doesn't rattle easy. From lazy contractors to being the last single friend, nothing bothers him until he meets James. Ryan's new business partner pushes him to follow his dreams, even though he faces problems Ryan's never considered. Ryan doesn't back down from a challenge or from threats to his business, James's hard-won privacy, and their future together. As business partners, of course. Nothing more. “I can't believe they don't see you as the man I love.” They both know mixing business with pleasure is a bad idea, but the pull between them is too hard to resist. Can Ryan have it all with the clever, caring, bossy guy who's won his heart? Grind is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. less