Discovering Me Series by A.M. Arthur

Cole Alston swore he’d never return to his childhood home in rural North Carolina, but when his mother dies, he inherits her hoarded property. He hopes to sell everything and use the money to start over in Canada, far away from his abusive ex-boyfriend. It’s a daunting task, and Cole has no idea where to start. Luckily for him, the local antique store owner, Jeremy Collins, volunteers his services in sorting the hoard... moreCole Alston swore he’d never return to his childhood home in rural North Carolina, but when his mother dies, he inherits her hoarded property. He hopes to sell everything and use the money to start over in Canada, far away from his abusive ex-boyfriend. It’s a daunting task, and Cole has no idea where to start. Luckily for him, the local antique store owner, Jeremy Collins, volunteers his services in sorting the hoard. Their professional relationship soon evolves into a personal one, but Cole must overcome his past and his anxiety before he can accept a new man in his life or the possibility of a happy future. less

He only came back to get her ashes; he never thought he’d find a reason to stay. Cole Alston swore he’d never return to his childhood home in rural North Carolina--until he inherits his mother’s hoarded property. He hopes to sell everything and use the money to start over in Canada, far away from his abusive ex-boyfriend. It’s a daunting task, and Cole has no idea where to start... moreHe only came back to get her ashes; he never thought he’d find a reason to stay. Cole Alston swore he’d never return to his childhood home in rural North Carolina--until he inherits his mother’s hoarded property. He hopes to sell everything and use the money to start over in Canada, far away from his abusive ex-boyfriend. It’s a daunting task, and Cole has no idea where to start. Luckily for him, the local antique store owner, Jeremy Collins, offers his services in sorting and selling the hoard in exchange for a fee. Their chemistry soon turns their professional relationship into a personal one, but Cole must overcome his past and his anxiety before he can accept a new man in his life. Or the possibility of a happy future. This title was previously published but no significant changes have been made. less

No one in his life ever stays; maybe he’s finally found the one who will. Jeremy Collins wants his boyfriend and live-in lover Cole Alston to stick around for the long haul, because Jeremy is definitely falling in love. But their relationship is still a secret from everyone except Jeremy’s best friend Bethann. And after eight years under the thumb of an abusive ex, Cole finally has choices about his future—choices that might take him far away from Jeremy... moreNo one in his life ever stays; maybe he’s finally found the one who will. Jeremy Collins wants his boyfriend and live-in lover Cole Alston to stick around for the long haul, because Jeremy is definitely falling in love. But their relationship is still a secret from everyone except Jeremy’s best friend Bethann. And after eight years under the thumb of an abusive ex, Cole finally has choices about his future—choices that might take him far away from Jeremy. When Bethann asks Jeremy for a huge, life-altering favor, suddenly the whole town is in his business. Rather than reassure Cole, Jeremy's explanations have the opposite effect and Cole withdraws. Something is going on in Cole's mind that Jeremy doesn't understand, and to get Cole to talk, Jeremy will need to confront his own deepest fears. This title was previously published but no significant changes have been made. less

Can their hard-won romance survive a new test of love and devotion? Cole Alston’s only goal when he returned to his rural hometown was to offload his inherited property and leave. Now, he’s very much in love with Jeremy, and he’s determined to make his own career goals mesh with the life he wants to build here. But an unexpected announcement from Jeremy throws Cole’s carefully ordered life completely off track... moreCan their hard-won romance survive a new test of love and devotion? Cole Alston’s only goal when he returned to his rural hometown was to offload his inherited property and leave. Now, he’s very much in love with Jeremy, and he’s determined to make his own career goals mesh with the life he wants to build here. But an unexpected announcement from Jeremy throws Cole’s carefully ordered life completely off track. Adjusting to their new normal isn’t easy, but Jeremy Collins is determined to make things work. To build the life he’s always wanted with Cole by his side. Reality doesn’t always place nice with dreams, though, and it will take both men’s strength and love to truly unite as a family. This is a brand-new conclusion to the Discovering Me trilogy. less