Juxtapose City Series by Tricia Owens

JC2 was created by the police to combat violence and drug crimes in the city. Lieutenant Black, an intense man whose past is a mystery but whose hatred of the drug Bliss is not, is the leader of the team. When the empath Calyx Starr is pulled from the streets and forced onto his team, Black must deal not only with Starr's seductions but a dangerous telepath who has targeted the empath and JC2.

Sequel to Fearless Leader. Lieutenant Black, the young, driven leader of the Special Forces team JC2, has reluctantly brought the sexy and distracting empath, Calyx Starr, onto his team. To Black's dismay, he finds himself fending off not only Starr's relentless flirtations but also his growing curiosity about Black's past... moreSequel to Fearless Leader. Lieutenant Black, the young, driven leader of the Special Forces team JC2, has reluctantly brought the sexy and distracting empath, Calyx Starr, onto his team. To Black's dismay, he finds himself fending off not only Starr's relentless flirtations but also his growing curiosity about Black's past. While Black tries to keep things professional between them and protect his secrets, he and Starr go undercover to infiltrate a pornography ring that caters to deviant psypaths. It's an assignment that risks everything Black is fighting for. Contains strong scenes of dubious consent and noncon. less

Sequel to In the Blink of an Eye. While Black and Calyx work to deepen their relationship in the wake of the Consortium disaster, enemies and lovers from Black's past rise up to drag him and JC2 into a gang war against Genesis that will test everyone's loyalties and force Black to decide who he is and who he fights for.

With his team battered and broken, Lieutenant Black of the JCPD is forced to incorporate yet another psypath into the ranks, this time the beautiful prescient named Parker. But Parker is more than a new teammate, he's an important link to the past Black has been working so diligently to erase, and he's the first man who has ever claimed to love him. Black isn't happy to have him for a variety of reasons, but he needs JC2 up and running before the next threat hits... moreWith his team battered and broken, Lieutenant Black of the JCPD is forced to incorporate yet another psypath into the ranks, this time the beautiful prescient named Parker. But Parker is more than a new teammate, he's an important link to the past Black has been working so diligently to erase, and he's the first man who has ever claimed to love him. Black isn't happy to have him for a variety of reasons, but he needs JC2 up and running before the next threat hits. As far as Calyx Starr is concerned, Fate is conspiring against his love life. Laid up because of Parker's deception, Calyx just wants to get back to the business of seducing Black. He's convinced JC2's sexy young leader is on the verge of falling for him, but now that Parker is on the team, Calyx's hands are full dealing with jealousy and misunderstandings. When a revenge plan is hatched against Black, the men of JC2 face their biggest challenge yet, but how can they band together to defend their leader when they can't come together as a team? less

Book 5 of Juxtapose City. Black might be a lieutenant and the leader of a special forces police team, but long ago he was something else, something worse. And now his past lovers have risen up to oppose him, becoming enemies where he thought he had allies. Calyx Starr's empathy is a curse rather than a gift, as he and Black struggle to survive conspiracies and obsession... moreBook 5 of Juxtapose City. Black might be a lieutenant and the leader of a special forces police team, but long ago he was something else, something worse. And now his past lovers have risen up to oppose him, becoming enemies where he thought he had allies. Calyx Starr's empathy is a curse rather than a gift, as he and Black struggle to survive conspiracies and obsession. The two men are chased relentlessly by the mad telepath Genesis, who also has a connection to the lovers Black can't put behind him. Black and Calyx try to grow closer to each other, but in Juxtapose City love is hard to come by. With a war between normals and psypaths impending in the background, the two men fight a fate that changes with every uncertain step they take. less

Now that the terrible truth is out, life has only grown more complicated. Genesis has full control over the men of JC2, forcing them to commit atrocities across the city and destroying Black's reputation in the process. Even if Black succeeds in rescuing his teammates, the JCPD and Captain Dickerson may not be forgiving. Meanwhile, anti-telepath sentiment in Juxtapose City is on the rise, spearheaded by a man from Black's dark past who wants all telepaths dead... moreNow that the terrible truth is out, life has only grown more complicated. Genesis has full control over the men of JC2, forcing them to commit atrocities across the city and destroying Black's reputation in the process. Even if Black succeeds in rescuing his teammates, the JCPD and Captain Dickerson may not be forgiving. Meanwhile, anti-telepath sentiment in Juxtapose City is on the rise, spearheaded by a man from Black's dark past who wants all telepaths dead. Black and Calyx find themselves in a unique and unenviable position: on the run from both fellow psypaths and the police. The only way to survive is to go on the offensive. Together they must do their own manhunt and bring down Genesis and the mysterious man who saved him seven years ago. Only by eliminating these final threats do Black and Calyx have a chance at the life Black wants for them. less

In the clutches of Captain Dickerson once again, Black suddenly finds a reason to remain in the employ of the JCPD: his team has been handed over to another lieutenant, and it's not Lieutenant Sundhill. Alarmed by the identity of this man, Black knows he can't leave his teammates to fend for themselves, especially now that the lines of war are finally being drawn in the sand. Worse, Dickerson's experiments appear to be expanding their focus... moreIn the clutches of Captain Dickerson once again, Black suddenly finds a reason to remain in the employ of the JCPD: his team has been handed over to another lieutenant, and it's not Lieutenant Sundhill. Alarmed by the identity of this man, Black knows he can't leave his teammates to fend for themselves, especially now that the lines of war are finally being drawn in the sand. Worse, Dickerson's experiments appear to be expanding their focus. Forced to take a side, Black does what Calyx believes is the unthinkable and agrees to lead an army. Is Black leading them all to war? Or is he playing a game with Genesis that could change everything, and which might leave Calyx as the last psypath standing? less

Who will pay the price when Black and Calyx crawl back to the JCPD? Though Black has managed to defuse the escalating war for the time being, he has left himself, Calyx, and the rest of JC2 in a vulnerable position. Friendless on the streets, mistrusted by the police, Black knows that when his enemies come he can present little defense against them. .. and that is not an option... moreWho will pay the price when Black and Calyx crawl back to the JCPD? Though Black has managed to defuse the escalating war for the time being, he has left himself, Calyx, and the rest of JC2 in a vulnerable position. Friendless on the streets, mistrusted by the police, Black knows that when his enemies come he can present little defense against them. .. and that is not an option. To keep Calyx out of danger and to re-position himself where he needs to be when the Silent City recovers and gears up for war again, Black decides to throw himself on the mercy of Captain Dickerson. But will the price he have to pay be too much? Or is there no limit to what Black is willing to do to keep the man he loves safe from harm? less

Black is powerless, but his new opponent might possess the power of the future. With Black back in Captain Dickerson's good graces, a sense of calm has descended over the men of JC2. Though Black is still psy-null, Calyx and he have managed to keep the secret from Kard and their enemies. .. for now. However, it's a calm before the storm, for Dickerson has a new assignment: hunt down and kill the rogue telepath, Marcus Maze... moreBlack is powerless, but his new opponent might possess the power of the future. With Black back in Captain Dickerson's good graces, a sense of calm has descended over the men of JC2. Though Black is still psy-null, Calyx and he have managed to keep the secret from Kard and their enemies. .. for now. However, it's a calm before the storm, for Dickerson has a new assignment: hunt down and kill the rogue telepath, Marcus Maze. While on the surface the assignment seems legit--Maze has been murdering the wives of prominent Juxtapose City citizens--Black begins to have his doubts, especially when he learns that Maze was a former subject of Dickerson's experiments. What had the experiment entailed? How had it gone wrong and produced such a cold, calculating killer? And more worrisome: why does Black feel a kinship with a man seemingly intent on bringing Juxtapose City to its knees? graphic m/m sexual situations. less

The hunt is on to find the last of Marcus Maze's robots and destroy information he may have left behind after his death. Black and Calyx are interested in the robot, but they soon cross paths with forces who allege to be on their side and are following a different lead: betrayal within the JCPD. As layers of secrets are peeled back and friends become foes, Black and Calyx face the growing possibility that the end of the line--war between normals and psypaths--is finally here.