The Power of Zero Series by Jackie Keswick

Family. Christmas. Old ghosts. Or comfort, joy and new beginnings? When it comes to the holidays, Jack and Gareth are poles apart. Just the prospect of a big celebration brings Jack sleepless nights and painful memories. Add two rescued teenagers, an upcoming trial, and an unexpected discovery, and Jack is convinced he’ll screw up his second chance with Gareth. Because Gareth loves the holidays... moreFamily. Christmas. Old ghosts. Or comfort, joy and new beginnings? When it comes to the holidays, Jack and Gareth are poles apart. Just the prospect of a big celebration brings Jack sleepless nights and painful memories. Add two rescued teenagers, an upcoming trial, and an unexpected discovery, and Jack is convinced he’ll screw up his second chance with Gareth. Because Gareth loves the holidays. For him, they’re all about new beginnings and family he's chosen for himself, while Jack’s past has only taught him to fight and protect. Jack wants Gareth, the boys, a new life. He just never guessed that the fight for what he always wanted would rage in the most dangerous of battlefields: the back of his head. less

A day out with unexpected consequences. And Jack's second chance at happiness is under threat. Jack wants to enjoy his new life, but he can't catch a break. A perfect day out turns into three months undercover. A bully threatens Nico and Daniel. And returning a favour leads him into a trap. Jack has never refused his help, but he never had anything that mattered to him, either... moreA day out with unexpected consequences. And Jack's second chance at happiness is under threat. Jack wants to enjoy his new life, but he can't catch a break. A perfect day out turns into three months undercover. A bully threatens Nico and Daniel. And returning a favour leads him into a trap. Jack has never refused his help, but he never had anything that mattered to him, either. Now he must change his priorities, or the family he's making for himself and his growing relationship with Gareth will fall to the demands made on him. less

Jack Horwood. Vigilante, hacker, security specialist. Partner to Gareth Flynn. Adoptive father to their two teenage boys. Happily juggling long days and short nights. Gareth Flynn. Ex-army officer. Ace negotiator. Righter of wrongs. Family man. Away from home more often than he likes. Desperate for a relationship reset, Jack treats Gareth to a romantic getaway and Sweden’s frigid peace gives them the break they both need... moreJack Horwood. Vigilante, hacker, security specialist. Partner to Gareth Flynn. Adoptive father to their two teenage boys. Happily juggling long days and short nights. Gareth Flynn. Ex-army officer. Ace negotiator. Righter of wrongs. Family man. Away from home more often than he likes. Desperate for a relationship reset, Jack treats Gareth to a romantic getaway and Sweden’s frigid peace gives them the break they both need. But Jack’s a trouble magnet and the next dead body just a wild skidoo ride away. Can love, teamwork, and trust survive the troubles that follow them around? Can Jack save what’s become so important to him? Expect action, drama, and hot romance in book 4 of the Power of Zero series. less

What do you do if the man you're building a family with has never been on a date? Take him out on one, of course. Except…. Jack never just follows along. He wants to know what put this sudden bee in Gareth's bonnet. Even when Gareth can't—or doesn't want to—explain himself. Add a bunch of solicitous friends, two teenage boys offering dating advice, time apart, and a new home… and finding the perfect date becomes a bit more than the usual challenge... moreWhat do you do if the man you're building a family with has never been on a date? Take him out on one, of course. Except…. Jack never just follows along. He wants to know what put this sudden bee in Gareth's bonnet. Even when Gareth can't—or doesn't want to—explain himself. Add a bunch of solicitous friends, two teenage boys offering dating advice, time apart, and a new home… and finding the perfect date becomes a bit more than the usual challenge. Dating Games is a sweet, low-angst Power of Zero story, following Jack and Gareth's attempts at creating the perfect date. It spans the time between the end of Ghosts and Jack and Gareth's second anniversary. Dating Games can be read as a standalone story, but works best if you've already met Jack and Gareth. less