North Bay Pursuits Series by Kenzi Bond

Detective Sargent Jason Steele is a control freak who has a reputation for being as hard and cold as his name. As he goes about his daily life avoiding friends and relationships, he has no idea that someone has been watching him-someone who has decided that there is more to Jason than meets the eye... moreDetective Sargent Jason Steele is a control freak who has a reputation for being as hard and cold as his name. As he goes about his daily life avoiding friends and relationships, he has no idea that someone has been watching him-someone who has decided that there is more to Jason than meets the eye. Kaden Jamieson is an investigative researcher with an excellent reputation, a talent for hacking into computers, and a client who has just asked him to find proof that her brother did not commit suicide. Now armed with suspicions that there may be a homophobic serial killer on the loose amid the ranks in the North Bay police precinct, Jamieson decides there is only one person who can help him-Detective Steele. But when Jamieson approaches Steele with the idea that they pretend to be boyfriends in an effort to lure the bloodthirsty culprit into their trap, he unwittingly opens a can of worms that causes hard-hearted Steele to question everything he has ever known or believed about himself. In this gripping thriller, a seasoned police detective must learn to trust a man he barely knows with his life in order to catch a determined killer on a deadly mission. less

Detective Devon Pheeney is content teaching tai chi classes to autistic children and working at the North Bay precinct--as long as no one finds out he is gay or has a caring side. He has never met anyone who could entice him out of the closet--that is, until a beautiful young man turns up on his doorstep looking for help.Zane Zimmerman has vowed to never trust another person again with his heart... moreDetective Devon Pheeney is content teaching tai chi classes to autistic children and working at the North Bay precinct--as long as no one finds out he is gay or has a caring side. He has never met anyone who could entice him out of the closet--that is, until a beautiful young man turns up on his doorstep looking for help.Zane Zimmerman has vowed to never trust another person again with his heart. But his autistic nephew, Michael, is requesting to see Devon, and he is desperate to honor his wish--even if it means being near a man who is far too tempting. Zane's mistrust of relationships has driven him to a lonely, loveless place where he pretends to be someone he is not. But when he reveals his butterfly tattoos to Devon, it ignites a fire neither can deny. Devon, who relies on advice from his trusted friends--detective Jason Steele and his partner, Kaden--has no idea that the greatest danger comes not from pursuing Zane, but instead from a stalker who has ruled Zane's life for far too long.As drama once again surrounds the North Bay precinct, two men with secrets must decide if they are ready to face their past demons and fight for love--or walk away and lose everything. less

FBI Special Agent Shane Lombardi is at a crossroads. His life has been on hold since falling in love with the one man he can never have. But it’s time to plan for a future for himself—a future that does not include the most important person in his life: his partner. A year ago, FBI Special Agent Brandon Jager almost died. One of his last memories from that night was his partner’s declaration of love—a declaration that should have had him running... moreFBI Special Agent Shane Lombardi is at a crossroads. His life has been on hold since falling in love with the one man he can never have. But it’s time to plan for a future for himself—a future that does not include the most important person in his life: his partner. A year ago, FBI Special Agent Brandon Jager almost died. One of his last memories from that night was his partner’s declaration of love—a declaration that should have had him running. Instead, he clung to it as he fought to survive. Now fully recovered, he pretends not to remember anything about that day. It’s better than admitting he knows what Shane feels for him…or what he feels for Shane. Before Shane walks away forever, there’s one last case to be solved. Kasey Crawley, a rent boy under their protection, has gone missing. They’ll stop at nothing to get Kasey back—even if that means going under cover as a couple. With a little help from the infamous hacker known as The Hound, Brandon and Shane must find a way to save Kasey, while also finding out what the future has in store for them. Tempting Phoenix, the fifth book in Kenzi Bond’s North Bay Pursuits series, is a stand-alone novel, but if the characters’ backstories pique your curiosity (and they will!), don’t miss Finding Steele, Catching Butterflies, Hunting Hawk or Discovering Dragons. less

Obeying Archer North Bay Pursuits: Book Six Jackson Alexander Xavier has everything a man could want in life. He’s rich and famous, drop-dead gorgeous, and surrounded by people. Yet he’s been alone for years. Only one man ever had his love, but Jackson destroyed his chance of a future with one foolish mistake. While helping a friend, Jackson rescues two young boys from a slave auction... moreObeying Archer North Bay Pursuits: Book Six Jackson Alexander Xavier has everything a man could want in life. He’s rich and famous, drop-dead gorgeous, and surrounded by people. Yet he’s been alone for years. Only one man ever had his love, but Jackson destroyed his chance of a future with one foolish mistake. While helping a friend, Jackson rescues two young boys from a slave auction. Now he has custody of the boys, Beau and Dean, who have only known one purpose in life: serve their master. Jackson needs help and he knows the perfect person for the job. He won’t take no for an answer. Lucas Ramirez is one of the most respected psychologists specializing in abused and traumatized children. He loves what he does and has never turned his back on a child in need. But as much as he wants to help Beau and Dean, Lucas can’t look at Jackson without remembering how Jackson left him as a shell of the man he once was. Beau and Dean have a chance at a normal life, but it will take Jackson and Lucas working together to provide the boys with the strength to break free of the role they were forced into. Obeying Archer, the sixth book in Kenzi Bond’s North Bay Pursuits series, is a stand-alone novel. If the characters’ backstories pique your curiosity (and they will!), don’t miss Finding Steele, Catching Butterflies, Hunting Hawk, Discovering Dragons, or Tempting Phoenix. less