Phoenix Rising Series by Edward Kendrick

Hex, entrepreneur and businessman, is hunted by fanatics because he is the mythical Phoenix. Assisted by his lover, Urbain, he eludes capture but soon finds himself hunted again. Mix in Urbain and Roger, Con's bodyguard, and fireworks will explode. Hex Phoenix, entrepreneur and businessman, arrives in New Orleans to conduct business assisted by his long-time lover, Urbain Fortier. Life would be easy except for one small problem: someone wants to kidnap Hex... moreHex, entrepreneur and businessman, is hunted by fanatics because he is the mythical Phoenix. Assisted by his lover, Urbain, he eludes capture but soon finds himself hunted again. Mix in Urbain and Roger, Con's bodyguard, and fireworks will explode. Hex Phoenix, entrepreneur and businessman, arrives in New Orleans to conduct business assisted by his long-time lover, Urbain Fortier. Life would be easy except for one small problem: someone wants to kidnap Hex. Why? Not because of who he is, but because of what he is, the mythical Phoenix. After escaping his enemies, resurrecting as Conleth Feu d'Oiseaux, and reuniting with Urbain, he is now being hunted by the RIRA. The beautiful Giuliana is also searching for Conleth for reasons of her own. With danger and jealousy surrounding him, Conleth finds once again that being the Phoenix is not an easy life. Word Count: 54254 less

In addition to their work with Phoenix Rising, Giuliana and Roger are secret operatives for a group run by the 'old man'. As danger and emotions heat up, will the team members be able to keep their focus on the missions at hand? With someone out to kill Gregory, head of Phoenix Rising security, Roger Nielson, and new player in the game, Rico Ferranti help keep him and his lover, Daniella, safe; assisted by Giuliana Salvaggi... moreIn addition to their work with Phoenix Rising, Giuliana and Roger are secret operatives for a group run by the 'old man'. As danger and emotions heat up, will the team members be able to keep their focus on the missions at hand? With someone out to kill Gregory, head of Phoenix Rising security, Roger Nielson, and new player in the game, Rico Ferranti help keep him and his lover, Daniella, safe; assisted by Giuliana Salvaggi. Once Gregory's problem is solved, Robin Seawood, who works for a clandestine group of secret operatives run by the 'old man', as does Roger, recruits both Giuliana and Rico to join them, much to Roger's dismay. As danger and emotions heat up, will the team members be able to keep their focus on the missions at hand? Word Count: 78191 less

When an assassin plans the revenge killing of the Phoenix at a major business convention, his people must stop her. They too become targets as she sets her sights on slaying them as part of her vengeance. With the assistance of policewoman Ginna Smith, and a crew of Vance’s street kids, they set out to find and eliminate the assassin before she can do the same to them. Much to everyone’s surprise Van then recruits Ginna for his team... moreWhen an assassin plans the revenge killing of the Phoenix at a major business convention, his people must stop her. They too become targets as she sets her sights on slaying them as part of her vengeance. With the assistance of policewoman Ginna Smith, and a crew of Vance’s street kids, they set out to find and eliminate the assassin before she can do the same to them. Much to everyone’s surprise Van then recruits Ginna for his team. She accepts and soon begins to see exactly what Vance is like. She is distressed by his vicious side yet still begins to care for him. When someone begins to stalk Vance, he must do his best to keep Ginna safe before she too is targeted by his nemesis. CONTENT ADVISORIES: This title contains both MM and MF scenes. It has a HFN ending. less

Rome, a police detective, and Jeff, a closeted construction worker, become friends and then much more. Then Rome joins Vance Montgomery’s team of covert ops. Soon afterward tragedy strikes and the team must deal with the aftermath as Vance implodes. Rome, a police detective, and Jeff Reynolds, a closeted construction worker, have maintained a loving relationship for four years while keeping their sexuality hidden... moreRome, a police detective, and Jeff, a closeted construction worker, become friends and then much more. Then Rome joins Vance Montgomery’s team of covert ops. Soon afterward tragedy strikes and the team must deal with the aftermath as Vance implodes. Rome, a police detective, and Jeff Reynolds, a closeted construction worker, have maintained a loving relationship for four years while keeping their sexuality hidden. Then Rome is outed, quits the force, and finds a new job as part of Vance Montgomery’s covert ops team. He and Jeff move to New Orleans to begin their new life together. When a job goes bad, Van goes off the deep end, hiding in the bottle, unwilling to see anyone. Eventually his associate, Rico, faces him down and makes him accept he cannot continue on the way he’s been going. With the help of his friends, Van straightens out his life, and goes after those who caused his grief. CONTENT ADVISORY: This title includes a bittersweet ending. less