Shadowlands of Desire Series by Max Griffin

Jeff spends his days hawking suspended animation contracts to greedy trust fund heirs who hope to cash in on the stock market and to patients with terminal diagnoses who hope for a cure in the future. Jeff spends his nights alone. His former lover had an affair with his brother and his only friend is away on her honeymoon. When a mysterious stranger named Cal appears from nowhere, things start to turn around for him... moreJeff spends his days hawking suspended animation contracts to greedy trust fund heirs who hope to cash in on the stock market and to patients with terminal diagnoses who hope for a cure in the future. Jeff spends his nights alone. His former lover had an affair with his brother and his only friend is away on her honeymoon. When a mysterious stranger named Cal appears from nowhere, things start to turn around for him. But then Jeff loses his job and he learns the frightening truth about his new love. Now he must decide whether Cal is his future or something more sinister. less

Allen and Sam are unlikely lovers. Both are graduate students at Browning College in the small Pacific Northwest town of Lagrange. Allen works with hyper-intelligent dogs on a secret Army project, while Sam is a detective on the police force who is also pursuing his masters degree in criminology. Everything changes when one of Allen's professors finds dismembered human bodies in her research habitat. Sam investigates and uncovers evidence of a brutal serial killer who targets young gay men... moreAllen and Sam are unlikely lovers. Both are graduate students at Browning College in the small Pacific Northwest town of Lagrange. Allen works with hyper-intelligent dogs on a secret Army project, while Sam is a detective on the police force who is also pursuing his masters degree in criminology. Everything changes when one of Allen's professors finds dismembered human bodies in her research habitat. Sam investigates and uncovers evidence of a brutal serial killer who targets young gay men. The trail leads back to the Army lab, to Allen, and to his beloved experimental dog Teena. The tension increases when Allen disappears and Teena leads Sam on a desperate search to save him. less

Gabe and Luke hope that a week camping and making love in the mountains will renew their stressed relationship. Instead, a dark mystery lurks in the mountain that threatens to consume them both. Gabe can't keep up with his lover, Luke. Athletic and driven, Luke planned their holiday camping on Slain's Peak. Gabe, sensitive and quiet, hoped for a week of hot sex under the stars. But nothing on the vacation turns out as intended... moreGabe and Luke hope that a week camping and making love in the mountains will renew their stressed relationship. Instead, a dark mystery lurks in the mountain that threatens to consume them both. Gabe can't keep up with his lover, Luke. Athletic and driven, Luke planned their holiday camping on Slain's Peak. Gabe, sensitive and quiet, hoped for a week of hot sex under the stars. But nothing on the vacation turns out as intended. From Gabe's hidden drug use, to an unexpected snowstorm, to a sudden illness that befalls Luke, it's a disaster. When all seems lost, a mystery man appears from nowhere and rescues the two, leading them to his home in the depths of the mountain. That's when the dark mysteries lurking in Slain's Peak surface, and everything changes forever for the two lovers. less