Rockhounds Series by C.B. Potts

Matt's a rockhound. If there's a gem out there, he can find it. South African Diamonds, Kenyan Opals, Carnelians you wouldn't believe. So when his latest adventure brings him to Afghanistan he's hoping he'll find the most precious gem of all: Something to make Sean really love him. He and Sean have been a good team, making money and garnering academic acclaim all over the world... moreMatt's a rockhound. If there's a gem out there, he can find it. South African Diamonds, Kenyan Opals, Carnelians you wouldn't believe. So when his latest adventure brings him to Afghanistan he's hoping he'll find the most precious gem of all: Something to make Sean really love him. He and Sean have been a good team, making money and garnering academic acclaim all over the world. The one thing Matt can’t seem to do is get Sean to see him as anything but a means to an end, in their dealings with stones, or in their personal life. When Matt meets Parker, the big bodyguard they hire to help them navigate the countryside, he sees just what he’s been missing. But will Sean get them all killed in the meantime? less

Parker and Matt are enjoying the high life, visiting Rio in the yacht they call Tuesday's Rubies, enjoying carnivale and lots of hot sex. Nothing that good can last, as they find out when a mob henchman shows up, looking for their old business partner, Sean. Looks like Sean has been using Matt as collateral for some shady business, and Parker and Matt have to deliver Sean or a wad of cash to Rocco before things go very bad... moreParker and Matt are enjoying the high life, visiting Rio in the yacht they call Tuesday's Rubies, enjoying carnivale and lots of hot sex. Nothing that good can last, as they find out when a mob henchman shows up, looking for their old business partner, Sean. Looks like Sean has been using Matt as collateral for some shady business, and Parker and Matt have to deliver Sean or a wad of cash to Rocco before things go very bad. Can Parker and Matt ante up? Featuring the characters from Tuesday's Rubies, CB's popular Birthstone, The Rockhound's Riddle is sure to deliver! less

Rockhounds Matt and Parker are back! Or at least Parker is. For Matt has been kidnapped in Sierre Leone, and it's up to Parker to find and save him. It's not going to be easy, though. With the Embassy unable to help, Parker finds himself turning to a street gang led by Crazy John for help. Unfortunately, Crazy John is a sadistic bastard, and Parker knows his type. In fact, Parker's got a history with satistic bastards, and Crazy John brings up some dark memories best left forgotten... moreRockhounds Matt and Parker are back! Or at least Parker is. For Matt has been kidnapped in Sierre Leone, and it's up to Parker to find and save him. It's not going to be easy, though. With the Embassy unable to help, Parker finds himself turning to a street gang led by Crazy John for help. Unfortunately, Crazy John is a sadistic bastard, and Parker knows his type. In fact, Parker's got a history with satistic bastards, and Crazy John brings up some dark memories best left forgotten. Can Parker overcome them in time to save Matt from his kidnappers? Find out in this sequel to The Rockhounds' Riddle ! less

With their debt to Big Dom paid off, Matt and Parker look forward to settling in and working at normal jobs. They're staying put, and thinking a commitment ceremony might be cool. A trip to visit Matt's family proves to be anything but ordinary, but that's par for the course when Matt's parents and sister are crazy as loons. Will Parker survive the family introductions? And what happens when that bad penny otherwise known as Sean shows up in their lives again?

Matt and Parker are getting married! Well, at least they think they are, and things are going well until Parker's past shows up to haunt them in the form of a SWAT team. On the run and in trouble, the two of them head for the mountains, trying to find a way to outrun their problems. When Parker decides to take matters into his own hands, Matt figures he might not survive it, because he's very afraid that he's going to lose everything he holds dear... moreMatt and Parker are getting married! Well, at least they think they are, and things are going well until Parker's past shows up to haunt them in the form of a SWAT team. On the run and in trouble, the two of them head for the mountains, trying to find a way to outrun their problems. When Parker decides to take matters into his own hands, Matt figures he might not survive it, because he's very afraid that he's going to lose everything he holds dear. Can he find a way to get their lives back on the right track? less

The Rockhounds story continues in Fatal Flaw, and Matt and Parker's life has taken a dark turn. With Parker gone, Matt turns to his old lover and enemy Sean to help, and has to make some very hard promises. They head to Africa with Sean thinking Matt is with him to stay, but Matt knows Parker is the only one for him, and only wants his lover back... moreThe Rockhounds story continues in Fatal Flaw, and Matt and Parker's life has taken a dark turn. With Parker gone, Matt turns to his old lover and enemy Sean to help, and has to make some very hard promises. They head to Africa with Sean thinking Matt is with him to stay, but Matt knows Parker is the only one for him, and only wants his lover back. When Sean and Matt find Parker, things go from tense to downright dangerous, with jealousy flaring and Matt finding a side of himself he didn't know existed. Can he and Parker find a way out of the mess they've made? less

Matt and Parker are back for this final Rockhounds chapter. Still hiding out in Africa, Matt tries to deal with the aftermath of his actions. They have nothing but the clothes on their backs and each other, but Matt thinks they can find a way to make the best of things. From the danger of being discovered and being wanted men, to the very real troubles of poisonous snakes and other wild animals, Matt and Parker have to find a way to survive. Can they make it through their jungle adventure?