South Jersey Gay Men's Choir Series by J.C. McMurphy

Their fingers touched for just a moment. He let the touch linger, looking into Chad's eyes. The sparkle in Chad's eyes told him they were definitely on the same page. Elliot West has been head of the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir for more than a decade. They've performed everything from Christmas carols to songs from hit Broadway musicals. He gets the most surprising gig of his life when his choir is hired to perform a song that's a bold change from anything they've ever done... moreTheir fingers touched for just a moment. He let the touch linger, looking into Chad's eyes. The sparkle in Chad's eyes told him they were definitely on the same page. Elliot West has been head of the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir for more than a decade. They've performed everything from Christmas carols to songs from hit Broadway musicals. He gets the most surprising gig of his life when his choir is hired to perform a song that's a bold change from anything they've ever done. Unable to pass up such a strange job, he signs his choir up. And when he arrives at the theatre, he finds out there's something even more compelling than the bizarre comical song. One of the dancers catches his eye, and the next thing he knows, this strange and absurd performance becomes the setting for a blossoming romance. Of course, things aren't always what they seem. This is a 15,000 word standalone contemporary mm gay romance novella with no cliffhanger. Content Warning: This story is for readers 18+ due to mature situations. BONUS BOOKS INCLUDED Read When Hearts Collide also featuring the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir, available on Amazon.com! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FN57G7G less

Sometimes you have to follow your heart, no matter what the consequences are. Adam is a college dropout, struggling to make ends meet. With no marketable skills, he's waited tables for years, living on tips to just get by. He has a friendly attitude and is filled with optimism that someday he'll meet someone special. Singing in a gay men's choir is the one joy in Adam's young life. Surprisingly, he gets chosen to sing one of the lead parts in the upcoming concert... moreSometimes you have to follow your heart, no matter what the consequences are. Adam is a college dropout, struggling to make ends meet. With no marketable skills, he's waited tables for years, living on tips to just get by. He has a friendly attitude and is filled with optimism that someday he'll meet someone special. Singing in a gay men's choir is the one joy in Adam's young life. Surprisingly, he gets chosen to sing one of the lead parts in the upcoming concert. Paul is a buff young man with an amazing singing voice. He's been trying to make it on his own after living in his strict parents home for too long. He's been steadily building his confidence, with the hope of one day finding happiness and love. He wants to come out to his parents but can't get up the nerve, knowing it will disappoint them. When Paul takes a job as a waiter, it sets into motion something exciting and new. He still must come to terms with the fact that he's living a secret life, and there's no way he can do it alone. When Hearts Collide is a 75 page novella with HEA ending and no cliffhanger. It's the second book in the East Jersey Gay Men's Choir series. The books do not have to be read in order. The first book in the East Jersey Gay Men's Choir series, Bold Moves is available on Amazon.com. BONUS BOOK INCLUDED less

Travis Daniels isn't big on home maintenance. Being a single father and an attorney doesn't leave him any time for dating, let alone basics like keeping up with the house and yard. When his neighbor, Juan, hires a landscaper, Travis decides to do the same, not realizing Juan has an ulterior motive for recommending his friend Joseph. Besides being a landscaper, Joseph is a member of the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir, and his beautiful singing enraptures both Travis and his baby daughter Sophie... moreTravis Daniels isn't big on home maintenance. Being a single father and an attorney doesn't leave him any time for dating, let alone basics like keeping up with the house and yard. When his neighbor, Juan, hires a landscaper, Travis decides to do the same, not realizing Juan has an ulterior motive for recommending his friend Joseph. Besides being a landscaper, Joseph is a member of the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir, and his beautiful singing enraptures both Travis and his baby daughter Sophie. With the holidays approaching Travis has to handle a difficult case at work, his responsibilities as a dad, the sprucing up of his yard and an impending visit from his meddling parents. When a minor crisis threatens this delicate balance he's desperate enough to ask his attractive new landscaper for a big favor. This standalone novella is for readers 18+. Look for Bold Moves and When Hearts Collide, books one and two of the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir series. The stories do not have to be read in order. less

How long can he go on lying? Sebastian Cole is getting used to single life and being a part-time dad to his two young boys. His ten-year marriage broke up because he admitted to his wife that he was gay. After years of hiding his true self, he's having a hard time coming out. Adding to his problems, Sebastian's coworker has been trying to set him up on blind dates ever since she learned he was getting a divorce... moreHow long can he go on lying? Sebastian Cole is getting used to single life and being a part-time dad to his two young boys. His ten-year marriage broke up because he admitted to his wife that he was gay. After years of hiding his true self, he's having a hard time coming out. Adding to his problems, Sebastian's coworker has been trying to set him up on blind dates ever since she learned he was getting a divorce. But now that he's ready to start dating again, he definitely isn't interested in dating a woman. While he struggles reveal his deepest secret, Sebastian is beginning a new journey all his own. And when he meets a man who is an artist and a singer in an all-male gay choir, he slowly starts to realize that he can't live his life in the closet any longer. Don’t miss Hard Truth , the fourth book in the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir series by J.C. McMurphy. If you like contemporary, urban, first time, gay for you romance with HEA and no cliffhanger then this book will have you turning the pages! Includes a second novella by J.C. McMurphy called From Here On . less

There's only one thing keeping him from his dream. Malcolm Baldwin has his heart set on one thing. Joining the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir. He's loved to sing ever since he could remember. The only thing standing in his way is a heart disorder which has gotten worse. He's struggled his whole life with a condition that saps his stamina, and until now he's accepted the hand he was dealt. He works from home designing websites and shares an apartment with his pregnant sister Sarah... moreThere's only one thing keeping him from his dream. Malcolm Baldwin has his heart set on one thing. Joining the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir. He's loved to sing ever since he could remember. The only thing standing in his way is a heart disorder which has gotten worse. He's struggled his whole life with a condition that saps his stamina, and until now he's accepted the hand he was dealt. He works from home designing websites and shares an apartment with his pregnant sister Sarah. Malcolm has put his own life on hold so he can support his sister in her time of need. Being single hasn't bothered him until he meets Devon when he takes Sarah to the hospital. The attractive, outgoing nurse practitioner reminds Malcolm not to sacrifice his own health because of the responsibility he's taking on. Devon's positive encouraging nature gives Malcolm hope. But will this just be another in a long line of disappointments? Content warning: for readers 18+ This is a 31K work contemporary mm gay romance novella. It is book 5 in the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir series. South Jersey Gay Men's Choir series: Bold Moves When Hearts Collide The Favor Hard Truth Broken Heart Balancing Act (coming soon) less

Stefanos has spent many years trying to make it big as an opera singer, hoping to finally find his big break. But after years of struggling, the financial realities of life have forced him to move to America and get a job at his aunt's Greek restaurant. A stroke of serendipity finds him crossing paths with an attractive dancer who works with the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir and the chance to be involved with music again. This is the sixth novella in the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir series... moreStefanos has spent many years trying to make it big as an opera singer, hoping to finally find his big break. But after years of struggling, the financial realities of life have forced him to move to America and get a job at his aunt's Greek restaurant. A stroke of serendipity finds him crossing paths with an attractive dancer who works with the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir and the chance to be involved with music again. This is the sixth novella in the South Jersey Gay Men's Choir series. It has explicit sex and is intended for readers 18+. less