Loaded Series by Casey Ashwood

“I can't make the same mistake twice.” After being rescued from his abusive relationship, Jaco Ferra is trying to put the pieces of his life together again. Every time he thinks he's moving on, his PTSD makes it hard for him to live and love in the now. He's afraid that he'll never find someone to stand by his side and help conquer his inner demons. It's time to bite the bullet. Detective Sean Hunt is everyone's rock, whether he likes it or not... more“I can't make the same mistake twice.” After being rescued from his abusive relationship, Jaco Ferra is trying to put the pieces of his life together again. Every time he thinks he's moving on, his PTSD makes it hard for him to live and love in the now. He's afraid that he'll never find someone to stand by his side and help conquer his inner demons. It's time to bite the bullet. Detective Sean Hunt is everyone's rock, whether he likes it or not. Although he is calm, patient, and loyal, he can't stop dating men with issues... men who can't be there for him, too. As if dating as a cop isn't hard enough, he worries that he'll never find someone that can be his rock as well. I can't make his life a living hell because mine is. A near-accident one night opens a world of possibility for Jaco and Sean as the spark of passion and drive to protect consumes them. But can Jaco allow Sean close with the shadow of his past looming over him? Or will he give up his shot at happiness and land himself in even deeper trouble? Reload is a gay romance novel. It's the second novel in the “Loaded” series. It has a happily ever after ending with no cliffhanger. less

“Why forgive him now?” Camden Perry is a young man looking for someone to keep him warm during the long winter. The holiday season has his soul aching for companionship, although he's afraid to put himself out there. Years ago, he was burned by the man he loved most, and he still bears the emotional scars today. He was afraid of change. Detective Max Connolly is a man on a mission. Whether he's booking a suspect or cruising for a fun night out, he knows what he wants and goes for it... more“Why forgive him now?” Camden Perry is a young man looking for someone to keep him warm during the long winter. The holiday season has his soul aching for companionship, although he's afraid to put himself out there. Years ago, he was burned by the man he loved most, and he still bears the emotional scars today. He was afraid of change. Detective Max Connolly is a man on a mission. Whether he's booking a suspect or cruising for a fun night out, he knows what he wants and goes for it. Despite his casual ways, his heart aches for something more but opening himself up is hard. I won't let you down again. One chilly afternoon, Camden and Max bump into each other after years apart. After finding a stray dog together on the harsh streets of New York City, the spark is rekindled. Will they be able to forget the hurt and move forward together? Or will their past come back to haunt them, keeping them apart once and for all? Unload is a gay romance novel. It's the third novel in the “Loaded” series. It has a happily ever after ending with no cliffhanger. less