Just Life Series by E.E. Montgomery

Daron’s looking for a certain type: he loves tall, slim older men, and he’s sure one of them will be his one true love, even though he doesn’t truly believe he deserves it. His lack of confidence leads him to a series of meaningless encounters with strangers, convinced that eventually he’ll find a relationship to last a lifetime. His best friend and coworker, Rebel, offers Daron the only stable relationship he’s ever known... moreDaron’s looking for a certain type: he loves tall, slim older men, and he’s sure one of them will be his one true love, even though he doesn’t truly believe he deserves it. His lack of confidence leads him to a series of meaningless encounters with strangers, convinced that eventually he’ll find a relationship to last a lifetime. His best friend and coworker, Rebel, offers Daron the only stable relationship he’s ever known. Rebel is younger than Daron and only slightly taller, so definitely not his type. Daron enjoys the time they spend together, but refuses to allow himself to think it could be anything more than friendship. He’s never bothered to consider what Rebel thinks…. less

"Sequel to Just His Type" Rebel Nguyen and Daron Boroughs both need to be loved, but when Rebel looks at Daron to fill that role, it mangles their friendship. Rebel tries a clean break and meets Jeremy. They hit it off, but Rebel is preoccupied with might-have-beens. When Rebel doesn't contact him for days, Daron feels lost. He decides he'll never find love unless he can change, but the process of his makeover throws him into the arms of his last trick's ex-boyfriend... more"Sequel to Just His Type" Rebel Nguyen and Daron Boroughs both need to be loved, but when Rebel looks at Daron to fill that role, it mangles their friendship. Rebel tries a clean break and meets Jeremy. They hit it off, but Rebel is preoccupied with might-have-beens. When Rebel doesn't contact him for days, Daron feels lost. He decides he'll never find love unless he can change, but the process of his makeover throws him into the arms of his last trick's ex-boyfriend. Shockingly, they work together-until Daron inevitably screws it up. Rebel and Daron both need to learn that they don't have to change themselves for love-just the way they look for it. less

Mark Mendelson's life is close to perfect: he has good friends, a successful business, and a solid reputation in the jewelry industry. He fought hard to get what he has after nearly losing it all fifteen years ago, when his then boyfriend, Cole Porter, stole his designs. When a handsome man enters Mark's store to request a commitment ring-a design Mark made specifically for Cole-Mark wants nothing to do with him... moreMark Mendelson's life is close to perfect: he has good friends, a successful business, and a solid reputation in the jewelry industry. He fought hard to get what he has after nearly losing it all fifteen years ago, when his then boyfriend, Cole Porter, stole his designs. When a handsome man enters Mark's store to request a commitment ring-a design Mark made specifically for Cole-Mark wants nothing to do with him. All he can think about is his rage at Cole's betrayal, something he thought he'd dealt with long ago. But Mark's would-be customer, Dr. Liam Watson, returns to the shop, thinking Mark might provide some answers. For years Liam has tried to convince his cousin Jon to leave Cole, who abuses him. As the relationship between Jon and Cole disintegrates, a fragile new one forms between Liam and Mark-but Mark can't move on until he confronts Cole once and for all. less