Less Is More Series by J.M. Lamp

After Elliot Edwards goes on yet another terrible double date for his best friend, he finds himself at his favorite park bench by the water like he does most nights. Only this night is different. He doesn't expect a random stranger named Will Everett to sit down next to him and change his life forever. But Will has a secret; a secret filled with heartbreak and sorrow and Elliot may be the only one able to repair what's been broken in ways neither of them would ever have imagined possible.

“I snap a picture and realize that this is the first time I’ve seen him this excited about something as small as catching a fish. This is the first time I’ve seen him not have a care about anything in the world. In this moment, he’s fearless, and I’m in love.” Ethan Alexander has finally found the love of his life in Cody Monroe: the muscled nurse who, by all accounts, is exactly what Ethan deserves in his life... more“I snap a picture and realize that this is the first time I’ve seen him this excited about something as small as catching a fish. This is the first time I’ve seen him not have a care about anything in the world. In this moment, he’s fearless, and I’m in love.” Ethan Alexander has finally found the love of his life in Cody Monroe: the muscled nurse who, by all accounts, is exactly what Ethan deserves in his life. When Ethan’s past comes back to haunt him, however, the love these two have created may not be enough to save him. **Intended For Mature Audiences Due To Adult Language and Sexual Content** less

Samuel Erickson is having a nice night out with friends at his favorite pub in the city like he does most weekends. He’s past the idea of finding love again, and he is completely happy with the way his life is going. This night is different, however, because there is a new bartender at the pub named Oliver Hamilton who can’t keep his eyes off of Sam. Oliver moved to the city to get away from a past that he doesn’t want to deal with, and he has sworn off the idea of dating again... moreSamuel Erickson is having a nice night out with friends at his favorite pub in the city like he does most weekends. He’s past the idea of finding love again, and he is completely happy with the way his life is going. This night is different, however, because there is a new bartender at the pub named Oliver Hamilton who can’t keep his eyes off of Sam. Oliver moved to the city to get away from a past that he doesn’t want to deal with, and he has sworn off the idea of dating again. His first night at his new job, he spots a cute-young Sam Erickson who he knows will, probably, only cause him pain in the end. Oliver has no idea, however, that he and Sam have a lot more in common than he knows and that Sam may just be what he needs to overcome the idea that love is just a fairytale. less

Sam Erickson is riding high on the career train. Work has been his focus for so long and it's finally paying off. He doesn't need dates or a relationship. Why ruin a good thing? He doesn't need anyone to bring him down or cheat on him. He doesn't need to face any kind of heartbreak again. Oliver Hamilton didn't expect to move to Chicago so quickly. But finding out his boyfriend was cheating left him with no choice. He needed a change that just so happened to be big... moreSam Erickson is riding high on the career train. Work has been his focus for so long and it's finally paying off. He doesn't need dates or a relationship. Why ruin a good thing? He doesn't need anyone to bring him down or cheat on him. He doesn't need to face any kind of heartbreak again. Oliver Hamilton didn't expect to move to Chicago so quickly. But finding out his boyfriend was cheating left him with no choice. He needed a change that just so happened to be big.Sam isn't expecting to have his life change when he meets Oliver at the pub he frequents. All he knows is that there is a cute new bartender that is very easy on the eyes. Neither one wants to date again, but what about other things? Can they pull off being friends with some good old benefits? Or will the reality of the situation make them question what they really want, forcing them to face their pasts together? Find out in book three of the Less is More series!Other Books By J.M. Breathless (Book One)Fearless (Book Two)Effortless (Book Three)Weightless (Book Four)*All books in the series can be read as stand alone experiences, but it is highly recommended to begin with Breathless for the introduction to all characters in later books. less

For Hadley Alexander, life has always been about one thing: work. For years, she dedicated herself to being a police officer, until one day she realized that she wanted more—a family, kids, a normal life in general. When Ian McIntyre stepped into her life over a year ago, she started believing that wanting more could be a reality. When Ian’s childhood best friend got sick, though, she never imagined that they would grow apart... moreFor Hadley Alexander, life has always been about one thing: work. For years, she dedicated herself to being a police officer, until one day she realized that she wanted more—a family, kids, a normal life in general. When Ian McIntyre stepped into her life over a year ago, she started believing that wanting more could be a reality. When Ian’s childhood best friend got sick, though, she never imagined that they would grow apart. When Ian decides to move back to Tennessee to be closer to his mom, he thinks that leaving Chicago will help quicken the grieving process. He never liked the city anyway, and being in it only brought up memories that he didn’t want to revisit. He has no idea, though, that getting over Hadley won’t be as easy as he thinks. And that maybe the happiness he is looking for is on the other side of the country where he left it. The fourth and final book in the Less is More Series! This book can be read as a stand alone novel, but these characters, and the side-characters listed in this book, all appear in the other books in the series. Therefore, their stories will be spoiled by reading this book without knowledge of the other books, so be warned. less