Southern Comforts Series by Garett Groves

A Second Chance Romance A downtrodden barkeep. A country singing sensation. A small town second chance. Jason Smith has spent his whole life trying to escape Beauclaire, North Carolina, the tiny town where he was born and raised. But when his father passes away and leaves the family’s troubled bar to him, Jason’s sure he’s never going to escape the town and the painful memories that haunt him... moreA Second Chance Romance A downtrodden barkeep. A country singing sensation. A small town second chance. Jason Smith has spent his whole life trying to escape Beauclaire, North Carolina, the tiny town where he was born and raised. But when his father passes away and leaves the family’s troubled bar to him, Jason’s sure he’s never going to escape the town and the painful memories that haunt him. Dan Montgomery never wanted to audition on America’s Next Top Singer, but gave in when he felt Beauclaire sink its dream-killing hooks into him. His unexpected success on the show launched a smash country music career—but it also cost him the only man who loved him before he was famous: Jason. After two exhausting, tumultuous years on the road, Dan longs for Jason and a quiet life in sleepy Beauclaire with all its quirks. So when he learns his mother is ill, he rushes home to care for her—and to croon his way back into Jason’s heart. Though they’ve both changed for the better since Dan’s been gone, Jason’s afraid to give their passionate but rocky romance a second chance. With a struggling bar to save and the eyes of the world watching Dan’s every move, it seems downright reckless—but Jason’s never been able to resist Dan. Can the two find a way to be together again? Or will they water down like whiskey on the rocks? On the Rocks is the first in the Southern Comforts series of small town, southern romances. Though each can be read and enjoyed alone, they fit together like butter on a biscuit when read as part of the series. If you like your romances with healthy sides of sweet tea, town gossip, “bless your hearts,” and scenes so steamy they’ll make your Mama drag you to church, you’ll love this latest book from Garett Groves! less

An Enemies to Lovers Romance A troubled bad boy. An uncomplicated cook. A small town romantic throw down. Kai Eriksson’s spent his whole life in some kind of trouble. When he’s thrown out of a prestigious university in Sweden, his wealthy parents banish him to the worst place they can find: the tiny town of Beauclaire, North Carolina. Mike Baker leads a simple life. Born and raised in Beauclaire, he’s content to watch the world pass him by, as long as he’s got a cold beer to sip... moreAn Enemies to Lovers Romance A troubled bad boy. An uncomplicated cook. A small town romantic throw down. Kai Eriksson’s spent his whole life in some kind of trouble. When he’s thrown out of a prestigious university in Sweden, his wealthy parents banish him to the worst place they can find: the tiny town of Beauclaire, North Carolina. Mike Baker leads a simple life. Born and raised in Beauclaire, he’s content to watch the world pass him by, as long as he’s got a cold beer to sip. But when management at the bar where Mike works hires a young, cocky—and undeniably hot—bartender to help, Mike’s life suddenly isn’t so simple. As if it wasn’t bad enough Kai’s trapped in the backwoods of the USA, he’s also stuck working with someone who barely knows the difference between a bottle cap and a potato chip—meanwhile, Mike’s convinced Kai can’t stay away from a mirror long enough to take an order, much less make a good drink. Yet, despite their mutual disdain, it isn’t long before their bantering shifts from hurt to flirt. Kai can’t help wondering if there’s more to Mike than his drawl and small town lack of ambition, and after Kai’s past bubbles up, Mike realizes they might not be as incompatible as he thought. Will their differences keep them enemies forever, or will their unlikely chemistry leave their hearts shaken and stirred? Shaken and Stirred is the second in the Southern Comforts series of small town, southern romances. Though each can be read and enjoyed alone, they fit together like chicken and waffles when read as part of the series. If you like your romances with healthy sides of snark more sour than lemonade, town gossip thicker than molasses, and hate-love scenes so steamy you’ll need to go to Confession after reading them, you’ll love this latest book from Garett Groves! less

A single father. A young teacher. A straight up romance. 
 George Smith just wants his simple life to go back to being simple. After narrowly saving his family’s dive bar in tiny Beauclaire, North Carolina from demise, things are finally starting to simmer down—until his troubled son comes to live with him. Clay Johnson, Beauclaire High School’s new music teacher, can’t wait to educate young minds... moreA single father. A young teacher. A straight up romance. 
 George Smith just wants his simple life to go back to being simple. After narrowly saving his family’s dive bar in tiny Beauclaire, North Carolina from demise, things are finally starting to simmer down—until his troubled son comes to live with him. Clay Johnson, Beauclaire High School’s new music teacher, can’t wait to educate young minds. But when he meets George during a parent-teacher conference, he realizes just how far he’s willing to go to make parents happy. It isn’t bad enough that George has been forced into the role of father when he least expected it. Things between he and Clay heat up quickly while they spend extracurricular time together—and George can’t help wondering if Clay sees him as a different type of daddy. Though Clay can’t deny his connection with George, he also can’t ignore the fact that George is a student’s parent—and as straight as the one road leading out of Beauclaire. Still, the more time George spends with Clay, and the steamier things get between them, he can’t shake the feeling that his life isn’t nearly as simple—nor as straight—as he once thought. Can they resist their desires, or will a relationship lead them to straight up trouble? Straight Up Trouble is third in the Southern Comforts series of small town, southern romances. Though each can be read and enjoyed alone, they fit together like bacon and eggs when read as part of the series. If you like your romances with healthy sides of schmoop sweeter than syrup, pairings queerer than a two-dollar bill, and daddy issues so dirty you’ll need to be baptized after reading them, you’ll love this latest book from Garett Groves! A Gay For You Romance less