Men of Rugged Heights Series by Jaylen Florian

Vance, a confident young police officer, naturally commands respect.  He is comfortable being in control of all aspects of his life. But Vance's love life has suffered from repeated crash endings.  He now challenges himself to explore new impulses, including his sometimes intense attractions to other virile men. Colton, an enigmatic new neighbor, unexpectedly enters his life.  Colton offers Vance an opportunity to experiment, physically and emotionally, with his evolving sexuality... moreVance, a confident young police officer, naturally commands respect.  He is comfortable being in control of all aspects of his life. But Vance's love life has suffered from repeated crash endings.  He now challenges himself to explore new impulses, including his sometimes intense attractions to other virile men. Colton, an enigmatic new neighbor, unexpectedly enters his life.  Colton offers Vance an opportunity to experiment, physically and emotionally, with his evolving sexuality.  However, reaching his full potential for ecstatic pleasure may require the unthinkable for Vance -- a three way where he shares and releases power with other men. "Patrolling the Neighborhood" is erotic fiction (a novelette) intended only for mature audiences.  It is the second book in the Men of Rugged Heights series.  It can be read as a stand-alone story or as part of the series. less

Who will be the last hunk to leave the housewarming party? Darryl, enjoying success in his career, just purchased a magnificent home in Rugged Heights. But he’s new to town and eager for companionship. Darryl has casually begun playing night basketball with some guys in his neighborhood. He is captivated by these stunning men and desperately wants to get to know them better... moreWho will be the last hunk to leave the housewarming party? Darryl, enjoying success in his career, just purchased a magnificent home in Rugged Heights. But he’s new to town and eager for companionship. Darryl has casually begun playing night basketball with some guys in his neighborhood. He is captivated by these stunning men and desperately wants to get to know them better. Acting on a tip from a lonely hearts article on a gay web site, Darryl decides to host a housewarming party and invite his neighbors. Though worried no one will show up, he’s advised to stay positive and take particular note of the last guy to leave his party. That’s the one, as the adage goes, who holds the promise to a new beginning. “Welcoming the Neighborhood,” the fifth book in the Men of Rugged Heights series, is passionate fiction (a novelette, more than 13,000 words) intended for mature audiences. less

Who's writing and posting the uninhibited thirst letters about the fire captain? Julian, the captain, is only days away from the auction block. He's agreed to headline a bachelor auction to raise money for charity at the annual Rugged Heights neighborhood fundraiser... moreWho's writing and posting the uninhibited thirst letters about the fire captain? Julian, the captain, is only days away from the auction block. He's agreed to headline a bachelor auction to raise money for charity at the annual Rugged Heights neighborhood fundraiser. Consumed by his prestigious firefighting leadership position, Julian is oblivious that anyone passionately yearns for him until the first note -- a secret crush letter -- is anonymously posted on a park clubhouse bulletin board. Shocked by the public expressions of frenzied infatuation, he digs deeper. Is this a joke? An old flame making a new play for him? Or is it just someone's clever attempt to intensify a bidding war for him at the charity benefit? Julian needs to be prepared for anything. He might even be ready to begin dating men again. However, one thing seems certain. He should get his answers by the time the auction gavel strikes at the event, finally revealing everything. "Scorching the Neighborhood" is gay fiction (a novelette, more than 16,000 words), the sixth book in the Men of Rugged Heights series. The story stands alone or can be read as part of the series. less

It was only supposed to happen once...The rumor going around the neighborhood is that a certain brawny handyman fixes more than just leaky pipes and broken windows.Close friends Eddie and Hercules, attractive twenty-somethings on the prowl for some fun, flirt with the idea of requesting a special house call. Neither had dreamed of hiring someone for a good time, but curiosity gets the best of Eddie. He decides to give the handyman a shot, just once, to see what all the fuss is really about... moreIt was only supposed to happen once...The rumor going around the neighborhood is that a certain brawny handyman fixes more than just leaky pipes and broken windows.Close friends Eddie and Hercules, attractive twenty-somethings on the prowl for some fun, flirt with the idea of requesting a special house call. Neither had dreamed of hiring someone for a good time, but curiosity gets the best of Eddie. He decides to give the handyman a shot, just once, to see what all the fuss is really about.Read today to find out if Eddie gets more than he bargained for with the fixer. He may be surprised to discover the arrangement leads to a better fit than he ever imagined."Tempting the Neighborhood" is steamy gay romantic fiction, the seventh story in the Men of Rugged Heights series, and intended for mature audiences. It can be read as a stand alone story. less

Their first touch is destined to change everything… Toby, brand new in town, isn’t expecting to become mesmerized by any handsome men quite yet. He just wants to earn a spot on the adult league swim team and make some fun-loving friends who share his passion for the sport. Lucas, the aquatic center coach, is Toby’s polar opposite in many ways... moreTheir first touch is destined to change everything… Toby, brand new in town, isn’t expecting to become mesmerized by any handsome men quite yet. He just wants to earn a spot on the adult league swim team and make some fun-loving friends who share his passion for the sport. Lucas, the aquatic center coach, is Toby’s polar opposite in many ways. Intense and brooding, with a fiery spirit rumbling under an unflappable exterior, the coach isn’t the type Toby has ever been attracted to before. Raw magnetic power, beyond Toby's full understanding, seems to pull them closer together. But differences in personality and age aren’t the only things keeping them apart. Lucas isn’t about to compromise his responsibilities as a coach to play favorites with any of the swimmers, no matter how charming or gorgeous Toby may be. Read now to discover if these men can overcome their challenges and open themselves up to one another. “Coaching the Neighborhood” is steamy gay fiction, a novelette, featuring mature romantic themes. It is the eighth book in the Men of Rugged Heights series and it can be read as a stand alone story. less