Arrested Hearts Series by Jayda Marx

Tyson- Every Saturday morning during my shift at the diner, I’m graced with the presence of the most gorgeous man on the planet; Officer Gage Langston. The problem? I’ve always had a bit of verbal diarrhea when I get nervous, and Officer Langston makes me extremely nervous. Not because he’s a cop; I respect law enforcement, but I don’t fear them... moreTyson- Every Saturday morning during my shift at the diner, I’m graced with the presence of the most gorgeous man on the planet; Officer Gage Langston. The problem? I’ve always had a bit of verbal diarrhea when I get nervous, and Officer Langston makes me extremely nervous. Not because he’s a cop; I respect law enforcement, but I don’t fear them. No, my mouth becomes a geyser of stupidity when he’s around because I’ve had a raging crush on the man since the first time I saw him walk into the diner. The even bigger problem? Even if the sexy older man weren’t obviously straight, he’s way out of my league. Gage- I have a problem; I’m borderline obsessed with the gorgeous man who waits on me every Saturday at the diner. I don’t even know that much about Tyson, except there is something about him that calls to me. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t feel the same way about me, though. Every week, I enjoy our conversations so much, even if I don’t know what the hell is happening half the time. He’ll ramble on and go off on wild tangents when he speaks. I love it; it’s like going on a car trip and taking all the detours to see the fun pit stops. But it always seems like he doesn’t enjoy our interactions as much as I do; I think I make him nervous. Probably because he can sense I like him, and he’s not too keen on having some old fart perving on him. Tyson is so young and precious and free-spirited. The last thing he needs is a predictable, graying, softening old man. He’s way out of my league. *This M/M May-December romance is for readers 18 and up! It contains a sexy, loving cop, his bow tie wearing angel and their feisty best friends. It has no cheating or cliffhangers, and a very happy HEA. **My stories tend to be low on angst because it hurts my heart. They are, however, packed with sexy scenes, heartwarming moments and a healthy dose of humor. Author’s Note Thank you for your interest in my book! My stories tend to be low angst because it hurts my heart; I like getting to the good stuff and live for fluff. If “instalove” isn’t your thing, my books may not be for you. I want my readers to finish my books with a smile on their face and a fierce case of the warm and fuzzies. Laughter is guaranteed, and each read delivers its own type of drama. Thanks again for taking a look and happy reading! less

Chris - People say I’m a cocky, loud, foul-mouthed, sarcastic asshole of a man whore. And well...they’d be right. But there’s more to me than that; more than anyone knows. Pain from my past has made me uninterested in any connection with a man beyond a night of fun. That is, until Lyle Watson comes onto the scene. The secret and mystery behind the sweet little redhead’s eyes drive me to distraction wondering what his story is... moreChris - People say I’m a cocky, loud, foul-mouthed, sarcastic asshole of a man whore. And well...they’d be right. But there’s more to me than that; more than anyone knows. Pain from my past has made me uninterested in any connection with a man beyond a night of fun. That is, until Lyle Watson comes onto the scene. The secret and mystery behind the sweet little redhead’s eyes drive me to distraction wondering what his story is. I long to crack open his shell and get a glimpse into his true personality. When I get that glimpse, I become insatiable. But I quickly discover I’m not the only one with a hard story. Can I break through the walls Lyle has surrounded himself with? Can I let go of my past and change my ways? Is it possible to believe in things like love and forever again? Lyle - I can’t get the hunky cop off my mind. He’s absolutely gorgeous, from his buff body, his scruffy blond hair and those warm brown eyes that dance with mischief. Even the way he carries himself screams confidence and strength. He is everything I should know to leave alone by now, but everything I can’t resist. I can only push him away so long before I end up in his arms. He’s the first man in years to make me think of things like relationships and love again. But what happens when the past comes back to haunt me? *This M/M romance is for readers 18 and up! It contains a sexy, ornery cop, his guarded, wounded sweetie, and their hilariously feisty best friends. It has no cheating or cliffhangers, and a very happy HEA. **Trigger warning: This book contains mention/description of domestic violence. Author’s note: Thank you for your interest in my book! My stories tend to be low angst because it hurts my heart; I like getting to the good stuff and live for fluff. If “instalove” isn’t your thing, my books may not be for you. I want my readers to finish my books with a smile on their face and a fierce case of the warm and fuzzies. Laughter is guaranteed, and each read delivers its own type of drama. Thanks again for taking a look and happy reading! less

Mike - I trust my police partner Sam Miller with my life. Not only have we been friends for fifteen years, he’s a great cop and I know I can trust him to watch my back. So I’m less than thrilled when I hear that he’ll be on sick leave for six weeks due to a minor surgery. What’s worse? I’m being paired up with a man who is not only relatively new to the job, but according to his old precinct, can’t be trusted... moreMike - I trust my police partner Sam Miller with my life. Not only have we been friends for fifteen years, he’s a great cop and I know I can trust him to watch my back. So I’m less than thrilled when I hear that he’ll be on sick leave for six weeks due to a minor surgery. What’s worse? I’m being paired up with a man who is not only relatively new to the job, but according to his old precinct, can’t be trusted. Jonah is transferring from the Springfield Police Department, and they’ve warned me that he is a shrimpy troublemaker who is trying to disgrace and entrap a well respected senior officer. I’ve decided to keep my guard up and Jonah at arm’s length for my own good, even if he is the most gorgeous man I’ve ever met. Not that it matters; being gay is only one of the many secrets I hold. Jonah - I’m transferring to Princeton Police Department after being attacked by another officer. I caught the incident on tape and am pressing charges, which only made my old precinct hate me more than they already did due to the fact that I play by the rules and expect others to do the same. Luckily, I have friends in Princeton and the force welcomes me with open arms; well, everyone except my temporary partner Mike. The gorgeous man gives me the cold shoulder and zero respect. Though we start off on the wrong foot, I see secrets in his eyes that I yearn to unlock. Maybe it will be the beginning of a beautiful partnership that extends beyond the badge. *This M/M romance is for readers 18 and up! It contains sexy cops and their hilariously feisty best friends. It has no cheating or cliffhangers, an age gap and a very happy HEA. **Author’s note: This is the third installment of the Arrested Hearts series, featuring Mike and Jonah’s story. This low-angst, enemies to lovers book features sexy cops, major insta-love vibes and lots of heat! Be on the lookout for light BDSM elements, humor and heart. On a side note, I would never claim to be an expert on police regulations, protocols or legal procedures. Though I’ve researched all of those things to make this series feel more true to life, these books are strictly for romantic entertainment. I hope you enjoy! less

Sam - The moment I saw Jordan Webb walk into Brews Brothers a few weeks ago, I knew I was in trouble. He was the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen, but I soon learned that his beauty was more than skin deep. He has a kind heart and a desire to do good in the world. Since his living arrangement was in limbo after a breakup, I invited him to stay with me until the trial against Paul was over... moreSam - The moment I saw Jordan Webb walk into Brews Brothers a few weeks ago, I knew I was in trouble. He was the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen, but I soon learned that his beauty was more than skin deep. He has a kind heart and a desire to do good in the world. Since his living arrangement was in limbo after a breakup, I invited him to stay with me until the trial against Paul was over. It seemed like a good idea at the time; he needed a place to stay, I had more space than I needed, and he could be close to me and my police officer friends if he had questions about his case. But actually living with him is the best kind of torture. Everything he does only confirms how crazy about him I am. But I could never tell him; he’s young and beautiful, and free to go anywhere with his life. I’m nothing special; just a graying, softening man who is sixteen years his senior. I could never hold him back. He deserves better than me. Jordan - I’m head over heels in love with Sam Miller, the older police officer whom I’m currently living with. He’s sweet and funny and everything I want. But I could never reveal my feelings for him; I’m not exactly what you’d call a “catch”. I’m dramatic, sensitive, and often let my emotions get the better of me. I don’t have a lot of money - my last job as a public defender where I cut my teeth in the world of law didn’t pay much. Oh, and I have student loan debt up to my eyeballs. I wouldn’t even have a place to stay (besides the crummy motel where I’d been sleeping) if it weren’t for Sam’s kindness. It’s also entirely likely that my new aspiration of being a prosecutor will tank; for my “initiation test”, I’ve been tasked with trying Paul, the man who abused Lyle and assaulted Jonah. No self respecting prosecutor would touch the case because it’s been deemed unwinnable. So yeah, I’m a mess with literally nothing to offer. Sam deserves someone with his shit together. He deserves better than me. *This M/M May-December insta-love romance is for readers 18 and up! It contains a sexy, loving cop, his feisty sweetheart and their crazy best friends. It has no cheating or cliffhangers, and a very happy HEA. less