Vanguard Towers Series by Aiden Bates

The doctor can heal me, but can he keep me safe? My brother has been embezzling from his employers. Unfortunately, when I accidentally discover that information, I end up hurled straight into the Potomac. If it weren’t for Dr. Derek Carlisle, I’d be fish food. When he offers more than medical help, I bolt. It’s not his job to protect me, even if the older man is everything I’ve ever wanted. The young man needs a protector. From the moment I see him, I know Seb is more than a patient... moreThe doctor can heal me, but can he keep me safe? My brother has been embezzling from his employers. Unfortunately, when I accidentally discover that information, I end up hurled straight into the Potomac. If it weren’t for Dr. Derek Carlisle, I’d be fish food. When he offers more than medical help, I bolt. It’s not his job to protect me, even if the older man is everything I’ve ever wanted. The young man needs a protector. From the moment I see him, I know Seb is more than a patient. I’ve never been tempted to cross the patient/doctor line before. For him? I’ll do it in a heartbeat. His brother wants to hurt him, and he needs someone to keep him safe. Me. Except, I can’t keep my hands off of him. Is a man as inexperienced as Seb ready for something more than a few nights of fun? I need to find out before keeping him safe breaks my heart. Touch and Go features heroes with an age gap, danger lurking all around, and a healthy dose of hurt/comfort. The brothers of Vanguard Towers are at the frontlines of love, and Derek is only the first to fall. less

I’m going to die on this cliff with only a bobcat kitten for company. I’m sure of it until the hottest man I’ve ever seen swoops in and makes me leap. Eli’s made for danger, and he dedicates his life to finding desperately stranded hikers like me. He’s too perfect to be true. I’ve fallen hard before and ended up bruised and battered. I have to resist him. Not easy when we’re stuck in a tiny tent waiting for rescue. Somehow, I’m in even more trouble than before... moreI’m going to die on this cliff with only a bobcat kitten for company. I’m sure of it until the hottest man I’ve ever seen swoops in and makes me leap. Eli’s made for danger, and he dedicates his life to finding desperately stranded hikers like me. He’s too perfect to be true. I’ve fallen hard before and ended up bruised and battered. I have to resist him. Not easy when we’re stuck in a tiny tent waiting for rescue. Somehow, I’m in even more trouble than before. Can I rescue his heart? I didn’t think my day would end stuck at the bottom of a cliff with a cute guy like Wyatt. I’m not complaining. But he’s fresh out of a relationship, and we’re in danger from the elements. It’s not right time to even think about anything more than flirtation. No matter how much I want to put my hands on his body. By the time we’re safe I know Wyatt better than I know my brothers. Can what we’ve developed survive outside the shelter of the forest? Lost and Found is a 65,000 word standalone m/m romance featuring two guys on an adventure who find love along the way. less

Brax is too young. Too vulnerable. Too perfect. My dominant nature craves someone to care for. Someone to command. Brax could be that guy if the circumstances weren’t all wrong. His brothers would kill me if I hurt him. So would my FBI partner. That doesn’t mean I can stay away. The young artist is everything I want in a partner. And when danger comes for him, I need to keep him safe. But how can I keep him forever? I’ll never be good enough... moreBrax is too young. Too vulnerable. Too perfect. My dominant nature craves someone to care for. Someone to command. Brax could be that guy if the circumstances weren’t all wrong. His brothers would kill me if I hurt him. So would my FBI partner. That doesn’t mean I can stay away. The young artist is everything I want in a partner. And when danger comes for him, I need to keep him safe. But how can I keep him forever? I’ll never be good enough. My brothers got me off the streets, but Ry doesn’t know the truth. I’m dirty. I’ve done things I’m not proud of. Things none of my former boyfriends could see past. Why would Ry be any different? He sees the world in black and white. I know where I stand. But he looks at me with a heat I can’t ignore. And when I’m in danger, he keeps me safe. Will he accept me when he learns the truth? less

I’m straight. How can I be in love with a guy? Richie is my best friend and fellow firefighter. He’s the best guy in the world, so why do I feel so weird when I see him on a date with a man? I’ve never cared before. I’ve also never seen him dating guys before, even though I know he swings both ways. It doesn’t take long for me to realize it’s jealousy. Damn it. We’ve always been friends. Can we be more? Maybe I’m not as straight as I thought... moreI’m straight. How can I be in love with a guy? Richie is my best friend and fellow firefighter. He’s the best guy in the world, so why do I feel so weird when I see him on a date with a man? I’ve never cared before. I’ve also never seen him dating guys before, even though I know he swings both ways. It doesn’t take long for me to realize it’s jealousy. Damn it. We’ve always been friends. Can we be more? Maybe I’m not as straight as I thought. One kiss with Richie and all thoughts of straight fly out the window. I want to see where our feelings take us, even if it means exploring my sexuality. Life with Richie could be everything I ever wanted… except I’ve always dreamed having a family and kids of my own. Am I ready for a new, different life when I’ve always craved a white picket fence? less

One night will never be enough. I'm never letting a shrink in my head again. My pants, though? Dr. Scott Howard has been there, done that, and left an imprint on my soul. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but I can't get Howie out of my mind. He's my brother's shrink. Nothing else can happen between us. So why can't I stop kissing him? Howie's not like any shrink I've ever met. One kiss leads to another and before I know it, he doesn't just know my mind … he has my heart... moreOne night will never be enough. I'm never letting a shrink in my head again. My pants, though? Dr. Scott Howard has been there, done that, and left an imprint on my soul. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but I can't get Howie out of my mind. He's my brother's shrink. Nothing else can happen between us. So why can't I stop kissing him? Howie's not like any shrink I've ever met. One kiss leads to another and before I know it, he doesn't just know my mind … he has my heart. But will he want to stick around when he finds out just how messed up I really am? less