Greenford Series by Romeo Alexander

Christopher: My life has been boringly predictable. From academic success as a child and at college, to my career at Greenford University, everything has fit perfectly into the plan. I like it, it’s worked for me, and thankfully, for my peace of mind, it works for my mother as well. But I’m starting to wonder if there’s more to life than just my plan. That question grows even louder when I meet Mateo on a night out... moreChristopher: My life has been boringly predictable. From academic success as a child and at college, to my career at Greenford University, everything has fit perfectly into the plan. I like it, it’s worked for me, and thankfully, for my peace of mind, it works for my mother as well. But I’m starting to wonder if there’s more to life than just my plan. That question grows even louder when I meet Mateo on a night out. Suddenly I find myself falling head over heels for someone I never imagined…a stripper!Mateo: I was warned taking a break from college was a bad idea. Well, I didn’t have a choice when my mom got sick. I needed more than a serving job at the strip club. Turned out stripping was perfect for me. I’m good at it. I enjoy it, and people enjoy me, so I’ve stuck with it. I haven’t dated anyone recently, seemed like a recipe for disaster, especially if I met them in the club. That changed when I met Christopher. Something in that shy, sweet man drew me to him immediately and suddenly, I don’t want anything else but him…until his mother interferesCan a nerdy college professor and a fun-loving stripper make their romance work or will outside pressures ruin everything? less

Samuel: We dated in college, he ended it. We were drawn to each other again in Portland, I walked away. Twice we went our separate ways. It’s been years since I last saw Caleb, and now he’s back in Greenford. The quiet, predictable life I’ve built for myself has changed. Something is drawing us together again, and I don’t know what it means, but it’s nice to see him. I still have feelings for him, but we’ve crashed and burned twice before... moreSamuel: We dated in college, he ended it. We were drawn to each other again in Portland, I walked away. Twice we went our separate ways. It’s been years since I last saw Caleb, and now he’s back in Greenford. The quiet, predictable life I’ve built for myself has changed. Something is drawing us together again, and I don’t know what it means, but it’s nice to see him. I still have feelings for him, but we’ve crashed and burned twice before. If I can figure out why then maybe we have a chance this time around.Caleb: My life has been turned upside down. Divorced, fired from a great job, and forced to move back to Greenford. The place has enough memories, but it seems it has one more memory waiting for me, Samuel. I shouldn’t be surprised that we’re falling back into old habits. We’re being drawn together once again despite previous break-ups. But that’s us, how we’ve always been. There’s gravity between us, pulling us toward each other no matter what. I just hope it doesn’t crush us this time.Gravity. The force of attraction between two physical bodies. Can Samuel and Caleb escape their own personal gravity, or will they be inexorably drawn together a third time? less

Jacob: My whole life has been grabbing one handhold after another to pull myself up. And I’ve done it. I have everything I ever dreamed of and more. I’ve got a head for business, and I’m successful. I’m even on the board of Greenford University. I float around the rich and successful, and I don’t have to worry. Well, except that, even though I don’t want a relationship, having a partner by my side would get a lot of people off my back... moreJacob: My whole life has been grabbing one handhold after another to pull myself up. And I’ve done it. I have everything I ever dreamed of and more. I’ve got a head for business, and I’m successful. I’m even on the board of Greenford University. I float around the rich and successful, and I don’t have to worry. Well, except that, even though I don’t want a relationship, having a partner by my side would get a lot of people off my back. Of course, the best way to make that happen is to buy it, at least in the short term. After all, employing a professional escort to be my boyfriend is perfectly safe, isn’t it?Max: Supporting myself and my family is tough, especially when I’m trying to go through school. Someday I want my own business, but in the meantime, I need to pay the bills. So yeah, I’m an escort. It’s a job. So when my latest client, Jacob, wanted me to be his fake boyfriend, it was just another job, albeit a little stranger than usual. I wasn’t ready for him to want more, and I definitely wasn’t ready to feel the same…or for it to jeopardize my education…and my future.Can a cute escort pretending to be his boyfriend make Jacob’s life easier? Can having a rich, hot fake boyfriend give Max what he’s been looking for? Or will old prejudices and hatred ruin everything? less