Rent A Spouse Series by Jason Collins

ASHLEY:When Axel opens the door, it’s obvious: he expected “Ashley” to be a woman when he hired me from the spouse rental agency. But I can still make this work. Sure, I’ve never cooked or cleaned, but that’s what YouTube educational videos are for, right? Best of all, my new boss is, in a word, hot. And not as straight as I first thought.He’s divorced from a woman, but the way he touches me tells me he’s intrigued.Little did I know, we’re connected in more ways than one... moreASHLEY:When Axel opens the door, it’s obvious: he expected “Ashley” to be a woman when he hired me from the spouse rental agency. But I can still make this work. Sure, I’ve never cooked or cleaned, but that’s what YouTube educational videos are for, right? Best of all, my new boss is, in a word, hot. And not as straight as I first thought.He’s divorced from a woman, but the way he touches me tells me he’s intrigued.Little did I know, we’re connected in more ways than one. My father’s business is moving into town—and putting Axel out of business. Telling Axel could ruin everything between us, but my heart is in too deep to back out now. I want more than a work contract with Axel, but our relationship may not survive the truth.AXEL: After my divorce from my ex-wife, I’m done with love and marriage. So I decide to “rent a spouse” to handle the cooking and cleaning while I focus on my business—which is how I’m paired with Ashley. When my new spouse shows up at the door, I certainly don’t expect the hottest man I’ve ever seen to waltz in.Ashley’s all sunshine and sass, and he makes me never want to leave the house.I’ve never been attracted to another man, but he breaks through all my barriers. My heart wants more with him, but my business is in trouble, and soon I’ll have to cut costs—including my spouse. Worse yet, Ashley seems to know more about my business than he lets on. He’s hiding something, and if we’re going to be real partners, I need a real answer.This is the first book in the Rent A Spouse series. It can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger. less

JOSH: My love life is on the backburner—or so I thought. I moved to this small town to escape my overbearing ex, and I became a rent-a-spouse to pay the bills. But I didn’t plan for Keaton, my ridiculously handsome new boss.I’ll be Mr. Thornhill’s husband any day of the week.Keaton’s attracted to me, too, and he wants a real relationship. Our chemistry is too strong to ignore and being in his arms makes me feel safe again. But when my ex reappears and won’t stop harassing me, I’m tempted to run... moreJOSH: My love life is on the backburner—or so I thought. I moved to this small town to escape my overbearing ex, and I became a rent-a-spouse to pay the bills. But I didn’t plan for Keaton, my ridiculously handsome new boss.I’ll be Mr. Thornhill’s husband any day of the week.Keaton’s attracted to me, too, and he wants a real relationship. Our chemistry is too strong to ignore and being in his arms makes me feel safe again. But when my ex reappears and won’t stop harassing me, I’m tempted to run. Except that would mean leaving Keaton behind.KEATON: It all started when my new rent-a-spouse walked through the door. Josh is charmingly soft-spoken, witty, and full of mystery. I needed someone to cook, clean, and make the house a little less lonely in this mountain town. Instead, my new “husband” has the physique of an underwear model.I’m not complaining.Around Josh, I’m happier than I’ve ever been. He’s addictive, and our relationship becomes more than just a contract. But Josh carries a sadness in his eyes I can’t explain, and he refuses to talk about his past. If he won’t let me in, I can’t protect him from the ghosts that still haunt him.This is the second book in the Rent A Spouse series. It can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger. less

THOMAS: Status: single dad—for the rest of time. After my ex-husband up and left, I take a full-time job as a rent-a-spouse in a mountain town. It keeps the bills paid, my daughter and I afloat, and our life uncomplicated.But then there’s my gorgeous boss, Palmer.He’s rugged and great with his hands—and I’m doomed. When a fire leaves my daughter and me homeless, he brings us in with no questions asked... moreTHOMAS: Status: single dad—for the rest of time. After my ex-husband up and left, I take a full-time job as a rent-a-spouse in a mountain town. It keeps the bills paid, my daughter and I afloat, and our life uncomplicated.But then there’s my gorgeous boss, Palmer.He’s rugged and great with his hands—and I’m doomed. When a fire leaves my daughter and me homeless, he brings us in with no questions asked. I could fall in love with this man, but it would upend our world if Kelly and I were abandoned again. Trusting once is hard, but trusting again can wreck you.PALMER: My hands are always full, but my personal life is empty. I built this big house and all the furniture in it, but when I return from my woodworking shop at the end of the night, it’s too quiet. Nothing but echoing rooms and an emptier bed.Then I meet my rent-a-spouse, Thomas.I wasn’t expecting intimacy, but Thomas is single and downright seductive. When an apartment fire displaces him and his adorable daughter, I offer my house as a place to stay. The three of us share the same roof, and as Thomas and I grow closer, I know I want this life forever—but he’s holding back. His walls are so high I wonder who hurt him, and how I can convince him I won’t do the same.This is the third book in the Rent A Spouse series. It can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger. less