Mesa Boys Series by Christie Gordon

Tanner is an assistant manager at a local grocery store, an avid skateboarder and a guitar player for a cover band. He has his eye set on his younger roommate and coworker, Carter. There's only one problem. Carter doesn't like guys...or does he? After a drunken evening at their quirky local bar, Carter makes a move and Tanner is happy he does. This short story is part of the Mesa Boys series and takes place before the first book... moreTanner is an assistant manager at a local grocery store, an avid skateboarder and a guitar player for a cover band. He has his eye set on his younger roommate and coworker, Carter. There's only one problem. Carter doesn't like guys...or does he? After a drunken evening at their quirky local bar, Carter makes a move and Tanner is happy he does. This short story is part of the Mesa Boys series and takes place before the first book. It is the story of Tanner and Carter's initial hookup and does include a steamy scene. You also get to meet the other young men of the skateboarding crew, Dana and Jaime. Mesa Boys follows a group of not-so-straight friends, held together by a love of skateboarding, a certain quirky bar in Mesa, Arizona and a female bartender who enjoys pairing them up and watching them get their HEA. Each book in the series follows a different couple while they navigate roommates turned lovers, second chances, coworker romances, a secret millionaire and enemies turned lovers. less

Max has a plan. Tanner doesn’t do plans. Plan or not, they’re better off together.Max Thompson has a few problems. He’s spending too much time at the skatepark watching a mysterious, unattainable young man he refers to as skater boy. Meanwhile, his college fund is running dry in his senior year at Arizona State University and it’s time to find a roommate to help with expenses. Hopefully one that’s not too weird this time... moreMax has a plan. Tanner doesn’t do plans. Plan or not, they’re better off together.Max Thompson has a few problems. He’s spending too much time at the skatepark watching a mysterious, unattainable young man he refers to as skater boy. Meanwhile, his college fund is running dry in his senior year at Arizona State University and it’s time to find a roommate to help with expenses. Hopefully one that’s not too weird this time. He’s spent his college years staying away from love to focus on school, but he can’t get skater boy out of his head.Tanner Donahue is a hardworking assistant manager at a grocery store, who likes to skateboard and play guitar in a cover band in his spare time. But Tanner has his own problems. The first being the fact that he hooked up with and fell for his roommate and coworker, who has decided a relationship with a guy is not what he wants. It’s time for Tanner to find a new place to live and learn from his mistake.When Tanner shows up on Max’s doorstep with his guinea pig, Stan, hoping to rent the room Max has available, Max jumps at the chance. Max soon realizes he’s going to have to walk a fine line if he’s going to make Tanner his own while living together. It doesn’t help that Tanner’s old roommate wants him back, and Tanner’s family situation is complicated at best. As truths are revealed and problems pile up, can Max and Tanner navigate what’s thrown at them to come out together?Catching His Fall is a roommates to lovers, opposites attract romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a determined college student and a bad boy skater with a heart of gold who only wants to please. This is book one in the Mesa Boys series. Each book features a different couple.Trigger Warning: This book deals with issues surrounding parental abandonment. less

Kai won’t risk his heart again. Conner won’t face the truth. But some connections—and dangers—are impossible to resist.Kai Nez worked hard to build a life he loves. After surviving the cruelty of high school bullies and his mother’s abuse, he’s found peace in the small town that’s always been his haven. Running the local bar, Kai’s finally content—until the man who shattered his heart walks through the door.Conner Mitchell lives a picture-perfect lie... moreKai won’t risk his heart again. Conner won’t face the truth. But some connections—and dangers—are impossible to resist.Kai Nez worked hard to build a life he loves. After surviving the cruelty of high school bullies and his mother’s abuse, he’s found peace in the small town that’s always been his haven. Running the local bar, Kai’s finally content—until the man who shattered his heart walks through the door.Conner Mitchell lives a picture-perfect lie. To the world, he’s a wealthy success story with the ideal girlfriend and a bright future. But beneath the surface, he’s a man at war with himself. The one night he spent with Kai all those years ago haunts him, dragging him back to the town he swore he’d never return to.Kai doesn’t want to reopen old wounds, but seeing Conner again stirs feelings he thought he’d buried forever. Conner isn’t ready to let Kai slip through his fingers again. As eerie incidents plague Kai’s home, Conner steps in, reigniting a connection neither can ignore. But can Kai trust the man who once broke his heart, and will Conner finally have the courage to embrace the truth?The Haunting Crush is a standalone novel set in the Mesa Boys Universe. It is a second chance, small town romance between a man who’s forced his way out of poverty and a possessive man who grew up with a silver spoon. It includes angst, gay denial and hurt/comfort with the backdrop of a true-to-life ghost story.Buy it now if you love a heartfelt small-town romance about second chances, buried secrets, and the courage to embrace love! less

A Second Chance MM RomanceShane realizes his love for Carter never stopped. Carter realizes a second chance is just what he’s looking for.Shane Campbell fell in love with Carter, the boy next door, the boy he protected from an abusive father, but after his mother divorces and moves them to New Mexico, Shane decides in order to move on with his life, he must ghost Carter. When he finishes college, Shane finds himself back in Arizona, working as a graphic artist and web designer... moreA Second Chance MM RomanceShane realizes his love for Carter never stopped. Carter realizes a second chance is just what he’s looking for.Shane Campbell fell in love with Carter, the boy next door, the boy he protected from an abusive father, but after his mother divorces and moves them to New Mexico, Shane decides in order to move on with his life, he must ghost Carter. When he finishes college, Shane finds himself back in Arizona, working as a graphic artist and web designer. What he doesn’t expect, is to find Carter clear on the other side of town, sitting in a bar with openly gay men.Carter Davis struggles with his attraction to men after hearing prejudiced slurs thrown by his father all his life. He’s been told by the bartender at the local hangout that there’s a man who wants to meet him. What he doesn’t expect is that the man is Shane, his old best friend, the one who moved away and never spoke to him again.Shane makes it clear this time around his intentions are more than friendly and seeing Shane again brings Carter’s repressed feelings to the surface. As they navigate through Carter’s need to take their new relationship at a slower pace, Shane’s ex-boyfriend shows dangerous stalker behavior. Meanwhile, Carter’s mother is in danger from his father and Carter needs Shane’s help. With two men threatening them, how do they sail across dangerous waters together?Catching His Heart is a friends to lovers, second chance romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a soft-hearted, artsy man and a tough skater with father issues and a need to protect. This is book two in the Mesa Boys series. Each book features a different couple.Trigger Warning: Prejudice and emotional abuse by a parent. less

Josh thinks he can control his attraction to Gavin, but Gavin has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.Josh Nelson is starting his first job out of college and finds himself attracted to his coworker, Gavin, a guy with a huge Instagram following who everyone else in the office is hitting on. Not only does Josh think office romances are a bad idea, Gavin can date anyone he wants. Why would he choose him?Gavin Thomas is haunted by his parents’ death in a car crash in his senior year of college... moreJosh thinks he can control his attraction to Gavin, but Gavin has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.Josh Nelson is starting his first job out of college and finds himself attracted to his coworker, Gavin, a guy with a huge Instagram following who everyone else in the office is hitting on. Not only does Josh think office romances are a bad idea, Gavin can date anyone he wants. Why would he choose him?Gavin Thomas is haunted by his parents’ death in a car crash in his senior year of college. Now three years later, he passes his time with gay bar hookups and hanging out with his best friend, Adam, simply because he can’t find a guy who really does it for him. All that changes the first time he sees Josh at work. Is love at first sight really a thing? Gavin thinks it might be.Gavin turns on the charm to get Josh to notice him, but Josh is a tough nut to crack. When they’re sent to Austin for work together and Josh’s hotel reservations fall through, Gavin persuades Josh to room with him. During the week together, Gavin starts to break down Josh’s walls and Josh finds Gavin alluring in a way he’d never imagined. When they return home and Gavin’s worst nightmare comes true, will Josh be the one to pick up the pieces ?Catching His Eye is a coworkers to lovers, close proximity romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a no-nonsense science nerd and a charismatic, passionate man with a creative sense of style. This is book three in the Mesa Boys series. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone.Trigger warning: This book deals with the loss of both parents. less

Dana sees a challenge in Nate. Nate sees a safe place to call home in Dana.Dana Summers likes his current life, even though he grew up in poverty after his mother died and his father became disabled. He’s finally become the bakery manager at the local grocery store, and he’s gotten over a relationship that nearly wrecked him a few years back with a man who gaslighted him until he wasn’t even himself anymore... moreDana sees a challenge in Nate. Nate sees a safe place to call home in Dana.Dana Summers likes his current life, even though he grew up in poverty after his mother died and his father became disabled. He’s finally become the bakery manager at the local grocery store, and he’s gotten over a relationship that nearly wrecked him a few years back with a man who gaslighted him until he wasn’t even himself anymore. Hanging out with his friends at the local skatepark is just icing on the proverbial cake, one he’s poured his heart and soul into.Nate Walker should be living the dream after winning a small fortune in the lottery. But when his family and friends abuse the situation and scam him, he runs. While travelling the world to lick his wounds and find himself, he experiences a bi awakening in Thailand. He ends up in Mesa, Arizona with this newfound acceptance of himself, and eating a sandwich outside the bakery counter where Dana works.Dana recognizes the hurt and loneliness in Nate right away and comes to Nate’s rescue when the manager tries to kick him out for being a vagrant. He tempts Nate with the delicious treats he bakes and in the process, the two find a mutual attraction. But Nate’s reluctant to disclose too much about himself, fearing the money could change everything, and Dana is wary of another man who might gaslight him. How can Nate find a way to trust Dana with his biggest secret and find a safe place to call home?Catching His Name is a secret millionaire, hurt/comfort romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a kind-hearted skater with a motorcycle and a passion for baking, and a hot mess of a man who’s in the process of reinventing himself. This is book four in the Mesa Boys series. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone.Trigger Warning: This book has references to a parent who has died and has another parent who is in recovery from alcohol addiction. less

Jaime sees a man who’s hurting. Kaiden sees a man he can’t dismiss and might be the one who can help him heal.Jaime Hadler was raised by two moms, who gave him the confidence he needed to be whoever he wants and to do what he loves. After working hard to build a successful motorcycle repair business, he’s finally ready to let go a little, hit the skate park more, and find a special someone to share his life with... moreJaime sees a man who’s hurting. Kaiden sees a man he can’t dismiss and might be the one who can help him heal.Jaime Hadler was raised by two moms, who gave him the confidence he needed to be whoever he wants and to do what he loves. After working hard to build a successful motorcycle repair business, he’s finally ready to let go a little, hit the skate park more, and find a special someone to share his life with. Kaiden Visser is merely surviving after enduring a painful miscarriage that destroyed his relationship with his girlfriend. It’s in his nature to make sure the people around him are taken care of, even if it means putting his own best interests aside. This fact coupled with the intense feelings he gets for men, makes him swear off any potential gay relationships.When Kaiden walks into Jaime’s shop needing a mod for a new motorcycle, Jaime is excited to meet him. But when the work leaves a stray screw, Kaiden and Jaime get into a heated argument, one that continues under the influence of alcohol at the local quirky bar and ends explosively in a bathroom encounter. Jaime’s sure he’ll never see Kaiden again, but neither of them can get the encounter or their powerful chemistry out of their minds. As the encounters pile up each time they meet, they finally admit the inevitable and try starting something. But Kaiden’s not out and his ex-girlfriend has other plans. How do Jaime and Kaiden navigate the pitfalls of their budding relationship? Catching His Fire is an enemies to lovers, hurt/comfort romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a light-hearted skater, motorcycles, and a serious man who needs someone to show him how to live again. This is book five in the Mesa Boys series. Each book features a different couple. Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage - and I can't warn against this one enough. If you've experienced this, your grief is real, no matter how far along you were, and therapy can help. I know, I've been there. There is a passage in this book where one of the MCs describes in detail his experience with an early, second-trimester miscarriage, but the miscarriage is a past event.There is also the death of an absent parent. less