The Beautiful Dream Series by Melony Ann

Moving across the country may have been the worst thing I have ever done in my entire life. Maybe it was a cop out and all I was doing was running away from my problems. What I was not doing was looking to ever fall in love again.And then Matt came along and wouldn’t leave me alone.It was my own fault. I turned to him in the midst of one of the worst panic attacks I had ever had in my life, and he refused to let me go... moreMoving across the country may have been the worst thing I have ever done in my entire life. Maybe it was a cop out and all I was doing was running away from my problems. What I was not doing was looking to ever fall in love again.And then Matt came along and wouldn’t leave me alone.It was my own fault. I turned to him in the midst of one of the worst panic attacks I had ever had in my life, and he refused to let me go.My past came back to haunt me when my father decided that fifteen hundred miles of distance was still too close. He was one of the reasons I left, but it wasn’t enough.Now, I have to wonder if Matt will really stick by me, or if he’ll be the reason I fall into a darkness I can never come back from.~ This book is a steamy cop romance with heavy and detailed mental health themes and may not be suitable for all readers. ~ less

My relationship with my favorite author, Mariah Marie, started with a message telling her I love her books. She actually messaged me back and made my entire day. We talked every day from then on, and our relationship blossomed into this explosion of passionate fire.I’ve always been willing to do anything for love. Even if it means leaving everything I know behind.We couldn’t be happier.Everything changes the day Mariah comes home terrified.She’s shaken to her core... moreMy relationship with my favorite author, Mariah Marie, started with a message telling her I love her books. She actually messaged me back and made my entire day. We talked every day from then on, and our relationship blossomed into this explosion of passionate fire.I’ve always been willing to do anything for love. Even if it means leaving everything I know behind.We couldn’t be happier.Everything changes the day Mariah comes home terrified.She’s shaken to her core. I’ve never seen my girl so terrified. I feel like I’m out of my depth, and I’m forced to get help. Problem is, I don’t know anyone except our sexy, tattooed neighbor, Lieutenant Matt Chance, an incredibly hot cop who Mariah and I are head over heels in love with.Matt could possibly be the biggest mistake, or the best decision I’ve ever made. He confesses his feelings and makes a vow to protect us both, no matter the cost.I’m not sure he realizes the power he holds over me and Mariah. He'll either save us, or destroy us both forever.~ This book is a spicy cop romance ménage with MF, FF, and FMF romantic scenes. It contains heavily detailed mental health themes and life-threatening moments. It may not be suitable for all readers. ~ less

I’m a Lieutenant with Gainesville Police Department and a Commander with our SWAT team. My job is my life, and I like it that way. No chance my heart can get broken.As fate would have it, my Captain drops Lyric Sharpe into my lap. Her Field Training Officer is out with an injury, so guess who gets stuck with her?Me.She’s a sassy new recruit. A brat who doesn’t take orders and challenges me on every level. I hate it because it appeals to every part of me that needs to be in control... moreI’m a Lieutenant with Gainesville Police Department and a Commander with our SWAT team. My job is my life, and I like it that way. No chance my heart can get broken.As fate would have it, my Captain drops Lyric Sharpe into my lap. Her Field Training Officer is out with an injury, so guess who gets stuck with her?Me.She’s a sassy new recruit. A brat who doesn’t take orders and challenges me on every level. I hate it because it appeals to every part of me that needs to be in control.Before I know what she’s done to me, Lyric has burrowed into the cockles of my cold heart. I want to spend all of my time with her.In typical Matt Chance fashion, though, I make a mistake that shatters all the progress we’ve made, causing her to flee right back into the fog she had just managed to escape from.I refuse to give up on her or us. Hopefully, I can make it to her in time before I lose her forever to the clutches of the demons who haunt her.~ This book is a spicy cop romance with mental health themes and mentions of physical violence. It may not be suitable for all readers. ~ less

Most people think I have a pretty good head on my shoulders. I have a good job. I’m a Sergeant with the Gainesville Police Department. I’m a commander on the SWAT team. I’m a single dad. I work hard to make sure my son has everything I didn’t.I’ve never complained. I put my head down and push through whatever I face because everything I do is for my son.But I have a secret. A secret I fear could destroy everything I’ve worked for... moreMost people think I have a pretty good head on my shoulders. I have a good job. I’m a Sergeant with the Gainesville Police Department. I’m a commander on the SWAT team. I’m a single dad. I work hard to make sure my son has everything I didn’t.I’ve never complained. I put my head down and push through whatever I face because everything I do is for my son.But I have a secret. A secret I fear could destroy everything I’ve worked for. I’ve done very well at hiding it behind a carefully crafted persona. No one knows what I keep hidden.Until I’m sent on an undercover mission with my best friend.Lieutenant Matt Chance. The man owns my heart and doesn’t even know it.I try to keep my feelings private, but when he becomes the target of the cunning serial killer we’re trying to take down, I’ll do everything I need to do to protect him.Even if it destroys me in the process.~ This book is a steamy MM cop romance with mentions of mental health themes and real life issues that face the LGBTQI+ Community. It may not be suitable for all readers. ~ less

Given my ladies’ man reputation, most people wouldn’t think of me as romantic. I’m tough. I can be gruff. A hard ass. I know being a Captain with the Gainesville Police Department has probably gotten me more than a few dates. Truthfully, all I’ve ever wanted is to settle down. I’ve just never found the right woman to do it with. Until Mariah Marie comes into my life. She’s enchanting. Beautiful. Sweet. Intelligent. Fierce. She has a wicked sense of humor, and a tantalizing way with words... moreGiven my ladies’ man reputation, most people wouldn’t think of me as romantic. I’m tough. I can be gruff. A hard ass. I know being a Captain with the Gainesville Police Department has probably gotten me more than a few dates. Truthfully, all I’ve ever wanted is to settle down. I’ve just never found the right woman to do it with. Until Mariah Marie comes into my life. She’s enchanting. Beautiful. Sweet. Intelligent. Fierce. She has a wicked sense of humor, and a tantalizing way with words.Her popularity as a romance author has grown exponentially in a very short period of time. Wherever she graces with her presence, a call for service is sure to follow. Calls I usually assign myself to. I don’t trust anyone else to keep the girl I’m falling in love with safe. When the innocent adoration of one of her fans becomes sinister, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my girl. Suddenly, we’re both thrust into a dangerous world that threatens to destroy us.A world I don’t know either of us will make it out of alive.~ This book is steamy cop romance with heavily detailed mental health themes and life-threatening moments that may not be suitable for all readers. ~ less

My tenacity and decision-making skills are two of the things that make me a good Lieutenant. Until Lyric Sharpe shows up to ruin my day. And just because I’m a glutton for punishment, I had to go and add a drunken night with my best friend, Captain DJ Rens, into the mix to top off the sudden feelings I’ve grown for my friend with benefits, Mariah Carter. This isn’t going to end Men can’t handle me. I’m far too sassy, and too much of a brat... moreMy tenacity and decision-making skills are two of the things that make me a good Lieutenant. Until Lyric Sharpe shows up to ruin my day. And just because I’m a glutton for punishment, I had to go and add a drunken night with my best friend, Captain DJ Rens, into the mix to top off the sudden feelings I’ve grown for my friend with benefits, Mariah Carter. This isn’t going to end Men can’t handle me. I’m far too sassy, and too much of a brat. When Matt, my direct commanding officer, shows interest in me, I’m thrown for a loop. But I have a serious thing for my roommate, Mariah, and my Captain, When I became a Captain, I did it with the stipulation that I still be allowed to do patrol. When Mariah enters my life, I regret everything about that decision. Now, she’s all I want. Well, her, Matt, and Lyric. After a drunken night of mind-blowing passion with Lyric I hoped would end the feelings I have for DJ and Matt, I realized those feelings aren’t going away. Everything comes to light with our lives on the line…~ This book is a fast-paced, action-packed story with an age gap, mental health themes, and multiple POVs. There are FF, MM, FMF, MFM, and MFMF spicy scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. ~ less

Sometimes, I want to run away. Somewhere where no one knows me. Maybe then I could live my life in a manner no one expects of me. The way I want to live it. A place where no one will judge me. Somewhere I’ll just be left alone. Even I know that’s wishful thinking. My agent would hunt me down. I am contracted for another book, after all. Something to give Alexander’s Publishing House, the largest publishers in the world, another best-seller to tuck under their belt. I know I need a break... moreSometimes, I want to run away. Somewhere where no one knows me. Maybe then I could live my life in a manner no one expects of me. The way I want to live it. A place where no one will judge me. Somewhere I’ll just be left alone. Even I know that’s wishful thinking. My agent would hunt me down. I am contracted for another book, after all. Something to give Alexander’s Publishing House, the largest publishers in the world, another best-seller to tuck under their belt. I know I need a break. I need to go somewhere I can just be myself. I’m excited to book an only for lesbians cruise to the Caribbean. It’s time I do something for me.Unfortunately, fate has other plans. When my best friend is murdered in cold blood, I don’t feel like I can leave until her killer is brought to justice. As if that wasn’t enough, my management decides it’s the best time to keep up appearances.The only thing keeping me standing is the woman investigating my friend’s murder. She’s stunning. We quickly form a bond. I can’t stop thinking about her. I’ve fought my sexuality for a long time, but now that I’m ready to be who I really am instead of hiding behind a public facade, I can’t imagine it being with anyone else. Before I know it, I become the sole focus of my friend’s murderer’s attention. And never in a million years would I have guessed who it is. In order for me to survive, I have to rely on Officer Sharpe and her unmatched instincts and skills. She says I gave her a reason to live. My only desire is that she’ll be able to save my life so I have a chance to prove to her that her love is the greatest gift of all. less

It’s not easy being a gay man in law enforcement. Especially one who is a high-ranking officer like I am. The stigma we face is even worse for those of us who are bi-sexual. It’s the reason few people I work with know my sexuality. I’m perfectly content letting the rest believe what they want. It’s none of their business anyway.Luckily, I found someone who shares my sexuality. Captain DJ Rens. Life for me and DJ has been just the way we like it for many years. We have each other... moreIt’s not easy being a gay man in law enforcement. Especially one who is a high-ranking officer like I am. The stigma we face is even worse for those of us who are bi-sexual. It’s the reason few people I work with know my sexuality. I’m perfectly content letting the rest believe what they want. It’s none of their business anyway.Luckily, I found someone who shares my sexuality. Captain DJ Rens. Life for me and DJ has been just the way we like it for many years. We have each other. We have jobs with the Gainesville Police Department that we both love. And when we need to scratch our itch to share a woman, we head directly to our favorite club, Pandora’s Sapphire, a club filled with the type of women we long for, and where no one knows anything about us and who we are.We’ve never wanted to take anyone from the club home with us, though. We’ve happily gone to their place, had our way, and moved on. That is until the one night that changes our lives. Whether it’s for the better is something that remains to be seen, but we’ll never be the same. Not after having a taste of her.Unfortunately, DJ and I don’t have a chance to explore the possibilities she promises because we are violently thrown into a dark world of secrets and lies that we must unravel before more and more women end up dead in our beloved city.When the department decides on a plan that involves an undercover operation into the club, DJ and I are completely unprepared for the woman the Chief has decided to send in. The very woman we can’t get out of our minds. There’s no way we’re allowing this operation to go down without us controlling every aspect of it. Especially when it’s not just lives at risk… It’s our hearts. less

Runaway.That’s what I’m called back home. A runaway. No one seems to believe that I didn’t actually run. I left because it was the only way for me to survive. If I hadn’t, I would’ve given into the demon that torments me daily.Two years later, in the Florida sun, I’m finally free of the suppression that held me down.But not from the darkness.I exist in a world that frightens me and keeps me moving in one direction. I walk a very straight line down the path of safety. Assurance... moreRunaway.That’s what I’m called back home. A runaway. No one seems to believe that I didn’t actually run. I left because it was the only way for me to survive. If I hadn’t, I would’ve given into the demon that torments me daily.Two years later, in the Florida sun, I’m finally free of the suppression that held me down.But not from the darkness.I exist in a world that frightens me and keeps me moving in one direction. I walk a very straight line down the path of safety. Assurance. Where no one can hurt me except the evil fiend in my mind.Until one day, my entire world is flipped upside down. I’m shoved violently into the midnight blackness that exists in my own head.Then, a glint of light comes in the form of two men. Two police officers with the Gainesville Police Department. They want to be my light in the darkness. To help me destroy it.They’re determined to prove that love is the greatest weapon of all.While I want to believe them, I’m not sure I can. Sometimes, the pull of the shadow world is too strong… less