Pursuit of Love Series by K.C. Carmine

an alternate cover edition can be found here. After a bitter divorce leaves him heartbroken, Brendan finds solace in running his beloved flower shop. Wary of being burnt again, he vows never to jump into another relationship. Until he visits a hair salon and meets a man with skilled hands and a cheeky smile. Intrigued, Brendan returns to the salon on the first Wednesday of every month, hoping that their slowly-blooming friendship may one day turn into something more... morean alternate cover edition can be found here. After a bitter divorce leaves him heartbroken, Brendan finds solace in running his beloved flower shop. Wary of being burnt again, he vows never to jump into another relationship. Until he visits a hair salon and meets a man with skilled hands and a cheeky smile. Intrigued, Brendan returns to the salon on the first Wednesday of every month, hoping that their slowly-blooming friendship may one day turn into something more. Hugh’s always dreamed of having his own salon. But when he finally achieves his goal, he realises there’s something still missing in his life—a man to share it with. After a disastrous date with a client, Hugh swears he will never go down that road again. His resolve begins to crumble when he meets Brendan: six-foot-three of solid muscle, brandishing a large bouquet of flowers. With his kind eyes, chequered shirt, and dad-next-door appeal, Hugh can’t help but doubt Brendan will be interested in his advances. Slowly, but surely, Brendan and Hugh emerge from their shells. Sparks fly as their carnal desires are let loose, plunging them headlong into wild pleasures, heady passion, and dizzy highs, all wrapped in a warm cocoon of tenderness and laughter. A story of second chances, idiots in love, steamy jacuzzi scenes, and explicit descriptions. This is a 20k novella introducing the series of stand alone MM books from the contemporary Pursuit of Love series. See the front matter for mild TW/CW. The novella was in a giveaway in June 2022 and there is no additional content. less

An 18k prequel story to the Blindfold Date where we get to meet Brian and Ernesto at a pivotal moment 12 years earlier as students at the same university. The Lonely Date can be read as a standalone but the HEA happens in the novel, where the two men meet again on a blind date. Brian has always dreamt of a professional football career. Years of dedication and hard work have brought that goal within arm’s reach, but now he’s facing a new battle—with his sexuality he can no longer repress... moreAn 18k prequel story to the Blindfold Date where we get to meet Brian and Ernesto at a pivotal moment 12 years earlier as students at the same university. The Lonely Date can be read as a standalone but the HEA happens in the novel, where the two men meet again on a blind date. Brian has always dreamt of a professional football career. Years of dedication and hard work have brought that goal within arm’s reach, but now he’s facing a new battle—with his sexuality he can no longer repress. Coming out—or even experimenting—would endanger his prospective career. After a devastating accident, Brian finds himself being led through doors he was reluctant to open before. E has always struggled with intimacy. As a gay geek on the spectrum, his love life has consisted of a series of haphazard and unrewarding anonymous encounters. After a hopeless crush on a fellow student, E faces a tough decision: step out of his comfort zone and reach for what he wants, or face a life alone. A Geek/Jock novella from Pursuit of Love series. Book 1. 5. This short novella can be read as a standalone if you haven’t read the novel. Angst + steam. The MCs HEA happens in The Blindfold Date. less

A new dating app. Rules: both parties sit at a table with blindfolds on. Each can ask three questions to the other. If they don't like the answers, they can leave. If both parties enjoy the conversation, they take the blindfold off. What can go wrong? Nothing. Unless after taking off the blindfold, you realise the other person is the last guy you expected to see... moreA new dating app. Rules: both parties sit at a table with blindfolds on. Each can ask three questions to the other. If they don't like the answers, they can leave. If both parties enjoy the conversation, they take the blindfold off. What can go wrong? Nothing. Unless after taking off the blindfold, you realise the other person is the last guy you expected to see. This is exactly how Ernesto—an autistic video game programmer with a secret dominant streak, meets Brian—an easy-going ex-football player with a burgeoning desire to submit. And giving in to the demands of this lean, geeky dom may be just what Brian needs. A standalone MM book from the contemporary Pursuit of Love series. TW: D/S dynamics, mention of past abuse. less

Even disguised as a priest, Mat can’t resist a man kneeling at his feet, begging to be punished. Being a bodyguard for London’s Polish Mafia had its benefits. Fast money, fast cars, and an endless stream of hot men fuelled Mateusz’s insatiable lust for life. But when he takes out the son of a rival Mafia boss, he is forced to flee to a remote island in the West of England. Posing as a priest, Mateusz hopes he found the perfect disguise... moreEven disguised as a priest, Mat can’t resist a man kneeling at his feet, begging to be punished. Being a bodyguard for London’s Polish Mafia had its benefits. Fast money, fast cars, and an endless stream of hot men fuelled Mateusz’s insatiable lust for life. But when he takes out the son of a rival Mafia boss, he is forced to flee to a remote island in the West of England. Posing as a priest, Mateusz hopes he found the perfect disguise. Until a handsome stranger shows up to confession, begging for punishment. Can Mateusz rein in his ferocious carnal desires? Or will his cover be blown to smithereens? As a newcomer to the island, Peyton’s social life is limited to a dram at the local pub. Everything changes when he attends a mass on a Sunday and his gaze lands on the man he can’t have. The one in a cassock. A standalone MM book 3 from Pursuit of Love series. Tropes/Themes: mafia, insta-lu$t, roleplaying, priest k! nk, wax play, flagellat! on, D/S, hurt/comfort, morally grey characters, bla$phemous use of religious artifacts, MM, HEA. less

In pursuit of a fresh start, Finley finds more than an awakening when he falls for a mysterious Dom. Grieving the loss of his son, Finley flees his idyllic island life for the bustle of inner-city London. There, he falls down a BDSM rabbit hole when he scores a job at The Golden Handcuffs. Having never experienced true connection before, Finley begins to unearth desires he never knew existed, and quickly becomes fascinated with a Dom who brings his deepest fantasies to life... moreIn pursuit of a fresh start, Finley finds more than an awakening when he falls for a mysterious Dom. Grieving the loss of his son, Finley flees his idyllic island life for the bustle of inner-city London. There, he falls down a BDSM rabbit hole when he scores a job at The Golden Handcuffs. Having never experienced true connection before, Finley begins to unearth desires he never knew existed, and quickly becomes fascinated with a Dom who brings his deepest fantasies to life. Kage may be alone, but he’s not lonely. After an accident left him with a limp and a shattered heart, he knows he’ll never find love again. But he’s fine with that. Working as a Dom, helping people find or lose themselves under his touch is his life’s calling. But when a man with green eyes and hair like fire kneels before him on his stage, his whole world flips upside down. Finley might be the only person who understands his trauma, which sends Kage’s walls crumbling down. Two broken men can’t form a wholesome relationship. But can they help each other and create a bond that transcends grief and embraces an alternative lifestyle? Neither Finley nor Kage are ready to find out. Yet. A standalone MM book 5 from Pursuit of Love series. 360 pages / 69k words. The book a brooding Dom, a security guard with a past, BD$M club setting, voyeurism, exhibitionism, hurt/comfort, D/S dynamics, MM pairing, HEA. TW/CW inside the book and on the author's website. less