Mayberry Protectors Series by Rhys Everly

Divorced. Beaten down. A failure. Until a ray of sunshine comes into my life...People call me Mr. Grumpypants, but wouldn't you be if life kept knocking you down?My life is an endless sh*t list that I can't even begin to unravel.It started when my wife walked out on me.It continued when my home was repossessed.And it all came to an epic conclusion with almost getting shot to death.What I need is to get my mind in order and my life back on track... moreDivorced. Beaten down. A failure. Until a ray of sunshine comes into my life...People call me Mr. Grumpypants, but wouldn't you be if life kept knocking you down?My life is an endless sh*t list that I can't even begin to unravel.It started when my wife walked out on me.It continued when my home was repossessed.And it all came to an epic conclusion with almost getting shot to death.What I need is to get my mind in order and my life back on track.So when my old commander offers me a job in Mayberry Holm, I grab the opportunity by the balls.I'm ready to put my head down and my hands at work.What I wasn't planning though was becoming pet food for crows by this infuriating little man who throws seeds at me.Or being hired to help said man with his new store.Or having to protect him from a bunch of criminals that prey on his softness and sweetness.Even though he drives me insane, I can't stop thinking of him. And even though he's annoyingly cheerful, I can't help but smile around him.Or fantasize about him doing... naughty things to me.What the hell is happening to me? Am I falling for the young, bubbly, pink-haired man? And is it too late to stop it?Welcome to Mayberry Holm, a small island in the Atlantic full of crime, secrets and happily-ever-afters, and the ex-Navy SEALs that come to deal with them all. less

I kissed my best friend. And I liked it.I’m at the lowest point of my life. Retiring from my SEAL team was not in my life plan.Yet here I am, 30 years old, no wife, children or career. And now I have to start over while dealing with the after-effects of my last mission.All in all, life can’t get more complicated.Until it does.Suddenly I'm turned on by Asher’s gay romance audiobooks and kissing him when he brings me a new furry friend.Before I know it, I start dreaming of a life with him... moreI kissed my best friend. And I liked it.I’m at the lowest point of my life. Retiring from my SEAL team was not in my life plan.Yet here I am, 30 years old, no wife, children or career. And now I have to start over while dealing with the after-effects of my last mission.All in all, life can’t get more complicated.Until it does.Suddenly I'm turned on by Asher’s gay romance audiobooks and kissing him when he brings me a new furry friend.Before I know it, I start dreaming of a life with him.Have I had it wrong all this time?Is Asher my soulmate? Is he the love of my life? Is he my forever Asher?Welcome to Mayberry Holm, a small island in the Atlantic full of crime, secrets and happily-ever-afters, and the ex-Navy SEALs that come to deal with them all. less

Wanted: Single, hot, young man to sweep…my best friend’s brother off his feet.EnzoAfter failing big in Boston, I’m back home with my tail between my legs.And then somehow I rope myself into getting Carson’s dating life in order.We make a bet. Get him a boyfriend before Christmas or I lose and I have to do what he says.Only considering the feelings I still harbor for him, losing may not be such a bad idea.CarsonEveryone tells me I’m a workaholic.What I really am is a man with a broken heart... moreWanted: Single, hot, young man to sweep…my best friend’s brother off his feet.EnzoAfter failing big in Boston, I’m back home with my tail between my legs.And then somehow I rope myself into getting Carson’s dating life in order.We make a bet. Get him a boyfriend before Christmas or I lose and I have to do what he says.Only considering the feelings I still harbor for him, losing may not be such a bad idea.CarsonEveryone tells me I’m a workaholic.What I really am is a man with a broken heart.Until I get the wind knocked off my feet by my brother’s best friend. Under the mistletoe. Because apparently my life is anything but subtle.He’s hell bent on getting me a boyfriend that is not him, but he’s all I can think about.This little holiday experiment between us is going to end up in disaster. I know it. I just hope it doesn’t leave me with more pieces to pick up. The Holiday Experiment is a Christmas standalone and contains a young musician trying to find his place in the world, an almost forty-year-old workaholic that can’t catch a break, an adorable goddaughter that seems to repeat all the bad words and a witchy mom that loves to bake magical cakes and solve problems. less

JoeyThe whole world is against me.Everyone's turned their back on bad, evil Joey.They all believe the lies.Until him. Santiago.The man I can't stop thinking of.He believes me and in me.He doesn't care a damn what the world thinks.And when he finds himself in danger the only one that can protect him is me.SantiagoHe's what nightmares are made of. He's the stuff crime documentaries warn you about.But that's not the real Joey.The real Joey craves one thing and one thing only.To be loved... moreJoeyThe whole world is against me.Everyone's turned their back on bad, evil Joey.They all believe the lies.Until him. Santiago.The man I can't stop thinking of.He believes me and in me.He doesn't care a damn what the world thinks.And when he finds himself in danger the only one that can protect him is me.SantiagoHe's what nightmares are made of. He's the stuff crime documentaries warn you about.But that's not the real Joey.The real Joey craves one thing and one thing only.To be loved.And to save me from the awful people I've gotten mixed up with.So even though all signs tell me to run as far away from him as possible, I can't.Because I want to love him just like he needs me to.Welcome to Mayberry Holm, a small island in the Atlantic full of crime, secrets and happily-ever-afters, and the ex-Navy SEALs that come to deal with them all. less

"I told you I wouldn’t let anything happen to you and I intend to keep my promise"SladeOur first encounter took my breath away.Ten years later, he's acting as if we never met.As if we never kissed.And he says all he wants from me is to protect his daughter from the people after him.He says he can take care of himself, but I don't believe it.I know he needs saving, even if it's from himself.KingAll I ever wanted was a clean slate for my daughter and me.But the past has other ideas... more"I told you I wouldn’t let anything happen to you and I intend to keep my promise"SladeOur first encounter took my breath away.Ten years later, he's acting as if we never met.As if we never kissed.And he says all he wants from me is to protect his daughter from the people after him.He says he can take care of himself, but I don't believe it.I know he needs saving, even if it's from himself.KingAll I ever wanted was a clean slate for my daughter and me.But the past has other ideas.The man I've been hiding from has found me and he will stop at nothing to exact his revenge.And Slade is here to protect me.I never forgot about him, but I can’t tell him that. I can’t let him in.And he can’t find out the truth about me. No one can.Welcome to Mayberry Holm, a small island in the Atlantic full of crime, secrets and happily-ever-afters, and the ex-Navy SEALs that come to deal with them all. less

"You're here, by my side and sometimes, that's all an angel has to do."AzraelWhen my old commander sent me to Duke, it was to uncover the truth behind his animal sanctuary and to protect him.But God has other plans.He put me in his path to care for him.And maybe to love him.Even though I'm straight, all I want is to hold him.To save him from himself. One prayer and one kiss at a time.Turns out, his life isn't the only one that's complicated.DukeMy life is a mess. Always has been... more"You're here, by my side and sometimes, that's all an angel has to do."AzraelWhen my old commander sent me to Duke, it was to uncover the truth behind his animal sanctuary and to protect him.But God has other plans.He put me in his path to care for him.And maybe to love him.Even though I'm straight, all I want is to hold him.To save him from himself. One prayer and one kiss at a time.Turns out, his life isn't the only one that's complicated.DukeMy life is a mess. Always has been. The only thing I haven't screwed up is my animals. They bring me a sense of purpose nothing ever has.But when I end up in trouble, he comes into my life like a big handsome bodyguard that I can't stop swooning after.I've never been with anyone but all I can fantasize about is being with him. I know I shouldn't even flirt with the idea, let alone him.He's straight, he's only staying for so long, and most importantly...because I'm dying.If I know one thing, that is how much it hurts to lose someone you love. And the last thing I want is to break my guardian angel's heart.But it might be impossible to resist mine.Guardian Azrael is a MM Ex-Navy SEAL romance set in the small of island of Mayberry Holm. It features a saintly veterinarian, a Catholic Navy SEAL, a bi-awakening, a surprise baby, a health relapse and a guaranteed happily ever after where no one dies at the end except for the bad guys. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, it's better enjoyed if read in order.Trigger warnings for cancer, cancer treatment, loss of loved one. For a more detailed description, check the Look Inside feature. less