A Monster by Any Other Name Series by Laura Rye, Bailey R. Hansen

Monsters are evil, so why does Jake want to rescue one?Tobias can't remember why he was locked inside Freak Camp when he was five. All he knows are the camp rules: Other monsters are not your friends. Never disobey the guards. Don't expect anything to get better. The world is safer with him behind these iron-reinforced walls.But then he meets a hunter's son who defies all the rules. Jake is not just the only bright spot in his world but proof that goodness exists... moreMonsters are evil, so why does Jake want to rescue one?Tobias can't remember why he was locked inside Freak Camp when he was five. All he knows are the camp rules: Other monsters are not your friends. Never disobey the guards. Don't expect anything to get better. The world is safer with him behind these iron-reinforced walls.But then he meets a hunter's son who defies all the rules. Jake is not just the only bright spot in his world but proof that goodness exists.The heir to a long line of monster hunters, Jake's only purpose is to stamp out evil. He carries his faith that all monsters are evil to the government-run Freak Camp, where shy, sweet-natured Tobias shakes up all he's ever known and shifts his purpose from hunting monsters to protecting one.Two lonely boys, damaged in different ways, find themselves drawn together despite the odds.Freeing Tobias into a world where he can define his own rules could cost Jake his family and the only life he's ever known. But failure carries an even higher price, for Tobias’s life hangs in the balance.FREAK CAMP is the first book in A Monster By Any Other Name, a slow-burn M/M paranormal romance series for adult readers. Book One is the hurt that leads to the comfort, and each book ends with a happy for now / happily ever after.Content notes: scenes include abuse and neglect of children, sexual and physical assault, institutional dehumanization, and reference to domestic violence causing a miscarriage. Please see the full content notes inside the book or on the Freak Camp website before reading. less

Jake's finally rescued Tobias from Freak Camp. It's a dream come true, even though it cost him more than he could have imagined. He's sure the hardest part is over. But Tobias has never known anything but the stark existence of Freak Camp. He doesn't believe he's a human being, let alone that he has the right to walk down a city street at Jake's side. Tobias forced himself to survive six months of brutal training all in preparation to be a monster worthy of Jake... moreJake's finally rescued Tobias from Freak Camp. It's a dream come true, even though it cost him more than he could have imagined. He's sure the hardest part is over. But Tobias has never known anything but the stark existence of Freak Camp. He doesn't believe he's a human being, let alone that he has the right to walk down a city street at Jake's side. Tobias forced himself to survive six months of brutal training all in preparation to be a monster worthy of Jake. He thought he was ready for anything Jake wanted him to do -- except to pretend he's a real human. All their dreams of a life together crash against the reality that Jake doesn't know Tobias as well as he thought, or why Tobias is so afraid of him, and how impossible it seems for Jake to help him. Jake would never take Tobias back to Freak Camp, but maybe Tobias doesn't belong with him after all. FEAR is the second book in the A Monster By Any Other Name series. Readers may skip book 1 and start with this book if they prefer not to read the horrors of Freak Camp in detail. Please take note that FEAR includes references to past sexual and physical abuse, torture, and neglect of children. This series is the slowest of burns, but each book comes with a happy for now / happily ever after. less

You can check out of Freak Camp, but can you ever leave?Jake and Tobias hit the open road together and are determined to live out of the shadows of the prison Tobias once called home. But when Jake’s past beckons, they’re ready to embrace their destiny as hunters, pursuing the grisly supernatural threats lurking in America’s dark alleys and dusty roads.Every hunt deepens Jake and Tobias’s bond, transforming their friendship into something neither knows how to name... moreYou can check out of Freak Camp, but can you ever leave?Jake and Tobias hit the open road together and are determined to live out of the shadows of the prison Tobias once called home. But when Jake’s past beckons, they’re ready to embrace their destiny as hunters, pursuing the grisly supernatural threats lurking in America’s dark alleys and dusty roads.Every hunt deepens Jake and Tobias’s bond, transforming their friendship into something neither knows how to name. In a world where supernatural threats intertwine with human struggles, they face new challenges every day, but the path to love is winding.Amidst echoes of pain and the promise of a future, Jake and Tobias must confront their deepest fears, fighting not only for their love but for their freedom. As shadows close in, their love becomes a beacon of hope in the heart of the abyss.FREEDOM is the third book in the A MONSTER BY ANY OTHER NAMES series, an m/m paranormal romance. Readers are recommended to start with either book 1, FREAK CAMP, or book 2, FEAR. Please take note that FREEDOM includes references to past sexual and physical abuse, torture, and neglect of children. This series is the slowest of burns, but each book comes with a happy for now / happily ever after. less

How far do you have to run to be truly safe?The Agency of Supernatural Control built Freak Camp. They imprisoned Tobias when he was five years old. They let him walk out with Jake—but now they want him back.Jake and Tobias have come a long way as partners, both in hunting and in the tender, fragile connection growing between them. As they journey across the country, each stop brings them closer—but the past is a harder monster to fight.Tobias’s trauma demands care and patience... moreHow far do you have to run to be truly safe?The Agency of Supernatural Control built Freak Camp. They imprisoned Tobias when he was five years old. They let him walk out with Jake—but now they want him back.Jake and Tobias have come a long way as partners, both in hunting and in the tender, fragile connection growing between them. As they journey across the country, each stop brings them closer—but the past is a harder monster to fight.Tobias’s trauma demands care and patience. It's something Jake is determined to navigate their boundaries with respect, no matter how slow the fire of their relationship burns.When the ASC reappears hot on their trail, it threatens everything they’ve built. If they can’t stand together against their enemy, they won’t be able to stop the fall.FORTRESS is the fourth book in the A MONSTER BY ANY OTHER NAMES series, an m/m paranormal romance. Readers are recommended to start with either book 1, FREAK CAMP, or book 2, FEAR. Please take note that FORTRESS includes references to past sexual and physical abuse, torture, and neglect of children. This series is the slowest of burns, but each book comes with a happy for now / happily ever after. less