The Rainbow Brigade Series by Jay Leigh

Theo Moreau never wanted to be involved with politics, but when his mother wins the presidential election, he reluctantly agrees to tag along for his younger siblings. Nothing could have prepared him to juggle his anxiety, complex family dynamics, and the complicated world of the White House... moreTheo Moreau never wanted to be involved with politics, but when his mother wins the presidential election, he reluctantly agrees to tag along for his younger siblings. Nothing could have prepared him to juggle his anxiety, complex family dynamics, and the complicated world of the White House. Lacking supportive friends and family, he leans on his steadfast Secret Service agent as tensions rise across the divisive political landscape and the dangers of being close to the president come to the surface.Agent Connor O’Brien always wanted to be a hero, so working on the protective detail for the First Family seems like the perfect opportunity. What he isn’t expecting is to fall head over heels for the man under his protection. As their relationship blossoms, the foundation of the administration grows more unstable and the chatter from America’s right-wing demographic rises to a fever pitch. But when Theo becomes the target of their campaign, the stakes get even higher.Unsure of who to trust, and with little help from the President, Theo and Connor join forces with their motley group of friends to unravel the mystery of who is working against them from inside the White House before the situation turns explosive. As the sinister reach of this masked shadow spreads, Theo and Connor grow even closer and the magnitude of everything they risk losing propels them into a race against the nefarious mastermind, desperately clinging to the hope they’ve found in one another before their dream come true turns into a nightmare.Whisper into the Night is an m/m romantic suspense novel filled with action, suspense, politics, and of course, love. Set in Washington DC, this book is the first in the Rainbow Brigade series exploring the complex, often dangerous political backdrop of the United State’s government. less

Chief-of-Staff Elias Williams has always been the rock. Despite the struggle of being a widowed single father with a monumental government job, he’s the glue holding together not only his own life but the lives of friends and family, in addition to the daily operations of the White House’s highest offices. But this selflessness and fortitude hide a deep, gnawing loneliness that weighs on his heart. And he’s not hiding it as well as he thought... moreChief-of-Staff Elias Williams has always been the rock. Despite the struggle of being a widowed single father with a monumental government job, he’s the glue holding together not only his own life but the lives of friends and family, in addition to the daily operations of the White House’s highest offices. But this selflessness and fortitude hide a deep, gnawing loneliness that weighs on his heart. And he’s not hiding it as well as he thought. Deputy Chief-of-Staff Caleb Cohen sees it more than anyone else. Working side-by-side with Elias in the White House, this small but mighty force of nature gravitates toward his boss’ easy charm and undeniable good looks, desperately seeking his warmth and solidity to combat his personal demons. Unfortunately, nothing ever comes easy when working in the White House. As the shadows of the right-wing rear their ugly head again, upheaval follows in their wake. When mistrust and threats start coming from the inside, it becomes a battle with increasingly dire stakes. With nowhere to turn but toward one another, Elias and Caleb band together with the Rainbow Brigade of trustworthy friends to outwit these nefarious forces—but the promise of love might not be enough to fight against the deceptive motives of their foes. less

Two men discover the line between love and hate is thinner than the line between life and death while they try to thwart a plot to overthrow the government.Timothy “Taz” Wilkes is just trying to make sense of his life, one day at a time, despite the constant struggles that seem to crop up at every turn... moreTwo men discover the line between love and hate is thinner than the line between life and death while they try to thwart a plot to overthrow the government.Timothy “Taz” Wilkes is just trying to make sense of his life, one day at a time, despite the constant struggles that seem to crop up at every turn.He never really found purpose outside of making it through the daily grind, but purpose found him when his abusive father fell into the brainwashing of right-wing rhetoric, and their life slowly began to fall apart. When this subversive enemy lurking in the shadows of the dark web became a physical threat to the man he once loved, the trajectory of his life took a sharp turn. Now, he's left floundering under the pressure of a new job while trying to understand his role in the found family who adopted him as one of their own.Agent Luke Gendry, struggling to reintegrate into society after fifteen years of military service, finds himself inextricably drawn to this angry young kid with sad eyes.He dedicated his life to the Marines, rising in the ranks as a Human Intelligence Specialist until an accident overseas left him reeling and lost. Now back on US soil, he struggles to make sense of his new role, both as a civilian and an FBI agent. Although his skills make him a perfect candidate to help root out the remnants of the threats against the homeland, he can't help but feel adrift and alone as he fights a new battle. One that threatens the mysterious tech kid he doesn’t like but can't ignore.Opposites in every way, Taz and Luke can't help but annoy one another, and yet they constantly find themselves crossing paths.Tempers flare when they're forced to work together to stay one step ahead of America’s right-wing domestic terrorists, and the stakes get even higher when they discover how far their reach has grown. Danger looms as they find themselves in a race against time and a masked foe. They slowly learn to lean on one another as well as the Rainbow Brigade of friends who have become family. All while unraveling the complicated emotions between them and the complex knots of the conspiracy theory that threatens everything they've come to know and love.SUCCUMB TO THE NIGHT is the third book of the Rainbow Brigade series, a tightly-interconnected collection of political thriller m/m romance novels that must be read in order of appearance. Each book follows the story of one couple but is told from multiple points of view to create a narrative that is equal parts plot and character-driven. This book focuses on the bi-awakening, age gap, enemies-to-lovers story between Taz and Luke, as well as the political machinations threatening America’s capital. Intended for an adult audience, reader discretion is advised. Please consult the author’s website for a comprehensive reader advisory. less

Conflict tore them apart; can love bring them back together?Trouble brews between Connor O’Brien and Theo Moreau as they adjust to their new life alongside Theo’s siblings. Buckling under the weight of the betrayal and danger that haunts them, they battle a new enemy—heartbreak. Desperate to rekindle the passion, romance, and comfort they once found in one another, the couple strives to give their love story a second chance. But sometimes, love might not be enough... moreConflict tore them apart; can love bring them back together?Trouble brews between Connor O’Brien and Theo Moreau as they adjust to their new life alongside Theo’s siblings. Buckling under the weight of the betrayal and danger that haunts them, they battle a new enemy—heartbreak. Desperate to rekindle the passion, romance, and comfort they once found in one another, the couple strives to give their love story a second chance. But sometimes, love might not be enough. Tensions and emotions run high as they discover another dangerous enemy lurking in the shadows. Despite the lingering hurt and uncertainty, Theo and Connor cling to one another in a race to survive as they work alongside their friends to unearth the stalker's identity before it's too late.Dive into this gripping, suspenseful tale of two young men in a desperate fight for survival and a second chance at their happily ever after.HERALD THE NIGHT is an m/m romantic suspense novel filled with action, suspense, politics, and love. Set in Washington DC, this book is the fourth in the Rainbow Brigade series exploring the complex, often dangerous political backdrop of the United States government and is a tightly interconnected series of novels that must be read in order of appearance. Each book follows the story of one couple but is told from multiple points of view to create a narrative that is equal parts plot and character-driven. Intended for an adult audience, reader discretion is advised. less

In the high-stakes world of politics, love is the only thing worth fighting for.Elias has always been loyal to President Adelaide, but now he’s facing her in a battle that could shatter their past and reshape the future. Once her closest ally, Elias is now running against her for the Democratic nomination. The stakes are higher than ever, and every decision could cost him everything—his career, his family, and the man he loves... moreIn the high-stakes world of politics, love is the only thing worth fighting for.Elias has always been loyal to President Adelaide, but now he’s facing her in a battle that could shatter their past and reshape the future. Once her closest ally, Elias is now running against her for the Democratic nomination. The stakes are higher than ever, and every decision could cost him everything—his career, his family, and the man he loves. But with Caleb, his husband and campaign manager, by his side—and their trusted group of friends backing them up—they’re ready to take on the most dangerous game of their lives.As the political landscape grows more treacherous, Elias and Caleb find themselves in a deadly tug-of-war between loyalty and survival. From shadowy right-wing conspirators to a manipulative puppet master pulling strings behind the scenes, the threats are relentless. And as their son Parker becomes a target, the personal stakes soar.With the campaign heating up and betrayal lurking around every corner, Elias and Caleb’s once-solid relationship begins to crack under pressure. The love that’s always held them together is now their greatest vulnerability—and they’ll need their circle of trusted friends to help them survive the storm. Together, they fight to protect not just their political future but their family and each other.The suspense builds to a fever pitch in Escape into the Night, the explosive fifth installment of The Rainbow Brigade series. Can Elias and Caleb hold it all together, or will the dark forces conspiring against them tear everything apart? less