Foggy Basin Series by Brina Brady, Lynn Michaels, Shane K. Morton, Sam E. Kraemer, T.L. Travis, Kota Quinn, B.L. Maxwell, Layla Dorine, J.S. Finley

Forbidden Desires at Blue Star Diner In the heart of the small town, the Blue Star Diner serves more than just comfort food. Twenty-four-year-old Andrew Star, a brooding co-manager of his family diner with a past, finds himself drawn to Officer Duarte—a man with secrets as dark as the night.Their attraction is electric, but there’s a both men are hiding their true selves. Andrew, scarred by youthful mistakes, yearns for Officer Duarte’s attention... moreForbidden Desires at Blue Star Diner In the heart of the small town, the Blue Star Diner serves more than just comfort food. Twenty-four-year-old Andrew Star, a brooding co-manager of his family diner with a past, finds himself drawn to Officer Duarte—a man with secrets as dark as the night.Their attraction is electric, but there’s a both men are hiding their true selves. Andrew, scarred by youthful mistakes, yearns for Officer Duarte’s attention. But Officer Duarte, bound by duty and fear, must keep his sexuality hidden to protect everything he holds dear.As the tension simmers between them, the Star and Duarte families clash. Their feud, fueled by religious differences, threatens to tear apart the very fabric of their lives. Andrew’s cover as a ladies’ man is a fragile shield, while Officer Duarte walks a tightrope between love and survival.In a small town where acceptance comes at a high price, Andrew and Officer Duarte must navigate forbidden desires, risking everything for a chance at love. But when secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, they’ll discover that the true battle lies within themselves—a battle that could shatter their lives or set them free.Blue Star Diner is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the courage to embrace who they truly are, even when the odds are stacked against them.Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone book, but why not stay and get to know us and read them all. less

A small town rescue romance -- saving more than their hearts!Brock inherited a bookstore with a tiny café in the quaint but confining hamlet he grew up in. He never imagined coming home would bring brand new issues and maybe a man of his own to protect.Eddy is on the run. He may be a little paranoid with a side of anxiety and a tendency to be obsessive, but that doesn't mean someone isn't out to get him. Worse, it might be someone he knows... moreA small town rescue romance -- saving more than their hearts!Brock inherited a bookstore with a tiny café in the quaint but confining hamlet he grew up in. He never imagined coming home would bring brand new issues and maybe a man of his own to protect.Eddy is on the run. He may be a little paranoid with a side of anxiety and a tendency to be obsessive, but that doesn't mean someone isn't out to get him. Worse, it might be someone he knows. But he never thought he'd turn to a sexy, gruff and unlikely bookstore owner for help.Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all. less

Second Chance RomanceSmall Business Fighting the Evil CorporationDelicious Baked GoodsPERCY- I left my Michelin-Starred restaurant in France, where I was the head pastry chef,to come back to Foggy Basin when my parents wanted to retire. I couldn’t stand to think of my family’s bakery closing. Choices always have a way of biting you on the butt! Now a large corporation is trying to buy out some of our businesses so they will have room to build a resort... moreSecond Chance RomanceSmall Business Fighting the Evil CorporationDelicious Baked GoodsPERCY- I left my Michelin-Starred restaurant in France, where I was the head pastry chef,to come back to Foggy Basin when my parents wanted to retire. I couldn’t stand to think of my family’s bakery closing. Choices always have a way of biting you on the butt! Now a large corporation is trying to buy out some of our businesses so they will have room to build a resort. Dealing with that was enough – but in walked my old high school crush Ben, and my world got flipped upside down. Why now? Our history is complicated. But he’s acting like he wants a future. What do I want?BEN- I ran away from Foggy Basin as soon as I graduated. I had been an angry young man who hid everything about himself, terrified that people might discover my truth. A truth I was forced to face because of one Percy Armstrong.My boss at BHB found out I was from there and sent me back home to help convince the local businesses to sell to them so they could build the luxury resort we were known for. Then I saw Percy, and everything changed. Here was my chance to do it right this time. Nothing could get in my way.Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all. less

Ex-con turned barber Tyler Rockwell works in his mother’s beauty salon in small-town California. Every resident of Foggy Basin will happily remind Tyler they know the one thing he wants to put behind him.Mosby Leslie left his old life behind after a tragedy, hiding in the mountains near Foggy Basin, where the fog rolled into the valley like clockwork... moreEx-con turned barber Tyler Rockwell works in his mother’s beauty salon in small-town California. Every resident of Foggy Basin will happily remind Tyler they know the one thing he wants to put behind him.Mosby Leslie left his old life behind after a tragedy, hiding in the mountains near Foggy Basin, where the fog rolled into the valley like clockwork. Committed to living alone in misery, Mosby fills his days with painting landscapes of the sleepy little village he can see from his front porch and having intense discussions with Barbara Bushy, his only friend.One day while on a supply run, Mosby trips over a crumbling step in front of Shear Bliss Salon, hitting his head. Next thing he knows, a handsome young man is tending to his every need. The shorter, lean man’s smiles light up Mosby’s sullen world.To stay in the sunshine of Tyler’s attention for just a little longer, Mosby pretends to have forgotten who he is and where he lives. What will the barber do when he finds out that under Mosby’s long hair and beard is a famous painter who people have been trying to find for over a year? When the fog clears, is there any way the two of them can find Shear Bliss together?Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay? Well, better find your place. Sit back, relax, and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a stand-alone but why not stay and get to know us by reading them all.POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: This story contains scenes depicting sexual harassment in the workplace, and discussions of violence and abuse while incarcerated. Reader discretion is advised. less

Nate Cloverdale’s life was organized to the Nth degree. From the time he woke until the time he went to bed, promptly at midnight. He knew what his day would entail from start to finish.Relationships would fail, his bar would not and with that attitude it was no wonder his grouchy ass remained unattached.Kit, no last name, and not because he was famous, but because he was the son of free-spirited parents who felt surnames didn’t define you. Thankfully, they didn’t feel the same about a first... moreNate Cloverdale’s life was organized to the Nth degree. From the time he woke until the time he went to bed, promptly at midnight. He knew what his day would entail from start to finish.Relationships would fail, his bar would not and with that attitude it was no wonder his grouchy ass remained unattached.Kit, no last name, and not because he was famous, but because he was the son of free-spirited parents who felt surnames didn’t define you. Thankfully, they didn’t feel the same about a first. Growing up in a commune full of like-minded adults, he couldn’t wait to get out and explore the world.Hitchhiking between towns, he never stayed in longer than a couple of months. This trip landed Kit in Foggy Basin. A quick glance around the local businesses, Kit knew odds were he’d find work and stay for a bit while he saved up enough to move on. less

Ezra:What happens when a famous rock star rescues you from an embarrassing encounter with your nemesis, who also happens to be dating your ex? You kiss him, of course.When Olly Black walks into my small-town and takes a fast pass to my heart, all I can do is go along with this wild ride. But there's more to Olly than meets the eye. Sure, he's gorgeous and talented, and seems a little grumpy at first, but the more I get to know him, the more I see that he's a genuinely sweet guy... moreEzra:What happens when a famous rock star rescues you from an embarrassing encounter with your nemesis, who also happens to be dating your ex? You kiss him, of course.When Olly Black walks into my small-town and takes a fast pass to my heart, all I can do is go along with this wild ride. But there's more to Olly than meets the eye. Sure, he's gorgeous and talented, and seems a little grumpy at first, but the more I get to know him, the more I see that he's a genuinely sweet guy.Something happened in his past, and I want to prove to him that he's still worth loving. Even if it will break my own heart in the process.Olly:I'm still dealing with the aftermath of my stalker. He's locked up and I'm safe, so why can't my mind and body get the memo?When one of my panic attacks is photographed for the world to see, I realize that it's time I get help. I want to go somewhere quiet, somewhere the paparazzi won't find me. When my aunt invites me to her small home in Foggy Basin, California, it's the perfect place to hide out.Beauty and the Boutique is a sexy romcom about a small-town fashionista who meets a famous rock star.Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all. less

Jack Hulbert has worked at the hardware store Nuts and Bolts since he was sixteen. He had big dreams of leaving town and traveling, but five years later, not much has changed, and he worries he’ll end up living the rest of his life in the small town he was born in.Hudson Carter has been working in Sacramento for the past ten years, managing a big box store. He left Foggy Basin for college in the city and he never once looked back... moreJack Hulbert has worked at the hardware store Nuts and Bolts since he was sixteen. He had big dreams of leaving town and traveling, but five years later, not much has changed, and he worries he’ll end up living the rest of his life in the small town he was born in.Hudson Carter has been working in Sacramento for the past ten years, managing a big box store. He left Foggy Basin for college in the city and he never once looked back. His parents have owned the hardware store in town for two generations, and he’d hoped to avoid the same fate, but when his father tells him his plans to either sell the store or close it, he has a change of heart.Hudson has been single for years, and a few bad breakups have left him jaded about finding the perfect partner. But he’s not prepared for the cute, and much younger man who knows far more than he does about running the hardware store and isn’t afraid to tell him. It’s time for this city boy to embrace his country roots and find out what really matters in his life, and a certain country boy is more than willing to help. #age gap, #city/country, #workplace romance, #small town romance less

Trying his hand at legitimate business ownership hasn’t always gone the way Maddox planned. The ex-motorcycle club enforcer experienced his share of ups and downs before finally achieving success. Now he’s opening a specialty grocery store and outdoor market in the small town of Foggy Basin, and he’s itching to get back to the part enjoys most: crafting the recipes for the newest products that will grace their shelves.Unfortunately, Maddox's first few days in Foggy Basin haven't been the best... moreTrying his hand at legitimate business ownership hasn’t always gone the way Maddox planned. The ex-motorcycle club enforcer experienced his share of ups and downs before finally achieving success. Now he’s opening a specialty grocery store and outdoor market in the small town of Foggy Basin, and he’s itching to get back to the part enjoys most: crafting the recipes for the newest products that will grace their shelves.Unfortunately, Maddox's first few days in Foggy Basin haven't been the best. His motorcycle was involved in a hit and run, and the damage was extensive. The mechanic at the local shop isn’t the friendliest and yet he's found himself engaging more and more with Haven as he works on restoring the ‘67 Harley Electra Glide back to its previously pristine condition.In between homemade Chinese food and Hoagies, Maddox begins to glimpse a side of Haven the younger man didn’t know he had, but the jury is still out on whether Haven will trust him enough to let him past the walls he’s erected to keep himself safe.Featuring a gruff but nurturing Daddy, a hesitant little, supportive sibling, some judgy townsfolk, a German Sheppard who doubles as a lapdog, an arrogant ally cat who sits everywhere but on laps and a stunning secret reveal that will impact the siblings in ways they never imagined.Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all. less

Moving to a new town is stressful for Alex, but he loves working as a veterinarian. Living in Foggy Basin seems perfect…until he’s asked to participate in the annual date auction. Revealing he’s gay to the whole town seems unwise, but it’s a good cause, and what could it hurt?After being a jerk to Alex, Ryan decides to make it up to him by bidding on his date at the auction... moreMoving to a new town is stressful for Alex, but he loves working as a veterinarian. Living in Foggy Basin seems perfect…until he’s asked to participate in the annual date auction. Revealing he’s gay to the whole town seems unwise, but it’s a good cause, and what could it hurt?After being a jerk to Alex, Ryan decides to make it up to him by bidding on his date at the auction. The event is for charity and means nothing…or does it?Ryan doesn’t expect the emotions and desire, and Alex is surprised by Ryan’s interest. Can they become more than friends, or should they step away from desire and ignore the pull between them?A part of the Foggy Basin series less