Trailhead Series by Landry Brennan

BeauThe Trailhead Saloon, a gay country bar near Los Angeles, is home to loud music, shirtless bartenders, and endlessly affectionate banter. It’s also where I’ve spent far too many nights drinking beer served by my ex-husband, and dancing with strangers who keep me company hours after the music stops. I’m there when Adrian Ortega steps into the bar for the first time, but after weeks of never speaking to him, the night I introduce myself is the same night everything goes wrong... moreBeauThe Trailhead Saloon, a gay country bar near Los Angeles, is home to loud music, shirtless bartenders, and endlessly affectionate banter. It’s also where I’ve spent far too many nights drinking beer served by my ex-husband, and dancing with strangers who keep me company hours after the music stops. I’m there when Adrian Ortega steps into the bar for the first time, but after weeks of never speaking to him, the night I introduce myself is the same night everything goes wrong. “I think I hate you,” Adrian tells me, and I don’t have it in me to disagree.AdrianI’m new to California, and it’s not my decision to show up at Trailhead in the first place, but once I’m there, sipping my Jack & ginger and watching Beau Davenport dance, I’m not in a hurry to leave. He and I both have wounds—some poorly healed and others freshly made—and we pretend we could be enemies before we consider being better than that. Once we realize we can work through years of guilt and grief at each other’s side, I think we both want more than a tentative friendship, but chasing a first kiss after ruining everything the night we met feels impossible. Maybe if we can find ways to keep spending time together—to keep touching each other—it will be enough.***The first of the Trailhead series, this explicit MM romance features some emotionally difficult plot points/themes. Content warnings DO contain spoilers, so only read on if you're concerned about potential triggers. Adrian and Beau's story includes a minor character death (off page); discussion of mental health/depression and fatigue regarding the care of a loved one; and a conversation surrounding a character's past suicide attempt, during which the dialogue is blunt/harsh. less

Welcome back to Trailhead, where shirtless bartenders banter with ex-lovers and longtime friends, and the bar's weekly trivia night makes two men question everything.Darren Wheeler is a gorgeous, arrogant, unapologetically slutty bartender, with a heart far bigger than he’ll admit to anyone, and the wit to match. Jake Callahan has been a Trailhead regular for the past eight years, and he's stoic, successful, and the smartest in almost any room... moreWelcome back to Trailhead, where shirtless bartenders banter with ex-lovers and longtime friends, and the bar's weekly trivia night makes two men question everything.Darren Wheeler is a gorgeous, arrogant, unapologetically slutty bartender, with a heart far bigger than he’ll admit to anyone, and the wit to match. Jake Callahan has been a Trailhead regular for the past eight years, and he's stoic, successful, and the smartest in almost any room. Darren’s written off the marriage he sabotaged, and he’s happy hooking up with strangers wherever he can find them. Jake buried the love of his life long ago, and he’s content to entertain himself with all the meaningful indulgences he can afford, from his Harleys to his home.With nearly two decades and vastly different histories between them, it's a shared love of Trailhead’s trivia night that makes them realize how much they have in common. Each week has given them a chance to get to know each other better, and when an unexpected accident leads to a confession that brings one of them to his knees, the spark between them is undeniable. They're already on their way to becoming better friends, so as long as they’re also attracted to each other, why stop at a few flirty conversations? Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but what if there are no strings attached? After all the love they've left behind, they definitely won’t fall for each other…right?***This explicit MM romance is a continuation of the Trailhead series. While each book features a different romantic relationship, reading them in order is the best way to enjoy the ongoing plot and character development. less