Club Rapture: Risk Aware Series by Kate Hawthorne

The first book in Kate Hawthorne's new series, Risk Aware, takes us back to Los Angeles and back to the club where it all began...Rapture. Love by Risk Aware Book One is a dad's business rival (with a mouth on him), age gap romance, with power exchange, hurt/comfort, found family, and the kind of best friend you've always wanted... moreThe first book in Kate Hawthorne's new series, Risk Aware, takes us back to Los Angeles and back to the club where it all began...Rapture. Love by Risk Aware Book One is a dad's business rival (with a mouth on him), age gap romance, with power exchange, hurt/comfort, found family, and the kind of best friend you've always wanted.And did I mention Marshall Covington has three brothers?SILAS There are ten rules to architectural design including, but not limited to, balance, harmony, unity, organization...variety. My love life has fewer rules, and it's no surprise I'm more successful at one of these things than the other. It's not my fault that my personal preference for keeping things fresh throws me headfirst into a less than ideal situation with a stranger, and it's definitely not my fault that the man who saves my ass—literally—the last man who should.Marshall Covington, my father's business rival.MARSHALL I did not set out in life with the intention to seduce the son of my least favorite professor-turned-biggest business competitor, but on the back end of a confrontational meeting that has me desperate to blow off some steam, there's no denying how perfect Silas feels in my arms.If I've learned one thing in my thirty-nine years, it's that secrets never stay secret for long. There's no hiding Silas' talent, there's no hiding his (platonic) affection for his best friend, and there's no hiding the way I'm absolutely head over heels in love with him.Between his father and my brothers, the truth about us is going to come out sooner rather than later. We've reinforced our foundation with love, but is that enough?Please use the look inside feature to check content warnings. less

LINCOLNMy best friend fell in love, and it ruined my life. I’d never tell him that, so I’m trying to make the best of my new living situation, but it’s lonely, and I’m lonely, and it’s the need to be held that drives me to search out a partner who will let me submit for the night. Going to my knees for another man brings up more feelings than I bargained for, and the complications that arise afterward only make things worse... moreLINCOLNMy best friend fell in love, and it ruined my life. I’d never tell him that, so I’m trying to make the best of my new living situation, but it’s lonely, and I’m lonely, and it’s the need to be held that drives me to search out a partner who will let me submit for the night. Going to my knees for another man brings up more feelings than I bargained for, and the complications that arise afterward only make things worse. Running to Silas and Marshall for help brings me right into the sights of the man I was trying to get away from.Hunter Covington, Marshall's younger—but equally dominant—brother.HUNTERAccepting a one-night stand kind of proposition was supposed to be my last hurrah, but when the broken man I can’t stop thinking about turns out to be the best friend of my brother’s boyfriend, there’s no chance I’m walking away. Lincoln is scared, but he’s brave. He’s messy, but he’s perfect.I convince Lincoln to give me a chance, and being with him changes everything. I’ve played with power exchange before, but the circular nature of our dynamic feels special and new. The need to take care of Lincoln and keep him safe is visceral, but the pleasure I find when I sink down to my knees in front of him is indisputable.The closer we get, the more Lincoln wants to run. I can give him a home, but I can’t make him stay. The only thing I can do now is hope our love is strong enough to prove Lincoln deserves the life we both want…and more.Please look inside and review the content warnings if you have issues with sensitive content. less

Smith Covington's story. Coming in early 2026.