Millbrook Men Series by Ava Baxter

A grumpyy single dad firefighter. A sunshine paramedic. Sparks fly—and not just from the flames. Fire Captain Tom Bradley has his life locked down his station, his sixteen-year-old son Danny, and his heart sealed off since he lost his partner in a tragic accident. Control is everything when people's lives depend on you. Then paramedic Sam Rivers transfers in—steady hands, easy grin and a way of seeing straight through Tom’s armor. Sam came to Millbrook for a fresh start... moreA grumpyy single dad firefighter. A sunshine paramedic. Sparks fly—and not just from the flames. Fire Captain Tom Bradley has his life locked down his station, his sixteen-year-old son Danny, and his heart sealed off since he lost his partner in a tragic accident. Control is everything when people's lives depend on you. Then paramedic Sam Rivers transfers in—steady hands, easy grin and a way of seeing straight through Tom’s armor. Sam came to Millbrook for a fresh start. What he found was a gruff fire captain with green eyes and shoulders broad enough to carry the world. Getting close to Tom means navigating teenage attitude, small-town politics and a man who's forgotten how to let anyone else share the load. When a politician with a grudge threatens everything, Tom and Sam face their biggest rescue fighting to save their future together. This steamy MM romance Novella. ✔️ Grumpy firefighter vs sunshine paramedic. ✔️ Forced proximity. ✔️ Single dad romance. ✔️ Emotional scars and second chance romance. ✔️ Level 3 heat. less

A closeted teacher. A fearless mechanic. One perfect kiss that changes everything. English teacher Adam Foster has spent his life hiding who he is. When bold, beautiful Rico Martinez crashes into his world, Adam’s walls begin to crack. Rico doesn’t do complicated—but something about Adam makes him want to try. As their secret relationship deepens, Adam must choose between safety and authenticity… and the man who makes him feel truly alive. A tender, steamy awakening romance... moreA closeted teacher. A fearless mechanic. One perfect kiss that changes everything. English teacher Adam Foster has spent his life hiding who he is. When bold, beautiful Rico Martinez crashes into his world, Adam’s walls begin to crack. Rico doesn’t do complicated—but something about Adam makes him want to try. As their secret relationship deepens, Adam must choose between safety and authenticity… and the man who makes him feel truly alive. A tender, steamy awakening romance. • First-time discovery. • Age gap & opposites attract. • Conservative small-town pressure. • Level 3. • HEA guaranteed. less

Book 5: Between the LinesOpposites attract • Grumpy/sunshine • Class differences • Neurodiversity • Steam 🔥🔥🔥. He reads people. He reads situations. He never saw this coming. Oliver Hayes owns Millbrook's only bookstore and prefers books to people—they're predictable, reliable, and never disappoint you. His perfectly antisocial life works just fine until Ethan Scott opens a gym next door and threatens Oliver's peace with his relentless optimism... moreBook 5: Between the LinesOpposites attract • Grumpy/sunshine • Class differences • Neurodiversity • Steam 🔥🔥🔥. He reads people. He reads situations. He never saw this coming. Oliver Hayes owns Millbrook's only bookstore and prefers books to people—they're predictable, reliable, and never disappoint you. His perfectly antisocial life works just fine until Ethan Scott opens a gym next door and threatens Oliver's peace with his relentless optimism. Ethan's tired of being dismissed as "just a dumb jock" because of his dyslexia. When he finds a surprising connection with the prickly bookstore owner—Ethan discovers Oliver's grumpiness isn't about intellectual superiority. It's about a brilliant, lonely man who's given up on human connection. As book discussions turn into coffee dates, and coffee dates turn into stolen kisses, both men learn that intelligence comes in many forms. And sometimes the best partnerships happen when you stop trying to read between the lines and start writing your own love story. "Grumpy/sunshine perfection with depth, steam, and genuine character growth. " - A must for fans of Lucy Lennox and Riley Hart. This steamy MM romance novella. ✔️ Opposites attract. ✔️ Grumpy/sunshine. ✔️ Class differences. ✔️ Neurodiversity. ✔️ Steam 🔥🔥🔥. less

Book 6: Wild Hearts. Fish out of water • Class differences • Forced proximity • Family drama • Steam 🔥🔥🔥. Some love stories aren't about finding yourself. They're about becoming who you were meant to be. Luke Thompson traded panic attacks and corporate hell for a failing Oregon ranch—possibly the worst business decision of his life. The fact that it comes with Nathan Fielding, a ranch hand with skilled hands and quiet strength. .. that just might make it worth every penny he doesn't have... moreBook 6: Wild Hearts. Fish out of water • Class differences • Forced proximity • Family drama • Steam 🔥🔥🔥. Some love stories aren't about finding yourself. They're about becoming who you were meant to be. Luke Thompson traded panic attacks and corporate hell for a failing Oregon ranch—possibly the worst business decision of his life. The fact that it comes with Nathan Fielding, a ranch hand with skilled hands and quiet strength. .. that just might make it worth every penny he doesn't have. Nathan's worked the Cross Creek ranch for years and knows the place inside out. But when the ranch's elderly owner decides to see up and retire, Nathan's world just got a lot more complicated. Luke is not the city boy that Nathan expected. He listens, learns, stays. But when Luke's parents arrive with disapproval and ultimatums, their delicately balanced partnership is at risk of collapse. Luke has to family money and the life everyone expects him to want, or the man who's teaching him that some things are worth more than financial security. Like waking up next to someone who sees you for who you really are. Like building something that belongs to both of you. "Emotional, steamy, and deeply satisfying. Class differences romance at its absolute best. " - Perfect for fans of Lucy Lennox and Riley Hart. This steamy MM romance novella. ✔️ Rich boy meets working man. ✔️ Family Disapproval. ✔️ Slow-burn tension. ✔️ Level 3 heat. less

Pumpkins and Promises. Millbrook Men – Book 7. The last thing festival coordinator Finn Harper needs is chaos—and Owen Matthews is chaos wrapped in a smile and serving chowder from a food truck parked in the wrong spot. Finn likes order. Owen thrives on mess. But when the Fall Festival’s power goes out and the two of them end up locked in a shed together, sparks fly that have nothing to do with faulty wiring. A one-night mistake turns into something neither man planned for... morePumpkins and Promises. Millbrook Men – Book 7. The last thing festival coordinator Finn Harper needs is chaos—and Owen Matthews is chaos wrapped in a smile and serving chowder from a food truck parked in the wrong spot. Finn likes order. Owen thrives on mess. But when the Fall Festival’s power goes out and the two of them end up locked in a shed together, sparks fly that have nothing to do with faulty wiring. A one-night mistake turns into something neither man planned for. Finn’s built his life in Millbrook and swore never to fall for someone who’d just drive away. Owen’s spent years chasing the next event, the next town, anything that kept him from standing still. Between pumpkin contests, gossiping townsfolk, keeping things professional becomes impossible. And when the festival ends, both men have to decide if love is worth rewriting their plans. A grumpy perfectionist. A wandering chef. A small-town romance full of heat, heart, and second chances. “A heartwarming small-town romance full of spice, second chances, and a dash of pumpkin flavored chaos. ” - Perfect for fans of Lucy Lennox and Riley Hart. This steamy MM romance. ✔️ Grumpy/sunshine energy. ✔️ Opposites attract. ✔️ Small-town feels. ✔️ Forced proximity. ✔️ Fall festival mayhem. ✔️ Flirtation served hot. ✔️ Level 3 heat. less

One blizzard. One isolated cabin. One bed—and nowhere left to run. Travel nurse Evan Parker lives life on temporary contracts—new town, new job, no attachments. Commitment has never been part of the plan. So when a brutal winter storm sends his car into a ditch outside Millbrook, the last thing he expects is to be rescued by a grumpy, reclusive artist who clearly doesn’t want company. Adrian Blackwood came to the woods to hide... moreOne blizzard. One isolated cabin. One bed—and nowhere left to run. Travel nurse Evan Parker lives life on temporary contracts—new town, new job, no attachments. Commitment has never been part of the plan. So when a brutal winter storm sends his car into a ditch outside Millbrook, the last thing he expects is to be rescued by a grumpy, reclusive artist who clearly doesn’t want company. Adrian Blackwood came to the woods to hide. After a heartbreak that shattered him, solitude feels safer than hope. Until a snowed-in stranger with an easy smile and curious eyes crashes straight through his defenses. With the storm raging and the roads closed, Evan and Adrian are trapped together—sharing meals, sharing warmth… and sharing a single bed neither of them can stop thinking about. Attraction ignites. Tension snaps. Stolen kisses turn into heated nights that feel anything but temporary. But snowstorms don’t last forever. When the roads finally clear, Evan will have to keep running like he always does—or risk everything for the man who makes staying feel like home. A tender, steamy small-town MM romance about forced proximity, one-bed temptation, and discovering that sometimes love finds you when you’re completely snowed in. Perfect for fans of Lucy Lennox and Riley Hart, this steamy small-town MM romance. ✔️ Forced proximity / snowed-in together. ✔️ One bed & shared blankets. ✔️ Grumpy artist × sunshine travel nurse. ✔️ Hurt/comfort & emotional healing. ✔️ Level 3. ✔️ Guaranteed HEA. less