Christie Gordon

When a skater boy rooms with a hot college nerd, sparks fly. Will they give in to temptation? Max Thompson is desperate. Not only does he need a roommate, but he’s crushing hard on a bad-boy skateboarder. When nerdy Max opens his door expecting another weirdo looking to rent his room, the sexy-as sin-skater is staring back at him. Tanner Donahue is escaping a broken heart. After a disastrous hookup with his current roommate, he’s searching for a new home. When Max’s door opens, the stunning man before him takes Tanner’s breath away. Max stumbles all over himself enticing Tanner to move in. Wary of falling for a roommate again, Tanner battles his overwhelming desire for Max. But when Tanner’s life implodes and Max stands firmly by him, will Tanner finally offer Max his heart? Catching His Fall is the first novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a roommates-to-lovers, opposites attract romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a determined college student and a rebel skater with a heart of gold. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. This series follows each member of the skatepark gang as they navigate their way to finding lasting love. Plunge into this world of bad-boy skaters with lots of steam, emotion and found family today! Trigger Warning: This book deals with issues surrounding parental abandonment.

A closeted virgin joins a pop-punk band to break out of his shell. When he meets the man of his dreams, can they find love or will family destroy it all? Devin Raised a strict Mormon, my attraction to men, make-up, and women’s clothing was something I kept hidden. Now that I’m in college, I’m determined to break free from my faith, my family, and my virginity. Even though it'll break my mom's heart. I'm hoping that working at a queer bakery and taking the stage as the front man of a popular pop-punk band will help. And maybe the tall, dark and ridiculously attractive man who keeps coming into the bakery will lead the way. Brandon I’m finally willing to face the fact that I have a type—a type of guy. That guy is Devin. When he lets me into his life, he’s a whirlwind of temptation and I have a wealth of experience. How can I take this slow and show him how to unlock his deepest desires? As I watch Devin transform into the person he’s meant to be, it’s clear he’s conflicted. Can I protect him from a family who threatens to tear us apart? On a Different Mission is the first book in the Rock U series and a spin-off of the Mesa Boys series. It follows the growing popularity of a college rock band and showcases each band member’s quest to reach their HEA. This novel features gender and bisexual awakenings, hurt/comfort, and rockers with found family. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Explore a world of rebel rockers finding love and solidarity today! Trigger Warning: This book contains a prejudiced parent and a character who is struggling to come to terms with the teachings of the Mormon religion with regard to sexual and gender identity.

Kai won’t risk his heart again. Conner won’t face the truth. But some connections—and dangers—are impossible to resist. Kai Nez worked hard to build a life he loves. After surviving the cruelty of high school bullies and his mother’s abuse, he’s found peace in the small town that’s always been his haven. Running the local bar, Kai’s finally content—until the man who shattered his heart walks through the door. Conner Mitchell lives a picture-perfect lie. To the world, he’s a wealthy success story with the ideal girlfriend and a bright future. But beneath the surface, he’s a man at war with himself. The one night he spent with Kai all those years ago haunts him, dragging him back to the town he swore he’d never return to. Kai doesn’t want to reopen old wounds, but seeing Conner again stirs feelings he thought he’d buried forever. Conner isn’t ready to let Kai slip through his fingers again. As eerie incidents plague Kai’s home, Conner steps in, reigniting a connection neither can ignore. But can Kai trust the man who once broke his heart, and will Conner finally have the courage to embrace the truth? The Haunting Crush is a standalone novel set in the Mesa Boys Universe. It is a second chance, small town romance between a man who’s forced his way out of poverty and a possessive man who grew up with a silver spoon. It includes angst, gay denial and hurt/comfort with the backdrop of a true-to-life ghost story. Buy it now if you love a heartfelt small-town romance about second chances, buried secrets, and the courage to embrace love!

A skater turned motorcycle repair shop owner fights with an attractive client. The client comes back for more. Will he give the grumpy man exactly what he’s looking for? Jaime Hadler is on the hunt for love. He works endless hours to make his motorcycle repair business a success, but his life is upended when an alluring jerk accuses him of a botched repair. How does this infuriatingly stunning man know just how to rev Jaime's engine? Kaiden Visser is merely surviving. While grieving the wreckage of his last relationship, he seeks solace in the freedom of the open road atop his new Harley. When the repair shop breaks his prized possession, the owner has more than his blood pumping. Jaime struggles to deny his desire for a man who’d run him out of business. The moody Kaiden finds himself drawn to the carefree spirit hidden beneath Jaime's tough exterior. When they both surrender to the heat between them, will they find comfort—and maybe even love—in each other's arms? Catching His Fire is the fifth and final novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is an enemies-to-lovers, hurt/comfort romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a light-hearted skater, motorcycles, and a serious man who needs someone to show him how to live again. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Plunge into this world of bad-boy skaters with lots of steam, emotion and found family today! For warnings, see the preview.

The peace of a skateboarding baker is disrupted by a puzzling stranger with a secret. When the truth comes out, will they find love with each other? Dana Summers enjoys a serene life. It all changes when he helps a vagrant with haunting eyes and a striking face who wanders into his grocery store bakery. As he’s drawn in, will he find there’s more to this mysterious man than he’s letting on? Nate Walker is on the run. After winning the lottery, he’s scammed by friends and family and ends up a hot mess in Dana’s bakery. What if he yearns for more than a few muffins from the captivating baker? Dana begins opening his heart to the lonely man, but fears Nate’s holding something back. Nate hesitates to reveal too much about his past, terrified the money could ruin everything. Can Nate find the courage to trust Dana with his biggest secret and find a safe place to call home? Catching His Name is the fourth novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a secret millionaire, hurt/comfort romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a kind-hearted skater with a motorcycle and a passion for baking, and a hot mess of a man who’s in the process of reinventing himself. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Plunge into this world of bad-boy skaters with lots of steam, emotion and found family today! For warnings, see the preview.

When a no-nonsense nerd and the office heartthrob are forced to share a hotel room, will unexpected vulnerability lead to irresistible love? Josh Nelson fights his attraction to his coworker. After all, he’s supposed to be professional at his new job and the guy is the office heartthrob. When the stunning player keeps showing up to assist him, is he flirting? Gavin Thomas is the prince of gay bar hookups. Then he spies Josh in a lineup of new hires, and he’s obsessed. Could it be love at first sight? When they’re sent on a work trip together and forced to share a hotel room, Gavin turns on the charm. Though Josh battles to keep his walls up, he finds the gorgeous man alluring in a way he’d never imagined. When Gavin shows his vulnerable side, will he be impossible to resist? Catching His Eye is the third novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a coworkers to lovers, forced proximity romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a no-nonsense science nerd and a charismatic, passionate man with a creative sense of style. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Plunge into this love story with lots of steam, emotion and found family today! Trigger warning: This book deals with the loss of both parents.

A tough skater’s childhood protector returns with an open heart. Will the skater find the courage to overcome fear and embrace love? Carter Davis struggles with his attraction to men. After hooking up with a roommate, his father’s prejudiced slurs take root in his head. Then a childhood friend appears at the local hangout, announcing he’s gay. Why is Carter’s heart fluttering? Shane Campbell harbors a secret love for his old friend. He shielded the tough skater from an abusive father before leaving the state and losing touch. When he moves back and hears Carter might be queer, a spark reignites. Can he have a second chance? Wearing his heart on his sleeve, Shane asks Carter on a date. Carter agrees, though he’s torn between angst and desire. Can Shane’s gentle approach to love calm Carter’s destructive voices? Catching His Heart is the second novel in the Mesa Boys series. It is a friends to lovers, second chance romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features a soft-hearted, artist and a rebel skater with daddy issues and a need to protect. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Plunge into this world of bad-boy skaters with lots of steam, emotion and found family today! Trigger Warning: This book deals with prejudice and emotional abuse from both a parent and a partner.

The moment I catch sight of the new coach, a spark ignites. Do we risk it all with a secret affair?JonahI’m minding my own business when he struts into our locker room.His confidence and sex appeal in his fitted suit and million-dollar smile are undeniable.After picking my jaw off the floor, I collect myself. I need to find out more about him.Do I follow him around? Yes. Do I make a fool of myself? Maybe.While celebrating a win at the gay bar, my temper flares when I see him with another man. Do I dare take a chance?RyanThe first day at my new coaching job, he’s there. A winger whose dark hair and light blue eyes have me stumbling over my first words to the team.Personal relations with players aren’t allowed. But he plays offense and I coach defense, so does it count?Everywhere I go, he’s there. Tempting me.My resolve is crumbling and I’m struggling to keep my distance.When he catches me at a gay bar in a compromising position, it’s game over. Can we keep this hidden?Crossing Lines is the second book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a coach with a dark past and a driven hockey player, a secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort and a small age gap. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town!

As a hockey goalie, I don’t back down. When I meet my match in a figure skater, will my relentless pursuit win his heart?AceBeing in a dry spell sucks. Not my hockey game, my love life.My friends decide it’s time to fix it. So they drag me out, dressed to impress.Then I see him—exactly my type, all smoldering eyes and a slender body that’s got me forgetting how to breathe.When our hookup leads to a connection, he gives me his number and I can't believe my luck.Then... he ghosts me. Out of nowhere. Why?ZomaAll I wanted was a quick hookup to take the edge off. No complications, no strings.In walks this guy. He’s massive and sweet. Plus, he’s got a way of making me feel safe. I think he could be more.Then I find out he’s a goalie.I’ve been down this road before, and still bear the scars. The last time I fell for a hockey player, I gave him everything and he left me shattered.No, I’ll focus on my figure skating competitions and the kids I train. It’s easier.But Ace keeps showing up, all broad shoulders and an infuriatingly irresistible, aw-shucks smile.How am I supposed to guard my heart when he refuses to give up on me?Spinning to the Goal is the fourth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a figure skater burned by love and a goalie with a cowboy background, size difference, opposites attract and found family. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town!

I’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot?TylerHockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions.Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston.He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible.When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity.But one too many drinks later, I spill my truth—and suddenly, he’s looking at me like he’s ready to cross a line he’s never touched before.I’ve been burned by straight guys before, and I’m not about to get hurt again.Rowan swears he’s different. Can I risk believing him? RowanLeaving Boston was my escape—from my mom’s illness, from the pressure, from myself.But playing alongside Tyler changes everything. He’s not just the best defenseman I’ve ever met, he’s magnetic and so guarded I ache to know what’s underneath.I’ve never wanted a man before, but Tyler makes me question everything I knew about myself.I need him to see I’m not playing games.This is real. He’s real.And I won’t stop fighting until he believes it.Skating to Him is the fifth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a D-man burned by a curious straight guy and another having a bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, and found family among the backdrop of the holidays. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat and hockey isn’t the only game I town!

I should hate him. But after learning the truth, how could I not fall for him?MasonMy rookie season in the NHL started with a gut punch.There he was, standing in my locker room. Jett Jarvis, a player hated by his former teammates.He has an arrogant smirk, intense eyes, and a birthmark that looks…too familiar. I’m sure I saw it on the dude who dumped me in my hookup app.They say Jarvis isn’t gay, but I bet he’s the same jerk.I’m getting to the bottom of this, even if it means pushing his buttons until he snaps.But the more I mess with him, my anger loses out to my attraction.JettThe last thing I need is the league's new gay icon strutting into my life.Mason Hopkins is cocky, relentless, and too damn close to the truth. My secret. The one that could ruin everything.But as he pushes, something inside me shifts.The line between loathing him and wanting him blurs with every heated exchange, every accidental touch.The thread between love and hate is razor-thin, and we’re skating on the edge.Ice Rivals is the third book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a closeted player with a traumatic past and a self-assured rookie, a secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort and some close proximity. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town!

Hockey is my life, until I meet an adorable nerd. But he doesn’t date men. Can I convince him to take a chance? Archer Hockey was everything, but now I’m questioning if I’ll ever make it to the NHL. I need to find a life. In comes a stunning guy in designer jeans and hair so dark and silky, I struggle to keep my fingers to myself. We connect at an animal rescue, where I accidentally soak him with a hose. I give him my team shirt to make amends. The vision of him in my clothes stirs a primal urge in me. When he mentions he’s queer, my heart skips a beat. But he’s only interested in a hookup. Game on. Will he accept my challenge for a date? Leo I’m having a moral dilemma. I don’t date men. I have an out and proud brother and, in my family, it’s complicated. Then Archer comes along, eyeing me like a piece of candy and daring me to date him. Yeah, I’m interested. Problem is, the dare goes awry. I find myself falling so deeply for Archer, there’s no turning back. When his life goes off the rails, I’m forced to make a decision and fast. Stick By Me is the first book in the College Hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a dependable nerd and a rebel jock, opposites attract, found family, hurt/comfort, and a secret relationship amidst the backdrop of the holidays. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA. Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town!

A pop-punk keyboardist carries an unrequited love for his firefighting best friend. With a newfound self-discovery, will their friendship ignite into something more? Milo Richardson I was stupid and fell hard for my straight best friend, but he can’t find out. Our friendship is too important to destroy it with my feelings. When he took a firefighting job two hours away, it made my life easier and I satisfied myself with gig hookups. Now he’s transferred home and I’m back to where I was, longing for him. Even if he’s looking at me differently, do I dare take a chance? Ryder Scott I’m transferring to a fire department back home to be close to my family and my best friend. But the guy I hooked up with a few weeks ago is warning me to come clean with Milo and tell him about my questioning. Am I queer? I’m not sure yet. But Milo’s presence lights an unfamiliar fire. When did he start captivating me? When did his scent become a craving? More than my heart is taking notice. Would it be so bad if we became more than friends? And will he stick around after he graduates college in a few months? More Than a Spark is the sixth book in the Rock U series and is part of the Mesa Boys universe. This novel features an artistic graphic arts student surrendering to the love he’s kept secret for his firefighting best friend and contains a bisexual awakening, steamy first times and coming out with a backdrop of choosing love or career. It guarantees an HEA and has no cliffhangers. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Trigger warning: This book contains themes of prejudice and emotional abuse by a parent.

A student in a pop-punk rock band suffering from trauma. A professor reaping the rewards of his life’s work. When forced to choose between love and a new career, will love win Caleb Allen I wasn’t looking for love, but it found me anyways. I was healing from the trauma of gun violence by vacationing on a beach in Mexico with my best friends and bandmates. Then he blows into my life, turns it upside down and gives me the safety and love I need. Problem is, he’s about to be a professor in my college and relationships between students and faculty are prohibited. Are we really saying goodbye after everything we’ve shared? Eric Moore After years of hard work, I’ve finally become a professor. On top of that, the affair with my old boss is about to stop. To celebrate my success and reset my life, I’m spending a month on a beach in Mexico. Then he shows up in the house next door and burrows into my heart. Can I really let him go at the end of his vacation? When we both go home, a change in class schedules means Caleb is now one of my students. It’s important enough to tell him in person before classes start. When I confront him at his band’s show, I can’t say goodbye again. We start a secret relationship, but my old boss is a major donor to my college and he’s quickly figuring it out. How can I keep the career of my dreams and hang on to the man I love? Never Let It End is the third book in the Rock U series and is part of the Mesa Boys universe. This novel features an age gap, hurt/comfort, and a bad-boy rocker in love with his professor. It guarantees an HEA and has no cliffhangers. It features a level-headed student suffering from trauma, and a man who’s trying to start a new life on the right path. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Trigger warning: This book contains themes of gun violence, prejudice, the past death of a sibling and an absent parent.

A man crushing on his brother’s best friend. Another man who’s afraid to love. When all is laid bare, can love triumph over fear? Axel Sandstrom I’m the lead guitar player in a punk-pop band and I get hit on a lot. But I’ve got a big problem—a crush on my older brother’s best friend, Remy. Of course, he’s straight. So instead of having him, I’ve become the king of hookups. I’m used to hiding my feelings behind teasing and innuendo. But that only drives him further away from me. When Remy decides to go back to school, my brother asks me to tutor him. After spending time alone with him, it’s pretty obvious he’s not as straight as he says he is. Remy Hall Axel makes me feel things. Tingly things. But he’s also obnoxious and my best friend’s younger brother. I should stay away, except that I need him to tutor me. During our tutoring sessions it’s impossible for me to deny my attraction to him. But the bigger issue, is my all-consuming fear of being close to people. After the deaths of my younger brother and my dad, I don't want to get close to anyone. But Axel makes me want to try. He might have the conviction to yank me back to him, kicking and screaming, as I’m about to fall off the edge. Come Closer to Me is the second book in the Rock U series and is part of the Mesa Boys universe. This novel features bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, and a rocker in love with his brother’s best friend. It guarantees an HEA and has no cliffhangers. It features a bad boy who goes after what he wants, and a man who’s hiding his attraction to men and shies away from love. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Trigger This book contains gun violence, discussions of a childhood drowning and the death of a parent.

When a nerdy drummer meets an attractive bodyguard, secrets threaten to unravel not only their families, but their futures. Gabe Johnson In the world of pop-punk and nerdom, I’m the drummer that defies stereotypes. I strive to be the perfect son my wealthy father demands and being gay doesn’t equate. When a striking, muscled bodyguard is thrown into my life to protect me from mobsters, can I keep my secret or fall victim to my heart? Jeremy Sweet I’m racing up the ladder in Gabe’s father’s law firm and he’s entrusted me to safeguard his son. As I dive deep into Gabe’s world and even share his bedroom, the lines between obligation and desire blur. With my own questioning swirling inside me, how can I find out if Gabe’s queer?As the gangster’s motives unravel, it becomes clear that the future peace of Gabe’s family and my career are at stake. Can we fix this mess together? Protect My Heart is the fifth book in the Rock U series and is part of the Mesa Boys universe. This novel features a nerdy law student falling for his jock of a bodyguard amongst a bisexual awakening, forced proximity and a backdrop of a shady scheme. It guarantees an HEA and has no cliffhangers. It features a rich boy with daddy issues, and a man who’s questioning himself. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Trigger This book contains themes of prejudice by a parent and a deceased parent.

Sparks fly when a cynical rocker recovering from trauma meets a vibrant, upbeat man. But will an ex who’s determined to exploit their past wounds rip them apart? Silas Brown I’m the rhythm guitar player in a pop-punk band and I’m tired of being called a hero. I’m also done with crazy. After taking down a mass shooter, I’m trying to survive and recover. Then out of nowhere, this colorful dude pleas for help and what do I do? Save him. Of course, he’s really attractive and probably crazy. Now he’s found me at work, wants to meet for coffee and so much more. Do I lower my defenses and let him in? Cash Phillips After a childhood of neglect and foster care, I’ve defeated my past and clawed my way to happiness. Now I’m ready to meet Mr. Right and I know he’s out there. He might even be Silas, the one who saved me from being robbed. He’s cranky and oh so adorable and I know he’s the yin to my yang. How can I make him see I’m not the crazy man he thinks I am? When Silas’ ex comes at us with her brand of emotional abuse, Silas tries to shield me. But when she’s the one needing help, will it tear us apart or bring us all together? Light Me Up is the fourth book in the Rock U series and is part of the Mesa Boys universe. This novel features a grumpy man falling for another who’s all sunshine, hurt/comfort, and a bad-boy rocker recovering from past trauma and emotional abuse. It guarantees an HEA and has no cliffhangers. It features a cynical college student with a big heart, and a man who’s perpetually positive and knows what he wants. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order. Trigger This book contains themes of gun violence, past and present emotional abuse, past childhood neglect and suicidal thoughts of a side character.

Axel looks for someone to take his mind off his crush. Axel: My band, Knot Me, is in serious need of a better front man and the band has decided to scope out karaoke bars until we find one. But before I go out, I need a fix. My older brother’s best friend, Remy, is always on my mind and the only way to forget him is to find a lookalike hookup. But when Remy needs help with a class, it’s time for me to make some serious decisions. This short story is a free read and is part of the Rock U series. It takes place before the first book (On a Different Mission). It’s the story of how Axel finds Devin, his new front man, and an introduction into the characters in the band. It includes a steamy scene. Rock U is a spin-off of the Mesa Boys series and follows a group of young queer men who find comfort in each other and in becoming the best pop-punk cover band in Arizona. Follow along as they explore gender identity, losing their v-cards, navigating love with an older brother’s best friend, best friends turned lovers and more. Each book in the series follows a different couple and can be read as a standalone.

Why am I so boy crazy this year? Must be something in the ice.ArcherI’ve been hooking up with a wicked little keyboard player. Problem is, I think I want more.So, after a particularly fiery time together, I decide to ask him on a date.But he’s been stammering about some old friend who’s come back to town.No matter if this works out, I know my person is out there. And I’m going to find him.Taking a Shot is part of the Desert Ice Hockey series. It takes place before the first book (Stick By Me). It contains the backstory of Archer’s relationship with Milo, a keyboard player from the Rock U series, and is an introduction to the squad, a group of queer college hockey players and best friends who share a house together. It includes a steamy scene.Desert Ice Hockey is a spin-off of the Rock U series and follows a group of young queer men who worked hard to play together on the same college hockey team. Follow along as they each find their happily ever after with nerds, coaches, other hockey players and more. Each book in the series follows a different couple and can be read as a standalone.

Carter is curious and Tanner is more than willing. This FREE story can be found on Bookfunnel. Tanner is an assistant manager at a local grocery store, an avid skateboarder and a guitar player for a cover band. He has his eye set on his younger roommate and coworker, Carter. There's only one problem. Carter doesn't like guys...or does he? After a drunken evening at their quirky local bar, Carter makes a move and Tanner is happy he does. This short story a free read and is part of the Mesa Boys series. It takes place before the first book (Catching His Fall). It is the story of Tanner and Carter's initial hookup and does include a steamy scene. You also get to meet the other young men of the skateboarding crew, Dana and Jaime. Mesa Boys follows a group of not-so-straight friends, held together by a love of skateboarding, a certain quirky bar in Mesa, Arizona and a female bartender who enjoys pairing them up and watching them get their HEA. Each book in the series follows a different couple while they navigate roommates turned lovers, second chances, coworker romances, a secret millionaire and enemies turned lovers.