Ava Olsen

My rock band has reached the pinnacle of success, but fame has its price. Sooner or later, people let you down or sell you out. Except Ivan Cross. My manager, my muse, my obsession. There’s nothing in this world that I want more than Van. And I always get what I want. Four years ago , I was selected to manage a hot new band called Wayward Lane. I knew I was in for an exciting ride - and a world of trouble - and all because of their lead singer, the provocative Brodie James. We’ve butted heads but lately, that tension is higher and hotter. Unexpected feelings make me question everything I knew of my life. When Brodie insists on an impromptu concert in New Orleans at Halloween, I make it happen. The city, the food, the music, it’s intoxicating. So is Brodie, and I’m not sure I can resist his pull any longer. Even though Brodie could have anyone he wants, all he seems to want is me. Punk-In is a bi-awakening, age gap, boss-employee, MM romance filled with sizzling chemistry, a matchmaking ghost, an unforgettable Halloween concert, and a HEA fit for rockstar royalty.

Jared: Challenging the status quo in Hollywood doesn’t make me the most popular director in showbiz. Suing a studio exec for almost ruining my life twelve years ago, even less so. While filming in Thailand, I get word that my legal case is moved up and there’s a threat to my personal safety. But I have all the support I need from the two men who’ve occupied my thoughts lately - my faithful bodyguard, Alex Sheffield and my sarcastic lawyer, Aiden Barstock. Yeah, my life is complicated. But I know in my heart that Alex and Aiden are meant to be mine. Now all I have to do is convince them that three isn’t a crowd, it’s the perfect number. Aiden: My work as a barrister is my sole passion. And my personal life? I keep it casual. I don’t believe in love. I thought I was in love once, but I was a fool. Fool me once and never again. Until a work trip to Thailand changes everything. Suddenly I’m alone with Jared, and his bodyguard, Alex. They see beyond my snark to the vulnerabilities I keep hidden. And now I risk being a fool again. Not over one man, but two. Alex: Being Jared’s bodyguard is no easy matter. Crazed fans, angry stalkers. Jared brings out all my protective instincts and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for him, including laying down my own life. But Jared’s latest film in Thailand is interrupted by a threat that’s far too real. Now his brash barrister, Aiden, is along for the ride, and suddenly things get intense. It’s not just Jared I would die to protect, it’s Aiden too. One endeavor binds all three of us together. For now, or forever? Endeavor is a friends to lovers, boss-employee, MMM romance filled with snarky banter, wild shenanigans, and an HEA to make even the most cynical heart swoon. This is Book Four of the Voyagers’ one superyacht, four love stories that span the globe.

Tommy Being a roadie for the rock group Wayward Lane means I’m always living out of my suitcase. I’ve got no time for anything except a good one. Until a one night stand with a rising star, Nate Filier, leads to all kinds of distraction. There’s only one rule for a DON’T fall for a rockstar. Right. Don’t Fall For A Rockstar is a MM romance and the first novella in the Wayward Lane Backstage rockstar romance universe. Roadie & rockstar, one night stand, incredible chemistry, first time in love, HEA. Please This novella was previously available on Bookfunnel. No new content has been added.

Holloway: I’m the lead guitarist for Wayward Lane and I love everything about my rockstar life. Everything except my security detail. And the more popular our band becomes, the less freedom we have. All it takes is one overzealous fan and I find myself constantly shadowed by the one bodyguard I love to tease and evade: Dawson Everly. Mr. Tall, Dark, & Uptight lives by strict rules, and I’m a free spirit, so naturally, we argue at every turn. But my flirtation and his aggravation is a combustible mix and suddenly I discover there are some orders I don’t mind taking. And those strings I usually avoid? They start looking pretty good. Thing is, Dawson has a son and I never imagined I’d fall, let alone for a family man. But every rockstar has their day - is it crazy that I want Dawson to be mine? Dawson: As a bodyguard for Wayward Lane, I’ve seen all the rockstar shenanigans. The biggest troublemaker? The guy who loves to escape his detail: guitarist, Iain Holloway. He’s stunning, spontaneous, and a gigantic pain in my… you get the picture. I’ve tried to keep my professional distance but it’s getting impossible to ignore the attraction between us. But falling for a rockstar is a risk I’m not prepared for. I have an eight-year-old son, Jaxon, who means everything to me. The single dad guilt is hitting hard when I’m on the road and the time has come to make a choice. Only, my heart doesn’t belong solely to my son anymore. It turns out, Iain has managed to find a way in there too. B-Mine is a slow burn, single dad, opposites attract, MM rockstar romance filled with fiery chemistry, unexpected love, and a heartfelt, hard-fought HEA.

Reed: Tate Aduma is a Hollywood actor that everyone wants and no one really knows. Our first meeting as young dreamers sparks a decade of incredible highs and lows. I’ve loved him, I’ve hated him, and I can’t live without him. But I know that love in the spotlight is not made to survive. Will we? Tate: Reed Larkin is the only constant in my chaotic life of movie sets, parties, and nameless lovers. But while being on stage is second nature, being myself in real life is a role I struggle to play. Then I’m offered the biggest part of my career, working alongside Reed as my co-star, and my love interest. This time, however, neither one of us is acting… Co-Star is a best friends to enemies to lovers, MM romance filled with combustible chemistry, indelible love, and a HEA a decade in the making.

Dylan : I’ve lived my adult life under the Hollywood spotlight, but no one really sees who I am. I’ve gone down the dark path of drinking my anxiety away, along with my career, but now I’m searching for the light again. My struggle to stay sober has me releasing long held secrets. A contract to publish my autobiography means laying everything in the open. When I meet Max, my ghostwriter, I’m not sure how our collaboration is going to work. He’s a university professor from New York with more degrees than I can count and I’m a guy from West Texas that barely finished college. And he may be my ghostwriter, but Max is anything but invisible. Intimate confessions lead to heightened emotions and an unexpected love that fills up all my empty places. I don’t know what the future holds, but I want Max to be a part of it. I’m done hiding in plain sight. It’s time for this star to finally shine. Max : I’m an established university professor and a celebrity ghostwriter. Why ghostwriting? Because it pays. And I need the money. My ex-husband likes to threaten me with legal battles over custody of our daughter and while he has family reserves, I don’t. So I take a summer ghostwriting contract, a celebrity tell-all. I expect to meet another self-absorbed actor, but Dylan Aylmer doesn’t fit any pre-conceived mold. His eyes are so haunted that I can’t look away and now I’m curious to unlock all his secrets. What I find is not only a man trying to mend his broken soul but a beautiful person that is so much more than outward appearances. I swore I’d never be vulnerable to heartache again, but Dylan has me breaking all my steadfast rules. Am I chasing a shooting star, soon to be gone, or is our love the kind that shines forever? Starboard is an opposites attract, collaborators to lovers, MM romance filled with heartfelt confessions, outdoor shower shenanigans and plenty of swoon. This is Book Two of the Voyagers’ series: one superyacht, four love stories that span the globe.

Andrew: I’ve traveled the world as a yacht steward for the past year, trying to outrun a broken heart and a mountain of debt. Then a gig as a chief stew on board a yacht in the Caribbean comes my way. The timing is right, the weather is perfect, and the pay is desperately needed. There’s just one problem… My billionaire boss, Rowan Carter, is way too distracting. With his charming British accent and sarcastic quips, Rowan commands all my attention and none of it is focused on work. I prepare to meet another entitled jerk when I step on board his ship, but it turns out that Rowan is the exception to the billionaire rule. And I get a first-hand glimpse of the kindhearted man behind the money. The professional line between us melts away but I’ve been badly burned by a workplace relationship gone wrong. And Rowan and I live in two very different worlds. I can’t – shouldn’t - fall for Rowan Carter. Oh boy. Too late. Rowan: I run a real estate empire but being in the top one percent isn’t all fun and caviar. The family business has struggled these past two years and now the one place that was my refuge may be taken away from me. Add to that, I’m a target for the paparazzi because of a former relationship. I’ve never felt so alone. Lonely. Unmoored… Until a dreamy American named Andrew Slater walks aboard my ship and into my life. Andrew takes delight in answering my snark with sarcastic retorts and his wit is matched by quiet acts of kindness. Falling in love is an unexpected voyage for both of us. Unless the press gets wind of our relationship, and then all bets are off. But I fight to win, because Andrew is the most important deal of my life. Oh Buoy is a boss-employee, friends to lovers, MM romance filled with tropical locations, spicy banter and swoony moments.

Being a first officer on board the superyacht Now, Voyager is a dream come true. And my personal life? I’m in and out and on to the next port, so to speak. I don’t have the inclination for a boyfriend. So when my boss asks me to work over the Christmas holiday, I’m happy to say yes. And then Kiernan Doyle arrives. The Irish bodyguard is a brawny grump with sad eyes and a shy smile. And I’m a sucker for a tough guy with a big…heart. Only, I’m pretty sure Kiernan told me he’s straight and I’ve been down that road before, falling for a man who can’t return my feelings. But I won’t deny that something is building between us. And once we get under that mistletoe, I know. Christmas, and my life, will never be the same. I’m a former MMA fighter turned bodyguard and while the fight money was great, my body knew it was time to leave. And being a bodyguard has its perks. Guarding billionaire Rowan Carter, and his husband Andrew is hardly work at all. His entourage of friends and family have become my friends too. Including Charlie Cates, the First Officer on Rowan’s yacht. Charlie’s not intimidated by my size or my grumpy demeanor. He’s the first person in years that I feel any kind of connection to. And I don’t know if it’s me or the mistletoe, but suddenly, I’m having naughty thoughts about the cute yachtie with killer dimples. Thoughts I’ve never had about a man before. It turns out, all I want for Christmas, all I want always, is…Charlie. Nauti or Nice is a friends to lovers, bisexual awakening, MM romance filled with first times, found family, and a HEA that will warm your Christmas spirit.

Rafe: Touring the coast of Australia on my brother’s yacht is a dream come true for my first gig as a professional photographer. Only, this dream could end up a nightmare since I’m forced to travel with my one and only enemy: Captain George Bernard. Our animosity isn’t new, and neither is my curiosity about the man who keeps to himself. Until the unthinkable happens. I’m falling for the one person I never expected. George: As a charter captain, I’ve traveled the globe and always call the sea my home. At forty-nine, I’ve resigned myself to a life lived alone. Until the irreverent Rafe Carter steps aboard my ship. I’m flustered by the man and his manner, and now the sailing is anything but smooth. But as I finally get to know Rafe, a different kind of tension builds between us. And the more I know, the harder I fall. But both of us are wanderers. Is Rafe going to walk off my ship and out of my life for good? The Cockpit is an enemies to lovers, age gap, demi rep, MM romance filled with surprising confessions, possessive chemistry, and a HEA that will leave you breathless. This is Book Three of the Voyagers’ series: everyone who boards the superyacht Now, Voyager is about to meet their match!

Aaron Taylor: As the head of a billion dollar family empire, being a nice guy isn’t part of my job. The only person who doesn’t run for cover when I walk into a room is my new chief of sales, Harrison Ducker. He’s outspoken, snarky, and a total pain in my butt. I’d fire him in a heartbeat - if I had one - if he didn’t have an ironclad contract thanks to my father’s meddling ways. I can’t stand the sight of Harrison and the feeling is mutual. Until one business trip, and only one bed, takes this hate-hate relationship to a very different place. What’s disturbing? I love it. What’s worse? I might love him. Happily Never After is an enemies to lovers, only one bed, MM romcom filled with steamy times, snarky banter, and two men that are so wrong for each other, they have to be right.

Jesse Over a decade ago, my band broke up, my heart shattered, and my dreams along with it. I gave up on love, and playing music, and focused on managing bands like my latest, Wayward Lane. With their upcoming world tour comes a talented photographer hired to document every moment, and no one captures the essence of rockstars like Evert Jackson. His work is provocative and sensual, like the man himself. Is Evert a new dream within reach or am I setting myself up for another heartbreak? Don’t Fall For A Dreamer is a MM romance and the third novella in the Wayward Lane Backstage rockstar romance universe. Rockstar manager & celebrity photographer, second chances in love and music, unexpected feels, HEA.

Payton As a celebrity hairstylist for the rock band Wayward Lane, I’m used to late nights and big parties. One moment, I’m celebrating the band’s world tour announcement in Vegas, the next, I’m waking up with a ring on my finger and a blushing bodyguard in my bed. I’ve been flirting with Lennie Rizzoli for over a year but I never thought it would go anywhere, least of all down the aisle. But getting married isn’t the real shocker; I think I’m in love with my husband. Don’t Fall For A Bodyguard is a MM romance and the second novella in the Wayward Lane Backstage rockstar romance universe. A tongue-tied bodyguard & a sharp-mouthed hairstylist, waking up married, HEA.

Maddox Hockey is the only thing I care about. College? Hell no. And the last thing I need is Kayden, a golden retriever teammate who thinks I’m gonna drop my surly attitude and become his BFF. I know from painful experience to never to let my guard down and the only rule I follow is my own. But unlike everyone else, Kayden doesn’t sprint away from me. Instead, he’s skating too close. And we’re set to collide. Kayden I love college. My hockey team, the parties, the people. Classes, not so much. Especially when I get paired with Maddox, a goalie who offers nothing but snarky comments and snide looks. He’s brilliant and beautiful, and I’m the jock on an athletic scholarship. He hates me but so what? We’re stuck together at away games. His anger sparks a reckless want I’ve never felt before. And I always follow the rules. So why does Maddox make me want to break every one? Rule Breaker is a double queer awakening, grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, college hockey MM romance. Expect broken boys, bruised hearts, and an HEA neither saw coming. Themes of mental health, learning disorder, and first times.

He loves me… Oliver Gaston loves his job as lead bodyguard with Spartan Security, taking every available assignment to keep his mind from ruminating on his haunted past. Now if only he could forget Jon Thackery, a mouthy but sexy private investigator he was paired with on a recent case, a man he loves to hate. He loves me not… Jon Thackery is a hard-working PI with absolutely no filter. His blunt manner provokes the temper of many, including the grumpy but gorgeous Oliver. But underneath their heated sparring lies an attraction neither man is prepared for. He hates to love me. Even better. Thrown together on a new case, one revealing moment sparks their fiery chemistry and with it, an unexpected depth of emotion they find only in each other’s arms. If love is the flip side of hate, Jon and Oliver are in for a powerful reckoning.

Axel They call me the play maker. I make hockey wins happen. Until I'm confronted with Jace, my college rival for the coveted center spot. And, my BFF’s ex. I know secrets about Jace and I’m not happy to be on the same team as him, never mind the same line. But as our competition on the ice heats up, things off the ice get complicated. No matter what, I’m not getting outplayed. Jace Axel Lund, the conceited jerk, thinks he’s gonna waltz in and take the top spot on my hockey team? No way. The cocky forward thinks the worst of me, but he doesn’t know the truth. And every encounter with him cracks my icy control. But I’m not getting played by Axel. If anything, I’m going to play him. Play Maker is a bi awakening, rivals to lovers, college hockey MM romance. Get ready for cocky boys, intense chemistry, and a heated play to HEA.

He’s surly, demanding, relentless. Mac Duran runs a communications empire in New York City and lives to work. But ever since his best friend’s wedding, Mac wonders if there’s more to life than closing business deals. One man in particular grabs the CEO’s attention but misunderstandings from first impressions prove difficult to overcome. He’s outspoken, defiant, sarcastic. Luca Santino is an event planner who loves love and excels at organizing chaos. He has big dreams but finding a man to share them with proves elusive. Until a work crisis pushes Luca into Mac’s orbit, and a heated clash of wills sparks deeper desires. Together, they’re the best kind of trouble. Volatile chemistry ignites a love unlike any other. But Luca’s been burned by men who won’t commit, and Mac isn't sure he’s ready to let go of his workaholic ways. Are they strong enough to reach for their hearts’ desire?

Never fall in love… Callum Pattison is an artist on the rise. But his career dreams are on hold when a stalker threatens his safety. Add to that the reappearance of Greyson Ineja, a man he shared one unforgettable night with, and another threat looms—this one aimed closer to Cal’s heart. Never fall in love again… Greyson Ineja is a widower whose life is all about work until he meets free-spirited Cal. Since that night, Grey sees light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Until he becomes the focus of Cal’s stalker, and his life is again thrown into turmoil. Never say never. A fake wedding is hatched to lure the stalker out of hiding. For Cal and Grey, one night together was incendiary… pretending to be married could be even more dangerous. The stakes are higher the second time around, and love is the ultimate risk.

They never knew love like this before… Billie Rourke is a fashion designer on the rise. His latest gig is creating the costumes for America’s hottest band, and with it, comes a security detail. And Billie’s bodyguard, Elijah Morgan, is the one man he can’t stop thinking about. Billie’s sworn off love, but Eli’s quiet confidence proves hard to resist. Eli Morgan is one of Spartan Security’s top bodyguards and the job always comes first. Until he’s assigned to guard the smart and sexy Billie Rourke. The more time Eli spends with Billie, the harder he falls. But falling in love on the job is a security risk, and it’s not just his heart on the line. Can the man who’s all for love and the one who wants nothing to do with it find their way to each other? Eli and Billie never knew love could be this good.

Love like yours is seductive… Mason Naylor is the gruff CEO of Spartan Security and at forty-five, he’s all work. The one light in his life is his friend, Dax Martin—a twenty-seven-year-old Broadway star and the kind-hearted man he’s secretly in love with. But their age gap and the fear that Dax is ready to move on to a Hollywood career has Mason holding tight to his long-held feelings. Love like yours is sweet… Dax Martin is a Broadway actor on the rise. He’s endured his share of personal struggles over the past year, but he’s come out stronger. Dax knows the sensitive man behind Mason’s badass exterior and his longtime crush can’t wait another minute. What’s a little white lie if it means helping the man you love realize what’s right in front of him? All’s fair in love because … Love like yours is everything.

It started as a novel affair… Ryker Desoumas is a science-fiction novelist living in New York City. A former crime reporter with a secret trauma, he prefers to work—and live—alone. Wes Stewart is a celebrity author from Toronto. After years of writing self-help books, he’s looking for something exciting to rekindle his passion for the craft. When Ryker’s publisher pitches a collaboration between the two men, Wes is all for it. Ryker, on the other hand, resists and fears that Wes will turn his quiet world upside down. But Wes is sexy and charismatic, and Ryker can't help being drawn to him. A tentative professional partnership becomes something much more personal. But Wes has been burned by love in the past, and Ryker isn't sure he's ready to let someone into his heart. Will they find happiness together? …it could be the love of a lifetime.

Faisel: I’ve always felt the pressure to succeed, but instead of the conventional path, one that my family wanted, I chose music. As the drummer for Wayward Lane, I’ve experienced all the highs and lows of rockstar life including addiction. Now there’s another battle I’m facing - my intense feelings for my best friend and bandmate, Ronin Stadler. We grew up together, inseparable to this day but our lifelong bond is shifting. Do I keep my feelings a secret or risk our friendship for something more? Ronin: Growing up in a home that was anything but stable, music was my escape and Faisel Reed, my rock. My friendship with him has grounded me, weathering the craziness of rockstar life. But lately, he’s been pulling away and for the first time in a long time, I’m scared. The thought of losing him makes me look at our relationship in a whole new light. One that looks a lot like… forever. 4-Ever is a best friends to lovers, hurt/comfort, MM rockstar romance filled with magnetic chemistry, lifelong love, and a HEA fit for rockstar soulmates.