Trent has had his fair share of bad luck – the least of which was his marriage – but he has two children who mean the world to him. Seeing his friends finding love makes his heart ache, but he doesn't want to make mistakes again. A match flickers to life inside him when Max kisses him, but Trent pushes him away, confused by his emotions. Max felt the pull towards Trent from the moment they met, but he shoved it aside until his body took over from him. Kissing Trent was a mistake, especially as he knew the man was straight. He throws himself into work, wondering if he'd blown any chance of friendship with the man who wouldn't leave his thoughts. When Max calls him for help, Trent surprises him, and they grow closer despite their lifestyle differences, mainly Max's love for domination. As their relationship continues, Max slowly introduces Trent to the clubs he frequents. But soon, trouble comes calling, and it throws their lives into...

Craig loves his boyfriend. He wants to be better, to help more, to not be an imposition. He doesn't know why Darren puts up with him. When an accident lands Craig in hospital, he's shown the truth about the type of relationship he has. The news rocks Craig's world because that's not how he sees it. At least, until Darren uses his fists one time too many. Alex needs to get Craig to see what's happening, but he knows how difficult it is for a domestic abuse victim to get help. He tries to assist Craig, but Craig struggles with his new reality. Alex finds himself falling for the man, although it is completely the wrong time, wrong place. His feelings for Alex confuse Craig, and he can't understand it. Alex tries to move on, but his friends bring Craig into their circle, making it almost impossible for Alex to forget him. A new relationship is not the distraction it should be, and when Craig calls for help, Alex goes running, disregarding the potential...

Good first appearances are crucial...Striking out with his own therapy business is Marcus's dream. Getting clients to take a chance on him, however, is not as easy. So when his sister gives him a ticket to meet a prospective new client on a train to Edinburgh, he accepts. But when he finds out his "client" is actually supposed to be his date, he has to pivot - fast.Levi's dream is to stay at home and hibernate. He doesn't need to leave home to make money - being a voice actor gives him that. But he wants to share his life with someone, and to do that, he needs to find them. Not so easy. He signs up to Illuminate Matchmaking, hoping they'll take the anxiety out of meeting someone new. It's a shame his date doesn't want to be there...A mistaken identity, MM matchmaking novella.

Sean doesn't need anyone. He's happy on his own, working his way through life. Until he meets his client, Asher. Their attraction is instant, but Sean refused to let himself feel anything. Everyone leaves him in the end, so he's only saving himself from future heartbreak. Except he can't stay away. Being given guardianship of his niece was a blessing, although it came with grief at the loss of his sister. Life is short, and he needs to focus on being a single father. When Sean comes to his rescue unexpectedly, Asher finds himself smitten with the haunted man. Although Asher tries to help Sean, the man pushes him away. He can't bring someone into his niece's life if they're not going to stay. Loss has a way of changing how people view the world. Read what happens when Sean receives advice from a stranger that sets him on a path he would never have chosen before.

Two men whose love has stood the test of time, through troubling times to defining moments. Watch James and Rich as they hold on to the one person who means more than anything else in the world and they fight for the right to love them. This is a 7,500 word short prequel into the Crush series

Three single dads looking for love that is right before their eyes. Mattie's life is as perfect as it could be without a partner. The one person he wants is oblivious, but he doesn't want to rock the boat and change how things are. When his life irrevocably changes by the appearance of a baby on his doorstep, he calls in his best friend to help. After all, Jordan had a child of his own; he knows what to do. Right? Jordan's life is as perfect as it could be minus a lover or two. His best friend, Mattie, is amazing; his ex is amicable, which is great as they have an eight-year-old son together; and he loves his job. Helping Mattie with his newfound daughter is a dream come true, and their bond grows into more with this new dynamic, but why does it feel incomplete? Bray's life is as perfect as it could be while withholding himself from the truth. He's retired military, loves being outside, and...

When Logan witnesses something he shouldn't, something personal, he can't help himself and checks in on the guy, even though he saw the evidence himself that the man could take care of himself. As a police officer, he feels the need to protect everyone he can, especially when he'd been unable to protect his own brother. This need often overshadows everything else, including his sense. What Bastien does for a living has no bearing on his personality or morals. He does what he needs to do to live, even though it was a far cry from his privileged, wealthy upbringing. He'd gladly turned his back on that when his parents had thrown him out. Taking an offer of a night out from a so-called friend, he's placed in a precarious situation he never asked for. Luckily, the police save him. Then he finds evidence of someone stalking him. He's scared and asks Logan for help, not realising the repercussions of that request. Being unable to protect Bastien tears...