The Broken Men Chronicles Series by Carey Decevito, Eric David Battershell

After a bitter marriage, Paxton seeks respite from his loss. Rediscovering his writing, he never expected creating a piece worthy of reading nor for two unsuspecting paths to cross in the most unconventional of ways. Thousands of miles separated them, yet he’d never felt closer to anyone. Finding out that happiness and love was attainable again, was one thing. Having Alissa, was another. When the two meet, sparks fly, chemistry is beyond explosive, and emotions reach a boiling point... moreAfter a bitter marriage, Paxton seeks respite from his loss. Rediscovering his writing, he never expected creating a piece worthy of reading nor for two unsuspecting paths to cross in the most unconventional of ways. Thousands of miles separated them, yet he’d never felt closer to anyone. Finding out that happiness and love was attainable again, was one thing. Having Alissa, was another. When the two meet, sparks fly, chemistry is beyond explosive, and emotions reach a boiling point. Their brief love affair ignited the fuse but what Paxton neglected to anticipate was that his son would fall for the sweet, meek demurred woman in Alissa or the fact the woman would be their salvation…in more ways than one. Written to make you laugh, cry, swoon, and heat things up, Once Written, Twice Shy is the first book in The Broken Men Chronicles series. less

Jake had it all: women, money, great looks. For all intents and purposes, he was happy. A series of women and an unexpected appearance by a ghost from his past cause him to re-evaluate his life. She'd broken his heart, all those years ago, and Jake chose to live the life of a bachelor there on out. Along with his fast-paced career, he ran a fast-paced social life. It's what worked for him. Or he'd convinced himself it did... moreJake had it all: women, money, great looks. For all intents and purposes, he was happy. A series of women and an unexpected appearance by a ghost from his past cause him to re-evaluate his life. She'd broken his heart, all those years ago, and Jake chose to live the life of a bachelor there on out. Along with his fast-paced career, he ran a fast-paced social life. It's what worked for him. Or he'd convinced himself it did. The loneliness his large home presented the minute the housekeeper went home and the women that warmed his bed deserted him, left him wanting. Could he have what so many of his friends already did: the woman, the family, the house with the white picket fence? Maybe. But just because he desired these things, things he'd sworn off ages ago, doesn't mean that they were destined for him. less

It's all about the misconceptions or so it seems… When Michael (Mike) Withers relocated to Jacksonville, taking over as Withers International's CEO in an effort to be closer to his sister and her new family, he never imagined finding himself at a crossroads. Burned by his ex-fiancée, Mike traded in his dream of a house with a white picket fence and a family of his own and submersed himself in work and entertaining the occasional lady, even if the woman in question worked for him... moreIt's all about the misconceptions or so it seems… When Michael (Mike) Withers relocated to Jacksonville, taking over as Withers International's CEO in an effort to be closer to his sister and her new family, he never imagined finding himself at a crossroads. Burned by his ex-fiancée, Mike traded in his dream of a house with a white picket fence and a family of his own and submersed himself in work and entertaining the occasional lady, even if the woman in question worked for him. Was he a player? Hardly. But Nicole (Nikki) Baxter wouldn't believe the truth even if it hit her between the eyes. The woman claimed that once a player, always a player. Compelled to prove her wrong, games begin which Mike is quick to realize could lead him down one of two roads: heartache or the life he had desired once but had resolved to quit chasing. Maybe he'd given up too early? Maybe his ex hadn't really been the one? And maybe happiness lay in the form of a feisty, argumentative, tiny package with tight skirts and an ability to turn any argument into foreplay? less

Loss, pain, guilt… Those are the emotions Ben Carpenter feels as the lone survivor of a terrible night, three years before, where fate was so unkind. On a quest to forget, aware of only one thing—overwhelming misery—he submerses himself into running Fairfax, the pub he and his wife had once planned on opening together, and his side gig as a volunteer firefighter... moreLoss, pain, guilt… Those are the emotions Ben Carpenter feels as the lone survivor of a terrible night, three years before, where fate was so unkind. On a quest to forget, aware of only one thing—overwhelming misery—he submerses himself into running Fairfax, the pub he and his wife had once planned on opening together, and his side gig as a volunteer firefighter. Resolved to a life of loneliness, Ben is sideswiped when envy takes hold after he’s asked to stand as Best Man at his best friend’s wedding. Before he can deal with the idea of opening up to love again, tragedy strikes…just not for Ben this time. As secrets to his wife’s betrayal come to light, Ben is faced with the reality that an opportunity to heal stares him straight in the face—albeit, in the form of Hannah. Bonded by their similar losses, Ben begins to wonder. Is there really such a thing as second chances? less

It’s been ten years since he set foot on home soil. Five, since he left family and friends grieving for a death that never occurred. Theo Lowell isn’t a hero but merely the shell of a broken man; a soldier for his country who saw too much bloodshed and atrocity. Now that he’s back in Jacksonville, it’s time to make a life for himself. He wants it all but he doesn’t agree with his therapist’s assessment that he’s as deserving as the next guy... moreIt’s been ten years since he set foot on home soil. Five, since he left family and friends grieving for a death that never occurred. Theo Lowell isn’t a hero but merely the shell of a broken man; a soldier for his country who saw too much bloodshed and atrocity. Now that he’s back in Jacksonville, it’s time to make a life for himself. He wants it all but he doesn’t agree with his therapist’s assessment that he’s as deserving as the next guy. Instead of rebuilding himself into a man ready for a family, friendship and happiness, he sets forth to do some rebuilding of another kind. After all, if one deems himself helpless, why not be helpful? When he knocks on Morgan Smyth’s door, he never expects that rebuilding what is currently before him would prove to be such a daunting task. Two hearts—emotional baggage—multiple wars are waged as a home takes shape. Funny how redemption can be found at the tip of a screwdriver, the head of a hammer or better yet, when hit by a two-by-four. less