Foster Puppies Series by A.R. Steele

"Sure you don’t want to come out? Nothing’s going to hurt you, I promise." When Tynan finds a stray dog cowering under his car, he knows he’ll need help. One phone call brings a handsome, witty volunteer to his side. Harley coaxes the dog out, but with a price: the awakening of persistent cravings Tynan’s fought to subdue. "Looks like there’s about six puppies on the way." In all his years with the animal rescue, Harley never knew meeting a cute guy could be a perk of his position... more"Sure you don’t want to come out? Nothing’s going to hurt you, I promise." When Tynan finds a stray dog cowering under his car, he knows he’ll need help. One phone call brings a handsome, witty volunteer to his side. Harley coaxes the dog out, but with a price: the awakening of persistent cravings Tynan’s fought to subdue. "Looks like there’s about six puppies on the way." In all his years with the animal rescue, Harley never knew meeting a cute guy could be a perk of his position. Tynan's snappy style and soft heart immediately intrigue him. As he struggles to figure out if Tynan's even into men, he realizes Diamond is pregnant - and that Tynan won't be able to foster her alone. "Living together is going to be an exercise in frustration." Harley's looking for a place to stay and Tynan has a room to spare, so they agree he'll move in and help take care of Diamond. But will Tynan come to accept that his feelings for Harley are more than respect? And when tragedy strikes, will their friendship be able to survive? Crushed is the first book of the Foster Puppies gay romance series. This 200-page novel is a light yet emotional read with lots of heat. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

"This puppy was supposed to keep me company, but I feel lonelier than ever." Ludlow doesn’t have a stick up his ass… and if he does, it’s for good reason. The defense lawyer is trying to make partner, and he doesn’t have time for much else. None of the items on his five -year plans involve a hot one-night stand with an obnoxious traveler. So why is he doing this, again? "You act like you've never been propositioned by a complete stranger before... more"This puppy was supposed to keep me company, but I feel lonelier than ever." Ludlow doesn’t have a stick up his ass… and if he does, it’s for good reason. The defense lawyer is trying to make partner, and he doesn’t have time for much else. None of the items on his five -year plans involve a hot one-night stand with an obnoxious traveler. So why is he doing this, again? "You act like you've never been propositioned by a complete stranger before." Newbank, New York isn’t the type of place Richard ever intended to visit. A permanent wanderer, he prefers big cities or wild music festivals. But when a cancelled flight lands the free spirit in this boring town for the night, he still intends to find a hot hook-up. The straight-laced lawyer he meets at the bar has a certain novel appeal - plus pictures of an adorable beagle-corgi mix. “I kind of like ‘vagrant lunatic’ as a pet name.” Who cares if they have nothing in common? It's just for one night. But when these complete opposites find a startling passion in each other’s arms, everything they thought they knew is called into question. Can Richard find a reason to stay in Newbank? And if he does, will Ludlow fit him into his long-term plans? Vagabond is the second book of the Foster Puppies gay romance series. This 200-page novel is an enemies-to-lovers story with plenty of heat. It has a happy ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

"Why does seeing him turn me back into a horny teenager?" After selling a successful start-up, Oriole comes home to search for a new purpose in life. Then a chance encounter with his high-school crush leaves him speechless. Back then, Cedric was a million times cooler than Oriole could ever hope to be. So why does he suddenly want to hang out with Oriole? "He's not the annoying kid he used to be... more"Why does seeing him turn me back into a horny teenager?" After selling a successful start-up, Oriole comes home to search for a new purpose in life. Then a chance encounter with his high-school crush leaves him speechless. Back then, Cedric was a million times cooler than Oriole could ever hope to be. So why does he suddenly want to hang out with Oriole? "He's not the annoying kid he used to be." Cedric's left behind his guitar-playing days, and the womanizing and posturing that went along with them. These days, he spends all his free time with his energetic new puppy. When he runs into Oriole, he's instantly drawn to the changed, confident version of his best friend's little brother. And although Cedric always thought he was straight, Oriole is... hot? "This would've been a wet dream back in high school." As Cedric spends time with Oriole, his certainty about his orientation begins to falter. But can the two men accept each other as they are now, or will their bond be overshadowed by their past? (Lost and Found is a 200-page second-chance story with plenty of heat, and the third standalone book of the Foster Puppies gay romance series. Happy ending guaranteed!) less