Just Don't Series by Alina Popescu

Falling in love with your brother’s boyfriend and pining over him for a decade? It can’t get any more complicated than that! Van found the man of his dreams on his fifteenth birthday. And promptly lost him on the same day when he realized Parker was dating his older brother, Taylor. Ten years later, Van still nurses his unrequited love, but Parker and Taylor are no longer together. Too bad Parker only sees Van as an inexperienced kid, or a friend at best... moreFalling in love with your brother’s boyfriend and pining over him for a decade? It can’t get any more complicated than that! Van found the man of his dreams on his fifteenth birthday. And promptly lost him on the same day when he realized Parker was dating his older brother, Taylor. Ten years later, Van still nurses his unrequited love, but Parker and Taylor are no longer together. Too bad Parker only sees Van as an inexperienced kid, or a friend at best. If Van plays his cards right, he might get a chance to tell Parker how he feels. With their complicated histories and Taylor wanting his husband back, their situation is as difficult as they come.  Will Van finally get his man, or will he have to give up his teenage fantasies once and for all? Don’t Call Me Kid is the first novella in the Just Don’t contemporary gay romance serial. If you like your romances on the angsty side and with a touch of complicated family dynamics, then this first book will have you craving for more in no time. Buy Don’t Call Me Kid today to see if Van’s love truly conquers all. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me KidBook Two – Don’t Underestimate Me (To be released on December 12th, 2018Book Three – Don’t Push Me Away (To be released on December 28th, 2018)Book Four – Don’t Let Go (To be released January 23rd, 2019) less

The best first kiss ever should lead up to a wonderful holiday season. But what if it only heralds heartbreak? After a whole decade of pining over his brother’s husband, Van finally gets a chance to kiss him. With Parker’s taste still in his heart, Van’s outlook on his romantic future is suddenly brighter. It doesn’t last long, not when an out-of-town aunt with health issues and Parker’s own choices keep them apart... moreThe best first kiss ever should lead up to a wonderful holiday season. But what if it only heralds heartbreak? After a whole decade of pining over his brother’s husband, Van finally gets a chance to kiss him. With Parker’s taste still in his heart, Van’s outlook on his romantic future is suddenly brighter. It doesn’t last long, not when an out-of-town aunt with health issues and Parker’s own choices keep them apart. Van buries himself in his work in a desperate attempt to deal with the heavy blow of not seeing Parker.  When they’re finally reunited, the outlook is just as bleak. As Van risks his entire family turning against him, Van might get a Christmas that’s not even close to merry. He’ll need a few miracles to sort everything out, but he’s severely short on holiday cheer. Don’t Underestimate Me continues the angsty story of the Just Don’t gay romance serial. If you like to see love interests bouncing between friendship and love, then you’ll love this second installment in Alina Popescu’s series. Get your copy of Don’t Underestimate Me right now to find out what happens next in Evan and Parker’s lives. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me KidBook Two – Don’t Underestimate MeBook Three – Don’t Push Me Away (To be released on December 28th, 2018)Book Four – Don’t Let Go (To be released January 23rd, 2019) less

A serial cheater getting the man he loves to trust him? Not totally impossible Taylor doesn’t do committed relationships. He tried it once with his now ex-husband and ended up cheating his way out of his marriage. Young, gainfully employed, and selfish, why would he ever want to change? Except he’s lonely and the persona he puts on can’t hide his doubts and measly self-worth. To make matters worse, Taylor has fallen hard for his friend, Drew... moreA serial cheater getting the man he loves to trust him? Not totally impossible Taylor doesn’t do committed relationships. He tried it once with his now ex-husband and ended up cheating his way out of his marriage. Young, gainfully employed, and selfish, why would he ever want to change? Except he’s lonely and the persona he puts on can’t hide his doubts and measly self-worth. To make matters worse, Taylor has fallen hard for his friend, Drew. Smart and sexy, Drew is responsible enough to be his teenage brother’s guardian. Not the kind of man who would look twice at someone as flaky as Taylor. Despite his fear of rejection, Taylor doesn’t want to be just friends with Drew. He’s willing to wait for however long it takes and jump through all the hoops to prove his love. Will his efforts be enough to redeem his checkered past? Don’t Rule Me Out is the fifth novella in the Just Don’t contemporary gay romance serial and starts off Taylor’s story arc. If you like snarky leads, angsty romances, and complicated family relationships, then you’ll love this book. Get your copy of Don’t Rule Me Out so see if Taylor can prove himself to the man he loves. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me KidBook Two – Don’t Underestimate MeBook Three – Don’t Push Me AwayBook Four – Don’t Let GoBook Five – Don’t Rule Me OutBook Six – Don’t Play Games (coming in late July 2019)Book Seven – Don’t Look Away (coming in August 2019) less

A redeemed man, a responsible man, and the complicated love that binds them Taylor forged himself into a new man. One who doesn’t hide behind facades. One who doesn’t cheat or lie. Yet he’s still having trouble getting Drew to commit to more than a date or a sleepover here and there.After convincing Drew to give him an honest chance, Taylor has focused all his efforts on convincing the man he loves to trust him... moreA redeemed man, a responsible man, and the complicated love that binds them Taylor forged himself into a new man. One who doesn’t hide behind facades. One who doesn’t cheat or lie. Yet he’s still having trouble getting Drew to commit to more than a date or a sleepover here and there.After convincing Drew to give him an honest chance, Taylor has focused all his efforts on convincing the man he loves to trust him. Not an easy feat, when, as his teenage brother’s guardian, Drew’s responsible for more than his own wellbeing.With friends setting Taylor up to fail, past flings crashing their dates, and Drew’s justified wariness, does their love really stand a chance?Don’t Play Games is the sixth novella in the Just Don’t contemporary gay romance serial. If you like snarky banter, angsty romances, and all the worst possible blasts from the past, then you’ll love this book.Get your copy of Don’t Play Games so see what Taylor and Drew are up against on their way to true happiness. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me KidBook Two – Don’t Underestimate MeBook Three – Don’t Push Me AwayBook Four – Don’t Let GoBook Five – Don’t Rule Me OutBook Six – Don’t Play GamesBook Seven – Don’t Look Away (coming in August 2019) less

A rock, a hard place, and the love that can’t reconcile them Taylor has been working hard to convince Drew to give him a chance. Just when he’s getting used to being in a relationship with the man he loves, Taylor realizes he can’t get comfortable just yet. Drew wants to take it slow, build trust. Drew’s younger brother, Terry, wants them to move in together and get a dog. Trapped between them, Taylor can’t meet their incompatible demands... moreA rock, a hard place, and the love that can’t reconcile them Taylor has been working hard to convince Drew to give him a chance. Just when he’s getting used to being in a relationship with the man he loves, Taylor realizes he can’t get comfortable just yet. Drew wants to take it slow, build trust. Drew’s younger brother, Terry, wants them to move in together and get a dog. Trapped between them, Taylor can’t meet their incompatible demands. When Drew pushes him away, again, Taylor must face reality. Loving Drew might not be enough. Not when Drew keeps looking for reasons to pull away… Don’t Look Away is the seventh novella in the Just Don’t contemporary gay romance serial and concludes the Taylor and Drew story arc. If you like snarky protagonists, redemption stories, and angst, then you’ll love this book. Buy your copy of Don’t Look Away right now to find out if Taylor and Drew get their happy ending. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me KidBook Two – Don’t Underestimate MeBook Three – Don’t Push Me AwayBook Four – Don’t Let GoBook Five – Don’t Rule Me OutBook Six – Don’t Play GamesBook Seven – Don’t Look Away less