Thicker Than Blood Series by Alice Crane, Alice C. Crane

Three men, one burning flame of desire.Gabe has two focuses in life; MMA and women. Wanting men was never in the cards for him, until he meets a man with ice in his eyes that turns him inside out. Riley is married to his job and is determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt him ever again; falling in love is definitely not in his plans. Michael is an aspiring chef who is happy in the shadow of his overly outgoing twin brother... moreThree men, one burning flame of desire.Gabe has two focuses in life; MMA and women. Wanting men was never in the cards for him, until he meets a man with ice in his eyes that turns him inside out. Riley is married to his job and is determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt him ever again; falling in love is definitely not in his plans. Michael is an aspiring chef who is happy in the shadow of his overly outgoing twin brother. He’s fine being overlooked by guys in favour of his twin, really. Until Riley and Gabe turn the scorching weight of their combined gaze on him.Gabe and Riley burn too hot, and their battle for dominance might turn them both to ash, but when they stumble upon Michael they’re drawn to him like moths to a flame. Will he be the soothing force between them? A madman from Riley’s past will do everything to destroy the happiness Riley is trying to build. Promises Gabe made return to claim him, and Michael is suddenly left alone. Will they survive the secrets of their past and find their way back together? Threads that Bind is the second book in the Thicker than Blood series. It can be read as a standalone, but this story has heavy connection to the storyline in book one. For maximum enjoyment, the books are best read in order.This book contains mature themes and is a HEA filled with hot snarky men who can’t resist falling in love. less

A love that has built over years, made to withstand all obstaclesJay has been in love with Sebastian for years, even before he was old enough to realise what it meant. It was easier to keep under control when Sebastian lived in another state. Having the man of his dreams half-naked in his house every day? He wasn’t sure what would break first; his mind, or his heart... moreA love that has built over years, made to withstand all obstaclesJay has been in love with Sebastian for years, even before he was old enough to realise what it meant. It was easier to keep under control when Sebastian lived in another state. Having the man of his dreams half-naked in his house every day? He wasn’t sure what would break first; his mind, or his heart.Sebastian had been content to have a border between himself and the rest of his family for over a decade with only phone calls and a yearly visit to keep him grounded. Moving home had been one of the hardest decisions he’d ever made. Add in a murder case that was going to consume him, demons he’d been running from for years, and an intense attraction to a man that he should only ever have seen as a pseudo-brother, and it was only a matter of time before he reached breaking point.When Sebastian admits his attraction and they rush headlong into a relationship, neither are prepared for the challenges that wait for them. There are a million things that could disrupt the fragile joy they’ve found together. But Jay has had a taste of the happily ever after he’s always wanted and he isn’t going to let Sebastian go without a fight.Tying us Together is the third book in the Thicker than Blood series. This book is not a standalone and has heavy connection to the storyline in both Book 1 and Book 2. For maximum enjoyment, the books must be read in order.This book contains mature themes, including off-screen mentions of domestic abuse (not involving MCs). It is a HEA filled with hot snarky men who can’t resist falling in love. less