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| The Men of Marionville Series |
| I didn't set out to write a series. I set out to write a story that included a main character who had a long history with his friends. It was a short step from the original concept to series. Each story stands alone -none are sequels in the strictest usage of the word. But if you like reading a series in order, start with A Hard Habit to Break. As I write this (May of 2011), I can't say how many more stories will be set in Marionville - I don't know - but I suspect there will be a few. I hope you enjoy the Men of Marionville. - KC |
A Hard Habit to Break
(Marionville I)
As the reigning stud of the local gay club scene, every guy in the county knows Travis
Templeton, and vies for his attention. Travis wears his crown lightly, careful not to break
any hearts. He knows what it’s like to you want.
Heath Kelley made the biggest mistake of his life the night before his best friend Travis
left for college. One small action snowballed into years of silent misunderstanding and
empty distance. When Heath accepts a transfer that sends him to his hometown, he
doesn’t know Travis has moved back home, too. It doesn’t take long for the men to
reconnect.
Admitting they never stopped thinking of each other as “best friends” is easy.
Forgiveness of past sins is easy, but confessing their secrets comes harder. When Heath
discovers the truth about Travis’ private life, the newly repaired bonds of friendship are
stretched taut.
It’s time for Travis to choose – the love of his best friend, or a life of being second best.
(Marionville I)
As the reigning stud of the local gay club scene, every guy in the county knows Travis
Templeton, and vies for his attention. Travis wears his crown lightly, careful not to break
any hearts. He knows what it’s like to you want.
Heath Kelley made the biggest mistake of his life the night before his best friend Travis
left for college. One small action snowballed into years of silent misunderstanding and
empty distance. When Heath accepts a transfer that sends him to his hometown, he
doesn’t know Travis has moved back home, too. It doesn’t take long for the men to
reconnect.
Admitting they never stopped thinking of each other as “best friends” is easy.
Forgiveness of past sins is easy, but confessing their secrets comes harder. When Heath
discovers the truth about Travis’ private life, the newly repaired bonds of friendship are
stretched taut.
It’s time for Travis to choose – the love of his best friend, or a life of being second best.
Open Roads
(Marionville II)
Tyler Phillips enjoys his small-town life. He’ll never get rich working the family
business, but he knows there’s more to a man than the size of his bank
account. Easing into mid-life, Tyler’s restless for something he can’t find in the
little borough of Easton—male companionship.
Noel Springs got caught up in the economic downturn. With his job gone, and
retirement many years in the future, Noel decides to take a long drive and see
some of the country before dedicating himself to finding new employment. The
open road is just what he needs.
When Noel's car overheats outside the little town of Easton, he discovers the
local mechanic is far hotter than his radiator, and just as eager to blow off
some steam...
(Marionville II)
Tyler Phillips enjoys his small-town life. He’ll never get rich working the family
business, but he knows there’s more to a man than the size of his bank
account. Easing into mid-life, Tyler’s restless for something he can’t find in the
little borough of Easton—male companionship.
Noel Springs got caught up in the economic downturn. With his job gone, and
retirement many years in the future, Noel decides to take a long drive and see
some of the country before dedicating himself to finding new employment. The
open road is just what he needs.
When Noel's car overheats outside the little town of Easton, he discovers the
local mechanic is far hotter than his radiator, and just as eager to blow off
some steam...
What You Don't Confess
(Marionville III)
Bright and beautiful, Cassidy Barlow is one of Marionville’s new breed of movers
and shakers. Outspoken on political and social issues, Cass draws a lot of media
attention, and knows how to us it. Out and proud, Cass makes no apologies for
what he, and he wants Dylan Donoghy. The only thing is, from where Cass stands,
Dylan seems to be involved with two different men.
"Coming out." The most difficult phrase in Dylan Donoghy’s vocabulary.
Handsome, successful, wealthy, he’s made it this far in life with only his closest
friends knowing he’s gay. Dylan, however, has a good reason for that to change –
his deepening attraction to Cassidy Barlow. It doesn’t come easy, but Dylan takes
a few first steps out of the closet. It’s his only choice if he wants to be with Cass,
even though he knows Cass has some secrets of his own.
Every man has a private past, and an unwritten future. What he won’t confess
stands between the two.
(Marionville III)
Bright and beautiful, Cassidy Barlow is one of Marionville’s new breed of movers
and shakers. Outspoken on political and social issues, Cass draws a lot of media
attention, and knows how to us it. Out and proud, Cass makes no apologies for
what he, and he wants Dylan Donoghy. The only thing is, from where Cass stands,
Dylan seems to be involved with two different men.
"Coming out." The most difficult phrase in Dylan Donoghy’s vocabulary.
Handsome, successful, wealthy, he’s made it this far in life with only his closest
friends knowing he’s gay. Dylan, however, has a good reason for that to change –
his deepening attraction to Cassidy Barlow. It doesn’t come easy, but Dylan takes
a few first steps out of the closet. It’s his only choice if he wants to be with Cass,
even though he knows Cass has some secrets of his own.
Every man has a private past, and an unwritten future. What he won’t confess
stands between the two.
Your Whisper in the Dark
(Marionville IV)
Kenzie Zahn is starting over as a single man. Left with few immediate
options, he accepts a friend’s invitation to visit and house sit. It’s the
perfect opportunity for Kenzie to put a little space between the past
and present while figuring out the best path for his future.
Mason Hall enjoys the carefree single life. He works hard, plays a little
harder, and doesn’t think much about settling down. The right man will
come along – or not – and he’s content to wait. A night out to enjoy a
little dancing leads to a hook-up with Kenzie, the kind of man Mason
has only ever fantasized about. Mason can’t let him get away.
Kenzie’s smitten. Mason is irresistible, but home is a thousand miles
away and a long-distance romance isn’t workable. A strange twist of
identity brings a linked past to light. Kenzie and Mason are brought to
the realization that even when Fate arranges a man’s destiny, he still
has to take a leap of faith, or lose out on love.
(Marionville IV)
Kenzie Zahn is starting over as a single man. Left with few immediate
options, he accepts a friend’s invitation to visit and house sit. It’s the
perfect opportunity for Kenzie to put a little space between the past
and present while figuring out the best path for his future.
Mason Hall enjoys the carefree single life. He works hard, plays a little
harder, and doesn’t think much about settling down. The right man will
come along – or not – and he’s content to wait. A night out to enjoy a
little dancing leads to a hook-up with Kenzie, the kind of man Mason
has only ever fantasized about. Mason can’t let him get away.
Kenzie’s smitten. Mason is irresistible, but home is a thousand miles
away and a long-distance romance isn’t workable. A strange twist of
identity brings a linked past to light. Kenzie and Mason are brought to
the realization that even when Fate arranges a man’s destiny, he still
has to take a leap of faith, or lose out on love.
A Cat Named Hercules
(Marionville V)
New in town, Shiloh Rudy joins a group of civic-minded volunteers to better acquaint
himself with his recently adopted community. It’s a good way to make friends, network,
and help make a difference, not to mention perhaps meet someone interesting - in a
romantic sort of way. The one thing Shiloh didn’t expect was a love to rival all others to
come with four white paws.
Gale Widmyer is on his feet and moving forward after piecing his life back together
following a series of wrong choices. In his darkest moments, the one bright spot in his
existence was the fulfillment of his dream to become a veterinarian. Gale’s making
good on a promise to himself when an abandoned kitten leads him to Shiloh Rudy and a
chance at the happiness he never hoped to have.
Laying the cornerstone for a developing relationship comes easy for Shiloh and Gale.
But the wounds of the past often remain unhealed at their deepest point. A few
careless words erects a wall of silence between the two men, one Shiloh has to
breach if he hopes to win Gale back. It will take more than apologies to win Gale’s
forgiveness and put old fears to rest. It’ll take a cat named Hercules.
(Marionville V)
New in town, Shiloh Rudy joins a group of civic-minded volunteers to better acquaint
himself with his recently adopted community. It’s a good way to make friends, network,
and help make a difference, not to mention perhaps meet someone interesting - in a
romantic sort of way. The one thing Shiloh didn’t expect was a love to rival all others to
come with four white paws.
Gale Widmyer is on his feet and moving forward after piecing his life back together
following a series of wrong choices. In his darkest moments, the one bright spot in his
existence was the fulfillment of his dream to become a veterinarian. Gale’s making
good on a promise to himself when an abandoned kitten leads him to Shiloh Rudy and a
chance at the happiness he never hoped to have.
Laying the cornerstone for a developing relationship comes easy for Shiloh and Gale.
But the wounds of the past often remain unhealed at their deepest point. A few
careless words erects a wall of silence between the two men, one Shiloh has to
breach if he hopes to win Gale back. It will take more than apologies to win Gale’s
forgiveness and put old fears to rest. It’ll take a cat named Hercules.
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Leather Jackets
(Marionville VI)
Jude Thatcher needs a life fix. He walked away from a serious love affair, lost the job he
worked years to get, and his severance pay is dwindling. A little dancing is in order to help
clear his head, so Jude takes a stroll to the local nightclub and gets a surprise.
Wynn DeRocher’s talent and ambition catapulted his band to the top of the charts, but he
paid a steep price to achieve success. He needs a flesh and blood man, one who
understands the demands of his music. He needs the man he let get away - Jude
Thatcher.
Wynn pitches a proposal - a lucrative job modeling the band’s new line of logo’d leather.
Jude accepts, but both men know it’ll take more than fancy dinners and limo rides to
convince Jude to risk his heart again.
To covet might be a sin, but Jude needs a gesture of good faith. And he wants Wynn’s
leather jacket as much as he wants Wynn.
Almost.
(Marionville VI)
Jude Thatcher needs a life fix. He walked away from a serious love affair, lost the job he
worked years to get, and his severance pay is dwindling. A little dancing is in order to help
clear his head, so Jude takes a stroll to the local nightclub and gets a surprise.
Wynn DeRocher’s talent and ambition catapulted his band to the top of the charts, but he
paid a steep price to achieve success. He needs a flesh and blood man, one who
understands the demands of his music. He needs the man he let get away - Jude
Thatcher.
Wynn pitches a proposal - a lucrative job modeling the band’s new line of logo’d leather.
Jude accepts, but both men know it’ll take more than fancy dinners and limo rides to
convince Jude to risk his heart again.
To covet might be a sin, but Jude needs a gesture of good faith. And he wants Wynn’s
leather jacket as much as he wants Wynn.
Almost.
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The Marionville Series
(series overview)
A Hard Habit to Break
(#1) Heath & Travis
Open Roads
(#2)Tyler & Noel
Small Town Boys
(paperback anthology
containing books 1 & 2)
What You Don't Confess
(#3) Dylan & Cassidy
Your Whisper in the Dark
(#4) Kenzie & Mason
Whispered Confessions
(paperback anthology
containing books 3 & 4)
A Cat Named Hercules
(#5) Shiloh & Gale
Leather Jackets
(#6) Jude & Wynn
(series overview)
A Hard Habit to Break
(#1) Heath & Travis
Open Roads
(#2)Tyler & Noel
Small Town Boys
(paperback anthology
containing books 1 & 2)
What You Don't Confess
(#3) Dylan & Cassidy
Your Whisper in the Dark
(#4) Kenzie & Mason
Whispered Confessions
(paperback anthology
containing books 3 & 4)
A Cat Named Hercules
(#5) Shiloh & Gale
Leather Jackets
(#6) Jude & Wynn