Brookside Athletic Club Volume One

Ill Stand By You Sometimes the best thing you can do for a friend is love them. Trying to get away from a man he loves but cant have Mike Shriver takes a temporary assignment in Kansas City. When the construction company he owns with his brothers is contracted to build an exclusive athletic club in the gay-friendly neighbourhood of Brookside Mike has no idea his life is about to get more complicated. Mike knew he liked Ray DeMonico after their initial meeting. Unfortunately like the man Mike had left behind Ray was already in love with long-term partner Brent Atwood. Lonely Mike decides to check out one of the local gay bars. While having a drink and enjoying the view he spots Brent in the crowd. With one look he becomes aware of Brents dark secret. Suddenly Mike is caught between trying to protect Ray and telling him the truth. In a matter of weeks Rays world begins to crumble. Mike stands by Ray determined to fight for the man he loves but Brents continued threats throw both men into a situation theyre not sure they can win. Soul Restoration Restoring the past isnt always possible even with the most qualified craftsman at your disposal. After he was disowned by his family Pete Braxton worked years to build a life without his familys fortune. It wasnt easy but he learned the importance of a hard days work and living within his means. When his brother dies unexpectedly Pete is left a multi-million dollar fortune and the family home he grew up in. Refusing to let his newfound wealth change the man he has become he decides to use it to repair the family home his brother destroyed and calls in a master woodcraftsman. Dylan Oliver relocated to Kansas City to work on Petes family mansion in what should have simply been a six-month project. He never expected to fall in love with the homes owner. When the job is finished and Pete isnt satisfied with the outcome will Dylan be sent packing?