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Benjamin Ballard always assumed he was straight – in every way possible. They invented the term ‘vanilla’ to describe him. But if Ben’s so straight, why can’t he get his inscrutable coffee-shop co-worker and wannabe actor Xander Romano out of his head? And how come Xander’s rough-housing on the basketball court gets Ben so flustered? Xander Romano keeps his private life private, and lives by a strict set of rules. No fooling around with straight guys, and definitely no fooling around with vanilla guys. Been there, done that, got his heart broken. All Xander wants now is to focus on his acting career, and keep his darker desires under wraps. So what is it about Benjamin Ballard that makes Xander want to break all the rules? When Ben begs for a chance to experiment, Xander can’t resist taking him in hand. It’s just one quick session, after all. But Ben has other ideas… *** Learn the Rules is the first book in the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. This is just the beginning of their wild - and sometimes dark - ride, but never fear: these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them... Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers.
Xander Romano's career is making demands he's not sure he can agree to. And so is his boyfriend Ben, who's pushing Xander to try out his new present. Only it's the gift of fear that Xander's most interested in, and Xander isn't sure if Ben is ready to go that deep. Ben Ballard doesn't believe any scene with Xander could get truly scary. He knows Xander, and he knows Xander would never really hurt him. Xander might play at being the Big Bad Wolf, but underneath, he's a big softie. Right? Find out what happens when Xander blows the house down... Rough Love can be rough. This part contains a heavy scene including edgeplay. If such material offends you, please don't read this book. Marked by Him is the fourth part of the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery and experimentation as they work out the kinks together. Never fear - these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them... Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial) 1. Bound by Him 2. Taken by Him 3. Dared by Him 4. Marked by Him 5. Loved by Him 6. Obey the Rules (novel) 7. Break the Rules (novel)
Ben Ballard has found his balance again after a difficult few days. Even better, he knows he has a boyfriend who loves him, a career that’s finally starting to go places, and a family that accepts him for who he is. The only problem? Said boyfriend, Xander Romano, has to move across the country to New York for work, while Ben is stuck in LA. And on top of all that, Xander’s poisonous ex turns up at his going away party… Will Ben and Xander be able to make sure their love sticks, even from opposite sides of a continent? Loved by Him is the fifth part of the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. Never fear - these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them... Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers. Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial) 1. Bound by Him 2. Taken by Him 3. Dared by Him 4. Marked by Him 5. Loved by Him 6. Obey the Rules (novel) 7. Break the Rules (novel)
Xander Romano strives for harmony in his life. He's a set of contradictions: cruel but kind, famous but private, loving but merciless. He lives on the knife edge, and that's how he likes it. But he just asked his boyfriend for the one thing he swore he'd never want. And now Xander's perfect balance is starting to sway... Ben Ballard is coming into his own. His career is taking off, his talent is being recognized, and he's exploring a whole new power exchange with Xander. He followed the Big Bad Wolf right into the middle of the forest, and he did it willingly. But how much can Ben give to Xander before he starts to lose himself? And how black can things get before Ben finds the light in Xander's darkness? Break the Rules is the novel-length seventh part of the Rough Love series. Join Ben and Xander in their continuing odyssey of self-discovery, experimentation, and steamy fun as they work out the kinks together. Never fear: these two will get their HEA. It'll just take them some time to figure out what that happy ending looks like for them... Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers. Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial) 1. Bound by Him 2. Taken by Him 3. Dared by Him 4. Marked by Him 5. Loved by Him 6. Obey the Rules (novel) 7. Break the Rules (novel) 8. Flying Free (novel)
Benjamin Ballard and Xander Romano have never had a conventional relationship. It works for them, even if the people around them don't always understand it. But when vicious blind items start appearing online, it seems like Xander's past has come around to bite them both. Will Xander and Ben be able to handle the pressure? Flying Free is the final instalment in the Rough Love series. Find out more about Xander's past, and discover what the future holds for Xander and Ben... Rough Love can be rough. Please proceed with caution if you have any triggers. Rough Love reading order: Learn the Rules (serial) 1. Bound by Him 2. Taken by Him 3. Dared by Him 4. Marked by Him 5. Loved by Him 6. Obey the Rules (novel) 7. Break the Rules (novel) 8. Flying Free (novel)