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The Articles of Release (The Release Series #2)
by Ba TortugaThe Release Series: Book TwoJust released from the military, wounded warrior Eric Tremaine is trying to put his life back together like the doctors reassembled his shattered leg. He's a man with no home, since his Louisiana family rejected him, so Eric winds up in Texas with his old Army buddy, Adam Winchester, and his lover, Sage. When Eric decides to stop sitting on his ass feeling sorry for himself, he is introduced to trainer Troy Daniels, who lost both his legs in a teenage accident. Troy knows what it's like to feel as if your body is your enemy. While Eric and Troy have a bumpy start, they soon find enough common ground to make a friendship, if not more. But taking it to the next level means finding out what they have to offer each other, and the world, before they can trust that the love they find together won't cause more pain than pleasure.
Best New Artist
by Ba TortugaKasey “Tuff” Tuffman just told Nashville to kiss his you know what. After winning Best New Artist at an award show, he knows it’s time to head back home to Texas. So after a very public meltdown, Tuff makes his way to Austin, where the Red Dirt music lives large. Jonah Littlejohn once loved KT more than anything in the world. When KT loses it on national TV, Jonah knows he has to reach out and offer his home studio as a place to heal and make music. A bad relationship has left Jonah broken and wary of romance, but he wants to help his old lover out. Seeing Jonah again proves to Tuff that he’s made the right decision. Now all he has to do is convince Jonah that they’re the most perfect duet there’s ever been.
Bombs and Guacamole (Border Crossing #1)
by Ba TortugaER doctor Dusty Lowry grew up in a conservative rural Texas family that has never quite forgiven him for staying in New Mexico after his stint in the Army. Paramedic Nate Miller, Dusty's best friend since their early Army days, has a hippie momma, a tiny apartment, and is in lust with his buddy. When their other Army friend, Kyle, gets married, they start thinking about settling down. In fact, they both know what they want: each other. Too bad they've never shared that goofy little fact. A trip to visit Dusty's family in Texas changes everything, and Dusty and Nate aren't sure where to go from there. Good thing they're smart guys, and between a series of bombings that target first responders, their friend Kyle's wife getting pregnant, and more than one bowl of guacamole, they begin to figure out how to have a relationship. But as the bombings get closer to home, Nate and Dusty must navigate love and commitment before they lose their chance.
Boys in the Band
by Ba Tortuga2nd EditionAdrenaline: Big time country singer Travis Reed is known for crazy stunts and good music, but with a maniac threatening his life, management won't stand for his risk taking. They hire Wyatt Chastain as Travis's personal security, to keep Travis safe from his stalker--and from himself. Attraction between them is white hot from the start, but when life gets crazy, they have to learn to trust each other as deeply as they desire each other. Boys in the Band: Guitar player Spud is the band's go-to guy, giving comfort and aid whenever he can. That changes when Caidon comes aboard. Caidon wants to tour and play, he wants Spud, and he's not afraid to go against the band to get what he wants. Trouble is, the guys aren't pleased with having to share Spud's attention. If Wishes Were Horses: Malcolm Parker had a thing for Dalton Amos years ago, before Dalton got famous and Malcolm got screwed out of the limelight. Now Dalton's an aging superstar with a damaged voice, and Malcolm's the successful songwriter. When Dalton shows up at Mal's door, Malcolm considers tossing him out on his ass. But attraction still burns between them, and the old friends must decide if they can be lovers once more.1st Edition of Adrenaline published by Torquere Press, 2009.1st Edition of If Wishes Were Horses published by Torquere Press, 2009.1st Edition of Boys in the Band published by Torquere Press, 2011.
Catch and Release (The Release Series #3)
by Ba TortugaThe Release Series: Book ThreeDakota Landry just got out of prison after twelve years. If anyone can understand how that feels, it's his new friend, Sage, who is determined to help him get used to life on the outside--and believes Dakota didn't commit the crime he was in for. Jayden Wilson is a former prosecutor who agrees to look into the case at the request of Sage's lover, Adam. He sets out to prove Dakota is just another "innocent" ex-con, but once they meet, Jayden is more and more convinced Dakota just didn't do what everyone thinks he did. Trouble follows Dakota, and nothing is easy as he struggles to figure out how to live, now that he has choices. And Jayden isn't sure how Dakota, or any lover for that matter, fits into his life. Their path from friendship to romance is a slow one, but Dakota begins to believe he deserves a chance at life, and Jayden falls a little more for Dakota every day. Now they just need to tell each other how they feel.
Come Back Around (Dreamspun Desires #85)
by BA TortugaLeaning NCan two divorced dads get a second chance at a redneck wedding? When Reid Porter agrees to be his best friend’s man of honor, he never considers that his ex, Mateo, will be there too. Which is ridiculous, because Jennifer is marrying Mat’s brother. Reid would never let Jen down, though, so he finds himself at the Leaning N Ranch with his two daughters and a whole lot of baggage about seeing Mat again. Mat loves his baby brother and would do anything for him, including face the love of his life, whom he’s sure has moved on. When he and Reid come face-to-face after more than two years apart, they realize they’ve never let go. Now they have to do what they never could before—balance work, home, and children, while finding a way to come back around to each other’s love.
Commitment Ranch (Dreamspun Desires #18)
by Ba TortugaA fist fight, a snowstorm, a stolen kiss in the barn... and a second chance at love. Ford Nixel has two law offices, two fancy condominiums, and all the right connections. In short, he has everything he wants. The last thing he needs is his Uncle Ty's stake in the Leaning N, a ranch that's been in the family for generations. Ford hasn't even been to the ranch in over a decade, not since he left his boyfriend Stoney behind and headed back to college alone. Ford arrives at the Leaning N to find Stoney, now a single father, right where he left him. A fist fight, a snowstorm, and a stolen kiss in the barn later--Ford knows none of the heat between them has dissipated.
Cowboy in the Crosshairs (Dreamspun Desires #53)
by Ba TortugaA Turquoise, New Mexico, StoryOnce upon a time, a prince lived in a magical kingdom called Turquoise, New Mexico. Well, really, TJ is a small-town police chief. Every Friday he holds court in the diner with the local holy roller, the art colonists, and the horsey people. But the Benes, who own the rodeo company, keep to themselves. TJ knows, because he was once hot and heavy with the oldest Bene son. When Wacey Bene gets trampled by a remuda and comes home to heal, he’s none too happy to run into TJ or his two little boys and their momma. The story might end there—if it wasn’t for some pesky bastard trying to kill Wacey. The law steps in, and the townsfolk are cross about somebody messing with one of their own. But once the bad guy is put away, can TJ and Wacey make their place in this wild and eccentric town a permanent one?
Deux cowboys et un bébé (Dreamspun Desires (Français) #30)
by BA TortugaUn petit bout de chou signifie de grands changements. Hoss McMasters possède un ranch qui tourne bien, une carrière de monteur de taureaux, une mère trop curieuse et un meilleur ami dont il est amoureux depuis aussi loin qu’il s’en souvienne. C'est un cowboy occupé et heureux, vivant une bonne vie. Puis, un matin, il découvre un bébé sur le pas de sa porte. Eh bien, Hoss fait ce que tout homme raisonnable ferait – il appelle sa mère et son ami, le shérif Pooter, et ils se rendent à la clinique pour voir si Doc connaît une fille brusquement plus-aussi-enceinte. En attendant, Hoss et son meilleur ami Bradley, ont beaucoup à faire en essayant de s’occuper d’un nourrisson, de faire fonctionner un ranch et de gérer la soudaine confession que Bradley ne déteste pas Hoss pour lui avoir fait son coming-out au lycée. En fait, Bradley a essayé d’attirer l’attention de Hoss pendant près d’une foutue décennie.
Ever the Same (Love is Blind #1)
by Ba TortugaAudie Barrack is in it up to his elbows with a sick calf when his son's school calls. Seems Grainger has gotten into yet another fight. When he walks into the principal's office, he's shocked to find his son has been fighting with a little girl named Randi. A little girl with one blind dad and one dad who recently passed away. Goddammit. Dixon has lost his sight, his career, and his husband. Thank God for his brothers, Momma and Daddy, and his little girl, or he would simply give up. The last thing he needs is for Randi to start trouble at school, especially trouble that puts him in contact with another dad who might expect him to be a functional human being. Dixon is struggling to live as a blind man, Audie is terrified someone might see he has a closet to come out of, and everyone from the school to both men's families is worried for the men and their children. Unless they get themselves together and commit to change, neither of them stands a chance.
Eye of the Dragon (The Wildcatters #2)
by BA TortugaThe Wildcatters: Book TwoGraduate student Cameron is on the trail of an ancient Chinese artifact, a ruby with a history. When he meets adventurer Poe in Mexico, he spills the beans on his quest, and Poe sees dollar signs as well as the hottest professor he’s ever met. They head off to the salt flats and mountains of Utah, searching for a lost wagon train from the eighteen hundreds. What they find is danger beyond normal comprehension and a stone that drives men to insanity. Soon Poe’s only concern is saving Cam, but to do that, he’ll need help from some old friends and a few new ones. When it becomes too late to turn away from their quest, Poe and Cam put themselves and their friends in deadly peril. It will take every bit of their talents and courage to make it through and survive the Dragon’s Eye.
Fighting Addiction
by Ba TortugaCountry hat act Markus Kane is skeptical when he’s asked to do a joint tour. He hasn’t seen Sebastian Longchamps since he gave up drinking—and since their compulsion for each other nearly cost them both their livelihoods. But Markus’s career is on the downhill slope, while the country-fried Cajun rocker’s star is still rising. His label thinks it’ll be a match made in ticket-sales heaven. Sebastian knows better. One wrong move and Markus will break his heart all over again. This time he has much more to lose. Time has changed both men, though, and while Markus and Sebastian try to fight their addictions, the big music industry machine has plans for them that don’t include a quiet retirement. Can Markus convince Sebastian that there are things in life more important than adrenaline and control? And can Sebastian make Markus understand that all he really wants is his music and his man?
Finding Mr. Wright (Dreamspun Desires #42)
by Ba TortugaLeaning NEverything’s bigger in Texas, including weddings. And misunderstandings. Colorado wedding planner Mason O’Reilly lands a major contract: a two-hundred-guest wedding at the Leanin’ N Ranch, where his friends Ford and Stoney are working to provide a safe space for GLBT events. The Wright/Preston ceremony is a destination wedding, and as the grooms are from Texas, everything is done over the phone and email. There’s no way that could lead to trouble, right? Oops. Oil tycoon Noah Wright isn’t happy about the impending disaster, but he admires Mason’s quick thinking and grace under pressure. And that’s not all he likes about the out-and-proud wedding planner. Even though Mason’s interested in Noah, his Mr. Right can’t possibly be a rancher from Dallas. Can he?
Hurricane (Stormy Weather #3)
by Ba TortugaSequel to Tropical DepressionStormy Weather: Book ThreeGalen and Shane are back in the final installment of the Stormy Weather series, and a tempest of epic proportions is brewing. Once they couldn’t get enough of each other, but now Galen’s long hours are driving a wedge between him and Shane. Lonely and starved for his lover’s attention, bartender Shane falls in with a new crowd that doesn’t have his best interests at heart, and Galen struggles with a workload he can’t manage and an unscrupulous partner who wants to eliminate Shane. He can barely keep his head above water, let alone chart a course home to Shane. While they’re floundering and trying to hold their relationship together, a hurricane heads for the Florida coast—and they’re directly in the path of the storm. It’s a crisis that will either finally break them apart or remind them how much they stand to lose if they don’t hold on to each other. Also included is the free novella Bartender Rescue.
Just Like Cats and Dogs (Sanctuary)
by Ba Tortuga2nd EditionA Sanctuary NovelCan cats and dogs ever get along, let alone fall in love? Sam knows you can never go home again. As an orphaned feline shifter raised by wolves, being an outcast is nothing new to him. But the pack is still his family, and when one of them passes away, Sam returns to the New Mexico desert to say good-bye. Gus is a loner who rarely returns to his pack, but as fate would have it, Sam is there when he chooses to visit. The history between Gus and Sam is tumultuous, to say the least, but when Gus gets an eyeful of the grown-up and gorgeous version of his childhood bully, he can’t control his reaction. And he isn’t alone. The attraction is powerful, but so are their differences. And with trouble brewing in the pack and danger surrounding them, Sam and Gus might not have the opportunity to seek common ground. This action-packed shifter novel is the ultimate opposites attract and enemies-to-lovers romance, and it includes a bonus novella, In the Dog House.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2011.
Latigo
by Ba TortugaBeing a hard-core rodeo cowboy means getting by with little money and less of a future. But for two hardscrabble rodeo riders, that might change…. Dean’s been around the rodeo circuit long enough to know when a new kid is down on his luck. Giving young Will a ride to the next event is just the neighborly thing to do, passing on some of the kindness strangers have shown him over the years. Who’d expect Will to be such good company? So good in fact, that Dean figures he might just keep Will around—especially since Will feels the same. Traveling from rodeo to rodeo, enjoying all the fringe benefits they can, is a dream come true for Dean and Will. Troubles with Dean’s family and Will’s stubborn pride separate them for a while, but they always come back together when the chips are down. These two cowboys are a match made in heaven—now they just need to convince everyone else to let them live the life they love and find their future together.
Living in Fast Forward
by Ba TortugaAcclaimed musician Hollis Lee is a little bit rock, a little bit country, and a lot in need of some TLC to mend the years of hardcore partying that threatens to ruin his career. Hollis’s manager, Charlie, has the perfect solution in mind. Personal trainer Jeremy is even-keeled and nothing if not professional—which means doing his job, getting Hollis back to his fighting weight, and ignoring his fierce attraction to the rock star. Turns out Hollis has a harder time resisting Jeremy than giving up sausage biscuits and cheeseburgers, but succumbing to temptation could end both of their careers. While Hollis is on tour, no one questions Jeremy’s presence, and that means plenty of time to sneak away for some steamy fun on the tour bus. But when an accident separates them, how will they sustain the relationship that’s starting to mean so much?
Long Black Cadillac
by Ba TortugaWhen cop-turned-vampire-hunter Vance is sent to eliminate a bloodsucker from the Louisiana swamps, he figures it’s just another day at the office. But he has no idea what he’s getting into. Clay is no ordinary vampire, and the spark he lights in battle-scarred Vance is anything but average. Clay should be the enemy, but Vance is powerless to fight something that feels so right… and so damn good. In Clay’s expert hands, Vance might realize he’s misjudged vampires and that donating a little blood can be sexy as hell. Clay might even ride to the rescue and save his new love when Vance’s mission goes south and Vance becomes the hunted instead of the hunter. Along with his human familiar, a crazy Cajun named Remy, and the enigmatic older vampire Gryphon, Clay must get to Vance before it’s too late. Then they can find the man who betrayed Vance and take their revenge. But faced with lies and motives darker than they ever imagined, they’ll have to wade through blood and fight their way to a happily ever after….
Mud, Movies, Bullets, and Bulls
by Ba Tortuga2nd EditionFour men in need of a helping hand.... When a cowboy finds he has grit in all the wrong places, what is he to do? Meet the man of his dreams, of course. But what will save two cowboys from getting bogged down in the mire? An ex-rodeo cowboy who hates working with Hollywood actors meets a movie star who is looking for something real. Will they get a happy ending, just like in the movies? A redneck ends up injured and stranded, and his old friend comes to the rescue. It's the old story of the one that got away. What will they do to keep each other in their lives--and will it be too late? A professional bull rider is starting to feel his age. When he's injured far from home and his career is threatened, it's up to his best friend to step in and point out the other options. Both men have plans--but will they include each other?First Edition of Mud on Tires published by Torquere Press, 2006.First Edition of Just Like in the Movies published by Torquere Press, 2007.First Edition of Ricochet published by Torquere Press, 2007.First Edition of No Bull published by Torquere Press, 2006.
Nuovo vecchio amore
by BA TortugaDanny Avers fa l’insegnante in una piccola città del Colorado. In un’epoca che precede l’avvento della banda larga, dei social media, degli smartphone e dello streaming compulsivo, Danny prova semplicemente a far dimenticare a tutti gli anni della sua folle adolescenza e a tirare avanti nell’unico modo che conosce: un giorno alla volta. L’ultima persona che si aspetta di vedere tornare in città è Harlan Quinn, il suo vecchio migliore amico ed ex cattivo ragazzo. E quando scopre che Quinn è il nuovo sceriffo e il suo nuovo vicino di casa, la sorpresa è ancora maggiore. Quinn sa che c’è molto di più nella sua vecchia città di quello che appare. C’è molto di più anche in Danny, oltre a vecchi ricordi e a una vita tranquilla. Ma come in passato, provocare il caos è la specialità di Quinn, ed è quello che si propone di fare, in tutti i modi, spingendo Danny ad ammettere che c’è ben altro nella vita e che anche lì potrebbe esserci qualcosa di nuovo per loro. Sempre che la mentalità della vecchia città non uccida entrambi.
Oil and Water (The Wildcatters #1)
by Ba TortugaThe Wildcatters: Book OneOilman Max inherits a passel of trouble when his boss passes away and leaves him a house in England, a family full of squabbles, and a heck of a lot of money. He’s thinking London is the worst place on earth… until he meets Morgan. Colorful, carefree, and a little crazy, Morgan is just what Max needs, and the two set out on the adventure of a lifetime, chasing pleasure wherever it takes them, learning that together they can make anything fun… and sexy. Too bad reality has to set in, and Morgan’s multimillionaire father has a lot to say about what reality looks like. Will their different worlds conspire to separate them like oil and water?
Old Town New
by Ba Tortuga3rd EditionDanny Avers is a teacher in small town Colorado. Back in the day, before high-speed Internet, social media, smartphones, or streaming anything, Danny's just trying to live down his wild teenage years and carry on the only way he knows how: one day at a time. The last person he expects to see back in town is Harlan Quinn, his old best friend and former consummate bad boy. And when he finds out Quinn is the new sheriff and his new neighbor, it's even more of a shock. Quinn knows there's more to his old hometown than meets the eye. There's more to Danny than old memories and quiet living too. But as in the past, stirring things up is Quinn's specialty, and he sets out to do that, in more ways than one, pushing Danny to admit there's more to life and that their old town just might manage to be new again. That's if old town thinking doesn't get them both killed.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2006.Second Edition published by Torquere Press, 2007.
Private Dances
by Ba Tortuga3rd EditionDale is working his way through college as an exotic dancer. While he prefers to keep his performances public, it's tough to say no to the private dances, even though they're risky. Three songs, just dancing, no touching--Dale can do this and be handsomely compensated. For Italian businessman Adriano "Gen" Genovese, the handsome cowboy tempts him into wanting more than one dance. Gen convinces Dale to indulge in another dance and a night in his decadent hotel room. He introduces Dale to a glittering world of wealth on a scale Dale has never even imagined. As the romance between the down-home Texas student and the millionaire playboy heats up, they come to realize the only risk they face is losing their hearts.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2006.Second Edition published by Smashwords Edition, 2012.
Rain and Whiskey (Stormy Weather #1)
by Ba Tortuga2nd EditionStormy Weather: Book OneGalen Frost buys a house and a bait shop in a small Florida town to get away from his life as a semipro football player. When he meets good-time bartender Shane Barton, the heat between them is instant and intense--like the burn of good whiskey. Galen and Shane don't have much in common beyond their healthy libidos and their love of a good time, but the intoxicating heat brings them together like rain on the ocean, whipping up a frenzy of weather... good and bad. When trouble blows ashore, they will have to ride out the storm that breaks between them as Galen's past rears its ugly head.First Edition eBook published by Torquere Press, 2005.First Edition paperback published by Torquere Press, 2006.
Rainbow Rodeo
by Ba TortugaAs a teenager, Dalton Jakoby made Tank an offer—one Tank turned down gently. It was still embarrassing as hell, so when Tank returns to the Jakoby Rodeo Company after a big-time bull riding tour, Dalton decides polite but distant is the best course of action. Tank is hurting from some tough injuries and ready for a lighter workload. He’s also ready to admit Dalton is an adult now, one he wants to get to know much better. While Dalton’s past makes him suspicious of Tank’s attention, he can’t stay standoffish for long… not with Tank. The new romance burns hot, but problems inside and outside the arena threaten what Tank and Dalton might have together.