Stage Fright

Adam Carpenter

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All the world's a stage, but in STAGE FRIGHT, Hell's Kitchen private detective Jimmy McSwain learns that life upon it's wicked boards can be a killer.The Harold Calloway Theatre on... show more ▼ West 47th Street is home to the new play Triskaidekaphobia, and its playwright has been receiving threatening messages. Theatre owner and lead producer Wellington Calloway has hired Jimmy to investigate, but it's a case not without its complications. His mother is the head usher there, and Jimmy grew up on its aisles. His ex, Remy, is also the costume designer for the show, a man he hasn't seen in years. Further making his life difficult is the mysterious Seetha Assan, who is connected—albeit tentatively—to the case that forever haunts Jimmy—his own father's murder. She may just have the clue to help him finally solve the cold case.As Opening Night for the play looms, Jimmy finds himself involved in a nest of egos and personalities, all while seeking to find the missing Seetha. Toss in his on-again,...

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• Published: 2016

Burning Truth

Adam Carpenter

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The culmination of the White Pine series, as the six lovers from the previous three books reunite for a charity cause, bringing out past regrets, present loves, and future temptati... show more ▼ons.Trent Rodgers returns to White Pine with his sexy lover, Angel Montero in tow, with a surprising bit of news. Austin Walker gets the shock of his life after saving a man from a burning building. Not to mention his sudden doubts about his lover, Tucker O'Connell, when an old flame comes to town for a good cause. Joey Silva, the burly, bearded hunk from the neighboring Honor Hills has tried to be monogamous with his new lover, Nick Lynch, but a new temptation threatens their love.Tossing these six lives into turmoil is celebrity photographer Ellis Van Pelt, who has come to White Pine to do a photo shoot with the firefighters, intent on producing a calendar where the money raised is for charity. But hidden secrets are about to be exposed, upsetting the delicate balance of their relationships. All of...

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• 328

• Published: 2017

Desperate Lovers

Adam Carpenter

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Welcome back for another sex-drenched episode in the continuing adventures of Wonderland. The drama on Eldon Court escalates as the "Desperate Husbands" fight for their lives and t... show more ▼heir loves, all while they indulge passions both desired and forbidden.Rich North and his partner, Marc Anderson, thought moving to Wonderland would be the answer to the problems they ran from in New York. But this beautiful coastal town is not without its own secrets, as the ruthless businessman Danvers Converse threatens to destroy their lives-as well as those of the three other hot couples who lives in the grand Victorian homes that overlook the crashing waves of the Pacific.But it is the vital, sexy, passionate Parker St. John who seems to represent the biggest threat to the men of Wonderland. With a claim to Eldon Court in his tight jeans, Parker will use his sexy, hot, and hairy body to get what-and who-he wants. As temptations abound and secrets are revealed, heated passions explode until a stunning betrayal occurs, and one man plots his deadly revenge.More Books You'll Love from Ravenous RomanceDesperate Husbands by Adam CarpenterWelcome to Wonderland, a quiet, picturesque village located on the Pacific Coast, just south of San Francisco.Passionate, sexy, steamy, Adam's Carpenter's Desperate Husbands delves into the lives of men and the men they love, into a community put at risk by progress, and of the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and love.Desperate Enemies by Adam CarpenterThe battle for Eldon Court reaches its stunning conclusion! When Rich North and Marc Anderson moved to the idyllic coastal town of Wonderland, they never envisioned they would soon be fighting for their futures. But when the twisted Danvers Converse threatened to take Eldon Court away from them-and their fellow "Desperate Husbands"-they realized they could only fight back by uncovering Wonderland's complex past.Sexy, sensual, shocking, DESPERATE ENEMIES is the final chapter in a trilogy that holds nothing back.Rough, Naked and In Love by Ryan FieldWhen Carter decides to build a new relationship with dependable, knowledgeable Jeff, he tries to put aside his past and forget the ten magical years of gay marriage he had with his deceased husband, Domenic. He wants to let go of the grief and all the painful emotions, including the imaginary conversations he has with his dead husband when no one else is around. But when they move to New York, Carter realizes his relationship isn't fulfilling- emotionally or sexually. So when Jeff hits it off with the woman next door, Carter begins spending more time with her husband, a hot young ex-pro boxer. Their similar situations bring them close- but will attraction bring them closer? Four Gay Weddings and a Funeral by Ryan FieldWhen New York legalizes same sex marriage, Neil winds up with more invitations to gay weddings than he knows what to do with! And it's during one of these weddings where Neil meets Andre- the perfect man.Andre is French, with a romantic accent and a killer body, and he fills Neil with emotion in ways he's never known- he's the perfect man. But Neil isn't ready for marriage, and so he lets Andre go.As time passes, Neil's life goes on, and he always wonders what might have been with Andre. But when life-altering events rock Neil's quiet life, he may get a chance to find happily-ever-after!The Runaway Boyfriend by John JockelJordan van der Hoffel is the flamboyant party-boy son of a conservative billionaire. His father plans to pressure him into marrying the son of another of NY's monied elite, so Jordan goes on the lam! Hitchhiking on the run, he meets Dave Smith, the hot tabloid TV journalist known for outing celebrities, who’s anxious to get the rights to Jordan’s story.John Jockel’s gay take on the classic romantic comedy IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT is alternately spicy, funny, warm and romantic―everything a good love story should be.

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• Published: 2011

Second Shot

Adam Carpenter

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A long summer has kept Jimmy McSwain away from the city he loves, uncertain of what the future holds. But upon his return, tomorrow quickly becomes a deadly today.Jimmy has often d... show more ▼one work for his sister Mallory's law firm, and this time the new partner and his handsome associate want to hire Jimmy to solve the mystery of twin brothers. One of the twins lies in a coma, while the other has gone missing. Aiding Jimmy in this confusing case is Brenden Hendricks, the young lawyer who just happens to have a strong attraction to Jimmy. Then murder rocks the Portnoy clan.Meanwhile, there's Jimmy's lingering obsession with the criminal mastermind Mr. Wu-Tin. Jimmy is determined to bring him down, and the NYPD knows that. Brought in to assist the Special Task Force, Jimmy feels he's being manipulated, but this is his best lead yet. The problem is his partner assigned to the case: his ex, Francis X. Frisano. Soon Jimmy and Frisano are setting traps for Wu-Tin, even as the cornered...

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• 308

• Published: 2022

Desperate Enemies 3

Adam Carpenter

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The battle for Eldon Court reaches its stunning conclusion. When Rich North and Marc Anderson moved to the idyllic coastal town of Wonderland, they never envisioned they would soon... show more ▼ be fighting for their futures. But when the twisted Danvers Converse threatened to take Eldon Court away from them and their fellow Desperate Husbands they realized they could only fight back by uncovering Wonderland's complex past. After the devastating events at Marc's art gallery showing, new loyalties are revealed and new passions are explored, even as one of their own lies buried in his grave. But it's a shocking betrayal that ultimately sets the stage for the final showdown between good and evil, love and revenge. With the arrival of the stunning acting legend Rose Emerson, the men of Eldon Court finally begin to piece together a towns long buried secrets. DESPERATE ENEMIES is the final chapter in a trilogy that holds nothing back.

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• 157

• Published: 2011

Guardian Angel

Adam Carpenter

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The dual forces of good and evil take center stage in this, the fourth installment in the Jimmy McSwain Files, one that finds the tortured, sexy detective battling an unforeseen en... show more ▼emy: happiness. Yet murder will soon rear its desperate chill, hurtling Jimmy into the highest society and the lowest of lives.Winter is nearly upon Manhattan, the holidays right around the corner. Jimmy is hired to escort the infamous tabloid favorite Serena Carson to a charity benefit, intent on guarding her from an abusive ex. Yet the job takes a brutal turn as Henderson Carlyle, the privileged, spoiled lothario, is found sliced to death outside of Serena's brownstone. The cops warn Jimmy away from the case, including his former lover, Captain Francis X. Frisano. Jimmy has his hands full anyway, as his visiting cousin Kellan was found beaten by one-time family friend, Mickey Dean, a Hell's Kitchen thug with a dark past and even darker threat. As the snow falls and answers remain buried, Jimmy finds...

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• Published: 2016

American Hunks

Adam Carpenter

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Once upon a time, three best friends journeyed to three separate foreign capitals in search of love. Now, the friends are getting ready to reunite for a wedding filled with surpris... show more ▼es, sex, and seduction. Matt Donovan and Anton Marcel have made the ultimate commitment: wishing to share their lives forever. Freddie Markson and Santo Mancusi have been growing apart ever since Santo's movie career has taken off. Jake Westbury remains in search of love, going from one meaningless relationship to another. A joyous celebration will at last reunite the three friends, but not before a series of events threaten to undo their hard-fought happiness. With the aid of the Abbott siblings, all of whom have impacted the friends' lives, the drama reaches its crescendo at a fabulous villa in the South of France. From Paris to Los Angeles, New York to Tuscany, London to Nice, brimming with hot hunks and even hotter sex, the adventures of Matt, Freddie, and Jake continue

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• Published: 2007

English Lads

Adam Carpenter

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Jake Westbury has tired of the bar scene, the one-night stands, and unfulfilling relationships. Usually so controlled in his life, he makes the impulsive decision to spend the summ... show more ▼er in London on a quest to shake things up, and hopefully fall in love. Upon his arrival, he quickly meets the bookish Nevil and the devilish Hunter. A fateful party where both are in attendance turns Jake's world upside down.When a meeting in the park with the sexy, alluring Hunter Abbott goes awry, Jake finds himself in possession of a small fortune in cash. With only one clue to go on, and a thug giving chase, he has to figure out just what's going on. Will his powerful desire for Hunter make Jake throw caution to the wind? What game is being played, and is Jake one of the players, or just a pawn?Seductive, secretive, satisfying, English Lads will remind you of the costly price of love, and ultimately that what you seek may be much closer to home than you could imagine.The last book in The Passport to...

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• Published: 1996

Crime Wave

Adam Carpenter

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Jimmy McSwain returns to help his sister's boyfriend fight a murder charge—and finds he may just have a lead on a cold case.Hell's Kitchen private investigator Jimmy McSwain return... show more ▼s in a twisting tale of past sins and present-day vengeance. Jimmy McSwain isn't thrilled about taking a case for freeâ€"but when his sister fears her boyfriend, Rocky, is cheating on her, he has no choice. But the case takes a deadly turn when Rocky is standing over the body of a man he was just seen kissing, and he's holding the gun. He begs Jimmy to prove his innocence.Meanwhile, as a sweltering heat wave claims New York City, a gunman with a thirst for blood is targeting Manhattan deli owners and has already claimed two victims. Jimmy knows a thing or two about thoseâ€"fourteen years ago his father was killed outside a deli, and it's possible today's killer could be linked to that unsolved murder, one that continues to haunt Jimmy. Enlisting the aid of sexy NYPD Captain Francis X. Frisano, Jimmy...

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• Published: 2015

Forever Haunt

Adam Carpenter

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Fifteen years ago, NYPD officer Joseph McSwain, was gunned down while trying to stop a robbery. His murder was never solved. Until now.For his son, Hell's Kitchen private detective... show more ▼ Jimmy McSwain, his father's death has defined him, defied him, and denied him his chance at happiness. But the shooting death of a young officer named Denson Luke has re-ignited the investigation into the mysterious Blue Death conspiracy. Jimmy still must earn a living, so he cannot ignore a family in distress. New neighbors Carmen Ramirez and her young son, Sonny are clearly running from danger. Overnight, their case becomes one involving a missing father, a Chinese crime syndicate, and an abduction which threatens to overwhelm Jimmy's mission of solving his father's case. His relationship status with Frank Frisano on and off again, Jimmy tries to do double duty, jeopardizing his own safety. It's only when another murder occurs that Jimmy finally finds the path that has eluded him. His investigation...

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• Published: 2017