L. A. Witt Boeken

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** On his first day teaching math at a community college, Chris Reuben gets an unexpected and unwelcome blast from the past: one of his students is his former shipmate

Neil Dalton's foundation is already cracking. Grief, guilt, and PTSD have ruled his life since a terrible crime tore his world apart last year, and he's dreading a holiday visit with the family he simultaneously needs and resents. Then someone from his past shows up and rattles that shaky foundation right out from under him. First a war nearly destroyed Jeremy Kelley, then his family threw him out when he needed them the most. Now he's barely holding on emotionally. He spends his last dollar to get to Chicago and prays his former best friend won't leave him out in the cold. Neil and Jeremy spend the holidays with Neil's family in their hometown of Omaha. They struggle to deal with families, flashbacks... and feelings that haven't even begun to fade since their last failed attempt at more than friends. As they try to repair their fractured psyches and rebuild damaged bridges, they rely on each other more than ever, but they can't deny the mutual attraction that's existed since before they were both emotionally battered and scarred. If they couldn't make it work back then, how in the world can they pull it off now?

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** First class petty officer Eric Randall is less than thrilled about taking orders to Okinawa. Three long, lonely years on a crappy island that

Exploring themes of love, loss, and rekindling connections, this collection features three intertwined stories. Marcus and Reuben confront unresolved feelings during a business trip, while childhood friends Justin and Tyler navigate the complexities of love and friendship after years apart. Meanwhile, Rhys and Derek face the end of their marriage while trying to protect their daughter from the truth. Each narrative delves into the struggles of moving on and the possibility of second chances, making for a heartfelt and engaging read.

** LARGE PRINT EDITION ** Rich Cody joined the U.S. Marshals to hunt down bad guys, not babysit witnesses. Orders are orders, though, and now he

After a decade together, Ethan and Rhett find themselves stuck as roommates due to a tough real estate market. To alleviate their financial burden, they rent out a spare bedroom to Kieran, a charming bartender. His arrival reignites the chemistry between Ethan and Rhett, leading to a complicated love triangle filled with tension and jealousy. As they navigate their feelings for Kieran, they must confront the unresolved attraction that once brought them together, risking their friendship and future.

The story revolves around Sebastian Wakefield, who is unexpectedly confronted by his past love, Luke Emerson, at his tattoo shop. Luke seeks a custom tattoo in memory of someone named "A.J." Despite their tumultuous history, old feelings resurface as Seb grapples with lingering anger and attraction. The tension between them reignites their passionate connection, challenging Seb's resolve to keep emotions separate from their physical encounters. This novella explores themes of love, regret, and the complexities of rekindling a relationship.

LARGE PRINT EDITION. Struggling actor Adam Jacobsen was ready to pack up and leave Hollywood when a stranger gave him the encouragement he needed. Five years later, he

Graham grapples with his fading passion for rodeo life and his complicated feelings for his longtime friend and partner, Jackson. After a tumultuous drunken encounter that altered their friendship, Graham's disillusionment with the sport intensifies, fueled by the physical toll it takes and the protests from animal rights activists. As they navigate their friendship and unresolved emotions, Graham must confront both his love for Jackson and his desire for a different path in life.

Brent Weyland was the life of the party until an injury ended his hockey career. Now he's retreated alone to a lakefront house, trying to make sense of a life and body that don't feel like his anymore. Jon Norquist was happily married right up until he wasn't. Now a single father in his forties, he's trying to figure out what comes next. In the meantime, he pours his heartache and regret into the lyrics he sings for the wine bar crowd a couple of nights a week. When a friend coaxes Brent out for a night of wine and music, he puts Brent and Jon on a collision course. Their chemistry is instantaneous. Jon gives Brent's battered body a much-needed remedial lesson in pleasure. And Brent gives Jon a reason to smile again. Multiple reasons, actually. Neither man wants anything serious, but love has a habit of showing up whether it's welcome or not. No matter how hard they try, the two can't help having feelings for each other, even as life continues to throw them curveballs. But they've both got baggage to unpack and hurt to move past, and if they can't leave their pasts in the past, they might just miss out on an amazing future.