Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker

*** Chasing Mr. Wright was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Grayson Wright is a man who knows how to do many things but fixing the toxic relationship with his long-time boyfriend isn’t one of them. A surprise birthday party to rekindle their old spark sounded like a great idea until Gray is the one who receives the shock of his life... more*** Chasing Mr. Wright was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Grayson Wright is a man who knows how to do many things but fixing the toxic relationship with his long-time boyfriend isn’t one of them. A surprise birthday party to rekindle their old spark sounded like a great idea until Gray is the one who receives the shock of his life. Chase Rivers is unlucky in love and draws every loser, liar, and cheater like a magnet. After giving up on finding love, a night out with Mr. Right Now will lead him to the doorstep of his very own Mr. Wright. Too bad Chase didn’t have homewrecker and party crasher on his dating-disaster bingo card. If Chase and Gray’s first meeting was a fluke, then what were the second and third? Why does every path seem to lead them back to each other? Is it bad luck, a sick joke, or is it fate? Buckle up for a bumpy ride as these two men travel down a broken road of heartache and discovery. less

***Rhythm of Us was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Can two damaged halves ever form a whole? Xavier Cruz, an enigmatic musician, has come home after eight years of touring with his band. Haunted by past decisions, he’s lost himself and his ability to create music. Every day is a struggle to recapture them both and forgive the mistakes he’s made... more***Rhythm of Us was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Can two damaged halves ever form a whole? Xavier Cruz, an enigmatic musician, has come home after eight years of touring with his band. Haunted by past decisions, he’s lost himself and his ability to create music. Every day is a struggle to recapture them both and forgive the mistakes he’s made. Healing and rediscovering the melodies all around him again are his only objectives, but Bennett St. Clair has other ideas. Ben, a playboy ad executive, can’t stop thinking about the mysterious Xavier, and the strength of his attraction shakes him to his core. He’s lived a life devoid of affection, love, and romance, but watching his two friends fall madly in love has left Ben yearning for his own special someone. His heart wants Xavier, but his brain urges caution. Ben recognizes a fellow wounded soul when he sees one. A relationship is out of the question for both men, but a no-strings affair wouldn’t hurt anyone. Famous. Last. Words. Trigger warning: this book covers difficult subjects like drug addiction, depression, and domestic violence. Rhythm of Us is the second book in The Fated Heart Series. Each book is about a different couple, but they should be read in order. 18+ less

***Surrender Your Heart was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Secrets and fears—everyone has them. Some more than others. A heavy secret brought Liam Connelly to DC, but it isn’t the only reason he stays. Hired to tend bar at Bottoms Up, Liam finds himself drawn to his enigmatic boss like a moth to a flame... more***Surrender Your Heart was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Secrets and fears—everyone has them. Some more than others. A heavy secret brought Liam Connelly to DC, but it isn’t the only reason he stays. Hired to tend bar at Bottoms Up, Liam finds himself drawn to his enigmatic boss like a moth to a flame. Fear of rejection and guilt combine for a nasty cocktail, and the only person he trusts with his truth turns out to be a man who’s harboring secrets of his own. Jack “Dragon” Murphy dedicated his life to serving his country, but PTSD forced him into early retirement. Jack set out to build a new dream, and Bottoms Up becomes his solace from the inner turmoil caused by a secret he’s been hiding for over twenty years, a truth challenged by a deathbed confession and his late grandfather’s journals. When the two men join forces to bring closure to Jack’s lost hero, they’ll learn more about life and love than they bargained for. When their truths are laid bare, will they surrender their hearts to one another or forfeit their chance for a happily ever after. Surrender Your Heart is the third book in the Fated Hearts series. Each book features a different couple, but the series is best when read in order. Trigger warning: Though PTSD and its side effects are mentioned throughout the book, suicidal ideation is referenced in past tense only and is not an affliction he battles on page. Jack is deep into his recovery when this book begins. less

***Perfect Fit was originally published in 2016. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Two incurable bachelors, one incredible journey. Jagger Jackson hides behind a sexy playboy veneer, hoping people see him as a man who doesn’t believe in love rather than one who doesn’t deserve it. Miller Brexler’s carefree bachelorhood is the perfect lifestyle for him, or so he’s convinced himself and everyone around him... more***Perfect Fit was originally published in 2016. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Two incurable bachelors, one incredible journey. Jagger Jackson hides behind a sexy playboy veneer, hoping people see him as a man who doesn’t believe in love rather than one who doesn’t deserve it. Miller Brexler’s carefree bachelorhood is the perfect lifestyle for him, or so he’s convinced himself and everyone around him. Can two imperfect men make a perfect fit? JJ and Miller are brought together when their best friends meet and fall in love. Though they try to resist one another, the attraction sparking between them refuses to be ignored. What starts as “just sex” could become so much more if JJ can come to terms with his painful past, and Miller is willing to admit that love may be the missing piece in his seemingly perfect life. Will these two stubborn hearts admit they might’ve been wrong about love, or will they allow the chance at true happiness to slip away? Perfect Fit is the fourth book in the Fated Hearts series. Each book features a different couple, but the series is best when read in order. Perfect Fit contains mature content and is intended for adults only. less

Does the heart have a memory? Noah McKinney and Maverick Rodriguez met when they were seven years old. Maverick’s family moved into the house next to Noah’s aunt, where Noah spent every summer of his childhood. During those three months every year, the boys were inseparable as they swam in the waters of coastal North Carolina, rode bikes, told ghost stories, and dreamed of finding hidden pirate treasures... moreDoes the heart have a memory? Noah McKinney and Maverick Rodriguez met when they were seven years old. Maverick’s family moved into the house next to Noah’s aunt, where Noah spent every summer of his childhood. During those three months every year, the boys were inseparable as they swam in the waters of coastal North Carolina, rode bikes, told ghost stories, and dreamed of finding hidden pirate treasures. A sweet friendship developed into an even sweeter young love, but then Maverick disappeared out of Noah’s life as suddenly as he appeared. Twenty-two years later, Noah returns to Beaufort, North Carolina after he receives a call that his ancestral home has been vandalized. He is overwhelmed with a feeling that fate has something more up her sleeve than a simple home repair, but never in a million years would he have guessed what was waiting for him. Maverick has returned to Beaufort in an attempt to stop running from his past and what better place than the source of his happiest memories. He quickly earns a reputation as the best in the business at restoring old homes to their former glory. No matter how successful his business has grown, he still feels there is something missing in his life. Or is it someone? Noah and Maverick’s reunion is nothing like either man has fantasized about for so many years, but beneath the strain is an undeniable attraction and a feeling of rightness that neither man can deny or resist. However, giving in to their desires doesn’t erase their doubts and fears. Maverick knows that nothing of the boy Noah loved remains inside of him. He thinks he’s better as a memory than the man he’s become. Noah fears that Maverick will disappear again and doubts he could survive the heartbreak a second time. The heart wants what the heart wants and it won’t be denied. Can the two men overcome their fears and doubts to take a chance on a love that promises to burn brighter than the sun? Or will they use the obstacles they face as excuses to spare themselves from potential heartbreak? Return to Me is the fifth book in the Fated Hearts series. It can be read as part of the series or as a standalone novel. *This book contains sexually explicit material and is intended for adults only. less

I’d often felt lost in the shadow of my older brother, Sebastian Blake. People either ran from me in fear or tried to use me to get to him. In my struggle to forge my own path, I’d taken a wrong turn a time or two, which nearly cost me my life. It’s true that what doesn’t kill you can make you stronger, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t filled with self-doubt and questioned my worthiness of being loved. The minute I met Tomas Sarantos, I knew there was something special between us... moreI’d often felt lost in the shadow of my older brother, Sebastian Blake. People either ran from me in fear or tried to use me to get to him. In my struggle to forge my own path, I’d taken a wrong turn a time or two, which nearly cost me my life. It’s true that what doesn’t kill you can make you stronger, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t filled with self-doubt and questioned my worthiness of being loved. The minute I met Tomas Sarantos, I knew there was something special between us. I felt a connection to him that I’d never felt with anyone else, but I sadly watched the heat fade from his eyes the minute he learned who I was. My only choices were to accept his offer of friendship or nothing at all. Tom became the best friend I’d ever had and I fell deeper in love with him every day. I died a little bit inside every time he talked about the love he was hoping to find and the family he wanted to have with someone else. My heart screamed at me to tell him that his search was over and that I was right there in front of him. Yet, I held my tongue and battled myself daily for over a year to hide my feelings from him. I lacked the courage to make a move, no matter how tired I was of denying my feelings for him. * * * I finally had everything I’d dreamed of when I accepted the position of CFO at Blake Industries – well, almost everything. I still hadn’t found the man I wanted to build a life with, until I met Wesley King. He was everything I ever wanted, but he was also the one I could never have. Dating in the workplace was risky enough, but falling in love with the CEO’s only brother was professional suicide. Too bad my heart wasn’t in agreement. Wesley became the most important person in my life, the one I shared everything with except the one thing I wanted to give him – my heart. For an entire year, I tried to talk myself out of loving him and focused my efforts on finding someone attainable. I probably set a world record for dating disasters and all that I accomplished was to make me want Wesley even more. Then life threw me a curveball and made me reevaluate everything. I could either take a chance that Wesley still felt the spark I once saw in him or continue on being miserable in the “friend zone.” It would either be the happiest time of my life or the most mortifying, but I’d never know unless I tried. * * * Always You is the sixth book in the Fated Hearts series. It can be read as part of the series or as a standalone novel. Always You also includes the return of Sebastian and Adam Blake from the novel Only You. This book contains sexually explicit materials and is only intended for adults 18 and older. less

Mitchell Heston… I wasn’t proud of the man I’d become – selfish, spoiled, and cynical. Mark Bradley’s reappearance in my life made me want to be a better man. It had been more than two decades since we’d last seen each other and neither of us resembled the kids we used to be. Our lives went in completely different directions and I never thought I’d see him again, let alone hire him as the head of my security team... moreMitchell Heston… I wasn’t proud of the man I’d become – selfish, spoiled, and cynical. Mark Bradley’s reappearance in my life made me want to be a better man. It had been more than two decades since we’d last seen each other and neither of us resembled the kids we used to be. Our lives went in completely different directions and I never thought I’d see him again, let alone hire him as the head of my security team. The attraction and chemistry between us was immediate and intense, but Mark had built walls around him that I wasn’t able to penetrate. It wasn’t in my nature to accept that I would never have the person I wanted most in life, so I pushed. Mistrust and missteps nearly ruined us before we even had a chance to begin. Then there was the little problem of someone wanting me dead. Mark “Deacon” Bradley… Accepting a job working for Mitchell Heston was probably one of the biggest mistakes I’d ever made, but then why did it feel so right? We had nothing in common except a past that neither of us could change. What did I have to offer someone of Mitch’s caliber? He was a wealthy playboy and I was a battle hardened soldier with demons that threatened to ruin any chance of happiness for me. That didn’t stop me from wanting him, regardless of the consequences. None of my doubts mattered once Mitch’s life was in danger. My sole focus became keeping him safe so that we could explore the feelings that were growing between us. To do that, I would sacrifice anything and protect him by any means necessary. Any Means Necessary is book 7 in the Fated Hearts series and can be read alone or as part of the series. This book contains sexually explicit material and is intended for adults 18 and older. less