Tool Shed Series by A.R. Steele

Ace Hartley lives for the thrills. This bad boy loves 'em and leaves 'em, and he likes it that way. His family's wealth means he doesn't have to work for a living, so his employment as an exotic dancer is nothing more than a sexy diversion. In fact, he's just about ready to move on to the next adventure. Gabriel Mueller despises his menial job. When he's presented with the opportunity to audition as a stripper, he leaps without looking - and lands in deep water... moreAce Hartley lives for the thrills. This bad boy loves 'em and leaves 'em, and he likes it that way. His family's wealth means he doesn't have to work for a living, so his employment as an exotic dancer is nothing more than a sexy diversion. In fact, he's just about ready to move on to the next adventure. Gabriel Mueller despises his menial job. When he's presented with the opportunity to audition as a stripper, he leaps without looking - and lands in deep water. Before he even realizes he's in over his head, he's fallen under the spell of one devilishly handsome coworker. Will the pleasure-seeking playboy take Gabriel into his bed for one night? Or could the good-looking geek give Ace a reason to stay at the Tool Shed? Hard Wood is the first book of the Tool Shed of gay romance novels. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

By day, Owen Eldridge is an MBA student. By night, he takes off his clothes at an exotic all-male dance club. So far, being the only straight stripper at the Tool Shed hasn't been a big issue – but when the club begins to require full-frontal nudity, his forbidden fantasies amplify too much to ignore. Owen turns to a more expert co-worker for help understanding his cravings... moreBy day, Owen Eldridge is an MBA student. By night, he takes off his clothes at an exotic all-male dance club. So far, being the only straight stripper at the Tool Shed hasn't been a big issue – but when the club begins to require full-frontal nudity, his forbidden fantasies amplify too much to ignore. Owen turns to a more expert co-worker for help understanding his cravings. Although Cooper Fulton is the club's unofficial big brother, his best friend outside of work is the puppy he adopted with his ex. He's unwilling to risk his heart again after their messy break-up. However, when Owen comes to him for guidance, the two men experience an irresistible attraction. As they explore their chemistry together, they both run the risk of getting burned. Will they trust each other enough to overcome their fears? Full Frontal is the second book in the Tool Shed series of gay romance novels. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

Elijah Tillman can’t wait to escape the Tool Shed. All he wants is to hop on his Harley and ride away, leaving his life as a stripper and a drug dealer far behind. Even if he gets along well enough with the other strippers – not to mention his roster of no-strings-attached bed-buddies – he’s just biding his time until he can move on. And bitterness and cynicism are difficult to mask in a life spent on stage. Lucas Delaney has always slipped under everyone’s radar... moreElijah Tillman can’t wait to escape the Tool Shed. All he wants is to hop on his Harley and ride away, leaving his life as a stripper and a drug dealer far behind. Even if he gets along well enough with the other strippers – not to mention his roster of no-strings-attached bed-buddies – he’s just biding his time until he can move on. And bitterness and cynicism are difficult to mask in a life spent on stage. Lucas Delaney has always slipped under everyone’s radar. The only time he truly feels alive is when he’s onstage at the Tool Shed. Silent and observant, he’s watched the club’s other couples get together without any hope for his own love life. Although he’s used to being by himself, being alone forever isn’t something he wants to accept. So when he finally catches Elijah’s eye, he hopes their mutual attraction can develop into more. Will Elijah chew Lucas up and spit him out? Or can a delinquent and a wallflower manage to find common ground? VIP Room is the third book in the Tool Shed series of gay romance novels. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

Stripping is the perfect job for Jesse. It lets him float through life on a cloud of pot smoke and meaningless hookups. But Shade, the new stripper at the Tool Shed, threatens to shatter Jesse's hard-won complacency. It doesn't matter that the other man is in a relationship -- his light brown eyes, sardonic wit, and leanly-muscled form call Jesse like a siren song. Shade has a made-up boyfriend for a very good reason: he has to keep the other men at a distance... moreStripping is the perfect job for Jesse. It lets him float through life on a cloud of pot smoke and meaningless hookups. But Shade, the new stripper at the Tool Shed, threatens to shatter Jesse's hard-won complacency. It doesn't matter that the other man is in a relationship -- his light brown eyes, sardonic wit, and leanly-muscled form call Jesse like a siren song. Shade has a made-up boyfriend for a very good reason: he has to keep the other men at a distance. If any of them get too close, they might learn the truth about why he's at the club. As his attraction to Jesse's cool masculine beauty burns ever brighter, hiding who Shade really is gets harder. Will Jesse discover the secret Shade desperately wants to keep? And if Shade takes off the mask he's hiding behind, will Jesse forgive his betrayal? Live Fantasies is the fourth book in the Tool Shed series of gay romance novels. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

People have always suspected Yorick Todd of being gay. He's not, and he has an ex-girlfriend and a four-year-old daughter to prove it. Working at a male strip club is downright awkward, even if he loves being a DJ. When a friend is DJing at a gay club one evening, Yorick goes along as a show of support, but he's not comfortable -- especially after Wright, the blond, built ex-Marine he works with, asks him to dance... morePeople have always suspected Yorick Todd of being gay. He's not, and he has an ex-girlfriend and a four-year-old daughter to prove it. Working at a male strip club is downright awkward, even if he loves being a DJ. When a friend is DJing at a gay club one evening, Yorick goes along as a show of support, but he's not comfortable -- especially after Wright, the blond, built ex-Marine he works with, asks him to dance. Wright Dixon enjoys his job as a flair bartender, and his support dog helps him deal with the scars still left from his time in the service. He can’t resist Yorick's dark, slender good looks, so he’s willing to be patient in the face of the other man’s resistance. But even though Wright is open about his sexuality, he has secrets of his own that he can't bear to expose. Will Yorick finally admit the attraction between them? And if he does, can his acceptance heal Wright's hidden shame? Exposed is the fifth book in the Tool Shed series of gay romance novels. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less

Lev Rubin goes through men like Kleenex - use them once, then throw them out. And the flamboyant male stripper likes going through as many as possible. The moment a new member appears on Grindr, Lev hurries to write to him - even if the profile doesn't have a picture. Austin Delong is devoted to protecting people. Love and sex aren't on his mind, but he downloads a hook-up app on a whim... moreLev Rubin goes through men like Kleenex - use them once, then throw them out. And the flamboyant male stripper likes going through as many as possible. The moment a new member appears on Grindr, Lev hurries to write to him - even if the profile doesn't have a picture. Austin Delong is devoted to protecting people. Love and sex aren't on his mind, but he downloads a hook-up app on a whim. When "Tattooed Muscle God" answers a message from "Drama Twink," he has no idea he's talking to someone he already knows. While Lev is eager to add the buff bouncer to his list of conquests, Austin takes exception to Lev's bratty attitude. He's not willing to be another forgettable hook-up. But as Austin schemes to make this an encounter to remember, something unexpected develops: feelings. Will Austin come to understand why Lev needs to shield his badly-scarred heart? And will Lev allow Austin past his longstanding defenses? Final Act is the sixth and last book in the Tool Shed series of gay romance novels. It has a happily ever after ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the collection. less