Maine Men

A secret desire By day, Finn builds houses on the coastline of Maine. Afterhours, Finn dreams of the hot older guy who walks his chocolate lab on Goose Rocks Beach. The man of his dreams ticks all his boxes. Salt and pepper hair. Strong jawline. Blue eyes. His dream man is perfect fantasy material. As for actually speaking to him? As if. Their paths won't ever cross, and the guy is probably straight. A new chapter Recently divorced Joel is finally living as a gay man, but he's not sure he's ready to jump into a relationship. That doesn't stop him from noticing his new contractor's muscular build, hewn from hard, physical work, or his storm-colored eyes. Or the way he wears his tool belt slung low on his hips. The icing on the cake? There's more to Finn than good looks. Maybe he's the perfect guy to share long walks on the beach and warm nights in front of a fire. But it's been twenty years since Joel was with a man. While he's not forgotten how to flirt, he's nervous about making a move. Especially with Finn.

"Pearson's a common name." "It can't be him." "God wouldn't be that cruel." A painful history Walking into the job interview confirms Ben White's worst fears. It's been eight years since high school, yet he can still recall Wade Pearson's taunts. There's always a chance Wade isn't the same homophobic asshole Ben knew. Yeah right. Except the boy Ben remembers has grown into one seriously hot, brooding man. In another life, Ben would have climbed him like a tree. Wade's gaze still makes Ben shiver – although now for entirely different reasons. A secret longing As soon as Wade read Ben's application, he knew he had to see him. Ben's still as gorgeous as Wade remembers. It's obvious he doesn't expect to get the job, given their history. But Wade has an agenda. He has to make it up to Ben for treating him so badly – not that Ben will ever know why he acted like he did. Seeing him every day only heightens Wade's regret. If he'd had more courage back then, maybe he and Ben could have been something. The least he can do is show Ben he's changed. There's no way Wade can get what he really wants – Ben's heart.

Steamy summer nights with a hot older man aren't the smooth sailing Seb expects. A mysterious older guy Seb Williams has one plan for the hot, sultry nights of his summer vacation-to get laid. What isn't on the agenda? Running his uncle's fishing business. Seb has no choice but to help his family. So it's goodbye, Ogunquit's gay bars and hook-ups. And it's hello, Cape Porpoise, a quaint, quiet fishing harbor. A small town that promises to be boring AF until he meets Marcus Gilbert. His summer prospects start to look promising. Silver fox-hell yeah. Hot bod? Check. Slow sultry gaze? Oh yes! Only one problem. Marcus Gilbert plays hard to get. A hot distraction Cape Porpoise is exactly how Marcus remembers it from long-past childhood, and just what he needs. A sabbatical to get his life back on track, and work on his book. Peaceful surroundings. The calm of the ocean. Perfect-until Marcus's boat is well and truly rocked by a hot, younger guy. Marcus can't ignore the lure of Seb's lean frame and gorgeous eyes. One night can't hurt, right? Except one night leads to another, and another. It's just a summer fling-until it isn't, and the pair are suddenly in uncharted waters. Because now, Marcus's past threatens to tear apart their future.

Dylan has been curious for a long time, but is he ready to confront his desires? A difficult decision Dylan Martin has worked in the same Ogunquit hotel since he was 18, and he knows the drill: anything that might damage the hotel's reputation has to be reported. So telling the uptight manager there's a gay porn shoot about to take place should be a no-brainer. Except Dylan recognizes one of the performers. He's been watching Mark Roman's scenes for so long, he could describe every inch of Mark's ripped body, from the silver at his temples and in his beard, right down to the tattoo on his ass. Not to mention Mark's sexy smile that sends heat hurtling through Dylan every time he sees it. But if Dylan says nothing, it's his job on the line. And then his hand is forced.... An eager student Mark's shoot is a bust but there's a silver lining, in the shape of a cute, sexy guy in the local bar. Except the guy seems familiar - and nervous - and suddenly it's clear who let the cat out of the bag. When Mark jokes that Dylan owes him a scene to make up for it, Dylan refuses point blank, but the longing in his eyes is hard to ignore: Dylan obviously wants him, even if he can't bring himself to say it. Mark wants to be the one to undress him, to show him how sensual a man's kiss can be. He wants to set Dylan on fire, to make him shudder with pleasure. Most of all, he longs to hear his name on Dylan's lips when Mark brings him to the edge. It won't be any more than that. Mark's "career" has proved a stumbling block in the past, and he doesn't expect Dylan to be any different. Mark may know a lot about desire, but Dylan's about to give him a lesson in love.

Romance is the last thing Shaun wants, but what if it's exactly what he needs – and deserves? A selfless son barely holding on Shaun doesn't have much of a life. When he's not working in the restaurant in Portland, Maine, he's home looking after his dad, who has dementia. The only people he sees on a regular basis are his coworkers, and Nathan, his dad's in-home nurse, except he and Shaun are like ships that pass in the night. And on those dark nights when Shaun feels so alone, thoughts of Nathan are all he has to cling to. A caring nurse It didn't take Nathan five minutes to know Shaun is a special guy. He's dealt with enough indifferent families to recognize Shaun has and will always put his dad first. That's why Nathan is willing to go above and beyond – Shaun is worth it. Nathan's attraction to him has to go on the back burner, not that Shaun has noticed: Shaun's focus is all on his dad. Maybe it's time for Nathan to convince Shaun he can keep that focus and still have a life – a life that includes love.

Aaron isn't looking for love, but it finds him – and it has a few surprises in store… A laidback man who goes with the flow Aaron is happy for his friends who've found love, but he's starting to feel as if he's an endangered species – a single guy. Not that he's looking for anyone. But if someone were to turn up, he figures they would be female, younger than his twenty-seven years, and as disinterested as he was in searching for a soul mate. He's about to get it wrong on most counts. Working in the Acadia National Park, he meets all kinds of people, like that painter he met the other day. A quiet guy, but he certainly made an impression. Because for some reason, Aaron can't get him out of his mind. A bruised soul seeking inspiration Dean has picked up his paintbrush again. A famous artist who's spent the last couple of years producing book illustrations under a different name, he's come back to Maine seeking inspiration – and leaving the past behind him. The glorious natural beauty breathes new life into him, and it brings with it a new friend, a handsome ranger, the only person Dean has felt a connection to in a long time. But when that connection unexpectedly becomes physical and Dean's emotions get entangled, he fears history is about to repeat itself. He's not about to let his heart be broken a second time.

Unrequited love hurts like hell Levi Brown has loved Noah White since he was a teenager, but Noah isn't looking for a relationship. Every time Levi sees him, his heart aches for what it cannot have. Because dear Lord, he wants Noah, in his life, in his bed. Especially in his bed. The only reason Levi is still a virgin is because he was waiting for Noah. Except Noah doesn't want him. Maybe it's time for Levi to finally accept the situation and move on. Something stirs for the first time Noah White doesn't find people unattractive – he just doesn't want to jump into bed with any of them. He and Levi have been like brothers most of their lives, and when shocking news rocks Levi's world, Noah is there for him. When their relationship intensifies, Noah is exhilarated and excited – and confused. It's kind of fitting that the first person he finds himself wanting is his best friend, but not if Levi doesn't want him that way. How long before Levi and Noah see what's right under their noses? Maybe it's time for an intervention…