Sutter's Bay

Retired from the police force after a tragic shooting, Jason Sweet hasn't been back to his hometown, Sutter's Bay, for fifteen years. With his mother's final days approaching, Jason returns to make peace with his mother and his past. Part of that past includes former best friend and lover, Danny Yarrow. Danny's satisfied with his life as a drama teacher at the local high school, but the one thing missing is the love of a good man. He's only too happy to be reunited with Jason. They've both grown and changed since their broken teenaged relationship. Jason hasn't had an easy time of it since leaving Sutter's Bay, but Danny intends to convince his friend and former lover that when it comes to taking chances, their love is worth it.

Five years ago, British transplant, Jude, left San Francisco after the tragic murder of his lover, Martin. Heartbroken, he settled in Sutter's Bay and opened a small flower shop, hoping that surrounding himself with bright colors and pretty things -- living things -- would somehow lessen the anguish he felt over his loss.Jude never expects to find a love like he shared with Martin ever again. Certainly a love like theirs won't come along twice in a lifetime. But then Jude meets sexy Rex Warner, the new veterinarian in Sutter's Bay, and he can't help but wonder if his luck has changed.Will Rex be able to stop Jude from dwelling on the painful past and look toward a promising future instead?

Ten years ago, Galaxy Winthrop had a one-night stand with the hottest guy ever. Galaxy also remembered one other thing from that night -- the man's mention of the Northern California town, Sutter's Bay, where he once lived. Now, Galaxy has made it his mission to save his troubled little brother, Leo. The once-bright, bubbly kid has become sullen, quiet, and despondent. The quaint, picturesque Sutter's Bay seems the perfect location to start a new life for himself and Leo. Adam Colfer returned to Sutter's Bay to run his dad's diner. He'd thought he'd left the town behind when he moved to San Francisco, but it seemed Sutter's Bay had other plans. After an explosive night with Galaxy a decade earlier, Adam had awoken to an empty bed. But now Galaxy is in Sutter's Bay and Adam can't help but wonder if this is his second chance to win Galaxy's heart.

For years, Nolan Young has tried to deny he's gay. With an abusive, homophobic father, who is also the mayor of Sutter's Bay, Nolan has no choice but to ignore that part of himself. Until he meets Leo Winthrop on the beach one day. Leo is exactly the kind of guy Nolan would want... if he could allow himself to act on his desires. Leo has been dealing with demons of his own. His older brother brought him to Sutter's Bay hoping it'd help Leo put his past behind him. The quaint town hasn't been much help... until now. Meeting cute and innocent Nolan changes Leo's outlook and brings hope to his life for the first time in years. But can he convince Nolan to stand up to his father and take a chance on forever with him?

Ryan Callahan's parents died in a boating accident off Sutter's Bay when he was five years old. Now Ryan is back in the bay ready to live in the Victorian reproduction house his father built for his mother. And ready to get his dream job a chef in a restaurant. The job of head chef seems to fall into his lap when Mabry's is short staffed, but when the sexy as sin owner, Chris Mabry, returns from vacation he fires the inexperienced Ryan on the spot. Ryan's dream seems to be over before he gets a chance to prove himself, but when Chris realizes how bad his restaurant's situation is, he rehires Ryan. As Mabry becomes a success, things sizzle between Ryan and Chris and soon Ryan is cooking for Chris personally.

In the Northern California seaside town of Sutter's Bay, the path of love is sometimes mixed with tragedy, but these couples find their way to happiness together. This box set collects all five stories of Shawn Lane's best-selling series, Sutter's Bay into one box set. Contains the stories: Sweet Reunion: Jason Sweet hasn't been back to his hometown, Sutter's Bay, for years. With his mother dying, Jason returns to make peace his past, including former best friend and lover, Danny Yarrow. Danny's happy to be reunited with Jason. They've both changed since their teenaged relationship. Jason hasn't had an easy time of it, but Danny intends to convince Jason their love is worth taking chances. Twice in a Lifetime: Five years ago, British transplant Jude left San Francisco after the tragic murder of his lover. He settled in Sutter's Bay and opened a flower shop. He never expects to find a love like that again until he meets sexy Rex Warner, the new vet in Sutter's Bay. Galaxy's Heart: Ten years ago, Galaxy Winthrop had a one-night stand with Adam Colfer. Now they both find themselves in Sutter's Bay looking for a second chance at life ... and love. Finding Forever: Nolan Young has tried to deny he's gay all his life. Then he meets Leo Winthrop, who is exactly the kind of guy Nolan would want ... if he could allow himself. Meeting Nolan changes Leo's dreary outlook and brings hope to his life for the first time in years. But can he convince Nolan take a chance on forever with him? Tempted to Taste: Sutter's Bay newest restaurant gets new chef, Ryan, who just might find himself tempted to taste his boss, the sinfully sexy, Chris.

Sutter's Bay's newest dentist, Dane Cloverfield, is surprised to be approached by his two married friends, Urie and Ben Upton. They'd like him to join with them in a polyamorous relationship. Dane's cautious, though, because he's been in a sort of relationship with Urie, before and got burned. Plus, with Urie and Ben being married, he's afraid he'll always be on the outside looking in. But, Ben and Urie love Dane and are happy to welcome him into their lives. Now they simply have to convince Dane.

Jim Reynolds, newly divorced, is headed to Sutter's Bay just before Christmas. Wanting a new start after the broken marriage, Jim has accepted a new attorney position at a law firm after the holidays. He's leaving behind Los Angeles, but also his new baby daughter, Hope. He'll miss her first Christmas. Edward Cross came back to Sutter's Bay a few years back after a relationship grew abusive. A fire at the salon where he worked sends him to Mabry's restaurant with a chance to begin again. There he runs into Jim, who just happens to be a former lover from LA. Both men are seeking another chance at life, and maybe with each other. Can they reconnect over the Christmas holidays?