Orphan Duke

Can three broken men heal themselves and each other? How strong is the power of love? Can Corbin and Ace help Duke see he could have a new family and be an orphan no more?

John “Duke” Chambers

Hated? Yeah, I’ll take it and return it in spades.

That’s my motto when I begin working at GEA-A at Giuseppe Torrente’s request. My life isn't bad before I track down Giuseppe—I’d been a drill sergeant in the Marines, garnering the respect of men and women with whom I’ve served. I have two women who love me like a son, and a “little” older brother I adore. Everything is great until fate sticks her nose into my life and upends it, leaving me filled with anger and hatred. I discover a truth I never want to accept, but is there more than meets the eye?

Corbin Barr
I’m trying to adapt to a whole new life after fleeing Arkansas for New York. I have past wrongs to atone for after participating in things that hurt my brother Shay and my cousin Chase. The guilt is soul deep, especially since I’m harboring my own secrets. My unrequited crush on one of the professionals at GEA-A doesn’t help anything.
Angel “Ace” Hampton

I’ve lived a million lives—everything from an MMA fighter to a mercenary to a bodyguard. I’ve been lucky enough to meditate with monks in Tibet, and I’ve done my fair share of beating fear into the reluctant. I’ve traveled the world, meeting men from all walks of life, but when Giuseppe Torrente asks for assistance, it’s important not to turn the man down.

What I don’t expect to find is a brotherhood of security professionals unafraid to do what’s necessary to protect those who are under attack. Among them, I find himself drawn to two men. I’m not cut out for monogamy. Can I be faithful to two unique men who have their own pasts to fight?