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Shacked Up

Up to Trouble Book Two

by Hank Edwards

An FBI agent stuck behind a desk. A man in a new city, living with his new boyfriend. A plot to quietly steal government data.
FBI Special Agent Aaron Pearce is running data searches and doing paperwork for agents in the field, where he should be himself. He is bored and on edge and takes his frustration out on everyone around him, including Mark, his new boyfriend who’s just moved in with him.
Mark Beecher left his family and friends to move to Washington, D.C. to try and make things work with Pearce. It’s a big city and everyone seems to either be in politics or law enforcement, except for him. It’s isolating and emotional, and he’s wondering if he made the right decision.
Pearce is drawn into another agent’s case involving missing government data discs, which leads him to one common factor: the catering company where Mark is employed. He doesn't think twice about disobeying orders to stay out of the field, and risks not only his career, but his life as well, to join Mark in an undercover operation that will change their lives forever.

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Publisher: Independently Published
Cover Artists:
Ron Perry

Genres:
Action Adventure, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Mystery & Thriller

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 5
Romantic Content: 4
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 18-25
Protagonist 2 Age: 26-35
Tropes: Alpha Character, Badass Hero
Word Count: 47300
Setting: Washington, D.C.
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters

About the Author

Hank Edwards (he/him) has been crafting compelling gay fiction for over twenty years, with more than forty-five novels and dozens of short stories to his name. His work spans multiple genres—from the spooky humor of Critter Catchers to the historical horror romance of Venom Valley and suspenseful Up to Trouble series. As R.G. Thomas, he writes YA urban fantasy that expands his reach to teen readers. Known for blending supernatural elements with authentic relationships, Hank creates stories where extraordinary circumstances frame genuine connections. This Michigan native continues to draw from his Midwestern roots while building worlds where queer characters find love and adventure.