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Email Address: blake@blakeallwood.com
Books By Blake Allwood
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Summary: Family inheritance or his own passion… Can he have both? Hunter’s life is turned upside down when he’s forced to leave his ‘job of a lifetime’. When chance tosses him into the path of a very talented, and handsome young nurse, his life takes on a new direction he never could’ve anticipated. Cam’s focus had shifted from pursuing his musical passion to nursing. But a one-night stand quickly changes into so much more, especially when that one-night stand ends up helping to run his late grandmother’s resort. Career changes, inheritances, and a greedy corporation all make it seem impossible for these two men to make it. But, on the slopes of Colorado, they might just find love in the melody of the snow.
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Summary: Tired of being lonely, Hayden decides to take his life back, starting with his music and his identity. Will these transformations be worth the risk, or will they destroy everything he’s worked for? Hayden Koal’s life has been… different. He was just a boy living on his grandpa’s Iowa farm when his parents whisked him off to LA and thrust him into teenage stardom. Now that he’s an adult, he’s ready to make his own choices about his life, his career, and his lovelife. Erik Anderson has it all. A great job, friends that he loves like family, and a love life that’s… well, okay maybe it isn’t perfect… but finding the right guy isn’t easy. All that changes when he unexpectedly meets his celebrity crush, Hayden Koal. Their love affair is fraught with trouble from the moment they come together and both Hayden and Erik have tough decisions to make. Will they choose to upend their lives or sacrifice their love? #Rock Star, #first love, #coming out Changing His Tune is part of the multi-author The Road to Rocktoberfest 2022 series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not read them all and see who hits the stage next? Hot rockstars and the men who love them, what more could you ask for? Kick back, load up your Kindle and enjoy the men of Rocktoberfest!
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Summary: Keaton Newhart is stuck in a dead-end job, hates his apartment, and feels bullied by his overbearing parents. His life changes quickly, however, when he is bowled over by a very rambunctious and large puppy that escaped from his owner, the extremely sexy local baseball star, Matthew Sexton. Matthew knows his time to retire from baseball is just around the corner. After four years with his minor league team, The Firebirds, there's little chance of advancing to the majors; especially now that he had come out as gay. The only problem is, what he's going to do with his life now. In this instant attraction romance, will Keaton and Matthew be able to navigate all the curve balls life throws at them, or will they let the currents of change keep them apart forever?
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Summary: Entrapped by his ex, life feels hopeless. Now, he has to teach a mechanic to play piano like a pro. As he fights to save his father’s beloved Steinway, he never dreamed he might also save his heart. No one could expect Jonas to survive the humiliation of messing up his piano solo, even if he was dumped right before his performance. Now, his need for cash has ensnared him with a challenge to teach a mechanic how to play classically. But, no matter how sexy the guy might be, or how much Jonas might want to make it happen, there’s no way he can teach a man with grease under his nails to compete against the world’s best piano players! Orlando wants no part of the piano competition when the sexy musician storms into his shop demanding he learn to play classical music. Unfortunately, always a sucker for a man in distress, he finds saying no impossible. As Jonas and Orlando become engrossed in new styles of music, their hearts soar with the melodies they create together. The question is, will either of them survive the loss when this relationship inevitably comes to an end? In this opposites attract, hurt/comfort contemporary romance, Orlando and Jonas must accomplish the impossible, before both lose everything they’ve ever worked for.
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Summary: Bentley’s past holds him captive until he stumbles into love. Can he finally escape his past or will he lose his newfound love? Government contractor Bentley Cummings has built a career on being ruthless, feared, and unflappable. Emotions are an occupational hazard in his work of taking down criminals and distancing himself from his family’s Mafia roots. He did this well until his current case leads to one very sexy but potentially dirty cop. Officer Cliff Sparks didn’t know what hit him. One minute he’s working as a beat cop on the streets of Seattle, the next, he’s jobless and suspected of an art theft he knew nothing about. All he wants is to clear his name and get his old job back. He never wanted to work for a private security company, and he certainly never wanted to work alongside the tall, handsome man leading the investigation against him. This enemies to lovers tale twists around conspiracies, organized crime, unexpected love, and the true meaning of family. As their mutual attraction grows, so do the life-and-death dangers Bentley and Cliff face in uncovering the truth. With stakes at an all-time high, will they hold onto their budding love, or be taken out… forever?
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Summary: A nasty fall on a hiking trail represents Daniel’s crumbling life, but a handsome park ranger will rescue him in more ways than one. Catching your boyfriend and best friend together would be bad for anyone, but being arrested for punching your best friend in the nose makes it much worse. When Daniel heads into the mountains for some alone time, things go from bad to awful as a fall leads to a life-threatening injury. Ranger Joseph is everything Daniel has dreamed of, but his dreams never involved being carried down a mountain on a stretcher. As Daniel mends he discovers a relationship with Joseph may be his one chance for true love. Daniel can’t seem to catch a break; just as his life starts improving, he’s attacked by an unknown assailant. With his life now in jeopardy, can the fledgling relationship survive or will everything he cherishes be lost? Romantic Rescue is part two of the MM/gay Romantic Series. If you like instant love, hurt to comfort gay romances, and just a touch of suspense, then you’ll enjoy this heartwarming novel by Blake Allwood.
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Summary: Steve sees ghosts, Eric feels lost. Will their love be enough to save them? Eric couldn’t be happier that his friends have found love, but he feels left out. Distracting himself with a hike in nearby Big Bend National Park, Eric meets Steve, a well-known anthropologist. The chemistry between the two is electric as they begin an intense affair. Little does Eric know; Steve is harboring a dark secret. Steve is clairvoyant and the spirits are telling him Eric’s life is in danger. This ‘hurt to comfort’ story shows how the pair must work together to unravel the mystery surrounding the ghosts of the three brothers who appear with ominous warnings of an evil closing in. Can Eric and Steve overcome their own past and trust each other enough to save themselves and the people they love?
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Summary: Eddie is confronted by a ghost that Alex resembles. Neither trusts the other. Can their unlikely relationship help them survive the imminent danger? Could the legend of Diamondback Jack be true? How else can Eddie explain a man showing him the entrance to a hidden gold mine on his ranch —then mysteriously vanishing? When Eddie meets Alex, his resemblance to the stranger outside the mine instantly causes suspicion. But that ghostly apparition soon reappears, and warns Eddie that he'll need Alex's help if he's to overcome the evil that lurks around him. In this 'enemies to lovers' romance, will Eddie and Alex be able to overcome their mistrust and nurture an unlikely love affair? Or will those who wish them harm use their differences to destroy them? Love's Heirloom is not a standalone book. Please read Love's Legacy first.
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Summary: When Flex is plagued by prophetic dreams, will his love for Mitch keep him alive? Exhausted from a lengthy court battle over his grandparents’ West Texas ranch, Flex is eager to sell the property and put the whole matter behind him. While meeting the realtor, Flex happens upon sexy motel owner Mitch. As sparks fly between the two, Flex decides selling his family’s legacy may not be the right thing to do. However, ownership of the ranch seems to have initiated sinister nightmares for Flex. Stranger still, these dreams somehow involve Mitch. When the nightmares begin coming true, their concerns deepen. Especially when Flex’s latest vision predicts his own demise. As darkness closes in around them, will Mitch and Flex’s love be enough to ensure their survival? Or will their hopes for a future together go up in smoke?
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Summary: Joshua Howard arrived in Arizona for his uncle’s funeral, not expecting to become the heir to a large orange grove. But the inheritance came with conditions. He had to live on the grove and work it for a full year. The conditions weren't the worst part, things went from bad to worse when he discovered the grumpy, but incredibly sexy caretaker, Clay. Clay Masters had lost everything, his engineering job, his husband and even his parents. Now he worked at the groves. His autism meant he struggled to handle the emotional fallout, but the routine and order of the groves helped. He was managing fine until the new owner, Joshua, showed up and sparked an attraction that threw his well-ordered world into chaos. Misunderstandings and high emotions coupled with blinding attraction make it even more challenging for Joshua and Clay as they work together to save the orange groves. Will they be able to save the groves and explore the feelings developing between them?
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Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: Trevor comes out as bisexual, meets the man of his dreams, and learns he's a new dad. Will he be able to survive his conservative parent's wrath? Two years after Peter lost his fiancée, he’s convinced love isn’t in his future. At least until sexy new father Trevor and his very opinionated infant son step into his life. As their relationship begins to blossom and grow, the baby’s disapproving grandparents decide to intervene. Will Trevor and Peter have the strength to overcome the obstacles they face to have another chance with love?
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Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Elian, a sexy restaurateur meets Martin, an equally sexy food critic. Will their past keep them from giving love a chance? Restaurant entrepreneur Elian Whitman believes hard work and determination usually wins out in the end, but that theory is put to the test after meeting the handsome but reticent Martin Williams. Martin knows better than anyone that relationships can fall apart when you least expect them to. After a nasty break-up he leaves his Texas home and restarts his life as a restaurant critic in Fort Lauderdale. Just as Martin is coming to terms with the belief that he’s going to spend the rest of his life alone, he comes face to face with the sexy Elian who throws his perfectly controlled world into chaos. Despite the roadblocks Martin throws up, Elian is persistent, but is persistence enough to break through Martin’s thick walls and give them both a chance at love
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Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Bennett goes from homeless to millionaire and meets reality TV star Les. Will their love be enough to save Bennett from his father’s malicious plots? Bennett Jackson's life abruptly changes when he inherits a massive real estate portfolio and is given his own home improvement show to feature the rehab of the properties. When this surprising success is jeopardized by an unscrupulous costar, his world begins to crumble until coming face to face with his new costar, the muscle-bound and ridiculously handsome Leslie Cooper. Les is pissed. He had no intention of continuing working in reality TV, but since he still had time on his contract, he really didn’t have a choice. Les fully intended to be in charge as he walked onto the chaotic Seattle set but his temper waned as he came face to face with his handsome co-star Bennett Jackson. Just as things begin heating up between Les and Bennett, Bennett's abusive past emerges. But this time, it puts both their lives in jeopardy In this hurt/comfort, suspenseful romance, will Bennett’s will to survive, and Les’s inner strength be enough to keep them alive and save their fragile relationship?
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Summary: Bobby didn’t mean to be a best-selling author, but a nasty breakup inspired him. When he meets sexy publisher Liam, will his past block hope for love? Following a breakup, this opposites-attract romance begins with Bobby Devereaux riding the waves of resentment which inspires him to write a bestselling novel. No longer having a reason to stay in New York, he retreats to his family farm in Iowa. When Liam Rickard, the dashing CEO of Rickard Publishing, turns up unannounced demanding a sequel, Bobby is determined to resist the man’s charms and stick with the goals he’s set for himself. A plan which certainly doesn’t involve writing more novels or falling for one of New York’s most eligible bachelors. But, resisting the debonair publisher isn’t something Bobby seems to be capable of. Liam Rickard is looking for something special. He needs a book that’s going to be a bestseller or face losing his position as CEO of his family’s publishing company. Despite his desire to keep his life well ordered, he’s thrown when the hottest new writer in a generation turns his world into glorious chaos. Both Bobby and Liam have a lot to lose if this relationship doesn’t work out. When forces conspire against them, will they choose each other, or will they fold under the pressure?
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Summary: Suzie struggles to overcome her past when her perpetrator returns intent on silencing her. Can she overcome her hatred and save her new relationship? Suzie has rejected men since her prom date tried to rape her years ago… well, all except the gay ones. As her life blossomed with a spectacular career on Broadway and friends who supported and loved her; relationships with men have continued to wither on the vine. Then Indi showed up turning her life upside down. Indi loves what he does. He is an agent to the stars… even if none of his clients are exactly… stars. When he meets Suzie his world is turned upside down. She’s beautiful, talented, smart, fun; and he wants her like he’s never wanted any other woman in his life. Unfortunately for him, the Broadway diva immediately puts the brakes on. Just as Suzie begins to overcome her trauma and develop trust for Indi, the past shows back up in the form of her attempted rapist running for a senate seat; and he’ll stop at nothing to silence her. In this hurt to comfort, soul mates romance, Suzie and Indi fight to overcome this new threat to their relationship but will they be able to keep her past from destroying them both? To my gay readers: This is a straight romance involving several gay characters.
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Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Aiden’s art is his passion, but he’s lost inspiration. When he meets the gruff but sexy rancher Devin, his life is changed forever. Aiden Fisher does well as a New York artist. In fact, he’s known among the art elite for being the man to watch. That doesn’t keep his critics from arguing that his work lacks personality or emotion. Of course, his life doesn’t have much of that either. While perusing a dating site that connects urban gay men to their rural counterparts, Aiden comes across a profile of a Washington state rancher. The silhouetted picture and matter-of-fact language trigger his inspiration and spin him into a creative journey that ends with a collection that surpasses perfection. After his collection sells to a prestigious buyer, Aiden feels he has no choice but to meet and thank his muse. Little does he know the journey to the rugged mountains of Southeast Washington could change his life forever. Devin Pearce is tall, built and remarkably handsome, all of which is accentuated with the personality of an angry bear. When he first comes upon Aiden, he can’t see past his anger -- this stranger is here because his nosy housekeeper set up that damned profile. But Aiden isn’t a typical stranger, not only does this man have the looks but he has a work ethic Devin has seldom seen in another man. Sure, Devin wants love, but experience has taught him to be leery. Can he trust his instinct that Aiden is an extraordinary person, or will he let the tragedy of past relationships get in his way? The fire between them burns hot, but they are truly opposites. Only the fates know if they are brave enough to overcome their differences and build the relationship they both dream of.
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Summary: Zach wants love despite a nasty breakup. Lane has given up on love completely. Can they overcome their pasts and have a chance at true love?After meeting at a dance club, one disaster follows another blocking their road toward romance.Despite their intense attraction, the odds seem stacked against them. In this hurt to comfort romance, will Zach and Lane be able to overcome these obstacles, or will the past destroy their love forever?
