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Books By Jackie Keswick
Stand-Alone Books
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Summary: Your duty demands you save two worlds. Your heart wants to protect your soulmate. Rakurai, a centuries-old Yuvine, hunts demons. He doesn’t consort with gods. Until he meets Tenzen. Tenzen, a death god, cares for souls. He despises the callous, self-absorbed Yuvine. Until he meets Rakurai. A rescue and a sacrifice make a death god and a hunter fall in love, but a life of bliss is a long way off. Someone is disturbing the balance of magic and threatening two worlds. And while desire draws Rakurai and Tenzen together, duty, assassins, and clan politics keep them apart. When they're forced to make a choice, who will Tenzen and Rakurai save? Two worlds or each other? *** An opposites attract m/m paranormal romance featuring mortals and immortals from both sides of the veil, old promises, new revelations, and a bloody fight between love and duty.
Word Count: 23000
Character Identities: Bisexual
Summary: Martin Pendleton was the most beautiful man I'd ever met. He was also the first man I'd ever been attracted to. I'm Dean Gilchrist, and my twin sister Cat and I run a small tech startup. Looking for angel investors isn't my favourite way to spend time. Not even when they're gorgeous and charming. But there's gorgeous and charming, and then there's Martin Pendleton. I've no idea why Martin caught my eye. Could be his charisma. Could be the hint of frost at his temples. Could be his voice. All I know is looking at him gives me the shivers and one word from him can turn me into the awkward, tongue-tied nerd I used to be. Nobody else has ever managed that. It's all very strange. Stranger still, Cat is totally fine with my sudden interest in batting for the other team. Not that I've done an awful lot of batting for the regular side, you understand. And I’ve no idea how to go about wooing a guy. But the way Martin makes me feel? I've got to try this even if it kills me. And with the way bullets suddenly start flying… it just might.
Word Count: 87000
Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: A dying city. A broken pact. Two men bound by love, magic, and war. Minel, a gifted glass master, is wasting away from a mysterious illness. Rather than bond magically with a stranger to survive, he chooses death—until Falcon, a warrior captain and his closest friend, refuses to let him go. Their long-buried feelings ignite, giving Minel the will to fight. But love alone can’t shield him. The affliction spreads through the Craft Guild, dark forces stir, and even the floating city begins to fall. Now, Falcon and Minel must defy their guilds and unite their rare talents to uncover the truth behind the sickness and stop a rising darkness—before it destroys everything they hold dear. A soaring fantasy adventure of heart and magic.If you enjoy lush world-building, rich emotional arcs, and a dash of romance in your epic fantasy, you’ll be swept away by Minel and Falcon’s story.
Word Count: 20000
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Summary: It should have ended with their deaths. But dying was just the beginning. Sentenced to eternal life for sacrificing themselves in battle, warriors Taz and Hiro must take turns living as human and Guardian on opposing sides of the veil, with only a chance to catch a glance of each other in the moment of death. Until an attack forces Taz and Hiro to make a choice. Should they cling to what little solace they’ve carved out for themselves? Or should they sacrifice their lives to save countless others and risk the wrath of the Judges for a second time? For an emotional, heart-wrenching read, follow Taz and Hiro as they fight for a chance to be together!
Word Count: 62000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Knitting. Ice Cream. And a Matchmaking Fae. Quiet, industrious Finn dreams of his own knitting store. He needs Leo’s enthusiasm to make him reach for what he wants. Cheerful, adventurous Leo sells artisan ice cream but shies away from fulfilling his grandmother’s last wish. He needs Finn’s love and support to put his past to rest for good. Add a Saxon treasure, a fae stranded in the human world, and an empty store with very unusual rental terms - and falling in love is not the only challenge Finn and Leo have to face. Making a dream come true takes work. But there's magic in dreams if Finn and Leo can hold on tight. *** Tags: I'm only here for socks and ice cream. Sometimes you just click with another guy even if you're opposites. I look at you and know what I'll be knitting. How to share a house with someone you've just met. Utensils don't sparkle, right? Grandmas rock. Making a deal with a burglar. Roisin is a decorating wiz and Finn worries about antique furniture. If you don't talk to me, I can't help you. Finding treasure at inopportune moments. And yes, there's a happy ending.
Word Count: 63000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Does Fate Grant Wishes? Ryan O’Shaughnessy, owner of the Top o’ the Morning Coffeehouse, is convinced of it. Besides brewing the best coffee in Rothcote and baking delicious pastries and cakes, he helps Fate with her errands, never minding that it’s always someone else’s turn to catch a bit of happiness. Not until he meets a man who takes his breath away. Detective Sergeant Ben Hobart has made a career of helping others. He never asks help for himself. Not even when a bad breakup leaves him with only his cat for company. Until he sets foot into Ryan’s coffeehouse to investigate a break-in and finds what’s missing from his life. Fate may grant wishes, but she doesn’t hand them out for free. Can Ben let go of the past? And will Ryan find the courage to make a wish of his own? A sweet, sexy mm coffeeshop romance with a touch of magic and a cat.
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Summary: Can a house with a secret bring two grieving men together? After losing his bandmates in an accident, songwriter Zach Hellig looks for a place to hide and a distraction from his grief. He finds both in a dilapidated Pele tower in a corner of Northumberland and in a sexy neighbour, whose smooth facade hides an old, painful secret that appears to be tied to Zach’s new home. Are the rumours of an unsolved murder the reason for Robert Ludlow’s reluctance to sell Charnbarrow Pele? Should Zach try to find answers to a thirty-seven-year-old mystery? And having just experienced the pain of loss, should he risk his heart for a man who struggles to come to terms with his past? A 45k mm mystery romance, featuring a neglected old house in need of TLC, an unsolved murder, a grieving musician looking for a distraction, and his stern, intense neighbour who really should smile more. Available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: Can love, loyalty, and family succeed where the law falls short? Join Jack Horwood and Gareth Flynn as they tackle murder, secrets, and moral dilemmas in a world where the law isn't always enough - while finding comfort in each other and their home-made family. The first volume of Dwight & Conrad Casefiles stories includes: Mouse Hunt: When a friend's death and old secrets collide, Jack has no choice but to step up and help. A Very Winston Christmas: Can adopting a cat really cause so much heartache that Jack considers escaping to Tokyo? Can Gareth fix what's going wrong? Grand Union Hunt: Gareth lives to help people. But should he obey the law or follow his conscience? When the Law Needs Help is a collection of three tales set in and featuring characters from the Power of Zero world. Stories are also available individually from my store.
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Summary: Three tales. Three mysteries. Three musicians who strike the wrong chords—until the right men help them find their rhythm. Music and mystery twine in unexpected ways in this collection of m/m romances where a charming security expert falls for a snarky, secretive rocker with unknown enemies, a grieving songwriter discovers a house with a haunting past—and a neighbour who might just be worth breaking his silence for, and an uptight art detective is forced to work with a flamboyant rock star to crack a case—while trying not to fall for the man behind the eyeliner. With a dash of suspense, a note of longing, and plenty of emotional depth, Falling for the Singer hits all the right notes for readers who love queer romance, enigmatic musicians, and slow-burn chemistry with a side of danger. This is a collection of individually published titles. Includes: Luca, Hiding Place, Undercover Star
Series: A Balance of Magic
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Summary: Raijin killed a witch and found himself cursed. Sandro went to Raijin’s aid and became an assassin’s target. Neither expected that they would trigger the biggest upheaval their world had seen in a thousand years. And that it was the love between them that would lift the curse. Cursed is a slow-burn m/m fantasy romance featuring friends-to-soulmates, irate death gods, curses, inept, narcissistic politicians, curious, compassionate witches, and a found family.
Series: Rock & Art Theft
Word Count: 41000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: "You should see what these jeans are doing to his arse. He should have fangirls!" Art Detective Josh Ingram and rock star Matisse Vervein have different careers, different lives, and personalities that are poles apart. They're opposites in every way. Right? Josh's boss and Matisse's manager don't think so. They throw the two together in a hunt for an art thief, hoping that opposites will attract rather than repel and two lonely, frustrated men will find their HEA. Sparks fly when Josh and Matisse meet. Insults fly as they try to work together. Can they stop judging each other by their job descriptions and find love on the playlist? Read Undercover Star today and find out. Undercover Star is a contemporary MM romance with a touch of mystery. If you like quirky romantic pairings, attraction with attitude, and an epic declaration, then this one's for you. Includes bonus short story Here for You.
Series: Shades
Word Count: 9000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: I’ll die for you—or with you. When Madan swore a sword oath to Serrai at eight years old, he never imagined it would shape the course of his life. As they grew to manhood and took their places as king and general, Madan’s love for Serrai burned—deep, devoted, and unwavering. Serrai never spoke his love aloud, but his heart held the same fierce devotion. Quietly, he swore his own oath: to die with Madan, no matter the cost. But when a battlefield death shatters their oaths, both men must fight for a future that doesn’t tear them apart forever. Sword Oath, the first book in the Shades series, is an m/m fantasy adventure short story which proves that love can win an argument with fate.
Word Count: 20000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Their love has defeated death. Can it defeat malice and madness? Serrai and Madan sacrificed their lives for each other, but the quiet afterlife they’d imagined doesn’t exist. The Shadow Realm is at war and when the conflict threatens the human world, the Fates demand their help. Hunting down four renegade Shades and surviving on different sides of the veil between worlds needs courage, stubbornness and strength of will. Can Madan triumph over hunger, madness, and his own compassion to make it back to Serrai? Can Serrai vanquish jealousy and doubt to hold the gate long enough for Madan to return? Or will they end forever parted?
Series: The Power of Zero
Word Count: 95000
Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: A well-armoured lone wolf. Vigilante hacker Jack Horwood doesn't hunt pimps because he enjoys it. Neither does he expect praise, support, or even payment. Jack fights and lives alone, but when he arrives for a job interview and meets his former CO, his carefully constructed life goes off the rails. A fierce protector. Gareth Flynn looks after people, whether they're the men in his army unit, the members of the corporate security department at Nancarrow Mining, or an overcaffeinated, underfed Jack Horwood. Gareth has waited seven years for a chance to look after Jack again. Even if that job deserves a danger warning. A life-changing decision. Working together brings back memories. A snap decision changes the game. And neither Jack nor Gareth can walk away from what they've just discovered: explosive chemistry, a tentative trust, a chance at a home and a family. A second chance is a boon. Can they make it work, or will Jack's secrets and Gareth's need to protect destroy the family they're building? Job Hunt is the start of an m/m action adventure suspense romance series of survival, love, revenge, and second chances. Available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: Family. Christmas. Old ghosts. Or comfort, joy and new beginnings? When it comes to the holidays, Jack and Gareth are poles apart. Just the prospect of a big celebration brings Jack sleepless nights and painful memories. Add two rescued teenagers, an upcoming trial, and an unexpected discovery, and Jack is convinced he’ll screw up his second chance with Gareth. Because Gareth loves the holidays. For him, they’re all about new beginnings and family he's chosen for himself, while Jack’s past has only taught him to fight and protect. Jack wants Gareth, the boys, a new life. He just never guessed that the fight for what he always wanted would rage in the most dangerous of battlefields: the back of his head. The books of the Power of Zero series are available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Summary: Drugs. Bullies. Kidnappers. And Jack's second chance at happiness is under threat. Jack wants to enjoy his new life, but he can't catch a break. A perfect day out turns into three months undercover. A bully threatens Nico and Daniel. And returning a favour leads him into a trap. Jack has never refused his help, but he never had anything that mattered to him, either. Now he must change his priorities, or the family he's making for himself and his growing relationship with Gareth will fall to the demands made on him. The books of the Power of Zero series are vailable from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: Only Jack would start a breakup-worthy argument in a hot tub! Jack Horwood. Vigilante, hacker, security specialist. Partner to Gareth Flynn. Adoptive father to their two teenage boys. Happily juggling long days and short nights. Gareth Flynn. Ex-army officer. Ace negotiator. Righter of wrongs. Away from home more often than he likes. When Jack treats Gareth to a romantic getaway, Sweden’s frigid peace gives them the break they both need. But Jack’s a trouble magnet and the next dead body is just a wild skidoo ride away. Can love, teamwork, and trust survive the troubles that follow them around? Can Jack save what’s become so important to him? Expect action, drama, and hot romance in book 4 of the Power of Zero series. The books of the Power of Zero series are available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Summary: What do you do if the man you’re building a family with has never been on a date? Take him out on one, of course. Except… Jack never just follows along. He wants to know what put this sudden bee in Gareth’s bonnet. Even when Gareth can’t—or doesn’t want to—explain himself. Add a bunch of solicitous friends, time apart, a new home, and two teenage boys offering dating advice… and finding the perfect date becomes a bit more than the usual challenge. Dating Games is a light, low-angst mm romance story. Part of the Power of Zero series, it follows Jack and Gareth’s attempts at creating the perfect date. Dating Games spans the time between the end of Ghosts and Jack and Gareth’s second anniversary. All books of the Power of Zero series are available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
Series: White Knight Security
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Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Inheriting a beautiful house shouldn’t be such a headache! Ex-army captain Fritz Bronnley is used to shouldering responsibility for himself and his team. But a devastating loss and a hefty tax bill threaten to de-rail his plans for the private security company he wants to run with his friends Grant, Luca, and Rylan. The unexpected arrival of their first client is a welcome distraction from worries about the future. Staging an impromptu rescue and proving how well the four of them work together brings his worries right back. Until Grant, Rylan, and Luca point out that leaning on your friends is not a sign of weakness. It’s what friends are for. In A Knight to Remember, a prequel to the White Knight Security series, you’ll meet owners Fritz, Grant, Rylan, and Luca before they meet, save, and fall in love with their significant others. A Knight to Remember is a story of courage, camaraderie, and the many places where one can find strength. Available free from my store.
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Summary: Grant Keeping lives for action. He hates close protection jobs filled with grumpy clients and long, boring days. Then trauma surgeon Spencer Corel - a man who relies on order, control, and cake to manage his busy life - hires White Knight Security to find the man stalking him, and suddenly Grant has a client who pushes all his buttons and no time to be bored. Despite escalating attacks, Grant is confident that he can find the stalker and protect Spencer, but can he protect his own heart? Grant's story is available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Summary: Rylan Jeffers has silent and dangerous down to an art form, even though it’s just a ruse to keep him away from people and protect his big, soft heart. Then nightclub owner Kris Hillyard turns up in hospital, badly beaten, and Rylan can’t stay away, even as Kris and his entourage turn his life upside down. Rylan can handle the danger that comes with protecting Kris. He can even handle Kris’s particular brand of stubborn. But can he drop his shield and find the courage to ask Kris to stay? Rylan's story is available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Luca Birch talks to strangers as if he’s known them for years. So why does he struggle to connect with White Knight Security’s latest client? Because the man is gorgeous, and Luca has seen him on stage? Or because Jax Monroe lives to push Luca’s buttons? Luca may be a tiny bit starstruck, but if he can’t figure out who is attacking Jax and how to stop it, he won’t ever get the chance to unravel Jax’s many layers and find out what’s beneath. And that’s a failure his heart might not be able to take. Luca's story is available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Summary: Fritz Bronnley lives to keep his men safe and happy. But since his friends have all found their “one”, he’s feeling a bit surplus to requirements. A driving holiday through the Scottish Highlands sounds like a good remedy for feeling maudlin. Answering an unexpected call for help sounds like an even better one. But when Fritz ends up rescuing a tough, opinionated cutie who doesn’t know why he’s been kidnapped, and who’s too stubborn to give up, his heart might be in as much danger as Hollis Crewe’s life. Fritz's story is available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
Word Count: 34000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Organising a charity auction is no easy matter. Add a stolen masterpiece and events are set to go off the rails. Damien Walsh knows what he wants: gain his degrees in art and criminology and join White Knight Security. He also wants Drake Norton, the handsome insurance investigator he’d met when Gloss burned, but that goal is a pipe dream – and Damien has better things to do than pine for a man who never looked twice at him. Until a stolen painting and meddling friends force Damien and Drake into a partnership, Drake turns out far from disinterested, and Damien suddenly dares to hope. Can Damien convince Drake that they’re a perfect match and age is just a number? Or is he destined to watch Drake leave when they’ve solved their case? An age gap romance with art theft and meddling friends set in the White Knight Security world.
Word Count: 100000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Enjoy the first five White Knight stories in one single volume! Includes: A Knight to Remember, Grant, Rylan, Luca, and Fritz. *** One private security firm. Four friends. Five ways to family and love. They have a plan. They have their HQ. Now Grant, Rylan, Luca, and Fritz face a journey of courage and camaraderie as they build White Knight Security and discover love in unexpected places. Grant, who lives for action, finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a stalker. Rylan, the master of silent strength, confronts his own vulnerabilities when protecting nightclub owner Kris. Luca, a master communicator, struggles to connect with his intriguing client, Jax. And Fritz ends up rescuing a tough, opinionated cutie who’s too stubborn to give up. Whether it’s a break-in, a firebomb, a kidnapping, or a case of tampered brakes… the White Knights are ready to take it on.
Series: Zero Rising
Word Count: 25000
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Summary: Who says that underdogs don't bite? Twelve-year-old Jack Horwood has run from the pimp his mother sold him to, preferring to take his chances on the streets. A house with a cheerful red door – and a classic convertible out front – prompts him into a spot of breaking and entering, and soon he has a warm, dry basement to squat in. Until the owner of the house, Jamaican hacker Rio Palmer, discovers his hideout. Rio offers him a safe place to stay, but Jack doesn’t believe a word the man says and runs. Rio can’t forget the youngster who is scared and vulnerable, and stronger than many men Rio has met. Finding Jack is a tiny challenge. Teaching him to trust is like climbing a mountain. But when faced with a true zero and its power, Rio can do nothing else. Check out this poignant coming of age story of courage and hope with a touch of revenge. Zero Rising traces the origins of Jack Horwood, the main character of my Power of Zero series. Both series are available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Character Identities: Bisexual
Summary: A mistake. A drastic fix. And the person most hurt by Jack’s choice turns out to be… Jack. Five years after joining the army, Jack is back on civvy street and struggling to find his feet. He knows he’s made the wrong choice. He knows he needs to move on. But how can he choose a new direction when he feels so lost? Jack asks advice from friends and strangers, but to find his lifeline he must remember who he is, what he stands for, and what first Rio and then Gareth have taught him. Zero Rising traces the origins of Jack Horwood, the main character of my Power of Zero series. Both series are available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Summary: Every man has a limit. Jack is about to reach his. Jack Horwood should be content. His job keeps him busy and renovating his home keeps him entertained. So why does he feel as if something important is missing from his life and he’s just wasting time? Discontent sharpens his attention, and between losing one mentor and watching the other struggle with prejudice and racism, Jack doesn’t like what he sees. Walking away is not an option, but neither can he carry on as he has. It is Rio, whose conduct gives Jack an idea, and his ladder-climbing partner, Tom Gatting, who makes him realise what is important to him. After that, it’s just a question of making a choice. Because when he hits his limit, there’s only two directions Jack can go. Zero Rising traces the origins of Jack Horwood, the main character of my Power of Zero series. Both series are available from my store, all retailers, Kobo Plus, and libraries. Also available as part of a bundle. Please check my store for additional links.
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Summary: Walking away isn’t failure. It’s the first step to freedom. Twelve-year-old Jack escapes the streets and a life of exploitation, trusting no one until he meets Rio—a hacker with a past and a heart big enough to match Jack’s pain. At twenty, Jack walks away from everything he thought he wanted, reeling from betrayal and grasping for identity. And at twenty-eight, he faces the ultimate decision: compromise his soul, or fight back on his own terms. *** This collection tells the complete origin story of Jack Horwood—a journey of courage, resilience, and transformation from street kid to fierce protector. Set before the events of Job Hunt, these three stories (The Power of Zero, Two Divided by Zero, and Zero Rising) reveal how Jack turned trauma into strength—and why underestimating him is always a mistake.
