The Lives We Leave Behind

By Sebastian O'Connor

Protecting him was paramount. Falling for him was inevitable.

Nolan

Being America's Sweetheart had its perks, but for me, that honor came with a price. I lived my life in the closet per the terms of an outdated contract and learned quickly that I couldn't trust anyone except the bodyguards I paid to protect me, but that meant finding love was nearly impossible. I'd settled for secret hookups that never quite filled the void for years, and when I finally had a chance for something real, everything started to fall apart.

I had a choice to make - continue living a lie to keep my fame and fortune, or take the plunge and out myself to the world, consequences be damned.

Kepler

Leaving the Marines to be a bodyguard should've been easy. And maybe it would've been if I hadn't fallen hopelessly, unreasonably in love with my charge the very first time I ever met him. I was committed to my oath, so when Nolan decided it was time to come out of the closet and the once-harmless threats on his life got more frequent and much more serious, I had to put my responsibilities to him above my own desires.

I'd lay down my life to get him to safety, but if I could manage it and keep both of our hearts beating... I might just get everything I'd ever wanted.

*this is a slow-burn steamy m/m romance with some darker themes and language that may be harmful to some. It's intended for mature readers, as some elements may not be appropriate for all audiences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1955054304
• ISBN13: 9781955054300
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Celiketch Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"