Welcome! I write mysteries, romances, and stories about finding your way through life—with memorable characters, a sense of place, and often a dog along for the adventure.
Looking for your next read? Choose the kind of story you love, and I’ll help you find a place to begin.
A clever dog and a cozy mystery
The Golden Retriever Mysteries pair amateur sleuth Steve Levitan with Rochester, a golden retriever whose nose for clues helps uncover the secrets of a small Pennsylvania town.
Start with: In Dog We Trust.
Reading order: Begin with book one and follow the numbered series as Steve and Rochester’s life together grows.
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Murder, surfing, and life in Hawai‘i
The Mahu Investigations follow Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa‘aka as he solves murders while navigating identity, love, and the demands of police work.
Start with: Mahu.
Reading order: I recommend the numbered novel order, beginning with Mahu, then Mahu Surfer, to follow Kimo’s personal journey alongside his cases.
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A young FBI agent with heart and determination
The Angus Green Thrillers feature a young gay FBI agent tackling dangerous cases in South Florida, with intelligence, compassion, and a willingness to stand up for people who need help.
Start with: The Next One Will Kill You.
Reading order: The cases can be read in any order; to follow Angus from his first assignment, continue with Nobody Rides for Free, Survival Is a Dying Art, and Brackish Water.
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A private eye in the shadows of old Miami
The George Clay Mysteries take you into the dangerous world of 1960s Miami, where a gay private investigator searches for justice while protecting secrets of his own.
Start with: Bless Our Sleep.
Reading order: Begin with this first George Clay novel to meet George, then explore his short-story adventures on the series page.
Romance with danger and a passport
Have Body Will Guard follows Aidan Greene and Liam McCullough, two gay bodyguards whose adventures combine international danger, steamy romance, and protecting LGBTQ people.
Start with: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert.
Reading order: I recommend the numbered series order, beginning with book one, to follow Aidan and Liam’s relationship as well as their adventures.
Forbidden love in Victorian London
The Ormond Yard Romances bring together men from different walks of life in stories of forbidden love, intrigue, and the friends who become family.
Start with: The Gentleman and the Spy.
Reading order: Each romance can stand alone. For the full introduction to this circle of friends, read The Gentleman and the Spy, The Lord and the Frenchman, Saving the Boxer, and The Lord’s Gambit.
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Sunshine, humor, and South Beach romance
My South Beach romances offer love, desire, and complications against a backdrop of ocean breezes, Art Deco buildings, and Miami Beach nightlife.
A suggested starting point: GayLife.com.
Reading order: This is a collection of romances and stories rather than one numbered series. GayLife.com is a suggested starting point: a sexy comedy of manners about finding love and direction in South Beach. Browse the descriptions and choose the story that appeals to you.
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A comforting story about second chances
The Smiling Dog Café offers hopeful stories of people finding connection and healing in a Brooklyn café, helped by coffee, kindness, and some mysterious dogs.
Start with: The Smiling Dog Café.
Reading order: Each volume can be enjoyed on its own. To visit in series order, continue with The Bridge Between Us, Hope and Grace, and Drift and Return. There’s also a free prequel, Before the Café, if you’d like a taste of this world.
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