Exasperating by Onley James (Paperback)

The third book in Onley James’s Elite Protection Services series — an MM romance with a guaranteed happy-ever-after and no cliffhanger.

Calder Seton is an unapologetic manwhore. A former Texas Ranger turned private security agent for Elite, he’s an expert at keeping his heart to himself — his body, less so. Calder has a habit of sleeping with Elite’s clients, and he’s been told in no uncertain terms to keep it in his pants or find a new job. That suits him fine. He’s got a new playmate anyway: virginal actor Robby Shaw.

Robby spent most of his life sheltered from the world before landing a role on an LA kids’ show and becoming the fake boyfriend of A-list actor Elijah Dunne. When that arrangement ends in humiliation and heartache, Robby melts down spectacularly, landing himself in county lockup — and back on Calder’s radar after weeks apart. A sizzling hookup leaves them both questioning their choices, and when Robby’s life is threatened, Calder doesn’t hesitate to step in, free of charge. Unfortunately, Robby hires Elite before Calder can volunteer, dropping him straight onto the firm’s list of untouchables until a murder is solved. Romancelandia says only a virgin can tame a manwhore — but between a cult, anonymous killers and two piles of baggage, Robby and Calder will have to heal from their pasts before they can reach for a future.

Please note: this book references past childhood abuse and contains age-gap, high-heat content. Do check the author’s content warnings before starting.

Perfect for readers who love a manwhore-meets-virgin pairing, forced proximity, a murder to solve and a hard-won HEA.