Nicholas Beems entire world was rocked to its core the moment he received the phone call… Now, back in Chicago, he must deal with a life or death situation while trying to piece together exactly how something of this magnitude could happen. It’s during this time that he learns just how invaluable Jared Gruesbeck continues to be in life even though he and Jared are no longer romantically involved with one another. Both Nicholas and Jared discover that what they’ve managed to salvage from the remnants of their failed relationship is something far more than either of them could ever have hoped to gain. Logan Griffi n’s life is slipping out of his control. His relationship with Phillip Caldwell has fallen by the wayside because of his obsession with a man he hasn’t seen since college. Accusations of him falsely accusing a man on the run are beginning to take hold, and now, there is a new detective on the force that is shadowing his every move to learn the ropes of how the FWPD operates. He doesn’t see how things can get much more complicated… But then, while investigating a robbery, Logan makes a rash decision based on personal feelings, and everything that he has worked for in his career is put on the line. James Bennett thought that he had everything under control when he decided to reveal to Gregory what he had learned in North Carolina… …he couldn’t have been more wrong. It is crystal clear to him now, more than ever before, in this ongoing game of cat-and-mouse, that he is no longer in control of his own destiny. While Michelle Moran is poised to take out the one that he loves the most should he not follow her every instruction, James is blind-sided by a phone call that will prove to change the way he looks at life…and the way he lives life…forever. Chasing Shadows is the 4th book in the Closer Than You Think series. As its predecessors have done, Chasing Shadows continues to draw you further into the lives of those characters that you have come to cherish just as you do members of your own family. Through joy, sorrow, triumph and tragedy…their stories continue to play out. Logan, Phillip, Nicholas, Jared, Gage, James and Tom, along with countless others whom have come into your lives, continue to face life’s adversities with courage and strength, searching for the ultimate goal. Happiness.
Having failed at his relationship with Jared Gruesbeck, and unsure whether or not he should give his ex-lover, Nolan Moran, a second chance, Nicholas Beems feels like his entire life is falling apart before his very eyes. Loving two men in totally different ways could not make life any more complicated for Nicholas Beems. Trying to rebuild what he and Nolan shared in the past proves to be more difficult than Nicholas ever imagined. Nicholas doesn't know if his heart can ever forgive Nolan for the ultimate betrayal he has put them through, and as time passes, Nicholas learns that sometimes what the heart wants, the mind isn't always able to overlook. Strained Relations is the second book in the Closer Than You Think series. It picks up precisely where it's predecessor Caught Between Then and Now leaves off, following the lives of Nicholas, Tom, Jake, Jared, Gage and Nolan along with other familiar characters and some new ones as well. Strained Relations is the continuing story of how difficult it can be sometimes to just find peace of mind in ones life when your relationships, friendships and family connections seem to be strained to the point of complete failure. RODNEY ALLEN FLETCHER was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He spent his life there until a move to Colorado in the summer of 2008. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado. He enjoys the outdoors, biking, reading, spending time with friends, visiting family on return trips to the Midwest and of course...writing. Strained Relations is Rodney's second novel and the second novel of the Closer Than You Think series.
Just as Nicholas Beems’ entire world was rocked to its core in Chasing Shadows, when he had learned that is father had been shot, James Bennett’s world gets shaken to its core when he learns that his ex-wife and now very dear friend, Anna, is suffering from terminal cancer. James is stunned even further when he learns that Anna does not want to undergo any type of treatment, but would rather spend her last summer revisiting her past where she and her family used to vacation. Little does James know, however, that the trip he is about to embark on will bring him face to face, yet again, with his worst nightmare... Tom Caldwell feels as though he has been blessed with a guardian angel when he meets mystery man Quinn Berg. The stranger seems to possess what is needed to win his lawsuit with former business associate, Angela Coleman. But, will Tom’s association with Quinn Berg ultimately cost him everything? Jared Gruesbeck seems to have finally stuck gold. His life is getting back on track. A return to Denver is finally in his future. And…he has the love of his life by his side. However…an unexpected question throws a wrench into his seemingly bright future that could prove to shatter all of his dreams…
Logan Griffin and Phillip Caldwell had never imagined having anything come between them...especially HIM. When Logan learns that a college friend from the past, that he once had a crush on, is in fact gay, his thoughts turn to fantasies and desires which take him down a road of illegal activities and in turn threaten his relationship with Phillip. Phillip Caldwell finds himself in a world of hurt and confusion much like the world he creates for the characters in his novels...the only difference is that this is real...this is HIS life. It is his relationship with Logan which seems to be in harm's way. For James Bennett, living with the fear of Michelle Moran looking over his shoulder and watching his every move is taking its toll. In a moment of what he believes is clarity, James sees a way out of the hell he has been trapped in and takes the chance to make things right. However...his decision has devastating and possibly fatal consequences. In Harm's Way is the third book in the Closer Than You Think series. It picks up precisely where its predecessor Strained Relations leaves off, delving further into the lives of Logan Griffin and Phillip Caldwell and continuing to follow the lives of Nicholas Beems, Tom Caldwell, Jared Gruesbeck, Gage Kelley and James Bennett along with other familiar characters and some new ones as well. In Harm's Way tells the story of how one mans decision to get himself out of the grips of a living hell on earth puts another man's life in jeopardy. RODNEY ALLEN FLETCHER was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He spent his life there until a move to Colorado in the summer of 2008. He currently resides in the city of Denver, living above the trees with a view of the downtown skyline from his 7th floor apartment. He enjoys the outdoors, biking, reading, spending time with friends, visiting family on return trips to the Midwest and of course...writing. In Harm's Way is Rodney's third novel and the third novel of the Closer Than You Think series.
Just as Nicholas Beems’ entire world was rocked to its core in Chasing Shadows, when he had learned that is father had been shot, James Bennett’s world gets shaken to its core when he learns that his ex-wife and now very dear friend, Anna, is suffering from terminal cancer. James is stunned even further when he learns that Anna does not want to undergo any type of treatment, but would rather spend her last summer revisiting her past where she and her family used to vacation. Little does James know, however, that the trip he is about to embark on will bring him face to face, yet again, with his worst nightmare... Tom Caldwell feels as though he has been blessed with a guardian angel when he meets mystery man Quinn Berg. The stranger seems to possess what is needed to win his lawsuit with former business associate, Angela Coleman. But, will Tom’s association with Quinn Berg ultimately cost him everything? Jared Gruesbeck seems to have finally stuck gold. His life is getting back on track. A return to Denver is finally in his future. And…he has the love of his life by his side. However…an unexpected question throws a wrench into his seemingly bright future that could prove to shatter all of his dreams…
Nicholas Beems entire world was rocked to its core the moment he received the phone call… Now, back in Chicago, he must deal with a life or death situation while trying to piece together exactly how something of this magnitude could happen. It’s during this time that he learns just how invaluable Jared Gruesbeck continues to be in life even though he and Jared are no longer romantically involved with one another. Both Nicholas and Jared discover that what they’ve managed to salvage from the remnants of their failed relationship is something far more than either of them could ever have hoped to gain. Logan Griffi n’s life is slipping out of his control. His relationship with Phillip Caldwell has fallen by the wayside because of his obsession with a man he hasn’t seen since college. Accusations of him falsely accusing a man on the run are beginning to take hold, and now, there is a new detective on the force that is shadowing his every move to learn the ropes of how the FWPD operates. He doesn’t see how things can get much more complicated… But then, while investigating a robbery, Logan makes a rash decision based on personal feelings, and everything that he has worked for in his career is put on the line. James Bennett thought that he had everything under control when he decided to reveal to Gregory what he had learned in North Carolina… …he couldn’t have been more wrong. It is crystal clear to him now, more than ever before, in this ongoing game of cat-and-mouse, that he is no longer in control of his own destiny. While Michelle Moran is poised to take out the one that he loves the most should he not follow her every instruction, James is blind-sided by a phone call that will prove to change the way he looks at life…and the way he lives life…forever. Chasing Shadows is the 4th book in the Closer Than You Think series. As its predecessors have done, Chasing Shadows continues to draw you further into the lives of those characters that you have come to cherish just as you do members of your own family. Through joy, sorrow, triumph and tragedy…their stories continue to play out. Logan, Phillip, Nicholas, Jared, Gage, James and Tom, along with countless others whom have come into your lives, continue to face life’s adversities with courage and strength, searching for the ultimate goal. Happiness.
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