Better Together Universe Books 1-3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798394495908)

Caden and Rio met when they were both seventeen and neither were in a good situation at home. Caden had been thrown from his home by cruel parents, and Rio had been left to raise his younger siblings after his parents were deported. But after they meet their lives change, and they become the family each of them needs.

Follow their journey from teenagers trying to figure out how to run a household to husbands expecting their first child. Through it all their love for each other and their family shines through, as they prove they really are Better Together. #friendstolovers #gayromance #truelove #babymakesthree #hurtcomfort #newadult

Book One: Better Together
Since being thrown out of his home by his parents, Caden has been struggling to survive on the streets.He lives in constant fear, stresses over his next meal, and dreads trying to find a safe place to sleep at night. He eventually finds an unlocked car and settles in to sleep, but is soon interrupted when someone steals the car. With little choice but to ride along, Caden soon learns that first impressions aren't always correct.Seventeen-year-old Damario has been raising his little brother and sister by himself since his parents were deported. He never knew how hard it was going to be paying the bills and making sure there was always food on the table. Or how hard it would be to hold his family together when they all depended on him to do it. He finds himself stealing cars to make ends meet, but he never expected to find someone sleeping in the back of one of them. And he really didn't expect this stowaway to change his life.When Damario brings Caden home, it was supposed to be just for a shower and a hot meal, but he can hardly kick him out onto the streets again. There is no way he could have seen that by saving Caden that night, he was also saving himself. When Damario's world starts to fall apart, they both realize that the answer to all of their problems is helping each other, and although the world tries to drive them apart, they really are better together.

Book Two: Chains Required
Rio and Caden have been together for a few years now. It's a rare weekend they get to spend alone. When Rio suggests they get away to Tahoe for the weekend a few weeks before Christmas, Caden is too excited to even think of saying no. They start their trip and even though they think they've planned for every emergency, they can't control what Mother Nature has in store for them. When the car in front of them spins out in the newly fallen snow, they stop to help and soon find out that Caden's not as alone in this world as he had originally thought. A few more planned surprises make for a special weekend for these hard-working guys who really deserve a weekend getaway.Can be read as a standalone.

Book Three: The First Twelve
Rio and Caden met under harsh circumstances when they were both teenagers trying to survive on their own. Together, they raised Rio's brother and sister and have created a great life for them all filled with lots of love and warmth. But just one thing is missing.Together they've made a family for themselves, and now they have a chance to add one more-a child of their own. When Caden's sister offer's to be their surrogate they're overjoyed. Now if they can navigate nine months of pregnancy hormones, morning sickness, and mood-swings everything will be easy. Until one little newborn arrives and keeps them busier than they ever imagined possible. Nine months seemed tough, but the first twelve will be even more challenging.Just like every other challenge they've faced they'll do it together, and they'll do it with love.

Author: Bl Maxwell
ISBN-10: 8394495907
ISBN-13: 9798394495908
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/12/2023
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.96d