C21 is a covert operation comprised of good men and women who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Now they have a chance to track and punish criminals to whom the law doesn't seem to apply. In this gay erotic romance box set by best-selling author Edward Kendrick, meet three of C21's newest recruits. Contains the stories: Dylan's Dilemma: When Dylan accidentally kills his ex-lover, he knows he's in trouble. Then he meets Mars, who offers him a solution -- join C21. There he learns his ex was an arms trafficker and goes undercover to bring down the rest the gang. Things get interesting as he becomes involved with both C21 and Mars. Can their relationship grow before the work they do tears them apart? Sean's Predicament: A professional thief, Sean is caught breaking into the home of C21 handler, Jonah, who makes him an offer he can't resist. Join C21 and put his talents to better use. Teamed with Ken to destroy a phony adoption racket, Sean fights his growing interest in the man, certain it won't be reciprocated. Is he right? Or will they become more than just partners while stopping a gang of jewel thieves? Tate's Quandary: What's a C21 operative to do when his partner is kidnapped? In Tate's case, he unwillingly hooks up with Van, an FBI agent and his ex lover, to rescue Gwen from Barone, who runs a prostitution ring they are trying to shut down. Can Tate and Van put aside their past, to find Gwen and stop Barone? Or will working together only destroy the last vestiges of what they once felt for each other?

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Not that they seem to be using them at the moment, but that’s probably because people are leaving work, which could be good for panhandling.


He stopped, stooping down to talk to a couple who seemed more aware of their surrounding than most of the other panhandlers. Taking out the four pictures yet again, he asked, “Have you seen any of these people in the last few hours? Or know either of the men and where they hang out?”


The pair studied the photos. “Him, maybe,” the man said, touching Barone’s picture. “I think he’s got something to do with the strip club a few blocks from here. Leastwise I’ve seen him going in there a couple of times in my…travels.” The man chuckled. “Could be he’s just a regular customer.”


“That helps,” Tate told him, even though he knew the club belonged to Barone. “It’s the only time you’ve seen him?” The man nodded. “Okay, another question. Do you know a guy called Lay?” Tate asked.


“Maybe, maybe not,” the woman replied. “Why are you looking for him?”


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