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The Road to Us Collection #3
Run with the Devil
Tommy just wanted to be like him. Adrian wanted to make him his.
Tommy Brooks grew up knowing exactly what power could cost. His father chased it straight into prison, leaving Tommy to be raised in a trailer park by a mother who warned him not to follow the same path. But when Adrian Ashford enters his life-rich, composed, and dangerously magnetic-Tommy doesn't walk away. He wants to impress him. He wants to be seen. What begins as childish admiration soon turns into something deeper, something messier. For Adrian, though, it's more than interest. It's fixation. Possession. And when Tommy is pulled into the shadows of Adrian's world, Adrian realizes too late that the bond he's forged with Tommy might be the crack in his armor neither of them can afford.
Can Tommy escape the life he swore he'd avoid, or will falling for each other destroy them both?
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Tommy Brooks grew up knowing exactly what power could cost. His father chased it straight into prison, leaving Tommy to be raised in a trailer park by a mother who warned him not to follow the same path. But when Adrian Ashford enters his life-rich, composed, and dangerously magnetic-Tommy doesn't walk away. He wants to impress him. He wants to be seen. What begins as childish admiration soon turns into something deeper, something messier. For Adrian, though, it's more than interest. It's fixation. Possession. And when Tommy is pulled into the shadows of Adrian's world, Adrian realizes too late that the bond he's forged with Tommy might be the crack in his armor neither of them can afford.
Can Tommy escape the life he swore he'd avoid, or will falling for each other destroy them both?
COMING 2025!
316 pages, Paperback
Published July 31, 2025
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237 people want to read
About the author
M. Anderson
10 books70 followersM. Anderson is an independent author and illustrator of emotional, character-driven queer romance. Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with a touch of humor and spice, her books explore themes of self-acceptance, second chances, and the quiet chaos of everyday life in Los Angeles.
Her collections follow interconnected friend groups, each book offering a new point of view and a standalone reading experience, while rewarding readers who love to follow character arcs across multiple stories. With a background in art and a love for nostalgic, slice-of-life narratives, M. Anderson’s work invites readers into soft, intimate worlds where love feels personal.
When she’s not writing or drawing, she can be found at her 9-5, digging around in her garden, and spending quiet days at home with her husband and their dog, Charlie.
Website: https://authormanderson.com
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Her collections follow interconnected friend groups, each book offering a new point of view and a standalone reading experience, while rewarding readers who love to follow character arcs across multiple stories. With a background in art and a love for nostalgic, slice-of-life narratives, M. Anderson’s work invites readers into soft, intimate worlds where love feels personal.
When she’s not writing or drawing, she can be found at her 9-5, digging around in her garden, and spending quiet days at home with her husband and their dog, Charlie.
Website: https://authormanderson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.m.an...
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/m20anderson
Email: authormanderson@gmail.com
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July 23, 2025
Tommy & Adrian
Rating: 5 ⭐️
- Grumpy x Grumpier
- Town Anti-Hero x Motorcycle Outlaw
- high heat
- found family
- forced proximity
- (light) stalking & obsession
- lingerie/ femme kink
- caretaking
- hurt/ comfort
- hard earned HEA
I'm in love.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon "Home in Nevada" on KU & found the authors Instagram that led me to this very well written & amazing story.
So - while I try to sort my thoughts on this amazing book, I just start rambling.
I've read a lot of romance novels over the past few months - and I mean A. LOT.
Some were good, some bad, some DNFed & a few were amazing.
This book?
Amazing ♡
I loved every minute of it & couldn't put it down.
It's sweet, it's spicy, it's captivating.
It's been a while since I rooted so hard for a couple to get their HEA.
It has this kind of mafia setting - but different.
They are both extremely sweet with & to each other. No mean fighting, no bad vibes in their relationship.
Although Adrian is stalking Tommy, it never seems creepy or power-imbalanced.
You can feel their love and devotion from the get-go.
Just - read it for yourself. You're gonna love it ❤️
The only bad vibes came from Tommy's "friends" & coworkers.
And since I read this book first ( although it's the 3rd in this series) I kind of don't want to read the others because I hate the characters already a little bit for how they treat Tommy and - yeah- maybe he deserves it.... but I don't care. I already picked him as my favorite. Sue me.
Just like his so called "best friend" is just a bitch. Not a friend. Friends are people who show up when you need them, even when it's inconvenient.
And- I really, really hope Darren gets a book.
And soon.
Please & thank you!
Content Warnings:
- graphic violence
- torture & captivity
- forced feminization ( not by mc)
- childhood trauma ( not too graphic)
- drug reference
- organized crime
- power imbalance ( although it doesn't feel like it)
- gun use
- strong language
Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Dual / 1st Person Pov
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
Ages: 25 & 38
Rating: 5 ⭐️
- Grumpy x Grumpier
- Town Anti-Hero x Motorcycle Outlaw
- high heat
- found family
- forced proximity
- (light) stalking & obsession
- lingerie/ femme kink
- caretaking
- hurt/ comfort
- hard earned HEA
I'm in love.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon "Home in Nevada" on KU & found the authors Instagram that led me to this very well written & amazing story.
So - while I try to sort my thoughts on this amazing book, I just start rambling.
I've read a lot of romance novels over the past few months - and I mean A. LOT.
Some were good, some bad, some DNFed & a few were amazing.
This book?
Amazing ♡
I loved every minute of it & couldn't put it down.
It's sweet, it's spicy, it's captivating.
It's been a while since I rooted so hard for a couple to get their HEA.
It has this kind of mafia setting - but different.
They are both extremely sweet with & to each other. No mean fighting, no bad vibes in their relationship.
Although Adrian is stalking Tommy, it never seems creepy or power-imbalanced.
You can feel their love and devotion from the get-go.
Just - read it for yourself. You're gonna love it ❤️
The only bad vibes came from Tommy's "friends" & coworkers.
And since I read this book first ( although it's the 3rd in this series) I kind of don't want to read the others because I hate the characters already a little bit for how they treat Tommy and - yeah- maybe he deserves it.... but I don't care. I already picked him as my favorite. Sue me.
Just like his so called "best friend" is just a bitch. Not a friend. Friends are people who show up when you need them, even when it's inconvenient.
And- I really, really hope Darren gets a book.
And soon.
Please & thank you!
Content Warnings:
- graphic violence
- torture & captivity
- forced feminization ( not by mc)
- childhood trauma ( not too graphic)
- drug reference
- organized crime
- power imbalance ( although it doesn't feel like it)
- gun use
- strong language
Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Dual / 1st Person Pov
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
Ages: 25 & 38
January 12, 2026
yes yes yes yes I love this. so much. it's heartwarming and the way it's written is easy to get into for my adhd ass, somehow. Beautiful story, made me feel so warm inside. i love this! I read this one first and will now be reading #1 #2 and #4 (oops)
January 10, 2026
I’d been in such a reading slump when I finally sat down to start reading this book, and it was exactly what I needed. It had the perfect balance of cosy moments and higher-stakes action, and I loved the romance between Tommy and Adrian. Although there is an inherent imbalance of power between them (Adrian is a highly-trained member of the local mafia, and Tommy is the new kid on the block who he trains up), it didn’t feel creepy or forced and Adrian at all points respected and cared for Tommy as an equal.
The plot starts out quietly, with Tommy just starting to train under Adrian and dealing with his stress of looking after his sister and his difficult work life, but things get more dangerous when the mafia boss decides he has it out for Tommy, who he believes is an unneeded distraction for Adrian. The way the stakes ramped up after the midpoint turned an already-enjoyable book into one I couldn’t put down. Especially when Tommy’s antagonistic co-worker, Darren, ends up being an ally to him and Adrian!
I’m super hyped knowing that Darren is getting his own book and can’t wait to read that next! Especially so I can see how his story might tie in with Tommy’s and Adrian’s since they're all part of the same universe <3
The plot starts out quietly, with Tommy just starting to train under Adrian and dealing with his stress of looking after his sister and his difficult work life, but things get more dangerous when the mafia boss decides he has it out for Tommy, who he believes is an unneeded distraction for Adrian. The way the stakes ramped up after the midpoint turned an already-enjoyable book into one I couldn’t put down. Especially when Tommy’s antagonistic co-worker, Darren, ends up being an ally to him and Adrian!
I’m super hyped knowing that Darren is getting his own book and can’t wait to read that next! Especially so I can see how his story might tie in with Tommy’s and Adrian’s since they're all part of the same universe <3
November 28, 2025
Heartwarming Read
This was such a great read! The coming together of two broken souls and healing together 🥹 I was worried for a little bit but they finally got the ending they deserved ❤️
This was such a great read! The coming together of two broken souls and healing together 🥹 I was worried for a little bit but they finally got the ending they deserved ❤️
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