A grumpy gym owner. A man with nowhere else to go. And a couch that was only supposed to be temporary.

Tiernan O'Rourke has built his gym into a safe space for queer fighters. Something he never had. But when Arlo walks through his door with nothing but desperation and a borrowed pen, Tiernan decides safety shouldn't have a weight class.
Arlo has survived on one rule — trust nobody. Tiernan O'Rourke didn't get the memo. He keeps showing up, keeps being steady, keeps being the one exception Arlo has no defense against.

Tiernan never expected to fall for Arlo. Arlo never expected to belong somewhere. Together they just might find what they've both been missing.

Everyone needs a good cornerman. Welcome to O'Rourke's.

Expect:

Hurt/Comfort | Grumpy Protector | Workplace Romance (Boss/employee)

| Found Family | Forced Proximity | Spicy slow burn | Always an HEA!

The first book in The Corner Series.