Champion MMA fighters lure Ryan, a naive young security guard, into intrigue and passion. In the days leading up to the world championship grudge match, more is at stake than just the title belt, prize money, and glory. The challenger threatens to vanquish his opponent by stealing his valuable rings and body parts, and otherwise acquire a nefarious advantage. Ryan is chosen to execute schemes, integrating his budding sexuality, that will help keep the champion safe until he steps into the cage. The quest immerses Ryan into a secret underground world of hideaways in mansions and beach houses. Grappling with constant surprises and temptations, Ryan's judgment may be clouded by encounters with these dangerous and mysterious men. His mission is also complicated by his fears and suspicions. He struggles with what is real and what is just bombast and bluster. He may have to conceal private confidences so that innocent people are not harmed.  Underestimated, Ryan strives to fulfill his role, heed his conscience, explore his desires, keep his hero safe, and determine the truth. "Guarding His Jewels" is an action & adventure mystery thriller with romantic and passionate themes intended for mature audiences.  

One night stands are nothing new for Zachary, a professional MMA fighter with a peculiar craving for amorous encounters. But when lured and ambushed by a handsome kilted man in one of San Francisco's most exclusive hotels on Nob Hill, Zachary and his savvy bodyguard, Aleksey, scramble into hiding to unravel the mystery of the attack. These men struggle to avoid capture, figure out who is hunting them, and determine who betrayed them. Gustavo, a promising young painter, gets entangled in their journey.  Prior to witnessing an altercation among strangers near a secluded mountain trail in Los Angeles, Gustavo was secretly entrusted with a precious package. Zachary, adamant that true romance must wait until the conclusion of his fighting career, struggles with his budding feelings for another man.  Also complicating matters is the realization that the item in Gustavo's possession may be the fabled and bejeweled "cobra" of Hollywood legend. Cobra De Capello — "Hooded Cobra" — is a thrilling mystery and romantic suspense story.  (A previous, abridged version was published under the title, "Guarding His Desires.")  The novel (50,000 words) contains passionate and romantic themes intended for mature audiences.