Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Current Between Us | 2013 | Kindle Alexander | Buy |
| 2 | Painted On My Heart | 2017 | Kindle Alexander | Buy |
The Layne Family Novel Duet by Kindle Alexander features two connected M/M romance novels about members of the same family. The Current Between Us (2013) and Painted On My Heart (2017) can each be read as standalones while sharing family connections.
The Current Between Us follows Trent, an electrician and single father, who falls for an artist. The book balances the romance with the realities of parenting and blue-collar life. Painted On My Heart, published four years later, shifts focus to another family member and explores a different dynamic while keeping the same warmth.
Kindle Alexander writes M/M romance with a focus on emotional connection and realistic characters. The four-year gap between books means the two novels feel distinct from each other, though readers who start with The Current Between Us will catch small callbacks in Painted On My Heart. Both books received strong reviews from readers who appreciate slow-burn romance with genuine family dynamics.