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Destined
by Jamie FessendenWhen Jay and Wallace first meet at an LGBTQ group, they have no idea they&’ll be dating six years later. In fact, they quickly forget each other&’s names. But although fate continues to throw them together, the timing is never quite right. Finally they&’re both single and realize they want to be together... but now they can&’t find each other! With determination and the help of mutual friends, Jay and Wallace can finally pursue the relationship they&’ve both wanted for so long. It&’s only the beginning of the battles they&’ll face to build a life together. From disapproving family members all the way to the state legislature, Jay and Wallace&’s road to happily ever after is littered with obstacles. But they&’ve come too far to give up the fight.
'Nother Sip of Gin (Sinners (Français))
by Rhys FordPour les rocks stars de Crossroads Gin, Miki, Damien, Rafe et Forest, la vie est une bande de Möbius de musique, de chaos et de meurtres. Et au milieu de tout cela se trouvent des moments doux et excitants entre les tournées avec leurs amoureux, leurs amis et la famille capable de les garder sains d&’esprit, en bonne santé et heureux. Ces histoires courtes couvrent la série Sinners depuis les prémices avant la première note jusqu&’à l&’extinction des lumières et au-delà.
A Salt Bitter Sea (The Luck Mechanics)
by Amy LaneMiller Aldrun has spent his life being Cassandra, the prophet nobody believes. Born knowing when a dangerous, armed presence is nearby, Miller has always been dismissed—and had to see the people he cares about hurt. Grieving the death of a closeted lover, he finds solace cruising the waterways of Spinner&’s Drift, making sure the people in the outlying islands feel safe. When Miller discovers the weekly gathering at The Magic of Books, its members become the family he didn&’t know he could have. That includes Piers Constantine, who&’s hiding on the islands with his cousin to elude her stalker. Golden, kind, and humble, Piers finds Miller fascinating. But Piers is destined to leave the island, and even if he&’s the only person who ever had faith in Miller, Miller can&’t bear the thought of losing someone else he loves. Then Miller wakes up with that familiar warning in his gut. The long-ago evil that has been stalking Piers and his cousin is catching up. Miller&’s gift might be the only way to protect them… but he&’ll have to let Piers in. Together, they plunge into one of the island&’s oldest mysteries. For once, being Cassandra is on Miller&’s side. Piers and Miller conceive a desperate plan to set them free from fear—but if Miller fails, he knows nothing will be left of him but the salt-bitter sea.
Eine neue Chance
by Mary CalmesVor sechs Jahren begab sich Noah Wheeler zum Flughafen, um seinen Partner, Dante Cerreto, zu treffen, und seine Welt brach zusammen. Dante küsste jemand anderen und teilte ihm mit, neu verliebt zu sein. Noah nahm sein gebrochenes Herz – und auch das Ultraschallbild ihres von einer Leihmutter ausgetragenen Kindes – und schloss die Tür hinter dem, was er bisher als sein Leben angesehen hatte. Von nun an konzentrierte er sich auf den Teil seines Traumes, der ihm geblieben war: Vater zu sein. Während eines Urlaubs in Las Vegas trifft Noah zufällig auf die Cerreto-Familie, und somit auch auf Dante. Er erfährt, dass nicht nur er betrogen worden war, sondern auch Dante. Dieser möchte nun die verlorene Zeit wieder gutmachen. Um jetzt die Chance auf sein Glück zu bekommen, braucht er Noah, den einzigen Mann, den er je geliebt hat, und Grace, die Tochter, von der er bislang nichts wusste. Dante muss alle verfügbaren Überredungs- und Verführungskünste aufbieten, denn Noah wird sich nicht erneut auf eine Liebe einlassen, nur um dann wieder mit gebrochenem Herzen da zu stehen.
By Cold Moon's Night (Moonlight Prophecies #4)
by Amanda MeuwissenNewborn vampire Ethan Lambert and Alpha werewolf Bashir Bain may have been an unlikely domestic couple ever since one of Bash&’s prophecies brought them together, but destiny isn&’t done with them yet. With shifter culture shaken by the sudden surge of unknown vampires in their midst and attempted takeovers by werewolf purists, neighboring packs are already on edge. When ancient vampire Alexa steps out of the shadows to make her return to the top of the food chain—starting in Bash&’s territory of Centrus City—the paranormal world teeters on the brink. If they have any hope of stopping Alexa, they&’ll have to do it before the last full moon of the year, and they&’ll have to work carefully, because Alexa&’s reach is long, and it&’s impossible to know who to trust. To save their world and their relationship, Bash will have to find a way to show Ethan how he feels that leaves no room for doubt. Can they solve the riddles of their hearts and the ties that bind them before this latest prophecy spells their doom?
Murder on Cabot's Landing
by Max GriffinElam Vandreren arrives on Cabot&’s Landing expecting to become the planet&’s Resident and caretaker. Instead he finds himself investigating a grisly crime and uncovering even more disturbing secrets. When Elam finds the prior Resident murdered, he thinks the Resident&’s spouse did it. Sigurd van Dorstadt, the investigator from the transport ship Zuiderkruis, thinks Elam did it. They both think no one else is on the planet. It turns out they&’re both wrong—about everything. Although Elam and Sigurd don&’t like each other, they join forces with a team from Zuiderkruis to find the truth. The evidence soon points to unknown criminals hiding out in the ruins of an ancient military base—and they&’re not the planet&’s only other inhabitants. When part of their team is taken hostage, Elam and Sigurd barely escape with their lives. To survive and rescue their friends, they must rely on each other and make an alliance with a secretive group called the Left Behind. But the more of Cabot&’s Landing&’s secrets they uncover and the more their feelings for each other grow, the more fraught their decisions become. With duty and honor at odds with their hearts, can Elam and Sigurd strike a balance they can live with?
Treading Water
by Alex WintersActor Tucker Crawford is having the worst summer ever. Thanks to a viral video of him trying to swim, he&’s the laughingstock of Hollywood and his role in a hit TV series is in jeopardy. The only bright spot is Tucker&’s sexy new swim coach, Reed Oliver, but even that has its problems—because Tucker is deep in the closet and has never been with a guy. Reed Oliver is having the best summer ever. He&’s just scored a high-paying freelance gig teaching a Hollywood actor how to swim. The two of them have the run of a deserted summer camp, complete with an Olympic-size swimming pool. But when cocky playboy Reed meets shy, virgin Tucker, sparks fly and Reed&’s walk-in-the-park coaching job becomes a minefield of temptation. Once they kiss for the first time, there&’s no way to overcome their mutual passion and no looking back. But after two weeks of secluded intimacy, can they keep their romance alive in the real world?
Love You Always, Suckers And All (Sucker For Love Mysteries #9)
by K.L. HiersSloane Beaumont has pitted himself against ancient gods, murderous cultists, and cursed magic. Now he&’s facing off against the most powerful threat yet: one of his own friends. Elliam Sturm has always had mysterious abilities.Most recently he&’s used them to bring new life to his ghoul boyfriend&’s rotting body. However, the true source of his power has been finally revealed and may drive him to destroy the universe in an eons-old cycle of violence and death. For the first time since his parents&’ murder, Sloane is happy with his husband, Loch, their daughter, and their growing extended and immortal family. He can&’t let Ell destroy that... or himself. Desperate to save Ell from his own fated corruption and to prevent the destruction of existence as they know it, Sloane will have to travel to new worlds, raise a magical army, and fight to protect the life he and Loch have worked so hard to build in one final epic battle.
Au grand jour (Le hockey pour toujours)
by Ashlyn Kane Morgan JamesGabe Martin ne vit que pour le hockey, il n&’a rien d&’autre. Dante Baltierra, lui, cherche à s&’amuser sur la route du Temple de la renommée du hockey. Ni Gabe ni Dante n&’ont le temps de penser à l&’amour. Mais les plans changent. Quand l&’homosexualité de Gabe s&’affiche dans la presse, son petit monde bien organisé se trouve bouleversé, ce qui perturbe son jeu et cause une série de défaites à son équipe. Gabe ne s&’attendait pas au soutien de Dante, mais grâce à lui, il commence à remonter la pente. La saison n&’évolue pas comme Dante s&’y attendait. Il déteste perdre ! Que Gabe soit gay ne le dérange pas, que lui le soit aussi le sidère. Dante a toujours exposé ce qu&’il était, ce qu&’il faisait, aussi déteste-t-il devoir mentir et se cacher. Mais son coéquipier a besoin lui, alors, il ronge son frein. Il n&’avait pas envisagé de tomber amoureux. Une relation entre coéquipiers finit toujours mal. Dante est ouvert, drôle et brillant au hockey. Gabe ne peut y résister. Malheureusement, il a du mal à s&’ouvrir après des années passées dans le placard et Dante s&’irrite du secret de leur relation. Réussiront-ils à s&’accorder avant que la glace ne cède sous leurs pieds ?
Monster Hall Pass (Monster Dads)
by Bru BakerSpecial Illustrated Edition White-collar dad Hugh Whitby dotes on his adopted daughter, but she&’s away at camp. Now it's time let the vampiric urges he so tightly controls run wild and take advantage of his monster hall pass to feed on criminals. But when fae prince Rykoff of Harlow interrupts Hugh feeding, he catches Hugh&’s daughter&’s scent and vows to avenge the fae youngling he believes Hugh has captured. Hugh had no idea his daughter wasn&’t human, and it rocks the foundation of his world. He must convince Rykoff that the fae youngling in question is safe with her vampire dad and can prosper in the mortal realm—or risk losing her forever.Previously released as part of theanthology Bad, Dad, and Dangerous by Dreamspinner Press, October 2020
Elf Shot (Monster Dads)
by TA MooreSpecial Illustrated Edition All Conri wanted was to drop his kid off at Changeling camp, find the nearest halfway nice hotel, and enjoy a week of uncomplicated debauchery. It should be simple. It doesn&’t work out that way. When a local girl disappears, the neighborhood quickly lays blame at the well-guarded gates of the camp. With his son incriminated, a mystery to solve, and a malevolent pocket of the Otherworld to navigate, Conri will need all the help he can get—even if it does come from a distractingly pretty, tightly wound Iron Door agent who doesn&’t trust Conri to be on the right side. Previously released as part of the anthology Bad, Dad, and Dangerous by Dreamspinner Press, October 2020
Au lever de la lune bleue (Prophéties du clair de lune)
by Amanda MeuwissenLes fiançailles rompues de l&’Alpha Jay Russell pourraient bien être la meilleure chose qui lui soit arrivée. Le jumeau de son ex-fiancé, Bari, est beaucoup plus son type et franc dans son flirt et son désir d&’unir leurs meutes. Jay rentre chez lui après ses mésaventures à Centrus City avec une nouvelle prophétie, un ennemi inconnu et des conflits entre tribus à la suite d&’une série de meurtres racistes. Furieux, Jay est déterminé à traduire le responsable en justice, mais les troubles bouleversent la paix fragile qu&’il s&’est efforcé de mettre en place, menacent la vie de son nouvel amant et sapent sa position d&’Alpha, ce qui rend l&’enquête difficile. Jay et Bari peuvent-ils travailler ensemble pour combattre leurs démons intérieurs – et un étrange adversaire déterminé à faire revivre le passé – ou la méfiance et les machinations politiques vont-elles les déchirer ?
Kraken My Heart (Kraken-Krimi der Anderen Dimension)
by K.L. HiersEs passt einfach alles zusammen: als Ted die Liebe seines Lebens kennenlernt, ist er von oben bis unten mit dem Blut eines Mordopfers bedeckt. Ted Sturm arbeitet für ein Bestattungsunternehmen. Er hat ein loses Mundwerk, ein großes Herz und die zweifelhafte Gabe, mit Toten kommunizieren zu können. Unglücklicherweise sind Tote keine guten Freunde, und sein einziger lebender Freund, mit dem er auch die Wohnung teilt, hat gerade eine streunende Katze aufgenommen, die Ted das Leben zur Hölle macht. Und diese Katze - eigentlich ein Kater - hat es in sich. So kommt es, dass Ted sich plötzlich in einer anderen Dimension wiederfindet. Auf einer Leiche. Ted wird des Mordes angeklagt und sein einziger Verbündeter in dieser merkwürdigen Welt voller magischer Wesen und Unwesen ist König Grell, ein sarkastischer, geiler, katzenartiger Unsterblicher mit beeindruckenden Fähigkeiten. Und einer beeindruckenden Anatomie. Die beiden werden in eine kosmische Verschwörung verwickelt, umgeben von gefährlichen Feinden. Mit Teds spezieller Begabung und Grells Magie müssen sie versuchen, der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen, um Teds Leben zu retten. Es gibt da nur ein Problem: Ted muss Grells unzweideutigen Avancen widerstehen. Und er ist sich nicht sicher, ob er das überhaupt will.
Homeward (Heartward)
by Andrew GreySecond chances only happen in the movies… right? For the past several years, Matthew&’s life has been one challenge after another. Keeping his sister&’s four orphaned kids fed, clothed, housed, and entertained has him run ragged. Now he&’s losing the kids&’ mentor and maybe his job, if the plant where he works as an electrician shuts down like the rumors say. When his car won&’t start outside the hospital, it&’s the last thing he needs. Matthew could use a hero… so of course that&’s when Lucas Reardon shows up again. A-list actor Lucas Reardon returned to his Michigan hometown to say goodbye to his father. The last person he expects to see is Matthew Wilson, the one who got away. Lucas helps Matthew out with the car, the kids, whatever he needs. But really, *he&’s* the one who needs saving. Years of the fast-paced Hollywood life have worn him down to nothing, and a deranged stalker is making his life hell. Matthew becomes his refuge. But relationships need time to grow and bloom. With the paparazzi breathing down their necks and a deadline on Lucas&’s return to LA, can they build a life worthy of the big screen?
Feu et pluie (Les flics de Carlisle)
by Andrew GreyDepuis la mort de leur mère, Josten Applewhite fait ce qu&’il faut pour s&’occuper de son petit frère et préserver la cohésion de leur petite famille. Mais, en un instant, un coup de malchance détruit le petit foyer qu&’il a réussi à construire, et Jos et Isaac se retrouvent à la rue. C&’est là que l&’agent Kip Rogers les trouve et, même s&’il sait qu&’il doit laisser les autorités compétentes s&’occuper de la situation, il n&’arrive pas à trouver le courage de les repousser, allant même jusqu&’à les inviter à rester chez lui jusqu&’à ce qu&’ils se remettent sur pied. Avec l&’aide de Kip et de ses amis, Jos commence à reconstruire sa vie. Mais l&’expérience lui a appris que rien n&’est gratuit, et la générosité semble trop belle pour être vraie, comme tout ce qui concerne Kip. Kip a le béguin pour Jos et il aime la façon dont Jos et Isaac font de sa grande maison un foyer. Mais leur arrangement ne peut pas être permanent, pas avec Jos qui veut tracer son propre chemin. C&’est alors que surgit un parent éloigné, déterminé à détruire la famille de Jos. Kip sait que Jos a besoin de lui, même s&’il n&’est pas prêt à l&’admettre.
The Face Man (Long Con Adventures #6)
by Amy LaneTorrance Grayson has forged a solid independent journalism career with help from his friend and mentor, Felix Salinger, and he's relished being the face of the Salinger crew, exposing the corruption of the powerful while keeping his friends safe in their anonymity. But being face to face with the worst in the world takes its toll, and when Tor has a moment of weakness, it's the Salingers who come to bail him out. During his recovery, Tor makes friends with the household's confident, charismatic young chef, Marco. Their quiet conversations make Marco more and more reluctant to confront Tor on the grave mistake the man is about to make in his current exposé—a mistake that can harm Marco's loud, boisterous family irrecoverably. Tor is more than willing to listen—and to correct any mistakes. He's seen graphic proof that he's not infallible, and he'll go to any lengths to avert tragedy. But as Tor works toward the truth of what's happening with Marco's family, Marco begins to develop deep suspicions about the people they both work for. Torrance Grayson is in deep with the Salingers, and Marco isn't sure he should know any more than necessary about people who seem to be great bosses but shady citizens. In order to help Marco, Tor needs to trust him—and that means to trust him with the truth of the Salinger Crew, as well as with his heart. But in a world of capers and crimefighting, trust, it appears, is worth more than gold and jewels. Tor can expose crime and injustice with impunity, but can he expose his heart to Marco, a man who desperately wants in?
Herbstfeuer (Herbstfeuer #1)
by Amy LaneSheriff Aaron George hat vor zehn Jahren seine Frau verloren. In der Hoffnung, dass es für seine Kinder besser wäre, in einer Kleinstadt aufzuwachsen, zog er nach Colton. Mittlerweile kennt er jeden in der Stadt, einschließlich Mr. Larkin, den quirligen, amüsanten Naturwissenschaftslehrer. Seit ‚Larx&’ fast wider Willen zum Rektor der örtlichen Highschool befördert wurde, fehlt ihm die Zeit, die Leichtathletik-Mannschaft zu coachen, und er beginnt stattdessen mit dem Joggen. Aaron dachte bislang, dass sich sein restliches Leben nur noch um die Kinder drehen würde, aber ein Rektor, der mit nacktem Oberkörper an einer gefährlichen Straße entlang joggt, belehrt ihn eines Besseren. Auch Larx lebt nur für seine Kinder und für die Schüler und Schülerinnen der Colton High. Aarons Interesse bemerkt er zuerst gar nicht. Dann fangen sie an, gemeinsam zu joggen, und er lernt den Polizeibeamten für seine Verlässlichkeit, seinen Humor und sein volles Verständnis für seine Prioritäten zu schätzen: Kinder an erster, Job an zweiter und die eigenen Interessen leider an allerletzter Stelle. Schon nach einem Kuss fühlen sich die beiden Endvierziger wie verliebte Teenager, trotz der großen Verantwortung, die auf ihren Schultern lastet. Dann wird die aufkeimende Romanze von einem Gewaltverbrechen überschattet und die beiden Männer müssen verhindern, dass die kleine Stadt im Chaos versinkt. Als sich die Ereignisse zuspitzen, erkennen sie, dass es ihre neu zusammenwachsende Familie ist, die verhindert, dass ihre Welt aus den Fugen gerät.
The Dragon and the Emerald King (Tales from the Gemstone Kingdoms)
by Amanda MeuwissenWhen the last dragon in all the kingdoms, Pax, wakes from his centuries-long slumber, he seeks adventure again—by finding a worthy mortal to gift three scales which will grant three wishes. When the wishes are completed, he plans to move on and never return to the Gemstone Kingdoms. For now, he craves experience—and a new partner in his bed. He chooses Bertram, the recently crowned Emerald King. It's been thirty years since the Gemstone Kingdoms entered a new golden age, but the peace proves fragile. With opponents of magic reappearing, Bertram doesn&’t know what to do… except to wish that he knew what the future might hold if he never became king. Bertram and Pax embark on a journey through time, across kingdoms, and into their own hearts to learn what they&’ve been missing and what they might want of a different future together. Be careful what you wish for—especially from a dragon.
Wishborne (CharmD Saga #2)
by Sebastian BlackBe careful what you wish for…. When amateur footage of a mage performing a spell goes viral back home, American Pyromancer Blayze Martinez hops on a plane to London. If the world is about to discover the existence of magic, he wants to be as far from the epicenter of that nightmare as possible. Shy, enormous hunk Dane Peterson can amplify others&’ emotions, an ability that takes practice to control. Though he and Blayze come from different worlds, they hit it off. But their casual evening goes sideways when a shared wish at a mage party ends with each of them inside the other&’s body—literally. The body swap is one thing, but the magical skill swap is a potential disaster. While Dane and Blayze work out how to reverse the wish, they have to keep their powers under wraps or risk dooming all of magekind.
Soulspawn (CharmD Saga #3)
by Sebastian BlackIt&’s 2043, and software engineer Henry Bell is on the verge of a breakthrough. His virtual-reality dating simulator, Unity, is finally ready for beta testing. All he needs now is the right mage for the job. Biomancer Elijah Johnstone is broke, his air conditioner has just given up the ghost, and it&’s too hot to sleep. When Henry makes him a cash offer to try out his magic in Unity&’s 3D landscape, he jumps at the chance, tries a simple spell… and ends up stuck in the computer simulation. Trapped in a world of Henry&’s design, Elijah must rely on Henry not only for human interaction, but for his lifeline to reality. They&’re not supposed to be on a real date, but they need to free Elijah and save the program Henry has bet his future on. The thing is, once they perfect the program and pull Elijah out, Henry won&’t need him anymore. After all, how can a love forged in a virtual world possibly be real?
Rocky Road to Love
by Nicki Bennett Ariel TachnaWhen Mason gets caught in a blizzard on his way home for Christmas and ends up in a snowdrift, the outlook is grim—until a handsome trucker appears, offering shelter, companionship, and a tow in the morning. Tate has never been anyone&’s idea of a hero. He&’s been on the road most of his adult life, with few ties to people and even fewer to any particular place. Now, after one steamy night in the cab of his truck, all that changes. Suddenly he has a sweet, intelligent guy who can&’t get enough of him, who invites him to spend New Year&’s with his family… who already feels like home. But Tate&’s job keeps him on the road for weeks at a time. Can he really build something permanent? Portions of this novella appeared in the short stories Weathering the Storm, Coming Home, and Tying the Knot, published by Dreamspinner Press in 2009.
Oathsworn (CharmD Saga)
by Sebastian BlackFormer chef Jasper Wight has been magically ensnared in his apartment for over three months. Cabin fever doesn&’t begin to cover it. All he can do to pass the time is indulge in his hobby—painting portraits of his neighbors. But once a handsome new man moves into a swanky nearby penthouse, Jasper is no longer content merely to watch. Following his gut, he reaches out through astral projection…. Finn Anderson is the CEO of a food app funded by his parents, but he struggles to believe in the dream. When a mysterious someone starts leaving messages on his mirror, he learns the world holds more possibilities than he ever imagined. When a chance encounter brings Finn to Jasper&’s door, the pair are soon as enamored with each other as Finn is of the magic he&’s just discovering. But navigating a relationship that spans two worlds is only the tip of the iceberg. They still have to figure out how to free Jasper from his apartment, how to make Finn&’s business into a success, and whether an outsider can be trusted with the secrets of the magical world.
Devil's Brew (Sinners (Français))
by Rhys FordLa vie de Miki St John a été bouleversée, mais c&’est la meilleure chose qui lui soit jamais arrivée. Son meilleur ami, Damien Mitchell, est revenu d&’entre les morts. Il possède un chien nommé Mec. Et plus important encore, lui et son amant, l&’inspecteur de la police départementale de San Francisco, Kane Morgan, partagent désormais l&’entrepôt reconverti de Miki. Pour la toute première fois, Miki mène une vie heureuse et normale, mais lorsque la Saint-Valentin arrive, il se rend compte qu&’il ne sait presque rien sur le fait d&’être en couple. Rien concernant la fête traditionnelle des amoureux n&’a de sens pour lui, néanmoins Miki veut offrir à Kane une Saint-Valentin que l&’homme n&’oubliera jamais. Peut-il s&’en sortir avec une journée de vin et de roses ? Ou son enfance gâchée reviendra-t-elle lui mordre le cul ? Encore.
The Northern Lights in His Eyes (Paint By Number #2)
by Andrew GreyWhen Garvin Haverton lost his husband, he lost himself. Unable to bear the reminders of their love, he left his friends in Los Angeles for the remote Alaskan wilderness, cut ties with his old life, and started over. Model William Moreau has let Garvin hide for long enough. He misses his friendship, and he has to know if the spark he felt between them could ignite the love of a lifetime. So he packs a bag, books a flight, rents a car… and almost gets himself killed in a blizzard. When William shows up half-frozen, Garvin is furious. Unlike William, he doesn&’t need to be rescued. He has a life in Alaska: new friends, a dog, a job. But he can&’t kick William out into the cold, and it doesn&’t take many long, cold Alaskan nights before he realizes that he may have a life, but he hasn&’t moved on. He could do that with William. The chemistry between them could heat his little cabin all on its own. But William&’s life is in LA, and Garvin can&’t go back. Is their unlooked-for romance doomed from the start?
Out of Sight (Second Sight #3)
by K.C. WellsDetective Gary Mitchell and psychic Dan Porter have a new cold case to tackle, and new leads to research in the hunt for Gary&’s brother&’s killer. Their life in Boston has settled into a comfortable rhythm. But when forensic discoveries in a recent robbery gone wrong share similarities with their three- year-old cold case, all they can do is follow the evidence—and Dan&’s gift—which leads them in an unexpected direction, way out of their comfort zone. Gary and Dan find themselves in a shadowy world where they can trust no one, with unseen opponents who want them to back away from their investigation—and suddenly they&’re in a race they have to win. Because if they don&’t, the consequences could be more far-reaching than they could possibly imagine.