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The Saint of San Francisco (Saint of San Francisco #1)
by Jerry SacherSaint of San Francisco: Book OneAfter finding himself still depressingly single on his thirty-second birthday, Jeremy Haniver accepts an invitation to move to San Francisco. Though he falls in love with the Castro and the city, it's not enough to cure him of his loneliness or the depression that dogs him. He almost throws his life away, but fate intervenes when Jeremy meets Mark Caparelli. Mark is a former Marine and a detective with the San Francisco PD. Unfortunately, he's also seeing someone else--at first. Life finally seems to be going Jeremy's way, until a homicide breaks up his first date with Mark. Jeremy desperately wants to get over his past and start a new life with Mark, but they have to catch the killer first... before he catches them.
The End Game
by Lisa Marie DavisMicah McQueen's first love affair ended in a bloodbath he only barely survived. Thirteen years later, the memories still haunt him, leading him to keep everyone at an emotional distance, so it takes him some time to warm up to the idea of getting cozy with his boss, Harrison Harper. Just when Harrison thinks he has a chance at earning Micah's trust, Micah's past returns with a vengeance, bringing his worst nightmares to life... but Harrison won't give him up easily.
Heart's Home
by H. B. PattskynOutcast werewolf Alun Blayney is jaded, fearful of what could happen if even one human were to discover monsters are real. Police Constable James Heron is an idealistic young man convinced that love can overcome any differences. When they meet over the body of a woman murdered in the streets of 19th century London, they form an uneasy friendship. As the murder investigation progresses, the attraction between them grows, but before they can see the case or their relationship through, there are obstacles to overcome. A sadistic pack leader is out to get Alun, a daemon has fallen in love with James, and James's immediate supervisor is determined to pin the recent murders--and last year's rash of Whitechapel homicides--on Alun.
The Forgotten Man
by Ryan LovelessIn 1932, after Captain Joshua Pascal's family loses its fortune, the Great War veteran's sense of duty compels him to help his mother convert his childhood home into a Jewish boarding house. He's lived openly as a homosexual among his friends, but now Joshua must pretend to be a "normal," and hiding his nature is a lonely way of life. But in the middle of Chanukah, Joshua meets Will, a street musician with a ready smile, and wonders if he might deserve a chance at love. During the cold December nights they find comfort in each other. But the specter of the workhouse and the possibility of family and personal ruin hang over them, making their every move dangerous. Which would they rather lose: their lives as they know them... or the promise of a future together? Honorable Mention: Best Gay Historical
Flamingo
by Sarah BlackGentle and shy, William has lived life on the sidelines. Solitude and his tiny bookshop have been a safe haven, and he's watched New York evolve from Stonewall to the gay marriage bill. At 61, he falls in love with Tommy, a young veteran going to school on the GI Bill. William doesn't believe Tommy could possibly care for him, and he begins to fear that Tommy and his troubled roommate Marley are setting him up for a heartbreaking fall. When Tommy disappears, William has to risk leaving his safe haven and walking into danger, maybe into betrayal, to save the boy he loves.
Cherish Your Name (The Warder Series #6)
by Mary CalmesA Warder Series NovellaMalic Sunden is in hell--only not literally... yet. As a warder, Malic is used to fighting demons and squaring off against all kinds of creatures from the pit, but this year he's facing a new and terrifying prospect: Christmas holidays with his much-younger boyfriend and his family. He loves Dylan, his hearth, but Dylan's parents, the Shaws, are another story. They think Malic is a cradle-robber, among other things. At least their neighbor, Brad, seems to like him. Then again, maybe not. When Malic gets offered to a demon who wipes his memory of everything but Dylan's name, it will take all Malic has to escape his new life in a hell dimension and return to the man he calls home.
Nexus (The Warder Series #5)
by Mary CalmesA Warder Series NovellaMarcus Roth is a top criminal lawyer by day and demon-slaying warder by night, but he is simply one of five warders--not really important to anyone but Joseph Locke, his hearth. Or so Marcus mistakenly believes. On a trip to Lexington, Kentucky, to celebrate Joe's grandfather's birthday, that belief changes as Marcus unwittingly uncovers a paranormal dilemma and ends up revealing his identity as a warder to Joe's family. Faced with a traitor, demons, and the return of an old enemy, Marcus must put his own needs aside to save his friends--though in so doing he may lose the man he loves forever. Even living through the ordeal might not be enough if Marcus can't forgive himself and learn that his hearth and the rest of his clutch can't do without him.
Ink
by Isabelle RowanRoman centurion Dominic drew his last human breath during the time of Hadrian. In the centuries since, he's seen much of the world change around him, but the vampire finds himself held captive in Melbourne, Australia, by his fascination with young, passionate, fun-loving, and alive tattoo artist Michael Chapman. Unable to resist the lure of Michael's beauty, Dominic finds himself entering the parlor to get a tattoo he knows will fade. The attraction he feels only grows, and despite Dominic's extreme reluctance to get involved with a human, he and Michael form a bond--a connection that all too soon attracts the attention of a dark specter from Dominic's bloody past. Soon, a dangerous game of cat and mouse threatens not only the budding romance, but also their humanity. This is an expanded novel based on the novella Ink originally published in the Desire Beyond Death anthology by Dreamspinner Press. First Place: Best LGBT Cover Honorable Mention: Best Gay Paranormal/Horror
Love Means... Family (Love Means... Series #7)
by Andrew GreyA Love Means... StoryFour months ago Robert Edward "Arie" Hawkins lost his sister and the rest of her family in a plane crash. Now his parents have decided it's time for him to marry and carry on the family name. Arie knows it's most likely the grief talking--especially from his mother, who's taken to putting more than ice in her iced tea--so to escape Mississippi, Arie calls his best friend, Robbie, and arranges for a visit. Life is always changing at the Michigan farm where Robbie lives. Owner Geoff Laughton and his partner, Eli, have started a therapeutic riding program and adopted a little boy, creating a family. It's while feeding Jakey that Arie meets Officer Hunky. Officer Hunky's real name is Deputy Duane Keenan, and he has troubles of his own, but not enough to stop him from pursuing Arie. But Duane's and Arie's families are pulling them in opposite directions. Trying to build a connection to support their mutual attraction may prove to be more than difficult... it may be impossible.
Unshakeable Faith
by Lisa WorrallOf all the bars in all the towns in all the world, the stranger walks into Brody Tyler's. With no memory and a name he chose from a newspaper, Nash is a gamble--one Brody is willing to take. It isn't long before Brody and Nash fall in love, but then a tragic accident shatters their cozy world, resetting Nash's memory once again. The "new" Nash Walker is a businessman with a bottom line, and he doesn't care what or who gets stomped on. Waking up in a hospital bed after a hit-and-run with no idea where he's been for the past six months is bad enough, but someone trying to kill him is even worse. Enter Brody Tyler, accidental bodyguard. Brody's determined to help Nash remember and bring back the man he loves. Nash thinks Brody's a drop-dead gorgeous pain in the ass. If only he could remember.... Honorable Mention: One Perfect Score
Puppy, Car, and Snow
by Amy LaneRyan's entire life changed the night Scott surprised him in a bathroom at a party. Now Ryan's soulless climb up the corporate ladder has stalled--but his quality life has become a whirlwind of laughter, joy and surprises, thanks to Scotty's playful, gentle heart. After three years together, they're going to Ryan's parents' cabin to spend Christmas. Snowed in by the weather and locked under the icy glare of his mother's disapproval, can Ryan show he has found the most profound happiness in the simplest of things?
Stolen Moments
by Ariel TachnaAfter a year apart, teacher Jacob Peters and county judge Beau Braedon decide they can't live without each other. There are just a few small obstacles to their Alabama love story. Jacob resents Beau's paranoia about being outed, but Beau is convinced he'll lose his seat on the bench if he admits to their relationship, and as a teacher at a Christian school, Jacob's job is even more at risk. They could relocate, but Beau's mother has Alzheimer's and can't be moved. And then there's the tiny issue of Jacob's infant son, Finn, and his mother, whom Jacob wed out of duty. In short, they are stuck. But Beau has a long-term plan, and he's prepared to swallow his fears and compromise with Jacob, because sharing stolen moments is no longer enough.
Foundation of Love (Love Series)
by Scotty Cade Z. B. MarshallYears ago, Wes Stanhope fled his hometown of Charleston to escape the constraints of society and his controlling father, Colonel Robert Lee Stanhope IV. After completing medical school and building a successful practice in pediatric oncology in Seattle, Wes is called home for his mother's funeral and presented with an opportunity to build and run a children's hospital--his mother's legacy--a choice he ultimately makes despite his misgivings about his father's role as chairman of the hospital's board of directors. When Wes begins to build his team, he is introduced to a young, handsome black architect named Tyler Williams. Sparks begin to fly between the two men, and although Wes doesn't identify as gay, denying his attraction to Ty becomes impossible. But Ty won't be a dirty secret: if Wes wants to build a relationship, he'll have to come out, brave his father's racism and homophobia, and risk his chance to continue as the hospital's CEO and realize his mother's dream.
Celtic Warrior & Wolf Spirit (The Shifters)
by M. D. GrimmSequel to Psychic MoonDerek and Brian are celebrating their first Christmas together, and Brian is determined to show Derek a Christmas like those he shared with his family back east. A wolf shifter, Derek has never celebrated a traditional Christmas before; his pack usually shifts on Yule and hunts. But Brian's holiday plans--and his future with Derek--are threatened by the unexpected appearance of Brian's abusive ex-boyfriend, who refuses to let Brian go.
Rookie K-9 Unit Collection Volume 1: An Anthology (Rookie K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Dana Mentink Terri ReedLove Inspired Suspense authors Terri Reed, Lenora Worth and Dana Mentink bring spine tingling tales of a class of rookie K-9 cops and their loyal dogs chasing down a killer. Enjoy three juicy Rookie K-9 Unit romantic suspense novels in one box set!A murder rocks a K-9 training class, and a rookie officer must keep the prime suspect safe without falling for her as they work to find the killer.An army medic and a single mom, K-9 trainee work together to take down a drug ring and keep her baby out of the crossfire.A reporter will stop at nothing for a story, but when she gets too close to a killer, a rookie officer will have to make sure she doesn’t end up in the obituaries.This box set includes:PROTECT AND SERVE BY TERRI REEDTRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES BY LENORA WORTHSEEK AND FIND BY DANA MENTINKLook for more Rookie K-9 Unit books sold separately:HONOR AND DEFEND BY LYNETTE EASONSECRETS AND LIES BY SHIRLEE MCCOYSEARCH AND RESCUE BY VALERIE HANSENROOKIE K-9 UNIT CHRISTMAS BY VALERIE HANSEN AND LENORA WORTH
Say Yes: Taken; Say Yes (Harlequin Duets Ser. #Vol. 23)
by Lori FosterIn this classic tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, a woman scorned is about to learn that she deserves so much more… After finding her—now former—fiancé in bed with another woman, Sara Simmons decides that love and marriage just aren’t for her. What she needs is a hot fling. Enter hunky next-door neighbor Gavin Blake. But Gavin is playing for keeps, and he’s vowed to hold out for more than sex…First published in 2000
Sensual Confessions (Madaris Family Saga #9)
by Brenda JacksonNothing could reform this bachelor—except it looks like he just met his match. Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.Blade Madaris has watched the men in his family surrender their single status one by one, and he has no plans to join them. But the gorgeous attorney he meets at his cousin’s wedding would make a fine notch on his bedpost. And when circumstances bring them together for six months, Blade formulates a plan to sweep Samari Di Meglio off her feet and into his arms.Though Blade is the kind of player Sam has spent years avoiding, a no-strings one-night stand is too tempting to resist. But their sizzling night together comes with unforeseen complications. Blade can’t walk away from the most passionate woman he’s ever met. To break through her resistance, the consummate bachelor will have to bare his soul and confess everything that’s in his heart…Title originally published in 2010
Swift River Valley Collection Volume 2: An Anthology (Swift River Valley #5)
by Carla NeggersTogether for the first time in one box set, four classic romance stories set in charming Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, only from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. A Knights Bridge ChristmasWidow Clare Morgan is expecting to take it slow in her new life in Knights Bridge, but then she meets Logan Farrell, a Boston ER doctor in town to help his elderly grandmother settle into assisted living—and decorate her house on the village green one last time. Clare and Logan didn’t expect to fall for each other, but everything about the town and this magical season invites them to open themselves to new possibilities, and new love.The Spring at Moss HillIllustrator Kylie Shaw is happy to have a quiet, private place to work. And then California private investigator Russ Colton moves in to the refurbished factory where she has a loft. Russ is in town to keep a friend out of trouble, but he’s more interested in getting Kylie to let loose a little. Kylie and Russ have more in common than they or anyone else would ever expect. They’re both looking for a place to belong, and if they’re able to let go of past mistakes and learn to trust again, they might just find what they need in Knights Bridge…and each other.Red Clover InnOffering to house-sit at her friends’ inn was an impulse, and Charlotte Bennett is used to meticulously planning her life. The peace and quiet is immediately disrupted when Greg Rawlings shows up. The Diplomatic Security Service agent lives a dangerous life, and he, too, wants to clear his head before his next assignment. Juggling work, raising his two teenage children and nursing a wounded heart has left him jaded, and the last thing he expects is to find himself falling for the willful Charlotte.The River HouseFelicity MacGregor loves organizing social events for others but her own personal life is a different story. She gets a shake-up when her childhood friend Gabriel Flanagan returns unexpectedly to their tiny hometown. Now a high-flying businessman, Gabe is back for the local entrepreneurial boot camp Felicity’s been hired to run. Together again, they’ll finally have to face each other—and their complicated past. If they can find a bridge between their diverging paths, they may just discover that their enduring connection is what matters most.
Twenty Wishes (A Blossom Street Novel #5)
by Debbie MacomberCome back to Blossom Street! Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber for this hopeful story of enduring friendship and starting over.What do you want most in the world? What Anne Marie Roche wants is to find happiness again. At thirty-eight, she’s childless, a recent widow. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle’s Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there’s a feeling of emptiness. On Valentine’s Day, Anne Marie and several other widows get together to celebrate…a sense of hope. They each begin a list of twenty wishes—including things they’d always wanted to do but never did. Some of the items on Anne Marie’s list: learning to knit, falling in love again, doing good for someone else. When she volunteers at a local school, an eight-year-old girl named Ellen enters her life. It’s a relationship that becomes far more involving—and far more important—than Anne Marie had ever imagined. As Ellen helps Anne Marie complete her list, they both learn that wishes can come true…but not necessarily in the way you expect!Originally published in 2008
The Death Dealer (Harrison Investigation #5)
by Heather GrahamBefore the Krewe of Hunters, there was Harrison Investigations. Get swept up in this “captivating paranormal romantic thriller” (Publishers Weekly) from the queen of the genre, New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.Genevieve O’Brien knows all about nightmares. She survived two months as a psychopath’s prisoner. And now a new menace stalks the city. Spooked by the bizarre slayings, she turns to private investigator Joe Connolly, her past rescuer, friend and…hopefully something more, if he would just quit avoiding her.At first Joe isn’t even sure there is a case. But the body count rises, and it’s clear that a twisted killer is on the loose. Even more unsettling is the guidance Joe starts receiving from beyond the grave. People he knows to be dead are appearing, offering him clues and leads, and warning of some terrible danger ahead.But can even the spirits stay the hand of a madman bent on murder?Originally published in 2008
A Buccaneer at Heart: The Adventurers Quartet (The Adventurers Quartet #2)
by Stephanie LaurensOnly from #1 New York Times bestselling author STEPHANIE LAURENS, the second story of THE ADVENTURERS QUARTET, where Regency-era intrigue, danger, romance and passion abound.A secret mission… After a decade leading diplomatic voyages and covert missions for the Crown, Captain Robert Frobisher decides that establishing a home—with hearth and wife—should be his next challenge. But when an urgent summons arrives, Robert puts his wishes aside and agrees to set sail immediately. His goal is clear: get to Freetown, determine the location of a slavers’ camp and return to London with the information. A distracting complication… In Freetown, Miss Aileen Hopkins is determined to find her brother Will, a naval lieutenant who has mysteriously disappeared, and she will not allow anyone to turn her from her path. But all too quickly, that path grows dark and dangerous. And then Robert Frobisher appears and attempts to divert her in more ways than one. An unexpected alliance… Joining forces with Aileen, Robert vows to complete his mission and secure the woman he wants as his wife. Compelled to protect the innocent and bring retribution to a heartless enemy, they plunge into the jungle with only each other to rely on, and with the courage of their hearts as their guide. Follow THE ADVENTURERS as they continue their voyages across the high seas to the riveting and triumphant conclusion.Originally published in 2016
Cold as Ice (The Ice Series #2)
by Anne StuartReturn to the chilling atmosphere of RITA Award-winner Anne Stuart’s Black Ice with the highly anticipated sequel, Cold As IceCOLD AS ICEThe job was supposed to be dead easy—hand-deliver some legal papers to billionaire philanthropist Harry Van Dorn’s extravagant yacht, get his signature and be done. But lawyer Genevieve Spenser soon realizes she’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. As Van Dorn tries to make her his plaything, Genevieve must keep her wits if she intends to survive the night.But there’s someone else on the ship who knows the true depths of Van Dorn’s evil. Peter Jensen is far more than the unassuming personal assistant he pretends to be—he’s a secret operative who will stop at nothing to ensure Harry’s deadly Rule of Seven terror campaign dies with him. But now he must decide whether to risk his mission to keep Genevieve alive or allow her to become collateral damage.Titles originally published in 2006.
Midnight Vengeance (Men of Midnight #1)
by Lisa Marie Rice“With a tightly-woven suspense plot and a number of engaging secondary characters, this is a book that will easily satisfy fans and newcomers alike.’’ —RT Book ReviewsMorton “Jacko” Jackman isn’t afraid of anything. He’s a former Navy SEAL sniper, and he’s been in more firefights than most people have had hot meals. Lauren Dare scares the crap out of him.Gorgeous, talented and refined, she’s the type of woman who could never be interested in a roughneck like him. So he’s loved her fiercely in secret, taken her art classes, and kept a watchful but comfortable distance. Until now.Lauren had finally found a home in Portland, far from her real identity, far from the memories of her mother’s death, and outside the reaches of the drugged-out psycho who’s already tried to kill her twice. One tiny misstep—a single photograph—has shattered it all. She has no choice but to run again, but this time she’ll give herself a proper farewell: one night with Jacko.Their highly charged emotional encounter changes everything. In Jacko’s arms there cannot be fear, there can only be pleasure. Anyone wishing her harm will have to pass through him, and Jacko is a hard man to kill.One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! This book is approximately 67,000 wordsOriginally published in 2014
Cattle Country Montana: An Anthology (Whitehorse, Montana: Chisholm Cattle Company)
by B. J. DanielsDiscover the beloved third and fourth books in the classic Whitehorse, Montana: Chisholm Cattle Company series by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels, which were originally published by Harlequin Intrigue in 2011!RUSTLEDAt his remote mountain retreat, Dawson Chisholm’s peace is shattered by rustlers. To his surprise, the one he captures turns out to be a woman—and not just any woman, but a beautiful firebrand nicknamed “Jinx.” Although she swears she’s an undercover investigator, she has no proof…and Dawson has no other choice but to hold her close.Brittany Bo “Jinx” Clarke is determined to bring down the leader of the ring. Dawson wants to retrieve his stolen cattle. To get what they both want, they’ll have to work together. But spending their days and nights alone—just the two of them against a band of thieves—presents another problem: resisting the irresistible Chisholm charm. And she’s not sure she wants to.…STAMPEDEDAlexa Cross has spent a lifetime outrunning the “curse” of her bloodline. Now she must confront her past to save her family from an extraordinary force of evil. Haunted or not, the eerie Wellington Manor radiates danger and Alexa has nowhere to run except to her strongest—and most irresistible—ally.Ending the threat against Alexa is Marshall Chisholm’s top priority. He’ll stop at nothing to erase her fear…and replace it with white—hot desire. But the closer they get, the more mysterious she becomes. And if they stand a chance of uniting to unlock a killer’s secrets, Marshall will have to first unlock Alexa’s…
To Win Her Heart
by Brenda NovakApril Ashton needs to do something about her roommate from hell—who just happens to be her mother. If she doesn’t get her parents back together and get her mom out of her hair, she’ll go crazy. So April schemes to take them on a getaway to Mexico, hoping the vacation will lead to romance. And it does—but not in the way she expected. Because her parents have a plan of their own in mind, and it involves April and heartthrob race-car driver “Gunner” Stevens…Originally published in 2004 under the title What a Girl Wants, in the anthology Mother, Please!