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Sail Away: Sail Away (Royal Navy Series #4)
by Lee Rowan3rd EditionSequel to Home is the SailorRoyal Navy Series: Book FourSail away once again with Will Marshall and Davy Archer in this collection of missing moments from their saga. Meet some of the background players from their story as they take center stage in tales of their own. Enjoy a journey through the family album of the Royal Navy series universe in the following stories: Captain's Courtship is the tale of Cynthia Lancaster and newly promoted Commander Paul Smith as they face revolution in both the Lancaster household and the colonies, unwilling to let anything stand in the way of their love. While fleeing an angry mob who takes exception to a despised Aristo courting a French girl, David Archer's cousin Christopher St. John and his fiancee wind up on the HMS Calypso in See Paris and Live. The relationship between Will Marshall and David Archer has moved beyond friendship into love worth risking death for--even though neither young man has spoken his feelings. But when a storm leaves them Castaway on a deserted island, their fantasy is within reach... if they dare to take the chance. After the harrowing events in Ransom, David Archer is given the chance to take the test that will promote him to Lieutenant, and secure the first step in his career. But when Will Marshall realizes the vast difference between their social standing in their Voyage to London, he wonders whether there will be room in Davy's life for him, after all. Finally, enjoy six short Royal Navy stories that show a glimpse of Will and Davy at the holidays--Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's day, shore leave... and a special nit-picking vignette from Charlie Cochrane.First Edition published by Linden Bay Romance, 2006.First Edition of Gift Exchange published in Heroes Unwrapped by Linden Bay Romance, 2006.Second Edition published by Cheyenne Publishing/Bristlecone Pine Press, 2012.
Walking Wounded (Royal Navy Series #5)
by Lee Rowan3rd EditionA Souls Reunited StoryA companion to the Royal Navy SeriesJohn Hanson joined the military because he wanted to serve his country. Lacking a home and family of his own, the idealistic young man longed to be a part of something bigger than himself. He didn't expect to find love in officer's training--so when an assignment took him away from Kevin Kendrick, the love of his life, he sacrificed personal happiness and did his duty. Kevin has made his own sacrifices. Career came first, and the impressionable Army brat, tired of living in his father's shadow, pledged his loyalty to his country and followed his ambition. Now, seven years later, when the Army Kevin so faithfully served has made him the scapegoat for their latest Middle East snafu, he can only think of one place to go, one man who can provide solace and heal his wounds--John. Reunited, the two war-weary lovers once again discover their passion for life, love, and one another. But Kevin's past isn't through with him yet, and when an old enemy surfaces, the two men realize that they must face the nightmares of the past together if they are to have the future they dream of.1st Edition published by Linden Bay Romance, 2007.2nd Edition published by Cheyenne Publishing/Bristlecone Pine Press, 2009.
Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time #3)
by Karen StivaliMoments in Time: Book ThreeSpending the summer together on Fire Island brought Collin and Tanner closer than ever, but back in their conservative college town, challenges confront them at every turn. As they search for their new normal in their old environment, Collin's brother Sean surprises them with help when they need it most. But when word about their relationship gets out, trouble erupts with friends and family. When Collin's relationship with Tanner becomes an issue in his brother's custody battle and Tanner struggles with his feelings for a heartbroken Wendy, Collin wonders if everyone he cares about would be better off without him in the picture. In order to save them both, Tanner must make it clear to Collin that their love for each other is all that matters.
Eastern Cowboy
by Andrew GreyBrighton McKenzie inherited one of the last pieces of farmland in suburban Baltimore. It has been in his family since Maryland was a colony, though it has lain fallow for years. Selling it for development would be easy, but Brighton wants to honor his grandfather's wishes and work it again. Unfortunately, an accident left him relying on a cane, so he'll need help. Tanner Houghton used to work on a ranch in Montana until a vengeful ex got him fired because of his sexuality. He comes to Maryland at the invitation of his cousin and is thrilled to have a chance to get back to the kind of work he loves. Brighton is instantly drawn to the intensely handsome and huge Tanner--he's everything Brighton likes in a man, though he holds back because Tanner is an employee, and because he can't understand why a man as virile as Tanner would be interested in him. But that isn't the worst of their problems. They have to face the machinations of Brighton's aunt, Tanner's ex suddenly wanting him back, and the need to find a way to make the farm financially viable before they lose Brighton's family legacy.
Day and Knight (Day and Knight #1)
by Dirk GreysonDay and Knight: Book OneAs former NSA, Dayton (Day) Ingram has national security chops and now works as a technical analyst for Scorpion. He longs for fieldwork, and scuttling an attack gives him his chance. He's smart, multilingual, and a technological wizard. But his opportunity comes with a hitch--a partner, Knighton (Knight), who is a real mystery. Despite countless hours of research, Day can find nothing on the agent, including his first name! Former Marine Knight crawled into a bottle after losing his family. After drying out, he's offered one last chance: along with Day, stop a terrorist threat from the Yucatan. To get there without drawing suspicion, Day and Knight board a gay cruise, where the deeply closeted Day and equally closeted Knight must pose as a couple. Tensions run high as Knight communicates very little and Day bristles at Knight's heavy-handed need for control. But after drinking too much, Day and Knight wake up in bed. Together. As they near their destination, they must learn to trust and rely on each other to infiltrate the terrorist camp and neutralize the plot aimed at the US's technological infrastructure, if they hope to have a life after the mission. One that might include each other.
Who Knows the Dark (The Vigilante #2)
by Tere MichaelsThe Vigilante: Book TwoA wanted man after the destruction of the Iron Butterfly Casino, Nox Boyet must flee the island of Manhattan--the only home he's ever known. Together with Cade, Sam, and the rest of their ragtag group, Nox must find a place to hide from the District Police and the violent group of unknown drug dealers on his tail. The solution--the Creel family farm in South Carolina. But home isn't quite sweet for Cade, the prodigal son. As Cade struggles with his own secrets, shadows of the past threaten not only Nox's life, but his relationship with his son, Sam. Nox knows there will never be peace unless he finds the answers to all his questions--and the answers lie back on the island. Cade and the others must choose their paths--find safety or follow the Vigilante into the darkness of the city? The city where Nox will come face-to-face with the past.
A Shot in the Dark (Archangel Chronicles Ser. #7)
by L. J. LabartheSequel to The Bone Cup Archangel Chronicles: Book Seven After the theft and recovery of the Holy Grail, saving all of creation from destruction, and almost losing Michael, Archangel Gabriel devoutly hopes for nothing more dangerous than a stubbed toe. So when Archangel Michael sends a pack of his Venatores and two of Gabriel's trackers on a rescue mission, Gabriel believes it's purely routine. No one is prepared for the danger and terror the Venatores find. What they face is torture, kidnapping, medical experiments, vivisection, and the enemies' desire to remove all nonhumans--including shifters--from Earth forever. The supposedly routine rescue mission turns into a struggle for survival, and Gabriel and Michael face a terrifying new foe, and a threat to not just their existence and love but to the existence of everything they know. If the Brotherhood of Archangels and their allies can't prevail, all will be lost.
Splinters
by Ben Patrick JohnsonInspired by true events, Splinters is an American family tragedy infused with love and hope. After witnessing a horrific murder by their own mother in rural West Virginia, brilliant young Gerald and his baby sister Stephanie become orphans and find very different fates. Stephanie is quickly adopted, while Gerald languishes in a series of schools for boys. Eventually Gerald joins the Army and is recruited for intelligence work in a secret facility, where he becomes addicted to stimulants. When he gets thrown out of the Army for sexual impropriety, Gerald makes his way to Los Angeles, where he finds work as a go-go dancer and meets Aziah. Young, gay, and Black, Aziah identifies with Gerald's loneliness and difficulty fitting in. The two fall in love. Then Gerald's addiction and the ghosts of his past begin to surface, and he vanishes. When Stephanie shows up in Los Angeles, she and Aziah must confront the question of whether Gerald is so far gone that he can't recover.
Saint Martin's Day
by Kim FieldingFive years ago, Neno Kovač fled California, graduate school, and his lover, Toby Cowan, to return to his native Croatia. Since then, he's led a quiet life as a librarian--until one November afternoon when Toby, who has never stopped loving Neno, shows up in Zagreb. When he left the United States, Neno wasn't ready to give up his home and family to take a chance on a long-distance relationship. But Saint Martin's Day has arrived, the day pressed grapes turn to wine and autumn turns to winter. Perhaps it will be a day when other changes are possible as well.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
The Light of Winter
by Jana DenardoDr. Gareth Evans and his medical doctor partner, Warun Jones, are having trouble making time for each other between end of term craziness for Gareth and holiday-related injuries pouring into the hospital for Warun. Gareth has planned what he hopes will be the perfect recipe for relieving the tension and bringing them back together. While Warun wants Gareth to partake in Plygain, a traditional dawn service of hymn singing for Christmas, Gareth plans to take Warun to Bryn Celli Ddu and introduce him to the Druid ritual of Alban Arthan, the celebration of the winter solstice.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
The Virgin Miracle
by Rob RosenTwo strangers on a plane, one heading to Paris, the other Barcelona, both trying to get to their families in time for the holidays. It's Christmas Eve, and all they have in common is a connection through London. When flights get delayed and cancelled, that connection goes beyond an airport, a terminal, and a secluded meeting room. And for Lance and Bruce, Christmas morning will hold even more joyous miracles.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
My You
by Tamer LorikaAdrian Delgado's time in the Peace Corps has been rewarding, but with Christmas around the corner, he is starting to get homesick. Life in Mongolia is very different from Texas, from the holiday celebrations to... dating. Take his coworker Batbayar, for instance--they've slept together several times and spend most time outside of work in each other's houses. But are they "together," or friends with benefits? Maybe a Mongolian Christmas and a sheep's head in the bathtub can lead to the answer.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Minstrel's Solstice
by Nicole DennisA wasting plague swept over the Four Quadrants, changing how folks view the traveling guilds. Most travelers now make permanent contracts and settle in villages instead of continuing on the road. Needing to alter his lifestyle, Kerryll MacGhylle rides deep into the Northern Quadrant in search of a place to belong. The Northern Duke, Cullan Gryffyn D'Antuono, accepts the contract of the frozen minstrel arriving during a powerful ice blizzard. He nurses Kerryll through the ravages of the sickness. Though they live at opposite ends of society, they have more in common than they realize.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Quite A Spectacle
by Meg HardingMax moved away from his family to be with Michael, and his family never got over it. Now, for the first time in almost a decade, he's going to return to London for the Christmas celebrations. He's confident his family will welcome Michael with open, loving arms. At least that's what he tells himself. Michael doesn't have his head buried in the sand. He knows he has a lot to prove this Christmas, and he's not sure if he's up to the task. All these years and he'd never considered having to spend a holiday with Max's family. Now that it's happening he's not scared to admit it--he's terrified.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
The Swag Man Delivers
by Sean MichaelOrpheus "O" Drummond, a recent Ph.D. graduate, is visiting Australia after defending his thesis, and being dumped by his boyfriend. While alone on the beach in Australia was not how he'd originally planned on spending his Christmas, when O runs into Gage, he figures Santa knew exactly what he was doing. Gage is traveling away from his Texan home, trying to "find himself." When he finds O instead, he doesn't think things could have worked out better. Together Gage and O celebrate Christmas in the best way they can think of.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Snow and Moose and Finnish Secrets
by Reni KiefferWhen Jake takes his boyfriend Ian home to celebrate Christmas with his parents in the Finnish woods, Ian, a skeptic by nature who has to deny his preference for guys in front of his own family, is not only worried about the reaction of Jake's family, but also about the feast itself--and the cold. However, within minutes, Jake's parents make Ian feel warm, welcome, and at home, and begin to introduce him to their Christmas traditions. The visit goes smoothly until Jake's ex-girlfriend barges in and drops a bomb that shatters their peace and harmony--a tiny detail Jake failed to mention to his boyfriend. Angry and hurt, Ian struggles to let go of the past and focus on the blessings surrounding him.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
The Journey Back
by Kristen SlaterHaving quit his job, Idris is trying to make it home to his partner of twelve years, Dan, in time for Christmas. Stuck on a train during a snowstorm, Idris has nothing to do but think back on how much he has missed by putting his career first. His job has been straining their partnership for years, and now Idris worries he's damaged it beyond repair. He desperately wants to get back to the UK and salvage their relationship--if there's even anything waiting for him when he gets home.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
A Night Never Forgotten
by Sjd PetersonAfter a one night whirlwind romance, Braylon returns to Toronto on the first of December every year in the hopes of seeing the man of his dreams again. Instead Braylon meets a strange man who tells him Christmas is a magical time, and one never knows what unexpected gifts he'll receive. Braylon takes a chance and makes a Christmas wish, but instead of getting what he wants, he contracts an infection, leaving him dependent on dialysis and unable to make the journey the following year. But the stranger just might be right; an unexpected gift may be the miracle Braylon needs most of all.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Three Wise Men
by Connie BaileyCollege friends Joon, Tae, and Sangsun parted ways after an aborted attempt at a threesome. Ten years later, life has carried them down very different paths, but Joon misses his friends and decides to invite them to his home in South Korea for Christmas. He believes they belong together, but convincing the others to defy tradition and try again will take faith, hope, and a lot of talking--especially since all three of them are still in the closet.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Wait for Me
by T. S. MorganTo fulfill his grandfather's final request, TJ Barclay travels to Scotland over Christmas to bury his ashes next to his lost love, so they can be together at last. While there, he meets Jamie, the orphaned grandson of the man his grandfather loved sixty years ago, before circumstances tore them apart. Concerned for Jamie, TJ can't leave Scotland without knowing he's all right. Neither man expected a love story from the past to ignite a new one in the present.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Coming of Age
by Venona KeyesAkiyoshi 'Aero' Kurokuma, author of the wildly popular manga, Ecos, lost his assistant when his best friend retired. After Aero collapses from exhaustion four years later, he is forced to run a contest for an assistant. Placing impossible rules on the contest, Aero is sure no one can win. But a winner emerges: a young man from America, Daniel Beck. The first time he lays eyes on Daniel, Aero realizes he'll have a hard time hiding his attraction. Daniel is a perfect assistant, but it doesn't help Aero see past the twenty-year age difference between them. It will take all of Daniel's charm and the prayers offered at the shrine to make Aero take a chance on the romance they both want.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Stardust
by Andrew GreyDuncan is an ocean from home over the holidays and expects to spend them alone. To his pleasant surprise, one of his European co-workers, Georg, befriends him and includes Duncan in the holiday traditions of his homeland: cutting a Christmas tree under starry skies at Georg's country estate, decorating it at the family's city home, and shopping at the Christmas market in Munich. Both men are lonely and realize they have much in common. But Georg's life is in Germany and Duncan's is in Boston. With the project they're working on nearing completion, any chance for more than a holiday fling seems as elusive as stardust.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Second Bite of the Cherry
by Louise LyonsWhen Daniel Berrisford reluctantly agrees to accompany his best friend Kate to the New Year's Eve celebrations in London, he doesn't expect to enjoy himself. Daniel is pleasantly surprised to see his first boyfriend, James Allison, among the merrymakers. The pair haven't seen each other for four years, but as they talk and midnight approaches, it becomes clear the spark between them is still there. The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and for Daniel and James, it might be the time to give love another chance.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Brute (Français)
by Kim Fielding Emmanuelle RousseauBrute mène une vie solitaire dans un monde où la magie est omniprésente. Ce qui le définit le mieux serait sans doute ses deux mètres trente de laideur, et son ascendance honteuse. Personne, pas même Brute, ne s'attend donc à ce qu'il puisse être autre chose qu'une main-d'œuvre corvéable. Mais les héros sont de toutes sortes et de toutes tailles, et quand il se retrouve handicapé pour avoir sauvé un prince, la vie de Brute change brusquement. Il est invité à venir travailler au palais de Tellomer afin de devenir le gardien d'un seul et unique prisonnier. La tâche semble facile, mais elle s'avérera être le défi de sa vie. Les rumeurs prétendent que le prisonnier, Gray Leynham, est un sorcier et un traître. Ce qui est certain, c'est qu'il a passé les dernières années dans une misère à peine imaginable : aveugle, enchaîné, et rendu presque incompréhensible par un bégaiement extrême. Et comme si cela ne suffisait pas, il est assailli par des cauchemars durant lesquels il assiste à la mort de gens vivant à proximité - pire, ses rêves se réalisent. Tandis que Brute s'habitue à la vie au palais et apprend à connaître Gray, il découvre sa propre valeur, d'abord en tant qu'ami et en tant qu'homme, puis en qualité d'amant. Mais Brute apprend aussi que les héros sont parfois confrontés à des choix difficiles et que faire ce qui lui semble juste peut aussi l'exposer à de grands dangers.
Red
by B. G. ThomasLeslie "Red" Parks was pretty surprised to find he was considered attractive enough to be a male escort. And once he started and the money came rolling in, he found he didn't want to stop. For the first time in his life, people truly want him, and he likes that. A lot. Kirk Toliver has never thought of himself as desirable either--which is why he is single. That, and he has spent years of his life caring for his ill mother. Before she passed away, she made him promise he would splurge on something crazy with the money she left him. So what's crazier than hiring a male escort? But neither expected that one night together could lead to what was missing in both their lives.