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Hanging the Stars (Half Moon Bay #2)
by Rhys FordHalf Moon Bay: Book TwoAngel Daniels grew up hard, one step ahead of the law and always looking over his shoulder. A grifter's son, he'd learned every con and trick in the book but ached for a normal life. Once out on his own, Angel returns to Half Moon Bay where he once found... and then lost... love. Now, Angel's life is a frantic mess of schedules and chaos. Between running his bakery and raising his troubled eleven-year-old half brother, Roman, Angel has a hectic but happy life. Then West Harris returns to Half Moon Bay and threatens to break Angel all over again by taking away the only home he and Rome ever had. When they were young, Angel taught West how to love and laugh, but when Angel moved on, West locked his heart up and threw away the key. Older and hardened, West returns to Half Moon Bay and finds himself face-to-face with the man he'd lost. Now West is torn between killing Angel or holding him tight. But rekindling their passionate relationship is jeopardized as someone wants one or both of them dead, and as the terrifying danger mounts, neither man knows if the menace will bring them together or forever tear them apart.
Whiskey Business (States Of Love #11)
by Avon GaleRyder Waites will do anything to keep the tiny town of Gallows Grove, Kentucky, from vanishing off the map--even sell his family's whiskey recipe to Bluegrass Bourbon in Lexington. Hopeful that the larger company can provide necessary improvements to the distillery, Ryder aims ultimately to get Gallows Grove on the Bourbon Trail... and bring in much-needed tourism revenue. But to keep producing Hanged Man Bourbon in Gallows Grove, he'll have to convince company liaison, unbearably stuffy and seriously hot Adam Keller, that he's worth the investment. Adam comes from an old-money family, but he's determined to make his own way in the world. When he's sent to Gallows Grove, he questions the life choices that led him to a rented room in a funeral home in a town full of macabre-themed businesses. And he doesn't know what to make of Ryder, the descendant of bootleggers, who's on a mission to save his strange town from extinction. When Adam and Ryder put aside their initial mistrust, the results are as smooth as good whiskey. But after Adam's assignment ends, he'll have to decide if small-town life and a future with Ryder are to his taste.States of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
Chosen Pride (L'Ange #Vol. 3)
by Mary CalmesL'Ange: Book ThreeJon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest day of his life, it became the saddest when wolf shifter Kelvin MacCurdy chose his obligations over their fated bond, leaving Jon to pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams. Lucky for him, Roman Howell, his boss and the owner of L'Ange, saw promise in the forlorn lion and put him to work so he wouldn't have time to sit around and lick his wounds while he waited for his wounded spirit to heal. Then the wolves make an official visit to L'Ange, and Jon finds out Kelvin's pining for him is taking its toll on his position as the king's champion. Though Kelvin's training and the expectations of others steer him toward an intended mate, Jon has an unbreakable hold on his heart, and it's no longer possible for Kelvin to keep himself from where he truly belongs. But the conclave brings more than Kelvin to the château. It also brings a challenge to jackal alpha Quade Danas, a threat that Quade and Roman, Arman and Linus, and Jon and Kelvin may have to fight in order to keep L'Ange's family intact. Jon never wanted to lead a pride, but the loyalty and devotion to one is ingrained in him. Kelvin was raised to punish anyone who questioned his king, but the calling to protect others runs through his veins just as deeply. To come out on the other side of the battle together, Jon and Kelvin will have to hold the darkness of solitary pride and broken hearts at bay--and find strength in belonging to something bigger than themselves.
Built for Pleasure
by Thursday EuclidRetired military officer Malcolm Torvik runs a rehabilitation facility for malfunctioning pleasure cyborgs. When WLF-6759--Wolf--arrives at Reboot Camp, the former battle cyborg presents problems Malcolm's never faced before. Most pleasure cyborgs are sensation junkies, constantly high on the chemicals sex releases into their bloodstream, but Wolf's faulty refit means it's spent a decade suffering through unwanted encounters--and sometimes fighting back despite the consequences. At first Wolf's rebellion frustrates Malcolm even as Wolf's undeniable physical perfection draws him. Then Wolf's unexpected vulnerability and need open a whole new dynamic between them, and Malcolm finds himself feeling far too much for something that isn't even human. Or is it? Could Homo sapiens technica be just as human as Malcolm is? And if it is, what's Malcolm supposed to do about it? Malcolm's been alone for so long.... Is it possible he's found love with a cyborg? How far will he go to ensure Wolf's freedom? Malcolm knows what he must do--for both of them--but it might cost him much more than his comfortable life.
The Craving
by Z. AlloraThe craving is an undeniable urge that drives K’Dane citizens to find their life mates—if only to sate their uncontrollable physical longings. Thrilled at being named a Chosen, Phoenix Dotir leaves K’Dane to become an artist-monk who will create dimensional art capable of changing worlds. Living by the monastery’s Principles of Purity will surely help him overcome the craving. But he never accounted for star chaser Zadra Solav. Zadra doesn’t believe in rules and makes his own future. Fate separates him from the man he loves, but one touch renders him helpless to his own desires. Bonding with a monk is forbidden, and Zadra’s family sends him to deep space to avoid disgrace. Unable to give up, Zadra must find a way to reunite with his Chosen. Tormented by enforced separation, Initiate Riva Quinton struggles with his vow of chastity and risks all to rescue his lover. Together with his Eros, he stows away onboard a star craft to follow his heart. Four men defy destiny and tradition for love… but their love is a crime punishable by death.
The Christmas Wager
by Jamie FessendenTo discharge a debt to his friend, Andrew Nash, Lord Thomas Barrington returns to the family estate he fled six years earlier after refusing to marry the woman his father had chosen. To Thomas's dismay, Barrington Hall is no longer the joyful home he remembers from his childhood, and his young niece has no idea what Christmas is. Determined to bring Christmas back to the gloomy estate, Thomas must confront his tyrannical father, salvage a brother lost in his own misery, and attempt to fight off his father's machinations. As the holidays near, Thomas and Andrew begin to realize they are more than merely close friends... and those feelings are not only a threat to their social positions but, in Victorian England, to their lives as well.
Changing Worlds
by Cari Z.2nd EditionTheir love will either inspire change in the world or tear it apart. Former starship captain Jason Kim and his lover, Ferran, are starting a life together on Ferran's native planet. The Perel matriarchs reluctantly allowed their marriage in the hopes of securing better diplomatic relations with humanity, even though the decision ignites anger from traditionalists. Ferran's family accepts Jason and the love the two men have found, but other influential families are less accommodating and much less willing to welcome an outsider to their isolated, subterranean world. Some of their enemies are willing to go as far as eliminating Jason permanently. Tensions are quickly building toward a breaking point that might push Perelan into a bloody civil war. If Jason and Ferran have any hope of surviving the coming conflict, they'll have to rely on their devotion to each other more than ever before. But that won't be easy when a figure from Jason's past reappears to make them question everything.First Edition of Opening Worlds published by Storm Moon Press, 2011.First Edition of Changing Worlds published by Storm Moon Press, 2012.
Playing With Fire
by Dirk GreysonJim Crawford was born wealthy, but he turned his back on it to become a police officer. Add that to his being gay, and he's definitely the black sheep of the family. Dr. Barty Halloran grew up with lessons instead of friends and toys and as a result, became a gifted psychologist... with only an academic understanding of people and emotions. When Jim's pursuit of a serial killer goes nowhere, he turns to Dr. Halloran for help, and Barty thinks he can get inside the shooter's mind. In many ways, they're two sides of the same coin, which both scares and intrigues him. Together, Jim and Barty make progress on the case--until the stakes shoot higher when the killer turns his attention toward Barty. To protect Barty, Jim offers to let Barty stay with him, where he discovers the doctor has a heart to go along with his brilliant mind after all. But as they close in on their suspect, the killer becomes desperate, and he'll do anything to elude capture--even threaten those closest to Jim.
Trust and Control
by Remmy Duchene2nd EditionWealthy real estate mogul Christophe Lafavre has everything--except any love life to speak of. Though he has a brilliant head for business, when it comes to relationships, he's often left fumbling in the dark. To put a stop to the whispers about his pitiful social life, Christophe takes a suggestion from a friend and goes to a club on masquerade night. There, he meets an elusive hottie who calls himself Raj, and though Christophe cannot see Raj's face, there's definitely a connection. Over the phone and online, Christophe and Raj get to know each other. Their conversation is easy and arousing. It's hard for Christophe to believe the strength of the feelings he's developing toward a man who is still essentially a stranger, but he can't get Raj out of his head. They eventually give in to their physical longing--but still Raj refuses to show his face or divulge his identity. When it comes, the revelation will rock Christophe's world and redefine more than one relationship in his life.First Edition published as If I was Your Man by Breathless Press, 2013.
The King’s Mate (Sam's Café Romances #1)
by Ashavan DoyonSam's Cafe Romances: Book OneRussell Pine goes to the café every morning to enjoy his time chatting with Sam Tesh, the café owner, a friend made over the past twenty years. So when Sam asks a favor, Russ reluctantly agrees to play in a chess tournament. But the contest isn't the real challenge: Russ finds himself the focus of a secret courtship in words and pictures left for him to discover each morning, leading him to the question: In a café full of young and beautiful minds, who is looking at the graying chessmaster?
The Rodeo Knight (Sam's Café Romances #3)
by Ashavan DoyonSam's Café Romances: Book ThreeStruck by amnesia after a car crash, Brian Stouten has been living a life laid out by his family, a heterosexual life that just doesn't fit. When he learns it was all a lie, he returns to the small college town that's his only clue to his past. But the town is still unfamiliar, and the man he'd hoped would make all his memories return is on a honeymoon with another man. To add insult to injury, everyone thinks Brian died in the crash. It's only when an out-of-place cowboy asks to bum a smoke that Brian realizes this trip was meant to be. Sylvester Thomas has always fought a secret desire, and done it successfully. But when geeky Brian offers him a smoke and a light, a simple brush of hands has Sylvester's hidden passions burning deep. Did he make a mistake letting Brian walk away?
Five Minutes Longer (Enhanced World Ser. #1)
by Victoria SueTalon Valdez knew when he transformed into an enhanced human, his life and his dreams were finished. Reviled, mistrusted, and often locked away, the enhanced were viewed as monsters, despised by the public, and never trusted to serve in the military or any law enforcement agency. Years later he gets a chance to set up a task force of enhanced to serve in the FBI, but with one proviso: each enhanced must partner with a regular human. Finn Mayer dreamed of joining the FBI from the time he was fourteen and made every possible sacrifice to make it happen, including living with his selfish mother and bullying, homophobic brother and never having a boyfriend. But his undiagnosed dyslexia stopped his aspirations dead in their tracks. His last chance is to partner with Talon, an enhanced with deadly abilities who doesn't trust regular humans with their secrets and wants Finn to fail. Four weeks to prove himself to the team. Four weeks for the team to prove itself to the public. And when another group threatens their success--and their lives--four weeks for them to survive.
Once Upon a Time in the Weird West
by Jamie Fessenden Shira Anthony Jana Denardo Kim Fielding Venona Keyes Andrew Q. Gordon Tali Spencer Lex Chase C. S. PoeThis isn't the same old Wild West. The usual suspects are all present: cowboys, outlaws, and sheriffs. There's plenty of dust, tumbleweeds, horses, and cattle on the range, but there are also magical gems, automatons, elementals, airships... even dinosaurs and genetically modified insects. Roaming among the buffalo and coyotes, you'll encounter skinwalkers, mad engineers, mythical beings cloaked in darkness, and lovers who stay true to their oaths... even beyond the grave. On this frontier are those at the mercy of their own elaborate devices as well as men whose control of time and space provides a present-day vision of the West. There might even be a dragon hidden amongst the ghost towns and wagon trains. If you like your Westerns with a splash of magic, a touch of steampunk, and plenty of passionate romance between men, these genre-bending tales will exceed expectations. Hold on to your hats, cowboys and cowgirls. The West is about to get weird, and you're in for a hell of a ride.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
En conditionnelle (Libération #1)
by Ba Tortuga Vivian DollsOn dit qu'un homme peut toujours rentrer chez lui. Alors après avoir purgé sa peine, Sage Redding se dirige vers le ranch de sa famille situé dans le nord-est du Texas afin d'aider son père malade à s'occuper des chevaux de cutting. Adam Winchester, surnommé Win, est adjoint au shérif ainsi que le cousin d'un des hommes qui ont perdu la vie dans l'accident qui a envoyé Sage en prison pendant presque une décennie. Alors que les oncles de Win, Jim et Teddy, sont déterminés à faire payer Sage et la famille Redding tout entière pour cette perte, Win pense simplement que Sage a payé son dû et a peut-être besoin d'un ami. Peut-être qu'il a besoin de plus qu'un ami. En fait, Win compte bien là-dessus. Tout le monde est d'accord sur le fait que Sage est un repris de justice qui est allé en prison pour homicide involontaire. Malgré tout l'amour qu'il porte à son père, il est revenu en sachant qu'il y avait de grandes chances pour que les choses se passent mal pour lui. Peut-être qu'un homme peut toujours rentrer chez lui, mais il n'est pas toujours en mesure d'y rester.
Per amore
by Sean Michael Claudia NogaraKent McMann, programmatore dallo spirito libero, ama la vita, i dolci, la sua famiglia e il suo lavoro come designer di applicazioni. Con la sua intraprendenza, ha successo in ogni ambito in cui si impegni. Avere un figlio da una madre surrogata è il modo perfetto per dare inizio alla famiglia che ha sempre desiderato, sebbene non abbia ancora trovato l'agognato Uomo Ideale. Nella vita di Kent un giorno compare l'atleta Dex Lochland, anche lui un designer di applicazioni di successo, e i due sembrano perfetti assieme. Presto si trovano coinvolti in una relazione piena di divertimento, sesso, risate e amore. Ma quando Kent scopre che il suo tentativo di diventare padre ha avuto successo, Dex è sconvolto. È solo in questo momento che Kent scopre che Dex non ha mai voluto avere figli. La decisione che Kent ha preso prima di conoscere Dex potrebbe costargli l'uomo dei suoi sogni.
Grauzone
by Anna Doe Brooke MckinleyMiller Sutton, der perfekte und immer regelkonforme FBI-Agent, hat seine Welt in zwei Kategorien aufgeteilt. Es gibt die Bösen und die Guten - schwarz und weiß. In letzter Zeit mischen sich allerding beunruhigende Grautöne ein, die sich in Danny Butler personifizieren, einem Drogendealer. Miller will ihn dazu benutzen, einen weitaus größeren Fisch zu fangen, nämlich den Drogenbaron Roberto Hinestroza, hinter dem er seit Jahren her ist. Danny ist nicht daran interessiert, gegen seinen Boss auszusagen. Er empfindet eine merkwürdige Loyalität gegenüber Hinestroza und weiß außerdem, dass er mit dem Verrat an Hinestroza sein eigenes Todesurteil unterschreiben würde. Trotzdem lässt er sich widerstrebend darauf ein, mit dem FBI zu kooperieren. Kurz darauf bewahrheiten sich seine Befürchtungen und Hinestroza kommt ihnen auf die Schliche. Miller stellt überrascht fest, dass Danny nicht der kriminelle Überzeugungstäter ist, für den er ihn gehalten hat. Gleichzeitig fühlt Danny sich hilflos zu Miller hingezogen, der immer nur das Gute will. Sie haben gerade damit begonnen, die aufkeimende Anziehung zwischen sich zu erkunden, da spürt Hinestrozas Vollstrecker sie in ihrem Versteck auf. Danny und Miller müssen fliehen, wenn sie ihr Leben und die Liebe retten wollen, von der sie noch nicht wissen, ob sie eine Chance haben wird.
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
by John AmoryWorkaholic Logan rests only one day of the year: Christmas Day, and then only because when he tried to open his coffee shop on that day once no one showed up. Ever since his parents died on Christmas Eve over ten years ago, Logan keeps busy to keep his feelings at bay and people at a distance, even going so far as to ignore his younger brother's invitation to spend the holiday together.But a car accident and a Christmas Eve encounter with a mysterious stranger named Michael, which may or may not be a dream, will change the way Logan sees his past, his present, and his future.
A Dream Man Christmas
by J. D. WalkerMichael Stein has been with Chris Bolster -- his Mr. Muscles -- for over a year. His dream man come to life, Michael is happy enough with their relationship. Except he and Chris only see each other once a month due to Chris's busy schedule, and Michael misses him desperately when he’s away. And now, with Christmas right around the corner, Michael is pouting. Unofficially.Early on Christmas Eve morning, Chris informs Michael via Skype that he might not make it home in time for the holiday. As if that isn’t bad enough, Chris teases him with a special surprise he’ll be bringing with him. Not knowing what’s coming, Michael prepares for the holiday and hopes for the best.When Chris manages to make it home on December 25th with the Best. Gift. Ever!, Michael knows this Christmas Day will be one to remember, for always.
Meet and Greet
by Shawna JeanneWhen Kimmy Leighton started posting gay erotic romance fan fiction stories, Darryl Baker rapidly became her biggest fan, claiming to have read everything she’d ever written. Darryl followed her faithfully as she moved into publishing professionally.When Kimmy is invited to Q Con as a visiting author, she isn't surprised to find Darryl’s there, as well. But her interactions with him online don't prepare her for meeting him in person. He’s handsome and hot as hell, and has his sexy husband Scott in tow.Over dinner, Scott tells her one of Darryl’s fantasies is to sleep with Kimmy, and Scott loves him enough to give him a free pass where his favorite author is concerned. The offer is too tempting for Kimmy to pass up. Things seem a little awkward back at the hotel, though, with the three of them in the room and only two of them getting it on. Can Kimmy entice Darryl’s gay lover into a bit of threesome meet and greet?
Grateful for You
by J. D. WalkerJared Gillespie left the family farm five years ago because Walt Schneider cheated on him. With a woman. What he didn’t realize was that Walt, the man he still loves, was trying to tell him something, and it takes a trip home to figure it out.After Jared's mother convinces him to return for Thanksgiving, Jared discovers Walt is a daddy now, of all things. His daughter's name is Casey -- Jared's middle name. When Jared and Walt confront each other, the resulting confrontation causes Jared to realize he may have pushed Walt to cheat because of his overbearing ways. But would Walt be interested in trying again, after all this time?Because a man doesn't name his daughter after his ex-lover if he's over him, no matter what he pretends to the contrary. Maybe Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful: for second chances, and for love found, not lost.
The Next Christmas (Serendipity #3)
by Liam LivingsSequel toSerendipity DevelopsIn a snowy small town in England, just before Christmas, garage mechanic David and office worker Christian are preparing to spend the festive period with Christian's parents. The same parents who told him last year he wasn't welcome to their family festive celebrations because he was gay. But this year is different. His parents welcome their son and his boyfriend, David, with open arms; different except when it comes to sleeping arrangements.Will David and Christian's love overcome prejudice and old-fashioned views? Can David actually enjoy playing Pictionary? And will David's best friend Tony stay sober enough to offer his own particular brand of no nonsense advice from his perfect Christmas with friends, when David is up to his neck in family problems?
Christmas Promises
by Drew HuntSix months on from meeting inHeat Wave: Newark, Ben Knight and Aaron Jones face a totally different type of weather as they prepare for their first Christmas together in small town Maine.All Aaron wants for Christmas is Ben home safe and sound from a long haul ride along I-95, as well as to hear the words "I love you" from his man's lips. But when the snow starts to fall and Ben is still one day away from home, Aaron's hopes begin to fade.Can Ben make it home safely? And what's with the gifts under the tree, each with a different hand-drawn image?It promises to be a Christmas neither man will soon forget.
Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder (Vic and Matt #17)
by J. M. SnyderA Vic and Matt StoryJ.M. Snyder's popular couple Vic and Matt are back in this short and sexy holiday tale. The guys have a tradition -- one Matt finds frustrating, to say the least -- to abstain from sex for the week between Christmas and New Year's. So what if Matt was the one to come up with the stupid rule in the first place? Can’t he create a new tradition, one where they love on each other as much as possible during the holidays?When he’s home with nothing to do because the gym where he works is closed for renovations, Matt has plenty of time to turn Vic around to his way of thinking. But Vic seems determined to frustrate Matt at every turn. Will Matt finally get his way, or will Vic insist on waiting until midnight rings in the new year before either of them find release?
Company for the Holidays
by Ronnie MatthewsHenry's been in love with his sister's best friend for years, but he never could seem to get the timing right. Jake has sworn off falling in love, after losing his partner to cancer, and Henry knows better than to compete with a ghost. But just as he's about to lose hope, a fateful tumble into a closet is all it takes to spark his inspiration -- if he can't give Jake his heart, maybe he'll accept Henry's body instead.Two years after the death of his partner, and Jake still feels the loss most keenly during the holidays. So when his long-time friend, Henry, proposes they be friends-with-benefits, he can't immediately turn it down. It's a perfect solution to his loneliness without risking his heart. Besides, who wouldn't want a little company for the holidays?Of course, Jake never considered the idea that he may have already fallen. A long time ago.
Photo Finish
by Nickie JamisonThough he dislikes Christmas, Alex Phillips works at the mall as one of Santa's elves, with their too-tight green denim jeans and Vulcan ears. He is flabbergasted when his co-worker elf for the season turns out to be Corin Perry, his old high school crush.When they were still at school, Alex was the "gay emo goth" kid and Corin was the "handsome jock with a girlfriend" kid. They moved in different circles, although that didn't stop Alex from having a crush on Corin all through high school.Meeting now as adults, Alex realises he might have been a dick to Corin in high school and that Corin has his own issues to face. Can their newfound friendship become something more and rekindle Alex's Christmas spirit?