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Acsquidentally In Love (Sucker For Love Mysteries #1)
by K.L. HiersA Sucker For Love MysteryNothing brings two men—or one man and an ancient god—together like revenge. Private investigator Sloane sacrificed his career in law enforcement in pursuit of his parents’ murderer. Like them, he is a follower of long-forgotten gods, practicing their magic and offering them his prayers… not that he’s ever gotten a response. Until now. Azaethoth the Lesser might be the patron of thieves and tricksters, but he takes care of his followers. He’s come to earth to avenge the killing of one of his favorites, and maybe charm the pants off the cute detective Fate has placed in his path. If he has his way, they’ll do much more than bring a killer to justice. In fact, he’s sure he’s found the man he’ll spend his immortal life with. Sloane’s resolve is crumbling under Azaethoth’s surprising sweetness, and the tentacles he sometimes glimpses escaping the god’s mortal form set his imagination alight. But their investigation gets stranger and deadlier with every turn. To survive, they’ll need a little faith… and a lot of mystical firepower.
Acsquidentally in Love: Acsquidentally in Love DE (Kraken-Krimi der Anderen Dimension)
by K.L. HiersNichts bringt zwei Männer – oder einen Mann und einen alten Gott – so zusammen wie Rache. Privatdetektiv Sloane hat seine Karriere bei der Polizei aufgegeben, um den Mörder seiner Eltern zu finden. Wie sie ist er ein Anhänger längst vergessener Götter, praktiziert ihre Magie und betet sie an ... nicht, dass er jemals eine Antwort erhalten hätte. Bis jetzt. Azaethoth, der Geringere, mag der Schutzpatron der Diebe und Betrüger sein, aber er kümmert sich um seine Anhänger. Er ist auf die Erde gekommen, um den Mord an einem seiner Lieblinge zu rächen, und vielleicht auch, um den süßen Detektiv zu verzaubern, den das Schicksal ihm in den Weg gelegt hat. Wenn es nach ihm ginge, würden sie viel mehr tun, als nur einen Mörder vor Gericht zu stellen. Denn er ist sich ziemlich sicher, den Mann gefunden zu haben, mit dem er sein unsterbliches Leben verbringen möchte. Sloanes Entschlossenheit bröckelt angesichts Azaethoths überraschender Anmut, und die Tentakel, die er manchmal erspähen kann, wenn sie aus der sterblichen Gestalt des Gottes hervorkommen, regen seine Fantasie an. Aber ihre Ermittlungen werden immer seltsamer und tödlicher. Um zu überleben, brauchen sie ein wenig Vertrauen … und viel mystische Feuerkraft.
Across the Sea
by Wayne MansfieldTwenty-two-year-old Jacob Tomkins is sentenced to seven years’ labour in the fledgling colony of Sydney Town, Australia. The voyage across the sea is arduous. He is travelling with mean, street-hardened criminals, some of whom would like to use him for their pleasure.Fortunately he meets Peter, who takes Jacob under his wing. Together they find moments of pleasure amid the drudgery of the voyage. They share their hopes and dreams, and finally declare their love for each other upon the eve of their arrival in Sydney Town -- a place where the currency is rum, distilled and controlled by the powerful military.But what will happen once they disembark? The chances of remaining together are slim. A lot can happen in seven years, especially when Jacob’s new master takes a liking to him. Is their love strong enough to survive the ravages of time? Can they survive the rigors of their sentences?
Across the Line
by R. Frank DavisA chance meeting. A one-night stand. And then a pattern of them. For Nigerian-born professional football linebacker Arikawe “Ade” Adeloyebe and Chicago newspaper reporter Rex Palmieri, not-so-casual sex is all they can have. Ade is closeted to protect his career, and Rex has to toe the line between his own job and his secret relationship with a sports celebrity. Both men fall deeply in love, but misunderstandings, miscommunication, and outside pressure threaten to implode the relationship. Then a bounty-hunting scandal followed by a bloody gay bashing force Rex and Ade to face some hard choices. Can they tackle the opposition and cross the goal line to happiness together?
Across a Field of Starlight: (A Graphic Novel)
by Blue DelliquantiAn epic sci-fi graphic novel romance between two non-binary characters as they find one another through time, distance, and war. An amazing story that explores the complexity of human nature and what brings us together.When they were kids, Fassen&’s fighter spaceship crash-landed on a planet that Lu&’s survey force was exploring. It was a forbidden meeting between a kid from a war-focused resistance movement and a kid whose community and planet are dedicated to peace and secrecy. Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems. But their friendship keeps them in each other&’s orbit as they grow up. They stay in contact in secret as their communities are increasingly threatened by the omnipresent, ever-expanding empire. As the empire begins a new attack against Fassen&’s people--and discovers Lu&’s in the process--the two of them have the chance to reunite at last. They finally are able to be together...but at what cost? This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is an epic science fiction romance between two non-binary characters as they find one another through time, distance, and war.
Acrobat
by Mary CalmesForty-five-year-old English professor Nathan Qells is very good at making people feel important. What he's not very good at is sticking around afterward. He's a nice guy; he just doesn't feel things the way other people do. So even after all the time he's spent taking care of Michael, the kid across the hall, he doesn't realize that Michael's mob muscle uncle and guardian, Andreo Fiore, has slowly been falling in love with him. Dreo has bigger problems than getting Nate to see him as a potential partner. He's raising his nephew, trying to leave his unsavory job, and starting his own business, a process made infinitely more difficult when a series of hits takes out some key underworld players. Still, Dreo is determined to build a life he can be proud of--a life with Nate as a cornerstone. A life that is starting to look like exactly what Nate has been seeking. Unfortunately for Dreo--and for Nate--the last hits were just part of a major reorganization, and Dreo's obvious love for Nate has made him a target too. Honorable Mention: Best LGBT Cover
Acqua pulita
by Amy Lane Livin DerevelEcco a voi Patrick Cleary: festaiolo, perdente e schizzato. Patrick cerca disperatamente di trasformare se stesso e i risultati sono così straordinari che per poco non ne rimane ucciso. Ora ecco a voi Wes 'Whiskey' Keenan: biologo da campo che si chiede quando arriverà il momento giusto per sistemarsi e mettere radici. Quando il giorno peggiore della vita di Patrick si conclude col salvataggio da parte di Whiskey, i due si trovano a condividere un frammento di vita e una minuscola cuccetta sulla casa galleggiante più kitsch del mondo. Patrick ha bisogno di dare una svolta alla sua vita e Whiskey decide di aiutarlo, ma il ragazzo non è del tutto convinto di riuscirci. Anzi, è abbastanza sicuro di essere uno scherzo della natura. Ma Whiskey, che lavora con veri e propri scherzi della natura, pensa che l'unica cosa di cui Patrick ha davvero bisogno è riconoscere la bellezza dentro quel guscio strambo, e non si è mai tirato indietro di fronte a una missione. Tra rane anomale, un ex ragazzo delinquente e i complessi di Patrick, Whiskey dovrà armarsi di tutta la pazienza possibile prima che Patrick scopra il meglio di sé. Solo allora si troveranno a nuotare finalmente nell'acqua pulita.
Los Acompañantes
by Cs LuisEn una galaxia llena de esclavos y gobernada por maestros uniformados, la estación Victoria no es diferente. Incluso bajo todos los fetiches de cuero, seda y esclavitud, el joven cadete, Gabriel Heinrich, está inquieto y aburrido. Después de regresar de unas cortas vacaciones, se encuentra más aburrido que nunca con la forma de vida en la estación Victoria. Distraído incluso de las cosas que una vez lo hicieron feliz y encontrándose a sí mismo distante de su amante de toda la vida, Eric Peterson, anhela escapar de la esclavitud de la Estación. Mientras tanto, en una subasta, una costumbre muy tradicional en la estación Victoria ha comenzado. Esto bien puede servir para despertar la obsesión del joven Gabriel, o para despertar el deseo y los sentimientos de otro tipo. Sentimientos que lo han mantenido esclavo de un hombre, el almirante Patrick. ¿actuará sobre ellos?
Achtzehnprozentiges Grau: Die Flucht (Task Force Iota)
by Julia Schneider Anne TeninoIn einer Zukunft, in der die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika durch unüberwindbare politische Differenzen gespalten sind, ist es die Aufgabe von Agent Matt Tennimore, Menschen aus den Konföderierten Roten Staaten herauszuholen. Egal, ob sie Spezialagenten seines eigenen Landes sind, die gefangengenommen wurden, oder schwule Bürger aus den Roten Staaten, die um Asyl bitten. Niemals hätte Matt damit gerechnet, seinen Highschool-Schwarm retten zu müssen, der Matt damals wegen seiner Homosexualität das Leben zur Hölle gemacht hat. James Ayala zu retten, ist nicht einfach. Er wimmelt nicht nur vor Nano-Sendern, er hat auch ein biokybernetisches Gehirnimplantat, das ihm übersinnliche Fähigkeiten verleiht. Und er ist sich ganz und gar nicht sicher, ob er diese Fähigkeiten kontrollieren kann. Das ist die gute Nachricht. Die schlechte Nachricht ist, dass das Implantat James' geistige Stabilität gefährdet. Auf der Flucht vor der feindlichen Miliz und vor Flugzeugen mit künstlicher Intelligenz, gesteht James Matt schließlich, dass er ihn damals in der Schule nur gequält hat, weil er Gefühle für ihn hatte. Matt kann der Versuchung nicht widerstehen, die James für ihn darstellt. Aber er will so viel mehr als Sex, sollten sie es jemals lebend über die Grenze schaffen. Ist es wirklich eine gute Idee, mit James zusammen zu sein, dessen Gehirn eine tickende Zeitbombe ist? Außerdem weiß Matt noch gar nicht wie sehr James sich tatsächlich verändert hat.
Achtung, Aufnahme! (Brandt and Donnelly Capers #1)
by Alina Becker Xavier MayneSein neuester Auftrag bringt den Kriminalbeamten Brandt in eine unangenehme Lage: Er soll Undercover bei einer Organisation vorsprechen, die Online-Sexfilme produziert und dafür muss er nackt vor der Kamera posieren. Glücklicherweise steht ihm sein Partner und bester Freund Donnelly immer treu zur Seite – ob es darum geht, in Schwulenboutiquen Reizwäsche zu shoppen oder ihn während seiner Recherchen auf Pornowebsites zu ermutigen und mit Jägermeister zu versorgen. Aller Demütigung zum Trotz liefert Brandt bei dem Vorsprechen seinen besten „Schuss“ ab – und wird über Nacht zur Sensation. Aber um den Mann hinter der Organisation zu treffen, muss er noch eine weitere Vorstellung geben – dieses Mal für den Höchstbietenden live vor der Webcam. Um seinen Partner zu schützen, gewinnt Donnelly die Auktion, aber ihr Plan hat einen Haken: Sie müssen die Nummer bis zum bitteren Ende durchziehen. Danach fühlt sich Brandt zutiefst erniedrigt. Er versucht, damit ins Reine zu kommen, was er für seinen Job tun musste und Ruhe in sein Gefühlschaos zu bringen. Aber auch für Donnelly war diese Ermittlung die reinste Entdeckungsreise. Plötzlich wird alles, was die beiden Männer über sich und den anderen zu wissen glaubten, über den Haufen geworfen. Dabei haben sie doch eigentlich noch einen Fall zu lösen – aber der sieht möglicherweise ganz anders aus, als sie dachten.
Achievement Unlocked (Three Player Tag-Team #4)
by Allyson LindtMeganLove is supposed to be happily ever after. Yeah, right.I thought I’d found my perfect guy… twice. Five years ago, I walked in on Number One with my ex-best friend. This morning, the day I was supposed to marry Number Two, I found him banging the wedding planner.Wedding’s off, and I’m done spending so much time trying to make myself perfect for the right guy. I’m almost forty and it’s time I lived life for me.Fortunately, my brother’s (super sexy) best friends are there for me. From bungee jumping to getting down and dirty in the hay, they’re happy to help me turn a list of side quests into my main storyline.It’s a good thing I’ve sworn off love, or I’d find myself falling for two men again. At the same time. But I know better than to make that mistake.
Acha Bacha
by Bilal BaigFor years, Zaya has delicately balanced his relationship with his Muslim faith and queer identity by keeping his genderqueer lover and manipulative mother apart. But when his mother ends up in the hospital on the same day his partner is leaving for pilgrimage, Zaya’s worlds come crashing in on each other, opening a space for traumatic memories to resurface. Acha Bacha boldly explores the intersections between queerness, gender identity and Islamic culture in the Pakistani diaspora. It’s about the way we love, the way we are loved and what it takes to truly accept love.
Aces Wild: A Heist
by Amanda DeWittWhat happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Shenanigans ensue."A fast-paced, thrilling diversion."—Kirkus ReviewsSome people join chess club, some people play football. Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school&’s basement. What else is the son of a Las Vegas casino mogul supposed to do?Everything starts falling apart when Jack&’s mom is arrested for their family&’s ties to organized crime. His sister Beth thinks this is the Shannon family&’s chance to finally go straight, but Jack knows that something&’s not right. His mom was sold out, and he knows by who. Peter Carlevaro: rival casino owner and jilted lover. Gross.Jack hatches a plan to find out what Carlevaro&’s holding over his mom&’s head, but he can&’t do it alone. He recruits his closest friends—the asexual support group he met through fandom forums. Now all he has to do is infiltrate a high-stakes gambling club and dodge dark family secrets, while hopelessly navigating what it means to be in love while asexual. Easy, right?A wild romp told in a can't-look-away-from voice, Aces Wild is packed with internet friend hijinks and ace representation galore!
El Acervo Genético
by Benjamin Shepherd Quiñones Hileana Vásquez GranjaNoah Fletcher de dieciséis años tiene muchas cosas en la cabeza. Es gay, y su mejor amigo lo odia por eso. Al igual que el resto de su preparatoria. Lo que no saben es que él tiene la habilidad de hablar y entender a todos los animales de la Tierra. A pesar del completo apoyo de su mamá y de sus amigos animales, no puede evitar sentirse solitario hasta que la popular porrista, Candy Bloom, lo defiende públicamente. Está feliz de tenerla de su lado, pero hay algo extraño en Candy. Ella parece saber más de lo que debería. De alguna forma, ella sabe de su poder secreto y le advierte de lo que está por venir…una invasión alienígena. La pregunta es, ¿cómo van a detenerla? ¿Y quién más se les unirá en la misión?
Ace of Spades
by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéGossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. All you need to know is . . . I’m here to divide and conquer. <P><P>Like all great tyrants do. —Aces When two Niveus Private Academy students, Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, are selected to be part of the elite school’s senior class prefects, it looks like their year is off to an amazing start. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too. <P><P>Shortly after the announcement is made, though, someone who goes by Aces begins using anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten every aspect of their carefully planned futures. <P><P>As Aces shows no sign of stopping, what seemed like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game, with all the cards stacked against them. Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly? <P><P>With heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Ace of Hearts (Lorimer Real Love)
by Myriad AugustineEveryone around Alvin seems to be obsessed with one thing—sex. Alvin finds it uncomfortable to think and talk about it and he knows he isn't ready. His friends, however, think that all Alvin needs is to hook up with the right guy, so they start a plan to set Alvin up with three different guys. First there's Allistair, a boy with strong ambitions. Second is Rowan, a trans boy. Third is Jesse, the popular heartbreaker. But the closer Alvin gets to being physical with someone, the more he's uncertain that this is for him and he begins to wonder if he's asexual. Can Alvin find the love that's right for him? Find out in this emotional high/low YA romance. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
Ace of Hearts
by Feral SephrianBlake couldn’t imagine a better job than the one he has with adult film company Wild Card Studios, although few people would imagine he’s truly asexual. Most intrigued by this anomaly is Felix, a pansexual man Blake meets at his cousin’s wedding.As a homoromantic, Blake is smitten with his new friend, but with his ten year high school reunion the day after the wedding, he has more pressing things on his mind than the obvious conflicting differences between them.The party starts well, but when an old bully returns with a startling new attitude, Blake is left in an awkward and unsettling position. Can Felix become a real-life film hero and rush to his rescue?
Ace Notes: Tips and Tricks on Existing in an Allo World
by Michele KirichanskayaWhat is the ace lens?Is my relationship queerplatonic?Am I sex-favorable, sex-averse or sex-repulsed?As an ace or questioning person in an oh-so-allo world, you're probably in desperate need of a cheat sheet. Allow us to introduce your new asexual best friend, an essential resource serving up the life hacks you need to fully embrace the ace. Expect interviews with remarkable aces across the spectrum, advice on navigating different communities , and low-key ways to flaunt your ace identity.Covering everything from coming out, explaining asexuality and understanding different types of attraction, to marriage, relationships, sex, consent, gatekeeping, religion, ace culture and more, this is the ultimate arsenal for whatever the allo world throws at you.
Ace in the Hole (Dreamspun Desires #13)
by Ava DrakeA Wild Cards NovelSurveillance, seduction, and extra-dirty politics. Christian Chatsworth-Brandeis has a problem. A huge one. The US senator he works for has run away with his latest mistress on the eve of a make-or-break fund-raising event, and it's up to him to cover his boss's irresponsible tracks. Stone Jackson, the senator's new bodyguard, looks enough like the senator that, with some extensive grooming, he might pass for Senator Lacey. Christian and Stone hatch a plan to fool everyone by substituting Stone for the senator, but Miami madness and the incendiary heat between them are throwing obstacles in their way. It's a race to find the senator and pull off the con of the century before the attraction between them spins completely out of control.
Ace-High Royal Flush
by TinneanJefferson Sebring wined and dined, charmed and cajoled, and lured and seduced handsome men into his bed. However, he never wanted to keep one longer than a few dates or a few months. He had his work with the CIA and his duties to his family, and with those and his men, he was content. That was, until Ludovic Rivenhall.First Ludo squired Jefferson’s sister Portia around town, then fell into Jefferson's bed as so many others had. But Ludo wanted more than a same time next year type of relationship; he wanted to stay in Jefferson’s life, and Jefferson found he was willing to allow it as long as they both still wanted it.Years later, they both still wanted each other -- but men didn't marry men. Or did they, in this new world they had survived to see?
Ace
by Jack ByrneJake Tanner is a gay asexual man who finds peace on his small Australian farm and is content to lead a quiet life taking care of his animals. Then a random act of kindness on his part sets in motion a complex series of events that results in him playing the piano in a local pub and meeting Damien Jamieson, a sexy gay biker with a penchant for leather. Damien finds Jake instantly irresistible, but that could be the worst thing for their budding relationship, as Damien is determined to bed the reluctant Jake. However, Jake has no intention of going along with his plan. If there's a chance for anything between them, Damien will have to figure out how to turn Jake on without scaring him off.
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
by Angela ChenAn engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. <P><P>What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face--confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships--are the same conflicts that nearly all of us will experience. Through a blend of reporting, cultural criticism, and memoir, Ace addresses the misconceptions around the "A" of LGBTQIA and invites everyone to rethink pleasure and intimacy. <P><P> Journalist Angela Chen creates her path to understanding her own asexuality with the perspectives of a diverse group of asexual people. Vulnerable and honest, these stories include a woman who had blood tests done because she was convinced that "not wanting sex" was a sign of serious illness, and a man who grew up in a religious household and did everything "right," only to realize after marriage that his experience of sexuality had never been the same as that of others. Disabled aces, aces of color, gender-nonconforming aces, and aces who both do and don't want romantic relationships all share their experiences navigating a society in which a lack of sexual attraction is considered abnormal. Chen's careful cultural analysis explores how societal norms limit understanding of sex and relationships and celebrates the breadth of sexuality and queerness.
Accuracy (New State #1)
by Jordan GillespieNew State: Book OneLife is cheap in the new American Republic, as officer-in-training Lailani Harris knows well. Any who break the oppressive government’s rules end up as live target practice, and one day Lai sees a face she recognizes in her sights. Since she can’t bring herself to execute her cousin, she recruits her best friend, and they undertake a daring rescue that lands all three of them on the run. As they uncover the true depths of corruption in the government and stumble into a resistance movement, Lai’s destiny unfolds. It’s hard to believe a single person can stand against such a powerful adversary, but she might be the one to turn the tide.
Accompanied by a Waltz
by Andrew GreyJonathon Pfister's life has settled into a maudlin existence since the death of Greg, his lover of seventeen years. But Greg's daughter Jeana has decided she's had enough, so she rents a small apartment in Vienna for him as a Father's Day present. Jonathon agrees to go, against his better judgment. Surprisingly, Jonathon finds the change of scenery refreshing, and he even makes a young friend in Hans, his landlady's son. Then Hans's older brother returns home, and Jonathon begins to truly awaken. Fabian touches something inside him, especially when the younger man takes it upon himself to woo Jonathon in full Viennese style, with a waltz. But shadows of the past and expectations for the future loom over them both and will have to be banished for their lovers' dance to stay in step.
Accidentally On Purpose
by J. M. SnyderOne morning before work, Alan Travers accidentally bumps into Detective Jim Garrison at a cafe where both men stop for coffee. The handsome younger man interests Alan, but he misses his chance to get to know the detective better and wonders if he'll get another.With the help of his nephew Bryce, Alan concocts a plan to try and get Jim's attention "accidentally on purpose." It works, but as things heat up between them, Alan worries what Jim will think if he finds out their getting together was no accident.Then Bryce goes missing, and Alan's going to have to come clean. But is he the only one not being truthful?