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The 485th Day of March
by A. R. MolerPart of the Inches of Trust universeFebruary seems like the perfect time for architect Brian Townsend to give notice at the big firm he’s been working for and get his own business off the ground. But February of 2020 is dropping hints that the future is neither bright nor rosy in New York City, or the rest the world.As the spring develops into a disaster of unimaginable proportions, Brian’s husband Tristan Blake is on the front lines. As an NYPD detective, his job suddenly involves risks it never had before. Can he keep himself safe, and Brian too? What happens when the universe drops a very small gift into their lives in the middle of all the chaos?
50 Ways to Support Lesbian and Gay Equality: The Complete Guide to Supporting Family, Friends, Neighbors or Yourself
by Meredith Maran Angela WatrousHomosexuality has been politicized. But when the issue hits home, whether it involves a family member, colleague, or neighbor who's gay, all that controversy fades in the face of a real, live person who wants and deserves basic human rights and freedoms. Written by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people and those who care about them, 50 Ways to Support Lesbian and Gay Equality is a compendium of informative, joyful, and poignant essays by well-known experts, activists, and leaders, each promoting understanding while suggesting simple actions. From defining terminology ("What's gay baiting?"), to exploring family issues ("How can I support a lesbian couple who want to have children?"), the book deftly navigates workplace, cultural, and political issues. This timely and much-needed guide demonstrates positive ways to deal with everyday homophobia and heterosexism, or just plain uncertainty at the unfamiliar, offering guidance on issues ranging from the personal--what to say to a closeted friend --to the political--how to support gay rights around the world.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
by Dashka SlaterDashka Slater's The 57 Bus, a riveting nonfiction book for teens about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment, tells the true story of an agender teen who was set on fire by another teen while riding a bus in Oakland, California.A New York Times BestsellerStonewall Book Award Winner—Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature AwardYALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist One teenager in a skirt.One teenager with a lighter.One moment that changes both of their lives forever.If it weren’t for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one.Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.
6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did)
by Tess SharpeNina LaCour meets Jenny Han in this beautiful and charming story of six moments that lead to two girls, one kiss, and eventually, three little words that were maybe always true. After years of bickering, Penny and Tate have called a truce: they&’ll play nice. They have to. Their mothers (life-long best friends) need them to be perfect, drama-free daughters when Penny&’s mother becomes a living liver donor to Tate&’s mom. Forced to live together as their moms recover, the girls&’ truce is essential in keeping everything—their jobs, the house, the finances, the Moms&’ healing—running smoothly. They&’ve got to let this thing between them go. There&’s one little hitch: Penny and Tate keep almost kissing. It&’s just this confusing thing that keeps happening. You know, from time to time. For basically their entire teenaged existence. They&’ve never talked about it. They&’ve always ignored it in the aftermath. But now they&’re living across the hall from each other. And some things—like their kisses—can&’t be almosts forever. Told through the two girls&’ present, and six moments from their past, this dynamic love story shows that sometimes the person you need the most has been there for you all along.
69 Exhibition Road: Twelve True-Life Tales from the Fag End of Punk, Porn & Performance
by Dorothy Max PriorA vibrant, wry, and engaging account of life as an adventurous, queer young person in late 1970s London discovering themselves as an artist, and an individual.While working as a photographer&’s model, gallery usher, and exotic dancer, Dorothy &“Max&” Prior witnessed the births of Adam and the Ants, The Monochrome Set, The Sex Pistols, and Throbbing Gristle, as well as drumming in her own cult band Rema Rema and recording with Industrial Records. Her exuberant commentaries, each presented as a stand-alone episode, illustrate the multilayered nature of the London music, art, and fashion worlds of the late 1970s, and the overlap between the early punk scene with the city&’s rapidly evolving club and queer cultures.
The 7-10 Split: A Romantic Comedy (Peach Blossom #1)
by Karmen LeeFor fans of Ashley Herring Blake&’s Delilah Green Doesn&’t Care and Chencia C. Higgins' D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding comes an utterly charming and queerly irresistible romantic comedy…where all&’s fair in love and bowling.This is how love rolls…For teacher Ava Williams, some subjects are not up for debate. Like history—specifically, the one she has with Grace Jones, bowling pro and local celeb. Who is now, for no identifiable reason, teaching at the same small-town Georgia high school as Ava. Once upon a time, they were thick as thieves, best friends, rivals who pushed each other, and total bowling nerds. Then they shared a kiss, sweet and confusing…and after that, they split and nothing was ever the same.Ava is pretty sure she has every reason to hate Grace. Especially when the school&’s soggy potato of a principal announces—finally—that the students can have the bowling team Ava has been pushing for, for years…only to hand it to Grace.Now they&’re expected to be partners and lead their new bowling team to victory in six months. And with that, their rivalry is back. Fierce, ultracompetitive…and with an undeniable attraction that pushes, pulls and crashes together. It&’s history. It&’s chemistry. And it&’s just a matter of time before it explodes…one way or the other.
72 heures
by Clare London Laura BrohanTanner MacKay et Niall Sutherland, deux agents d’une équipe hautement spécialisée, ont un jour été bien plus que de simples collègues de travail. Mais après qu’une mission se fut très mal déroulée, leur monde s’est écroulé, poussant Tanner à s’enfuir. L’équipe fut divisée et leur liaison oubliée. Maintenant, un traître menace l’équipe, et leur ancienne patronne est déterminée à réunir son noyau dur avant qu’il ne soit trop tard. Elle retrouve Tanner dans un parc de caravanes délabré, amenant avec elle un invité qui n’est pas le bienvenu, mais qui a besoin d’un refuge temporaire : Niall, l’homme qu’il ne pensait jamais plus revoir. L’homme qui, il le sait, aurait aussi préféré ne jamais le revoir. Dans cette situation à la fois oppressante et hautement dangereuse, Tanner et Niall devront revenir sur leur passé et remettre en cause leurs perceptions, leurs croyances – et leurs désirs – s’ils veulent survivre, voire construire un futur ensemble.
72 Hours
by Clare LondonTanner Mackay and Niall Sutherland were once far more than just fellow intelligence agents. But then a mission went horribly wrong and everything fell apart, sending Tanner into hiding and splitting the team and their affair wide apart. Now an unknown traitor is threatening the team, and their ex-boss is determined to reunite them before it's too late. She finds Tanner in a run-down trailer park, bringing with her a most unwelcome refugee in need of temporary sanctuary: Niall, the man he thought he'd never have to face again. The man he's sure feels exactly the same in return. Trapped in a situation that's both claustrophobic and highly dangerous, Tanner and Niall will have to revisit their past and reconsider their perceptions, their loyalties--and their desires--in order to survive, let alone forge a future together.
The 7th of London (Gadgets and Shadows #1)
by Beau SchemeryAfter his parents and family die, Seven escapes his factory job. By wits and will alone, he survives in a London divided into the affluent Fairside and the squalor of London's industrial Blackside, where many struggle to eke their existence out of despair. But Seven has to fight for more than just food and shelter. All over Blackside, a secret cabal of prominent citizens and the mysterious Mr. Kettlebent are snatching children. Rumor has it a wizard is controlling the queen, and the country's most notorious villain is the only one who wants to stop him. Seven is determined to find out why. Hired by the criminal Jack Midnight to steal the evil wizard's spellbook, Seven soon discovers the mystery runs deeper than he suspected. But events spiral out of control, and it isn't long before the intrigue sweeps Seven into its deadly current.
The 7th of Victorica (Gadgets and Shadows #2)
by Beau SchemeryGadgets and Shadows: Book TwoA Sequel to The 7th of LondonSince Seven saved London and Queen Victoria, problems have begun growing in Victorica, formerly the free states of America. With government corruption running rampant and slavery becoming epidemic, rumors are flying about the Confederacy of the South building an army and threatening war. Still haunted by the memory of his old enemy, Seven and his lover, Silas Kettlebent, are sent to investigate the growing corruption of the South, but they find that the problem runs deeper than they could have possibly imagined. Seven is determined to see not only the slaves freed, but the colony as well. It’s going to take the combined efforts of slaves, criminals, politicians, and Abraham Lincoln to avoid a devastating war, and if Seven has anything to say about it, to ensure the freedom of every single Victorican from British rule. He’ll just have to do it while contending with the ghost of a previous enemy and another’s thirst for revenge.
85a
by Kyle Thomas SmithWhat do you get when you cross Holden Caulfield with Johnny Rotten? None other than Seamus O'Grady, the 15-year-old, punk-rock protagonist of 85A! It’s a subzero Chicago morning on January 23, 1989--the Monday after George H.W. Bush’s inauguration--and Seamus is at his fighting best. Braving the bitter cold at the 85A bus stop, Seamus rails against his repressive environment in anticipation of his “the-minute-I-turn-18” move to London. His escape velocity mounts against the backdrop of a Midwest metropolis as memories, fantasies, and cityscapes collide on his commute to the south-side Jesuit high school that's itching to kick him out for bad grades and excessive demerits. When Seamus shows up late to school yet again, the dean prepares his expulsion papers. Liberated by failure, Seamus makes a break for London via an Amtrak to the mean streets of Late Eighties Manhattan. 85A tracks a watershed day in the life of an adolescent antihero. Foul-mouthed with a capital F-word, Seamus embodies Johnny Rotten's anarchic image as a way of fending off the bullies at home, at school and in his whites-only neighborhood.
9 Willow Street
by Nell IrisHeartbroken after the death of his beloved Nana, Hannes, the family outsider, finally allows himself to grieve. The legal battle over Nana’s quirky old house -- the only place he’s ever felt accepted and loved -- is over, and he moves in and finds a sense of peace.... And a rabbit.An adorable bunny with a huge personality moves in, too, and refuses to leave. Hannes instantly falls in love with the sweet animal who helps heal his heart. But one morning, Hannes’ view of the world changes when the rabbit transforms into a man. A man named Mattis.After the initial shock, Hannes and Mattis discover a connection between them that runs deeper than it seems. Will their newfound feelings survive unraveling secrets and meddling families, and grow into something real? Something deep and everlasting?
90 Days to Say I Do
by J. B. BuellSasha flies into New York from Moscow on a short stay fiancé's visa, and he fully intends to marry the man he met online so he can live in America. Sasha has ninety days to say “I do,” and in his mind it will be the perfect fairy tale romance.But things don't exactly go to plan with Sasha's intended fiancé, and his dreams of living in New York seem about to slip through his fingers.Then a chance meeting reacquaints him with Daniel, an old friend, and Sasha falls in love. Now his original plans for a visa are no longer an option, as Sasha doesn't want to marry anyone but Daniel. But does Daniel feel the same way about him?
911 Vampire
by Caleb JamesA vampire succubus created during the Black Plague, Godfrey works as a Boston paramedic and battles loneliness and exhaustion as he fights to keep humanity safe from twin COVID and opioid epidemics. <p><p>He has always pursued that which provides him hope—medicine, the cello… love. But yielding to his feelings for his work partner, Trevor, would conflict with Godfrey’s complicated moral code. Instead he feeds on sexual energy when he must and investigates a drug ring in his spare time. <p><p>But even a vampire can’t ignore his feelings forever.
959 Brenton Street (Men of Falcon Pointe #1)
by Thianna DurstonA Men of Falcon Pointe NovelTrent Farnsworth moves to Falcon Pointe to get as far away from his controlling family and religion as he can. While his conservative upbringing makes it hard for Trent to admit he's gay, he accidentally outs himself in front of his four new roommates. None of the men living at 959 Brenton Street are what the world would consider normal, but all four accept him for who he is. He never expects to feel right at home in a loving discipline household. And when Trent falls for his much older landlord, Dr. Cory Venerin, he's as surprised as anyone, but discovering Cory feels the same makes Trent realize he's truly in the right place at the right time. Until he tells his family he's gay. His father uses any resource at his disposal to destroy him, including Trent's love for Cory. As his father schemes to send Trent to a hospital whose sole purpose is to rip the gay out of him, Cory battles to save not only Trent--but also the possibility of a future together.
96 Hours
by Georgia Beers"Beers gives a welcome expansion to the romance genre with her clear, sympathetic writing."-Curve magazineErica Ryan is flying home from London after a disastrous business trip. Free spirit Abby Hayes is flying into New York City to visit her mother before jetting off again. Both end up in Gander, Canada, when their flight is diverted because of 9/11. For ninety-six hours they share a rollercoaster of emotions and find themselves drawn to one another. Will their nascent connection survive everyday life when they return home?Georgia Beers is the author of eight lesbian romances and has won the Lambda Literary Award and the Golden Grown Literacy Award.
98 Wounds
by Justin Chin98 Wounds is a series of improbably linked stories that reimagines and reconciles the abject, the outlaw, the ostracized, the misfits, and the cranky contrarians among us. Gay people have never been as free--or divided--as in today's society. As the gay majority surges into the mainstream, a social construct has emerged depicting "Good Gays" and "Bad Gays." Endless mythmaking goes into dehumanizing the Bad. Barebackers, poz sexpigs, meth-users, sexual libertines, and fetishists have been blamed, shamed, and disdained. Any vicious untruth or loathsome rumor about them--even those contrary to science or common sense--is accepted without question. The characters populating 98 Wounds run roughshod in a city spiraling towards collapse. They broker urgent desires in constant pursuit of identity, obsession, rituals of hope, even the simplicity of an ordinary life. They unwaveringly root for their own understanding of belonging, contentment, pleasure, and love. In 98 Wounds, either we are all damned, or we are all saved: a sentiment that speaks to all cultures in these uncertain times.
The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers
by Adam SassA charming YA rom-com perfect for fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue and What If It&’s Us. Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)—though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love—for real this time.Will Boy 100 be the One? Micah is rich, dreamy, and charming. As the &“Prince of Chicago,&”—the son of local celebrity sports radio host known as the King of Chicago—he has everything going for him. Unfortunately, he&’s also the prince of imaginary meet-cutes, since he&’s too nervous to actually ask boys out. Instead, Micah draws each crush to share on Instagram with a post about their imaginary dates. Ninety-nine &“boyfriends&” later, his account is hugely popular, and everyone is eagerly awaiting Boy 100. So is Micah. He&’s determined that Boy 100 will be different. This time, Micah will sweep the boy off his feet, for real! So when Micah flirts with a hot boy on the L who&’s wearing a vegan leather jacket and lugging a ton of library books, he is sure this is Boy 100. But right before he can make his move and ask for the boy&’s number, the guy rushes off the train, leaving behind his pumpkin-embroidered jacket. The jacket holds clues to the boy&’s identity, so Micah and his friends set off on a quest to return it. Along the way, Micah will discover that the best relationships aren&’t fairy tales. In fact, the perfect fit—and true love—might be closer than he thinks.
99 Problems
by Becky BlackRob Catteneo takes charge of his family’s business, selling ice cream in a British seaside town, and finds their oldest competitor, Bianchi’s, is now being run by the youngest son, Chez. Chez was once a schoolmate but never a friend, because of their old family rivalry.Rob’s interested in both a business partnership with Bianchi’s and a more personal relationship with Chez. But Chez is deep in the closet, terrified his very traditional family will discover he’s gay. A night together in a hotel gives Rob insight into Chez’s fears and vulnerability and he’s sure he can help, but Chez resists further business and personal overtures. On an important summer weekend for both firms, Rob keeps a cool head in an ice cream emergency and helps Chez out, leaving Chez open to future propositions. Will this be the first step on the road to a sweet future together?
A bocados
by Lucía MoyaVampira y licántropa, libros y bosque, Vivian y Ekaitza. Dos chicas que se encuentran y una diosa que acecha desde las entrañas de la tierra. Cuando Vivian se muda a un pequeño pueblo de Euskadi, lo hace buscando la paz que su hermana necesita y que ella misma desea. Sin embargo, el destino hace que su camino se cruce con el de Ekaitza. Y lentamente, entre clases y libros, ambas empiezan a comprenderse de una forma inesperada. Temerosas de que sus secretos salgan a la luz, sin saber que la otra no es tan humana como parece, las dos ocultan su verdadera esencia. Ekaitza no sabe cómo decirle que es una licántropa, y Vivian siente que debe ocultar su vampirismo. Mientras tanto, en el bosque, ambas se encuentran en sus cuerpos animales. Bajo la cómplice luz de la luna, forjan una silenciosa amistad que les brinda consuelo incluso cuando sus formas humanas no logran conectar del todo. Entre ellas, un mar de celos y secretos, de buenas intenciones y malentendidos, que las une y separa con sus caóticas olas hasta el día en que llega una tormenta...
À chacun sa romance (À chacun son histoire)
by Lane HayesÀ chacun son histoire, numéro hors sérieZeke Gulden est un cadre impitoyable de Wall Street. Son attitude à la fois dure et sensée lui a bien servi dans le monde cruel des affaires, mais moins dans sa vie personnelle. Lorsqu’il découvre que son ex-petit ami l’a trompé avec un collègue, Zeke ne peut laisser passer cela ; pas avant d’avoir trouvé un moyen de se venger. Cependant, son géniteur a d’autres idées. La nouvelle recrue du magasin de bagels est assez colorée, mais le père de Zeke est persuadé qu’il est l’homme parfait pour son fils. Benny Ruggieri, New-Yorkais extrêmement fier, rêve de devenir un grand créateur de costumes de théâtre. En attendant, il cumule deux emplois à temps partiel dans l’industrie alimentaire. Benny ne nourrit aucun espoir lorsque son patron le met en contact avec son fils couronné de succès. Il se dit qu’au moins, il peut s’amuser un peu en faisant se tortiller l’homme d’affaires coincé. Au lieu de cela, les deux hommes deviennent d’improbables amis soumis à une attirance inexplicable qu’ils ne peuvent pas ignorer. Benny est peut-être celui qui aidera Zeke à mettre de côté sa quête de vengeance, si celui-ci est prêt à lâcher prise et à pardonner ce qu’il ne peut pas oublier… et à céder à une romance inattendue.
À chacun sa vérité (À chacun son histoire)
by Marie A. Ambre Lane HayesÀ chacun son histoire, numéro hors sérieRand O’Malley rêve d’être une superstar. Il espère chanter le blues comme un dieu du Rock, un jour. Déménager à New York et recruter un nouveau manager sont des étapes pour faire de ses rêves une réalité. Cependant, rien ne bouge aussi vite qu’il l’aimerait et tout le monde a son idée sur tout, par exemple qu’il devrait taire certains côtés de sa personnalité s’il envisage de réussir dans la Grande Pomme. Comme sa bisexualité. Will Sanders est un musicien doué qui éblouit Rand par sa capacité à tirer des notes magnifiques d’une guitare électrique à un moment et à jouer du piano comme un professionnel le suivant. C’est un geek, mais Rand ne se préoccupe pas de l’extérieur BCBG de Will en opposition complète avec ses tatouages. La musique est sa seule préoccupation. Pourtant, quelque chose en Will l’amène à penser que le jeune homme n’est pas simplement l’étudiant universitaire tranquille qu’il laisse paraître. Lorsque les rêves de Rand commencent à se matérialiser. Il est forcé de reconsidérer ses priorités et trouver sa propre vérité. Celle qui pourrait inclure Will.
À cœur ouvert (Histoires de cœur #3)
by Andrew Grey Julie Bénazet Éric JansenHistoires de cœur, tome 3La dernière chose à laquelle Liam Southard s'attendait en fuyant son père abusif, c'était d'être recueilli par un couple de ranchers gays. En un rien de temps, il se remet sur pied, trouve un travail et accepte enfin son homosexualité. Et puis un beau matin, il se retrouve menacé d'une arme. Pour la défense de Troy Gardener, il sait qu'il n'aurait pas dû pointer son fusil sur le jeune homme aux incroyables yeux bleus. Entre son mariage qui vient de s'effondrer et la solitude qui le rend fou, perdu dans cette vieille cabane au fin fond du Wyoming, il a des circonstances atténuantes. Il s'excuse auprès de Liam et découvre très vite qu'ils ont plus d'une chose en commun. Mais avec le père de Liam qui débarque à l'improviste et une société minière qui menace la survie du ranch, difficile de commencer une histoire d'amour. Une chose est sûre, ils n'auront pas le temps de s'ennuyer.
À cœur perdu (Histoires de cœur #4)
by Andrew GreyHistoires de cœur, tome 4Le chanteur country Willie Meadows est un imposteur. Il n'est jamais monté sur un cheval, et ses vêtements « western » proviennent d'une boutique de Los Angeles. Pas étonnant que Wilson Edwards, le véritable homme de ces bottes d'opérette, souffre d'un blocage créatif. Déterminé à retrouver l'inspiration, Wilson achète un ranch dans le Wyoming afin d'apprendre le véritable quotidien d'un cow-boy, même s'il n'a aucune intention de gérer son entreprise. C'est alors qu'apparaît Steve Peterson, désespéré, démuni et affamé après avoir échappé aux griffes de la secte de son père qui gère un hôpital de « déprogrammation » pour homosexuels.Steve était censé entraîner des chevaux pour l'ancienne propriétaire du ranch, mais le travail a disparu avec son futur employeur. Heureusement, Wilson a une solution temporaire : Steve peut gérer le ranch tandis qu'il ira régler ses affaires à Los Angeles. Mais lorsqu'il revient, c'est à peine si Wilson reconnaît l’endroit. Il y a des chevaux dans l'écurie, et le ranch est en parfait état. Soudain, il se trouve inspiré non pas par le mode de vie des cow-boys, mais par Steve lui-même.Mais la secte est encore après Steve, et la peur du scandale de Wilson signifie qu'il est encore dans le placard. En sortir pourrait tuer sa carrière – mais nier ses sentiments pour Steve pourrait tuer la seule partie de lui qui est réelle.
À contre-courant (THIRDS #5)
by Ingrid Lecouvez Charlie CochetSuite de Grandeur et décadenceTHIRDS, tome 5Ash Keeler, l’agent Défense le plus féroce du THIRDS au sein de l’Unité Destructive Delta, est grossier et a mauvais caractère, mais son approche musclée est toujours synonyme de résultats, comme le démontre sa récente infiltration au sein de la Coalition. Grâce à ses compétences et avec l’aide de son équipe, il met fin aux agissements du groupe extrémiste meurtrier, non sans prendre une balle pour sauver son coéquipier Cael Maddock. En conséquence de son geste, les secrets d’Ash refont surface et il ne peut ignorer plus longtemps ce qu’il a dans le cœur. Cael Maddock n’est pas étranger aux peines de cœur. En tant qu’Agent Recon pour Destructive Delta, il a manœuvré avec succès dans la jungle urbaine qu’est la ville de New York, glanant ses propres cicatrices en cours de route. Pourtant, rien de ce qu’il a déjà affronté ne s’est révélé un plus grand défi que le cœur d’Ash Keeler, son coéquipier soi-disant hétéro. Être amoureux n’est pas le seul danger qu’Ash et lui affrontent alors que des blessures se rouvrent et que de nouveaux secrets émergent, les forçant à s’interroger sur de vieilles loyautés.