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Diving In (Family Found #2)
by Kris T. Bethke Nell IrisPreston and Sawyer Waters need a vacation in the worst way. Life stressors have gotten to be too much, and they need to reconnect. A month-long vacation at a cabin in the woods is perfect to remember how to enjoy each other. But they never expect to meet the man who would fit with them so perfectly.Wade Johansson loves his life. Running V Wilderness Adventures with his best friends, spending his life on the water, and being surrounded by nature is his dream come true. But he's missing one key element: someone to love.The three men find an instant connection and are quick to explore the attraction. It becomes clear immediately that they want a relationship lasting longer than just a vacation. But with Preston and Sawyer living in another town and Wade worried about how he fits, can they find the courage to dive in head first?
Forbidden in Uniform Box Set
by W. S. LongTwo of W.S. Long’s best-selling gay romance stories are now available in a box set! Fall in love with Pad and RJ’s love story. Contains the stories:Ask and I’ll Tell: Raised by his aunt, after his mother died, Pad McLaughlin enlisted in the Air Force to see the world, and save money for college, but he didn’t expect to fall in love with his supervisor, RJ Davis, a handsome, dashing officer. Rather than return home right away after his tour of duty in Saudi Arabia, Pad gambles on love by joining RJ in Bangkok, despite the government’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” When Pad realizes RJ doesn’t love him, he returns home broken-hearted only to be distracted by Wayne, another hunky airman, who keeps secrets from Pad.When RJ finally realizes after Pad’s gone what Pad means to him, is he too late? Will Pad choose the officer or the airman? Set in 2008, this love story takes place before the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” when gay men who loved each other were forced to remain in the closet and deny themselves happiness.Splendidly Ever After: Seven years after they meet, and more than four years since RJ initially proposes, RJ and Pad are back. The wedding invitations have been sent again and the date is set. This time, both men are more committed than ever to each other and willing to make their relationship work.But old issues surface that cause conflict before their big day. Will RJ’s recent diagnosis of sexual addiction disorder tear them apart? Can they weather the growing disapproval from their families over same-sex marriage before they walk down the aisle? Will RJ and Pad finally tie the knot?
Never Give Up on Love Box Set
by Erin E. KellerErin E. Keller's three best-selling gay romance stories in one box set! Contains the stories:Elias: Thomas Doyle and Elias Byrne couldn’t be more different. A loner cop and a tough kid with a very hard life and a history of violence. Elias makes his way through Thomas’ life with no regards for rules and roles. He wants Thomas, he wants to be seen. Accepted. Even if he doesn’t know how to reciprocate. Their story has the potential to crash them both, especially when Elias’ life gets in the way.His Scar: A car wreck leaves Ryan with a facial scar he believes people find unsightly. But not Sean, a smiling tattoo artist who doesn't judge a book by its cover. But convincing Ryan to open his heart is proving to be quite a challenge. When someone from Ryan's past offers him what he wants most in the world, Ryan has a decision to make. Which voice will he listen to -- his heart or his head?Silent Night While dressed as Santa Claus, Pete meets Lucas, a deaf-mute living on the streets. When Lucas is attacked and robbed, it gives Pete the opportunity to invite him home for Christmas. But can they live together long-term? Will Lucas's bid for independence break their hearts or bring them to deeper understanding?
Angel Box Set
by Sharon Maria BidwellSharon Maria Bidwell’s best-selling gay romance trilogy is now available in a box set. From falling in love to finding forever, join Dean and Jay on the way to their happy ever after! Contains the stories:Snow Angel: Dean likes women, but not nearly as much as he likes himself. Little does he know his friend Jay is in love with him, always has been, always will be, but he’s about to find out. If Dean isn’t careful, he might lose the one person who can take him just as he is, ego included. Angel Heart: There’s a reason Dean calls his lover Angel, but Jay’s thoughts are far from angelic. He must stop his sister interfering in their relationship, and ask if Dean’s remembered to pack the strawberry lube for the weekend.Christmas Angel: True love's path seldom runs smooth. Dean Chapman built his life and reputation around being a womaniser. Until he fell in love with a man. Three years with his boyfriend, Jay, have upended the identity of which he was always so sure. To give the man he loves the commitment he deserves, Dean must lay his heart open to a future of possibilities, or risk losing everything.
Snatched (Awakening the Alpha #2)
by Carolina ValdezSequel to Awakening the AlphaBlaze flies to see his sexy lover Logan, who is being honored as featured artist by the National Museum of the American Indian. Blaze is captivated by what the exhibits and grounds reveal about native values and spiritual beliefs. On that emotional high, Blaze meets Logan’s family and rescues him from an unpleasant encounter with Bernard Holgrum, his stalking ex-boyfriend.Upon returning to Yellowstone Gateway, Logan leases a house, and they fly to his Encinitas home for items for the rental. When they get there, though, they’re stunned to see the house has been vandalized. Logan’s sure he knows the culprit.After they return to Yellowstone, life eases along until Logan vanishes. The moon is approaching full, when Blaze will shift. Always hypersensitive in this period, Blaze panics. When he doesn’t find Logan in town, he looks for clues, then plans and marshals the resources he needs. But can he find Logan before it’s too late?
The Sacrifice
by Stephanie ParkFor years now the harvest has been less than it should be. Last year the people of Oisin's village sacrificed a goat, but their god did not come. Now, in desperation, a human sacrifice has been suggested, and Oisin, recently orphaned and feeling life is not worth living, volunteers.But the god Belinos is not quite what he seems, and Oisin's sacrifice will not be what he expects, for Belinos first came out of the darkness to drink the sacrificial blood not because he was a god, but because he was a vampire.This is just the beginning of the changes to Oisin's life, as he is drawn further and further into a world of gods and magic, where the most unexpected thing is not even his own blossoming talent, but the blossoming feelings he has for Belinos.Love between mortal and immortal is not without its difficulties, though. As outright war among the gods threatens, Oisin will end up making a far greater difference in the conflict than he could ever have dreamed possible.
A Haunting of Ghosts
by Edward KendrickSequel to Dead and Hating ItWhen Van and Gene, partners in life as well as in their writing, are murdered in what looks like a drive-by shooting, it's up to Mike and Sage, as well as their four ghostie friends, to discover who was responsible.Van and Gene had been researching two cold cases for their newest book at the time of their deaths. One was eleven years old, with three potential suspects for a girl's murder. The other was more recent, involving the death of Jon Watts, one of their ghostie friends.Can Mike, Sage, and the ghosts learn who killed Van and Gene so they can move on? And, more to the point, can Van and Gene help the others solve Jon's murder? If they do, will Jon and his lover Brody finally move on, or will they remain with their friends, both ghost and human?
Private Nine
by R. W. ClingerAlluring and sexy Private Maxim Nine is more than just an ex-military man. His day job is pushing papers across his desk at an insurance company. And in his spare time, he's a professional dancer.When middle-aged Ben Enger, a party planner by trade, hires Nine to strip at a private birthday celebration, he learns a few things about the sturdy military man. Private Nine is far too handsome to study, he's currently boyfriendless, and Nine might just be strongly attracted to him for some strange reason.As their friendly relationship grows, Ben falls hard for Nine. He can't push aside his heartfelt connection to the dancer. Is Nine a player, though, bouncing from one man to the next? Or can he become serious in a boyfriendhood relationship?
Pluto's Heart
by Alex MorganBrian Beauchamp is sent across the solar system to the ninth planet, Pluto, to help improve the terra forming efforts there. Unfortunately, his ex-lover, Zack Kirkland, is stationed there, too. Zack left Brian without a word three years earlier. Both men are going to be stuck on Pluto for a long time. Will they be able to work through their unresolved past? Or will things between them make their life in deep space unbearable?
Craving's Creek
by Mel BossaFourteen years ago, on the banks of Craving’s Creek, Ryde swore to his best friend Alistair he’d never be alone in the world. Though Alistair was destined for the priesthood, there was something beyond holy about the first kiss they shared.But a fun camping trip went horribly wrong when Alistair was involved in a horrific incident.Now, at age thirty-one, Ryde’s life is a mess of alcohol and the painful imprint of his last look into Alistair’s desperate eyes. Since the evil they encountered on that shore, his first love has been lost to him ... until he learns a friend’s wedding is to be officiated by a priest named Father Alistair Genet.Amid the rush of emotions, one thought crystallizes: Ryde’s love for Alistair has never died. It’s stronger than ever. But can it win over the repressed memories slowly tearing Alistair’s mind apart?
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?
Lyin' Ryan
by Kim DavisWhen forty-year-old Chicago podiatrist Matthew Pepper is approached in a bar by college student Ryan Meade, he figures hooking up with the handsome twenty-one-year-old might be just what he needs to help him get over his recent breakup.But the hookup doesn’t go as planned and Matthew writes the evening off as a failed one-night-stand. Ryan, however, views things differently. To him, a failed hookup is nothing more than an opportunity to try again.Ryan pursues Matthew, not just because he wants to be with the man, but because he wants something ... and he’s determined to get it. Will Matthew find out Ryan isn’t as transparent as he claims to be? Does Lyin’ Ryan live up to his nickname?
Long Leggity Beasties (Surviving the Apocalypse #3)
by TinneanSequel to Surviving the Apocalypse: PandemicDark deeds are being done, and Jenn Canaday, a special agent with the FBI, has been assigned to look into them. This takes her to New Mexico, where cattle are being rustled and people are going missing -- one of them the niece of the state’s governor.Meg Parkinson is a sheriff’s deputy in the small town of Laurel Hill. She and Jenn had once spent a steamy week together, but then Jenn had sent her away, something Meg hasn’t gotten over, as reluctant as she is to admit it.When Meg notices that the homeless camp on the edge of her town has become deserted, Jenn is brought into her vicinity to aid in the investigation. Will the former lovers be able to work together? Can they rekindle the flame that had once burned so brightly? And will they learn what’s behind all the disappearances without disappearing themselves?
Holding Hands
by B. L. DayhoffHollis is done with hanging around the bar on Valentine’s Day. He’s going to stay in -- alone -- and watch some movies. At least, that’s the plan.But his coworker’s half-brother’s cousin, better known as Ryan, is new in town. And although the lunch they shared was more levels of awkward than a house of cards, fate must want them to become friends, because on his way home after picking up his Valentine’s Day dinner, Hollis runs into Ryan again.The nice thing to do is to invite him up for dinner -- who wants to be alone in a new city on Valentine’s Day, right? The night leads to a dinner offer in return, a night bowling, a dinner party. When Ryan is relaxed, he’s a lot of fun, but he’s also a lot of work, facing off panic and anxiety in waves. But that isn’t a problem, because friends are there for each other.And they are, after all, friends. Just friends. Right?
A Leather and Tea Morning
by K. L. NooneSequel to Leather and TeaRetired secret agent Ben Smith has never been happier: married to his romance-novelist husband, settled into their life together, learning to bake scones because Simon likes them. But all Ben’s training and skills can’t deflect the car accident, or the injuries. Simon’s not badly hurt, but Ben can’t stop thinking about it. He promised to keep Simon safe, in bed and out of it. But what if he can’t?It’s been three weeks. Simon’s been going crazy. He’s completely fine now, but his husband keeps treating him like glass, fragile and breakable. Simon isn’t breakable, though, and misses Ben’s hands, the touch of leather, cuffs and caresses and the thrill of submission.He’s just going to have to prove to his husband he’s safe and alive and ready for anything. And he’s a romance writer, after all, so he’s going to make this a perfect scene, and a morning to remember.
Rugged Mann
by R. W. ClingerJason Mann needs a vacation, badly. A psychologist, he feels like he works all the time and plays very little. Honestly, he just wants to go away with his ruggedly handsome boyfriend, policeman Dillon Snyder. He doesn’t care where, but hopefully soon.A vacation isn’t easy to plan in their lives, though. Jason has his string of patients he helps, and Dillon cleans up the streets as an officer of the law. Plus, their friend Gillian pulls them in different directions, always demanding. Something has to give, and quickly. Before Jason loses his mind over his job and friend, he desperately needs to get away.When Dillon has an opportunity to fly south for a vacation in Florida for eleven days, Jason’s on board. But with every treat in life comes a price. Will this adventure and a colony of nudists rip the two men apart, or will their days of fun in the sun only bring them closer together?
Nine Minutes in Heaven
by David Connor E. F. MulderSequel to Snowed In: Goose and PatrickAfter a series of tragic events, Goose Tucker’s guardian angel Jefferson tells him the choice to live or die is his, but also warns the time to decide is limited.Goose’s beloved Patrick is always in Heaven when Goose arrives there. They pick up right where they left off on Earth, continuing their love story that began in Tennessee. Goose longs to be wherever Patrick is, but there are no guarantees the two will land on a similar fate.Goose still has unfinished business back on Earth with his sister Carrie and her husband Wilbur. They need him, he is told, and this makes his decision, Heaven or Earth, happily ever after with Patrick or being there for those left behind, all the more difficult. How can he choose?
A Man of Many Parts
by Edward KendrickTo some who know him, Jax -- under the name Jackson Martin -- is a reputable restorer of antiquarian books. To others, in various guises, he's a man who double-crosses thieves, relieving them of what wasn't theirs to begin with ... although he doesn't return the stolen goods to their original owners. That isn't his thing.When he's hired by Donovan, a book collector, to restore a damaged atlas, Jax meets the young man who runs Donovan's side interest, a no-kill animal shelter. Noel is wary of Jackson for reasons he can't explain. It doesn't stop him from finding Jax interesting ... an interest Jax returns despite knowing it will go nowhere.Then Keegan, Jax's mortal enemy, appears bent on killing him. Will Jax be able to stop him before that happens? And will what he and Noel learn about each other end their budding relationship before it can become something more?
The Ninth Ingredient
by Leon MauvaisThe Renaissance has invaded France! When a Medici princess lands with her army of Italian bakers, the royal kitchens of Fountainebleau erupt into chaos.The Italians serve up something new, gelato, a dessert so fashionable, so chilled, it captures the tongues of the French court. The French bakers are left scrambling. Henri, a young apprentice, is tasked with discovering the secret recipe.But when he falls for its maker, things heat up beyond the hearth. Is he willing to betray his new love for a list of ingredients? Espionage has never tasted sweeter!
Thor
by Cheyenne MeadowsBook 2 in the Misfit Shifters series and sequel to MitchThor, the winged lion guardian of the Bluebird Valley Preserve, is dying, and too weak now to sustain his powerful magic which protects the land and inhabitants from harm. There's only one way to save himself and that's by sacrificing Zach.When a gut feeling lures Zach back to the preserve, he answers it. Despite his tragic breakup with Thor a decade earlier, he knows he must step in to help the man save the preserve, even as Thor does his best to deflect him at every turn. But Zach can out stubborn a mule.As winged horse, Zach is more than just a pretty face. His special abilities pale, however, compared to what happens when he and Thor come together. What Thor doesn't count on are new and old enemies forcing his hand -- and Zach's persistence, not just in saving him and the Preserve, but in stealing his heart, as well.
Sometimes She Gets Lucky
by La Toya HankinsNona Essex had no idea she would find the woman to ignite the embers of her heart after a break-up at her sorority sister’s wedding reception. But her annoyance at her tablemates’ complaints soon turns to arousal when a honey-voiced lawyer named Vaughn sweet-talks the doubters and sparks Nona’s interest. Conversation leads to an invitation to satisfy some late night cravings with the woman. Dinner together inspires Nona to reconsider opening herself up to the sexy woman named after a jazz legend.
Aim Higher
by Jl MerrowSimone isn’t having an easy time of it right now. Her parents have split up, everyone thinks she’s gone mad, and there’s a Greek god visible only to her who won’t stop trying to fix her up with boys.But when her father finally meets Eros -- or Eric, as he prefers to be known -- matters take a twist none of them were expecting!
His Steady Heart
by Nell IrisAshley “Buck” Buchanan moved back home to take care of his sick mother when he was 22. That was the first time he met Pippin, the neglected 6-year-old boy next door. Fifteen years later, Buck, a caretaker by nature, offers up his couch for Pippin, who needs a break from his mom and a quiet place to sleep.Pippin Olander is a ray of sunshine despite his emotionally lacking upbringing and works hard to make a better life for himself. Even though he’s fiercely self-sufficient, he learns to accept help from Buck, his rock and the only steady presence in his life.Their friendship deepens and grows into something more as they spend time together. But when other people try to throw a wrench in the works, when Pippin’s independence is triggered, can Buck and Pippin trust in the love they’ve found?
Blue and Green Persuasion
by TinneanNo government lasts forever, and the Third Confederation is no exception. With its collapse, the starship Midnight Ride has no choice but to run -- from rebels, pirates, and warlords, with a cargo bay of cryogenically frozen political refugees. Now, after centuries of drifting through space, trying to get home, the starship’s systems are failing, and her occupants don’t have much time left.Fortunately they’ve wandered into a solar system containing a G-type star, and it’s left to Chief Scout Hart and his scout pod Sarah to explore the sole planet that seems it might be hospitable.However, others call the blue and green planet home, and Hart must determine if they’re a threat.Will what Hart finds on the planet be enough to ensure the survival of the Midnight Ride’s passengers and crew, or will the desire for power overtake the refugees and lead to disaster?
Jaeger’s Lost and Found
by Ofelia GrändJaeger’s Lost and Found is the only finder shop to be had on the whole of the west coast. The problem is, Archibald Jaeger, the last of the Jaeger line, seems to be defective. A result of too many generations of crossbreeding with humans. But Jaegers are finders, and there's nothing to be done about it.Gael Murray has lost his connections. A vampire can’t survive without the energy exchange he has with the members of his coven through mental links. And, as of this morning, they’ve all vanished. Gael will die if he doesn’t reinstate his connections through a blood exchange. And his only hope to find the other members of his coven is to hire a finder.Even a terrible finder is better than none at all.Together Gael and Archie set out to save Gael’s life, but what was an already difficult task becomes nearly insurmountable. And Archie, who can never find what he’s looking for, finds himself falling in love with a man he’ll be hard pressed to save.
Falling for His Best Friend
by Casper GrahamKeenan Underwood finally reunites with Pablo Cotilla, his first ever best friend from his younger years. They begin hanging out again, spending plenty of time together. He enjoys every moment with Pablo, but doesn’t expect to fall in love with his best friend, who doesn’t reciprocate his feelings.Pablo has a hard time controlling himself around Keenan. Keenan is gorgeous, and the man has grown up into a hunk. Pablo doesn’t think he has a chance with Keenan because his best friend doesn’t have any romantic feelings toward him. It would be better for Pablo to conceal his real feelings rather than risk the possibility of being rejected by Keenan and also losing his best friend. But that’s easier said than done.Can they figure out their feelings? Or are they destined to only be best friends forever?
3 A.M.
by Chloe SpencerAs children, Kuro, his brother Mizu, and their next door neighbor Phillip were best friends, always playing together. In their teenage years, when the brothers’ emotionally abusive father fell ill, their friendship fell apart. For a time Mizu dated Phillip, and conflicted and frustrated, Kuro sought comfort from random strangers and did drugs.The three men are now adults and Mizu and Phillip have broken up, with little chance for reconciliation. Without anywhere else to go, Phillip and Kuro move into a dumpy apartment, and Kuro hopes the two of them will be happy together. Maybe they’ll even have an opportunity to kindle a romance.But Mizu is extremely jealous of their closeness, and both men have their own issues they’re struggling with and trying to recover from. To make matters worse, Kuro is losing sleep, as he’s constantly waking up at three a.m. Will Phillip accept Kuro’s feelings, or will he go back to Mizu? Can Kuro reconcile with his brother and his past?
Back from the Future
by Jl MerrowEver since his one-night stand with big, butch, bisexual Bill, Marty’s been in the hopeless grip of a passionate yet seemingly unrequited love. Housesitting for the object of his affection, all he can do is cry on the scaly shoulders of Bill’s exotic fish ... until he meets the tipsy time-traveler who lives upstairs.Arthur Prefect (not his real name) is a refugee from a dystopian time, and he’s pining, too, for the man he left back in the future. Over the course of a drunken evening, Marty dreams up a plan to reconnect the lonely young man with his lost love ... but he’ll need to do more than dream to fix his own future with Bill.
Salaciously Sexy
by Eva HoreHot and raunchy. Wild and wicked. Down and dirty. Salaciously sexy.From the erotic mind of Eva Hore come 21 short stories about women who love other women and aren’t afraid to show it. There’s something in this collection for everyone, from wives to girlfriends, bosses to coworkers, old friends and new ones and everyone in between.
Eyeliner and Lace
by Ruby MooneThe day Ryan Fulton realises he’s in love with Jamie Holt is the day he knows he’s losing him. With blue-tinted white blond hair, eyeliner, and a personality to match, Ryan knows he’s a bit much. But can he change? Can he tone it down and, if he does, can he live like that? He’d never suspect Jamie of cheating, but maybe his closeted boyfriend decided flamboyant Ryan wasn’t worth the effort.But Ryan isn’t going to take it lying down. Determined to win Jamie back, Ryan even decides to get rid of the black and blue lace undies he just bought.Then Jamie comes home and says they need to talk.
Inside These Bones
by Lisa SnijdersThere is something different about Madison Winters. The town has labeled her an outcast, but Jennifer Sherman is convinced there is more to her than her tough exterior.Determined to get to know Madison, Jennifer strikes up a friendship with her. As they grow closer, she starts to develop feelings for Madison, which is scary and confusing.Madison lives with her uncle, but there’s something off about him that Jennifer can’t pin down. Suddenly Jennifer finds herself tangled up in a web of lies created by Madison's family, and it turns out her own family has not been entirely honest, either.Can Jennifer and Madison deal with the secrets unraveling around them ... and their growing feelings for each other?
New Neighbor
by M. M. ShapiroTori and Autumn are best friends who share a home in San Jose. They’re looking for something more when they meet Brooklyn, A.K.A. Brook, who’s just moved into the neighborhood.They check her out at the Independence Day picnic. Later, when thugs try to steal Tori’s car, Brook comes to the girls’ rescue. After the cops take the crooks away, Tori and Autumn invite Brook home to care for her wounds, and then invite her to dinner.One thing leads to another, and at some point, all three women discover they all like spanking. Plied with liquid courage, Brook, Tori, and Autumn all end up together in bed. But will it end up being a one-night stand or will affections grow between the threesome?
The Ninepenny Element
by K. L. NooneVerity Friday has been a good witch all her life: good at anticipating her coven’s needs, good at looking out for her little brother, good at helping others. She’s never been the most powerful or the most gifted at magic, but she knows she’s made a difference.But now her brother’s moved out and found love, and Verity’s feeling more alone than ever despite her coven family. Meeting her brother’s boyfriend doesn’t help -- they’re so obviously happy, and Verity’s happy for them, but she’s starting to think about what she might want for herself ... and about the gorgeous lawyer she’s just literally run into outside a bookshop.Successful lawyer Amelia Burne is having a terrible day. She’d swear someone’s cursed her with bad luck, but magic isn’t, right?Except the self-proclaimed witch she’s just run into claims it is ... and Lia actually is cursed. Lia isn’t sure she believes this unlikely story, but Verity seems serious and wants to help, and maybe it’s worth a try. Because when Verity smiles, the whole world gets brighter ... just like magic.
Love Potion #9
by TinneanAll quiet and friendless high school student Drey White wants is to create a formula that will give him the confidence to talk to a guy. With the encouragement of Artemas Ward, his favorite teacher, Drey thinks he’s succeeded.The opportunity to test it arrives when he’s invited by the cool kids to their party. After mixing the powder with his beer, he barely has time for a sip before another teen grabs the bottle and drinks. Drey is unsure if the potion will work, but then he’s kissed by the guy. Pleased, Drey retrieves the bottle and drinks the remainder himself, only to find it gives him a case of the giggles.Now an adult, the effects of Love Potion #9 still reverberate through Drey’s life. Will things ever return to normal? And what will Artemas, now his friend -- and hopefully more -- think when he discovers what Drey has created?
The Amulet
by PelaamWhen Shaw misses his connection, it opens a doorway to a world he never knew existed. Not only does he discover mythological creatures aren’t just myths, but he learns he, his mother, and his sister share a family secret.Given an amulet by the handsome but enigmatic Drake, Shaw plunges unprepared into this new world. The amulet is the key to protecting the portal between worlds, and some will do anything to possess it.When danger threatens, Shaw needs to protect those he loves, including his mate.
The Power to Rise
by Nanisi Barrett D'ArnukShelby Flynn is the very successful conductor of the Oakwood Philharmonic Orchestra, with degrees from Boston University and UCLA. She recently turned forty, but somewhere in the back of her mind, she feels something is missing in her life. She hasn’t had a serious relationship in several years, and there doesn’t seem to be the right woman for her in Oakwood, California. She knows -- she's been looking for the six long years she’s lived there.Maybe, when her contract expires this spring, Shelby should move home to Boston and look for a new position ... and better relationship opportunities.Then her best friend Earl suggests she go see a woman he knows, a professional dominatrix who is a world authority on sexual problems. Perhaps Mistress can take away some of Shelby’s angst and problems.But is Shelby ready for the consequences?
A Tale of Nine
by Kassandra LeaThe weather is crappy, the fire is crackling, dinner is cooking, and Makai is nervous.He's having dinner with his boyfriend Nolan, and there's something extra special about this date. He planned it all perfectly in his mind and rehearsed exactly what he wants to say. But now, when the moment has presented itself, Makai struggles to find the words.Maybe the gift he has waiting will say it all.
The Nine Sails
by L. J. HamlinLonely Gaven had no alternative than to turn to the sea after an accident ruined his leg.Now he’s content with his life as a pirate. But when the captain of The Nine Sails, the ship where Gaven works, commits an unspeakable act, Gaven rebels, and is thrown overboard.Merman Pebble almost loses his life when he’s captured by pirates, but Gaven came to his rescue. When Gaven is left to die, Pebble returns the favour, and saves Gaven’s life by nurturing him back to health.Soon they fall in love. Will Gaven be able to forsake his life as a pirate and live contentedly with Pebble? Or will their differences keep them apart?
Julie the Pianist (Miss Baxter's Girls #1)
by Davina LeeHilary Baxter is a retired dominatrix who runs a boarding house for young women. Equal parts loving mother and strict disciplinarian, her hope is to help each of her boarders live up to her full potential.New boarder Julie quickly discovers Miss Baxter’s demanding disposition, as well as her sexy assistant Anise. It’s lust at first sight for Julie, but things take a kinky turn when Anise’s shirt rides up and Julie notices a strangely regular pattern of bruising.With Anise’s guidance, Julie discovers not all hurts are bad hurts, and eventually finds herself entering Miss Baxter’s “extra-curricular room” for some formal education.
Home Coming (Pain and Pleasure #1)
by Elizabeth NobleOutwardly, Taren and Ian look like any other upper middle-class working couple. Good jobs, nice house, nice cars, nice clothes. They’re in love and it’s clear their marriage is meant to last.Happily ever after doesn’t just happen. In the case of Taren and Ian, a healthy sex life where each is free to explore his deepest, darkest desires and live out his fantasies is the key to their happiness. Behind closed doors, Taren becomes Master while Ian wears nipple clamps and cock cages. Ian’s purpose is to satiate his Master. Ian’s wish is that his own pleasure, when granted, is laced with sweet pain. It’s the pain which intensifies Ian’s senses and his pleasure.Master Taren has a special trip planned for their anniversary, one of which Ian doesn’t yet know any details. No matter, simply preparing for this trip is fulfilling more than one of Ian’s dark cravings.
The Best-Laid Plans
by Addison AlbrightA death that wasn’t what it seemed ... A kidnapping that isn’t what it seems ... Time is running out.The morning after his wedding night, Prince Marcelo thought he’d be embarking on a journey to his own personal fairytale happily ever after with his husband Efren, the crown prince of Zioneven. But when news arrives indicating his sister’s death wasn’t as accidental as previously thought, that journey becomes fraught with danger.Enmeshed in political intrigue, death, and a kidnapping that might not be what it seems, will Efren untangle the web of misleading clues in time to save the naïve young man he’s already come to admire? Or will Marcelo dig deep to discover a previously untapped inner strength and determination to facilitate his own survival?
The Naked Remedy
by Vivien DeanFrom the moment he finds The Naked Remedy, Noah Booker is enthralled. Not only because the blog owner is gorgeous or that the nude photos are hot, but because Fisher uses his platform to face his fears about a crippling accident, as well as the aftermath of putting his life back together.Noah isn’t brave. He copes with his shyness by staying in his comfort zone. At twenty-six, he still hasn't come out or left his conservative hometown. Finding the blog offers a beacon, but when he summons the nerve to comment, he never expects Fisher to respond.The two men strike a friendship. Sparks fly, but dating isn't easy. Noah lives in California, and Fisher's in Florida. But making it work takes more than coordinating schedules. It means taking risks. For Fisher, though, Noah will try. Because if he's learned anything, it's that change only happens one step at a time.
Three of Hearts
by Stephanie ParkNoah likes people watching, so when he notices a cute gay couple who don't seem to have a reflection, he's fascinated. They can't actually be vampires, can they?As he learns more about the enthralling pair, he soon discovers his wild suspicion is more than correct. But Noah is hiding a secret of his own, and how could two men from decades or even centuries in the past possibly care, possibly understand, when they discover Noah wasn't always Noah?That first hurdle is only the beginning, though. But Jack and Gabe are immortal vampires, so it's hardly surprising Noah isn't the only one who has a troublesome past.
Love, Trust, and Secrets
by L. A. BryceFor a man on the run, is finding love a good enough reason to stay? And for a man who doesn’t want to leave, is a secret enough reason to walk away?Even though a bad situation brings Tyler and Jarod together, they quickly find the good in their relationship. But when Tyler falls in love and finds the feelings returned, he’s forced to question if his and Jarod’s relationship is worth risking his freedom, his life, and their hearts.Jarod knows Tyler is hiding something, but his fear of scaring Tyler away has him accepting Tyler’s silence. But instead of keeping Tyler close, Jarod’s avoidance ultimately leads to Tyler being taken away, leaving Jarod clueless and unable to help the man he loves.Love, Trust, and Secrets is a story whose main focus is the love between two men and all the trial and tribulations that come with that love.
Cosas de espías
by Matthew MetzgerA Anton nunca se le hubiera ocurrido pensar que alguien quisiera salir con él. Al fin y al cabo, ¿no sabe todo el mundo que nadie quiere un novio transgénero? Por eso se sorprende tanto cuando Jude Kalinowski, que parecía heterosexual, le pide una cita ... y no parece estar bromeando.El único problema es que Jude no sabe que Anton es trans.Anton se imagina lo que puede pasar. Jude es un buen chico, y siempre se ha dicho que los chicos buenos nunca ganan. Y Anton es transgénero, y las personas trans no tienen finales felices. Si se lo dice a Jude, podría destruirlo todo.Y si Jude se lo dice a alguien ... la destrucción será inevitable.
Anise the Snowboarder (Miss Baxter's Girls #2)
by Davina LeeHilary Baxter is a retired dominatrix who runs a boarding house for young women, and Anise has been there the longest. But how did she come to be employed as Miss Baxter’s sexy assistant? It wasn’t an easy road for either of them.The two mix like oil and water. Anise isn’t ready for Miss Baxter’s uptight attitude, and Miss Baxter certainly is not thrilled with Anise’s lackadaisical outlook on life. Then things come to a head, and Miss Baxter’s former profession takes center stage. Harsh words are spoken, apologies are made, and a new special therapy regime is agreed upon.
The Ninth Hour
by Casper GrahamIvan Hart and Darren Larson are about to celebrate their ninth anniversary. Unfortunately, Darren happens to be busy that day. Following Darren’s suggestion, Ivan decides to take a trip down memory lane, visiting some of the places where the two of them have celebrated their previous anniversaries. Then he finds the perfect anniversary gift for Darren.Darren isn’t really busy with work. He’s actually planning an anniversary surprise for Ivan, but he doesn’t want his boyfriend to know about it until the right moment. He enlists the assistance of family and friends, who know of his huge plan except for one little detail. Darren is determined to keep that a secret, but he doesn’t count on Ivan’s unexpected surprise.What happens when Ivan and Darren eventually unveil their surprises for each other?
Guilt and Innocence
by David Connor E. F. MulderThey call police Captain Justice Becker a hero, but he feels like anything but. Unable to control or erase certain memories, he finds himself trapped in the past and alone.Ames Preston, a new cop at the precinct, feels an immediate attraction to Becker, and just as quickly, becomes a thorn in his side. When young Archie Wilkes comes running into the cop shop claiming someone tried to push him in front of a garbage truck, Justice isn’t convinced it really happened, until a suspicious death occurs on the same day.As Justice, Ames, and Archie work together to figure out what’s happening in their quiet, little town, Justice can’t get the idea of a love triangle out of his mind. In the end, it seems only two men are destined for one another.
Liebe gegen den Strich
by Charlie Cochet A. D. FerenczKelly Sutton ist ein ehrgeiziger junger Amerikaner, der als Praktikant bei der Photonic Royal Society in New London arbeitet. Seit über einem Jahr ist er dem Projekt Mars zugeteilt, das so geheim ist, dass selbst Kelly nicht weiß, worum es sich dabei genau handelt. Er weiß nur, dass seine Mitarbeit an dem Projekt zum Wohl der Menschheit ist. Und mehr interessiert ihn auch nicht. Kellys Welt wird auf den Kopf gestellt, als ihn die Sorge um das merkwürdige Verhalten seines Mentors zufällig über ein streng gehütetes, fürchterliches Geheimnis stolpern lässt. Hinter dem Projekt, das offiziell der Verbesserung des menschlichen Lebens dienen soll, verbirgt sich das Potential zu Gewalt und Vernichtung. Diese schreckliche Erkenntnis zwingt Kelly zu einer Entscheidung. Soll er die Augen vor der Wahrheit verschließen und seinen Job behalten, wie er es immer getan hat, oder soll er seine Karriere riskieren und den Mann retten, der ihm das Herz geraubt hat?
Una famiglia accogliente
by Jaime Samms Deborah TessariCresciuto in affidamento, Kerry Grey ha poca autostima e ancora meno speranze per il suo futuro. Abbandonata l'università, sopravvive con un lavoro part-time in un vivaio. L'amicizia con il suo capo e lavorare con le piante sono quanto di più importante ha nella vita. Frequenta l'uomo che a scuola lo prendeva di mira con atti di bullismo, ma dopo che il suo amante lo abbandona a una festa, Kerry si ritrova a vagare lungo la spiaggia per affogare i dispiaceri in una bottiglia di scotch. Malcolm Holmes e Charlie Stone stanno insieme da quindici anni. Nonostante Charlie desideri accettare la dominazione di Malcolm a letto, anche se non l'hanno mai formalizzata, nel loro rapporto sembra mancare qualcosa. Una mattina presto, salvano Kerry, che rischia di essere portato via dalla marea dopo essere svenuto. Charlie intuisce subito uno spirito affine nel giovane perduto. Quando il coinquilino di Kerry lo butta fuori di casa, Malcolm e Charlie lo invitano da loro. Mentre Charlie e Kerry creano un legame grazie al giardino di Charlie, Malcolm vede Kerry come la persona che stavano cercando per completare la loro vita. Tutto quello che devono fare è mostrare a lui, e dimostrare l'uno all'altro, che la tendenza a sottomettersi di Kerry si inserisce bene nella loro dinamica. Ma qualcuno ha preso di mira il ragazzo. Mentre lotta per scoprire il colpevole, Kerry teme per la sicurezza dei suoi nuovi amici. Se Malcolm e Charlie non riusciranno ad aiutarlo, la loro ricerca del terzo uomo perfetto non potrà terminare con il lieto fine che immaginavano.
Jamais deux sans trois (Fur, Fangs, And Felines Ser. #1)
by J. N. M. A. ChurchToutes griffes dehors, tome 1Une tempête de neige dans le sud, le jour du Nouvel An, est la recette parfaite pour une catastrophe. Après deux incidents dévastateurs, Kirk attend qu'un troisième désastre se produise lorsque, tout naturellement, deux chats errants arrivent sur son palier durant la tempête et décident de faire comme chez eux dans sa maison. Kirk et son grand cœur les laissent rester, même s'il y a décidément quelque chose de bizarre avec ces nouveaux félins bien trop amicaux. À l'abri du mauvais temps et remplis de thon, Dolf et Tal sont contents d'être blottis dans la maison de Kirk. Mais ensuite, leur humain se rend à l'extérieur à la recherche de bûches pour la cheminée et fait une chute violente qui le laisse inconscient. Les deux chats n'ont plus d'autres choix que de révéler leur identité. Kirk se réveille et découvre que les deux chats sont en réalité Dolf et Tal ; deux chats métamorphes qui sont ses partenaires destinés. Faire partie d'un trio félin est déjà suffisamment difficile à encaisser pour Kirk, mais il apprend rapidement qu'ils viennent d'un clan qui ne croit pas que les humains et les métamorphes devraient se mélanger. Kirk a conscience que ces deux chats sont sur le point de faire basculer sa vie. Cependant, il ne sait pas que les vraies difficultés se trouvent devant lui.
Le casse de la rue Royale (Les enquêtes de Bissonet & Cruz #1)
by Scotty Cade Anne SoloLes enquêtes de Bissonet & Cruz, tome 1Deux tableaux de prix sont volés dans une galerie d'art de La Nouvelle-Orléans et l'inspecteur principal Montgomery Beau Bissonet est chargé de l'enquête. La compagnie d'assurance envoie également un agent, Tollison Cruz, suivre l'investigation. La situation entre les deux hommes est conflictuelle au premier abord : tension, colère et désir mêlés. L'affaire, qui implique des personnes en vue, doit être traitée avec précaution. Sur ordre du maire, Bissonet est contraint d'accepter Cruz dans son équipe. Peu à peu, ils apprennent à travailler ensemble et se découvrent de nombreux points communs. Au cours d'un déplacement professionnel, ils vivent une nuit torride et inattendue. De retour à La Nouvelle-Orléans, Beau découvre que Tollison lui a caché son passé. Dans le Vieux Carré, la chaleur estivale fait mijoter secrets, trahisons et vengeances. Beau et Tollison trouveront-ils la réponse aux questions qu'ils se posent ?
Lluvia (Las reglas del compromiso #1)
by L. A. Witt Roció Ares MoránLa secuela de Las reglas del juegoBrandon Stewart y Dustin Walker comenzaron a salir hace dos años después de conocerse durante una partida de billar en un bar local. Dustin ha luchado por abrirse ante su homofóbica familia y confesar todo acerca de su relación con Brandon, y ahora están planeando casarse. En un intento por arreglar las cosas, Tristan, el hermano de Dustin, está tratando de volver a conectar con él, lo cual le hace pensar a Brandon si él también puede hacer las paces y reparar la relación con su propio hermano. Pero, ¿son dieciséis años de silencio tiempo suficiente para curar las viejas heridas?
Infine cadono le stelle
by Brandon Witt Ida GianniniDopo la morte della moglie, avvenuta quattro anni prima, di Travis Bennett è rimasto il guscio dell'uomo che era. Con il suo cane al fianco, cresce tre figli, gestisce il suo magazzino di mangimi e lavora come sovrintendente di una fattoria. Ma ogni giorno, ogni minuto, è un vuoto doloroso. Wesley Ryan ha ricordi affettuosi della piccola città di El Dorado, sull'altopiano dell'Ozark. Vedendola come un posto sicuro dove potersi lasciare alle spalle le relazioni fallite, Wesley si trasferisce nella vecchia casa dei nonni e prende in gestione la locale clinica veterinaria. Quando una mattina riceve la visita di Travis con il suo cane, in lui nascono sentimenti che cerca di allontanare. L'ultima cosa di cui ha bisogno è innamorarsi di un uomo con un bagaglio emotivo e tre ragazzi come parte del pacchetto. La vita, tuttavia, sembra avere altri piani.
Seelenmagie (Triade #3)
by Poppy Dennison Jutta GroblebenDie Fortsetzung zu KörpermagieBuch 3 in der Serie - TriadeDas Blut reicht bis in die Seele. Cormac ist seit der Nacht, in der das High Moon Rudel angegriffen wurde, nicht mehr derselbe. Seine Magie ist geschwächt und er wird von einer Blutlust verzehrt, wie er sie seit seiner Verwandlung in einen Vampir nicht mehr erlebt hat. Der Drang, seine Magie wieder aufzufrischen, macht ihn zu einer Gefahr für sein letztes verbliebenes Familienmitglied und der Hunger macht ihn leichtsinnig. Und das ist erst der Anfang. Sich von Liam Benson, dem Beta des Rudels, zu nähren, hätte seinen Hunger stillen sollen, nicht sein Verlangen verstärken. Simon Osborne und Gray Townsend versuchen, eine Kreatur zu bekämpfen, die laut Geschichtsschreibung gar nicht existieren sollte - ein Geschöpf mit allen drei Arten der Magie. Das Rudel muss all seine Kraft aufwenden, um sich gegen die mysteriöse Triade zu wehren und sogar den zwielichtigen Rat der Magier um Hilfe bitten. Während Cormac versucht, die Fehler der Vergangenheit mit seinem Verlangen der Gegenwart in Einklang zu bringen, muss Simon das Unmögliche versuchen: eine Allianz zwischen Gedanken, Körper und Seele.
Diving Deep
by P. D. SingerAdventure, danger, passion. A heady mix that only a select few can breathe--and live. Standing by while his lover tempted fate deep under the Atlantic drove Lee Preston into the bottle. The pain of watching his captain drown in a sea of booze sent elite wreck diver Bobby MacArthur running. Lee chases whiskey the way Bobby chases adrenaline. The farther apart they stay, the better off they'll both be. And if Bobby repeats those words often enough, he might start believing them. Now his former partner is calling to his diver soul with the promise of the find of a lifetime. Every crazy chance he takes underwater is safe compared to coming back, but if Lee's turning his life around, Bobby will haul his gear back aboard the Bottom Hunter. But not as lovers--yet--and no booze, no wild gambles two hundred feet below. Not even to identify a missing piece of history sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic. Fate has given them a chance to redeem what was lost, if they survive. But the sea is jealous of her secrets, and the price of her treasures is high.
Holiday House Swap
by Sarah MadisonReclusive writer Noah Kinley is facing a dilemma: how to confess to the world he's really the author of a best-selling romance series. For years, his friend Julie has been the face of his brand, but she wants her life back now. Fast running out of ideas for his popular series, Noah wants to break out into other genres. Not that he's writing much of anything at the moment anyway, thanks to paralyzing writer's block. With his publisher breathing down his neck for the next installment, he hopes a change of scene will get his writer's juices flowing again. Desperate enough to try anything, during the holidays Noah swaps his isolated cabin in the woods for a gentrified horse farm. USAF Major Connor Harrison has chosen forced retirement over facing charges for an unauthorized mission to rescue a buddy from behind enemy lines. No one expects him home for the holidays, and he certainly didn't anticipate finding a stranger in his house, much less Noah Kinley with his acid tongue and a wry sense of humor that pierces all of Connor's defenses. Both men need to figure out what the next chapter in their lives will be--and whether it will include each other.
Domare le fiamme (Lang Downs (Italiano) #4)
by Ariel Tachna Claudia MilaniSeguito di Superare la notteSerie Lang Downs, Libro 4Thorne Lachlan sa un paio di cose riguardo allo sfuggire al fuoco. Per anni ha combattuto insieme al suo reparto di Commando nei conflitti più caldi del pianeta. E ora che si è congedato combatte un altro tipo di fuoco insieme al Servizio Protezione Incendi. Quando una questione di servizio lo porta a Lang Downs, una stazione in pericolo di essere divorata dalle fiamme, conosce Ian Duncan, e la scintilla fra loro è immediata. Entrambi gli uomini sono però perseguitati dai ricordi del loro passato e ciò impedisce loro di dare libero sfogo all'attrazione che li unisce. Se da una parte Thorne desidera intensamente ricostruirsi una vita insieme a Ian in un luogo da poter finalmente chiamare casa, dall'altra teme che la propria instabilità possa rappresentare un pericolo per le altre persone che abitano nella stazione. Ian, dal canto suo, ha sempre pensato che l'incubo da cui è fuggito quando era ancora solo un adolescente gli avrebbe reso impossibile intrattenere qualsiasi tipo di rapporto sentimentale. La fiducia sembra qualcosa di impossibile per entrambi, finché le conseguenze dell'incendio non li costringeranno a guardare al di là delle cicatrici che sembrano impedire loro di guarire.
Chimica organica (Questione di chimica #1)
by Andrew Grey Martina VolpeSerie Questione di chimica, Libro 1Brendon Marcus si è rivelato un genio fin da piccolo ed è riuscito a diventare professore universitario appena compiuti i vent'anni. Il lavoro e la scienza sono tutta la sua vita. Le persone, invece, lo confondono. Quando Josh Horton, l'assistente del coach di football, lo corteggia, Brendon non sa cosa fare. Anche Josh ha i suoi problemi. Ha genitori di successo che non sono felici della sua carriera e ad alcuni dei giocatori non piace avere un allenatore gay. Comincia ad avere dei dubbi sul suo futuro, ma Brendon riesce a far brillare il mondo di una luce migliore. Quando il capo-dipartimento di Brendon comincia a creargli dei problemi, Josh e Brendon scoprono che aiutarsi l'un l'altro è il modo migliore per aiutare se stessi.
La bague au doigt (Sauter le pas #1)
by K. A. Mitchell Marie A. AmbreSauter le pas, tome 1La bague au doigt Kieran Delaney-Schwartz, jeune homme adopté, ayant abandonné ses études, informaticien flemmard auto-proclamé, vit sa vie sous le radar de la devise : « N'essayez pas, n'échouez pas. » Ses frères et sœurs sont tous des personnes supra-performantes grâce à l'éducation libérale de leurs parents. Mais Kieran a choisi de ne décevoir personne en ignorant leurs espoirs. Il avance en roue libre dans sa vingtaine jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre Theo. Plus vieux d'une décennie, le producteur à succès de Broadway déroule le tapis rouge sous ses pieds pendant treize mois tourbillonnants qui sont assez agréables, jusqu'à ce que tout s'arrête un jour de la Saint-Valentin avec une proposition inattendue via un flash mob à Times Square. Maintenant, tout le monde veut les voir se marier. Sauf eux...
One Pulse
by Elizabeth Noble Dev Bentham Kc Burn Laura Lascarso J. C. Long Chrissy Munder Connie Bailey Felicitas Ivey John Goode Mickie B. Ashling Andrea Speed Ellis Carrington Edmond Manning M. A. Church Grace R. Duncan Caitlin Ricci John Amory C. C. Dado Alicia Nordwell Troy Storm Jon Keys Vicktor Alexander Emery C. Walters Renee Stevens George Seaton Sera Kane Jayce Ellis Bree Cariad Lila Leigh Hunter M. T. AspenStories drive life. Sometimes life is good; sometimes life is bad. But it's the nature of our community that in the aftermath of an act of hatred, we respond with love. Because darkness cannot exist in the presence of light. Cruelty cannot stand against compassion. Negativity will never overcome hope. To show our support for those affected by the Orlando shooting, our authors, editors, artists, and staff have volunteered their talents to create this anthology. All proceeds will be donated to LGBT organizations in central Florida. Join us as we celebrate the triumph of love over every obstacle. Jon Keys--A Single Night Alicia Nordwell--About Best Friends & Boyfriends Mickie B. Ashling--Adíos M.T. Aspen --Asking for Trouble M.A. Church--Chasing Tyme Caitlin Ricci--Coming Out George Seaton--Cucurrucucú Jayce Ellis--Dance Bree Cariad--Everyday Miracles Chrissy Munder--Everything I Need Ellis Carrington--For the First Time Felicitas Ivey--Get Me to the Church Town Hall on Time John Amory--Happy Pride Grace R. Duncan--Hope John Goode--Let Them Eat Cake J. C. Long--Magical Boys Just Wanna Have Fun Elizabeth Noble--Magicicada Renee Stevens--More Than a Pact Troy Storm--One Big Happy... Bunch Connie Bailey--One Heart at a Time Dev Bentham--Perfection Andrea Speed--Pride Laura Lascarso--Pull Lila Leigh Hunter--Raffled Kiss Emery C. Walters--Ranch Dressing C.C. Dado--Read My Lips Sera Kane--The Stag's Bane KC Burn--The Tithe Vicktor Alexander--The Wooing of the Marqués de Sierra de Outes Edmond Manning--They DancedSee excerpt for story blurbs.
Meurtre en montagne
by Jamie Fessenden Laura BrohanLorsque Jesse Morales, un jeune diplômé de l'université qui aspire à devenir auteur de polars, se porte volontaire pour travailler au sommet du Mont Washington pendant une semaine, il s'attend à travailler dur. Par contre, il ne s'attend pas à trouver un corps en plein milieu du brouillard, gisant parmi les rochers, le crâne brisé. Le corps est celui d'un jeune touriste nommé Stuart Warren, qui s'est séparé de ses amis pendant qu'ils visitaient la montagne. Kyle Dubois, un détective de la police d'État veuf, est appelé à se rendre sur la scène du crime en plein milieu de la nuit, ainsi que son coéquipier Wesley Roberts. Kyle et Jesse sont instantanément attirés l'un par l'autre, sauf que la fascination de Jesse pour les affaires de meurtres rend cela difficile pour Kyle de prendre le jeune homme au sérieux. Mais Jesse trouve un moyen d'apporter une aide précieuse au détective en prenant une chambre dans l'hôtel où les amis et la famille de la victime résident et en s'introduisant dans leur cercle. Très vite, il commence à apprendre des choses qui pourraient les aider à résoudre l'affaire... ou l'amener à se faire tuer.
Starstruck
by L. A. Merrill Jay Starre George Loveland Avery Vanderlyle Asta Idonea M. T. Aspen Elizabeth Coldwell Rob Rosen Sydney Blackburn Bell Ellis Charles Payseur Jessica PayseurLights, camera, action! To the average person, celebrities seem to have it all—money, fame, and droves of adoring fans lining up to fawn over them. But a life in the public eye can make romance challenging, and deep down, these guys are looking for the same thing as any other man: someone to share a steamy tryst with between acts or to ride off into the sunset with after the curtain has gone down. Luckily there are those willing to love the men behind the billboards and on-air personalities, and they’re looking for a private performance from their favorite drag queens, musicians, reality TV stars, actors, rodeo champions, and video game designers. Even superheroes and legendary defenders. Money and fame might not always equal happiness, but these celebrities will leave stars in their lovers’ eyes. Love, Stage Left—L.A. Merrill Rodeo Champion—Jay Starre Marked by the Queen—George Loveland The Ruby—Avery Vanderlyle Pride and Panoramas—Asta Idonea Such Beautiful Music—M.T. Aspen Out on Stage—Elizabeth Coldwell Shooting Star—Rob Rosen Drastic Measures—Sydney Blackburn Garden Variety—Bell Ellis Defying Gravity—Charles Payseur The Defender of Ruldan—Jessica Payseur
Forgiare il futuro (Serie Scelta Del Cuore Ser. #5)
by Mary Calmes N. A. M.Un libro della Serie Scelta del cuoreJin Church si ritrova al punto di partenza. È solo, sperduto e incerto sul suo avvenire, e non per sua scelta ma a causa delle circostanze. Ricorda di essere una pantera mannara, ma non molto altro. Di sicuro sa che deve trovare il bellissimo uomo biondo che abita i suoi sogni. La vita di Logan Church è un inferno. Il suo compagno è scomparso, la sua tribù si sta disgregando e il rapporto con il figlio che ama con tutto il cuore si è spezzato. Senza il compagno al fianco, il suo mondo sta andando in frantumi, e non può incolpare nessuno se non se stesso. Se a Jin ritornerà la memoria e Logan riuscirà a superare le minacce che incombono sulla sua posizione di comando, allora potranno forse riprendere la loro vita. Ma è davvero quello che vogliono? Tornare alla stessa casa, alla stessa tribù, agli stessi problemi? Possono scegliere di percorrere le strade già segnate che li condurranno al loro futuro... oppure decidere di forgiare il proprio destino.
Devenir poussière
by J. S. Cook Julianne NovaDurant l'hiver glacial de 1891, alors que la nation est encore sous le choc de la crise bancaire de Baring, l'inspecteur Philemon Raft revient d'un congé sabbatique involontaire, et se retrouve chargé de résoudre l'enlèvement de Miriam Dewberry, une jeune fille de bonne famille. Projeté dans un milieu sordide où les classes supérieures se livrent à des investissements honteux, de l'autre côté de l'océan, pour engraisser leur compte en banque, Raft se retrouve perdu sans son compagnon, le constable Freddie Crook. Loin d'offrir son aide, l'élite cherche à tout prix à empêcher Raft de découvrir la vérité au sujet de la malheureuse victime de cet enlèvement, Miriam Dewberry... qui n'existe peut-être même pas. Bientôt, Raft découvre que son vieil ennemi, le maître de l'hospice, John Gallant, est de retour à Londres. Gallant n'a pas avoué ses ambitions, mais il en sait assez pour ruiner la carrière de Raft, et peut-être même sa vie. Raft tente de résoudre cette affaire grâce à sa perspicacité habituelle et étrange, mais d'autres forces plus sombres sont à l'œuvre. Londres est encore terrifiée : c'est le Londres de Whitechapel, de Jack l'Éventreur, le Londres de la pauvreté, de la saleté et du désespoir, où s'engager dans la mauvaise allée pourrait envoyer Raft tout droit à la morgue.
The Duncan Andrews Thrillers Vol. 1
by Stephen OsbornePrivate detective Duncan Andrews's best friend Gina is a witch. His dog is a zombie. And his dead boyfriend, Robbie, is a ghost. So it's hardly any wonder that he uses his connection to the supernatural to help him solve cases. In Pale as a Ghost, Duncan's on the trail of a serial killer who may not be human, while also trying to move on in his dating life. In Animal Instinct, someone is using the skull of a powerful wizard--Gina's father--to control animals and attack young Ashton Marsh. In The Scarlet Tide, Duncan's latest case leads him to Chicago and a band whose members are all vampires. And in Dead End, Robbie's cousin Jason has moved into a house that's haunted by a serial killer, and Gina's on the run from witch-hunters. Through it all, Duncan must solve the case and balance a complicated personal life.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
Le mec de Glamour (Les\mecs Ser.)
by Skylar M. Cates Adeline NevoLes mecs, numéro hors sérieAnthony Carrino adore sa famille italo-américaine, grande et sociable, même si ses sœurs se mêlent de tout, et que son père, le shérif local, sait tout ce qui passe en ville. Il est heureux dans son travail en tant que psychologue scolaire au collège. Malgré le fait qu'il vienne en aide aux enfants et à leurs parents pour résoudre leurs problèmes, Anthony ne parvient pas à mettre de l'ordre dans sa propre vie amoureuse. Si seulement tout le monde pouvait arrêter de le voir comme un « gentil garçon ». Dean Pierce ne fait pas dans les relations. C'est un pilote d'hélicoptère de l'armée, réfléchi, dévoué à son travail en tant que Night Stalker, et peu loquace. Il n'a certainement pas envie d'être bousculé émotionnellement. Mais quand la tragédie le frappe, Dean se retrouve avec sur les bras une nièce à problèmes, son irrésistible psychologue scolaire et une famille intrusive qui compte également un chiot immense.
Accanto (Coda (Italiano))
by Killerqueen Marie SextonUn libro della serie CodaIl giovane Dominic Jacobsen sospetta di essere gay e ne ha la conferma quando un ricco ragazzo proveniente da fuori città sale sul sedile posteriore della sua GTO. Gli basta una serata con Lamar Franklin per convincersi di aver trovato l'uomo dei suoi sogni. Sfortunatamente, quella serata sarà l'unica cosa che avrà prima che l'altro lasci il Colorado. Quindici anni dopo, Lamar torna a Coda, dopo aver messo fine all'ultima di una lunga serie di pessime relazioni. È solo, depresso e tormentato da telefonate notturne anonime. Ormai sul punto di arrendersi, si trova faccia a faccia con il passato. Da quando aveva diciassette anni, Dominic sogna di incontrare di nuovo Lamar, ma questo non significa che sia pronto per vivere una storia. Affrontare i pettegolezzi tipici di una piccola città e i soliti drammi di una grande famiglia è già difficile, ma ciò che più lo preoccupa è perdere la custodia della figlia adolescente, Naomi. L'unica soluzione è assicurarsi che lui e Lamar rimangano amici e nulla più. Dovranno tenersi addosso i vestiti, qualsiasi cosa accada. Semplice. Che si riveli un bene o un male, Lamar sembra però pensarla in altro modo.
The Bisti Business: A Bj Vinson Mystery (BJ Vinson Mystery #2)
by Don TravisA BJ Vinson MysteryAlthough repulsed by his client, an overbearing, homophobic California wine mogul, confidential investigator B. J. Vinson agrees to search for Anthony Alfano’s missing son, Lando, and his traveling companion—strictly for the benefit of the young men. As BJ chases an orange Porsche Boxster all over New Mexico, he soon becomes aware he is not the only one looking for the distinctive car. Every time BJ finds a clue, someone has been there before him. He arrives in Taos just in time to see the car plunge into the 650-foot-deep Rio Grande Gorge. Has he failed in his mission? Lando’s brother, Aggie, arrives to help with BJ’s investigation, but BJ isn’t sure he trusts Aggie’s motives. He seems to hold power in his father’s business and has a personal stake in his brother’s fate that goes beyond familial bonds. Together they follow the clues scattered across the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness area and learn the bloodshed didn’t end with the car crash. As they get closer to solving the mystery, BJ must decide whether finding Lando will rescue the young man or place him directly in the path of those who want to harm him.
Short Order (Foothills Pride Stories #8)
by Pat HenshawA Foothills Pride StoryWhen recent horticulture graduate Dr. Fenton Miller arrives in Stone Acres, California, he thinks his only concern is which job offer to accept after spending the holidays working at his cousin’s plant nursery. But after he rents a room from another shorter-than-average man, sous-chef John Barton, Fen falls in lust. While he’s attracted to Fen, John’s got bigger concerns when two men from his past arrive in town and pressure him to return to San Francisco. Although John tries to stop Fen from getting involved, Fen realizes his lover is in trouble and is determined to protect him. As the holidays get closer and Fen makes his own enemy, the joy of the season gets lost in the ill will around them. To ensure love triumphs, Fen and John must stand tall to show that short, dark, and handsome is a recipe for love.
Green's Hill Werewolves, Vol. 1 (Little Goddess)
by Amy LaneIn the world of the Little GoddessTeague Sullivan and Jack Barnes work in the dangerous gray area between the natural and supernatural worlds, helping people who get separated from the safety of Green’s Hill find their way home. Teague's in the game for redemption—but Jack's in the game for Teague. Teague is damaged, haunted, and about the loneliest man Jack has ever met, but Jack sees beyond Teague's scars and gruffness to the kindness and bravery underneath. Teague is pretty sure Jack's a green idealist—a scarred old dog like Teague will never be good enough for a sweet young pup like his Jacky. When Jack is injured, the two hunters are sucked into the paranormal world they’ve been defending. Teague must reevaluate everything he's believed about their relationship. While Teague is sorting out his life both with Jacky and as a member of Green's Hill, Katy steps into the mix. She’s loved Teague since she was a child, and that love has only gotten stronger now that they’ve survived into adulthood. Teague Sullivan, who has lived “without” since he was born, is suddenly given all the things that make live worth living “with.” Does Teague have the courage to reach for two lovers and a place on Green's Hill?For the first time in print: Yearning, Waiting, Reaching, and Changing.
September
by Robert Wintera Pride and Joy novelDavid James is smart, successful, handsome... and alone. After the death of his lover, Kyle, from cancer, he buried himself in his law practice and the gym. At forty-eight, he is haunted by his memories and walled off from the world. When David injures himself working out, he's assigned to Brandon Smith for physical therapy. The vibrant young therapist is attracted to David and realizes he needs a hand to get back into dating. What begins as a practice coffee date escalates to friendship, passion, and maybe something more, as they navigate a new relationship in Washington, DC, and the gay mecca of Provincetown. But David remains trapped behind the barrier of fear and guilt. Will he remain loyal to Kyle's memory if he moves on? Can he and Brandon manage a twenty-two-year age gap? Brandon thinks he understands David's concerns, and for him, the answer to those questions is yes. He wants to be with David, and he believes he can overcome David's barriers. But Brandon fails to account for the world's reaction to a handsome young man attached to an older, wealthy lover. David's memories, Brandon's pride, and an unexpected tragedy might cost them something very special.
Whispers of Old Winds
by George SeatonAfter Sam returns home from two tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, he moves to the Colorado mountains, where he hopes to begin a new life with his husband, Michael. Sam becomes the sheriff of sparsely populated Pine County, while Michael opens a curio shop for tourists where he sells his art. When Sam and his deputy attempt to rescue a body from a dangerously fragile mountainside snowpack, Sam's perception of the world, his husband, and the veracity of truths whispered in old winds, are called into question.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Advent Calendar package "Sleigh Ride".
Falling Snow on Snow
by Lou SylvreBeck Justice knows holiday sparkle and snappy carols only mask December’s cruel, black heart. He learned that lesson even before he landed on the streets eight years ago, and his recent step up to a tiny apartment and a busker’s permit for Seattle’s Pike Place Market has done nothing to change his mind. But one day in the market, Oleg Abramov joins his ethereal voice to Beck’s guitar, and Beck glimpses light in his bleak, dark winter. Oleg, lucky to have a large and loving family, believes Beck could be the man to fill the void that nevertheless remains in his life. The two men step out on a path toward love, but it proves as slippery as Seattle’s icy streets. Just when they get close, a misunderstanding shatters their hopes. Light and harmony are still within reach, but only if they choose to believe, risk their hearts, and trust.
Noble Intentions
by Andrew GreyRobert Morton is in for the surprise of a lifetime. His mother, a bit of a rebel, raised him away from the rest of the family, and it's not until he's contacted by his lawyer about an inheritance that he learns who he truly is: the new Earl of Hantford. His legacy includes ownership of the historic Ashton Park Estate--which needs repairs Robert cannot afford. He'll simply do what the nobility has done for centuries when in need of money. He'll marry it. Tech wizard Daniel Fabian is wealthy and successful. In fact, he has almost everything--except a title to make him worthy in the eyes of the old-money snobs he went to prep school with. His high school reunion is looming, and he's determined to attend it as a member of the aristocracy. That's where Robert comes in. Daniel has the money, Robert has the name, and both of them know they can help each other out. But their marriage of convenience has the potential to become a real love match--unless a threat to Daniel's business ruins everything.
The 12 Days of Hipster (The Avona Tales)
by Raine O'TierneyLast Christmas, Tyler Lang accidentally accepted David Griffith’s invitation for dinner. Yes, it was an accident. See, hipster (don’t call him that!) Tyler doesn’t date guys, and even if he did, he certainly doesn’t date jocks. A rude and hasty exit right when the date was getting good left things awkward between them. <p><p> David Griffith isn’t really a jock. Well, he’s a former athlete who loves sports, but “jock” has a certain connotation that doesn’t quite fit the intelligent, hardworking store owner. A jock wouldn’t have given Tyler Lang the time of day. But even after that little, ahem, stunt with the fire escape, David can’t stop thinking about the hipster a year later. Which would be fine if fate didn’t keep butting her nose into their business, making it impossible for the jock and the hipster to avoid each other this Christmas. <p> A hilarious holiday romp, set to the music of the Winter Sounds.
Clean Slate
by Heidi ChampaWes Green keeps everyone at arm’s length, either by pushing buttons or simply pushing them away. When that doesn’t work, Wes runs, as far and as fast as he can. This time, bolting from his boyfriend also costs him his professional organizing job. His last resort is to retreat to his brother’s basement and try to pick up the pieces. The only bright spot in his new life is his niece, Kelsey. One day, while in Kelsey’s school drop-off line, he meets Sam Montgomery, the father of Maya, Kelsey’s best friend. When Wes finds out Sam is gay and interested in some no-strings-attached fun, Wes thinks he’s hit the jackpot. With boundaries firmly in place, keeping Sam at a distance should be easy. What starts out simple quickly gets complicated when fun turns to feelings between Wes and Sam. But the baggage both men carry threatens to stop things before they start. Can Wes stay put long enough to find real love, or will old habits be too hard to break?
Love’s Opening Night
by Jeff AdamsCan an onstage love story lead to a real-life romance? Jeremy Steele is a veteran Broadway performer. For his latest role, he's dancing alongside a man he's fantasized about for years, TV star Ty Beaumont. Jeremy knows better than to get involved with a castmate, but when Ty has trouble learning the complicated choreography, Jeremy offers to lend a hand. When a rehearsal kiss turns into something more, Jeremy can't help but wonder what a celebrity like Ty could ever see in a Broadway chorus boy like him. Will a relationship with his crush make it past previews, or can it become a long-running hit?
Wounded Pride (Wounded #2)
by Remmy Duchene BlmorticiaWounded: Book TwoRenford Kline is straight… right? He got over his experimentation in college and moved on. Then how does he explain his blush-inducing fantasies about Brian Daystar? Fantasies he’s having when he should be focused on his career move from attorney to professor. When Brian comes to New York, Renford knows he’s in trouble. Everything about Brian attracts him—from his tight body to his beautiful, dark hair—but Renford is straight… right? Brian Daystar needs a break. He’s been working nonstop to turn his Montana ranch into a safe haven for at-risk youth—so much so that he can’t even bring himself to care when he finds out his partner, country star Corey, is cheating on him. Their relationship has been over for a long time, but it might take his feelings for Renford to make Brian accept it. Both men have decisions to make. Renford must come to terms with who he truly is, and Brian is going to have to decide if he will shun his happiness or embrace it.
A Bond of Truth (Sensual Bonds)
by K. C. WellsSequel to A Bond of ThreeIt is twenty years since the Bond of Three returned to Teruna. The kingdom of Kandor, once Teruna's enemy, seeks help and sends its finest warrior, Dainon, on a diplomatic mission. A solitary man since his wife and child died, Dainon is unable to explain why an encounter with a young man on a beach rocks his world to its core. Prince Arrio of Teruna has always been attracted to men but has never acted on it--until he meets Dainon. Headstrong Arrio goes after what he wants, despite his fathers' advice. But when Prince Kei arrives unexpectedly, Arrio finds himself drawn to both men. Is history repeating itself? Prince Kei has his first taste of freedom and is shocked when the visions that have plagued him since childhood become reality. The three men embark on a voyage of discovery. No one has foreseen the day, however, when the arrival of a stranger threatens to destroy their bond.
More Things in Heaven and Earth
by Paul ComeauWhen young Danny Crawford's father and a priest conspire to subject him to conversion therapy, Danny only sees one way out. But little does Danny know he'll soon have a sentinel watching from the darkness, a guardian angel in the most unlikely form imaginable. Damien, a vampire, is inexplicably moved by Danny's plight. He takes it upon himself to make sure Danny's father and the priest can never hurt him again, giving Danny a chance at a normal life. As Danny grows up, Damien struggles to keep the boy--and later the young man--from harm. He does not dare go any further, no matter how much he wants to. To do so would ruin everything he's tried to do for Danny. He doesn't realize that as Danny embarks on a successful modeling career and begins dating, Danny feels empty, longing for something--or someone--just beyond his reach: a shadow, a presence he despairingly believes forever lost to him. When brutality and violence threaten Danny again, Damien must make a decision--risk revealing himself to Danny, or leave Danny to his fate.
Bad Boy
by Sjd Peterson Pauline Tardieu-CollinetAvec sa crête, ses tatouages et ses piercings, Ridley Corbin correspond à l'image du parfait bad boy - ce qui lui convient bien, puisqu'il se voit comme le défenseur des plus faibles. Mais ce qu'il veut par-dessus tout, c'est devenir le héros d'Alex Firestone. Alex, bibliothécaire discret et délicat, vient de s'installer à Slater, paisible ville étudiante, dans l'espoir d'échapper à son passé. Solitaire, il se fait toutefois remarquer par la brute du campus. Mais les apparences sont parfois trompeuses. Le passé d'Alex le rattrape, et l'heure vient pour lui de devenir le héros.
Accadde un weekend (Serie Colleghi improbabili #1)
by A. J. Thomas Victor MillaisSerie Colleghi improbabili, Libro 1A causa della malattia della madre, Doug Heavy Runner ha lasciato la vita del poliziotto gay dichiarato a Miami per tornare a casa, nella Riserva Indiana Salish-Kootenai. Nei due anni da quando lei è venuta a mancare, si è costruito una grigia vita da vicesceriffo di una piccola comunità, accontentandosi delle avventure di una notte fuori città per mantenere la sanità mentale. Poi conosce Christopher Hayes, un detective di San Diego di passaggio nel Montana, e insieme trascorrono una notte di passione talmente incredibile che Doug infrange la sua stessa regola e permette a quell'incontro occasionale di diventare un weekend di sesso meraviglioso. Quando Christopher arriva nella piccola città di Elkin per occuparsi del suicidio del fratello violento, non si aspetta di trovare l'uomo con cui ha trascorso il weekend a gestirne il caso. Di sicuro non gli dispiace passare più tempo con Doug, ma un piromane distrugge la casa che gli è stata lasciata in eredità, e lui e il vicesceriffo finiscono tra i principali sospettati. Le indagini rivelano che il fratello di Christopher li ha messi sulle tracce di un pedofilo psicopatico che non si fermerà davanti a nulla pur di mettere a tacere la sua ultima vittima. La ricerca della vittima finisce però in maniera orribile, lasciando Doug ferito in ospedale e Christopher alla mercé del killer...
La isla de… ¿dónde? (Historias de la isla #1)
by Sue Brown Juan J. RoldánVolumen 1 de la serie Historias de la islaCuando el mejor amigo de Liam Marshall, Alex, pierde su lucha contra el cáncer de colon, le deja a Liam un último deseo: que compre un billete de tren hacia Ryde, en la Isla de Wight, y que esparza sus cenizas desde el muelle. Liam está cansado, exhausto, y necesita urgentemente unas vacaciones. Sin embargo, en vez de sol, mar, arena, y chicos bronceados y atractivos, lo que obtiene es una chatarra de tren, niños revoltosos, y ni rastro de Ewan McGregor. Liam habría hecho cualquier cosa por su amigo, pero cumplir con el último deseo de Alex implica desprenderse de la única familia que le queda a Liam. Perdido, se queda helado en el muelle... hasta que Sam Owens llega al rescate. La familia de Sam ha ido en vacaciones a la Isla de Wight desde que él tiene memoria, pero nunca ha conocido a nadie como Liam. Sam está decidido a hacer que Liam siempre recuerde esas vacaciones, por lo que se dedica a cuidarle, tanto dentro como fuera de la habitación. Incluso le presenta a toda su familia. Pero del mismo modo que Sam ayuda a Liam a seguir adelante, se ve forzado a reconocer que quiere que Liam se aferre, no a su vida anterior, sino a la que él y Sam tienen en común.
The Worst Best Man (Dreamspun Desires #27)
by M. J. O'SheaIt was her special day... but his worst nightmare. A rekindled romance wasn’t part of the plan. Despite his American background, August O’Leary is the most sought-after wedding planner in London. Naturally, Libby and Edward come to him for a wedding the city will never forget. But Edward is an international businessman, so the details are left to Libby and her best friend—who happens to be the love of August’s life and the one who broke his heart eight years ago: Christopher Burke. How’s August supposed to pull off the event of the year with Christopher distracting him and old feelings crashing the party uninvited? Christopher has let money and status dictate his life, but no more. His failure to stand up to others’ expectations cost him his future with August—one he hoped would include marriage. Now he has to face August’s hurt and anger and prove he’s still the best man to make August happy.
Poppy's Secret (Dreamspun Desires #28)
by Andrew GreyA second chance born of love. Pat Corrigan and Edgerton “Edge” Winters were ready to start a family—or so Pat thought. At the last minute, Edge got cold feet and fled. Pat didn’t bother telling him the conception had already gone through and little Emma was on her way. He didn’t want a relationship based on obligation. He’d rather raise his daughter on his own. Nine years later, Emma and her Poppy are doing fine. Edge isn’t. He realizes what he threw away by leaving, and he’s back to turn his life around and reclaim his family. It’ll take a lot to prove to Pat that he’s a new man, and even if Edge succeeds, the secret Pat has hidden for years might shatter their dreams all over again.
Snowblind (Dreamspun Desires #29)
by Eli EastonSnow, steam, and secrets. The latest snowstorm carries something unexpected to the doorstep of Hutch’s secluded Alaskan cabin: a stranger named Jude, the most beautiful man Hutch has ever seen. Jude says he’s in the area for a ski trip and that he fled a domineering lover, thinking he could make it into town. But Hutch is a suspicious SOB and treats his unwanted guest warily. The problem is Jude isn’t just gorgeous, he’s funny and smart and flirtatious. Two gay men snowed in for three days—things happen. Really good things. By the time the storm clears, Hutch finds himself a little too attached to Jude Devereaux, San Francisco-based male model. But is Jude what he claims to be? Or is he entangled in the secrets Hutch moved to Alaska to escape?
Stage Two (Dreamspun Desires #33)
by Ariel TachnaLexington LoversLove has a steep learning curve. Assistant high school principal Blake Barnes has everything he wants—a chance to help troubled students and an outlet for his passion for theater. Well, almost everything—he still goes home to an empty apartment. Then his high school crush explodes back into his life, the unexpected guardian of two boys in Blake’s care. Thane Dalton has always been a bad boy through and through. Not much has changed, including his mistrust of authority figures, and no amount of institutional bureaucracy will keep him from protecting his nephews from the bullies terrorizing them. If that means butting heads with Blake, so be it. Blake and Thane have lessons to learn: that they both have the boys’ best interests at heart, that the tension between them isn’t just confrontational, and that sparks can fly when opposites come together.
Breaking Bonds (Dreamspun Desires #35)
by Ari MckayFrom the frying pan into the fire. After a critic’s review attacks both Chef Liam Walker’s culinary skills and his personal life, Liam can no longer take the heat of the cutthroat New York City restaurant scene. He needs to get out of the kitchen—at least long enough to cool down and regroup. At the Overlook Resort in North Carolina, Liam meets owner Carter Galloway. Carter has a passion for the hospitality business to rival Liam’s own, and it’s not hard to see where their shared interests—and attraction—could lead. But Carter has no interest in a fling, and Liam has no intention of walking away from the career he fought so hard for. If they want a taste of happiness together, they’ll have to find the courage to break the bonds threatening to pull them apart.
Two for Trust (Dreamspun Desires #34)
by Elle BrownleeA fairy-tale vacation—if he can get the ending right. American nurse Finch Mason steps beyond the comfort of his orderly life and takes a dream trip to England, complete with a National Trust Pass so he can visit numerous historical sites. At the first one on his list, he’s warmly welcomed—and told he bought a pass good for two. Finch doesn’t hesitate to offer the pass to Benedict, a handsome Brit also there on an outing. They spend a magical week touring the countryside, and while it’s too soon to get attached, Finch wishes their time together would never end. Then Finch finds himself stuck abroad with no money, and he has no one to turn to but Benedict. Benedict is happy to help, but he also owes Finch some answers—such as who he really is and why he was at the estate where they first met.
The City of Rocks (BJ Vinson Mystery #3)
by Don TravisA BJ Vinson MysteryConfidential investigator B. J. Vinson thinks it’s a bad joke when Del Dahlman asks him to look into the theft of a duck… a duck named Quacky Quack the Second and insured for $250,000. It ceases to be funny when the young thief dies in a suspicious truck wreck. The search leads BJ and his lover, Paul Barton, to the sprawling Lazy M Ranch in the Bootheel country of southwestern New Mexico bordering the Mexican state of Chihuahua. A deadly game unfolds when BJ and Paul are trapped in a weird rock formation known as the City of Rocks, an eerie array of frozen magma that is somehow at the center of the entire scheme. But does the theft of Quacky involve a quarter-million-dollar duck-racing bet between the ranch’s owner and a Miami real estate developer, or someone attempting to force the sale of the Lazy M because of its proximity to an unfenced portion of the Mexican border? BJ and Paul go from the City of Rocks to the neon lights of Miami and back again in pursuit of the answer… death and danger tracking their every step.
Nos cœurs meurtris
by Cassie Black Remmy Duchene BlmorticiaLa carrière de Zane Ashford au sein de la police new-yorkaise connaît une fin brutale quand il est blessé dans l'exercice de ses fonctions. Après s'être réveillé presque aveugle d'un œil, il ne souhaite rien d'autre que de s'enfoncer dans un trou, mais ses amis ne lui laissent aucun répit. Avec réticence, il laisse son meilleur ami le convaincre de passer du temps au loin, dans un ranch du Montana. Mais à l'instant même où il y arrive et rencontre Cyrus Abrams, Zane est pris de soudaines envies de meurtres. Cyrus Abrams est vulgaire, grincheux, têtu et peu enclin à changer pour qui que ce soit, qu'importe combien Zane Ashford est beau dans son jean. Plus ils se prennent la tête et plus Cyrus commence à voir le policier d'une tout autre façon. Mais Cyrus a un passé qui l'a laissé dans beaucoup d'ennuis, et bien plus brisé qu'il n'est prêt à l'admettre. Un passé dont personne n'a parlé à Zane. Cyrus craint que quand il le découvrira, tout s'effondre autour de lui.
Gestählt im Feuer (im Feuer #2)
by Andrew Grey Christina BrombachFortsetzung zu Erlösung im FeuerBuch 2 in der Serie - im FeuerLee Stanton und Dirk Krause sind schon seit ein paar Monaten ein Paar. Doch dann erhalten sie schlechte Neuigkeiten: Die Feuerwache, auf der sie beide arbeiten, soll geschlossen werden, wenn sie es nicht schaffen, genug Geld für die überfälligen Reparaturen zusammenzukratzen. Die Union-Feuerwehr will sich gemeinsam dagegen wehren. Es gibt nur ein Problem: Die einzige Idee, wie sie an Geld kommen können, ist von Lee. Und Dirk hasst sie. Unglücklicherweise finden alle anderen Lees Idee von einem "Dinner mit Aussicht" - bei dem sie nur in Helmen, Stiefeln und Uniformhosen servieren sollen - großartig, und Lee wirft sich in die Vorbereitungen. Doch Widerstand aus der Verwaltung und ein schleppender Vorverkauf bringen Lees Event in Gefahr. Solange es Dirk nicht schafft, seinen Stolz und seinen Eigensinn einen Abend lang unter Kontrolle zu bringen, könnte es ihn und Lee ihre Jobs kosten - von ihrer Beziehung ganz zu schweigen.
Collision
by John Inman Lily KareyÀ vingt-six ans, les jours de Gordon sont comptés. Du moins, il espère qu'ils le sont. Lassé de la culpabilité et des regrets qui découlent d'un horrible accident de voiture, deux ans auparavant, dans lequel un homme a perdu la vie, il se réveille chaque matin avec des pensées suicidaires. Alors que la loi l'oblige à travailler pour expier ses péchés, sa rédemption personnelle est beaucoup plus difficile à trouver. Puis Minus - un simple sans-abri qui a sa propre croix à porter - sauve Gordon d'un terrible destin. Une nuit, non seulement Gordon trouve une lumière à suivre, et peut-être même un but à sa vie, mais aussi la possibilité que l'amour l'attende au bout du tunnel. Il n'aurait jamais imaginé qu'il découvrirait un moyen de se pardonner et, qu'en le faisant, il ouvrirait suffisamment son cœur pour gagner l'acceptation et l'amour de la personne qu'il a le plus blessée.
Bite Night (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Clare LondonCreatures of the Night and Santa's Christmas duties don't mix. Every myth and bedtime story tells you so. But on Christmas Eve, when the Elves walked off the job over pension rights, it was time for me--Irwin, the only vampire on Santa's payroll, despite recent diversity initiatives--and my trusty team to help out. Just deliver a few parcels, Santa asked me. Just help out on your local patch. Just for one night. Armed with my reluctance to face all that human sentimentality, and accompanied by a wise-cracking werewolf and an unruly fairy with a taste for vodka, I did my best. Honest. But we were heading for disaster until I came face-to-face with cute babysitter Benny. It's Santa's Number One Rule--no interaction with the clients. But Benny somehow managed to upset my appetite, inflame my libido, and restore my faith in the Christmas spirit, with one cheeky smile and a tasty body piercing. It's Christmas, and the show must go on!A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
The Fortune Cookie (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Matt BurlingameThirty-three-year-old technical writer Laurence Hart is a modern-day Scrooge when it comes to the holiday season--and the rest of the year too. He doesn't like most people, they don't like him, and he's happy to keep it that way. Over lunch with his best friend, he receives a fortune cookie promising him true love. The next day, forced to work on a holiday charity committee or lose his job, he meets Nick, a jolly ginger giant who loves all things Christmas. Together they face numerous obstacles to put together a holiday fair to raise money for children in foster care in only four days. While Laurence has to mend his curmudgeonly ways to make the event a success, Nick's holiday magic might mend Laurence's heart.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
Anyplace Else (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Kim FieldingGrant Beaudoin should be thrilled to escape Minneapolis at Christmastime and grateful to lounge on a Hawaiian beach. Instead he is mired in self-pity and drowning in too much tequila. His twin is marrying the perfect man, while Grant is stuck in middle management with no love life in sight. A walk into the rain forest leads to a meeting with a doomed man who has a story about a holiday that predates Christmas. Grant comes to realize that difficult endings can lead to new beginnings--and perhaps a brighter future.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
The Orpheum Miracle (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Pat HenshawChristmas joy is a matter of perspective. For some, it's the happiest time of the year. For others, not so much. Twenty-nine-year-old Mick, the son of crack addicts, isn't exactly a dyed-in-the-wool Scrooge. Mick's been on his own from childhood. As a teen, he lived in a shelter, where for a short time he had a boyfriend. After the boyfriend left, Mick moved to the Orpheum Theater. While squatting there and taking care of the grand old building, Mick watched others celebrate the holidays from a distance, never able to share in their merriment. Only his Technicolor dreams liven his dull, mechanical life until one day the world around him begins to change. Mick is surprised when a man named Jim buys the vintage Orpheum and plans to restore it. Something about Jim makes Mick think they've met before. In fact, Jim rekindles Mick's longing for a better life and a little holiday magic for himself.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
Krampus Hates Christmas (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Andi VanKarl Kringle hates the modern-day Christmas. He was born to be Krampus, but the Holiday Council refuses to let him help his brother Nick--aka Santa Claus--with the Naughty List until he finds his holiday spirit. To meet that challenge, he's turned human and dumped in a strange apartment. Lewis Weatherby loves the holidays and always has. Not only do his parents own a pumpkin patch and tree farm, he's also inherited a Christmas-themed shop. All he wants from Santa is the man of his dreams, and the Big Guy might've just delivered. Lewis's new neighbor Karl is gorgeous, sweet, and has a fantastic sense of humor--if his jokes about being Krampus are any indication. Soon getting home is less important to Karl than what will happen when Lewis inevitably realizes the truth behind his jokes. He's finally starting to understand the real joy of the season--now he just has to figure out how to hold on to it.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
Matthew's Present (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Sarah Hadley BrookMatthew Blick is almost thirty years old, and he hates the thought of another holiday alone. He has become a bit of a wet blanket when Christmas rolls around every year. So much so that even his five-year-old niece, Hannah, knows something needs to change. She asks the department store Santa to bring her uncle a man to love, and when Santa sees her uncle, he formulates a plan to set that possibility in motion. Santa shows up at Matthew's house and at first Matthew can't place him, but then the memories of his first kiss flood his mind and he is shocked to find that Santa is the man he has carried a torch for since high school. Will this twist of fate help Matthew change his view on the holidays? Only a kiss can tell.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."