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Suddenly Yours (Dreamspun Desires #20)
by Jacob Z. FloresA One Fine Day NovelWhat happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. Cody Hayes is having one epic morning-after. The hangover following a Vegas bachelor party is nothing new to him, and neither is the naked man in his bed. His apparent marriage is a different story. Carefully plotting every detail of his life carried Julian Canales to a Senate seat as an openly gay man. A drunken night of Truth or Dare isn't like him... and neither is marrying a man he just met. He'd get an annulment, but the media has gotten wind of his hasty nuptials. If Julian's political career is going to survive, he has to stay married to a man who's his opposite in every way. Now he must convince Cody that all they need to do is survive a conservative political rival, a heartbroken ex, their painful pasts... and an attraction neither man can fight.
Catching Heir (Dreamspun Desires #23)
by Julia TalbotIs he in love with an old hotel--or its new owner? Professional snowboarder Cullen Patrick is successful and kinda famous. So when he inherits an old Colorado hotel from an unknown relative, he really should leave well enough alone. Matt Nathanson has been managing the Treeline Estates since college. He loved the elderly former owner, and he stands to inherit the place if no one claims it in the next week. Of course, Cullen shows up, and Matt thinks it's time to move on. He doesn't want to like Cullen, no matter how engaging the guy is, or how hunky. Cullen has grand ideas for the Treeline, but he doesn't want to implement them without Matt, and he's not sure he's ready to give up snowboarding. Can Matt convince Cullen that putting down roots is worth it... and maybe catch his heir at the same time?
The Virgin Manny (Dreamspun Desires #25)
by Amy LaneGrowing up and falling in love... Sometimes family is a blessing and a curse. When Tino Robbins is roped into helping his sister deliver her premade Italian dinners when he should be studying for finals, he's pretty sure it's the latter! But one delivery might change everything. Channing Lowell's charmed life changes when his sister dies and leaves him her seven-year-old son. He's committed to doing what's best for Sammy... but he's going to need a lot of help. When Tino lands on his porch, Channing is determined to recruit him to Team Sammy. Tino plans to make his education count--even if that means avoiding a relationship--but as he falls harder and harder for his boss, he starts to wonder: Does he have to leave his newly forged family behind in order to live his promising tomorrow?
Extrasensual Perception (Dreamspun Desires #26)
by Rayna VauseIf a stalker doesn't kill them, the heat between them might. Christopher Vincent is desperate enough for a job that he accepts an offer to entertain as a psychic in a friend's nightclub. Jackson Whitman, one of the club's co-owners, is less than thrilled by the new act. To him, psychics are ridiculous and a liability. But when they come face-to-face, attraction flares to life between them. Someone is watching Jack and Chris from the shadows. What starts as a series of creepy encounters leads to deadly attacks. Jack and Chris must set aside their differences and work together to survive a homicidal stalker. But can they survive their explosive connection?
Tall, Dark, and Deported (Dreamspun Desires #31)
by Bru BakerCrossing the border into love. Snap decisions and misguided ideas bring Portuguese national Mateus Fontes and businessman Crawford Hargrave together at the Canadian border crossing. Mateus is caught in a catch-22. With his almost-expired tourist visa, entrance to Canada is denied, but the US won’t let him back in either. Crawford thinks he’s solved things when he tells the border agent they’re engaged, and it works—except now they have to actually get married before either of them can get back into the United States. But Crawford has been burned by marriage once, and he’s determined not to make that mistake again. Neither of them expects real feelings to bloom out of their fake marriage, but they do. And the two of them have to learn how to be honest with each other to make things work, which is especially hard when their entire marriage is based on lies.
Power Bottom?
by Rowan McallisterCan a pickup line from a stranger completely change the way an ordinary man sees himself? Adrian wouldn't have thought so, but after an ugly breakup where his self-esteem took a serious beating, he's willing to try just about anything to repair the damage... even return to a secluded bar in rural Maryland and the intriguing stranger whose words have been on his mind since they met. Biker, bouncer, bartender, and tattoo artist, Wyatt is a rolling stone. After fifteen years, he is tired of a life on the run, but he isn't sure he knows how to do anything else or if he has anything besides a physical relationship to offer. What's supposed to be a one-off turns into another and another, and the relationship looks promising until the mob and the FBI come knocking on Adrian's door.
Truth, Pride, Victory, Love
by David ConnorBeneath the surface, they share more than dreams of Olympic gold. Since elementary school, the question of Reed Watson's race has needled him. But the one thing he's always known is that he is destined to become an Olympic star--he felt it the moment he first hit the water. Chosen by a former Olympic swimmer to train for the 2016 Olympics, Reed determinedly works toward his dream. Along the way, Reed develops feelings for two men he's known since childhood: Cal, his next-door neighbor, and Mathias, his rival since the fourth grade. Cal's struggle with his sexual identity and a tragedy complicate Reed's feelings, while Mathias's wealth quickly makes it obvious they are from vastly different worlds. As Rio approaches, Mathias becomes a gay sports icon, while Reed is told to hide his sexuality for a lucrative endorsement deal that will offer his family a financial boost and help him with mounting debt. Reed's unresolved desires for both men remain and so too do all the things that have kept them apart. Has he grown enough to navigate rougher waters, to find truth, pride, victory, and love?
Where We Left Off (Middle of Somewhere #3)
by Roan ParrishMiddle of Somewhere: Book ThreeLeo Ware may be young, but he knows what he wants. And what he wants is Will Highland. Snarky, sophisticated, fiercely opinionated Will Highland, who burst into Leo's unremarkable life like a supernova... and then was gone just as quickly. For the past miserable year, Leo hasn't been able to stop thinking about the powerful connection he and Will shared. So, when Leo moves to New York for college, he sweeps back into Will's life, hopeful that they can pick up where they left off. What begins as a unique friendship soon burns with chemistry they can't deny... though Will certainly tries. But Leo longs for more than friendship and hot sex. A romantic to his core, Leo wants passion, love, commitment--everything Will isn't interested in giving. Will thinks romance is a cheesy fairy tale and love is overrated. He likes his space and he's happy with things just the way they are, thank you very much. Or is he? Because as he and Leo get more and more tangled up in each other's lives, Will begins to act like maybe love is something he could feel after all.
Open House (The Open Series #2)
by Mickie B. AshlingSequel to Open SeatingThe Open Series: Book TwoBy the time Seth Wilder and Bryce McFarland return to Chicago after their UK cruise, they're halfway in love. They decide to move in together to see if their feelings can survive in the real world. Seth receives word that a mandatory autopsy was performed on his late partner because his death was a suicide. The medical examiner's findings are disturbing and leave some doubt as to the underlying cause of death. Because of the suicide clause, life insurance benefits had been denied, but in light of these new findings, Seth's lawyer advises him to appeal. The insurance investigator turns out to be the man who broke Bryce's heart twenty-five years ago. The guy has fallen on hard times, and when he sees how successful Bryce has become--and how large Seth's potential payout might be--he decides he wants a piece of the pie. Bryce and Seth's new relationship is severely tested in this second novel in the Open Series.
The Closet Boy (Iron Eagle Gym #4)
by Sean MichaelAn Iron Eagle Gym NovelWay'ra Bernard is only twenty years old when his parents kick him out of the house. He has been brought up to believe being gay is wrong and he is going to go to hell for it. He tried very hard not to be gay but couldn't change the way he felt. Now he's living furtively in a closet on the third floor of the place he's working as a janitor--the Iron Eagle Gym. Neal McPherson is an unattached Dom in his midtwenties and a member of the gym. One evening after working out, he notices Way'ra on the stairs and he's immediately attracted and intrigued, so he asks Way'ra out. Unable to come up with a reason to refuse and also interested in Neal, Way'ra accepts. There are a lot of obstacles to the relationship they attempt to build after their date, not least of which is Way'ra's upbringing and his lingering doubts about the kinky sex Neal enjoys. But with patience and persistence, Neal might convince Way'ra not only to accept himself, but to loosen his inhibitions enough to explore and find a happy ending together.
Tart and Sweet (Candy Man #4)
by Amy LaneA Candy Man BookIn the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover out of fear--and he hasn't been able to live with himself since. Now he's out of the Army but still trapped in the closet that brought on his most cowardly moment, and he starts to think he'll never be able to fight his way free. Until he sees Cy McVeigh. Beautiful and uninhibited, Cy is dancing on the boardwalk at Old Sac for no other reason than the moment called for it. Robbie not only joins in the dance but is smitten from the very beginning. However, Robbie still has old business to clear up, and when he helps out a kid in need and comes face-to-face with the man he betrayed, he's forced to come clean with himself. He can't redeem his mistake if he's still locked into his old patterns, and he won't ever be worthy of Cy if he can't earn Adam's forgiveness. He's going to need all the help he can get from the people at Candy Heaven in order to make things right with his past so he can have a future with Cy.
Raven's Rest
by Stephen OsborneMichael Cook has left his abusive lover and settled in the small town of Banning, Illinois. Having nowhere else to go, he checks into the Raven's Rest Inn and soon learns that the haunted reputation of the hotel is well deserved. Michael gets a job at a local café, where he meets Trey Ramsey. Though Michael has misgivings about starting up a new relationship, Trey seems to be the complete opposite of Michael's controlling ex, so he decides to give Trey a chance. Life at the Raven's Rest becomes increasingly frightening when the ghost of Coleman Hollis appears in Michael's room. Coleman seems to want something from Michael, and the mystery deepens when Michael discovers he's the spitting image of Coleman's lover from years ago. Together, Michael and Trey must discover why Coleman's spirit is drawn to the Raven's Rest--and to Michael.
Wide Open Spaces (States Of Love)
by Renee StevensDevon fled Wyoming as soon as he turned eighteen, leaving behind his high school love, Levi. After six years in the big city, Devon returns to his hometown. Not much has changed, except that Levi is no longer in the closet. He's also single and living his dream--managing the local wild horse population. Both of them are very interested in picking up where they left off, but Devon is no more ready to reveal his orientation than he was as a teenager. No one is going to shove Levi back in the closet--not even Devon. For a relationship to work, they'll have to put the past behind them and find the courage to face the future as who they really are--a couple in love. But Devon doesn't know if he's strong enough. Maybe Levi would be better off without him--and his hang-ups.States of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
Drawn
by Elle BrownleeSebastian (Sen) Holt is an artist currently in New Orleans. He's always been a wanderer, believing in fate and following signs to guide his destiny. Although he itches to pull up stakes, getting a painting into a gallery keeps him rooted. One morning his good friend calls him in desperate need of help with her cleaning business. Her regular cleaner flaked, she can't lose her client, and there's no one else. The job is at a large and recently restored house--and the owner, Morgan Ballard, comes home unexpectedly. They are immediately drawn together, as if they know each other, but they've never met. As they grow closer, Morgan behaves like two people. Sometimes he's friendly and casual, and other times intimate and demanding. Sen juggles his painting through bursts of vision-like inspiration, the cleaning job, and an unexpected commission--all while trying to unlock the growing mystery of the intense connection he feels to Morgan. He's not sure which scares him more--the strangeness surrounding their growing bond or that he's found someone to make him reconsider his lifelong wanderlust.
Babe in the Woodshop
by Claudia Mayrant Ashlyn Kane Cj BurkeWhen long hours and crushing stress push Bellamy Alexander to his breaking point, he walks away from his consulting job and drives until he runs out of gas. Fortune deposits him in front of Antonio's, a place with decent pizza and an opening for a delivery boy. Even better, he finds an apartment right across the street from his new job. And best of all, Chris McGregor, the property manager who runs the custom furniture shop below Bell's new digs, is super hot--and super into Bell. It seems too good to be true--and maybe it is. Things aren't exactly going smoothly. Bell avoids telling his mother the truth about his new job because he doesn't want to hear how he should go back to the corporate world. On the other hand, he doesn't think he wants to deliver pizza forever either. He'd like to think about settling down, but Chris runs hot and cold. Between Bell's uncertainty and the hang-ups Chris refuses to talk about, they have their work cut out for them. Fortune may have caused their paths to dovetail, but it will take more than wood glue to hold them together.
Gideon (Order of the Black Knights)
by Ashe BarkerOrder of the Black KnightsGideon Maybury enjoys a life of wealth and privilege, not to mention the advantages his position offers him in his career as a merchant banker and his less public life as a high-class, skilled, and very well-paid assassin for Her Majesty's government. When his brother dies unexpectedly, he becomes the Duke of Westmoreland. Michael Mathison has hated Gideon since they were at university together. He's convinced Gideon had a hand in the death of Michael's college lover, Christopher, and that he had something to do with the death of his own brother. So he gets a job as Gideon's driver, enabling him to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the elder Maybury sibling. At first his suspicions seem to be confirmed, but clues emerge that suggest all is not as it appears at Maybury Hall. As the mystery deepens, so does the attraction between the two implacable enemies, as does the feeling that they have met before--under dark and terrible circumstances. Each has reasons not to trust the other, but neither is averse to a bit of kinky play. Gideon and Michael end up owing each other their lives, and it results in consequences neither could have imagined.
The Straight Boyfriend (Loving You #3)
by Renae KayeLoving You: Book Three Aaron Hall has never been able to remain faithful to a single woman, and for most of his life, he's dated two women at once. Recently his girlfriend tracked him down and knocked on his door--and his live-in girlfriend answered. Now he has no girlfriend and a mortgage he can't pay by himself. Vinnie Rosello needs to change his life--get a better job, stop drinking all his money away, find himself a serious boyfriend... and move out of his parents' house. Aaron needs help with his expenses, so they become housemates. Even though Aaron harbors some misconceptions about gay men and Vinnie misses his large Italian family, both men find comfort in their friendship. It's a good arrangement until everything between them changes. Vinnie falls in love with Aaron, and Aaron is shocked to realize he feels the same. There's only one problem--he's still straight. He'll have to overcome his fear of labels in order to love the man who's captured his heart.
Timing: Der Richtige Zeitpunkt (Timing #1)
by Mary Calmes2nd EditionTiming: Book OneStefan Joss just can't win. Not only does he have to go to Texas in the middle of summer to be the man of honor in his best friend Charlotte's wedding, but he's expected to negotiate a million-dollar business deal at the same time. Worst of all, he's thrown for a loop when he arrives to see the one man Charlotte promised wouldn't be there: her brother, Rand Holloway. Stefan and Rand have been mortal enemies since the day they met, so Stefan is shocked when a temporary cease-fire sees the usual hostility replaced by instant chemistry. Though leery of the unexpected feelings, Stefan is swayed by a sincere revelation from Rand, and he decides to give Rand a chance. But their budding romance is threatened when Stefan's business deal goes wrong: the owner of the last ranch he needs to secure for the company is murdered. Stefan's in for the surprise of his life as he finds himself in danger as well.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2010.
After the Sunset (Timing #2)
by Mary CalmesSequel to TimingTwo years after riding off into the sunset with ranch owner Rand Holloway, Stefan Joss has made a tentative peace with his new life, teaching at a community college. But the course of true love never does run smooth. Rand wants him home on the ranch; Stef wants an exit strategy in case Rand ever decides to throw him out. Finally, after recognizing how unfair he's being, Stef makes a commitment, and Rand is over the moon. When Stef gets the chance to prove his devotion, he doesn't hesitate--despite the risk to his health--and Rand takes the opportunity to show everyone that sometimes life's best surprises come after the sunset.
Keeping Karma
by Tory Temple2nd EditionAlex Myers is keeping deeper secrets than just his pet ferret, Karma, who is illegal in California. Both Alex and his twin sister, Tabitha, can "hear" the thoughts of animals. It's an ability he puts to good use working at an emergency animal clinic while studying to become a veterinarian. One night, local animal-control officer Dylan Travers comes into the clinic with an injured fawn, and it doesn't take the two men long to act on their mutual attraction. But the closer they become, the harder it is for Alex to keep Karma and the rest of his menagerie from Dylan. And then there's the matter of his ability.... Will Dylan even believe him if he tries to explain? Add to that debilitating migraines from especially "loud" animals and a scheming coworker threatening the clinic, and Alex needs Dylan's support more than ever. Alex just wants to keep his job, his pets, his lover, and his sanity. But he can't do it alone.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2009.
Dare to Love Forever (New Vampire Justice #1)
by Jake C. Wallace2nd EditionNew Vampire Justice: Book OneWith pain and loss in their pasts and evil threatening their futures, two vampires will find a love that lasts forever... if they dare. Carson Locke is dangerous, even by vampire standards. A rare Tabula Rasa vampire, he can wipe the mind of those he bites--human or vampire. Because of this, he's lived his entire life in isolation. When his family is murdered, Carson runs from those who want him dead. Injured, starving, and about to be executed, he meets Commander Lincoln Samuels, an officer in the New Vampire Justice police force. Lincoln, a Sanatore vampire, possesses the gift of healing. The moment he encounters Carson, broken and terrified, trying to steal blood to survive, he is compelled to help the other man--despite the risk to himself. Their bond creates something the world has never seen, but others have plans for Carson and his destiny was written long before he was born. He'll either become a tool to control the vampire world or, with Lincoln by his side, find the courage to fight and become its savior.First Edition published by Amber Allure, 2014
Obsidian Moons (Obsidian Series #2)
by Jon KeysSequel to Obsidian SunObsidian Series: Book TwoAfter achieving the impossible and releasing their people from the Varas slavers, Anan and Terja, a spellweaver and spellspinner, start the arduous journey back to their homeland. A winter trek across the grasslands is dangerous enough, but the traitor, Xain, is tasked with recapturing the slaves, and failure will mean his death. As added insurance, the Varas High Regent hires a Triad of legendary Ubica assassins and assigns a full regiment of his personal guards, along with their captain, to the task. Their mission is clear: recapture the escaped Talac slaves destined for the Varas pleasure houses--and the bed of the High Regent--at any cost. The newly freed Talac travel toward their homelands with the full knowledge they are likely being pursued. The flight westward is fraught with new and unexpected dangers as Anan and Terja struggle to save their tribe. The battle for shelter, food, and a way to defend themselves becomes an all-consuming task, but they are reminded by the avatars of their gods that all is not as it appears.
Black Snow
by EabPrince Brier Snow has lived in the shadow of King Snow's exalted memory. However, his fate changes when he nears his majority and Lirend's steward queen attempts to dethrone him by exploiting an obscure requirement in the late king's will: a yearlong sabbatical. Brier travels to the desolate land of Aire to train under the Ceve guild, scorned refugees of war, including their guarded leader, Roland. Brier's skillful master unlocks hidden potential, and what begins as a dutiful bond turns into ill-fated affection. When Brier returns to the capital, he's carrying proof of his indiscretions with Roland--and his condition grows more apparent with each passing day. An affair with the huntsman is a scandal Brier's enemies can use against him, but the birth of an heir is a burden even Brier is not sure he can bear. Roland Archer, a man with a murky past, is skeptical of the contract to train the prince but willing to do anything for the guild's freedom. Despite his best intentions, he is smitten by Lirend's future king. Roland has resigned himself to solitude, but fate has other plans--for him, for Brier, and for Lirend's oppressed subjects. Can Roland help Brier face a power-hungry queen and a country torn asunder? Either they will bring equality to a land that desperately needs it, or they'll be thwarted by cunning enemies and an illusory curse.
A Chance for Us (New Vampire Justice #2)
by Jake C. WallaceNew Vampire Justice: Book TwoLove between a young man with a broken mind and the jaded New Vampire Justice officer who cares for him might be the last hope to stop a human-vampire war.... Justin Masters is stuck in a nightmare. Waking after seven years in a catatonic state, he falls desperately in love with the straight NVJ officer who saved him. Between that and dreams of being tortured and taking pleasure in the pain, which bleed into his waking hours, Justin's sure he's starting to crack. The growing unrest in the vampire world should be Max Kincaid's focus, but Justin's struggle, along with Max's confusing feelings for his ward, have him reeling. When Justin's attacked, his resulting needs might be more than Max can fulfill, but he'll be damned if anyone else will touch Justin. As the NVJ investigates humans missing from a high-end bite club, they uncover a deeper plot that traces back to Justin. If those who want him have their way, there will be bloodshed. Justin and Max are in a fight to save Justin not only from those who would use him, but from his own mind.
The Red Thread
by Bryan EllisAfter a suicide attempt left him hospitalized for seven months, Jesse Holbrooke is returning home to live with his parents. Despite the treatment he received, his depression hangs like a cloud over his head, casting his life in a perpetual darkness he can't seem to escape. But just when the obstacles become insurmountable, a glimmer of light appears. Life hasn't been easy for Adam Foster, a barista with a bad stutter, but he keeps his chin up and tries not to let the mockery of others get to him. Though shy, Adam is sweet and romantic, and Jesse knows they could be perfect for each other. Adam's support gives Jesse the courage to face the darkness and believe in the possibility of happiness at last. But if their romance is going to last, both young men will have to look inside and find acceptance--for themselves as well as for each other.