Jasper Springs Series Omnibus Volume One
Jasper Springs Series Omnibus Volume 1 Includes: CadeDawsonDrew In the small town of Jasper Springs, M's Place is a local-run dive bar that hosts a bar bingo and karaoke event twice a month. This dreamy and sweet series follows six regulars from the group of M's Place patrons who meet their true matches and fall hopelessly in love. While characters may have cameos throughout the stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone. Binge-read the series today for the guaranteed happily ever afters.
Hijinks With A Hellhound
I'm a one-and-done kind of hellhound... I don't catch feeeeeeeelings...Once upon a time, my first and last relationship taught me that romantic love isn't enough to stop your boyfriend from trying to kill you. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. My awesomeness is now strictly reserved for one-nighters and casual hookups. Sure, my friends seem to be matching up in romantic bliss, but screw that-I'm not interested.Besides, things are hotting up at the Community of Species Government, and I'm right in the thick of it all. Those bad guys are going down-and not in the good way. They might seem to have the drop on us right now, but we're going to turn the tables on them. Even if it means going on a mission with Aidan Byrne.I'm still not happy about the way Aidan handled things with my bestest bestie a few months back, even if he did turn out to be right. Plus, there's something about him that rubs my fur in the wrong direction. He's the kind of guy who thinks karaoke is only for college kids and looks down on me for licking my own balls. He also thinks that just because he's the species leader, he's in charge.Too bad for him, I've never backed away from a challenge... even if it is unnervingly sexy and really bendy. A hookup won't lead to feelings... right?
We Could Be Rats
A moving story about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination--from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead and Interesting Facts About Space. Sigrid hates working at the Dollar Pal but having always resisted the idea of growing up into the trappings of adulthood, she did not graduate high school, preferring to roam the streets of her small town with her best friend Greta, the only person in the world who ever understood her. Her older sister Margit is baffled and frustrated by Sigrid's inability to conform to the expectations of polite society. But Sigrid's detachment veils a deeper turmoil and sensitivity. She's haunted by the pains of her past--from pretending her parents were swamp monsters when they shook the floorboards with their violent arguments to grappling with losing Greta's friendship to the opioid epidemic ravaging their town. As Margit sets out to understand Sigrid and the secrets she has hidden, both sisters, in their own time and way, discover that reigniting their shared childhood imagination is the only way forward. What unfolds is an unforgettable story of two sisters finding their way back to each other, and a celebration of that transcendent, unshakable bond.
One Bite With A Vampire
Getting kidnapped was never part of my life plan. But being rescued opened up a whole world of crazy.It's not easy being the only human at the Community of Species Government-and especially not when you're the rescue case. Two years ago, I was planning to go to college, have a wild time, then settle into a normal life. Instead, I was kidnapped, spent months being a test subject, was in hiding for nearly a year, and then found out that my whole existence is a science experiment conducted by the bad guys. It's definitely time to reassess.My rescuers at CSG have been awesome... mostly. They gave me a job, a home, and a support network. But the whole demons, vampires, shifters thing is not easy to get used to. Especially when one particular vampire makes me want to take up stake sharpening for a hobby. How can someone be over eight centuries old and have the maturity of a drunk frat boy?The thing is, teenage mentality or not, Andrew is a fierce protector. With the bad guys still on the loose, I need someone like that on my side. Plus, did I mention that he's not hard to look at? I could stare at him all day if only he never opened his mouth.As we race to find my former captor before he can find me, life takes another twist and upends my world all over again. This time, though, I'm ready-after all, I've got an eight-hundred-year-old vampire at my back. What could possibly go wrong?
Hungerstone
A Town & Country Must Read Book of the WinterA compulsive feminist reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula. "A dark, sensuous, gothic story of female appetite, ravenous desire and insatiable rage. A blood-drenched, glittering jewel of a novel that I absolutely devoured." --Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Atalanta It's the height of the industrial revolution and ten years into Lenore's marriage to steel magnate Henry, their relationship has soured. When Henry's ambitions take them from London to the remote British moorlands to host a hunting party, a shocking carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their lives. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night. Carmilla, who stirs up something deep within Lenore. And before long, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger . . . As the day of the hunt draws closer, Lenore begins to unravel, questioning the role she has been playing all these years. Torn between regaining her husband's affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, soon Lenore will uncover a darkness in her household that will place her at terrible risk.
A Conundrum of Wizards
To most witches, Magic was an inspiring mystical power, but Ari Jamison was not like most witches.Life was messy enough without Magic's interference, and most days he interacted with the supernatural community only because they represented a goldmine of business opportunities.Unfortunately for Ari, Magic had other ideas in store for him.When Magic unceremoniously dumps a rogue wizard in his path, Ari must make a choice. He could send the wizard on his way and carry on running his shop as usual, or he could stand between the rogue and the angry mob of magic users out for his blood. The former would mean abandoning his morals, but the latter could be an end to his carefully cultivated lifestyle.
The Ondines of French Camp
French Camp, Mississippi ... fourteen funerals, five generations of a family, and one single gay man coming to terms with what this place and these people mean to him. Randolph "Randy" Scott Fennig finds himself in a flood of memories and shifting perspectives as he reflects upon his colorful family's funerals. These moments reveal the heartbreaking and hilarious sides of life, especially for those in the Deep South, and for Randy, they pose a particular challenge. The Ondines of French Camp is named for the French play by Giradoux and the water nymphs that call Ondine home. Can Randy heed their calls and learn from the lessons of the past?Andrew Heller received his MFA in Directing from the University of Mississippi and his BA in Theatre from the University of Central Florida. A Florida native, he now resides on Maryland's Eastern Shore where he is the Senior Publishing Consultant for Salt Water Media in Berlin, Maryland. This is his sixth book.
Shifting Gears
A spicy, small-town, opposites attract lesbian romance about learning to let go, no matter the cost.Workaholic Eleanor Cromwell blows into rural Canada, laser focused on her real estate development project. Given the locals already hate her father's company, she plans to hide away in a cabin and conceal her identity to get the job done. And then her car breaks down...Sweet, smart, goofy mechanic Dani Cooper is about as laid-back as they come, all rumpled flannels and cheeky grins. Meeting an uptight, out-of-town stranger sparks more than just a tire change.What starts as a whirlwind summer fling might turn into something more...except Eleanor's secret threatens to tear everything apart.
Birk
Nymphs are female-or so Birk's mother has always insisted. But after a conversation with Lucas, Birk finally found the language to express their true identity: they are non-binary, and at least one nymph isn't female.When Birk is unexpectedly outed, they're cast out of the only family they've ever known. Alone in Ember, a town they've lived in but barely interacted with, Birk faces a world that suddenly feels much larger and far more intimidating.Separated from their tree, which holds their soul, and with almost nothing to their name, Birk must learn how to survive. But in Ember, there might just be a new family waiting for them-one that accepts them for exactly who they are.
Thunder Road
Simon and Vic are home from their honeymoon, just in time for a brand new case! Mysterious missing person reports, a cursed motorcycle club, and an ancient entity add up to trouble. A bad bargain to stop a long-ago gang war requires a yearly sacrifice from a tightly-knit group of riders, and even their coven of witches hasn't been able to stop the deaths.Then the granddaughter of a former lighthouse keeper comes to Simon for help. When the lighthouses were automated, they lost their live-in guardians, who worked protective spells to shield the coast from killer storms and a murderous creature. Those protections are fading, and an old evil has gained power, growing stronger with every life it claims.Can Simon and Vic end the deaths and disappearances, or have they finally found a foe too powerful to stop?Thunder Road is an action-packed MM paranormal romance chock full of old magic, protective guardians, found family, an ancient monster, brave motorcyclists, helpful ghosts, loyal friends, psychic visions, hurt/comfort, supernatural suspense, and an evolving, established romantic relationship with all the feels.
Whole of the Moon
London, 1990s. In pulsing warehouses and neon nights, twenty-two-year-old Steven chases euphoria through pills and possibilities. When an HIV diagnosis shatters his world, he discovers the real high isn't in chemicals-it's in the fierce love of chosen family and the courage to dance even when the world expects you to fade.Set against the frenetic backdrop of London's underground rave scene, "Whole of the Moon" pulses with raw authenticity and heart-stopping urgency. This electrifying debut captures a pivotal moment in queer history where ecstasy and agony shared the same dance floor. A visceral, unflinching story about chosen family, chemical romance, and finding your rhythm in a world that wants to silence your song.Perfect for readers interested in authentic portrayals of 1990s London, queer history, and the British club scene. This literary debut will resonate with audiences who appreciate raw, unflinching stories about chosen family, resilience, and finding joy in the darkest times.
Battle Fluke
A general. An outcast. A usurper. In a battle against humans, will three mermaids turn the tide of the war?Hurt from failing to rescue Princess Soulara, Honour is taken in by Kyree, a deep sounding mer she's been working with. Honour and Kyree find themselves captive to usurper, Hudson, and with no hopes of warning their people about Soulara's doom. With the battle falling apart right before her eyes, Honour sees no escape from total annihilation.Hudson craves power and control, something her mermaid tribe will never give her in their patriarchal beliefs. With a cohort of followers, Hudson fights her own people in a battle for power. Unexpectedly, her crew finds two washed up mers who claim their underwater haven is under attack. But will Hudson believe them? Can she risk failing her people if she doesn't?As a pacifist, Kyree is thrown into the chaos of a battle. With a mer bent on violence and one bent on rules, she's caught between a rock and a hard place. Feeling attraction to both is the last thing she planned. And yet, working together might be the only solution when it comes to ending the war against humans.Will they discover love during the darkest time the ocean has seen? And will Kyree finally admit her secret...that she has the missing hope they're searching for?Read the conclusion to the romantasy trilogy to find out how three rogue sapphic mermaids fight to save their world.
Traces Of Me
Her mind is fractured. Her heart is torn. And her life is slipping away.Two years after the Watch Over Me biotechnology trial, Yara's fragile peace shatters when the implant left in her brain - once hailed as a miracle of technology - becomes a death sentence. With time running out, she embarks on a desperate search for Ada Wilding, the enigmatic inventor of the BioTag, and the woman who once held her heart.Then, when a mugging ties Yara to a shocking murder and she finds herself subject to blackmail, she's forced to take refuge underground with a hostile ally and an omnipresent AI who isn't what she seems.Trapped in this disorientating underworld, Yara must confront the forces that seek to destroy her as she unravels a curious mystery to determine the difference between illusion and truth before it's too late.But as the promise of a second chance at love with Wilding starts to bloom, Yara must decide who she can trust, because her freedom, her future, and the woman she loves are all on the line.Claustrophobic and relentlessly twisting, Traces of Me is a gripping exploration of identity and love in a society where the line between humanity and technology grows ever thinner.This dark, dystopian, sapphic romance is the sequel to Watch Over Me.
Pucked Until the End
Pierre gave up on love a long time ago. He's fine to have all that drama behind him. Lennox loves a good daddy... and a challenge. Before meeting Lennox, Pierre had never seen a hockey match. Now he can't stop watching. He follows exactly one team. Well, one player: Lennox. Lennox is huge and an obvious philanderer. Pierre's days of dealing with that mess are behind him. That doesn't mean he can't fantasize. Sometimes, he misses being young. He misses the chances he would have taken. But all that is behind him now. The first time Lennox literally ran into Pierre, he did what he always does: flirt. He never thought of Pierre again. Until he nearly plows the man down twice. A chance meeting at a New Year's Eve party leads Lennox down a path he never expects to take. For once, he's the one doing the chasing. Pierre is a little older and a lot more resistant to Lennox's game. Lennox isn't worried. He always gets his man. Hopefully, he doesn't get trapped in his own net this time, and wind up pucked until the end. Pucked Until the End is the twelfth book in Charity Parkerson's Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day. This series is best enjoyed when read in order.
Smokejumpers Series Omnibus Volume Two
Smokejumpers Series Omnibus Volume 2 GageFirefighter Gage Torres is chosen for the coveted opportunity to become trained to work forest fires. Things heat up when he is stranded with his instructor, Xavier Cruz, after a routine practice flight and the two must fight for their lives.Will Gabe and Xavier make the connection between them work, or are they doomed from the start? JacksonFirefighter Jackson Hall heads up the Cal Fire Inmate Program in addition to his job in search and rescue with the aerial division in California. When things heat up with a timid inmate, Ayen Gonzalez, can Jackson remain professional, or will his newfound love set fire to his soul? Xavier*Continuation from Gage*Living with the love of your life hundreds of miles away is a lonely way to be. Despite all the jet-setting and red-eye flights, it's no longer enough for Gage Torres and Xavier Cruz. Will the New Year bring about changes they never could have imagined?
This Love
An Autostraddle and Electric Literature Most Anticipated Queer Book"We're calling it... Lotte Jeffs' novel is the new One Day." --Sunday Times Style MagazineAn utterly charming and modern debut novel spanning ten years of extraordinary queer friendship, about platonic soulmates, unconventional families, and the limitless, ever-changing forms love can take.When Mae and Ari meet outside a crowded gay bar during their final year of university, their connection is instant, sparking a lifetime friendship. Stubborn and no stranger to breaking hearts, Mae needs Ari's bright light to guide her out of her self-centered ways. Reeling from a scandal in New York, vibrant, charming Ari sees Mae as an anchor keeping him grounded.Though they are young, ambitious, and queer, both Mae and Ari secretly daydream about settling down somewhere with a garden, children, and dogs, building a life that feels like home. They make a pact: somehow, some day, they will have a child together.In the decades that follow, Ari and Mae realize that fulfilling their promise will not be as simple as they once hoped. Navigating toxic partners and hidden secrets, combatting the heavy weight of grief, and relishing the spoils of flashy media careers, the two struggle to reconcile their ever-diverging paths. Although nothing goes quite to plan, Ari and Mae--alongside their dearest friends and lovers--come to realize that the messy, devoted, tight-knit found family they could build together might be better than anything they could have ever imagined.Page-turning, emotionally evocative, and bursting with wit and charm, This Love is a character-driven testament to the power of friendship and a love letter to family--however it's formed.
Why is That Goddamned Radio On?
Integrating memoir and fiction, Why is that Goddamned Radio On? is Jim Cory's answer to what has been asked of him. Cory offers deeply personal histories of music, art, and queer life that contemplate the roots of the poetic, pulling the reader through time and place. Returning often to Philadelphia in the 1980s and 90s, these essays and stories reflect on family, relationships, and the mysteries of the city he found a home in."This lively collection of memoir essays and autobiographical fiction covers everything from gay bars to bird-watching to family to all kinds of music and queens of all varieties. Jim Cory has written a one-man history of gay life over several decades: friendly, literate, raunchy and surprising."- Chris Bram, author of Gods and Monsters"Jim Cory's fictions are accretions of quiet wisdom and shrewd observations. Elegantly written, they are witty, slyly humorous, and unfailingly urbane. Readers who appreciate Cory as a consummate poet will be delighted to discover he's also a consummate storyteller."- Vincent Czyz, author of The Christos Mosaic "Jim Cory's short stories have the meticulous craftsmanship and precise detail of the best nonfiction. His essays have the depth, expanse, and imagination of fine fiction. His dialogue is by turns hilarious, moving, and exasperatingly true. Why is that Goddamn Radio On? is a treasure house of a book I'll return to often."- Felice Picano, author of Justify My Sins "Travels fluidly through time, space, and various aesthetic and affective dimensions. Why is that Goddamn Radio On? gives me an experience of time, landscape and relationship that is kind of like talking to Jim. An aging queen telling stories. Observation of self and other that share the same bitchy accuracy. A document of queer life in Philadelphia that begins before AIDS and before gentrification and travels in loops of time and loss."- Marion Bell, author of Austerity
Will
Will, 22 years old mixed man, is living his best life. Well, it's what it looks like. He is surrounded by his friends and family, and they love him as much as he loves them. But Will has a problem: he is bisexual. In reality, it is not a problem but when you come from a very religious family, it's kind of is. In his process of finding a way to comfort himself and not fall into a depressing hole, he discovers SF (Safe Space), an app where people can write about anything and everything they like. And here begins the story of Will, filled with a lot of adventures and funny happenings. You want to know more about Will's story? Then you know what to do...
Winks at me
Toby Wentworth's life is a mess-no, scratch that-an absolute catastrophe. Between juggling school, his job, the demands of a social life, and the enormous, crushing weight of a secret he's not ready to share, Toby feels like he's spinning plates while blindfolded. Oh, and did I mention he's very, very gay? So deep in the closet, he might as well be living in Narnia with Mr. Tumnus and the gang.But life has a twisted sense of humor. Enter him: the guy from Toby's calculus class who has the audacity to wink at him during a lecture. The guy who now happens to be his partner for an important project. That single wink opens a floodgate Toby can't close. Suddenly, he's preoccupied with this boy-obsessively, relentlessly, maddeningly. Every glance, every conversation, every shared smile leaves Toby's heart pounding and his mind spiraling into endless "what-ifs."Toby tries-he really does-to keep his carefully constructed life together. But between school deadlines, work pressures, unexpected dramas, and his Olympic-level ability to overthink everything, things are starting to unravel. And the worst part? He can't stop thinking about that boy. Not when it feels so impossible, so forbidden, and yet so right.There are moments Toby wants to hate himself for these feelings. For wanting something that feels just out of reach. For craving a romance he knows he might never have. But there's also something exhilarating about the madness-about the possibility of him. It's the kind of trouble that leaves his stomach in knots, his head spinning, and his heart whispering, What if?And trouble, Toby is learning, sometimes comes with the sweetest rewards.So dive into Toby's story-a coming-of-age tale of self-discovery, heartbreak, and hope. Because sometimes, finding yourself starts with falling for someone who makes you feel seen for the very first time.
Payback
Award-winning author Penny Mickelbury takes readers on a beautiful and complicated journey through Harlem in 1953. This captivating story is passionate and alive, teeming with the contradictory joy and pain of Black life in America.World War II ended less than 10 years ago, and the Korean War less than one. But no one has recovered from wartime privations, especially the Colored soldiers who fought a ruthless enemy on foreign lands, expecting to return home with all the rights and privileges of American citizenship.But those rights and privileges remain few and far between, and Mickelbury's cast of characters find themselves reflecting on the Harlem they call home: they are educated and unschooled; wealthy and desperately poor; committed to improving circumstances for Negroes and abjectly hopeless. They create a family of and for themselves--women, men, children, gays, and the proudly self-named. They commit themselves to helping create a world to benefit their people based on hard work, artistic expression, and faith in their community.They have learned to live in the larger world by two guiding principles: Each One Teaches One, and Harm to One is Harm to All--because in this neighborhood, payback will always be swift and painful.
In Daddy's Hands
Boone is dangerous. Everyone knows it. Jupiter doesn't care. As the oldest son of the biggest weapons dealer on the west coast, Boone doesn't even try to live the life he wants. Years ago, reality taught him to accept being alone. Then a beautiful man with unearthly blue eyes caught his attention. Boone doesn't hesitate to stake his claim. Unfortunately, his past still exists in the present and it threatens everything he's trying to build. Jupiter sees Boone. His unhappiness and loneliness speaks to him. Since they belong to the same fetish club, Boone already knows what Jupiter needs and Jupiter can't resist. But all the crime family ugliness he thinks he can ignore is nothing compared to Boone's past. That's not as easy to swallow and might be the thing that destroys them. In Daddy's Hands is the second book in Charity Parkerson's Little Lost series where adorable, sometimes bratty, and scared Littles meet the men of their dreams.
Little F
A Literary Hub Notable Small Press Book of 2025A new epic novel about a teenage queer runaway from cult classic author of Black Wave and Valencia Michelle Tea.In Spencer's fantasies, the breezy, queer streets of Provincetown, MA, are utopia, a place where he can be free. Yet when a violent attack in his suburban Arizona schoolyard sends him to the hospital, he decides queer utopia can't wait. And one night, with the help of his best friend, the teenage witch Joy, he hitches a ride to find it.The cross-country road odyssey that follows brings Spencer from new moon rituals in Arizona canyons to Texas bus stations, from the luxe drag stages of Houston's Montrose district to the jazz-soaked streets of the French Quarter and beyond. This new novel from Michelle Tea tells the story, by turns raw, romantic, and sweet, of a sheltered boy taking his first leap into queer life, among all the complicated queers who live it.
How to Sleep at Night
"Funny, charming...you can do no better than to curl up with this sparkling book."--The Washington Post"By turns insightful, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, How To Sleep at Night is a delight."-- J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times Bestselling author of Friends and Strangers"This wonderful debut is about the rough and tumble road that true love represents for all of us." --James McBride, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store"This debut sparkles with wit and insight. I found myself laughing and gasping in equal measure. A true testament to the complexities of modern relationships--this book is a must-read for anyone who's ever wondered how to bridge the gap between who we are and who we aspire to be." --Dolly AldertonA witty and whip-smart novel about love, marriage, and family ties stretched thin by ambition.Meet Ethan and Gabe. A devoted couple for years, they have successful careers, an adorable daughter, and a house in the New Jersey suburbs. Sure, they may have drifted to different ends of the political spectrum, but their marriage still has its spark. Then one night Ethan makes an announcement: he wants to run for Congress as a Republican--but only if he has progressive Gabe's blessing. For weeks a slightly queasy Gabe struggles between supporting his husband and maintaining his own lefty ideals. He can feel himself slowly pulled under the tide of Ethan's ambitions, even as he becomes widely known as a conservative spouse. In a nearby town, suburban mom Nicole wonders what happened to her younger self--living in New York City, freely dating men and women, and on a path to a career in the art world. Nicole feels like an accessory in her husband's life and like she's given up on the goals she had for herself. Then an old flame re-enters her life unexpectedly. That woman is Ethan's sister Kate.A political reporter at a major newspaper, Kate has reached the top of her profession. But the adrenaline rush of chasing a story has lost its thrill. When Nicole--the woman who broke her heart--slides into her DMs just as her brother starts his controversial congressional run, Kate's life is thrown into a tailspin that threatens to derail the success she's worked so hard to achieve."A sharply funny exploration of marriage and ambition, How to Sleep at Night has the feel of whispered secrets exchanged over cocktails with your smartest friend."-Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street"This wonderful debut is about the rough and tumble road that true love represents for all of us." -- James McBride, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
Reign of the Immortal
Lucas's death was unexpected, but neither Alex nor Kyra are not given a chance to grieve. More and more hybrid Human-Celestials arrive at their mountain home daily. The Sanctuary is nearly filled beyond compacity and their new found responsibilities are testing their limits, both mentally and physically as they fight to protect their new charges from the Shadow-beings. The demonic creatures have overthrown the government, intent ridding the Earth of the Celestials and their creations. However, things go awry when Alex and Kyra are separated during an attack. Now, Kyra is forced to choice between protecting her people or rescuing to the man who raised her.... The epic conclusion of the Immortal series.
Trusting Fate
This wasn't supposed to be in the cards for me, yet here I am, with not one but two mates. Lady Fate has a sick sense of humor that apparently rivals my own. Looks like it's Present Cameron's problem now. CameronMy near constant state of mind is worry. Can you blame me when I have two beautiful and amazing mates in my life? They're quick to reassure me and with their help, just maybe I can learn to trust that Lady Fate knew what she was doing bringing us together. RiverI never imagined anything being as special as meeting River, until I met Cameron. River is my gentle giant, Cameron a sassy menace, and my heart is instantly charmed. They complete me while encouraging me to be the best version of myself. It's easy to see why Lady Fate pushed us together. JaceThis 32k word story is book four in A Collection of Stays series. It's filled with magic, learning to trust yourself, true mates and eyeliner covered sarcasm. This mpreg tale has knotty scenes and intended for those over 18.
Between Love and Death
JuneThis should be the best time of the year for Chad and Archie. They've graduated and should be able to focus on having a carefree summer. Unfortunately, what should be, isn't what life often brings...Chad's former frienemy, Mallory, was released from the mental hospital early and she is out for blood. She hasn't forgotten the day Chad visited her, gloating about how he was responsible for getting her locked up.If Chad thinks Mallory is just going to let him have a happy ending with Archie, he has another thing coming.DecemberA lot has changed for Chad. And not for the better. Mallory has upped the stakes and framed Chad for murder. Fortunately, Chad has a new partner in crime...Gemma. Gemma bribed a judge to release Chad from jail.Now the tables have turned. Chad is willing to do almost anything to destroy Mallory. Chad begins to realize that only one thing is certain. This feud won't end until one of them is dead.The only question is how much carnage there'll be before it's over.
So Not My Type
Sophie Black has clawed her way up from coffee runs to project manager at a top Seattle ad agency. She's laser-focused on her career--until the CEO's daughter, Ella Northwood, joins the team. Forced to work together on a high-stakes campaign, sparks fly as Sophie's scrappy determination clashes with Ella's polished privilege. But there's more to both women than meets the eye, and, over late nights in the office, their assumptions about each other start to crumble. When an impromptu hot tub session leads to a steamy night neither can forget, everything changes. The ice-cold chip on Sophie's shoulder finally starts to melt, while Ella hopes that for the first time, someone might see beneath her trust-fund facade. But as the temperature in the office soars, a shocking revelation threatens to derail everything. Now Sophie and Ella must decide if their feelings are worth fighting for...Sizzling with sexual tension and workplace drama, So Not My Type is a delicious slow-burn romance that will have you rooting for love to conquer all. Perfect for fans of Ashley Herring Blake, Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur who crave queer joy with a dash of angst.
Ruined
Two men on opposite sides of the law. Neither one cares. Gable has spent years with the FBI. He's a liaison between his department and the CIA. It's a nice gig that allows him a lot of freedom. It's also a position that's put him in the company of more than a few shady men. Cutler might not top that list, but he's definitely the one who has Gable's attention. Now Gable is ready for a change of scenery. His new location and position with the CIA lands him practically full time in the path of the hottest criminal he's ever met. It's a race to see which of them falls first. Cutler didn't earn his place in the world through hard work and dedication. His wealth was handed to him for being willing to do whatever it took for a not so clean organization. Luckily, it's the kind of money that also shields him from the law. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how one looks at things, it's not keeping him safe from one very delicious CIA agent. He's in real danger of getting locked down, but not in the way he always expected. Ruined is the first book in Charity Parkerson's Atlantic City's Most Wanted series. These are sexy and sometimes dark stories where the richest and most dangerous men in Atlantic City meet their match. These are best enjoyed when read in order.
After The Snap
Seth Mercer is at the top of his game when a secret threatens to topple him. Lust draws him into a dark pit and he's unsure how to break away from a destructive force. Angry at himself, and his mistakes, he vows to never enter into another relationship again, until he has a special hook up with Colby. Colby Larsen learns the truth about his ex and is devastated. He throws himself into his work, vowing to never get emotionally involved again. When he meets Seth, Colby is unprepared for how connected they become. Seth has a secret and he can't tell Colby. Colby can't accept betrayal of any sort after being fooled by his cheating ex. When he finds out Seth has been hiding important information from him, will it end their relationship or draw them closer together?
Jack the Modernist
A cult classic now back in print, this novel about sex, obsession, and art is one of the defining works of 1980s gay fiction. A classic of postmodern fiction, Robert Gl羹ck's Jack the Modernist portrays the slow disintegration of a love affair set in the early 1980s. Bob is excited and lonely. He meets and pursues the elusive Jack, a director who is able to transform others without altering himself. Bob goes to the baths, gossips on the phone, goes to a bar, thinks about werewolves, has an orgasm, and discovers a number of truths about Jack. Out of print for decades, Gl羹ck's paean to desire and obsession explores the everyday in an idiom both intimate and lush. Sensual as well as sensational, self-conscious, but never self-serious, Jack the Modernist is a candid and heartfelt lover's discourse unlike any other.
Lovenapped
"Journey Of Truth" was David's story, and "Lovenapped" is Tayshuan's. Lovenapped is the point of view of the man who "lovenapped" David's heart. Tayshaun tells the story from beginning to end. Through fears, breaks, and real-life situations, David and Tayshaun wade through their relationship and life. Lovenapped is Tayshaun's reality from beginning to end. There are ups and downs, past situationships resurfacing, a couple of three, a break and reconciliation and so much more. The "journey of truth" between David and Tayshaun evolves into a love story.
Now the World is Ending
In the twentieth novel, we find that the Father's Touch International Ministry members face more persecution and even death in the United States, by the United Nations, and by the One World Religion. Helping individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, and spiritual confusion is deemed unacceptable by militant gay organizations, that influence all facets of society. Danger lurks everywhere. Now the Ministry needs to operate in a more military fashion!
Murder in the Dressing Room
A poisoned chocolate. A stolen dress. An elusive catburglar. Drag's not just dramatic, it's deadly. By day, Joe is a hotel accountant, invisibly sitting behind their desk and playing by the rules. By night, donned in sequins, they take to the stage as Misty Divine, a star of the London drag scene. But when Misty's drag mother, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room beside a poisoned box of chocolates, Misty and her fellow performers become the prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the clear biases of the police, Misty must solve the crime before the culprit strikes again. Among the drop-dead gorgeous lurks a cutthroat killer, and Misty Divine won't rest until she finds out who it is.
Red in Tooth and Claw
There are things worse than wolves in this wildernessWith the threat of wolf manoth in the past, and the pain from her transformations beginning to take a dangerous toll, Ari decides it's time for a vacation. Two weeks of rest and relaxation with Dale in a secluded cabin sounds like exactly what the doctor ordered.Their plans for romantic getaway are dashed when Ari stumbles over a dead body deep in the woods. When she returns with the police, the body is gone and the scene cleaned up. Her canidae senses confirm the body was there, but the police can't do anything without proof of a crime.Investigating on their own, Ari and Dale quickly learn that there are some people who will go to any length to keep their secrets buried.
Murder, Mayhem and Sex on the Beach
Probation Officer Riley Roberts often finds herself in unexpected places. Whether it's stumbling over dead bodies or running into burning buildings, Riley's the first to charge in, her boss' warnings to stay in her lane be damned. Detective Tate Walker excels at her job, despite the antics of her gorgeous probation officer girlfriend. With her roguish good looks, she's an irresistible temptation for Riley, and sometimes the only thing keeping her in check. Considering the predicaments Riley often finds herself in, nobody's surprised when a pink-haired probationer steals her work vehicle and leads police on a slapstick cross county car chase. When Tate catches an arson case, their personal, and professional worlds collide. The arsonist makes it clear he's out for revenge and Riley is his target. Menacing clues launch a dangerous investigation brimming with romance and suspense. While Riley struggles to decipher her feelings for Tate, she must also track down wayward probationers or risk her boss' ire, all while trying to stay out of the killer's cross hairs.
Something Extraordinary
From the author of Boyfriend Material comes the absurdist adventure of two friends determined to avoid marriage to unsuitable people as they race through Regency England to marry each other instead.Sir Horley Comewithers isn't particularly interested in getting married, especially when his match is a perfectly respectable young woman. Sir Horley is, after all, extravagantly gay. But he's resigned to a fate there's no point resisting--until a dear friend does it for him.Arabella Tarleton has no interest in romance, but even she can see that Sir Horley's nuptials are destined to end in a lifetime of misery. Well, not on her watch. And what are friends for, if not abducting you on the night before your wedding in an overdramatic attempt to save you from a terrible mistake?Their journey to Gretna Green is a hodgepodge of colorful run-ins and near misses with questionable innkeepers, amateur highwaymen, overattentive writers, and scorned fianc矇es. Then again a bumpy road is better than an unhappy destination.But when it comes to marriage, Belle and Sir Horley are about to discover that it's not what you do or how you do it but the people who you choose to do it with that matter most.
Fandom Illustrated Edition
DENVEREveryone remembers the night the boy band Eleven broke up. Hearts shattered around the world, including my own.I made a mistake, and I've been avoiding bandmate Mason Nash ever since. At first it was hard, but eighteen months ago, he made it easier by leaving Hollywood and disappearing.When Eleven reunion talks start, I'm against it completely. I could really do with the publicity, but I don't want to face Mason again. I'm sure he won't want to see me either.MASONI don't miss LA or anyone in it. Not even the guys from Eleven.So, when they turn up on my doorstep talking about reunions, the last thing I want to do is hear them out.I hold strong too. Until my eyes land on Denver Smith.My ex-best friend.Two and a half years ago, he ghosted me, and I still don't know why.I want answers-I miss him-but I don't want to let him back into my life if there's a chance he'll walk away again. **Fandom is a full-length MM novel that mentions/deals with/addresses some heavy topics. For a list of triggers, look inside the free sample and find them in the front of the book.
Pop Star Illustrated Edition
Harley What happens when the most successful boy band on the planet breaks up? How about twenty thousand fans screaming my name.But the price of fame comes with an increased risk to my safety. I've been avoiding the dreaded B word for as long as I can, but after a close call with a rambunctious fan, I can't do it anymore. It's time to give in. I need to hire a full-time bodyguard.And when he shows up, he not only screams badass, he's another B word I try to stay away from: boyfriend material.Brix Protecting people is not what my company usually does, but the boss knows I need money, and the pop star is offering an insane amount to live with him and make sure no more crazy fans break into his house.I'm doing it for the money and nothing else. He may be the prettiest man I've ever seen, and I may feel sorry for the celebrity life he's been forced into since he was a teenager, but that doesn't mean anything. Just because he fascinates me, that doesn't mean I like him.It doesn't.Professionalism. I'm gonna live it. Breathe it. Enforce it ... Mostly.
Encore Illustrated Edition
BLAKENever make a bet with Jordan Brooks. That's how I've ended up here, doing a movie that risks my entire acting career.Taking on a gay role when I'm straight is problematic in its own right, but when production gets put on hold, and a fabricated story breaks out in the media, Jordan and I have to go into hiding.Our livelihoods are put on the line all because of an ill-timed photo and Jordan's bitter ex-boyfriend.Scandals, lies, and PR nightmares. Welcome to Hollywood.JORDANWhy am I always drawn to the straight ones? You'd think I'd learn my lesson, but when our movie is delayed, I repeat old patterns.My plan to bury my hurt and anger toward my ex by "method acting" with Blake Monroe is foolish. But Blake is as irresistible as he is good-looking, and he settles into his role easier than I thought he would. In fact, he likes it a little too much.There are too many PR problems hooking up with Blake for real would bring, especially when the media thinks he's the reason my relationship fell apart. Yet, I can't walk away from him, and it seems, he can't walk away from me either.
