Spotlight Illustrated Edition
RyderWhen I quit the biggest boy band on the planet, I was supposed to get my life back.It's not that I wanted to leave the spotlight. I felt like I had to for my daughter. Her picture shouldn't be splashed all over the tabloids.I thought I could do this parenting thing on my own, but it's obvious I need help. I just didn't expect to find it in the form of a gorgeous guy I meet by chance.I can put my attraction aside for my daughter's sake. I've put my whole life on hold for her.If only he wasn't so tempting.LyricWorking as a nanny is my backup to my backup plan. My first plan is fame, but something always holds me back.When I randomly run into Ryder Kennedy and end up becoming his daughter's nanny, I figure it'll be a short-term thing.But then Ryder finds out I can sing. He wasn't ready to give up music, and now he's found a new way to have it: through me. He wants to produce my demo and make me a star.He says I was born to be in the spotlight, but I think I was born to run from it.It doesn't help that each day I'm with him and his daughter, the deeper I fall into fantasies of being part of their family. And not just as the nanny.
Daron's Guitar Chronicles
A slow-burn gay romance about rock stars in the 1980s."I don't know why I was nervous for the first day of auditions. I was not the one trying to get agig."With these words, Daron begins the story of putting together a new band for Ziggy, and preparing to go on an international tour with the "Ziggy Moondog" show. Daron is working himself to the bone to make everything click: the music, the show, and their love life.But his obligations to tour with Nomad have Daron on the road just when he wants to be glued to Ziggy. Can they maintain the passion and commitment to each other when they're thousands of miles apart? Daron has got to find a way to make love work. This is volume ten of the award-winning series about a rock musician coming out and coming of age in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Perfume of War
"Please donate generously to Mrs. Roosevelt's charity. Every penny raised from this series of concerts along the eastern coast of the United States will help with the resettlement and care of child refugees from war-torn continental Europe."Over dinner with J. Edgar Hoover in Washington, Tommy Haupner is shocked to learn that his forgotten and empty Swiss bank account has been topped up regularly with staggering sums of money-deposits that originate in Nazi Germany. Could this bank account have something to do with anonymous letters posted to him at home in London, their contents a single blank slip of paper on which are written two words: "NAZI GOLD"?When he returns to Britain, he soon discovers that not only is his own life in danger but also those of his nearest and dearest who become pawns in a savage game of revenge.
Jane and Kennedy Daniels Mysteries
Five festive mysteries, one unstoppable duo-Jane and Kennedy Daniels are back to sleuth their way through secrets, scandals, and suspense!From holiday heists to high-stakes hijinks, Jane and Kennedy Daniels face mysteries that will challenge their sleuthing skills-and their courage. Packed with wit, warmth, and twists at every turn, this collection of cozy mysteries will leave you guessing until the very last page.Step into the world of Jane and Kennedy Daniels, private investigators with a knack for solving the most puzzling crimes in London. In this second thrilling volume, the Daniels face a series of festive mysteries, each more daring and delightful than the last: Baked for Christmas: A baker's mysterious death uncovers secrets as rich as her shortbread.Kidnapped on Guy Fawkes': A missing historian leads to fireworks of a different kind.Robbed on Twelfth Night: A high-tech jewel thief targets family-and Jane and Kennedy must outwit the mastermind.Murdered at the May Day Ball: A glittering event turns deadly when an artist's secrets are revealed.Swiped on the Bank Holiday: A priceless tea set goes missing, and Jane and Kennedy discover a criminal mastermind closer to home than they imagined.As secrets unravel and suspects mount, Jane and Kennedy rely on their keen intellects, unbreakable bond, and love for their growing family to crack the cases. Each story is brimming with twists, humor, and heart, making this collection a must-read for fans of clever, character-driven mysteries.
Learning Late
Victoria Brenton, unearthing her true self as a late-in-life lesbian, attempts to rebuild her life left behind in Salt Lake City. Shedding her pre-lesbian identity was easier than navigating the unfamiliar terrain of lesbian love. In her quest for companionship, Victoria seeks guidance from Sarah O'Keeffe. Sarah doesn't have time for Victoria's fumbled advances when she's raising her sister's 10-year-old daughter, Tris. Her only concern is collecting the fee for the services she provides Victoria, so she can stay afloat another day. When Victoria delves into the intricacies of lesbian intimacy, under Sarah's guidance, she finds herself captivated not only by Sara's mystique but by the walls she's built around herself. However, a misguided coaching session with Victoria threatens not only Sarah's client relationship but her very livelihood. Sarah, battling the ghosts of her traumatic past, struggles to believe that someone like Victoria could genuinely desire her. The complexities of knowing each other intensifies when Victoria gains the upper hand of the power dynamic by moving from Sarah's client to her superior. As Sarah attempts to enforce boundaries, Victoria, with unwavering determination, is convinced she can rescue Sarah from the shadows that haunt her. Sarah knows kindness only comes at a cost and resists Victoria's heroic ideals. Her only mission is to shield Tris from the pain that once defined her childhood. Yet, when Sarah's sister's destructive choices jeopardize their sanctuary, Victoria offers the O'Keeffe women a safer haven where the real dilemma arises - how can one be safe when stability doesn't exist, and chaos always comes knocking?
The Perfume of War
"Please donate generously to Mrs. Roosevelt's charity. Every penny raised from this series of concerts along the eastern coast of the United States will help with the resettlement and care of child refugees from war-torn continental Europe."Over dinner with J. Edgar Hoover in Washington, Tommy Haupner is shocked to learn that his forgotten and empty Swiss bank account has been topped up regularly with staggering sums of money-deposits that originate in Nazi Germany. Could this bank account have something to do with anonymous letters posted to him at home in London, their contents a single blank slip of paper on which are written two words: "NAZI GOLD"?When he returns to Britain, he soon discovers that not only is his own life in danger but also those of his nearest and dearest who become pawns in a savage game of revenge.
Jesus Knew A Gay
The book follows the relatively short lives of Jesus of Nazareth and one of his apostles, the gay apostle, Oscar and their indicidual fates. An interesting family tree is rumored to be hidden somewhere.
Rainbows and Lollipops
Set against the backdrop of the troubled British summer of 2024, Rainbows and Lollipops weaves together three lives in a warm, witty, and unflinching story about love, loss, and the families we choose.When Jake met Tom, he thought he'd left Birmingham's gay bars behind forever-until a twist of fate lands him back in his childhood bedroom, sleeping under glow-in-the-dark stars.Vicky, an ambitious lawyer and lifelong loner, has her life meticulously planned-until threats emerge that no power suit or clever argument can fix.Lucy has planned every detail of her wedding down to the perfect petals-but "happily ever after" comes with a question mark.As secrets unravel and lives collide, Jake, Vicky, and Lucy discover that family isn't always blood-it's the people who show up when everything falls apart.Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane, and Dolly Alderton, Rainbows and Lollipops blends biting social commentary with heartfelt humour and emotional depth in a story about resilience, queer joy, and the surprising places we find our true selves.
Jesus Knew A Gay
The book follows the relatively short lives of Jesus of Nazareth and one of his apostles, the gay apostle, Oscar and their indicidual fates. An interesting family tree is rumored to be hidden somewhere.
Stealing Home
As young men on the cusp of life, Charlie Beresford and Kevin "KC" Conroy forged an unlikely friendship. Though the years have lead them down unexpected paths, the bonds of an enduring love will bring them back to where they have always belonged . . . In the summer before college, hauling furniture is the last thing Charlie Beresford wants do with his time. Then, Kevin Conroy--the Mighty KC--joins the moving crew. A star baseball player bound for the big leagues, Charlie is shocked when KC reveals another side of his jock persona--and suddenly, Charlie finds the long summer coming to a bittersweet end. But as Charlie moves on to Dartmouth, KC never makes it to the majors. He finds himself in Oregon, no longer defined by his physical gifts, but building a new life with new friends, and learning to play by the heart . . . At twenty-two, Charlie has a degree in hand and an entry-level job in radio. But sometimes he feels like the only thing he learned in college was that he's already made the biggest mistake of his life. So when he runs into his old high-school crush, he's more than ready to make up for lost time, even if the odds are long. Because the one thing Charlie and KC know too well is that the only thing worse than striking out is never taking a chance at all . . . Praise for Tom Mendicino's Probation "Thoughtful, textured and poignant...an exciting impressive debut." --Time Out NY "A smart, engaging, witty, sad and unusual book about the complicated nature of family and love." --Bart Yates, author of Leave Myself Behind "A potent debut." --Publishers Weekly "Achingly honest." --Vestal McIntryre, author of Lake Overturn
A Story About Loss
Her story is not over, not like everyone thought. The last thing Alanis remembers is being Praxidike's room, looking up at the ceiling, but when she wakes up again, she is still there, but the castle is quiet. The castle is never quiet. When she goes outside, everything is different. There is nothing familiar remaining aside from one thing, the witch she met once before. Trapped and confused in a place she once called home, Alanis has no other choice but to lean on Blanche Servius for help in understanding where everything went wrong, and what the hell she is going to do now.
Pucking Wild
A debauch hockey player. The playboy son of a mafia king. It's one wild ride. Tavey's younger brother's wedding brought a lot of famous guests to his home. The event gave him the perfect opportunity to meet one he's had his eye on for a while: Chuckers' center, Hugo Guidry. He's big, he's cocky, and Tavey has to have him. Thankfully, they're exactly alike. They're both no-strings-allowed men with people falling at their feet. There's no reason they can't have one night and walk away, except it seems they can't. There's something about Tavey that drives Hugo insane. The guy always appears at the worst and best moments. Hugo has never been sorry to see him. Tavey is just maddening in a way Hugo can't define. There's something slightly off about his life, and the mystery of him is making Hugo crazy. The last thing Hugo expects is for that secret to be a deadly one. The sad part is the danger makes Hugo want him even more. Pucking Wild is the eleventh 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.
Once Upon A Goth Dog Solstice
Air Force Veteran Doug Cross's new titles include business owner and member of a goth-punk band, and professional do-gooder. When his housemate needs funds for her dog rescue, he willingly whips up goth-inspired dogwear to sell at a local craft fair. He gets a rather cool reception after offering a helping hand to their booth neighbor, however...which is a shame, because the bearded artist is the first man to turn Doug's head in a while.Marine vet and single foster dad Luther Sorenson is struggling to keep his family afloat-and himself on his feet, literally. He's selling his paintings at the fair when his body betrays him, and he's forced to ask for help from the goth guy next door. Doug made a humiliating experience seem easy and innocuous, and despite their differing opinions on the military...Luther can't stop thinking about the charming man. His killer makeup skills and the way he rocks a kilt aren't helping.The men embark on a tentative relationship, but as the seasons change, so do their circumstances. Navigating a new relationship is hard enough. Add in an adorable foster daughter, a new job, a business emergency, and a grumpy dog...and the two vets/artists will have to get creative if they want to carve out time for love.
Role Model
USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager...The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal... Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager.Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade, but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior... That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity--for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming March 4, 2025!Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game
The Long Game
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY - NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOWEnter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want--more Shane and Ilya!To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.It's time for them to decide what's most important--hockey or love.It's time to make a call.Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: UnrivaledNeed more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
Common Goal
A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge--life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won't happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.Everything they want is within reach... They just have to be brave enough to grab it.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming March 4, 2025!Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game
Spellbound to the Fae
Born in 1749 in the mountains of Gevaudan, the last of a long lineage of witches, Eve is an almost ordinary peasant girl, except for the fact her birth name was Paul. Growing up in a land of magic and mystery with the love of her mother, she must then as an adult face the scorn of a society that does not accept her, nor any woman seeking independence. Accused of witchcraft, she finds refuge with the mysterious count Nicolas who has been terrorizing the villagers as the 'Beast of Gevaudan' for years, and whose love for her is laced with cruelty. But that is only the beginning for Eve, who soon finds herself propelled into eternity as she awakens as a vampire with unique abilities. Courtesan, herbalist, feminist, author and public speaker, over a hundred years later Eve is an accomplished, independent, but lonely woman, who struggles to find her place even among others like herself, and has long given up her na簿ve romantic dreams. And when her friend Emily invites a handsome stranger named Stanley to join her transgender circle, little does she know that he was the Englishman who broke Eve's heart and came to France to make things right. But as Stanley struggles to tell her the truth and prevent her from making a pact with a demon, a new antagonist who can insinuate himself into people's minds appears, and Eve is not the only target. In this second volume of the TransCrypted series, Stanley and Eve must find their way through a maze of illusions, but magic is always at work in dark fairy tales, and good or evil may not be as simple as angelic or demonic...
My Heart On Your Sleeve
My Heart on Your SleeveAt sixteen, Anne was in love with her best friend Isa. But Isa left her mantua maker apprenticeship to start a family with her new husband. Leaving Anne heartbroken.Fourteen years later, Anne never expected it to be recently widowed Isa coming into her dressmaker shop to apply for the apprenticeship on offer. Friendships are rekindled. And so are old feelings of love. But is Anne brave enough to give Isa her heart this time?A sweet and steamy sapphic working-class 18th Century novella.
HugWhore
HugWhore is a hilarious and heartfelt story about one man's crazy circuitous path to finding his place in the world. Charlie doesn't want a boyfriend (even for the weekend), that's too much work. But he does need cuddling (don't we all). Then he discovers his calling (finally!): "Embraceable You," a career in professional cuddling (cuddling strangers, what could go wrong?). His romp through everyday and rarified LA changes him in ways he could never expect (be careful what you wish for). Heartwarming and heartbreaking, HugWhore is a warm embrace and a bracing slap in the face.
Victim
Disillusioned by his job with the FBI, Cannon is ready to make a change. He just never expects what the future has in store for him. After years of bureaucracy and playing by the rules, Cannon is at the end of his rope. He's seen behind the curtain where money matters more than the law. Cannon is done caring. He's followed all the procedures and danced to everyone's demands, playing the perfect agent. Now, he doesn't care. Let the world burn. He'll still take that paycheck, though. Cannon is owed that. When he finally goes too far and finds himself in the hot seat, Cannon has no intention of giving them the satisfaction of seeing him squirm. He's done being their victim. They have no idea what they've unleashed. Xan isn't exactly on the right side of the law. Well, that depends on who a person asks. Some days, he runs a secret CIA program, negotiating eliminations. Other days, he liaisons between crime lords, killers, and the highest offices in the land. Someone has to do the dirty work. Cannon's prior dogged determination turned ticking time bomb is a problem he can't ignore. He has to get the guy out of the way before he blows a whole lot of people's lives out of the water. Xan just doesn't expect Cannon to be quite so cooperative... or irresistible. Victim is the sixteenth book in Charity Parkerson's Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order.
Custodians
As the custodians adapt to their new roles as the saviours of humankind, they quickly learn that their normal lives are a thing of the past.When people begin to mysteriously disappear across the country, our heroes suspect the involvement of a certain demonic faction, which is only emphasised by a grave message from Harriet.But a twist of fate hurls them into a journey across the globe, seeking out a magical almanac that may aid them in defeating their most powerful adversary and save their loved ones, once thought to be lost.Will they manage to locate it in time, before the hellions rise up from the ashes, and take what they believe is rightfully theirs?*Some language not suitable for young children*
Dream Boy
Charting one boy's search for companionship amidst violence and isolation in the mid-century rural South, with a new foreword from National Book Award-winner Justin Torres. Nathan's used to being alone. Drifting from town to town following his salesman father, he seeks solace in his studies when he can't find understanding in his own home; his father is abusive and an alcoholic and his mother would rather disappear into the background than protect him. Enter Roy. The older boy next door might have a girlfriend at school and at church, but there's no question that they're drawn to one another, and the two quickly become entangled in a covert relationship. As their relationship intensifies, Roy and Nathan must navigate their fears of being caught and their growing desires for one another. But when Nathan's dad begins to suspect Nathan and Roy's relationship is more than just friendship, Nathan's home ceases to be safe, forcing Nathan to run away and altering his life, relationships, and future. Through lyrical and evocative writing, Grimsley explores violence, tenderness, trauma, religion, and queer love against the backdrop of the 1950s rural South. "Romantic passion, violence and ultimate liberation coalesce in this singular display of literary craftsmanship." -- Publishers Weekly
Alaska Hearts Books Complete Collection
In Stormy Hearts, I fled to Alaska's icy waters to escape my past. Now I'm caught in her gravitational pull, helping search for her missing husband. But, what happens when she finds what she's looking for... and I lose everything? Four epic novellas of this bestselling series in one collection! Welcome to the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska, where love blooms as wild and beautiful as the northern lights. Prepare for an exhilarating journey through diverse, inclusive romances set against the backdrop of charming small towns and untamed frontier. Explore heartwarming relationships, including trans, lesbian, bisexual, and two-spirit love stories. Each book celebrates the unique beauty of its characters and their journeys, promising not just a happily ever after, but a hard-won, soul-stirring conclusion that will leave you breathless. Author's Note: Craving more pulse-quickening rescues and heart-melting love stories? Explore each standalone sapphic romance adventure in the 8 Novella Wilderness Rescue Series and witness how courage and compassion ignite amidst the raw beauty of Alaska's untamed wilderness. What's inside: Wilderness Rescue: Unthaw My HeartWilderness Rescue: Stormy HeartsWilderness Rescue: Flooded HeartsWilderness Rescue: Healing Hearts
Vicious
A few months into her new school board role, Gertie can't wait for a getaway with her beloved Bea: one, so she can bury the body of her former accomplice-turned-enemy, Earl, and two, so she can finally propose to the woman she loves. After Bea says yes, Gertie hopes that they'll settle into a blissful, bloodless future. During a charity gala, a fellow board member's daughter records Gertie and Bea slow-dancing, and posts it to TikTok, causing the two to accidentally go viral. While Gertie is now more in the spotlight than ever before, so is Bea-who didn't have social media profiles not only to evade her abusive ex-husband, but to escape nefarious figures from her past... and now they know exactly how to find her. To protect the one she loves, Gertie's gonna have to get VICIOUS.
Rainbows and Lollipops
PAGE TURNER AWARD 2025: Winner Best LGBTQ BookSet against the backdrop of the troubled British summer of 2024, Rainbows and Lollipops weaves together three lives in a warm, witty, and unflinching story about love, loss, and the families we choose.When Jake met Tom, he thought he'd left Birmingham's gay bars behind forever-until a twist of fate lands him back in his childhood bedroom, sleeping under glow-in-the-dark stars.Vicky, an ambitious lawyer and lifelong loner, has her life meticulously planned-until threats emerge that no power suit or clever argument can fix.Lucy has planned every detail of her wedding down to the perfect petals-but "happily ever after" comes with a question mark.As secrets unravel and lives collide, Jake, Vicky, and Lucy discover that family isn't always blood-it's the people who show up when everything falls apart.Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane, and Dolly Alderton, Rainbows and Lollipops blends biting social commentary with heartfelt humour and emotional depth in a story about resilience, queer joy, and the surprising places we find our true selves.
The Dratsie Dilemma
WHAT THE SEA DECIDES TO KEEP, IT KEEPS FOREVER. Trick is a dratsie shifter, a river otter. He is charming, loads of fun, and a little bit slippery. He's running from a past he can't forget, and he's landed unexpectedly in the chaotic comforting embrace of a small town cafe and the world's queerest pack of werewolves. Unfortunately, it turns out the past has also refused to forget Trick. It washes up on his doorstep and gets instantly tangled up in marine biology conferences, twelve mermaids thrift shopping, and specialty cappuccinos. That past is grumpy, sexy, and wearing a very sparkly tail. (Don't you dare call him a fish.) Trick was just starting to feel like it was all going to be okay. But sometimes the sea decides to spit up a merman who has been looking for Trick for over a decade. Trick will have to decide whether he starts running all over again or faces up to heartbreak and the childhood best friend who betrayed him.New York Times bestselling comedy author Gail Carriger (writing as G. L. Carriger) brings you the next in her delightful shapeshifter series. These San Andreas Shifter books stand alone and do not need to be read in any order. This installment contains gay sexy times, horrible puns regarding oceanography, and clumsy mermaids in high heels.PRAISE FOR CARRIGER"I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." - V's Reads (The Sumage Solution) "Carriger has created a world that's uniquely her own in the shifter-verse that I thoroughly enjoy visiting and can't wait to see what comes next." - Boy Meets Boy reviews (The Omega Objection)
Dead Right
PARANORMAL PRIVATE DETECTIVE JAE KIM doesn't want to be stuck protecting a surly teenager on this case, much less one who's already dead! When shady government types come after information the newly-dead ghost possesses-information critical to an underground group fighting for the rights of ghosts, werewolves and other "extranormal" creatures-Jae risks his career and safety to do the right thing by him and his werewolf activist boyfriend. With snide commentary from the ghost the whole way, Jae will have to navigate the world of underground activism and help the ghost deliver her secret without getting himself thrown in prison-or worse.
The Love You Leave Behind
Like sunlight through a prism, William Christopher Hoapili Remington, or Chris as his family, friends and loved-ones know him, defuses the white heat of his passion into an all-consuming palate containing infinite colors of the love that dare not speak its name. From the blues of blackmail and deceit to the blistering flash of white-hot, soul-deep ardor, the spectrum of his love bathes all who come to know him in a kaleidoscope of hue, epic in scope, intimate in detail. Born in paradise as a prince, raised in a ruthless business world as an heir apparent, he transcends his calamitous late-nineteenth century life, and offers all with whom he comes in contact a mirror in which they see reflected the love within themselves. In the tradition of Gothic Romances of epic proportion, this novel of intimacy, machination and valiant passion, spans continents and oceans telling the simple tale of the power of love within everyone from the simplest soul to the most powerful mogul.
From The Edge
From The Edge Series Omnibus Volume 2: Books 4-6 Rescue Can he save his brother from a life of hell?Eight months after leaving home, Danny's freedom is in jeopardy. Feeling powerless, his older brother, Thad, hires Jay Dawson to help him file for custody.Will Jay help Thad save Danny, and possibly discover true love? Hidden Can he learn to trust a stranger when all he's known is pain?Eli escaped the conversion camp with his life, but now he's trapped inside his own head. Plagued by the complications of PTSD, hopelessness threatens to consume him until he meets Dr. Alex Howard.Will Eli be able to move beyond his past? Tormented He will fight for their future...Sol and his little brother escaped the abuse of their foster father only to end up on the streets. Sol keeps River safe and healthy no matter what, but he is worried about their future.Can Isaiah help him forge the kind of future Sol has only dreamed of?
Tormented
He will fight for their future...Sol and his little brother escaped the abuse of their foster father only to end up on the streets. Always on the move, they wind up in a small town that oddly feels like home. It's the first place that ever has, so they make plans to stick around and set up in a local tent city.Sol keeps River safe and healthy no matter what, but after their home is raided, Sol is worried about their future. River's new social worker offers help that Sol just can't refuse. Despite his growing attraction to Isaiah, Sol is convinced the older man could never want someone as tainted and broken as he is.Isaiah sees beyond to the caring big brother who has given everything to make sure his sibling is provided for. The social worker doesn't care about Sol's past. Despite the fact the two brothers have been homeless for the last four years, it doesn't define either of them.Nor does it change the way Isaiah views the man Sol has become. Truth is, he finds Sol simply amazing and his attraction to the younger man is undeniable. The two are caught up in an emotional upheaval one night when River goes missing. As he comforts Sol, Isaiah realizes he can no longer keep his feelings to himself.Can the two forge the kind of future together that Sol has never dreamed possible?Trigger Warning: Abuse, Captivity, Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Gun Violence, Prostitution
Shattered
Can two young gay men survive the hate and find love?Jimmy Ashford's senior year is looking good. His part-time job hours are lining up perfectly with studying and his future goals. With his parents behind him all the way, he knows he is one of the lucky ones when it comes to support and love. He's gay, out, and proud.He can't wait to graduate and go off to Art School. Being an artist is all he's ever dreamed about. Well, except now there's the new sexy-as-sin Zane Hamilton. Life is suddenly a lot more interesting, but can Jimmy tolerate being Zane's dirty little secret?Zane Hamilton only has a few more years before he will be free of his controlling parents and is finally able to start his dream for the future. If only he can make it that long. His father is determined he work in the family business and marry a woman he has zero interest in. If he doesn't comply, his whole future is at risk.As manager of the quaint little diner in town, he has no business staring at one of the staff, but Jimmy is so free and confident, gorgeous too. Everything he wants. Everything he needs. Keeping his eyes, and hands, off Jimmy is torture, and he hates keeping Jimmy in the background like a dirty little secret, but if his parents find out he's gay all hell will break loose.Is Zane willing to stand up for Jimmy, for their love?
Runaway
Can love be enough to convince a gay homeless man to embrace that dangerous thing called hope?Daryl Hamilton is finally free and looking forward to his new life. Coming out of the closet is the best thing he's ever done. Nothing and no one will take that freedom away from him ever again, even if it means his father is out of his life forever.He has his art, his brother, a safe place to live, and that's really all he needs to be happy. His goals are set and he's on his way to becoming the man he's always wanted to be. A new flame in his life is just the icing on the cake.Devon St. James left home at seventeen and has lived on the streets ever since. He longs for the stability of a home and permanent job but doubts his crap luck will ever change. The catch twenty-two of his situation simply makes it seem impossible.Suddenly, Devon is offered a chance at everything he desires. As usual, it's too good to last. It physically hurts to leave his new family behind but Daryl deserves a better man than him and he's determined to leave town before he hurts the only man he's ever loved.Will Daryl's unconditional love be enough to convince Devon to stay?Can he brave his fear and embrace the chance for a family?Find out in the next book in the From the Edge series.Trigger Warning: Abuse and sexual assault.
Trials and Tribulations
Darius's clan continues to grow. With the addition of Killian, the family has gained another wizard, ally, and friend. However, he misses his mate and feels that he must embark on a dangerous journey to locate him at all costs. He can't do it alone and enlists the help of his friend Tasar to accompany him on his quest.Meanwhile, back on Eiravia, an old and powerful spell has awaked and weakened the protections around the planet. Slavers find their way to Eiravia in a bid to apprehend Killian but feel that Issaguard would make a suitable replacement. Obviously, this does not sit well with Darius or the clan. Light always attracts the darkness wherever it is, and Predition is no exception. He has vowed to destroy the clan at all costs. He is being pursued by Ammit and Anubis in a relentless battle to preserve the white energy of the universe and bring Predition to justice. Join Darius as he has to overcome trials and tribulations to save himself, his clan, and his friends.
Even If We're Broken
Two over-40 millennials each fighting their own mental health battles reunite for a summer archaeology job after 12 years and an ocean apart in this emotional own-voice debut novel for readers who enjoy slow-burn friends-to-lovers romances. Still reeling from being ghosted by her girlfriend, bioarchaeologist Kate Roth agrees to join an estranged colleague to teach at his field school at a Viking-age archaeology site in the wilds of Newfoundland. While welcoming the escape from Colorado where she's been medicating resurfaced anxieties with wine and angry rock music, she's wary of three important facts: 1) she's had a crush on Viking Cowboy Ben for half her life, 2) Ben is a family man who lives in Norway, and 3) all her romantic relationships, and most friendships, seem to have an expiration date. For archaeologist Esben "Ben" Veholt, inviting the woman he's been in love with since digging alongside her 23 years ago was, of course, the worst possible thing he could have done for himself. This summer was supposed to be his escape from reality: a love life in ruins, worsening body image issues, and a teenage daughter who suddenly wants nothing to do with him. When Kate accepts his offer, he intends to retain a professional relationship with her. A woman like Kate could never love him anyway-not with how much he's changed inside and out. All seems fine on the surface as Kate and Esben's friendship rebuilds, but as they dig deeper, they realize just how broken they both are. To heal from their painful pasts and reclaim their crumbling presents, they each need a friend who accepts them, mess and all. But summer won't last forever, and a third chance at romance threatens to drift across the ocean yet again. Even If We're Broken is for anyone who's ever struggled with depression, anxiety, body image, chronic pain, suicide, and loss. It's for archaeologists, and anyone who wanted to be an archaeologist. It's for anyone who's ever been in a long-distance relationship, and anyone who's ever loved someone from afar.
Mason
There is freedom in acceptance...Mason Wright works for Homeland Security focusing on crimes against children. Five year old Koda is his beloved K9 partner, and aside from his brother, Koda is the only family Mason has. Recently diagnosed with PTSD, Mason takes some much needed time off to go visit his brother, but the little vacay unexpectedly turns into yet more work as he's assigned the job of creating a task force to track down Jasper Monroe for his crimes. Monroe leads them on a merry chase but as they head into Mexico, Mason has a plan to take the dirty cop down.Jarod Lopez is a new detective in the police force. Saddled with a homophobic partner, Jarod remains in the closet and just does as he's told as the rookie of the department. Caring for his drug addict mother and hiding from his father's past, Jarod keeps his head down and doesn't make waves. The situation makes for a lonely life with little chance of his skills as a detective being put to good use. When the coveted chance to join a recently developed task force drops in his lap, Jarod jumps at the opportunity. Paired up with Mason as his new partner, Jarod finds himself experiencing things he never thought possible.Will the pair find love while they chase down the bad guy and bring him to justice?
Logan
A determined detective. A young man's recovery. A break in a case that brings them both one step closer to the truth.Detective Logan Hollingsworth moved to Baton Rouge as part of the Federal Protection Agency task force four years ago. Since then, he's been involved in taking down dozens of evil predators who commit crimes against children. When his most recent lead on a child trafficking ring coincides with an investigation of a boy who has been missing for almost a decade, Logan may just blow this case wide open.Clay Dahler has spent the last four years living on the streets of San Francisco, doing whatever he could to survive. Kidnapped by a human trafficking ring when he was fourteen left him riddled with real-life nightmares. Clay has kept tabs on his older brother from afar but never contacted him. He feels too dirty and broken to go home. When a tenacious Detective crashes into his poor excuse for a life and convinces Clay his brother wants him back, can he muster the courage to take a chance?Will the connection that blossoms between them survive as Clay's past continues to haunt him? Or will the link to Logan's investigation be the thing that finally tips the scales?
Noah
Letting go is truly the most powerful control of all.Federal Prosecutor Noah Riley has had enough of what he feels is a failing justice system. He's watched one too many times as young victims are let down and the men who have caused them harm go free. It's time for a change in his life, but he has no idea where to start.Fire Captain William Clarke doesn't get close to the men who work under him at the firehouse. He keeps his distance and his personal life entirely separate to avoid his secret coming out. His men could never respect him if they knew his preferences, so it's simply better to stay in the closet. No man could ever make him come out-until he meets Noah and what he believes is all shot to hell in a single heartbeat.Can these two men find the love that will change both their lives forever?Trigger Warning: Violence, Death, and other crimes against children. Super steamy intimate moments.
Cooper
The right path can save a life...Growing up in foster care, the only true friends Cooper Jones had were the black hat hackers at the community center. At eighteen, after being caught by the government for hacking into Homeland Security, The Agent in Charge, impressed by Coop's skills, determined he needed to work for the government instead of hacking them. That Agent saved him from a life of crime, and almost certainly saved his life.Now an analyst and hacker for Homeland Security, Coop prefers to be behind a computer to fight his battles. Recently scooped up by the Federal Protection Agency, he is a valuable asset to the team.Detective Jonah West has dedicated his life to helping the people of Baton Rouge and he doesn't like it when criminals get to go free on a technicality. He spends countless hours every day being the best police officer he can to make sure that doesn't happen often. The downside to a cop's life is that his twelve-year-old son, Drew, spends much of his time alone with only his computer for entertainment. When his house is broken into and Drew comes up missing, Jonah contacts the FPA and asks them for help. Jonah is willing to pull out all the stops if it means getting his son back.Can Coop and Jonah keep Drew safe while they track down the kidnappers, and will their growing closeness mean they have a future together?Trigger Warning: Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, Abuse, and other crimes against children.
Sebastian
When the past catches up, will love be enough?Private Investigator Sebastian Roth and his older brother have spent almost two decades protecting themselves from a bloodthirsty crime family. Until now, they've managed to stay one step ahead of the mafia cartel's goons, but it seems like the past is finally catching up.Forced once more to hope the FBI can keep them safe after another attempt on their lives, can they trust the very authorities who let them down before? Or will the brothers have to flee all over again?Paramedic and nursing student Newt Clary literally fell into the lap of the hottest man he's ever met. He finds a way to meet up with the tall, dark, hunky man and discovers someone who shares his love of video games. There's just something so secretive about the sexy older man, but Newt can't help wanting to know more.When an attempt is made on his life for his connection to Sebastian, can Newt look past the secrets his new love interest has been hiding, or will it be at the risk of his own life?Can Sebastian and Newt find a way to be together and remain safe? Or will the past tear apart any potential future?Trigger Warnings: Death, violence, mentions of trafficking and other crimes.
Dawson
Things are heating up in Jasper Springs...Dawson Richards is Jasper Springs's very own famed "Mr. March." Rescuing people-and cats-is what the hunky firefighter does best. That is, when his infuriating nemesis isn't throwing a monkey wrench into Dawson's hard work.Claims Adjuster Nolan Harding moved to Jasper Springs seeking a fresh start, but after months of working with an annoying but sinfully delicious fireman who drives him crazy, Nolan is nearing the end of his rope.When a fire hits home for Dawson, he and Nolan must work together to close the case correctly and on time.Can they put aside their grievances and their undeniable attraction to get the job done? Or will the heat consume their hearts too?Readers seeking an enemies to lovers romance set in a cozy little town may find this story checks those boxes. While Dawson and Nolan may have cameos in future stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
Rafe
A chance to find real love...Ex-SEAL, Special Agent Rafe Dallas spent years working for the DOJ after his medical discharge. Now, he's joined a special Task Force fighting crimes against children. After successfully completing his first operation, Rafe is determined to give everything he has to save as many children as he can.After learning about the tragic death of his Navy SEAL buddy, John, he promises to look after the man's younger brother and do what he can to help find his daughter.Finley Quinn is working undercover at a human trafficking ring trying to find his niece. He was set to join the SEALS eighteen months ago, following in his older brother's footsteps, when John was killed in a home invasion and his six-year-old daughter was kidnapped. He has been looking for her ever since. The local police believe she's dead but Finley won't consider that possibility and refuses to give up.When Rafe joins him undercover, Finley is hard pressed not to remember the huge crush he had on the sexy older man.Will they save Finley's niece before it's too late? Will Rafe ever see Finley as more than his best friend's kid brother?
Cade
Home is where the heart is...Life in Jasper Springs may look perfect, but for Cade Green there's one thing still missing... a hunky billionaire to whisk him away, just like in the movies he can't stop binge watching after his latest break up. But life isn't some romantic tale for guys like him. That is, until the man of his dreams shows up at the local bar's karaoke night.Can Cade's small-town heart handle the whirlwind that Weston brings?Famed bachelor Weston Rhodes reluctantly returns to his hometown, planning on nothing more than a fleeting visit. The last thing he expects to find is a reason to stay. However, after one intense night, he soon discovers himself falling for the small town's adorable veterinarian.Can Weston, used to city lights and endless possibilities, embrace a fairy-tale romance in his quaint hometown?Readers seeking a small town good boy/bad boy billionaire, opposites attract romance set in a cozy little town may find this story hits those buttons.While Cade and Weston may have cameos in future stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
Grayson
A weekend of glamping. A little too much wine tasting. All inhibitions forgotten.Grayson Sanderson can't escape the pressure from his parents to find someone to settle down with, especially with his sister's impending nuptials on the horizon. Despite his successful life running a bridal boutique, Grayson can't seem to find his own Prince Charming.When a series of unfortunate events force Grayson to room with his sister's best friend's brother on the bridal party's weekend wine trip, Grayson finds himself in uncharted territory.Henry Markell can't seem to catch a break anywhere. When his sister invites him to come along to her friend's bridal party weekend for some well needed luxury and relaxation, Henry thinks his luck is changing.Until he discovers he's sharing a dome with the sexy and mysterious Grayson, who is more than out of his league. But Henry can't help wanting things he can't have.Will Grayson give in to his dreams? Or will Henry's notorious bad luck get in the way once more?Readers seeking a friends to lovers romance with forced proximity set in a cozy little town may find this story ticks that mark. While Grayson and Henry will have cameos in future stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
Riley
Secrets. High expectations. A truth revealed.Riley Evans is counting down the days to his brother's wedding.If only he could find a date for the big day.When a chance meeting during karaoke night finds Riley's plus one up for wager, Riley finds himself the winner in more ways than one.Too bad his love game isn't as strong as his pool game.A self-made OnlyFans man, Eric Olsen has built his entire life being the man everyone desires. Being Riley's date to the hottest wedding in Jasper Springs should be an easy win, but Eric soon finds himself desiring the sweet-as-pie art teacher.If only he could come clean about his life and his feelings.Will Riley break free from the chains of expectation? Or will Eric embrace his truth at the expense of losing the man he wants most?Readers seeking an age gap romance with a little hint of D/s set in a cozy little town may find this story fills the bill. While Riley and Eric may have cameos in future stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
