Casanova 20
A novel about art, desire, and mortality, Casanova 20: Or, Hot World follows a young man isolated by his extraordinary beauty and his strange friendship with an older painter Cursed by an extreme and unrelenting beauty, Adrian has drawn the frenzied attention of adoring strangers since childhood. As a twenty-nine-year-old in New York City, he spends his days drifting between affairs with women (and occasionally men) who provide him with everything he needs, from spending money to luxurious vacations to even, once, a mini yacht. With this generosity comes a dangerous possessiveness that often puts him at risk of much worse than heartbreak. But as people begin removing their masks in the spring of 2021, Adrian's aimless sexual availability is interrupted by a shocking discovery: He is no longer beautiful. Across the country, Adrian's best friend and companion, Mark, a world-famous painter, has returned to the family home in rural Northern California. He's faced with his own horrible revelation: He's dying from the same mysterious disease that will soon take his mother and sister. Despite the depth of their platonic romance, neither man reveals his fate to the other. Feeling as if he's disappearing from sight, Adrian searches for answers among his thousands of lovers. In a race against his failing body, Mark becomes obsessed with watching fifty-two VHS tapes of unknown origin, left to him by his sister, before it's too late. "An astounding writer, seemingly unconstrained by taboos and waist-deep down in the maw of life" (Torrey Peters), Davey Davis presents a modern-day Casanova figure grappling with what it means to find true intimacy when his very existence means constant exposure to the world's violent desire.
The Good Neighbour
Josh Winterton is broken after his husband walked out on him six weeks ago. He has lost sight of everything. His fashion design business. His friends. His life.That is until a handsome stranger begs him for help.Hugh is a drag queen who's having a rocky time of it. After humiliation on national television, he's come to lick his wounds whilst housesitting for a friend. Next door.Sparks might fly from the outset, but can Josh overcome his past to grab a future for himself before it's too late?Queens Crescent is an exclusive neighbourhood in London. Each home in the Georgian terrace has it's own tale to tell.Meet Formula One driver, Charles Worthington, influencer and movie star's son, Mercury Morrison and wine merchant, Simon Harrington to name a few. Let's not forget Mrs Wimpole and the professor who rule the little cobbled street.
Mercury Rising
The son of a famous movie star, Mercury Morrison is used to all eyes being on him. So of course he's grown up to be one of London's premier influencers, with followers across the globe.But when Mercury finds himself on the wrong side of the law after a run-in with a paranoid concept artist at the Tate Modern, it all comes crashing down. The worst bit is, he's innocent! Advised to plead guilty, he dutifully arrives for his first day of community service at a youth project in South London...and walks slap-bang into his new boss, the handsome Nick Campbell.The attraction between them is instant and electric. Romance may be on the cards but this summer is going to shake Mercury's whole view on life to its foundations. Can Mercury take the huge leap of faith needed to make his dreams come true, and, if he dares, will Nick be there to catch him?Queens Crescent is an exclusive neighbourhood in London. Each home in the Georgian terrace has it's own tale to tell.Meet Formula One driver, Charles Worthington, PR guru Nihal Varma and wine merchant, Simon Harrington to name a few. Let's not forget Mrs Wimpole and the professor who rule the little cobbled street.
Prisoner's Release and Other Stories
This collection brings together "The Prisoner's Release," the acclaimed two-part story first published in Heat #1 and #2, , along with three entirely new tales of Argaea. These stories expand upon the lives, loves, and legacies of the characters introduced in Volle, exploring new corners of a realm where desire, duty, and destiny intertwine.Inside the Cage - Jonas, a young cougar trapped in a life of prostitution at the Jackal's Staff brothel. Betrayed and penniless, he seizes a chance to escape with a charming fox merchant, only to find himself drawn into a dangerous web of lies, exploitation, and forbidden desire. When passion turns to violence and survival forces impossible choices, Jonas must rebuild his life, rediscover his worth, and fight for love in a world that profits from his body but underestimates his heart.The Prisoner's Release - Five years after Volle and a year before Pendant of Fortune, the fox spy Volle languishes in prison, accused of stealing war plans. When a young wolf guard named Streak is ordered to break him, an unexpected bond forms instead. As friendship deepens into love, the two risk everything to defy their captors and escape the web of manipulation spun around them.Home Again - After escaping imprisonment in Tephos, Volle and his lover Streak reach the capital of Ferrenis, where old allies and new intrigues await. Summoned before Captain Avery, Volle learns the war plans he risked everything to steal may have been a trap all along. Offered a quiet farm and a chance to leave the world of spies behind, Volle must decide whether peace, and love with Streak, can truly replace the life he once knew.For Love or Family - A few years after Inside the Cage, young wolf Cef, son of the powerful Minister of Defense, is tricked into visiting the Jackal's Staff brothel-where he meets Richy, a charming wolf prostitute who captures his heart. Torn between duty to his noble family and a forbidden love, Cef risks everything to buy Richy's freedom. But when betrayal and blackmail expose their secret, Cef must choose between the life he was born to and the one he truly wants.
Shadow of the Father
Yilon is a young fox noble who's just come of age, in the city of Divalia, capital of Tephos. But apart from his best friend and sometime lover Sinch, he doesn't like much about living there. He only met his father, Volle, two years ago, when he left his mother and the city where he grew up. He would give anything to be allowed to leave Divalia. Or so he thinks. When a stranger arrives with a message that the Lord of Dewanne has died and appointed Yilon his heir, the young fox realizes that there are worse places than Divalia. Dewanne is one of the most remote cities in Tephos, where foxes rule, and mice are relegated to menial jobs and a slum outside the main city. Which makes it difficult for Yilon to explain why his companion is a mouse.Ever the schemer, Yilon hatches a plan to get sent home, but soon finds that even in a backwards town, there are complicated politics, ancient blood feuds, and family betrayals, old wounds that his clumsy steps have reopened. There are at least two different groups trying to kill him, and the foxes who might help him are the very ones he's done his best to alienate. Without Sinch, who's run afoul of a band of thieves in the slums and has his own death threats to deal with, Yilon will need all the stubbornness and cleverness he's inherited from his father just to survive to the next sunrise, let alone save his inheritance, his friend, and his own hide.
Dear Benjamin Vol. 2
An omega in hiding and an alpha with a dangerous past meet in a collision of desire and danger. Isaac has always lived as a beta, but his world turns upside down when he discovers he's a recessive omega during an undercover operation. As he experiences his first heat cycle, he encounters Felix, a notorious and hyper-dominant alpha arms dealer. In the midst of a chaotic raid, Isaac, overwhelmed by his heat, seeks relief from Felix. Four years later, Isaac has reinvented himself as a modest florist in San Diego, trying to escape his tumultuous past and conceal his omega status. His peaceful life is shattered when Felix reappears. Felix is immediately infatuated with Isaac and, upon discovering that Isaac needs protection from an unknown threat, offers a dangerous but tempting deal; his protection in exchange for Isaac's body. A flower shop isn't the safest place for an omega with a past, especially when Felix is around even more so when Issac's most precious secret may be uncovered...
Red Devil
When Alexei seeks the help of a ghost to deal with a swaggering bully, he gets the strength and confidence he hopes for. If in the process he hurt his best friend Sol, well, he can make it up to the wolf later. Things get worse when the ghost, an old Siberian soldier, demands that Alexei give up his gay life, which Alexei fled his home country for. The young fox is resolved to send the ghost away - until his sister, left behind with their abusive parents, falls into mortal danger from which only the ghost can save her. Now Alexei must choose between living the life he risked everything to have and rescue his beloved Caterina from death...or worse.
The Case of the Dead Man's Ring
When Proctor Gamble loses everything, the last thing he expects to find is a reason to stay.World-famous swimsuit model Proctor Gamble thought his biggest problem was tan lines-until his shady business manager vanishes with his fortune, leaving him broke and stuck with a handful of failing investments. One of them? A barely functioning private detective agency run by Blair Huntingdon, a smooth-talking, vintage-obsessed investigator with a thing for solving mysteries-and pushing Proctor's buttons.Proctor wants to liquidate. Blair has other ideas-and he's not above using a mix of charm, sass, and a few well-placed slaps (and more) to change his new boss's mind.Just when Proctor thinks he's done with the agency-and maybe Blair too-they stumble onto a corpse, a strange ring, and a trail that leads to a long-lost collection of paintings by a brilliant artist persecuted during World War II for being unapologetically gay.As secrets unravel and danger closes in, Proctor and Blair are forced to rely on each other to survive. But with everything on the line-including the truth, the art, and their lives-will these two wildly different men find a way to protect what matters most?Steamy, sharp, and full of unexpected heart, this queer mystery-romance is a wild ride through lust, lies, and the art of falling in love.
After All
What happens in Vegas might just save their marriage.Maggie and Gwen Pierce aren't divorced, not technically. They're just on pause. Separate bedrooms, strained silences, and young kids who accept vague answers as fact. It's easier than admitting their marriage is over.Except, Maggie hasn't told her best friends.When the group heads to Vegas for Pete and Danica's bachelorette party, their friends are so excited to invite Gwen for the first time, thinking Maggie and Gwen are the happily married couple of the bunch. So, to keep the peace, they decide to fake it. A smile here, a kiss on the cheek there. Just until the weekend is over.Of course, Vegas has its own ideas. Now, Maggie and Gwen have to decide if their story is over or if it is just getting good again.After All is a second-chance sapphic rom-com packed with fake dating, marriage-on-pause angst, and the kind of meddling friends who make sure you never face heartbreak or hope alone.
Let It Breathe
Simon Harrington has two great loves, the first being his son, Luca, and the second, wine. As a premier importer, Simon has built a business that allows him to live on Queens Crescent, one of London's most exclusive addresses. Yet that life is under threat-one of Simon's main clients has gone bust.When Simon's ex-wife nags him to find a man and stop hiding behind their son, Simon feels change is in the air. And when he meets Rodrigo Costa at a party, everything turns upside down. This man is the most gorgeous hunk Simon has ever laid eyes on. Even better, it appears nightclub owner Rodrigo could be the answer to Simon's business woes.The chemistry between them is off the scale from the first moment they meet. However, Simon soon discovers Rodrigo is running from his own demons. Simon will have to let his guard down completely to find the happiness he craves. Is he brave enough to do that?Queens Crescent is an exclusive neighbourhood in London. Each home in the Georgian terrace has it's own tale to tell.Meet Formula One driver, Charles Worthington, influencer and movie star's son, Mercury Morrison and minor royal, Alexander Fitzwilliam to name a few. Let's not forget Mrs Wimpole and the professor who rule the little cobbled street.
Once Upon a Time in December
One disastrous Christmas proposal. One whimsical British violinist. One year that changes everything-including who you thought you were.Whitley Dupont has always followed the plan: build a thriving career in finance, marry the perfect man, and never, ever veer off course. But when her carefully constructed life implodes in front of a hundred horrified party guests at her family's Christmas gala, she's left wondering what-if anything-was ever real.Enter Layla Simmons: a free-spirited violinist with a classical-pop sound, a spark in her eyes, and a talent for making chaos feel like a second chance. Their first meeting is accidental. Their second, serendipitous. And by the third... Whitley starts to feel something she never expected-something that doesn't fit into any plan she's ever made.As late-night phone calls turn into something deeper, and Whitley begins to question more than just her love life, she's forced to confront the truth: love doesn't always look the way you imagined-and neither does who you are.From bustling boardrooms to cosy concert venues, and from awkward family dinners to moments of quiet, vulnerable joy, this is the story of two women finding each other-and themselves-in the most unexpected season of life.A sparkling sapphic romance about second chances, sexual awakening, and the beautiful, messy surprise of falling for the person who sees you most clearly.
The Road To Pienza
The action-packed sequel to the best-selling thriller, The Road to MontepulcianoOn the night of the ninth of June 1944, four days after the Allied liberation of Rome, four nuns are murdered in a railway carriage at the Vatican City railway station.Sixteen years later, returning to Tuscany after a gruelling book signing tour of Australia, Damson O'Reilly finds his partner, Giancarlo (no longer a detective but now a well-known and successful lawyer) engrossed in a slander case between Italy's screen heartthrob, Mario Celestino, and a high-profile, fascist industrialist, Giovanni Scavola.The case uncovers buried secrets, secrets that bring to light the involvement of both men in the WW2 crime and which lead to kidnapping, torture and murder, culminating in a dramatic, bloody outcome that will rock the Italian nation to its core.
Unapologetically Her
'Unapologetically Her is not your typical love story...it is a story of love, tenacity, struggle, conflict, dejection and so much more. Set in current day, small town India it traces the life and love of two very ordinary young women who are very different and yet so much alike and are drawn together in their journey from self-discovery to coming out as lesbians. The journey is filled with pain, rejection, self doubt, religious bias, ridicule and social ostracism.And of course there is society. The "what will people say?" angle that every middle class Indian family and individual is so concerned about and the fear to be who they are and reveal their true self that is part and parcel of this fear. It is this fear coupled with the need to conform and fit in that drives a wedge in their relationship. And then there arises the question of whether each one of them is prepared to go down that journey and be who she truly is...unapologetically her. Don't put this down if you want to find out!
Jesse's Smile
When it comes to love - what is really important?Neurodiverse Jesse loves pop culture and the animals he cares for in the store. Drew is a high school teacher who has written a book on American poetry and loves Shakespeare and has a history of making bad relationship choices.How can their relationship survive when everyone around them constantly reminds them of the differences separating them?When one of Drew's bad choices from the past shows up, it sets in motion a confusing and heartbreaking chain of events that tests their relationship. How can Drew and Jesse prove to their friends and family that what brings them together is stronger than what sets them apart? Can they demonstrate that sometimes, when it comes to love, the most important thing in the world is a smile?Jesse's Smile is a standalone MM romance featuring a slight age gap, hurt/comfort, opposites who attract, and a very sweet young man finding love in a world that doesn't consider him worthy of it.
Reality Royal
The Honourable Alexander Fitzwilliam has made a fool of himself again. His latest 'business venture' has tanked in the most public way possible and his stepmother, Cynthia, takes great pleasure in Alexander failing once more to impress his father, Earl Fitzwilliam.Alexander dusts himself off and finds a new mountain to climb. This time as a reality TV star. Take that, Cynthia.As one of the players in Celebrity Blogger, he's paired with the star of daytime TV soap Highland Fling, Zac Caton. To Alexander's amazement, the self-assured forty-something Zac smashes straight through Alexander's public fa癟ade and finds the sensitive man underneath. Finds and likes.With a new career and a potential new man, Alexander is flying high. But family secrets on both sides threaten to derail him and Zac before they've barely started.If he wants to find a lasting love, Alexander will have to do something he doesn't do easily-trust.Queens Crescent is an exclusive neighbourhood in London. Each home in the Georgian terrace has it's own tale to tell.Meet Formula One driver, Charles Worthington, influencer and movie star's son, Mercury Morrison and wine merchant, Simon Harrington to name a few. Let's not forget Mrs Wimpole and the professor who rule the little cobbled street.
Weight of Witness
The Weight of WitnessBook Two of The Unburdened Seriesby J.R. Gray-HeimIn the haunting aftermath of silence and survival, Van Shelton finds himself standing at the crossroads of faith, identity, and truth. The boy who once carried the burden of other people's beliefs is now a young man learning what it means to carry his own.Set against the same small-town South that hummed with whispered hymns and quiet rebellion, The Weight of Witnessexplores what happens when the cost of honesty collides with the comfort of belonging. As Van steps beyond the shadows of the church that raised him, he must face the echoes of those who still believe they can save him-and the ache of those who love him anyway.Torn between forgiveness and freedom, Van's journey becomes one of reckoning: a tender, defiant exploration of what it means to be seen, to be known, and to be whole. His story unfolds in lyrical prose and unflinching emotional clarity, capturing the beauty and brutality of becoming.With unforgettable characters and a deeply Southern sense of place, The Weight of Witness continues J.R. Gray-Heim's evocative exploration of faith, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to stand in one's truth.Poetic, raw, and profoundly human, this second installment in The Unburdened Series invites readers to confront the sacred and the shameful, the burden and the blessing-and to witness the fragile grace of a soul learning how to breathe again.
Inheritance of the Unburdened
Inheritance of the UnburdenedBook Three of The Unburdened Seriesby J.R. Gray-HeimIn the quiet aftermath of revelation, Van Shelton has learned that truth can be both a weapon and a mercy. But when the echoes of the past refuse to stay buried, he must confront not only the faith that shaped him - but the family that still clings to its ghosts.Set in the deep South where silence has always spoken louder than confession, Inheritance of the Unburdenedunravels the legacies we inherit and the courage it takes to rewrite them. As Van returns home, grief, memory, and forgiveness intertwine, forcing him to face the people and places that once defined him - and to decide which parts of his story are still his to carry.Between church pews still heavy with whispered judgment and the fragile tenderness of new love, Van discovers that healing isn't forgetting - it's remembering differently. What follows is a journey of reclamation and release, where love becomes the rebellion that outlasts shame.With lyrical prose, haunting atmosphere, and unflinching emotional honesty, J.R. Gray-Heim concludes The Unburdened Series with a portrait of survival that is as raw as it is redemptive.Inheritance of the Unburdened is a story of what remains after the hymns fade - a meditation on grace, grief, and the holy work of becoming whole.
Something Like Autumn
For some, a romantic relationship seems like an impossible dream.Growing up as a gay teenager in small-town Missouri, Jace Holden is convinced he'll die single and alone. When he meets Victor-a wild spirit and fellow outsider-his chances of finding love go from hopeless to a very uncertain maybe. Bracing his heart, Jace chases after his desire anyway, all in the hope of making his biggest dream come true.Something Like Autumn reveals the story of Jace's life before the events of Something Like Summer while also revisiting his endearing relationship with Benjamin Bentley.Each Something Like... book follows a different LGBTQ character on their quest for love. Central to the plot is the troubled relationship between Ben and Tim, high school sweethearts who continue to meet at different stages of their lives, their chemistry changing with each encounter. Surrounding them are a wealth of friends and enemies, each with their own story, resulting in an immersive universe filled with optimism and hope, heartbreak and healing. While the series doesn't shy away from sexual content, it also focuses deeply on emotion, resulting in an experience that will stay with you long after the final page is turned.The Something Like... series: 01: Something Like Summer02: Something Like Autumn03: Something Like Winter04: Something Like Spring05: Something Like Lightning06: Something Like Thunder07: Something Like Stories - Volume One08: Something Like Hail09: Something Like Rain10: Something Like Stories - Volume Two11: Something Like Forever12: Something Like Stories - Volume Three
Rumpelstilzchen
Rumpelstilzchen, ruthless enforcer for the Queen and powerful shadow geist, is missing an important part of himself-his Heart.Enslaved by the evil Queen through black magick, Rumpelstilzchen's only shot at freedom is to find his Heart-and claim it. What he doesn't expect is for it to beat inside the beguiling son of a miller.Boy is imprisoned in the palace cells for his family's failure to pay the royal tithe, and unless he can deliver on his father's impossible promise and spin a sack of straw into gold, he will die at sunrise. Awaiting his fate, Boy thought his biggest problem would be the Queen coming after his head, but when her Shadow comes for his heart instead, he finds himself caught in a lethal attraction.Having expected to simply carve his Heart from the prisoner's chest, Rumpelstilzchen's plans are thwarted when his shadow magick wraps protectively around the sun-kissed skin of the beautiful young man.Can Rumpelstilzchen find a way to break free of the black magick, claim his Heart, and keep his precious human alive?
The Well of Loneliness
A daring, emotionally charged novel that shattered taboos in 1928, this groundbreaking work follows Stephen Gordon, a woman born into privilege but condemned to social exile for her love of other women. The Well of Loneliness faced fierce censorship and legal battles soon after its initial publication when it was charged with obscenity, making it a beacon of resilience and defiance. More than a story, it's a rallying cry for visibility, dignity, and authenticity: "Give us also the right to our existence." Rediscover this groundbreaking work that shaped queer history.
Dayspring
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - WINNER OF THE 2024 DAYNE OGILVIE PRIZE FOR LGBTQ2S+ EMERGING WRITERS - One of Indigo's Top 10 Literary Fiction Books of 2024 and Top 100 Books of 2024 - One of CBC's Best Canadian Fiction of 2024 A singular, stunning debut that transcends and transfigures genre--at once a bold retelling of biblical tales and an unforgettable contemporary coming-of-age story, connected in collapsing time across millennia. There are few love stories in the holy books. Love is what ruins. Love is what costs. Love is a flaming sword at our backs, a garden left to ruin and to wild. In Dayspring, Anthony Oliveira brings to vibrant, glorious life the gospel according to the disciple Christ loved--his companion in the days before the crucifixion, the only instrument that remembers with fidelity his sound. Sacred, profane, and rich with explicit desire and a poetic attention to form, Dayspring weaves electric and heart-wrenching stories of passion, grief, destruction, and survival into a narrative unmoored in space and time, one that re-examines and re-frames great and doomed figures from scripture and history, even as it casts its keen eye on the trials of modern life. Seamlessly blending fiction, memoir, and verse in the exhilarating tradition of Anne Carson and Madeline Miller, Dayspring is an immersive, mesmerizing work, one that wrenches beauty from cataclysm and finds bliss in apocalypse.
Burden Beneath The Hymns
Burdens Beneath the HymnsIn the deep South, where pews creak beneath Sunday best and voices rise in polished harmony, fifteen-year-old Donovan "Van" Shelton struggles to keep his own voice from breaking under the weight of expectation.At church, he's the pastor's friend, the quiet boy in the back row expected to nod, smile, and fit neatly into the role his family and community have chosen for him. On the field, he's pushed toward grit and glory, his father barking from the sidelines, desperate for a son who looks the part of a man. And at home, Van learns that appearances often matter more than happiness.But life begins to shift when Van discovers an unexpected gift: a voice strong enough to carry across rafters and silence a congregation. Choir rehearsals become both an escape and a revelation, even as the spotlight brings new eyes-and new pressures. His best friend, Jeremiah, the pastor's son, is pulled into a whirlwind of expectations and the suffocating orbit of Daphne, the girl the church has already chosen for him.And then there's Colby-loyal, steady, athletic Colby-whose quiet encouragement becomes something Van doesn't yet have words for. Something that feels both dangerous and necessary.Set against hymns, sermons, soccer fields, and whispered gossip in fellowship halls, Burdens Beneath the Hymns is a tender, layered coming-of-age story about faith, family, friendship, and the fragile line between who we're told to be and who we might actually become.
Haunt Me, Then
Caught in a sudden Montana blizzard, Lockwood Linden takes refuge at his cousin Heath's ranch, a decaying house with walls of rot and silence, land that stretches for miles. But safety is an illusion.From the dead orchard, a figure charges toward him-shifting into a monstrous dog before Heath drags Lockwood inside and bolts the door. And upstairs, in a room meant for rest, something begins to knock on the glass: a boy with yellow eyes, staring in from the storm.Now Lockwood must uncover the truth about his cousin's home and the unspeakable secret Heath has unleashed.Can Lockwood escape the secret festering inside Heath's walls, or will the blizzard claim more than just his body?
The Seduction
Unspoken tensions simmer between two women under the heat of a Catalan summer in this internationally bestselling, erotic, and quietly radical portrait of queer desire. In a sun-drenched house on the Catalan coast, a young, queer photographer arrives to capture the portrait of a celebrated writer. But what begins as a professional collaboration slowly unravels into something more intimate and unsettling--a charged exchange of glances, silence, and shifting emotional boundaries. The photographer, unnamed and quietly observant, is drawn to the writer's enigmatic presence, her self-possession, her power. Over shared meals and quiet routines, the difficulty of understanding the desire of the other begins to obsess the narrator. As the summer heat thickens, so too does the unspoken tension between them, heightening the photographer's insecurities and her perception of her own flaws. When a third woman arrives, an old friend with blurred boundaries, the fragile connection begins to unravel. Is this seduction, or projection? Intimacy, or illusion? Told through lyrical, introspective prose, The Seduction is a poetic, slow-burn exploration of the complexities of seduction between women, intimacy, queer longing, and the quiet ache of unfulfilled connections.
Palm Meridian
"A riotous novel about a farewell party that celebrates all of life's emotions--big and small--while marking the arrival of an exciting new voice in fiction." --Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants For readers of Less and The Wedding People--a rollicking, big-hearted story of long-lost love, friendship, and a life well-lived, set at a Florida retirement resort for queer women, on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin's life. It's 2067 and Florida is partially underwater, but even that can't bring down the residents of Palm Meridian Retirement Resort, a utopian home for queer women who want to revel in their twilight years. Inside, Hula-Hoopers shimmy across the grass, fiercely competitive book clubs nearly come to blows, and the roller-ski team races up and down the winding paths. Everywhere you look, these women are living large. Hannah Cardin has spent ten happy years under these tropical, technicolor skies, but after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, she has decided that tomorrow morning she will close her eyes for the very last time. Tonight, however, Hannah and her raucous band of friends are throwing one hell of an end-of-life party. And with less than twenty-four hours left, Hannah is holding out for one final, impossible thing... Amongst the guest list is Sophie, the love of Hannah's life. They haven't spoken since their devastating breakup over forty years ago, but today, Hannah is hoping for the chance to give her greatest love one last try. As Hannah anxiously awaits Sophie's arrival, her mind casts back over the highs and lows of her kaleidoscopic life. But when a shocking secret from the past is revealed, Hannah must reconsider if she can say goodbye after all. Spanning the course of a single day and seventy-odd years, and bursting with irresistible hope, humor, and wisdom, this one-of-a-kind novel celebrates the unexpected moments that make us feel the most alive.
The Tuxedo Society
If Guy Ritchie directed a James Bond caper starring a queer 007, it might look something like this hilarious and action-packed spy thriller by Paul Rudnick, acclaimed screenwriter and author of Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, that blends espionage and social commentary, with an elite, gay secret society. They are fierce patriots. They are licensed to kill. And they are really, really gay. Welcome to democracy's secret weapon, the Tuxedo Society. When Andrew Birnbaum, a struggling actor making ends meet by working in a candle shop, gets invited to have dinner with the exclusive Tuxedo Society by his best friend, Brock, his life takes an unexpected turn. What seems like a group of wealthy socialites gathering for gossip and cocktails quickly spirals into a world of espionage, danger, and hilarity. Andrew soon meets Reggie O'Malley, a Navy SEAL with a penchant for black tie, who recruits Andrew to join the society's covert mission to protect national security. Armed with gadgets like an inflatable life raft backpack, a yoga mat that doubles as an assault rifle, and, of course, an AMEX Black Card, Andrew quickly finds himself tackling spies, thwarting assassinations, and facing a host of unexpected threats in settings from the White House to the Vatican to the Summer Olympic Games. The stakes escalate when Andrew and his comrades are sent on a jet-setting mission to uncover the truth about an ancient artifact. Along the way, they clash with oligarchs, crooked senators, and a smarmy televangelist with sinister plans for world domination. Packed with Paul Rudnick's signature wit, The Tuxedo Society is a wild ride through decadence, danger, and unexpected heroism, as Andrew discovers that saving the world might just be the role he's been waiting for.
The Summer Boy
On an island off the coast of France, six teenagers come together for a summer of desire and discovery until one of them vanishes forever, leaving the rest with an enduring mystery. Tell me, do you know why the most beautiful love stories must always end badly? In the summer of 1985, on a scruffy resort island off the coast of France, six teenagers--five boys and one girl--band together for a final golden season before adulthood. Their days are drenched in sun and freedom, and their nights simmer with secrets, jealousy, and longing. Philippe is drawn to Nicolas, the quiet new boy who sees him in a way that no one else does. As their bond deepens, part of Nicolas remains unreachable--until a sudden tragedy brings their summer to a brutal end. The Summer Boy is a lush and unforgettable autobiographical tale, capturing the ineffable summers of youth in amber. Celebrated novelist Philippe Besson has shaped his memories into an aching meditation on how one summer night--and one fierce connection--can echo across a lifetime.
The Shadow Prince's Ruin
"Give me your shadow, and my body is yours."An elven prince shouldn't be working at Best Burgers Bonanza. Yet here I am, banished to the human realm for a lifetime of toil and misery. I guess that's what I get for being a traitor and the shortest elf at the Nocturne Court, with a shadow no darker than a tea stain.I'm stuck with no scheme up my sleeve when destiny brings me face to face with the answer to all my troubles.Hawk. A dangerous human on the run from prison, so tall my neck hurts when I meet his gaze. His shadow is dark as death and it will be mine if only I can force him to marry me.What I don't expect though is the price for his exquisite power.He wants my body.I've never been an object of anyone's desire, but I will do whatever it takes to make him my Dark Companion.When our illicit deal shatters the ice around my heart, keeping Hawk at arm's length becomes impossible.Our bond is supposed to be one of convenience. He's crude, violent, reckless, and wants to devour me in the filthiest ways. He's everything I shouldn't want.I chose him to be my salvation, but he might just prove to be my downfall.◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆"The Shadow Prince's Ruin" is a standalone, scorching hot, dark M/M fantasy romance filled with dark humor, but also violence, peril, jealousy, and angst.The book is a darkly romantic escape into the shadows where love and destiny collide. Find out if the beast of a human can melt the ice prince's heart.Themes: ugly duckling, marriage of convenience, illicit pact, size difference, dark humor, obsessive hero, isekai, fantasy world, elven prince, family trauma, shadow magic, monsters and fantastical creatures, fish-out-of-water, secrets, portal fantasy, forced proximity, road tripLength: 130,000 words (Standalone)
Yogurt
In 52 short stories, Jan Ranft takes you on an emotional journey through the queer worlds of Germany and the U.S.These tales explore gay men's experiences with love, loss, friendship, and the search for happiness-sometimes tender, sometimes raw, and always deeply human. From moments of humor to heartbreak, erotic passion to quiet romance, each story offers a unique glimpse into the joys and struggles of connection. With unvarnished honesty and relatable depth, his collection captures the many facets of gay men's lives and loves.Look forward to a laid-back bumper car boy, gay werewolves, a desperate mother, a fairy godmother, the crazy king of plush toys, and a seemingly lost future.Jan Ranft lives and works in Saarbr羹cken, Germany. He has published over a hundred short stories so far.
Shattered
What is a legacy?Is it something inherited or something created?Shattered explores legacy in the shadow of racism and homophobia in the American South, genetic illness, and family secrets. Gordan and Charlotte inherit only questions when their father dies.Shattered is their quest for answers and absolution.
The Consort Of Ryl
Corelle's story is not over, but she cannot rest until vengeance is claimed. Before she can do so, other matters threaten to disrupt her plans.Concerned by the effects of her numerous head injuries, Corelle seeks help. She sails to Ort, where she hears rumours of impending danger to some friends. She heads east to Steinlund to warn them, a further distraction in her quest to bring the cycle of revenge to an end.The final link in the chain of the Guild's impact on her life lies far to the north. Someone is owed justice, but a favour is called in, and more bodies lie in her wake before she sets sail. In the vast northern city of Argoya, a chance meeting brings an unexpected involvement with the rulers of a strange land. The fates written for her lead to choices she could never have anticipated and hint at some inner peace at last.Following the events of The Mariner Of Ryl, The Consort Of Ryl, a sapphic fantasy adventure, brings Corelle's journey to an end.Content advisory - Violence, mild sex, surgical procedure, drug use, drug dealing, graphic, horror-like nightmares
Hinterland
Kestrel awakes in the woods without a real name or his memories. Before him are twelve strangers, an altar on fire, and bones hanging from the trees like wind chimes. He's to be initiated into their group so they may fulfill their purpose: head to the mountain of the so-called gods, have a feast, and bring about the end of the world. Kestrel is willing to risk it all to escape, but without any memories, he knows he must play along until he finds a way out. It won't be easy. Winter is on their heels, hunters are searching for them, and the strange rituals they perform will rip his humanity from his flesh. But Kestrel isn't alone. One of the strangers claims to be his friend from before, and there are others willing to join his side and leave the wilderness...if the gods let them.
The Price of Salt (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
Patricia Highsmith published The Price of Salt in 1952 under a pseudonym. At a time when love between women was either hidden or portrayed as shameful or doomed, Highsmith dared to imagine another scenario. The Price of Salt-now a major film, Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara-tells the story of Therese, a young woman starting out in New York City, and Carol, a suburban wife facing divorce, whose chance meeting sparks an unexpected and life-changing connection. With extraordinary acuity and burning tenderness, Highsmith depicts the evolution of their relationship in powerfully resonant terms.Highsmith, rightly famous for psychological thrillers including Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley, here focuses her singular powers of observation on the nature of desire, intimacy, and freedom. The Price of Salt, one of the great novels of the twentieth-century, is a deeply moving love story and a gripping work of art that dramatizes an ethical path toward human happiness. This Warbler Classics edition includes a new introduction by pathbreaking literary scholar Catharine R. Stimpson.
Eyes of Water & Stone
Eyes of Water & Stone chronicles the relationship between two black men, a Cuban and a Californian, across a blockade. How will they navigate the cultural and economic gaps that separate them? Where are the borderlines between desire and sensibility, help and exploration? Eyes of Water & Stone is a compelling read for anyone interested in the ongoing dramatic relationship between the United States and Cuba; it is a draw for readers who believe that love need not be confined by national boundaries. It challenges us to consider how love is expressed and interpreted.
The Inverted Pyramid
A hidden masterpiece returns: The Inverted Pyramid grips the heart and the conscience from its very first line. Bertrand W. Sinclair s The Inverted Pyramid is an evocative, character-driven narrative of early 20th-century fiction that slices through the comforts of society to expose a tense moral core. Set against a vividly realized historical backdrop, this social commentary novel follows flawed, unforgettable characters whose choices illuminate timeless themes of ambition, loyalty, and the cost of progress. Sinclair s keen eye for societal detail transforms personal drama into a broader societal critique, making this work as relevant to readers today as when it first appeared. This Alpha Editions release restores a rare work by a significant Canadian author out of print for decades and lovingly republished for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this edition is a collector s item and a cultural treasure: carefully edited, historically annotated, and presented for modern readers and classic literature collectors alike. Whether you seek a compelling social commentary novel, wish to explore historical fiction with depth, or pursue literary analysis of early 20th-century fiction, this restored volume delivers. Drawn from the Gutenberg Project s archival text and enhanced for readability and preservation, this edition of The Inverted Pyramid invites both casual readers and scholars into a haunting, humane story that rewards reflection. Rediscover Bertrand W. Sinclair where timeless themes meet incisive societal critique.
Rebels & Rainbows
Rebels & Rainbows is a collection of speculative fiction tales which celebrates the amazing and diverse Australasian LGBTIQA+ community. From old ghosts to bartenders to androids, from small outback towns to realms of fantasy to the far future, this anthology has it all!Authors include Eugen Bacon, Rowan Dale, Matthew R. Davis, Aaron Dries, A. Henderson, Frank Lee Howe, C.H. Pearce, Leanbh Pearson, Kell Shaw, J.M. Voss and Kaaron Warren.
To Wrap Yourself in Light
This collection of J. Marshall Freeman's short fiction, including two award-winning short stories, takes the readers from the edge of the galaxy to the house next door, from fantastic fables to political cautionary tales. Queer fiction, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fable-in its pages, readers will find laughter and love and sex and tragedy: A brilliant artist in a war-torn solar system fights for his life with ferocious talent and weaponized sexuality.A beloved children's entertainer unleashes his dark side when he is elected the nation's new leader.Two queer men from different generations meet at a luxurious garden party where the line between myth and reality blurs as the night wears on.A brave soldier battles alone against an immortal tyrant, but the soldier's fate is not one she could ever have anticipated.The son of a fortune teller seeks in silk and ashes the answers to his own future.
We Could Be Rats
A "one-sitting-read" (Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author) 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. "A must read" (Haley Jakobson, New York Times Editor's Choice author), We Could Be Rats is an unforgettable story of two sisters finding their way back to each other, and a celebration of that transcendent, unshakable bond.
As a Lover
London. 1928. For centuries, the establishment has suppressed public knowledge of lesbian love. Now, a celebrated writer is set to fight back. Award-winning author, Radclyffe Hall, hopes her new novel, The Well of Loneliness, will transform attitudes to same-sex relationships. It soon comes under attack from the right-wing press, concerned about its potential impact on readers. One such reader is Maggie Dillon, a young trainee firefighter, who has been struggling with fears that she is an abomination after kissing another woman at a party. Can The Well transform Maggie's views about herself and help her to find love? And will Radclyffe Hall keep her book in print long enough to radically change the views of society?
Cinders of Yesterday
Dani Black-smart mouthed, pie loving, monster hunter-wants revenge.A year ago the rogue Necromancer, Spectre, killed her partner. She's been looking for a way to kill him-and keep him dead-ever since. So when rumors surface of a weapon capable of killing anything, she sets off for Dawson Maryland. The only problem? Dawson Maryland might be home to more than just the ever enchanting daughter of a prominent magical family, Emilie Lockgrove. It might also hold clues to Dani's past.Dani plans to kill Spectre, or die trying. Emilie Lockgrove-book lover, powerless, nomal-wants answers.Ten years ago, she survived the fire that killed her mother. Now Emilie has returned to Dawson expecting to confront the trauma of her past, and find peace. What she finds instead? A power she never knew she had and enough family secrets to drown in.Emilie just wants to reclaim the life stolen from her after the fire.To survive, each must confront her past, and maybe find hope for the future.
Minor Black Figures
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR! From "literary superstar" (The Boston Globe) and Booker Prize finalist Brandon Taylor, his "most accomplished novel" (The New York Times): the story of a gay Black painter navigating the worlds of art, desire, and creativity New York simmers with heat and unrest as Wyeth, a painter, finds himself at an impasse in his own work. After attending a dubious show put on by a collective of careerist artists, he retreats to a bar in the West Village where he meets Keating, a former seminarian. Over the long summer, as the two get to know each another, they talk and argue about God, sex, and art. Meanwhile, at his job working for an art restorer, Wyeth begins to investigate the life and career of a forgotten, minor black artist. His search yields potential answers to questions that Wyeth is only now beginning to ask about what it means to be a black artist making black art amid the mess and beauty of life itself. As he did so brilliantly in the Booker Prize finalist Real Life and the bestselling The Late Americans, Brandon Taylor brings alive a captivating set of characters, this time at work and at play in the competitive art world. Minor Black Figures is a vividly etched portrait, both sweeping and tender, of friendship, creativity, belief, and the deep connections among them.
Punk-In
BrodieMy rock band has reached the pinnacle of success but fame has its price. Sooner or later, people let you down or sell you out. Except Ivan Cross. My manager, my muse, my obsession. There's nothing in this world that I want more than Van. And I always get what I want.VanFour years ago, I was selected to manage a hot new band called Wayward Lane. I knew I was in for an exciting ride - and a world of trouble - and it's all because of their lead singer, the provocative Brodie James. We've always butted heads but lately, that tension is higher. When Brodie insists on an impromptu concert in New Orleans at Halloween, I make it happen. The city, the food, the music, it's intoxicating. So is Brodie, and I'm not sure I can resist his pull any longer. Even though Brodie could have anyone he wants, all wants is me.Punk-In is a bi awakening, age gap, friends to lovers MM romance filled with sizzling chemistry, an unforgettable Halloween concert, and a HEA fit for a rockstar.
The Alpha and Omega of All Viruses
The digital entity Odyssey is on the ultimate journey where he must look inwards to explore his own mind before taking a mind expanding journey to find himself in the cosmos, while still watching over his human friends who are doing everything they can to protect his identity from overreaching politicians who only view him as a threat to their way of life.
Cloven
Erica and Lauren love each other. But this is not a love story.The couple should've broken up years ago-and they have, multiple times. But no matter how many times they call it quits, they can't let go. And it's slowly unraveling them both.For Erica, every breakup is a fresh wound, leaving a gaping hole where only anxiety spirals. She needs Lauren to choose her, fully and finally. But Lauren would rather escape into her video games than rehash past arguments. And the mystical, magical world of The Witches of Endor is more enticing than reality.Two witches, Tasin and Seadah, share a love that feels effortless and fated. Tasin's consumed with having her first vision while all of the wizards and fairies are more concerned with Seadah's glowing, green-eyed temper. But their connection is undeniable and the romance that surges between them is something out of a fairytale.Why can't Erica and Lauren's relationship be that easy?Or maybe the better question is: In an unmagical world, can love ever be enough?
A Forbidden Love
In the shadow of Langley Hall, young Thomas Cooper navigates the complexities of friendship, duty and love in Edwardian England. As the son of a tenant farmer, Thomas forms an unlikely bond with Lord John Langley and Prince Christian, two boys from vastly different worlds. Their shared adventures and deepening connections are tested by the rigid boundaries of class and the looming threat of war in the summer of 1914. When tragedy strikes, Thomas is thrust into a role that demands unwavering loyalty and discretion. As he rises through the ranks of service, he must confront his own desires and the painful secrets that haunt him. "Thomas' Tale", is a poignant exploration of love, loss and the enduring power of friendship in the face of society's constraints. Spanning seven decades of British history, Thomas' story chronicles his life from the fields of Norfolk, to a post-war life that includes a liberating road trip across the United States, and also reflects the many changes in social attitudes towards the LBGTQ+ communities.
Prince of Lies
Rowe Prince is many things.Gorgeous? Yes.Unintentionally hilarious? Absolutely.The hottest, sunshiniest virgin to ever set foot in Manhattan? Oh, yeah.One thing he's not, though, is a reclusive billionaire named Sterling Chase who supposedly founded my company. So when the man (literally) stumbles into a charity gala saying precisely that, I do what anyone would: I set out to prove he's a liar.Except it turns out Rowe's ridiculous falsehoods are surprisingly... enchanting. The heart of gold beneath his borrowed tux makes even a jaded businessman like me start to believe in fairy tales. And there's no faking the heat between us when the man's in my bed.But when it turns out Rowe's lies conceal a secret that threatens the company I've spent years building, I have to choose: say goodbye to the sweet pretender I'm falling for, or risk everything for a man who just might be... the prince of lies.
Finding Lord Landry
When a secret enemies-with-benefits situation turns into the world's most public fake marriage...The world knows me as Landry Davis, supermodel. A beautiful face and killer abs that have spawned a hundred fantasies. To my friends, I'm simply Landry, the snarkiest (read: most fun) member of our billionaire brotherhood.But to Kenji Toma, the gorgeous and oh-so-capable personal assistant I've been in love with for years, I'm "effing Landry," the charming slacker who disappears for weeks only to resurface in trouble. His favorite enemy-with benefits. A man he refuses to fall in love with (though I've tried) and also can't resist managing (a fact I'm not too proud to take advantage of). What none of them know is that I have another title-in fact, a whole other life. One I was born into. One that comes with sprawling estates, a coronet, and a metric ton of familial and political expectations. A life I've kept secret for way too long... and hope to keep secret for just a little while longer. At least until I learn Kenji is in danger. When all my money and fame can't save the man I love, I don't hesitate to use long-hidden political power to whisk him to safety, even though it means outing myself as Viscount Hawling, the elusive heir to the Davencourt earldom... And pretending the man who loves to hate me is actually my doting husband.
