That's What She Said
Eleanor Pilcher is electric in her witty, funny, and heartfelt romantic comedy debut, a fresh take on friendship fiction following polar opposite best friends Beth and Serena. When demisexual Beth decides she's done with being a virgin and enlists Serena's help, her new journey of sexual discovery just might be the thing to end their friendship for good.Serena and Beth are best friends who couldn't be more different--Beth is an avowed demisexual, who lacks confidence in her career and in her chances at a happy relationship due to her sexual orientation. Serena is a free spirit who oozes with confidence, both in her job and her sexual proclivities. And yet, since the moment they met, they knew they were platonic soulmates.So, when Beth decides that she officially wants to take charge of her sex life and explore the things that scare her the most, Serena is more than happy to help. Speed-dating, sex therapy, tantra, a perplexed but ultimately very nice escort--it's all on Beth's Sexual Odyssey List.But when Beth's crush from her old job comes back and Serena's favorite friend-with-benefits pushes for more than just sex, it throws their whole world into a tailspin. And suddenly, this sexual odyssey is more than a fun gag. It'll set them down a course that'll make them so much closer--or end their friendship for good.
Kill Your Darlings
It's a nice day for a . . . closed coffin.Down a Venator and up a boyfriend, Eric Marcelino's life has just gotten more interesting (derogatory). His town is overrun with rabid vampires, his boyfriends aren't getting along, and the Council of Creatures is intent on getting Eric's kids out into the field.All Tony McMahon has ever known is change, and as he struggles to accept his werewolf nature, and his new position as one of Eric's boyfriends, he doesn't really recognize himself or his life anymore.Science and Eric are the two things Hunter's been sure of since he was a teen. But with his growing feelings for Tony making things at home. . . complicated, and his refuge-the lab-being invaded by the Council, Hunter's only option is to fight. The trouble? He's never been much of a fighter.Ironport is sitting on a stake's point, and one wrong move could tip it over. All that's left for Eric and his team to do? Hang on for the ride, and hope they come out on the right side of things. Oh and, don't die in the process.
Mika
Mika was raised to believe that magick is binary-and so is love.Adopted as an infant for her extraordinary power, Mika has always known it was her destiny to become the head of Ember's coven. However, destiny comes with conditions: the elders have decreed she must marry her best friend, Rob, before Samhain. Mika has no interest in the life they've planned for her. Instead, her heart is drawn to Birk, a non-binary nymph she hasn't even had the chance to take out on a date.As Mika defies the elders' plans, she begins to uncover secrets about magick that challenge everything she was taught. With Samhain fast approaching, she must decide whether to follow the path laid out for her or carve out her own.
Augustus Caesar Versus Christ
Augustus Caesar Versus Christ takes us to new heights in describing the operation of the Father's Touch International Ministry. The Ministry is designed to help individuals struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion, who are trying to survive under the restrictions mandated by the dictator, Augustus Caesar, also known as Emperor Romero. He has the backing of the United Nations and the One World Religion, headed by Pope Peter II. Corruption pervades the entire world to the point that Comfort Zones are placed in colleges, the workplaces, and the Military, where anyone may hook up for sex. Two members of the Ministry act as mystics foretelling the catastrophes that will come upon the earth when the general population fails to repent of its individual and corporate sins. Things become more unbearable for Christians and people of good faith as Caesar reveals that he is the Antichrist mentioned in the Bible. The One World Government and the One World Religion have a tight grip on the world. But God uses the Ministry to touch the hearts and minds of millions of people before the last battle occurs between Augustus Caesar and Christ, who is the Savior of the world!
The Titanic Survivors Book Club
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of The Perfume Thief, a remarkable tale about the life-changing power of books and second chances, following the Titanic librarian who opens a bookshop in Paris where he meets a secret society of survivors. "Deeply moving and rich with vivid detail . . . Timothy Schaffert is an exquisite storyteller."--Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We Kept For weeks after the sinking of the Titanic, Yorick spots his own name among the list of those lost at sea. As an apprentice librarian for the White Star Line, his job was to curate the ship's second-class library. But the day the Titanic set sail he was left stranded at the dock. After the ship's sinking, Yorick takes this twist of fate as a sign to follow his lifelong dream of owning a bookshop in Paris. Soon after, he receives an invitation to a secret society of survivors where he encounters other ticket holders who didn't board the ship. Haunted by their good fortune, they decide to form a book society, where they can grapple with their own anxieties through heated discussions of The Awakening or The Picture of Dorian Gray. Of this ragtag group, Yorick finds himself particularly drawn to the glamorous Zinnia and the mysterious Haze, and a tangled triangle of love and friendship forms among them. Yet with the Great War on the horizon and the unexpected death of one of their own, the surviving book club members are left wondering what fate might have in store. Elegant and elegiac, The Titanic Survivors Book Club is a dazzling ode to love, chance, and the transformative power of books to bring people together.
Dropshipped
BUYER BEWARE: CONTENTS MAY BE HARMFULWith nothing else to do and no career prospects, Alex turns to the lucrative world of dropshipping-he never sees the stock, never goes to a warehouse. Just clicks a few buttons and takes the orders and money.When Mary, a lonely middle-aged mother, contacts him regarding an incorrect order, he doesn't think much of it. Customers are simple, easy to placate. But the gurus on YouTube didn't prepare him for Mary turning up at his door with the pulpy remains of a creature he's never seen before.Forced together by the stinky beast, the duo embark on a mission to find out what the creature is, and why it's been shipped, only to discover something far more sinister is at play. Upon starting their journey, one thing becomes clear. There is no going back. And there will be...NO REFUNDS
The Misadventures of Callie Compton
It's not everyday you find out that your sweet, sweater knitting, church going grandma is the UK's most prolific crime boss. For Callie Compton, that day became a reality on her eighteenth birthday. Not being criminally inclined, Callie did the only thing she could. She bided her time, stole her grandma's little black book of scumbag employees, and ran for her life.Six years later Callie finds herself in a small caf矇 in Sweden, her Spidey sense is tingling. Someone is watching her. How did they catch her trail? And what is she going to do next?Daisy Simpson knew from the age of sixteen that Callie's grandma was a bad person, just like her own dad. How she regrets not telling Callie before leaving for university all those years ago. Maybe then Callie wouldn't have disappeared without telling her. Not only was Callie her best friend, and first unrequited love, she was also Daisy's biggest supporter. Being born deaf into a family like hers wasn't easy.Using skills she's not at liberty to discuss, Daisy tracks Callie to Sweden. After a few days of playing hide and seek, Callie and Daisy are finally reunited. The duo set out to bring Betty, aka Queen B, to her knees. Easy, right? Wrong!Callie and Daisy must navigate their growing feelings toward each other, deal with several less than happy women, overcome flooded caves and one raging bull. This is no adventure. It's quite the opposite.
Wild Stars
Rock and roll is getting wet and wild...When Dare's band, Heart Killer, is asked to be the opening act for the epic Pillars of Rock tour, he can't say no. Playing alongside fan favorites like Mateo Starr of Mage Of Mercy should be the best thing ever for Dare... except the brooding singer seems to have it out for him in more ways than one.With his fortieth birthday on the horizon and a broken heart, Mateo Starr isn't sure he's ready to return the bright lights of the stage. But Mateo isn't about to let a hyperactive emo kid get in the way of his comeback. However, Mateo soon discovers his arch nemesis, Dare Wylde, may not be the only one begging for mercy.Will Dare and Mateo surrender to the music? Or will their untamed desires get in the way?
Optimistic Oath
Charleigh's life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself at Echo's Escape, a bar she knows she shouldn't be in. With her daughter in the care of her homophobic mother, the quiet house only amplifies her loneliness. Little did she know that a chance encounter with Lexa Jensen, the MVP of the Phoenix Devil's Basketball Team, would change her life forever. Lexa, grappling with the consequences of her impulsive lifestyle, crosses paths with Charleigh during a classroom visit, resulting in an emotional encounter that ends in tears and campus drama.As Charleigh navigates the tumultuous waters of her feelings for Lexa, she grapples with her own past and the need to prioritize her daughter's well-being. Meanwhile, Lexa seeks redemption and a second chance at rebuilding her life. With their worlds colliding, Charleigh must decide if she can trust Lexa to keep her promises and offer the support she's been missing.
Night Terminus
An evocative debut novel reflecting the determination and resilience of a gay diaspora as it faced extinction.Beginning with a chance encounter in 1985, an unnamed narrator embarks on a physical and spiritual sojourn over four decades. From a one-night stand in Paris with the troubled and enigmatic Louis; to Montreal, through a divided Europe, and into the Iranian desert with the sick yet determined Yuri; and finally to Provence, where he meets the gregarious but wistful Frank, the narrator encounters a cast of exiles, fugitives, rebels, and artists. In a journey across continents and decades, we watch the impacts of one of the greatest health crises of the last hundred years through the eyes of those who both survived it and must now remember those who didn't.At once an odyssey through time and a love story to the narrator's found family, this haunting, lyrical novel in five parts explores questions of grief, statelessness, and memory and is a meditation on survival in the age of AIDS. A RARE MACHINES BOOK
The Kings of Dusk & Dawn
A war on the horizon. A love in peril.It has been five years since Takayoshi and Cricket last saw each other. Now, Takayoshi returns to Lunette to find a civil war on the horizon, and the man he loves in danger of losing himself to the magic running through his veins.Cricket has spent the last five years learning how to be the ruler Lunette needs. With his father now gone, he'll soon be crowned king. One thing is certain, he doesn't feel ready.Lunette is unsettled. Old grudges are coming to bear. And our heroes must decide to face them together, or alone.The Crown of Night is the third book in the four-part The Hair to Moondust saga. The Heir to Moondust is a frolicking LGBTQ+ fantasy novel steeped in action, wit, and all of the corniness. Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett's Discworld, Neil Gaiman's Stardust, and William Goldman's The Princess Bride.
Adam's Song
They say it's a bad idea to fall for your best friend. But since when do I say no to bad ideas?Adam: It's not like I wanted to fall in love with Ben. When we first met in college, I thought he'd be like every other hot jock who'd made my life hell in high school. It's not my fault he turned out to be sweet, funny, and insanely talented. We moved to New York after college to break into the music business and of course Ben got signed by a major label-they'd be stupid not to want him. But even though he's a famous popstar now, he still wants to be friends with a nobody like me. Honestly, if he didn't want me falling for him, he should have been less goddamn perfect.Well, except for the part where he's straight. Did I forget to mention that?In my defense, responsible decision-making has never been my strong suit. Case in point-collapsing on stage, guitar in hand, after discovering my then-boyfriend, now-ex was cheating on me, and downing a bottle of bourbon in response. But I'm cleaning up my act-no more hiding in the closet and no more bad life choices. But that also means no more waiting around for the day Ben magically decides he likes di...sgustingly sappy guys with secret crushes on him (aka me).So why did Ben have to pick now to make me question everything I thought I knew about us?"I've never wanted anything as much as I want you right now. When I see you, something inside me lights up."Ben: It's not like I planned this. I was on tour when Adam collapsed back in New York and he wouldn't even let me come home early to visit him. But that's Adam for you-brilliant, breathtaking, and pathologically afraid of vulnerability. All I wanted was to be there for him-and him coming out didn't change that in the slightest. Yeah, I couldn't help seeing him a little differently. And no, I couldn't quite explain why I was suddenly noticing the curve of his back, the freckles on his cheeks, or wondering what his lips tasted like. But whatever weird awakening I was having, Adam needed support, not more confusion.And then I kissed him. Whoops.And I know it's fast. I know it's unexpected. I know my label would be livid if they found out I was dating a guy. But I also know-deeply and inexplicably-that this could be something real. I just have to convince Adam of the same thing. Beautiful, broken Adam who looks at the world through 14 layers of irony. Adam, who'd rather get an appendectomy than admit that he needs someone. Adam, who still doesn't know all of my secrets.So do I convince him to risk everything-on me?Adam's Song is Book 1 in the 8 Million Hearts series. While each book can be read on its own, they've even more fun to read together. Adam's Song is a 120,000 word m/m romance full of snark, sweetness, and a healthy serving of steam. Friends-to-lovers and hurt/comfort themes. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
Billion Dollar Bet
What would you bet for a chance at true love?Kian: I suck at dating.Embarrassing, but true.I can't help falling for the wrong guys.Diving in when I should be heading for the hills. So I swear off dating for the summer-and then I meet the man of my dreams, of course. Jack Thorsen is drop-dead gorgeous. Ridiculously smart.Sweet and funny and all the things you want a guy to be.Why did he have to show up now? I don't have time for dating, anyway.My hometown of Maple Springs is under siege.They're about to sell miles of pristine northwoods wilderness.The buyer? A Wall Street billionaire who wants to play at being a hotelier. But I've spent my life fighting big businesses.I'm ready to go toe-to-toe with this mystery mogul.Until I find out that the heartless billionaire is none other than Jack himself-And he's determined to win me over. My head's telling me to run the other way.But my heart swears that Jack is special. Which do I listen to? Who can I trust?And how much am I willing to risk for love? Billion Dollar Bet is Book 1 in the Maple Springs series. While each book focuses on different characters and can be read on its own, they're even more fun to read together. Billion Dollar Bet is a 55,000 word steamy, contemporary, billionaire m/m romance. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
The Source Of The Wind
PAIN IS NEVER FOR NOTHING. NOT IF YOU USE IT.WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT, YOU'LL KNOW JUST ENOUGH.Raphi Cohen is a twenty-four-year-old preschool teacher, who just got broken up with for the fourth time by the same girl. It's a torturous loop she's stuck in. But that's what love is, right?When Raphi's best friend Jeremiah forces her into therapy for her relationship woes, she finally finds the courage to follow her gut, leave London, and end her relationship for good. But it's when Raphi discovers a disturbing truth about one of her students, that she's got no choice but to confront her own traumatic childhood.What Raphi doesn't know, as she embarks on a journey to help her student and herself, is that there's always help available. There are always sources of support, that will provide her with what she needs. Including some that are more, let's say, magical. An uplifting and heartwarming novel about one young woman's journey to learn how to transmute her pain into her greatest gift.--------------THE SOURCE OF THE WIND is an uplifting women's fiction novel penned by author Ella Capek, that includes themes of hope and rehabilitation after trauma, found families and learning how to use your pain as your gift.
moonchildren
When you've never learned what it feels like to be loved, how do you know when you finally experience it? Ivo learned from a young age how to put himself first. Raised by a single father whose addiction got in the way of meaningful relationships, he's learned to distrust the motives of others, and has spent most of his life pushing others away, hoping to protect himself from the abandonment he's learned to expect.But when Ivo meets a man who refuses to be pushed away, he faces a battle between vulnerability and protection. Secrets are revealed, and people are never the way you imagined them. With the help of the first person he's ever trusted, Ivo learns to acknowledge the darkest parts of himself, and begins to feel human for the first time.
Wild Heart
Can I risk everything for my first time with a man?Deacon: Oldest brother. Devoted dad. Family man.I do what needs to be done. At 19, that meant taking over the family bed and breakfast and raising my brothers when our parents died. I married my high-school sweetheart. Had a kid. The marriage didn't last, but I love my daughter more than anything.And none of them know I'm gay.I'm determined to keep it that way. I could lose my daughter, lose everything, if people found out. I've made my peace with keeping that part of me locked away-until Mal Turner walks into my life.Mal is like a half-tamed animal-skittish, vulnerable, gentle, and sweet. He's just supposed to be the fill-in cook at my family's inn, but he steals my breath the moment I see him. Before long, he's stolen my heart.I've never been with a man before, but Mal makes me reckless. And when demons from his past show up on our idyllic island of Summersea, I have to make a choice. Deny what my heart-and my body-knows is right? Or risk everything for the man I love...Wild Heart is the 1st book in the Murphy Brothers series, which follows a family of brothers as they find their sweet, snarky, and steamy happily-ever-afters on small-town Summersea Island. Each book can be read on its own-but why would you do that, when you could read them all together? Wild Heart is a 116,000 word m/m romance with single dad, out-for-you, and hurt/comfort themes. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
On the Rocks
Fresh out of university, Liz's world - her future - has become undefined. She doesn't know what it is that she wants from her life, she just knows that the world she was expected to move into doesn't fit her.So she goes looking.On the Rocks is a story of searching - sometimes through broken hearts, sometimes with the aid of alcohol, and nearly always desperately - to find one's place.As relationships crumble and her ice melts away, Liz is forced to confront the one thing standing between her and the life she truly wants: herself.Sex happens. Alcohol is involved. Characters make bad decisions. Hearts get broken. But in the end, this is a lesbian love story.
