First Snow
What if you only exist because you're the splinter of someone else's soul? After spending his whole life in his brother's shadow, Zanoah gets banished from his home, paying the price for his brother's crime.Thrown into a world unknown to him, he'll have to find himself and a purpose to live for. Crossing a half-sentient jungle, he's bound to find his destiny-a forgotten deity of all things.
The Haunting Season for Love and Witches
Sometimes, the heart you're looking for is already deadFirst, she was called a witch. Now, they call her stupid. Eilidh wants nothing more than to spend her days working on her flower arrangements, but people call her a pariah. She's always seen them-seen more. Ghosts. But ghosts were not what put her on the town's List of Shame, a new movement that is destroying girls' reputations. Scotland is changing, and if Eilidh is not careful, she will burn like the old ways they came to purge. When a new love takes root where she least expects, and it is all but what she needs, Eilidh will have to decide exactly how far she's willing to go to save her life.Or not.The Haunting Season for Love and Witches is a story about the thin line between love, deceit, obsession, and one's perpetual cost of being true to oneself.
The English Tutor
A broken promise. A forbidden love. An act of redemption beyond imagining.In a poignant tale of love and conflict, Geoff Manderson-a weary English tutor from a privileged background-finds his life forever changed when he takes on Yusuf, a Libyan war refugee, as a student. Unaware of the challenges that await, Geoff soon discovers that their clashing cultural values will spark a crisis that tests the very foundations of their lives.What begins as a fleeting connection evolves into a passionate love affair as Geoff urges Yusuf to choose a future in Canada rather than risk returning home to a war-torn country where he faces persecution for being gay. While their beliefs may divide them, their love for one another becomes an unbreakable bond.Amidst the struggles against religious discrimination and societal pressure, Geoff embarks on a journey to free Yusuf's mind and spirit. But as tensions rise and choices become perilous, Geoff must confront the ultimate betrayal that could shatter everything they hold dear. Will love be enough to conquer the forces threatening to tear them apart? Dive into a story of resilience, passion, and the courage to be true to oneself."The English Tutor is a book yu will want 2 embrace n love as i dew a narrativ uv great subtletee n access looking at evreethiing hed on n thats alwayze changing n finding th way n wayze thru evreething working around th obstakuls n 2 th pleysyur n sorrow n joy all th serching n finding ths book is 2 embrace n 2 love" -bill bissett CM (Order of Canada), poet, artist, writer, musician"As you read The English Tutor, you realize it's a tale of fractures-those agonizing, irreconcilable rifts between people and cultures, East and West, heart and mind, and hope and horrors. It's a love story that is both timeless and timely in our divided world." -Saad T. Farooqi, author of White World
Jasper Springs Series Omnibus Volume Two
Jasper Springs Series Omnibus Volume 2 Includes: GraysonRileyMitch In the small town of Jasper Springs, M's Place is a local-run dive bar that hosts a bar bingo and karaoke event twice a month. This dreamy and sweet series follows six regulars from the group of M's Place patrons who meet their true matches and fall hopelessly in love. While characters may have cameos throughout the stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone. Binge-read the series today for the guaranteed happily ever afters.
Jasper Springs Series Omnibus Volume One
Jasper Springs Series Omnibus Volume 1 Includes: CadeDawsonDrew In the small town of Jasper Springs, M's Place is a local-run dive bar that hosts a bar bingo and karaoke event twice a month. This dreamy and sweet series follows six regulars from the group of M's Place patrons who meet their true matches and fall hopelessly in love. While characters may have cameos throughout the stories, each book in this series can be read as a standalone. Binge-read the series today for the guaranteed happily ever afters.
Hijinks With A Hellhound
I'm a one-and-done kind of hellhound... I don't catch feeeeeeeelings...Once upon a time, my first and last relationship taught me that romantic love isn't enough to stop your boyfriend from trying to kill you. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. My awesomeness is now strictly reserved for one-nighters and casual hookups. Sure, my friends seem to be matching up in romantic bliss, but screw that-I'm not interested.Besides, things are hotting up at the Community of Species Government, and I'm right in the thick of it all. Those bad guys are going down-and not in the good way. They might seem to have the drop on us right now, but we're going to turn the tables on them. Even if it means going on a mission with Aidan Byrne.I'm still not happy about the way Aidan handled things with my bestest bestie a few months back, even if he did turn out to be right. Plus, there's something about him that rubs my fur in the wrong direction. He's the kind of guy who thinks karaoke is only for college kids and looks down on me for licking my own balls. He also thinks that just because he's the species leader, he's in charge.Too bad for him, I've never backed away from a challenge... even if it is unnervingly sexy and really bendy. A hookup won't lead to feelings... right?
One Bite With A Vampire
Getting kidnapped was never part of my life plan. But being rescued opened up a whole world of crazy.It's not easy being the only human at the Community of Species Government-and especially not when you're the rescue case. Two years ago, I was planning to go to college, have a wild time, then settle into a normal life. Instead, I was kidnapped, spent months being a test subject, was in hiding for nearly a year, and then found out that my whole existence is a science experiment conducted by the bad guys. It's definitely time to reassess.My rescuers at CSG have been awesome... mostly. They gave me a job, a home, and a support network. But the whole demons, vampires, shifters thing is not easy to get used to. Especially when one particular vampire makes me want to take up stake sharpening for a hobby. How can someone be over eight centuries old and have the maturity of a drunk frat boy?The thing is, teenage mentality or not, Andrew is a fierce protector. With the bad guys still on the loose, I need someone like that on my side. Plus, did I mention that he's not hard to look at? I could stare at him all day if only he never opened his mouth.As we race to find my former captor before he can find me, life takes another twist and upends my world all over again. This time, though, I'm ready-after all, I've got an eight-hundred-year-old vampire at my back. What could possibly go wrong?
We Could Be Rats
A moving story about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination--from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead and Interesting Facts About Space. Sigrid hates working at the Dollar Pal but having always resisted the idea of growing up into the trappings of adulthood, she did not graduate high school, preferring to roam the streets of her small town with her best friend Greta, the only person in the world who ever understood her. Her older sister Margit is baffled and frustrated by Sigrid's inability to conform to the expectations of polite society. But Sigrid's detachment veils a deeper turmoil and sensitivity. She's haunted by the pains of her past--from pretending her parents were swamp monsters when they shook the floorboards with their violent arguments to grappling with losing Greta's friendship to the opioid epidemic ravaging their town. As Margit sets out to understand Sigrid and the secrets she has hidden, both sisters, in their own time and way, discover that reigniting their shared childhood imagination is the only way forward. What unfolds is an unforgettable story of two sisters finding their way back to each other, and a celebration of that transcendent, unshakable bond.
Hungerstone
A Town & Country Must Read Book of the WinterA compulsive feminist reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula. "A dark, sensuous, gothic story of female appetite, ravenous desire and insatiable rage. A blood-drenched, glittering jewel of a novel that I absolutely devoured." --Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Atalanta It's the height of the industrial revolution and ten years into Lenore's marriage to steel magnate Henry, their relationship has soured. When Henry's ambitions take them from London to the remote British moorlands to host a hunting party, a shocking carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their lives. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night. Carmilla, who stirs up something deep within Lenore. And before long, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger . . . As the day of the hunt draws closer, Lenore begins to unravel, questioning the role she has been playing all these years. Torn between regaining her husband's affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, soon Lenore will uncover a darkness in her household that will place her at terrible risk.
A Conundrum of Wizards
To most witches, Magic was an inspiring mystical power, but Ari Jamison was not like most witches.Life was messy enough without Magic's interference, and most days he interacted with the supernatural community only because they represented a goldmine of business opportunities.Unfortunately for Ari, Magic had other ideas in store for him.When Magic unceremoniously dumps a rogue wizard in his path, Ari must make a choice. He could send the wizard on his way and carry on running his shop as usual, or he could stand between the rogue and the angry mob of magic users out for his blood. The former would mean abandoning his morals, but the latter could be an end to his carefully cultivated lifestyle.
The Ondines of French Camp
French Camp, Mississippi ... fourteen funerals, five generations of a family, and one single gay man coming to terms with what this place and these people mean to him. Randolph "Randy" Scott Fennig finds himself in a flood of memories and shifting perspectives as he reflects upon his colorful family's funerals. These moments reveal the heartbreaking and hilarious sides of life, especially for those in the Deep South, and for Randy, they pose a particular challenge. The Ondines of French Camp is named for the French play by Giradoux and the water nymphs that call Ondine home. Can Randy heed their calls and learn from the lessons of the past?Andrew Heller received his MFA in Directing from the University of Mississippi and his BA in Theatre from the University of Central Florida. A Florida native, he now resides on Maryland's Eastern Shore where he is the Senior Publishing Consultant for Salt Water Media in Berlin, Maryland. This is his sixth book.
Birk
Nymphs are female-or so Birk's mother has always insisted. But after a conversation with Lucas, Birk finally found the language to express their true identity: they are non-binary, and at least one nymph isn't female.When Birk is unexpectedly outed, they're cast out of the only family they've ever known. Alone in Ember, a town they've lived in but barely interacted with, Birk faces a world that suddenly feels much larger and far more intimidating.Separated from their tree, which holds their soul, and with almost nothing to their name, Birk must learn how to survive. But in Ember, there might just be a new family waiting for them-one that accepts them for exactly who they are.
Thunder Road
Simon and Vic are home from their honeymoon, just in time for a brand new case! Mysterious missing person reports, a cursed motorcycle club, and an ancient entity add up to trouble. A bad bargain to stop a long-ago gang war requires a yearly sacrifice from a tightly-knit group of riders, and even their coven of witches hasn't been able to stop the deaths.Then the granddaughter of a former lighthouse keeper comes to Simon for help. When the lighthouses were automated, they lost their live-in guardians, who worked protective spells to shield the coast from killer storms and a murderous creature. Those protections are fading, and an old evil has gained power, growing stronger with every life it claims.Can Simon and Vic end the deaths and disappearances, or have they finally found a foe too powerful to stop?Thunder Road is an action-packed MM paranormal romance chock full of old magic, protective guardians, found family, an ancient monster, brave motorcyclists, helpful ghosts, loyal friends, psychic visions, hurt/comfort, supernatural suspense, and an evolving, established romantic relationship with all the feels.
Shifting Gears
A spicy, small-town, opposites attract lesbian romance about learning to let go, no matter the cost.Workaholic Eleanor Cromwell blows into rural Canada, laser focused on her real estate development project. Given the locals already hate her father's company, she plans to hide away in a cabin and conceal her identity to get the job done. And then her car breaks down...Sweet, smart, goofy mechanic Dani Cooper is about as laid-back as they come, all rumpled flannels and cheeky grins. Meeting an uptight, out-of-town stranger sparks more than just a tire change.What starts as a whirlwind summer fling might turn into something more...except Eleanor's secret threatens to tear everything apart.
Whole of the Moon
London, 1990s. In pulsing warehouses and neon nights, twenty-two-year-old Steven chases euphoria through pills and possibilities. When an HIV diagnosis shatters his world, he discovers the real high isn't in chemicals-it's in the fierce love of chosen family and the courage to dance even when the world expects you to fade.Set against the frenetic backdrop of London's underground rave scene, "Whole of the Moon" pulses with raw authenticity and heart-stopping urgency. This electrifying debut captures a pivotal moment in queer history where ecstasy and agony shared the same dance floor. A visceral, unflinching story about chosen family, chemical romance, and finding your rhythm in a world that wants to silence your song.Perfect for readers interested in authentic portrayals of 1990s London, queer history, and the British club scene. This literary debut will resonate with audiences who appreciate raw, unflinching stories about chosen family, resilience, and finding joy in the darkest times.
Traces Of Me
Her mind is fractured. Her heart is torn. And her life is slipping away.Two years after the Watch Over Me biotechnology trial, Yara's fragile peace shatters when the implant left in her brain - once hailed as a miracle of technology - becomes a death sentence. With time running out, she embarks on a desperate search for Ada Wilding, the enigmatic inventor of the BioTag, and the woman who once held her heart.Then, when a mugging ties Yara to a shocking murder and she finds herself subject to blackmail, she's forced to take refuge underground with a hostile ally and an omnipresent AI who isn't what she seems.Trapped in this disorientating underworld, Yara must confront the forces that seek to destroy her as she unravels a curious mystery to determine the difference between illusion and truth before it's too late.But as the promise of a second chance at love with Wilding starts to bloom, Yara must decide who she can trust, because her freedom, her future, and the woman she loves are all on the line.Claustrophobic and relentlessly twisting, Traces of Me is a gripping exploration of identity and love in a society where the line between humanity and technology grows ever thinner.This dark, dystopian, sapphic romance is the sequel to Watch Over Me.
Battle Fluke
A general. An outcast. A usurper. In a battle against humans, will three mermaids turn the tide of the war?Hurt from failing to rescue Princess Soulara, Honour is taken in by Kyree, a deep sounding mer she's been working with. Honour and Kyree find themselves captive to usurper, Hudson, and with no hopes of warning their people about Soulara's doom. With the battle falling apart right before her eyes, Honour sees no escape from total annihilation.Hudson craves power and control, something her mermaid tribe will never give her in their patriarchal beliefs. With a cohort of followers, Hudson fights her own people in a battle for power. Unexpectedly, her crew finds two washed up mers who claim their underwater haven is under attack. But will Hudson believe them? Can she risk failing her people if she doesn't?As a pacifist, Kyree is thrown into the chaos of a battle. With a mer bent on violence and one bent on rules, she's caught between a rock and a hard place. Feeling attraction to both is the last thing she planned. And yet, working together might be the only solution when it comes to ending the war against humans.Will they discover love during the darkest time the ocean has seen? And will Kyree finally admit her secret...that she has the missing hope they're searching for?Read the conclusion to the romantasy trilogy to find out how three rogue sapphic mermaids fight to save their world.
