Dead Ringer
FBI agent Dak Farrell's wedding plans to celebrity mortician Callie "CJ" Johnson are interrupted by a series of seemingly unrelated murders. Dak's instincts scream that there's a deadly pattern, but the chilling connection eludes her as the body count continues to rise.As Dak grapples with the unsettling realization that she's dealing with a killer who's playing by a mysterious rulebook, her commitment to CJ is stretched to its limits.In this heart-pounding tale of love, danger, and deception, Dak is about to discover that some vows are made in blood. Can she unravel the mystery before the next body drops, or will her happily-ever-after become a victim too?
Sweet, Lovely, Attentive
Arm has just arrived in Minnesota from Thailand, excited for his first semester of university in America and to leave some painful parts of his past behind. Exhausted after his long flight (and almost having his bags stolen), he quickly passes out upon making it to his dorm room. Suddenly, he awakes to a gentle voice and aqua blue, angelic eyes he can't break his gaze away from. They belong to Logan, aka Legs, a gorgeous, good-humored Minnesota farm boy who is to be Arm's roommate. But before long, both boys can sense there's more to their feelings than a shared bond as roommates.From there blossoms a love story that leads Arm and Legs through being best friends to a romantic relationship full of lasting commitment, support . . . and flirtatious teasing, verbal sparring, and overthinking. As Arm works part-time translating the work of Tim, a gay author of boys' love (BL) stories who helps the couple out more than once, he becomes convinced he has fallen into a dramatic BL plot. He's not wrong-together Arm and Legs face drama around campus, family secrets, and past trauma as they build a relationship according to their own rules. Blending elements of Thai BL dramas and North American LGBTQA+ romance into one passionate package, Sweet, Lovely, Attentive is a gay college romance perfect for older teen and adult readers.
Boy in Blue
Based on the true story of PC John Higgins - a "pretty policeman" whose evidence convicted twelve ordinary men for what was a victimless crime. He gained their trust and was invited to their private party. On Higgin's evidence they felt the full weight of the law and were treated worse than murderers. But was he really undercover, or was it just a cover-up? To bury deep and shameful desires and protect the Police's reputation? This is a carefully researched tale of love, temptation and betrayal in Victorian England, told from the point of view of Higgins, his wife Annie, and of his close friend Bill Kilroy, who spent the rest of his life in a lunatic asylum. It is gritty, lyrical and moving.
Fallen Thorns
"A great death is in the air."Arlo is lost. He thought he had everything figured out.Go to university, fall in love, get a job.But life doesn't always work like that, and before he has a chance to figure it out, he dies.In the space of a night, Arlo is plunged into a new world of immortality and finds a group of people who swear to always have his back.Dying is never easy, but they promise him eternal safety.But something is after him. Something no one could have ever predicted.He craves to figure out his purpose before he falls into something he can never come back from.
Sweet, Lovely, Attentive
Arm has just arrived in Minnesota from Thailand, excited for his first semester of university in America and to leave some painful parts of his past behind. Exhausted after his long flight (and almost having his bags stolen), he quickly passes out upon making it to his dorm room. Suddenly, he awakes to a gentle voice and aqua blue, angelic eyes he can't break his gaze away from. They belong to Logan, aka Legs, a gorgeous, good-humored Minnesota farm boy who is to be Arm's roommate. But before long, both boys can sense there's more to their feelings than a shared bond as roommates.From there blossoms a love story that leads Arm and Legs through being best friends to a romantic relationship full of lasting commitment, support . . . and flirtatious teasing, verbal sparring, and overthinking. As Arm works part-time translating the work of Tim, a gay author of boys' love (BL) stories who helps the couple out more than once, he becomes convinced he has fallen into a dramatic BL plot. He's not wrong-together Arm and Legs face drama around campus, family secrets, and past trauma as they build a relationship according to their own rules. Blending elements of Thai BL dramas and North American LGBTQA+ romance into one passionate package, Sweet, Lovely, Attentive is a gay college romance perfect for older teen and adult readers.
Shadows Over Utopia
Jericho Hansen has achieved what he thinks is the goal of a lifetime, becoming a member of the most prestigious superhero team in the United States. However, his time in Force Majeure isn't as smooth as he would like, as reminders of his contentious ex-boyfriend keep cropping up. A seemingly random murder of a conspiracy theorist turns out to be much more than that, and he ends up being catapulted into a seemingly endless labyrinth of questions. Who he can trust and depend on is not as clear as it might seem, and is becoming less clear by the hour. He's going to need every bit of determination and grit he can muster to merely survive this ordeal, let alone find out what's actually going on.
Stumptown Spirits
A life in hock. Seven years ago, Logan Conner and his legend tripper college roommate stumbled into the middle of a ghost war. Logan escaped. Trent did not. Guilt has driven Logan to hunt for answers ever since-not only for why Trent was trapped, but how to return and save him. On the verge of abandoning the search as hopeless, Logan discovers the solution at last thanks to folklorist Riley Morrel, the man he never expected to fall in love with, and the man he'd do anything to keep safe, including leaving him behind. A life on hold. When Logan disappeared in a puff of motorcycle exhaust, Riley's life took a nosedive. After dropping out of school, he's not entirely sure it's not still diving. Sure, he has a job-one that'd send his thesis advisor screaming. Still, there are perks to his gig as the researcher for paranormal investigation show Haunted to the Max: He's in the ideal position to propose projects for the team to tackle. Like their latest episode in Portland, for instance, where Logan just happens to be bartending. If nothing else, confronting the big jerk will give Riley some closure. A life's last hour. But as the two men take tentative steps toward each other again, they begin to realize that their relationship, the shoot, and Logan's quest to free Trent are hopelessly entangled with one tragic day at the riverside, over a century and a half in the past. And when the smoke finally clears? Not everyone will walk away. Stumptown Spirits is a second-chance, opposites-attract, supernatural suspense romance featuring a TV show one step past jumping the shark, a narcissistic TV personality, a craven ex-ghost, annoying bosses, interfering (but well-meaning) friends, personal redemption, and, of course, an HEA. Note: This book was previously published. It has been lightly revised and re-edited, but the story remains the same.
The Family We Choose
When one of Cody Falco's undercover assignments goes terribly wrong, she comes to the aid of Callie, a young teen with a rough past. Despite their own struggles, Cody and McKenna open their hearts and home to Callie. At the same time, Dakota and Jazmine take a teen in trouble off the streets, hoping to give her the second chance she deserves. With no family of her own, she is vulnerable to those who would want to harm her. Wynter and Remi have just returned from Haiti with their newly adopted children. But as the children settle into their new life, they continue to struggle with the loss of their parents in the devastating earthquake that ravaged their hometown. It's not long before outside influences threaten to tear these new families apart; old wounds are opened, and legal red tape hampers the fresh start they all so desperately need. With lightness, laughter, and a few tears, The Family We Choose reminds us that families come in all shapes and sizes. But it's the love that binds them that matters most.
Obscura
It has been a few years since Scott was ripped from his own reality and became the unwitting saviour of another. Since then, he's moved countries and his life is possibly even more unsettled than it was back then. At least, that was what he thought until he finds his own reality ripped away and replaced by a world of darkness, despair and monsters hunting in the night.As he tries to find his way out, he is forced to confront villains from his past and the demons lurking in his own mind.Whether his reality can survive depends on how far Scott is willing to go to get back home.
Sidelines Part Seventeen
Blackmail, betrayal, lies, rape, addiction, violence, adultery, and even murder...the sidelines have come a long way from being content with their titles as sidelines, to having enough, knowing their worth, and wanting more. While all have concluded their stories and finally reached their happily ever after, one married one and sideline has one more chapter to their story to tell, to completely end the reign of drama, scandal, adultery, insanity, and lies. Enjoy the finale of the sidelines series, and anticipate the next stand-alone series entitled, "TwinInsanity", coming in 2024.
When the Truth is Done
In their debut novel, When the Truth is Done, Aleelah Dixon and Emily Madison introduce readers to Ruby Fisher and Francine Temple. Ruby is a woman in the hospital, unable to remember how she got there. As she struggles to recall, she gets help from a cast of characters, including an overbearing ex-lover, Diane Emerat, who wants to rekindle the romance. Diane can't help but get involved in the investigation. After all, she is a medicolegal death investigator, and she knows a thing or two about crime scenes.Francine is a Homicide Detective who, along with her partner Scott O'Reilly, investigates a bloody murder and end up at Ruby's bedside. Is she a witness, a killer or an innocent bystander caught up in a complex web of betrayal and deceit? Francine must navigate the lies, half-truths and evidence to find the murderer and bring justice to the dead man.Written from two points of view, When the Truth is Done will take you on a rollercoaster ride of drama and intrigue until you reach the shocking end.
The North Side of Happiness
The lives of four unlikely individuals intersect in a most poignant way, bringing to each other-even in their darkest hours-hope, courage, and tiny bits of happiness. Shimi believes playing music to her homemade cheese enhances the flavour; Belladane, an eccentric LGBTQ2S+ Jamaican-born artist, paints with her breasts and loves speaking in humorous metaphors; Eddie, a wandering American veteran, finds that Prince Edward Island's red roads and sand-duned beaches soothes his PTSD; and Alice, a childless midwife, leads a life she secretly loathes. After one unforgettably violent night, Shimi must face the human condition head-on, with all its pain and immorality. Through the friendship of Belladane, Eddie, Alice, and her dear dog, Darcy, Shimi hopes to find a way to live her best life. First, she must learn that forgiveness starts with herself.
Lessons from Cruising
Joyful, wild, gay stories from award winning Martin Goodman.Meet his cast of characters: New York designer Arnold, whose lovely life blossoms from age 7. We watch him grow famous then learn from the bumps of life.A young priest who leaves uptight England to lose and find himself in Turkey.Queenie, scarred from her time as a beautiful boy, meets young Tom, who loves the fact that she's a wreck.A young Indian teacher meets an older London billionaire who's not yet out.And the stunning finale is a gay version of Melville's classic Billy Budd, the tale of a beautiful doomed sailor."A ravishing collection, remarkably wide-ranging in subject, mood and tone, each story exquisitely crafted."- Paul Russell, author of Immaculate Blue
Escape from Incel Island!
To cope with rising misogynist violence, the US government offered people a golden opportunity: any man who felt like they were owed a free woman could move to a remote island and be given one. The offer was, of course, a trap. Five years later, wise-cracking special ops mercenary Mankiller Jones and their companion Dr. Morrison venture to Incel Island on an important mission for the military, and in the process become the first women (or people perceived as women) the inhabitants of Incel Island have seen in years. Along with a ragtag group of Nice Guys, Mankiller and Dr. Morrison encounter hordes of CHUDs, Volcels, Betas, and the King of the Incels himself as they try to escape the island prison. On Incel Island, somebody's about to get laid...to rest.
Bisexual Sing Team Boxed Set
Renee Dahlia's retired rock stars are about to reinvent themselves and find love. Back in the nineties, the Bisexual Sing Team was about to make it big, but then the bass guitarist got pregnant and the lead singer launched a solo career, and the band fell apart. Nearly thirty years later, the band are living very different lives and a pandemic forces each of them to come to terms with their past and their future. The Bisexual Sing Team series is now available in a boxed set.
Through the Embers
Titaia.After 10 years of hiding, Titaia is finally ready to take her crown back. King Heptus and Queen Alhma have performed a terrifying ritual, General Zelu is dead, and the fear that once held her back has been replaced with a burning desire for freedom and revenge. When Titaia reaches Doumland she is met with jaw-dropping surprises, steamy hot moments, and shocking betrayals. Her role as Queen was contested because of the elf assassin by her side and the Kingdom she once resided in. She continuously proves herself by fighting for the people and staying back with the families, but it never seems to be enough. Does Titaia have what it takes to save her people and the Realm while growing in her feelings for Aife? Aife.Joyce and Zelu are gone, and Titaia and Katrina are missing. Aife has abandoned her assassin's cloak and instead forged her path beside the rightful Phoenix Queen of Fursomerra. Her intentions are continuously questioned by those that her Queen is expected to trust and Aife's patience wears thin. Is she going to become the blade of a new royal or is the Phoenix going to help her forge a new path? With something so important to fight for will she be able to avoid her self-destructive tendencies or will her willingness for sacrifice go too far?
Jimmy O'Grande versus the FWB (Fish Witch Bitch)
Jimmy and Leo were a match blessed by The Angel of Fate. Two beautiful young men were laying naked under the sun by the shores of Lake Getchie one day long ago, about to seal a deal of perfect love. But instead of sharing a love that was meant to be, a demon fish swam along and came between them. It's a tragedy when innocents don't know well enough to be wary of deals with cloaked demons, for the devil's blessings are always curses in disguise. In a moment of youthful na簿vet矇, Jimmy is fooled into thinking he is a hero and saved the devil in disguise, and thus he had earned himself a charm reward from the demon fish. A powerful magic charm is given to him that makes everyone who looks into Jimmy's eyes love him. And the more that everyone looked, the more that they loved Jimmy. Is there ever such an easy path that can be taken that skips over the hard work needed to create anything of truly lasting value? Is it possible that all that glitters is not gold? Can such a thing as easy love ever be a blessing? Or is love come easy always destined to be a road to ruin? Leo out of love and loyalty becomes trapped in a closet of secret love as Jimmy's life long best friend and manager. And so the lucky demon fish ends up having captured two souls for the magical price of one. Will Leo's love and loyalty prove stronger than the glitter of golden promises of easy love and riches? Or will the demon fish steal away the blessings of love bestowed upon the two boys by the Angel of Fate, and mock the heavens that seem to shun her? In this life and death struggle between good and evil, who shall live and who shall die? In the third volume of this illustrated series 'The Lakeside Fairy Tales, ' we explore more of the Boystown Chicago parallel universe of 'Center City' through the lives and loves of her diverse community. Come share another story with me about a new love, and catch up with all of the characters from the series as all their lives and loves mix and swirl and flow together I each new story. All of them just like us, for are we not one and all but leaves in the stream? Stirred and whirled by the magic of the cosmos that reigns supreme in the vast eternal waters of The Great Lake. Come let me tell you a fairy tale and convince you that the magic of the cosmos is alive and real and in each and everyone of us.
Calm Night
About the BookWhat is the bright sun without the night sky? Perhaps at first it would appear pleasant. Constant sun filled days is ideal. Is it not? But in all actuality it would be a turning point of an unconceivable event with an unexpected aftermath.A new world government is birth out of calamity and the greatest devastation the entire earth has ever succumb.Lordia, the young queen with no crown decked with gems nor a palace on high is the promise for a simple way of life. Along with an orphan born to be a king a purpose if fulfilled. But in the mist is a secret that holds the power to destroy the government. With the purpose fulfilled, the promise becomes ensnared with the secret. The outcome is altered for both the promise and the secret."The sun is neither friend nor foe." per Jacob the father of the young queen and the visionary mind of the government known as The Thirteen. However, according to the knowledge of a gate keeper the sun has always been at odds with the earth.Lordia is not only the embodiment of the promise but the vessel as well. The Thirteen has become her allies of strength. Lordia in return will become their bravest protector. In despite of her snare with the secret Lordia will keep the promise.About the AuthorK.D. Cross known as Kim lives in Danville Virginia. She was born in the spring of April on the 8th day in 1976. Kim began creative writing in 2015. Calm Night was her stress reliever after a long work night and a quick workout at the gym.When Kim arrived home she would type. The initial writing of Calm Night was to be a short story. But with each new day Kim fell in love with Calm Night referring to the writing as her first born. Kim would stay awake inside her tiny studio apartment and type until her eyes became heavy with sleep. But that is when Kim's eclectic imagination would explode. She dreamed of Calm Night when she slept. The dreams are now chapters in the book.Each character was brought to life with what Kim's idea of wholeness, ability and concord is. Kim's political views, opinions of society and her fondest passions were her muse to write Calm Night.The book cover is Kim's work of art. She named the painting Sisters because both beings are identical but with different dedications toward the same objective.Kim finished the painting of Sisters in the winter of February on the 1st day of 2015. A few months after in the spring of May on the 15th day Kim began the writing of Calm Night. In the autumn of October on the 28th day in 2019 Kim completed Calm Night. She is happy to share Calm Night with you. From Kim's imagination to your enjoyment.
Where Would We Be Without Him/Her
Neil Callery, Sheila's father, has vanished without a trace following his wife's death. He has been missing six years. Sheila refuses to believe her father is dead, convinced that she would have felt it deep within her soul if he was.Now Sheila discovers that her devious sister Rose plans to sell their childhood home. Homelessness looms over her like a dark cloud. As a waitress with a modest salary, she simply cannot afford to buy out her sister's share. Finding herself at a crossroads and desperately running out of time, she goes in search of answers, beginning on the sun-kissed island of Cyprus and ending on the enchanting volcanic island of Tenerife. As the possibility of her father being declared legally dead looms closer, will she unearth the truth in time to save her family home and secure her own future? As she navigates through treacherous landscapes, encounters unforgettable characters, and unravels secrets that have remained buried for far too long, every step she takes brings her closer to the truth about her father's disappearance and, perhaps to discovering her true self. With richly developed characters, expertly woven plots, and soul-stirring themes, prepare yourself to embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and the indomitable human spirit.
Trusting the Wolf
Seven years ago Mac was forced to leave behind her mate, Kate. Now she's come home and Mac is determined to win back her love.Mac's hidden life, however, makes things complicated. Secretly protecting Kate in her wolf form, she desperately tries to rebuild their bond. Mac will need to navigate her two lives carefully, if she's to rekindle their relationship.Their journey takes a dangerous turn when Kate becomes a target, forcing Mac to confront her own fears and secrets. Grappling with threats both internal and external, Kate must decide whether she wants to embrace the extraordinary world Mac belongs to.A spinoff in Brooke Campbell's The Warrior Series, TRUSTING THE WOLF is a captivating story of love, trust, and overcoming adversity.
Trusting the Wolf
Seven years ago Mac was forced to leave behind her mate, Kate. Now she's come home and Mac is determined to win back her love.Mac's hidden life, however, makes things complicated. Secretly protecting Kate in her wolf form, she desperately tries to rebuild their bond. Mac will need to navigate her two lives carefully, if she's to rekindle their relationship.Their journey takes a dangerous turn when Kate becomes a target, forcing Mac to confront her own fears and secrets. Grappling with threats both internal and external, Kate must decide whether she wants to embrace the extraordinary world Mac belongs to.A spinoff in Brooke Campbell's The Warrior Series, TRUSTING THE WOLF is a captivating story of love, trust, and overcoming adversity.
Trusting the Wolf
Seven years ago Mac was forced to leave behind her mate, Kate. Now she's come home and Mac is determined to win back her love.Mac's hidden life, however, makes things complicated. Secretly protecting Kate in her wolf form, she desperately tries to rebuild their bond. Mac will need to navigate her two lives carefully, if she's to rekindle their relationship.Their journey takes a dangerous turn when Kate becomes a target, forcing Mac to confront her own fears and secrets. Grappling with threats both internal and external, Kate must decide whether she wants to embrace the extraordinary world Mac belongs to.A spinoff in Brooke Campbell's The Warrior Series, TRUSTING THE WOLF is a captivating story of love, trust, and overcoming adversity.This is the large print edition of Trusting the Wolf, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Trusting the Wolf
Seven years ago Mac was forced to leave behind her mate, Kate. Now she's come home and Mac is determined to win back her love.Mac's hidden life, however, makes things complicated. Secretly protecting Kate in her wolf form, she desperately tries to rebuild their bond. Mac will need to navigate her two lives carefully, if she's to rekindle their relationship.Their journey takes a dangerous turn when Kate becomes a target, forcing Mac to confront her own fears and secrets. Grappling with threats both internal and external, Kate must decide whether she wants to embrace the extraordinary world Mac belongs to.A spinoff in Brooke Campbell's The Warrior Series, TRUSTING THE WOLF is a captivating story of love, trust, and overcoming adversity.This is the large print edition of Trusting the Wolf, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Principle Decisions
A no-strings-attached agreement with a dominatrix seems perfect for a sexually frustrated academic...until she learns the other woman's identity. A moving BDSM erotic romance.Icy, aloof professor Vivienne Carter is too busy working and raising her teenage niece to have time for a relationship. When she discovers a business card for mysterious Selene, a local dominatrix, Vivienne is intrigued. Why not get her itch scratched? No feelings need be involved.But then she discovers her alluring dominatrix is actually the bossy new principal at her niece's high school.What happens when Vivienne's called to her office because her niece just can't seem to stay out of trouble? Worse, what happens when feelings do get involved?
Someone to Come Home To
Billy has finally found real love, but now... he has to fight for his life.Despite Billy Chase's traumatic past with his family, he's determined to achieve his dream and make a name for himself in the gay erotic industry on the West Coast. He's gotten some work and kept his content going for his fans, but he's lonely. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to make the type of connections or friendships he had back East. That changes when Billy runs into his neighbor. Jordan Hudson is an aspirational writer who lacks the confidence and networking skills needed to launch his career. When Billy and Jordan meet, they immediately fill gaps in each other's world they didn't even know existed. It's as if they've been waiting for each other their entire lives, and for once, things are starting to look up. Then the murders start.Billy's former coworkers from the Country Boyz site are mysteriously and systematically being killed one-by-one. It's only a matter of time before it's Billy's turn. Targeted by someone lurking in the shadows, can the sex worker escape the same fate as his partners? Or will Billy and Jordan's domestic bliss be over before it begins?
Silver & Smith and the Doppelganger's Gate
Silver, a mysterious mercenary with a dark past, and Henrietta "Hank the Hawk" Smith, a brave and idealistic archeologist, find themselves in a race against time to locate an artifact that could reveal a secret buried by history.Two powerful corporations are also in the hunt, one to manipulate genetics and the other to uncover lost technology. Silver and Smith must brave dangerous continents and battle against the corporations and shadowy forces to secure the relic before the truth is lost forever.If you enjoyed Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, you'll love Silver and Smith.
The Face in the Water
Come to Missouri! See the sights! Solve a murder! When Teancum Leon, a wildlife veterinarian, and his husband, semi-reformed conman Jeremiah Berger, go to a conference in central Missouri, they're expecting a short and uneventful trip. Tean will present a paper, attend a few panels, and network (under duress). Jem is looking forward to unlimited poolside drinks, some well-deserved couple time, and peace and quiet.Instead, they find themselves drawn into a frantic search after the head of the association goes missing. Worse, Tean's friend from grad school is arrested-and charged with murder. Their investigation takes them face-to-face with a fervent conspiracist, a band of wildlife traffickers, the owner of a big cat sanctuary, and more. But the real killer doesn't want to be found, and they'll do anything to stop Tean and Jem from learning the truth. Lucky for them, they've got a reluctant group of allies. Not so lucky for them? Their allies are...well, characters. Iron on Iron picks up after the events in Arrows in the Hand, which should be read first.
Microscopes and Magic
Previously published as Microscopes and Magic by Andi C. Buchanan Some magical problems take spells and potions to solve... but others can only be understood through the lenses of a microscope. Marigold Nightfield's life changed when she absorbed the magic stored in a family heirloom. Now, she's part of a growing network of magic-working scientists who are trying to change the world for the better, and has a girlfriend from a sprawling, powerful, witchy family. Things should be coming together perfectly for her... but her magic has a time limit. It's not hers for keeps and one day, she'll lose it for good. When her girlfriend's work is destroyed by possible sabotage, and strange things start appearing in Wellington's green belt, Marigold's amazing new life starts to unravel. With unknown motives and dubious players at work, she faces a destructive force spreading through the city and beyond. She'll have to not only draw on her scientific background and magical abilities, but make new connections and grow in confidence to face this new threat. This second edition also includes the bonus short story, Magic on the Waves.
Requiem
The past and present collide for Vasily Korsokovach in his latest adventure.Taking time off as a cop is always problematic - even more so when you are the Deputy Chief of Police. Despite his best attempts to keep the real world at bay long enough to celebrate the budding life he is building with his significant other, Vasily Korsokovach is forced to cut his Las Vegas vacation short after a body is discovered in the choir loft at St. Elspeth's Cathedral. Dressed in clothes straight out of the late 1970s, the victim was clearly not an invited guest to the special requiem mass being held for a recently departed Sister; stranger still is the personal connection that surfaces, yoking Vasily to a past he long thought was behind him - a past that threatens to derail the near year of happiness he's enjoyed with the man he knows to be his soulmate, Alejandro Ortega-Cortez.Separating the personal from the professional becomes further complicated when an unusual provision in the will from Alejandro's late father surfaces. While it's never easy navigating complicated family issues - something Vasily knows all too well from his own personal experience - Alejandro's appear particularly cruel, leading Vas to worry that unfinished business in his boyfriend's past might well keep the duo from getting to their happily ever after. Knowing how insanely lucky he is to have the diver-turned-career counselor in his life, Vas aches to take their relationship to the next level but the scales need to balanced - for both of them - before it can happen.Torn between helping the man he loves and getting to the bottom of the case, Vasily chooses to do both as only he can. Chasing clues from Southern California to Tucson, Arizona, the detective soon discovers that the choice of victim was anything but random - and that death often comes at the hands of a patient murderer intent on timing their revenge for just the right moment.For what is a requiem if not a remembrance of lives - and loves - that have passed...?
Overkill
Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted.Overworked, and underappreciated, Eric Marcelino just wants to hunt the vampires plaguing Ironport, keep his students out of the field, and somehow make it home in enough time to get a full 8 hours of sleep. . . maybe 6.Tony McMahon and his sister arrive in Ironport looking for a fresh start. Only Tony didn't count on the instant attraction he feels toward the Huntsman's golden boy, Eric, nor being drawn into an ancient prophecy set to end the Huntsman forever.Something strange is brewing in Ironport. With bloodsuckers, the Council of Creatures, and his students breathing down his neck, Eric has to wonder if he's in over his head and if a potential boyfriend might be the final nail in his coffin. This is gonna suck.Overkill is a mm paranormal romance perfect for fans of Buffy, and DN Bryn's Guides for Vampires.
Ember of Life
Ember thought she had found a home when an attack upon her new village sends her and Brig'dha for the True South, a land where the warm winds always blow. They carry with them a magical necklace of fertility and the hopes of many people, yet the journey is not without risk. From shark attacks, ritual sacrifice, and assassination to finding love and the struggle to help an embattled high priestess save her people from a relentless enemy, Ember, and Brig'dha are in for an exciting adventure in the warm lands of Anatolia.Set 7500 years ago and spanning the Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Copper Age, Ember of Life follows the continuing story of Ember the Warrior and Brig'dha the Moon Priestess as they head for new lands in Anatolia, approximately modern-day Turkey - a land of mud brick proto-cities, exotic rituals, and twin goddesses of love, war, and change.Themes: LGBTQIA+, Action, Adventure, Female Protagonist, Survival, Prehistory, Non-binary Protagonist, Light Romance, Coming-of-Age
The Girl in the Wind
The price for the truth might be their family.When Theo and Auggie return home-safe and sound and miraculously alive after being dragged into a murder investigation-all Theo wants is for life to get back to normal. No more murders. No more investigations. Nothing, in other words, that might put Auggie in danger.But when a girl from school goes missing, Theo finds himself reluctantly drawn into looking for her. Shaniyah was his former student, for one reason. And, for another, no one else seems interested in where she's gone. Worse, her disappearance seems to be linked to a break-in at Theo and Auggie's house.The search, though, quickly becomes more complicated than either Theo or Auggie could have expected. Shaniyah, they discover, had been conducting an investigation of her own, looking for another missing student. And the path to learning the truth about both disappearances, Theo fears, leads back to the Cottonmouth Club.
Maybe Someday
Unworthy. Married to a ghost. Will fate bring these two together? Chris Murphey is a drunk and not proud of it. Sobering up changed her life, and she's ready to make amends. But she won't fall in love again. One night is all she's willing to give, and the cute, young woman who is new to town seems like she might just fit the bill. Until Chris screws that up too. Because no principal should sleep with their former student. No principal should sleep with a current parent. Will Chris ever make a right decision?Widowed two years ago, Ashton Taylor is finally moving closer to family. With her two young girls struggling, Ash is determined to keep her focus on them. Besides, no one can live up to her late wife. She never expected that her the English teacher who still haunts her would the principal for her girls. But more than that-they slept together. Last weekend. Ash knew there was something familiar about Chris.With secrets kept on all sides, will Ash and Chris be able to navigate just one more complication? Or will the next surprise collapse their house of cards?This steamy age gap romance is full of self-discovery and risking for love. If you enjoy romance with depth, this is the story for you.
The Red Cough
In a world where pollution control has taken a back seat, and there is severe over population, terrible things are bound to happen to bring balance back to the human species and repair the damage that we have created. No one is immune to a global catastrophe, and everyone will be affected. Join Michael Dennis as he struggles to survive in a world that's becoming more disturbing and more Red with dust and blood before his very eyes.
Taunting Tony
Rules. They're a necessity. They make the world go 'round and help idiots function in society.Most don't require much thought and are easy to follow-or so I thought... I didn't realize, however, that the new group of people I became friends with could have so many.No sleeping with group member's moms? Easy enough.No shirts at the BBQ? I'm all over that. Do you know how hot it gets in Texas during summertime?No sleeping with others in the group? Now this one... This one is killing me.If you saw Joseph Snow, with those killer abs and cocky smirk, you'd be thinking the exact same thing... rules are meant to be broken. Taunting Tony is an MM contemporary romance. Signed paperbacks for less at https: //authormariejames.myshopify.com/
The Inevitable Singularity
Sean, a mercenary, is the bodyguard of Grand Master Caila of the Order of the Paladins of the Republic. A fact that the entire Order, except for Caila herself, resents deeply since they kicked Sean out almost twenty years earlier. It doesn't help matters that Caila has taken a vow of Celibacy, but everyone knows that she and Sean have feelings for each other. Sean's presence is only tolerated because Caila is the official Seer of the Paladin Order. While all Paladins can see the future to a limited extent, Caila's gift with foresight exceeds even the head of the order. But when a mine destroys Caila's ship just as they arrive in the Ptolemy system to settle a dispute over a hyperspace route, it quickly becomes clear that someone doesn't want their mission to succeed. With only Reagan, a Paladin with a personal grudge against Sean for support, Sean and Caila make their way to Ptolemy, recruiting allies along the way. But each time they look into the future, Caila sees a vision showing her that Ptolemy will be reduced to a lifeless cinder if they leave, and Sean receives a warning that Caila will die if they stay. Can they avoid disaster, or will Caila be forced to sacrifice herself to save an entire world?
I Am No Man
Gripping. Suspenseful. Eye-Opening. Connor Whiteley's I Am No Man delivers readers a fast paced fantasy rollercoaster of a ride about true love, identity and magic.When Sellsword George Grant meets a beautiful man, they learn a past evil wizard returns.George learns the fate of the world hangs by a thread.From its sweet beginning to shocking middle to tense climax, I Am No Man reminds readers of the magical escapism, power and joy of the fantasy genre from an international bestseller.BUY NOW!
Heat Waves
The king will have his elven mate in his arms again-all eight of them-no matter the cost.Woodland elf Kalysin is thrust into a riptide of dreams as a dangerous drought parches the land. Stolen memories of a bronzed muscled figure who bathed him in ecstasy, but disappeared back into the sea, gone forever.Could the dreams bubbling up from forgotten depths have anything to do with the shadowy stalker in the forests surrounding his liege's orchards and withering fields of crops? Or have they been stirred up by an evil magic that threatens famine and starvation across the lands? When Kal is forced to make a sacrifice to save his mother, will he survive long enough to be reclaimed by his mate? Or will the real monster doom him to take his memories to the grave?Heat Waves is a M/M fantasy romance novelette.
Manchester Lake
England, 1910Monty thinks he may have found the man of his dreams-except he never dreamed that man would be a selkie. Determined to discover the origins of this gorgeous creature he's discovered in Manchester Lake, and the selkie's mysterious fixation with Monty, the pair set out on a night of adventure. Their adventure is filled with silver-tongued Edwardian aristocrats, queer and haunting night clubs, and, most surprisingly of all, ghoulish agents of the occult. As the adventure deepens, and the mystery unfurls, Monty is forced to confront not only his new feelings of love but the consequences of heartbreak in his not-so-distant past. Long suppressed secrets threaten to explode in a firestorm of magic and passion-if Monty, and his new selkie lover, can survive until the dawn.
Ship
After a brutal battle with a vengful enemy the last starship Reacher returns to the systen of derelict and abandoned ships to make repairs and hopefully create a real warship with which to defend the last remanents of humanity and a few other shattered species. It won't be that easy, you know, human nature and all that.
Lies Are Forever
Sloane West is an ex-New York City cop turned private investigator needing a distraction. She's grieving her secretive mother's death, and her ex-best friend and ex-lover have just sent her an invitation to their upcoming nuptials. When a stranger arrives seeking her help, she receives a deadly diversion to the quiet Canadian village of Denwick. There, Sloane learns she's not the only target in a murderous plan--so is her long-lost cousin, the High Priestess of her family's coven. To find the killer, Sloane must solve a murder while accepting a crash course in witchcraft. The choice is hers. Will she embrace her power as a protector--or flee from the birthright she's only beginning to understand?
I Am No Man
Gripping. Suspenseful. Eye-Opening. Connor Whiteley's I Am No Man delivers readers a fast paced fantasy rollercoaster of a ride about true love, identity and magic.When Sellsword George Grant meets a beautiful man, they learn a past evil wizard returns.George learns the fate of the world hangs by a thread.From its sweet beginning to shocking middle to tense climax, I Am No Man reminds readers of the magical escapism, power and joy of the fantasy genre from an international bestseller.BUY NOW!
Return to Bane House
An ancient evil lurks in a charming Ohio small town. Can the bond of two outsiders save their new home? When Willow and Jennifer move to the charming town of Zanesville, Ohio, they expect to find tranquility in their new home. But soon after arriving, Willow senses a sinister presence lurking in the shadows. Her suspicions are confirmed when she witnesses her eccentric boss at the library, Martha, leading a mysterious ritual at the decrepit Bane House on the edge of town. Determined to protect themselves and their new community, Willow and Jennifer begin unraveling the disturbing history of the abandoned farmhouse and the tragic fate of a young woman named Charlotte, whose ghost haunts its halls. But their investigation takes a frightening turn when Jennifer falls under the influence of an evil pendant given to her by Martha. Racing against time and dark mystical forces, Willow and Jennifer must work together to expose the secrets of Martha's coven before they can unleash dangerous magic on the eve of the Harvest Moon. Joined by brave friends and townspeople, the two women engage in a final, high-stakes confrontation with the witches in the ruins of Bane House. Will Willow and Jennifer's bond withstand this ultimate test? Can they defeat the coven and free their town from its nefarious grip? Find out in this spine-tingling tale of romantic suspense, paranormal horror, and heroic courage against the occult.
Troubled Depths
Troubled Depths is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of short stories that explores the complexities of the human experience as seen through the lens of traditionally non-conforming genders. Dr. Rose Petrohilos' fluid approach identification and her focus on the subjective experience of each individual make this book a good choice for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of gender as it applies to us all on an emotional level. This book is meant to be a bit of an earth-shattering disruption in the force, and while it might not entirely accomplish this, it is guaranteed to leave you scratching your head and will leave you saying "Huh?!". Which, let's be honest, is pretty much what talking to the author in the real world would feel like as well. So perhaps the real audience for this book is just pretty much everyone who would like to be more confused, have less clarity and genuinely question reality a bit more than they currently do. The stories in this collection are funny, sad, scary and bizarre. They are written in a variety of styles and tones, andthe unifying theme, such as there is one, is that you are what you make of yourself and that you should have the courage to define your own identity. It's meant to make you think about the pain and joy related to gender, the challenges of discovering one's identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
Mu; Legend of a Lost City
For years, the whispers and legends of a lost city hiding in the Pacific Ocean were just that; legend. On the day Kaimi discovers his parents, the Queen and King of Mu, murdered, Mu's most powerful weapon fired, sending a pulse rushing towards the North American west coast. After the 2025 Great Pacific Pulse Event, or Pulse, vomited up much of humankind's trash in the Pacific Ocean along the North American west coast. The mysterious occurrence causing the largest environmental disaster in human history, people are no longer certain there is nothing concealed in the depths of the ocean. Scientist Karen Linn and billionaire investor Michael Donovan want to find out what actually happened that day five years ago. Will Michael's life in the adult entertainment industry and Karen's moniker in pseudoscience keep them as social pariahs, or are they on the cusp of finding a civilization that has been kept out of our grasp, deep in the world's largest ocean? How does the event from five years ago tie into the murder of the Queen and King of Mu? What lies under the sea may be bigger than anyone can imagine, and neither civilization may be ready for the truth.
Guarding Gus
Who knew that a simple trip to the hardware store could change your fate forever... The newly confirmed existence of magical creatures hadn't really affected Nico. He had more on his mind, like his transition and his job guarding bonsai. That was until his chance meeting with Brant, a veteran who dreams of opening a bakery truck. The mismatched duo strike up an unexpected friendship when they discover an abandoned baby gargoyle, Gustopher.The men set off on a tumultuous adventure to protect their charge and reunite with its rightful owner. It's tricky to care for a rare animal, even among magickind. What do gargoyles eat, anyway? Not to mention how do they deal with its skin that turns to stone or flying off after every distraction. Enter Remi, an eccentric vampire obsessed with cheese, who seems to know more than he's willing to say about Gus's kind.Can Nico and Brant brave the gangsters, vampires, NHL champions, and the trials of foster parenthood to find where Gus belongs? Will they be able to give Gus up if they do?About the Series: Welcome to the cozy adventures of The Gus Chronicles, where we explore the topic of gendered rights, positive masculinity, and the true power of diversity. Dive into a world of magical realism so close to our own, and see a reason to hope.Guarding Gus is a cozy, urban fantasy of unlikely friendships, magical creatures, and how acceptance can make your world brighter and stronger. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Cursed Cocktails, and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.Content details: This book is intended for adults, but can also be enjoyed by teenagers 13-18. The themes are positive masculinity, chosen family, friendship, and adoption.
We Ran and Found Home
In the 1950s, the Sequoia Bay Hotel was home to a prestigious finishing school where women learned to be good wives. Present day, the lavish building has been converted into affordable apartments. Lane finds themself on their own, recently ending an abusive relationship with their long-term partner. Trading a house for a one-bedroom apartment serves as a drastic change for Lane, but they are hopeful to begin a new chapter in their life. In 1957, two young women, Carolyn and Nancy, are sent to attend Bradley Diamond's Finishing School for Rising Young Women. There they meet each other and discover a bond that society's strict values cannot break.
Blame It on the Moon
A sweet sapphic retelling of A Room with a ViewEmily Campofiore's trip to Oregon to witness the total eclipse was meant to be a bridge between school and the start of her career. And then she met Luz Perez. Now she is on the emotional journey of a lifetime.Despite their differences, the two women forge a close friendship. Close enough that under the shadow of the moon, confusing hints of her true feelings for Luz emerge. The shock sends Emily into a spiral of denial and back to the safety of home.Although her job at her father's investment bank and her new boyfriend fulfill the life her parents had chosen for her, another encounter with Luz forces her to question whether she can-or wants to-live up to their expectations. With her future at stake, Emily must make a life-altering decision: remain loyal to her family or give up her birthright and accept an identity she's not ready to embrace.
