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.
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?
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.
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.
Two Hearts, One Gender, Different Ages - Still Soulmates
We, humans, are connected by love and love is the only reason that we are still breathing and living peacefully. But when it comes to some sections of society who have no control over their birth, sexuality, color, class, or age. So why this world full of loving humans doesn't let them survive and be happy. Whats' wrong with that it's their life and it's their choice. Today we are supposed to be straight and then only we are considered normal but how they are abnormal? Because there are seven billion people on earth and our soulmate loves and cares for us the most in the crowd of seven billion. So, those who can still find their soulmates...Let's support them! This book is all about people who are highly criticized for loving their soulmates.
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.
Master of the Game
Love is the ultimate game changer, and this time it's winner takes all.Now that Vasily is back in his arms, Belphagor's in no hurry to say the words they both long to hear: You're my boy. He's savoring the sweet torture of driving Vasily into a frenzy of unfulfilled need-and seeing just how much both of them can take.Vasily secretly enjoys their increasingly edgy play, until Belphagor auctions him off for a night to the seductive Silk, setting in motion a chain of events that neither could have anticipated. Tight-lipped about the abrupt end of his relationship with the sweet submissive Phaleg, Silk may be at the heart of a conspiracy against the pregnant queen of Heaven-and Phaleg is the angel investigating it.Though Belphagor couldn't be less interested in the games angels play, angelic and demonic intrigues soon overlap, drawing him in against his will until he's forced to break his one inviolable rule: never gamble what you can't afford to lose.
Event Horizon
They're trapped in the middle of an alien war-and their only hope of salvation is from the most unlikely of sources.With the survivors of the diplomatic ship finally safe, head diplomat and former Chief Justice Alba Espina can at last turn her attention to finding them a way home.Or so she thinks.And then the vicious raiders who hunt the edges of the alien system turn their sights on the alien capital, and once again, human lives are a potential bargaining chip for the aliens' survival. Now, as Alba struggles to convince the aliens that humanity is worth saving, charming assassin Savina Maya and the government agent sent to hunt her down are thrust into a desperate, brutal guerrilla war to protect the human settlements and take down the aliens and raiders arrayed against them.In the meantime, field-scientist Aran Romeu has finally found the cure he's been desperately searching for-but doing so required him to sign on as raider crew. Now he's got to find a way to keep his exceptionally bloodthirsty raider captain from burning the entire system to the ground, before everyone he cares about is killed.
Rampant, Vol. 1
Little Goddess: Book FourVol. 1 Lady Cory has carved out a life for herself not just as a wife to three husbands but also as one of the rulers of the supernatural communities of Northern California-and a college student in search of that elusive degree. When a supernatural threat comes crashing into the hard-forged peace of Green's Hill, she and Green determine that they're the ones in charge of stopping the abomination that created it. To protect the people they love, Cory, Bracken, and Nicky travel to Redding to confront a tight-knit family of vampires guarding a terrible secret. It also leads them to a conflict of loyalties, as Nicky's parents threaten to tear Nicky away from the family he's come to love more than his own life. Cory has to work hard to hold on to her temper and her life as she tries to prove that she and Green are not only leaders who will bind people to their hearts, but also protectors who will keep danger from running rampant.
Vanity Kills
Haunted by his tragic past, Jack LeBlanc, a scarred shut-in living in the bowels of southern Louisiana, signs up for a clinical trial to test a miraculous new tissue-regeneration drug called Obsidian. It isn't long until Jack and the ensemble of other volunteers discover that the medication has absolutely nightmarish consequences. From the award-winning author of Writhe and The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity comes a suspenseful and horrifying tale about the perils of narcissism, ego, and revenge. Vanity Kills is recommended for fans of twisted medical thrillers, conspiracies, and monstrous body horror. Based loosely on Summers' 2020 award-winning feature film, Obsidian, Vanity Kills will make you question the side effects of every pill you take.Published by Rusty Ogre Publishing.PLEASE NOTE: Contains depictions of gore & violence, sex, death, LGBTQIA+ material, profanity, and the brief death of an animal.
Blinded No More
Cara Munden opened herself to the unexpected attraction, falling hard into a new love that arrived when everything else in her life was falling apart. Instead of embracing Cara's kind, loving heart, Angel Anwir had other plans, preying on Cara's greatest fear to keep her firmly tangled in her toxic web. Through Angel's gradual manipulation and control, Cara is taken on a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows that confuse her and cause her to question herself and her beliefs as she navigates Angel's erratic behaviour. With the support of Cara's best friend, Lila Alstead, and guidance from her psychologist, Dr. Kendra, Cara's naivety becomes enlightened to the real character of the partner she has given her heart to.On this journey of self-discovery, will Cara's rose coloured glasses fade, or will her deep love for Angel keep her forever trapped?
The Christmas Roommate
Keep an eye on Ren, they said. Just for tonight, they said.Next thing you know, I'm babysitting three-hundred succulents and Ren is making himself at home in my space.Not only do I welcome his company, I crave it. And that little doubt I had about my sexuality? Obliterated in a few short months.The problem? How to show Ren I want to be more than just his friend.The plan? Convince him to be my roommate for Christmas and hope he'll stay forever.The Christmas Roommate is a standalone Christmas short story set in Ana's new world of the Spencer brothers.Expect lots of pining from two guys who secretly love each other, an adorable puppy, and the biggest collection of succulents in the history of romance.
Les Be Honest
The highly anticipated second standalone romantic comedy in the Queerly Devoted series by Sarah Robinson is a steamy story of lesbian romance and elder millennial drama as Yasmeen explores how to become a bad*ss boss in a neighborhood that wants to shut her and her dreams down with an intriguing and infuriating woman who has never heard "no" before in her life.After several failed businesses-including an edible panties subscription box-the eternally optimistic Yasmeen Kiani feels like her next launch has to be the big break. When she sees a FOR LEASE sign at the corner lot on her street, she decides it's time to try, try again. While there are over 1,000 gay bars in the United States, there are less than 25 lesbian bars total (a real life fact! See the Lesbian Bar Project)...and Yasmeen has decided that she is going to open the first in her Arlington, VA neighborhood. Unfortunately, the neighborhood is not on board with her plan. Tyler Adams has been the president of every club or organization she's ever been involved in. Class valedictorian, president of her college sorority, even prom queen twice, including a high school she didn't go to. Tyler does nothing second best just like her father, a real estate mogul who she has a close yet tumultuous relationship with and who owns the building she lives in. A full-time podcaster on top of helping her father lease his property out, including to a new business by a woman she finds incredibly attractive, Tyler hosts one of the country's most listened to shows on true crime yet her personal life and sexuality are the biggest mystery to her fan base. Tyler isn't used to facing opposition, but Yasmeen is no stranger to having to fight for what she wants and she's about to teach Tyler that failure isn't the end of the world-just the beginning of the war.What Yasmeen didn't expect was for Tyler to teach her some battles are not worth fighting...but the one for her heart is.
Blinded No More
Cara Munden opened herself to the unexpected attraction, falling hard into a new love that arrived when everything else in her life was falling apart. Instead of embracing Cara's kind, loving heart, Angel Anwir had other plans, preying on Cara's greatest fear to keep her firmly tangled in her toxic web. Through Angel's gradual manipulation and control, Cara is taken on a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows that confuse her and cause her to question herself and her beliefs as she navigates Angel's erratic behaviour. With the support of Cara's best friend, Lila Alstead, and guidance from her psychologist, Dr. Kendra, Cara's naivety becomes enlightened to the real character of the partner she has given her heart to.On this journey of self-discovery, will Cara's rose coloured glasses fade, or will her deep love for Angel keep her forever trapped?
Quickening, Vol. 1
Little Goddess: Book FiveVolume One Cory thought she'd found balance on Green's Hill-sorceress, student, queen of the vampires, wife to three men-she had it down! But establishing her right to risk herself with Green and Bracken had more than one consequence, and now she's facing the world's scariest job title: mother. But getting the news that she's knocked up takes a back seat when a half-elf hunts them down for help. Her arrival brings news that the werewolf threat, which has been haunting them for over a year, has finally arrived on their doorstep-and it's bigger and more frightening than they'd ever imagined. Cory throws herself into this new battle with everything she's got-and her men let her do it. Because they all know that whether they defeat this enemy now or later, the thing she's most afraid of is arriving on a set schedule, and not even Cory can avoid it. The trick is getting her to acknowledge she's pregnant before she gives birth-or kills herself in denial.
Rampant, Vol. 2
Little Goddess: Book FourVol. 2 Lady Cory has carved out a life for herself not just as a wife to three husbands but also as one of the rulers of the supernatural communities of Northern California-and a college student in search of that elusive degree. When a supernatural threat comes crashing into the hard-forged peace of Green's Hill, she and Green determine that they're the ones in charge of stopping the abomination that created it. To protect the people they love, Cory, Bracken, and Nicky travel to Redding to confront a tight-knit family of vampires guarding a terrible secret. It also leads them to a conflict of loyalties, as Nicky's parents threaten to tear Nicky away from the family he's come to love more than his own life. Cory has to work hard to hold on to her temper and her life as she tries to prove that she and Green are not only leaders who will bind people to their hearts, but also protectors who will keep danger from running rampant.
A Holly Jolly Christmas
Is it too late for a second chance at Christmas?Holly hasn't been home for two years. Ever since her brother died, Mistleberry is a haunting ground full of history she's tried to escape. Her family are grieving, her ex won't stop calling, and bumping into Vicky Castleton puts the cherry on the crumbling Christmas cake.Because Holly's first love and biggest regret looks better than ever.Holly tries to heal the holes in her heart as her family-and persistent best friend-keep pushing her to confront her past. But the more time she spends with her old flame, the more she's hit with the undeniable truth: her heart has never let go of Vicky. Time's running out, and years of hiding away and shielding herself have left her with the question: can she conquer her ghosts this Christmas, and risk it all for love?
The Product of March
Landon North, a once vibrant young model, grapples with a profound sense of loss and yearning for purpose. His journey takes him to London, where he becomes entangled in a complex love triangle with a captivating Parisian and an emerging fashion photographer. As he navigates these relationships, kept secret from the world, he learns to appreciate the beauty of every fleeting moment. However, as his semester abroad draws to a close, he is confronted with the harsh reality of choice. This transformative six-month journey leaves an indelible mark on the trio, leading them to a profound discovery about self-acceptance. This tale of love, self-discovery, and acceptance is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of self-love.
Occasions of Sin
For seven centuries, the convent of Obberoth has been hiding the nuns' secrets-scandalous manuscripts locked in a vault, a ruined medical career, forbidden passions, perhaps even a murder. In the spring of 1931, Margarethe von Stahle, an aristocratic physician, arrives at the convent to interview a candidate for head nurse. Dr. von Stahle has a reputation for perfectionism and a quick temper. None of the sisters want to work with her except Sister Augustine, who seems exceptionally well qualified, but her past is shrouded in mystery. She holds a medical degree but abruptly quit medicine. Her final vows were delayed for an unspeakable reason no one will discuss, not even Margarethe's aunt, the head of the order. A champion of women in medicine, Margarethe is determined to win Sister Augustine back for the profession and to discover what lies hidden under the veil of secrecy. As their friendship grows, so does convent gossip, threatening Sister Augustine's preparations for her vows. Recalled to the mother house and the counsel of Obberoth's superior, Sister Augustine begins to realize she must finally make peace with her past. At once a mystery and a love story, Occasions of Sin is part of the Passing Rites series, which follows the aristocratic Stahle family through the 20th Century. This novel, set in the twilight years of the Weimar Republic, touches on issues the Nazis would later address in frightening ways-the role of women, homosexuality, abortion, euthanasia, and the rights of the individual versus duty to the group. It also explores how religious institutions conspire to hide the truth. Elena Graf was inspired to write about this period by her father's war stories. She fell in love with the city of Berlin while working for a German publisher. She lives in Maine.
Of Wild and Merry Men
In seventeenth-century England, loving the wrong person could put you in a hangman's noose... Noah Bancroft, banished and rejected after being caught in a compromising position, hopes for a fresh start in the new colonies, where no one knows his sins. But his bright future gets derailed when he can't keep his eyes off a handsome young native man named Jimmy Hawkey. After escaping from a cruel master, Noah finds refuge in a community of young men like himself led by the eccentric Thomas Morton. But after Captain Wollaston sells most of the indentured servants to Virginia, threatening the survival of the colony, Noah and the others force him out and establish an egalitarian society. Thomas Morton's merry and free-wheeling revels, plus the colony's fair treatment of their Native American neighbors, earn the wrath of the Plymouth Puritans. When the vindictive preacher Jonathan Cheswick witnesses Noah with Jimmy, he and the Plymouth authorities move to suppress the "evil" in their midst. Will Noah ever be free to love and find happiness with Jimmy? Or will the Puritan authorities sacrifice them on the alter of their New Jerusalem? Read Of Wild and Merry Men to find out!
2+1=4 The Millennial Dilemma
Two boys, raised in the millennial world where their parents overprotected them, but abandoned them for their work. Each parent was very successful, but their children were left with loneliness and longing for love. They were raised in a digital world, full of toys and games. Their church brought the boys together. A promiscuous priest coerced them into sexual situations in the name of God. From this exposure, they developed a love for each other that continued through their childhood and into adulthood. Because of parental intervention, the boys went to different colleges and received their law degree. They still communicated and got together as often as they could. After graduation they planed a trip together. Then, at a party, they suddenly met a beautiful and remarkable girl who had also just graduated, and was also looking for a way to celebrate. The boys asked her to go with them on their trip. She was also a millennial, with wealthy parents, and they had a lot in common. As it turned out, the place where the boys wanted to go was the girl's family origin. She had friends there and knew all about the location. The boys and the girl jumped into a love all threesome. This was their anti-society outlook. Religious rules were made to be broken. Then the problems began to appear. They would work out a solution, but life always got in the way. The dilemma was almost predictable. Finding a solution was not.
Seeds of Sorrow
An enemies-to-lovers dark romance novel. Loosely inspired by the Hades and Persephone myth. Sinful, spicy and utterly seductive. *** Peyton Dimitra has always been a good girl... until she meets her wicked new boss, Hadina Adis.Hadina Adis had never been good... but meeting Peyton Dimitra makes her want to be better.The longer Peyton spends with Hadina, the more she is propelled into a life of secrecy, crime and betrayal. Loving Hadina comes easy, but trusting her doesn't.When her new life implodes, Peyton has to decide between being the girl she used to be, or the woman Hadina helped her become.***Seeds of Sorrow is the first book in a dark contemporary romance series, loosely inspired by Greek mythology. This book contains mature themes, explicit content, triggers, violence and strong language. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
In The Woods
Jamie is stuck at the site of the family cabin, in the woods and off-balance, as the world dissolves around her. She lost her job. She doomed her marriage. Her wife is dating the boss of her new side gig. She lives for the time being on jointly owned property but refuses to go inside the cabin.Everything is in disarray, and things cannot possibly look up. Until someone from Jamie's past appears and breathes new hope into the situation. She evaluates and weighs her life and recent decisions to find out what's important and what's worth fighting for.In Jamie's world of crime and deceit, love presents the only light. It's a love she's held onto. The journey, the hike through the brush in the metaphorical woods, can cut and mar, but the light Jamie is searching for is so bright.
Wear It Like A Crown
A royal coming out needs a professional touch. When rebellious Leo, an ex-Etonian with a dark past, crashes into Prince Joshua's pristine world, it's safe to say the monarchy won't ever be the same. Meet Leo: a societal outcast, ousted from nobility, whose past has seen London's grimy alleys and the company of its undesirables. Now part of an elite crew-rescuing high-profile figures from scandal-he's the last person one would expect inside the lavish halls of Buckingham Palace. Enter Prince Joshua: silver-spooned royalty with a secret that could damage a kingdom. When a blackmailer threatens to expose Joshua's sexuality, Leo's team swoops in, bringing him and the prince face to face. Their first encounter? Contentious. But there's an undeniable spark-a raw honesty that draws Joshua in. As their worlds merge, secrets unravel, including one that links their pasts in the corridors of Eton. But amidst the banter, the challenges of royalty weigh heavy on Joshua. Leo, with his cheeky bravado, might just be the jolt Joshua needs, especially when coming out to a nation. However, when passion turns to potential love, Leo's own demons rear their head. Can a former hooker ever stand by the side of a prince? Expect fast-paced dialogue, unexpected laughs, and a tale that balances the light-hearted with the profound. Perfect for fans of contemporary MM romances that delve deep while keeping you hooked with charm.____________From verified Amazon reviews: "What a joy to read! Characters that are described so well that you expect to meet them walking down the street.""Impossible to put down and full of both poignant emotional stakes and so many warm fuzzy feelings.""Well written and executed gay romance which takes the time to consider that each human being has a personal story that may differ from our assumptions.""This was a book that burrowed into my heart and took me on the same emotional rollercoaster as the characters. Only truly great books inspire me to attempt to capture my own emotional reaction and journey in words. This is one of those few.""The friendships are delightful, the on-page relationships snarkily nourishing, the roadblocks and pitfalls intrinsic to the characters, and the end not simplified.""cried at parts, laughed at others, felt all of the feels for the characters in this story. 10/10 recommend.""If you liked red white and royal blue this is a great alternate recommendation.""This is a 5 star book all the way. I cannot get over how well the characters are written. You feel like you know them, they are just expressed so well.""One of my favorite reads of the year, and by far my favorite royal read! The characters are unbelievably real and the plot was unique and just perfect. My only complaint is I want more!!!""You cannot go wrong picking this book!"
Bellamy
There's a thin line between love and hate.BellamyI don't know how we ended up as rivals, but I couldn't have asked for a better nemesis than Noel. It's fun throwing insults and watching him lose his shit in public. He's cute when he's angry.The world thinks he's a grumpy bad boy, but I'm not sold. The more I get to know him, the more I'm convinced there's a squishy marshmallow center underneath his hard shell.NoelGolden boy Bellamy drives me up the freaking wall. All I want to do is wipe that smug, arrogant grin off his face--not necessarily with my hand.I hate him, but the truth is I can't keep my hands off him. Our rivalry has always been explosive, and it turns out, so are we.Bellamy is an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract MM romance between two camboys, each vying for the top spot. Expect secret hotel rendezvous, hate f*cking, and oiled-up wrestling. It is the second book in The Camboy Network series and can be read as a stand-alone.
Scattered Hallways
"Scattered Hallways" is a collection 73 poems. It is to help people heal from heartbreak and find closure. This book includes the stages you go through when you move on from a relationship.
Bring Him Back to Me
A love that defies fate, a pain that binds them together... Tyler Peters has never been the son his mother wanted. He's gay, single, and unapologetically chasing a life of his own design. But he can't outrun the shadow of familial disappointment. Nathaniel Montgomery, celebrated writer and haunted soul, lives every day under the crushing weight of his father's suicide and his own failed attempts to end it all. Each day is a gamble between life and the darkness that waits on the edge. When fate brings them together through the swipe of a dating app, Tyler and Nathaniel are wary. Both carry scars too deep for most to see, but in each other, they find something they've been missing: a place to belong. As their connection deepens, they dare to imagine a future where they can be themselves-raw, broken, but undeniably alive. Yet, just as their fragile love begins to heal them, Nathaniel's inner demons threaten to tear it all apart. A stirring, visceral portrait of love's power to both break and save, this novel asks the impossible question: When you've found the one who sees you as you are, can you risk losing them? A heartbreaking yet beautiful story of love, survival, and the perilous edge between. And don't miss Marcus Lop矇s's novels, Broken Man Broke and Everybody but Me that follow Scott Davenport on his path to adulthood, Fraught with longing, loss, and the relentless pursuit of belonging, his search for his place in the world may cost him everything...
Two Wings to Hide My Face
Award-winning author and journalist Penny Mickelbury returns to pre-Civil War Philadelphia to continue the powerful saga of Genie Oliver and Abigail Read.In 1857 the US Supreme Court ruled that Blacks were not--and could never be citizens. Black lives were already in peril from the hooligans who would capture and sell them South under the protection of the Runaway Slave Act, even if they weren't runaway slaves. By 1861 Southern states spoke openly of seceding from the Union to form the Confederate States and protect what they believed was their right to own slaves. If the South were to win, slavery would become the law of the land. So for many Blacks, leaving was the only option.Genie Oliver, who frequently dresses as a man to move about the city, is no longer safe in her disguise. White people find themselves just as imperiled for providing any assistance to Blacks--which means that the former Pinkerton's agent Ezra MacKaye, his fianc矇 Ada Lawrence, and heiress Abigail Read, are in as much danger as Genie and her friends, the Juniper family.Not knowing what to expect, Ezra, Ada, and the Juniper family join Genie and Abigail as they pack up their lives and head to Canada. Their goal is to stay at least one step ahead of the brutalities of the uncivil war, but can they outpace the dangers that cross their paths every step of the way?
Succulents and Spells
Previously published as Succulents and Spells by Andi C. Buchanan Laurel Windflower is a witch from a family of magic workers - but her own life is going nowhere. Living in the damp, sunless side of Aro Valley, she works in a caf矇, unable to produce anything more powerful than the most basic herbal potions. Until, one winter morning, Marigold Nightfield knocks on her door. Marigold is a scientist, but she knows plenty about magic. There are strange things happening in her house, and her future discoveries require careful negotiation with monsters. Laurel can't walk away from a mystery - and she can't walk away from Marigold either. But what lies ahead could reveal all of her shortcomings to the woman she's trying to impress... or uncover the true nature of her power. This second edition also includes the bonus short story, First-years and Familiars.
The Lost Fianc矇 Twist
Relationship status: it's complicated.Being ghosted by the love of your life sucks. Zero out of ten, do not recommend.One day, we're exchanging rings and picking honeymoon destinations, and the next, Emery is just...gone.A year later, as I'm forcing myself to move on, I bump into him.While my brothers would love to find creative ways to get the truth out of Emery, I just want answers.When it becomes clear Emery isn't lying about losing his memory in a car accident, I have a choice to make.Do I let him go or try to win him back?The Lost Fianc矇 Twist is book one in Ana Ashley's new series featuring the charming and far-too-handsome-for-their-own-good Spencer Brothers.Expect romance, heat, fun, and plenty of laughs from a loving but slightly too meddlesome family unit.
The Lost Fianc矇 Twist
Relationship status: it's complicated.Being ghosted by the love of your life sucks. Zero out of ten, do not recommend.One day, we're exchanging rings and picking honeymoon destinations, and the next, Emery is just...gone.A year later, as I'm forcing myself to move on, I bump into him.While my brothers would love to find creative ways to get the truth out of Emery, I just want answers.When it becomes clear Emery isn't lying about losing his memory in a car accident, I have a choice to make.Do I let him go or try to win him back?The Lost Fianc矇 Twist is book one in Ana Ashley's new series featuring the charming and far-too-handsome-for-their-own-good Spencer Brothers.Expect romance, heat, fun, and plenty of laughs from a loving but slightly too meddlesome family unit.
Haunted
Still haunted by his past, the last thing Butch wants is someone from that past intruding into his present.But what if Sol is exactly what he needs? Butch Buchanan has spent his life trying to forget the stuff he did when he was an asshole teenager. He's also spent most of his fifty-two years on this planet convincing himself he's straight. And the fact that he gets down and dirty with Salvation's foreman whenever his itch needs scratching?Guys do that, right? Doesn't make them gay or bi, right? Besides, Butch is always the top, so he's definitely not gay. Right? But those nights aren't about intimacy--they're about steering him away from the dark chasm of his dreams.Only, it's not working. The comfort and safety he'd found has become a rut, and the road ahead goes on and on, no divergence, just a straight run that seemed to be going nowhere.Middle of the road isn't enough anymore. Sol Davenport hasn't seen Butch since high school, and his handsome face brings back memories of a Sol he'd rather forget--a Sol he left behind. Maybe Butch is avoiding him because he shares those same memories. Which is a pity, because Butch is even hotter now than he was back when Sol was firmly wedged in his closet. But a lot of things have happened since then, like the heartache he yearns to forget. A heartache he will keep far from his door.So he's not about to let himself get entangled with a man who'd win the award for Gayest Straight Man.A man who doesn't play his kind of games.Yet. Change is coming to Salvation.A different kind of guest, new activities...Butch craves change, but is he ready for the collision that's about to rock his world?There's change waiting in the wings for Sol too--he just needs to be brave enough to accept it. Two haunted men who need to exorcise their ghosts if they're to have a chance of happiness. Haunted is a slow-burn--and I do mean slow--bi-awakening, hurt-comfort story about discovering kink, found family, redemption, and learning to live again. It's also about two men finding love--and a lot of firsts for one of them.
Seeds of Sorrow
An enemies-to-lovers dark romance novel. Loosely inspired by the Hades and Persephone myth. Sinful, spicy and utterly seductive. *** Peyton Dimitra has always been a good girl... until she meets her wicked new boss, Hadina Adis.Hadina Adis had never been good... but meeting Peyton Dimitra makes her want to be better.The longer Peyton spends with Hadina, the more she is propelled into a life of secrecy, crime and betrayal. Loving Hadina comes easy, but trusting her doesn't.When her new life implodes, Peyton has to decide between being the girl she used to be, or the woman Hadina helped her become.***Seeds of Sorrow is the first book in a dark contemporary romance series, loosely inspired by Greek mythology. This book contains mature themes, explicit content, triggers, violence and strong language. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
Violent Demand
Cast out and hunted by the Brotherhood, Octavius is on borrowed time. He has one chance to prove his innocence, one chance to put things right, before Mikalis hunts him down and executes him.He must find Saint.But the Brotherhood member-turned-nyk whom they all seem to fear, is unlikely to make it easy. Still, Octavius has nothing left to lose. He will recapture Saint, or die trying.*Saint has seen it all. He doesn't care why or how he was freed from the Brotherhood's captivity. He just wants to gorge and f*ck his way toward the impending apocalypse. Is that too much to ask?The Brotherhood member that's following him? The quick, vicious, but curiously alluring one with a shock of white hair? He doesn't matter to Saint. If he gets too close, Saint will finish him. Because the last thing Saint wants or needs is to get dragged back behind bars. If that happens, this time, with everything he knows about their fearless leader, Mikalis, Saint will tear the Brotherhood apart.Octavius needs to stay away for his own good, because if Saint catches him, he just might teach him what it truly means to be nyktelios. And how the Brotherhood has been lied to for millennia.Besides, what does it matter, when none of them have long left to live...
Encore! Encore!
Behind the Beauty of a Tropical Paradise is a World Seldom Seen... Step into the world of Encore! Encore! as it unveils the captivating tapestry of Santo Domingo in the early 1980s-a place where tropical allure meets the struggles of a developing nation. the heart of this evocative tale lies the Hotel Crist籀bal, a clandestine stage for the "biz" of sex work. As the story unfolds like a play, characters on this compelling stage, both johns and hustlers, embody their roles. Meet Luis and Richard, two audacious young sex workers, and their patrons, Paul and Antonio. The novel paints an insightful account of their lives, as dreams and aspirations converge amid monetary negotiations. Will Luis's fantasy of becoming a superstar singer-songwriter steer him away from tragedy?Beneath the theatrics, a timeless theme emerges-the profound power of friendship, which becomes the saving grace in the performances of life. Witness the enduring but strained bond between Paul and Antonio, and the unbreakable connection shared by Richard and Luis, an unspoken love that is their beacon of hope and strength.In Encore! Encore!, passion, camaraderie, and self-discovery intertwine to create a story that will linger in your mind long after the final act. This daring and beautifully crafted novel will leave you spellbound, pondering the intricacies of the human heart and the resilience of the human spirit.
Daughter of Ankou
As promised by Enori, the mysterious Head Priestess of the Order of Ankou, Fallon and Cateline receive an addition to their royal family-a newborn found in the woods. The prince and princess of Sursha are thrilled to welcome baby Roishin into their home at Caisle獺n Th穩ar. Nearly thirteen years later, the girl has proven to be far more than meets the eye. Intelligent, curious, and feisty, Roishin keeps everyone in the castle on their toes. Her parents know it's time to reveal the deepest family secret to Roishin-that her "father," Prince Fallon, heir to the throne of Sursha, is really a woman. As Roishin adjusts to this new reality, she is also struggling with changes of her own, including abilities she cannot explain and new feelings for her best friend and personal attendant. Her behavior might simply be explained as adolescence rearing its chaotic head, but this is no normal child. When Enori comes back into their lives to claim Roishin for the Order, things begin to take a dark turn. Ghosts, visions, unbridled rage, and unmitigated fear plague the family as an ancient evil threatens to tear apart the world as they know it. Can the burgeoning teenage Daughter of Ankou right a wrong before it's too late?
Art of the Chase
When a notorious art thief surfaces, warring detective exes reunite for the hunt. A second-chance lesbian romantic suspense that fuses the fine line between love and hate.Six years ago, the "Fabulous Gustave" slipped the grasp of Agent Fleur van Beekhof, making off with a priceless artwork...and Fleur's beautifully ordered life. Suddenly the cool, pragmatic Europol detective lost her detective partner and wife, her rising career, and her control, thanks to the addictive lure of cards.When a new Italian art theft bears all the markings of Gustave's taunting style, Fleur is put back in the field, because no one knows him better. She jumps at the chance to correct the mistake that ruined her life. The hitch? She has to work with her fiery ex-wife.Where Fleur is by the book, Renata skirts the rules, leaps into danger, and looks frustratingly hot while doing it.As Fleur and Renata chase flamboyant Gustave around Europe, will their case push them back into each other's arms, or shatter what's left of Fleur's heart?
Deeds and Words
Book 2 in the Louisa and Ada series - a queer historical murder mystery series that explores notions of justice and morality, driven by compelling flawed characters.June 1913Leeds, England.When a man is shot dead in an alleyway and a suffragette arrested for the crime, Louisa Knight and Ada Chapman are once more pulled into a case that hits too close to home. It's not long before they're mired in both the investigation and their local branch of the WSPU.Amongst the suffragettes, they'll find dedicated women fighting to secure the vote through whatever means necessary but also missing money, blackmail threats, and an unexpected familial connection.As questions arise and doubts surface, they not only have to face a difficult investigation but a reckoning with their part in the suffrage movement.This book would appeal to both fans of historical mysteries and LGBTQA+ fiction.
Mississippi River Mischief
Spring has returned to New Orleans, bringing with it the swarming termites! First-time homeowner Scotty Bradley is feeling like he may have made the biggest mistake of his life buying in the French Quarter. Between dealing with the Vieux Carr矇 Commission rules, termite damage, and contractors, it's a relief when his best friend David brings the accidental sleuth a case: one of his students is being harassed by a much older man who turns out to be a big wheel politician in one of the parishes outside of New Orleans, up to his neck in corruption. When the politician turns up dead and Scotty's client is the most obvious suspect, Scotty and his friends set out to prove his client's innocence. Lots of people wanted the man dead, but someone doesn't want all the corruption in St. Jeanne d'Arc Parish exposed. And if that's not bad enough, someone from Scotty's past returns, making him question what he thinks he knows about himself and his own history...
Violent Demand
Cast out and hunted by the Brotherhood, Octavius is on borrowed time. He has one chance to prove his innocence, one chance to put things right, before Mikalis hunts him down and executes him.He must find Saint.But the Brotherhood member-turned-nyk whom they all seem to fear, is unlikely to make it easy. Still, Octavius has nothing left to lose. He will recapture Saint, or die trying.*Saint has seen it all. He doesn't care why or how he was freed from the Brotherhood's captivity. He just wants to gorge and f*ck his way toward the impending apocalypse. Is that too much to ask?The Brotherhood member that's following him? The quick, vicious, but curiously alluring one with a shock of white hair? He doesn't matter to Saint. If he gets too close, Saint will finish him. Because the last thing Saint wants or needs is to get dragged back behind bars. If that happens, this time, with everything he knows about their fearless leader, Mikalis, Saint will tear the Brotherhood apart.Octavius needs to stay away for his own good, because if Saint catches him, he just might teach him what it truly means to be nyktelios. And how the Brotherhood has been lied to for millennia.Besides, what does it matter, when none of them have long left to live...
A Fire Born of Exile
The Scattered Pearls Belt is a string of habitats on the edge of a huge galactic empire-a glittering, decadent society rife with corruption. Now, one of its victims-Quynh, a scholar betrayed and left for dead-has come back for her revenge, under the guise of the glamorous and enigmatic Alchemist of Streams and Hills. Quynh's path intersects that of Minh, the daughter of one of her oldest enemies, who chafes at her own lack of freedom; and of Hoa, a near-destitute engineer who poses a threat to all Quynh's careful plans. Quynh finds herself inexorably attracted to Hoa, even as her plans upend the fragile political equilibrium of the Belt. Falling in love wasn't part of Quynh's plans; but will she be able to grasp this second chance at happiness, or will she cling on to a revenge that may well consume her whole? A poignant, heartwarming romantic space opera about love, revenge and the weight of the past. Praise for Aliette de Bodard: "It took my breath away!" -Stephanie Burgis "So romantic I may simply perish" -Tasha Suri "Really fresh" -Katee Robert "Confident, sexy and touching" -Max Gladstone "Dazzling" -Everina Maxwell "Swoon-worthy" -Susan, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books "A sumptuous, romantic experience" -The Financial Times "Fizzingly inventive" -Alastair Reynolds "A treasure" -Gareth L Powell
