Personal Secrets
Ed Fellows isn't sure how he got from being covered in mud from playing rugby and drunk out of his skull, to finding himself giving head to Colin Reynolds, but he isn't complaining. Not the first time, right? Even if that was a long time ago. Team-mate Colin had been the Good Samaritan who'd driven him home, but waking the next morning to find him nearly-naked and asleep on his sofa - and all too clear memories of what they got up to the previous night - launches Ed onto a completely unfamiliar road, as he struggles to accept that maybe the line he is walking isn't as straight as he'd first imagined. Colin's been in lust with Ed since Ed joined the rugby team some fourteen months ago. Only thing is, Colin's assumed up 'til now that Ed is straight. Except the man on the couch last night certainly didn't seem straight. Asking Ed on a date leads to another hot encounter, and another, and suddenly Colin realizes he could fall for this guy so easily. The sex is hot, and Ed's reactions are honest. But Colin watches him wrestle with questions and issues as Ed is forced to acknowledge his sexual identity and come out to his friends and family. And Colin will be there for him.
My Government Means to Kill Me
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR'S CHOICE - 2023 LAMBDA LITERARY PRIZE FOR GAY FICTION FINALIST The debut novel from television WRITER/PRODUCER OF THE CHI, NARCOS, and BEL-AIR tells a fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story following the personal and political awakening of a young, gay, Black man in 1980s New York City. "Consistently engrossing." --New York Times Book Review "Full of joy and righteous anger, sex and straight talk, brilliant storytelling and humor... A spectacularly researched Dickensian tale with vibrant characters and dozens of famous cameos, it is precisely the book we've needed for a long time." --Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less Earl "Trey" Singleton III arrives in New York City with only a few dollars in his pocket. Born into a wealthy Black Indianapolis family, at 17, he is ready to leave his overbearing parents and their expectations behind. In the city, Trey meets up with a cast of characters that changes his life forever. He volunteers at a renegade home hospice for AIDS patients, and after being put to the test by gay rights activists, becomes a member of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP). Along the way Trey attempts to navigate past traumas and searches for ways to maintain familial relationships--all while seeking the meaning of life amid so much death. Vibrant, humorous, and fraught with entanglements, Rasheed Newson's My Government Means to Kill Me is an exhilarating, fast-paced coming-of-age story that lends itself to a larger discussion about what it means for a young gay Black man in the mid-1980s to come to terms with his role in the midst of a political and social reckoning.
Personal Changes
Rick Wentworth has had enough of one-night stands and quickies in clubs. It takes a night of uncharacteristic hedonism to make Rick admit what he really wants - someone to love him. But for that to happen, he needs to make some changes.Rick can do that. After all, what's the alternative?When he meets a guy who ticks all his boxes, he can't believe his luck. His friends, however, aren't convinced. They want to know more about Mr. Perfect, and their instincts are keener than Rick's. They want to protect him but as it turns out, they needn't have worried.Rick has a guardian angel named Angelo. When Angelo Tarallo sees Rick for the first time, it's a match made in Heaven as far as he's concerned. And when he rescues Rick from danger, it gives him the opportunity to get to know the man who has captivated him. Before long, it's plain to both men that this could lead somewhere.But when Angelo's traditional Sicilian family finally discover what he's been hiding from them for so long, an ultimatum spells heartache for the lovers - and worse. Personal Changes contains a man with a serious Dr. Who obsession, a supportive sister who is nothing like her parents and siblings, strong friendships, a hot text that leads to one hell of a Skype call, and a man who makes the wrong decision - but is helped back onto the right path.
Personal Challenges
All the men from this series - together.Three couples - three stories Will and Blake couldn't be happier. They have a beautiful little boy, Nathan, and Sophie finally has the little brother she's been demanding. But all is not bliss in the Davis household. Coping with reality is going to change all their lives. Rick and Angelo are sick and tired of trying to get a wedding organized. If it was up to them, they'd be married already, but Angelo's mother has plans and they keep getting bigger. Angelo can see problems on the horizon: big, traditional Italian wedding and gay do not go well together.Something's got to give. Colin receives an unexpected call from an ex, with bad news. He feels compelled to help, regardless of the consequences. Ed loves Colin's big heart and supports him in his efforts, but when the truth comes out, he finds it difficult to keep a lid on his emotions. As the coming months unfold, the friends are going to need each other more than ever. Personal Challenges contains wedding hassles and shenanigans, secrets, heartache, trials and tribulations, and a whole lot of hot loving. Six men, three couples - a family.
Snow Secrets
In the enchanting snow-covered town by Lake Ossiach, a holiday turns into a captivating mystery when a body is found by the lakeside. Amateur sleuths Robbie and Stjepan find themselves embroiled in an investigation that uncovers more than they bargained for. As they peel back the layers of secrets in this close-knit community, the duo must also grapple with their personal dilemmas and the unpredictability of life in a small town. Robert Ornig's "Snow Secrets" is a riveting, witty, and heart-warming tale of mystery, camaraderie, and the unyielding human spirit.
Making it Personal
Will Parkinson has had a tough life so far, but he's back on his feet, working as an escort to pay off his student loans. It does have its advantages, such as the really hot guy who hired him last night. Yeah, Blake rocked his world - several times.But when he arrives to be interviewed for his dream job as PA in a publishing company, the guy who's hiring is..... Blake. And judging by Blake's expression, this is not a good thing. Blake Davis is in the closet, and he's going to stay that way. Because if his father finds out he's gay, Blake could lose everything he's worked so hard to achieve during the last six years as CEO of Trinity Publishing. So he'll put up with his father trying to set him up with yet another empty-headed, social-climbing girlfriend. He'll keep using an escort agency when he wants a night of hot sex with a cute guy.And then the latest cute guy turns up for an interview.He knows it's madness to hire Will as his PA, but Will really is the best person for the job.If Blake thought his life was complicated before, it's about to reach a whole new level. Making it Personal contains office encounters that send the thermostat sky high, a late-night call that melts the phone line, and two men finally realizing what they've found - a love that could last forever.
The Void
A dark tale of self-discovery that will sweep you into a world of swords, secrets, snark, and sapphic love.Kiera never fit in. Not on her aunt's farm, not at her boring job, not with her ex-girlfriends. But she hasn't given up hope of finding that elusive place to belong.A freak storm leaves her stranded, alone in the office.When something flashes past the upstairs window, the sarcastic voice in her head, Jiminy, insists it's a figment of her imagination. But Kiera knows she didn't imagine the flying pirate ship.Or the dragon.If she jumps on board-into a hidden world above the clouds-there'll be no coming back. Is she ready for the quest of a lifetime, and the dark secrets beginning to unfurl?Void is the first book in a dark steampunk fantasy series that skillfully blends thrilling adventure, snarky humour, and a sapphic slow-burn romance.
Wolfsong
DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful orange sprayed edges, holographic cover, and a bonus short story.Wolfsong is the beginning of the Green Creek Series, the beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and family. "Wolfsong is so well written that I'm in awe of TJ Klune's talent." --Charlaine Harris The Bennett family has a secret: They're not just a family, they're a pack. Wolfsong is Ox Matheson's story. Oxnard Matheson was twelve when his father taught him a lesson: Ox wasn't worth anything and people would never understand him. Then his father left. Ox was sixteen when the energetic Bennett family moved in next door, harboring a secret that would change him forever. The Bennetts are shapeshifters. They can transform into wolves at will. Drawn to their magic, loyalty, and enduring friendships, Ox feels a gulf between this extraordinary new world and the quiet life he's known, but he finds an ally in Joe, the youngest Bennett boy. Ox was twenty-three when murder came to town and tore a hole in his heart. Violence flared, tragedy split the pack, and Joe left town, leaving Ox behind. Three years later, the boy is back. Except now he's a man - charming, handsome, but haunted - and Ox can no longer ignore the song that howls between them. The Green Creek Series is for adult readers. Now available from Tor Books.
The Only Safe Place Left is the Dark
In The Only Safe Place Left is the Dark, an HIV positive gay man must leave the relative safety of his cabin in the woods to brave the zombie apocalypse and find the medication he needs to stay alive. "There's a raw, primordial scream echoing from each and every page of Warren Wagner's The Only Safe Place Left is the Dark. It's the scream of an exciting and impressive new voice in horror fiction. Deceptively clever and ferociously brutal, Wagner's astonishing novella is a testament to LGBTQ+ survival against all odds-a gruesome, blood-soaked celebration of queerness."-Eric LaRocca, author Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke "Warren Wagner's The Only Safe Place Left is the Dark is a visceral queer nightmare where, in an alternative history branching off from the AIDS crisis, HIV gives some survivors a narrow edge in enduring a terrifying zombie apocalypse. Wagner introduces a series of grisly twists to the classic zombie narrative, and opens our hearts to stoic loner Quinton and charismatic risk-taker Billy as they search for a motherlode of the medication that will keep them alive as the world around them disintegrates. This boldly cinematic edge-of-your-seat thriller gets under your skin in more ways than one."-David Demchuk, author of Red X and The Bone Mother "SAFE PLACE brings the gore and the gay-a brokenhearted odyssey that staggers across a zombie-strewn hellscape towards its post-post apocalyptic conclusion like a scab-kneed witness to a blasphemous Second Coming. Roll away the stone, rip off the bandages and kneel before the horror of its unholy gloryhole."-Alvaro Rodriguez, screenwriter of Machete and The Last Rampage
Creep Around the Corner
Europe in the Cold War years was a dangerous place for Harold Bronson and his buddies, draftees commandeered into espionage and counterintelligence. Their low echelon escapades take them to Berlin, Ulm, the South of France, and Zurich. Bronson chooses this time of his life to explore a personal coming out, creating secrets within secrets in a disapproving military. In his off-time, Bronson paints portraits of the other denizens of Schloss Issel, earning money for trips and adventures to Paris and Nice. Always on the edge of life, he taunts the higher-ups with a light-hearted acceptance of life in the spy world of 1957. Real danger is further off from his circle at the Schloss, but it is an insistent melody they can always hear.
Dinner in the Labyrinth
Graham Obermann is an established biographer of the Post-Impressionists. He is married to Celia Prosper, a modernist painter well-regarded by critics and collectors. As Obermann organizes a birthday party for Celia, looking after all the details, he describes in a single day the odd Prosper family and his attraction to his novelist brother-in-law Karl. Several significant events test all the characters in this family saga with subplots of many generations, and a new generation making its mark. Other books by Douglas Atwill, all from Sunstone Press, are "Why I Won't Be Going to Lunch Anymore," "The Galisteo Escarpment," "Imperial Yellow," "Creep Around the Corner," "The Oyster Shell Driveway," "Husband Memory Pickles," and "Douglas Atwill Paintings." Atwill lives in Santa Fe, painting New Mexico landscapes and gardens.
Remains
Mike Kendall has been haunted most of his life by the disappearance of a young boy from his hometown. A set of skeletal remains are recovered not far from the town that match the missing boy in age. This discovery sets into motion a series of events that call Kendall back to his hometown where he must confront the lies he has built his life on, his sexuality, and the horrible truth about who his biological father may be.J. Warren lives and teaches in Wyoming.Visit his website at jwarrenbooks.com
Callan's Atlas
From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a steamy and emotional age-gap MM romance!When we moved from New York to Maine, life was supposed to get easier, not harder.Change, for me, was difficult.I became the target of terrible crimes that resulted in sending a once-beloved man of the community to prison for a very long time.Now that I'm eighteen, I could move back to the Big Apple, but fear has me rooted in place.I hate what that monster did to me.Looks like I'm stuck here for good.Brigs Ferry Bay's unhappiest gay.Each day, the darkness closes in around me more and more.Black clothes. Black mood. Black thoughts. Black eyeliner.The color in my life bled from me months ago and never came back.Until him.Atlas Larson.Newest cop on the BFB police force.Too hot. Too strong. Too old for me. Too...everything.Atlas is a rebellious, bossy, mouthy brute who likes to provoke me.Every encounter starts with heat and ends with an argument.Color begins sneaking back into my world little by little.He reminds me of who I once was and shows me who I'm meant to be.I crave to leave this town once and for all.But now that I've found the courage to do it, the arrogant jerk with a badge might find a way to keep me here and in his arms forever.***Brigs Ferry Bay is a steamy MM romance series. While each book can be read as a standalone, in order to get the full experience, they're best read in order. Enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, hurt comfort, age-gap romance, and so much more. Fall in love with the charming small-town gay romances of Brigs Ferry Bay...***Brigs Ferry Bay Series Order1 - Sheriff's Secret by K Webster2 - Kian's Focus by Misty Walker3 - Callan's Atlas by K Webster4 - Leif's Serenity by Misty WalkerOther Brigs Ferry Bay Related BooksBossy Mr. Frosty by K WebsterAdler's Hart by Misty WalkerShift of Morals by K Webster
Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs
Don't fall in love. Hide and you'll make it through.The last thing on Esther Dunja's mind is falling in love. Her goal is to keep her head down and slide through the next twelve years until her son graduates. After being run out of the last school she taught at by her ex, Esther needs to make this new teaching job work. It's her last chance to retain custody. The problem is she never anticipated falling for her son's kindergarten teacher.Melanie Przybyla is a single mom to four grown kids, and she finally has time for herself-or so she thought. With family drama on the rise and a new teacher in her school that she can't stop thinking about, Melanie comes to a startling realization. She's attracted to women. She just has to figure out why Esther Dunja is so terrified and how she can date her student's mom.When conflicts of interest abound, Melanie and Esther have to navigate what they're willing to risk to let their love blossom.
Worldship Files
When the Earth is threatened by a slowly expanding sun, mankind embarks upon a mission to send a mammoth Worldship to settle a new planet across the stars. The preternatural races step out of hiding to work with the humans to save what they can from their dying world. With the aid of the Fae, shape shifters, Vampires, and other creatures of supernatural lore, the Worldship, Leviathan, is complete one thousand years later.Lotteries are held and only twelve million souls are selected to make the ten thousand year journey to the new world aboard the multi-generational starship.The Worldship Files follow the cases of Knith Shade, a human law enforcement officer of the Enforcers Brigade aboard the Leviathan, five thousand years into her journey.Knith must investigate a series of grisly murders, where the victims' organs are harvested in the back halls of the bulkhead decks of the massive habitation rings of the Leviathan. Where others have failed, she has discovered clues, which lead her to the unthinkable when all signs point to a Fae Lady, and not just any lady, but the daughter of Queen Mab herself.Driven to solve the murders and bring the perpetrator to justice, even though she knows that merely even suggesting a Fae could have anything to do with the crimes would cause retaliation against Knith's habitation ring, as the magic of the Fae is what is keeping everyone alive on the Worldship. It could be more than simply career suicide.Enforcer Shade finds herself almost irresistibly drawn to her main suspect, the Winter Maiden, Princess Aurora herself. Secrets are revealed and treachery uncovered, while even more mysteries and questions are unearthed.
Sheriff's Secret
From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a steamy and emotional MM romance!When you're the sheriff of Brigs Ferry Bay, certain things are expected of you.Marry a local girl, settle down, have a few kids. You know, the small-town dream.But I've got a secret I'm terrified will get out.I'm gay.Not bi. Not curious. Not confused.Just gay.So, settling for that dream won't be happening.If this secret gets out, the people I serve and protect, especially my father, won't be accepting.I'm not brave like my high school sweetheart, Kian.The day he came out was the day I had to let him go, and with it, love.I've done a great job of pretending I'm perfectly fine being single. Until a villainous and annoyingly charming new B&B owner, Dante Kincaid, rolls into town. The spark between us is electric and undeniable. He wants to give me a taste of what he has to offer, and better yet, he vows to be discreet. I'm too selfish to refuse.But my secret is still a heavy burden, leaving me handcuffed to expectations and unable to fully grasp what I want-him. History has a way of repeating itself, but this time around, with Dante, it'll hurt a lot worse.I have to decide if I'm going to let love slip away again or if I'm going to finally fight for it.***Brigs Ferry Bay is a steamy MM romance series. While each book can be read as a standalone, in order to get the full experience, they're best read in order. Enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, hurt comfort, age-gap romance, and so much more. Fall in love with the charming small-town gay romances of Brigs Ferry Bay...***
I Do
A fabulous twin-swap lesbian romance where the toaster oven could double as a wedding gift.Accountant Allie Lane would do anything for her injured twin sister, including pretend to be her to save Sophie's fledgling event-planning business. All Allie has to do is fake being a lesbian for a few weeks and co-ordinate a rural gay wedding festival. Simple. Except she's nothing like her outgoing sister and, last Allie checked, she was straight.Tarryn Harris cannot stand weddings. Now her small Australian town of Quandong is being overrun by matrimonial madness for its first gay wedding festival. The other hitch is she's been roped into being the assistant to the cute lesbian event planner. Frankly, she'd rather be left alone with her alpacas and metal art.The finale of the festival is a fake wedding. Surely no one will vote for a wedding hater and an undercover straight woman to play the fake couple? Right?
Nixon
Secrets always find a way to come to light... DANTE: I've got the job of my dreams, more money than I know what to do with, and a beautiful woman on my arm. What more could a guy ask for? To be able to stop lying to the world maybe? But I've spent most of my life lying... why should I stop now? However It's always when life gets comfortable that your world gets flipped upside down. Now I have someone trying to expose my deepest secret to the world and possibly trying to kill me, but that's not the worst part. No, the worst part is the sexy bodyguard who is now my permanent shadow. Nixon is fucking perfection and I'm pretty sure he is the key to my undoing. NIXON: I've worked with lots of celebrities but none of them had me losing my resolve and making my hand twitch like Dante Michaelson. Dante is everything I've ever wanted in a man, a brat who would look fantastic bent over my knees with a red ass. Of course he is so deep in the closet he's made friends with the dust bunnies. I should push Dante away and assign him a different bodyguard, but I can't. The moment my eyes land on him all I want to do is protect him, while also fixing that smart mouth of his. Falling for Dante might be the most dangerous thing I have ever faced. My heart is now on the line. What happens if I can't keep him safe?
A Crime of Secrets
Lambda Literary Award-winning author introduces readers to the crime-fighting duo of Fin Donner and Devorah Longstreet--Lovers. Investigators. Women ahead of their time.New York City, 1899--a city on the cusp of a new century. A city growing taller, faster, a city of new inventions, new ideas--and old dangers on its shadowy streets where crime, misery, and murder lurk.When Pauline Godfrey, a young woman embodying the coming modern age, is viciously murdered, her throat cut, private inquiry agents Finola "Fin" Donner and Devorah Longstreet must navigate a world of violence and passion, lust and betrayal, where duty is twisted into bitter obedience and love is soiled.Fin, a tough survivor of the dockside slums, and her beloved companion, the elegant, intellectual socialite Devorah, probe deep into the festering secrets of a family, the rot and corruption of the police department, and the sinister world of the city's thieves, whores, and thugs to find the killer.
30 to 50 Feral Hogs
The road to perdition is paved with feral hogs. At least, that's what Parker Eriksen expected when she joined the feral hog hunts of Hekla Lake. She would bury herself in the lonely mountain town, and dole out self-punishment to atone for her disastrous past by bloodying her knuckles against the hides of America's most dangerous invasive species. Maybe drink herself to death while she was at it, before she had to make any decisions about her future. But when an unseasonable snow storm cuts the town off from the world, the feral hogs start fighting back-and they aren't pulling punches. If she wants to survive, Parker will have to revive the parts of herself she's entombed, and confront more than a simple be-tusked ecological threat. She'll need to confront *herself*, and what it means to stop hiding and start fighting.
Sustained Dialogue in Conflicts
A powerful story about a young boy named Asahi Takahashi who dreams of a better life for himself, his brother, and his mother. Born into poverty and abuse, Asahi's only escape is through his passion for dance. Asahi Takahashi dreams of being a world-class dancer but poverty, abuse, and fear of coming out threaten that dream. Then one day, he is given a chance to break free from all of that and pursue what his heart desires. Then he meets someone unexpected that draws him out of his own mind and helps him to overcome his fears before he sets off to find out who he is and how dangerous his new life could be. In the What A Boy Wants series, The Boy That Wants It All explores the devastating effects of abuse and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. Through Asahi's journey, readers will witness the trauma of a suicide attempt and the resilience it takes to rebuild one's life. This book is a poignant reminder that with determination, courage, and the support of those we love, we can overcome even the most difficult of circumstances and reach for the stars.
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
After a terrible accident, most people would spend day and night at their husband's side, praying for him to pull through. To wake up.Dawson isn't most people. Then again, it's not unreasonable to want to be rid of the man who's made your life a living hell for the past six years.Except when Cal wakes up, he's nothing like the man who'd put bruise after bruise on Dawson's body and shattered his soul. Cal has no memory of any of that. He remembers nothing, including his own name.Dawson should walk away. Cal might not remember, but Dawson does. He remembers everything. By all rights, he should run and never look back.What he absolutely should not do is start falling for him, for this man who wears his husband's face but feels like home, not like someone Dawson should fear.It might make him the most horrible person on the planet, but if Dawson had one wish, he'd wish for Cal's memories to never come back.For trigger warnings, please refer to the book sample or the author's website at https: //amithiaraine.com/should-the-sky-fall
Rediscovering Life
A cheesy game of spin the bottle grabs my interest, but it's the hot guy with sexy piercings and delectable ink who keeps it.Have I kissed a man before? That'll be a no.But I'm definitely interested, and by the way Tiller can't take his gaze off me, he's hoping the bottle lands on him.Spoiler alert: it does.And holy crap, it's the hottest kiss I've shared with anyone.Now there's one slight problem.That I'm bi isn't the issue. I'm embracing that new development with eagerness.It's the fact that Tiller is my basketball coach's son that makes my attraction complicated. Add in how Tiller's joined the coaching team and is instructed to work directly with me, and it's quite possible there's going to be nothing regular about this college season.
Essentials of Mis + Mymislab With Pearson Etext
PaulIt feels like I've been drowning for five years, barely keeping my head above the water. I lost everything that mattered to me. I never expected to feel anything again, to want anything again, or anyone. Then one night I find a young man on the streets and the next thing I know I'm offering to let him stay in my spare room. I don't do things like this, but I feel protective of him from the moment I see him. He's acting all tough but I can tell he's scared and searching for a place to belong. And maybe, maybe I need someone to save.But as time goes on, and the more we're together, I find myself caring for him more than I should. The intensity to which I'm drawn to him is terrifying, because he's only nineteen, and I've never felt this way about another guy before. What does that say about me? I can't develop feelings for him. He's too young, and he's far too good for me. So full of life and light. And he has no idea what I've done, the kind of person I am; and if he ever found out, he would hate me.CharlieI've spent my whole life hearing that it's wrong to be me. To love what I love, to love who I love, and it's made me make some difficult choices. I've had to do things I'm not so proud of, things that still keep me up at night. Being on the streets was my choice, and I would do it all again to get away from my abusive parents. When the sexy older man shows up and rescues me from my tormentors I am stunned. No one has ever cared for me before, saved me before. Still, I am hesitant to let him do more for me, or stay at his home. Surely he wants something in return, right? No one ever does something for nothing.But the more time we spend together the more I realize he's not like everyone else in my life. He isn't cruel, or manipulative, or harsh. He isn't using me and he doesn't want anything but for me to be exactly who I am, to be safe and happy. Can this be real? Can he be real? And could I be falling for him? But I'm a street kid, and 27 years his junior. How could he ever want someone like me?Until You is a steamy 27 year age gap, standalone mm romance, featuring a sassy femme boy twink, a sweetheart silver fox, close proximity, size difference, sexual awakening, hurt/comfort, foot/toe kink, panty kink, all the skirts and crop tops, and found family. It contains explicit sexual content and is not intended for anyone under the age of 18.TW/CW: Loss of child (discussed) physical, mental, emotional parental abuse (mentioned) parental homophobia (discussed), mentions of drug use, mention of alcohol use, mention of drug overdose, mention of religious trauma, mentions of prostitution, STIs
League of Love
In the heart of Sydney, Josh lives a simple life, his world confined to the sports shop he works at, selling footy shorts and rugby gear. But when Rick, a professional rugby league player, walks into his life, everything changes. From their first eye-to-eye encounter to passionate love, they face the challenges of a secret relationship, media scrutiny, and the struggle for acceptance. 'Tackling Love' is an art-house, edgy tale of love, self-acceptance, and the power of honesty, set against the backdrop of the rugged, masculine world of rugby league.
Madam President
A gay woman by name of Nicole from Los Angeles, California decides to run for the Presidency of United State's of America at age of 29. Nicole would have the support of her parents and has the support of her Partner Jennifer and her Mom and stepdad. She would state the reasons way she is running as President. "Today I'm I am making my Official Announcement. That I'm running as an Independent Candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America. The American People deserve a President that will put themselves above the partisan bickery that Republican and Democratic Party are more interested in at the expense of the American people than tackling the issues that are facing this Country and American People." During the Presidential Campaign. They will have to face bigotry, hate, and intolerance. Nicole is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in either. Also during the Presidential Campaign. Nicole & Jennifer will wear a small flag representing the LGBT Community as well. They will also face to confront Bigotry, hate, and intolerance on Campaign trail as well. In one Presidential debate She will also be asked about the LGTB Laws that have become law in this country. "Which are driven by bigotry, hate, and intolerance. Just because somebody is gay or transgender doesn't make them any less of human being or person. It doesn't not give any politicians the right to pass laws in any country. To treat somebody like me. Who is Gay. As second-class citizen in their own country." When I wrote the characters, I wanted them to be related able and believe able. Also, that characters of Nicole and Jennifer be positive role models for women to look up too. Also take on the issues of the day as well.
Diary of a Human
I have known women and they have known me. I look for them in all the wrong places and end up with more than I should. Part diary and part open-love letter, Diary of a Human narrates the story of one woman's obsessive and indulgent journey -- a tumultuous year of self-discovery, dealing (badly) with loss, and finding love.
Ready...Set...Pride!
Not many gay teens experience their journey of self-discovery on a national stage. Then again, not many high school seniors inherit a team in the National Football League. Welcome to the coming of age, coming out, gridiron novel, Ready ... Set ... Pride!Max Sparks-Picou only thought his last year at Shirley Chisholm High was confusing, with the gorgeous but horribly straight Silas Cannon roaming the halls, and Max still in the closet. At least he had two awesome best friends, a loving family, and time to figure things out quietly - or so he thought.No one foresaw Max thrust into the gladiatorial world of football, a sport he barely followed, and only because his grandpa Gunnar owned the NFL's newest franchise, the Portland Rogues.No one imagined Gunnar suddenly dying, leaving the team not to its general manager and his only son, Fen, but to ... 18-year-old Max!And no one, least of all shy Max, ever dreamed he would be forced to face his own truth, find the love of his life, and run a professional football team, all under the harsh glare of social media, hardcore fans and brutal sports reporters.Meanwhile on the field, Portland has never put together a winning season. They have plenty of talent, and Coach Curcio definitely commands respect. But is it even possible for the Rogues to overcome the war between their suddenly jilted GM and his young, "undeserving" nephew?Can Max survive his peers' sudden interest, or the judgments of Reddit, Snapchat and Twitter? Will he overcome the scheming Uncle Fen and the skepticism of Rogues players? And what about the other owners - is accepting a teen colleague their biggest challenge, or the waving of a giant Pride flag?Most of all, though, does Max believe enough in himself, whether it's leading the club, confronting his foes, or accepting the affections of an unexpected beau? Can he win the Super Bowl and the hottest guy in school?Using his experience playing high school football and four years on a major college program's athletic staff, teaching World Issues to 12th graders, and as a once closeted teen himself, Truscott Jones probes what it means to uncover and accept who you are; to experience the gift of love and the blight of prejudice with equal resolve; and to learn that change is both hard, and inevitable.
Wolf Blood
Survival had a cost...The city of Fort Thompson was liberated from the claws of The Phantom Woman, Vega, and her bandit force splintered and rendered useless. With the battle won, the Red Dawn military gathers terrifying strength under General Blackwell, a man obsessed with old world ideology, and crushes anything in its path.Celeste, battle-hardened by crippled with doubt, recovers from her injuries in the lion's den, under the watchful eye of her only surviving family--her uncle. For her valiant effort against the incursion, Celeste is given command over a group of misfits and must learn to navigate through hidden agendas and an insatiable desire for conquest. As she struggles to integrate with the military and repair her fractured relationship with Melanie, conspiracies unravel around her, and a price is placed on her head by the mysterious Disfigured. Dead or alive.With her wolf, and Melania's unwavering faith, Celeste embarks on a mission that Vega foretold--to become the spark for rebellion that unshackles the land from tyrannical rule. Meanwhile, in the far-off mountains, a shadowy force has been conducting experiments with horrific results, mutating the sickness and creating something far worse than infected corpses or ravenous creatures. Something bloodthirsty and sinister. Something that hungers for her.
Give Us Grace II
The suspenseful life of Grace continues and extends into her immediate family. Some people believe they are safe when in reality their life is in danger. Who will be the perpetrator and who will be the victim? Trusting family seems easy and natural but time will reveal the truth. Continue the journey in this sequel and be ready to figure out what turn of events happens next.
Zero City
Manhattan, 1984.Sally Rafferty is the only woman employed by the Achilles Cab Company, ferrying late-night New Yorkers across the city from sunset to sunrise. Her status quo is disrupted by the arrival of the company's new mechanic, Elise Herald. Stand-offish at first, Rafferty quickly learns the appeal of having an ally in the garage.Elise is also grateful to have a friend in a strange new city. She's starting over in her late thirties, running from a life she has no interest in talking about.When an unexpected crisis arises, threatening Rafferty's career and livelihood, Elise has no choice but to return to her previous life in order to help. Forced to face those she left behind, Elise must choose between the safe security of the past and the exciting possibilities of the future.
Finding Home
In the small town of Crawford City, two men from different worlds collide as their lives spiral into turmoil. Will they follow their hearts, or succumb to the pressures of career and family?Lance has always dreamed of becoming an architect. But when he drops out of medical school to pursue his passion, his father disowns him. With nowhere else to go, Lance moves in with his estranged brother in Tennessee.Jake is a public relations manager for music celebrities. He is haunted by his past and the rejection of his religious zealot father. Crawford City has become his new home and the place of his found family which he loves entirely.When their paths cross in the small town of Crawford City, Tennessee, these vastly different men find themselves intertwined in a sweet but dramatic romance that will leave the reader rooting for their love to overcome all obstacles.Will they follow their hearts or succumb to the pressures of their families? Find out in this heartwarming tale of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery.
Bound For Home
A reserved librarian and a shy country singer find each other in the rural hills of Tennessee. When fame threatens to tear them apart, will they overcome the challenges or sacrifice their chance at love?Chris, a librarian with a passion for books, dreams of managing his own library. Those dreams are realized when he lands a job in rural Crawford City.Roth, a talented country music singer, is thrust into stardom after a bittersweet experience on American Talent.Sparks fly when these two men meet; but they are soon forced to navigate the challenges of love, fame, and self-acceptance.Can they find harmony in the midst of chaos, or will the pressures from the outside world destroy their fragile bond?Bound for Home is a low-heat, sweet, high drama romance.Triggers: Loss of family members, orphaned children, fear of loss
The Queen of Steeplechase Park
The Queen of Steeplechase Park is the absolutely, positively, practically, almost-true story of infamous burlesque queen and magic meatball maker Belladonna Marie Donato. Pregnant at fifteen after gleefully losing her virginity to pansexual neighborhood strongman Francis Anthony Mozzarelli, Bella is robbed of her baby by a pack of nefarious nuns and her embittered papa has her sterilized without her consent (legal in 1935). With the help of a besotted Francis, her newfound family of queercentric outcasts, and a top-secret meatball recipe, a devastated Bella embarks on a riotous quest through Depression-era Coney Island sideshows, the tawdry world of peekaboo striptease routines, a doomed mob marriage, and a tasty collection of wisdom-filled recipes to find her lost child, herself, and maybe even true love. It all leads Bella back home, to the scene of her original sin, where she boldly faces matters of life and death, questions of forgiveness, and a holy mess only the healing properties of great Italian cooking can fix.
Homeport
Picture it. 1992. Guam. USS White Plains, AFS-4. In what was to become the pivotal election year in the history of the gay community, the military, the country, SK2 James Cole tells the story of how the underground gay community serving in the military had to survive with the hope that those in uniform, who desired nothing more than to serve their country, could finally do so -- as themselves. No more gestures. No more code language. No more pretending. No more hiding. Funny, poignant, unbelievable, bittersweet. James presents the true meaning of the most-used code word of the time: Family.
Feuds and Reckless Fury
From USA Today best-selling author K Webster comes an angsty and emotional enemies-to-lovers gay romance stand-alone!The hatred began when my father proposed to another man in a shocking moment that rocked my family to its core....Now I'm on a quest for revenge against my father.That means hitting him where it hurts - the new fianc矇 and the son he thinks so much of.Alister Sommers.Alis is a bleached-blond perfectionist thorn in my side, who's used to everything going his way. Grades, money, track - he dominates it all despite his short, insignificant frame.Was one dad not good enough that Alis had to take mine, too?Soon, we'll be stepbrothers.Until then, I vow to make his life a living hell.Maybe Dad will regret his terrible mistakes.Maybe he won't.I know I won't regret wrecking their lives like they did mine.I'll give up everything, even my girlfriend and football, if it means I get a chance for retribution.It's reckless and risky, but I don't have much to lose.The havoc I wreak might ease some of the pain Dad caused my mother.I'm willing to give it a shot.What starts as a family feud will become a war...one I plan on winning no matter the cost.There's only one small problem.I may have underestimated my opponent.
Wicked Lies Boys Tell
From USA Today Bestselling author K Webster comes an angst-filled, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers MM romance!I'm in love with my best friend.Lie.I'm in love with my enemy.Truth.But they're the same.They. Are. The. Same.Lines in my world are blurry between fantasy and reality.Truth and lies. Love and hate.Copeland Justice is my enemy. My once best friend. The sadist in my heart plucking and pulling at every thread of who I am until I'm unraveled at his feet.His mouth says he hates me. His eyes burn with animosity for me. His heart beats for someone else.But Copeland Justice is the best liar of us all.
My Body Is Paper
"Cuadros died of AIDS in 1996, two years after chronicling the disease in City of God, a book of poems and stories about queer Los Angeles. His belated follow-up takes the same form, with the same bracing urgency."--The New York Times "Without doubt one of the sexiest and most important writers I've ever read."--Justin Torres, author of Blackouts"My Body Is Paper is a testament to the unrelenting literary magic of Gil Cuadros. Through poetry and prose, Cuadros holds a mirror up to California, reflecting this land of dualities back at us. He gives us sunshine and sickness, ecstasy and drudgery, eros and death. I am so very grateful for his work."--Myriam Gurba, author of Creep: Accusations and ConfessionsSince City of God (1994) by Gil Cuadros was published 30 years ago, it has become an unlikely classic (an "essential book of Los Angeles" according to the LA Times), touching readers and writers who find in his work a singular evocation of Chicanx life in Los Angeles during and leading up to the AIDS epidemic, which took his life in 1996. Little did we know, Cuadros continued writing exuberant prose and poems in the period between his one published book and his untimely death at the age of 34. This recently discovered treasure, My Body Is Paper, is a stunning portrait of sex, family, religion, culture of origin, and the betrayals of the body. Tender and blistering, erotic and spiritual--Cuadros dives into these complexities which we grapple with today, showing us how to survive these times, and beyond.
Someone Else’s Story
Following the events of Sleeping Underwater, journalist-with-a-death-wish Tom Bradstreet finds himself irritatingly immortal. Languishing in Edmonton of all places, he drinks, takes in the occasional movie with his disagreeable upstairs neighbor, and drinks some more.The price of this idyllic life is occasionally taking an assignment from the British intelligence agency that keeps tabs on the supernatural. This time his subject is William S. Frankenstein. Formerly the famed Frankenstein monster, now a performance artist who seeks, with the assistance of the North Koreans, to punish the world that created him.Having long made peace with his status as a supporting character in other people's lives, Tom is alarmed, and not a little annoyed, to be thrust into the spotlight of this particular story.
Us, Et Cetera
A captivating LGBTQ fantasy that blends the enchantment of Cinderella with the futuristic world of The Matrix, delving into questions about the nature of life, the pursuit of freedom, and the price one must pay for love.Eke lives in a nice house, in a wealthy neighborhood, with an upstanding family: Mr. and Mrs. Kensworth and their three children. But Eke is not family; Eke is property. He's an AI whose job is to keep the house clean and organized, and no matter how much Eke secretly wishes to be allowed outside to see the stars or to make a real friend, he's either ignored or bullied by the family that owns him. To make things worse, the Kensworths purchase a shiny new AI named Kyp, who quickly becomes everyone's favorite, leaving Eke feeling more isolated than ever. That is until a terrifying party incident brings the two AIs together, sparking a chain of events that forces them to commit the unthinkable: defy human orders and run away.With AI hunters hot on their trail, Eke and Kyp set out on a perilous journey across the country, fighting for their lives, searching for the true meaning of freedom, and even daring to fall in love.
Simple Justice
It's 1994, an election year when violent crime is rampant, voters want action, and politicians smell blood. When a Latino teenager confesses to the murder of a pretty-boy cokehead outside a gay bar in L.A., the cops consider the case closed. But Benjamin Justice, a disgraced former reporter for the Los Angeles Times, sees something in the jailed boy others don't. His former editor, Harry Brofsky, now toiling at the rival Los Angeles Sun, surprises Justice from his alcoholic seclusion to help neophyte reporter Alexandra Templeton dig deeper into the story. But why would a seemingly decent kid confess to a brutal gang initiation killing if he wasn't guilty? And how can Benjamin Justice possibly be trusted, given his central role in the Pulitzer scandal that destroyed his career? Snaking his way through shadowy neighborhoods and dubious suspects, he's increasingly haunted by memories of his lover Jacques, whose death from AIDS six years earlier precipitated his fall from grace. As he unravels emotionally, Templeton attempts to solve the riddle of his dark past and ward off another meltdown as they race against a critical deadline to uncover and publish the truth.Awarded an Edgar by Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel on initial release, this 25th Anniversary edition has been revised by the author. A foreword for the 2020 edition by Christopher Rice (Bone Music) is included."Politically pungent, exactly observed, and conceding little comfort, Wilson is heir to the shockingly unsentimental vision of Patricia Highsmith." - Michael Bronski, Out Magazine"First-time novelist John Morgan Wilson hits a home run with his gritty tale of modern-day L.A." - Lambda Book Report"Wilson writes with such skill, pluck, and conviction that it becomes both suspenseful and moving. Sexy, too." - Washington Post"This moody first mystery... isn't your typical day at the beach. But with its vivid dissection of Los Angeles lowlife and intriguing characters, you may find it tough to put down." - People"Wilson keeps the emotional as well as forensic suspense up through the very last sentence. The final scene is not only a satisfying explanation of the crime, but a riveting study of the erotic cruelty of justice." - Harvard Gay and Lesbian Review"An exceptionally fine debut. Ben Justice is ... a more human and real character than most mystery sleuths." - Booklist
Death Trick
Don Strachey isn't exactly the most sought-after private eye in Albany, New York. In fact, this gay P.I. has gotten to the point of having to write checks to pay his tab at the cheapest lunch counter in town. And he isn't sure that the latest one, for the grand total of two dollars and ninety-three cents, is going to clear. Surprisingly he's hired to locate Billy Blount, the gay heir to one of Saratoga Springs' upper-crust families. On top of that, Billy, a young and outspoken gay activist, is wanted for the grisly murder of the man he slept with on his last night in Albany - a man he'd never met before that night.Written just before the onslaught of AIDS, Death Trick is a time capsule of gay life as it existed in smaller towns in America. A foreword for this new edition by Michael Nava (Henry Rios series) is included."This murder mystery, recounted with sassiness and wit, is full of true-to-life details about contemporary gay existence. Stevenson uses the yarn to poke fun at straitlaced parents, homophobic cops and greedy gay bar owners ... This is a great lazy-day read - and politically correct, yet!" - The Advocate"Stevenson holds his own with the top novelists of the clever mystery genre. He writes wittily and knowingly about his subjects, both the gay world and the world of politics, and draws telling portraits of the bitter, clever amusing men who inhabit both." - West Coast Review of Books"Sassy and sexy ... Don Strachey is a private dick who really earns his title." - Armistead Maupin"Mystery fans had better grab hold of this and keep an eye out for Richard Stevenson." - Bay Area Reporter
Forbidden Rock and Roll
In a small Soviet town, ninth-grader Seva Temkin finds solace in his friendship with Zhenya Smirnov. Gradually, he realizes his feelings for Zhenya have become complicated. Grappling with hidden emotions and societal norms, Seva withdraws into his art, straining the boys' bond. Just as they prepare to confront their truths, an unexpected event forces Seva to retreat, leaving their relationship uncertain.Seva rebuilds his life with the help of a classmate and distracts himself with a new romance with Alina Denikina. Meanwhile, Zhenya realizes the depth of their friendship, but their hidden desires face obstacles due to Seva dating Alina. Months later, a scandal threatens to expose the boys' feelings, which would have tragic consequences.Polina Krymskaya's "Forbidden Rock and Roll" is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in a repressive society, exploring love, friendship, and the resilience of youth. It delves into the transformative power of acceptance and the price individuals pay for embracing their true selves in the face of adversity.
Forbidden Rock and Roll
In a small Soviet town, ninth-grader Seva Temkin finds solace in his friendship with Zhenya Smirnov. Gradually, he realizes his feelings for Zhenya have become complicated. Grappling with hidden emotions and societal norms, Seva withdraws into his art, straining the boys' bond. Just as they prepare to confront their truths, an unexpected event forces Seva to retreat, leaving their relationship uncertain.Seva rebuilds his life with the help of a classmate and distracts himself with a new romance with Alina Denikina. Meanwhile, Zhenya realizes the depth of their friendship, but their hidden desires face obstacles due to Seva dating Alina. Months later, a scandal threatens to expose the boys' feelings, which would have tragic consequences.Polina Krymskaya's "Forbidden Rock and Roll" is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in a repressive society, exploring love, friendship, and the resilience of youth. It delves into the transformative power of acceptance and the price individuals pay for embracing their true selves in the face of adversity.This is the large print edition of Forbidden Rock and Roll, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Forbidden Rock and Roll
In a small Soviet town, ninth-grader Seva Temkin finds solace in his friendship with Zhenya Smirnov. Gradually, he realizes his feelings for Zhenya have become complicated. Grappling with hidden emotions and societal norms, Seva withdraws into his art, straining the boys' bond. Just as they prepare to confront their truths, an unexpected event forces Seva to retreat, leaving their relationship uncertain.Seva rebuilds his life with the help of a classmate and distracts himself with a new romance with Alina Denikina. Meanwhile, Zhenya realizes the depth of their friendship, but their hidden desires face obstacles due to Seva dating Alina. Months later, a scandal threatens to expose the boys' feelings, which would have tragic consequences.Polina Krymskaya's "Forbidden Rock and Roll" is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in a repressive society, exploring love, friendship, and the resilience of youth. It delves into the transformative power of acceptance and the price individuals pay for embracing their true selves in the face of adversity.This is the large print edition of Forbidden Rock and Roll, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Where There's A Will
...There's A Way.Connor and Will are at vastly different points in their lives.At 32, Connor Stark's life is pretty great. With a handsome boyfriend, a thriving business as an Events Coordinator, and a vibrant social life set against the stunning backdrop of Australia's Gold Coast, he has very few complaints. Hell, he even has eye candy in the form of his uniformed silver fox upstairs neighbour, not that he'd ever do anything more than perv on the guy.Then one day tragedy strikes, and Connor is thrust into single parenthood as he is handed a newborn baby and what feels like zero lifelines.Meanwhile, at 49, perpetually single firefighter Will Bradford's life is also pretty great. Though his hair might be more silver than brown these days, he has a rewarding job, amazing grown-up kids, and an adorable downstairs neighbour he probably shouldn't be checking out as often as he does. So sue him; he's only human.When Connor's life is turned upside down overnight, Will finds himself helping the younger man navigate his new reality. He has no intention of falling butt over teakettle for Connor or his kid, but somehow it happens anyway.With Connor a broken man, and Will concerned about restarting the whole parenting gig from scratch, how can they make a relationship work, especially when life seems intent on throwing even more hurdles their way?CW: Despite the bulk of the romance being tooth-rottingly sweet, this book does touch on some potentially triggering topics. These include: death of close family members (both through terminal illness and also sudden means), traffic accidents, fire trauma, homelessness, mild homophobia, and the stress/trauma of raising children, including sleep deprivation, self-doubt/anxiety, custody negotiations, and the fear of losing one's child.
