Only, she's not a teenager anymore. Ready to challenge herself artistically and earn the part she's always dreamed of, she's forced to face the realization that in order to win the roles afforded to edgier actresses, she might first have to audition by playing someone edgier in her day-to-day life.Pop star Lila Wilder built a multimedia empire by always having her finger on the pulse of what's hot. However, as she struggles to produce her next smash hit record, she's finding it hard to keep her name in the public eye, and a string of tumultuous relationships with Hollywood boy-toys no longer captivates anyone's attention.Both women tentatively agree to a headline-grabbing fauxmance, with two simple rules: Always stick to the script, and never forget that on the stage of public perception, nothing is real. Can two women find love in a world of carefully crafted illusions, or will a successful charade mean the potential for something more gets left on the cutting-room floor?

    It’s time for a fresh start, a move across the country, and a new set of rules to help heal her heart—no straight women, no women with kids, and no commitment. But when she meets her new neighbors, the beautiful Erica and her special needs daughter, Siena, she struggles against the pull she immediately experiences.Erica Cooper has learned to rely only on herself. She knows most people don’t stick around when the going gets tough. And when caring for a child with autism, the going can get tough fast. She is content with the quiet and emotionally safe life she’s constructed, but when they are befriended by their kind, playful, and—damn it—really hot new neighbor, the walls protecting her heart threaten to crumble.So much for good intentions and firm resolutions—neither stand a chance when the stars align for love.Words: 88,000Cover Artist: Melody PondGenres: Contemporary / Romance Tags: Children / Families, Animals, California, Disability, Friends to Lovers Romance, Homecoming

    Fallon is the keeper of the town’s secrets. She’s heard tales of broken hearts, torrid affairs, closet cases, and the dreams of hopeful romantics. With a sensitive ear and a warm bed, Fallon is a legend in her small town. One thing still eludes her—love. Happily married, a new baby, and a burgeoning career, Riley Main’s life was on course. One drunk driver turned her world upside down. A widow before the age of thirty, Riley’s life has fallen out of balance. A gentle suggestion from her husband’s grandmother convinces Riley to embark on a journey across the country. With her two-year-old son, Owen, Riley makes her way from sunny San Diego to the chilly little Vermont town of Whiskey Springs. A blown fuel pump in the middle of a snow storm puts Riley on a collision course with a charming pub owner named Fallon Foster. Nothing will be the same again for anyone. Rich with a colorful cast of characters that will make you laugh and cry; Open Tab is a new kind of romantic adventure from best-selling lesbian fiction author JA Armstrong. Welcome to Whiskey Springs.

    One stuck in the past, the other a very real present. Lucy Owens’ life was irrevocably changed in a matter of seconds. Life as she knew it was over in the blink of an eye. Moving away from all that she knew, Lucy now lives a solitary life in her cabin on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Filled with guilt and pain, she keeps herself to herself, and for years she manages to avoid immersing back into society. Nicole Granger has three small children to worry about. Always looking over her shoulder, they arrive at the lake with very little to call their own. Haunted by years of physical abuse, she longs to belong again, to bring normality to her girls’ lives for the first time. Both women are pulled towards one another in an attraction that could bring both of them their freedom.

    Right as she's about to graduate college and will have to start making real decisions about her future, there comes an offer for them to go on a small tour with pop-country sensation Kristen Nichols, who is looking to make serious changes to her sound and image and believes touring with indie darlings Right Turn will give the new 'her' credibility. Kristen Nichols is the embodiment of everything about the music industry that Ali scoffs at, but she's offering them an affordable, real tour, and that's very hard to say no to. Putting up with a pop princess for a summer is a price worth paying--or so Ali thinks before she actually meets Kristen. 'K-Nic' does absolutely nothing for her, but Kristen Nichols in person? Yeah, that's a different story...

    Where the Doms are tall, gorgeous, loyal and protective. Where the women are strong but like to be tamed. Where all your deepest fantasies can come true. The Dungeon Fantasy Club. This is the complete set of all eight full-length, scintillating, spicy romance novels by bestselling author Anya Summers. It includes... Her Highland Master Zoey gets herself lost in Scotland and finds herself without a place to stay. The sexy Scot, Declan, makes her a tantalizing but scandalous offer: Stay in his home for the week, free of charge, and spend each night warming his bed. When Zoey’s past catches up with her, will Declan be willing to risk his heart to become Her Highland Master? To Master & Defend Dominance. Submission. Honor. After a scorching one-night stand with her knight in shining armor, Ophelia will have to face old hurts, and decide whether or not she can trust Tobias with the most precious of gifts. Two Doms for Kara Zeke and Chase make Kara an enticing offer: to submit to them on their trip. But they're her business partners, so Kara shouldn't get involved. Should she? His Driven Domme In the race of his life, Jesse moves out of the driver's seat and willingly becomes Lucy’s passenger. Jesse will have to convince Lucy to enter the fast lane with him – and prove that he's willing to submit to all of his Domme's utmost desires. Can he make the ultimate sacrifice and give up control – for love? Her Country Master After a scorching night with Elise, the dominant alpha male in Tyler recognizes she might just be the woman for him. Can Tyler, the country Dom, convince the certified city girl to trade bright lights for starry nights? Or will her secret destroy their happiness before it's even begun? Love Me, Master Me What begins as a bit of fun and play in the dungeon soon turns into a relationship, where Delilah finds herself healing under Bastian's passionate touch. When the demands of her career and a threat from her past intervene, Bastian must use every note in his arsenal to convince Delilah that theirs is a duet worth singing. But can she be convinced to trust him with her heart? Submit To Me Hunter couldn't be more shocked when he runs into Veronica, the first love of his life, and the woman who broke his heart. Veronica's only thought, however, is the secret she's kept hidden for ten years. When the truth is revealed, she moves heaven and earth to shield the most precious person in her life from the fallout – even if it means leaving the one Dom she knows she could give her whole heart to. His Wired Dom When Kat attends her oldest friend's wedding in Scotland on New Year's Eve and meets Will, she feels as though she has finally met a man worthy of submitting herself to body and soul. Can she convince Will to be the Dom of her dreams, or will he treat her like precious glass and walk away?

    And he has no idea.” Messy-haired, soulful-eyed, off-kilter lyricist Les Graves holds tight to the hedonist’s credo of consumption in every avenue of life. He has trouble staying still, trouble staying sober, trouble turning down a good time—but put a pen in his hand, and he’ll set a page on fire.Music was Evan Porter’s ticket out of the backwater mud puddle he was born in, the passion keeping him warm as he busked on street corners, fueling him through a dead-end bartending job. Every chord, every song, every ounce of sweat has been devoted to making Porter & Graves a success. He’s the level-head, the quiet maestro, the seatbelt that keeps Les from flying too far out of control. And he’s getting pretty tired of playing savior.Their onstage chemistry is electric, offstage it's… complicated.After Porter & Graves’s third album bombs, the pressure is on for the duo to redeem themselves with their fourth. While sequestered in an East Tennessee cabin to compose, things take a turn for the worse when an event from their past comes back to haunt them in an embarrassingly public fashion and forces them into an unusual position that tests a partnership already hanging by its bloody roots.Can Evan and Les find harmony or will they—and their music career—go down in flames? Dedicated, the first standalone in the Rhythm of Love series, is a steamy bisexual friends-to-lovers romance featuring semi-kinda forced proximity, a fake relationship, angst, snark, a cock-blocking greenhouse, really poor decisions involving social media, and a HEA guarantee. *Please note that this book contains reference to and depiction of a mmf scene.*

    So when a temp position at a celebrity gossip magazine becomes available, she goes after it. Emerson Sterling has been acting since she was little, but a rough patch as a teenager has given her a bad rap in Hollywood. Just when she thinks her dream role can turn around the public’s image of her, a conflict with her co-star and America’s Sweetheart, Rachel Blanche, puts her on the front cover of every magazine, the villain once again. Rumors swirl that the starlets’ feud started in the bedroom, and Hayley accidentally overhears a conversation between Emerson and Rachel that could lead to the biggest scoop of her career. Will Hayley follow the story, or will her irresistible attraction to Emerson and the secrets Emerson is desperate to keep buried ruin both their careers...and their chance at love?

    But while everything else might seem rosy in her world, her love life is woefully non-existent. When she finds a discarded jewelry box, things start to happen with a strange twist of luck.An old friend invites her on a last-minute bachelorette party tour, an all-expenses-paid motorcycle trip along Italy’s romantic Amalfi Coast. It could be just another one of those strange coincidences that keep happening, but Juliet is thrilled to tag along for the ride. When she meets Leoni, the gorgeous Italian motorcycle racer, Juliet starts to question a lot more than her luck.But fate still has a few tricks up its sleeve and Juliet finds herself cruising a bumpy road. Can she capture the love she’s always been after or is she heading for a crash course with destiny?

    Java joins the all-female mercenary company called Freeholm's Firewalkers where she is made a Scout. As a scout, Java finds herself in one of the most dangerous positions in the company--and the most exciting. In response to Emperor Frander's attack on the duchy of Lender's Dale, the Firewalkers are sent to the border between Lender's Dale and the duchy of Greencastle to keep him out as well as they can. Java and the scouts become the most active force against Frander's forces. Java distinguishes herself in many ways, including breaking the rules to rescue her sergeant's sister. Java's fortunes turn decidedly for the better when she rescues three young magi, and then stumbles upon the last living member of the Lender's Dale royal family, Samantha. Then things get interesting.

    Under his working name, Jasper has built a solid clientele and reputation. As JD Pierce, high-priced escort, he specializes in bringing bisexual fantasies to life. Sometimes a husband needs to be humiliated. Maybe a couple wants to be naughty and roleplay the seduction of an impressionable boy. Jasper, aka JD, is the man for the job.When a young woman with a unique problem contacts Jasper, though, he fears he's out of his depth. Alethia's husband Nick suffered a spinal cord injury. He has paraplegia. The couple can no longer have conventional sex, and it's driving a wedge between them. Nick is straight, but Alethia hires Jasper to help them fix things.Despite his doubts, Jasper throws himself into the challenge. He wants to help sexy Nick reconnect with his beautiful wife. Using imagination and honesty, he unearths hidden fantasies in both of them. What he isn't prepared for is his attraction to these new clients. The feeling grows quickly from desire to friendship and maybe something more. Will Jasper help Nick and Alethia and then move on? Or will they be the couple to bring to life this escort's own fantasy?The Escort's Tale is a stand-alone bisexual erotic romance featuring a well-endowed lover-for-hire, a troubled man in a wheelchair, and the determined woman who brings them all together.

    A busy young woman working her way through college, Natalie isn’t looking for any complicated emotional entanglements. Madeline Garret has been married to the same man for nearly twenty years. With her daughter in college and him frequently away for work, Maddie often finds herself alone in their empty house. When circumstances conspire to have Natalie around, Maddie thinks she's found a way to be closer to her daughter. And maybe a new friend. Natalie is okay with that... but as they spend time together, something begins to change. [A slow burn May-September romance.]103,000 words

    with some twists. Lucinda Hamilton settles down in sleepy Reverie, South Carolina, because she’s running from the troubles of her past. But when her dangerous ex-husband evades law enforcement, she fears that no amount of running will ever make her safe again. Two women are determined to keep Lucinda’s past at bay — the mysterious young nurse living on the other side of Lucinda’s duplex, who won’t even tell Lucinda her name, and Ardie Brown, an ex-marine who’s recently moved back to Reverie herself. It’s hard for Lucinda to trust either one of them; it’s even harder to admit to herself that she’s falling for both of them. What will happen when Lucinda’s ex-husband finally catches up to her? Will the girl next door or Ardie have the power to stop him? Or will Lucinda finally have to face her past all by herself? About this book This book is best classified as "romantic suspense." If you're looking for a light-hearted, formulaic, run-of-the-mill lesbian romance, then this book is *not* for you. It's not fluff. It's rated R, and it has some trigger warnings. But if you're looking for something with substance that will keep you reading -- and guessing -- until the final scene, then start reading today. This book includes: Sexual content Mention of domestic violence (nothing explicit) Discussion of PTSD (somewhat explicit)

    Molly Fawn’s life is surprisingly normal, considering that she spends her days running support for a man who can fly and lift city buses with one hand. But when Molly interrupts the Silhouette — the city’s most notorious thief — in a middle of a job, everything gets a bit more exciting. Suddenly, Molly sees the thief everywhere, and those leather clad curves and wicked smiles are all she can think about. The Silhouette seems determined to lure the mild-mannered Dr. Fawn out of her shell like taking a gem from a vault, but will Molly have the courage to let the beautiful thief have a shot at stealing her heart? Silhouette is a standalone F/F romance set in a fictional Midwestern city with superpowered heroes, villains, and the sidekicks who love them.

    Just like you can’t stop the whispers of your heart. When Fflur’s parents' divorce, she has to find her place in not only her new family, but also the world. Her mother’s deception and secret life cuts deep. Deep enough for Fflur to taste the bitterness of hate. But her connection to a boy that may or may not become her new stepbrother could well cause the deepest hurt of all. I’m Fflur—Flower to everyone who knows me—and this is the story of broken homes, shattered hearts, and stolen dreams. It’s the story of weeds and wishes, and the definition of a flower.

    Forced to share a long journey home. Will they work together or pull each other apart? Rebecca is stuck in Portugal. All planes to England are grounded and it's only two days until Christmas. Desperate to get home but without money to hire a car; she's stuck. She sees an opportunity when she meets a snobby businesswoman with a broken leg, a platinum credit card, and a desire to get home. A tentative agreement is struck in order reach their destination before the festive deadline. Will they make it, or will they kill each other along the way? A heartwarming enemies to lovers romance with a twist. Discover The Road Ahead and make your own journey home today.

    Proceed with caution. You have been warned. Two days a week I meet my men in the dungeon-separately. Where we play and indulge in our deepest desires. Where we fall in love not only with pleasure, but each other. For years, it's been enough for us. Until, it's not. Somebody wants more. With the demons one of us harbors and the pain another craves...can love truly conquer all? Warning: Contains spicy adult content not suitable for everyone, a dash of romance, yummy men you want to nibble on, heavy BD/SM play, femd*m fun, and bisexual themes. Stand-alone romance novel. For ages 18+.

     Alizhan can’t see faces, but she can read minds. Her mysterious ability leaves her unable to touch or be touched without excruciating pain. Rescued from abandonment and raised by the wealthy and beautiful Iriyat ha-Varensi, Alizhan has grown up in isolation, using her gift to steal secrets from Iriyat’s rivals, the ruling class of Laalvur. But Iriyat keeps secrets of her own. When Alizhan discovers that she isn’t the only one of her kind, and that a deadly plot threatens everyone like her, there’s only one person she can trust. Ev liked having a secret. None of the other girls in the village had a thief-friend. Evreyet Umarsad—“Ev” to her parents and her one friend—longs to be the kind of hero she reads about in books. But the rest of the world feels impossibly far away from her life on a farm outside Laalvur. Ev will never lay eyes on the underground city of Adappyr, the stars of the Nightward Coast, or the venomous medusas that glow in the dark depths of the sea. At least on her weekly trip to the market, Ev gets to see her thief—the strange young woman who slips by her cart and playfully steals a handful of thornfruit. When the thief needs help, Ev doesn’t hesitate. Together, they uncover a conspiracy that draws them all over Laalvur and beyond. Thornfruit is the first book in The Gardener's Hand trilogy.

     Colorado, 1992. Tegan entered her freshman year of college with an open mind. But when an innocent roommate back rub turns into her first girl-on-girl make-out session, she isn’t sure if she’s ready for the world to know she’s attracted to women. After a chance encounter with a hunky male classmate, Tegan’s brain swims with the bisexual possibilities. Gemma knows who she is, but she doesn’t expect Tegan to shout from the rooftops about their new relationship status. With the prying eyes of friends and jealous rivals, however, secrets may not stay hidden for long. Girl Love Happens: Season One is a boxed set of the first six episodes of a lesbian romance series infused with 1990s’ nostalgia. And, the boxed set contains bonus scenes you won’t find in the individual episodes. If you like tumultuous love stories, simmering chemistry, and colorful casts of characters, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s smart, sexy series. Buy Girl Love Happens to start the captivating romance series today!

    That decision will impact her entire life. If she says something, she risks embarrassment and her heart. If she doesn’t say something, she may never know if Jenna Cabot feels the same way about her. In Path I, Bailey risks it all and asks Jenna out on a date on their high school graduation day. In Path II, Bailey does not ask Jenna out on a date on their high school graduation day. What follows in both paths is Bailey and Jenna’s story. It’s the most important moments that make up their lives together and apart. It’s the story of how they were always drawn together and always would be. It’s the ups and the downs, the perfect moments and the difficult ones. It’s the tears and the laughter. And it’s the drive to make forever possible with the love of your life no matter the circumstances.

    With his primary role no longer being “Claire’s dad,” he realizes he isn’t sure who he is or what he wants out of life. For Craig Baker, a mid-life crisis crept up on him in the form of restlessness that a new Jeep didn’t solve. Just as he’s contemplating getting a tattoo to try and shake himself out of this funk, he meets an old classmate who is in the same boat. They’re both trying to figure out who they are at the age of forty-five. For one man, there’s a slow realization that maybe he doesn’t need something to cure the restlessness, but someone. For the other man, it’s the discovery of a new side to himself and the willingness to embrace it. And for both of them, it’s realizing that mid-life means you still have half your life left so you might as well live it.

    That is, until he stumbles into Hunter Adams, who is not only openly bisexual, but also notorious for being a player and always getting what he wants.And what he wants happens to be nothing less than Jules. What starts with Jules spilling coffee over Hunter and in turn lending him his hoodie quickly spirals into something much more complicated.Trapped in a struggle with himself and confined by the rules of society, Jules’ entire world is turned upside down, until the one thing he knows for sure is this: Getting his favorite hoodie back is by far the smallest of his problems.Grab a copy now and celebrate love in the face of the boundaries society has built. This is one LGBTQ+ book you shouldn’t miss.

    These poems explore the emotional fallout of immigration, the illusion of the American dream via the fallacy of the nuclear family, the latent anxieties of living in a queer brown undocumented body within a heterosexual marriage, and the ongoing search for belonging. Finding solace in the resignation to sheer possibility, these poems challenge us to question the potential ways in which two people can interact, love, give birth, and mourn―sometimes all at once.

    The story revolves around Cinderella, an extremely friendly, happily-drifting adventurer, and her best friend Maeryll, a semi-retired assassin with refined tastes. The whole comic is free to read online and has just completed its first big arc.

    The Honourable Aubrey Fanshawe, second son of an earl, is Society. They have nothing in common, until a casual encounter leads to a crisis.  Aubrey isn’t looking for love. He already has it, in his long-term clandestine relationship with Lord and Lady Hernedale. And Lucien is the last man Aubrey should want. He’s a commoner, raised in service, socially unacceptable. Worse, he writes for a disreputable, gossip-hungry newspaper. Aubrey can’t afford to trust him when arrest and disgrace are just a breath away. Lucien doesn’t trust nobs. Painful experience has taught him that working people simply don’t count to them. Years ago, he turned his back on a life of luxury so his future wouldn’t depend on an aristocrat’s whim. Now, thanks to Aubrey, he’s becoming entangled in the risky affairs of the upper classes, antagonising people who could destroy him with a word. Aubrey and Lucien have too much to hide—and too much between them to ignore. Rejecting the strict rules and closed doors of Edwardian society might lead them both to ruin… but happiness and integrity alike demand it.  An Edwardian Romance.

    Soon after, she falls head over heels in love with a gorgeous girl, Lana, a woman she meets only by pure chance during a captivating encounter between flights within Vienna’s Airport terminal. This love seemed far from being reciprocated and rather hopeless. Or was it?Lana meets Claire whilst going from Slovenia on route to the US making plans for her perfect married life. This encounter reveals the essence of who she is within. She discovers a new side to herself. She becomes torn between two worlds and must decide. Whatever her decision, there will be consequences. She can suppress her feelings and memories during the day. Can she control them in her dreams? Will her dreams be strong enough to make Lana follow her heart?

    In uncharted space, head of a sentient planet, the new eld of Ardulum now leads the religion she once rejected. Emn is by her side but the Mmnnuggl war brewing in the Charted Systems, threatening her homeworld of Neek, cannot be ignored. Atalant must return to the planet that exiled her in order to lead the resistance. She must return home a god, a hypocrite, a liar in gold robes, and decide whether to thrust her unwilling people into the truth of Ardulum, or play the role she has been handed and never see her family, or her world, again.

    Both Mr. Wrong when I'm looking for my Mr. Right. Blake and Declan. My new bosses. Super-hot but like night and day. One dirty and kinky... a playboy The other, deep, dark and brooding They make me want things I've never wanted before.They make me want THEM. And, when I discover their deepest secret,I can't help thinking... Maybe two Mr. Wrongs CAN make it right... A contemporary menage romance with plenty of heat and heart, Their Virgin PA is fun but emotional... and packed with steamy scenes that will leave readers gasping. An incredible three-way love story from award-winning author SC Daiko!

     What happens when an old flame comes back into your life? Do you remember the good times and leave the past buried? Or do you head down a path that will blow your world apart? Zane is married to the love of his life, Jenna. Depressed and disillusioned with his life, he contacts his old college friend and they embark upon a dangerous affair, that will have far reaching consequences for all concerned. Love, secrets, lies, redemption, and a heartbreaking conclusion - life will never be the same again Note: This series incorporates; Part One - She Loves to Watch Me Play Part Two - Our Dirty Little Secrets Part Three - Till Death Us Do Part

    Thus has it been since before the physical and spirit worlds divided. There are five martial Forms inspired by the elements and humans have learned them, using them to defend themselves, for thousands of years. Ever since the Empire of Iron began using the Metal Form for conquest, the secrets of each Form have been guarded more closely. Few people learn more than one Form as they did in the past. In Avrilatha – an ordinary village in the Western Plains – lives Ayah. Daughter of the village healer, Ayah’s only genuinely remarkable features are a stubborn streak and a desire to master all five Elemental Forms. When she is forced to leave her village, Ayah sets out on her quest to find teachers. Accompanied by a fox with a secret, Ayah’s journey will take her all over the continent and involve her in politics, intrigue, and war. The Empire of Iron is on the move, and the only thing in its way is one stubborn girl.

    At least, that's what Leo Cartwright thinks. He's cheated on every boyfriend and girlfriend he's ever had. Not because he can't keep it in his pants, but because he's never met anyone who made him want to. He's happy bed-hopping his way through life, never committing and never settling. When the fall semester begins, he moves into his dorm room with the intent to party his way through his sophomore year, all the while refusing to face the demons of his past. Saint wants a real connection with someone, but being a major introvert and having social anxiety makes it difficult. After an incident in high school turned his world upside down, he's sworn off all parties and all fun. The only thing he cares about is getting through college and making something of himself. That is until he meets Leo, the carefree playboy who he wants to punch one moment and kiss the next. Forced together as college roommates, Leo and Saint bash heads a lot. Saint loves organization and quiet, while Leo is messy and loud. The two men couldn't be more different, but the connection between them grows stronger every day. The party boy and the bookworm; a tale of early morning arguments, funny banter, and sexual tension that sets the pages on fire. *Cheater and the Saint is an 80k word gay romance with playful banter, heartwarming romance, and two men who can't keep their hands off each other.*

    Radley - Holly Hollydays Adan Ramie - Drive Me Wild Emma Sterner-Radley - Greengage Holiday Cheer Em Stevens - The Gift Natasha West - Stock Take All profits from this festive box set will be donated to The Trevor Project and to Stonewall

    Frankly, he's as regular as can be. He works construction with his brothers, loves his small-town life, and shares a close bond with his family, especially his grandmother. Okay, so maybe he has a few secrets in his closet, like his bisexuality…and that other thing he doesn’t talk about…   Grayson ‘Saint’ St. Claire has it all: a dream job in LA, money, freedom. Saint doesn’t do attachments, which is just the way he likes it. Still, he’d be lying if he didn’t admit he missed his deceased parents, the only family he had... Until he gets an email from some guy named Tyler, revealing the existence of a grandmother he’s never met, prompting Saint to drop everything and drive across the country.   Saint and Tyler couldn't be more different. Tyler dislikes Saint on sight, but there's something about Tyler that gets under Saint's skin. It’s not until they get to know one another that everything begins to change for the better. But the Holloways and St. Claires have secrets, their pasts tied together in tragic ways. With the odds stacked against them, Saint and Tyler have to face the fact that love alone might not be enough…

    She wasn't a socialite like her sister Gwen, she was just shy plain old Josephine. She was the pariah of high society. When her mother sticks her with the job of managing a kissing booth at a stuck up charity event, one kiss from beautiful and popular Olivia Winchester changes everything.

    Visions lead her to Nectar and Ambrosia: the weirdest pub on Earth, where inter-dimensional travelers with attention seeking issues get drunk in between the A-list celebrity lives they create. They can't pretend to be gods anymore—not since a treaty with the current Supreme Deity promising they won't intervene in human affairs.The Doorkeeper of this threshold, Florian, rides herd on the rowdy Amaranthine and offers her shelter and a job. Callie likes the lonely, mysterious bartender more than she should. For Florian, her presence is a ray of light in the gray monotony of his sentence behind the bar, but he keeps a cautious distance—the truth of how he became Doorkeeper could change Callie's perception of him forever. When angels show up for a war council over Zeus's irrational mutters about a comeback, Callie has uncontrolled visions of an apocalypse. Ex-gods realize she’s the first Oracle Priestess in generations. All Callie wanted was keep her parents safe, and now it seems she must sacrifice her future to keep the rest of humanity safe, too. Ambrosia could be the key to harnessing her visions— or it could cost her life.War is coming. The threshold between worlds has never been more fragile. Callie must discover who is pulling Zeus's strings and avert the final battle—before the immortal vying to become the next Supreme Deity kills her first.

    Freiburg is too provincial for her taste, and besides, pen and paper are outdated anyway.Anja Lamm, Paper Love’s only full-time employee, takes an instant dislike to the arrogant, digital-loving snob who’s supposed to be her temporary boss.But thanks to a meddling cat, a business trip to a stationery fair, and an armada of origami boats, Anja soon starts to see beneath Susanne’s aloof exterior, and Susanne discovers how sexy pens and notebooks can be—at least when Anja handles them.As the end of Susanne’s three-month stay approaches, will she stick to her plan to leave, or will she open her heart to more than just paper love?Themes: enemies to lovers · geek romance · office romance · set in Germany · workplace romance89,000 words

    It's how so many female celebrities in the mid-2010s remained so thin while having such large butts. It loosens up the fat in your body, allowing you to choose your own proportions. And it's just been legalized for sale in Chicago.AMBERis a 24-year-old tech support worker by day, gay feminist blogger (and bad-sitcom aficionado) by night. She's been vocal about her disapproval of Lipamorph from the beginning, seeing it as another tool to reinforce patriarchal beauty standards; but as Lipamorph becomes more common, Amber's dissenting voice starts to matter less and less.JUDIEis Amber's younger sister, and seemingly her complete opposite; she loves pop music, pretty latte art, and dating men. After struggling with hating her body for most of her life, Judie has become borderline reliant on Lipamorph for self-confidence, much to Amber's dismay.KELLYis an artist currently working for the marketing firm on the floor above Amber's office. She's whip-smart, proudly bisexual, and strikingly beautiful...and she's the woman Amber's fallen in love with.Told from these three women's points of view, Sculpt Yourself tackles body image, LGBT+ topics, and what it means to be a feminist in the 21st century.

    It grows. It never leaves. When Joshua Newton, prodigal son of one of New Milton’s elite, fell in love with ambitious young actor Finn Callaghan, his world finally made sense. With every stolen moment, soft touch and breathless kiss, they fell deeper in love.Finn was his future…until he wasn’t. Love stays. Even when you don’t want it to, even when you try to deny it, it stays. Eight years later, Finn has returned to the seaside town where it all began. He’s on the brink of stardom, a far cry from the poor mechanic who spent one gorgeous summer falling in love on the beach.The last thing he wants is a second chance with the man who broke his heart. Finn has spent a long time forgetting Joshua Newton—he certainly doesn’t plan to forgive him. Love grows. It never leaves. One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise : all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!This book is approximately 63,000 wordsEdited by Kerri Buckley

    She found something more. Colorado, 1992. Tegan can’t settle the butterflies in her stomach. Her first couple of weeks at college are a whirlwind of classes, homework, and serious adjustment. Her only comfort is a small group of girlfriends, especially her new roommate, Gemma. After a drunken night that involves Gemma telling Tegan she’s a lesbian, Tegan sets out to play matchmaker. But as she tries to cope with a long-distance relationship herself, Tegan realizes it may not be the miles pulling her apart from her boyfriend. It may be her confusing feelings for Gemma. Girl Love Happens is the prequel novella to the G&T series. If you like lesbian coming-of-age tales, colorful depictions of campus life, and compelling characters, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s heartfelt and humorous tale. Buy Girl Love Happens to read a tale of freshmen awakening today!

    The last thing she expects is for her foster brother and the story of a missing toddler to turn her life upside down. Selma Flores has been helping Karen and Derek Bering search for their missing daughter for years. She isn't prepared when some sensationalist air time on a show about missing children actually bears fruit. Even less expected is how drawn Piper and Selma become to one another amidst a slew of family drama...53,900 words

    This beautifully written novel, which earned a starred review from Kirkus, is built around not only a gradually resolving mystery, but by fully fleshed-out characters, particularly the strong-willed and sharp-witted Lee. It is a breath of fresh air to see someone of Lee's standing achieve career and personal success as an older single woman who grieves the recent loss of her husband, but continues her daily routine of law and karate, fighting tooth and nail to prove her client not guilty. (Note: The author, Jeanne Winer, is herself a longtime defense attorney in Boulder, Colorado, and a black-belt karate expert.)

     In the case of Maggie Hartman, her first love isn’t forgiven, either. Seven years have passed since Taylor left their small town and Maggie for the glamour of Hollywood… and to marry up-and-coming rodeo star, Josh Beckett. It took seven years for Taylor Sweet to cement her stardom. She’s built her brand on being an expert horse behaviorist and the wife of a famous rodeo rider. But months after their divorce is finalized, she finds herself hungering for time out of the spotlight. Returning to her hometown of Valentine, Nebraska, population 2,803, offers the perfect escape from the messiness of Hollywood. What she discovers she can’t escape is the tangled past she shares with the love she left behind. As far as Maggie is concerned, Taylor is there to stir up trouble. The problem is, she’s stirring up a lot more than that for Maggie, who is beginning to realize she never got over her feelings for her old friend… Can she learn to forgive, and give free rein to her heart?

    Their circumstances may have changed, but has time healed the wounds of the past? And can Angela and Jackie open themselves up to a second chance at love?Find out in this hot novella full of emotion from best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss.Word count: 18.000 words

    But in the last century her family has built a permanent residence in the abandoned freight tunnels beneath Chicago, where anonymity reigns supreme.Navigating the modern world is not easy and Stela, once a fierce warrior, has traded the heat of battle for petty negotiation, her sword for a pen, and her station as Fane’s enforcer to now serve as her family’s financial liaison.When a late meeting forces Stela to visit a nearby hospital, she crosses paths with the beguiling Elizabeth Dumas—a brilliant nurse who sacrificed her academic career to care for her ailing mother. Their charged encounter will threaten the secrecy Stela has sworn to uphold, and the bond they unwittingly forge will irrevocably alter both their lives.Worlds collide and entwine in Terrible Praise, Book One of the The Redamancy Series.Genre: Paranormal

    All can be read as a standalone and in any order! Signs of Love #1: Leo Loves Aries This New Adult, college, friends-to-lovers novel is a sweet, slow burn, M/M romance with HEA. Signs of Love #2: Scorpio Hates Virgo This light-hearted contemporary gay romance contains sarcasm, sexual content, a slightly sappy HEA, and an unhealthy obsession with dinosaurs. Signs of Love #3: Gemini Keeps Capricorn This will-they-or-won’t-they gay romance serves up a double shot of cluelessness, with a side of rock’n’roll and topped with a slow burn HEA. +++ BOX SET BONUS +++ If you can't get enough of these boys, also check out the three sexy shorts included in this box set: Leo Tops Aries Scorpio Loops Virgo Gemini Rules Capricorn

    His arrival causes the other kids to question the futures they’ve been promised, and Carol and Marco must convince them there is life after diagnosis.Even through struggles with addictions and questions of sexuality, the residents could come to believe in the possibility of living.

    But when my oldest friend Reed offered me a fresh start, I couldn’t say no. As it turns out, I love ranch life, and it doesn't hurt that Walker, the other ranch hand, is pretty cute. And underneath Walker's gruff exterior is someone who is surprisingly funny and warm-hearted. I thought Walker was straight, but we keep having moments together… and that kiss in the moonlight was anything but straight. Walker and I have chemistry, when he's not pretending I don't exist, but it's not until we're stranded in a mountainside cabin that I learn how he really feels about me. He claims he cares about me… but why is he so afraid of anyone finding out? Walker: After the loss of my wife ten years ago, I gave up on relationships. I'd lost my one shot at love—why bother with anymore heartache? But when Tristan shows up at the ranch, he turns my entire world on its head. I've never felt this way about a man before, but Tristan isn't just any man. He's clever and sweet and broken, and suddenly all I want to do is fix him. Tristan deserves better than our midnight trysts, but I'm not sure I’m brave enough to come out yet. When our secret relationship starts taking a toll on him, though, I have to choose: Will I run and hide from the pressure of society? Or will I be brave enough to be the strong, supportive, and out partner that Tristan deserves? Someone Worth Keeping is an m/m slow burn contemporary romance with out-for-you, secret relationship, and hurt/comfort themes, plenty of heat, and a happy ending.

    However, things don't go completely according to plan.Fandom: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Relationship: Miranda Priestly/Andrea SachsWords: 56,636Chapters: 22/22

    In that time she has invited other authors to come "play in her sandbox" more than once. In this second anthology of "fanfiction" set in The Marketplace, 18 stories explore both familiar favorites and brand new characters, and delve into many of the themes that run through the series including service, sadomasochism, and the need to belong. The authors range from award-winning novelists to fanfic veterans to bright-eyed new folks and their stories here run the gamut of genres including crime fiction, paranormal, and romance. Fans of erotic fiction may recognize the names of Elizabeth Schechter, LN Bey, Erzabet Bishop, and Soulhuntre. Karen Taylor, an erotica writer and also Laura's wife, contributes an introduction to the volume, as well.

    Nina has grown up with her ailing grandmother-and she yearns for the chance of a deeper connection. When she enrolls in an acting course, she soon finds romance with Sarah, one of the teaching assistants. Nina's own world revolves around Sarah, while the rest of the world moves urgently on. Nina's high school teacher does not take the end of their relationship well; her best friend feels abandoned; the AIDS epidemic rages; her fellow actors grow and hone their talents. The novel perfectly captures the revelatory feelings that arrive with young adulthood - the startling awareness of oneself outside the bounds of friends and family, and the twin senses of loneliness and liberation that accompany this knowledge. After a summer of love and loss, Nina slowly finds her way back home. With lyrical prose, nuanced characters, and an evocative narrative voice, Tamsen Wolff vividly brings to life the dizzying experience of first love-and its inevitable partner, first heartbreak. This honest depiction of female relationships-both romantic and platonic-will capture readers from fifteen to fifty. Juno's Swans is rich and sharp and emotional in all the right places.

    But Damon married Cathal’s best friend, so they have an uneasy truce. Then she passes away. Now they’re stuck together in close quarters, trying to honor her memory without shouting at each other all the time.At first, they have no idea how to move forward. Damon is a chef, but all his favorite recipes remind him of his late wife. Cathal would love to start tomcatting around town again, except for that annoying promise he made to his best friend about looking after Damon.Then Damon’s son comes to them for help, convinced the only way to win over his first crush is a gender-bending Shakespeare production. After that, Cathal talks Damon into taking up baking as a new way to use his talents. Next thing they know, they’ve begun a new life working as a team instead of jumping at each other’s throats. But can they trust each other long enough to make it last, or will they fall into old bad habits again?

    There’d even been a plan to start looking into adoption and turn their family of three into four.But now there’s a bump, and David doesn’t know what to do. He’s spent years escaping the grip of his own body and burying the past—but there’s no way he can hide from his history if he lets the bump get any bigger. It’s not just his baby; it’s also his breakdown.He doesn’t know if he can do this.

    She will have to brave dangers and win through adversity to return to her hunky lover, Kevin.Sophia, a lesbian acolyte, would rather enjoy the nubile novices then apply herself to her studies. Her fun comes crashing to a halt when she's selected to accompany Angela on her quest. It's a great honor, but Sophia wishes anyone else was chosen.Because she and Angela will have to face the most dangerous monster alive: the Dragon Dominari.They will have to unite their passions and face their perilous quests. Horny monsters, wicked mages, and futanari elves await them! With their naughty bodies, weapons, and magic, the Knight and the Acolyte will have to take on all comers. Will they find the sexy allies and naughty magics to defeat Dominari?You have to read this hot, erotic adventure full of kinky passion, naughty monsters, wicked spells, horny futanari, and sexy warriors to find out!This full length erotic novel contains: exhibitionism, voyeurism, menage, oral, anal, A2M, creampie, BDSM, bondage, monsters, tentacles, witch, supernatural, elves, futa-on-female, first time, lesbian, and more! This hot tale is not for the faint of heart!

    Arriving back in town to discover that her father left her a fortune, and that her getting it hinges on her repairing the house she was once abandoned in, throws Amy even further out of her comfort zone. To add to her woes, the trustee of the estate is the woman she left behind, but never forgot. The last thing Faith needs in her life is one Amy Rogers. Amy’s lightning in a bottle, able to make Faith’s good girl ways slip right into bad girl actions. Worse than Amy’s ability to send Faith’s senses reeling is the fact that she once broke Faith’s heart, and then waltzed out of town without a single look back. Amy’s trying to put her life together. Faith’s trying to keep the one she’s made. Amy lives out and proud. Faith’s so in the closet she was once forced to flee town to avoid a wedding that featured her name on the invitations. Neither are sure they can trust the sparks flying between them. Neither knows if those sparks are just remnants of the magic they’d once been together, or the signal fire of a larger flame. They’re pulled together by their shared past and those sparks, but will that attraction between them last? Or will they break each other’s hearts all over again?

    Four months after the events of The Moth and Moon, burly fisherman Robin Shipp is preparing for his first Midwinter festival with his lover, the handsome baker Edwin Farriner. But when a letter arrives begging for help, they must travel with their friend, Duncan, to Port Knot on sinister Blackrabbit Island for a final confrontation with Edwin’s mother. Also visiting the island are Lady Eva and her wife Iris, with a stunning proposition that could change Robin and Edwin’s lives forever.The snow-covered harbour town of Port Knot is a dangerous place. While there, Robin, Edwin, and Duncan explore the menacing rooftop settlement known as the Roost, mingle with high society in the magnificent splendour of Chase Manor, and uncover a violent conspiracy threatening the island’s entire way of life.Old rivalries will flare, shocking secrets will be revealed, and as Duncan’s scandalous past finally catches up with him, will it ultimately destroy them all?The men will be tested to their limits as they discover that on Blackrabbit Island, the lion lies waiting.

     Benjamin Lewis has created a life for himself as one of the most respected silversmiths and engravers in New York City. For Benjamin, his work is his passion and he has never sought out companionship beyond the close ties of family. Stumbling across dresses sew by his late mother, however, reawakens painful memories from his past. Now he is determined to forge something beautiful from the remains of the life and identity he left behind. In the process, he discovers stunning and fiercely intelligent Miss Quincy who might just have the power to tempt him out of his quiet isolation. Remembrance Quincy's talent is as undeniable as her needlework is exquisite. She has made a name for herself crafting quilts and embroidery pieces for all the wealthiest ladies in the city. When soft-spoken, yet charming, Mr. Lewis comes to her with a particular project in mind she is intrigued both by his artistic design and by the man himself. He treats her like an equal, values her work and makes her smile, but Remembrance already gave her heart away once, now can she risk doing it again?

    Chloe Maddox leaves her life in LA to join the Boston Police Department, she wants nothing more than a fresh start, even if she does rebuff the friendly advances of her colleagues and spends her nights alone. She seems to be succeeding until the man who murdered her fianceé and left her for dead turns up at the precinct in connection with another case, and she must face the past she can’t outrun. Detective Dana Blake uncovers Chloe’s secret and convinces her to testify against the dangerous psychopath. When he is released on bail, Dana and Chloe take temporary refuge in a safe house where Chloe tries to keep her distance despite their undeniable attraction. Forced to flee, they soon find themselves running from a serial killer intent on recapturing his prey. Except this time, he has his eye on Dana, too.Cover Artist: Tammy SedickGenres: Intrigue & Thriller / Romance

    Her mission: to clear away the treacherous minefield of space junk that has accumulated around the planet and endangers future missions. Her only lifeline during this mission will be the radio connecting her to the command center and whoever happens to be assigned to the communications desk.Or so she thinks.Because tucked away and almost forgotten in an Indiana woodshop is an antique radio. Its owner, Jamie Faris, occasionally uses it for eavesdropping on the truckers passing by on the highway. One day in the third month of Noa's mission, Jamie uses the radio to vent her frustrations by screaming into the ether. She screams and rages and curses into the thick static knowing it won't matter because no one will hear, but she's wrong... someone is definitely listening.And she's about to say hello.

    Jaci is a yoga instructor/massage therapist with two minutes to sell CEO Selene Vas on a new idea—an idea Selene doesn’t blink to shoot down. But now that they’ve laid eyes on each other, each woman has a new proposal to make Selene wants sex of an unusual variety, and Jaci wants a job. So they meet again, each woman making her case until they come to a decision. This is the tale of them both finding out what they really want, and how two different worlds just might be perfect together. Genre: RomancePairing: Female-FemaleTheme: BDSMLanguage: AdultSexual Content: Graphic NOTE TO BUYERS: This book is unedited because "Tale of Two Minutes" is The Smutty Bard’s first tale, and the tip jar is currently empty. But, as funds are added, such things as editors can be paid and more stories put to ink. A bard can perform solo for free, but must pay other professionals for their crafts. This book is ground zero in raising such funds, and The Smutty Bard thanks you for your patronage.

    I think she’s really… pretty,” Emma coughs. Hopes she can pass off her tomato face as a heat symptom.“And smart?”“Mhmm.”“And nice?”“Kid, if this is your way of interrogating me for your mom’s friendship, then yes. I think she's super pretty, super smart, and super nice. Sometimes,” Emma adds as an afterthought. Because Regina can still be a Super Bitch. “She’s also a total MILF, so there's that.”Henry wrinkles his nose. “What's a MILF?”“Madame I’d like to friend.”“Oh.”Or -- In the dead of night, Emma stumbles across a lonely boy and his mom. The neighbor AU.

    In the year 2092, climate change has transformed the face of Earth. Storms, disease, famine, thirst and war show no mercy on the living. In order to survive and protect Eve from the inhospitable world, Sharon cloaks her humanity.The only other people who know of her secret, or so she thinks, is Dr. Ryan, a long-time confidant, and his wife, Areva. Once a month, Sharon and Eve travel from Maine to Boston to trade apples for Eve’s leukemia medication with Dr. Ryan. When Eve is kidnapped and the Ryan’s are murdered, Sharon learns that her best kept secrets are coveted by a man known as the Strelitzia—a coldly practical villain.Sharon sets out on a harrowing journey across North America to rescue Eve. Along the way, she gets help from an Inuit refugee boy, a stray dog named Erik the Red, an eccentric former school teacher, a jujitsu master, an Argentinian opera star, and a brilliant Muslim female scientist who leads an alliance of eclectic people known as the Qaunik. Together, this ragtag group battle storms, the desert, criminal gangs, feral humans and the Strelitzia.In the end, Sharon must face her greatest challenge—risk all that she loves for something greater than herself.

    Then the devastated widower got too close to the truth, and now Damian is grieving his best friend. As his conscience threatens to eat him alive, he’ll stop at nothing to find the killer. Special Agent Melissa Walker’s partner met a violent end as well, and his death is almost certainly connected. When she joins forces with Damian, the investigation takes them into the vile underbelly of the Internet: the incel community and its toxic forums full of misogynists who consider themselves “involuntarily celibate” and feed off each other’s vitriol and hatred. As the pieces come together, there’s no denying the three deaths and the poisonous, cultlike community are part of a wave of murders, grisly assaults, and bombings. Damian and Melissa are running out of time to take the killers down before more innocent people fall victim—and before someone decides that one victim at a time isn’t enough. This novel is approximately 125,000 words.

    Full of found family, daring rescues, shape-shifting tricksters, and Norse-inspired mythology.

    But when Sam ends their relationship, Laurel's life takes another path, and she is thrust into the spotlight in a whirlwind of overnight success. Laurel creates a blog stemming from her bitterness and antipathy towards love that goes viral and launches her into the limelight. As the blog turns into a nationwide talk show 'Ask Dr. Laurel,' she is plunged into the chaotic world of superstardom. Reinventing herself, she embarks on a journey of fame, fortune, and promiscuity that turns her into a hardhearted player, and she enjoys every minute of the spotlight and of course, the women. However, when an enraged husband of one of a jilted lover shows up on set with a gun, Laurel’s life is turned upside down. After months in a coma, she will face the greatest challenge of her life as she tries to recover all that was lost. And never in her wildest dreams would she have imagined that Samantha Harrison, the source of all her pain, to be a part of that challenge. But Laurel will continue to struggle as these old ghosts haunt her while she tries to regain the life she lost.

    Nominated for Lambda Literary, Best Bisexual Book and the Publishing Triangle Awards.

    Claiming the B in LGBT strives to give bisexuals a seat at the table. This guidebook to the history and future of the bisexual movement fuses a chronology of bisexual organizing with essays, poems, and articles detailing the lived experiences of bisexual activities struggling against a dominant culture driven by norms of monosexual attraction, compulsory monogamy, and inflexible notions of gender expression and identity. Kate Harrad’s anthology of a thriving identity yearning to realize itself provides a vision of bisexuality that is beyond gay and straight, rather than left to merely occupy the space between.

     Out of Step traces Moll’s development through his military service, recounting how the army both breaks and builds relationships, and what it was like to explore his queer identity while also coming to terms with his role in the nation’s ugly foreign policy. From a punk, nerdy, left-leaning, poor boy in Nevada leaving home for the first time to an adult returning to civilian life and forced to address a world more complicated than he was raised to believe, Moll’s journey isn’t a classic flag-waving memoir or war story—it’s a tale of finding one’s identity in the face of war and changing ideals.

    When you choose a drama-free work environment, you get no drama. That’s just how science works. That is until someone like Cassidy Williams, someone who annoyed the crap out of her, offered her a proposition. “Date me for 15 days. After that I'll be completely out of your life." In a sheer act of desperation, she said yes. From then on, Sandra’s mediocre life turned sideways, upwards, downwards, and spiraled out of control in the most memorable 15 days of her life.

    They tumble into bed and into each other’s lives in this sweetly explicit paranormal romance novelette.

    She also has a very strict no-dating policy when it comes to coworkers. That is, until, she meets famous actress Elliot Chase on the set of her new film. The adrenaline rush of the stunts is nothing compared to the sparks that fly between them. After a passionate night together, a sex tape is leaked that sends Jessie and Elliot's private and professional lives into a spiral. Will the fallout be too much for them to last? Or will they find a way out of the mess together?

    On top of that, he’s also worried about his grandma coming to live with him and his sister, when the last time they’d seen each other was before Rodrigo’s transition. But it’s okay. He’s got this. He’s totally got this. (Right?)

    And who can blame her? Her supervisor has only encouraged her dillydallying, and it’s given her oodles of time to do what she loves most: coach the talent at her mentor’s all-female pornography studio.But then the IRS comes knocking. With her supervisor unable to bail her out, Robin can either come clean and risk her friendships and career, or buck up and find another way to skirt the system. No matter how she chooses, along the way she’ll have to confront both her blossoming feelings for the man she’s enlisted to teach her accounting and the return of the woman she’s always loved, who’s finally ready to try to make things work.This lighthearted yet evocative tale of one woman’s quest for self-actualization is sure to please anyone who’s ever made the wrong choice for the right reasons.

     King Throk of Valdayne, ruler of the ruthless Barbarian Empire, thinks he has Queen Assaria right where he wants her—at the end of his very long, very thick sword. But she knows better, because he doesn’t realize he has captured the leader of the Fu’taanari, and she has something special hiding under her skirt. All she needs now is a little magical help. When Throk summons his henchmen to participate in a ritual humiliation session, his long-suffering sissy wizard, Timor, responds to Assaria’s distress and can take it no more. He places a spell over the Queen so that the tables are turned: she assumes Throk’s form and the terrible barbarian King is turned into a nubile wench. A wench, who after a taste of the magically empowered Fu’taanari’s touch, can’t get enough. Soon he is begging for more, and after his soldiers join in, Queen Assaria throws open Valdayne’s fortress walls to her waiting troops. Just as a naked Throk comes to his senses, the Amazons storm the gates of the Barbarian Empire—and life for the King and his transformed cohorts will never be the same again! This 7500 word erotic short story contains: gender-swapping, exhibitionism, voyeurism, futa-on-male, male-on-futa, first time, menage, oral, anal, creampie, BDSM, bondage, masturbation, M/M, magic and more! This sizzling tale is definitely not for the faint of heart!

     Aednat has never expected it to. Arriving in Sydney, looking for a new start, she finds something else. Someone else. Someone who is perfect, everything she didn't know she wanted. Yet Leigh is flawed, unable to let Aednat in.

    Will they comply? Will Tally find the family she craves? Or will her need for completion destroy the most important relationships in her life? --------- This book explores the ideas of family structure, tri-parenting, and polyamorous relationships. It contains mature material and is not suitable for those under 18 years of age.

    Ziracuny, the power hungry mayor, and her mysterious associates infiltrate the political and economic structures of Waltham, while inequality between Subtonian immigrants and Walthamites worsens. Tess becomes embroiled in the battle for freedom, and leads a revolt against tyranny. Tess and her allies discover that they are stronger together, like magnets pulling in joint force. Undercurrents of female empowerment, family ties, lost love, and rated-G romance connect the characters in a world billowing with progressive action.

    When Becca asks her to be the maid of honor in her wedding, there’s no way Sophie can say no. Even if it means driving cross-country to get there. Circumstances go awry when Sophie discovers her partner cheating on her the night before the big trip. Devastated, Sophie isn’t sure she’ll make it to the wedding. Becca won’t take no for an answer. She arranges for Nika, her sister, to pick up Sophie in the morning. Sophie wants nothing to do with Nika. She has always been this gorgeous, infuriating woman who acts like she’s got a grudge to hold. Especially against Sophie. Sophie has never told her best friend that she had a fling with Nika in high school. All these years, she’s kept that secret for fear of losing Becca’s friendship. When Nika shows up on her doorstep, Sophie’s emotions are thrown into overdrive. A three-day trip in a car with the girl who hates her? Not the best idea. Will they be able to make it to the wedding without going at each other’s throat or will old flames rekindle?

    Nothing like the woman I loved in high school, even if I never told her. When Kadence shows up on my doorstep seeking safety and security, I offer her both. Little did I know, hiding the fact I'm a lesbian from my former best friend is the least of our worries.

    Living amid a world of horror doesn’t erase the cast’s day-to-day worries about identity, family, friendship and betrayal, as they seek people they can trust, as well a legendary place called “Haven” rumored to be free of the cold and horror. Just as none of them are sure that it even exists, they aren’t sure what their place in their world is. But each step forward leads towards who they are, who they should become, and where they belong. Due to it’s initial inspiration from an RP shared by the creators, No End has always strongly focused on its characters - their growth, their motivations, and the bonds woven between them. The post-apocalyptic setting is used to add suspense, and to put emphasis on the character’s internal struggles. This webcomic also features LGBTQA+ themes and characters – all the characters in the main cast are queer. The comic updates every Sunday and Wednesday!

    The day I find the words, “Die Bitch” carved into my dorm mattress, I’m pretty sure I’m not ready for the whole college experience and think I should just pack up and go home. It’s not like I’m having the time of my life anyway—I’m your basic late bloomer. A socially awkward freshman who’s never even been kissed.My best friend from back home has other ideas, though, and somehow convinces her older brother and his friend to take me on as a third roommate in their house near campus. Her very hot brother and his equally gorgeous best friend. It’s basically chiseled bodies, piercing eyes, strong hands, and testosterone twenty-four-seven at my house. They’re the kind of guys a nerdy girl like me could never even dream about. Though, that doesn’t stop me from my lurid fantasies.But the day Shane finds my secret notebook, the one where I outline my plan to lose my virginity using the scientific method, he offers me another proposition: He and Fletch will tutor me until I’m ready to take what I learn from our lessons out of the house and into the wild. Now I’ve got two virile men giving me a very adult education, and the one thing I’ve always been good at is being a star pupil. The best part is I don’t have to choose—I get them both and can literally do anything I want to them.Except keep them. Author Confession: This is a little different from my other stories—but it still features the ever-awkward heroine and hunky alphamallows you’ve come to expect from me. It’s a serial, not a series, so you’ll want to read the episodes in order. It’s just as filthy-sweet as everything else I write, I promise. These three have been living in my head for over a year trying to get me to tell their story. Penelope has a lot to learn—but don’t worry—she’s got two amazing teachers to help her every step of the way. (The serial starts off MFM, but don’t despair, MMF lovers, it’s a slow burn but we are totally going there.)

    The excitement in her marriage had nosedived in the bedroom and she was desperate to spice things up. She was hot and she was neglected and she was horny - and she needed some advice. Luckily she had a friend like Sandy... Her friend had a suggestion to spice up her marriage. She should consider bringing bondage into the bedroom to spice things up. It didn't matter that she had never tried it before, her young friend would help her. Perhaps her husband could even lend a hand. And once they tied Julie up, her life would never be the same... *** This is an erotic tale about a frustrated housewife who agrees to lessons of bondage from a wife and her husband. Enjoy if you dare - FF, MFF, MF ***

    No one compared to the large man and never would. A decade later, Brent, Troy’s father, falls ill and he needs to take over the business for a while. Interacting Day in and day out with sexy Win is a cruel punishment. Winston Sanchez hadn’t done a thing right in his life, except interviewing for a handyman job for Brent Canter. He loved his job, but an attraction to Troy Canter complicates things. As Troy ran the business while Brent fights cancer, it has thrown the man right in his lap. When an unexpected development in the package of a four-year-old daughter throws Win into a panic, Troy comes to the rescue. Can a man who doesn’t think he’s worth much let go enough to open himself to the love of a man who thinks he’s worth everything?

    Distances we hope to bridge with contact, often to profound or disastrous effects. With language rooted in science, sociology, memoir and aesthetics, she questions the limits of our bodies, both human and celestial. Like the subtle cues we lend one another and the hopeful messages we send into deep space, these poems broadcast our greatest aspirations and vulnerabilities.

    He’s hardworking, dedicated and willing to put in the extra hours required to be successful at his new job at a prestigious real estate firm in the city. There’s no way he’s going back to small-town living and an ex-girlfriend who won’t let go. But his boss isn’t making it easy. Leo Rodriguez enjoys his reputation as a ruthless businessman. He’s a lone wolf who’s scraped his way from the gutter to rebuild his life and launch a distinguished career on his terms. When an opportunity to expand in the market comes up, Leo wants the eager new agent with a sense of wonder on the project. But nothing goes quite as planned. Reeve expected to be intimidated and overwhelmed by Leo, however, the explosive mutual attraction and fierce desire between them is a big surprise. Neither man is looking for love and yet, something special just might happen if they can find their way…together.

    After an exhausting stay with his boisterous extended family, all he wants is a quiet trip home before Thanksgiving with his parents in Massachusetts. But the weather has different plans for him.Charlie's father left when he was a toddler, and he's never gotten the chance to connect with his paternal roots. A trip to the village his family left in the 1930s gave him the facts, but left him yearning for a history he still didn't feel.When both men are stuck in Beirut for the night unexpectedly, can they find the connection they're missing and make it home by Thanksgiving?

    What she found was a rabbit hole of sexual perversion deeper and more twisted than anything she's ever seen. When Mia meets the voluptuous futanari Domino, she bargains away her body in an attempt to reach the truth. But what truth is she really going to discover? The secret of F Cream... Or the truth about herself and her own secret sexual desires? How I Became a Futa Hucow, Book 1: The Ranch, is a 23.4k word erotic novella for those who love well-endowed futanari women. This intensely erotic story features futa-on-female, futa-on-futa, HuCow, menage, oral, anal, creamy treat, domination, submission, medical play, body modification, and adult nursing.

    Maria thirsts for blood but longs for peace. When her latest meal accidentally bites the dust, the imperial Roman vampire draws the attention of a ruthless witch hunt. Cornered and outnumbered, a Celtic goddess intervenes… but Maria is destined to become Britain’s new champion. Nursed to health by an alluring druidess, Maria’s strength increases, along with an unfamiliar desire for the beautiful caretaker. But with Witch Hunters hot on her trail, roving shifters terrifying the countryside, and Welsh lords warring over their fractured nation, the vampire has no choice but to act. As her short recovery time ends, her dangerous fight has only just begun…After centuries of hiding in the shadows, can Maria stand in the light and battle to reunify Britain?A Cup of Blood is the first book in a dark post-Arthurian urban fantasy series. If you like rich historical settings, a diverse cast of characters, and a dash of snarky humor, then you’ll love Troy A. Hill’s captivating series. Buy A Cup of Blood to sink your teeth into a medieval urban fantasy today! This series includes: A Cup of Blood (Book 1) A Soul of Steel (Book 2) A Blink of an Eye (Book 3) The Penllyn Chronicles Collection 1 (Prequel novellas) Please note: This series contains people with swords and other weapons doing violence unto each other. Captivity, torture, and threat of assault may also be included.

    That’s why – whenever the social occasion demands – he hires his extroverted actor twin Nathan to put on a white coat, flatten down his hair and pretend to be him for the evening. Nathan’s latest mission? To chat up an adorable Bloomsbury bookseller named Rob, because Simon is far too shy to make the first move. Despite being busy with the role of a lifetime, Nathan reluctantly agrees to play Cyrano de Bergerac. It’s not like the situation is going to get messy, since Nathan’s straight. Sort of. As the romantic complications and cases of mistaken identity pile up, Nathan is forced to confront not only the fact that he’s further up the Kinsey Scale than he previously thought, but also that he might just be falling in love with his brother’s boyfriend.

    Nadia Eid doesn't know it yet, but she's about to change her life. It's the end of the '80s and she hasn't seen her Palestinian father since he left Montreal years ago to take a job in Egypt, promising to bring her with him. But now she's 25 and he's missing in action, so she takes matters into her own hands.Booking a short vacation from her boring job and Québecois boyfriend, she calls her father from the Nile Hilton in downtown Cairo. But nothing goes as planned and, stumbling around, Nadia wanders into an art gallery where she meets Manal, a young Egyptian artist who becomes first her guide and then her lover. Through this unexpected relationship, Nadia rediscovers her roots, her language, and her ambitions, as her father demonstrates the unavoidable destiny of becoming a Philistine--the Arabic word for Palestinian.The novel delicately hints at the societal tensions that will lead to the 2011 Egyptian Revolution while depicting a rich and surprising Cairo rarely seen.

    His transfer is a punishment, and Gio just wants to keep his head down and survive the next two years. No more mistakes. No more complications.Except Gio isn’t counting on Jason Quinn.Jason Quinn, officer in charge of Richmond Station, is a single dad struggling with balancing the demands of shift work with the challenges of raising his son. The last thing he needs is a new senior constable with a history of destroying other people’s careers. But like it or not, Jason has to work with Gio.In a remote two man station hours away from the next town, Gio and Jason have to learn to trust and rely on each another. Close quarters and a growing attraction mean that the lines between professional and personal are blurring. And even in Richmond, being a copper can be dangerous enough without risking their hearts as well.

    From the start she realizes something’s strange about Lingham Industries. The dress code is downright scandalous, and female employees are making out in the bathrooms. Then she meets her new boss, the powerful, handsome Mr. Anders. She is drawn to him immediately, and soon realizes he can give her the release she craves.

     When a helpful passing shepherd lad informs them they can escape by distracting the bloodthirsty lizards with a sex show, the girls know what they have to do. But only one of them is a lesbian, and the other, Nessa, is terrified of an intimate relationship with anyone besides her hunky, warrior boyfriend, Jayke. As the dildors close in and death approaches, Nessa goes along with the ruse to save their lives, only to discover the reptiles aren’t what they seem, the shepherd has other motives, and maybe her boyfriend Jayke isn’t the hetero alpha he pretends to be! This 8000 word erotic story contains: exhibitionism, voyeurism, futa-on-female, male-on-male, first time, menage, oral, anal, creampie, reptile sex and more!

    Summoned by a message from their nemesis, him, Sharr and Zeeto journey to the world of Karkaan to join an expedition and finally unmask their secret foe deep within the planet's catacombs. But the planet contains many secrets and many foes, including a spectre from Avery's past come to life. With danger around every corner, Avery and his friends face their toughest challenge yet. The Hive Tombs Of Karkaan is a 62,000 word erotic space opera novel featuring Avery Avedaan, sexual omnivore and Indiana Jones for the 25th Century. But will this be his last adventure?

    Between the two of them, they learn to set his spirit free and his mind at rest while they plumb the depths of who he really wants to be. And on this special night, The Debutantes Ball in the infamous Triskele Club, young Shane takes his first steps out into society as the owned boy wife of an older man.

    GET THIS BUNDLE AND SAVE. This book series tells the story of Andrew, Casey, Amy and Mike... Book 1: Handle With Care Andrew is a young mail clerk trying to get ahead and move up the corporate ladder, but has a secret and that secret has been exposed. He now has to make some tough choices. Ignore the blackmailing threats and risk a promising career or give into them and risk the same thing. Find out how Andrew comes up with a third option and turns the table on his blackmailer. Book 2: Handle with CD Care Andrew is now Julie and flourishing in her new life working along side Casey. So much so that the company is growing at a record pace, but things are about the change. Casey's sudden departure now leaves Julie with some tough choices to make. How does she run the company and keep her clients happy? She uses her hidden assets and what she's learned to keep one client in particular very happy and a staff member even happier. Only this story doesn't end happily... it ends with a cliffhanger. Book 3: Handle with Caution: Casey's Return After returning from a long eventful vacation, Julie learns that her Andrew persona has been reported missing and the police suspect foul play. She now faces her worst fear and jail time if she is not careful, but the investigation is no accident and Julie must not only find out the who, but the why and bring them all to justice before her life comes to a gruesome end.

    She realises just how much she's been missing out on as she embarks on a new secret life as a sex goddess servicing black men... the money is just a bonus. Will her new life take a toll on her marriage or will husband Howard also succumbing to the profound feelings and desires. Let the seduction begin!

    Black Tie Sissy Brian has really done it this time! His practical joke results in his roommate Carl missing an important meeting at work, and Carl has had it. After giving it some thought, Carl figures out the perfect way for Brian to make it up to him. There's an important office gala dinner on Saturday night, and Carl's date backs out at the last minute. It doesn't take him long to figure out that Brian would be the perfect replacement. He just has to turn him into a beautiful woman in time for the party. After the gala dinner, Brian (Brianna now) finds out that the after party at the hotel is really a party for 3 - her, Carl, and Carl's boss! It turns out he's more convincing than he thought, and decides to test out his newly found female wiles on a rich out of town businessman who wants to take her for a night on the town. 2. The Perfect Shot Jamie is a young aspiring model hoping to make it big in the industry, and when he finally gets booked for something other than a department store magazine, he's convinced this is his big break! When he arrives for the shoot, he finds out he's not the only model involved. His fellow model is tall, dark and handsome, and Jamie is meant to be his pretty, girly counterpart in this artsy and alternative photo shoot. He can't help but get excited, and quickly changes into his outfit - complete with fishnet stockings and stilettos. Can Jamie handle the big, hard task ahead of him? 3. Pride Surprise Dean's a lonely law student, and new in town, so he doesn't have a busy social life. One day, he gets the surprise of his life when he goes out to explore his new city and stumbles upon the local Pride Parade. He meets Violet, a beautiful and friendly girl - but is she more than he can handle? She's got a big hard secret that she's more than willing to show him... for some first-time fun.

     Something sexy. Something kinky. Something outrageous. And when she discovers one of her female employees surfing erotic content on work time, Bobbi puts her plan into action. By the time Brandon's birthday arrives, Bobbi will have truly discovered her dominant side. And Brandon won't be able to believe his luck as his wife introduces him to her willing female sex slave.

    A demon sneaks a human lover into Hell, leaving Lucifer conflicted, and with an opportunity for revenge against his enemies back on Earth.Meanwhile, at a brothel, Lucifer meets Ira, a lovely gray demon. Starting a romance is difficult with his life in constant turmoil and when there are souls to save that don't want saving. Mundanity and horror mix in a sprawling, alluring hellscape.

    Emma Swan is the personal security... who somehow ends up in the pilot episode as a last minute replacement. Now the fans are demanding she be brought back as Regina's love interest, Twitter is exploding with their ship name #KavaReina, and Emma can't tell if Regina is hamming it up to tease the fans or if she's legit flirting with her (because there's no way... right?)