Hired assassin for the U.S. Government, he takes lives and he kicks ass with no mercy.When a job lands in his lap that's just not quite right, Mateo finds himself questioning orders for the first time in his career. Who would have known he'd be undone by a purple hippo... Riley Flynn is CEO of Flynn Electronics. Deep in his closet, Riley wonders what it would feel like to be with a man. When his path crosses with Mateo's, their lives will never be the same. Because, Riley is Mateo's next target.... ~ ALASKA WITH LOVEJosh Montgomery is a red-blooded American male that loves his job and loves women even more. Part of an elite team run by General Derek Jacobs, Josh and his fellow assassins take pride in their jobs. When one Assassin gig turns into a rescue mission on the side, Josh's life is turned upside down by the man he rescues. Now, he has to take a good long look at who he really is. With the help from his friends Mateo, Riley and Troy, Josh tries to understand what he's feeling. Mark Patterson joined Doctor's without Borders to do good in a foreign country. Little did he know a maniacal drug lord would kidnap him and use him to deal drugs, among other things.... Without any hope of rescue, Mark resigns himself to his prison. Until early one morning when he's rescued by a blonde God. Josh Montgomery is tall, light and beautiful....and straight. Being in close quarters only makes things harder on both men, will Mark get his man? Will Josh take a chance.... In the wilds of Denali Forest the two men come together, but is it for good? Or will Mark's past drive them apart? ~ BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON Dakota Cadotte is on the run and alone. Forced out from his pack by the Alpha for being gay, Dakota fends for himself in the Denali wilderness. When he ventures too far away from his safe zone, he's put right in the path of a truck on the highway and right into the arms of Sam Waters. The two hit it off immediately as man and wolf, but Dakota fears Sam won't be so understanding when he sees what he truly is. When Dakota shifts in front of Sam, the sparks fly, but Dakota's past and pack threaten their new-found relationship. ~ HALF MOON RISING They say you can never go home... After more than a decade, Troy Bishop is going home to the family he left behind when his parents died. Little does Troy know, he's about to get a lot more than he bargained for.... Sawyer Quinton has been waiting for his mate for as long as he can remember, and was beginning to think he'd never find him. Until Troy Bishop walked back onto the Reservation. The attraction is immediate for both men, but one is hiding a secret and the other must finally open is heart. Sometimes you can't go back home....and sometimes when you do...you never leave. ~ BEST LAID PLANS The men of the super-secret Skull Blaster unit have put down their weapons long enough to find love - and even husbands - from Arizona to Alaska and the Olympic Peninsula. Now their new families and friends are hoping to find their own happily-ever-afters. Werewolf Sawyer Quinton’s brothers have finally found their mates in the Drake brothers, Dakota’s former packmates. Things get off to a rocky start but love conquers all. Or does it? Can the Drakes overcome the gay bashing they suffered at their father’s hands and be true to themselves and the men they love? Or are some lessons just too hard to unlearn? ~ FOR THE LOVE OF CADEN Caden Fournier has everything: Money, fame and an international business that's skyrocketing. But the one thing he really wants, money can't buy: Love. When fate puts him in the path of a speeding semi, Caden meets handsome paramedic Kellan Brady. Kellan Brady has been waiting for his mate for as long as he can remember.

    Most... but not all. These few who stand against the darkness are the Warders, men who fight demons and square off against all kinds of creatures from the pit with only their brothers-in-arms and their lovers-their Hearths-to strengthen them in the unending battle of good versus evil. Sinnerman (June 2011), Nexus (October 2011), and Cherish Your Name (December 2011) were previously published individually in eBook format by Dreamspinner Press.

    Not everyone can help the restless dead cross over, especially when the haunting threatens the Living. But the death of his parents six years ago forced Dan to give it up in exchange for raising his brother and sister, all the while struggling to keep their rural NC farm afloat.So when the flamboyantly goth Leif Helsvin shows up on Dan’s doorstep looking for help with an evil necromancer named Runar, Dan’s first instinct is to turn him down. With two teenagers to look after, he’s already got all the trouble he can handle. Besides, the sexy Leif is too much of a temptation, and Dan is firmly in the closet.The Bad Boy: Pierced, tattooed Leif never has sex with the same guy twice. It keeps things simple, especially since his oath to stop Runar has him constantly drifting from one town to the next.But this time, it looks like Leif is going to need help, in the form of the very down-to-earth Dan. Since Nice Guys are off the menu, Leif just has to keep his hands to himself for as long as it will take to stop Runar’s latest scheme. But as Leif finds himself drawn deeper into Dan’s life, he quickly realizes he’s not just in danger of breaking the rules, but breaking his heart as well.

    When visiting a prospective bride at her father's estate, his attention is captivated by an unidentified young man. Nicolae is a beautiful youth, an innocent. He’s also the bastard brother of Draculea’s bride-to-be. This is the journey of two men finding true love for the first time. One a former novice to the Catholic church; the other sometimes called the Son of the Devil. Their story is one of legends, and in the end, a legend is what remains.

    It is the impetus for confession and change; before long, he is settling into a loving relationship with Dean, the Winchesters are tired, and hunting for a place to land has taken precedence to hunting anything else. Dean and Castiel fall in love with the strange little house on the end of Swallowtail Drive, and for a little while life is as it should be—sweet, affectionate, and beginning afresh.But more and more Castiel sees and hears things in the house that beg the question of whether or not a place itself can be alive. The walls and rooms seem to shift and grow and breathe, and one night, Dean comes home from a hunt changed in a way that Castiel cannot explain. In the months that follow, their domestic bliss takes turns for the dark and sour, and the confusion of their circumstances will ultimately test everything Castiel knows about the man he loves, and everything he believes to be true.Words:31820 complete

    His days have become therapy and drinking himself to sleep. His only solace is listening to Shayne's voice mail to hear his voice one last time. He is starting to think that fate is against him.He has no idea how right and wrong he is.CONTENT ADVISORY: This title is a love story that does not contain a HEA.

    Seventeen-year-old Seth Michael Sullivan, a werejaguar, has grown up in the Underground, hiding from the hunters that capture and enslave werekin for Chimera Enterprises. After witnessing the murder of his guardian Naomi, Seth arrives in Fairfax, Indiana, on a snowy New Year's Eve, a rare breed on the run. As he reconnects with the mother and sister who know nothing of his true identity, Seth discovers he is a key piece in Chimera's plot to conquer humankind by securing the power of the werekin Totems - and uncovers a secret in his own past that could decide the fate of his kindred. Top-secret scientific experiments, ancient alien technology, a powerful shadow organization inside the United States military - Seth soon finds himself at the center of a brewing interspecies war. Can he trust his own flesh and blood? Will he choose to stand with humankind or with his werekin kindred - especially when the best part of being human may be Marshall Townsend, the boy next door?

    You can trust him. If he doesn't talk a lot about his past, well, a lot of guys have done things they'd rather forget. A lot of guys have been through things they'd rather forget, too. He's so nice that it isn’t that weird when he asks about some of the other guests. Not like a cop, though, or a Fed—well, okay. Maybe a little like that one guy from that movie. Maybe he's off-duty, settling a score on his own time.Or maybe he's the guy on the run. Come to think of it, he looks around corners like someone's after him, too. But you know, some guys are chased by nothing more than the ghosts of their past...

    For the stripper is Finn, a vibrant, headstrong Angel who has accidentally been bound as the Guardian Angel of a serial killer, possibly the same killer who murdered John's wife and daughter. As John battles his unexpected feelings for this young and beautiful male, and as Finn struggles to protect a man who may be a murderer, they are hounded by creatures of the dark that seek to drag both Angel and detective down to the horror of the Beneath. m/m gay romance. Elements of kink. Over 450 pages! Join the mailing list for more exciting and romantic m/m fiction! Frequent releases! http://www.triciaowensbooks.com/list

    He's trying to make the right decisions, both for his heart and the love of his life.Words: 42182 complete

    How could anyone want a guy with a head like a jar, the big, brown eyes of Bambi, and the body of Rambo? Who would want a freak who's turned on by pain? Determined to show Anthony just how hot he is, Kevin Henderson goes after the gentle giant with everything he's got, and his assets are considerable. Kevin knows just how to press the sweet, sexy linebacker's buttons, and soon the two are inseparable. When things get too intense, and Kevin's own insecurities and secrets are exposed, Kevin realizes they have more in common than just a need for kinky sex. Anthony thinks of himself as worthless, but Kevin needs to show him that he's worth everything. The trick is loving himself completely first. Breaking down the walls around each other's hearts draws them deeper into an indestructible bond. But will they be able to let the past go and join their brethren in the Twin Pines Grizzlies, or will they retreat into solitary safety? Note: Wicked Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 5] was previously published as Linebacker [Gridiron Gods 5]. Due to popular demand, the series has been revised to emphasize the bear shifting. The changes are minor in the first 7 books. If you have already read Gridiron Gods 1 to 7, you do not need to read Twin Pines Grizzlies 1 to 7 in order to continue with Strong Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 8]. ** Passionate Alpha [Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA] He's worth being saved...Terribly lonely college student Kyle Water can't stop calling Skye, an exotic dancer, for private shows. Following Skye's rules-no touching, no questions-is difficult, especially when Skye's haunted eyes scream out to Water's fiercely protective side, but Water respects Skye's choices, even if he doesn't like them. Skye wants to abandon his tawdry life for Water, but his sadistic owner would kill them both, and Skye will do anything to keep Water safe. But resisting Water's allure becomes ever more difficult, and eventually, Skye succumbs. When Water and Skye break the rules and indulge their mutual fascination, they uncover a startling legacy, unleash a sadistic man's fury, and put an innocent man's life in jeopardy. Will they be strong enough to set things right, or will their bond destroy the very foundation of the Twin Pines Grizzlies' brotherhood? Note: Passionate Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 6] was previously published as Running Back [Gridiron Gods 6]. Due to popular demand, the series has been revised to emphasize the bear shifting. The changes are minor in the first 7 books. If you have already read Gridiron Gods 1 to 7, you do not need to read Twin Pines Grizzlies 1 to 7 in order to continue with Strong Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 8]. ** A Siren Erotic Romance

    For over one thousand years he believed that true mates didn’t exist for his kind. Unexpectedly, in the aftermath of a battle between his warriors and rogues, he meets the human destined to complete his soul. As the pureblood races ride his back to become king of the paranormal community, Melech needs to accept his bloodlines while winning over his mate.Shai Liv, an empath and healer, is always bombarded by others’ emotions. When he meets the leader of the Sanctuary Warriors, for the first time in his life he finds peace and comfort in another man’s touch. However, learning to trust and bond with his powerful warrior is only one of the most difficult obstacles life hurls his way. The second is finding his abducted friend before time runs out, and the third is understanding that submitting to his dominant mate doesn’t equate to being owned.

    Ryan never imagined anyone was watching. But someone was. When a mysterious man with a velvety voice calls Ryan one night, he convinces Ryan to put on a private show for him over the Internet. Nursing a broken heart, Phillip has traveled the country to find his place among other shifters. When he meets Ryan, Phillip feels like he has a second chance at happiness, but knowing the secret of Ryan's destiny won't win over the hunky tight end. The best way to do that is to give Ryan what he's never had-a partner who understands, accepts, and willingly indulges his kink. Wicked, hot sexual encounters sate both men physically, but Phillip hungers for a deeper and utterly permanent connection, and that's the one thing Ryan fears. If Phillip can't convince Ryan to bond with him, Phillip will lose more than a soul mate. He'll lose his only chance to enter the bear-shifting brotherhood. Note: Kinky Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 3] was previously published as Tight End [Gridiron Gods 3]. Due to popular demand, the series has been revised to emphasize the bear shifting. The changes are minor in the first 7 books. If you have already read Gridiron Gods 1 to 7, you do not need to read Twin Pines Grizzlies 1 to 7 in order to continue with Strong Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 8]. ** Devoted Alpha [Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA] The erotic torment of his virgin lover...In high school, Tyler thought Evan was too young, and he reluctantly let him go, but Tyler never forgot their brief but passionate encounter. When Tyler needs help passing chemistry, brainy Evan is the first choice. Tyler doesn't know Evan is now blind, but that doesn't change his feelings for his gorgeous tutor. Evan has saved himself for Tyler, and he can't wait to have the sexy football player take him to the edge of sexual pleasure. Evan's hunger for orgasm control turns into an erotic torment that bonds their souls, and the two become twinned bear shifters. When a madman kidnaps Evan to turn him into a pain-craving submissive, the two must use the strength of their bond to keep the madman from killing Tyler and claiming Evan to gain entry into the Twin Pines Grizzlies. To thwart the villain's plans, Evan must confess his darkest secret. When Tyler learns what Evan has done to alter the course of his destiny, will he be able to forgive him, or will Evan pay for his crime with Tyler's life? Note: Devoted Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 4] was previously published as Defensive Guard [Gridiron Gods 4]. Due to popular demand, the series has been revised to emphasize the bear shifting. The changes are minor in the first 7 books. If you have already read Gridiron Gods 1 to 7, you do not need to read Twin Pines Grizzlies 1 to 7 in order to continue with Strong Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 8]. ** A Siren Erotic Romance

    Check individual authors' websites for details on the release of single stories.Daniel B. Johns - Mirrors In The Attic - My name is Stanley Nelson and I am a psychic working with the Boston Police. My notoriety comes from a voice in my head. When evil threatens my life I run to free the only person who can help me, Luchien. Along the way, I meet Deke Bridges, a Nantucket handyman who harbors a secret that ties us together. Will good win out over evil? Can love survive no matter what the cost?My name is Stanley Nelson...wish me luck.Kimber Kahn - Fated - Home. Family. To most, those words bring thoughts of safety and joy. To Ryan Daniels, they bring guilt and pain. Returning to the place he grew up, the place he left behind, he finds something he never bargained for and didn't know he was missing until the afternoon he bumped into Stuart Vaughn.CR Guiliano - Unexpected Winter - Abbott Wilson couldn’t believe he’d finally made the trek into the Arctic, above the Arctic Circle, in the dead of winter. A dream come true, a challenge to himself that he finally mastered. What he hadn’t counted on was getting trapped in a deep ravine and the masculine and gorgeous man that saved him.Julie Lynn Hayes - Son of a Preacher Man - Levi Thornton is the closeted gay son of homophobic televangelist Marshall Thornton. So what’s the perfect gift for the father who never cared? Levi’s going to find a yummy young man on Christmas Eve, fuck him all night long and six ways to Sunday. And then he’s going to out himself on live national TV on Christmas Day in front of his father and God and everyone else.The problem is he’s having no luck at finding that special someone to share this moment with. Just when he thinks his quest is hopeless, in breezes Darjeeling Crane, and it’s off to the family hideaway for a night of fun. This will be a Christmas to remember, if Levi has anything to say about it.Patricia Logan - Over the Road - When Trace Martin, Kyle Kincaid and Ryan Harris plan to take a winter getaway, they decide to try out RV camping. What better location to go in the dead of winter than Aspen, Colorado to hit the slopes. What they didn't count on was what it would be like to be crammed into a tiny bed with a generator that doesn't work.Donya Lynne - Snowed In Truth or Dare - Rick's life isn't what he had imagined it would be in his mid-thirties. His wife is cold and resentful, his children treat him like a figurehead instead of a father, and his sex life is nonexistent. A hunting trip with the guys the weekend after Thanksgiving is just what the doctor ordered for him to reclaim his man card and give him back a sense of dignity. But when a blizzard snows in the four men, a game of poker turns into a game of Truth or Dare that's anything but kid stuff.Ike Rose - December's Dilemma. - The Master of My Passion series. started in the story A Midsummer's Night Pickup in the Hot Summer Fun anthology, continues. On their first Thanksgiving together as a couple, actor and singer Hans Rath discovers that complications can result from his being of a different faith than his older lover, world-famous playwright and author Theodore (Teddy) Behr.T.A. Webb - His Name was Harley Manfield - They were the Three Musketeers and friends for almost twenty years. But when tragedy strikes the group, how will they be able to move forward this Christmas?Cat vs Dog by A.J. Llewellyn and Serena YatesC.A. Tallus has gone to Gay Ski Week in Aspen in search of snow, sex and...a dog? No. No. No.C.A., or Cory to his friends, hates dogs. Hates them. Especially little ones, which are usually smarter than big dogs and know there's something...unusual about Cory. And of course there is. He's a cat shifter longing to get back into his natural state and run with the wind on top of the Aspen peaks.When he meets Bryan Braun he senses something different about him, as well. Bryan's no ordinary ski fanatic who's been working too hard and in need of a break. Cory is certain Bryan is a werewolf. His natural enemy! Can a cat and a dog get along? Can they have fun in the snow? And beyond?Sara York - Changing Currency - When Max put's on his evening gowns and high heels, stripping away his masculine identity, changing into the gorgeous drag queen, Maxine the Devilicious, the fun begins. When he runs into his boss from the bank the game changes. Max has a secret and it's about to come out, changing his life, changing his work, changing his everything.

    And he's one of them, but which one?CONTENT ADVISORIES: This title contains scenes of rape or near rape and a "to be continued" ending.

    Despite the idyllic setting, there's trouble in paradise. Jaden isn't getting the love and affection he needs and he's beginning to think he and Kyle are a mismatched pair. After a bad fight, Jaden ends up in TomCats, a gay resort known for its beautiful, top-heavy clientele. Jaden only wants one drink but he gets more than he bargained for when he becomes the prey of a psychopath. Owner Tom Kay comes to Jaden's rescue and sparks fly, but Tom is hiding the fact he's a cat-shifter. Unable to forget the beautiful blond human, Tom tracks him in catskin, but things go bad when he's trapped and taken to a feral cat shelter. When vet tech Jaden shows up on the night shift, he plans to adopt the tomcat and make a house cat out of him, but first the orange tabby has to be neutered…

    One outstanding exception is Tristus, a man he saved ten years before from the urges of lonely soldiers near the Wall of Hadrian. Tristus became his own lover for eleven months, and then he disappeared. Ten years later, the young pony trainer Wynn is smitten by Gristle’s looks and manner and follows him to his new home in Éire (Ireland) where he becomes his lover.The stories of the three men interweave until at last they all three meet briefly in sacred Tara, home of the High King. Wynn is abducted by druids with sinister and lustful designs, and Tristus wants to follow the ministry of Father Patrick. Thus no sooner has Gristle found an old lover and a new one than they are all pulled apart by the one whom Gristle calls “the bitch goddess Fortuna.”

    How long would it take him to catch on?

    The "starshippers" have been idolized for many decades, since the first landing on Eidolon. They're "augmented" humans ... they've been modified for the work and for the new world. The public has envied them and emulated them -- and perhaps they have been emulated too much, too often. Eventually, perhaps inevitably, a political movement has begun back on Earth. Calling itself The Pure Light, its campaign is to "Keep Humanity Human" ... to stem the tide of the genetic modification that was steadily remaking humans into more and more different forms.Twenty years ago, The Pure Light rode into office on this ticket, and their policies have made the augmented humans illegal. They're now categorized as borgs, or cyborgs -- artificial life forms who do not have full human rights. The more augmented the individual, the less rights he or she has, and by the time one is a "fifty" -- one whose body is fifty percent modified -- one is registered, licensed, and control-chipped, in the possession of the government, and assigned to the military, industry or the lab.It's been more than twenty years since the Gilgamesh cruised into Earth space. At home on Eidolon, the crew are free -- many of them were bred and born there, designed for the new world and thriving there. Now, they're entering space where they're perceived as unwelcome aliens...And it's the job of Civil Representative Adrian Balfour to journey out to Titan Central, meet Captain Dirk Vanderhoven and his Executive Officer, Jason Erickson, and inform them that the crew of the Gilgamesh is to be taken into custody -- registered, licensed, control-chipped, and reassigned for the battlefield, the mines, the lab.But Adrian is nursing a secret agenda of his own, and everything in his cosmos changes the moment he sets eyes on young Jason Erickson. Almost before he knows what he's doing, he's lying to the Titan Central commander and life is set to become a race against time.Because Adrian is a "twenty," and unwelcome even at home, while among the fifties of the starshipper crew he's respected, cherished -- and desired by at least one of them. Romance explodes between Adrian and Jason, white-hot and filled with the piquancy of exploration, as Adrian discovers how the humans of Eidolon are different in every way from the Earthborns, most of all in their sensuality.For Adrian, the next days are critical. He'll be "tested" by the big, beautiful fifty with whom he's fallen deeply in love, and he'll risk everything in the desperate attempt to get the Gilgamesh out of Earth space before warships can run her down, and The Pure Light will turn starshippers into control-chipped drones.

     And warriors like Indigo Black, a Palet, a man cursed with the ability to kill and see the Demonic, have been forbidden from seeking out the evil walking among men and destroying it. The one time Indigo dare challenge the Covenant to save an a human life, the Church punished him by breaking the wings of his Guardian Angel and lover, Ariel, and cast him out of heaven. Living with the burden of his guilt has cost Indigo everything. Then the death of a mentor begins to unravel a deadly secret. The Demonic have some how created a Nephilim who has a human soul and is capable of being possessed by the most powerful members of the Demonic Parliament. A vessel who would allow the Demonic to walk the mortal plain. With the Covenant broken, Indigo must win the battle go protect an innocent who holds the fate of mankind, and win an all out war to save his heart.

    Ever since Nathan found out he had magical abilities, Joshua has supported him, encouraging him to cultivate his talent, so that Nathan is now the resident mage of the local Special Enforcer agency that employs both of them. Joshua, however, doesn’t have a trace of the talent, however much he wishes he could do magic too.On a night off, Nathan offers Joshua a way to discover what it feels like to do magic by swapping bodies for a few hours. But before the night is over, their boss calls them both for back up, and the playful spell starts to cast a different light on their relationship. Will they be able to do their job and keep an innocent girl safe while stuck in each other’s skin, or will magic break them apart?(19.200 words)

    But what should be a simple love match turns into much more and Castiel finds himself risking everything to ensure the happiness of his extremely frustrating charge.Words:36770 complete

    He might get them to commemorate a lost loved one, celebrate an event, or just to look bad-ass, but there's no doubt the man enjoys showing off his ink. Tribal, classic black and white, or elaborate colored artwork spanning the entire back, each mark has a story, an indelible reminder of the past etched onto the human canvas with care and precision. We're showcasing four of those stories in Written in Flesh.Key is Bound by Ink to a woman he does not—cannot—love. He runs to escape his fate, but finds Dax, another fugitive, and learns that some bonds go deeper than skin.In the heyday of the 1980's, Ian Grothe's club is about to discover the Next Big Thing, but Ian only has eyes for the lead singer. But as the band's star rises, Ian gets left behind, his hopes turning to Powder.Then, in Helotry, Rontak is an escaped slave who wears the mark of his service beneath his skin. While on the run, he is sheltered by Tréy, an artist with a heavy secret of his own.Finally, Ellis comes to the Sui Generis Protection Agency bearing the Mark of the Familiar, magical animal tattoos granting him remarkable shapeshifting abilities. When he feels a True Bond to William, the Wardsman of the agency, he has to convince William of the truth or risk losing his sanctuary, and perhaps even his life.

    But one night, when Philip is wandering alone in a nearby wood, he sees his beloved friend. At first Philip believes Stephen is a ghost, but then learns something much more horrifying: Stephen has been turned into a vampire and needs Philip’s help to become human again.To get back the man he loves, Philip must make his way through this unknown world of bloodlust and undeath and confront the vampire who stole his friend’s life.Be Warned: m/m sex.

    Lately, though, the slump-shouldered waterboy's dreams are being invaded by a golden-brown grizzly bear who reminds him of someone on the team. When Matthew Edwards is offered a full scholarship to Twin Pines College, the chance to pursue both his athletic and academic dreams is all he needs to switch schools. That the college is all male and rumored to be gay friendly is just the icing on the cake. When Matthew meets the timid Danny, he sees right through his camouflage. All Danny needs is a little encouragement to come out of his shell, and with Matthew's help, Danny transforms. When he discovers Danny has been attacked and left for dead, Matthew is surprised to find himself shifting into a bear, and he's even more shocked to learn Danny-and the whole team-might just be bears, too. Will Danny and Matthew's love be enough when their bond unleashes a startling new legacy? Or will the unknown enemies who want to prevent the team from fulfilling its fate prevail? Note: Powerful Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 1] was previously published as Waterboy [Gridiron Gods 1]. Due to popular demand, the series has been revised to emphasize the bear shifting. The changes are minor in the first 7 books. If you have already read Gridiron Gods 1 to 7, you do not need to read Twin Pines Grizzlies 1 to 7 in order to continue with Strong Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 8]. ** Driven Alpha [Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, light Consensual BDSM, sex toys, HEA] Driven to claim his mate...Derek fled the West Coast for Twin Pines College to escape his family's scrutiny about his personal life, which allows him to stay firmly in the closet. Playing football is just a bonus. Then, he meets a man worth coming out for-the almost impossibly handsome Grizzlies' quarterback, Brandon Sanders. Brandon's refined good looks hide a dark desire. To placate his controlling father, Brandon lives a secret life of quick flings with equally closeted lovers. Never has he found a partner he trusts enough to fully let go and let himself fulfill his deepest desire-to submit sexually to the right man. As the unlikely pair explores each other's most compelling fantasies, Brandon begins to wonder if the security of his father's money and approval is worth living a lie. As Brandon gathers the courage to break free, strange things start happening between him and Derek, a mystery that grows only deeper when they find out the bear they saw in the back of the team's equipment truck was real. Who will be able to explain their new, strange connection, and will that bond be strong enough to support a brand-new life out in the open? Note: Driven Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 2] was previously published as Quarterback [Gridiron Gods 2]. Due to popular demand, the series has been revised to emphasize the bear shifting. The changes are minor in the first 7 books. If you have already read Gridiron Gods 1 to 7, you do not need to read Twin Pines Grizzlies 1 to 7 in order to continue with Strong Alpha [Twin Pines Grizzlies 8]. ** A Siren Erotic Romance

    Joining his brothers Zathan and Zavier, he joins the Tate Pack still hoping to one day find his mate. The man who will be all he's ever hoped for and all he'll ever need.Former soldier Devontae Robinson doesn't want his mate. He doesn't think he deserves him. After enlisting in the Army with his friends Derik and Lewis, Devontae returns home to the Tate Ranch under a medical discharge... and with the body of one of his friends in a coffin. He's haunted by war, by rumors, by the information that he's received about someone kidnapping paranormals and selling them on the slave market. He wants to curl up and die, not find the one man not only able to heal his heart and help him heal but to get him to fly again, but giving him the anchor he so desperately needs.These two men will discover that Fate always knows best and that sometimes, in order to truly experience the freedom of flying, one must first give up control.

    He has only a few short days to claim Theo before the mating heat drives him insane. By day one he is ready to throw Theo down and rut him like a wild beast. But Theo is refusing Nazaryth, claiming that his mate died years before.Theo has mourned the loss of his mate, Dorian, for twenty years. He takes things day to day, trying his best to find happiness again. But when a large and handsome stranger claims to be Theo's mate, he runs the other way. There is no way Nazaryth is his mate, and Theo is out to prove the man wrong.When Theo is taken by the hounds of hell, Nazaryth isn’t far behind in rescuing Theo. But what the commander of the winged beasts finds instead shocks him to his core.

    Staying together will be an even bigger challenge. But Angel Falls, Maryland is a town like no other. And with a town full of geeks and weirdos on your side, reporters and rogue scientists don't stand a chance. Broken wings will be mended, and their souls will learn to fly once more.

     The Gathering is called and after several years the King of the UnSeelie is bored out of his ever lovin’ mind. He sends his most trusted emissary, Puck, to the Earth realm to find two human changelings to mix the courts up a bit. Puck immediately sees the human he would like to take back to the fairy realm, but unfortunately he is more suited for the Seelie than the UnSeelie. Torque is trying his best to get through college and make the most out of his future. When he meets the knavish Puck, sparks begin to fly immediately. When a hot and steamy encounter between the two puts Torque in danger, Puck will have to make some tough decisions. Will he take the human back—and if so, will his King accept him?

    Where it goes from there is no one's business but your own."Val" -- For years, Brad has been obsessed with the memory of his dead lover, Val. His obsession takes over his life when he meets another Val, a hustler who looks exactly like the first."Slasher" -- A man is found in a cubicle at a gay bathhouse with his throat slit. Then another victim turns up. Only Lou's lover, Jamie, can identify the most likely suspect."The Matador" -- Soledad de Riquer feels certain that her brother, the celebrated matador El Valiente, has his eye on her young boyfriend, Adulio.

    With his human family slaughtered, Tallin continually struggles to hold on to some bit of his humanity. After being scarred by a former lover, Tallin has clawed his way to some measure of standing. But now, his clan chief has been killed, and the security of his adoptive nation is at risk. His mission is to bring back the man who must battle to claim his position as rightful chief. Yet there’s one problem—Emmanuel Grimshaw is the very man Tallin does not want to see again, who savagely mated him so long ago, then left him to pick up the pieces of his life. When he was too young to fully control his inner-beast, Emmanuel Grimshaw claimed—and maimed—a man he loved. After fleeing his clan, he’d gone in search of his humanity, and a way to tame the wuv within. But when Tallin unexpectedly arrives, any peace Emmanuel thought he’d found with a human companion vanishes. And it isn’t long before Emmanuel’s inner-beast rises and he reclaims Tallin, binding him once again. Now, Emmanuel will do his duty, but not without Tallin at his side. A battle for survival and love is about to begin. Who will triumph?

    One day he sees an advertisement for deckhands in a local newspaper. What better way to earn a living and see the world than to go to sea in an old-style sailing ship called The Phantom?Onboard, Toby takes an immediate liking to Tiger, a rugged, masculine man with sun-bleached hair. Unfortunately, Tiger couldn’t care less about Toby. But Paul, the burly second-in-charge, is a completely different story. He feels very protective towards Toby, though he keeps his true feelings a secret.While at sea, the men of The Phantom get to know each other pretty well. Off the coast of Africa, they encounter mermen and cannibals. Near the gulf of Arabia, they come across giant sea creatures and, in the Red Sea, they meet a djinn.What amazing discoveries will they make? What other-worldly secrets will be revealed? This an erotic adventure is topped with lashings of fantasy and sprinkled with romance. Join Toby on the adventure of a lifetime, and let him take you to places you could never visit on your own.

    In the tradition of the original, Unmasked, the STARbooks Press best-seller of all time, there are great characters, steamy sex, and humor Surely, you have a superhero story you want to experience in real life. However, every superhero has at least one special ability and one secret weakness. Which one would you exploit? Be careful, you don't want to end up on the wrong side of... the bed Or tangled up... in a cape Always fun, always sexy, always fantastical, the STARbooks Press Unmasked Series will have you staring into the sky looking for your hero and waiting to have him Unmasked & Undressed.

    Halloween is almost here and Iain, a werewolf, is desperate for them to commit to each other. But how can they keep their secrets in a city? And if they move how will they earn money and live?Seeking help from mated werewolves Dwyer and Nelson, Iain secures permission to run on Halloween at their secure farm and use their hidden cabin. The mating is wonderful, but all their other problems remain unresolved. Is there a solution for them?

    Though Jasper, heir to a fortune, has sufficient assets to support them both, he is physically deformed. Owen is financially dependent on him and protective of his beloved Jasper in every possible way.As they attempt to make a dignified life together, fate intervenes. At an occult shop, from which Owen purchases an enchanted Solstice gift for Jasper that will change their lives forever.

    Will the ice between them thaw once and for all?Michael Wright has given up thinking he’s anything more than a number-cruncher. When he’s summoned to verify the outcome of renowned meteorologist, Paul Clarkson’s latest research Michael is happy to escape the drudgery of a grey cubicle at the Met Office.At Station 17 he finds himself working side by side with a brilliant scientist and charismatic man who stirs a lot more than respect. The attraction is mutual but, after a few snatched hours of passion, internal politics and a vengeful adversary tear them apart.When Michael returns to Station 17 two years later he discovers that the world isn’t the only thing that’s changed. Paul is forbiddingly distant and the fire that once burned between them has turned to ice. The violence of deadly storm reignites their relationship - but will the disastrous aftermath of another destroy their love once and for all?

    There's only the Tate cowboys who are anxiously trying to find the mates who were kidnapped shortly after Valentine's Day.Between Richard and Tommy trying to get Howell and Katharina drunk, Calvin rushing off to save his captured mate and the unexpected people who keep showing up, all with connections to the Tate pack, this St. Patrick's Day is sure to be one that Tate Ranch will never forget.

    But Hadrian is a mystery: shy and secretive, hailing from an island supposedly inhabited by sorcerers; he has come to Caledon's city to recruit the mercenaries for a well-paying job offered by Hadrian's father... but it is a lie. Hadrian is far more dangerous than his gentle disposition would suggest, and what he wants with Caledon and the mercenaries of Rhiad will change the land of Juxtan forever and set in motion a prophecy that will bind two men together in love and hatred until death.

    But Richard and Vet are fighting. Tommy is sitting around in ratty jeans and a T-shirt, crying and singing Cher. Michael and Maurice have disappeared and Alex has been spending hours outside chopping wood that isn't needed.The cowboy shifters are all confused as to why their mates are so miserable, especially after the amazing Christmas they just celebrated.So how will they prove to their mates just how much they love them? And where the hell are Michael and Maurice?Return to Witchita Falls, Texas and the Tate pack and see if life on the ranch during Valentine's, the holiday for lovers, is still as sexy, loving and glorious as it's always been.

    Authors S.L. Armstrong and K. Piet explore this world in many of its infinite variations with this collection of seventeen original short stories ranging from the contemporary to the paranormal to the fantastical. Love and Agony includes:The Wolf Pack's Lady - Moon leads the werewolf Ronan to her world and finally makes her presence known to him.Blood and Absinthe - Le Carnaval du Diable holds many secrets, and Lee glimpses one when he buys Roderick for an hour.Orion - Alaric shares a meal with his vampiric progeny, Orion, who has more than food on his mind.His Kitten - Fire Elf Maelog plays an erotic game with his lover, the Cloud Elf Darron, making him crawl, lick, and purr like a kitten.Welcome Home - After months grieving the loss of his missing demonic lover, demigod Lisril finally finds reason to rejoice.Unwilling Compromise - When the werewolves overthrow the vampires in Cleveland, Alpha Talon claims the vampire Seth as his pet.Angel Lost - Captive of the demon Llirr, the angel Jophiel finds common ground with his master... and possibly more.Black Pearls - Dragonslayer Wolfe returns from a successful hunt to the waiting arms of Garrett, his favored prostitute.Worship Me - After a long day, Alessandro chooses to relax with a shower and the eager submission of his lover, Damian.Temptation Calls - Temptation dances through the vampire Gideon's world in the form of the therian cat, Aubrey.Never Let Go - For the Elves Rayfier and Lyis, not even death can come between their love.A Bitter Reunion - Archangel Michael visits Earth to see what has become of the exiled Morningstar.All Grown Up - A decade away at school hasn't stifled Warrick's desire for his former benefactor, the vampire Samuel.Rehabilitation - Retraining Daygan, a freed lust slave, to be independent proves harder than Cathal had expected.The Vampire's Boy - Vampire London forces his submissive half-breed lover, Jasper, to earn the pleasure of London's bite.Ashe's Choice - Five years after bespelling Ashe, incubus twins Hunter and Ryder grant him the choice they once denied him.Plus a "deleted scene" from Catalyst!

    Sweet and innocent, Josh is as much out of place in Parker’s world of revenge and violence as he is in his own narrow-minded community, but he can give Parker the peace of mind he craves. When the vampires Parker is chasing use Josh to deliver a very special message, Parker finds himself facing the ultimate dilemma. If what he loves and what he hates the most become the same, which emotion will win?While Parker struggles to accept the changes his lover goes through, he comes closer than ever to detecting the truth about his family’s deaths—but then his own life takes a dramatic turn…

    Halloween Heat IAn Anthology of Erotic Paranormal M/M RomanceFive stories of gay love and passion with a paranormal twist, perfect for Halloween.“Love Lies Deep” by Tristram La Roche“Idle Hands” by Reneé George“Costumes” by Dianne Hartsock“Eden” by Kiran Hunter“Set in Stone” by Elin Gregory

    Don is devastated. He can’t imagine his life without Colton in it. He is so overwhelmed by grief that he cannot survive on his own.He goes home to be cared for by his parents, and his best friend takes him to help out in a mental hospital, believing it will be good for him to learn how to live again. There he meets Edwin, a catatonic man who awakens at the sight of him. Edwin claims, “I am Colton.” Don doesn’t know what to believe.Is it really Colton who has found his way back to him, or is it a horrible man trying to manipulate him?

    The VWA (Vampire Warriors of America) has arrived and their leader, Asher Lazaro, has come to Texas to join with the Tate Pack cowboys to find and reclaim his mate, Rowan Teilo, Ross's younger brother. Rowan is locked up in a cell with Michael, Michael's kids and Maurice, who is hiding a secret of his own. The Tate Pack are on the hunt to find the missing mates and bring those who would dare to bring harm to justice. They are not prepared for what... or rather who, they find.The Tate Pack has seen some miracles after all the messes they've gotten themselves in, but this one is a whole lot more... holy than even they could have expected.

    Phaleas Peneste, a poor farmer's orphan the new Guardians rescued from the devastating winter that killed his family, now serves as their mechanic. Unhappy with their positions in the Kalliopolis's new order, each man decides to escape, a coincidence that leads to their first meeting. Afraid to risk his life in the wilderness beyond the Kalliopolis, Phaleas hesitates and is recaptured by the Guardians while Ariston discovers he doesn't have anywhere to run. Back inside, they begin a secret affair, and Phaleas hopes that together, they might give each other the strength to escape the Kalliopolis forever... but first he has to convince Ariston to try again.

    "A "Duals and Donovans" StoryLas Vegas is the wrong place for an inexperienced witch like Paul Donovan. But he has no choice; his family owes a debt of honor to a half-fae casino owner, whose guests have been dying under mysterious circumstances. The normy police haven t connected the dots between the deaths, and the owner has called in his marker.When Paul literally runs into fox dual Taggart Ross, the instant, powerful attraction between them bristles with red flags. Not only should there be no sparks between him and this hillbilly with a tail, the fact is a dual couldn t have committed murder-by-magic. But until he s got proof, caution rules.Tag s own suspicions are on high alert. Magic killed his favorite uncle, and Paul, who senses Tag s dual nature way too easily, should be a prime suspect. Except Tag s libido responds to the witch in a way that shouldn t happen.Whatever this thing is between them, the raw sexual energy feeds a power that becomes their best hope of drawing out the killer out before he, she, or it strikes again. Until love gets involved, and things get real complicated, real fastWarning: Sly foxes, smoky Southern drawls, sex magic, dangerous demons, tacky Las Vegas glitz, and did we mention the hot guy-on-guy sex? "

    From infancy, Taran’s been taught to fear and hate them, but Taran’s savage, Roke, has other ideas, and after a night of passion, Taran cannot bring himself to kill his new companion. Instead he returns to his clan with a lie on his lips and an ache in his heart. But when the clan discovers Roke near their village, they take to the warpath. Torn between his clan and his heart, will Taran leave everything he’s known for a love he could never have imagined?

    To his shock, Snow is also there. Nolen is determined to take Snow home, which means defeating another created being, a Guardian. Discovering more to the disappearance of his childhood friend Snow, Nolen heads his team to investigate. It includes sexually charismatic Terrian, an ex-lover, and Qamar, an empathic Aeriyan.On the planet Ignis, they find the remains of the ship carrying Snow, but no sign of him.Escaping a predator, Nolen falls down a shaft leading to an underground world. He finds genetically created miners and Snow, who has lost his memory.Snow and Nolen realise their love and Nolen is determined to get them home. That means ascending the shaft protected by a Guardian, set by the Masters.When Snow is badly hurt, Nolen goes for help, but will he be in time?

    One killer. Both dreamwalkers. Not every dream should see the light of day...Three very different people have one thing in common-a dreamscape steeped in horror. Barry has had dreams of violent death all his life, and as a cop, he now works to solve the crimes his dreams tell him about in hopes he can save at least one victim from suffering the fate he faces every time he lays his head on his pillow. His ex-lover, Tag—now his boss—has no idea how to help him cope other than to protect his job...and try to protect their hearts from the dreams that could end up killing them both.Layton welcomes the dream state that shows him his next victim. He's been a killer for as long as he can remember, and the land where he walks in shadow beside the horn-headed man who guides him feels more like home than the waking world. Now, in addition to seeking out those who would kill the innocent and ending their lives in his own special reign of terror, Layton is promised a bride—someone to love him forever. It seems everything he's ever dreamed is about to come true.Jessica just wants to get her life back after her boyfriend is murdered and she is abducted. Twice. Finding herself at Leyton's mercy is a nightmare she soon finds is only the very beginning. When the horn-headed man visits her, she knows nothing will ever be the same again.The four of them now have to find a way to navigate the real world while the dream state dictates their very lives and threatens everything they hold dear. If they manage catch a few killers and save a few innocent lives along the way, that will have to be their compensation for the "gifts" given by The Dreaming.Reader Advisory: This book contains several graphic and detailed scenes of torture, dismemberment and murder.

    But the appearance of bootleggers Jonathan and Roger on the beach below Malachi's cottage shows Malachi what he's been missing. He wants these men in his life, but he can't ask them to stay. The following day, Roger returns seeking Malachi's help in rescuing Jonathan from the rum-runners who are holding him hostage. Can Malachi help the men while protecting his own heart?

    They've been enemies in the Great War between Heaven and Hell since Dagon joined Lucifer's rebellion, but despite orders to kill each other on sight, they've remained friendly. After all, they have more in common with each other than with their respective sides. As the war barrels on toward the unavoidable Apocalypse, their friendship turns into more, but escape is impossible. Can love survive when the forces of Heaven and Hell combine to stamp it out?

    But when you pick a runelock with the wrong key, the best thing that can happen is that it just doesn’t open."Fire. Water. Lightning. Swarms. There is no limit to what a runelock can do to an unprepared smith, a burglar, or a careless homeowner who has not tended the keys. Thirteen-year-old Rafe Swale and her older brother Llewelyn struggle to survive after their mother, a rune locksmith, goes out to a job one night and never returns. With their father long gone and their mother presumed dead, they are left to eke out a hand to mouth existence using Llewelyn’s small ability as a runefool.But when a runelock they are attempting to open unleashes a vicious bakslag at the touch of a wrong key, they are set on a new path that leads to three untrained gatecrashers desperate to learn runes and a deepening mystery as to what exactly happened the night their mother disappeared.

    Unfortunately enough for criminal Julian Pelham, he happens to be that said person. Now fighting to flee from the verdict of death hanging over his head, he goes into hiding—but this time as a soldier.Hiding in a castle is no small feat, but things get much worse after he falls in love with the prince. After Prince Ajax discovers that the bunch of sinister monks had something to do with his beloved father’s death, he is determined to find out everything about their plan. Alas, for two people in love, the track of their lives carry on together…even if it means certain death.

    A lifelong resident and coal miner, closeted Liam O'Shay lives a quiet life with his ailing mother. Lonely and introverted, Liam begrudgingly agrees to a spontaneous Friday night trip to Morgantown for a weekend getaway. There he meets the enigmatic and equally fascinating Jeremy, and a fast-paced romance begins. As Liam's romance with Jeremy blossoms, he finds himself not only awakening sexually but also becoming enmeshed in a fantastical journey through Native American folklore, alien agendas, and twisted government conspiracies. The mystic and the terrifying converge as gruesome owls, sinister wolves, and spiritual totems swirl in battle with Star Beings and reptilian monsters. Liam finds himself on a journey leading down a nightmarish path where the line between dream and reality blurs and where ultimately his true destiny lies.

    For archangel Razi-el, he had no choice. He would break God's commandment again if it were to save Uri-el from a demon's talons. Yet even God's most trusted archangel cannot avoid punishment. No longer Razi-el, he is now Izar, a Protector sworn to kill for the angels. When a Protector kills an angel, Izar is summoned to work alongside Uri-el to capture the killer. Izar is shocked when his bloodlust spikes hot for the archangel. He knows better than to go after forbidden fruit. Refusing to give in to temptation, he ignores his body's tempestuous arousal for Uri-el until a heated argument turns his blood into molten lust. As they rush to find the killer, their passion plays into the demon's plan. Izar will have to make a choice between life and death if he is to save Uri-el again.

    Chad is easily charmed by the man in the Victorian suit and snaps up an invitation to follow Edwin home. But Edwin has an ulterior motive. One that ends with Chad's death and rebirth as a vampire. Now Chad must struggle with his feelings for the man that killed him and all the complications that go along with it.

    Just as he’s about to jump in, he meets a sculptor with a magic chisel. For a handful of money, the mysterious man wants to use Denique as a model for his next statue. When Denique accepts, this midnight transaction ushers him into a fantasy world where he becomes imprisoned inside the statue, and only love will break the spell.A young man intrigued with the statue walks through the park every night, talks to it, and ultimately falls in love with it. He doesn’t realize that Denique is an actual person until they finally get together through a dream. When Kip McCall decides he can’t love a statue, he turns away. This drives Denique back to the bridge. Will his watery plunge kill him, or will he see Kip in another life where all of Kip’s memories of this strange tale have been wiped away?

    The only way to be re-instated into Heaven is to get a human to fall in love with him and give up their life for him. Gabe resigns himself to a long, mortal life since he has no desire to become intimate, either physically or emotionally, with a human, whom he thinks are below him.Josh is a brilliant, young cardiothoracic surgeon who has been hurt by a boyfriend before. When he meets Gabe, the man with the name of an angel and the face to match, he is convinced to give a relationship another chance.Will Gabe be able to overcome his pride and let himself fall for the surgeon or will Josh be hurt all over again?

    Terrified of what loving a man means, he tries to escape the storm of desire. But the harder he fights, the closer he’s pulled toward the eye of the dark and sensual hungers ignited by Rafe’s touch.Rafe’s a man unused to losing and refuses to walk away from his mate and does everything in his power to win his heart and keep him safe. As the danger closes in with deadly precision, Grayson realizes embracing his feelings may be their only hope of survival.

    Not only does the surprise have the ability to soften the hearts of the men who live at Haven House, the surprise helps a lonely soul at Christmas, too.

    Once he meets Heath Noland, the human whose faith must be regained, Xavier finds a man broken and a challenge he isn't sure he can conquer, but one which seems infinitely easier than retrieving the first angel, who has been nicknamed "The Fallen." The Fallen has lived out his existence by killing all the angels who have been sent to take him back to Heaven. When Xavier crosses his path, he thinks the other angel will be no different. He will never be so happy to be so wrong. CONTENT ADVISORY: This title contains scenes of rape or near rape.

    Shane is immediately drawn to the unnerved Joshua, but is plagued by his disastrous history of selecting lovers, and foundering self-confidence.Adding to his emotional tumult is the dashing, ghostly Forrest "Gene" Davis, who, with each encounter, leaves Shane's magic flaring and his internal compass pointing directly south. Shane wishes for a new start with a new man, but to choose Joshua would be to banish the ghostly Gene from the world of the living forever.As Shane struggles to decide who owns his affections, he discovers one of these lovers has brought darkness into his life, and may be seeking to lay claim to more than just his heart.

    Maybe. If it ever gets around to it . The team that’s supposed to save it? One vessel of Michael who can’t stop lusting after his kind-of-human best friend, one vessel of Lucifer determined to better the world via feminism, health food, and docu-dramas, and one fallen angel who still can’t turn the shower on without help. So yeah, things aren’t really looking so hot for Team Free Will or, you know, the entire human race; and it would be a whole lot easier for Dean to hold it together if his dumb little brother would get his priorities sorted out enough to stop trying to give him sex tips.

    Two worlds barely cling to life, and one reluctant stranger holds the power to tear them apart, or heal them. Join a confused demon, a brash alchemist, a stoic gardener and one seemingly unremarkable orange tomcat for a journey into a realm only limited by the reaches of the wildest of imaginations ... and faucet handles.

    Years of discarding his own emotions, and those of anyone around him, has turned Scrooge cold. When deceased lover and partner Jacob Marley pays miserly Scrooge a late night visit, pride and disbelief buoy Scrooge's courage. As the fabled Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come arrive to show Scrooge the error of his ways, they also give him brief glimpses of a love so strong it has stood the test of time. In an inspiring tale of change, a deep-seated need flares to life, leaving Scrooge without a doubt that love and family are what really matter at Christmas.

    The young Rider is supposed to follow him everywhere to learn the skills of his trade.Lune would gladly be spared the trouble, especially when informed that the boy has been formerly apprenticed to a vicious and abusive Rider, and likely to be difficult and traumatized. But when Laz’law, a stunningly beautiful, fiercely touchy creature enters his life, Lune has no choice other than to employ his horse-whisperer’s patience to earn his trust and win his love.

    However, Skorpe has a problem, too—a very handsome one. Can Ian and Skorpe’s love survive distance and temptation?

    He's on special assignment to take down Jaxon Castle, a resistance leader. Slade's contact in New York is a human cop, Mike Donovan, who's hiding his real relationship with their target—he and Jaxon are lovers. When Slade beds Jaxon so he can plant his surveillance equipment, a jealous Mike freaks out.Both agents suspect the charges have been trumped up by the Feds and they're reluctant to take Jaxon down, but the director of DSA is getting antsy and he orders Mike to kill his partner and frame Jaxon for the murder. Getting rid of his competition is tempting, but Mike can't kill an innocent man, even if it means he'll end up in DSA's crosshairs with his rival and his boyfriend.

    New to the world of magic, Devin tries his best to outrun and outlast the coven he once swore loyalty to in order to save his soul. In a last ditch attempt at freedom he discovers help where he least expects it, but also manages to upset a pack of deadly werewolves along the way. Two supernatural cultures clash as Devin discovers hidden secrets about his past in an all or nothing attempt at survival. Coven of Wolves takes readers around the globe and back into time as a new universe of hidden societies, powerful witches, and sinister creatures dominate the landscape in their fight for control of an unsuspecting world.

    Howl would be more concerned if the case didn’t keep interrupting his lunch reservations. Partnered up with the distractingly handsome Detective Reyes, Howl is going to have to pull himself out of his melancholy if he wants to solve the case and get back to his Christmas plans, getting drunk while watching It’s a Wonderful Life, alone. Well, not if Detective Reyes has anything to say about it.

    Trouble is, he has a knack of knowing things he shouldn’t about people, and the all-too-real demons from his past are coming back to haunt him.Professor Lukas von Rainer is a Warden—someone who hunts incubi and tames their sexually ravenous and dangerous offspring. As a fellow Sensitive, Lukas is the only one who can help when Felipe is severely injured by an incubus. He takes Felipe to his ranch in hopes that his Lipizzan horses will help him recover, but Felipe refuses to face his past and attempts to seduce Lukas instead. Lukas fends him off, surprised to find himself falling for the young man he’s vowed to aid. For years, he’s believed a physically satisfying and truly loving relationship is impossible because of his abilities, but is it?He may not get the chance to find out. Even as he and the horses work their magic to heal Felipe, the incubus tracking them means to kill him and anyone who gets in its way.Publisher's Note: This book is primarily a love story between two men but contains m/f sexual interaction and cannot be classified strictly as LGBT. It contains graphic language and material that some readers may find objectionable: male/male sexual practices and menage (m/m/f/f).Publisher's warning: This book also contains strong violence (sexual aggression, and recounting of m/m rape in a journal). Readers with a history of rape or sexual abuse may find elements of this story disturbing.

    His killing spree endangers King Titian's life, as well as the king's new found love, Phillippe. Romance in the midst of chaos. A burgeoning love, imperiled by black magic. A hidden story from the distant past. In Dark Sorcerer Threatening, Titian fights to save his kingdom and the man of his dreams.

    When her creative writing teacher assigns a "Slice of Life" story, Emily relates a slice of her life, stagnant though it may be. Titled "A Circus Mirror Day," Emily relates what an average day entails---from confronting the evil known as the bathroom to getting through a school day unnoticed by others. Despite the challenges and safety of hiding who she really is, Emily still has room for a few dreams of a day when she will be seen and loved for the girl she is.This book is a free read and is part of Featherweight Press's Helping Hands project.

    In his absence, the estate has acquired a new groundskeeper, a brash young American named Thomas Gilchrist. When Michael sees that Thomas is educated and carries himself more like a lord than a servant, he suspects that Thomas may be hiding something. Before long, however, the two can no longer suppress their growing attraction and give in to the passion brewing between them.Just as Michael begins to believe he may at last have found happiness with Thomas, his household is thrown into turmoil. A guest of the estate is found in the woods after a garden party, mauled to death by some unknown creature. Soon it appears that a werewolf is stalking the nearby woods, and Michael begins to suspect that the man he loves might also be a beast and killer by moonlight.

    Jacob has been keeping his true nature under wraps for most of his life. Taught herb lore by his mother and medicine by his father, Jacob walks a fine line--one that threatens to snap when a neighbor accuses him of witchcraft.To make matters even worse, the Inquisitor is Marcus Swan, whose deep blue eyes and fine legs are making it incredibly difficult for Jacob to hide his other secret: a deep attraction to the man who has been sent, in all likelihood, to kill him.

    Donny is a dark and charming stranger: mischievous as sin, ready to break any rule and not caring what anyone thinks. Angels and demons aren’t supposed to fall in love, but these two immortals are about to find out the hard way that romance is always a little more complicated than you first think . . .EXCERPT:“Who are you?” Camnael asked, although he already knew the answer before Donny pulled the cloak back and revealed his face. In the darkness the man’s eyes still sparkled, but it was not with the reflection of stars. It was an inner fire that made his eyes brilliant in the night, something redder, something hotter within.Donny stretched out his hands and Cam was thrown upwards and back with a powerful force against the bars of the cage. Tendrils of iron curled outwards like the tentacles of some hideous machine, wrapping their oily metal curls around his wrists and ankles, around his neck. A metal filament coiled under his shirt, snaking its way across his skin, and he flinched at the cold of it, almost burning with cold.“I am the one you are looking for,” Donny said, and reached a hand out towards Cam, whose limbs were splayed in the air, inextricable from the iron tendrils. Cam gasped as one of Donny’s fingers touched his cheek. It was searing hot; steam rose from Cam’s body as Donny trailed the tips of his fingers across his damp skin. Cam’s desire twisted upwards through him, and he wrenched himself against his iron bracelets, straining towards Donny.When Donny’s fingers reached Cam’s clothes, the fabric ignited, burning instantly with the touch. As Donny drew his hands down Cam’s chest, raking him with his fingertips, his clothes seared in blackened lines and fell away from his body, leaving him entirely naked. Not caring at all about impropriety, Cam squirmed as Donny’s hands continued to graze his body, arousing him in spite of the scorching heat.Donny stepped forward in front of Cam, and now his eyes were pools of black, without even the stars reflected in their depths. Cam’s breath caught in his throat as Donny bent his head and licked Cam’s chest, sucking on one nipple. His elegant fingers traveled back up and pinched the other nipple, twisting it and making Cam scream with pleasure and pain.

    He also has a few secrets. Carter's struggles, including his crush on the hot daddy next door, Ashford Tanner, are minor, however, compared to the hidden worlds that have been surrounding him his entire life. The secrets begin to give way when Carter learns that Ash and his young ward, Ty, are Vampires, creatures of the night who are working against an evil Vampiress and her honey sweet human "Renfrew" determined to take over the world, one bite at a time if need be!

    Cameron Bradshaw is an adrenaline junkie. You have to be to be a navy fighter pilot. It would never occur to him that his new lover, Dr. Mason Flynn, would think buying a new motorcycle to replace the one that was destroyed in his near fatal accident, was an insanely stupid idea. A vicious argument, an opportunity to cheat and some mistaken assumptions lead to worry and stress between the two men. A dying patient and assignment in Boston leads Cam and Mason to making choices that are both uncomfortable and difficult.As Mason tries to come to terms with the concept of a patient he cannot save, seeing an old lover, and realizing that Cam Bradshaw’s love for him may run deeper and stronger than he dared to hope all weave together into Mason working toward learning when it’s time to let go of old fears.

    Kavanagh didn't just want a few favors though, he wanted Nicky. Kavanagh drags Nicky down a dark and winding path of addiction and corruption. A transfer to homicide, and new partner Zeke might just be the trick to getting Nicky away from the poisonous gangster.But things aren't what they seem on the surface. Kavanagh isn't exactly human, Zeke isn't exactly a cop and Nicky might just start believing--in fairies.

    For Kei, the island is a paradise, safe from the horrors of slavery and war. But Ju craves only vengeance and the liberation of their people.Kei and Ju have no idea what will be required to free their kinsmen. They'll make unlikely allies and cross lines they never thought they would, all for the good of their people. Will they sacrifice their ideals in the name of victory? Are they willing to give up their forbidden love, and any chance of happiness, for the greater good? CONTENT ADVISORY: This title contains incest and scenes of rape or near rape.

    With no way out, he finds himself in a sticky situation, and it isn’t the summer’s heat that is causing it.Esais La Bauve is both handsome and strong willed. He’s everything Rafael has ever dreamt about. Attraction quickly turns to desire, and matters of the heart become both heated and complicated. The decision to love or to flee is taken from him when he is thrust headfirst into the past of the Broussard family. If he wants to make it out alive, he’ll have to trust in Esais, one of the living dead.Will Rafael be able to trust in a man that whispers promises too good to be true, or will he succumb to horrors of the plantation’s tortured past?

    This anthology offers seven stories about what lies beneath disguises, literal and figurative.* BA Tortuga marries the heat and splendor of New Orleans with a werewolf when Landry comes to town in Different Masks. * In Missouri Dalton's Foxtrot, Remy starts this year's Masquerade miserable, but with help from an old flame, things start looking up. * Believe Me, Beloved by Charlie Cochet gives us Robert Bradley, who dreams of singing on the radio, and when he attends the masked ball of handsome station owner Gabriel Chase, Robert has no clue his dream is about to take an unexpected turn.* In As You Wish by Rob Rosen, James must tie his employer, Charles, up to a metal cot, naked, in the basement and return the next morning to untie him, no questions asked, but he gets more than he bargained for. * It's time for the annual Crane Masquerade Ball in Katherine Halle's Alpha Prime, hosted by Stephen Crane, the new Alpha Prime, who's hunting a mate. Everyone is expected to attend, including Christian, a vet student who detests Stephen with a passion...* Elizabeth Brooks bring us What You Are, where Cory relaxes his vigilance at a masquerade ball after two years agonizing that someone will unearth his two secrets. A single whisper leaves him wondering if he'll ever find someone who can accept him for what he is. * Finally, in Annual Full Moon Werewolf Ball by Sean Michael, a chance encounter a year ago changed Gramm's life. When he runs into Damien, he finally gets his chance to confront his demons, but things are not what they seem.Humorous, hot, suspenseful, and seductive: we hope you enjoy unveiling the men of Masks Off!

    His damaged soul is as cold as the October lake and winds, and his keen sorrow is a siren call to something out there, something that comes for him. They’re irrevocably drawn together, and Sean's wounded heart thrills to the offer of an entirely new kind of freedom.

    Since he caused the death of his lover a decade ago, he's careful to only take small pieces, but he regrets each one. When he meets Lanny Turcotte, he finds the strongest soul he's ever encountered, and one that's almost impossible to resist. Although Joel is reluctant to become involved with anyone, he and Lanny begin a relationship.But Joel isn't the only sorcerer who wants Lanny. Can Joel protect his lover from other sorcerers---and from himself?

    From that time were born legends of bloodthirsty cats and killer bears, of humans entering the woods and never leaving. Legend exaggerated, and he had calmed down and accepted the transiency of human life. Fragile, defenseless, but curious, brave, and loving. He'd allowed their presence in his valley in the beginning because they intrigued him with their resourceful cleverness in turning their fragile bodies into a strength rather than the weakness he'd taken them for.When Daniel died, he'd chosen to live among them for simple reasons. He felt closer to his lover walking among his descendents. He took a warped pride in the growth and the progress of the town Daniel had started, in the prosperity of Daniel's people even as their growth and progress had overtaken his woods. Perhaps some fatalistic part of him believed that the circle of life would one day claim him, had known that they would one day kill him. When Seth Greenwood, a junior architect with a local firm who dreamed of bigger things, pinned his hopes for career advancement on a project that required the use of Nate's land, Nate realized how much he wanted to live. And how very much he wanted Seth.

    Then there's the life of a mercenary.Four swords-for-hire -- Giovanni, the supposed magician; Solister, the armored giant; Casic, the virtuous fighter; and Farrbiner, the drunken healer -- try to make their pockets heavy and their grief light. On their way to fame and fortune, or maybe just notoriety, they encounter every twist and turn the criminal underworld can throw at them. In a world full of double-crosses and shady motivations, can't a man just find a warm place to thrust his sword?In Book 1: The Weeping Spear, the four mercenaries set off in search of a legendary weapon of myth for a desperate client willing to pay dearly for the spear. Can they work together long enough to take back the weapon from the bandits who nabbed it? Or will what they don’t know about the spear be their undoing?

    King Meshia, supreme ruler of the empire, Sebastian of Cardin, Commander of the Third Empirical battalion, and Sebastian's Cardinian lover, a gifted healer beyond any that have come before him.King Meshia has a secret, one that might lose him his crown. One that would certainly diminish his capacity to rule and lead the empire's forces into battle. One night of unbridled passion, one weakness, one longing that could bring the monarchy to its knees.Sebastian of Cardin, Commander of the Third Empirical Battalion knows that love comes in many forms. He lives it, he breathes it. He is unapologetic. The military and his home in the Entertainment District in the Neter Colony on Mycea suit every aspect of his life.Leo of Cardin, a conjuring Cardinian, an anomaly of nature. Skilled in his craft. A force to be reckoned with in his own right. His relationship with Sebastian does not define every aspect of his life. He too has a secret, his family heritage placing him in a position of incredible power.Their world in turmoil, they will be called upon to embrace the love in their lives and abandon their long-held prejudices against one another in order to preserve the survival of their people.

    Fifteen minutes later, when Jessie arrived at Ben’s condo, his cousin was dead. With life and death as close as a minute away, Jessie must work with his estranged lover, Mathew, to learn why anyone would’ve wanted to kill Ben.

    His life consists of training to ascend to the throne, a job he has no interest in taking. When events bring him face to face with Gary, a young human, he can't get the man off his mind. He welcomes the distraction, but never planned on the feelings Gary stirred inside him.Gary seeks more from life. Working, when he would rather be painting, he struggles to find a happy medium. When Sage swims into his life, filling that void, he wonders if things could finally be looking up.As the two explore their new friendship, events spiral out of control putting Sage in danger. He fights to be with Gary, but there are secrets between them, ones that some people would kill to protect.

    Lucky for him, because the love of his life, Ethan, is dead. Charlie helps Ethan possess complete strangers so Ethan can use their bodies for sex.Things are good between them until Charlie is accused of murder and Detective Daniel Briggs walks into his life. For the first time in years, Charlie is attracted to someone who is living. Ethan knows he should step aside and let Charlie live his life, but he just can’t give Charlie up--even if staying with Charlie may eventually kill him.

    He was a 1969 Ford Mustang, The Imitable Boss 429, and his name was Solomon.Benjamin was powerless to resist the sleek black beauty offered to him and, once behind the wheel, there was no turning back. The engine roared and thundered, and Solomon pulsated with an overpowering sexual energy that could not be denied. Benjamin allowed himself to be seduced by it, allowed himself to succumb to the sordid pleasures vibrating through him. Buckle up and hold on tight, Solomon’s going to take you on one hell of a ride!

    Half-human and half-vampire, he has continually struggled with his own nature. His only contact is with a vampire named Carmen, who makes one critical error and brings the full force of vampire wrath down on Carmen, exposing Emilien and forcing him out of hiding.Saddled with a young mortal woman he can’t bring himself to kill, he flees with her to her brother’s house. Carl represents everything that Emilien yearns for, to live life like a normal mortal. As a result, he stays longer than he intends, until the reality of what he is comes crashing down around him.Emilien has been in love before—during the French Revolution, with a stable boy named Francois—but his vampire father shattered their love when he turned Francois into a vampire. It’s not the only thing his father, Alexander, has destroyed. Unable to accept Emilien’s humanity, Alexander has sought only to kill him, and even in the twenty-first century, his desire to vanquish his only son is as strong as ever. Emilien quickly realizes he can never have a future with Carl, or even come to terms with the love he still bears for Francois, until he and Alexander settle matters once and for all.Now, the past comes hurtling into the present when vampires take sides and the real battle between father and son commences...

    As Micah learns more about Richard, he realizes he’s in danger of falling in love, but he gives in to temptation anyway when Richard offers him the gift of an erotic Halloween encounter. However, Richard’s real gift is not only a night of sensual pleasure, but also a chance for Micah to find the love he’d been looking for and never found.