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Kian's Hunter


R.J. Scott - 2010
    His plan is to kill the monster who murdered his Uncle. The same monster who used magic to escape to our world and is hiding here and growing in strength. Regan is a loner, a hunter of Demons. The first son, of a first son, he is the one who protects this world from the monsters that no one else knows are here.Kian knows he's found his mate, but Regan trusts no one. It isn’t until they are facing death that Regan has to choose sides for the final time.

Blaze


Avery Ford - 2018
    Mastering the seductive, deadly dance of the flames helps him save people and animals. He’s not afraid to put his muscular body and life on the line to do some good in the world. All that’s missing is someone special to share his life with. Freddie Masterson never dreamed that he’d wind up decorating cakes for a living. He was going to be a lawyer, or maybe a physical therapist. But when his daughter came along, unplanned and unexpected, Freddie stepped up to the plate, determined to give her the best life he could. With his marriage in tatters, Freddie moved back to his home town of Prescott to start again. When Freddie’s house burns down, taking all of the supplies he needs for his business with it, he doesn’t have time to panic. He has to hustle. But being asked out by the attractive fireman who saved his cat - if not the building - is too much to resist. The two men find a spark between them strong enough to burn down a thousand houses.  But Freddie can’t just pick up and go on with his life after he learns that his house was deliberately targeted by an arsonist. And the culprit? Much closer than anyone would have guessed. Will revealing the culprit quench the heat between them, or will the fire of justice drive the men apart for good? This is a full length MM romance novel, with plenty of heat, heart...and some very wise comments from a cheeky five year old!

Cost of Repairs


A.M. Arthur - 2012
    When he's not out walking his beat as a police officer, all he wants is peace, a manageable routine, and time to fix up his newly-purchased project home. And Samuel absolutely does not have room in his new routines for a relationship. Except a chance encounter with a handsome diner cook unexpectedly shakes his resolve. Rey King lives for his work as a short-order cook, part-time hardware salesman, and full-time handyman. He’s in debt up to his eyeballs, so he isn’t looking for complications. And the gorgeous blond cop who comes to Rey’s rescue is a complication he definitely doesn’t need. Lucky for him, Samuel feels the same way. But what starts as an afternoon of no-strings sex inevitably complicates itself, as the two men learn how deeply each other’s emotional damage goes. When Rey is seriously injured protecting a friend, their already shaky foundation cracks a little more. Samuel barely pulled his life back together after his first lover's death and falling in love again isn't part of his recovery plan. He knows renovations are always a gamble, but this one isn't about risking money—it's about Samuel risking his heart. NOTE: This book was previously published under the same title. This new edition has been lightly edited to address minor continuity problems, but the overall story is the same.

Offside


Ryan Loveless - 2011
    When he is transferred to St. Louis, his new teammates don’t exactly roll out the welcome mat. It doesn’t help that Adam sees “the Gateway to the West” as a step down from his high-profile position in LA—an attitude Adam has no problem sharing with his new housemate and fellow center forward, Colin Evets. Colin is Adam’s only friend on the team, but when Adam misinterprets Colin’s Midwestern charm for something more, he could end up ruining both their friendship and their careers. As Adam struggles to make a better impression, Colin tries to decide if the person he’s been showing the world is who he wants to be with Adam. The pressure to win influences decisions both on the field and off as Adam and Colin discover how making the wrong move can be very right.

Tempting Sin


Amber Kell - 2010
    Right, he had no idea he would find it in a celebrity chef. Warning: There is hot man/man action.

Sparks Fly


Nicole Falls - 2017
    A simple touch sending currents of electricity flowing through a body. The feeling of coming home. Friends become lovers. Strangers become soulmates. The chemistry ignited when two people are falling in love is undeniable. Over the course of five short stories, follow these couples on journeys of passion and discover what happens when they decide to let sparks fly…

Aries: Riddle Me Wicked


Vivien Dean - 2010
    The only way to save his life is to run for it, but luck is not on his side. At least, not until he meets Lucas Arpini, the brash American photographer who seems to have some sort of clue what’s going on. Together, they’re supposed to be the tools in finding an artifact nobody believes is real—nobody, that is, except Lucas and the man who has kidnapped both of them. Ian doesn’t know what to believe. His colleagues are dead, he’s injured, and he has no choice but to put his faith in a gorgeous stranger. Their escape should lead them straight to the police, but when Lucas shows him pieces of the puzzle they were meant to solve, Ian is too intrigued to walk away. He wants to solve the riddle as badly as Lucas does. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones...

Mr. Somebody


Tracie Douglas - 2021
    A titan in his industry, he wants for nothing, but it’s not long before he realizes money can’t buy happiness.The evening he comes face to face with Marisol Torres, everything changes.Marisol is the blast from his past he didn’t know he needed, and one night together turns both their lives upside down.Gabe knows he’ll never be the same without her, but Marisol has a secret that could end things before they even get a real chance to start.

A Very D Christmas


Jane Seville - 2010
    When the pair journey to Indianapolis to spend Christmas Eve with Merle and her family, will an ex-hitman learn the true meaning of Christmas? Or just get drunk on eggnog?

Soldier


A.K.M. Miles - 2009
    Staying to look into the situation adds more to his life than he ever dreamed possible, leaving him championing seven boys whose lives had been as ravaged as his. Suddenly his life has purpose, meaning.The other unexpected development is Dillon. Resigned to a life spent alone, it's hard for him to wrap his mind around the fact that Dillon returns his feelings. Every minute spent counseling and protecting the boys makes Soldier’s life richer, but it makes it hard to spend time with Dillon. Can he find a way to take his new life and make it everything he wants it to be?

Pray The Gay Away


Sara York - 2014
    The perfect family, looks, girls hanging on his every word, and the respect of most people in his town. But one thing was missing--a man to be his own.When Andrew Collins showed up in small town, conservative Sweet, Georgia, he looked more scrawny mutt than high school senior. Andrew's plan was to keep his head down and graduate high school, leaving his family behind to start his real life.When he meets Andrew, Jack thinks he's found heaven, but reality holds him in check until one night when his lips gently slide across Andrew's and fireworks go off.As lust and something a little deeper brings them together, compelling them to take chances, people start to notice. Then the unthinkable happens, and Jack's parents find out he likes guys. The battle lines are drawn and they vow to pray the gay away.

PlayShifters - 6 Book Paranormal Billionaire Romance Box Set


Maria Amor - 2016
    Get all SIX books for one low price! (Every book available separately for $3.99!)Follow the epic adventures and romances of various playboy shape-shifters who are destined to find a mate. In some cases, whether they like it or not!If you are a fan of WereBears, WereWolves, WereLions, WereTigers, WerePanther or dragon shifters. This package should have something for all paranormal romance fans!The SIX books included in this bundle are: The PlayBear BillionairePlayboy Bear Billionaire Alexander Oberon loves his carefree lifestyle and has never been interested in finding a real mate. However, when he feels he might have met a potential mate in curvy Daphne Jackson. Can Daphne really be the one to tame this PlayBear Billionaire? Or is a bear like him impossible to tame?The PlayDragon Billionaire The time has come for Billionaire Dragon shifter Bran Garret to shed his playboy lifestyle and find a mate. Now he has chosen the young and beautiful Seraphina he is ready to produce an heir. However, he is soon going to realize this is not going to be as easy as he thinks!The PlayLion Billionaire When WereLion & Billionaire CEO Robert attempted to seduce Olivia Price he was expecting another easy lay but he was taken aback by how different she was from other women. For the first time ever, Robert thinks he may have finally found a woman who could tame his PlayLion ways. Has the Lion finally met his Lioness? The PlayWolf Billionaire Billlonaire WereWolf Victor has just been told he needs an heir if he is to keep his access to the family fortune. Without an immediate mate, Victor decides to hire young Astrid to pretend to be his mate and to have his baby for a substantial pay off, but things begin to get more romantic than either expected.. The PlayTiger Billionaire Playboy WereTiger Billionaire Nick has realized that life as a shifter can be dangerous and he needs an heir to pass his fortune on to if the worst was to happen. So he hired a surrogate mother called Cynthia to produce a child for him and Cynthia was about to find out just how dangerous the tiger life really was.. The PlayPanther Billionaire The playboy lifestyle of Panther shifter Tobias is about to come back and haunt him. His latest conquest Sylvia claims to be pregnant with his baby and his father tells him that he must now make this woman his mate or else face being cut off from the family fortune. DO NOT MISS THIS OFFER WHILE IT STILL LASTS! SCROLL UP AND START READING NOW!

Well Trained


Jason Collins - 2021
    They definitely don’t step right up to my desk, stand over me like a Greek god, and offer me their services. I’ll buy whatever he’s selling, as long as I can stare up at him from this angle every day. He’s commanding, and he’d be a perfect trainer. For the rescue dogs—and maybe even for me. The gravel in his voice sends me straight to my knees.His fingers mold me into perfect passivity.And when I see the conflict in his eyes, I know I’m in too deep.He’s in control, and I might just love it.ANDREW:My visit to the farm was supposed to be a quick sale—until I meet Jeff. When he lifts his eager eyes up to me, I want to get unprofessional. Out of line. Bossy.Will I train the dogs on his farm every day?No problem.Will I put Jeff in his place every night?It’s all I can think about.I have a business to run, and a willing man to tease.The two may collide, but it might be worth it.This is the first book in the Rescue Farm series. It can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger.

Diving in Deep


K.A. Mitchell - 2008
    He gets to travel from March through September, always moving on to something different. When a strange emptiness starts plaguing him, he chalks it up to turning thirty.He manages to shake off the feeling—until he walks into a classroom and discovers that the eye candy in the front row is actually a very grown up version of his best-friend’s kid brother.Noah Winthrop never forgot his first time. Scary, painful and then absolutely amazing—and with Cameron, the guy he’d always wanted. He’s had a crush on his brother’s best friend since puberty and now nothing will keep him from finally getting Cameron Lewis to notice him.Even though Cameron once rejected him, Noah is determined to get it right this time.Product Warnings: This title contains the following: explicit male/male sex, graphic language, and mild Dominant/submissive action

The Mountaineer's Painting: A Ghost Story


David Francis Curran - 2021
    For some reason the glass in the frame is painted over. Upon uncovering the painting beneath he finds a haunting mountainscape. That night he begins to dream about the painter's fatal climb. And when he wakes he finds the painting has changed. This is a ghost story, a love story, and a murder mystery. If you loved the Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze movie 'Ghost,' you'll love this suspenseful book.