But they soon discover there is no rest for the weary as they are immediately faced with another crisis—missing loved ones that seemed to have disappeared into thin air. With no leads and no idea if their loved ones are dead or alive, the gangsters are desperate to dig up a single clue—anything to set them in the right direction.As the gangsters are about to lose hope, an unexpected lead takes them to the last place their loved ones were seen. With a reluctant witness and a forced confession, they are left with little to go on… until a group of strangers—in search of their own lost loved ones—provide another piece of the puzzle that ultimately leads the two clans to a place of hellish imaginations… and terrifying revelations.THE BASE... After the unexpected, violent encounter with his arch-enemy Alexander Kane, Ardan MacNamara, the founder of The Base sanctuary for child prostitution victims, finally closes the door on his dark past. His honorary adoptive father, Fabian Bloom, who also suffered horrific physical, sexual and mental abuse at Kane's hands, no longer looks over his shoulder, enjoying his new life to the fullest.But then, Ardan's three sons and their friends are kidnapped in broad daylight, only a few hundred yards away from The Base, and the two men's world collapses. Numerous search parties are organized and no stone is left unturned, but the kids are nowhere to be found. The evil force behind the kidnapping seems to be greater and more dangerous than anything Ardan and Fabian fought against.Desperate situations require desperate measures and, for the first time, the two men search for help outside their circle of traditional allies. Even if they'll find it, Ardan and Fabian are aware that, this time, they may not make it out alive.

    NEW. MPREG. SHORTS! That's right - nine delectable nibbles of gay mpreg romance, served up for your discriminating omegaverse tastes: Order Up Baby A New Bond Coming Home Our Second Verse His Beginning The Cost Of Life Ivy League Love Of Art And Love College Bucket List Lion Of Columbia Just in the off chance you haven't read anything by Aiden of Austin Bates, be warned! These tasty tales will ALL be bursting with hot gay action… adults only!

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    Dane, a fellow artist and superstar in the tattoo world, introduces her to a rockstar friend and all around bad boy, Creed. What she wasn't banking on was just how "friendly" Dane and Creed can get with one another, and they're all too willing to bring her along for the ride. Although the sex has never been better, emotions are running high as Creed grapples with his need to experience life in a big way while Dane is moving in the opposite direction. Now through all the shattered feelings, jealousy and second guessing, it's up to Sky to keep the best thing that's ever happened to her intact."Ink For Three More"Chad's life has taken a hard left turn. Now he's drifting through one town after another, looking for work and the sense of belonging that he had to leave back home along with what remained of a more innocent time. He's broke and getting desperate. Something's got to give. A chance meeting with Dane Frost, an insanely hot, famous tattoo artist in a Las Vegas coffee shop ends with a job offer that Chad would be a fool to refuse. The pay may not be much, but for now he's content with a living wage, new friends and a roof over his head. Ginger is a strong woman with a dynamite personality. She loves her job as an artist with Frost Studios working for her idol, but she's got major demons and an abusive boyfriend who continues to make her life hell. She needs a lover who will treat her with respect and give her the physical and emotional fulfillment that she so desperately lacks in her current relationship. Her soul is running on fumes. When the new guy, Chad, starts working at Frost, she can't keep her eyes off of him. His youthful exuberance and gorgeous body betray a maturity beyond his years. However, she still has her current relationship to think about, and she's no cheater. Xander is a beautiful man, and he knows it, but he's also damaged goods and in serious denial about many things in his life. He's used his looks and bedroom talents to score favors from older, closeted gay men on the down low for as long as he can remember. But now, Xander's current sugar daddy has grown bored of their arrangement, so it's time to sink or swim. Thankfully he knows of a hot young guy who recently took a room above the tattoo parlor where he gets inked. Maybe his artist, Ginger, can introduce them? "Ink For Three: The Beginning (Prequel)"Dane Frost hasn't always been a superstar tattoo artist. Like most celebrities, his beginnings are considerably more humble. Before Dane can make big moves in the world, he's got some serious self-exploration to do. When a new hire, Abby, enters the scene as a guest artist at the seedy studio where Dane works, he is unexpectedly enamored of her. Normally identifying as gay, Dane sees a woman who is every bit as strong as she is beautiful. Her ability with a tattoo gun is nearly unmatched, but it's her throaty laugh and dangerous curves that have Dane under her spell. Dane is thrown by this new sexual confusion, but he knows as well as anyone that he can't choose the people who enter his life and what effect they'll have on his future. Thankfully, Dane doesn't have to go it alone. His extremely supportive and dashingly handsome boyfriend, Hector, is faithfully at Dane's side as they both embark on a passionate journey toward broadening their sexuality.

    A chance encounter in a bar with billionaire Hunter, who turns out to be interested in blocking the same developer because he owns the adjacent property, leaves Logan fuming. The man's sensual and gorgeous, but boy, is he cocky. Environmental activist Logan won't throw out his beliefs for romance alone. He's willing to submit to Hunter for a night at a time, especially to buy his dream property off him, but he won't give him his heart. Billionaire Hunter Kenning is head over heels for Logan. He's never spent much time around this kind of man before. Logan is headstrong, resists his charms, and damn smart... not to mention easy on the eyes. He lets Logan talk him into a no-strings-attached arrangement, though he'd rather have him over his knee and in his heart... but they both soon realize that the strings were there all along. They're being played for someone else's amusement. The thwarted developer, Hunter's ex-boyfriend, is trying to prove that he's not submissive anymore; and if his plan hurts Hunter along the way, so much the better. Meanwhile, down the hill from Hunter's lavish mansion, Logan builds his rustic cob home and Hunter begins to help. This alone is enough to bring the men closer than ever as each struggles to admit that he fell for the utterly wrong, yet utterly right man for him. Heart's Home is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HFN ending and no cliffhanger.

     When Kyle compares his body to the muscle-bound man waiting in line at the coffee shop, he immediately dismisses the notion that he might attract someone so sexy. But then Kyle notices that the handsome stranger is accompanied by an annoyed teenage girl. He eavesdrops and discovers that the man is named Brad, and Rachel is his visibly frustrated niece. Kyle awkwardly stumbles into a conversation, but he hurts his chances when he accidentally opens a steamy male video while asking for Brad's number. In the midst of their passionate affair, Kyle realizes that he’s quickly becoming a part of Brad and Rachel’s family. With tensions mounting, he takes it upon himself to help the people he loves. Against all odds, and with the entire coffee shop watching, a spark ignites between them and they make a date. Expecting a one-time thrill, Kyle is surprised to learn that Brad is raising his troubled niece while her mother completes a court-ordered rehabilitation program. Kyle thought their relationship was based in lust, but he’s surprised to learn that Brad wants something more. Kyle's drawn to Brad's dependable nature and kind heart, while Brad can't help falling for generous, free-spirited Kyle. But can their relationship survive the challenges they face? While the two men build a relationship based in passion, love, and desire, Rachel rebels by seeing a man who’s old enough to date Brad or Kyle. Just when things couldn’t get any more chaotic, Rachel’s uncontrollable mother arrives out of the blue, on the run from law enforcement and hoping to take Rachel with her. Brad and Kyle flirt with danger as they try to save their relationship—and Rachel’s life.

    

    After his breakup with Jill, Tom and Nicole invite their best friend Chris to join them on their break. He's their best friend, their roommate, and the last thing they want is for him to be left behind while they disappear and relax.They've been together for years, never needing anything more than each other, but after Nicole confesses one of her fantasies, things become blurred. She's always wanted to see Tom with another man, to share that experience and enjoy both men at the same time....Away in their cabin, Tom is left to face urges he never knew he had. After hearing Nicole's desire, he can't help but look at his best friend in a completely different light. Now seems like the perfect time to act, to invite Chris to join them, but they both know the damage it could do to their friendship and relationship."Two Become Three" Is a hot and steamy MMF romance intended for mature audiences 18+ This story contains male on male sex and explores the evolving relationship between all three characters and their changing sexuality. Approximately 40,000 words with HEA ending.

    He thinks that she’s probably right to walk out, anyway. After falling into a deep depression, things seem to start getting better. He decides to join a local volunteer acting troupe. That’s where he meets Jacob, the charismatic young lead with the rainbow-colored hair tips and an easy smile. When Jacob offers to be his private acting coach, Chris feels like he’s just won the lottery. He has no reason to believe that these private acting lessons are going to become so much more. Soon, he finds himself with intense and confusing feelings for Jacob. They make no sense. Chris has never been into guys before. Things haven’t been going that well for Jacob. After a few small roles, he’s starting to find himself with no work again. Soon, he’s tempted to fall back into old habits. A few random encounters make him believe that maybe he and his new friend Chris are more than just friends, but Jacob knows enough about straight boys. He needs to steer clear of him if he doesn’t want a world of pain. Chris’ allure is far too much, though, and soon he finds himself in an explosive relationship. With Chris’ crazy ex and a whole lot of his own past that he would like to hide, Jacob is pretty sure that this relationship isn’t going to work out in the long-term. Maybe if Chris can get a handle on the situation with his ex, Jacob would be more inclined to stick around. At least, Chris hopes so. But as it is, Jacob has every reason not to, except for Chris himself. And that shouldn’t be a good enough reason, should it? Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novella, approx. 65,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".

    When he meets potential client Kit, he’s immediately attracted and ready to get to know the man better. Kit’s a music producer who used to do the singing himself. He was quite the star, actually, until an accident in his tour bus took whipped out nearly his entire band. Kit didn’t come out it unscathed, though. Along with emotional scars, he lost both legs and hasn’t sung a note since. Tyler’s more concerned with how Kit makes him feel than whether or not the man has artificial limbs, and he pursues Kit eagerly. Can Tyler help Kit to believe in love again? Originally published in the Bus Stories anthology.

    But I never dreamed that he would make me feel alive again, either." Caleb Barker is trying. But it's difficult being a widowed single dad. Keeping up with three kids, the house, and his sales job doesn't leave him much time to sleep, let alone even think about moving forward, romantically. Right now, his sole focus needs to be creating a stable home for his kids, and to do that, he needs to get a promotion - and to get a promotion, he's finally ready to admit that he needs some help. "I know I should be careful. He's my boss. But it's so easy to forget that when he touches me." Ethan Collier is ready to escape the city - and more importantly, his string of loser ex-boyfriends. It's time to get his life back on track, and to do that, he needs a job. Getting the position as Caleb's manny should help Ethan gain enough stability to go back to school. He just never accounted for the children's dad being a DILF. Welcome to Worthington, Texas, where the heat doesn't just rise in the summer - you'll feel it all year long in these stories of older men and their younger lovers. Every book in the Worth It series can be read on its own, but with so many familiar characters to love, why stop with just one? This book features a little hurt with a lot of comfort, the courage to come out of your comfort zones, and a teenager who really does have all the answers. Get Worth Trying and the rest of the 9 fantastic books in the Complete Worth It Series Bundle!

    His heart is in turmoil. He has just discovered that his late brother might have left behind a child. This child is only a rumor, a possibility, but Phillip sets out to find him. To help him with his search, he brings along Leon, his assistant. Leon is very young and new to his job. Phillip doesn't want things between them to turn too personal, but he needs Leon to keep him sane. Even as he searches for his nephew, Phillip is afraid to hope. After the heart-wrenching loss of his estranged brother, it seems too much to expect that this child could be real. It turns out that Ant, short for Anthony Morton Junior, is very real indeed. He is a sweet three-year-old living in precarious circumstances with an elderly relative. Phillip has found them just in time. As Leon lends a hand with all the new challenges in Phillip's life, the two of them are growing closer every day. If only Leon can free himself of the demons from his childhood. While Leon's past still haunts him, he and Phillip can't rush into anything. Will Phillip's love and patience win out in the end so they can all become a family? 85,000 words Mature content

    To make matters worse, it appears the reason Jesse's tormentor from the past gave him such a hard time was because he was gay, a fact Jesse finds very hard to accept. But the two spend some time together, and Jesse comes around, until he finds himself fantasizing about the same person who used to terrify him. The two go on a date and have a wonderful time, but is there any chance for the two of them to have a real connection? Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novella, approx. 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".

    Frank is interested, but unlike most people Frank's ever met, Benjamin isn't swayed by his name or good looks. Or is he?As Frank gets dragged into the drama of his sister's political campaign, he manages to pursue Benjamin under the guise of funding Benjamin's video game start-up. But unknown to Frank, Benjamin runs a mysterious muckraking news site, and when the now-involved Benjamin takes steps to back down his coverage of Frank's sister's campaign, everything starts to unravel. Frank wonders if Benjamin was just using him all along, and Benjamin assumes that Frank wants nothing to do with him. Will the mixed signals break them apart?

    But he's always taken care of himself and made the best of it. Could an attack lead to his Happily Ever After? Is true love strong enough to break a dark spell? Jack Baldwin's used to being the teddy bear or the wingman but he secretly yearns to be some man's Prince Charming. Can he save the man of his dreams and be the hero of his own love story? “I can’t help it, your eyes are amazing,” Jack said and Dorian gave him a dubious look then pointed at his left eye. “Even with this?” He asked and Jack nodded. The deep purple and blue bruise made the green brighter and kept drawing Jack’s eyes to Dorian’s. “Even with that. Let’s go,” he said as he waved toward his truck. Your eyes are amazing? He mentally slapped himself in the face. Why are you the worst at this? Jack sifted through every piece of poetry and every romantic movie he could remember as he walked Dorian to the passenger door and opened it for him. Dorian looked a bit surprised but he got into his seat without any sarcastic remarks or jokes. “Do you really think my eyes are amazing?” He asked as Jack settled into the driver’s seat. Jack sighed as he rested his forehead on the steering wheel. “I’m so bad at this. I don’t date a lot and I’m really nervous,” he groaned then gave Dorian an apologetic look. “But your eyes are really amazing. I wish I could think of something smarter and more sophisticated but the only thing I can think of when I’m looking at them is how amazing they are,” Jack confessed and Dorian cleared his throat as he traced the seam running down the side of his thigh. “That was good though,” he murmured and Jack’s head pulled back. “It was?” He asked and Dorian nodded. “If you want to try that kiss again, I wouldn’t mind,” he said and sweat burst from Jack’s pores. “I do,” Jack breathed as he turned and reached for him. Dorian’s neck craned toward him as Jack’s hand curved around his jaw. Dorian’s chest rose as his breath hitched and he felt almost fragile. Their lips brushed and there was more heat but also goosebumps. A soft moan slipped from Dorian’s lips and Jack drank it in as his lips clung to Dorian’s. It was sweet and minty and it made Jack ache but he kept this kiss light and sighed contentedly as he pulled away. “Wait,” Dorian whispered as his hands slid around Jack’s neck. Dorian pulled him close and his lips pressed against Jack’s before his tongue traced his lips. Jack gasped as heat and need exploded within him and Dorian’s tongue slipped between his lips. His tongue swirled around Jack’s as his head tilted and his arms wrapped around his shoulders as he pulled him closer. Jack’s hand pushed through Dorian’s hair as the other slid around his body and the kiss became intense and demanding. “We need to slow down,” Jack panted as he leaned back and held Dorian at arm’s length. Dorian’s eyes managed to be even wider as his chest heaved. “I was not expecting that,” he said and Jack frowned. “You told me to do it,” he said and Dorian shook his head. “I wasn’t expecting it to be that…” He blinked at Jack as his lips made word shapes. “Amazing,” he said and Jack exhaled loudly as he fell back in his seat. “It wasn’t just me, then,” he said and Dorian grinned. “It was really good. We should do it again later.”