He’s taking life—and himself—in hand, starting this weekend. All he needs is for one very special delivery to arrive, and his party for one can begin. But things get awkward when he comes home to find his box of fun in the hands of his very confused—and very hot—neighbour.Gray’s not used to being the centre of attention. He works at home and doesn’t mind being single. People are messy. It’s easier if he looks after himself. But when a misdirected package opens up a world of possibilities, Gray knows this isn’t something he can do on his own.Tyler is a teacher—by profession and by calling—and Gray soon becomes his very willing student. But if the lessons learned are only physical, what will Gray and Tyler’s hearts do when the weekend is over?The Neighborly Thing was formerly titled Toy Story and offered as a newsletter exclusive.

    It’s his special quiet time—until the morning he scares off a pickpocket and meets tourist Jacob.Jacob is in Paris to tour the Christmas markets, and he’s definitely interested in getting to know his rescuer better. But Paul’s a busy man, with no time for a relationship that can’t go anywhere… or so he thinks.As the two embark on a holiday fling amidst the romance of Christmas in Paris, the only thing that can bring Paul down is the knowledge that it all ends on December 23.But Christmas is the season of chances….

    But the longer he stares at the tiny, lacy underwear that Christian has bought him, the more intrigued Sean becomes. Pretty Things is a 5,000 word erotic short story with D/s dynamics and very hard dicks in very soft panties.

    He panics. See, Silenus happens to be his fiance... and he's never told anyone that he ran away on his wedding day, leaving his king at the alter.Silenus made a deal with the devil-- the queen of the fae-- when he learned the human realm was going to be closed, keeping him separated from his mate and betrothed. He has to track down Cosmo and convince him that they are meant for each other, even though his stubborn fiance seems determined to challenge him at every turn.Cosmo doesn't know Silenus's new status, though, and the hunt is now on. Silenus is facing a dark and dangerous path, and he wants nothing more than his consort at his side.

    Loving his very closeted stepbrother cost Denny everything once: his home, his family, the safety net of his trust fund. Everything. Denny built a new life. Matt finally coming out has stirred his stepmother's wrath, though, and four years of not loving Matt is about to cost Denny everything. Again.Or is it?Original Prompt:Dear Author,Sometimes you can find the love in the most unexpected places. He was younger and so full of himself that I couldn't even stand the sight of him. Unfortunately, we've know each other our whole life, so I couldn't ignore him. And then he decided to prepare a surprise...I've fallen in love with this picture and I'd be really grateful if someone wrote a story about these handsome men. It could be about close neighbours or even brothers (but not friends :). When I look at this picture I see sparks of love, passion and admiration flying between both men and the story should be the same.Photo Description: Two dark-haired jean-clad young men stand chest to chest, faces angled together, eyes closed. Bare muscular abdomens touch. Their mouths hover a breath away from each other. The taller, his back pressed to a rough wall, has a finger tucked in the other man's waistband, pulling him close.Download the story, read it online or find it in Don't Read in the Closet, Volume 2.__________Genre: contemporaryTags: gay m/m, brothers, stepbrothers, family, drama, angstWarnings: brothercest (stepbrothers)Word Count: 9,946

     Part 1 - Seeking Surrender Chaz and Raf Since moving to Los Angeles, I've been living my best life. I'm in love with my boyfriend, Rafael, but our relationship goes so much deeper than that. Because he's not just my boyfriend, he's also my Dom. Raf takes me over the edge and he's only getting started. This is what I've been seeking my whole life, this care, this pain...this surrender. Part 2 - Seeking Destruction Kevin and Ronan There's a world beyond my drafting table and I'm ready to live it. I've had too many boring partners and wasted dates to delay taking control of my life any longer. I find Ronan online, and I'm pretty sure he can give me what I'm looking for, so we have our first date in the loft of a club and get to know each other in all the ways that count. But when our first night comes to an end, our exploration is just beginning. Part 3 - Seeking Violation Harry, Darren, and… I have big aspirations, and one night, I finally admit them to my best friend, Darren. Something sparks between us and he agrees to help me set up the encounter of my dreams. He takes me to Rapture and invites along five of his new friends, and well me? I'm about to have the time of my life.

    Especially after a filthy postgame kiss leaves me wanting all the things I can’t have.What's the risk in playing dirty just one time?**A Note from Lauren to Readers,When I finished reading KD Casey's debut novel Unwritten Rules I was so impressed that I asked her to co-write a fun little scene with me between two baseball players. We'd both written baseball romances so this made perfect sense. We had such a great time with these characters that a short scene turned into a sexy, flirty, dirty standalone novella that we love. I hope you enjoy reading Dirty Slide as much as we enjoyed writing it!XoxoLaurenA Note from KD Casey to Readers,I was ecstatic when Lauren reached out to me about potentially collaborating on a story. I loved the Men of Summer series, and jumped at the opportunity to create a new baseball romance. What started as a short story soon grew with the characters (which is one of the joys of writing!). We truly had a blast writing this and hope you have the same reading!Play ball!KD

    He dresses like it's Casual Friday every day of the week.2. Everyone loves him, even though I'm pretty sure he doesn't actually get any work done. It's the smile, I think. Definitely the laugh.3. He's so relaxed, sometimes I can't even tell if he's awake. Or conscious.4. He doesn't respect my office space boundaries. Stay in your own office and stop messing with my stuff!Okay, the list is actually really long, but none of it matters because it's time for the annual Secret Santa exchange, and guess whose name I draw.Hunter freaking HollidayAnd he knows this because, I repeat, he won't stay out of my office and leave my things alone.Even though I didn't ask, he has no problem telling me exactly what he wants.Me. For one nightThe Holiday Hookup is an MM Christmas short story with high heat and low angst.

    “Freed” for his own good, he’s doing his best to follow through on promises made. But he’s struggling, there’s no doubt about it. That is, until he suddenly finds himself in a place he least expected. Beau is an independent man, answering to no one but himself. If he’s lonely, it’s a small price to pay. That is, until a beautiful, lost young man stumbles into his bar on Valentine’s Day. He can’t turn him away. The boy needs him. Or is it the other way around?

    When Jake wins a cruise to Alaska, he asks Dylan to go along, but what Dylan doesn’t know, is that there’s more on offer than a dream vacation.Can Dylan and Jake sail off to their happily ever after, or are they cruising toward disaster?***This story can be downloaded for FREE here: https://claims.instafreebie.com/free/...

    It’s also the only thing he remembers of the night that led to him waking up half naked in a revealing elf costume next to an equally half-naked Santa. Killian Connolly is a loner. Even with his tight-knit work family, he tends to stick to the fringe of the group. So, when he wakes up next to a tiny, furious half-dressed elf, who accuses him of taking his virginity and cheating on a spouse he doesn’t have, Connolly is both bewitched and confused. A snow-storm, a marriage neither remember, and an attraction too powerful to resist all lead to the hottest, sweetest, twenty-four hours of both of their lives. Can a drunken mistake between a virgin and a two-time divorcee be the happily-ever-after neither saw coming?

    His Mom and younger brother depend on him to be strong and support them, even if it meant sacrificing himself. He was resigned to being a cog in the wheel in a job he hated, until his new neighbor moves in and challenges everything.Zack didn’t do relationships. After his family cut ties with him, he vowed to stick to friendships in the future. However, when his blushing neighbor overhears him mention erectile dysfunction and balls, he can’t let the cute man leave thinking he has issues with his lower parts.The New Neighbor is book 1 of the Corio Heights series about well, the new neighbor. Join Caleb and Zack’s story as they discover that they can have more than what they resigned themselves to. It features a regal cat, hurt/comfort themes, and lots of blushing.

    When will I learn I'm never going to find The One in a bar? I need to get to know guys somewhere better, and where better to start than with speed dating?Or even the owner of this diner. He's cute, shy, and very available. But despite how I come across on TV, I'm suddenly a tongue-tied mess when Jared's around. How the heck do I get over my fear of being left out in the cold?Jared:Bubbles is my diner, and my life. I see a lot of love here in Brooklyn, next to a gay bar, but I never find love myself. Speed-dating hasn't worked out so far, but one more shot could bring the man I need into my life.When I sit down at a speed-date opposite the suave, familiar weatherman who stumbled in last night for the hangover special, something clicks. I might be underdressed and unknown, but maybe I can offer something he really wants... or is this going to be just another let-down?Wind Tunnel is the prequel to the forthcoming Brooklyn Boys series but can be read on its own. This 13K short story contains bold fashion choices, perfectly crispy bacon, gossiping co-hosts, and more than enough inches for one forecast.Free through Instafreebie from August 28th to September 4th in the MM Back to School Giveaway. Now available through author newsletter only.

    Until he meets Nate, and learns to love again. A male/male Romance with explicit sexual scenes and mild BDSM elements, this novella is intended for adult readers. ***This story was written for the goodreads mm romance group's 2014 Love's Landscapes event. It was written in response to a prompt letter (included in the front copy of this book)

    But Nathan was apparently straight, and Owen was too busy with other guys to take his crush seriously. When Nathan moves back to Bristol after a year away, Owen hears that Nathan has come out of the closet, and he propositions him. Nathan doesn’t want to be just another notch on Owen’s bedpost, though, so he challenges Owen to prove he can be serious: five dates before they have sex.Owen doesn’t think that sounds too difficult. He’s expecting Nathan to find his charms irresistible anyway. But as they grow closer, Owen begins to care more about proving himself to Nathan than he does about getting him into bed.Word count: 31,000 approx