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Let’s Bi Curious (The Cruise)


Romeo Alexander - 2021
    We’ve always been close, but I’ve barely shown an interest in anyone, and Zane’s only ever chased women. We know what’s what and where we belong. Zane was the one who said we should do it again…just to check…and wow! Now everything’s changing, and it’s great…but it’s terrifying. I want this new us, I want him, but what if I lose my best friend?Zane: A three-month cruise with my best friend? This is gonna be great! Dalton and I have been through just about everything together. Hell, we’re so close even our friends joke about us being…more. Well, that’s what I thought. Then one impulsive moment—well, maybe two—changed everything. Now I’m starting to see Dalton in a whole new light and, God, I really like it. I know he’s scared and overthinking it but, together we can do this, right?

Prince's Desires


Austin Bates - 2018
    JAMES The plan was simple: get married, get Reid pregnant with my heir, get my throne. There was nothing in it about falling in love. I’ve never made love my top priority. And I’ve occasionally been accused of being difficult. The word entitled has been mentioned. I maintain that a certain degree of ego is necessary to be king. And I’ve never been shy about stating that’s my goal. The first one to provide an heir will succeed my grandmother on the throne. With at least one of my cousins being a viable rival, I need a sure thing. Reid Harrison is the only name worth considering. I tell myself its because I know my ex-boyfriend has already given birth once, the daughter he had with his deceased husband. And that I know I can ensure his cooperation by providing for his daughter’s future. That works for a time. The truth is, I miss him. I thought he’d never give me another chance. I’m not sure this is the way to get it now. But I have to try. After all, nobody’s ever accused me of lacking ambition. I’m already aiming for a throne, why not a happily ending with the love of my life while I’m at it? REID James Cobb broke my heart once. And now I’m about to let him do it again. Getting over the beautiful but self-absorbed prince was one of the hardest things I ever did. I don’t know if I could’ve if it hadn’t been for my eventual husband, Alex. But I didn’t think I’d ever move on after Alex either. Having our daughter to focus on helped. I just have to remember I’m doing this for her now too. Only I’m not totally sure that’s true. At least James was honest from the start about his real agenda, I tell myself. And down a slippery slope I go, with no clue if he’ll actually catch me at the bottom this time. Giving him the benefit of the doubt screwed me once. I really hope it won’t again. Because I’m already pregnant, and now we’re bound for life. This sizzling 50,000 word scorcher has all the intrigue you could hope for from scheming royals, and all the chemistry needed to talk a jaded ex into carrying a prince’s child. Sex scenes and mpreg ahead, so be eighteen and up please!

The Perfect Blend


Teresa Purkis - 2021
    A heart warming, slow burn, late in life, friends to lovers story.Georgina owns an independent coffeehouse. Her co-owner, ex lover and sometime friend with benefits, has recently died in a car accident. Grieving, and trying to keep the business going, she finds out the half share has been willed to a complete stranger.Catherine has flitted from job to job, always searching for an important missing piece in her life. Dumped by her boyfriend, jobless, single, penniless and soon to be homeless, Catherine receives a letter which could solve all her problems.Georgina has said she would never again date a straight woman. So why is Catherine continually invading her thoughts? Catherine knows she isn’t gay. So why is she feeling something more than friendship towards Georgina? Will Georgina let her past control her future? Will Catherine acknowledge a future different to her past?Set in a coffeehouse on a busy, bustling main thoroughfare into Bristol. The Perfect Blend introduces us to the owners and characters who frequent the establishment.

Small Steps


Chris McHart - 2015
    He just wants his old life back.Sebastian has two choices after causing an accident while driving drunk: community service hours or go to jail. The decision is a no-brainer, and so he meets Ben at the rehab center. The two of them hit it off and slowly, Sebastian sees more than just a patient in Ben.But things aren't easy. The truth may destroy them.Trigger Warning: deals with alcohol abuse and alcoholismThis is a hurt/comfort story of about 78.000 words with a wheelchair-bound man who needs to learn to live again, and someone whose guilt is going to eat him alive... if he can't drown his sorrows in alcohol. That, of course, never works, but it may take some time until he realizes that and becomes the man he needs to be.The book has been previously published with a different cover.

Finding Gunnar


Andria Large - 2017
    What he does know is that he was stabbed, shot, and crushed under a wall when his unit was attacked when he was in the Army. Now, he’s just trying to find his way. He’s fucking angry and tired of dealing with his poor excuse of a life and am doing his best to drown his sorrows in the bottom of a bottle. The pieces of his forgotten life are reappearing and they terrify him more than the uncertain future ahead… Bowen He’s a lot of things, but what he’s not, is a babysitter. He has his own shit to deal with, let alone take care of a guy who barely knows who he is. Gunnar is his brother’s best friend, and Bowen's former lover. So when his brother asks for a favor, he can’t say no. What he wasn’t expecting was the feelings that started happening when Gunnar needed his help. The vulnerability in his voice tugged at Bowen’s heart. Although Gunnar has no memory of who he is, Bowen’s getting glimpses of the man he used to be. He’s hoping Gunnar will let Bowen help him find himself again. Otherwise, Bowen’s afraid he’ll be lost forever.

Trapped


Ruby Moone - 2017
    Trapped in Dante’s, the high-class London brothel catering to men who love men, his only hope is to find a rich protector. Then he meets the young aristocrat with sad eyes.Tristan Barrington, sixth earl of Chiltern, waited until the death of his father before acting on his unnatural desires. Dante’s has a reputation for quality and absolute discretion. He never expected to find in its sordid depths a glorious man who could master not only his body but his heart, as well.In Tristan, Sam sees an opportunity to flee a life he hates, and he sets his sights on seducing the earl. Tristan vows to help him escape, but in the process not only uncovers the vile corruption at the heart of Dante’s but also suspects that Sam’s declaration of love was nothing but a lie.Then Sam is gravely injured, and Tristan faces a tough decision -- leave Sam to his fate, or help him once again?Contains the short story The Wrong Kind of Angel. It's Christmas 1817, and Captain Charles Farrington has accepted that he is destined to live alone. Then Harry Valentine crashes into his life. Harry is a man with secrets, on the run with no time to fall for the angel who rescued him. Charlie knows he's the wrong kind of angel for happy endings, but ...

Til Death We Do Part


Bruno Beaches - 2021
    Through decades of quiet dedication and single-minded devotion he has achieved the successes one strives for in life, both with his family and career. Close to retirement and to sitting back and enjoying the fruits of a successful career and marriage, a malicious spurious complaint at work should have no material consequences on his life, but it starts a domino effect, and before long he finds himself shockingly dismissed, divorced, without a home, and with a criminal record. This story explores a convoluted tragic journey of divorce, rich with emotion, loss, betrayal, revenge and confusion. Along the way it explores the dynamics of what makes a relationship weak and vulnerable, or strong and resolute. It’s not a miserable story, but one of resilience, hope, and true love. It is told with an immense depth of feeling, insight, humour and faith, and there are many truly surprising twists and turns as the story unfolds.

The Marrying Kind


Ken O'Neill - 2010
    So Adam decides to make a change. Organizing a boycott of the wedding industry, Steven and Adam call on gay organists, hairdressers, cater-waiters, priests, and hairdressers everywhere to get out of the business and to stop going to weddings, too. In this screwball, romantic comedy both the movement they’ve begun and their relationship are put in jeopardy when Steven’s brother proposes to Adam’s sister and they must decide whether they’re attending or sending regrets.

Forever Soulmates


Hayden Hunt - 2016
     I used to believe I really wanted to be married. But now that I'm getting divorced from my ex-wife, I'm not sure anymore. Despite being close to her, there was no passion in our relationship. I'm starting to think I may never find someone to fall passionately in love with... But I am really starting to like this Hunter kid. I've been hurt one too many times. After a bad break up and losing my job, it's beginning to feel like my life is falling apart. So when I get an opportunity to dogsit for a recent divorcee, it feels like things might really turn around. The only problem is that this recent divorcee is funny, handsome, and incredibly charming. But I don't want to fall for my straight boss. I can't handle the sting of another rejection. This standalone gay-for-you novel comes complete with a HEA ending!

Games Boys Play


Zoe X. Rider - 2014
    They have no secrets between them, except for the ones they’re keeping from each other.When Dylan lets himself into Brian’s apartment to drop something off, it couldn’t be worse timing—for Brian. He’s tied himself up to play out a kidnapping fantasy. He’s mortified, but Dylan is intrigued. He even offers to help Brian out next time he has an urge to be tied up.No. That’s all Brian can think. No way. But the idea of someone else being in control overwhelms his thoughts—and self-bondage is suddenly a pale substitute for the real thing. He gives Dylan permission, on a trial basis, and comes face to face with a side of Dylan he’s never seen before. A really hot side.As their games pick up steam, so does their relationship, along with Brian’s courage to go after the things he wants. Like, Dylan.It might be happily ever after, but there’s one secret left, and it could ruin everything.

Loving Joshua


Grein Murray - 2015
    When things seem dire, a man comes into their lives and offers them a deal they can’t pass up. Gay porn was something Joshua had never even thought of doing, but he knows he has to take care of Max. Joshua fears having sex with Max will complicate their best friend status. With no other options they accept the offer. Joshua and Max’s videos are some of the top sellers at the site and while Joshua enjoys sex with Max his feelings become more confusing as the man that hired them has a pull on Joshua that he’s never felt before. Joshua knows one thing, he can’t lose Max.

Happy


Chris Scully - 2016
    In his early thirties, Peter still lives at home, dates who his parents tell him to, and works at the family restaurant. But watching his two best friends find happiness in each other’s arms has made him worry over his destiny.When Louie Papadakis returns home to nurse his broken heart and start a new life, he can’t believe his sister is dating his high school crush, Peter. There’s a sadness behind Peter’s eyes that draws him in, and a chemistry he wishes he could ignore. After his closeted ex broke his heart, Louie is afraid to fall in love again, especially with a man who's keeping secrets.As Peter finds himself drawn to Louie in unexpected ways, old and new worlds collide. Then a family crisis forces Peter’s hand, and he must decide if he’s willing to sacrifice his happiness for family duty.

Anagama Fires


Sarah Black - 2010
    But happily ever after is never easy. Over time, Lucien begins to resent how Colin's work overshadows his own art, and their relationship falls apart. Colin leaves with nothing but a backpack, and Lucien goes on alone, getting some counseling, developing a practice in raku pottery, and waiting for what would happen next. He never expects that Colin will send his nephew James to train as a potter. With James staying in Lucien's home, a door will open between the former lovers, firing their hearts.

Red


B.G. Thomas - 2015
    And once he started and the money came rolling in, he found he didn’t want to stop. For the first time in his life, people truly want him, and he likes that. A lot. Kirk Toliver has never thought of himself as desirable either—which is why he is single. That, and he has spent years of his life caring for his ill mother. Before she passed away, she made him promise he would splurge on something crazy with the money she left him. So what’s crazier than hiring a male escort? But neither expected that one night together could lead to what was missing in both their lives.

nest


Anyta Sunday - 2013
    Julian: Enemy. Cousin. Best Friend. Something else?Lenny: Confused. Fascinated. Frustrated. Broken.Together, Julian and Lenny are the boy who smiles and the boy who falls.