Andreas is fleeing from a man he doesn’t want only time wind up not in a different city but a different time itself. A time which he knows nothing about, except for what he has read in history books.Born of royalty and living the life of a slave, Leif finds himself drawn to the enigmatic stranger who is capture by the village. Deep down he knows he belongs to Andreas, even as his heart loves another.Rurik rules the village with a strong hand yet even he has secrets the other don’t know about. Fate throws him together with the captive and the slave and they must join together if they are too all come out of this alive.Original Prompt:Dear Author,Please tell me the story of this handsome Norseman.He went out viking and came back to this scene in his village!Who is this sexy stranger and what is happening?Photo Description: Two pictures, two men. One stares out with icy blue eyes from behind a Viking helm, his nose and cheeks covered by the metal guards, his reddish beard and long hair escaping. The other is a prisoner, collared and chained, dark haired and stubbled. Swirling tattoos mark the pale skin of his naked chest and arms.This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Hot Summer Days" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.Read the story here or find it in Don't Read in the Closet, Volume 2.__________Genre: paranormal, ménage, mild bondageTags: gay m/m, Viking, time travel, vampire, mmm romance, bad spellsWord Count: 15,752

    He gets away with it for several years, fleeing to a new city whenever the wolves get too close, but his survival mechanism creates a terrible, unforeseen result. By dodging and ducking every rogue alpha to approach him, the one that finally keeps up is the size of a truck. Liam is not a wolf to be disrespected, and Skye is all too aware of his place in the pack. Natural selection has never been kind to him.But, strangely, Liam sort of is. Liam doesn’t have a plan, but he’s got the basics covered. As far as food, shelter, and clothing are concerned, he does right by his omega. But still the smaller wolf flinches from him and never speaks. Every mild suggestion is obeyed to the letter. Something's not right, he knows that, but maybe it’s for the best.Skye wouldn’t stay if he learned the truth. Omega: Liam and Skye is a finished serial novel containing all 11 books plus a bonus epilogue.

    As an ex-cop, Dylan is the perfect man for the job, but he doesn’t expect the complication of alluring fox shifter Rey.Ever since finding the dead body of one of his clients, Rey Mercier’s life is a mess, and he needs help desperately. He has no idea why he’s the target of some ruthless people or what he did to anger them. Hopefully Dylan and his motley crew of shifters at Apex Investigations can help him find out, but first Dylan and Rey have to deal with literal corporate tigers and dire crocodiles shifters… all while deciding what to do about the mate bond that’s becoming undeniable. And is that even possible between fox and wolf?

    He loves his life in New York and wouldn’t trade it for the world. When the past comes walking into his favorite bar, in the form of the alpha his father ordered him to mate ten years ago, can Danny keep pushing his biology aside and keep his independence? Or will he submit to his desire for Mike? *Disclaimer*: This book contains adult, sexually explicit content with an intense sex scene, male breeding and knotting and dominant alpha with his delicate rare omega. This should not be viewed for anyone under the age of 18

    I thought no alpha could tame me. I was wrong. Many men have tried to master me, but never one like Aric. He is not just an alpha, he is a fearsome beast, and he means to take for himself what warriors and kings could not conquer. I thought I could fight him, but his mere presence forced overwhelming, unimaginable need upon me and now it is too late. I'm about to go into heat, and what comes next will be truly shameful.He's going to ravage me, ruthlessly laying claim to every single inch of me, and it's going to hurt. But no matter how desperately I plead as he wrenches one screaming climax after another from my helplessly willing body, he will not stop until I'm sore, spent, and marked as his.It will be nothing short of savage.Publisher's Note: Savage includes spankings, rough sexual scenes, intense and humiliating punishments, and strong D/s themes.

    For the waiter-by-day, musician-by-night, the Rittenhouse neighborhood of Philadelphia was the perfect place to compose. The ambiance was usually more than enough inspiration, but when Edwin walks into the coffee shop for the first time, lyrics and melody seem to come with him. Shy and sometimes strange, Edwin steps cautiously into Shawn’s life. The longer the couple is together, the more Shawn realizes that there's something more to Edwin, hidden in the mystery of his monthly treks to visit his family outside the city. The secret seems equal parts obvious and impossible, and Shawn knows that once it’s put into words everything about their relationship will change. But every moment Shawn spends with Edwin convinces him that he’ll always love Edwin with all his heart.Even if he discovers his lover isn't entirely human.Heart-Shaped Fire is an M/M paranormal romance with a sweet, werewolf love story and an HEA.

    What is he to do when the pack alpha wants to mark him as his own?Warning: There is hot man/man action.

    There's just one thing missing: a mate. And when Nyle receives word that his best friend - and longtime crush - is returning home from his military service, his wolf can't help but sit up and take notice. Seph is glad to be home. He didn't hate the military - but he was never able to keep himself completely invested. Part of his heart has always been back home in Howling Hills, with the alpha he left behind: Nyle. There's only one problem - he and Nyle have never taken that final step from best friends to lovers. When Seph's heat hits him unexpectedly only hours after their reunion, neither man is prepared for the scorching fire that arises between them, and even though they agree to keep it casual, realizing that they are fated mates changes everything. But fate can only provide a nudge in the right direction. Relationships take work - and if this couple can't learn to trust each with their deepest feelings, they risk losing everything. Knot the Broseph is a wolf shifter mpreg romance novel(la) with a guaranteed happily ever after! It is the first book in the new Howling Hills Heat series, where finding your fated mate isn't just a dream - it's destiny. This book and every other book in the series can be read in any order.

    Think of it as a friendship with benefits. So when Davin left for University, they parted on good terms. Or, so she thought. When she starts seeing another man, Davin changes the rules and insists she leaves San Diego and joins him in Texas. Sabela quickly learns that "no" has dire consequences. Davin's jealousy weaves a web of lies and blackmail to make her obey. Will she dare to not comply? Sabela's new love interest, Slater, has loved and lost before. He's determined that no one will ruin his second chance at romance with Sabela. But how far is he willing to go to keep Davin's psychopathic grip out of their lives? Review "Slater was amazing! I received this book as an ARC from the author and this was the first book I've read by this author but it won't be my last!! I was captivated from the very beginning. This is not just your average romance novel, this book is suspenseful and it will pull at your heartstrings all at the same time! It was a real page-turner and kept me fully engaged! I highly recommend this book to everyone!" Amazon Reviewer

    almost 6K added)What happens when your whole family is scarier than any nightmare and you have no desire to be anything like them? Do you stay and go along with the family plans or do you rebel and have them possibly turn their viciousness on you?Jennifer Johnston experiences first hand why whispers are spoken in the dark about her species being evil when she was just a century old. When a family dinner goes wrong she's left with more than tortured memories.Jackson Dawls and Taylor Durham had been pack mates, best friends, and mates for as long as they could remember. They were a deadly species all their own but even they feared the Mystics and their overly cruel and barbaric ways, but unforeseen circumstances bring them face to face with not one but a few.When the three meet long ago secrets are brought to the light. Secrets no one but Jennifer knew.Will they accept their fates and work together or will old fears destroy their lives? Will Jennifer be able to reclaim what was taken from her right from under her nose?

    He’s alpha of his small werewolf pack and coming up for re-election as sheriff in a year. On top of this, his mother is casting love spells to find Scott a mate. It’s all Scott can do to keep the town and pack under control, let alone his urges to mate.Ted Canedo is openly gay, a disgraced ex-cop from New Orleans. His patrol partner was killed on duty and Ted took the blame for taking protection money from the store owner to save his partner’s wife and kids grief. No one knew Ted was in love with his partner, not even his partner. Having him die in Ted’s arms killed something inside Ted too.When the moon is full and Scott’s momma works her magic, Ted’s erotic dreams and his work as a PI bring him to St. Jerome and sexy, straight Scott. Scott’s stunned to learn his wolf is gay and wants to mate with Ted. Ted refuses to become involved with a straight man, much less a werewolf, terrified to risk his heart again.Especially if it he has to watch Scott fight to the death for his right to claim Ted as his mate.

    Rich, ripe, male omega - not far away and well into his heat. Unsatisfied heat. I laughed, realizing that in this moment, at least, the omega was the boss of the alpha. I needed to help him." Angel, an alpha who's left the violent, strictly hierarchical rules of his pack to find success in the big city, and Leo, an omega on the run from his abusive alpha, are thrust together to satisfy Leo’s urgent heat-lust. But can a once-hurt omega ever trust an alpha to care for and protect him again? And can an alpha sensitive to social injustice learn to enjoy his naturally dominant nature? Angel and Leo must both face the pasts they ran away from before the two can build a new future together. They may not be able to change the laws of nature, but they can change the language of love. Omega Reclaimed is a MM alpha/omega shapeshifter novella. Content warning: this book includes references to past physical abuse and a description of suicide

    Born into a secret werewolf pack, he’s the lone gay wolf, an outsider even among his packmates. The top wolves consider him a perversion, a failure, and a security risk. To survive in the human world, werewolves rely on absolute secrecy, and any breaches of their code are dealt with swiftly— and violently.So when Simon falls in love with Paul, a human man, even his Alpha's grudging tolerance won't protect him. He must keep Paul from discovering the truth about him and the secrets the pack jealously guards, or it’s not just their love that’ll end up dead.(A re-release of the 2012 story with light editing and the short story 'Unsettled Interlude (Hidden Wolves 1.5)' included)

     Midnight Rodeo, #1 When head bullfighter Denton is killed by a demon bull, his twin, Denver, comes back to take his place. Denver was gone for years, working mundane rodeos and missing his twin. He’s not sure the pack can heal him since the other bullfighters challenge Denver at every turn. All except Blaine, who’s an outcast himself, and who knows Denver is like no one he’s ever met. Blaine knows he has no place in the pack Denton created, but Denver is different. Denver makes his wolf heart sing. Can he help heal Denver from his twin’s loss, and find his own place in the greater scheme of things? This is a previously published work. The publisher has changed.

    Still, something nameless in him yearns for more.An old barn on the farm becomes Ryen’s haven where he spends evenings watching the moon and stars. With Halloween approaching, he volunteers to decorate the barn for a party, knowing the job will guarantee him more time alone.One night as Ryen labors, a man walks out of the woods. Ryen knows he should feel apprehensive, but he is intrigued by the dark-haired stranger who calls himself Kamer. What Ryen doesn’t know is that lurking beneath Kamer's handsome face lies something that could prove dangerous to both Ryen’s body and soul.