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Ever-Greene: A Souls Christmas


Annabella Michaels - 2017
    There will be an abundance of laughter, fun, heartwarming moments, and, of course, the shenanigans that only occur when the Greene family comes together. Reminisce with all your favorite Souls of Chicago couples and triad as they celebrate this joyous time of year.

Regret Me Not


Amy Lane - 2017
    Now he has no job, no wife, no life—and is so full of self-pity he can’t even be decent to the one family member he’s still speaking to. He heads for Florida, where he’s got a month to pull his head out of his ass before he ruins his little sister’s Christmas.Harold Justice Lombard the Fifth is at his own crossroads—he can keep being Hal, massage therapist in training, flamboyant and irrepressible to the bones, or he can let his parents rule his life. Hal takes one look at Pierce and decides they’re fellow unicorns out to make the world a better place. Pierce can’t reject Hal’s overtures of friendship, in spite of his misgivings about being too old and too pissed off to make a good friend.As they experience everything from existential Looney Tunes to eternal trips to Target, Pierce becomes more dependent on Hal’s optimism to get him through the day. When Hal starts getting him through the nights too, Pierce must look inside for the knight he used to be—before Christmas becomes a doomsday deadline of heartbreak instead of a celebration of love.Cover Artist: Reese Dante

Letters to Aleksanta


Jessamyn Kingley - 2019
     Tasked with this new responsibility, Aleksander is the recipient of multiple letters with suggestions for anonymous gift-givers while he puzzles over what to get the person whose name he plucked out of a hat crafted from his own dragonskin. With plenty of festive spirit, the gang is ready for the big day and all its fanfare. However, an unexpected arrival takes the D’Vaires by surprise, serving as a beautiful reminder that the most important part of the season is their incredible family, including and especially their beloved Aleksanta.

A Christmas Situation


H.L. Day - 2018
    But can it survive Christmas? Dominic and Tristan have been together for almost a year. So everything's got to be plain sailing, right? Not quite. Not if you ask Dominic. Tristan's a bundle of energy and crazy ideas at the best of times. Add in Christmas, and it's a recipe for disaster. That's not the only issue. There's also Tristan's mysterious absences and secret phone calls to contend with. Dominic might be insecure, but he's not crazy. His boyfriend is definitely up to something, and neither family nor friends seem interested in listening to his concerns. He won't jump to conclusions this time though. He'll talk to Tristan. Only what do you do when you can't get a straight answer out of the man you love? When Tristan's secrets are revealed, will their first Christmas together also be their last? Or is Dominic about to discover that all his worries have been for nothing? Only time will tell. A story containing Christmas snark; a drunk Tristan; snow; and absolutely no mention of spiders—well alright, maybe a few mentions. Please note that this novella features the same characters as A Temporary Situation, therefore should only be read after reading that one.

A Christmas Manny


Trina Solet - 2017
    He can use some help especially with his little boy, Scotty. Gary doesn't want him to be cooped up when there might be snow out there any day now. He hires Wayne to help him give his kid a happy Christmas. Wayne has worked as a health aid before but never as a manny. He takes his work seriously, but it turns out that working for Gary and Scotty is more fun than work. Right away, he fits in with those two. He also finds himself incredibly drawn to Gary. Unaware that Gary feels the same way, Wayne thinks it's hopeless. If only Wayne can be brave enough to speak up, their attraction might turn into so much more. It doesn't take much to ignite their desire, but will demands of real life get in the way of their happy life?

That One Summer


K.M. Neuhold - 2018
    Every summer my only form of entertainment is to ogle Miles Winters and count ceiling tiles while I mark off days on the calendar until school starts again. The last thing I expected during my last summer before college was to somehow fall in with the cool kids. Actually, the last thing I expected was for Miles to suddenly notice me. It doesn’t make any sense the way he’s looking at me and coming around to hang out every day. I don’t understand it, but I have the feeling this just might turn out to be the best summer of my life. **This is a short (~10k words), low angst, YA romance.

Bianca's Plan


B.G. Thomas - 2012
    So she enlists her father's best friend, the straight and unattached Curtis. Gavin has a Christmas wish, too, and Curtis setting him up on disastrous dates isn't part of it! Meanwhile, Curtis finds life becoming complicated as he tries to please Bianca, make Gavin happy, and fend off his own unexpected mixed feelings. Will anyone's wish come true?

The Clumsy Santa


Sue Brown - 2017
     Falling in love with Santa is the last thing Charlie Johnson expects when he takes a holiday job as an elf in Santa’s Grotto. Nick is the shyest and clumsiest man Charlie has ever met, but that’s just part of his charm. Charlie falls for Santa, whilst Santa falls head over heels onto the floor. At least they can laugh together about it! But after several weeks, Charlie starts to despair he will ever be more than Santa’s helper. His holiday job is nearly over, yet Nick hasn’t declared anything more than friendship. Will Charlie ever get his real Christmas wish?

Comfort and Joy


Alexa Land - 2019
     One’s an overly cautious, nerdy workaholic who just can’t seem to loosen up. The other’s a hot, tattooed bar owner who doesn’t take anything very seriously. An undeniable attraction flares between them when they get stuck in a cozy cabin right before the holidays. All too soon though, the storm passes and they’re back out in the real world. There are a million reasons why this should be nothing more than a weekend fling, including the fact that Jed’s life is in San Francisco and Dakota’s is in the Sierras. Plus, Jed’s demanding career doesn’t exactly allow time for a social life. But when something feels so right, can either man just walk away? Or will two total opposites figure out how to make it work, despite all the obstacles in their path? This light-hearted holiday romance is set in the world of Alexa Land’s Firsts and Forever Series. While long-time readers will recognize some familiar faces, this novella can be read as a stand-alone.

Falling Back


Mercy Celeste - 2019
    With few options in his field, he returns to the diner he’d worked at as a teenager. Waiting tables again was like rubbing salt in an open wound. Resigned to his fate, Chase puts on a smile to greet his very first customer. Divorced, children’s book author, Gavin Hayes was looking for a quiet place to write. The corner table at the diner down the street had the best afternoon light. He could grab a bite to eat and work on his manuscript in peace while he tried to salvage what was left of his life. He never expected the friendly smile of the new blue-haired waiter to spark something inside him that had grown cold. While Chase has no plans to stay. Gavin has no plans to leave. Can love at first sight, bring them together?

Rhett's Gift


Taylor Rylan - 2019
    Hectic is an understatement. With the twins’ first birthday looming, as well as their third anniversary, the last thing they’re thinking about is the Christmas holiday.When Logan spots the perfect snow globe in a shop window, he knows it’s the absolute perfect gift for his frazzled husband. But when he goes to make his purchase, it appears someone else has beat him to it. Will he be able to find another gift that is just as perfect for his husband?Rhett’s Gift has a familiar couple, but this story can be read as a complete standalone. You’ll encounter the usual shenanigans that you expect from these two, and steamy sexy times are a guarantee.Although this book is part of A Snow Globe Christmas series, it is a complete standalone, and it isn’t a requirement that you read the previous books to follow along.

The Phoenix Wedding #1-6


C.J. Bishop - 2017
    All 6 books included: BOOK 1 - Bachelor Party BOOK 2 - Be Our Guest BOOK 3 - Best Man BOOK 4 - Love and Honor BOOK 5 - To Have and To Hold BOOK 5 - I Thee Wed NOTES: The Phoenix Wedding is an M/M romance series and should be read by readers 18yo and above only.

A Valentine's Tail


Michele Notaro - 2018
    With his sweet smile and bright blue eyes, I can’t help but fill with warmth every time I see it. So when I get the chance to surprise him, I take it. He has no idea I’m about to take him to get that dog he’s been asking about for months. And when we get there, he shines like the sun. Of course, the entire Maher clan has to come invade our home to meet the new member of the family. I would expect nothing less from Levi’s nutty family. Being married to the man of my dreams means being weaved into his crazy life. But I wouldn’t trade it for world. ***A Valentine’s Tail is a standalone short story, but takes place in the Finding My Forever world, so some of the characters may have cameos. It’s approximately 14,500 words and a contemporary romance between two men with explicit language and graphic sex intended for ADULTS ONLY.***

Tearing Down His Omega Walls


Ava Beringer - 2020
    I just might kiss your infuriating mouth. All Alex Kugelschrieber wants is a safe, quiet bedroom free of germs. Is that too much to ask? Sure, Alex can be a little uptight. He knows he’s…intense. So is his desire for Beckett Bradley. Beckett drives him crazy. Alex doesn’t know if he should kiss him or douse him in lysol. Beckett Bradley’s a surfer dude with a knack for fixing wires. He’s happy and chill all the time—except when he’s around Alex. Beckett doesn’t know if he should claim Alex or give him a chill pill. All he knows is Alex won’t let him in, and is keeping a secret from him. What happens when the wall between their rooms comes down? Will the wall between their hearts come down, too? Will Alex solve the mystery of the killer medical corporation? Will oil and water finally mix? Will they finally see what’s been in front of them all along? This is the first book in The Omega Mansion series. I recommend reading the prequel. This book is about 58,000 words and has a HEA. 18+ readers only please! This book contains occasional strong language, MPREG, and hot, spicy grownup stuff. The omegas are heating up and the alphas are very knotty boys. Get a FREE short story when you join the newsletter family!

What Happens at Christmas


Jay Northcote - 2015
    Christmas is coming, and he doesn’t want to face his ex alone at their office party. So Sean—Justin’s best mate and long-time secret crush—volunteers to go with him and pretend to be his new flame.Sean has always lusted after Justin from afar, but there’s never been a good opportunity to ask him for more than friendship. Posing as Justin’s boyfriend isn’t a chore, and if Justin wants to rebound onto him, Sean’s more than willing. At the party pretence and reality blur, and a kiss on the dance floor leads to a night of passion.In the aftermath, they both assume it was a one-time thing until fate intervenes. Stuck together in London over the holidays, they give in to temptation again. But what happens at Christmas stays at Christmas... right?