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Genie in a Beanie
Indra Vaughn - 2013
The baby isn’t either of theirs (but it can be anyone else’s you want it to be— no single lovelorn dads please). And one of the men is a knitter who became well known for his blog and designs.How did they end up starting a campaign to knit for charity? And, show us how they connected along the way.Photo Description: A black-haired man with darkly stubbled cheeks is sitting down, holding a baby up to a man standing close and leaning slightly forward. This man is blond and wears a knitted beanie. The baby tugs on the blond man’s beard.This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love Has No Boundaries" 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.
Where There's a Will
Gianni Holmes - 2019
With just two weeks to plan a fairytale wedding, he is adamant that everything has to be just as he envisioned it. Maybe if he gives Willy the perfect wedding, he will feel better about his insecurities that he's not good enough for Willy. But how can he feel otherwise when his social media accounts are blowing up with perfect examples of how unsuitable he is for someone like Willy? Will knows Ainsley well enough to brace himself for an extravagant wedding affair. As the date approaches, he can't help but notice the difference in his fiancé since Ainsley started planning their wedding. The more invested Ainsley was, the more strained their relationship becomes. Can Will soothe his fiancé's fears, or will he cancel their wedding when he learns Ainsley's odd behavior is more than pre-wedding jitters? This book is not meant to be read as a standalone. The story follows androgynous model, Ainsley, and his partner Will from Unwrapping Ainsley, the first book in The Runway Project series.
Twinkle, Twinkle
Josephine Myles - 2010
Tom Berriman isn’t looking forward to Christmas. The only decorations he appreciates are the attractive pair of legs belonging to the electrician working on the emergency room ceiling. When the electrician comes crashing down and requires treatment for electric shock, Tom’s mortified to realize the legs belong to a guy he most definitely wasn’t friends with at school.But newly hunky widower Vince seems willing to bury the hatchet—and Tom starts to think maybe the holiday won’t be so lonely after all!
Perfect Catch
N.R. Walker - 2016
They’re both hard-working tradesmen, both love weekends away fishing, both gay, but have never been single at the same time. Until now.What is supposed to be a weekend away fishing with a group of mates, changes at the last minute when friends bail out in an attempt to give Cal and Troy some alone time.With more than just hooks on the line, can these two see what’s been right in front of them the whole time?The Perfect Catch is a short story about falling for your best friend hook, line, and sinker.A 20K short story which was part of the It Was Always You anthology.
Taking Shelter
Devyn Morgan - 2015
Jonathon West is a mailman afraid of dogs: he's an office mailroom supervisor, but a childhood attack left him nervous of man's best friend. The office charity committee nominates him to drop off a donation at the animal shelter, an act that takes all his courage. For his pains, openly-gay Jonathon is rewarded by meeting Dylan Pond, the most gorgeous man he's ever laid eyes on. The connection is instant, and Jonathon finds himself drawn back to the animal shelter volunteer's eyes and arms. Since promising himself he wouldn't date bratty young men, Jonathon's been lonely for too long. As Dylan and Jonathon fall for each other, the shelter gets an urgent call. Chemistry isn't enough without commitment. It's time for Jonathon to decide if he can put aside his fears and loneliness to embrace all he's offered. Taking Shelter is a standalone gay romance with a HEA ending.
Going Down
Beth Michele - 2017
Beware of dirty sex and dark hallways.Two Strangers...One night...An undeniable attraction...Holidays always bring out the best in us, don't they?When Dash meets Cain at a bar one cold December night, Cain's smart mouth and cocky attitude brings Dash to his knees...In more ways than one.** Originally published as part of the What Happens During The Holidays Anthology. This snarky, funny, and steamy mm story/hot mm short is for 18 + readers only.**
Collar Me Pink
Joe Satoria - 2021
One doting Daddy. A collar full of surprise.One night will change everything...Samuel Park is a lonely nineteen-old wishing to be whiskered away. When he discovers a hot new spot for a community he wants to belong in. But being shy and awkward around people will not do him any favours. Will he be able to overcome his fears and find someone to play with?Jakob Morse is almost thirty, and he’s ready to date again. After a friend’s suggestion, he’s willing to take a gamble on visiting a secret club. He’s looking for something serious, but he doesn’t think he’ll find that with someone in cat ears. Can a Little kitten help change his mind?They both have issues they need to work through, but can they work through them together?COLLAR ME PINK is part of the Pink Paws novella series, you’ll find plenty of precious boys dressing up, kitten play, daddies, and sweet romance. Pink Paws is a spin-off from the Daddy's Boy series.
Arctic Heat
T.T. Kove - 2014
An arctic wasteland is not my idea of a holiday destination. If I ever want to see my best friend again, however, it’s where I have to go. With shit-all to do, I didn’t think the holiday would bear repeating anytime soon... but I hadn’t expected Jonathan. He’s direct, rude, and I know I get on his nerves—but not enough for him not to jump into bed with me. It was supposed to just be a bit of fun to make time pass, but it turns into so much more. I’ve got a life to get back to though, and he’s got a business to run. This isn’t going to end well. How could it?
Beautifully Built
T.H. Compton - 2021
I mean I'm a chubby introvert, but I flaunt it when I feel it. I just don't feel it that often. I've had a few nights of fun, but never a boyfriend. No one ever wanted that from me. Tonight the hottest man I have ever seen just asked me out and I actually laughed in his face. He doesn’t seem to think it’s funny and he wants to take me to dinner, not just to bed. I have one question. Why?CaineI just asked out the most curious man and he giggled. I've watched him all night long and he is such an oxymoron, adorably fierce and subtlety spectacular. I don't know what it is about him that I am drawn to, but I want him. Now I don't do relationships, but I'll give up all the numbers in my little black book to see him again. I just wish he would believe me.Beautifully Built is a contemporary MM Romance with a plus size twink struggling with self acceptance and a gorgeous ginger bar owner who just wants him to look through his eyes for a while. This book includes a slight age gap, some nerdy love and one monstrous kitten. Join the employees and patrons of Built Bar as they find love for themselves and each other.
Kiss & Tell
Beth Bolden - 2021
His bar, the Funky Cup, is everything to him—except that he’s beginning to realize that maybe there’s more to life than sixteen hour days and too many spreadsheets to count.When Jackson runs into Alexis and his delightful Greek food truck—and the best hummus he’s ever had in his life—it’s almost enough to remind Jackson that all work and no play makes for a very dull boy.But when he bumps into the charming Alexis a second time, during his annual New Year’s Eve party, Jackson knows that when the clock strikes midnight, there’s only one thing he wants: his lips on Alexis’ lips.For one night only, he can have it all.But nothing ever goes to plan, and when Jackson realizes he actually likes the guy, and wants more than just kisses?Jackson is going to need some holiday magic.
Kiss & Tell is set in the Food Truck Warriors universe, but can be read as a standalone.
500 Kisses
Anyta Sunday - 2014
He’s met— and had— many a man. None of whom he’d want to share five hundred kisses with. If you don’t like someone, you just don’t like them. End of story. No amount of kissing will change that. Dylan Halsworth doesn’t believe it either. But Chris and his arrogant, always right, dare I be wrong attitude has Dylan challenging him to try it. And who knows, maybe watching his most loathed neighbor suffer through five hundred kisses with the same man is worth it. He’d sit back, crack open a Mountain Dew, and have a good laugh . . . But . . . shit . . . there is one slight snag in his plan. Chris has chosen Dylan with whom to prove his point . . . * * * This story was originally written as part of the Goodreads “Love’s Landscapes” anthology, 2014. This second edition has new scenes, scene expansions, scene alterations, a revised ending, reformatting, and--thanks, Natasha!--a new cover. Big thanks to all those involved in both its original and second edition developments.
Cabin Nights
Ashley John - 2015
Taking to the slopes like Bambi on ice, Ben isn't having much luck, until charming bearded beauty, Cal, comes crashing towards him in a flurry of snow at fifty miles an hour. From the moment Cal offers to help Ben get back on his skis, the attraction is instant and Ben is convinced that a man as perfect as Cal is out of his league. Womanizer Jonny wastes no time asking out a girl he meets on the slopes and he makes her promise to bring along a friend to keep Ben occupied that night in the Après-Ski Bar. When that friend turns out to be Cal, he's given the opportunity of a lifetime to wine and dine with a man of model like beauty, with a charismatic personality to match. When Cal invites Ben back to his Cabin, they find themselves trapped in an extreme whiteout and with the men forced to spend the Christmas holidays together, they quickly find they are doing more than roasting marshmallows next to the warm and inviting fire. *Contains gay sex scenes between an Oxford University Student and a sexy bearded cabin dweller*
Write You A Song
Beau Evans - 2017
But fame isn't all it's cracked up to be, and now that his initial five-year contract is over, he's coming back to his small hometown to figure out who he is when no one is aiming a camera at him. Michael Peabody never wanted children - at least, not until he held his baby girl in his arms for the first time. When her mother abandoned them both not six months later, he was left as a single father, balancing his career as a glass blower with the duties of parenthood. But now that Lilly is past those first difficult years, Michael is reminded how lonely he is every night after he tucks her into bed and settles down on his couch for another night of skimming the news. When Sawyer realizes that staying with his parents probably isn't going to work out for the long haul, he asks his friend Nathan for advice. When it turns out that there's a house to rent just beside Michael's, Sawyer hesitates. He's always had a strong crush on his best friend's older brother - but Michael is straight, so they've only ever been friends. Michael's not looking next door for love, but he is looking to explore his sexuality. And when he signs up for a gay dating app and is matched with another man right away, he doesn't even realize that 'Sam' is just a few hundred feet away... Write You A Song is a steamy, standalone gay romance novel, with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers.
The Dotted Line
Nick Pageant - 2015
Jimmy gets in touch with a Stevie Nicks loving gypsy named Sonia, and together they summon up a demon from the pits of Hell to put Jimmy's love life in order. What could possibly go wrong?
Roll for Initiative
Alex Silver - 2021
He’s just my type, into guys, and he works at my favorite cafe making the most heavenly chocolate confections I’ve ever tasted. Then the notes start, criticizing everything I do. Before I know it, he’s making my blood boil, and not in a sexy fun way.With the holidays coming we’re both dealing with work stress, but at the rate we’re going I might just be the grinch who ruins Christmas by telling him to find another place to live.Roll for Initiative is the first book in the Table Topped contemporary romance series featuring a group of tabletop RPG players who make video games for a living. M/M romance with a HEA, roommates to lovers, enemies to lovers.