A New Day


K. Sterling - 2017
    The world is his but the only man he wants is about to leave. Cash Watts is old(er), wary, wealthy and ready to call it a night. “Hey!” A voice protested and Cash stopped as a hand pushed against his chest. His heart raced as his eyes clung to perfect, pouting lips before he fell into vivid blue. “Are you leaving?” He demanded and Cash blinked in confusion for a moment before he shrugged and waved over his shoulder. “This isn’t really my kind of place, believe it or not,” he offered with self-deprecating smile. The younger man’s eyes narrowed as he bit his lip thoughtfully. “Every man in this place has tried their luck but the only man I want wouldn’t take the hint and buy me a drink,” he complained and Cash’s cheeks puffed out as he pushed his hands into his pockets. “He might be bad at taking hints and really out of practice,” he admitted then bit back a groan as the hand against his chest spread and the fingertips pushed into his pecs. “Where are you going?” He asked and heat washed over Cash as the younger man’s eyes slid down his body. Cash was mesmerized as he watched the younger man’s tongue slide across his lips appreciatively. “My hotel,” he rasped. “Take me with you.” Holy shit. Cash nodded jerkily as he was turned and guided toward the door. “You’re not going to tell me your name?” He asked as he looked over his shoulder. He seemed legitimately confused and Haiden laughed. “Are you serious?” He asked. “Why wouldn’t I be serious?” Mr. Big And Brooding asked and Haiden gasped excitedly as a car stopped next to them and the driver opened the door. “It’s Haiden Day,” he said as he shoved him into the backseat. “And I’m planning to be covered in your DNA by the time the sun comes up,” he vowed as he attacked. “That’s…messy. I’m Cash,” he said then groaned as Haiden climbed onto his lap. “Wait,” Haiden said as he sat back. “Are you telling me you’re an actual cowboy and your name is Cash?” He asked and Cash nodded. “Sure. I ride horses and work with cattle,” he said slowly and Haiden couldn’t stand how excited he was. “Do you have a hat in your hotel room?” He asked as he imagined Cash shirtless, wearing a hat, tighter jeans and a pair of boots. “No. I came down to San Francisco to meet with some local restaurant and grocery store owners,” he explained and Haiden was a little disappointed. But a hot, rich cowboy was still really nice. He wound his arms around Cash’s neck and settled against his chest and there was just a breath between their lips. “You’re so sexy, Cash,” he sighed as their lips brushed and a current of warmth rushed from Haiden’s lips, down his body. “I’m sorry,” Cash whispered. His voice was gravelly as his hand curved around Haiden’s jaw and eased him back so he could see his eyes. “Are you…?” He asked cautiously and Haiden’s head tilted. “Am I what?” He asked and Cash cringed. “Are you a… An escort?” He said and Haiden’s eyes widened before his head fell back and he cackled like a madman. “That’s awesome!” He declared before he reached for the button and lowered the privacy glass. “Excuse me,” Haiden said loudly. “Yes, Mr. Day?” The driver asked and Cash’s brows jumped to his hairline.

Flaunt


E. Davies - 2017
    was supposed to give Nic Montero a fresh start. After escaping his family, coming out as a gay trans man, and excelling in computer programming out of desperation to get financially stable or die, everything should be easy. But joining gay culture now, post-transition, feels impossible... until he runs into the force of nature that is Kyle. Everything Nic isn't, Kyle embodies. Green hair, garters and cut-off shorts, sports jerseys, and all, brash Kyle is the most gorgeous man he's ever laid eyes on, and he pulls Nic headlong into the center of his world. If only Nic felt like enough for a man like Kyle. “One-night stands are my only option.” Loud, loving, and too much for most men to handle, Kyle Everett catches eyes and occasionally scorn... even at his job at the local HIV charity, Plus. His days and nights are spent at work, his precious spare moments spent with his son, Kevin, when it's his turn to co-parent, or his best friend, drag queen River. He only has money or time for cheap flings, but the lanky otter who walks into his life makes Kyle want to hold him for longer than a night. He knows what it's like for Nic to be without a family, but he isn't brave enough to let this man into his life... until his charity is targeted by bigots, and Nic's there for him. “I'll stay with you if you're brave enough to be you.” Nic spent his twenties avoiding family and even his own femininity, but his yearning is impossible to ignore. Kyle's used to flying solo, but Nic offers him safety and fills gaps in his life he never realized existed and now can't stand. Living in close proximity, they can't run from their attraction, but they're each used to being rejected, with the emotional scars to prove it. Can two men who feel like they're not enough and too much find something just right? Flaunt is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

Moved By You


Ann Lister - 2019
    He never cared about his family’s wealth and prestige, but he finds himself pinned in place by the weight of his father’s expectations. Vance would much rather sweat in his studio creating metal sculptures with his blow torch than take any kind of position at the family firm. When pressure from his father mounts, Vance is torn between going with the flow or making waves. But everything changes when Vance hits a bike messenger with his car.Kyle has drifted through his life with a massive chip on his shoulder against the privilege that’s always been just out of reach. His job as a bike messenger doesn’t help. He’s stuck delivering packages to the very elites he loathes. When Vance crashes into Kyle, they’re suddenly thrust onto different paths than they ever expected. But can they take this new path together, or will egos and societal privilege create too many obstacles to overcome?Moved By You is a 67,000 word MM novel with an enemies to lovers theme, and a HEA.

A Song for Noah


Declan Rhodes - 2020
    He's about to have his younger brother’s wedding, the 10th anniversary of his parents’ tragic death, and the return to town of his first love, Callum, collide in what feels like a terrifying recipe for disaster. All Noah wants to do is keep a low profile, but all three events carry hidden opportunities and secret traps. One of the most compelling is the possibility of a second chance for romance.Callum McCrea was Noah’s high school sweetheart in private, and the best friend of Noah’s brother, Ike, in public. Callum and Noah kept their relationship discreet even when Callum’s farewell in pursuit of a professional music career broke Noah’s heart. Now, Ike is getting married, and Callum can’t say no to the wedding invitation. He returns to the Midwestern town of Lincolnport as a hometown hero with a desire to bridge an eight-year gap by offering Noah friendship and a hug.A Song for Noah is a 59,000-word gay second chance romance with strong family relationship themes. This is the first book in the Sanderson Brothers series. It features four brothers: high school art teacher, Noah, the oldest, businessman, Ike, the acknowledged leader of the family, police officer, Jared, and Ivy League college student, Matthew. The tragic loss of their parents brought the four boys close together and forged an unbreakable bond.All of the books can be read as standalone stories, but they are best read as a continuing series about the Sanderson family including all four brothers as characters in each novel.

In His Secret Life


Mel Bossa - 2013
    So when his sister Elsie became pregnant eight years ago and then ditched by her boyfriend, he stepped up to the plate. Since then, he's been his sister's support system and father figure to his niece. Allan's world is turned upside down when Elsie becomes engaged, and he meets her fiancé's older brother, Davinder -- a beautiful, brooding artist with a thousand secrets breathing in his eyes. But Davinder is a married man and father of two young boys. From the moment they meet, and for over four decades, Allan and Davinder will walk along the edge of their secret lives, never allowed to push open the gates. And though their love is a head-on collision, a meeting of the minds, a fusing of two lost souls, both men know that it is also, and above all ... impossible.

More to Life


Annabella Michaels - 2021
    Of course, all the late nights and weekends he spent at the office had their price, which he paid dearly. He no longer has any friends or social life to speak of, but none of that matters when he’s finally given the chance for an executive promotion, one that will grant him the financial security he so desperately craves. Kieron Parsons loves his life. He’s got a great family, friends he can count on, and a job that he enjoys. He works hard, but he also knows how to have fun, and for Kieron, there’s nothing more fun than teasing the sexy, surly man that comes into the deli every day for lunch. In fact, making the man blush has become the one thing he looks forward to most. He would love the chance to crack that hard exterior and see if there’s any sweetness inside. When Shaw’s boss invites him to attend an exclusive company vacation for executives only, he is thrilled. That is, until his boss tells him how important it is to have a balanced work and personal life then asks who his guest will be. Worried that not having anyone might cost him the promotion, Shaw makes up a lie, using the only person he can think of, the outrageous guy who’s always flirting with him at the deli. Thankfully, Kieron agrees to Shaw’s plan, posing as the uptight man’s boyfriend, but how are they supposed to convince everyone that they’re a couple when they barely know each other? Will Shaw’s rigid nature end up exposing their lie or will Kieron finally be able to convince him that there’s more to life than just work?

Tidal Wave


E.M. Lindsey - 2021
    Gunner has spent half his life running from his past, and the other half trying to protect himself from ever being vulnerable again. He’s escaped his old club and worked hard to earn the VP patch on his cut after joining the Broken Chains. But his entire life is turned upside down when Gunner’s past comes back to haunt him, and the club’s Deaf delivery guy ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time. When his president asks him to protect the injured man, Gunner wants to say no. After all, he hasn’t been able to take his eyes off Logan since the day they met, and Gunner can’t afford that kind of distraction. But ignoring him is damn near impossible when every time he looks at Logan, he starts to feel something. And Gunner doesn’t think he has the power to resist him for much longer. There will be no promise of a future though, if the Broken Chains can’t protect Logan from the mess he’s in, but even if they succeed, Gunner isn’t sure there’s a place for Logan in his world.

Inevitable


Charity Parkerson - 2021
    That boss is also his brother’s ex. This is about to go south. For a little over a year, Griffin has worked for Assets, a high-end strip club for members only. For Griffin, it’s easy work. He’s naturally flirtatious and good at making money while avoiding entanglements. The problem is his boss, Andrew. Once upon a time, Andrew had been engaged to Griffin’s brother. The pair ended on terrible terms and things are awkward now. Yet Griffin can’t stop watching Andrew, waiting and wanting. People may consider Andrew a little bitter. Getting cheated on and left at the altar will do that to a person. It’s been eight months, but seeing his ex’s little brother every night keeps the anger fresh. There’s only one way to make things better. He has to get even. One night’s horrible decision leads to something darker than obsession. It’s mania. It’s inevitable. Inevitable is a short introduction to Charity Parkerson’s new series, The D, where you never know what you’ll get. It may be a devil, a diva, or a daddy. Or maybe it’s just Silas D, a mysterious matchmaker who likes to meddle a little too much. You’ll have to read each one to find out.

Son of Money


Brandon Witt - 2016
    To make ends meet, Randall does erotic photography and massage—a secret he keeps from his family so he can remain a part of his young niece’s life. But the price of that relationship is high, and Randall is once more slipping under his family’s thumb.Noah Carroll is the spokesperson for the Seattle Humane Society, and the city holds a special place in his heart. When fate intervenes during a pet adoption, Noah finds himself face-to-face with his first love—Randall.While Noah and Randall are not the teenagers they once were, the flame of a first kiss long ago draws them together. Their romance is beginning to grow, but someone is out to destroy Randall and expose all he keeps hidden.When secrets and rumors thrust Randall into the public eye, his relationship with Noah isn’t the only thing that comes under threat.

Alpha's Prize


Austin Bates - 2017
    Determined to take back his crown, a freak accident lands Miguel in the hospital with two broken arms, leaving his schemes for culinary revenge all but stymied. Meanwhile, alpha Dominic is still basking in the glow of his most recent victory when a newcomer comes to town, testing recipes at the local restaurants. The islanders rave about the new guy's cooking and Dominic realizes his days as barbecue king may be numbered. Determined to win no matter the cost, bitter rivals Dominic and Miguel join forces. But the two men are like oil and water with a history that stretches back for decades. As the heat of competition fuels untold passions between Miguel and Dominic, and unexpected pregnancy threatens to change their lives forever. Can these two men break through decades of resentment and sate their sizzling hunger, once and for all? Alpha’s Prize is a 75,000-word omegaverse tale that will whet your appetite… but satisfy your thirst for hot, gay paranormal romance action. With red-hot scenes of steaming sex, this male pregnancy tale is for adults-only.

Reckless


Kate Hawthorne - 2020
    His life is about to change, and Luke is older, attractive...and he represents something Cameron has never had before. Stability.Luke didn't mean to get involved with his son's best friend, but Cameron needed a strong hand and Luke was willing to deliver on his promises.This thing between them is supposed to be a secret, but something as big as love can't stay hidden for long. Then a single phone call sends Cameron further away from home than he'd ever planned to go, and Luke's subconscious keeps him grounded in the past unable to move on.Cameron is gone, and to get him back, Luke needs to do something big, something bold, something...reckless.

Changing Focus


D.J. Jamison - 2015
    The staff doesn't respect him, and a confrontation with the sexy but arrogant senior photographer only adds to his stress. But after Mac puts him in a situation that nearly gets him shot, Jorge realizes he doesn't know as much about being a newsman as he thought he did.Mac is frustrated by Jorge's inability to see the big picture. Journalism is about more than grammar and spell checks. When a stand-off gives him the perfect opportunity to teach Jorge a lesson, he seizes it -- but immediately regrets putting the gorgeous editor in danger.In the aftermath, Jorge earns Mac's respect. But can Mac apologize enough for his behavior -- and his inappropriate apologies that follow -- to ever earn Jorge's affection, or will he lose his chance to the police sergeant with a flirty smile?"Changing Focus" is the first of the Ashe Sentinel Connections series, and is a m/m romance.

Seeing Sunrise


Raleigh Ruebins - 2017
    It’s his last summer of freedom before graduating from college, and during his first week in town, he has a sexy hookup in a bar with a hot, mysterious man. The connection is explosive, but afterward, the guy refuses to meet up again. But two days later, Jesse finds out that that same man will be his roommate for the rest of summer… "Is this how you get all the guys?" "Not all the guys act like you." Nathan Stanford is still hurting after his engagement crumbled almost two years ago. He’s fully focused on his work as a photographer, and he’s definitely not looking for a serious relationship. But when he meets the young, intriguing Jesse in a bar, he can’t hold himself back. He never expected to end up living with Jesse for the whole summer. He’s completely afraid of taking things any further, but at the same time, he can’t pull away… “Stay with me. Just for tonight.” Soon, Nathan is pulled into Jesse’s life. He’s forced to photograph a wedding that Jesse is catering, and ends up bringing Jesse on an overnight camping trip soon after. It soon becomes clear that their feelings can’t be ignored, and what they thought was a summer fling could be so much more…. ----- Seeing Sunrise is a 60,000 word steamy, emotional MM romance, with slight May/December themes - HEA ending guaranteed.

Subsurdity: Vignettes from Jasper Lane


Eric Arvin - 2007
    Melinda Gold is a young mother whose desire for position in the neighborhood is at odds with her upbringing by her ultra conservative mother. The same mother who makes life hell for Melinda's son, Patrick; Cassie Bloom is the grand dame of Jasper Lane, living on a cul du sac and doing her best to annoy Melinda. But she has a secret of her own regarding her missing husband and son that only a few, including the transsexual Vera, know about; Rick has just moved into the neighborhood and has immediately fallen for the ex-Army man, James. Will he find the courage to go after what he wants?; Terrence, Rick's good friend, has found out he has a son from a one-night stand years before where he dallied with heterosexuality; and the perfect couple Steve and Sandy have run into a rough patch which forces Steve to find employment in the porn industry. All these stories interlock and play out in a brightly comic way with gay porn parties, sexually confused animals, and dead bodies all being thrown in the mix. It may not be perfect, but it sure is fun!

Adler and Orrick


Chloe Gray - 2020
    He didn’t expect to find a new Daddy too.With his pride shattered from a nasty breakup, Adler Jones vows to never settle for a vanilla relationship again. He moves to the small mountain town of Bartford, intending to keep life simple and avoid relationships for a while.When Adler meets his neighbor, he realizes that won’t be so easy to do.Orrick Matthews loves his life. He runs the family hardware store with his brother and spends his free time fixing up old houses. Would he like a man to share his life with? Sure, but what's the hurry? When he meets Adler for the first time, Orrick knows everything is about to change. He just doesn’t realize how much. When Orrick discovers Adler is less "vanilla" than expected, they have to decide if Orrick can be the Daddy that little Addie needs.C.W. Gray writing as Chloe Gray.This is a 26k novella that includes love at first sight, age play, a crumbling Victorian, cute pets, supportive and nosy friends, and one quirky small town.