It is a humiliating ordeal for the uptight 26-year-old who swore he would never return to the place he was bullied mercilessly as an unpopular teen.A welcoming distraction comes Kieran's way though when his brother's best friend, the fun-loving Ziggy Zurakowski, invites him for a weekend away to a secluded cabin. Kieran jumps at the opportunity, keen to try and forget his troubles for a few days. However, it soon becomes apparent Ziggy has more than just rest and relaxation on his mind.Kieran doesn't know what to do. Sure, Ziggy is an incredibly handsome guy but Kieran's straight... Isn't he? As Ziggy turns up the charm, and the sexual tension between them increases to boiling point, Kieran realizes he's fighting a losing battle. What follows is a night of reckless passion filled with deviant exploits that take Kieran places he needed to go, exploring things he needed to explore, but...But what happens now?HOT MESS is a standalone gay romance packed with scorching hot scenes and the promise of new beginnings. It was very briefly released as a novella titled Something So Right but has been rewritten and extended by 25,000+ words.

     Mia Fisher is a walking powerhouse. She is beautiful, educated and successful, having just made partner at her male-dominated law firm. Everything is going good for Mia, except she is in love with a woman she can’t fully have. Scarlett Brandon has spent the last fifteen years of her life married to Christian, who she lives and breathes. All Scarlett ever wanted was to be a mother, which somehow never fit into the couple's plans. Everything falls apart. A twist of fate brings the two women, who are polar opposites, together. As they adjust to their new lives in this story about new beginnings, forgiveness and unconditional love, they both become exactly what the other needs. WARNING: This novel contains, strong language and strong sexual content. Intended for 18 years and above. Word Count: 73,000

    After having overcome a very emotionally trying childhood and young adulthood, Leigh finally managed to escape the harsh words of an emotionally abusive father, the estrangement of a family that refused to accept her lifestyle, and the horribly oppressive nature of the small, Midwest town she had always called home. Not to mention the memories of a brief, yet powerful love affair with a woman almost twice her age who not only became Leigh’s first and truest love, but who also became the source of her deepest heartbreak, and ultimately, changed her life. Twelve years after her tragic parting with Beth Layton, the older woman who had managed to steal Leigh’s heart as a teen, Leigh is living the high life over a thousand miles from her hometown in one of the largest cities in the U.S. Making a six-figure salary working for a publishing company, having just received a major publishing contract for her manuscript Fracture, having earned a reputation as one of the hottest lesbian commodities in the city, and with the love and respect of Jared Patel, the most incredible friend she could have ever hoped for, Leigh couldn’t ask for a happier, healthier, more successful life.That is, until the mass publication of and media attention surrounding her semi-autobiographical novel, Fracture, swiftly forces open the dusty doors to her complex past, and her long lost, but far from forgotten love, Beth, shows up in the city that Leigh now calls home, looking to rekindle a twelve-year-old flame. Will Leigh be consumed by the desires of her heart or by the fear of the heartbreak that dances in her memories?

     In the case of Maggie Hartman, her first love isn’t forgiven, either. Seven years have passed since Taylor left their small town and Maggie for the glamour of Hollywood… and to marry up-and-coming rodeo star, Josh Beckett. It took seven years for Taylor Sweet to cement her stardom. She’s built her brand on being an expert horse behaviorist and the wife of a famous rodeo rider. But months after their divorce is finalized, she finds herself hungering for time out of the spotlight. Returning to her hometown of Valentine, Nebraska, population 2,803, offers the perfect escape from the messiness of Hollywood. What she discovers she can’t escape is the tangled past she shares with the love she left behind. As far as Maggie is concerned, Taylor is there to stir up trouble. The problem is, she’s stirring up a lot more than that for Maggie, who is beginning to realize she never got over her feelings for her old friend… Can she learn to forgive, and give free rein to her heart?

    Growing up in suburbia and attending an Ivy league school, Riley had always done exactly what she was supposed to do, including making an appearance on an impromptu blind date that would turn out far differently than she ever could have imagined. Suzie Jacobs had never needed anyone in her life, had never wanted anyone to stay in her life. She had put herself through college and opened a successful business, all on her own. As beautiful as she was carefree, Suzie Jacobs didn't answer to anyone but herself. That is, until she met Riley. When the two woman meet unexpectedly, their lives are thrown upside down, and both are led to question everything they have ever believed in.

    Some say he died in 1984, while others believe he performed the ultimate vanishing act.In Andy Kaufman: The Truth, Finally, Bob Zmuda, Andy’s writer and best friend, and Lynn Margulies, the love of Andy’s life, reveal all—including surprising secrets that Andy made Lynne and Bob promise never to tell until both of his parents had died.Hilarious and poignant, this book separates fact from fiction, and includes a candid inside look at the Milos Forman film Man on the Moon, which Zmuda coexecutive produced and featured Jim Carrey as Andy, Paul Giamatti as Zmuda, Courtney Love as Margulies, and Danny DeVito as Andy’s manager, George Shapiro.Finally, Bob Zmuda shares in detail the reasons he believes Andy Kaufman did, in fact, fake his own death, including exactly how he did it and why he will return.

     Olivia almost has the perfect life. She almost has a job. She almost has a boyfriend. She almost has a future. It’s a good thing she has friends. On a sunny day in June, the entire world steps sideways into a new reality—out of this chaos, almost a third of the human population find themselves transformed into Elves, Dwarves, Goblins, and Trolls. Olivia is now a Dark Elf mage, and her new girlfriend is one sexy kitty. With magic, however, come monsters, and things that draw blood in the night— and now a werewolf is carving a path of pain and terror through the park next to Olivia’s home. The old Olivia would have been hiding under her sister’s bed. The new Olivia is going hunting. Adversity is the forge of the soul. For Olivia, today is Forging Day.

    While the teenager is unsure of which direction to take in life, he’s aware the road he’s on is a direct route to desolation. Being outed as bisexual in the bluegrass state is alienating, and the events to follow are worse. Still, Blake is driven—by any means necessary—to make something more of himself. Identifying an opening, Blake paves a path and finds His Own Way Out.Publisher Notes:13 Red Media, Ltd, parent company to Helix Studios, is pleased to announce Rise Up.Rise Up is a series of new adult novels that illuminates pivotal moments in the lives of LGBTQ youth. Each novel features a fresh protagonist and his experience navigating the ups and downs of adulthood. While the characters change and the stories vary, common themes—including the struggle for independence, identifying one’s passions, searching for acceptance and for love—are interwoven through the pages of the novels. These stories will open your eyes to worlds of possibilities, both conventional and off-beat, as these men take you on their journeys to self-discovery. Keith Miller, founder of Helix, says “I’ve heard such amazing stories of love and life over the years from our many models and now to see these stories used as a basis for an LGBTQ novel is truly a dream come true.“The novels are written by Taylor Saracen with story line input provided by exclusive Helix models. These novels will be released in print as well as digital platforms. Participating models will share in revenue from novel sales. According to Mitchell, “Helix has really given me great opportunities to grow my career, and I am excited to continue working with such a solid company. I can’t wait to share this story with the world and trust it will touch others as much as it has me.”

    When they get trapped inside a cabin together for a week, what could possibly go wrong?  April Bauer packed her bags and fled from her abusive ex-husband overnight, only to land in a secluded farming town, Norcoast, without a clue. With the approaching winter weather, no farming skills to speak of, and hardly any money to her name, how the hell was she supposed to survive out here on her own?Not only that, but her new life felt lonelier than ever. She awoke alone, ate alone, slept alone, and didn’t see that changing anytime soon. How could it? Her heart needed as much mending as her drafty cabin, and that was saying something.  Danny Irving, professional cowgirl and heartbreaker extraordinaire, wanted more out of life. She was tired of manning her parents’ farm day in and day out with nothing to show for it. When was she going to find her happy ending? The woman of her dreams? All she had was a handful of men drooling over her, a broken plow, and a bedroom she shared with two of her siblings. At twenty-four, she expected more than this monotonous existence she’d been living. But when her father sends her over to a neighbor’s house before the oncoming storm, she never anticipated what would happen next.  Slow burn, HEA novel. Book 1 of 2.

    That is, until savvy lawyer and recently single, straight girl Sophie crashes into her world and moves into her apartment complex. The neighbors get off to a rocky start and can’t seem to avoid each other, no matter how hard they try.Bella does not want to fall for the straight girl and Sophie does not want a relationship. Period. But as their friendship blossoms, they battle to keep their emotions in check and it seems the more time they spend together, the harder they find it to stay apart.Both have been hurt in the past and neither of them are remotely interested in falling in love, or are they? As life throws in unexpected twists and turns, they are forced to look deep within and decide whether what they have is worth fighting for.

    She's on the hierarchy of the business-food chain, becoming one of the first to create a multi-million dollar company in her early twenties. She’s used to getting what she wants and knows how to cater to her own needs. What the world doesn't know about her is that she is a sexual prowler, needing gratification on a daily basis. She has no time for love, but lust is the one thing she treats herself to. Her company mainly consists of handsome young men, but she does not divulge herself in any – except for her personal assistant. That’s just part of the job requirement. Dominating PA Series Her Personal Assistant Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

    Add a bad girl to the mix and you’d better run for cover. Apollo “Chainsaw” Kane is the baddest boy on Wall Street. There isn’t a company this corporate raider can’t procure. That is until he sets his sights on a company owned by champion of the working-class, Liam “Cobra” Nash. The stage is set for an explosive showdown that will change the face of the business world. But what happens when they reach a deadlock and need to bring in backup in order to win? Enter Natalie Stone—curvy, confident, and completely in control. As CEO of the largest investment bank, her help will make one man a trillionaire and leave the other man penniless. The only problem? She’s attracted to both… Can her bank handle both of their…deposits? As Apollo and Liam battle to save their businesses, a tantalizing new deal emerges—one that will change their lives forever, if it doesn’t destroy them all first. Join the Board of this sizzling standalone MMF bisexual ménage romance—filled with brooding bad boy alpha-males and the one woman who can tame them! No cliffhangers, but it’s a scorcher with super-steamy scenes of MF, MM, and MMF. Happily Ever After? You know it.

    Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MMMF with MM scenes. Jody had no idea she was being evaluated for the position of lover, mother, and partner between three men. Sam was her idol, John was her benefactor, and Bruno, well, he was the star in many of her dreams. Tragedy blindsides her, but she finds out there are no barriers when it comes to loving someone—or three. Right?

    This beautifully written novel, which earned a starred review from Kirkus, is built around not only a gradually resolving mystery, but by fully fleshed-out characters, particularly the strong-willed and sharp-witted Lee. It is a breath of fresh air to see someone of Lee's standing achieve career and personal success as an older single woman who grieves the recent loss of her husband, but continues her daily routine of law and karate, fighting tooth and nail to prove her client not guilty. (Note: The author, Jeanne Winer, is herself a longtime defense attorney in Boulder, Colorado, and a black-belt karate expert.)

    My job no longer exists, my bank account is on the verge of being zeroed out, and I've already moved out of my apartment. Now there's only one piece of paper left to sign--my abduction agreement. My sister has had ties into the BDSM community for years, and now I'm committing myself to the lifestyle in every way. I've decided to sign a paper that takes every right and freedom I've ever had and become a service sub. But will my new Mistress be the solution I was hoping for, or the ultimate letdown?