A Dream Man Christmas
by J.D. Walker
Michael Stein has been with Chris Bolster -- his Mr. Muscles -- for over a year. His dream man come to life, Michael is happy enough with their relationship. Except he and Chris only see each other once a month due to Chris's busy schedule, and Michael misses him desperately when he’s away. And now, with Christmas right around the corner, Michael is pouting. Unofficially.<br><br>Early on Christmas Eve morning, Chris informs Michael via Skype that he might not make it home in time for the holiday…
Felicity's Show Flair
by Hilary Walker
After Felicity's groom ran off with her husband, the last thing she needs is the series of unfortunate riding incidents that befall her at a local horse show. So many things go so badly wrong in full view of all her friends ... and her enemies, including the foul Caroline Smigean-Smythe, local reporter, who will take full advantage of the situation to make Felicity’s life even more embarrassing.<br><br>But when a handsome stranger steps in to lend a hand, who’ll have the last laugh?
A Long Road to Love
by Dakota Storm
Dr. Gabe Adler has had a crush on Chase, his best friend's brother, since forever. But after one, sweet encounter Chase turned Gabe away and they haven't spoken for years.<br><br>Then a midnight call from his best friend Dylan sends Gabe to the hospital. Chase had been shot in the line of duty and, with no family nearby, Gabe is the only one Dylan can trust to look out for his brother.<br><br>Gabe checks on Chase and realizes his injuries are even worse than expected. After Chase pulls through a…
How Not to Rescue a Racehorse
by Hilary Walker
When my current dressage horse wants a change in career, I visit Nonette, a beautiful wannabe-retired racehorse at the track with great dressage potential. I find her stuck in a dark, hot stall.<br><br>I have no room for her at home and have promised my husband I won’t buy another horse until I sell the one I already have.<br><br>But poor Nonette! Having seen the conditions in which she lives, I feel obliged to rescue her. However, my husband mustn’t find out what I’m doing -- he’ll never believ…
Picture Postcards
by J.M. Snyder
Donny has loved his friend Greg for years but never told him. They shared one brief night together before Greg married Megan and Donny ... well, Donny tried to move on.<br><br>He thinks he's succeeded in relegating Greg to the past until he receives a postcard from his friend that suggests Greg still thinks of that night, too.
Runaway Train
by J.T. Marie
Josey went away to college in the hopes of leaving her small town behind, but it seems she can't break free -- every summer she returns home, even though it seems all her friends have managed to get away. Then she meets Miranda, a senior in high school, who makes Josey feel worldly and wise.<br><br>The two young women strike up a friendship that threatens to blossom into something more. But Josey doesn't know where her priorities lie -- school? work? romance? She wants Miranda up until the momen…
From Here to Maternity
by Emery C. Walters
From hopeful bar talk to a screaming sister, Ken’s evening turns to chaos with just one inopportune phone call. Labor. Well, he promised to get his sister to the hospital when her time came. But why tonight, when things at the bar look so promising?<br><br>The ride goes fairly smoothly despite a police chase, but things turn rough when a male ER nurse accuses him of being a straight pervert. Things go downhill from there, and Ken figures he’ll never get to know this sexy-looking nurse, Monty, an…
Frank's Place
by Terry O'Reilly
Danny Marshall drops in on his favorite upscale gay bar, Frank’s Place, in hopes of finding Mr. Right or, if necessary, Mr. Right Now. With Christmas right around the corner, the place is nearly empty except for one man. Attractive by most standards but not Danny’s type, Danny decides what the hell and tries to score.<br><br>Even though the mysterious stranger isn't Danny's type, Danny finds himself falling for the man. But when the man disappears from the scene, Danny if left confused and frust…
Just Like Santa
by JL Merrow
Jason loves working at the Bright Eyes nursery, but he's not so keen on what happens at the kids' Christmas party. As if having to don an ancient, tacky Santa costume isn't bad enough, he's mortified when he suffers a costume malfunction. Especially as it happens right in front of the hot -- and impeccably dressed -- Alec, a single dad he's fancied for ages.<br><br>But when Alec's daughter Poppy invites Jason round for tea, he finds Alec was only too pleased to get a glimpse of Jason's naff und…
Flawed
by Iyana Jenna
Alex Nathaniel is a bouncy, gorgeous model. One day he gets a chance to have a photoshoot with famous model Jake Lawrence. Lawrence is like a Greek god with his sculpted jaw and muscled chest, and to say that Alex is excited is an understatement.<br><br>This news, however, doesn't sit well with Jayden, Alex's boyfriend. Jealousy fills his heart, but he's curious, too. He browses the internet for Lawrence, which makes him even more intrigued by the man.<br><br>What happens to Alex when Jayden's c…
Walking the Blue Line
by Vincent Diamond
Getting too close to a suspect is always problem for undercover cops. For Steven Pershing, getting close to Conrad scares the hello out of him. Conrad is irresistibly sexy, and Steven is drawn to the gang leader. This job is dangerous, in all kinds of ways.
The Tale of Trapper Tommy
by Belea T. Keeney
Trapper Tommy works the woods of Florida, trapping all kinds of wildlife for his customers who don't want raccoons, possums, squirrels, or skunks near them. But after finding some mangled carcasses, Tommy comes to realize there's something much bigger and much scarier out there than anything he's ever faced before.<br><br>On the night of a full moon, Trapper Tommy gets trapped himself, and what he finds will change his life forever.
A Sonnet for a Thunderstorm
by K.L. Noone
Ellis Eden retired from a career of piracy on the high seas to settle down with the man he loves: Tom Winleigh, youngest son of a wealthy merchant family. Ellis has tried hard to make a place for himself in respectable society, and he knows Tom loves him, and he’s happy.<br><br>But when a fever nearly claims Tom’s life, Ellis is faced with a foe he can’t fight ... and even though Tom’s recovering, the ordeal has left Ellis shaken to the core.<br><br>And in the aftermath, on a storm-tossed aftern…
The Two of Us
by Thomas Grant Bruso
Cody Whitley teaches creative writing at Brockton State College in upstate New York. As he struggles to keep a few unruly students from failing, a larger dilemma hits close to home.<br><br>His father Henry is in the last stages of his life, dying of liver cancer. Cody visits him everyday in the hospital, bringing him tea from the cafeteria and sitting by his hospital bed, sketching him in his notebook and watching the man he admired as a child slowly deteriorating. Having watched his mother die …
Interlude
by Vivien Dean
Onstage, AJ Mobley is smart, clever, and commands attention. Offstage, he's shy and lost to everything but his music. The reason for the difference? Tyrone Dahl.<br><br>For the past two years, AJ and Tyrone have been the star attraction at the Reno bar, Heat Wave. Their dueling pianos act is fast and funny, but their camaraderie isn't just under the spotlight. They're best friends away from the show, too. An opportunity to take their act to Las Vegas seems like the perfect next step in their car…
Dark and Stormy
by Deirdre O’Dare
Gently reared Martin finds himself adrift without means when his uncle goes bankrupt with gambling debts. He seeks a livelihood as tutor to the young children of an earl on a remote Welsh estate. Arriving on a dark and stormy night that sets the tone for his whole adventure, he falls into intrigue, mystery, and powerful new loves -- for the three traumatized children and their enigmatic guardian.<br><br>Dylan has been called back from service in South Africa when his elder brother supposedly fin…
Feathers
by Vincent Diamond
Two years after his father's death, Brandon is still grieving, running his father's store, watching his sister grow more depressed. Until Ramon saunters into his life bringing sunshine, blue skies, and an injured hawk. But Ramon has issues of his own to deal with, an abusive lover who won't take no for an answer.<br><br>If Ramon can wriggle free of the ex, can Brandon take a chance on loving again?
A Game of Hearts
by Deirdre O’Dare
DeVore lost the love of his life ten years ago, left his seven-figure career with a huge financial firm, and became a recluse. He now indulges a hobby of photography which has become his new vocation. At one of the few social functions he attends, he meets an amazing young man. Can he find new life and new love? The game of hearts is always risky, but what if a part of your first love now lives in another body?<br><br>Tim was a preemie and always frail. Later, an organ transplant was the only th…
Muscle Car Man
by Deirdre O’Dare
Jeff Castle has changed lanes from the high-tech world to that of the classic muscle cars and their fans when he inherits his uncle's glorified junkyard. His new life is complicated when help is hard to find. An impulse leads him to pick up a hiker on a remote road, and the man turns out to be just the kind of muscle Jeff needs in every way. <br /><br />Released from prison after three hellish years, Mike needs help. All he can offer is his willingness to work and his background in repairing and…
Seduced by a Legend
by Sharon Maria Bidwell
Ignatius is about to be seduced by a legend.<br><br>During a time when even the most educated of folk believe in ghosts, Ignatius Swain arrives in the quiet town of Ville sur le Fleuve to act as pedagogue to the adult daughter of Gregoire Delacroix. There he encounters the enigmatic Jacques Bouchard, who appears to view him as a rival for Desiree Delacroix’s affection.<br><br>Nothing could be more misconstrued. Even if Desiree’s gaze were not able to freeze water, Ignatius has set aside hopes of…