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Winter Pink Skies by Fabian Black Winter Pink Skies by Fabian Black Jan. 09, 2010 $3.00 31977 words Sample 20%
It's a fine July Saturday morning and Lee and Tony are at loggerheads. At breakfast time Tony, master jeweller as well as master of home and hearth, makes clear his stance on a particular topic, using a wooden hairbrush to underline it. Lee is not suited and feels he's been unfairly disciplined.
Rymellan 1: Disobedience Means Death by Sarah Ettritch Rymellan 1: Disobedience Means Death by Sarah Ettritch Jan. 09, 2010 $4.99 164178 words Sample 25%
Girlfriends since their teens, Lesley and Mo can't imagine life without each other. But they live on the planet Rymel, in a strict society that selects life-mates for its citizens and executes those who violate their life-bonds. Will they do what their society expects of them, or will they sacrifice their lives for their love?
When Women Were Warriors Book I: The Warrior's Path by Catherine Wilson When Women Were Warriors Book I: The Warrior's Path by Catherine Wilson Jan. 11, 2010 Free! 95962 words Sample 100%
Winner EPIC 2010 Ebook Award in the Mainstream category! Tamras arrives in Merin’s house to begin her apprenticeship as a warrior, but her small stature causes many to doubt that she will ever become a competent swordswoman. Tamras will make a series of choices that seem insignificant, but they will flow from her character and from her good intentions, and they will determine her destiny.
When Women Were Warriors Book II: A Journey of the Heart by Catherine Wilson When Women Were Warriors Book II: A Journey of the Heart by Catherine Wilson Jan. 13, 2010 $9.99 112607 words Sample 50%
Tamras’s apprenticeship as a warrior isn’t turning out quite the way she expected. Her unconventional choices lead to her crossing swords, almost literally, with Vintel, the war leader of Merin’s house. She finds herself embroiled in a power struggle she is doomed to lose, but the loss sends her on a journey that will change her destiny and decide the fate of her people.
When Women Were Warriors Book III: A Hero's Tale by Catherine Wilson When Women Were Warriors Book III: A Hero's Tale by Catherine Wilson Jan. 13, 2010 $9.99 110757 words Sample 50%
In Book III, Tamras must make her own hero’s journey. She ventures into the unknown and encounters a more formidable enemy than any she has ever faced. Character is destiny, and the destiny of Tamras and all her people will depend upon choices that come less from the skills she has been taught than from the person she has become, from her own heart.
Games & Consequences (Remastering Jerna #2) by Ann Somerville Games & Consequences (Remastering Jerna #2) by Ann Somerville Jan. 19, 2010 $2.99 78115 words Sample 30%
Playing games with other people's lives is a thrill. But then you have to pay the consequences. That's what Jerna discovers when he's caught up in a dangerous plot and charged with murder. He'll need all Ria's brains and bravery, and the help of a honest but disillusioned cop, to escape the terrible trap ensnaring him. 'Games & Consequences' is a sequel to 'Remastering Jerna'
Different Senses by Ann Somerville Different Senses by Ann Somerville Jan. 20, 2010 $6.99 193937 words Sample 15%
Being shot triggered Javen's genetic empathy. As a result, he lost his career and his lover. Now he has to adjust to losing the job and the man he loved, as well as a unsuspected racial heritage. Born to privilege, his search for a new career brings him in repeated contact with the despised banis race, and he finds himself drawn towards the people and their concerns.[Complete Volume-Parts I & II]
Going Down by Ann Somerville Going Down by Ann Somerville Jan. 21, 2010 $2.99 29744 words Sample 25%
For 15 years Derzo rescued others from fires, floods and natural disasters. In the aftermath of a horrific event, he’s left unable to help anyone, not even himself, his empathy now more of a curse. Running from his demons, he finds refuge in a big city, discovering an underclass of people even worse off than him. In saving one more person, will he find his own salvation?
I Was An Alien Cat Toy by Ann Somerville I Was An Alien Cat Toy by Ann Somerville Jan. 21, 2010 $4.99 84760 words Sample 20%
Temin crash lands on an unexplored planet and gets up front and personal with the natives – who are giant felines. Survival will mean making some unlikely alliances - and some most unusual friendships.
Now and Forever by Addison Albright Now and Forever by Addison Albright Jan. 25, 2010 $1.99 3759 words Sample 35%
Darryl and Warren have been together twelve years, when their home state of California legalizes same sex marriages. Darryl figures Warren should plan the wedding reception, but they disagree on how much party is too much. Darryl bites his tongue and gives Warren free rein, although he really wants something small and cozy. Will Warren be able to give Darryl what he needs?
Love is Scary by Cheryl Dragon Love is Scary by Cheryl Dragon Jan. 28, 2010 $3.50 27571 words Sample 10%
Ryan’s brain child of an adults only haunted house with club attached is big risk…he needs Wes’s genius to make it real. But when the men meet, it goes way beyond business. Off relationships, Wes can't handle another high maintenance man half in the closet. Ryan has so much in his work life that sex only sounds good to him. When passion overflows into their common goals, ...
Fire Season by Lex Valentine Fire Season by Lex Valentine Jan. 28, 2010 $4.95 67865 words Sample 10%
Black dragon Holden Antaeus isn't looking for a mate. His life is filled with family, work, and dating. Women adore him and he's never short of offers for sex, but a relationship isn't something he's interested in. When Holden's brother Sean hires a new executive for Antaeus International, Holden's whole world, and everything he's ever believed about himself, is blown to bits.
Take It Outside by J.M. Snyder Take It Outside by J.M. Snyder Jan. 31, 2010 $1.99 4383 words Sample 20%
It's close to midnight, New Year's Eve, and Matt is tired of watching Vic mingle at Roxie's party. After several beers, Matt wants a piece of his lover, and he wants it now. And we all know Matt gets what he wants. NOTE: You don't have to read any other Vic and Matt story to understand what happens in this one! It's totally out of sequence with the others.
Bound to Fall (Encounters #3) by Ann Somerville Bound to Fall (Encounters #3) by Ann Somerville Feb. 03, 2010 $2.99 54532 words Sample 25%
Encounters:Book 3. Kine Raelne is settling well into his new life, with his new lover, working for Quarn to improve life for its people. Dinun isn't faring so well, linving with the Angels, however much in love he is with Moon. The arrival of visitors from Rael's planet offers opportunities and hope, but they are caught up in dangerous political machinations threatening them all.
Kei's Gift (Darshian Tales #1) by Ann Somerville Kei's Gift (Darshian Tales #1) by Ann Somerville Feb. 05, 2010 $4.99 305966 words Sample 30%
War brings Kei, a gentle healer from an isolated village, into collision with Arman, an embittered, honourable general, a man trapped in a loveless marriage and joylessly wedded to duty. The fate of two nations will rest on these two men–and somehow they must not only learn to overcome their own personal difficulties, but bring peace with honour to their countries. If they fail...many will die.
Coyote Bluff by Marshall Thornton Coyote Bluff by Marshall Thornton Feb. 07, 2010 $0.99 8891 words Sample 15%
Originally published in The James White Review, Coyote Bluff is the story of a young man coming to terms with the uncertainty of his relationship. On a road trip, he contemplates the meanings of trust and love. Also includes excerpts from my books Boystown: Three Nick Nowak Mysteries, Desert Run and The Perils of Praline.
Falling From The Tree (Darshian Tales #2) by Ann Somerville Falling From The Tree (Darshian Tales #2) by Ann Somerville Feb. 17, 2010 $4.99 254643 words Sample 30%
Sixteen years after "Kei’s Gift", Karik is taking his first steps into the wider world. But the question of his parentage, and the role Arman played in his history, are mysteries Karik has to solve. But in doing that, he gets a lot more than he bargained for – and to face the new challenges, he’ll need to grow up in a hurry. "Landing softly" is a side story to "Falling from the tree".
Staying Power (Darshian Tales #3) by Ann Somerville Staying Power (Darshian Tales #3) by Ann Somerville Feb. 17, 2010 $4.99 220837 words Sample 30%
Karik always wanted to travel and see more of the world. Now he’s on his first major expedition to explore the mysterious land of Andon. But he’ll learn working in a team and managing diverse talents and personalities isn’t easy. It’s even harder when your leader is a prickly, handsome lieutenant and your colleague only opens his mouth to insert the other foot. Contains "Freely Given".
Home Ground (Darshian Tales #4) by Ann Somerville Home Ground (Darshian Tales #4) by Ann Somerville Feb. 17, 2010 $4.99 232603 words Sample 30%
Wepizi is ready for the challenge of a new post, but it will test him more than he ever imagined, and Prince Juimei will learn the true role of a leader in a great crisis. In 'Bearing Fruit', it’s time for Kei, Arman and their friends to explore the fruits of peace and to build on the hard work of the last two decades. But if they thought life had settled down – they were much mistaken.
Angel Food and Devil Dogs - A Maggie Gale Mystery by Liz Bradbury Angel Food and Devil Dogs - A Maggie Gale Mystery by Liz Bradbury Feb. 18, 2010 $3.50 120801 words Sample 10%
When private detective Maggie Gale is called to a college to discuss the suspicious suicide of a gay professor, she shakes hands with the attractive Dr. Kathryn Anthony, who smiles at her with a faint but unmistakable touch of lust. Thrills, humor, & hot lesbian romance combine in this classic who-done-it style mystery.
Navigator's Log by J.M. Snyder Navigator's Log by J.M. Snyder Feb. 18, 2010 $2.99 14867 words Sample 20%
Tylar Daire is the navigator on a space mission whose focus is to discover a cure for a mysterious illness killing colonists on Terra. The crew consists of the captain, a soldier for protection, a scientist to study the virus, Tylar himself, and hot-shot ace pilot Rion Z'ev. From the moment Tylar and Rion meet, sparks fly.
Beautiful Strangers by Ellen Dean Beautiful Strangers by Ellen Dean Feb. 22, 2010 $5.49 91511 words Sample 30%
Gynaecologist Hyacinth Dickinson cast a spell for her perfect woman. One to match her desire for danger, diamonds and sex. When Hyacinth meets Beth she believes her to be The One. Would you trust a woman who could read your mind? Who entices you into her web then leaves you with no choice but to commit relationship suicide? Talented surgeon Beth McConnell had to - but she had her reasons.
Hunted by J.M. Snyder Hunted by J.M. Snyder Feb. 25, 2010 $2.99 7185 words Sample 20%
Once a month, the Hunt begins ... Hartley is a cervidae, human in form with deer-like features. When the Hunt starts. Hartley knows he's tempting fate. Almost silent in the darkness, a felidae -- half-human, half-lion -- stalks him, but something more than bloodlust runs through Tau's veins tonight. He's hungry for Hartley. Can the shadowed alleys of Richmond hide this forbidden animal attraction?
Armchair Detective by Kelli Jae Baeli Armchair Detective by Kelli Jae Baeli March 01, 2010 $5.99 77032 words Sample 25%
Jobeth O'Brien awakens on the floor of her kitchen, her battered face and the memory of an angry visitor tells her that she is close to something important in her investigation. Her quest for the truth pits her against errant husbands, a modern-day madam with a taste for blood, a horny landlady, a vicious attack dog, and the lies she tells herself.
As You Were by Kelli Jae Baeli As You Were by Kelli Jae Baeli March 01, 2010 $5.99 79687 words Sample 25%
When an average day ends in a tragic accident, Tru Morgan must embark upon a quest to regain the life she once had with her lover, Brittany Jabot, while sinister outsiders take advantage of the precarious situation. Yearning, revelations, and lurking danger pull at the threads of a once-idyllic life. As You Were is a romantic story driven by mystery and suspense.
Plethora by Kelli Jae Baeli Plethora by Kelli Jae Baeli March 01, 2010 $5.99 84811 words Sample 25%
Brenna, A quirky bisexual author, escapes to Hogscald-a place where Mother Nature is not always nurturing, the Bubbas are watching from the knoll & her nearest neighbor lives in a treehouse & thinks she's been inseminated by aliens. Micah, a masseuse, trudges through the exasperating & often comical dating scene in real life & on the Internet, still desperately searching for a suitable partner.
Random Act of Blindness by Kelli Jae Baeli Random Act of Blindness by Kelli Jae Baeli March 02, 2010 $3.99 47343 words Sample 25%
A professor struggles with her sexual identity after crossing paths with a clever young lesbian, in this erotic novella.
Also Known As DNA by Kelli Jae Baeli Also Known As DNA by Kelli Jae Baeli March 02, 2010 $5.99 76181 words Sample 25%
In this sequel to Armchair Detective, Jobeth & Phoebe are enjoying Lakewood, Colorado & Jobeth's newly licensed AKA Investigations. After a fresh start,life seems idyllic & full of promise. The dream is soon shattered by ghosts from the past, appearing to tear the fabric of love and trust. A crescendoing battle of survival will test their courage, as they discover the darker permutations of DNA
Render by J.M. Snyder Render by J.M. Snyder March 03, 2010 Free! 2398 words Read a sample
Corey Evans and Ian Coltraine comprise the pop duo 2ICE. Their romance is told in my novella Beautiful Disaster, published by Amber Allure Press. But before they became lovers, they were simply band mates on tour. In Render, an accident onstage leaves Corey hurt and vulnerable. This flash story is a slice of life look at the beginnings of something more than mere friendship between Corey and Ian.
Reapers, Inc. - Brigit's Cross by B.L. Newport Reapers, Inc. - Brigit's Cross by B.L. Newport March 04, 2010 $4.99 71572 words Sample 50%
When Brigit Malone is killed on the eve of her ten year anniversary to her partner, Maggie Devon, she must face the probablity that the promises she made to Maggie are broken. That is, until she is offered a unique proposal by the Grim Reaper himself. Knowing that she wants to keep her promises, Brigit accepts the offer and begins her new career -and adventures - as the Grim Reaper's Assistant.
The Blackfeet Boys - Part I by TJ Johnson The Blackfeet Boys - Part I by TJ Johnson March 04, 2010 $9.95 106989 words Sample 30%
As young men, Windtalker and Kiyo developed excellent hunting skills during the warmer months, and in winter, they learned how to fight an enemy and kill on the field of battle. Making their way through the snow, they hurriedly make their way west into the Glacier Mountains. They seek a valley far from their homeland where perhaps they can live in secret together.
The War Ahead Part II by TJ Johnson The War Ahead Part II by TJ Johnson March 05, 2010 $9.95 126108 words Sample 30%
Josh and Zeke’s penchant for adventure and passion, and a monumental fear for their lives, have caused them to flee the family plantation in coastal South Carolina with no destination in mind to head west to live on the frontier in a land where no one knows who they are. They often use their skills learned in war to put their lives on the line to survive their copious wilderness adventures.
Cold Front (Pindone Files #1) by Ann Somerville Cold Front (Pindone Files #1) by Ann Somerville March 05, 2010 $3.99 156556 words Sample 25%
Dek tops. Ren bottoms. Neither gives an inch. Kinky, tough, troubled, caring. Cops and lovers, fighting crime and, sometimes, each other, in a vast cold land where the criminals read minds and the cops never know what they'll face next. First half of the "Pindone Files". Contains "One Brief Encounter", "A House is not a Home" and "Cold Front"
Unsettled Conditions (Pindone Files #2) by Ann Somerville Unsettled Conditions (Pindone Files #2) by Ann Somerville March 05, 2010 $3.99 112145 words Sample 25%
The horrific events in 'Cold Front' leave Dek and Ren damaged and estranged, but they can't walk away from the past or each other. Unknown forces take an unseemly interest in them, and they must turn to some unlikely allies for help. Final half of the "Pindone Files".Contains the short "Visibility: Good to Poor" and the full novel "Unsettled Conditions"
A Haunted Love by J.M. Snyder A Haunted Love by J.M. Snyder March 08, 2010 $2.99 14730 words Sample 20%
Nick works at a Colonial America site. One foggy night he meets David, the sexiest man Nick has ever seen. Because Nick's missed his bus, David invites him to stay the night at the inn. Though there's a spark between them, David is gone when Nick wakes. When David's claim of working as an apprentice doesn't pan out, Nick begins to wonder about him, and the ghost stories he's never believed true.
Sympathy by Jordan Castillo Price Sympathy by Jordan Castillo Price March 10, 2010 $2.99 14291 words Sample 25%
It took Anthony Potosi years to recover from the accident that claimed his father's life, and doctors told him he'd never walk again. He proved them wrong. But now a buried fear surfaces from Tony's childhood, The Hook House, and his brothers delight in forcing him to face it. Tony finds learning to open up again to trust, desire—and maybe even love—is far scarier than The Hook. Explicit m/m.
Gay Grifters Part I by TJ Johnson Gay Grifters Part I by TJ Johnson March 13, 2010 $9.95 114429 words Sample 50%
Gay Grifters is a gang of gay thieves interested only in robbing the rich. Eric, a former Navy Seal, operates a security firm providing protective services for the rich, famous, and government officials. By chance he sees the grifters in action, then meets Tyler, the gang's handsome star. Eric saves many lives through his security agency, but none more important than Tyler's.
The Girl In The Painting by Anne Brooke The Girl In The Painting by Anne Brooke March 15, 2010 $0.99 2412 words Sample 50%
When Celia becomes obsessed with her grandmother's painting, she realises her life will never be the same again. How can she ever break free?
Dynasty Of Ghosts by PL Nunn Dynasty Of Ghosts by PL Nunn March 16, 2010 $7.50 269270 words Sample 20%
Illya, a nobody in the king's army, he comes to the notice of Prince Ashe, Aldania's heir. Caught in a generations-long war, imprisoned by a mad king, the two discover a deadly history and a ghostly truth beneath. War and betrayal test their new bond to the limit. To end a dynasty of madness, Illya must embrace his hated ability to the lingering spirits of the dead, and look to them for answers.Il
The Stardust Diaries by Tarn Swan The Stardust Diaries by Tarn Swan March 18, 2010 Free! 58549 words Read a sample
A follow up to ‘Swan Songs…extracts from my life with Stardust Twinkles.’ What will 2006 have in store for Tarn and his transgender partner Twinkles? Only time and Tarn will tell. Funny, romantic and endearing, take another trip with Tarn and Twinks.
Dockalfar by PL Nunn Dockalfar by PL Nunn March 18, 2010 $6.25 212854 words Sample 20%
Kidnapped by creatures out of folklore, Alex and Victoria find themselves stolen to a land beyond imagination and under the power of creatures both deadly and beautiful. Will the seductions of this new world destroy their love and doom newfound alliances, or is their presence, mortals from a world without magic the salvation of this forgotten, fey realm?
Ranch Hands by Stephanie L Danielson Ranch Hands by Stephanie L Danielson March 24, 2010 $2.99 31273 words Sample 15%
The story of Sid the farmer, who has been wronged in every possible way. He's broke, his fields are fallow, and his heart is shattered. Enter Roger, a young man just out of a situation. The two men have friction and tension, but it finally culminates into a series of revelations and no more secrets between the two. They finally reap the benefits of what they have sown.
The Zagzagel Diaries: Forsaken by Bryl R. Tyne The Zagzagel Diaries: Forsaken by Bryl R. Tyne March 26, 2010 $0.99 3237 words Sample 25%
An unconventional guardian angel attempts to keep his gay charge from committing suicide, while wrestling with his own personal issues. This is the first in the Zagzagel Diaries series.
The Painting by Fiona Wallace The Painting by Fiona Wallace March 27, 2010 $4.95 65794 words Sample 25%
Stefan, a naive young Pole, meets Gunter, an artist in 1930s Berlin. They begin a passionate love affair overshadowed by the rise of the Third Reich. Denounced to the Nazis, they are sent to Auschwitz as pink triangle prisoners. Some things even love cannot withstand. Forty years later Stefan returns to Poland with one question: when you have nothing, how do you prove that love ever existed?
Shadow of Wishes and Other Stories by Nix Winter Shadow of Wishes and Other Stories by Nix Winter March 29, 2010 $4.99 51722 words Sample 50%
Taylish Morgan was the son of a preacher and a good cop... He's good at saving other people, but when he meets Daniel, a red headed man with a past... It's Taylish that needs saving. This book also has 'The Theater of Emerald Tears'. A rum runner and a gangster's accountant try to make a clean break, but the past doesn't always let go easily.
Among the Living (PsyCop #1) by Jordan Castillo Price Among the Living (PsyCop #1) by Jordan Castillo Price April 01, 2010 $3.99 30664 words Sample 30%
Victor Bayne, the psychic half a PsyCop team, is a gay medium who’s more concerned with flying under the radar than in making waves. He hooks up with Jacob Marks, a non-psychic (or “Stiff”) from an adjacent precinct and it seems like his dubious luck has improved, when a serial killer with a gruesome M.O. surfaces--and no one agrees what he looks like. Explicit gay content.
Criss Cross (PsyCop #2) by Jordan Castillo Price Criss Cross (PsyCop #2) by Jordan Castillo Price April 01, 2010 $4.99 41834 words Sample 30%
The ghosts surrounding Victor Bayne are getting awfully pushy. The medications that Victor usually takes to control his abilities are threatening to destroy his liver, and his new meds aren't any more effective than sugar pills. Roger, his new PsyCop partner, has all the personality of white bread, but at least he's willing to spring for the Starbucks. Explicit gay content.
Body and Soul (PsyCop #3) by Jordan Castillo Price Body and Soul (PsyCop #3) by Jordan Castillo Price April 01, 2010 $4.99 44397 words Sample 30%
Thanksgiving can't end too soon for Victor Bayne, who's finding Jacob's family hard to swallow. Luckily, he's called back to work to track down a high-profile missing person. Vic's new partner Bob Zigler doesn't think he can do anything right. A deceased junkie with a bone to pick leads Vic and Zig on a wild chase that ends in a basement full of horrors. Explicit gay content.
Secrets (PsyCop #4) by Jordan Castillo Price Secrets (PsyCop #4) by Jordan Castillo Price April 01, 2010 $5.99 56337 words Sample 20%
Victor Bayne discovers there's absolutely no trace of him online. No trace of anyone else who trained at "Camp Hell," either. Everyone he knows has signed a mysterious set of papers to ensure his "privacy." The contracts are so confidential that even Vic has never heard of them. But Jacob might have. What other secrets has Jacob been keeping? Explicit gay content.
Camp Hell (PsyCop #5) by Jordan Castillo Price Camp Hell (PsyCop #5) by Jordan Castillo Price April 01, 2010 $6.79 98363 words Sample 10%
Victor Bayne honed his dubious psychic skills at one of the first psych training facilities in the country, Heliotrope Station, otherwise known as Camp Hell to the psychics who've been guests behind its razorwire fence. Vic discovers that none of the people he remembers from Camp Hell can be found online. Someone's gone through a lot of trouble to bury the past. But who? Explicit gay content.