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BunBun by B.K. Wright BunBun by B.K. Wright June 24, 2010 $1.99 10747 words Sample 30%
As the only child of two very industrious entrepreneurs who started businesses during the early dot-com years, Trent Johnson is a lucky man. He owns his own apartment, his own business, and is surrounded by very loyal and trustworthy employees. When his parents move to Mumbai, India, to expand their businesses, Trent feels more alone than he ever has.
Beach Reading by Mark Abramson Beach Reading by Mark Abramson June 24, 2010 $4.99 54773 words Sample 33%
The first title in Mark Abramson’s exciting new series of romantic novels, set in romantic San Francisco, all with a taste of adventure, a touch of magic and lots of San Francisciana. Gay tourists are arriving by the planeload for the “party of the decade,” a tribute to the late disco star Sylvester. On the same night, an evangelist is launching his anti-gay campaign nearby.
Cold Serial Murder by Mark Abramson Cold Serial Murder by Mark Abramson June 24, 2010 $6.99 64469 words Sample 20%
A killer is on the loose in the Castro district.Cold Serial Murder, the second book in Mark Abramson’s Beach Reading series, continues the story of one of the Castro’s most adorable characters. Can Tim and his aunt uncover who the killer is before it’s too late? Romantic novels, set in romantic San Francisco, all with a taste of adventure, a touch of magic and lots of San Francisciana.
Unmentionables by David Greene Unmentionables by David Greene June 27, 2010 $4.99 183029 words Sample 15%
Unmentionables is the story of two pairs of lovers in the Civil War south. One couple is straight, white and wealthy. The other is gay, black and enslaved. ...."Think Gone with the Wind meets Brokeback Mountain, one of the best novels of the year for any grown-up." --Kindle Nation Daily.... Winner 2010 Book of the Year award - Gay/Lesbian Fiction-ForeWord Review
Something About Trevor by Drew Hunt Something About Trevor by Drew Hunt June 28, 2010 $5.99 49856 words Sample 20%
Paul is straight, Trevor is a flamer. But the two soon discover they have many things in common. However, long-held prejudices, fear of history repeating itself as well as an ex lover showing up all threaten to stop what has only just begun. Can Trevor learn to trust again, and will Paul listen to his heart and discover that despite first impressions, there’s just something about Trevor?
Russian River Rat by Mark Abramson Russian River Rat by Mark Abramson June 29, 2010 $7.99 74320 words Sample 25%
In Book Three of Mark Abramson's bestselling Beach Reading series, the lively and fun mysteries in the Castro continue: Tim starts having troubling dreams; a drowned body haunts his boyfriend, who may be less than perfect; and there are men from both their pasts who might be deadly. Set in romantic San Francisco, with a taste of adventure, a touch of magic and lots of San Francisciana.
Mourning and Celebration: Jewish, Orthodox and Gay, Past and Present by K. David Brody Mourning and Celebration: Jewish, Orthodox and Gay, Past and Present by K. David Brody June 29, 2010 $9.00 71022 words Sample 25%
Have you ever wondered how life would have been, had you been born one hundred years earlier? Mourning and Celebration is how author K. David Brody answers that question. Yankl lives in a 19th-century Polish shtetl. And he’s gay.
Falling Into Me by Michael Holloway Perronne Falling Into Me by Michael Holloway Perronne June 29, 2010 $3.99 27087 words Sample 15%
In the sequel to A Time Before Me, Mason Hamilton starts his thirties off in what he considers a great place in life; a successful photography career in San Francisco, close friends, and a cute live-in boyfriend. Just when he thinks things can't get any better everything rapidly falls apart when his old high school friend and crush, Billy Harris, pays a surprise and turmoil filled visit.
Sea Swallow Me and Other Stories by Craig L. Gidney Sea Swallow Me and Other Stories by Craig L. Gidney June 30, 2010 $0.99 61173 words Sample 23%
A finalist for the Lambda Literary Award! Magic and myth mingle in dark and dazzling ways in Craig Laurance Gidney's debut collection. A tourist meets an African sea god... A 12th century Japanese monk attracts the attention of a mischievous shapeshifter... The Earl King lives in a briar patch on an antebellum plantation... Spirits of the past haunt a young boy on a Southern coastal island...
For the Heart of Phillip by Stephanie L Danielson For the Heart of Phillip by Stephanie L Danielson July 01, 2010 $3.99 69218 words Sample 15%
Get ready for a wild, non-stop-drama, sexy ride! Follow 13 arduous, confusing, wonderful years of Phillip's life as he tries to decide on his love for two men. Will it be his best friend since childhood Andy who's stuck with him through thick and thin? Or the hot wild card Robert who's been in love with him since he was 16? Both men love their Phillip and will stop at nothing to keep him. Who will
Malabrazos by Carlos Be Malabrazos by Carlos Be July 03, 2010 $4.95 72548 words Sample 30%
En la España de principios de los ochenta, Julio García vive su propio proceso de transición. La infancia toca a su fin y por más que sus allegados velen por la integridad del niño, la desgracia acabará por cernirse sobre él. Una historia de abuso y maltrato basada en hechos reales.
4 Stories Down, 4 Stories Up by Sara Elizabeth 4 Stories Down, 4 Stories Up by Sara Elizabeth July 03, 2010 $0.99 2272 words Sample 30%
Told from the point of view of an elevator ride, Samantha explores the ups and downs of her relationship with another woman. Will Samantha get everything she's ever wanted on the 4th floor, or lose it all in The Lobby? A unique twist on the girl-meets-girl tale.
Five Married Men by Martin Brant Five Married Men by Martin Brant July 04, 2010 $6.95 112612 words Sample 15%
What causes a man to risk his career and a marriage of twenty years? What comes into this world with him that steals his thoughts and inspires risks that others can't comprehend? David Westin knows. He knows the power of a man's hand on the arm of another man.Joined by four other married men, they open a door they can never close.
A Song in the Park by Martin Brant A Song in the Park by Martin Brant July 04, 2010 $6.95 122979 words Sample 15%
Nothing will ever be the same for Michael Anderson, a renowned San Diego surgeon, after losing a little girl on the operating table. A half continent away, Justin Brooks leaves his bride-to-be standing at the altar when he runs from the church as if it were full of vampires. Their paths cross where the river and desert and mountains meet the sky and an unexpected friendship is born.
Mindspace by Mel Keegan Mindspace by Mel Keegan July 04, 2010 $10.95 92007 words Sample 10%
Life is tough for a starpilot stripped of his license to fly. The good jobs go to guildsmen who play by the rules. Jack DiFalco broke them -- his crime was playing the hi-tech games which are changing the future. Playing not in VR, but in the mindspace, the total-immersion rigs where players enter the realm of the machine. Some of them don’t make it back out.
The Partisans by Martin Brant The Partisans by Martin Brant July 05, 2010 $6.95 121974 words Sample 20%
As a member of the Resistance, Ethan takes an assignment in occupied France. Objective: Join another partisan, Adrienne Follett, and recover a satchel that went down in a single engine plane just north of Reims. Along the way, they meet up with Jhan, a German defector that ultimately wins their trust. They didn’t know what the satchel contained or that their lives would soon hang by a thread.
Spinning by Jaime Samms Spinning by Jaime Samms July 05, 2010 $2.99 28156 words Sample 10%
Ken has fallen in love twice in his unnaturally long life. He's spent the rest of it trying to forget what falling out of it feels like. Not even the end of civilization has distracted him from his own misery, and now, desperate and achingly lonely, he calls the one person who's never hung up on him.
VR Palace by J.M. Snyder VR Palace by J.M. Snyder July 06, 2010 $3.99 16803 words Sample 20%
In a future where pleasure is bought in virtual reality parlors, one man creates the perfect lover. Spun from binary code, everything he could want in a boy except real ... or is he?
The Warrior Within by J.T. Marie The Warrior Within by J.T. Marie July 06, 2010 $1.99 3655 words Sample 20%
The Order of the Soul has been disbanded for years, the sisterhood of the Warriors scattered to the winds. But when Makena wished to learn the Warrior's Way, Jhyssa took the young neophyte under her tutelage. Now the impossible has happened -- war has broken out in the land, and the battlecry sounds once more. Will Makena heed the Warrior's teachings or seek her own way?
Continuum by George Seaton Continuum by George Seaton July 06, 2010 $0.99 4920 words Sample 30%
A gay man, looking back at the evolution of his relationship from the onset of AIDS in the 1980's to the present, discovers that love and time both have their own continuity.
Wish Fulfillment by Graveyard Greg Wish Fulfillment by Graveyard Greg July 08, 2010 $0.99 4022 words Sample 50%
When Caleb finds a genie in his living room, he soon learns the do's and don'ts of wishes.
Karl's Italian Adventure by Terry O'Reilly Karl's Italian Adventure by Terry O'Reilly July 12, 2010 $2.99 14407 words Sample 20%
Karl is a fifty-one year old school teacher who has led a very sheltered life. Finally deciding to break out of his shell, he signs up for a seven day tour of Italy. Little does he expect it to change his life. But when he meets Antonio, Karl realizes his life will never be quite the same again as the mystery and magic of Florence come to him in a way that he never could have imagined.
Turn the Tables by J.M. Snyder Turn the Tables by J.M. Snyder July 12, 2010 $1.99 2649 words Sample 20%
Vic shares a very special relationship with his long-time lover, Matt. Like any couple, they have fallen into a set routine and each knows where he stands with the other. But turning the tables now and then is a good way to spice things up again. Especially in the bedroom. In this story, there are no references to Vic's super powers, so you can enjoy this without reading other Vic & Matt stories.
Nevermore by Addison Albright Nevermore by Addison Albright July 16, 2010 $1.99 4246 words Sample 40%
As a divorced teacher with small children Ted has gotten more comfortable than he’d like to be in a self-imposed closet. Will his lover’s relaxed outlook and discovery of Ted’s true identity help Ted see the light?
Song on the Sand by Ruth Sims Song on the Sand by Ruth Sims July 18, 2010 $2.99 8610 words Sample 25%
Tony Dalby finds himself on the wrong end of his 80s, confined to a nursing home, with his days as a dancer a thing of the past. The appearance of Drew into his life brings a welcome distraction, as well as a bit of mystery as to why Drew constantly visits the wheelchair-bound, comatose Jesse. As secrets are revealed, Dalby finds he may have a renewed purpose for living after all.
Windows by J.M. Snyder Windows by J.M. Snyder July 18, 2010 $3.99 17986 words Sample 20%
Thom is down on love, having walked in on his lover with a friend and caught them doing the nasty. After he kicks said lover out, he writes off men for good. Then Bradley moves in next door and Thom can’t help but notice. Suddenly Thom finds himself in the position of voyeur and knows Bradley knows he’s watching. He doesn’t need another lover, but how long can he resist Bradley's advances?
Head Games by B.K. Wright Head Games by B.K. Wright July 19, 2010 $1.99 9178 words Sample 20%
When Roman answers an ad to work at ManGrowth Manor, a specialty hospital for men only, and a place that Roman has never heard of, he is unclear of his duties at the institution, and even more confused about the mission of the hospital itself. After being given a brief tour of ManGrowth Manor, Roman is still uncertain about the job, but decides to give it a chance.
Ugly Naked People by Giselle Renarde Ugly Naked People by Giselle Renarde July 21, 2010 $0.99 2741 words Sample 25%
Rave is concerned about her girlfriend Astrid's rapidly declining weight and health. As Astrid's eating disorder begins to take its toll on the couple's relationship, Rave hopes that a dramatic move on her part will save both Astrid and the future they could have together.
War Torn by J.M. Snyder War Torn by J.M. Snyder July 24, 2010 $4.99 30220 words Sample 20%
In a distant future, Manhattan is overrun by rebels. The Brooklyn Bridge stands as no-man's land between the island and the military. Captain Rickert is a grounded pilot whose lover, Second Lieutenant Tait, is sent to the Bridge on a routine mission. When Tait disappears and the military can't stop an impending war to find him, Rickert takes matters into his own hands to rescue the man he loves.
Happy Birthday Bobby by Terry O'Reilly Happy Birthday Bobby by Terry O'Reilly July 24, 2010 $1.99 2886 words Sample 20%
It’s Bobby’s birthday but he's all alone. On the way home from work, he decides to stop at a favorite restaurant. There his bitterness turns to happiness when he is treated to a round of drinks by two strangers. Larry and Dan are in town for a work-related event. Now they're looking for a spot of fun, and after a few too many drinks, they invite Bobby back to their hotel room to join in.
Inestimable Blessings by Amanda Young Inestimable Blessings by Amanda Young July 27, 2010 $4.99 33833 words Sample 25%
Lee Calder’s life is right on track. He has a small circle of close friends, a career he loves, and a baby on the way via a surrogate. The only things standing in the way of Lee having it all are the bundle of joy due any minute and his new lover's apparent aversion to children.
Music in the City by AnneMarie Buhl Music in the City by AnneMarie Buhl July 29, 2010 $1.99 7486 words Sample 20%
Lana, a violinist, moves from her small town to the big city, hoping she'll find the adventure and excitement she craves. But life there is a far cry from what she imagined and the insecure Lana has difficulty fitting in. When she meets a beautiful girl and starts to question everything about herself, Lana realizes she must let go of her past if she wants to embrace the change she needs.
Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone by Anne de Gandt Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone by Anne de Gandt July 30, 2010 Free! 15962 words Sample 20%
Plusieurs mois ont passé, Cassandre, Déméter et Perséphone se retrouvent et tiennent une conversation à “cœur ouvert”. Perséphone, à la recherche de l'amour, croise la route d'Aphrodite puis celle d'Eumène. Qui de ces deux femmes en incarne le vrai visage ? Trahison, joie, peine : l'amour, quel qu'il soit, n'est-il pas que cela ?
Beneath the Neon Moon by Theda Black Beneath the Neon Moon by Theda Black July 30, 2010 $1.59 25485 words Sample 30%
Zach and Mal have never met, but one summer night finds them in desperate trouble together, kidnapped and trapped in darkness. The moon's rising high and full in the sky when Zach notices something's changing in Mal, growing volatile and wild. And no matter how quickly the bond between them grows, Zach's afraid he won't survive the night.
Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt Aug. 01, 2010 $4.99 30646 words Sample 20%
Two men trapped in an elevator discover they have more in common than the inconvenience of lost time. Mason Grant recognizes Parker Collins, whom he had loved in high school, but Parker does not immediately recognize Mason. Maybe it’s the passage of time ... or maybe it’s the wheelchair in which Mason is confined. What happens when Parker realizes who’s trapped in the elevator with him?
Bear Hugs by B.K. Wright Bear Hugs by B.K. Wright Aug. 01, 2010 $1.99 17931 words Sample 20%
When Eric spends a day in the park in search of just the right setting for his painting, he meets a man who very quickly wins his heart. Eric soon realizes that he has never known a love like the love he feels for this man. When this man confesses a desire that he has carried with him for almost half a century, Eric wonders if his own desire for true love may not be the same as this man's.
Chasing the Light by Joel Zarley Chasing the Light by Joel Zarley Aug. 02, 2010 $2.99 62863 words Sample 25%
It is a mystery from the dawn of time. The remnants of primordial light; compressed into a solitary gem and expelled with man from paradise as punishment for the original sin. Their mentor murdered, two men must now face their greatest fears to find one of the greatest treasures in history. Can they find the relic and fulfill the final wishes of the man they loved, or fall to his same fate?
New Normal by Jeffrey Ricker New Normal by Jeffrey Ricker Aug. 02, 2010 $0.99 3021 words Sample 25%
What if doctors were able to transplant your mind into a new body after a terrible accident? What if, thanks to the process, you found you could no longer love the person you were with or live your old life? What would become your new 'normal?'
The Interstellar Incident by T.J. Davis The Interstellar Incident by T.J. Davis Aug. 04, 2010 $4.99 88983 words Sample 35%
This book is a crazy and delightfully unorthodox view of the world as seen through the eyes of an old hippie. It is a satirical, gay, political, allegory. The aliens, One, the Galdarnians, and Brianbob all have a problem. And what about that secret message? Who wrote it and what does it say? Bobby Weaver knows. Just look at him grin. He knows something.
Umbriel by Mel Keegan Umbriel by Mel Keegan Aug. 04, 2010 $5.99 43659 words Sample 20%
In the fading light, a tiny fragment of the mystery of St. Martin's Abbey finds its way into the hands of photographer Rick Grey. Living through the next twenty-four hours is the only way he can believe any of it. But seeing ... feeling ... is believing. Gothic mystery and sizzling romance from an exciting new collaborative partnership!
Between Brothers by J.M. Snyder Between Brothers by J.M. Snyder Aug. 06, 2010 $5.99 53709 words Sample 20%
Brian Thompson is living a lie. A successful businessman, he can't stay focused in a real relationship and cheats on his lover. A family emergency makes him realize an unsettling truth -- he is in love with his younger brother, Joey. Can Brian come to terms with the way he feels before his unrequited love threatens to tear him -- and his relationships -- apart?
The Wolf at the Door by Jameson Currier The Wolf at the Door by Jameson Currier Aug. 08, 2010 $6.00 92088 words Sample 8%
From the award-winning author of Where the Rainbow Ends and The Haunted Heart comes a witty tour de force of spirits, spooks, and sinners, a supernatural roller coaster set in the Big Easy that is giddy, soulful, and sentimental.
Breath and Other Stories by Terry Wolverton Breath and Other Stories by Terry Wolverton Aug. 12, 2010 $2.99 49647 words Sample 30%
Breath and Other Stories is the first time Terry Wolverton's short fiction, written over the past two decades, has been collected in one volume. In "Breath," a mother wrestles with how much freedom for her daughter might be too much. In "Sex Less," a lesbian contemplates her waning desire and what impact this might have on her identity. Wolverton brings us characters at pivotal moments in life.
When Twilight Falls by Gerard Whittaker When Twilight Falls by Gerard Whittaker Aug. 13, 2010 $4.00 176929 words Sample 40%
All Reg wanted was to climb the cooperate ladder, instead he found himself fighting space pirates, company security sweepers and even his own corrupt bosses. And the only help he had was a slave girl, a doctor who wouldn't even give her own name, and a nun who was far more than she seemed. Oh, and an archaeologist who couldn't keep out of trouble. But together they would change the galaxy.
Will Turner's Luck by Terry O'Reilly Will Turner's Luck by Terry O'Reilly Aug. 13, 2010 $2.99 14316 words Sample 20%
Will Turner celebrates the end of a ten-year marriage by acting on his repressed longings and heading for a gay bar. Just his luck, the next morning he awakes in a strange room with a stranger, Robby, by his side. As Will unravels the mystery, he falls in love with Robby, despite many unanswered questions. Then the truth finally comes out, and Will is faced with a tough decision.
A Fluffy Tale by Ann Somerville A Fluffy Tale by Ann Somerville Aug. 16, 2010 $2.99 49154 words Sample 20%
Julian has a furry ball of trouble to deal with. A tall, dark stranger may provide the solution — but maybe the complications are more than he can handle. "A Fluffy Tale" will appeal to lovers of m/m mromance and small cute ferret-shaped mammals alike.
Hot off the Presses: A Novel by Elliott Mackle Hot off the Presses: A Novel by Elliott Mackle Aug. 17, 2010 $5.99 92920 words Sample 33%
What happens to a crusading journalist when he finds himself falling for a closeted gymnast favored to win gold medals at the upcoming Olympics? When CNN and Sports Illustrated hound him in their never-ending demand for sensationalism that threatens careers? Henry must fi nd the answer to moral dilemmas: integrity versus propriety; passion versus restraint.
Reapers, Inc. - Rogue Reaper by B.L. Newport Reapers, Inc. - Rogue Reaper by B.L. Newport Aug. 17, 2010 $4.99 74851 words Sample 50%
It's been nine months since Seamus Flannery issued his threat to Brigit Malone; but the question still looms: what will she be sorry for? When Seamus finally finds the means to his promised revenge, Brigit will risk her immortal soul for the one thing that matters most.
Like Water by Judas Wilkinson Like Water by Judas Wilkinson Aug. 18, 2010 $0.99 2926 words Sample 50%
It is Ben’s eighteen birthday. At a sex club he meets Aaron. But is Aaron the father figure he is looking for? A short film screenplay by Judas Wilkinson.
In The Beginning - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book One by Timothy Lee In The Beginning - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book One by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010 $6.99 115203 words Sample 10%
Meet Billy Butler. He's been safely guarded from the evils of life by his overprotective parents. Meet Mirna, Billy's older sister who wants to rectify that situation. Meet Sue, the girl who can't wait to sink her sexual claws into young Billy. Meet Billy's nemesis, Smith (high school bully extraordinaire). Now meet Greg, Billy's soon to be boyfriend.