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The Eternal Dungeon: a Turn-of-the-Century Toughs omnibus of historical fantasy novels by Dusk Peterson The Eternal Dungeon: a Turn-of-the-Century Toughs omnibus of historical fantasy novels by Dusk Peterson Oct. 19, 2010 $9.99 441400 words Sample 10%
A man of deadly impulses, Layle Smith binds himself strictly by his dungeon's code of conduct. The head torturer's efforts to maintain this delicate balance are altered, though, by the introduction into his life of Elsdon Taylor, a vulnerable prisoner who is coming to terms with his own darkness. ¶ This 440,000-word omnibus contains four novels in the Eternal Dungeon historical fantasy series.
The Boy Who Laughed by Marc Murrey The Boy Who Laughed by Marc Murrey Dec. 25, 2010 $5.99 398422 words Sample 21%
How one boy affects the lives of so many, for so long, this romantic drama begins in 1963 when it was illegal just to be gay. Nicky is an abused teenager who first finds love, then gets not just the strict but loving Dad he has always wished for, but also family. The reader journeys through life with him, experiencing the trials, tribulations and happiness he never thought possible.
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.
La Lune Blanche. Part Three by Lara Biyuts La Lune Blanche. Part Three by Lara Biyuts Nov. 13, 2010 $5.99 293308 words
The life of Anthony Blanche and his foster-son is happy,but both of them have to get through some trials:Jocelyn through an illness and Anthony through kidnapping.In the end, the life with the boy ennobles Anthony’s thoughts,smoothing his most dangerous whims.Also there are novelettes and several imaginative poems written by Anthony.Those suggestive writings are about male love too.
The Secret Trilogy: Three novels. Two women. One epic love story. by Francine Saint Marie The Secret Trilogy: Three novels. Two women. One epic love story. by Francine Saint Marie July 27, 2009 $8.95 283804 words Sample 15%
(2011 Edition) Helaine Kristenson is the leading authority in the field of psychosexual relations and the bestselling author of the how-to bible, Keeping Mr. Right. Professionally she deals with secrets of the heart everyday. Privately she even has a few of her own to keep her busy! Love, lawyers, reporters and blackmail-what's YOUR secret worth? (Includes LAMBDA Notable Book "The Secret Keeping")
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
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 254780 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".
Flashpoint by Mel Keegan Flashpoint by Mel Keegan Nov. 16, 2011 $10.99 251935 words Sample 1%
The long-awaited penultimate volume in the ground-breaking HELLGATE series. At 250,000 words Flashpoint is an epic work, taking Travers and Marin to the crux of war. The Chicago battle group is bound for Velcastra, the frontier colonies are being lost to the Zunshu, Lai’a tests the new drive in Rabelais Space … and even if you’ve lived and breathed Hellgate, what happens next will rock you.
The Guardians by Rilbur Skryler The Guardians by Rilbur Skryler Nov. 07, 2010 You set the price! 248506 words Sample 50%
Jason Bester was your normal, everyday neighbor. Halfway through college, with loving, wonderful parents and a supportive brother. Then he made the mistake of coming out of the closet, and fell into the depths of hell, and chooses suicide. Moments before death, Fate intervenes. And her hand shall guide him through a hell beyond imagining to a fate that will change the foundations of the world.
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.
Staying Power (Darshian Tales #3) by Ann Somerville Staying Power (Darshian Tales #3) by Ann Somerville Feb. 17, 2010 $4.99 221022 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".
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?
Forever Jocelyn by Lara Biyuts Forever Jocelyn by Lara Biyuts Nov. 13, 2010 $5.99 212340 words
Contemporary gay novel. Set in Rome and fictional island Aeolica nowadays, the novel is a sequel of the novel La Lune Blanche, story of the English boy of the name of Jocelyn Lindenridge-Blanche.
Dangerous Moonlight by Mel Keegan Dangerous Moonlight by Mel Keegan April 17, 2009 $10.95 206284 words Sample 10%
In the style and spirit of FORTUNES OF WAR comes this rollicking historical set in 1727, in a world of highwaymen, duels fought over honor, fortunes won and lost on the cards -- and delicious gay romance. It’s a era of swords, pistols, midnight chases, deceit and sensuality. If you enjoy Keegan's historicals, don't miss this meticulously researched tale of stunning heroes and outrageous fortune.
Nocturne by Mel Keegan Nocturne by Mel Keegan April 15, 2009 $10.95 200386 words Sample 10%
Step into the glittering world of the ancient, the immortal -- the vampyre. Intrigue welcomes Capt. Vincent Bantry to London,1892. He's a veteran of the Far East, opium smugglers, Manchu warlords, but little in his experience prepares him for Irish occultist Michael Flynn, who's like no man he ever knew. Flynn draws him into an occult, exotic world, where the Tarot foretells an uncertain future.
The Game (The Emperor's Library: Book Three) by Frederick Kirchhoff The Game (The Emperor's Library: Book Three) by Frederick Kirchhoff May 04, 2011 $4.00 200294 words Sample 15%
The Game takes place 20 years after The Tritargon. Jon and his partner Dan are living quietly in Kar, as dealers in antiquities, until a mysterious book leads to a series of unforeseen events, culminating in the re-creation of an ancient, multidimensional game that has the potential to obliterate the planet. This game reunites Jon with Zoë, Klei and other figures from his past.
Bound by Megan Derr Bound by Megan Derr Sep. 09, 2011 $9.99 198923 words Sample 20%
Ingolf von Dirchs is all that remains of the royal house of Kria. The bastard son of the dead Kaiser, he barely escapes the winter palace before it is overtaken by the armies of Salhara, Kria's oldest and bitterest enemy. In a last desperate attempt to combat Salhara's deadly magic, Ingolf flees to the country of Illussor, there to steal the sword...
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]
Benedetto Casanova - The Memoirs by Marten Weber Benedetto Casanova - The Memoirs by Marten Weber March 29, 2011 $9.69 189771 words Sample 10%
Benedetto Casanova, brother to the famous womanizer Giacomo, has left us his sensual (fictional) memoirs.
Where the Rainbow Ends by Jameson Currier Where the Rainbow Ends by Jameson Currier Dec. 23, 2011 $9.99 183137 words Sample 5%
A powerful, compelling, and heartfelt first novel of a young gay man's quest for faith, family, and understanding during the early years of the AIDS epidemic.
The Rabelais Alliance by Mel Keegan The Rabelais Alliance by Mel Keegan Sep. 04, 2011 $10.99 177956 words Sample 10%
In a part of space so terrible it is known as Hellgate, the Fleet supercarriers hunt the starship wreckers, privateers who, alone, navigate the Rabelais Drift and hold the keys to survival on the frontier. The Resalq are not the dead race humans suppose; we share a common enemy known only as the Zunshu. Neil Travers and Curtis Marin are at the hub of spiraling events which must culminate in war.
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.
It's All Relative by J.M. Snyder It's All Relative by J.M. Snyder Aug. 28, 2010 $8.99 176776 words Sample 20%
Michael brings his lover Dan home to meet his family ... and come out to them at the same time. But an unexpected phone call interrupts his announcement -- family matriarch Aunt Evie is dead. With Dan in tow, Michael follows his family to Sugar Creek, where he spent his summers growing up, to prepare for the funeral. Amid the memories and relatives, Michael's world begins to slip.
FALL LOVE by Anne Whitehouse FALL LOVE by Anne Whitehouse April 26, 2009 Free! 172700 words Read a sample
Fall Love tells the intertwined stories of four twenties-something artists and professionals adrift in the bad old pre-AIDS New York of 1980. From a summer of love through an autumn of deceit and regret, we follow the lives of Althea, Jeanne, Paul, and Bryce from self-sacrifice to self-knowledge.
Swan Songs by Tarn Swan Swan Songs by Tarn Swan June 01, 2010 $4.50 170028 words Sample 25%
'Swan Songs' is the very first installment of 'The Stardust Diaries' The love of Tarn's life is his partner, Jonathan Lane, assistant manager in a jeweller's shop, aka Stardust Twinkles, transgender and part time drag queen. Life with Twinkles is many things, but quiet isn’t one of them.
La Lune Blanche. Part One and Part Two by Lara Biyuts La Lune Blanche. Part One and Part Two by Lara Biyuts Nov. 13, 2010 $5.99 169907 words Sample 1%
A story of a boy and his freely-chosen relationship with his adult friend, a rich good-looking gay man of the name of Anthony Blanche. Europe. Nowadays. The novel is the world where pleasures of life and pleasures of art are just norms.
That Famous Happy End by Samantha M. Derr That Famous Happy End by Samantha M. Derr Sep. 13, 2011 $8.99 167525 words Sample 20%
Nothing is sweeter than following a story and its characters through all the ups and downs, the trials, the pains, and seeing them finally reach that moment, that day, that place they worked so hard to gain.
The Lady From Holsten by Michelle Burgin The Lady From Holsten by Michelle Burgin Oct. 31, 2011 $3.99 165223 words Sample 20%
Her father expects Laura to marry an old, unkempt drunkard. It was her duty, and her feelings didn't factor into it. But Laura has no such intention. She plans instead to seek refuge at the social event of the year: the Yuletide Ball. Struggling between love and easy security, enemies force her to flee to the frosty north on a fool's errand. As her passions run deeper, can she face her true self?
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?
The Flight from Kar (The Emperor's Library: Book One) by Frederick Kirchhoff The Flight from Kar (The Emperor's Library: Book One) by Frederick Kirchhoff May 03, 2011 $3.00 162826 words Sample 15%
Expelled from the Valley of Women, the seventeen-year-old Jon finds friendship with the Forester Zoë and love with her brother John. But disaster strikes, and Jon leads Zoë and his companions to Kar, the imperial capital, where they save the Emperor and his library from religious fanatics who menace the city and commence a journey of challenge and discovery.
Queens Camp by Jeffrey Lynn Stoddard Queens Camp by Jeffrey Lynn Stoddard Aug. 31, 2010 $6.99 159715 words Sample 10%
An ordinary camping trip with five gay friends turns sour when, first, they meet up with some bullies, and then get swept away with the bullies to an unknown place by a beam of pure white light. Once there, the ten are forced to face adversity and discover for themselves what they are really made of. The fight for survival and supremacy dogs their every turn as they search for a way to get home.
Deep Sky by Mel Keegan Deep Sky by Mel Keegan Sep. 04, 2011 $10.99 157627 words Sample 10%
The humans of the Deep Sky’s rebel colonies and the last of the Resalq fight to survive against an enemy known only as the Zunshu -- and the odds are against them. Nothing is what it seems, with allies in Fleet and enemies among the Freespacers. When Travers and Marin are assigned to the super-carrier Kiev on the Omaru blockade, all bets are off, and it’s every man for himself.
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"
Gabriel by Marten Weber Gabriel by Marten Weber Dec. 05, 2011 $9.69 154639 words Sample 10%
Marten Weber’s "Gabriel" is a complex tale of innocence lost and love won. Against the backdrop of a rising China, we witness culture shock and racism, cruelty and greed, while also gaining a fascinating insight into the world of diplomacy and big business. Overwhelmed by the world around them, two men lose everything they believe in, in order to find each other.
Cry Liberty by Mel Keegan Cry Liberty by Mel Keegan Sep. 04, 2011 $10.99 153341 words Sample 10%
The Colonial War begins as the Zunshu devour worlds beyond Hellgate. The Confederacy deploys in the Deep Sky and the last Resalq fight for the survival of all. The struggle for the liberty of the frontier might die stillborn. Marin and Travers spearhead the action, from the heights of On’rabi to the pits of Omaru’s citybottom. The future will be forged in the dark heart of Hellgate.
Fairytales Slashed Volume One by Megan Derr Fairytales Slashed Volume One by Megan Derr Sep. 07, 2011 $8.99 151834 words Sample 20%
Fairytales never grow old, because there is never an end of new ways to tell them, new ways to see them. In this first volume of many to come, see what happens when a humble blacksmith fights a duel, a prince conspires with bandits, and a lonely thief seeks shelter in a lone tower...
The Lords of Harbendane by Mel Keegan The Lords of Harbendane by Mel Keegan April 18, 2009 $10.95 151013 words Sample 10%
There are seasons for peace and seasons for war. This is a season for sheer survival. Rogan Dahl and Tristan Carlin meet by chance and are caught up in the storm of events leading to the greatest battlefield of their time. Their meeting is the pivot-point around which the future revolves, for both Harbendane and their own lives, as they're enmeshed in an illicit love affair which could mean death.
Probe by Mel Keegan Probe by Mel Keegan Sep. 04, 2011 $10.99 149343 words Sample 10%
For Travers and Marin these are bittersweet days, filled with self-discovery but shadowed by fear. They long for the Colonial Wars to be over, yet find themselves at the crux of the danger, politics and intrigue as Harrison Shapiro makes his gambit and Michael Vidal prepares to fly the mission of his life, into the dark heart of Hellgate. The stakes are the liberty, the survival of the Deep Sky.
One More Suicide by David McGhee One More Suicide by David McGhee May 04, 2011 Free! 149024 words Read a sample
Brian Oldman is in somewhat of a rut lately. His family life sucks, he's gay, his love life is fleeting, and his waistline just won’t get any smaller. So he does what any sane person would do in this sort of depressive state. He plans out his suicide. Over the course of about four months Brian tries to live it up and pay off past debts before delving into the blackness of his depression.
Le Cygne by José Hodar Le Cygne by José Hodar Jan. 20, 2012 $5.99 148239 words Sample 15%
Paris. Alexandre est un étudiant complexé ; Karim, un jeune artiste au passé difficile qui rêve de devenir un grand peintre, qui assure son éducation charnelle et entreprend de le guérir de ses blessures à l’âme. Leur histoire prend des allures de conte de fées. Mais la vie n’en est pas un, et les fantômes du passé ont la vie dure ; pire, ils quand ils remontent à la surface ils ne sont pas seuls.
Dancing with Angels by Tendervoid Dancing with Angels by Tendervoid Dec. 24, 2011 $5.99 145402 words Sample 20%
Maria's world spirals out of control when an angel tells her she is to remain with a violent abuser. In the midst of her suffering, she meets Lisa, another woman who understands sorrow. Together they form a bond and both learn quickly the meaning of sacrifice and dedication to each other.
Fairytales Slashed Volume Three by Less Than Three Press LLC Fairytales Slashed Volume Three by Less Than Three Press LLC Sep. 07, 2011 $8.99 145353 words Sample 20%
In this third compilation of fairytales, see what happens when people and places are more than they seem... Rasnake tells the tale of a man returning home after years away, only to find his home in shambles, his Princess missing, and his brother a stranger. It will take the help of his sworn brother, a battle bonded elf, to regain his blood brother and restore the fractured kingdom...
Fortunes of War by Mel Keegan Fortunes of War by Mel Keegan April 22, 2009 $10.95 144676 words Sample 10%
In the spring of 1588 two young men fall in love: Dermot Channon, a soldier serving the Spanish ambassador in London, and Robin Armagh, son of an English earl. War between England and Spain separates them for years, but when Robin's brother is abducted in Panama he sails with the 1595 fleet, commanded by Drake. A cruel twist of fate reunites the lovers. Full info and samples at www.melkeegan.com.
Straight Man Gay by Danny Culpepper Straight Man Gay by Danny Culpepper Nov. 26, 2011 $9.99 144011 words Sample 20%
Straight Man Gay is the humorous story of a straight man who falls in love with a gay man who did everything wrong and still got everything right. Set in London, we find multi-millionaire Brian Mallory hotly pursued by a sexy divorcee who's desperately looking for another rich husband, and awkwardly pursued by a clumsy, good-looking and talented young actor who's desperately looking for true love.
Naked Hero by Fergie Boy Naked Hero by Fergie Boy Oct. 26, 2010 $9.99 143540 words Sample 20%
Wimbledon Champion Lewis McLair goes on a voyage of discovery in search of his perfect man. Jilted by his former lover, Lewis's career has blossomed but his life is in crisis. He needs a break from tennis to regroup and the island of Gozo is the destination. A new man is on the horizon and the old one is lurking, biding his time. It all makes for a roller coaster Mediterranean adventure.
Fairytales Slashed Volume Two by Less Than Three Press LLC Fairytales Slashed Volume Two by Less Than Three Press LLC Sep. 07, 2011 $8.99 142087 words Sample 20%
In this second volume of fairy tales, see what happens when magic is put to the best and worst of uses. In The Beast, a beautiful but spoiled young man is attacked by a dark faerie seeking vengeance... vengeance that destroys the young man's world, and leaves him hideously disfigured and afflicted by a terrible curse...
The River in Winter by Matt Dean The River in Winter by Matt Dean May 11, 2010 $2.99 140286 words Sample 25%
Jonah Murray has known much happiness, but after the end of his first love affair, the rawness of his emotions leads him into a dangerous entanglement. Spike Peterson rekindles Jonah’s longing for companionship, but Spike isn’t the kind to offer companionship. Eliot Moon offers Jonah a more transcendent path to happiness, but to take Eliot's way, Jonah will have to make difficult sacrifices.
Stranded by TJ Johnson Stranded by TJ Johnson April 25, 2010 $9.99 139749 words Sample 50%
Friends for life, Ryan and Austin enjoy Caribbean sailing trip with promises of high sea adventure. However, a monstrous storm changes their lives forever. Alone on an island they grow from boys to men, and discover a new life of survival in their own way. Years later, a last minute rescue forces the boys to live according America’s values, but they couldn’t forget their love on the island.
Two in One | Paula Voss by Eva Benz Two in One | Paula Voss by Eva Benz Sep. 11, 2011 $11.33 139743 words Sample 18%
Buch 1 - Der Aufbruch - Der unkonventionelle Lebensweg von Paula führt über viele Stationen nach Ibiza, wo sie dem Glück am nächsten kommt. Doch auf das Glück bekommt man keine Garantie.... Buch 2 - Der Neubeginn - Nach einem Selbstmordversuch fängt Paulas Leben neu an und führt sie nach New York....
La Arme Blanche by Lara Biyuts La Arme Blanche by Lara Biyuts Nov. 13, 2010 $5.99 138315 words
A sequel of the novel Forever Jocelyn. The story of Jocelyn Lindenridge-Blanche and his foster-father is continued.