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A Strong and Sudden Thaw by R.W. Day A Strong and Sudden Thaw by R.W. Day Oct. 03, 2011 $6.99 122136 words Sample 20%
The Ice fell upon the world nearly a hundred years ago, and if civilization didn’t rightly collapse, it surely staggered and fell ill a while. In the small town of Moline, Virginia, folks struggle to survive, relying on their own faith in God and hard work. But when a mated pair of dragons starts hunting the countryside, they don’t have the weapons or the skills to fight off such predators.
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.
An East Wind Blowing by Mel Keegan An East Wind Blowing by Mel Keegan July 30, 2011 $10.99 121599 words Sample 10%
A classic gay romance set in the northeast of a land not yet known as England. The Romans are gone; the Britons are driven back by Angles who come with the east wind. Ronan and Bryn are eager to defend their home, but Ronan is a common freeman and Bryn a chief’s son. Society divides them until the night Bryn's heritage is stripped away, and only luck leaves him and Ronan alive to see the dawn.
Trapdoor by Vixen Phillips Trapdoor by Vixen Phillips Oct. 15, 2009 $2.99 121522 words Sample 46%
Raven and Pegasus each have their own reasons for denying their feelings for one another, but once they are all they have left in the entire world, how long can this charade really hold out? Set in Melbourne in the late 90s, Trapdoor is a psychological journey through darkness and light--a story of love, obsession and beautiful self-destruction.
La Di Da Di Bloody Da!: A Novel of Some Extremes by Robin Anderson La Di Da Di Bloody Da!: A Novel of Some Extremes by Robin Anderson Sep. 01, 2010 $2.99 121166 words Sample 20%
Divided loyalties and lingering lusts turn would-be assassins and victims into brothers in arms in Robin Anderson’s sophisticated fantasy of “courtly” love with a special twist.
The Venetian Boy by Michael Willhoite The Venetian Boy by Michael Willhoite Feb. 10, 2011 $7.99 120877 words Sample 20%
Mark Ravenshaw, a directionless young man smarting from a disastrous love affair, goes to work for his uncle Jeremy in Venice. Uncle Jem, a respected art and antiquities dealer, has a young assistant -- in bed and out -- whom Mark instantly lusts after. Piero is just what Mark wants and needs. Unfortunately his beloved Uncle stands firmly in the path of his heart's desire. But for how long?
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.
The Prince's Dresses (The Princess Chronicles) by Desirée de L’éncrée The Prince's Dresses (The Princess Chronicles) by Desirée de L’éncrée March 19, 2012 $4.99 120524 words Sample 30%
Princess Aerin Rikutake, destined to become Queen of Cathair… Aerin must travel to the space colonies and survive six trials to prove worthiness for the crown, without revealing the ultimate secret: Aerin’s actually a man! A fateful encounter with Shadow Pirate Captain Nunamé Starcrosser sends his world spinning out of control and his soul trembling with heartfelt desire.
Man in the Box by Fergie Boy Man in the Box by Fergie Boy Oct. 26, 2010 $9.99 120090 words Sample 20%
Lewis McLair became Wimbledon Champion aged 21 then he shocked the nation by announcing he was gay! Eighteen months on and Lewis is in trouble, an outsider in tennis and the gay world. But two men are in Australia who will revive his flagging career and love life. Scott is an ex-champion who lives in the closet. Lee is a model who is out loud and proud. At the final, one must prevail. But who?
A Secret Chill by Kevin A. Carey-Infante A Secret Chill by Kevin A. Carey-Infante Nov. 28, 2010 $2.99 119991 words Sample 20%
After years of preparation and training, Geoffrey Brooks in thrown into his first assignment with the NSA. Geoffrey, a closeted gay man, must combat an unforgiving society, love lost and betrayal. He must battle twin demons of overpowering fear and guilt in his personal life. If he wants to be a star in the NSA, he must keep his sexuality a secret, especially from his partner, Jennifer
Saving Liam by Sasha L. Miller Saving Liam by Sasha L. Miller April 26, 2012 $7.99 119905 words Sample 20%
Leyton lived a quiet, simple life as a prosperous, thriving merchant alongside his twin brother Liam. But that life is shattered when Liam goes missing, and Leyton is told that the only way to save his brother's life is to seduce a king.
Bucky - Lyle: A Gay Trilogy - Book Two by Timothy Lee Bucky - Lyle: A Gay Trilogy - Book Two by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010 $6.99 119704 words Sample 10%
Continuing from where book one left off, Lyle heads back out to the mean city streets in search of murder and mayhem and all kinds of other fun 'cop things'. Surprisingly, a routine traffic stop results in something most unexpected - named Bucky, and he's got all the qualifications for a runaway romance. Dieter and Michaels are back as well, both of them harboring startling secrets of their own.
Crush by Laura Susan Johnson Crush by Laura Susan Johnson Sep. 30, 2011 $3.95 119686 words Sample 30%
Raw, graphic, candid portrait of two young gay men whose love affair is deeply affected by the scars they sustained from childhood sexual abuse. Tammy and Jamie are soul mates, but their love is thwarted for years by bad timing, fear of ridicule, and the damage that lingers long after childhood. Along with the internal, there are external forces that threaten to separate them forever.
Queer Dimensions by James EM Rasmussen Queer Dimensions by James EM Rasmussen Sep. 08, 2009 $6.99 118413 words Sample 3%
"Visit the unexpected futures…where queer flowers bloom on strange new worlds even when that world is our own..." QUEER DIMENSIONS presents queer futures in an exciting collection of 17 science fiction tales from both new and established authors. Edited by James EM Rasmussen
The Champions: Little J and Roger Part 5 by Eldot The Champions: Little J and Roger Part 5 by Eldot Sep. 01, 2011 $5.99 117886 words Sample 17%
Eldot’s final novel in the five part Little J and Roger series. The last three days of camp: class activities have to be finished, competitions held, awards presented, and goodbyes said. There is much unfinished personal business to complete; a few new developments pop up along the way, making this the longest book in the five part series.
Sparkle: The Queerest Book You'll Ever Love by Rob Rosen Sparkle: The Queerest Book You'll Ever Love by Rob Rosen June 28, 2011 $2.50 117651 words Sample 20%
A madcap coming-out story with a wicked bent, Sparkle: The Queerest Book You'll Ever Love has it all: sex, drugs, and 80’s rock 'n' roll, piercings and tattoos, drag queens and near-death experiences, all with a beautiful San Francisco backdrop and enough twists and turns to make even Lombard Street jealous. Your mama never told you that being queer could be this much fun!
Maverick Men: The True Story Behind the Videos by Maverick Men Maverick Men: The True Story Behind the Videos by Maverick Men Sep. 21, 2010 $9.99 117577 words Sample 10%
The story of Xtube.com's most popular porn couple is told by the two guys who lived it. Sparing no detail, the Maverick Men recount the steamy circumstances of how they met, fell in love, and transformed themselves from two regular guys into Internet celebrities. Along with hot sex and funny vignettes, we learn who these guys really are, and what their secret to success has been. MaverickMen.com
A Body on Pine by Joseph R. G. DeMarco A Body on Pine by Joseph R. G. DeMarco April 05, 2011 $8.99 116922 words Sample 10%
When Marco Fontana enters his friend's spa on Pine Street in Philadelphia, he doesn't find the peaceful retreat he expected. Brad, the masseur, is missing. The spa is splattered with blood and a dead client lies sprawled on the floor. After a thorough search turns up more questions than answers, Marco calls the police. A thriller with a gay detective!
Slaves of God by Brian Rappatta Slaves of God by Brian Rappatta Nov. 22, 2010 $6.99 116577 words Sample 15%
Two teenagers, afflicted by a bizarre disease that causes them to suck the lives of others, take off on a cross-country road trip, resolved to end their lives in a blaze of glory, but instead discover a horrible power.
Latakia by JF Smith Latakia by JF Smith Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 116539 words Sample 20%
Matt’s life is upended by a deadly situation on a trip overseas, making him desperate for home and his boyfriend. After being rescued by a team of US SpecOps Forces, Matt learns to respect them and become friends with them. And what he learns from them gives him courage to make overdue changes in his life. But brotherhood runs two ways, and he winds up changing several lives on the team as well.
Hyper Speed Inertia - Battle-Submarine Yamato by K.R. Columbus Hyper Speed Inertia - Battle-Submarine Yamato by K.R. Columbus June 14, 2011 $2.99 116513 words Sample 25%
Moguru’s father disappeared when he was a child and so he enrolls Yamato’s naval Submarine Academy with two things in mind: To board a hyper-submarine to explore the Lazurean and to find his father. Not even Moguru’s closest friends and family know the true purpose of his search for a father that was never there.
Moontusk Book Two: Orchid of Awakening by Bruce P. Grether Moontusk Book Two: Orchid of Awakening by Bruce P. Grether Aug. 19, 2011 $8.99 116198 words Sample 20%
With this second book of the intriguing and frankly erotic Moontusk Chronicles, the epic journey of the two young men, Dare and Hosis, continues. The mysterious Lady Dee acts as their sponsor as they travel south along the mighty Nasapan River. Various misadventures along the way complicate the three-way relationship.
Aquamarine by Mel Keegan Aquamarine by Mel Keegan May 28, 2009 $10.99 115526 words Sample 10%
The late 21st Century: the continents are submerged by rising oceans and Earth is a water world. Russell is a hydrologist based on a floating city, Pacifica. His lover Eric is one of 50 Aquarians, a new sub-species of man, able to breathe water. When the two reject a lucrative bid for their services on an odd salvage, Eric vanishes. An intrigue begins that could endanger the whole Pacifica region.
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.
Raven and the Wolf by Mari Evers Raven and the Wolf by Mari Evers May 09, 2011 $4.99 115181 words Sample 20%
Thrown out and accused of trickery by his father, Raven finds himself in the hands of a woman with unimaginable power. Held captive by Mistress Chatrina's selfishness and greed, Myche and his master Breyre need to escape, and Raven is the only one who can help them. But Breyre’s need to seek revenge threatens to bring him nothing but hatred, having him exiled from his people… or worse.
Moontusk: Rendezvous in a Ruined City by Bruce P. Grether Moontusk: Rendezvous in a Ruined City by Bruce P. Grether Feb. 22, 2011 $6.99 115110 words Sample 22%
At the heart of the Kemnoan Empire, in the imperial capital Ulan, handsome Prince Dare is the heir to the throne. But this restless young man flees from his duty on a journey of self-discovery. Dare sets off on foot for the mountainous kingdom of Loonapoore, where sacred mammoths are revered. The young man really seeks the truth of the feelings and passions in his maturing body.
The Secret Keeping, A Novel by Francine Saint Marie The Secret Keeping, A Novel by Francine Saint Marie Aug. 15, 2009 $3.95 115097 words Sample 70%
A LAMBDA Notable Book, Goldie Award finalist, and IPPY Bronze Medalist....What do you get if you mix three beautiful women and their secrets with too many lawyers, corporate executives, and overzealous reporters? One highly public love triangle. And the more private a woman is the more exposed she becomes. THE SECRET KEEPING: Your mother was wrong, money can buy you love--if it's invested wisely!
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.
Charmed Lives: Gay Spirit in Storytelliing by Toby Johnson Charmed Lives: Gay Spirit in Storytelliing by Toby Johnson April 11, 2011 $1.99 113307 words Sample 20%
Storytelling can be a way of spinning straw into gold, of showing ourselves we have drawn a long straw in this life. Charmed Lives offers readers a collection of fiction and personal essays as an alternative to the stories that society often tells about gay men.
The Unborn Spouse Situation by Matt Rauscher The Unborn Spouse Situation by Matt Rauscher Jan. 07, 2011 $6.99 113196 words Sample 25%
This darkly comic novel of sex, betrayal, and cultural clashes follows a twenty-two y.o. aspiring filmmaker's search for love: from the cornfields of Illinois, to the gay beach and underground clubs of Chicago, and finally to the ecstasy-fueled nightlife of London.
Distortion by Stephen Beachy Distortion by Stephen Beachy March 04, 2011 $4.99 112836 words Sample 20%
It’s the 90s. Reggie, a young hustler, is bouncing around the country trying to stave off personal catastrophe. With his own drug-addled sense of history merging with prophecy, and his own destiny merging with something he begins to suspect is evil, the scope of the catastrophe seems increasingly cosmic in proportions.
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.
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.
Exposure by Avril Osborne Exposure by Avril Osborne July 27, 2011 $0.99 112438 words Sample 20%
A gripping account of what happens to personalities when the press exposes parts of their otherwise secret lives
Thunder and Lightning: Julian's Private Scrapbook Part 4 by Eldot Thunder and Lightning: Julian's Private Scrapbook Part 4 by Eldot March 05, 2012 $5.99 112423 words Sample 20%
It’s the second week at scout camp; many stories are in play, making this the most action packed book in the series; it continues where Shooting Gallery left off in time, action, and character growth. The theme of love remains dominant. Geoff continues his quest to seduce scoutmaster Mark. One new story: Alex mentors Clint during an overnight hike. Julian’s skill as an artist continues to develop.
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"
Gin: Brothers - Book Two by A. Jane Gin: Brothers - Book Two by A. Jane July 18, 2011 $4.50 111978 words Sample 20%
Torin’s long awaited revenge was finished and his escape within reach when the boy who stole his first kiss reappeared in his life. Returning to his childhood home, Gin sought to end the attempts upon his and his brother's lives. Finding his first love in the employ of his enemy, the only thing that mattered was stealing away his lost treasure.
Fangs and Lullabies by Kallysten Fangs and Lullabies by Kallysten Feb. 18, 2011 $5.99 111444 words Sample 15%
Jacob and his two vampire fathers form quite an extraordinary family. And yet, they could hardly be more normal. Two fathers raising a son neither of them ever thought he would have. A Sire and Childe resuming their relationship after years of estrangement. Through snapshots covering Jacob’s life from birth to adulthood, discover this unusual family, and how, in the end, all it takes is love.
Back in the Driver's Seat - Billy 4 by Timothy Lee Back in the Driver's Seat - Billy 4 by Timothy Lee Sep. 23, 2011 $6.99 111441 words Sample 10%
Billy Butler's saga continues, although not exactly in the direction that he would have chosen. His lover, Abraham, is experiencing some problems, although they pale in comparison to Billy's. Returning from a vacation with his sister, Mirna, Billy unexpectedly encounters the granddaddy of problems and is forced to start all over again; new lover, new family, new memories - a new past.
GhosTV (PsyCop #6) by Jordan Castillo Price GhosTV (PsyCop #6) by Jordan Castillo Price May 16, 2012 $6.79 110997 words Sample 20%
For the past dozen years, Victor Bayne has solved numerous murders by interrogating witnesses only he can see—dead witnesses. But when his best friend Lisa goes missing from the sunny California campus of PsyTrain, the last thing he wants to find there is her spirit.
Stepping Up to the Plate by J.M. Snyder Stepping Up to the Plate by J.M. Snyder Oct. 08, 2010 $7.99 110855 words Sample 20%
At 16 Stacy Evans dropped out of high school in hope of moving on with his life. But 4 years later, he's stuck in an abusive relationship and works long hours at a dead-end job just to get by. He enrolls him in a GED program where he meets Darian, a teacher who is everything Stacy's friends are not -- smart, successful, and damn sexy to boot. Can Stacy turn his life around with Darian's help?
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.
Become You by Michelle Grubb Become You by Michelle Grubb Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 110678 words Sample 20%
What happens when you wake, aroused, next to a woman 13 years your senior? Nearly 30 and having just accepted, in dramatic and confronting circumstances that she is gay, Airlie Porter finds herself in the midst of a heart breaking crush on an older woman - a straight, married, older woman. Confusion sends Airlie’s world into a spin as she negotiates loss, lust, and tragedy, in search of love.
Trucker and Pup by Drew Hunt Trucker and Pup by Drew Hunt June 20, 2011 $7.99 109508 words Sample 20%
Despite being damaged both emotionally and physically from previous relationships, Kevin is helplessly drawn to the dominant trucker. Joey’s muscles and rugged good looks means he never has trouble finding men to take to bed. But no man has managed to get under his skin ... until Kevin.
Still Dancing by Jameson Currier Still Dancing by Jameson Currier Oct. 15, 2011 $7.99 109435 words Sample 5%
In Still Dancing author Jameson Currier brings together twenty short stories spanning three decades of the impact of the AIDS epidemic on the gay community. Along with stories from Currier's debut collection, Dancing on the Moon, praised by The Village Voice as "defiant and elegiac," are ten newly selected stories written by one of our preeminent masters of the short narrative form.
Broken Promises by Stephanie L Danielson Broken Promises by Stephanie L Danielson July 29, 2011 $6.99 109427 words Sample 20%
**Combination of "For the Heart of Phillip and Refugees in one volume*** Scour through over thirteen years of drama, angst, lust and love in this combination version of the story of Phillip, Robert, Andrew and David.
Out of the Ashes - Billy 5 by Timothy Lee Out of the Ashes - Billy 5 by Timothy Lee Nov. 26, 2011 $6.99 109161 words Sample 10%
Dealing with the breakup of his long term relationship with Abraham is difficult enough for Billy Butler without the added stress of two more men who are soon to be vying for his affections. Making matters worse is Billy's uncontrollable need to keep tabs on Abraham by spying through windows and this threatens to land both he and his sister, Mirna, in jail.
Champagne by Debbie McGowan Champagne by Debbie McGowan May 15, 2012 $1.25 108582 words Sample 20%
Centred around the events of a declining revue bar and its regeneration, a young man comes of age and finds his first love whilst looking for his estranged, abusive father.
Golden Boots by A. Jane Golden Boots by A. Jane Jan. 28, 2011 $4.50 108521 words Sample 20%
While attending the King’s birthday, not only does Idrys have to deal with feelings of guilt over his best friend’s death, he has to deal with being kidnapped by an amorous pirate. Desire for vengeance brought Golden Boots to Artezan’s palace. Kidnapping the Titledman was easy, keeping his captive from stealing his heart was a whole other matter.
Chemistry by Lewis DeSimone Chemistry by Lewis DeSimone May 10, 2012 $6.99 108382 words Sample 20%
When first they meet, Neil and Zach discovered a sexual and emotional chemistry that could not be denied. Then, as mental illness consumes one, each must grow, repair himself, and work to become stronger and more independent to ultimately conquer the life-crushing consequences wrought by mental illness and emotional dependency.