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The Trial of Jerry Sweeting by Greg Smith The Trial of Jerry Sweeting by Greg Smith Aug. 27, 2011 $12.95 107684 words Sample 20%
The Trial of Jerry Sweeting (www.jerrysweeting.com) is drama/comedy of a same gender loving man living in the south. He has a brash and vibrant personality, as a surrogate father for a racially mixed group of four gay men and a young transgender all who live with him. The story stems around Jerry being arrested for the murder of Jeremiah Collins.
The Trial of Jerry Sweeting by Greg Smith The Trial of Jerry Sweeting by Greg Smith Aug. 27, 2011 $12.95 107684 words Sample 20%
The Trial of Jerry Sweeting (www.jerrysweeting.com) is drama/comedy of a same gender loving man living in the south. He has a brash and vibrant personality, as a surrogate father for a racially mixed group of four gay men and a young transgender all who live with him. The story stems around Jerry being arrested for the murder of Jeremiah Collins.
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....
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.
Les jardins d'Aphrodite-l’intégrale by Anne de Gandt Les jardins d'Aphrodite-l’intégrale by Anne de Gandt Dec. 24, 2011 $10.99 44346 words Sample 20%
La vie comme une scène de théâtre où se retrouvent, s’aiment, s’affrontent, se désirent ou se détestent des femmes à la recherche d’elles-mêmes et de leurs rêves. Accompagnez Perséphone dans les méandres de sa quête amoureuse !
The Swordsman by Mel Keegan The Swordsman by Mel Keegan April 13, 2009 $10.99 137934 words Sample 10%
Jack Leigh is a soldier of fortune, far from home. He's a brilliant "sword for hire," but in the dangerous Riverlands dukedom of Rhondia he gets more than he bargained for. Treachery, treason and dark magic swirl in powerful undercurrents; along the canals and in the menacing heart of Nimmenwald forest lurk unimaginable threats: the bo'zhe, barbarians from Saihabara, and an unknowable evil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twilight by Mel Keegan Twilight by Mel Keegan April 16, 2009 $10.95 106732 words Sample 10%
The first sequel to vampire cult classic NOCTURNE: a readers' choice Keegan title. Bantry and Flynn follow a bloody mystery to the British westcountry, where vampire and changelings are vanishing.
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.
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.
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.
The Deceivers by Mel Keegan The Deceivers by Mel Keegan April 22, 2009 $10.95 133013 words Sample 10%
It's an age when sail and steam are technologies at war; the ancient tradition of the tall ships is ending. Men like Bill Ryan and Jim Hale are caught in the jaws of change: survival depends on courage, strength and a willingness to take terrible risks. Meticulously researched, amazingly detailed -- you'll treasured this one like FORTUNES OF WAR. Full info and samples at www.melkeegan.com.
LEGENDS: The Fall of the Atlantean Empire; Book 1 - The Winds of Chance by Mel Keegan LEGENDS: The Fall of the Atlantean Empire; Book 1 - The Winds of Chance by Mel Keegan July 09, 2009 $10.50 93619 words Sample 10%
In an era of storm and chaos, One will be born who will command the Power, but the ancient magic flowing in his veins like blood is a curse as well as a gift. The gods of sea and storm have taken Zeheft; and one night destiny brings Vayal's witchfinder to the water gypsies' camp. The Empire of the Atlantan has a slender chance to survive, and its struggle begins on this night.
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.
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.
Crescendo by Rachel Haimowitz Crescendo by Rachel Haimowitz Nov. 18, 2011 $9.99 106363 words Sample 15%
History made them enemies. Chance made them master and slave. Love overcame it all. But love isn't always enough...
La Photographie Moderne by Neil Crenner La Photographie Moderne by Neil Crenner April 21, 2012 $9.99 98183 words Sample 20%
Reason Simon, Photographer & Clairvoyant, meets a handsome architect, Didier Gauthier one morning at a bagel shop, he invites him to his gallery & falls for him. They start a whirlwind romance & soon a photograph he took 3 years earlier becomes the center of a mysterious winery and mansion that has no heir. Can he solve the mystery & keep the romance going, will his visions fail him. Set in 1999.
Ground Zero by Mel Keegan Ground Zero by Mel Keegan Sep. 13, 2009 $9.99 103985 words Sample 10%
In the winter of 2048 the city of Adelaide suffers a series of bizarre murders, robberies at high-tech labs – and a virus which sprang from nowhere. The three are intimately connected in a mystery that will astonish. Lee Ronson and Brendan Scott find themselves taking point in an investigation filled with unexpected hazard - and reward. Sexy near-future gay action/adventure.
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.
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?
Tales from the Den: Wild and Weird Stories for Bears by R. Jackson Tales from the Den: Wild and Weird Stories for Bears by R. Jackson Oct. 15, 2011 $9.99 83751 words Sample 20%
Enter the Den, where this frightfully stimulating collection of fifteen hot and hairy stories—written by and for the masculine men who call themselves bears, cubs, wolves, otters, and the critters who love them—will be sure to give you a chill up your spine and a thrill between your furry loins.
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.
Woman Justice by Rosalyn Wraight Woman Justice by Rosalyn Wraight May 10, 2012 $9.99 61343 words Sample 20%
Detective Laura McCallister Lesbian Mystery, Book 1
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
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.
Secrets and Sins by Rosalyn Wraight Secrets and Sins by Rosalyn Wraight May 10, 2012 $9.99 60293 words Sample 20%
Detective Laura McCallister Lesbian Mystery, Book 2
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...
Corpse Call by Rosalyn Wraight Corpse Call by Rosalyn Wraight May 10, 2012 $9.99 82924 words Sample 20%
Detective Laura McCallister Lesbian Mystery, Book 3
Losing Control by Cheril N. Clarke Losing Control by Cheril N. Clarke April 05, 2011 $9.99 66580 words Sample 20%
Young, ambitious and energetic, Brianna Anderson is new to the political scene in crime-infested Rockville, NJ. With an equally talented group of people surrounding her, she embarks on her first campaign - to win a seat on the City Council. Brianna is determined to claim victory over her more experienced and well-connected opponent, Colleen Smith. But Brianna has secrets...
A Study in Lavender: Queering Sherlock Holmes by Joseph R. G. DeMarco A Study in Lavender: Queering Sherlock Holmes by Joseph R. G. DeMarco July 03, 2011 $9.99 96222 words Sample 20%
In A Study in Lavender, the Holmes universe is queered and eleven authors have devised stories in which Holmes and Watson are lovers, or investigate mysteries of inverts hidden from the laws and cultures of the Victorian era; even the indomitable Lestrade has his turn at love; and famous actors who helped put Holmes on the silver screen face trysts they never dared to film.
My Movie by David Pratt My Movie by David Pratt March 06, 2012 $9.99 90025 words Sample 5%
From the award-winning author of Bob the Book, My Movie showcases the remarkable range and versatility of David Pratt’s short fiction. Haunting, funny, surreal, and heartbreaking, My Movie brilliantly documents how we come to terms with being queer.
The Watson Evidence by Rosalyn Wraight The Watson Evidence by Rosalyn Wraight May 11, 2012 $9.99 97868 words Sample 20%
Detective Laura McCallister novel, book 4
28 Pieces by Ria Goff 28 Pieces by Ria Goff Oct. 03, 2009 $9.99 60231 words Sample 5%
Shannon has had enough. Enough of Trent, enough of New York and enough crap for one life time. After catching her lying, cheating husband at his old games one too many times she decides she is done. She packs only what she needs and goes to the airport. Leaving her life to fate she has the cashier give her a ticket to anywhere. Once in Ireland she meets Ceara and her life will be forever changed.
Losing Jackie by Ria Goff Losing Jackie by Ria Goff Oct. 03, 2009 $9.99 132507 words Sample 5%
What is it to lose a loved one? For Maggie it was a mind numbing, life shattering event that caused her to close herself off from the world. Maggie struggles constantly with Losing Jackie. Jackie was many things, her best friend, her lover, her heart and soul. When Jackie takes her own life very suddenly it leaves Maggie reeling. Can Maggie survive Losing Jackie? Can she learn to live again?
Out of the Ashes by R.W. Day Out of the Ashes by R.W. Day Sep. 27, 2010 $9.99 129146 words Sample 20%
In this sequel to A Strong & Sudden Thaw, the world after the Ice remains a dangerous place. Callan and David have survived the dragons but rebuilding lives is no easy task. The army comes to enforce an evacuation with claims of tainted groundwater and radiation. The Brethren, a crazed religious order, seeks to control the new world through preaching intolerance and forced conversion.
Painting by Heart by Ria Goff Painting by Heart by Ria Goff Oct. 03, 2009 $9.99 54548 words Sample 5%
Shelby Parker is an angry ex marine. Jocelyn Brewster is a shattered artist. Forced by her home due to an error on Shelby's behalf the two are forced together into a situation that neither are happy with. Can an ex marine, who failed not to tell and a broken artist come to terms with the bond that forms between them?
This Shadow Follows Me by Joseph McGinnis This Shadow Follows Me by Joseph McGinnis Aug. 12, 2011 $9.99 86025 words Sample 30%
Composed from true life events and 10 years of memoirs, This Shadow Follows Me, is a riveting fiction novel of Alec Andrews and the friends and family that faltered around him.
Personal Saviors by Wesley Gibson Personal Saviors by Wesley Gibson Oct. 21, 2011 $9.99 57164 words Sample 5%
Sharp, funny, and infused with a dark, sly cleverness, Wesley Gibson's new novel, Personal Saviors, is a marvelous social snapshot of American lives desperate for any sort of salvation.
Fear of Shadows by Ria Goff Fear of Shadows by Ria Goff Oct. 03, 2009 $9.99 67801 words Sample 5%
What is the meaning of fear? Is it to be scared that your lover will kill you if you don't obey? Is it being tossed over a railing and crashing into the ocean? Is it being arrested for their murder or fearing they will come back to get you? When Toni met Cade, Cade was a talented up and coming jazz piano player. Toni quickly takes Cade into her home and isolates her. Survival is all that matters.
Nocturno y otros desamparos by Moisés Agosto-Rosario Nocturno y otros desamparos by Moisés Agosto-Rosario Dec. 12, 2009 $9.99 25761 words Sample 15%
Nocturno y otros desamparos es una colección de cuentos en los que el autor explora la sexualidad, la vida nocturna, el amor, el desasosiego, la enfermedad, el cuerpo, y por supuesto, la soledad y el abandono como bien sugiere su título. Escritos con un lenguaje sencillo, sus cuentos hablan sobre la universal condición humana, en donde ser hombre o mujer a veces es accidental.
Bob the Book by David Pratt Bob the Book by David Pratt Jan. 17, 2011 $9.99 45199 words Sample 5%
'Bob the Book,' is a gay book for sale in a Greenwich Village bookstore, where he falls in love with another book, Moishe. But an unlikely customer separates the young lovers. As Bob wends his way through used book bins, paper bags, knapsacks, and lecture halls, hoping to be reunited with Moishe, he meets a variety of characters, both book and human.
The Third Buddha by Jameson Currier The Third Buddha by Jameson Currier July 30, 2011 $9.99 106001 words Sample 5%
Jameson Currier expands his richly detailed storytelling to an international level in this new novel, weaving together the intertwining stories of the search for a missing journalist in Afghanistan with a young man's search for his older brother in Manhattan in the aftermath of 9/11. The result is a sweeping, multi-cultural novel of what it means to be a gay citizen of the world.
If You Were With Me Everything Would Be All Right and other stories by Ken Harvey If You Were With Me Everything Would Be All Right and other stories by Ken Harvey Aug. 04, 2009 $9.99 59613 words Sample 10%
These are stories which deal with the lives of gay men. However, their spark comes from the mixing of gay and straight worlds. Harvey's compassionate eye is clearly at work as he examines the pains and joys, the tensions and laughter encountered by human beings every day of their lives. This collection won the Violet Quill Award for Best New Gay Fiction of the Year.