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'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas: Manlove Edition by J.P. Barnaby 'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas: Manlove Edition by J.P. Barnaby Dec. 02, 2010 $4.50 24120 words Sample 2%
Where stockings are hung with condoms and lubrication, Christmas is the season for manly fornication. Santa is wishing for a gift of his own, while his devious little Elves eagerly bump and groan. Ribbons and bells are hung with care, in the hope that orgasmic cheers fill the air. ‘Tis Christmas for all and to all, goodnight, may you be granted the gift of sexual delight.
120 by Maurizio Valtieri 120 by Maurizio Valtieri May 22, 2011 $0.99 48243 words Sample 20%
Un giovane gay a confronto con se stesso, attraverso l'ascolto di 14 storie incise su cassette, trovate per caso nella casa che ha appena ereditato. Mentre il mondo intorno a lui tenta di riportarlo ad una realtà che detesta, comprende che l'unico modo per sfuggire alla follia è rifugiarsi nella follia...
1st Down by B.K. Wright 1st Down by B.K. Wright Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 4673 words Sample 20%
When Travis is chosen to be a quarterback for the NFL, he is thrilled, but as a gay man entering what is considered a “manly man’s sport”, he is very nervous. Travis has kept his secret for many years, but his attraction to a man his rookie year is stronger than any attraction that he has ever had. With the team on its way to the playoffs, the attraction grows ever stronger.
25 Noel Road: a genius like us by Carlos Be 25 Noel Road: a genius like us by Carlos Be Jan. 12, 2011 $4.95 8799 words Sample 30%
London, 1967. Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell’s murder and suicide ending an odd gay love story. Venture inside the artistic and passionate relationship, power and submission, that Kenneth Halliwell and the playwright Joe Orton lived in 25 Noel Road. Carlos Be goes beyond the known facts and explores the mysterious last days of this outrageous couple. Caja España Theatre Award 2001
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.
30 Day Notice by Kai Mann 30 Day Notice by Kai Mann Dec. 10, 2011 $9.99 76280 words Sample 10%
After Kori Maitland sacrifices everything to find her true self, she finds what she believes is her one true love. Like everything else in her life, it turns out to be a distraction. It isn’t until she receives a 30 day notice from her lover that she begins a journey of trials through love, betrayal, discovery, self-reflection, and growth.
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.
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!
A Cage of Bones by Jeffrey Round A Cage of Bones by Jeffrey Round April 22, 2010 $8.99 77221 words Sample 10%
First published in England to international acclaim in 1997, Jeffrey Round’s classic novel, A Cage of Bones, now appears in a new edition. At the beginning of the ’90s, an ingenuous young Torontonian named Warden Fields is persuaded to work as a model in Europe’s fashion capitals. Italy revels in the opulent splendour of designers like Versace and Ferré.
A Calling For Pleasure by JL Merrow A Calling For Pleasure by JL Merrow Dec. 16, 2011 $0.99 10315 words Sample 20%
If you summon this demon, he's guaranteed to come! With a killer succubus leaving a trail of desiccated corpses around town, Detective Lars Thornsson knows he shouldn’t be falling for a suspect, but a hot little piece of demon tail like Rael is impossible to resist.
A Carnal Cruise by Hank Edwards A Carnal Cruise by Hank Edwards Feb. 12, 2011 $4.99 66886 words Sample 20%
Charlie Heggensford, the Idaho farm boy turned L.A. fluffer for hire, is back, and this time, Charlie and the rest of the gang from Fluffers, Inc. are hitting the high seas. Hired to provide fluffing service on a cruise ship filled with gay porn stars, Charlie soon discovers he is no less clumsy on sea than dry land as he continues to over stimulate his clients in this funny and sexy novel.
A Chance Encounter by Jaypbee A Chance Encounter by Jaypbee Aug. 05, 2011 $3.10 35388 words Sample 20%
This is a fictional story on how I met an old friend by accident and how over the period of two weekends my life was changed forever.
A Cold Dark Place by HD Hatcher A Cold Dark Place by HD Hatcher July 05, 2011 $6.99 48201 words Sample 15%
On a chance meeting, (at a mutual friend’s house) Luke finds the love of his life. Andy is what Luke has been longing for all of his adult years: the perfect man. But, this perfect man is not only straight—he is married to a woman who is more devilish than Satan himself. Luke must learn to pick up the pieces after a lifetime of heartbreak.
A Cold Night's Sleep by Vincent Diamond A Cold Night's Sleep by Vincent Diamond Nov. 20, 2010 $2.99 5435 words Sample 20%
When injured ex-cop Sandy Richter meets ex-con Mitchell Tanner, the two get off to a fiery start. After years of carrying pain and guilt, will Tanner help to soften the hard-edged former cop? This story appears in the author's print collection, Rough Cut.
A Contractor From Palm Springs by Nathan Grant A Contractor From Palm Springs by Nathan Grant Feb. 04, 2012 $3.50 25031 words Sample 15%
Ron Sommers left his life in the San Francisco Bay Area for a new one in Palm Springs, seeking a fresh start. Following a dream he makes a change, takes a new direction, and hires a contractor, Paul. As the summer season wanes, the fires heat up between Paul and his cute hairy boss. Will the ghosts of Ron’s past ruin his happiness or is Paul strong enough to show Ron true love.
A Day at the Inn, a Night at the Palace and Other Stories by Catherine Lundoff A Day at the Inn, a Night at the Palace and Other Stories by Catherine Lundoff Oct. 07, 2011 $6.99 67529 words Sample 10%
A Day at the Inn, A Night at the Palace, the short and fantastical fiction collection by two-time Golden Crown Literary Award winner Catherine Lundoff, features engaging stories about swashbuckling female pirates, opera singers and mercenaries.
A Death On The Wolf by G. M. Frazier A Death On The Wolf by G. M. Frazier Nov. 08, 2011 $4.99 90583 words Sample 20%
A Death on the Wolf will take you back to a simpler and more carefree time in American life with an uncompromising coming of age story that deals with hard-hitting issues that are tackled head-on with courage, not only by the writer, but by the endearing and unforgettable characters he has created.
A Delicate Game by Sasha L. Miller A Delicate Game by Sasha L. Miller Sep. 06, 2011 Free! 7181 words Read a sample
Even masters of the game can meet their match... Elio and Sestro are beautiful, seductive, and talented—in more ways than anyone knows. They are known for taking lovers back to their room to share for the night—but each lover only enjoys one night.
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.
A Fluffy Tale 2: Warm and Fuzzy by Ann Somerville A Fluffy Tale 2: Warm and Fuzzy by Ann Somerville Jan. 10, 2011 $2.99 56642 words Sample 30%
Daniel wants to be an engineer, but when his parents die in an accident, he gives up his studies and takes a office position to support his young brother and sister. He hates his new job, but never expects to find himself in serious danger, or to need help from the amazingly tall, kind and good-looking Spen, his friends, Julian, Leo and Zachary, and, of course, their clever kems.
A Grand Illusion by B.K. Wright A Grand Illusion by B.K. Wright Nov. 03, 2010 $1.99 22644 words Sample 20%
New to New York City and unaccustomed to Western culture, Adam is surprised to find that his roommate is openly gay, and he is even more surprised at how freely and eagerly he flaunts his sexual escapades. With only one small room separating the two roommates, Adam has a season ticket to the very erotic nightly entertainment that his roommate and lover provide.
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.
A Heart Divided by J.M. Snyder A Heart Divided by J.M. Snyder July 25, 2011 $4.99 41899 words Sample 20%
When Confederate Lt. Andy Blanks takes water to a wounded soldier dying in the darkness of the battlefield, he’s shocked to discover Samuel Talley, his former lover last seen heading west. Now wearing the coat of a Union soldier, Sam is severely wounded and infection has begun to set in. It’s up to Andy to tend his lover’s wound and get Sam the help he needs before it’s too late.
A History of Barbed Wire by Jeff Mann A History of Barbed Wire by Jeff Mann July 20, 2011 $6.99 89352 words Sample 10%
In intense, lyrical language, Jeff Mann’s short stories explore the sex and psychology of BDSM and of bear culture, and most are set in Mann's native Appalachia, an area often mythologized as a place where the wilderness within converges with the wilderness without. Winner of the 2006 Lambda Literary Award
A Human for Christmas by Mark Alders A Human for Christmas by Mark Alders Feb. 04, 2012 $3.99 20826 words Sample 5%
War has devastated planet Earth. Only a few pockets of humans survive, and even then, it’s a meagre existence where famine and disease are common and surviving each day paramount. All hope for humanity is dwindling. The Earth is dying.
A Legendary Blanche by Julian Silva A Legendary Blanche by Julian Silva Jan. 21, 2012 $5.99 68600 words Sample 15%
A gay American teacher/writer undergoing a midlife crisis takes a sabbatical year in London where he teams up with an old friend from Anniston, Alabama, four years his junior and a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, but currently acting as a London theatrical agent and undergoing her own personal crisis with considerably more cause. The book traces the various stages of their growing
A Little Girl Growing by Bill Jutz A Little Girl Growing by Bill Jutz April 10, 2011 $5.95 7449 words Sample 15%
This is a collection of 61 poems expressing the feelings engendered by the LBGT experience.
A Little Something for Santa by J.M. Snyder A Little Something for Santa by J.M. Snyder Nov. 20, 2009 $2.99 5731 words Sample 20%
As the holidays approach, Patrick confides in his coworker Chris about his attraction to older men in Santa suits. When both men work late on Christmas Eve, Patrick decides to be charitable and give his coworker a little something special ... if he manages to pull off the costume. Who says Santa only comes once a year? NOTE: This hot little story appears in my print collection "Shorts."
A Matter of Twenty Dollars by Brandon Wood A Matter of Twenty Dollars by Brandon Wood May 19, 2011 Free! 2230 words Read a sample
Sean confronts Tyler, the gray-eyed stranger from the bar, on a beach during a storm.
A Minute to Midnight by Thomas Gomez A Minute to Midnight by Thomas Gomez Jan. 22, 2012 $9.99 52536 words Sample 20%
John is well aware that Henry is gay, however, he practically cherishes him. Although the difference in sexual orientation never caused a problem for them, Henry one day realizes his true feelings for John. Now they must work through their differences, but what will Henry do when John can't handle it anymore? Henry attempts to cope with the pain but life has other, more devastating, plans for him.
A Name For People Like Me by Rob Zona A Name For People Like Me by Rob Zona June 26, 2011 $4.99 43750 words Sample 20%
Growing up in the 1970s, our young hero contends with parents who think he's weird, teachers who don't appreciate his challenging intellect, and classmates who resent his existential Show & Tell presentations. To make matters worse, he has strange feelings for his best friend. Nothing in his life makes sense until he meets Gunther, a German exchange student, and his life changes forever.
A Not-So-Grimm Fairytale by Ann Somerville A Not-So-Grimm Fairytale by Ann Somerville Oct. 27, 2011 Free! 5019 words Read a sample
True love isn’t easy to find, even for handsome princes. Warnings: silliness
A Pale Existence by Gillian Paige A Pale Existence by Gillian Paige Sep. 21, 2010 $4.99 70946 words Sample 25%
Four troubled young women embark on a suicidal road trip in this haunting new piece of fiction. This is the gripping and thrilling story created by emerging author Gillian Paige, who has created a modern gothic that will both frighten and intrigue its readers. Long roads, a lonely city, and a terrifying forest all act as backdrops in a tale that shakes the foundations of reality.
A Peace Within by Ann Somerville A Peace Within by Ann Somerville June 16, 2011 $0.99 11174 words Sample 20%
A grieving widower who can see spirits. A lonely ex-soldier, finding civilian existence unfulfilling. And a sad little soul, unable to move on to her new life. Together they will solve a mystery and bring each other the healing they need. Part of the Periter universe, a prequel to "Cold Front".
A Pirate's Life for Me: Book One by Tricia Owens A Pirate's Life for Me: Book One by Tricia Owens Jan. 24, 2012 $5.99 68229 words Sample 20%
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas joins the cast of a pirate show on a tropical island. What he doesn't know is that there are two shows, one gay and one straight, and he's joined the cast of the wrong one. To stay, Lucas must convince the alpha captain and his obnoxious but sexy boyfriend that he can play 'gay', but in doing so he may learn more about himself than he wants to.
A Pirate's Life for Me: Book Two by Tricia Owens A Pirate's Life for Me: Book Two by Tricia Owens Jan. 31, 2012 $5.99 76543 words Sample 20%
Now that Lucas is committed to staying on the island, he begins preparations to join the show. But it's not easy being Lucas. Besides dealing with performance anxiety, he struggles with his reactions to Adam and Tyler who dominate his thoughts and inspire unwanted feelings of lust. With help from Ben he tries to become more at ease with his feelings, but Tyler is determined to prove Lucas a liar.
A Question of Taste by Vincent Diamond A Question of Taste by Vincent Diamond Feb. 15, 2011 $1.99 4137 words Sample 20%
Steven and Conrad are cruising along now, until Steven tries to figure out where they stand. Are they a couple? A pair of misfits? Just friends? Sometimes deciding what you want and what you need is just a question of taste.
A Revolutionary Romance by Melody Clark A Revolutionary Romance by Melody Clark Sep. 30, 2011 Free! 45506 words Read a sample
US founding father descendants, T.J. Delaney and John Adams Paulson, have been friends and occasional lovers since Harvard. Jack's uncomfortable with this, but he's even less okay with T.J.'s belief their love is fated. T.J. is virtually certain they're the literal reincarnations of their legendary ancestors. Jack is virtually certain T.J. is nuts, but he will soon change his mind.
A Ride to Remember and Other Erotic Tales by Sacchi Green A Ride to Remember and Other Erotic Tales by Sacchi Green April 13, 2011 $6.99 57009 words Sample 20%
A Ride to Remember takes you on a journey through the sensual imagination of Sacchi Green, winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Erotica. These thirteen stories offer an ever-changing panorama of encounters between women who know what they want and grasp it with fierce intensity.
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
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.
A Spear against the Sky by M P Ericson A Spear against the Sky by M P Ericson Feb. 18, 2011 $0.99 3886 words Sample 20%
What if Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes and a powerful force in Roman-occupied Britain, had been Boudica's lover and joined her rebellion against Roman rule? Alternate history short story.
A Stranger in Triva by Marten Weber A Stranger in Triva by Marten Weber March 29, 2011 $6.69 94462 words Sample 10%
A magical story cycle about gay men and their love and lust, their desires, families, and their place in the world
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.
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.
A Susan Slutt Mystery: Peril Over the Carport by Michael G. Cornelius A Susan Slutt Mystery: Peril Over the Carport by Michael G. Cornelius Aug. 27, 2010 Free! 8027 words Sample 100%
Glamorous British air hostess Shirley Flighty and her crew have moved in to the luxurious apartment over Susan's garage. But then mysterious things begin to happen over the Slutt family carport -- including the appearance of a dreadful sky phantom! Can Susan earn her wings by solving this haunting mystery? If you've never read any Susan Slutt stories before, why not start with this one?
A Susan Slutt Mystery: Susan Slutt Solves the Mystery by Kate Emburg A Susan Slutt Mystery: Susan Slutt Solves the Mystery by Kate Emburg Sep. 04, 2010 Free! 9318 words Sample 100%
Porkerville is hosting a sleuthing convention, and all the great detectives are there: Fancy Few, the Baccardi Boys, the Boobsey Twins, the Dinah Girls, and many more! But when a real mystery threatens to ruin the convention, can Susan Slutt save the day and solve the crisis before any of the other fabulous sleuths earn the glory for themselves?
A Time Before Me by Michael Holloway Perronne A Time Before Me by Michael Holloway Perronne June 20, 2010 $4.99 65259 words Sample 15%
In this poignant coming-of-age novel, a gay teen struggles to find his identity in the contrasting worlds of rural Mississippi and the big city of New Orleans. "Debut novelist Perronne presents a believeable and engaging cast of characters in this quiet tale of self-realization. -- Kirkus Discoveries Reviews, Jan. 2007" "A must own for fans of gay fiction." -- GayWired.com, Jan. 2006
A Time Before Us: A Novel by Michael Holloway Perronne A Time Before Us: A Novel by Michael Holloway Perronne March 13, 2011 $4.99 62772 words Sample 10%
In "A Time Before Us," Mason and Joey, a gay couple in their mid-thirties, have spent the past five years in post-Katrina New Orleans trying to keep Savannah’s, a drag queen cabaret and family legacy, alive amid challenging times. When the beloved French Quarter institution is threatened with closure, Mason and Joey are left questioning not just their relationship but also their life purposes.
A Twist of Grimm: Erotic Fairy Tales for Gay Men by William Holden A Twist of Grimm: Erotic Fairy Tales for Gay Men by William Holden Oct. 09, 2010 $6.99 41044 words Sample 20%
The stories that delighted us as boys, now told with a sensual edge for us as men! The Glass Coffin. The Elves. Fitcher's Bird. Old fairy tales that might provoke a wistful grin at their magical storytelling. Author William Holden has breathed new life into such stories in A Twist of Grimm--his retellings strike true, like Eros's arrow: below the belt.