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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.
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 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 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 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 Matter of Twenty Dollars by Brandon Wood A Matter of Twenty Dollars by Brandon Wood May 19, 2011 $1.49 2230 words Sample 50%
Sean confronts Tyler, the gray-eyed stranger from the bar, on a beach during a storm.
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 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 Rising Darkness by Nikki Dorakis A Rising Darkness by Nikki Dorakis April 09, 2012 $6.00 226561 words Sample 20%
Meriq was six cycles old when the soldiers came. They raped and murdered his father, his mother, his older brother and his sister. and took him as battleprize for their Crown Prince a monstrous, twisted man of strange tastes and some persuasions. The King's vizier rescued the boy and took him to raise as his own. This was the boy destined to become King Janir's Dragon.
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 Stranger in Triva by Marten Weber A Stranger in Triva by Marten Weber March 29, 2011 $6.69 94462 words Sample 8%
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.
Acceptance: One Man's Quest by A. T. Weaver Acceptance: One Man's Quest by A. T. Weaver Nov. 19, 2011 $2.99 75396 words Sample 15%
On the same day, 1500 miles apart two families discover their sons are gay. Jimmy's father declares him dead. He changes his name and leaves town leaving behind a wife and two small children. Andrew's parents tell their son they love him and always will. Eventually these two men meet, fall in love, and build a life until a tragedy cause them to return to Jimmy's home town.
After Hours by C.C. Williams After Hours by C.C. Williams July 11, 2011 $0.99 1393 words Sample 20%
Axel and Ryan work together at Trattoria Louisa. One night they share a moment once work is done.
Aklesh by Samuel Jarius Pettit Aklesh by Samuel Jarius Pettit Aug. 16, 2011 $4.99 90341 words Sample 20%
Gar Orestes has crash-landed on a primitive planet. After a fateful encounter with a young healer named Kai, his life will never be the same. Meanwhile, strangers from off-world have been kidnapping and torturing people in the Aklesh tribe. Gar must overcome the challenges of this new world and the obstacles of his own ego in order to aid the native people and escape home.
Albert, or the Book of Man by Perry Brass Albert, or the Book of Man by Perry Brass Nov. 16, 2010 $8.95 82210 words Sample 10%
2025. The White Christian Party rules the US, dividing it into gay reserves and areas of violent homophobia. First published 1995, Albert predicted George W. Bush, the Christian far right, and gay marriage. Albert, the son of two fathers on the tribal planet Ki will be forced to Earth to find the mate who can save his life and his planet. “A saga comparable to Lord of the Rings," Men's Style, NY
Alleys & Doorways: Stories of Queer Urban Fantasy by Meredith Schwartz Alleys & Doorways: Stories of Queer Urban Fantasy by Meredith Schwartz Dec. 22, 2010 $2.99 56214 words Sample 20%
Editor Meredith Schwartz has brought together stories of the odd and mysterious ways that queer life happens in the city. Covering a wide range of styles, moods and emotions, from the poignant and erotic to the whimsical, these tales from a roster of acclaimed authors strive to create new legends for gay urbanites.
Almost an Equal (Regency Historical Romance) by Heather Boyd Almost an Equal (Regency Historical Romance) by Heather Boyd June 16, 2011 $2.99 27976 words Sample 20%
When Nathan, Duke of Byworth’s, empty marriage is threatened by the revelations in his wife’s diary, both he and his steward, Henry Stackpool, attempt to recover it separately. Yet they are drawn together by the secrets of their past and an intoxicating mutual lust. But can true happiness exist for a duke and a former whore when their positions in society are so unequal?
Along Came You by B.K. Wright Along Came You by B.K. Wright May 20, 2010 $1.99 8183 words Sample 30%
Matthew had fallen hard for Greg Stevens. Before Greg, Matthew had thought that finding true happiness was not meant to be, for him. When a mutual friend fixes him up with Greg, Matthew continues to doubt his chances for true love. Greg is much younger than he and just beginning his career. When Matthew shows Greg the carvings above the fireplaces, could they be a premonition?
Also Known As DNA by Kelli Jae Baeli Also Known As DNA by Kelli Jae Baeli March 02, 2010 $5.99 76181 words Sample 25%
In this sequel to Armchair Detective, Jobeth & Phoebe are enjoying Lakewood, Colorado & Jobeth's newly licensed AKA Investigations. After a fresh start,life seems idyllic & full of promise. The dream is soon shattered by ghosts from the past, appearing to tear the fabric of love and trust. A crescendoing battle of survival will test their courage, as they discover the darker permutations of DNA
Always There by Megan Derr Always There by Megan Derr Sep. 05, 2011 $6.99 62966 words Sample 20%
Three tales of knights bound by duty, honor, and each other...
Among the Living (PsyCop #1) by Jordan Castillo Price Among the Living (PsyCop #1) by Jordan Castillo Price April 01, 2010 $3.99 30664 words Sample 30%
Victor Bayne, the psychic half a PsyCop team, is a gay medium who’s more concerned with flying under the radar than in making waves. He hooks up with Jacob Marks, a non-psychic (or “Stiff”) from an adjacent precinct and it seems like his dubious luck has improved, when a serial killer with a gruesome M.O. surfaces--and no one agrees what he looks like. Explicit gay content.
An Admirer by Megan Derr An Admirer by Megan Derr Sep. 09, 2011 $3.99 15922 words Sample 20%
Kaeck is a poor, shy mage, barely able to keep attending University. His life is work and school, leaving him too busy to make friends. Then one day, fetching his mail from his school post box, Kaeck finds a letter from a secret admirer...
An Autumn Night Walk by A.M. Burns An Autumn Night Walk by A.M. Burns Oct. 23, 2011 $0.99 4282 words Sample 10%
A leisurely evening walk turns deadly when Tal O'duirwood senses strong magic coming from nearby. Investigating the magic, he finds an open gateway to another world. Can he get the gate closed before something devastating comes through?
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.
An Expanded Love by Jacqueline Applebee An Expanded Love by Jacqueline Applebee June 12, 2011 $4.99 76251 words Sample 20%
How big is your heart? Nadia asks herself the same question. Nadia has recently accepted her bisexuality, but when she meets Christine, she learns that monogamy isn't the only way to have a relationship.
And to All a Good Night (Life Lessons 1 1/2) by Kaje Harper And to All a Good Night (Life Lessons 1 1/2) by Kaje Harper June 25, 2011 Free! 11725 words Read a sample
Short story sequel: In Life Lessons, Mac and Tony decided that a closeted relationship was worth the risks and difficulties. Now, separated for the holidays, Tony on a Florida beach contemplates the joys and stresses of their hidden life, while Mac in the Minnesota snow handles a murder case that hits close to home. And in the evening, over the phone, they try to touch each other with words.
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.
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.
Arabesque by Hayden Thorne Arabesque by Hayden Thorne Feb. 23, 2011 $1.99 89385 words Sample 5%
Alarick, the son of a sorceress-queen, falls in love with a childhood friend, and their romance stirs the fires that soon rage through a corrupt and decadent court. Separated during a bloody uprising, Roald and Alarick become ensnared in adventures designed to twist their characters and destroy their minds, and they find themselves fighting for their souls in the face of dark magic.