From week of June 3rd, 2013
Dumb Jock Series, Book One
Length: Novel (246p.) | Genre: Contemporary| Release
Date: June 3, 2013
2nd Edition /
Jeff
Irwin is short, timid, and studious. A bit of a social outcast, he lives
quietly in the shadows of the popular kids at his school, his life ruled by his
ever-present fear of rejection or failure.
Enter
high school football hero Brett Willson and the chance for Jeff to embark upon
the challenge of educating the world’s dumbest jock.
But
what develops between Brett and Jeff proves far more challenging than any
tutoring session. In 1983, rural Michigan isn’t ready to embrace love between
two men, never mind two teenage boys. If they’re going to make a go of it, Jeff
will have to come out of his shell—and Brett will have to prove he’s more than
just a dumb jock.
Heart of Stone by Ari McKay
Length: Novel (200p.) | Genre: Western, Historical - Americas | Release Date: June 3, 2013
Stone Harrison never knew he had an aunt;
he certainly never expected her to bequeath him one of the largest spreads in
central Nevada. But something about Copper Lake Ranch and its foreman, Luke
Reynolds, speaks to him, offering a chance for the home he’s never really had.
Luke
wants Stone to succeed as a rancher and put the legacy of his shiftless father
behind him, but he’d also like Stone to share his bed. Unfortunately, Stone is
convinced that the world is a harsh place that will never accept two men
sharing their lives. Much to Luke’s dismay, he refuses to risk Luke’s life
despite the intense attraction they share.
The
tension between them escalates when a series of calamities strikes Copper Lake.
An unexpected and unwelcome visit from Stone’s dandified cousin, James, only
makes things worse. Stone’s ability to run the ranch comes into question, but
the threat of losing it means less to Stone than the threat to Luke’s life.
Stone will do anything it takes to protect the man he loves—even if it makes
him a murderer.
Tuck & Cover by SJD Peterson
Length: Novella (141p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release
Date: June 5, 2013
2nd Edition / First
Editions published by Silver Publishing; Battle Buddy March 2012; Tuck and
Cover November 2012
Available in e-book only
Battle
Buddy
At
nineteen, Shane Tucker joins the army. Tucker is gay but not ready to be open
about it, and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell seems like a convenient way to avoid
dealing with his sexuality.
The army
suits Tucker; he does well from the beginning. Then, during boot camp, he’s assigned
a “battle buddy,” Owen Bradford. Owen is a walking, talking wet dream with no
concept of personal space. Tucker only survives the constant temptation by
venting to his diary.
Two years
later, Tucker—now in the Army Ranger program—is paired up with Owen once again.
Getting through training while ignoring the sexual tension between him and his
battle buddy might be the biggest test of Tucker’s military career.
Tuck & Cover
You may
have read Tuck’s diary entries, but they don’t tell the whole story. Tuck will
argue the point, but he definitely got a few details wrong—not that I blame
him. He was, if you remember, a little sexually frustrated at the time. He
probably wasn’t thinking straight. I’ll never get tired of teasing him about
that. Anyway, here’s what really happened.
Rangers
lead the way! – Owen
The Thirteenth Shard by J.L. O'Faolain
A Section Thirteen Story; Sequel to The Thirteenth Sigil
Length: Novel (230p.) | Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense Release Date: June 5, 2013
When a
powerful witch is murdered by mundane means—with the killer leaving behind
clues reminiscent of an old mortal folktale—the NYPD calls in Tuulois
MacColewyn and the rest of Section Thirteen.
It’s been a
while since Cole and his onetime partner, Corhagen, have worked together on a
murder case, and sparks still linger between them despite Cole’s budding
relationship with Inspector Joss Vallimun. As they struggle to put their past
behind them and discover what happened to the witch, they unearth clues to
similar murders. Murders that remind them of an old adversary in a case still
unsolved.
When
further evidence leads Cole and Corhagen to the shattered fragments of a
mythical sword, it points to a cryptic clue about a prophecy involving a king.
The revelation leaves Cole reeling and sets him up to make what could be the
biggest mistake of his life….
Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding by Marie Sexton
Part of Coda Series; Sequel to Strawberries for Dessert
Length: Novella (140p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release
Date: June 5, 2013
Available in e-book only
Families
should grow, not shrink. It's been on Jon Kechter's mind since before he tied
the knot with his millionaire lover, Cole Fenton. Now hoping to adopt, Jon and
Cole search for a mother-to-be willing to let them love her baby, but the
interminable wait is wearing on them both.
Jon is
close to his father, George, but until Cole, he didn’t have anyone else. Now
George is pushing Cole to reconcile with his estranged mother. When the three
of them spend Christmas with her in Munich, the results are disastrous. Jon and
Cole resolve to stay positive, but no hope exists without a tinge of fear. Jon
and Cole can’t help but wonder if their dream of being parents just wasn’t
meant to be.
Destiny on the Tracks by Drake Braxton
Length: Novella (88p.) | Genre: Time Travel, Bittersweet Dream| Release Date: June 5, 2013
Available in e-book only
While on business in a small town near Chicago,
Wheeler Reynolds hears a tale about a traveling circus killed nearby in a
horrific train wreck over ninety years ago. Haunted by the story, Wheeler falls
asleep thinking someone is calling his name… and wakes up in 1918.
Wheeler
believes it’s his mission to stop the accident from occurring until he meets
Nicola Tenaglia, an aerialist for the circus. Time becomes his enemy as he
quickly falls into a whirlwind affair. When they are discovered, events spin
out of Wheeler’s control, and he and Nicola are separated. Then the train
begins to pull away. Nicola’s time is running out….
A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love
doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate
intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of
romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring
love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
City of Jade by L.J. Labarthe
Length: Novel (350p.) | Genre: Historical - Ancient | Release
Date: June 7, 2013
A
former farmer, Misahuen fled war-torn Korea and journeyed to Constantinople
with a merchant caravan. He didn’t expect to take such an interest in a wounded
soldier at journey’s end. But he understands the danger, so he and Gallienus
join another caravan as guardsmen and begin a two-thousand-mile trip along the
Silk Road. Now all they have to do is persevere to their final destination
without the truth of their relationship being discovered and killed because of
it… or by the other dangers along the Road.
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Choices by Jamie Mayfield
Waiting for Forever Series, Book One / Part One: The Throwaway Boy
Length: Novel (304p.) | Genre: Contemporary, Gay, YA | Release
Date: June 6, 2013
Adapted
from the award-winning Little Boy Lost series by J.P. Barnaby.
As the country’s religious
and secular leaders battle over equality in the abstract, Brian McAllister and
Jamie Mayfield live in the crossfire. In their little town of Crayford,
Alabama, loving another boy is the worst kind of sin. Best friends since
childhood, they explore their love and each other in Jamie’s backyard tree
house as they hide from the world. They happily plan for the future
together—until their lives are rocked when their secret is exposed and Jamie’s
family intervenes.
When hatred turns to
violence in their sleepy little town, Brian tries to cope with the loss of his
best friend, who is stolen in the night. In desperation, he turns to Adam, a
new friend with a shared pain. Can Adam fill the hole left by Jamie’s absence?
The answer will change everything.
**~~**
From week of May 27th, 2013
Learning to Love: Josh & Chris by K.C. Wells
Learning to Love Series, Book Three
Length: Novel (350p.) | Genre: Contemporary, BDSM/Kink | Release Date: May 27, 2013
Josh gave Chris the courage to come out, now he has to convince Chris they are perfect together.
When Chris Andrews gave evidence against the men who manipulated him into taking part in a homophobic assault, Josh Saunders was his rock, and his support gave Chris the courage to come out. Now that Chris finds himself sharing a house with Josh, he wonders where that strong, sexy guy has disappeared to. Chris wants him back—but he can’t wait forever.
Josh has been attracted to Chris from the get-go, and the more time they spend together, the stronger the pull grows. But he needs to make sure Chris feels the same attraction, and not just gratitude. Josh bides his time, waiting for the right moment… and misses his chance when Chris starts seeing someone else.
Somehow Josh has to convince Chris they are perfect together. But first, he needs to figure out who has been sending Chris malicious letters, threatening him over the phone, and writing hateful slogans across their front door—and persuade his own ex, who seems determined to win Josh back, to get lost. In fact, Josh’s life may depend on it.
Bound by Guilt by Sandra Bard
Length: Novel (200p.) | Genre: Contemporary| Release Date: May 27, 2013
Kit seduces Cory, and when Cory gives in, his lover, Sasha, catches them. But Kit won't leave Sasha to build a new life alone.
Kit Mason works at Eddy’s, a boutique where the clothes are chic, the paycheck’s weak, and Kit has no qualms about snagging rich older men looking to pay for play. When Cory St. James walks in, he checks all Kit’s boxes: he’s middle-aged, the entrepreneur of a pharmaceutical company, and already has a kept boy at home—what’s one more? Kit sets out to seduce Cory and bulldozes through his denials, but when Cory finally gives in, his lover, Sasha, catches them with their pants down.
Sasha isn’t the pampered toy Kit expected. In fact, Kit may have misjudged him. And the consequences that ensue when Sasha catches Kit and Cory together leave him alone. Unwilling to be weighed down by guilt, Kit decides to look after Sasha himself, even if Sasha can’t stand the sight of him and there are a few things about Kit's past he doesn't want Sasha to know. But Kit isn't willing to do all the work when it comes to forcing Sasha to rebuild his life. It’s a slow process of growing trust and learning to stand on their own—and together.
The Boy who came in from the Cold by B.G. Thomas
Length: Novel (284p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: May 29, 2013
When Gabe sees Todd outside his building, freezing to death, he takes pity and takes him in—then they realize a strong attraction.
Todd Burton has had enough of small-town Buckman. His abusive stepfather calls him a fag; his friend Austin makes him realize he may be gay, but Todd doesn’t want to admit his stepfather is right; and he dreams of being a chef. Three good reasons to flee his hometown and pursue greener pastures. But when Todd reaches the big city, his luck runs dry. Soon he can’t pay his rent and gets evicted. In the middle of a snowstorm.
Gabe Richards is a wealthy businessman with enough wounds of his own to make him afraid of ever being intimate again. But when he sees Todd outside his building, freezing to death, he takes pity on him and takes him in from the cold.
To their mutual surprise, Todd and Gabe find themselves drawn to each other. “One night” turns into a week. Maybe letting a man in from the cold can melt the ice around Gabe’s heart—and maybe getting evicted will turn Todd’s luck around.
Honor C by C. Zampa
Length: Novella (214p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: May 29, 2013
Available in e-book only
When a sudden crisis threatens to take Jorge from him forever, Honor must choose between his duty and his heart.
When Honor Castillo convinces himself he isn’t gay, he begins a new life. He ends his affair with his lover, Jorge Villagomez, and marries Rebecca to establish a life with her as a respected San Antonio businessman. They have a son and he tells himself he is happy.
Eleven years later, Jorge returns to San Antonio , and his path crosses with Honor’s once more. The flame of their passion never died, and neither did Jorge’s love for Honor.
When Jorge approaches Honor to design his studio, Honor believes he can walk the line between friendship and lovers. But when a sudden crisis threatens to take Jorge from him forever, Honor must choose between his duty and his heart. Most of all, he’s forced to decide what he’s willing to lose in order to be true to who he really is.
Hour of the Lotus by Patricia Correll
Length: Novella (75p.) | Genre: Bittersweet Dream, Historical, Fantasy/Paranormal I Release Date: May 29, 2013
Available in e-book only
Iwata is torn between the prince he loves and his current lover, Hiroshi. But deception and illness puts them all in a dangerous battle.
General Sho Iwata is devastated when the man he secretly loves, Prince Narita, is struck with a mysterious illness. To make matters worse, the servants assigned to sit up with the prince at night have been falling asleep, leaving him unattended.
Iwata's current lover, Hiroshi, is well aware of the general's unrequited passion. But that isn’t his biggest problem. His sister is Narita’s favorite consort, but Hiroshi believes she has been replaced by an imposter. When he convinces Iwata to investigate, they discover the true cause of the prince’s illness. Iwata will fight to save the man he loves, and Hiroshi will fight for his sister, but if they want to save the prince and find justice, they first have to battle an ancient spirit and survive.
A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
Seeing the Same Blue by Ken Bachtold
Length: Novella (166p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: May 29, 2013
Available in e-book only
When Dusty meets Cliff, the attraction is strong, but Cliff backs off fast until they can't resist, regardless Cliff's fear of his father.
Dustin “Dusty” Rhoades isn’t looking for a relationship. He’s tried them before, with disastrous results, and decided he’s better off on his own. So he focuses on his professional life as a landscape architect.
Cliff Benson is convinced he can’t have the relationship he wants. His father is as homophobic as he is wealthy, and has made it perfectly clear he expects Cliff to get married. Dutifully, Cliff proposes to society girl Alyson, works in his father’s law firm, and accepts that he has nowhere to turn.
When Dusty meets Cliff at his engagement party, the attraction is strong and instantaneous, but when Dusty admits his feelings, Cliff backs off. Dusty suggests they proceed as friends, but they are too drawn to each other. Just as they both finally agree they want more, Alyson’s suspicious brother outs them, risking everything Dusty has worked for.
In Search of a Story by Andrew Grey
Length: Novel (200p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: May 31, 2013
Brad digs into his stories and Cory’s life, eager to know everything… but he unearths a mystery that might have been safer left buried.
He’s searching for a story but finds so much more.
Brad Torrence is next on the chopping block at the newspaper where he works. Hungry for any source he can find, he runs across an ad in the classifieds: For Sale: Nursery Items, Never Used. It’s the lead he’s been looking for. Thinking a piece about the loss of a child will give him the edge he needs to keep his job, Brad follows up. He doesn’t expect a single man to answer.
Rather than being offended, Cory Wolfe finds sharing the story of his grief and pain liberating. He’s even surprised by the spark that strikes, and one story leads to another.
Brad digs into his stories and Cory’s life, eager to know everything about the man who’s caught his attention. But when a lead points him to the hospital where Cory works, he unearths a mystery that might have been safer left buried. Brad’s search for a story could prove deadly….
Raining Men by Rick R. Reed
Sequel to Chaser
Length: Novel (314p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: May 31, 2013
The character you loved to hate in Chaser becomes the character you will simply love in Raining Men.
Can Bobby find “the one” after endless years of hooking up? He takes a journey to discover quality love.
It’s been raining men for most of Bobby Nelson’s adult life. Normally, he wouldn’t have it any other way, but lately something’s missing. Now, he wants the deluge to slow to a single special drop. But is it even possible for Bobby to find “the one” after endless years of hooking up?
When Bobby’s father passes away, Bobby finally examines his rocky relationship with the man and how it might have contributed to his inability to find the love he yearns for. Guided by a sexy therapist, a Sex Addicts Anonymous group, a well-endowed Chihuahua named Johnny Wadd, and Bobby’s own cache of memories, Bobby takes a spiritual, sexual, and emotional journey to discover that life’s most satisfactory love connections lie in quality, not quantity. And when he’s ready to love not only himself but someone else, sex and love fit, at last, into one perfect package.
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The Last Blade by beau Schemery
Verses of Vrelenden Series, Book Two
Length: Novel (350p.) | Genre: High Fantasy, Gay, YA | Release Date: May 30, 2013
Ren's finally a hero. But he misses Trian, even with new friends to adventure with—even when the quest he's on could cost him his life.
Ren Mallorian is finally a hero. He helped Celestrian, the lost unicorn, complete his quest, and he defeated the kingdom’s worst enemy, Grimthorn. Now Ren lives in the capital city doing odd quests for the king and his nobles—but he misses Celestrian.
One day the king summons Ren and the Prince of Toads, a noble who has taken the role of irreverent sidekick, and tasks them with assembling a team to combat an uprising in the Zombie Kingdom . On their journey across Vrelenden, they gather allies: Discimus, an accomplished wizard and a smug bastard (it’s a good thing he's pretty). Jaron A-Dale, the captain of a city guard and an accomplished knight. Acorn, a tiny and mysterious elf girl. And an unexpected and extremely dangerous traveling companion.
But is there more to the Zombie threat and its newly raised army of the undead than meets the eye? Ren is having a tough time keeping his head straight, and with Ren and Dish distracted—both by their romance of convenience and the absence of the men they love—this may prove Ren’s most dangerous quest yet.
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