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Summary: When a snowstorm cancels holiday plans, Steven and Nick have to find another way to make the Yuletide merry. Brown paper packages won't be the only things getting tied up with string...   A short story featuring characters from the novel Heart's Master.

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Summary: Massachusetts State Trooper Ross Huber is giving one last sweep of the roads before heading in for the night.  The nor’easter hitting the Boston area is worse than expected by an order of magnitude, and the governor has just issued a travel ban.  He finds a wrecked car half buried in a snowbank and rescues its human and canine occupants from carbon monoxide poisoning, but is forced to take shelter with them in a vacant or abandoned house when the roads are blocked. When he gets the victims indoors, he thinks the human looks uncomfortably familiar… Ash Machado has been through a lot in his career as a war correspondent.  Sidelined by an injury, he’s returned to Boston to take up a job as a news anchor.  After he loses control of his car on an icy road, he wakes up in an unfamiliar home, looking into the face of the guy who broke his heart in college. Neither Ross nor Ash are the same guys they were in college, but they’re trapped in the abandoned house with no place to go.  Can they get past old hurts long enough to get through the storm, or will the same misunderstandings that drove them apart years ago make this confinement unbearable?

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Summary: When Shawn rushes his daughter’s pet to the local vet, he isn’t expecting to meet the hottest guy in town. His shyness starts to trip him up, but thankfully his daughter is there to invite the man over for cookies. New in town, veterinarian Logan is excited to move out of the hotel and into his new house. He just needs to pick up the keys from his new neighbor before the snowstorm sets in. If only he could quit thinking about the sexy single dad that showed up in his clinic earlier. Can a precocious little girl, a lazy hamster, a dog named Bailey, and a snowstorm conspire to prove two men belong together?

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Summary: A hotel room with an overactive heater. A rising star struggling to write a Christmas song. Song lyrics written in secret. Will Johnson is shocked to discover his hotel room window overlooks the courtyard patio of one of his favorite gay singers, Rex Garland. Even more amazing, Rex seems interested in Will too. When Will overhears Rex struggling to write an original Christmas song, he is struck by a flash of inspiration and drafts an anonymous note with song lyrics. Will is sure nothing will come of it, but the Christmas magic swirling amidst all the snow in upstate New York is about to change both their lives forever. This funny, sweet, and heart-warming love story about a boy-next-door and the celebrity of his dreams is set in the Williamsville Inn world.

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Summary: Everywhere Aiden goes, he sees the same handsome stranger—and promptly makes a klutzy, ridiculous fool of himself. Over and over again, their crossing paths spell humiliating doom for poor Aiden. Jason is intrigued by the lanky brunet he keeps chancing upon, and the more he learns the more he wants to properly meet the guy. When they do finally meet, groceries—and hearts—go flying, but can they turn their never-ending meet-cute into something real?

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Summary: Salem’s guide to making a dragon break up with him: Step 1: Don’t sleep with him. (No, seriously, don’t.) And definitely don’t let him into your apartment, he won’t leave. Step 2: Deny being mates and don’t fall in love with him. …Step one and two failed. Gregori is too stubborn and irresistible. Salem is currently taking suggestions that don’t involve giving in to his feelings. (Please note, do not try making the dragon jealous. Jealousy sex is too much fun and cannot be resisted. This will backfire.)   Tags:   One-night stand, ha! just kidding, surgeons be stubborn, no seriously Salem is the king of stubborn, Gregori is stubborn too, how to woo a reluctant mage 101, idiots to lovers, idiots to still idiots, no change on that front, ice dragons can burn up the sheets, more dragon cuddles, broken magic, Brazil, medical magic, mate fog can be dangerous, Rodrigo despairs of his dragons, Ha Na is Very Disappointed, that scares everyone, Sam is ready to throat punch Salem, Russian food is magical, all the cameos, age of mages, Ravi and his twins haven’t burned down the world, yet, 3 a.m. is a perfectly valid time for naked bonding ceremonies

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Summary: How can one’s heart be divided without someone feeling left out, even if it’s yourself? That was the challenge Mickey Payne, bass player for the band Social Sinners, was tasked with when he fell in love with two men. “The heart wants what the heart wants, and you’d be a fool to deny it,” his mother told him when he brought his concerns to her over the unconventional relationship he was in. Entering into the triad, he of course had his reservations, but all doubt gets cast aside when they need his help. Will his heart be able to survive? Book 1 – Behind the lights (MM) Joey’s POV Book 2 – In the shadows (MM) Stoli’s POV Book 3 – A heart divided (MMM) Mickey’s POV Book 4 – Beyond the curtain (MM) Diamond’s POV Book 5 – After the final curtain (MM/MMM) All

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Summary: For Social Sinners’ drummer, Ethan “Diamond” Taylor, everything that went wrong seemed to roll off him and life was about having fun and getting off. What others never saw was what simmered beneath the surface. Holding on by a string, things have reached their breaking point, taking a turn for the worse, and he’s forced to make some tough decisions. Is living in the limelight all that it’s cracked up to be? Or is it time to cut the cord and move on? Is it in the cards for him to have the whole marriage, white picket fence, a desk job and…kids? Diamond’s story is one of strength, love, loss and hope. Book 1 – Behind the lights (MM) Joey’s POV Book 2 – In the shadows (MM) Stoli’s POV Book 3 – A heart divided (MMM) Mickey’s POV Book 4 – Beyond the curtain (MM) Diamond’s POV Book 5 – After the final curtain (MM/MMM) All

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Summary: What do our boys have in store for us this time around? Through pain, attempted suicide, addiction and loss their bond never faltered. They’ve watched other bands come and go; some weren’t cut out for life on the road. Others simply…disappeared. But they climbed their way to the top, one painstaking grip at a time. So, what’s up next for our boys? Book 5, After the Final Curtain is the fifth and final installment in the Social Sinners series. This book comes, with a surprise announcement. Book 1 – Behind the Lights (MM) Joey’s POV Book 2 – In the Shadows (MM) Stoli’s POV Book 3 – A Heart Divided (MMM) Mickey’s POV Book 4 – Beyond the Curtain (MM) Diamond’s POV Book 5 – After the Final Curtain (MM/MMM) All

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Summary: For Ricky “Stoli” Branson, the stars were on his side. Social Sinners was headlining their first sold out US tour. Radio stations across the states were playing their songs, and he’d won the heart of the man he loved. Everything was going great, or so he foolishly believed... When an accident has them burying one of their own and leaves another fighting for his life, Stoli questions his beliefs. Or lack thereof. “Have faith,” his mother tells him. But how can you have faith in something that threatens to take away your only reason for breathing? Book 1 is the only book in the series that can be read as a stand-alone. Book 1 – Behind the lights (MM) Joey’s POV Book 2 – In the shadows (MM) Stoli’s POV Book 3 – A heart divided (MMM) Mickey’s POV Book 4 – Beyond the curtain (MM) Diamond’s POV Book 5 – After the final curtain (MM/MMM) All

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Summary: Stand tall, stand proud, and never back down. That’s the motto the bandmembers of Social Sinners—Joey, Stoli, Mickey, and Diamond live by. Family doesn’t need blood to form a bond, it only needs to have a heart. These four have built just that—a family, the most important thing there is to them. Now you can get all 5 books in 1 download plus a bonus scene of Diamond and Easton’s Vegas elopement. Book 1 – Behind the Lights Book 2 – In the Shadows Book 3 – A Heart Divided Book 4 – Beyond the Curtain Book 5 - After the Final Curtain

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Summary: Fans of the iconic Deviations series will fondly recall Bradford as the beloved owner and Master of the elite and exclusively male BDSM club that anchors the series, and also as the wise man who introduced Tobias and Noah. Dominant Bradford’s story is one defined by sudden opportunity, unimaginable heartbreak, and new-found purpose. His calling is to provide a safe and supportive environment for men in the lifestyle. Bringing Doms and subs together is his superpower, yet he feels fated to be alone himself. In this prequel to the series, you’ll not only discover Bradford's own history, but also how Bradford is first drawn to Nikki, a beautiful and hungry young man living on the streets, and the unexpected ways Bradford grows and changes while helping Nikki understand a world of strange, new desires. Deviations readers already know outcome of Bradford and Nikki’s journey together. Soft Limits is a deep-dive into Bradford’s story, into what makes the Dom tick, and how he ended up with ownership of the club. It also introduces Nikki, the sub that tests Bradford’s patience, steals his heart, and soothes his soul.

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Summary: What do a dragon shifter, a vampire, and a cute bobcat shifter have in common? All three are fated mates who have a very powerful politician trying to kill them. Teagan Ryers has always only been a congressman’s son. Campaigning for his father becomes second nature. That changes one night when a psychic warlock implicates his future mates, who he hasn’t met yet, in his father’s demise. The race is on to find a bobcat shifter and a vampire before his murderous father does. Leaf Burkhart works hard to keep a roof over his head and food in his stomach. Life is a struggle for him and his brother, two bobcat shifters in the city, but they have each other. Everything changes when vampires kidnap them. Etienne Mercer has coasted along for years, hoping things between him and his coven leader would rectify themselves, and they find some common ground. When his coven leader makes a bargain with a congressman, Etienne has had enough. He must do something to save lives and the little bobcat shifter who ends up in his care.

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Summary: In a beta-ruled world where betas are sterile and population growth is at stake, alphas and omegas are forced into breeding programs. But there are secret, underground compounds where alphas and omegas live free and hidden from the regimented laws of an unjust beta government. Solo’s love story takes place in one of these compounds. Includes: Beauty and beast themes, size difference, the perfect gift makeover, heat-sex, knotting, opposites attract, unexpected bonding, HEA. (There is no on page mpreg in this book, though there is mpreg in the series.)

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Summary: Nigel Mann has learned to protect his emotions by creating a wall of ice between himself and the world. He’s been doing it for so long that no one remembers the little boy he used to be, least of all himself. His occupation as an agent for the CIA has led him to accept the sobriquet he’s earned: “Mr. Freeze.” Portia Sebring deciphers codes for the NSA. She’s a warm woman, but she doesn’t like men with grabby hands and isn’t afraid to slap them down. Because of this, she’s been labeled cold. She determines that if they insist on calling her the “Ice Princess,” she’ll give them exactly what they’re expecting to see: a woman cold as ice. These two were never meant to meet, but outside factors are in play, and ironically, when Mr. Freeze meets the Ice Princess, what else could result but sparks flying?

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Summary: Everyone needs a little me time to reconnect with themselves . . . Kieran has been on his adventure of self-discovery for four days. Waking to day five he is halfway back to his husband Lance—who sent him on a wild crazy free week to find himself. Kieran, who had been lost and confused, has found a new confidence in himself. He started to embrace who he’d been. Blending the old with the current to create a new man who has the confidence to be free of the fetters he’s placed on himself. He’s enjoyed recreating the missed opportunities he’s always denied himself, but again Kieran finds himself in a dilemma after spending the day with his new friend Finn . . . whom he’s started to gravitate towards. Are these newfound feelings of desire more than a lustful pastime? Has Finn found a way to capture his heart? What are the terms one would bet on in a game of Poles and Holes? Kieran was sent to reconnect with himself on a cruise, but will that cruise change course? Or will it still sail home to Lance . . . This was not just any cruise. . .This was a gay cruise.

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Summary: Everyone needs a little me time to reconnect with themselves . . . Kieran has embraced his newfound freedom through the exploration of desires over the last several days of his cruise. He has created new friendships and played a game of Poles & Holes—or did he? The days are starting to meld together as are the experiences. Is it possible to experience too much? Has he accomplished the task Lance set for him? He has opened himself to new experiences, but has he confronted who he was, who he is, and who he wants to be? When Kieran finally drops his walls, the onslaught of emotions and realizations are like a tidal wave threatening to drown him. The emotional turmoil is overwhelming, but Kieran manages to collect himself and lock away his emotions to enjoy a day at a private beach. Day 6 is the last stop on the island of Roatan before cruising home to Lance.

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Summary: Everyone needs a little me time to reconnect with themselves . . . Kieran and Lance have been having problems for a while, and life has grown difficult after nineteen years. Lance admitted to making a mistake, and he admits to having tried breaking down Kieran’s self-imposed protective barriers. In an act of true love, Lance sends his husband, Kieran, on the trip of a lifetime. A trip where Kieran could drop the walls, stop putting on airs, and learn how to connect who he had been with who he’d become. This was a free week to remember what it was to be adventurous. A time when Kieran could explore the opportunities he’d always denied himself. Lance sent his husband, Kieran, on a cruise. This was not just any cruise. . . this was a gay cruise.

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Summary: Everyone needs a little me time to reconnect with themselves .  .  . Kieran’s time away is coming to an end as the cruise ship sails toward the final port. While he’s taken steps in the right direction, he’s yet to truly face himself—his hopes, fears, and who he wants to be when the ship docks in Miami.   Waking from dreams of Lance on the beach in Roatan, Kieran admits that he is lost—physically and emotionally. Wondering the halls of the ship, searching for a way back to his room, and himself, Kieran wanders through the memories he’s pushed aside when he comes face to face with someone from home.   Delving deeper into his emotional angst, past and future Kieran are converging with the help of this unexpected passenger. . .

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Summary: Everyone needs a little me time to reconnect with themselves . . . Everyone knows it takes two, and both Kieran and Lance have broken promises made to the other. In an act of love, Lance sends his husband Kieran on a vacation of a lifetime. This time is supposed to be spent reconnecting with himself and exploring long-denied desires. Kieran finds himself on day four of his exotic whirlwind adventure on the Yucatan peninsula. Visiting ancient Mayan ruins and exploring the mysteries of one man with two different needs. Careful, thoughtful Vincent with his sparkling emerald eyes causes Kieran’s heart to race. Those desires become demands when they are alone causing confusion until Kieran’s friend Finn asks about Benjamin. Could they be the same person with different desires? Or are they two different people who are identical? Kieran was sent to reconnect with himself on a cruise. But this was not just any cruise. . .This was a gay cruise.