Books Edited By Simona Niles

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Summary: In every life, in every time, I am always drawn to you. Whether they are band mates on a cross-country road trip, lovers in a late-night double feature, or ancient warriors bound by an Emperor’s boon, the connection between Darren and Miles is a force of nature. Their love is an anchor; their devotion is a sanctuary. Joshua Tree: When band leader Miles’s world falls apart, his best friend Darren is the only one who can pick up the pieces. A spontaneous road trip to the desert in a beat-up hippie van turns into a journey of rediscovered longing and the realization that some feelings can’t be buried forever. Late Night Double Feature: A post-midnight feature party provides the perfect cover for a different kind of performance. In the quiet darkness backstage, Darren and Miles explore the boundaries of their desire, proving that the best stories happen after the credits roll. The Emperor’s Boon: In a world of ancient honor and armored duty a single command can change everything. When Emperor "Maelius" grants a rare favor, they must navigate the shift from the battlefield to the bedroom, finding peace in a life defined by service and surrender. Heat level: 5 ____________ New to the series? Fragments of Sanctuary is the perfect introduction to the high-heat, deeply emotional world of A.E. LeMercier. These three standalone stories showcase the "Safe Authority" and protective devotion that fans have come to love, set in entirely new worlds. Returning to the Intricate Ties crew? Because one lifetime of Miles and Darren wasn’t enough, see your favorite couple like you’ve never seen them before. Same heat. Different worlds. Endless devotion

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Summary: Beyond healing discipline lies a love bound by intricate ties. Over 200,000 pages read in the first month. Discover the high-heat, green-flag series that readers are calling the next obsession for fans of Rachel Reid and K.M. Neuhold. Miles Bennet is drowning. Newly divorced and with his self-worth in tatters, he seeks the one thing he has never allowed himself: to let go. He goes to Shimizu looking for a temporary escape, but he finds Darren. Darren is a professional whose gentle authority and warm, protective gaze offer Miles a lifeline he did not know he needed. Darren provides a sanctuary of trust, discipline, and intricate rope work. But as he guides Miles through the art of surrender, the rules of their arrangement begin to shift. Miles came for the structure of the sessions. He stayed for the man holding the line. In this world of "50 Shades intensity" and "Shane and Ilya heart", Miles must decide if he is ready to trust the one man who can see his deepest vulnerabilities and his greatest desires. Even in a place built on professional boundaries, some connections are inescapable. Now Available in Audio Experience the emotional depth of Miles & Darren's story in a whole new way. Narrated by Tyler Laux, this "own-voice" performance brings every evocative moment and high-heat session to life. Laux’s spicy and immersive narration captures the protective warmth of Darren and the vulnerable strength of Miles, offering a listening experience as intense as the story itself. Heat Level: 5 out of 5. No Red Flags. Guaranteed HEA/HFN.

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Summary: Miles Bennet has spent years being told he wasn’t enough. Now, he’s ready to belong to someone who sees his worth—even when he can't see it himself. Darren Quinn is everything Miles needs: commandingly steady, unshakably certain and resolutely protective. His quiet strength and tender control ignites a passion in Miles that turns surrender into deep devotion. As their relationship evolves from from the sanctuary of the club to the reality of home, Miles discovers not just pleasure, but a love that heals his past wounds and empowers him to embrace his true self. Yet when Darren’s world collides unexpectedly with Miles’s protective sister, secrets threaten to unravel everything. Can trust—and love—prevail when the boundaries of power, vulnerability, and acceptance are tested? The quiet, earnest vulnerability of Heated Rivalry meets the profound healing and protective authority of a Nora Phoenix hero in this steamy, heartfelt M/M journey of surrender, second chances, and the courage to be seen. Heat level: 5

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Summary: Fake it until you make it... or until you're kidnapped by a rock god. Spence is a poet with a problem: He’s obsessed with the most self-destructive man in rock. Nick is a legend with a secret: He’s a classically trained violinist who treats his poodles better than himself. Spence thought a white lie about poodle grooming would get him a night with Nick Marlowe. He didn’t realize it would land him on a tour bus in the middle of a high-stakes comeback trail. Now he’s writing lyrics for an anarchist rock star who is as frustratingly hot as he is brilliant. Packed with erotic encounters, chaotic band energy, and a pack of poodles that rule the road, this is a story about what happens when a fake identity leads to a very real happily ever after. Join the band, survive the tour, and fall in love with the most "Boom" family in rock. Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Found Family, Steamy Romance, HEA, Age Gap, High-Heat, Established Star/Newcomer, Sincere MM Romance.

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Summary: Lucas Wolfe is a master of seduction and the gold standard of gay porn. He knows how to break down walls, coax pleasure, and turn a nervous newcomer into a star. He has the reputation, the heat, and the quiet patience to handle the gay-for-pay recruits. For Lucas, it's a job, a challenge he always masters. But Alex Livingston is different. Alex Livingston is supposed to be straight. He's the all-American jock with an unbelievably huge cock, doing this for a massive paycheck to help his family. He can't afford to get attached, and he definitely can't afford to question everything he thought he knew about himself. He just needs to pretend, until a single act of kindness from his veteran co-star shatters his composure. With one look at Alex, one whispered plea for help on set, Lucas is ready to rewrite the script. The unscripted tension between them is more electric than any scene they film. And when Alex, nervous but earnest, leans in for a private, secret kiss before the cameras even roll, Lucas knows he's in trouble. Now Alex's twin brother Jordan and Lucas's bestie Sterling quietly engineering opportunities from the sidelines, and keeping things professional is becoming harder by the day. Between found family, unexpected friendships, and a connection that feels more real than anything they've ever performed, Lucas and Alex must decide whether they're willing to risk everything for something unscripted. He was hired to corrupt the straight boy. Now, he's falling for the sweetest trouble he's ever known. Can Lucas keep their on-set chemistry professional, or will he push Alex to confront a desire that could cost them everything? "Heated Rivalry" meets "Magic Mike" in this high-heat, gay-for-pay novel about found family and true love where you least expect it: under the studio lights. Tropes: Straight-to-Gay, Established Star/Newcomer, Workplace Romance, Found Family, High-Heat M/M Erotic Romance.