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Summary: For the first time, sci-fi and fantasy author J. Scott Coatsworth has brought together four of his sci-fantasy tales in one book: The Great North: Dwyn is a young man in a small, isolated northern town, son of the Minstor, betrothed to marry the beautiful Kessa in just weeks. Mael is shepherding the remains of his own people from Land’s End, farther north, chased out by a terrible storm that destroyed his town. Both are trying to find their way in a post-apocalyptic world. When they meet, their love may change the world and the course of history. Homecoming: Spaceman meets wolfman. When his own world is destroyed, Aldiss and his crew barely manage to escape, leaving friends and lovers behind in a mad dash for survival. When they awaken from deep sleep on Earth, abandoned by humanity five centuries before, they must quickly learn about their new home. Then he meets Hari, a human-wolf hybrid, whose people harbor secrets which just might cost them their lives. The Autumn Lands: Jerrith is running. Kissed by an elf, he can't remain in his hometown of Althos any more. Caspian still hasn't figured out why he kissed Jerrith, but he's running too. Since he was exiled from the Autumn Lands, his past has been hazy, and his future uncertain. When a stray memory brings things into focus, the two decide to run toward something together. What they uncover will change their lives forever. Cailleadhama: Colton is a trans man living in a climate-changed world. He plies canals that used to be city streets, earning a living on San Francisco's flooded verge beneath the Wall. Tris is an elf who goes through the veil on a coming of age pilgrimage called the Cailleadhama, searching for his brother Laris. The two men find common cause, and together they set off through a world transformed by greed and climate change.

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Summary: Scott has been writing science fiction for almost as long as he has been alive - his first short story, a futuristic Jetsons inspired tale, was written in fourth grade, was hand-illustrated in crayon, and won a young writers contest at the University of Arizona. His work has appeared in Galaxy’s Edge, Poplorish, The Mischief Corner Quarterly, and a number of anthologies, including Post Apocalipstick, Fix the World, Save the World, Transform the World, Earth 2100, Myths Untold - Faery, A More Perfect Union, Travels Through the Scarlet Equinox, A Taste of Honey, and many others. Thirty of his short stories are gathered together here for the first time, covering a wide range of sci-fi and fantasy genres, including several never-before published tales - Airlock Justice, The Summer Place, Ever the Rain, and Vibe Science. Enjoy these varied tales of Other Worlds from the never quiescent mind of author J. Scott Coatsworth.

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Summary: Once upon a time, before the hunts, dragons were plentiful in the world. Now they exist only in legend…except in the land of Ivria. Felix is a prince, cousin of the current king, ward of the old one. Knowing he would never sit on the throne, he set himself to become something else—the king's best spy. Aside from a trusted few, people know him as a frivolous, flirtatious prince. They don't see the keen mind behind the charming smile or the love of family and quiet behind the silks and jewels. They certainly don't know he is the eyes and ears of the king. Felix still blames himself for not discovering the plot against Ivria and its king at its beginning, and he's determined to find the remaining members of the conspiracy. If the commander of the King's Guard will get out of his way. Alan is commander of the King's Guard, a role he set himself on the path toward when he was very young. He takes his duty seriously, so seriously there is little room for anything else in his life—not the pastimes he used to enjoy or family or even love. Especially now with the heightened danger to the royal family. He crushed his attraction to the beautiful Prince Felix long ago, but when he finds out Felix is more than he appears, Alan immediately becomes suspicious. Is Felix working for the king or against him? Alan won't let himself be fooled by a pretty face that hides so much, no matter how he used to feel. But the real danger is closer than Felix or Alan realizes, and they're going to have to get over their animosity for each other—and deal with the desire that sparks when they do—if they're going to survive it.

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Summary: Pyxlevir Valzadari is a lucky elf. Loving family, wealth, and beauty are among his advantages. Although young, he is determined to have a successful career working for his father’s company. The other thing Pyxlevir wants is a mate. But he dares not dream about his best friend, Gramlithyn, in that role. As a hybrid, Gramlithyn Verdanyth stands out in his tribe despite his mother’s insistence that he follow every elven tradition to the letter. Gramlithyn adores his parents and does what he’s told. All his energy goes into telling anyone who’ll listen that he doesn’t want a mate. It’s a lie. Gramlithyn wants Pyxlevir, but his closet pal is too busy fantasizing about a future with anyone but an elf-zebra like him. Gramlithyn and Pyxlevir met at six years old, and it was an instant connection. For twelve years, they had an incredible friendship. Then Fate intervened and connected their souls. Pyxlevir is shocked, and Gramlithyn is crushed. So, Gramlithyn does the only thing he can think of. He runs from everything and everyone. Now they’re twenty-four and their worlds have collided again, but is it too late to salvage their matebond?

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Summary: Three Tales of Gay Love, the Dark Arts, and Lustful Fallen Angels The Angel and the Gentleman In the Victorian era, Baxter, a curious magician, summons the fallen angel Kokabiel in search of forbidden knowledge, only to find himself enraptured by the flirtatious angel's beauty. They meet in the dream world, where Baxter can finally express his same-sex attractions. However, when shame causes him to reject Kokabiel's advances, the jilted angel's charming demeanor transforms into one of pure rage, yet the encounter changes Baxter, leading him to finally take a chance on love. The Gentlemen's Anniversary Two years later, Baxter now shares his life with Eugene, a charming dandy. When their anniversary is complicated by a series of duplicated gifts, the rainy London afternoon becomes an occasion for tea, fond memories, and sensual passion. As Eugene recounts his search for the perfect present, the lovers realize the true meaning behind their gifts lies in the remarkable synchronicity that's developed between them. The Gospel of Kokabiel Kokabiel crosses paths with Apollyon, a straight fallen angel grieving over his failure to claim a mortal woman. The gay angel's shameless allure and persuasive ways lead Apollyon to give in to curiosity and pleasure, marking his first experience with another man. However, what begins as provocation turns into an awakening, as the encounter unsettles Apollyon’s identity, exposing a hidden attraction between the fallen angels. A 7,500 word collection for readers who enjoy spicy gay romance, M/M fantasy, queer awakening stories, supernatural passion, and erotic fantasy. Content warning: This book contains explicit content and is only appropriate for readers 18 or older.

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Summary: Some minds were never meant to be touched. Augur Bryn Ashton has been psychologically scarred after reading the mind of a serial killer, Doctor Everard Templeton, aka The Forest Ripper. Bryn’s testimony put Templeton behind bars, but in the process Bryn saw too much—glimpses of the killer’s obsessions, his appetites, and his intent. That moment of psychic exposure forged a connection Templeton refuses to let die. Having escaped custody and evaded the FBI, Templeton returns to Boston with Bryn in his sights. He lays a meticulously engineered trail designed to pull Bryn in and punish him for daring to look into Templeton’s mind. The puzzles twist back on themselves, leading nowhere, but leaving innocent victims in their wake. Detective Gunnar Ericson, Bryn’s partner and lover, finds himself thrust into a nightmare. How can he protect Bryn when Templeton always seems to be three steps ahead of them? As Templeton draws closer, a confrontation becomes inevitable. His taunts are all part of a sadistic game designed to increase the pressure on Bryn and his team because Templeton doesn’t just want revenge—he wants Bryn to suffer for daring to see true evil. And refusing to blink.

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Summary: The Night the Sea Kept Me is a high-angst, high-heat MM monster romance featuring a fiercely possessive, silent protector and the rebellious royal who becomes his entire world. The light of the upper reef is a beautiful, suffocating lie. The dark of the trench is a terrifying truth. Vaelis is a Prince of the bright shallows. He is fiercely proud and dangerously curious, completely bound by the treacherous politics of the sunlit royal court. Kael is a scarred, silent monster of the deep. He is an apex predator stripped of his voice and exiled to the crushing, freezing dark of the Gray Wastes. When a brutal betrayal casts the beautiful royal directly into the abyss, Vaelis fully expects to be devoured by a nightmare. Instead, he is rescued by one. But surviving the deadly fall is only the very beginning. With a massive war threatening to tear their underwater world apart, a broken prince and a touch-starved shark must forge a forbidden bond to survive the dark. He was supposed to be a sacrifice. He became a signal instead.

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Summary: A sapphic historical romance, set in Paris in an alternate 19th century, a Belle Epoque That Never Was. Solange's ambition doesn't leave room for longing. And love was never part of her plan. Louise-Marie escaped a gilded cage, trading the halls of Versailles for a cramped millinery. She expected hard work—but not Solange. As their secrets threaten to unravel, one wrong stitch could cost them everything.

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Summary: This is part of a continuing series by Amazon Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – reading the previous titles is advised as the story continues where the last book ended. Readers will enjoy catching up with members of the Blackwood Pack and reading about what’s happening to them as the pack does what it does best  ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere by fighting evil forces that threaten them. After learning that his long-lost cousin Theodore, is alive and living at the Blackwood Pack, Oliver leaves his job and begins his quest to reunite with him. On the way he’s shocked to discover that Theo’s parents—and his Aunt and Uncle— have been enslaved by their Ghost Bear Alpha and hopes his cousin can help him rescue them. Ever since childhood, Mac’s goal in life has been to find his Fated Mate. Discouraged when two of his brothers find theirs, he struggles with the possibility of never finding his. But when Ollie arrives at the Pack, Mac realizes the Fates have not forgotten him; however the claiming will have to wait since the couple is in grave danger and time is of the essence. The rescue must be meticulously planned and members of the pack will need to use their unique gifts to make it work. If successful, it will not only free the couple, but also give Ollie and Theo back the family members thought to have been lost forever. With the help of Alpha Jackson and other members of the Blackwood Pack, Mac, Ollie and the rescue team set off on a perilous mission with many unknowns to overcome. Astounding surprises, a rare gift, a risky action-packed mission, and many unexpected twists and turns make this passionate love story by Mary Rundle impossible to put down once you’ve read the first page.

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Summary: Introducing the first ever whimsical slightly-gray but still a bit fluffy romance book by Lisa Oliver. “Suspended pending a review of attitude and workplace conduct.” Julian Purdy, archivist, knew his eidetic memory would get him into trouble eventually. But after being suspended from his job, his trip home was interrupted by a being who shouldn't exist. The corpse the being was holding was irrelevant, it was the creature who fascinated him. And maybe the fates were watching him, because now Julian had the time to research what this creature actually was. “I remove problems...I have done so for a very long time.” Cillian, Eldritch guardian, feeds on evil souls, and there were a lot of them in Madison. When his feeding one night was interrupted by a slight man with an interesting personality, Cillian finally had another purpose - find out everything he could about the man who called to his soul... and shadows. He only hoped he could do it without causing Julian to run away. “This has to be a lavish courtship gift,” Julian said aloud. “You brought me a courtship gift.” Neither Cillian nor Julian were used to courting or relationships, but they are both invested enough to keep trying. However, evil lurks in Madison, and Marcus Vane is the most evil of all. When he sets his sights on Julian, Cillian and his brothers pour all their attention into taking him down. But it seems Julian isn't the only one reading ancient books, and when the confrontation comes, it could spell the end not only for Julian and Cillian, but for the Eldritch guardians completely. Please note this is a darker romance book than I typically write with on-page graphic violence. There is also shadows that like to get into interesting places, a succulent called Gerald, and two misfits who don't fit anywhere else, but do fit with each other. HEA guaranteed.

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Summary: The second Emerson Walker laid eyes on Dashiell Keller, he nearly lost control—in front of his twin brother, no less. Their explosive reaction to one another turns his life into a house of cards. After a lifetime spent carefully concealing who he really is, Emerson doesn’t need someone shattering the protections he’s put in place. Alphas aren’t supposed to fall for other alphas. Acting on their attraction could land them both behind bars. Distance is the only way to survive, but he has to know—how could another alpha cause what he’d felt? When Emerson later shows up uninvited to Dash’s office to get those answers, they come even closer to crossing the line. Somehow, Dash finds the strength to demand Emerson leave—adding that he’s never to return. No matter their attraction, they can’t tempt mutual destruction. Months pass and Dash wishes he’d never made that demand. Never’s a really long time—especially when he can’t stop thinking about the dashing firefighter who makes him burn like no other. When the pair come face-to-face in an illegal, underground nightclub, sparks fly once more and the desire they feel refuses to be denied. By the end of the night, they wind up in one another’s arms, but can they turn one night into a happy ending in a world where being together is illegal?

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Summary: When mages come to collect on the deal that resurrected Elias Batesian with deadly supernatural powers, he, his mage-king Beau, and brilliant queen Penny find their kingdom caught in a centuries-old battle between ancient magic and the secret society built to defend against it. If Elias can come to terms with the man he was before Beau–and may have to become again–he’ll secure unlikely allies to keep magic from breaking the world. Book two of the Heart-Mage Trilogy, A VILLAIN’S HOPE is a polyam, bi fantasy romance. A perfect read for lovers of found family, steamy on-page spice, royal/guard, complex and loveable characters, and bi, Autistic, and ADHD rep. Book one of the trilogy was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Top 100 Best Indie Books of 2025 and Top 6 Best LGBTQ+ Indies of 2025.

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Summary: A dragon trapped by his own mistakes. An elf who never meant to become his safe place. Dorian Marsten is a dragon shifter, a Hollywood legend, and very good at mistaking desire for love. When his long-time lover and manager marries a powerful fae prince, Dorian tells himself he’s only worried about his friend. But jealousy has sharp edges, and one reckless choice leaves Dorian trapped in his dragon form, stripped of control, pride, and everything that once defined him. Stranded at Crofton Hall and caught in the wake of fae politics and dangerous magic, Dorian is forced to confront the truth: he can’t fix what was never his to own. Alex Reynolds, the Dark Earl of Crofton’s secretary, is tasked with keeping a very large, very vulnerable dragon alive. Alex offers something Dorian has never truly known: quiet loyalty, steady kindness, and a bond built not on desire, but on choice. As fae plots tighten, ancient magic stirs, and the line between protector and protected begins to blur, Dorian must decide between his human and dragon side. And Alex. Because true love isn’t about possession, or power, or even fate, but about being seen for who he really is. A slow‑burn paranormal gay romance filled with magic, political intrigue, and the healing power of being truly seen. Interception is a story of transformation, forgiveness, and a love that grows where neither man expected it.

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Summary: What happens when you shake up the cozy world of two introverts in the name of love? Only P.O.O.F. holds the magical answer! It is I, Nozzag, and in this next tale I have for you, P.O.O.F. had to pull out all the stops, going full stealth mode to arrange this meet-cute. Sneakiness was the name of the game, and oh boy, do I love a good challenge! Kailu is a powerhouse half-elf/duergar, neurodivergent portal mage extraordinaire who's like a finely tuned instrument but hypersensitive to sensory overload. Living life in a delicate symphony of meds and routines, he tries to resist dreaming of love's sweet embrace. Grigor is a bear shifter who’s trapped in the monotony of his job, but passionate about numbers and the simple joy of coloring and puzzles. His deepest desire is to be accepted and loved for his true, unconventional self, unleashing the gentle and sometimes bratty spirit within him. When Grigor stumbles into Kailu’s world, everything flips! Kailu must face his fear of being “too much” to craft a new harmony—one that makes room for a love that's as wild and vital as it is beautifully unpredictable. P.O.O.F. My Life! is set in the world of Bloodlines of Fate, which is a type of omegaverse. Twilight Temptations are instalove, medium-high heat, low-angst stories that feature various intelligent fantastical beings and a guaranteed HEA. Twilight Temptations is a continuous series, and while each story can be read alone, it is best to read them in order. P.O.O.F. Happens P.O.O.F. Please! P.O.O.F. You! P.O.O.F. My Life!

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Summary: Odem, Odem, Odem. Fate couldn't have paired him with a better mate. Infernal Ruby is book 3 in the Primordial Protectors series. A jokester protector and a sassy take no crap omega. Odem is in for the ride of his life with this one and his brothers are thoroughly enjoying the show.

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Summary: Faelen, cousin to the prince and son of a diplomat, has finally come home to Tournai after years away. The pull to return was almost tangible, and the sense of rightness at being back is absolute. He wants nothing more than to put down roots and build a life among family while pursuing his linguistic studies. Becoming involved in magic meant to protect Tournai isn’t part of his plans…and falling in love is even more unexpected and unfamiliar, but he finds himself doing just that as his friendship with Maxen deepens into something more. Maxen, second son of a wealthy merchant family, longs to leave Tournai and visit everywhere he can. All his life, he’s found places on maps and dreamed, planning out routes to get to them. For now, he’s tied to Tournai’s capital city by family obligations and his position in their shipping business. Someday, though, he’ll be able to travel. His sudden attraction to Faelen shocks him, but their friendship soon becomes a necessary part of his life. Love, however, has no place in his plans, especially not love for a royal cousin with secrets who wants nothing more than to stay in one place. For Faelen and Maxen to build something real between them, they must resolve their differences, but when magic goes awry and all Faelen’s secrets are revealed, will Maxen remain at his side?

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Summary: Alexander is doing his best to settle into life in Tournai’s royal palace after years living outside the country due to his father’s diplomatic work.The sense of belonging and home he feels is overwhelming, but none of his plans are going as he imagined. Many see him as only a lovely, charming adornment of the royal court and underestimate both his intelligence and abilities. His attraction to Marcus, a mysterious olderman who does work for the prince, Alexander’s cousin, is unexpected butnot unwelcome...if Marcus could possibly see who Alexander really is. Lord Marcus is the second son of a minor noble family, a widower raisingtwo children...and the prince’s spymaster. He knows his work isnecessary for the security of the kingdom and its royal family, but he also knows it can be distasteful and dangerous to him and those around him. Marcus has vowed never to fall in love again, never to put anyone else at risk—a promise threatened for the first time by the vibrant, flirtatious Alexander. The attraction is unwelcome and entirely undeniable. Hecan’t believe someone like Alexander would want someone like him, but he also can’t stay away. As they become ever more entangled, Marcus is investigating rumors ofspies at work in Tournai’s university. As he gets closer to uncovering their plot, Alexander is drawn deeper into danger. Can their love survive when Alexander is put in peril by the very spies Marcus is hunting for?

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Summary: Second son of an earl and cousin to the Crown Prince, Griffen has worked hard to forge a career in diplomacy for the principality of Tournai, but he never expected his diplomatic skills would be necessary for a problem so personal to him and his family. A delegation from the mysterious kingdom of Ivria has come to Tournai to make sure the secret of their people—the magical Talent allowing them to change into dragons—and therefore their kingdom itself remain safe. The delegation is concerned with Corentin, an Ivrian, and the man Griffen’s older brother is soon to marry. The Ivrians seem to want to drag Corentin back to Ivria for the offense of revealing their secret, but Griffen refuses to let it happen. His determination puts him into contact—and conflict—with Kirill, a negotiator for the king of Ivria who possesses the dragon Talent himself. The two clash and connect, getting closer and pulling away as they try to negotiate the needs of their people and an unwanted attraction between themselves. However, just as trust might be growing between them, a plot is uncovered and a member of the Ivrian delegation murdered. Griffen and Kirill must discover who is behind both for the safety of their countries and the people they love…and for a chance to be together.

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Summary: As the first-born son of a royal duke and cousin to the prince, Cathal has always put his duty to family and country first, even when it conflicts with his own wishes. When Cathal’s father arranges a marriage between him and Velia, cousin to the emperor of Ardunn, without consulting him, he sees no alternative but to go along with his plans for the good of Tournai. But it’s Velia’s companion, Flavia, who fascinates Cathal from the moment he first sets eyes on her. Cathal doesn’t know Flavia is really Flavian, an artist masquerading as a woman to escape Ardunn, a restrictive and repressive place where Flavian’s preference for men is forbidden. Even when Cathal discovers Flavian’s identity, even as he struggles with his obligations and duty, he cannot fight his attraction to the sharp-tongued artist. Flavian is intrigued by him as well, but Cathal is still betrothed to Velia, and Flavian worries he is more taken with the feminine illusion Flavian presents than the man beneath it. He came to Tournai to start a new life—a safe one—as an artist, and an inconvenient attraction to his friend’s betrothed, a man who happens to be a member of the royal family, is not a part of his plans. While both men battle their longings for each other, spies from Ardunn infiltrate the capital, attempting to uncover Tournai’s weaknesses and secrets. They are also searching for Flavian, who possesses a magical Talent giving him the ability to see the truth of a person just by painting their portrait—something that would be invaluable to Ardunn’s emperor.

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Summary: Though he is the youngest son of a royal duke, Etan is a scholar at heart, happiest in a library surrounded by his books. He contentedly juggles his work for the prince’s government with his studies of the history and legends of Tournai, a subject of particular interest to him because he shares the secret magical Talent that runs in the royal bloodline. However, Etan’s peaceful world turns upside down when his best friend—the man he secretly loves—unexpectedly marries someone else. Tristan is the oldest son of a wealthy merchant, raised to shoulder responsibility for the family business one day. That day comes far sooner than anticipated, and he makes a deathbed promise to his father to marry the woman his father chose and become head of the company and family. Tristan values his friendship with Etan and has always been attracted to him, but he can’t forsake his duty to his father, even if it means giving up the possibility of having Etan as a lover. A year later, Tristan is a widower with an infant daughter and a mother who demands he marry again quickly—something Tristan resists. Circumstances throw Etan and Tristan together again, but even as they succumb to the desires they’ve always harbored, Etan battles his feelings, wary of being cast aside once more. When the unimaginable happens, Etan and Tristan must come together and support each other through the ordeal…and maybe beyond.