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Summary: “Risk is the spark that ignites adventure.” Barbary Fleet, 1891   The Larkspur Academy — Where men explore the mysteries of love and learning Chester Cadman has been duped by unscrupulous men, ridiculed in the newspapers, and disowned by his family. Only twenty-two, he is on the verge of starvation when a Clearwater detective makes him an offer he can't refuse: Join the Larkspur Academy and investigate a haunting that has plagued Lord Clearwater’s family for nearly four hundred years. Mystified, but determined, Chester enlists the help of fellow academy man, Frank Andino, and is soon presented with a second mystery: his attraction to the loyal, but bawdy young Greek. Together, they unearth sinister family secrets that could destroy Clearwater’s reputation and the academy, but the truth must be known. Faced with a double dilemma, Chester is forced to confront the past, even if it means Clearwater’s downfall and a broken heart. It’s a risk, but, as Fleet says, ‘Risk is the spark that ignites adventure, and love is the greatest adventure of them all.’ ★★★★★ ‘Seeing Through Shadows’ is the fourth book in The Larkspur Mystery series. A combination of mystery, male love and adventure set in England in 1890 and 1891, the Larkspur Mysteries blend historical fact with fiction. Rescued from destitution, young gay men are invited to Lord Clearwater’s Larkspur Academy. There, they explore their talents as they encounter romance, bromance and a variety of intriguing mysteries. The Larkspur series follows on from the popular Clearwater Mysteries and is set in the same world, but you don’t have to have read the Clearwater series to enjoy this collection of full-length historical novels.

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Summary: Stephen Newell, aka, Seltzer – don’t ask, his younger sister is still traumatized over the whole event. Seltzer, the lead guitarist for the band Embrace the Fear was caught in a compromising position with the younger brother of the not so happy drummer from the mega band, Social Sinners, Diamond. “Don’t poke the bear,” Stoli, lead guitarist for Social Sinners and Seltzer’s mentor warns while moving Seltzer out of Diamond’s reach. But being the jokester was Seltzer’s MO, though Diamond’s growls and clenched fists should’ve been a sign to back off. Jeremiah Taylor grips his brother’s bicep while he and Diamond’s husband Easton do their best to calm the beast. Was the hook up with Seltzer worth it? Yes, and no. Though this wasn’t their first time… Seltzer's Taylor is a book in the multi-author Road to Rocktoberfest 2023 series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not read them all and see who hits the stage next? Hot rockstars and the men who love them, what more could you ask for. Kick back, load up your kindle and enjoy the men of Rocktoberfest!

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Summary: Intelligencers: men and women from all walks of life and from all sections of society, servants of the Crown who work for the Home Office gathering information vital to the security of the nation. London, 1855. While Great Britain is at war with the Russians in the Crimea, a cadre of disaffected seditionists and insurrectionists, made up of members of the aristocracy and wealthy industrialists, have set a plan into action that’s been decades in the making—a plan that aims to overthrow the Queen and to install a puppet king on the throne in her place. With the war raging and disquiet in the industrial north and in Ireland, their perfidious plot, unless stopped, threatens to bring about anarchy and revolution. Aware of the imminent danger, Sir George Grey, the Home Secretary, has tasked The Brothers, a band of four men, friends of over twenty years, to root out the source of the infection, destroy the clique, and track down and eradicate its foreign pretender by any means necessary. From molly houses to state banquets, from hospitals to steam baths, from aristocratic households to the meanest of slums, the friends find themselves in a succession of increasingly perilous situations. Like the mighty Thames, undercurrents flow swift and deep as they uncover plot after plot and treachery and treason in abundance.

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Summary: Sex Ray Specs are a way of looking at the world. People are their most open and vulnerable during sex, and it is then that their inner secrets are revealed. This anthology runs the gamut, from sweet and tender to darkly transgressive, all with one common thread, the search for love. Wintersong - All Armand wants is to bridge the gap, all Peter wants is to move on. In the Archives – The legend can't be true, or can it? Amadan Na Briona – The fae have long taken humans for their companions Carnival Nights – It's just a children's ride, nothing to be afraid of. Perfect Match – Two men visit a matchmaker, who would have thought they were a perfect match? Dinner with the Devil – When you dine in the devil's house make sure to set him a place. The Poetry Game – My lover whispers to me. Too Sweet to Eat – Even the best laid plans can go awry Blacksmith – Who burns hotter, the blacksmith or his forge? Dream A Little Dream – Arthur draws his dream into life. Tapestry – Our past is written on our skin Geisha – A male ninja masquerades as a geisha and his life will never be the same. Sex Ray Specs contains transgressive M/M literary fiction. It utilizes adult language and adult situations. It depicts violence, explicit sex and disturbing scenes/images. If you are offended by male/male eroticism, sexual situations, depiction of BDSM elements, and strong language you might not enjoy this work.

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Summary: A romantically queer Edwardian novel in three acts. Six unconventional people find their unconventionally-perfect matches in a community of adventurers and academics. An American heiress travels to England in 1905, soon to meet an aristocratic lady adventurer who becomes the friend and partner of a lifetime … An Oxford solicitor finds himself possessed of a modest estate, yet has no one with whom to share it. Seeking a lady of intelligence, he finds his perfect match … A gemstone magnate from Ceylon forms a connection with the Spanish secretary to an English duchess. The time may be right for their love; the place is not. But in the south of France they can live together in the sun … A sweet, low-angst, ensemble frolic. Adult situations, themes, and language, with three happy endings.

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Summary: In this second instalment of the Damien the Devil series, we see Damien has found a new, more permanent home outside the foster system with Pat, Damien’s Renfield and caseworker, and his twin brother Matt. He‘s also enjoying a budding romantic relationship with Brian, another boy from the foster home. But after the two of them are caught kissing, Damien is kicked out on the streets in the middle of the night—only to find himself in a very dangerous situation with a vampire. Brian, feeling guilty about the whole situation, goes looking for Damien the next evening, only to fall victim to the vampire’s trap himself. Damien and Pat save Brian, but he’s unable to remember what happened that night—until he starts to be plagued with nightmares. Meanwhile, Damien is too afraid to reveal to Brian that he is a vampeal: a half-vampire and half-human. Will they both be able to handle the truth of what each other is hiding?

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Summary: Ex-con turned barber Tyler Rockwell works in his mother’s beauty salon in small-town California. Every resident of Foggy Basin will happily remind Tyler they know the one thing he wants to put behind him. Mosby Leslie left his old life behind after a tragedy, hiding in the mountains near Foggy Basin, where the fog rolled into the valley like clockwork. Committed to living alone in misery, Mosby fills his days with painting landscapes of the sleepy little village he can see from his front porch and having intense discussions with Barbara Bushy, his only friend. One day while on a supply run, Mosby trips over a crumbling step in front of Shear Bliss Salon, hitting his head. Next thing he knows, a handsome young man is tending to his every need. The shorter, lean man’s smiles light up Mosby’s sullen world. To stay in the sunshine of Tyler’s attention for just a little longer, Mosby pretends to have forgotten who he is and where he lives. What will the barber do when he finds out that under Mosby’s long hair and beard is a famous painter who people have been trying to find for over a year? When the fog clears, is there any way the two of them can find Shear Bliss together? Welcome to Foggy Basin. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay? Well, better find your place. Sit back, relax, and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a stand-alone but why not stay and get to know us by reading them all. POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: This story contains scenes depicting sexual harassment in the workplace, and discussions of violence and abuse while incarcerated. Reader discretion is advised.

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Summary: First Christmas as a couple? That’s no pressure... riiiight! Mosby Leslie and Tyler Rockwell are adjusting to life as a couple in the small town of Foggy Basin. With their first Christmas together fast approaching, new insecurities make themselves known. What’s the perfect gift for the man who has everything? That’s what Tyler wants to know because every time he asks the question Mosby’s answer is always the same: “I don’t need anything.” When Tyler finally decides on the perfect gift, why is his mother discouraging him? Mosby’s set on making the perfect proposal to Tyler on Christmas Eve when Tyler’s mother and biological father return to Foggy Basin to visit. He’s planned every step perfectly, but much to Mosby’s dismay, it’s rare that things go as planned. Can he scramble to make a new plan in time?

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Summary: Seamus McCord is a man of the cloth who has convinced himself he can ignore the pestering qualms he’s had for years regarding his choice to become a priest and take his final vows, solidifying his devotion to his vocation. He’s justified in his mind that he can wall off his doubts and ignore the dark secret he’s keeping buried deep in his heart. Meeting a handsome man at a laundromat one night further complicates his situation, bringing more problems he doesn’t need. All the old concerns push their way to the surface with only one look into the man’s blue-green eyes. As Seamus falls into a spiral of lust and desire, he realizes the time for prayers of guidance has long passed. ## Carter Lee Riggs has made mistakes—one of which changed the course of his life forever. After he’s paid his debt, he faces the challenge of controlling the rage inside him when faced with life’s injustices. He saved a life once, but in the process, he nearly took another. One night, a man comes into his workplace, and it almost feels as if Carter’s being given another chance at happiness. It’s only a brief encounter, but if Carter has the opportunity to find the man again, might they have a chance at something neither ever expected to find? For Seamus and Carter, if there’s a way to atone for being less than perfect while seeking their hearts desires, will they take it? Can two sinners be redeemed by love?

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Summary: It’s 1984, and fifteen-year-old Arizona is doing his best to take care of his younger brothers and sister while their daddy drives a truck cross-country and spends his paycheck on booze and gambling. In small town southeastern Louisiana, his family is known as the lowest of the low, and they say it’s on account of a family curse that’s so ugly, no one would dare speak of it. Then Arizona’s daddy loses his job, and things go from bad to worse. He baits Arizona into a fight, and their brawl results in him and his brothers and sister being split up by Social Services. Arizona is determined to make a better man of himself and take care of his siblings, but he’s up against a world controlled by adults, small town prejudices, and unfathomable family secrets that will change everything he thought he knew about himself.

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Summary: Skylar Ashe, a mild-mannered band teacher, hates the spotlight. His father is the drummer and lead singer for From the Ashes, a hard-partying eighties hair band on the brink of a comeback—until Skyler’s father has a cardiac event during a scandalous liaison. The band has been invited to play Rocktoberfest, but without their leader behind the drum kit, their comeback may be lost before it gets off the ground. Skyler’s mom guilts him into taking the sticks until the elder Ashe is up to performing again, though Skyer would rather face a dentist’s drill without Novocain. Sanders “Sandy” Kensington, former defensive tackle for the Chicago Breeze, doesn’t have much going on since being pressured to retire from football. His little brother is the manager of a washed-up eighties hair band, and when one of their gold records is used in an action-movie blockbuster, Sandy’s goaded into helping his brother keep the band members out of trouble. Enter a stalker driven to keep From the Ashes off the stage. It seems Skyler is the target, and Sandy vows to protect him while struggling with his attraction to the young drummer. Will Skyler’s kindness and innocence hurt the band’s rock star image, or will Sandy introduce Skyler to the ways of the world? Will the looks that Smolder between them go unnoticed, or will they become the stars of the show? Smolder is a book in the multi-author Road to Rocktoberfest 2024 series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not read them all and see what antics our bands get into next? Hot rockstars and the men who love them, what more could you ask for? Kick back, load up your Kindle and enjoy the men of Rocktoberfest!

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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: 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: 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: 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.

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Summary: Everyone needs a little me time to reconnect with themselves . . . Kieran’s world had been turned upside down. He’d confronted his husband, Lance, about an indiscretion. But it takes two, the road runs both ways, the sword has two edges. . . We’ve all heard that relationships are reciprocal. Kieran wakes on day 3 of his exotic whirlwind adventure of his free week and finally starts to confront why he was sent. After an unanticipated passion, Kieran finds himself once more alone, missing his husband, and contemplating life’s choices. Where does he go from here? Unexpectedly, his thoughts are interrupted by Aoi—a stranger who seemingly knows Kieran better than he knows himself. A stranger who takes Kieran by the arm and leads him to the knowledge he’d been denying himself for so long. Lance sent his husband on a cruise to reconnect with himself. But this was not just any cruise. . . This was a gay cruise.