Books By Hollis Shiloh
Word Count: 45000
Character Identities: Bisexual
Summary: Cole and Arlie are good partners, good friends. Their personal lives are a little more complicated. Arlie, a sweet bi wolf, casually dates women he clearly has no chemistry with. Cole, self-conscious and shy, is staying too long in an unhealthy relationship with a woman he feels more hated by every day. They both have thoughts about each other's romantic lives. When Cole's relationship ends, he struggles to pull himself out of the emotional spiral. Things get more complicated after Arlie admits he dates only women because he's afraid his pack will reject him if he finds a man. Well, Cole won't settle for that! His new goal is to help his buddy be accepted for who he is—and to find true love. Everything is going well, until Cole begins to realize he might not be as straight as he thought. The discovery brings up old pain and old fears—and new feelings about Arlie.
Word Count: 29000
Character Identities: Demisexual
Summary: Dating is complicated for a fox shifter on the demisexual spectrum. In fact, Tim has kind of given up on it. He devotes himself to his hobbies—books (and arguments about them) and running a forum for his favorite TV show. When an interesting new neighbor moves in, he wonders if something might eventually develop between them. That question is quickly dashed when his best friend instead falls for the man. Tim resigns himself to the usual—being forgotten about by his friends because of dating and sex. Ross, his neighbor's friend, shows up angry that he's been forgotten, too. Tim and Ross strike up a conversation. Wolf and fox shifters don't tend to get along very well, but these two have an easy chemistry from the beginning. Ross needs a fake date for his ex's wedding, and Tim offers to go with him. Why not? It sounds fun. What starts off as a small favor gradually becomes friendship. Could it grow to more? m/m romance - demisexual shifter romance - fake-dating to real dating Heat level: sweet
Word Count: 43000
Character Identities: Demisexual
Summary: Meet Beckett. Divorced cop, cynical about his job. He wants to be a good guy. Maybe working through the Shifters and Partners organization and partnering with a wolf shifter will help. It doesn't seem like anything in his life is easy, especially romance. He felt burned enough by his divorce that he doubts he'll ever want to date again—especially since attraction doesn't work for him the way it seems to for most people. But finding a partner, forming friendships, and learning how to navigate the complicated things in his life might just lead him back around to romance after all. Shifters & Partners #31 43,000 words Demisexual romance Low heat
Word Count: 43000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: John Moss is a land healer first and foremost, even though he's part of the guardians and supposedly a warrior. His main helper is the vampire Mabry. Mabry fills a difficult role. As a peace-treaty sacrifice from the vampires, he answers to the guardian council instead of the vampires, and he receives little to no respect from anyone. He and John are friends, but they can't be more when Mabry isn't truly free to say yes or no. Facing a difficult job healing a cemetery with deeply negative energy around it, John and Mabry might be out of their depths. At the same time, Mabry is facing another difficulty as well—one that's more personal and dangerous. They need all their skills, cleverness, and bravery if they're going to work together to free the land—and to free Mabry, too. fantasy – LGBT 43,000 words
Word Count: 31000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Jack and Cameron have a good thing going. Jack is a burned out reporter and Cam is a fox shifter who gives him tips. They also meet up to play pinball...and to have sex. It's a nice arrangement, no messy feelings involved, no pressure that neither one of them needs. Cam is frightened by the idea of falling in love—been there, done that, got the scars to show for it—and Jack's last relationship ended in a painful breakup. But things have been changing lately. When there's only one guy in the world you really want, is it going to work to keep pretending it's just casual? 31,000 words low heat
Word Count: 42000
Character Identities: Demisexual, Gay
Summary: Henry knows what he likes—and what he doesn't. He likes Christmas far more than one is supposed to, and gets started with his decorations far sooner, too. He likes quiet days, and he gets annoyed with his coworkers and their idea of humor. Unfortunately, he also likes Alfie—short, chipper, insecure Alfie. Having a crush on a coworker is not ideal. But Alfie is now seeking him out, spending time with him, and...wanting to be his friend? Henry knows better than to get his hopes up, but his days are certainly brightened by Alfie's presence. Alfie's life is messier than Henry's, even though most people consider him more normal. He really needs a friend right now. And possibly something more than a friend? Heat: very low
Word Count: 40000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Bo and Jay work well together—in bed and out. Even if they have very different ideas of what their relationship actually is. When Bo disappears without warning, Jay is frantic. His wolf partner wouldn't up and leave, not for anything. That means he was snatched. By whom, and for what purpose? The guy who wanted to be Bo's mate is the first suspect. Maybe he couldn't take no for an answer. But he's not the only suspect. A shifty fox, a crooked sheriff, and strange gunmen at a mysterious diner all enter Jay's line of questioning. He won't stop until he finds Bo, no matter who he has to cross. And he'd better hurry, because the clock is ticking for his partner.
Word Count: 36000
Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Summary: Jack and Lucas work together and enjoy making each other laugh. It's weird to Jack to only find a best friend now, when he's technically a grownup. He isn't sure it's mutual. And he's pretty sure he has a crush on Lucas. Now Lucas is in trouble and doesn't have anywhere to stay. Jack finally convinces him to move in, but Lucas insists it's just till he's on his feet. As his stay becomes longer and their lives weave together, Jack has to decide if he's ever going to say anything about how he feels, or if he just needs to get over this. But his crush doesn't seem to be fading... 36,000 words heat level: sweet young adult / new adult
Word Count: 55000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Jacob is a wolf shifter and a country boy, the alpha of a hardscrabble pack barely making ends meet. He loves his home and family dearly, but times are tough. It's a lot of responsibility to carry. The newcomer to town, a handsome, shy bear shifter, has caught his attention in a big way. Jacob has no problem with being gay. He just wishes he could get Henry to talk to him for more than a couple of seconds at a time. And maybe marry him tomorrow. Henry's annoyingly hot friend keeps getting in the way, though... Henry is a sweet, gentle baker who has problems of his own. He isn't sure he'll ever be ready to commit to a mate, but he's definitely drawn to Jacob. He daydreams about him, bakes for him, looks forward to his every visit...but wolves don't do casual, and Henry can barely make plans past next week, much less for his whole future. Fox shifter Atticus, Henry's dearest friend, has complicated feelings of his own. He loves Henry devotedly, even if his feelings will never be returned. This new, prickling tension between him and the wolf shifter is no fun. Does he have to keep feeling things for guys who will never be interested? Besides, he plans to stay single for life. Can Jacob, Henry, and Atticus each figure out what they want out of life—and what, if anything, they'll be to each other? low heat ~55,000 words a baking bears story
Word Count: 65600
Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay, Questioning
Summary: Ollie Boyd enjoys Jack Finley's company, likes to make him laugh, and wants to work with him...and maybe something more than that. It sure is confusing to have these feelings for another guy, and in the homophobic 1950s, it's not really safe. Jack Finley finds time for Ollie, sure, but he's just humoring a friend. He's a tough private eye. He's certainly not indulging secretly in a crush, no matter how attractive or charming Ollie might be. Jack's smart and careful, and he's been around the block. It's hard enough to be who he is without taking on extra trouble. But now Jack needs some help, after a botched Good Samaritan act leaves him broken in body and spirit. Ollie wants to be the one who's there for him. He also wants to figure out these feelings—even if they mean he's in pretty deep trouble. A whole lot of bumps in the road—including blackmail and murder—might take these two down more dangerous streets than they'd guess...together. 65,600 words
Word Count: 43500
Character Identities: Gay, Questioning
Summary: Will is gay, a sweet but forgetful wolf shifter who doesn't seem to have any standards for who he "dates." That bothers his partner far more than it should. Elliot (who is definitely, definitely not gay) was deeply traumatized by growing up in a strict belief system. In his mind, there's nothing to be gained from examining too closely who he might be. Nothing but pain, heartbreak, maybe even damnation. An overly-friendly fox shifter, a fat orange housecat, and a lot of soul-searching may end up changing his mind. Because sometimes secrets won't stay buried. And at some point, he has to tell the truth, to himself—and to Will.
Word Count: 16300
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Steve isn't used to being the responsible party. He's not even a real agent at the Paranormal Research Agency—he's here on parole. But right now, a lot of the PRA's people are missing, and Steve and the librarian might be the only ones who can save them. While she researches like her life depends on it, Steve's running around mopping up monstrous messes. He needs all the help he can get—even from a sassy vampire. Barnaby the vampire is kind of hot (for a twink), and not nearly as badass as he likes to think. Even if he did save Steve's life. Between the three of them, they might just have what it takes to save the day. 16,300 words - low heat Themes: gay romance, paranormal, humor
Word Count: 51000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Police are the enemy. But when the choice is between working with them or letting the pack starve, Clay does his duty as the alpha and takes a job he'd never otherwise have chosen. He doesn't expect to find a certain sheriff so absolutely captivating. Harry makes him want things that are dangerous. After all, everybody knows non-shifters don't make good mates...right? A shifters and partners novel Length: 51,000 words Heat level: very low EXCERPT I watched his hands as he fiddled with the straw wrapper, as he squeezed lemon into his water. He had particularly watchable hands, with character, deft and careful and precise. They were hands that could mesmerize. Not young and smooth, they were large, rather tanned, with prominent knuckles and with some dark hair on the back of them. They were hands that had worked hard, and also hands that were careful. He turned a salt shaker round and it was all I could do not to stare as we waited for our food to arrive. He'd ordered for both of us. At least, he'd gotten a burger and fries and looked at me inquiringly. I'd just said "Same." I would have even if he'd ordered the worst thing on the menu. I was hungry enough I wouldn't care. Still, I'd heard good things about the food here, and it always smelled wonderful when I was walking past. It smelled good today, too, but even so, it couldn't distract me from my obsession with his hands. "So what can I do to ensure that you're happy working at with the sheriff's department?" said Harry. I can think of a few things. My mouth was dry, but I forced myself to look up and meet his gaze. I tried my best to banish sexual thoughts...and those damnable fluttering feelings thumping around awkwardly inside my chest. Oh, his eyes were just so damned blue. "It's fine," I said. "As long as I get paid." And it's enough to help the pack. "Flexible hours are good, too, when I'm working construction in the summer." At least if I could get any construction work this year. He nodded seriously, paying careful attention to me. It was a heady experience. "That's pretty much it." It would help if I weren't targeted by anyone inside or outside the sheriff's department for my involvement, but that was probably too much to ask. No, I would have to weigh any increased risk against the decreased risk of being run down (assuming being seen with the sheriff eating in public did affect that risk in the right direction). Harry smiled at me gently, but in a slightly scolding way. "There's something you're not telling me." I couldn't help grinning. It felt like we were old friends, even though we'd barely met. I put a hand against my chest, miming shock. A slightly camp gesture, but one I didn't feel funny making around him. "Moi?" He laughed: a genuine, out-loud laugh, just from my nonsense joke. It made me grin harder; it made my toes curl up in my shoes. It was a delicious surprise, his laugh. "All right, fair enough," he said. "I suppose you're allowed to keep some mysteries. I'd just hate to see you leave for greener pastures as soon as we get used to each other." I looked at him, and thought, That is never going to happen. And heaven help me, but that made my inner wolf as wary as anything that had happened in months. If already I didn't want to leave...and not just because of the pack, but also because of him...then I was in a bad way. Dial it back, Clay.
Word Count: 45000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Afraid of being outed, Neil Hunter, "Hunt," dreads meeting the new "human lie detector" at the precinct — a registered empath who can sense truth and falsehood. But Skyler Zane is more of a mess than any closeted cop could ever be, with an abusive ex and a history of mental issues. And instead of avoiding him, Hunt ends up taking him under his wing, looking out for him. And maybe falling for him, too. Everything is going well — including their unexpected feelings for each other — until Sky's skills come to the wrong attention. Now it's up to Hunt to find him — and figure out how to keep them both alive. ~45,000 words a Men of the ESRB novel The Extra Sensory Regulatory Bureau rates talented individuals like empaths and clairvoyants. They have special gifts--and often some extra burdens that go along with them. The ESRB takes care of its own, but these guys still have a lot to figure out about life--and love. Stay tuned for more tales from the men of the ESRB!
