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Summary: The holidays are coming to Foggy Basin and Tig is more than ready to celebrate with his boyfriend Isaac. Tig loves Christmas and every thought is on presents he needs to buy, and how they’ll decorate the house. When Isaac realizes how excited Tig is he wants to make it as special for him as he can. Even if it means decorating trees, and lots of shopping. This is all new to him and he’s going to put all his effort into making this Christmas great. He’s even got a few tricks up his sleeve to make it special. For the second year in a row there’s a promise of snow and everyone in town is excited. Tig and Isaac are in love and ready to have the best holiday yet, even if they have a few things to take care of first.

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Summary: Mankind has gone to the stars, but there are still many secrets lurking in the depths much closer to home. CORBIn (Construct, Oceanic Research, Biologically INtegrated) is one of a kind, a fusion of human, animal, and machine designed to explore the still hidden parts of our world. It is programmed with a purpose, to discover and reveal the last mysteries of Earth. It isn't supposed to be able to lie or conceal anything from its creators - but, then again, it was also never meant to fall in love... Under a Solstice Sea is part of the Tinsel and Tentacles 3.0 series. It is a story showing that love truly knows no bounds, not of origin, culture, or even biology...

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Summary: It’s time for A Very Denarius Holiday! The brothers haven’t celebrated in centuries but this year they have four reasons to – Griffin, Luna, and twins Kane & Hunter. Ionus and Alex’s home is full of mischief and love. Four wild dragonettes, add in a silly Uncle Odem and it’s anyone’s guess what’ll happen next. Join us for their first Christmas and celebrate the new lives and mates that have brought so much joy to the Denarius brothers’ lives.

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Summary: The tree knocked on the front door, begging to be let in… It was Sky and Nolan’s first Christmas together. Nolan was hoping to make lots of cozy memories with his new family. But nothing goes quite how you might expect when you date a necromancer. A “Christmas” tree shows up on their doorstep—a gift from the king of the underworld—and it turns their holidays upside down. Can Nolan and Sky make it through the holiday season with their unexpected guest? Fall in love with sunshine-y necromancer Sky and his grumpy boyfriend Nolan as they tackle the holidays with a sprinkle of magic and lots of chaos.

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Summary: A smooth-voiced radio host hiding behind secrets. A fearless tattoo artist who refuses to stay in the dark. One anonymous call that ignites a connection neither man can forget. Ryan Jacobs spends his nights listening to other people’s truths. As the host of a popular late-night radio show, he’s built a career on calm control, guarded boundaries, and never letting anyone close enough to hurt him again. Then Cameron Ashford calls in. Confident, magnetic, and impossible to ignore, Cameron turns a simple confession hour into a spark Ryan can’t put out. What begins as anonymous tension becomes something deeper — something Ryan wants but isn’t sure he can protect. When their off-air chemistry turns explosive, Ryan faces the one thing he’s always avoided: being truly seen. But just as he starts to lower his defenses, disturbing calls begin slipping through the phone lines. Calls from someone who knows more than they should. Someone who wants to expose the one thing Ryan can’t afford to lose. As desire and danger intertwine, Ryan must choose between staying safe in the shadows or taking the kind of risk that could change everything. Because loving Cameron means stepping into the light… and someone out there is ready to make sure he pays the price. This steamy MM romance blends slow-burn tension with irresistible heat, emotional vulnerability, and a twist of romantic suspense. Expect anonymous calls, forbidden attraction, high-stakes secrets, and a love story powerful enough to break every rule. If you’re looking for your next addictive MM romance filled with passion, conflict, and heart, this is the one you won’t be able to put down.

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Summary: Gabriel: Gabriel is the Divine Herald, the messenger of the Lord, the Angel of Revelation… and he's currently losing ground to social media. (Really, how is he supposed to compete with that ticking app?) When the afterlife’s management team forces him into a “professional development partnership” with a demon, Gabriel is horrified—until he meets Leviathan, a sea monster with tattoos, tentacles, and a knack for helping him connect with mortals. Levi: Leviathan has no interest in going back to the underworld. He’d much rather spend his time topside with his octopus sidekick and now, apparently, one very uptight angel. Teaching Gabriel about mortal pleasures—food, coffee, books, and other things (that require less clothes)—is the best adventure Levi’s had in centuries. But as they both start to enjoy their unexpected partnership, one problem remains: what happens when the leadership team decides the partnership is over? Levi isn’t about to give up his angel, and Gabriel isn’t sure he wants to return to Heaven without his demon. Tags: Featuring one grumpy angel and one cheery sea monster demon; accidental stroke of genius from the leadership team (very accidental); Mt. Everest is overrated, but mortal coffee is divine; even angels enjoy a good book; Gabriel discovers the joys of food, and other mortal pleasures (wink, wink); Levi has tentacles, and Gabriel definitely approves.

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Summary: Can he put his hurt aside and try love again? Matthew’s life is a mess. His boyfriend, Alex, moved in without discussing it with him first, and Matthew is starting to have reservations about their relationship. On top of that, the guy Matthew was in love with who up and left him five years ago has returned to town and wants him back. And don't even get him started on the Vlogmas videos he's committed to doing. Isn’t Christmas supposed to be about love, joy, and peace?

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Summary: IT'S NINE YEARS LATER, AND EVERYONE HAS A NEW SECRET. BUT SECRETS NEVER STAY BURIED FOR LONG Nine years have passed since a group of strangers first met at a magical little restaurant in East Sacramento called Ragazzi. They have all been touched by its subtle magic, and have become a family. With the tragic death of one of them, ripples spread through the entire group, exposing secrets and revealing truths that many of them would rather not face. Dave and Marcos are each battling their own demons. Matteo is hunting an embezzler at Ragazzi, while Diego struggles to hold on to his son, Gio. Carmelina fears Daniele won’t take no for an answer. And both Ben and Sam are dealing with tragic losses that have turned their lives upside down. Into the mix come a few new characters—Ainsley, a Sac State student studying to be a doctor; a mysterious stranger who is stalking someone in the group; and a few new love interests who may have their own skeletons in the closet. The cast of River City is back, along with some great new Italian recipes for you to try at home! What secrets will be revealed before the last page turns?

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Summary: About the Texas Sterling Collection Originally written as four separate books comprising a continuing story featuring the same two main characters, Wyl Sterling and Rod Bonner, it is now available as a collection. This enables readers to flow smoothly from one story to another. Many clues are dropped in the first two stories that lead to events in the second two stories. Those connections existed in the separately published stories but will be easier to follow in this collection. The four stories have been completely re-edited and revised. The story lines themselves remain untouched, but wording is clarified and any errors have been eliminated. Book One: Unexpected Retired Marine Wyl Sterling runs the family ranch with his brother. To better manage the business side, his brother encourages Wyl to get a college degree. But returning to college at 40 has Wyl filled with uncertainty. Then he walks into his first class and meets Dr. Rod Sterling. The attraction is immediate and mutual. Neither man can deny the spark between them, but numerous hurdles block their way, leaving friendship as the best route until a kiss ignites desire for more. But tragedy strikes and triggers challenges that test their resolve. They must face a past and a present that threatens to derail their future. Only one thing is certain, they want that future and want it together. Book Two: The Outing In the arid expanse of Blackfield, Texas, ex-marine turned rancher Wyl Sterling and retired college professor Rod Bonner Sterling find solace in their marriage and peaceful ranch life. Tranquility takes a turn when Mitzi, Wyl’s greedy sister-in-law, reappears, wielding threats to out them in a way that would harm their reputation, relationship, and sense of security. Now, Rod and Wyl must grapple with Mitzi’s relentless pursuit. Will they survive the prejudice, harassment, and eventual confrontation in the City Council Chambers? How can they outsmart Mitzi at her own game? Book Three: Emerald Mission The general’s voice on the answering machine means only one thing: Wyl was being called back into the Marines. When a cybercriminal in Ireland developed a scheme that could cripple the world’s finances, Wyl’s cybersecurity skills are needed. Under the guise of an extended honeymoon, he and Rod must ferret out the criminal and stop him before he succeeds. While Ireland, they discover there is more to it than a simple crime. Their lives are in danger, and stopping the criminal will take more than they expected. Wyl promised they would celebrate their first Thanksgiving together on Sterling Ranch in Texas, but first they need to make it out of Ireland alive. Book Four: Love on the Prairie Cleaning out the historic Bonner home in preparation for selling, Rod and Wyl come across an old trunk hidden in a dark corner of the full basement. Inside the trunk are items of clothing, and an old journal written in the late 1800s. In the journal, they find the histories of both the Sterling family and the Bonner family. They learn how their two great uncles connected in a way that was forbidden in that period, how they survived, and how they faced a threat neither wanted. They also discover modern day remnants neither expected. More Sterling stories are planned. Look for releases in 2026.

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Summary: After ten years away, Noah Keaton swore he’d never return to the small Oregon town that broke his heart. But when his father’s health forces him back for Thanksgiving, he’s met not only by family tension — but by Hunter Reyes, his brother’s best friend, and the man Noah once wanted more than anything. Reyes is now the town’s firefighter. Quiet. Grounded. And every bit as irresistible as the memory Noah tried to forget. What begins as cautious reconnection soon ignites into something that feels like home — and danger all at once. Between simmering attraction, family secrets, and small-town whispers, both men must decide whether to risk it all for a second chance at love. Because some fires never die — they just wait for the right spark. A heartfelt MM slow-burn romance filled with heat, heart, and home. If you love stories that explore: Second chances between men who never stopped caring Small-town tension, slow-burn chemistry, and deep emotion Firefighter and chef dynamics with real-world warmth Emotional homecomings and long-awaited redemption The courage to love again after loss Then Homecoming Heat will stay with you long after the final page. A story of forgiveness, belonging, and rediscovering the love that never faded. Click “Buy Now” and feel the fire that started it all.

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Summary: Heartbroken and still nursing the wounds of loss, renowned author Malachi Ardell seeks solitude with his companionship only extending to Vinx, a native FelCan, and sporadic interaction with fellow humans. His expectations of a quiet future are thrown into chaos when his rural sanctuary is commandeered as a safe haven for extraterrestrial refugees. What begins as resentment towards this unanticipated intrusion gradually shifts into acceptance as Ardell opens his world to the Isuzsona people, survivors of unimaginable trauma from a distant world. Yet, he didn’t account for the enigmatic Speaker of the Isuzsona capturing his interest, and soon, his heart. Stirring emotions he assumed were forever dormant, Ardell is faced with uncertainty. Do these alien beings comprehend love, let alone reciprocate it? Falling in love might just become his greatest downfall, yet stopping himself seems impossible. Will Malachi's love be reciprocated? Dive into this tale of unexpected romance and interstellar intrigue to find out!

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Summary: Christmas on the Beach. What could be better than battling it out in a rock band competition on the beach for Christmas? Daryl Keeley, drummer for the wild metal band, Lythium Madness, is ready to find out. Every aspect of his life is too cold. Only his bandmates have shown him warmth, and now he’s looking forward to the tropical setting and the hard rocking music to thaw his heart. During the competition, he meets Micah Bray, a bassist from another band, and when they play together…more than sparks fly. The beautiful music they could make together is overshadowed by all that threatens to keep them apart.

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Summary: Short M/M Horror Story with a touch of Romance Vance Hanshaw, visiting his childhood summer vacation home, never realized that the dark tales he once heard about the old Victorian mansion he now owns could ever be true. All he remembered were the happy moments he had in that house, the moments he shared with Jax, the neighbours’ boy. But on this visit when handsome Jax strides in, arousing Vance’s hidden desires, chaos follows, evoking the monster trapped in the room of mirrors. Note from the author: This is the first short story in the series. Part II of the same story will be published in this series. However, most of the stories in the series will be either stand alone or in two parts. Every story promises an HEA, or Happy for now ending. The stories in this series contain horror, death and violence. It is intended for mature readers only. Male on Male content in this story may not be explicit, but the coming stories may contain explicit content.

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Summary: Lead guitarist Robin is a broody, beloved fan darling. He’s also the only member of The Rade who doesn’t have a love story so far. While fans and the press speculate, Rob’s busy dealing with his traumatic past as a real-life prince of Fairyland. His mother, the queen of the Winter Court, has finally had enough of his self-imposed exile. Kay was raised in the queen’s palace, stripped of his history and sharpened like a blade to become the perfect assassin. Nevertheless, when the queen sends him after the exiled prince, Robin and his friends turn out to be too much for Kay to handle. Robin sees his own past, his own flaws in Kay’s charming mix of innocence and bloodthirstiness and thinks he can be saved. The rest of The Rade aren’t so sure, but with patience, music, and compassion, Robin proves to Kay that there’s more to life than what he experienced in the narrow confines of the queen’s service. In the process, he gets closer to the angel-faced assassin than either of them ever thought possible. But there’s no future for any of them until they deal with the fairy queen who wants them dead. For content warnings for all The Rade books, check the bottom of this page.

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Summary: Evil that lurks will never stay hidden for long… Genie had witnessed much over the tenuous centuries he’d roamed the earth. Blood, feast, famine, plagues. None of which affected him, yet by the same token, it had. If that made any sense… Lovers had come and gone just as master’s had, but never had his heart been involved. Until now. Why fate chose this point in his life to grant another access to it would remain a mystery. The Maharajah’s public execution of his parents, done as a warning to the commoners not to take money from his hand, left Raj to fend for himself at a young age. The meager loaf of bread his parents stole to feed their starving family was nowhere near the value of the lives he took that day. After that, Raj was shunned by the town. Never had he been so alone… Over the years, Raj never went without. Food, clothing, everything he required was always there, as if magicked. Cupboards once bare now filled to the brim. How could this be? Will Genie and Raj’s forbidden relationship survive the Maharajah’s greed, or will they meet the same fate as Raj’s parents had for defying his tyrannical rule? ***A portion of this story was in the Twisted Pride 2024 Anthology***

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Summary: Syd Dufort is heartbroken when he discovers his fiancé has been cheating. Not wanting to wallow in front of his family for the holidays he decides to take the trip they’d planned as a honeymoon. Upon arriving in Iceland during the dark of winter, he immediately questions whether it was such a good idea. Caleb Mies takes extra care to help the man he meets at the airport who is also staying at the remote hotel his family owns. Their family has a yearly tradition that’s not for the weak of heart, or those who choose evil deeds. Caleb is drawn to Syd in ways he’s never experienced, while everything in Syd tells him to avoid the man who has shown him nothing but kindness. Both men are hiding secrets that will be revealed during Yule. A dark holiday romance.

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Summary: Lorcan I had the world in the palm of my hand until a false accusation sent everything to hell. I’ve spent the past year struggling to reclaim my life. At fifty-two, though, I honestly feel my best years are behind me. Then my friend suggests I join him at Club Kink for pup night. Not sure how he knew I'd be interested, but it's a night that changes my life. Cody When I came out as gay at sixteen, things got so rough I was barely making it through my days. A great therapist helped me survive, and even thrive. Now, as a newly minted psychologist, I hope to make that kind of difference for my own patients, LGBTQ or not. Inside, though, I have one more secret even my therapist never knew. And finally, I've found the courage to attend pup night at Club Kink. I keep telling my clients they need to reach for what's important to their hearts. Tonight I'm reaching for mine, and hoping I find someone who wants what I have to offer. This novelis an age-gap, opposites-attract gay romance about what happens when a man who’s given up on life is presented with a chance to start over and the younger man prepared to share that journey with him. A Daddy for Christmas 3 is a multi-author series. Holiday tales of lost boys in need of Daddy’s love and in some cases, a firm hand. Naughty or nice, it’s all in Santa’s hands now. So why not dive in and read each standalone and enjoy the holidays alongside our boys. The character's theme is Grumpy and Sunshine.

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Summary: Is it true you’re an assassin? Can you kill him for me? Devon, bear shifter assassin, had been communicating with someone online, but when the conversation takes a sinister turn, he turns to his friends for help. Days later he’s on a plane, planning to intercept the person who has his online friend captive… the Fates move in mysterious ways. But isn’t that a better way to go? Isn’t it better to actually leave my fate in the hands of the gods instead of the man who plans to kill me anyway? Wren’s life has been one shit-fest after another. Now, at the end of his tether, he does the only thing he thought he could do to escape his situation. But standing on a ledge, four stories high, he learns the Fates had plans for him that didn’t involve him dying anytime soon. “Do you know anything about the paranormal world?” Wren’s new life with Devon brings on one new surprise after another. Finding out he’s part of the paranormal world is one thing, shifting for the first time is something else entirely. But the Agency Devon works for knows what happened to Wren didn’t happen in isolation, and when Devon is pressured to interrogate Wren for information he doesn’t think he has, Wren starts to wonder if his new life is all it’s cracked up to be. TW: During the earlier chapters from Wren’s perspective, he is in a really negative mental state, including thoughts of suicide ideation. If this is a trigger for you, please take care of your mental health and give this story a miss. Although Cuddles for the Bear can be read as a standalone, reading the previous two books in the series will give you a more solid background of the secondary characters and how Assassin’s Alley came to be.

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Summary: When ambitious young chef Aidan Blackwell earns a coveted position at the prestigious Kane’s Kitchen, he believes his future is finally within reach. But nothing in culinary school prepared him for Victor Kane — the celebrated, impossible-to-please head chef whose gaze can cut as sharply as his knife. Late nights turn into lingering glances. Professional boundaries blur under the heat of ambition. Their chemistry builds until it threatens to consume them both. Victor has spent years crafting perfection — his dishes, his reputation, his control. Aidan is determined to prove himself, even if it means risking everything he’s worked for. In the shadows of a Michelin-star kitchen, ambition and desire collide, and the line between discipline and temptation disappears. To surrender could mean the end of their careers. To resist could mean losing the only thing that’s ever felt real. Beneath His Shadow is a steamy, slow-burn MM romance where power, vulnerability, and passion intertwine. Experience the intensity of a love that defies the rules and the courage it takes to step into the light.

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Summary: Blake wasn't expecting to be wooed by someone playing Secret Santa twelve-days-of-Christmas style, but he certainly isn't complaining. Presents are fun after all, especially when your Secret Santa seems to know all your favorites. Things get a little more mysterious when the gifts begin matching the oddly friendly coyote that's started hanging out on his porch. Blake can't help thinking fanciful thoughts, but shifters don’t actually exist...do they?