Here are the new releases for the week.
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| Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date | Other Details | Link |
| The Dragon Bond | Elizabeth Coldwell | NineStar Press | 5/24/2021 | Amazon | |
| This Vow | J.R. Hart | NineStar Press | 5/24/2021 | This Love #2 | Amazon |
| Give Me Grace | Bethany A. Perry | NineStar Press | 5/24/2021 | Amazon | |
| To Hold a Hidden Pearl | Fearne Hill | NineStar Press | 5/24/2021 | Rossingley #1 | Amazon |
| Beautifully Torn | Charity Parkerson | Punk & Sissy Publications | 5/24/2021 | Candied Crush #16 | Amazon |
| Getting Friendly | Saxon James | May Books | 5/24/2021 | Never Just Friends #3 | Amazon |
| Secret Simon | Davidson King | Self Published | 5/24/2021 | Haven Hart #8 | Amazon |
| Gruff Touch | R. Cayden | Self Published | 5/24/2021 | Geek Ink #4 | Amazon |
| Fuzzy Logic | Meredith Spies | Self Published | 5/24/2021 | Science of Magic #2 | Amazon |
| Need | Autumn Breeze | Self Published | 5/24/2021 | Touch of Desire #2 | Amazon |
| Hard Sell | Hudson Lin | Carina Press | 5/25/2021 | Jade Harbour Capital #1 | Amazon |
| To Light a Fire | Kristian Parker | Pride Publishing | 5/25/2021 | Speak Its Name #1 | Amazon |
| Pens and Needles | Minerva Howe | Turtlehat Creatives | 5/25/2021 | Secret Springs #1 | Amazon |
| The Blacksmith and the Ex-Con | Jackie North | Blue Rain Press | 5/25/2021 | Farthingdale Ranch #2 | Amazon |
| Coming Home | Rebecca J Caffery | SRL Publishing | 5/25/2021 | Cherrington #2 | Amazon |
| Playing the Palace | Paul Rudnick | Berkley | 5/25/2021 | Amazon | |
| Hell Breaks Loose | Macy Blake | Self Published | 5/25/2021 | Hellhound Champions #4 | Amazon |
| Model Behavior | G.R. Lyons | Self Published | 5/25/2021 | Dandies, Inc. #3 | Amazon |
| Upsy-Daisy Dom | Tanya Chris | Self Published | 5/25/2021 | Hell’s Bedroom #3 | Amazon |
| Understanding Desire | Quinn Ward | Self Published | 5/25/2021 | Club DeSires #2 | Amazon |
| Head to Head | Eli Easton & Tara Lain | Self Published | 5/25/2021 | Nerds vs Jocks #3 | Amazon |
| Rediscovering Family | Sean Michael | Self Published | 5/25/2021 | Amazon | |
| Broken Pieces and Secret Wishes | L. Luther | Self Published | 5/26/2021 | His Will and Testament #3 | Amazon |
| Trust Me | A.T. Brennan | Self Published | 5/26/2021 | Rebel Mechanics #3 | Amazon |
| Age Gap | CJ Turner | Self Published | 5/26/2021 | At the Bakery #4 | Amazon |
| Leif’s Serenity | Misty Walker | Self Published | 5/26/2021 | Brigs Ferry Bay #4 | Amazon |
| Bound to Happen | Olivia Joy | Tygerseye Publishing | 5/27/2021 | AirB&D #4 | Amazon |
| Jordan & Rhys | Sue Brown | One Hat Press | 5/27/2021 | Frankie #4, 2nd Edition | Amazon |
| Press Two for Fake Fiancé | Joe Satoria | Self Published | 5/27/2021 | Dial A Man #2 | Amazon |
| Kaito’s Silence | Emily Carrington | Changeling Press | 5/28/2021 | Blood & Fire #2 | Amazon |
| Year of the Rat | Marshall Thornton | Kenmore Books | 5/28/2021 | Dom Reilly Mysteries #1 | Amazon |
| Craving Him | Desi Lin | L & L Literary Services | 5/28/2021 | Angel Falls #2 | Amazon |
| Fenwick | Taylor Rylan | Mortimer Press | 5/28/2021 | Warlocks of Amherst #5 | Amazon |
| Leo | JJ Harper | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | BAR 28 #3 | Amazon |
| The Sparks Between Us | I.M. Flippy | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | L.A. Fire #2 | Amazon |
| Catching Kalen | Maya Nicole & Britt Andrews | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Diamond Dreams #1 | Amazon |
| The Swap Masquerade | Annabella Michaels | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Amazon | |
| Want | Autumn Breeze | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Touch of Desire #3 | Amazon |
| The Soldier’s Familiar | TJ Nichols | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Familiar Mates #7 | Amazon |
| These Vile Secrets | CE Ricci | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Enclave #1 | Amazon |
| Broken Fangs | Skylar Sweeney | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Hollywood Creatures #1 | Amazon |
| Step Daddy | Morticia Knight | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Command & Care #4 | Amazon |
| Just a Little Mischief | Merry Farmer | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | The Brotherhood #9 | Amazon |
| Bound for You | Shaw Montgomery | Self Published | 5/28/2021 | Tender Control #3 | Amazon |
| Once in May | Ofelia Gränd | JMS Books | 5/29/2021 | 2nd Edition | Amazon |
| Brother-in-Law Material | Crystal Lacy | Self Published | 5/29/2021 | Amazon | |
| Pretenders | Alexa Land | Self Published | 5/29/2021 | A Firsts and Forever Story | Amazon |
| The Lost Mage | Ben Alderson | Self Published | 5/29/2021 | War of the Wood #1 | Amazon |
| Angel Ink | Ali Lyda | Self Published | 5/29/2021 | Get Ink’d #7 | Amazon |
| When Darkness Turns to Light | JP Sayle | Self Published | 5/30/2021 | Dark River Stone Collective #2 | Amazon |
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TITLE: The Dragon Bond
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Coldwell
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 80 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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When Trey tells Rainn he’s giving him a very special Christmas gift, he never dreams it will be a tattoo. The matching dragons on their bodies is the sign of a bond never to be broken – at least that’s the plan, until a sudden moment of violence changes everything and Rainn and Trey’s relationship is torn apart.
Returning to his hometown after seven years, Rainn finds that everything is different now, not least where Trey is concerned. Having moved in with his cousin, Marcie, and her husband, Dave, he tries to pick up the threads of his old life as best he can and make the most of the second chance he’s been given.
The holiday season is a time for remembrance and forgiveness for past mistakes, and while volunteering at a Christmas dinner for the homeless, Rainn has an unexpected opportunity to rekindle the bond between himself and Trey.
TITLE: This Vow
AUTHOR: J.R. Hart
SERIES: This Love #2
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 238 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Nicholas and Alex know one thing for sure: they want to spend their lives together, and now that they’re engaged, they can start planning their big day to make that happen. The only hitch? Both of them have very different ideas on what that means.
Nicholas has been all about a grand wedding since he was a teen, carefully planning every detail from floral arrangements to the perfect cake. He has big dreams and a bigger budget to make it happen. But Alex? Despite finding the love of his life, he’s still a little jaded, and he’d rather elope at the local courthouse, keeping the start of their married life low-key.
Can they set aside their different ideas on their big wedding and compromise to make it the wedding of their dreams, or will a major tragedy be the final blow after they struggle to see eye-to-eye?
TITLE: Give Me Grace
AUTHOR: Bethany A. Perry
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 321 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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It’s been six weeks since Halloween. Six weeks since Grace stumbled into the ER, almost dead and begging for help. Six weeks since she lost every single memory, including her own name.
Taken in by the mysterious Sisters of the Order of Saint Raphael the Healer, Grace’s wounds are dressed and she is assured her memories will return—in time. But does Grace want her memories back? Maybe she’s chosen to forget them, maybe there’s a reason. The sisters hide things from her. They whisper things about her.
When a demon forces its way into the convent, it declares that Grace is a demon too. Grace demands answers. Answers that may reveal not only who she is, but that the sisters might not be who they say they are, either.
TITLE: To Hold a Hidden Pearl
AUTHOR: Fearne Hill
SERIES: Rossingley #1
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 246 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Dr Jay Sorrentino is getting married in ten days’ time to the girl of his dreams, so what the hell is he doing in a gay London club with a stupidly handsome stranger? As if calling off the wedding and alienating his friends and family isn’t enough, Jay also has to contend with starting a new job at a new hospital. So the last thing he needs is for the bloke from the club to be his prickly supervisor.
Dr Lucien Avery is a difficult colleague. He’s also the unexpected and reluctant heir to the vast Rossingley estate. Reclusive and miserable, he hates most of his colleagues, people who eat packed lunches, and supervising junior doctors. That is, until the delectable Dr Sorrentino turns up on his doorstep.
TITLE: Beautifully Torn
AUTHOR: Charity Parkerson
SERIES: Candied Crush #16
PUBLISHER: Punk & Sissy Publications
LENGTH: 173 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Most people spend years looking for their soul mate. Jinx has more choices than he can handle.
Working for Zealous Blaze has opened a world of sexy men for Jinx. On one hand, he has a rock star. On the other, the head of security for a billionaire. Jinx has never been more torn in his life.
Hudson can have any man he wants. Fame turns a lot of heads. The only guy he wants for more than one night doesn’t want him back. It’s a position he’s never been in before. It’s definitely not a place he thought he would fight to stay in. Yet here he is.
Rocky has better things to do than fight for the attention of guy who’s way too young for him. He can’t stop. Jinx is everything Rocky has searched for his entire life. He’s also Rocky’s best friend. It’s a mess he doesn’t know how to escape.
Two men fighting for the same heart is a situation bound to end in heartache for someone. Or maybe not.
TITLE: Getting Friendly
AUTHOR: Saxon James
SERIES: Never Just Friends #3
PUBLISHER: May Books
LENGTH: 347 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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LEON
When I’m looking for a hook up, I want three things:
Big, thick, and rough.
So it doesn’t make sense that I can’t get my new hire out of my head.
He’s a tiny guy with big ideas … and he’s my apprentice which means he’s completely off limits.
But he’s already under my skin.
And for the first time with any guy, I don’t think I can hold my own against him.
Physically, yes. Emotionally, no.
Auggie makes me weak.
AUGGIE
Growing up, I always wanted to go into the family business and follow in Dad’s footsteps.
Until in my senior year of high school when he told me to find a new dream.
No one would let a small, clumsy guy like me on a construction site.
And after trying and failing for years, I was starting to believe him.
Then LJ Constructions calls me for an interview and when I meet Leon, he becomes my new dream.
He’s hot as hell, self made, and instead of putting me down, he sees what I’ve always seen in myself.
But I’m not dumb enough to throw away this one chance, not even for him.
Not even if I really, really want to.
TITLE: Secret Simon
AUTHOR: Davidson King
SERIES: Haven Hart #8
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 200 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Simon
Being the nephew of one of the most infamous mob bosses in the world isn’t easy. Our family has enemies everywhere, and no one is safe without protection. Here I am at college with a fresh start, a new last name, and secrets hidden from those around me—life is going according to plan. Then one day on campus, I see him…and I want him to strip me bare…in more ways than one.
Rush
Abernathy is more than just the university I attend. It’s my destiny, my namesake. Singing and entertaining are who I am, but my father wants me to major in something more appropriate for the name I carry. I’ve resigned myself to being who my father wants, doing what he wants. Then Simon comes into my life…and turns everything upside down. Now I have a reason to fight for what I want.
Who knew our love story would lead to secrets revealed, murderous plots, and finding our forever buried under so many lies? Hopefully we’ll live long enough to see it.
TITLE: Gruff Touch
AUTHOR: R. Cayden
SERIES: Geek Ink #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 210 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Sometimes, love shines where you least expect it.
There are a million reasons I shouldn’t crush on growly, grumpy Caesar Marin.
For starters, the man is probably twice my age.
He’s a famous tattoo artist, a biker with a pit bull, and he’s made it clear he doesn’t want anything to do with my geeky butt.
He’s also apparently my father’s old friend.
Not that I ever met my father. I only learned his name this year, and as soon as I tracked him down, I discovered that he had already passed.
And with Mom gone now, too, that leaves Caesar as my only hope for learning more about the man.
Caesar with the sexy growl, silver hair, and thick neck.
Caesar who pushes me away even as his eyes beg me to stay.
He’s the last man I should fall for, yet something deep inside insists that Caesar should be mine.
If I can only shine bright enough to warm his grumpy heart…
TITLE: Fuzzy Logic
AUTHOR: Meredith Spies
SERIES: Science of Magic #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 150 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Birdie
I was kind of halfway in love with Royce. Royce just wasn’t aware of that, I didn’t think. Sure, we went at it like cats and dogs verbally but I was pretty sure he didn’t know I wanted to go at it like… things that go at it in a naked way. Marmots? Muskrats? Wasn’t there a song about muskrats doing it? He didn’t know I wanted to go at it like muskrats from a 70s yacht rock song.
Officially, I’m a research associate for Halloran and Reynard, a small but powerful magical research lab. Unofficially, I work for Doctors Halloran and Reynard themselves, tracking down missing and runaway magic-users trying to stay out of the grasp of folks who want to control magic-users, turning us into lab rats and squeezing us dry before throwing us into the trash heap. I wanted to keep Royce out of it, keep him safe, so I broke things off with him as soon as I realized feelings had well and truly been caught.
It wasn’t my brightest move, really.
When Royce decided to tag along with me on what was supposed to be a simple recon trip to check on a known rogue magic-user, everything went straight to Hell and my attempts to protect him by breaking off our burgeoning relationship were for nothing. Now we’re both running and I have no idea how I’m going to get him out of this before they catch up to me.
TITLE: Need
AUTHOR: Autumn Breeze
SERIES: Touch of Desire #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 158 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2021
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Try like hell, but you can’t outrun destiny. She’s a persistent bitch, after all.
Oscar Cornwall, one of the last descendents of the original witches who founded Everlost, has been avoiding his wiccaning since he was sixteen. With the High Witch Council demanding he fulfill his duties, he’s out of time and he still needs a demon familiar.
No one has ever asked or cared about what Asmodeus, one of the Seven Princes of Hell, wants or needs. Until he meets a cute little witch hell bent on holding onto his soul. Binding himself to a witch was never in Asmodeus’ plans, but the perks of being a familiar are too good to pass up.
Negotiating with a demon ensures damnation and being a witch’s familiar requires servitude. Neither expected their arrangement to become so complicated.
Is the contract messing with their heads or are they genuinely falling in love?
TITLE: Hard Sell
AUTHOR: Hudson Lin
SERIES: Jade Harbour Capital #1
PUBLISHER: Carina Press
LENGTH: 273 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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One night wasn’t enough.
Danny Yip walks into every boardroom with a plan. His plan for struggling tech company WesTec is to acquire it, shut it down, and squeeze the last remaining revenue out of it for his Jade Harbour Capital portfolio. But he didn’t expect his best friend’s younger brother—the hottest one-night stand he ever had—to be there.
Tobin Lok has always thought the world of Danny. He’s funny, warm, attractive—and totally out of Tobin’s league. Now, pitted against Danny at work, Tobin might finally get a chance to prove he’s more than just Wei’s little brother.
It takes a lot to get under Danny’s skin, but Tobin is all grown up in a way Danny can’t ignore. Now, with a promising patent on the line and the stakes higher than ever, all he can think about is getting Tobin back into his bed—and into his life for good.
If only explaining their relationship to Wei could be so easy…
TITLE: To Light a Fire
AUTHOR: Kristian Parker
SERIES: Speak Its Name #1
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 68 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2021
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Frank never thought he would find love…until he met his friend’s servant.
It’s 1922 and Frank Harris has finished his exams at Cambridge. He had planned on going home to his parents’ Midlands shop until his friend Charlie Fitzwilliam issues a surprise invitation to stay at his family’s stately home.
Frank has nursed a secret attraction to Charlie since their first meeting and can’t resist a chance to spend time with him, but once there, it’s Tanner, a manservant, with whom he instantly falls in lust.
Charlie tries to force a local girl on Frank, and although Frank knows he should keep up appearances, it’s Tanner who sets a fire in him.
To Frank’s astonishment, Tanner is attracted to him too, and their mutual passion kindles, then burns strong. Only, their feelings must remain a secret—discovery would mean the ruin of them both.
But how long can love that blazes this bright be hidden?
TITLE: Pens and Needles
AUTHOR: Minerva Howe
SERIES: Secret Springs #1
PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives
LENGTH: 238 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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Tattoo artist Lukas lands in Secret Springs looking for a fresh start, a place to open a shop of his own and build a steady clientele. What he doesn’t expect is to meet sweet and surprisingly spicy local librarian Tim and immediately fall for the amazing man right off the bat.
Secret Springs native Tim thinks he’s pretty boring. He’s a librarian with cats and a Craftsman style bungalow in a small town, after all. But he has a few deeper desires, and Lucas brings out all of them. The two of them find they have a lot in common, a lot of chemistry, and a lot of the same wants and needs.
But Tim has made some enemies in town politics, and a lot of folks don’t want Lukas coming to town and changing things, bringing his friends with him. Can Lukas and Tim navigate family, small town politics, and possibly a pregnancy for Tim without losing everything the hold dear?
TITLE: The Blacksmith and the Ex-Con
AUTHOR: Jackie North
SERIES: Farthingdale Ranch #2
PUBLISHER: Blue Rain Press
LENGTH: 312 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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“If anybody ever needed him, Ellis did. Ellis was broken. Jasper liked to fix things.”
Jasper has the perfect life. He’s a blacksmith at a small guest ranch in Wyoming. The last thing he needs is to have that perfect life interrupted by a shifty-eyed ex-con, but the ranch needs the tax benefits the ex-con program will bring.
Traumatized by his time in prison, Ellis can barely speak. He’s about to be offered parole. He knows he will hate working on the guest ranch, but what other option does he have?
It’s not love at first sight. It’s not hate at first sight, either, but something in between.
TITLE: Coming Home
AUTHOR: Rebecca J Caffery
SERIES: Cherrington #2
PUBLISHER: SRL Publishing
LENGTH: 262 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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This year, Logan’s in charge. Of the dormitory, of his future and over his unresolved feelings towards Isaac. He holds the cards to stop his final year of high school going the same way eleventh grade did and he has no desire for it to suck.
Meanwhile, Isaac’s trying to get to grips with a new university, new friends and his sexuality. All he wants is to succeed, make his parents proud and fix all of the problems he caused last year. Not exactly light work.
But, when a homophobic sports team, Noah’s brother, all the heartbreak of eleventh grade, and four-hundred miles stands in both of their ways, will either of them achieve what they want this time around?
TITLE: Playing the Palace
AUTHOR: Paul Rudnick
PUBLISHER: Berkley
LENGTH: 269 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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THEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD…THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORK
When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy.
After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, growing up he’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter’s boss is organizing, Carter’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual?
This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Prince Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It’s a match made on Valentine’s Day and in tabloid heaven.
TITLE: Hell Breaks Loose
AUTHOR: Macy Blake
SERIES: Hellhound Champions #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 299 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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Safe to say Achim’s life wasn’t going as planned.
First, his mission for the fire goddess ended up with him—a hellhound who’d never actually been to hell—being sent precisely there. Worse, he found himself stuck in the strange hellscape with Ozias, a guy who’s a) hotter than the fire of both suns in the hell-realm, b) really, really likable, despite his arrogance, and c) oh yeah, the actual prince of hell.
Their connection comes in handy, though, when a demon escapes into the human realm and Ozias is sent to track it down. With magic fluctuating wildly around them, the hellhound pack is run ragged trying to keep the supernatural world a secret from the humans… especially since Achim is just a wee bit distracted keeping his mind and hands off the gorgeous-but-cocky prince.
But when the strange forces wreaking havoc on the human realm attempt to drive Achim and Ozias apart… well, that’s when things get really messed up. Because if they think they’re gonna keep a hellhound from the guy who might just be his mate…
They’re gonna watch all hell break loose.
TITLE: Model Behavior
AUTHOR: G.R. Lyons
SERIES: Dandies, Inc. #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 220 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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Supermodel Nate Brooks lives for his fame and the attention it brings him. He’ll do anything to protect that, even hiding his genius-level IQ and his PhD candidacy.
Not to mention hiding his long-standing attraction to a nobody like Drew.
Drew Francon has wanted Nate for years, but Nate makes it obvious that he wants nothing to do with Drew. As much as Drew would love to give Nate both discipline and affection, he’s resigned to never getting a chance.
Until circumstance throws them together, and both men cave to temptation.
Then Nate will have to decide if having Drew is worth giving up everything he holds dear.
TITLE: Upsy-Daisy Dom
AUTHOR: Tanya Chris
SERIES: Hell’s Bedroom #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 219 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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It’s really rude to wish you’d been kidnapped. Especially when your best friend actually was. But Tripp wishes something would happen to him. He likes his sex kinky, and he likes his kink on the fun side of risky. Which means he’s got his eye on Sebastian Gage, the incredibly handsome, incredibly rich, incredibly dangerous Dom.
Sebastian makes subs cry, and he’s not sorry about it. He is sorry that his penchant for emotional sadism means none of his playmates ever stick around, but he’s not going to let any of his new-found friends know that. All they know is that he’s a cruel Dom and a brilliant attorney. And right now it’s time to concentrate on the brilliant attorney part instead of getting sidetracked by a gangly young sub with a smart mouth and a penchant for danger.
Sebastian will do anything to make sure the perp who’s been targeting vulnerable subs in a human trafficking scheme gets what he deserves. Maybe even sacrifice Tripp, the only one who can take everything Sebastian has to offer. The only one who’s ever stuck around.
TITLE: Understanding Desire
AUTHOR: Quinn Ward
SERIES: Club DeSires #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 253 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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They were both filled with regrets over the night they accidentally wound up in bed together. When they realize the chemistry is real, the fun begins…
Tanner has never forgotten the night he let his impulsive nature get the best of him… or the look on Ryan’s face the morning after. He was certain he’d blown any chance of turning his fantasies into reality. When he’s forced to face his brother’s best friend, he has no clue how much his life is going to change.
Ryan kept his life packed into different boxes. When he was back home, he was the All-American boy next door. No one knew how much he craved hearing a boy call him Daddy. But it wasn’t any boy he wanted… it was the one man he needed to stay far away from. There was no way his best friend would give them his blessing if he knew all the things Ryan wanted to do to Tanner.
The moment Tanner confesses to wanting all the things Ryan has to offer, what was supposed to be a weekend of exploration turns into something neither of them can give up. Will Ryan find a way to help Tanner become the boy he’s meant to be with them living on opposite sides of the country?
TITLE: Head to Head
AUTHORS: Eli Easton & Tara Lain
SERIES: Nerds vs Jocks #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 312 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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If these two don’t kill each other, they might fall in love.
Rand hates Jax because he’s the laid-back, vegan-eating, tree-hugging, total-Zen-until-I-get-a-chance-to-screw-you president of Sigma Mu Tau, the nerdy fraternity that’s the sworn enemy of Rand’s house, Alpha Lambda Alpha. What a phony!
Jax hates Rand for being the privileged, rich-heir-to-an-oil-empire, environment-destroying, soul-sucking president of the ALA jocks—but mostly because Rand hated him first. Rand has sent nothing but hateful vibes his way since the day they met. What a douche!
The enemies have never had a single conversation that didn’t involve shouting—until Jax’s old Buick breaks down on a road trip and Rand plays reluctant rescuer. Jax is forced to sit on Rand’s dead cow seats. Rand learns chickens can enter the living room and that Jax’s beliefs are more than skin-deep. The bitter rivals embark on a quest to save a family member and discover that sometimes animosity is a mask for crazy-hot attraction. With this much face time, head-to-head might become heart-to-heart.
TITLE: Rediscovering Family
AUTHOR: Sean Michael
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 217 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2021
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Sometimes life gives you a second chance.
Bruce Dawson and Todd Greene had it all. A happy marriage, fulfilling careers and a brand new baby girl. When their nanny of three days kidnaps their daughter Olive, their world falls apart.
Two years later, divorced and working himself to death, Bruce gets a call that will change the downward trajectory of his life forever. Just three words: they found her.
Now Bruce and Todd must work together to provide the home their daughter deserves, and not only their own daughter, but the little girl found with her as well. To make matters even more complicated, Todd has a son on the way.
TITLE: Broken Pieces and Secret Wishes
AUTHOR: L. Luther
SERIES: His Will and Testament #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 188 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2021
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Caleb
I’m in love with two men.
Being poly isn’t an issue for me, but loving unavailable men is.
I’ve loved my oblivious best friend for what feels like forever and I’m slowly falling for his boyfriend. Isn’t that great? Finding the person whose pieces fit mine seems to be impossible.
Or is it?
TITLE: Trust Me
AUTHOR: A.T. Brennan
SERIES: Rebel Mechanics #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 202 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2021
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I want to believe I deserve more, but how can I when no one has ever taken the time to understand me?
A year ago, I thought I found the perfect man. He was sweet, attentive, and promised to take care of me. Then he showed his true colors, and I’ve been trapped with him ever since. I don’t want to live like this, but I can’t seem to find the courage to end things.
That is, until my best friend, Quinn, shows me that I have people who care about me. It’s with their support that I’m finally able to break free and start my journey of healing.
Quinn is right there by my side, helping me find myself again. He’s the best friend I could’ve asked for, and the more time we spend together, the more my feelings for him grow. I’m not used to wanting someone the way I want Quinn. I’m worried it will ruin our friendship if I tell him how I feel, but then again, what could be better than falling in love with my best friend?
TITLE: Age Gap
AUTHOR: CJ Turner
SERIES: At the Bakery #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 91 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2021
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The front of the shop was quiet, and the only people in the seating area were Andres and an older couple talking quietly over cups of tea.
Caleb was about to make his move when a shocking sound suddenly erupted from the speakers of Andres’ laptop.
“Oh yeah…yeah Papi chulo…give me more!”
Was that a naughty video? Why the hell was Andres watching that. In public. With the speakers on?
Then Caleb realized what was happening. It didn’t explain why the man was watching that type of content, but his earphone jack was not fully inserted into its port. Andres didn’t know that everyone else could hear what he was watching.
Should I rescue him?
The older couple was looking at Andres in horror, but Caleb couldn’t help but find the situation kind of funny. He spent a few seconds pondering before going over to Andres’ table—less to save him from embarrassment and more to make sure the older folks weren’t scared away from the bakery permanently.
Caleb pushed the earphone jack all the way in, causing the theatrical moans to stop and Andres to look up at him in confusion.
TITLE: Leif’s Serenity
AUTHOR: Misty Walker
SERIES: Brigs Ferry Bay #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 278 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2021
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Leif
The world knows me as Leif in Wanderlust, travel blogger.
Through the lens of my camera, I take my followers along as I vacation in some of the most beautiful places all over the world.
Sure, it can get lonely, but I’m literally living everyone’s best life and loving every second of it.
Until I’m hired for a job in Brigs Ferry Bay, Maine, where I meet a local diner owner, Fernando.
One steamy night together turns into two, and two… turns into a week of bliss.
Our instant connection leaves me questioning my motives for why I do what I do.
Am I replacing meaningful relationships with the approval of strangers?
And why can’t I get Fernando out of my head?
Fernando
Tourist season in Brigs Ferry Bay is the best season when your number one rule is to not sleep with the locals.
Small towns get six degrees of incestuous if you’re not careful.
So when a sexy travel blogger with a nerdy vibe struts into my diner, I call dibs.
He’s the perfect distraction from the dumpster fire that is my life right now, since Pops was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
I didn’t expect to actually like the guy or miss him after he went on his way.
But I do, and I can’t stop the intrusive thoughts telling me what we have is more than lust.
Now my biggest problem is convincing a wanderer to stay in one place with me.
I’m the cat, he’s the mouse.
Game on.
TITLE: Bound to Happen
AUTHOR: Olivia Joy
SERIES: AirB&D #4
PUBLISHER: Tygerseye Publishing
LENGTH: 74 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Will Simpson figures he’s the epitome of boring. He works in a cubicle, goes to the beach for vacation every year, and even the ex who only wanted sex once a week left him. So when he gets an invitation to spend a weekend at a B&B in Maine with a bunch of his old frat buddies, Will figures why not do something totally out of his comfort zone. He knows he might see Mitch again, but with enough guys around, it wouldn’t have to be awkward.
Mitch Archer thinks a weekend with his old buddies might be fun, too, but when he gets to Maine, he surprised to find Will is the only one who made it. He’s also surprised to discover that the house itself is more than just a fun place to vacation in small-town New England. He’s always wondered what he and Will could have had together, so he grabs at the chance to test things out between them. He’s ready to explore, and he’s bound and determined to show Will how adventurous he can be.
The matchmaker got a little nudge from an old friend on this one, and with the aid of forced proximity and a little inside information, he has put together their ultimate fantasy.
TITLE: Jordan & Rhys
AUTHOR: Sue Brown
SERIES: Frankie #4
PUBLISHER: One Hat Press
LENGTH: 126 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2021, 2nd Edition
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Jordan stopped breathing the day three drunk thugs used their fists to tear his world apart. Maybe now it was time to live and love again.
Since an assault which nearly cost him his life, Jordan exists in a half world, unable to work, or focus on anything. He knows his friends are worried about him, but he can’t bring himself to care.
Then a submissive from his club drives him home and moves into his house to take care of him, whether he wants it or not.
Will Jordan trust Rhys to draw him back into the world? Will Rhys trust Jordan to have his best interests? Will Jordan ever accept he’s a Dom again?
TITLE: Press Two for Fake Fiancé
AUTHOR: Joe Satoria
SERIES: Dial A Man #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2021
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He ordered the experience. The experience exploded all over him.
Viktor Young is a professional hustler. If you want it from him, he can perform it. Hell-bent on never catching feelings, Viktor is in the right line of work. Until he lets his guard down…
CEO Robert Payne is a fresh-faced fifty-year-old, searching for passion and love after a failed marriage and two children. But he’s now paying for the affection of younger men in hopes it becomes real.
In the face of Robert’s ex-wife, he brings Viktor in as his fiancé, paid for by the hour. But when they invite him to meet the rest of the family, it all becomes a bit too real.
Together, they make a convincing fake couple. But will the lie come between them? Or will they find it helps them connect better in the bedroom?
TITLE: Kaito’s Silence
AUTHOR: Emily Carrington
SERIES: Blood & Fire #2
PUBLISHER: Changeling Press
LENGTH: 90 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Kaito has always been attracted to werewolves of the opposite gender — until he meets his new sign language tutor, a flamboyant wolf named Stefan.
As Kaito struggles with his own sexuality, Stefan starts to feel like an experiment. Can their love thrive or will Kaito’s indecision push them apart?
TITLE: Year of the Rat
AUTHOR: Marshall Thornton
SERIES: Dom Reilly Mysteries #1
PUBLISHER: Kenmore Books
LENGTH: 230 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Long Beach, California 1996. Despite having little obvious experience, bartender Dom Reilly is hired as an investigator for the Freedom Agenda, a not-for-profit justice project. His first case involves a twelve-year-old homicide, in which a teenage girl was viciously murdered. The boy in prison for her murder, Danny Osborne, the imprisoned young man convicted of her murder, is seemingly exonerated by DNA evidence but the authorities refuse to accept it as proof.
Dom and his boss, Lydia Gonzales, slowly put together an iron-clad case, one the district attorney can’t ignore. As they do so, each puts themselves at risk—threatening not only their personal reputations, but their lives.
TITLE: Craving Him
AUTHOR: Desi Lin
SERIES: Angel Falls #2
PUBLISHER: L & L Literary Services
LENGTH: 388 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Jason broke Gio’s heart once, leaving him broken and devastated. Now, just when Gio’s moving on, Jason’s returned, threatening to do it all over again.
When a hit-and-run accident leaves Gio in a wheelchair, he’s faced with the choice of going to rehab until he heals or asking one of his friends to take care of him. He never expected Jason, the man who broke his heart once, to show up at the hospital insisting Gio come home with him. It sounds like the worst idea possible, but Gio just can’t resist the other man, even knowing he’s setting himself up to be hurt again.
Jason knows it’s a bad idea to bring Gio into his home, but he finds it impossible to walk away a second time when he hears that the man he can’t forget is in need. Jason’s not ready to come out of the closet, though, even to himself. No matter how fast his heart races around the other man, he’s determined to keep his emotional distance. But he’s never been good at resisting Gio.
When Jason’s past returns to stalk him, it puts Gio in danger. Can Jason find the resolve to do what’s right to protect Gio? Or will his attraction be both of their undoing?
TITLE: Fenwick
AUTHOR: Taylor Rylan
SERIES: Warlocks of Amherst #5
PUBLISHER: Mortimer Press
LENGTH: 231 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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When Fate steps in and Fen and Sev cross paths, will they be able to make things work?
Fenwick Thompson isn’t like the other warlocks in the Amherst Coven. He’s not looking for his One. And he’s certainly not wanting to be a father. No, there are more than enough children running around the estate to drive him crazy. What he needs is a vacation. What does he get? His One in the form of the sexy vampire Sev.
Severino Rossi loves his life as a blackjack dealer on the Beloved Gem. His coven aboard the riverboat casino affords him the opportunity to meet new people, but when it comes to love, Sev knows it’s no use. Not until he meets his beloved. When he comes face-to-face with Fenwick, he’s completely unready for what it means to have found his beloved in the sexy warlock.
Unprepared for what fate has in store for them, Fen and Sev must figure out how to deal with a pregnancy they weren’t planning for while deciding which coven they’ll call home.
TITLE: Leo
AUTHOR: JJ Harper
SERIES: BAR 28 #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 184 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Two men, one night, and the chance of a lifetime.
After a destructive relationship ended five years ago, Leo Ritchie hasn’t trusted himself or anyone else enough to try again. He has great friends and loves his job at BAR 28, and for now, it’s enough. That and the late-night online chats with @Brunobear.
Bruno Alderton, one of the most successful male models in the world, has had enough of the constant travelling, jet lag, long hours, and no one to come home to. He spends the lonely hours talking and swapping trivia with his online friend, @Leolion.
Being summoned home to attend his sister’s twenty-first birthday party may not as bad as he thought. Bruno finds the most gorgeous man he’d ever seen. The man he wants to have in his bed every night.
Leo knows he’ll only cause the beautiful man heartache. But the temptation for one night is too strong to resist.
What happens when they both realise they can have what they want with this stranger? Who will be the one to fight for them, and who will want to run away?
TITLE: The Sparks Between Us
AUTHOR: I.M. Flippy
SERIES: L.A. Fire #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 181 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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As one of the stars of L.A. Fire, TV’s hottest new show, I’ve learned to know my place.
I’m not one of the young hotties who gets paid to light up the screen with my smile and take off my shirt.
I’m around to help ground the cast. After half a lifetime in Hollywood and one big mistake that almost destroyed me, I know how to do my job.
And just as importantly, I know how to avoid mixing The Business with pleasure.
But my co-star Emilio doesn’t make it easy.
Emilio is young, talented, beautiful, and every time we’re near each other, I feel myself wanting to get closer. Sometimes, I even think we’ve got a lot more in common than I’d like to admit.
There’s definitely a spark between us.
But is Emilio worth risking everything I’ve worked so hard to build?
TITLE: Catching Kalen
AUTHORS: Maya Nicole & Britt Andrews
SERIES: Diamond Dreams #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 227 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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The call never came.
So, I did what any major league hopeful reject would do: I went to the bar to escape my reality.
When I locked gazes with a pair of gorgeous blue eyes, I knew the night was going to be anything but normal.
Especially since I’d never been with a man.
One night of passion left me questioning everything. It was supposed to be a random hookup but when I walked into my summer school course there he was, standing at the front of the room.
My professor.
Will Monroe catch me, or will he strike out?
TITLE: The Swap Masquerade
AUTHOR: Annabella Michaels
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 219 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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“A night of passion and pleasure awaits you. No names, no faces, just the chance to live out your wildest fantasies. Leave your keys in the bowl and let fate decide who you’ll end up with.”
After years of hiding his sexuality from his family and teammates, Elliott Stone is tired of living a lie. However, with only three months left until the baseball season is over and he graduates from college, he’s determined to keep his secret for a little bit longer. But the words written on a party invitation offer another option. One that might allow him to finally explore what it’s like to be with another man.
Gavin Holt loves being a college professor, but living and working in a small, conservative town makes discretion essential when it comes to his sexuality. That’s why he likes going to Swap Masquerades. Hiding his identity under a mask is the only way he can truly feed all of his desires without anyone finding out. Behind a mask, is the one place they can both let their inhibitions go, but what happens if the person finally revealed is someone who’s off limits?
TITLE: Want
AUTHOR: Autumn Breeze
SERIES: Touch of Desire #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 138 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Sometimes, you have to do what is best for yourself despite everyone else.
Silas Gold is human. The wolf pack where he spent his formative years never let him forget it, either. Their harassment left him bruised, battered, and running away as soon as he was old enough to escape. In New York, he may be alone but he found safety snd sanctuary at E11EVEN—the trendy gay nightclub where he tends bar. . Then, after five long years, the mate he left behind finds him.
Cassius Nightingale learned the hard way actions have consequences. Fear destroyed the most important relationship of his life. He isn’t sure how to make things right with his mate or even if he can, but he has to try.
Is forgiveness enough when there is no place on pack land for Silas and no place for Cassius in the city? Are they really nothing more than two men, bound together by a cruel joke destiny decided to play? Or is a second chance all they need?
TITLE: The Soldier’s Familiar
AUTHOR: TJ Nichols
SERIES: Familiar Mates #7
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 157 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Stealing the wrong wallet, puts Bailey’s heart in the witch’s grasp.
Sergeant Kassidy Robinson craves a final night of fun before deploying. But one kiss changes his fate. The man in his arms is his familiar. The snow leopard shifter then steals his wallet and vanishes. Kass ships out, but he can’t escape the longing for the light-fingered thief.
Bailey Fisher is terrified of the power Kass holds over him. When the connection doesn’t fade, Bailey realizes he’s already in Kass’s thrall and he’s forced to confront old fears and ancient prejudices or risk being under the soldier’s spell forever.
Previously published in the Warlords, Witches and Wolves: A Fantasy Realms Anthology.
TITLE: These Vile Secrets
AUTHOR: CE Ricci
SERIES: Enclave #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Corruption. Secrets. Betrayal.
Knowing the number of people I can trust is limited.
Not uncommon for an heir to the key of Enclave.
I should understand it. Be used to it. Expect it.
But somehow I’m still blindsided when I find I’ve dedicated my life to a lie.
To what extent is the proof of our sins buried? I’m not sure.
Only as more time passes, I’m worried I’ll never learn fact from fiction.
It’s why I’m taking my place within our brotherhood.
Not out of obligation, but as a cover to get what I desperately need.
The truth.
The only thing standing in my way?
A six-foot asshole in Armani with sapphire eyes and a heart of ice and stone.
He despises me on principle alone.
He’s a distraction I crave but can’t afford.
Yet I doubt the hatred he carries is actually for me.
Which makes me want to melt his cold, callous demeanor more.
And when I catch a glimpse beneath the surface,
I find I’m not the only one searching for answers to unspoken questions.
Or keeping secrets.
TITLE: Broken Fangs
AUTHOR: Skylar Sweeney
SERIES: Hollywood Creatures #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 337 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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If a wicked witch offers to show you his magic wand, don’t do it.
The father of all vamps learned that lesson the hard way, and now he’s stuck playing kept boy to the meanest mob boss in town.
Reality TV isn’t great for hiding, but when offered a spot on a dating show with the only werewolf the Celtic mafia fears, he sees his chance to escape.
All he needs is a little help from Hollywood’s baddest Alpha.
Too bad the first line of the show’s contract reads, “no vampires on set.”
TITLE: Step Daddy
AUTHOR: Morticia Knight
SERIES: Command & Care #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Kit has two questions: When did he start being attracted to men? And why did that man have to be his stepbrother?
When Kit’s mom got married to Gareth’s dad, six years and zero interest in each other existed between them. But that all changes when Kit starts noticing what a cool guy Gareth is. A bit of hero worship sets in, but that’s the extent of his feelings toward his brother.
Or so he thinks…
Gareth never paid much attention to the little brother he inherited when his Dad got remarried. The kid was nice enough, but whatever. He had plenty of fascinating activities to capture his attention—the type of activities that a teen becoming a man hides from his family.
After a stint in the Marines and a growing career in Motocross, Gareth has set himself up nicely in Vegas. All his favorite pursuits are at his fingertips. And as much as he loves racing bikes, he loves his downtime as a respected Daddy Dom even more.
One night, Gareth is stunned when his younger brother shows up at his door unannounced. He’s even more shocked at how much Kit has grown in all the best ways possible. How will he keep his greedy hands off his hot stepbrother?
If only Kit didn’t need his help so badly, maybe Gareth would stand a chance…
TITLE: Just a Little Mischief
AUTHOR: Merry Farmer
SERIES: The Brotherhood #9
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 249 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Valet Xavier Lawrence hasn’t seen much of the world. So when his employer, the Duke of Selby, takes him along on a transatlantic voyage in pursuit of his missing son and heir, Xavier is thrilled with the opportunity. But the excitement over his first taste of salt air and the sea is nothing to the thrill of an opportunity for a secret affair.
Dancer Alexander Plushenko is on his way to New York to see his family, no idea whether they will accept him or not after a slip in St. James’s Park ended with him spending time in jail for Gross Indecency. The last thing he needs with all of that hanging over him is to meet the dashing and fresh-faced Xavier as soon as the ship leaves port.
Falling in love is easy, but conducting a steamy affair on a crowded ship with few places to hide is another thing entirely. And when more than just Xavier and Zander’s reputations end up at stake, and with a limited time together before the voyage ends, can the two men prevent a disaster and find a reason to stay together?
TITLE: Bound for You
AUTHOR: Shaw Montgomery
SERIES: Tender Control #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2021
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Life takes unexpected turns; Ridley knows that better than anyone. But no matter what life sends his way and how hard he has to work to keep his new family together, nothing is going to throw a wrench in his plans…not even the handsome, commanding older man who sends his heart racing and makes him want things he can’t have.
Life takes unexpected turns, but that doesn’t mean Warner likes leaving things up to fate. Just when he thinks that the man of his dreams has slipped through his fingers, Mr. Right turns up on his doorstep with pizza, a smile, and an interesting no-strings-attached proposition, leaving Warner with one simple question: what if he needs the strings?
TITLE: Once in May
AUTHOR: Ofelia Gränd
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2021
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In an attempt to run from his past, John Welsh has spent the last few years building walls around himself. He knows the best way to stay safe is to keep people at arm’s length and preferably out of sight. During weak moments, he might wish he had someone, but he’s not ready. After all, it takes seven years for the body to replace all its cells. He has four years to go before he’s new.
Zachary Fane is always on the move, always on his way to somewhere. He’s going from job to job, from country to country. Contrary to what people might think, he wants nothing more than to find a place to call home, and he knows just where. This time, he is ready. This time, he will stay in Nortown. This time, things will be different. But when he arrives to buy the log cabin he believed would be his, he finds it inhabited. When he goes to talk to the new owner, he is met by the most beautiful green eyes followed by a door slammed in his face.
John should’ve known the peace he’s found in Nortown wouldn’t last. One day everything is fine, the next a mountain of a man shows up wherever he goes. All Zachary wants is to be close to the quiet man who has moved into his cabin. If following him around is the only way, then so be it. Sooner or later, John will get used to having him there … at least, if Zachary hangs around long enough.
Includes the short story, “Honey Baked.”
TITLE: Brother-in-Law Material
AUTHOR: Crystal Lacy
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 200 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2021
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Can his sister’s fake boyfriend become his real one?
When Kendall O’Hara catches his boyfriend cheating, he runs to his sister–the only person he can rely on in the city. But she’s on a business trip, so Kendall finds himself temporary roomies with her super hot and equally kind live-in boyfriend.
Luke Hale’s family has made him so jaded regarding relationships that he’s had no problem pretending to be his best friend’s boyfriend. It’s never been a problem, until her sweet, adorable brother arrives.
Kendall’s passion for his food channel is contagious and his openness and vulnerability are intoxicating. They both know the other should be off-limits, but spending time together–cooking, talking, laughing–is so easy and wonderful. Their attraction is undeniable and once Kendall learns that Luke is actually available, all bets are off.
Sizzling chemistry quickly gives way to real feelings. But Kendall’s stay is temporary. Can their friends with benefits arrangement blossom into a forever love or will they both wind up alone again?
TITLE: Pretenders
AUTHOR: Alexa Land
SERIES: A Firsts and Forever Story
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2021
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Doctor Wesley Bennett is desperate to find a date for his ex-fiancé’s destination wedding. So desperate, in fact, that he’s decided to hire an escort to pose as his boyfriend.
That’s what he thinks, anyway.
My roommate’s the actual escort, not me. He wasn’t available, so I stepped in. This job was just way too sweet to pass up.
It should be easy. All we have to do is convince everyone Wesley and I are a couple without getting emotionally involved. He’s adorable though, in a nerdy and endearingly awkward kind of way, and the attraction between us is undeniable. I have a feeling things are about to get complicated.
And what’s going to happen when the job is over? Can we stop pretending and build something real? Or are a straight-laced pediatrician and a lavender-haired DJ too different to make it wor
TITLE: The Lost Mage
AUTHOR: Ben Alderson
SERIES: War of the Wood #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 358 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2021
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A Mad Queen. A host of ancient dragons. A jealous heir.
Maximus Wodlin hated magic. Long before it erupted from him, killing the son of Master Gathrax and altering the course of his life forever.
Over 100 years had passed since the War of the Wood, when the northern army swept across land and killed the four ruling mages. Eradicating their ties to magic and leaving their vengeful families to rule.
But now one had returned. With Maximus’s palm branded by a mage mark, there is no escaping the crime he committed or the truth of what he is.
Instead of death at the hands of his Master’s grieving family, Maximus’s newfound power is controlled by them. Forced to become the son he killed and live as a false heir, to restore the dwindling legacy of the Gathrax Estate.
As Maximus struggles to discern allies from enemies, the Mad Queen watches from the North. Trusting is impossible when motives are invisible to him… even if they are shrouded within a handsome stranger.
TITLE: Angel Ink
AUTHOR: Ali Lyda
SERIES: Get Ink’d #7
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2021
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No one’s ever caught me thinking with my manhood.
Being demisexual means attraction doesn’t always come easy. And it has a way of knocking me off my feet. I can’t want Joel. I’m pretty sure he’s scared of me, and we’re working together.
It’s a recipe for disaster.
Too bad my emotions say otherwise. And once they start talking, my body starts listening. I’ve been screwed by love before. Is Joel worth taking the risk?
There’s no need to get bent out of shape over one hot guy.
Managing talent puts me in the path of plenty of attractive men, so there’s no reason to freak out every time I see Kyzer. Besides being gorgeous, he’s covered in ink and as intimidating as they come. You’d never know from looking at him how gentle he is. He’s a client and no matter how much I want him, he’s off limits.
There are lines in this business that you can’t cross. I know it’s best for both of our careers. But what if throwing out the rules leads us down the path to happily ever after?
TITLE: When Darkness Turns to Light
AUTHOR: JP Sayle
SERIES: Dark River Stone Collective #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 300 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 30, 2021
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Dark Angels is the family Toad has chosen when he follows his heart. Will one man’s love and his brothers, be enough to protect him from danger?
Toad has been running for years from those who locked him up and threw away the key because he was gay. An accident puts the man he loves right in his path, but it also puts his life in jeopardy. Now he must face his past to claim his future.
The past has Sid choosing to keep his personal life separate from those he calls family, Dark Angels. That is until he invites Toad to live with him. As the other man sees beneath the barriers to what is hidden beneath, can Sid resist what Toad offers him: Unconditional Love?
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