Here are the new releases for the week.
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| Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date | Other Details | Link |
| Mistletoe and Dragons | Kelsey Hodge | Self Published | 12/6/2021 | Amazon | |
| Death Tells A Tale | A.P. Eisen | Self Published | 12/6/2021 | The Paul Monroe Mysteries #4 | Amazon |
| Dance with Me | Veronica Cochrane | Dreamspinner Press | 12/7/2021 | Inevitable Duets #1 | Amazon |
| Mistletoe Ménage | Lily Harlem | Pride Publishing | 12/7/2021 | We Three Kings #1 | Amazon |
| A Spoonful of Sugar | AE Lister | Pride Publishing | 12/7/2021 | We Three Kings #2 | Amazon |
| The Spell | Nancy J. Hedin | NineStar Press | 12/7/2021 | Amazon | |
| A Very Genre Christmas | Kim Fielding | Tin Box Press | 12/7/2021 | Amazon | |
| Alien Attraction | GS Holmes | Coco Nutz Publishing | 12/7/2021 | Amazon | |
| These Deviant Ties | Layla Crow, Yolanda Olson, Amy Davies, Alice La Roux, Andi Rhodes, Ally Vance, Andi Jaxon, Laura Lascarso, Andréa Joy, M.C. Cerny, Emma Jaye, Nero Seal, C.P. Harris, René Van Dalen, Kamisa Cole |
Self Published | 12/7/2021 | Anthology | Amazon |
| His Boy to Hold | G.R. Lyons | Self Published | 12/7/2021 | Naughty or Nice Season Two | Amazon |
| Paradise in Death | L.M. Archer | Self Published | 12/7/2021 | Take Me to Church #3 | Amazon |
| Branded | Cole Denton | Self Published | 12/7/2021 | Trial by Fire #5 | Amazon |
| A Tale of Two Spirits | Sean Michael | Self Published | 12/7/2021 | Amazon | |
| It’s Complicated | Kindle Alexander | Self Published | 12/7/2021 | A Reservations Story #2 | Amazon |
| December with Peppermint | K.L. Noone | JMS Books | 12/8/2021 | Amazon | |
| Operation SPA | Feral Sephrian | JMS Books | 12/8/2021 | Amazon | |
| The Music Box | Kassandra Lea | JMS Books | 12/8/2021 | 2nd Edition | Amazon |
| The Nicest Gangster | Rafe Jadison | JMS Books | 12/8/2021 | Amazon | |
| Sundae’s Best | Riley Hart | Self Published | 12/8/2021 | Briar County #2 | Amazon |
| Playing at Home | Jax Calder | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | Sporting Secrets #2 | Amazon |
| Blessings and Miracles | H.M. Wolfe | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | Full Circle #3.5 | Amazon |
| Angelic Autumn Mate | B.L. Frisk | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | Season of Dragons #4 | Amazon |
| Falling For Beau | Rae Marks | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | Derbyn Hills #1 | Amazon |
| Merry MVP | Haven Hadley | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | Espen Emperors #6 | Amazon |
| Wyrmwood | Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | Poisonwood & Lyric #2 | Amazon |
| Soul of the Imperian | Jessamyn Kingley | Self Published | 12/9/2021 | D’Vaire #26 | Amazon |
| O Christmas Tree | Emily Carrington | Changeling Press | 12/10/2021 | Marisburg Chronicles #2 | Amazon |
| The Night Bartender | Alexa Piper | Changeling Press | 12/10/2021 | Fairview Chronicles #9 | Amazon |
| Enforced | Nicholas Bella | Dark Desires Publishing | 12/10/2021 | Road to Carnage #3 | Amazon |
| The Christmas Manny | Sammi Cee | Self Published | 12/10/2021 | Amazon | |
| His Boy To Treasure | Susi Hawke | Self Published | 12/10/2021 | Naughty or Nice Season Two | Amazon |
| Carillon’s Curse | Sionnach Wintergreen | Self Published | 12/10/2021 | Amazon | |
| Merry Misfits | Cambria Hebert | Self Published | 12/10/2021 | House of Misfits | Amazon |
| Chance Encounter | Harlow Layne | Self Published | 12/10/2021 | Polar Bear Alaska | Amazon |
| Daddy Claus | A.W. Scott | Self Published | 12/10/2021 | Secret Santa Daddy | Amazon |
| Worth the Wait | Joelle Lynne | Self Published | 12/11/2021 | Amazon | |
| His Precious Bear | Joe Satoria | Self Published | 12/11/2021 | Bear Valley Boys #1 | Amazon |
| It’s a Wonderful Knife | S.C. Wynne | Self Published | 12/11/2021 | Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries #5 | Amazon |
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TITLE: Mistletoe and Dragons
AUTHOR: Kelsey Hodge
SERIES: Thorn
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 122 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2021
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Caden
I’ve been around for centuries and, although I love living with the Easter elves, it never fully feels like home. Now I’ve been asked to go and work in Geimhreadh, the one place that felt like home when I was last there. I’m excited to work with another chocolatier, but when I arrive, I discover the feeling isn’t mutual. But why can’t I get him out of my head?
Lumi
I love working with chocolate, and this Christmas, I get to work on my own and create my own ideas. But then I’m informed I have help coming. Help I don’t want. So I promise myself to make his time with me in Geimhreadh as miserable as possible. Then he arrives and my plans go out the window. He’s all I can think about. I do everything I can to fight it…until what I am fighting against no longer matters.
TITLE: Death Tells A Tale
AUTHOR: A.P. Eisen
SERIES: The Paul Monroe Mysteries #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 280 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2021
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Cliff Baxter is approached with a dream job, but it means time away from the man he loves and the family he’s only just reconciled with. When opportunity knocks twice and another unexpected offer comes his way, he and Paul make a decision neither dreamed possible, changing their lives forever.
Paul Monroe has everything he’s ever wanted—the man he loves, the respect of his coworkers…everything except the answer to his first murder investigation, the only case he’s never been able to solve.
Who killed Ginny Sweeten?
TITLE: Dance with Me
AUTHOR: Veronica Cochrane
SERIES: Inevitable Duets #1
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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When dance instructor Jamie Griffin choreographs a contemporary ballet pas de deux to a love song by rock band Inevitable Thorns, he doesn’t expect the band’s keyboardist, Beau Davis, to witness it. He definitely doesn’t expect the steamy one-night stand that follows.
Beau leaves to continue touring, but he can’t get Jamie or his passion out of his head… especially once a video of the dance goes viral. This leads to a chance for the two of them to reconnect on tour, with Jamie performing his dance while the band plays live. The lines between a casual fling and a forever romance blur as rock music and ballet join to create magic onstage.
That magic suffuses their relationship too, but the price of fame is steep. When an explosive interview threatens the foundation of what they’re building together, will Beau and Jamie set the record straight and define their relationship—and their art—on their own terms? Or will the stars they’re reaching for elude their grasp?
TITLE: Mistletoe Ménage
AUTHOR: Lily Harlem
SERIES: We Three Kings #1
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 138 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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The winter days might be frosty, but a new guy in town is sure to heat up Father Nicholas and Dr. Zach!
Reverend Nicholas Simmons has traveled a bumpy road before landing in the small town of Mindle with his doctor husband. So, when a new, very sexy, very enticing young man shows interest in them both, he’s reluctant to rock the boat.
Zach, however, can’t keep the flashes of desire from his eyes. He’d never cheat, of course not, but visions of hot threesomes dance in his mind. Will Nicholas ever agree? If so, what would it be like? How hard would they all come?
Brandon isn’t looking forward to his first Christmas in Mindle. He’s alone. Exhausted. Friendless. That is, until he meets the Reverend and Zach. From that first moment he’s equal parts fascinated and turned on by them. Sure, they’re older than he is, but that just heightens his lust and increases his need to get hot, sweaty and naked with them.
Will their romance have a backdrop of tinsel and holly? Can three strong, passionate men truly connect with absolute honesty? And on Christmas night, will they each get the ultimate present—one another—under the tree?
TITLE: A Spoonful of Sugar
AUTHOR: AE Lister
SERIES: We Three Kings #2
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 140 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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A kinky interlude over the holidays brings three men closer as their unconventional relationship evolves from casual to serious.
Scott Vernier met Jericho Griffin and Pascal Olejatz at a Halloween party in October and soon became casually involved with the kinky, committed pair.
Over the course of the holidays, the men struggle to find time together outside their busy schedules and finally make space for each other over Christmas week. Scott finds himself craving more of a committed relationship with these wonderful men and tiptoes around the issue to find out if Jericho and Pascal feel the same.
Scott’s dreams of expertly delivered medical play already a vivid reality, the men introduce him to more deliciously subversive scenes including teacher-student roleplay and invite him to dabble with imaginary non-consent.
TITLE: The Spell
AUTHOR: Nancy J. Hedin
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 224 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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What if you could enter and roam around in any painting and then return to your own reality—or not? Would you do it? Would you sit in on the Lord’s Supper, snuggle the Mona Lisa, or have a painting made of something—or someone—in your past or future you long to visit?
Waverly Ames is given that ability through a spell book she finds while on vacation. What’s more, her brash, beautiful neighbor, friend, and dog-walker Jewel is a painter who can fulfil any commission. And then there’s Camille, the married woman who captured Waverly’s heart—the woman Waverly can’t get over.
What happens when lust meets magic? What happens when being somewhere, anywhere is as simple as a painting and the artist’s intention behind it? Can you truly have your heart’s desire?
TITLE: A Very Genre Christmas
AUTHOR: Kim Fielding
PUBLISHER: Tin Box Press
LENGTH: 115 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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Very little is merry in a private dick’s world.
Private detective Nick Bozic works the mean streets of 1950s Portland, Oregon, shadowing unfaithful spouses and nabbing thieving employees. He may be lonely, but at least he’s not crooked. Despite the festive season, Christmas simply means less dough in his pocket.
With the holiday only a few days away, a regular client drops a new case on him: yet another being has come through the Rift and needs help finding his way home. Maybe Evindal the elf will help Nick find something too—a bit of cheer and magic amid the usual brew of corruption and betrayal.
TITLE: Alien Attraction
AUTHOR: GS Holmes
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 238 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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What’s a human male to do when he discovers he’s the mate of alien royalty?
Imagine finding the most wonderful man who’s as madly in love with you as you are with him.
Every frenetic moment spent in each other’s arms brings you closer.
Now imagine that same man professing to be not only an alien but alien royalty.
And oops, the term “alien” is offensive so let’s go with extraterrestrial.
Although, he’s very hot and into me…Awkward Avery.
But talks of me, a human male, being pregnant with his baby sends me bailing.
I’m not up for that level of cuckoo.
Nope.
Never
But would it really be that bad if it’s true? At least if he’s going to be an alien, might as well be royalty, right?
TITLE: These Deviant Ties
AUTHORS: Layla Crow, Yolanda Olson, Amy Davies, Alice La Roux, Andi
Rhodes, Ally Vance, Andi Jaxon, Laura Lascarso, Andréa Joy, M.C. Cerny,
Emma Jaye, Nero Seal, C.P. Harris, René Van Dalen & Kamisa Cole
SERIES: Anthology
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 684 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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Deviants and delinquents…
These men exist outside the law. They walk in the shadows and thrive in the dark.
Bad to the bone, they take what they want.
What happens when what they want is you?
What happens when the anger that burns through their veins is now directed at you?
Can enemies really become lovers or is it just a losing game?
TITLE: His Boy to Hold
AUTHOR: G.R. Lyons
SERIES: Naughty or Nice Season Two
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 243 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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Dear Santa,
I’m an impulsive guy. Always have been. Even writing this letter was a snap decision. But when I make a choice, I see it through and never look back. Being like this has served me well in every area of my life.
Except when it comes to love.
I feel silly writing this when I can’t even have what I want—but now that I’ve started, I can’t stop—so if I could have one thing for Christmas, it would be to have someone to get to know. Slowly. Properly. I want someone who will come to Daddy with all their hopes, dreams, and passions and let me nurture it all.
I want someone to hold.
Scott-Free
A magical one-night stand feels like love at first sight, but Everett Scott has made that mistake before and he got the divorce to show for it. Besides, Everett is straight. One night with a perfect boy had to be a fluke.
Everett turns to online dating, hoping to learn to take things slow, but the only intriguing response to his letter is from BoyToHold. The more they talk, the more Everett starts to wonder if this boy might be the one.
But Everett can’t forget the nameless boy with whom he shared one perfect night. He’s never seen one boy’s face and never got the other one’s name. How is he supposed to choose when he craves them both?
Santa might just give him everything he wants.
As long as another snap decision doesn’t destroy everything.
TITLE: Paradise in Death
AUTHOR: L.M. Archer
SERIES: Take Me to Church #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 362 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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Avoiding Hell is getting harder and harder for Luka Thomas. Because of one boy, he teeters somewhere between salvation and falling from grace. With the looming threat of his family disowning him, every day with Harlan is more risky than the last.
Harlan Sharp holds secrets close to his damaged heart, but Luka makes him forget all of the pain he’s endured. Facing his struggles with trust, he is finally ready to share his story with Luka. He just hopes the outcome doesn’t come at a cost.
After an emotional prom night spent with Harlan, Luka makes a confession that will change his life forever. The lies he’s woven suddenly rip apart, leaving him scared and vulnerable. Will love be enough to keep him sane during his nightmare or will he turn his back on Harlan, praying for forgiveness and salvation?
TITLE: Branded
AUTHOR: Cole Denton
SERIES: Trial by Fire #5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 237 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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-Ryan-
I’ve never experienced a real family firsthand. I had no idea what he was giving up to be with me. I’m keeping him from having everything. He’d be better off without me.
-Russell-
He thinks I’ll be better off without him. That he isn’t able to give me what I need physically or emotionally. I will make him see that he’s all I’ll ever want or need …
Even if I have to brand it into him to do it
TITLE: A Tale of Two Spirits
AUTHOR: Sean Michael
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 50 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021, 2nd Edition
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Will an evil spirit ruin Danny’s Christmas, or can medium Denim save the day?
Danny knows the bookstore he owns has a ghost haunting it, and for eight years they’ve lived in harmony. Three days before Christmas — Danny’s busiest time of year — his ghost suddenly turns nasty, throwing books at him, knocking displays over, and deliberately hurting him.
Knowing he needs to deal with this quickly, Danny calls on medium Denim to help him with his ghost problem. One spirit turns out to actually be two, and one of those spirits isn’t all happiness and light.
Can Denim banish the evil spirit haunting Danny’s store and save Danny’s Christmas? Danny sure hopes so, especially after he meets the handsome medium.
TITLE: It’s Complicated
AUTHOR: Kindle Alexander
SERIES: A Reservations Story #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 420 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021
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Nightclub manager Julian Cullen runs Reservations with impeccable precision and a deep sense of pride. But repressed memories from his abduction two years ago surface, leaving him struggling emotionally. Julian vows to reclaim his previous life but doesn’t factor in the biggest distraction of all: the handsome cowboy hanging around the club intent on gaining his attention.
Entrepreneur Beckett St. Clair built an industry-leading survivalist training company through hard work and dedication. The tough-as-nails outdoorsman can navigate any situation or so he thinks…A chance encounter with a guarded nightclub manager leaves him tumbling head over heels into uncharted territory.
One man is lost to his past, the other dreams of a future.
Both men will soon find out love is never easy…it’s complicated.
TITLE: December with Peppermint
AUTHOR: K.L. Noone
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 30 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2021
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Wesley Kim absolutely, positively refuses to film a holiday sex tape. And that might be a problem.
His boyfriend’s agent thinks it’ll be good publicity for Finn’s career. In good fun. Tasteful. A deliberate leak to announce to everyone that former adorable teen idol Finn Ransom’s all grown up and definitely sexy. Finn’s already said no, but now he’s worried about his image. He does want to be himself for the world, openly loving holidays and handcrafted ornaments and terrible puns and his boyfriend and all.
With some holiday decorations, candy canes, and a lot of love, Finn and Wes just might find a compromise that’s a little bit nice, a little bit naughty … and flavored with peppermint kisses.
TITLE: Operation SPA
AUTHOR: Feral Sephrian
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 36 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2021
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Both Oak and Colin have gone through some rough times lately. Oak wants to give Colin intimacy and support after his hard week. What better way than with a home spa on Colin’s day off? Not to mention there’s a “happy ending” he’s looking forward to …
Colin can’t believe his luck. He has the most caring and thoughtful husband in the world. A day of pampering is just what he needs, especially when Oak is the one doing the pampering. Every little gesture of affection adds up to the best surprise he could ever hope to get, and Colin is going to make sure Oak knows exactly how much he appreciates him.
TITLE: The Music Box
AUTHOR: Kassandra Lea
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 20 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2021, 2nd Edition
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For most people, December is all about Christmas, but not for Alvin. He’s always been far more into the lesser celebrated St. Nick’s Day, and he loves trying to plan the perfect gift for his beloved Milo. This year he may have very well outdone himself. Little does he know, though, that Milo has something extra special planned.
It’s been a bumpy year and, while the holidays are just around the corner, Milo has been working on his gift for Alvin for months now. He can’t wait to give Alvin the token of his love.
TITLE: The Nicest Gangster
AUTHOR: Rafe Jadison
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 37 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2021
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Joshua Hansen doesn’t believe in anything, except maybe the romance novels he reads about gorgeous men falling deeply in love. So when his small town’s interfaith council approaches him to ask if they can hold a weeks-long bake sale outside his convenience store for a fundraiser, Joshua isn’t sure what to say. Feeling his apprehension, the council offers him a bribe: they’ll bring him free baked goods, and pray in a wide variety of ways to get him a guy like the one on the covers of his books.
Although Joshua isn’t one to believe in miracles, and has no interest in carbs, he does want to help those in need in his town, so he accepts their offer. Still, he’s not holding his breath for them finding his Mr. Right in this small Virginia town. After all, he’s spent years looking for the right guy. What are the chances the council can find him a man in less than a month?
On a snowy Christmas Eve, when he has just about given up all hope, Joshua might need to eat his words, and some rather amazing pasta. When Giorgio Vincenni storms into the store, Joshua wonders if maybe the council’s prayers have been heard. Abrasive, well-dressed, and full of attitude, Giorgio looks just like one of those gorgeous mafia men on the cover of the books he loves. Joshua soon finds himself in a confrontation with Giorgio that holds so much sexual tension, they find it leads to something else. Now looking closely at Giorgio, Joshua must ask himself, is this really the type of guy he wants?
TITLE: Sundae’s Best
AUTHOR: Riley Hart
SERIES: Briar County #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 269 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2021
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Grady Dalton is in a rut. He’s thirty-eight, without a boyfriend, and has yet to find the place that feels like home. The closest he ever got was his best friend, Nathan. But it’s been seven years since he passed, and life isn’t getting easier. That’s how he ends up in Briar County, hoping to grow roots in the place Nathan had loved.
Deacon Sharpe spends his days serving homemade ice cream at Sundae’s Best and his nights alone, pretending he’s getting by after his wife’s death better than he is. His world is rocked when a man shows up, claiming he’d been his brother-in-law’s best friend, and who seems to miss Nathan as much as Deacon misses Patty.
Their losses connect them, but soon, the weight of their loneliness eases with laughter, making ice cream, and Grady reminding Deacon what it feels like to be held again. Deacon tells himself it’s platonic. How can it be more when he’s forty and has never been with a man, never even been attracted to one. But then, he’d never felt those things about anyone other than Patty either. And when Grady touches him…kisses him…nothing else matters and the rest of the world melts away.
Together they can deal with family drama, small-town gossip, and Deacon’s newly discovered feelings. But as it often does, life has one more curveball to throw their way…
TITLE: Playing at Home
AUTHOR: Jax Calder
SERIES: Sporting Secrets #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 322 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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Falling for your kids’ nanny? Never a good idea.
Jacob Browne comes from rugby royalty but try as he might, he’s never been the same heroic idol his father was on the rugby field. And now he’s failed off the field with the breakdown of his relationship to New Zealand’s favorite ‘It Girl’ Matilda Neilson. When Matilda hires a male nanny, it feels like the ultimate kick in the guts that another guy gets to spend more time with his kids than he does.
Austin’s freshly back from London and his new job looks great. Matilda is determined to be his new BFF and the kids are awesome, although he gets the feeling that his other boss, the glowering rugby player, isn’t that excited by him. But that’s okay, he’ll win him around. What he won’t do is crush on his gorgeous straight boss, because that’s the pathway to a whole lot of hurt, as he knows from the scorch marks still burned into his heart. Unfortunately, that resolution doesn’t allow for when he gets to know the real Jacob. From princess parties, Lego wars, nights spent talking about everything and anything, Austin’s falling for him hard. And when Jacob is revealed to be not as straight as previously assumed, all bets are off.
In sports, playing at home is supposed to be an advantage. But sometimes when things get too scorching, it can threaten to burn the whole house down.
TITLE: Blessings and Miracles
AUTHOR: H.M. Wolfe
SERIES: Full Circle #3.5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 230 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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It is that time of the year again…
With her niece Willa and her nephews’ Sebastian and Fabian’s life partner Vincent and husband Lance as trusted kitchen helpers, Zoe Stark throws another epic Christmas party at the family mansion near Hartford, Connecticut. All the members of the Stark and Bloom clans are going to be present, and there are a lot of achievements and happy events to celebrate.
Zane Parsons, a young widower, drives all the way to Ordando, Florida, to Connecticut, to honor the promise he made his grandmother on her deathbed. He is torn between hoping for a new life for him and his only child and the fear of being rejected. Zane strongly believes in Christmas miracles, but will he experience one, too?
After being separated from the only man he ever loved for more than thirty years, Rhett Randall gathers his courage and drives to his ex-husband family’s mansion to talk to him for what could be the last time. It could be a total disaster, but it could also be one of those magic moments associated with Christmas.
TITLE: Angelic Autumn Mate
AUTHOR: B.L. Frisk
SERIES: Season of Dragons #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 219 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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James Ashford
The Ashford bloodline has been scoured clean of its demonic infestation. The feral vampires that infested Seattle have been cast to the ground, fallen to my angelic blade. Everything was looking up until a mysterious dragon fell into my lap. How long can I keep him safe while keeping the Draconic Tribunal off our backs? Between ancient vampires and the hordes of dragons foaming at the mouth to get the metal dragon back, the flames of war might level the city.
Jotas (Ethan)
Eons of assassination have hardened my heart, turning me into a killer. I’ve stolen something precious from the ruthless clan of metal dragons, barely escaping with my life. Death tried to claim my wicked heart, but James Ashford was there with his holy light. I hope he didn’t make a mistake saving me, but there’s something developing between us. My icy heart is slowly thawing under his angelic presence, but will it be enough to keep the deadly assassins at bay?
TITLE: Falling For Beau
AUTHOR: Rae Marks
SERIES: Derbyn Hills #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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This is what I’ve wanted for fifteen years, to build a community where people are accepted for who they are, a place of tolerance and open-mindedness. I’m not here to be distracted by a tall, blond farmer who’s never explored his bi-curious side. So why am I cancelling meetings and sitting in the dirt with him when I should be closing the deal on this piece of land?
TITLE: Merry MVP
AUTHOR: Haven Hadley
SERIES: Espen Emperors #6
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 78 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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Christmas in Espen, what a wonderful thing. The city was decorated, the season in full swing.
The only way to make it better was to celebrate love. Callen knew for this play he wouldn’t need his glove.
It took a while for them to find their way. Now it was here, Callen and Spencer’s special day.
With their family and friends by their side, they knew their life together would be an amazing ride.
The Emperors cheered as the vows were said. One of their own was finally wed.
Baseball was what had brought them together. Now Callen and Spencer had their forever.
TITLE: Wyrmwood
AUTHORS: Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes
SERIES: Poisonwood & Lyric #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 112 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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A dragon searching for a crowning jewel for his fabulous hoard.
A misanthropic incubus who just wants to swim.
Declan might be the world’s only shut-in incubus, but with a father like Elrith, it’s little wonder his faith in people is nonexistant. He skates through life as a computer programmer, closed into his tiny apartment, only feeding by ordering sex workers to his door. But his mother was a water nymph, and occasionally, Declan can’t resist the need to sneak out and swim. This time, he’s in for a surprise.
Augustine is a water dragon who has spent years building the perfect hoard, and now there’s just one thing missing: someone to share it with. When he spots the stunning creature swimming in his pond, he realizes the jewel he sought has come to him. But after centuries of little human contact, he’s out of touch with the meaning of the word consent. When the tempting nymph chafes his control, August can’t figure out how to win him over.
But word of August’s treasure has reached greedy ears, and all he cares for is under threat. Can a dyed-in-the-wool misanthrope teach August the true value of possession before he loses everything?
TITLE: Soul of the Imperian
AUTHOR: Jessamyn Kingley
SERIES: D’Vaire #26
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 366 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2021
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Praetor Sashati Soriandras is adjusting to his wonderful new life as part of the Council of Sorcery and Shifters. His new leader’s choice to leave the demonic realm gained Sashati’s immediate approval. There is nothing there but dark memories and a horrible legend about the butcher who ripped magic from the demons a millennium ago.
After being banished to a tiny realm, Imperian Paszratorabiel—or Paszra, as he prefers to be called—is waiting for his wings to grow back. The minute he recovers, Paszra hunts for a place to bring his family so they can find mates. When Paszra finds a planet full of interesting beings, the presence of demons is the only thing he hates about his potential new home.
When Sashati and Paszra meet, neither man is happy to learn they are mates. The demons blame Paszra for everything, while the Imperian despises Sashati’s people. However, they share a tradition of not denying Fate. But to honor the way their souls are connected, Paszra and Sashati must overcome much more than their initial dislike of each other.
TITLE: O Christmas Tree
AUTHOR: Emily Carrington
SERIES: Marisburg Chronicles #2
PUBLISHER: Changeling Press
LENGTH: 101 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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For Jake, losing his eyesight isn’t nearly as frightening as having to rely on someone else. Especially if he wants that other person to be his lover. He was taught from an early age that being gay is synonymous with being a sissy and he can’t see past that lesson to the one Tyler is trying to teach him.
Tyler has been attracted to Jake since they first met. When Jake comes to Tyler’s bed, it seems all of Tyler’s dreams are coming true. Except Jake doesn’t want more than friends with benefits. Can Tyler stand being Jake’s second choice?
TITLE: The Night Bartender
AUTHOR: Alexa Piper
SERIES: Fairview Chronicles #9
PUBLISHER: Changeling Press
LENGTH: 179 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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Aaron has come to Fairview to find his ex’s teenage sister, who went missing in the city. As a witch both rich and powerful, Aaron follows a trail that leads him to a bar frequented by supernaturals and to a bartender who attracts Aaron’s attention — and not just because the bartender is keeping something from Aaron. When Aaron runs out of leads, he follows the mysterious and pretty bartender, and the next thing Aaron knows, he’s foiling an attempted abduction.
Ilya has built a quiet life in Fairview mixing drinks and flying under the radar. He is a banshee, and the psychic ability and mild telepathy that comes with that makes Ilya a sought-after commodity. That carefully constructed life Ilya built for himself breaks into a thousand pieces when a handsome witch starts asking questions and becomes Ilya’s rescuer mere hours after they meet.
The witch, Aaron, vows to protect Ilya and to keep his secret. Now Ilya has to decide whether he will give Aaron his trust and risk a lonely but safe life as a night bartender in a wintry city in which people disappear only to then turn up murdered.
TITLE: Enforced
AUTHOR: Nicholas Bella
SERIES: Road to Carnage #3
PUBLISHER: Dark Desires Publishing
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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Mafia, Bikers, and Payback.
Fabian “Burger” Murphy is a man loyal to his club and family, which for him are one and the same. He will kill for them. So, when his sister, Sofia, tells him about what happened to their little sister, Gina, regarding her date with Roman Alexander, Burger is ready to spring into action and avenge Gina’s honor. Nobody disrespects a princess of the Lords and lives. All he needs is permission from his club president and father, Niyol “Dasan” Murphy, which Burger knows is a given. Roman is in for one hell of a surprise.
Roman Alexander knows he made the biggest mistake of his life walking away from Gina. She was the first woman he’d ever met that made him feel like he could truly be himself. Around Gina, Roman was vulnerable, and that’s what terrified him. That’s why he left. Unbeknownst to him, it was a move that would lead to two huge, menacing bikers wearing Lords of Chaos MC cuts walking into his office, looking for payback for their princess.
Diego “Dragon” Murphy finally has a man in his life he can give his heart to. His only concern is if Richard “Richie” Harrison would be willing to join the Lords of Chaos MC. If that wasn’t enough for Dragon to worry about, he still had a hit to carry out for a powerful mob boss. With Richie willing to help him, he may just be able to pull it off without a hitch if all goes according to plan.
Vito “The Vise” Castiello is a man others would be stupid to cross, but some still do. And once you’re in his grip, he doesn’t let up until you give him what he wants. When his brother and mob boss, Rico “The Monk” Castiello, tells him to go to Chicago to take over businesses there, he has his concerns. One is their partnership with the Lords of Chaos MC and the other is the triad that already controls the drug game on Chicago’s north side. In the midst of all that, what Vito isn’t prepared for is his powerful attraction to Zindel Esai, the beautiful employee that captured his eye who works in his bordello. For one thing, Zindel is a man and Vito is straight, but he can’t seem to shake his desire, but he knows it will pass…right?
TITLE: The Christmas Manny
AUTHOR: Sammi Cee
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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This single dad needs to find his joy.
When Jace is hired to watch the precocious Rebecca and her adorable little brother Max, this sunshine manny can’t help noticing the dark cloud hanging over their lonely dad.
Bringing love, happiness, and cheer, Jace sprinkles so much joy and glitter into their lives, that even the workaholic father gets caught up in his spell.
Will one holiday season be enough time for Jace to turn Mitch’s house into a home again? And with the magic of Christmas, will they fall in love along the way, making their family complete?
TITLE: His Boy To Treasure
AUTHOR: Susi Hawke
SERIES: Naughty or Nice Season Two
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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Dear Santa,
Is it okay for this wealthy self-made man to request something for myself this year? Especially if it’s something money can’t buy? I’m not greedy. I just want one thing… Love. Someone for this Daddy to treasure. And if it’s not too much, a family too? One that will fill my too large, too empty, and all too lonely house.
Hold up. Let me slow my roll because I’m getting a bit heavy over here. Melodramatic, even. I’m just trying to be honest. We both know I’m a decent guy with a good life. A very good life. But the nights are getting longer and the other side of the bed is so dang cold. Did I mention lonely?
So yeah… if it’s okay to ask for a gift of my own this Christmas, I’d like a family to love, a partner to treasure, and maybe even a furbaby or two. Kisses under the mistletoe now, and a future filled with more love, laughter, and happiness than even a decent man like me could possibly deserve.
Happy Holidays!
LovingDaddy42
TITLE: Carillon’s Curse
AUTHOR: Sionnach Wintergreen
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 299 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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In 1888 Austin, Texas, a shy medium with clubfoot is visited by the horrific ghosts of murdered children and enlists the help of a rugged Texas Ranger to pursue their killer. As the two men hunt the murderer, they find themselves not only in the grip of a taboo love that could—at best—send them to prison, but also in danger of becoming the killer’s next prey.
In the twenty three years of his life, Thomas Carillon has known nothing but unrequited love. People don’t notice him; they only notice his clubfoot. He has given himself up to a solitary existence with only the companionship of his cat and the ghosts who visit him. When a rare child ghost, her massive injuries evident, asks Thomas for help, the only law man that will listen is a hard-bitten Texas Ranger who reawaken’s Thomas’s secret desires. The two grow closer as they chase the killer, but can they hold onto their fragile, budding love in such hard times?
Hadrian Burton thinks Thomas looks like an angel, except for whatever horror he’s hiding in that strange boot. Temporarily leaving life on the range and his complicated past to track down a killer with Thomas, Hadrian finds himself doing something he vowed never to do again—falling in love. Their “congress,” as Thomas calls it, is more intense than he has ever experienced. After a lifetime of virginity, the clubfooted man is going wild, and he doesn’t balk at Hadrian’s unconventional appetites. But they’re too different; Hadrian fears he will only hurt Thomas in the end. And yet, he has never fallen so hard for another man. How can he keep both his and Thomas’s hearts from being broken? And how can he bring the elusive Child Slayer to justice with only the help of a medium and ghosts?
TITLE: Merry Misfits
AUTHOR: Cambria Hebert
SERIES: House of Misfits
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 202 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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Once upon a time…
A lost prince was robbed of the magic of the holiday season.
Ribbons, glitter, tree-trimming, and love all denied for hateful reasons.
What once was lost is now wondrously found.
And, naturally, holiday shenanigans will abound.
New York City is blanketed in pure white snow,
the perfect date night setting to make your heart grow.
Beneath the twinkling lights, the scent of fresh pine mingles,
and the warmth of chocolate-filled mugs chase away any grinchy-grinch tingles.
Zip up your coat and tug on your hat
because spending this holiday season with your favorite misfits is where it’s at.
For even the grumpiest grump of the bunch will have to admit
‘tis the season to be a merry misfit.
TITLE: Chance Encounter
AUTHOR: Harlow Layne
SERIES: Polar Bear Alaska
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 101 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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Ever since kindergarten, I’ve hated Chance. Everything about him rubbed me the wrong way and still does.
In high school, he was always trying to one-up me either in class or out on the ice. Much to his disappointment, I was always the winner.
The competition between us was fierce, and even though we’d been out of school for over a decade, Chance Reed was still always trying to one-up me.
Today he finally got his wish. The man I hate with a passion saved me, and now I owe him and he’ll never let me forget it.
What was once hatred has turned into an attraction I’m not sure I can deny, not now that he’s got me right where he’s always wanted me.
Do I give into what my body wants, or do I fight him like I’ve been doing from the moment we met?
TITLE: Daddy Claus
AUTHOR: A.W. Scott
SERIES: Secret Santa Daddy
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2021
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“I never could have imagined it would be you. You’re my Santa?”
Donovan Woodward was the type to start playing Christmas music as soon as the temperatures dropped below seventy. He couldn’t wait for warm blankets, homemade ornaments, and writing his letter to Santa.
Most of all, Donovan loves the Secret Santa gift exchange his boss hosted every year. But when a handsome stranger shows up, he finds himself wanting a different kind of gift.
Will this stranger be able to grant his greatest Christmas wish by becoming Donny’s forever Daddy?
Grant Moore never cared much for holidays growing up. He was the eldest of his family, and often he had responsibilities that took away the magic of the season. By the time he reached thirty, he figured there was no changing his ways.
When his buddy Tank invites him to the NightShade Productions holiday party, he attends for lack of anything else to do. He didn’t expect to find an actual fairy floating around tossing Christmas magic at the guests.
Will Grant be able to thaw his cold exterior for the sweet, young Donovan?.
TITLE: Worth the Wait
AUTHOR: Joelle Lynne
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 186 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2021
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Growing up together meant life should have been easy, but it wasn’t.
Shane was confident and proud, but couldn’t figure out why a relationship just wouldn’t stick. There had been very few constants in his life. These were limited to his best friend Christopher and his younger brother Michael.
Shane and Michael had always shared a special bond, but when Shane decides to figure out why he can’t keep a stable relationship, Michael can’t keep his secret any longer. There had always been something there, but he lacked Shane’s confidence.
Can they work past their struggles and prove their relationship was always Worth The Wait?
TITLE: His Precious Bear
AUTHOR: Joe Satoria
SERIES: Bear Valley Boys #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2021
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Built for comfort and cuddles, Santo is on the prowl for a beary nice Daddy.
Santo Campbell always struggled to fit in. He wasn’t a model like his mother or musical like his father. He wasn’t like every other boy in Malibu. Searching for acceptance and a Daddy, Santo takes a trip. But will he find more than he bargained for?
Logan Danver is a muscle bear. He works out hard and loves harder. He usually goes through boys like they’re popsicles. Until he finds one who isn’t interested. Can he keep his cool and get what he wants?
Santo knows he’s worth more than a one-night stand. And Logan hasn’t been tied down in over five years. Is it possible for them to ignore the spark? Or will it combust into an undeniable fiery passion?
TITLE: It’s a Wonderful Knife
AUTHOR: S.C. Wynne
SERIES: Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries #5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2021
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It’s beginning to look a lot like murder.
Chopping down a Christmas tree has never been something Dr. Maxwell Thornton aspired to. But his boyfriend, Sheriff Royce Callum, has a tradition of visiting Giggly Elves Tree Farm every Christmas to do just that.
Trying to prove he’s a team player, Maxwell agrees to accompany Royce on his week-long tree-felling adventure. It’s a chance to spend some quality time with Royce, and also get a break from Rainy Dale.
All guests are required to turn in their cell phones upon arrival because Giggly Elves Farm is for people who yearn to escape modern-day stresses. Maxwell endures a lumpy mattress and high sodium meals of bacon, beans, and more bacon, with a fairly good attitude. But when a freak storm washes out the road back home, Maxwell begins to feel the strain.
Things turn downright terrifying when a guest is found stabbed to death in the reindeer barn, and all of the cell phones are found destroyed. It seems there’s a murderer on the loose, and he or she has a very different interpretation of how to bring out the holiday spirit in others.
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