Here are the new releases for the week.
Let us know if there’s something missing & we’ll add it to the list.
| Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date | Other Details | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protector | Nicole Dykes | Self Published | 12/11/2023 | Kensley Panthers #5 | Amazon |
| Secrets of the Soul | Holly Oliver | Self Published | 12/11/2023 | Soul Solace #3 | Amazon |
| Kraken Klaus | Charlotte Brice | Self Published | 12/11/2023 | Tinsel and Tentacles | Amazon |
| Weddings, Christmas, and Such | Amy Lane | Dreamspinner Press | 12/12/2023 | Granby Knitting | Amazon |
| Tied Up in Tinsel | Elizabeth Coldwell | Pride Publishing | 12/12/2023 | Sold to the Billionaire | Amazon |
| A Light at the End | KD Ellis | Pride Publishing | 12/12/2023 | Sold to the Billionaire | Amazon |
| A City of Abundant Opportunity | Howard Leonard | NineStar Press | 12/12/2023 | Seattle City Limits #2 | Amazon |
| Christmas Wishes | Lee Blair | Bosta Books | 12/12/2023 | Dare Me Christmas Duo #2 | Amazon |
| Ryu | Layla Dorine | Desolate Press | 12/12/2023 | A Daddy for Christmas | Amazon |
| The Rockstar | Emerson Beckett & Rheland Richmond | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Portland Protectors-EHM Security #1 | Amazon |
| Wrapped in Wishes | J.H. Knight | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Amazon | |
| His Santa Alpha | Jax Stuart | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Christmas Omegas | Amazon |
| Matty Secret | JP Sayle | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | A Little Christmas: Season Two | Amazon |
| Ready,Set Glow | Rye Cox | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Christmas Falls | Amazon |
| The Siren’s Song | Crista Crown | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Havenwood #1 | Amazon |
| Enchanted | Ken Sanchez | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Willowbrook #1 | Amazon |
| Jack Frosting | Finn Dixon | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Snow Dates #2 | Amazon |
| 12 Gays of Christmas | D. K. Sutton | Self Published | 12/12/2023 | Amazon | |
| The Curious Mountain Man | Casey Cox | Self Published | 12/13/2023 | Amazon | |
| Don’t Clause a Scene | RJ Peterson | Self Published | 12/13/2023 | SEAsons of Love #3 | Amazon |
| Afterglow | Abigail Hunter | Self Published | 12/13/2023 | Trick of the Light | Amazon |
| Delicious Alpha | Lorelei M. Hart | Self Published | 12/13/2023 | Omegas Inn Love #3 | Amazon |
| Cole’s Secret | Sue Brown | One Hat Press | 12/14/2023 | A Little Christmas: Season Two | Amazon |
| Lucky Shot | Crea Reitan | Dragon Fire Fantasy | 12/14/2023 | For Puck’s Sake #3 | Amazon |
| Restless | Willow Thomas | Self Published | 12/14/2023 | Squad Goals #2 | Amazon |
| Emergency: Kiss of Fire | Andrew Grey | Self Published | 12/14/2023 | Carlisle Emergency #1 | Amazon |
| Scrooge You! | Brigham Vaughn | Two Peninsulas Press | 12/15/2023 | Christmas Falls | Amazon |
| Drag Me Down | Abigail Glenn | Portal World Publishing | 12/15/2023 | Fallen Legends: A Rockstar Saga #1 | Amazon |
| Orion’s Secret | TL Travis | Sapphire Publishing | 12/15/2023 | A Little Christmas: Season Two | Amazon |
| Brighton | TL Travis | Sapphire Publishing | 12/15/2023 | A Daddy for Christmas | Amazon |
| The Deliverance of Marek Sommers | Ashlyn Drewek | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Solnyshko Duet Spinoff | Amazon |
| True North | TA Moore | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Yule Lads #1 | Amazon |
| Tattooed Mind | Elamy Pride | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Tattooed #2 | Amazon |
| Never Getting Over You | Aria Brennan | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Never Been The Same #3 | Amazon |
| Tell No Tales | Edie Montreux | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Romancing the High Seas #2 | Amazon |
| Wrap Me Up | Morgan Lysand | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Santa’s Naughty Workshop #2 | Amazon |
| Christmas Angel | Alex Silver | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Merry Exmas #2 | Amazon |
| His Alpha Unlocked | Anna Sparrows | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Christmas Omegas | Amazon |
| Cross Checks | Blair Brady | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Cold Pines Cougars #2 | Amazon |
| Twelve Days of Squidmas | K.L. Hiers | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Tinsel and Tentacles | Amazon |
| Claw’d | Vin George | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Evergreen Council #9 | Amazon |
| Cheeky Elf | MM Farmer | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Omega Christmas Elves #4 | Amazon |
| Luca’s Unexpected Daddy | Sammi Cee | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Love On Tap 2: Pain & Healing #4 | Amazon |
| Mr Blue Sky | Isla Olsen | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Suits & Sevens #4 | Amazon |
| Daddy Christmas | Cara Dee | Self Published | 12/15/2023 | Amazon | |
| Christmas Below Stairs | Ellie Thomas | JMS Books | 12/16/2023 | Amazon | |
| Good Housekeeping | Dove Spalding | JMS Books | 12/16/2023 | Amazon | |
| Sleighed | Shawn Bailey | JMS Books | 12/16/2023 | Amazon | |
| Evan Verses the Sharlotka | Chrissy Munder | JMS Books | 12/16/2023 | 2nd Edition | Amazon |
| Five Below | Ashleigh King | Self Published | 12/16/2023 | Amazon | |
| Blades of Desire | J.M. Jackie | Self Published | 12/16/2023 | Love on the Ice #2 | Amazon |
| Must Love Dogs | Eden Winters | Self Published | 12/16/2023 | Amazon | |
| Ymir’s Tears | Julie Mannino | Self Published | 12/17/2023 | Loki #1 | Amazon |
| Mine to Protect | E.V. Olsen | Self Published | 12/17/2023 | Wasteland Temptations #2 | Amazon |
| Knotted by the Wolf Prince | Delaney Rain | Self Published | 12/17/2023 | Delaney’s Furry Alien Mates #1 | Amazon |
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TITLE: Protector
AUTHOR: Nicole Dykes
SERIES: Kensley Panthers #5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 231
RELEASE DATE: 12/11/2023
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Zachary Olson
I screwed up. Big time. I hurt someone, and I hate myself for it.
I’m barely eighteen and already completely exhausted. Tired of being haunted by secrets and guilt.
My biggest regret, though, is keeping it all from Adam—my best friend, teammate, protector. My everything since I can remember.
And how do I repay him? By keeping these secrets locked up inside. Secrets I know would destroy us.
But I’m not sure how much longer I can do it. No matter how catastrophic the consequences.
Adam Bates
He won’t talk to me.
He’s never kept secrets from me before. We’re both quiet guys who keep to ourselves. But that’s never applied to each other.
I know something is wrong, but my best friend has shut me out.
How can I keep him safe if he won’t talk to me?
All my life, I’ve taken on this role—doing what’s right, no matter what. Watching out for everyone, on and off the field—especially Zach.
And I won’t fail him now, when he needs me more than ever.
Because this is who I am and what I do . . .
I’m the protector.
TITLE: Secrets of the Soul
AUTHOR: Holly Oliver
SERIES: Soul Solace #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 449
RELEASE DATE: 12/11/2023
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Secrets and dead bodies put their new bond to the test. Join Kane and Kevin as they put the concept “love conquers all” to the test.
Kane has been keeping his past a secret for so long he’d almost fooled himself into thinking he was safe. Unfortunately, once the bodies start turning up, along with a secret diary surfacing, he realizes that his fantasy of leaving his past behind was just that: a fantasy.
There couldn’t be a worse time to add a mate to his life, but as his bad luck holds, that is exactly when the Fates decide to step in and send him his–as if he needed another thing adding to the unshakeable feeling that he was losing his mind.
Kevin was having the best day ever. He graduated top of his class, his family was finally proud of him, and he met his mate. Everything was going perfectly until the bodies started dropping. Kevin’s patience is stretched thin, and his loyalties are divided when all he really wants to do is protect his new mate.
Kane and Kevin must work together to unravel the secrets and find a killer, while not losing each other in the process.
TITLE: Kraken Klaus
AUTHOR: Charlotte Brice
SERIES: Tinsel and Tentacles
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 162
RELEASE DATE: 12/11/2023
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This is not your typical Christmas story. Sure, it’s set on a Christmas holiday cruise liner. Of course there is a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Yes, there are presents, chocolate and tinsel…
…but there are also tentacles. And we all know that is what you came for.
When Moshe realises his fellow mer crew are dumping toxic chemicals into the sea, under the guise of holiday cruises, he is horrified.
When the only song he can ever remember lures up a giant sea octopus, he can finally stop his own people from polluting the sea.
But Ryuu has other things on his mind. He responded to the song of his mate. Sure, he’ll destroy the boat for his love, but Moshe demands the passengers be unharmed.
Thank goodness the ShiftARS are there to do the actual work, these two are very easily distracted by all the wonderful Christmas things Moshe will leave behind when he joins Ryuu out at sea.
Ryuu couldn’t deny his boy a final experience of Christmas, even if he doesn’t understand stuff like the forest of chocolate trees, or the Christmas Daddy.
TITLE: Weddings, Christmas, and Such
AUTHOR: Amy Lane
SERIES: Granby Knitting
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 272
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Welcome back to the world of Granby, where the yarn is soft, the knitting is fine, and the critters are never far off….
After the happy ever after of Blackbird Knitting in a Bunny’s Lair, Jeremy and Aiden continued to be fan favorites, and author Amy Lane visited them from time to time in a series of whimsical shorts that were posted on her blog and Patreon. Those shorts, together with a brand-new, never before seen Christmas novel featuring the entire Granby family, are gathered here in Weddings, Christmas, and Such, a collection of stories that show the good times in the bad, and the hope even in the darkness. Welcome back to the world of Granby—Jeremy, Aiden, Craw, Ben, Stanley, Johnny, Ariadne, Rory, and baby Persephone are all happy to see you again!
In This Collection:
The Gift of a Birthday: The folks at Craw’s mill and shop have always knitted for each other’s big holidays, but one person in their midst hasn’t been entirely honest about his own birthday…
Bunnies: Ariadne and Rory are going off on a much-needed vacation–are Jeremy and Aiden prepared for full-time childcare and all the hard questions it might entail?
And the Mountains Should Crumble: Hard times have come to Granby–can Craw and his small patchwork family survive fire in the pandemic, and find something to be thankful for on the other side?
Weddings and Such: After all the troubles and some years of peace, it really is time for everybody to get married. Has Jeremy come far enough along from his rabbit days to be the center of attention while his boy makes an honest man out of him?
Crocheting Hawks and Knitting Christmas Angels: Gideon Haze and Pippen Madison commit a near-tragic mistake, and everybody’s favorite bunny is laid up for Christmas! Can the bodyguard and his vulnerable charge find a way to atone for their lapse in judgment and grow into the men who can make themselves and their new Granby family safe from Pippen’s dangerous father?
TITLE: Tied Up in Tinsel
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Coldwell
SERIES: Sold to the Billionaire
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 130
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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He’s up for sale, but what will happen if the wrong man buys him?
Danny and Julian have an almost perfect Dom/sub relationship—almost—because Julian can’t let go of the trust issues that make him think Danny will leave him for another master.
When Julian’s old friend, billionaire owner of a chain of health clubs, Michael Thorne, makes a reappearance in Julian’s life, it’s to help him clinch the biggest business deal of his career. But there’s a catch—in return for giving Julian a place to stay, Julian must let Michael offer Danny as one of the lots in a charity auction.
Michael is handsome and charming, with a dominant aura it’s impossible to ignore, but Danny doesn’t want to spend a moment longer than he has to in his company. He knows Michael has a reputation for pushing submissives way past their limits and not believing in safe words. Yet he tells himself everything will be okay, until he’s tied up in tinsel and the bidding begins.
What will Danny do if the winner of the auction is the very last man he would ever willingly submit to?
TITLE: A Light at the End
AUTHOR: KD Ellis
SERIES: Sold to the Billionaire
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 124
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Elliot just got out of a stormy relationship. Can Master Ede be his lighthouse and bring him safely home?
Master Ede hates Christmas.
After his last boy broke up with him—by sleeping with a man in his bed on Christmas Eve, no less—Ede’s given up on the holiday. It’s hard to have Christmas spirit when that’s all he can see when he thinks of mistletoe. The only celebration he allows himself is the annual Christmas auction hosted by his kink club, the Lighthouse. He plans on showing his face, doing a bit of voyeurism and heading home on his own. He doesn’t expect to meet Elliot.
Elliot hates his life.
He has a boyfriend who controls every aspect of it, from what he eats and what he wears to what position they use in the bedroom. Elliot knows better than to talk back, and he’s long ago given up on hoping that things will get better. After all, like his boyfriend says, he’s too stupid to take care of himself, and who else would want him?
When Elliot’s boyfriend takes him to an auction and sells him off without his permission, he knows things need to change. Then he meets Ede, and for the first time in his life, he thinks maybe things can get better. Maybe, there really is a light at the end.
TITLE: A City of Abundant Opportunity
AUTHOR: Howard Leonard
SERIES: Seattle City Limits #2
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 234
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Becoming single in middle age was difficult for Alan, until a seemingly ordinary day turns extraordinary, when it presents him two very different but promising paths forward. On that day, Alan unexpectedly runs into a prior lover, moments after a new acquaintance offers him an unusual proposition.
One man provides youthful comfort and enthusiasm, and the other, the task of forming intimacy with a person who was raised from a lineage quite removed from his own. Either man might lead to a fortunate future, yet each inevitably requires tender navigation. Knowing he must make a decision, Alan eventually chooses and is then faced with new challenges, insights, and a struggle to obtain and hold onto what he hopes his future will become.
TITLE: Christmas Wishes
AUTHOR: Lee Blair
SERIES: Dare Me Christmas Duo #2
PUBLISHER: Bosta Books
LENGTH: 281
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Say it ain’t snow!
After my bestie and I got laid off during the holidays, we drunkenly decide to plan a surprise vacation for each other. Knowing how much I hate snow, he sends me to sunny Arizona with my swim briefs and a dare. I’m supposed to finally start the beauty influencer accounts I’ve been talking about for years.
Did you know there are parts of Arizona where it snows? I didn’t. No wonder my tipsy BFF got a sweet deal on my tickets.
But I’m determined to stick it out, even if I have to endure my frigid fun in a fugly thrifted coat. And my s*x appeal must still be on point, because the hottest guy I’ve seen in ages can’t take his eyes off me.
Too bad when I go to close the deal, I find out my coat used to belong to his dead boss. Yeah, that knocks my holly jolly down a peg or two. It’s even worse when the same hottie turns out to be my Airbnb host.
But instead of a week full of awkwardness, I find out Riggs might be as quiet as a snowman, but he has the depth of the Grand Canyon.
Maybe snow isn’t so bad if you have the right person for a snowball fight.
Except the clock is ticking on my winter wonderland adventure, and Riggs hasn’t asked me to stay. And I still haven’t put up any influencer videos.
Do I dare?
TITLE: Ryu
AUTHOR: Layla Dorine
SERIES: A Daddy for Christmas
PUBLISHER: Desolate Press
LENGTH: 225
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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When a Secret Santa matchup sends Ryu to the wrong Daddy, will it be a pleasant surprise for both of them or will grumpy Kissmass Daddy Hank prove why he’s been alone for over a year?
The moment Hank lay eyes on the basket outside his door he figured someone down at the club was playing a joke on him. The boy was adorable but certainly not meant for him. Learning who Ryu was meant for changed everything though, and suddenly the man who wasn’t interested in the package on his doorstep was loudly declaring Ryu his.
Never in his wildest dreams did he think that simple statement would change his bleak holiday season into one of hope and love.
TITLE: The Rockstar
AUTHORS: Emerson Beckett & Rheland Richmond
SERIES: Portland Protectors-EHM Security #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 301
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Adam Spencer – “The Rockstar”
Here’s what I know — some people aren’t meant to find love.
And as much as I want to be someone’s everything, that’s not meant for me.
After a painful breakup, I channeled all my hurt into a song that has skyrocketed my band, Fallen Angel, to the top of the charts.
Now I need protection from the one person who was supposed to love me no matter what—my mother.
Whether I want him or not, I now have a sexy, silver-tongued southern charmer as my 24/7 bodyguard.
I’ve tried not to fall for him, because I don’t do relationships. They hurt too much.
But Michael has me thinking I could take one more chance to find love.
Or was I meant to be alone like I’d thought all along?
Michael Coleman – “Phantom”
I’ve always been a protector. During my career as a Navy SEAL, my duty was to find undisclosed information and protect my team.
Now I need to protect the sexy rockstar I love flirting with every time he walks in the door to our EHM office.
Adam Spencer lights me up like no one ever has. And that’s saying something.
I’ll do whatever it takes to protect him, even from himself.
Have I finally found the love I’ve been hoping for with my rockstar?
TITLE: Wrapped in Wishes
AUTHOR: J.H. Knight
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 221
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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After moving around most of his life, Sean Ellis is finally putting down some roots in the friendly little town of Sterling Hollow. But those roots might be ripped out from under him after his ex-roommate leaves him high and dry. With the bills mounting and a car that barely runs, what he really needs is a Christmas miracle. And maybe a boyfriend. Luckily for him, Santa’s big day is just around the corner, and despite the spate of bad luck and unfortunate circumstances, Sean has been a good boy all year.
Bruce Cafferty hasn’t felt the Christmas spirit in a long time, and he’s pretty sure those days are behind him. Until he meets Sean, who might as well be an elf from the North Pole. Can Sean’s relentless cheer heal the ache in Bruce’s heart and show him that love is always worth a chance?
TITLE: His Santa Alpha
AUTHOR: Jax Stuart
SERIES: Christmas Omegas
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 322
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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A polar bear shifter and a binturong shifter play Santa and his elf in a Christmas parade…
All Levi wanted was somewhere safe for him and his son to hide, somewhere to earn some cash for Christmas until they could be accepted into the Sweetwater pack. Greenbriar seemed to be welcoming enough, even if he was asked to play elf to a very grumpy Santa. Just as well Santa doesn’t know what Levi is, or that he’s his fated mate.
Robin just wanted to be left alone. Being a part of a pack was fine, but did they really have to force him to play Santa? Levi and his son, Rune, are the only things that make the parade bearable for him.
When Levi unexpectedly goes into heat, Robin offers to take him through it, unmasking Levi. Will Robin forgive him for hiding what, and who, he really is? Could they be a family for Christmas?
TITLE: Matty Secret
AUTHOR: JP Sayle
SERIES: A Little Christmas: Season Two
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 233
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Can a visit to a secret garden in Chicago give two men what they have been seeking—a relationship that fulfills both their needs?
Finding a job after his discharge from the army proves an easy task for Weston Forrester.
Finding a ‘boy’? Yeah, not so much. Until he meets Matty, who is all kinds of sweet, but needs time.
So Weston keeps it light, waiting for Matty to trust him.
Matty Bevan is a magnet for cheaters and liars, and Weston seems too good to be true, even if he does give off ‘Daddy’ vibes. But each encounter draws Matty closer. His heart on the line, he asks his best friend for help. Only things don’t quite go according to plan.
A cute little fox is about to get his Christmas wish—except it’s more than he bargained for.
TITLE: Ready, Set Glow
AUTHOR: Rye Cox
SERIES: Christmas Falls
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 213
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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There is nothing more annoying than Christmas…
I see the irony of being the owner of a Christmas tree farm and hating the very holiday that keeps my family business alive, but Christmas Falls takes this season way too seriously with their festive business names to the sheer merriment that envelops the entire town.
I’m no grinch, but I can relate to one being surrounded by all this jubilance. It doesn’t help when a new part-timer joins the tree farm and is the very embodiment of joy, starting from his name—Felix Joy.
He’s ten years younger than me, and I feel the age difference every second I interact with him. His enthusiasm exhausts me, yet I can’t stay away, even if it means I have to deal with the ridiculous nickname he forces onto me.
He’s melting the fatigue of Christmas, but I’ll never admit it. I’m ready for all the blinding lights to come down, for him to leave, and to finally get some peace and quiet.
TITLE: The Siren’s Song
AUTHOR: Crista Crown
SERIES: Havenwood #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 243
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Ever since Len realized most people are more in love with the idea of having sex with a siren than who he is as a person, he’s given up on love. Hook ups, friends with benefits—that’s fine. But romance is definitely off the table.
It’s too bad he didn’t tell Max that before they slept together—for both of them. Hot, nerdy, human Max who captured Len’s interest with just a glance. Because Max doesn’t do meaningless sex. It’s all or nothing for him. So in spite of it being one of the hottest nights of Len’s life, there will be no repeats.
It’s also too bad Havenwood is very small and they share a friend group. Because it’s not like they can just ignore each other and pretend it never happened when they’re constantly running into each other.
And it’s not like Len can just stand back and watch when Aria, a vampire who’s been alive _far_ too long to not have removed the stick from her behind, starts trying to stir anti-human prejudice with Max as her main target.
Even so, Len is determined to keep Max at arm’s length. Or at least at shoulder’s length. Though really he just wants to be pressed up against the human with as little between them as possible.
Len can totally be friends with Max without benefits. He has plenty of friends without benefits! Just not ones he can’t stop thinking about in bed…
Oh rivers, this is going to be a problem…
TITLE: Enchanted
AUTHOR: Ken Sanchez
SERIES: Willowbrook #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 334
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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In the enchanting town of Willowbrook, a young man named Benjamin discovers a remarkable power—the ability to bring stories to life. When he encounters a reclusive Beast named Adrian, cursed to shift between a fearsome ice dragon and a human form that freezes everything he touches, their destinies entwine.
As Benjamin and Adrian navigate a treacherous journey filled with love, friendship, and the transformative power of stories, they must break Adrian’s curse to save Willowbrook from an eternal winter. With the town’s magical essence slowly fading, time is running out.
TITLE: Jack Frosting
AUTHOR: Finn Dixon
SERIES: Snow Dates #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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A drunken encounter. An unexpected reunion. How long can a newly single dad resist a bare-chested hunk of a housemate?
Clayton
My wife’s infidelity came as no surprise. However, I was surprised when she walked out of my life completely, leaving me to raise a tweenager grappling with puberty. Out of a job and under financial strain, I decided to rent out the extra bedroom in my basement. As soon as I met Jack, I knew I was headed for trouble, especially with the amount of time he spent shirtless.
Jack
At first I thought he was pretending, but the man I was about to rent a room from didn’t remember blowing me in a bathroom stall earlier this year. Normally, I’d be insulted, but it’s not like he was looking at my face. Then there was what I found behind the locked basement door. Once I saw that, there was no going back. I needed to show this sweet single dad that it was okay to take what he wanted, especially if it ended up with me on my back and a smile on my face.
TITLE: 12 Gays of Christmas
AUTHOR: D. K. Sutton
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 170
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2023
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Gil is the star football player for our college team, and one of the most popular guys in school. As his roommate, I get to see the sweet geeky side he hides from everyone else. The other thing he’s kept hidden? He’s still a virgin.
Now he has a giant list of guys to do hanging on our wall with the goal of losing his V-card before his birthday. On Christmas.
12 guys. 12 dates. 12 days.
Helping my roommate with is torture, and it’s getting more difficult to keep my hands to myself. But he would never want a geeky science guy when he could have any guy on campus.
Is 12 days enough time to convince Gil to give me a chance? Is it enough time to convince myself?
TITLE: The Curious Mountain Man
AUTHOR: Casey Cox
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 109
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2023
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I’m a nerdy, neurodivergent librarian who lives a quiet life in the mountains. While out birdwatching one day, I stumble upon a giant of a mountain man bathing in the lake.
Naked.
I manage to run away, hoping he didn’t see me.
And then he shows up at my library.
Something about him lures me in. Sure, he’s tall, bearded, and insanely gorgeous, but there’s a gentle curiosity in his eyes. And when he looks at me, it’s like he’s trying to understand me…
Orrrr maybe I’m imagining it.
Yeah, that’s probably it. I mean, why would a handsome, barrel-chested lumberjack like Branum be interested in a Mr. Plain and Boring like me?
TITLE: Don’t Clause a Scene
AUTHOR: RJ Peterson
SERIES: SEAsons of Love #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 51
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2023
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Kristopher Putman is in a bind. He’s agreed to spend a week on a family cruise just before Christmas, but he’s led his parents to believe he’s seeing someone when, in fact, that’s not the case. His best friend Izzy concocts a plan to convince a waiter at their favorite restaurant to be his boyfriend for the cruise.
Andrew Wolfe likes waiting tables, but when Izzy and Kris ask him to be Kris’s boyfriend for a week, he finds it hard to refuse. When else is gonna get a chance to go on an all-expense paid cruise?
Gabriel, the bar waiter at the LGBTQ meet-up senses something isn’t quite right between Kris and Drew and when Drew spills the beans on what’s really going on, Gabe uses his matchmaking skills to bring help. Rather than cause a scene, let’s make love happen.can he help them fall in love?
TITLE: Afterglow
AUTHOR: Abigail Hunter
SERIES: Trick of the Light
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 133
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2023
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Stoic, masculine, powerful. Thorn is everything people want in a model. His stage name conveys a sense of dominance over others, and the strong look in his eyes lets the watcher know that he’s in control.
Thorn’s next shoot is his opportunity to break out as an international model, but there’s one main problem: Thorn has no idea how to act sexy. Which is fine for catwalks and shampoo ads, but not for a designer brand.
In reality, Thorn’s painful awkwardness and his shy nature means the idea of thrusting his ass up in the air in a pair of tight green boxer shorts freezes him up. When the camera focuses on him and the director asks for more, Thorn can’t deliver, especially when the man he’s been in love with for two years is watching.
Luca is a world famous model and Thorn’s partner for the shoot, as well as being the only person that makes Thorn fumble and blush.
But if Thorn is going to get the perfect shot, he needs help. Thorn has one night to figure out how to drive the camera wild, something Luca can do with ease. So, when Luca offers him the chance to train him in the art of sex, Thorn isn’t going to say no, especially when he’s been dying to taste Luca from the moment they first met.
TITLE: Delicious Alpha
AUTHOR: Lorelei M. Hart
SERIES: Omegas Inn Love #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 107
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2023
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Ransom
My career as a chef doesn’t leave me much time for dating. Besides that, I’ve never been the suave type. It’s not that I don’t want to be, but issues with relationships in the past have left me cautious. So, when I receive an invitation to the famous Bearclaw Inn, I jump at the opportunity. All I have to do is show up, and an omega is almost promised.
Matthias
I spend too much time in my own world. As a video game designer, it’s my job to create worlds, but my digital life has left my animal wanting more. He wants an alpha, a family, and more.
Never heard of the Bearclaw Inn but a vacation away from screens sounds perfect to me.
TITLE: Cole’s Secret
AUTHOR: Sue Brown
SERIES: A Little Christmas: Season Two
PUBLISHER: One Hat Press
LENGTH: 125
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2023
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A golden boy used to fun and glitter. A Daddy who spends his days covered in dirt. Will opposites attract in this kind Daddy/bratty boy story?
Abandoned in the pouring rain, exiled from a luxury condo to a ramshackle house on the other side of the world, Cole is a fish out of water. He’s used to fun and glitter with the pick of New York Daddies. Now he’s in his uncle’s freezing house, unwanted and unloved.
Wyatt spends his days working in the garden of St Mary’s House. It’s his space where he can dream of a boy of his heart. He’s a kind Daddy who takes care of everyone else, but he longs for a boy of his own.
Cole lashes out, needing a Daddy to take him in hand, but a poor gardener is the opposite of what Cole wants, even if he secretly thinks Wyatt is hot under all the dirt.
This boy who sneers at Wyatt is too bratty and too loud. He needs a firm Daddy to take him in his arms and calm him. But that’s not going to be Wyatt. Cole is too much brat for him.
Will Cole learn he doesn’t need glitter and gold to be the boy of the ball? Will Wyatt see the bratty boy needs a Daddy with a kind heart to protect him from the world?
When will they realise they’re made for each other?
TITLE: Lucky Shot
AUTHOR: Crea Reitan
SERIES: For Puck’s Sake #3
PUBLISHER: Dragon Fire Fantasy
LENGTH: 380
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2023
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The entire game can be determined by a lucky shot.
PrettyInLace
Even a gay athlete has an appearance to uphold. There are a handful out in every sport and while every trashy magazine wants to get the scoop on what the gays are up to, looking for a scandal and a way to ruin us, every one of us is constantly on our best behavior. Acting a certain way; dressing a certain way; speaking a certain way.
If the world knew the real me, it’d shudder. Lace. Pearls. Dresses. Collars. All I want is to be someone’s pretty little doll that they dress up and tell me how pretty I am. I want to be loved for the real me; not the image I’m forced to show to the world just so I can keep my spot on the ice.
The only place I find that escape is in an online role playing game where I can be the sexy femme mage and get my flirt on. Find the man of my dreams.
And I do. He’s a big, hot druid ready to sweep me off my feet. Now if only I could find the courage to tell him who I am and trust that he won’t share it with the rest of the world. I’m not ready to end my career yet.
DemiDefenseKip
I’m known for my defensive plays. Aggressive. Precise. Quick. Strong. On the ice, I’m an icon that the world loves to put on a pedestal and worship. I’ve carefully cultivated everything about my public appearance to capitalize on my short career. Considering I’m a noted ‘queer athlete’ – a title that never strays too far from any article – I’m truly living a charmed life.
What the world doesn’t know is that it’s not just my sexuality that makes having a relationship in the spotlight difficult. It’s also because I’m demisexual. Finding someone interested in me and not my jersey or bank balance has proven especially challenging.
So how does someone with a recognizable face the world over find love? If you figure it out, let me know.
TITLE: Restless
AUTHOR: Willow Thomas
SERIES: Squad Goals #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2023
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Gio
Kissing Tucker Evans at a frat party was a stupid idea. He’s still getting over his cheating ex and there is no way I am anyone’s rebound guy.
Except when he gets injured, somehow I find myself volunteering to help look after him.
In every sense.
So maybe I will be his rebound. If I know what the score is going in, I can’t be hurt.
Solid plan.
Tucker
Kissing Giovanni Russo at a frat party was a brilliant idea. There was more chemistry in that one kiss than there ever was with my ex.
Now I just have to convince him to give me a chance.
Sharing a bed at his parents house leads to some epic funtimes, but he has it in his head that I just want a rebound.
With Gio I want everything.
TITLE: Emergency: Kiss of Fire
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
SERIES: Carlisle Emergency #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 107
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2023
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The last person emergency responder Cade Elmhurst expects to meet at an accident scene is his old high school crush. Cade always regretted keeping his feelings to himself. That Selby remembers Cade is a bigger surprise. He even seems to share Cade’s long-buried feelings and flirts with him on the ride to the hospital, but that may just be the concussion talking.
Selby Winston hasn’t had much luck in life. His conservative farm family turned their backs on him, and he’s been making his way alone ever since. Meeting Cade again is a spot of warmth in his otherwise cold life. He’s as nice as Selby remembers, even offering a ride home from the hospital and help dealing with his wrecked car. On top of that, the heat between them means Cade might return Selby’s long-simmering attraction.
Everything changes in an instant when Selby’s family home burns to the ground, leaving his father hospitalized and his four siblings in need of a place to live. Once again, Selby figures he’ll find himself standing alone, but to his surprise, Cade stands with him. Their budding relationship is going to have to withstand four younger kids in a small apartment, social workers with differing opinions, and his father’s closed-minded stubbornness to make the most of their second chance.
TITLE: Scrooge You!
AUTHOR: Brigham Vaughn
SERIES: Christmas Falls
PUBLISHER: Two Peninsulas Press
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Joel McArthur thought he knew everyone in the small town of Christmas Falls. He’s been running Ginger’s Breads bakery for more than a decade, after all.
But who is the mysterious runner who’s been passing by his shop every morning?
Hayden Bradley’s post-college plans fell through, landing him in this stupid small town he can’t get out of fast enough.
He hates Christmas and he’s tired of the endless holiday cheer.
But as Hayden finds himself spending more and more time at Joel’s bakery, he’s forced to admit that he’s developed a taste for the ginger-molasses cookies and the handsome ginger-haired baker who makes them.
TITLE: Drag Me Down
AUTHOR: Abigail Glenn
SERIES: Fallen Legends: A Rockstar Saga #1
PUBLISHER: Portal World Publishing
LENGTH: 230
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Z
He can’t keep his eyes or his hands to himself. Metal god, the fans call him. At the pinnacle of his career. It’s obvious he wants more than a musical collaboration. He wants something I can never give him. A heart that is whole. Falling for Hail would prove detrimental. It would mean no more running from the pain I’ve worked so hard to numb. Though, his southern charm and whiskey eyes are becoming so hard to resist…
Hail
I’ve never met anyone like him, a dark-haired angel with the sultry voice of the devil. He wore a mask to hide from the world, his past performances becoming something near legendary. Until he vanished from the music industry. I ache to uncover his secrets and piece him back together. But loving Z after tragedy stole him away isn’t easy. When I’m at my best, his darkness threatens to drag me down. It seeks to shatter my heart in a mirror image of his own. And if the world ever discovered who he really is, they would steal those few remaining pieces of him left, taking me along with them.
TITLE: Orion’s Secret
AUTHOR: TL Travis
SERIES: A Little Christmas: Season Two
PUBLISHER: Sapphire Publishing
LENGTH: 240
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Orion Landry may have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but when his father died his stepmother no longer had any use for him. Having a stepson that was prettier than her just wasn’t acceptable. She was her plastic surgeon’s favorite patient and had spent more money than she’d ever admit to remedy that. But still it wasn’t enough to relieve her jealousy of Orion.
While Orion missed his father dearly, it was a different kind of daddy he craved. One who would take the time to learn everything he could about Orion, and one whom he would trust enough to share his deepest secret with.
Aleksander Numminen—Alex to his friends—had reached the age where hook-ups with random boys for the night no longer satisfied his cravings. He’d played out the scene at the local club and was now hungry for more.
Though there was one boy that caught his eye, the boy no other daddy could seem to tame.
Was it possible this boy could be the one?
TITLE: Brighton
AUTHOR: TL Travis
SERIES: A Daddy for Christmas
PUBLISHER: Sapphire Publishing
LENGTH: 139
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Brighton Stanley lived under the control of his strict parents until he finished college. After toughing it out another year and saving every dime he made, he was all too happy to be in his first apartment away from their meddling. But that didn’t matter to them, and they kept his room just as he’d left it, awaiting his return. But Brighton knew there was nothing that would make him ever go back.
Finally free, and with a place of his own, he spun around the vacant space, and was far too happy to care that he’d be sleeping on the floor. A knock on the door—his door—made him smile as he swung it open. There on the other side stood the most handsome man he’d ever seen with a gift in hand. Was he dreaming?
Edward Fulton hadn’t seen his boy in weeks and was tired of the too few and too far-between calls they’d exchanged. The need to see his Christopher had led him here, and the present he held in his hands was a good excuse for the unscheduled visit. But when he met the surprised face of a different resident at the place his boy had lived, all he could do was shove the gift he’d brought at the curious stranger, and hurry away to lick his wounds.
TITLE: The Deliverance of Marek Sommers
AUTHOR: Ashlyn Drewek
SERIES: Solnyshko Duet Spinoff
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 488
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Marek Sommers is everything Misha Chernyshevsky shouldn’t want—young, angry at the world, and, worst of all, a man. The fact Marek is dealing drugs for a competitor is the icing on the cake. None of that deters the Russian mafia boss, though.
From the moment he lays eyes on the surly bartender, Misha is captivated. Learning about Marek’s troubled past and fearing for his future, Misha is certain that Marek needs his help—whether he wants it or not.
Convincing Marek to trust him, however, proves to be a more formidable task than Misha anticipates. But if they have any chance of surviving the brutal world of the Russian mafia, Misha needs Marek to trust him before it’s too late.
TITLE: True North
AUTHOR: TA Moore
SERIES: Yule Lads #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 235
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Despite what his co-workers say Belling, Montana paramedic Dylan Holly does not hate Christmas.
It’s just that as an ex-foster kid he learned early on that Christmas just didn’t have much relevance to his life. He’s seen no evidence since then that he’s wrong.
That said, if Santa ever delivered a six-foot plus wall of hot muscle under his tree he’d be willing to reconsider. He’s even sourced an available one locally in the taciturn Somerset North and his impossibly blue eyes.
So really, at this point the ball is in Santa’s court.
There’s just one problem. Well, just one to start with anyhow. The battered, dying man someone dumped from a height onto Dylan’s car outside the Just-as-High, Somerset’s bar. He gave Dylan an old, well-worn watch and begged him to keep it safe.
Now Christmas is relevant to Dylan’s life in the worst way. The Winter Court has loosed their Wolves on the world and Dylan is on the run with Somerset North. A man who seems to know a lot more about what is going on than a Montana bar owner with exceptional shoulders should.
It turns out that Santa is missing, presumed dead. And the key to the hotly disputed succession crisis is a foster kid who never celebrated the season.
TITLE: Tattooed Mind
AUTHOR: Elamy Pride
SERIES: Tattooed #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 197
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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PETE
I’ll do whatever it takes to make this big grumpy bear of a man fall in love with me. Some might say I’m crazy, that love at first sight isn’t a thing.
Clearly those people have never had the pleasure of meeting Gavin Grumpy Bear Savenger.
GAVIN
My life is a never-ending battle with addiction and the guilt of losing someone I loved. The last thing I need is Pete Cliffer shining his beautiful light and trying to take me out of the darkness I live in.
But like a moth to a flame I go to him. I can only pray his light is bright enough to keep my darkness from swallowing him whole.
TITLE: Never Getting Over You
AUTHOR: Aria Brennan
SERIES: Never Been The Same #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 275
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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LEX
What if you only ever get one shot at love?
I had my chance. A chance at a love so complete, so pure, so all-consuming that when it was gone I was shattered.
It’s been five years since the love of my life walked away from me, his promises to love me forever becoming little more than a pretty lie.
Jade Rosewood was always destined for a life far bigger than mine. The son and heir to the global Rosewood media empire, I was never more than a distraction to be crushed. Besides, he has moved on, lives a glamorous life in New York city. He even went and married a woman.
I have never moved on.
But then a gay cheating scandal has Jade Rosewood’s marriage imploding, splashed about the news like it’s everyone’s business and I am spiralling. Then, a knock at my front door sees my life flipped upside down and a chance at maybe, just maybe, finding that once-in-a-lifetime love again before it slips away forever.
TITLE: Tell No Tales
AUTHOR: Edie Montreux
SERIES: Romancing the High Seas #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 361
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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When love’s compass spins, will it steer Vadim and Klaus toward mutual ruin or redemption?
Vadim has made peace with his former crew. He’s convinced them their emperor is in danger, but he’s still at war with himself. He’s certain his relationship with Klaus is irreparable. Besides, he’s already loved and lost twice. He doesn’t deserve a third chance with a man who is his better in every way.
Klaus sees Vadim only as an enemy. He craves a normal life of laughter and love, but no matter how much he desires it, he’ll never be normal. His ability to detect magic users and his skill as a pleasure house worker makes that impossible. Vadim only cares about the former, not the latter, but Klaus wishes to ensnare him with both.
Vadim handles Klaus with kid gloves, while Klaus snaps at him with bratty responses and underhanded actions. He might have gone too far by sabotaging Vadim’s sail bed, forcing them to share a mattress in the ship’s hold.
When Vadim’s gloves come off, he could kill Klaus once and for all, or his touch could drive them both to recklessness.
TITLE: Wrap Me Up
AUTHOR: Morgan Lysand
SERIES: Santa’s Naughty Workshop #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Tinsel Glitz doesn’t let anyone dull his sparkle. He chose that name for a reason. He happily works leather in Santa’s Naughty Workshop. But something’s missing. Last Christmas, he thought he and Noel had a good connection when they helped throw a housing fundraiser. However, once the celebration ended, so did their budding friendship for reasons Tinsel still doesn’t understand.
Noel Treetopper doesn’t feel worthy of someone as amazing as Tinsel. The sparkly elf is perfect, and Noel is just… Noel. Being a gift wrapper in Santa’s Nice Workshop means he’s drowning in glitz and pretties all day when all he can think about is the shiny elf he wishes he had the guts to talk to again.
When Noel draws Tinsel’s name in the first annual Naughty and Nice Gift Exchange program, he hopes he can shower Tinsel in enough meaningful gifts to gain forgiveness for breaking the elf’s heart the year before.
TITLE: Christmas Angel
AUTHOR: Alex Silver
SERIES: Merry Exmas #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 209
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Angel:
Since the first night Saint brought me back to his place and blew my mind, he’s been a bright spot in my life. When we’re together, I’m not Owen and Meg’s Pop first, and everything else second. For a few glorious hours, all that matters is the pleasure Saint and I share. No strings and no expectations.
With Christmas approaching, I’m on my last frayed nerve. Between extra shifts at work, final exams, and my evil ex stirring up trouble, it’s so tempting to lean on Saint more. He means well, but I’m not used to help that doesn’t come with hidden snares. Can I trust his love isn’t another gilded cage?
Saint:
I don’t date. Not since my short-lived marriage to my best friend fell apart. That way, no one can pressure me into faking a romantic attraction that I’ve never experienced. So I should know better than to become involved with someone I represented through a messy divorce. Except my heart apparently didn’t receive the memo. Maybe the magic of Christmas is addling my brain, but Angel has me wondering if this time I can be enough for a lasting love.
TITLE: His Alpha Unlocked
AUTHOR: Anna Sparrows
SERIES: Christmas Omegas
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 306
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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It’s knot funny, it’s fate.
Former foster kid Beckett (Beck) Smith is 31 and has never had any reason to think that he’s anything other than human. But meeting Oliver (Ollie) Grayson in a club stirs something primal inside him, creating a desire that can’t be ignored. Learning that Ollie is an omega wolf shifter isn’t a deterrent, not when he can’t keep his hands off the young, vibrant, sexy man. And it’s all going great…until his body changes at the most unexpected and awkward moment. (It’s really not funny, fate!)
Suddenly, Beck discovers that he’s not as human as he believed. Furthermore, it turns out he’s an alpha in a world where alphas are thought to be extinct. Then there’s also the fact that he’s somehow mystically bonded to Ollie. It’s a lot to process. Don’t get him wrong: Ollie’s a great guy. He’s gorgeous and smart, and his obsession with all things Christmas is stupidly endearing, but Beck hadn’t exactly planned to commit to the guy for life.
However, when Ollie’s pack threatens them, Beck will do anything to keep his mate safe…even if it means putting his own life on the line.
TITLE: Cross Checks
AUTHOR: Blair Brady
SERIES: Cold Pines Cougars #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Chase Taylor breathes hockey. Raised in Maine’s icy winters, he perfected his skills on frozen ponds. At 21, he’s living his dream as a top forward for the Cold Pines Cougars in the minors. Last year, alongside veteran Rick Jensen, Chase played a crucial role in their unexpected championship win, with his friend Eddie scoring the decisive goal.
This season, with Eddie promoted, Chase steps up as the lead forward under Coach Pete Zingara and the shrewd assistant Hoss Ricketts. They’re on a roll, aiming for another stunning victory. But their winning streak takes a dramatic turn when a Halloween celebration prank turns into a fiery disaster in the locker room. Enter Hank Davis, a rugged firefighter, who dashes into the flames, saving a shirtless and shocked Chase.
Hank can’t shake off his encounter with Chase. Over coffee, their connection is undeniable, even though Chase has only dated women before. Their romance blossoms in secret, with Chase confiding in Hoss, who has faced his own challenges with coming out. As the team’s home arena undergoes repairs, Chase’s performance on the ice heats up, fueled by Hank’s support. Emboldened by his feelings for Hank and guided by Hoss, Chase embraces his true self, publicly coming out. His journey of self-discovery and love parallels his leadership on the ice, steering the Cougars towards another hopeful championship.
TITLE: Twelve Days of Squidmas
AUTHOR: K.L. Hiers
SERIES: Tinsel and Tentacles
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 167
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Jack Marsh has twelve days to pull off the perfect Christmas.
Even though his beloved grandmother has just passed, his rotten family is expecting him to host in her place. He already hated this time of year, and now he has to decorate, bake cookies, wrap presents, and create a delicious holiday feast.
Enter Xorvash, an interdimensional tentacle creature from another plane of existence. Thanks to a minor kitchen mishap, Xorvash comes crashing into Jack’s life and promises to do the impossible. Jack suspects Xorvash’s interest in him goes far beyond merely wanting to help him deck the halls, and he’s having trouble resisting Xorvash’s unique charms. With some luck and a sprinkle of holiday magic, Jack might get some sweet tentacle romance for Christmas—plus a little miracle or two.
TITLE: Claw’d
AUTHOR: Vin George
SERIES: Evergreen Council #9
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 468
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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“Conditioned to hate him but I can’t stop craving him.”
On the verge of bloodlust, vampire Sorley breaks into wolf shifter Gethin’s home. Gethin, who’s been indoctrinated to avoid and even despise bloodsuckers, wants to turn him over to higher ups in the Evergreen Council and forget about him. If only it were that simple! Sorley seems to be a victim of a mysterious attack, pinging Gethin’s protective instincts. He’s also devastatingly gorgeous, and Gethin is thrown by the attraction. As a wolf he has no business getting entangled with an immortal malevampire. Even if they give in to their desire, it can only ever be a fling.
Sorley just wants to go home and bury his pretty head in the proverbial sand, but however much he hates it, he needs Gethin’s help. He might even get some benefits out of the deal. The infuriating, furry hunk of a shifter has kind eyes, and his scent is unexpectedly delicious. He also, curiously, makes Sorley feel safe. But Sorley is definitely not developing any feelings for the man. That would be absurd.
When it becomes apparent Sorley is not the only victim of an unknown assailant, the entire Council must pull together to stop the attacks. Egos clash as tension rises, and you could even say there’s a lot at stake.
TITLE: Cheeky Elf
AUTHOR: MM Farmer
SERIES: Omega Christmas Elves #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 118
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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When an omega elf in distress needs rescuing, can the alpha with a crush on him save him without ruining himself…again?
Elijah
None of my friends know my secret or anything about the family and community I come from. Not celebrating Christmas is only the beginning. If my family finds out that I’m working at the Barrington Christmas Market, I’ll be in so much trouble that the only way out would be marrying someone I hate.
Now the guy I’ve been dreaming of from afar is offering to help me…but does he really know what he’s getting into?
Barnaby
Elijah needs me, and if there’s one thing I know I’m really good at, it’s helping people in need. But helping nearly ruined my life once before. Can I take the risk of losing everything all over again? Or will it be different this time?
I think I might really love Elijah, and after what we share during a mini-heat, how could I possibly turn my back on him?
TITLE: Luca’s Unexpected Daddy
AUTHOR: Sammi Cee
SERIES: Love On Tap 2: Pain & Healing #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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If there’s one thing Luca can’t stand, it’s a bad Daddy.
Luca has been waiting tables at The Tap Tavern for years. In the last six months, his relationships with his coworkers have grown from casual acquaintances to true friendships. After letting it slip that he’s an unattached boy, his friends are out to find him a Daddy for Christmas.
Which might be fine, if Harrison wasn’t the only single Daddy there, lurking around every corner. Rich and gorgeous, he’s the worst kind of man. One who only plays but never commits.
With holiday giving in full swing, Luca sees the heart behind Harrison’s arrogance, leaving him confused. The egotistical man in sexy suits isn’t supposed to be fun or silly or so willing to get his hands dirty.
Luca isn’t sure he buys into Christmas magic, but by the time this season is done, he may just believe that Harrison is the gift his heart needs.
TITLE: Mr Blue Sky
AUTHOR: Isla Olsen
SERIES: Suits & Sevens #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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Jackson
Skyler Mason has had me wrapped around his little finger since we were seven years old. It doesn’t matter how ridiculous the situation, how inconvenient it might be for me, or that ninety-nine per cent of the time the mess is one of Skyler’s own making, one flash of those puppy dog eyes and it’s Jackson to the rescue.
Bringing him a fresh pair of underwear at work? Check.
Scaring off clingy hook-ups? Check.
Taking a week off so I can look after him when he’s sick? Check.
But now something’s happened, and for the first time in our friendship, I don’t know how to fix it.
There’s no WikiHow on what to do if your best friend suddenly realizes he has feelings for you. And even if there were, I doubt it would help; because no one else is like Skyler and me.
“Best friends” isn’t even the right word for it. We’re just us.
Or, at least, we were…
All I want is for everything to be how it used to. I don’t want Skyler to tense up when I go to touch him. I don’t want him sitting halfway across the room when we should be cuddling on the couch. And I sure as hell don’t want him staying out the whole night and not even texting to check in.
If I could snap my fingers and suddenly be attracted to him, I’d do it without question. But I know that’s not a realistic option. I’ve never been attracted to men. Truthfully, I’ve never been attracted to anyone… Not in that way, at least.
Love, on the other hand? That’s something I know a hell of a lot about.
TITLE: Daddy Christmas
AUTHOR: Cara Dee
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 167
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2023
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The annual holiday office party is the one occasion my silver fox boss isn’t his rigid, uptight self—not to mention completely liberated of a sense of humor. For a single, magical evening, he replaces Armani with a Santa suit and grabs a couple drinks with his employees. He might even chuckle once or twice!
Through no fault of my own, I end up half-naked and embarrassingly drunk on candy cane Jell-O shots. I plant my sweet rear on his lap, call him Daddy Christmas, tell him I’ve been a good boy, and ask for a very specific gift.
So I’m pretty sure I’m about to get fired.
TITLE: Christmas Below Stairs
AUTHOR: Ellie Thomas
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 70
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023
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At the age of twenty-three, Joseph Paul has come a long way from an abandoned foundling to the dizzy heights of a position as a second footman in London’s Bedford Square. But Joseph doesn’t want to remain in service forever and harbours ambitions to be his own master.
Eli Turner might have become a valet by his thirties, but he is weary of his profession and lacks direction. He can’t even summon the energy to seek out a new position in a more prestigious household.
Under ordinary circumstances, working as servants for the same family, these two men might not have the chance to exchange more than a few words, let alone confide their feelings. But when they both remain in the virtually deserted townhouse over Christmas, they take the opportunity to talk as equals and explore their mutual attraction.
Is this just a short-lived holiday fling? Or might it be the start of a long-standing romance?
TITLE: Good Housekeeping
AUTHOR: Dove Spalding
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 229
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023
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Arden Francis is a fifth-generation butler who has lived his entire life under the expectation that he will one day manage his own household staff. When he gets the opportunity to step out from his father’s shadow, he believes there is nothing he can’t manage.
Arden tends to cause conflict with his abrasive personality and short temper, but his billionaire boss, Jaime Montgomery, is quite the opposite. While Jaime is amiable and warm on the outside, Arden discovers with time he is just as inwardly turbulent as anyone else.
When Jaime takes a predilection for Arden that solicits activities far beyond the onus of a butler, Arden must choose between fighting for the career he’s been training for or the attention of the man who needs him. Arden struggles to find balance between professionalism and complete abandonment of everything he learned over two and a half decades of training.
His typically frigid exterior is threatened by the overwhelming warmth of his boss, and he finds himself at the point of no return, buckling under the weight of feelings he’s never had before.
TITLE: Sleighed
AUTHOR: Shawn Bailey
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 157
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023
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Taylor Ariza has landed the job of his dreams as senior editor at Braxton Publishing Company. Within the first week on the job, he gets invited to the wedding of one of the sons of Taylor’s new employer. At the reception he meets a young man named Alex with the face of an angel and the vocabulary of a seasoned sailor. Taylor can overlook the language, but not the way the Braxton family treats Alex. After spending one glorious night together, Alex is the one Taylor wants to spend the rest of his life with.
Designer Alex Moore has always been the black sheep of his family because he’s loud, proud, and unapologetically gay. He doesn’t normally sleep around on a first date, but Taylor is hard to resist. Not only is he tall, dark, and handsome, but also charming, funny, and once Taylor finds out who Alex really is, he doesn’t back away, as Alex thought he might. Instead, he goes out of his way to prove to Alex none of that is important to him.
With the holidays rapidly approaching, Taylor is looking for a gift to sweep Alex off his feet, and he finds the perfect present in a Manhattan jewelry store. Will Alex accept the gift and make him the happiest guy on earth?
TITLE: Evan Verses the Sharlotka
AUTHOR: Chrissy Munder
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 33
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023, 2nd Edition
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Every relationship has a defining moment. Will this be Evan’s?
Gentle giant Evan Carmichael dreams of making a grand, romantic gesture to win the heart of his office crush, precise programmer Gavriil Cottan. He wants the moment to be perfect, but how can it when Evan himself is a rumpled mess? With the office holiday potluck fast approaching, Evan decides to go all out and make Gavriil’s favorite dessert, an apple sharlotka just like Gavriil’s mother used to make.
The problem? Evan is a disaster in both life and the kitchen and time is running out. Can he learn to master the mysteries of the sharlotka and win Gavriil’s heart or will his dreams of a future with Gavriil go up in flames?
TITLE: Five Below
AUTHOR: Ashleigh King
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 90
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023
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After years apart, former couple Warrick Adler and Thomas Lane couldn’t be any more different. When an unexpected snowstorm strands shy, introverted Thomas and former-playboy Warrick in an empty airport terminal, the two are forced to reconnect after years of silence. With a long delay and even longer history, can two people get a second chance at love?
TITLE: Blades of Desire
AUTHOR: J.M. Jackie
SERIES: Love on the Ice #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 264
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023
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Hockey became my sanctuary, a refuge from the chaos of my troubled home. But stepping onto the ice that fateful day thrust me into an unexpected rivalry. Grayson Hayes. Captain of our rival team, embodied everything I despised. Our clashes were fueled by a deep-rooted hatred.
Beneath the surface, a dangerous tension simmered, but there was more to our rivalry than met the eye. Grayson had ruthlessly crippled my brother, shattering his dreams with a single calculated move on the ice. The sight of my brother’s shattered spirit fueled a relentless need for revenge that burned deep within me. Now, I was prepared to sacrifice everything to make Grayson pay.
Driven by a thirst for retribution, I pursued Grayson, determined to force him to his knees for the pain he inflicted. But as the lines between predator and prey blur, a chilling realization dawns upon me—I am the one being played.
The fiery passion I once held for revenge transforms into an insatiable craving for Grayson himself. Desperate to resist, I grapple with conflicting emotions and the unraveling of a sinister plot that goes deeper than our bitter rivalry. Will I succumb to the devastating consequences of my own desires? Or could I emerge triumphant, not only on the ice but also in the arms of my sworn enemy?
TITLE: Must Love Dogs
AUTHOR: Eden Winters
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 113
RELEASE DATE: 12/16/2023
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Does a good deed outweigh a white lie?
With his family away this holiday season, Nathan Johnson faces his very first Christmas alone in a new city. Unexpectedly taking in the neighbor’s dog leads to a series of white lies, all designed to set his sister’s mind at ease. After all, Nathan really is spending the holidays with a stunning ginger named Oscar. He simply leaves out the part about Oscar being a dachshund.
Who knew Oscar would play furry little matchmaker and introduce Nathan to a gorgeous veterinarian who just might make Nathan’s dreams come true?
TITLE: Ymir’s Tears
AUTHOR: Julie Mannino
SERIES: Loki #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 244
RELEASE DATE: 12/17/2023
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“I was thinking you’d be the third to feel my blade, but perhaps you’re not as stupid as you look.” Loki ran his tongue along the side of his dripping dagger.
Whatever the Jötunn saw in Loki’s eyes made him step back.
Luca
Luca figures he must have hit his head pretty hard when he fell down the stairs. After all, why would there be a watery chamber with a giant tear in the basement of an abandoned sanatorium? He also shouldn’t be glowing gold or inviting a homeless man to live in his room.
He doesn’t expect his new, stunningly hot roommate to be a Norse god or for Asgardians to snatch them both one night. Thor says the golden glow means Luca is slowly turning into an Asgardian since he found Ymir’s Tears. If he’ll help the Asgardians get into that mysterious chamber, they’ll give him a place to stay and forgive him for harboring a dangerous murderer. But did Loki have a good reason for his crime, or is he selfish, foul, and dangerous like Thor says?
Loki
A thousand years in a small room has left Loki half-broken. When a human accidentally frees him, it’s hard to feel nothing for the only person to show him kindness after a millennium of isolation.
When the Asgardians capture him and Luca, his only chance is to flee to Jötunheimr. Odin’s already won, but Loki might have a chance to save Midgard and more importantly, Luca. He needs an army, but his last blood relative who leads the Jötnar isn’t going to step down for a runt.
The Asgardians and the Jötnar have no idea just how vicious the trickster god can be.
TITLE: Mine to Protect
AUTHOR: E.V. Olsen
SERIES: Wasteland Temptations #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 64
RELEASE DATE: 12/17/2023
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New day. New feelings. New threats.
I’ve survived alone since I was twelve.
Never knowing intimacy or love.
Until Rex awoke feelings in me I don’t understand.
The brash, controlling dominant is my first everything.
I remain defiant, clinging to my independence, even if I’m possessive of him.
But when sickness strikes him down,
Fear of losing him consumes me.
Just as Carrionites descend, hungry for blood.
Now it’s up to me to protect the man I ache for.
Though I don’t understand how to love,
I’ll shield him with everything I am.
No matter the threats encroaching,
I will keep him safe or die trying.
It’s my turn to protect the man who claimed me at all costs.
TITLE: Knotted by the Wolf Prince
AUTHOR: Delaney Rain
SERIES: Delaney’s Furry Alien Mates #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 156
RELEASE DATE: 12/17/2023
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Logan Parrish was a Cleveland police officer for all of two days when aliens that look like wolves, foxes, bunnies, and a bunch of other animals suddenly arrived. They claim they come in peace and just want to share their knowledge and tech with humans to improve everyone’s lives. At first, Logan isn’t sure what to believe.
But when he’s acting as security while the Norlons visit Earth for the first time, Logan can’t stand by and let a big black wolf get shot. Logan takes the hits himself.
Prince Alam Ye Lena knew the humans of Earth wouldn’t embrace them with open arms, but he never anticipated violence. When a human man puts himself between Alam and certain death, Alam doesn’t hesitate to fly back up to his ship and take his savior with him.
In the coming weeks, Logan sees that the Norlons really are here to help and devotes himself to their cause. He quickly gets closer to the prince leading the delegation and knows he’s found the love of his life in a big furry wolf.
But a faction calling themselves Humans First refuses to see the possibilities of an alliance with aliens and brings explosive suffering to the Norlons. Can Logan and Alam survive the ordeal and come out stronger on the other side?
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