Here are the new releases for the week.
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| Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date | Other Details | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplicity | Nicole Dyke | Self Published | 10/21/2024 | Oakley’s Crew #1 | Amazon |
| Finding Delaware | Bree Wiley | Self Published | 10/21/2024 | State of Us #1 | Amazon |
| A Stable Daddy | Anna Sparrows | Self Published | 10/21/2024 | Down Under Daddies #1 | Amazon |
| Riding Shotgun | Amy Lane | Dreamspinner Press | 10/22/2024 | The Princeton Royals #1 | Amazon |
| Diablo is Dead | Gareth Chris | Pride Publishing | 10/22/2024 | Family Business | Amazon |
| Dirty Drinks | Robin Jeffrey | Pride Publishing | 10/22/2024 | Family Business | Amazon |
| A Betrayal of Storm | Ben Alderson | Angry Robot | 10/22/2024 | Realm of Fey #1 | Amazon |
| Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 3 | Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou | Seven Seas Entertainment | 10/22/2024 | Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben #3 | Amazon |
| Marshmallow Mountain | A.J. Truman & M.A. Wardell | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Big Boys Small Spaces | Amazon |
| Broken Chorus | Layla Dorine | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | The Road to Rocktoberfest 2024 | Amazon |
| End Scene | A.V. Shener | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Amazon | |
| Touch Me All Night Long | Candace Lark | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Cherrytown Roommates #1 | Amazon |
| Don’t Scare Me, My Love | Flynn Woods | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Seastone Seasons #1 | Amazon |
| Paris and the Reaper | Layla Reyne | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Soul to Find #2 | Amazon |
| Beautifully Conflicted | Michele Lenard | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Front Range University #3 | Amazon |
| Can We Bear to Love Across the Pacific | Norman DaBear | Self Published | 10/22/2024 | Amazon | |
| Prodigal | Avril Ashton | Sinner’s Haven Publishing | 10/23/2024 | The Council #1 | Amazon |
| Honey and Heat | Rian Durant | Self Published | 10/23/2024 | Amazon | |
| All Bad Things | Megs Pritchard | Self Published | 10/23/2024 | Salutem #12 | Amazon |
| The Rebel King | L Eveland | Self Published | 10/23/2024 | Sun and Moon #2 | Amazon |
| Under the Mistletoe with You | Lizzie Huxley-Jones | Hodder & Stoughton | 10/24/2024 | Amazon | |
| My Mother’s Ridiculous Rules for Dating | Philip William Stover | Hera | 10/24/2024 | Amazon | |
| Sweet Like Whiskey | Emmy Sanders | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Darling Brothers #1 | Amazon |
| Breaking Through the Bond | Haven Hadley | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Espen Jetties #2 | Amazon |
| Warrior’s Walk | Raquel Riley | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Scars And Stripes Trilogy #3 | Amazon |
| The Good Neighbour | Kristian Parker | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Queens Crescent | Amazon |
| Textual Confusion | Fifer Rose | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Amazon | |
| Finding Home at Randy’s | Abrianna Denae | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Diner Days | Amazon |
| Raising The Sun | Eryn Hawk | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Tales from the Tarot | Amazon |
| Aether | Louisa Masters | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Elemental Men #1 | Amazon |
| Guardian | Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | On the Wind #2 | Amazon |
| Finding His Forever | Samantha Cole | Self Published | 10/24/2024 | Doms of The Covenant #4 | Amazon |
| His Last Chase | TL Travis | Sapphire Publishing | 10/25/2024 | Embrace the Fear #4/The Road to Rocktoberfest 2024 | Amazon |
| For the Love of the Lawyer | Sam E. Kraemer | Kaye Klub Publishing | 10/25/2024 | Love & Cowboys #2 | Amazon |
| Consort of the Dragon King | Zarina Aston | Sarayashi Publishing | 10/25/2024 | Bonded Hearts #2 | Amazon |
| The Beautiful Mess | Aimee Nicole Walker | Chasing Rainbows Press | 10/25/2024 | Redemption Ridge #6 | Amazon |
| The Grump From Pahrump | Chance Christopher & Bella Liddell | A Knight’s Day Press | 10/25/2024 | Amazon | |
| Kiss, Kill, Thrill Me, Daddy | Lance Lansdale | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Murder Daddy #2 | Amazon |
| Sept Away | Daniel Elijah Sanderfer | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Edisto #2 | Amazon |
| A Phoenix Halloween Fantasy Ball | Bennu Bright | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Amazon | |
| Facing the Music | N. Slater | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Sinful Surrender | Amazon |
| Heart of Dawn | Richard Amos | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Curse of Dawn #3 | Amazon |
| Home With Holden | Skye R. Richmond | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Blueridge Bears #1 | Amazon |
| Manny for the Alien | Sienna Sway | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Alien Mates | Amazon |
| Forgotten Prejudice | Tal Lewin | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Bad Inceptions #4 | Amazon |
| Cordelia Manor | Adam J. Ridley | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Haunted Hearts | Amazon |
| Ride With Me | Various | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | A MM Charity Anthology | Amazon |
| Dream Tentacled | Alexa Piper | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Morpheusrealm #1 | Amazon |
| Finding Home | Courtney W. Dixon | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Heart & Home Duet #2 | Amazon |
| Seeking Daddy | Joe Satoria | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Princess Boys #1 | Amazon |
| Inviting Bedlam | Grae Bryan | Self Published | 10/25/2024 | Demon Bound #2 | Amazon |
| Animal Instincts | David Connor & E.F. Mulder | JMS Books | 10/26/2024 | Amazon | |
| Temptations | Alexander Verlangen | JMS Books | 10/26/2024 | Amazon | |
| The Unquiet House | Ellie Thomas | JMS Books | 10/26/2024 | Amazon | |
| On All Hallows’ Eve | Patrick Bryce Wright | JMS Books | 10/26/2024 | Amazon | |
| The Curse | Pelaam | JMS Books | 10/26/2024 | Amazon | |
| Daddy on Tap | Della Cain | In Ink Press | 10/26/2024 | The Lactin Brotherhood #11 | Amazon |
| Filling the Void | Sammi Cee | Self Published | 10/26/2024 | Devil’s Deal Duology #1 | Amazon |
| Xerxes Descendant | Adelaide Blaike | Self Published | 10/26/2024 | House Epsilon Duology #1 | Amazon |
| Show No Mercy | Charlotte Brice | Self Published | 10/27/2024 | Amazon | |
| High Strung | Ari McKay | Self Published | 10/27/2024 | The Road to Rocktoberfest 2024 | Amazon |
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TITLE: Simplicity
AUTHOR: Nicole Dyke
SERIES: Oakley’s Crew #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 186
RELEASE DATE: 10/21/2024
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Walker
There are several principles of landscaping, but my favorite has always been simplicity.
I’m a go with the flow and keep it simple kind of guy. Always have been. Always will be.
It’s how I do my job and how I live my life.
Of course, as luck would have it, it only takes one job and one indescribably hot stranger to change everything for me.
Because one thing Dutton Collins is not . . . simple.
Dutton
I should have sold the house. I shouldn’t be here in the middle of nowhere Kansas.
My grandmother didn’t care for me when she was alive, something she made sure I knew. So now I’m struggling to understand why she’d leave me her home and all her possessions when she died.
I miss the city and was heading back home, ready to give up, when Walker Murphy barreled into my life and complicated the hell out of it.
How am I supposed to leave this all behind when he’s showed me the beauty in the simple life?
TITLE: Finding Delaware
AUTHOR: Bree Wiley
SERIES: State of Us #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 684
RELEASE DATE: 10/21/2024
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On the track, we can pretend, but we can’t outrun our secrets forever.
Taylor
Only two things matter to me in this shitty town: freestyle motocross and my best friend.
They’re my only escape from my father’s fists, but one slip in junior high almost changed everything. I confessed a secret to a beautiful boy, and I’ve been punishing him—and myself—ever since.
I can’t have Huckslee the way I want, so I take from him in the only way I can—with violence. When my mother wants back into my life, and I’m forced to move in with the object of my obsession, the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. I’m not sure we’ll survive each other.
Huckslee
High school is hell when your worst enemy knows your darkest secret.
To everyone else, I’m the perfect son: swim team captain, football running back, and the Bishop’s golden boy. But beneath the surface, I’m hiding desires only one person knows—my bully, my tormentor, my crush. And starting tomorrow, my new stepbrother.
TITLE: A Stable Daddy
AUTHOR: Anna Sparrows
SERIES: Down Under Daddies #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 187
RELEASE DATE: 10/21/2024
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Ryan Sharp never thought he’d be a widower at 51, but that’s the way his cookie unexpectedly crumbled. A year after his husband’s death, he has (mostly) put his life back together. With plans to open a new veterinary clinic on the other side of the country in the works, he heads to his local BDSM club to hopefully find a Dom and let off some steam.
That’s where 34-year-old Oscar Williams finds him, and just in the nick of time, too.
Coming off the back of making a fool of himself in the name of love, Oscar is ready for a fresh start. Visiting a kink club while he’s passing through Brisbane, his protective Daddy instincts kick in when he stumbles upon a Sub being mistreated.
It takes every ounce of willpower not to fall into old impulsive habits when sweet, silver fox Ryan ticks all of Oscar’s boxes, but they go their separate ways after spending a single special evening together.
At least, they think they’ve gone their separate ways.
Both men have emotional baggage, and Ryan’s never been anyone’s Boy, but bumping into each other again on a random cattle station on the other side of Australia turns out to be a sign neither man can ignore.
Who knew that saving a horse really can lead to riding a cowboy?
TITLE: Riding Shotgun
AUTHOR: Amy Lane
SERIES: The Princeton Royals #1
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 235
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Val Royal’s tight family has always had his back, but they love to interfere in his life. That interference almost sends him over the edge when they arrange for Rory McCauley, security specialist, marksman, and hound-dog smartass, to ride shotgun as security on his latest run.
Hot, bossy, and sharp as a tack, Val ticks all Rory’s boxes, but Val’s looking for something real, and Rory’s allergic to intimacy. Besides, their gig running refrigerated bull semen from Bakersfield to Austin could make or break Val’s buddy’s ranch, so Val’s understandably pretty focused on the job. Rory still wishes Val would let him help Val, uh, ***relax.***
As Val and Rory work to keep their payload safe from a couple of determined saboteurs and they get to know each other as smart, competent, fearless professionals, sparks fly, and Val starts to fall for Rory’s roguish charm. But can he convince Rory their romance would be worth more than a straight shot to Austin—that it would be a love worth coming home to?
TITLE: Diablo is Dead
AUTHOR: Gareth Chris
SERIES: Family Business
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 162
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Physical attraction, mistrust and danger ensue when a mafia leader and his wife protect the witness to a family murder.
Mafia don Anthony Salvatori and his wife Eva are late to the wedding of Anthony’s brother Diablo. When they arrive, they find a wounded man named Austin who is the only survivor of a massacre at the ceremony.
The couple harbors Austin, seeking information while promising him protection. Mutual mistrust leads to conflicts until another attempt is made on Austin’s life. The three form an uncomfortable alliance that eventually turns to friendship, then mutual affection and attraction.
Even if Anthony and Eva can protect Austin from harm, can the love that’s growing between them withstand a mafia family’s intolerance, Austin’s disdain for Anthony’s profession and the complications of a three-person relationship?
TITLE: Dirty Drinks
AUTHOR: Robin Jeffrey
SERIES: Family Business
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 138
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Alex serves liquor neat, but his love life is messy as hell…
Forced to flee the UK because he witnessed his cousin’s murder at the hands of a ruthless drug lord, bartender Alexander Harris has found refuge at the Bronze Arrow in New York City. A sophisticated and select bar that seeks to redefine luxury, the Bronze Arrow also happens to be a front for the Colo crime family—in which Alex’s current boss, Elias Foster, is a high-ranking lieutenant. Even though further involvement with the criminal underworld is the last thing he needs, Alex is drawn to the strangely shy, undeniably gorgeous and decidedly dangerous Elias. What’s worse is Elias appears to be equally interested in him. Despite Alex’s attempts to keep their lives separate, the two become entangled both above and beneath the sheets. When Alex’s past catches up with him, will he continue to run? Or will he play by the rules of Elias and his felonious family?
TITLE: A Betrayal of Storm
AUTHOR: Ben Alderson
SERIES: Realm of Fey #1
PUBLISHER: Angry Robot
LENGTH: 452
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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With the political intrigue and high heat of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, A Betrayal of Storms is perfect for readers who enjoy stories full of magic, romance, and adventure… but with added spice.
Half-fey Robin Vale has grown up amongst humans, but that doesn’t save him from being captured for coin by fey hunters. When he’s rescued by a fey princess, he’s taken to Wychwood, the fey realm – where everyone is focused on preparing for war against the humans who hate, hunt, and kill them for coin.
Robin doesn’t understand how he fits into the fey’s plans… until he’s revealed to be the lost heir to the Icethorn Court. Aided by the unclaimed, destructive power of the Winter Court, which had been thought destroyed with Robin’s mother’s death, the fey ready their numbers for complete domination of the human realm.
But by claiming the throne with the help of his devastatingly handsome personal guard, Erix, Robin’s very presence opposes the long-planned invasion. Along with his allies – including Althea, a stern princess hellbent on stopping the human hunters from killing her kin – Robin is thrust into a world of betrayal, murder, and lies. He must survive long enough to have the choice: listen to fate and claim his family’s power, or let it wreak havoc on a realm that turned its back on him for becoming who he was truly meant to be.
TITLE: Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 3
AUTHOR: Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
SERIES: Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben #3
PUBLISHER: Seven Seas Entertainment
LENGTH: 455
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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SECRETS AND LIES
In the wake of their intoxicated tryst, He Yu’s relationship with his erstwhile physician Xie Qingcheng is more fraught than ever. One taste has left He Yu addicted, and not even his pride can stop him from coming back for more; yet the taciturn Xie Qingcheng is determined to ward off his advances at all costs.
More than lust drives He Yu’s relentless pursuit: he knows Xie Qingcheng is still keeping secrets from him. What was the real reason he stopped being He Yu’s doctor? What’s the truth behind the scandal that cost Xie Qingcheng his reputation? As He Yu searches for answers, malevolent forces move in the shadows, drawing him and Xie Qingcheng into a deadly, inescapable trap.
TITLE: Marshmallow Mountain
AUTHORS: A.J. Truman & M.A. Wardell
SERIES: Big Boys Small Spaces
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 298
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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What’s worse than being snowed in with your ex? Literally nothing.
Initially, the only thing Marshall and Marshall had in common was a name. Marshall (aka Data) lived his life around spreadsheets, while Marshall (aka Marsh) was an F5 tornado of chaos. Yet for eight years, they were madly in love. Until Marsh abruptly ended things with a half-baked excuse.
Six months later, Data gets a text from Marsh out of the blue: they need to clean out their cabin in Maine and sell it ASAP. He can make it through one more weekend with the man who broke his heart.
Marsh loved adding squiggles to the straight lines of his boyfriend. If only he could’ve lived up to the potential Data saw in him. If only he didn’t feel like he was one big miscalculation on Data’s ledger. Saying goodbye to Marshmallow Mountain will be the final tie to sever, even though he still pines for his number-crunching teddy bear.
But when a massive snowstorm traps them in their small cabin for days, they’re forced to confront hard truths about their breakup…as well as resist the sweltering heat raging between them.
These boys might be headed for a second act, but only if they can make it off Marshmallow Mountain.
TITLE: Broken Chorus
AUTHOR: Layla Dorine
SERIES: The Road to Rocktoberfest 2024
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 320
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Change has never come easy for Aaron, even when it’s been for his own good. He avoids it when he can, rebelling against anything the least bit uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do to prevent the implosion of his band. Now he must decide how to deal with the fallout.
Quit?
Or help his best friend and former bandmate build something new?
He wished the choice was easy, but there are too many triggers buried in his head and old memories dredged up when ghosts from his past reach out to him.
~~~
Hawk loved making music. A life of travel and performing was the only one he’d ever pictured for himself. When an accident left him the guardian of his brother’s three children, he was forced to make some tough decisions. The ripples sent shockwaves through his band and decimated friendships in the process.
His choice gave him an instant family.
But does it have to cost him the man he loves?
Hawk might be on his way to the grocery store while Aaron heads for the desert, but there are many roads to Rocktoberfest and many ways of uniting a family.
TITLE: End Scene
AUTHOR: A.V. Shener
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 341
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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A Hollywood dream turns into a nightmare.
In the early 1990s, Jonah Carter almost made it big. With a breakout role in a well-regarded film, he had never been closer to achieving his dreams. But behind the scenes, dark forces devised a plan of their own, costing the briefly shining star both his dreams and freedom.
Years later, Jonah is still bound to the City of Angels, living in solitude with the echoes of a long-forgotten dream. His peaceful life comes crashing down with the reappearance of his detective ex-boyfriend. Hayden is investigating the disappearance of a young actor, and the bloody signs all lead back to Jonah’s mysterious past.
As his buried secrets come roaring back, Jonah must join forces with the man he thought he’d lost forever. But how can they defeat the ones who live in the shadows?
TITLE: Touch Me All Night Long
AUTHOR: Candace Lark
SERIES: Cherrytown Roommates #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Cooper
I’ve made a name for myself as the influencer willing to review any product sent to me. It’s not my dream job, but it’s helping me get through school without too many loans and allows me to work from home to ease my anxiety attacks. Then I open an innocent-looking box containing toys for men. To use on each other. I’m not even sure what some of them are for, and when I try to use them, I nearly quit entirely. So I go to my best friend Levi for help. I expect it to be awkward, but what I’m not prepared for is how incredibly sexy Levi is when we’re together. I always thought I was one hundred percent straight, but . . . what if I was wrong?
Levi
I know this is reckless. I shouldn’t be helping my straight best friend review sex toys. But I’ve had a crush on him for years, and I can’t turn down the chance to be with him like that. Even if it’s only for a job. So I listen to my lust-fueled body instead of my brain. And the first time I’m with Cooper, it’s even better than I imagined it would be. But now that I’ve had him in my bed, I don’t know how to go back to the way things were. I can’t go back to a normal that doesn’t include getting to touch Cooper like that again. But if I risk telling him that, things between us will never be the same.
TITLE: Don’t Scare Me, My Love
AUTHOR: Flynn Woods
SERIES: Seastone Seasons #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 184
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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He tries to scare me. I scare him back.
Nicholas loves horror movies, creepy places, and gory stuff. It makes him feel alive.
While traveling around the country filming for his MyTube channel, gas station owner Jason catches his attention. Not only does he wear an eye patch, but his stories about how he got it are gory and entertaining—even if they’re clearly made up. They talk longer than expected, and soon, they compete to see who is the crazier one. It ends with a dare: If Nicholas can scare Jason, he’ll go on a date with him.
Challenge accepted.
There is only one problem: Jason is not so easy to scare…
TITLE: Paris and the Reaper
AUTHOR: Layla Reyne
SERIES: Soul to Find #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 249
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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I was given the name Paris at birth.
So far, I’ve lived up to it; or rather, down to it.
Too pretty, too unfocused, too easy a target.
My father even tried to sacrifice me.
And then I was saved by a beautiful, haunted man.
Mac is a reaper; he delivers lost souls.
But when he came for mine, I wouldn’t let go.
And now I can hear other souls too.
I can help him. Love him, if he’ll let me.
Assuming we survive a conspiracy to bring Chaos through the veil.
Mac says souls get what they deserve.
If I do enough good, then maybe I can be worthy of his.
Maybe I can hold on to him and our bond—forever.
TITLE: Beautifully Conflicted
AUTHOR: Michele Lenard
SERIES: Front Range University #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 291
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Competition is my love language.
The first time I saw Bennet Armstrong’s baby blues staring up at me from underneath his helmet, stunned and confused that I’d tackled him, I was smitten.
So, I tackled him again. And again. Whether he had the ball or not, I’d take him down, just so I could have his eyes on me.
I thought we were connecting. He thought I was a poor sport. Needless to say, when we found ourselves on the same team years later, he was not a happy camper. It got even worse when Coach paired us together for our pre-season workouts, giving me a chance to stoke his competitive buttons, which I seem to do whether I intend to or not.
Bennet hates to lose, but there’s more to the fire in his eyes than a desire to beat me. He might not know it, but I do, and I’m determined to show him I’m right.
To do that, I have to bring him to his knees, and that reveals some wounds I didn’t know were there. Wounds that are so deep they blind him to the truth about himself, and us.
I should leave him in peace, and maybe I would if I didn’t know in my soul that he’s supposed to be mine. Now I just need to convince him, and what better way to do that than by making him want to win me?
TITLE: Can We Bear to Love Across the Pacific
AUTHOR: Norman DaBear
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 418
RELEASE DATE: 10/22/2024
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Can We Bear to Love Across the Pacific is a heartwarming and groundbreaking gay romance novel that dives deep into the world of long-distance relationships, intercultural love, and the bear community.
This is the first book in the Bearing Our Love trilogy, a series that offers a rare and important exploration of the bear community within the gay world. The trilogy spotlights the deep emotional journey of Ivan Santos, a Filipino chaser, and Jacob Tremmel, a Canadian bear—from Manila to Vancouver. As they navigate the complexities of an intercultural relationship, the story tackles issues of fatphobia, love across borders, and the unique challenges faced within the gay and bear communities.
Set against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean, this novel tells the powerful story of Ivan and Jacob, who find themselves falling in love despite the miles that separate them. Their relationship, forged online, faces a multitude of challenges as they navigate the complexities of their cultural differences, the pressures of maintaining a long-distance relationship, and the societal expectations that often define love.
This novel is more than just a love story; it’s a bold exploration of intersectionality within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Can We Bear to Love Across the Pacific addresses the often-overlooked issues of body normativity, beauty standards, and the discrimination faced by those who do not conform to traditional ideals. In a world that often values thinness over thickness, and muscularity over chubbiness, Ivan and Jacob’s story is a celebration of love beyond stereotypes.
Will their love be strong enough to withstand the pressures of a long-distance relationship? Can they navigate the complexities of their cultural differences to build a life together? Or will the distance, the challenges they face, and the discrimination because of body normativity prove too much for their love to bear?
Key Themes:
Intercultural Relationships: Explore the rich and intricate dynamics of a love that crosses cultural boundaries.
Long-Distance Love: Feel the emotional highs and lows as Ivan and Jacob work to keep their connection alive across continents.
Body Positivity: This book is a celebration of love that goes beyond stereotypical beauty standards, embracing the bear community and affirming that big bodies are beautiful too.
Can We Bear to Love Across the Pacific is a must-read for anyone within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and beyond. It challenges conventional narratives, offering a fresh and inclusive perspective on love, identity, and the complex intersections of race, culture, and body image. This novel doesn’t just tell a story; it opens a conversation about the beauty of diversity in all its forms and the strength of love that transcends boundaries. Be part of a story that’s changing the face of queer literature.
Join Ivan and Jacob on their unforgettable journey of love, acceptance, and the courage to defy societal norms. Whether you’re part of the bear community or simply someone who believes in the power of love, this book is for you. Discover a romance that’s as deep as the Pacific and as enduring as the mountains, and let it inspire you to celebrate love in all its glorious diversity.
TITLE: Prodigal
AUTHOR: Avril Ashton
SERIES: The Council #1
PUBLISHER: Sinner’s Haven Publishing
LENGTH: 327
RELEASE DATE: 10/23/2024
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One man intent on reclaiming his birthright. Another denied his own. The secrets between them should keep them apart, not bring them closer.
The first time someone tried to kill Gideon Winters, his mother took the bullet meant for him. He was thirteen. The second time they came for him, his father faked Gideon’s death and sent him into hiding. It’s been fifteen years and he’s finally out of the shadows, ready to claim his rightful seat on The Council, the secret group of seven with the ability to make or break corporations and countries.
The son of a powerful man who refuses to acknowledge him, André Tesfaye leads a quiet life of monotony that’s upended when he gets trapped in a random robbery. Whispered warnings abound about the man who saves him, but he’s too busy getting lost in Gideon’s ice-blue eyes to listen.
André is the weapon Gideon plans to use to exact revenge on the people who took so much from him. Wanting him, loving him, puts everything at risk, and tests Gideon’s loyalties and focus… Which is a shame, because a battle is on the horizon.
And Gideon has acquired a weakness.
TITLE: Honey and Heat
AUTHOR: Rian Durant
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 239
RELEASE DATE: 10/23/2024
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Linden has only one thing on his mind a few days away from Christmas—his pending university exams. That is, until he meets his neighbors’ son who has returned for the holidays. Brice Stevens is gorgeous, but he’s insufferable.
It’s Linden’s first love, and he falls hard for Brice, despite Brice’s occasionally aloof and cold behavior. It’s an emotional ride for both of them while Linden takes a crash course in real love and Brice learns to trust in a relationship.
TITLE: All Bad Things
AUTHOR: Megs Pritchard
SERIES: Salutem #12
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 123
RELEASE DATE: 10/23/2024
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All Bad Things Blurb
Rush Scott made the move to Salutem from Morefield Village with his twin daughters. The same place his mate worked. His mate. A demon. Rush struggled to accept he had a mate and one that wasn’t from the same planet as Rush. Or was that realm? He had no idea, and he wasn’t sure if he wanted to know either.
Raydon was playing the waiting game, trying to give his mate the time he needed to adjust. Demons had a bad reputation, and it was a lot for anyone to take in. Rush had more at stake, with his daughters’ safety to consider, especially with potential danger around every corner.
With enemies, hybrids, and the military involved, could Raydon keep Rush safe, and would Rush accept his demon mate?
TITLE: The Rebel King
AUTHOR: L Eveland
SERIES: Sun and Moon #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 308
RELEASE DATE: 10/23/2024
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Winning his heart could cost me everything.
War is a way of life for the elves, but there is no war so bitter as a war fought between father and son. If I’m to have any chance of victory against my father, I need as many allies as I can find.
None proves as frustrating—or alluring—as Prince Elindir. My human prince has a fire in him that threatens to burn me to ash every time we’re near.
And I’m determined to make him mine.
Yet, I must marry another. Without the support of the formidable Wolfheart clan, I see no path to victory, and that alliance hinges on a strategic political marriage.
If Elindir and I are discovered, I could lose the allies I desperately need—and both of us could pay with our lives.
I’ve sacrificed everything to have this chance at victory, and now I must make an impossible choice between my kingdom and my heart.
TITLE: Under the Mistletoe with You
AUTHOR: Lizzie Huxley-Jones
PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton
LENGTH: 375
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Ready for a long Christmas break away from his little bakery, Christopher has closed up shop and found someone to stay in his flat over the festive period. Everything is under control. That is, until the mysterious person renting his home turns out to be…
Nash Nadeau, an actor. The star of all Christopher’s favourite Christmas movies. The guy he’s been crushing on for the whole past year. And, it turns out, a typically rude celebrity.
When a huge snowstorm hits, Christopher and Nash find themselves snowed in together for Christmas. But while it’s still cold outside, the frosty tension between Christopher and Nash finally starts to thaw. And maybe even heat up into something more…
TITLE: My Mother’s Ridiculous Rules for Dating
AUTHOR: Philip William Stover
PUBLISHER: Hera
LENGTH: 320
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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It’s hard to prove Mom wrong when she’s found Mr. Right…
Dumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can’t be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past.
Years ago, exasperated by Gloria’s matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn’t coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not.
Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best?
TITLE: Sweet Like Whiskey
AUTHOR: Emmy Sanders
SERIES: Darling Brothers #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 307
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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The only thing worse than letting him in is the thought of letting him go.
Jackson
If there’s one thing I don’t need upsetting my quiet and comfortable routine in the small town of Darling, Montana, it’s newcomer Ash Alcott crash landing on my family’s ranch like some sort of blonde angel.
I don’t need his flirting. Or his smile. I don’t need the way he makes me question whether or not I’m truly happy being alone at forty. I certainly don’t need to be giving him riding lessons or appreciating the meals he cooks for the ranch.
The man is dangerous for my equilibrium. And he could up and leave at any given moment, tiring of this way of life. It’s happened before.
No, I’m better off ignoring the way he looks at home in a new pair of boots and how my family and the ranchers all adore him. Ash may have brought some sunshine into our lives, but it’s best he learn sooner rather than later…
Ain’t nothing sweet about being saddled with a cowboy like me.
TITLE: Breaking Through the Bond
AUTHOR: Haven Hadley
SERIES: Espen Jetties #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 355
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Two teammates whose lives were intertwined. For Kingston Walker and Hayes Garner, they lived and breathed hockey while also spending their free time together off the ice.
Hayes feared the day King found the person of his dreams, leaving Hayes alone wishing things were different. When King brought home Jamie Deary, Hayes knew everything was about to change.
Most people believed Jamie was a trust fund baby with no future. Late nights, parties, he lived the playboy lifestyle. With a successful father and a famous brother, Jamie constantly lived in their shadows.
King’s heart was torn in two. He loved his best friend, but now he had Jamie in his life; he couldn’t give either of them up.
Breaking through the bond between Hayes and King wouldn’t be easy. Maybe by the time all was said and done, the bond wouldn’t be broken, but reformed to include all three of them.
TITLE: Warrior’s Walk
AUTHOR: Raquel Riley
SERIES: Scars And Stripes Trilogy #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 302
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Fate only takes an instant to play her hand.
Rhett Marsh
When my leg shattered, I thought my whole world was shattered.
Riggs pieced both back together again, and then he disappeared.
I never expected to see him again on the other side of the world.
Navarro Riggs is a lot of things…
Devastatingly hot.
My savior.
A brave warrior.
But, my physical therapist? Yeah, I didn’t see that coming.
I’d consider it a gift from the universe, if only he wasn’t trying his damndest to stay far away from me.
Navarro Riggs
We met on the battlefield under a hail of bullets and blood.
Our bond was instant, forged in trauma. Unbreakable. Everlasting.
He wasn’t just my patient, he was mine.
I trust Rhett with my life, but can I trust him with my heart?
TITLE: The Good Neighbour
AUTHOR: Kristian Parker
SERIES: Queens Crescent
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 221
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Josh Winterton is broken after his husband walked out on him six weeks ago. He has lost sight of everything. His fashion design business. His friends. His life.
That is until a handsome stranger begs him for help.
Hugh is a drag queen who’s having a rocky time of it. After humiliation on national television, he’s come to lick his wounds whilst housesitting for a friend. Next door.
Sparks might fly from the outset, but can Josh overcome his past to grab a future for himself before it’s too late?
TITLE: Textual Confusion
AUTHOR: Fifer Rose
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 491
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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need you tomorrow.
Same time and place as last week.
Who dis?
Did I f*ck you stupid last time? You know.
Between barely scrapping by financially and dealing with a stalker ex-boyfriend, Asher’s life was already problematic enough before randomly receiving a string of texts from an unknown number in the middle of the night.
He should have just done what a normal person would do and ignore them.
But since when had Asher ever been normal? Besides, based on the not-quite-nudes the guy sent, he was clearly hot.
Against his better judgment, Asher responds – which doesn’t take long to devolve into depraved sexting.
He wasn’t expecting the man to Venmo him an eye-popping amount of cash for his trouble. (Not that he ever got the money. The guy didn’t know who he was – or that he was even another man, for that matter.)
That should have been the end of it. Except they keep texting. And, like the utter moron he is, it doesn’t take long for Asher to catch feelings.
Honestly, he ought to know better than to fall for rich assholes by now.
TITLE: Finding Home at Randy’s
AUTHOR: Abrianna Denae
SERIES: Diner Days
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 206
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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The quiet one, the outgoing one, the observant one…they shouldn’t work, but against all odds, they learn the meaning of home, together.
Luka
Boston is a fresh start, a chance to live my life on my terms, rather than doing what my family expects of me. Though, to my disappointment, my anxiety and insecurities made the cross-country move with me.
When a co-worker introduces me to Randy’s Diner, at first, I’m not sure what to expect, but the warm and welcoming people who treat the diner like a second home show me a world of inclusion that I’ve only ever dreamed about. And then I meet not one but two people, who somehow manage to see through every wall I’ve ever tried to hide behind.
Graeme
Since my divorce, my life has been…stagnant. Other than my son, my ex-husband turned best friend, and my career as an author, Randy’s Diner has been the only way to break up the monotony.
Luka catches my attention from the first glimpse. His shy smile and perpetual blush draw me in, making the caretaker instincts I buried long ago rise to the surface. But when he befriends the one person I can’t have, I’m convinced I’ve lost my shot before I can even ask for a chance.
Denver
I can flirt and make friends with anyone, so it’s no hardship to take the new face I meet at Randy’s under my wing. Luka is adorably shy, and I make it my mission to help him feel comfortable in his own skin.
The closer we get, the more our feelings for one another grow, but it’s not just Luka I’m interested in. Where my confidence and open nature helps me bring Luka out of his shell, I feel like a fumbling teenager around Graeme. So when it becomes apparent the other man is also interested in Luka, things get…complicated.
It’ll take a lot of trust in each other, ourselves, and the new discoveries we’re making, in order to ensure the fragile relationship between the three of us lasts. But together, we might just find safety and the home we’ve always longed for.
TITLE: Raising The Sun
AUTHOR: Eryn Hawk
SERIES: Tales from the Tarot
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 251
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Isaac Miller is a failure—in business and life—but he’ll be damned if he asks for help. When his older brother sends him to an occult shop of all things, the cryptic man behind the counter offers up a spell that’ll supposedly lead him down the path of success. Isaac doesn’t believe in magic, but when the incantation causes a demon to show up in his bedroom through a puff of smoke, he may have to reassess his beliefs.
The beautiful yet arrogant menace holds the key to all of Isaac’s desires, but apparently, the morally grey don’t work for free.
Amadeus, ‘Ash,’ is growing weary of his usual mischief and mayhem, and is in need of some thrilling venture to sink his fangs into. When he finds himself summoned to the human realm by a delightfully desperate florist, it’s as if fate has dropped an entertaining new endeavour into his lap. Luring the innocent man into his bed would be one way to cure his boredom, so what’s the harm in pretending it’s part of the deal?
What Ash doesn’t expect is to feel compelled to heal the defeated creature, and discover that doing so might just fill the void in his soul.
Could this accidental summoning turn into the perfect arrangement? Or is the road to happiness paved with malicious intentions and wilted blooms? There’s one way to find out.
TITLE: Aether
AUTHOR: Louisa Masters
SERIES: Elemental Men #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 55
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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“We’re mates, Perry.”
This morning a meth lab fell through my kitchen ceiling, I lost my job, and my car broke down, officially making today the worst day of my life. The last thing I need to deal with is a naked, green-haired man with a loose grip on reality.
Or is it just that reality isn’t what I think it is?
This novella originally featured in the Fated Mates charity anthology. No changes have been made.
TITLE: Guardian
AUTHORS: Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes
SERIES: On the Wind #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 299
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Only months ago, Hector was in his deathbed. Now, he’s fled his home, abandoning everything he’s ever known to protect his family. But in Nemeda, Paris and Helena don’t need their older brother to provide for them. Unmoored, Hector struggles to find his purpose, until a conniving Nemedan chief questions their legitimacy in the clans. The three refugee siblings must each serve a year on the wall, fighting in the unending war with Nemeda’s southern enemies, but Paris and Helena have carved a place for themselves in their new home. Hector alone is unanchored, and to keep his family safe, determines to serve all three years himself.
The chance to get close to formidable silver-haired chief of the Crane Clan—a man who looked at Hector at his weakest and saw value still—is only a faraway dream.
Killian has led the Nemedan war effort for twenty years. Duty and fairness surpass every other concern, but with Hector of Urial stationed in his lands, he finds himself bending rules that have kept Nemeda secure for generations. While Hector tests his boundaries, he also makes Killian question his assumption that love has no place in war, or in his life.
Killian will move armies to see Hector safe, but with a war looming and the threat of an illness that might steal Hector’s life as easily as any enemy blade, they’re on a collision course with fate that will change the whole land.
TITLE: Finding His Forever
AUTHOR: Samantha Cole
SERIES: Doms of The Covenant #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 115
RELEASE DATE: 10/24/2024
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Welcome back to The Covenant!
When a holiday game turns into a fiery connection, will two opposites take a chance on love that lasts beyond the season?
Del has recently become wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. Now, he wants to find someone to satisfy his intense carnal need for control. By joining an exclusive lifestyle club, The Covenant, he just might get his wish this year.
Unapologetically “fabulous,” Matthew is a blue-eyed charmer with a mischievous streak. He juggles his paramedic studies while working the front desk at the club, where he searches for someone who can cater to his need for pleasure/pain.
When Del chooses Matthew’s snowflake for a club twist on Secret Santa, what begins as a simple holiday game quickly escalates into a scorching encounter. Will a holiday fling turn into forever?
****Finding His Forever was originally a short story titled Secret Santa and part of the Christmas at the Club anthology. Over 12,000 words have been added and minor changes have been made to the original story.
TITLE: His Last Chase
AUTHOR: TL Travis
SERIES: Embrace the Fear #4/The Road to Rocktoberfest 2024
PUBLISHER: Sapphire Publishing
LENGTH: 312
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Lonely.
Loneliness is an uncomfortably familiar emotion For Chase Prescott. As the lead singer for the band Embrace the Fear he’s constantly surrounded by his bandmates and best friends, but regardless he feels solitary—separate. Alone.
Casey Robinson hasn’t had a boy in too long. Over the years he’s had boys of many types, but none stuck around. What he craves is a little of his own but searching for his boy has left Casey feeling empty.
Chase is all tangled up inside, silently screaming, envious of what his friends have but not knowing how to get it. Then a friend suggests he check out the club he and his boyfriend frequent as a way of getting out of his own head. At this point Chase figures, why not?
Resigned to giving up his club membership, Casey walks the halls one last time to say his goodbyes.
A brief pause in front of the littles room changes Casey and Chase’s lives in the best of ways.
TITLE: For the Love of the Lawyer
AUTHOR: Sam E. Kraemer
SERIES: Love & Cowboys #2
PUBLISHER: Kaye Klub Publishing
LENGTH: 332
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Why does love have such bad timing? When one gives up on love, why does it come knocking on the door in the form of an uptight lawyer who thinks he’s better than a world-weary young cowboy?
Ranch hand Mickey Warren moves to Holloway, Virginia, in search of a better life. From the day he arrives at Katydid Farm, the family treats him as one of their own, even inviting him to live at the ranch house when his only option is sleeping in his old truck. The family makes Mickey feel as if he’s finally been accepted and loved for the man he’s become.
Mickey doesn’t dwell on his unhappy past or his surprising breakup from a younger man who didn’t do him the courtesy of saying goodbye—or saying anything at all. Mickey tries not to be bitter about the events from his past that have broken his heart. Instead, he chooses to look forward to the future with as much optimism as he can muster. He almost loses his hope for a better future, but then, he meets… The Lawyer.
Jon Wells is his parents’ son in every aspect of his life—a family law attorney like his father; empathetic defender of the underdog, like his mother; and loyal friend and supporter as he’s been taught by both parents. They have John’s life all planned for him. The glitch in that plan—it isn’t Jon’s plan.
In the aftermath of a bad breakup, Jon swears off younger guys, only to have a gorgeous one come into his life. Jon’s not ready for the cowboy hat, boots, and a sexy swagger, but the temptation is stronger than anything Jon’s ever faced.
Can Jon take one more chance on a younger man? Can Mickey finally find a man who won’t break his heart by leaving without a word? Two men running from possible heartache. Can love run faster and catch them both?
TITLE: Consort of the Dragon King
AUTHOR: Zarina Aston
SERIES: Bonded Hearts #2
PUBLISHER: Sarayashi Publishing
LENGTH: 601
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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At long last, King Kitsuki’s fated mate returns. Can they overcome the dangerous threats and form a mating bond before it’s too late?
After six hundred agonizing years, Kitsuki’s intended has finally returned to him. Their reunion is full of joy and sorrow, as the once light-hearted prince is now a stoic, battle-scarred king. The chasm between who they were in the past and who they’ve become threatens to shatter their reclaimed love.
As rival suitors seek to destroy Kitsuki’s tentative new relationship with his beloved, it has never been more important for him to claim his bondmate in a Royal Consort Fatebonding ceremony.
In a world on the brink of war, can Kitsuki and his fated mate overcome the heartache of the past and the perils of the present to finally find happiness together?
TITLE: The Beautiful Mess
AUTHOR: Aimee Nicole Walker
SERIES: Redemption Ridge #6
PUBLISHER: Chasing Rainbows Press
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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A heroic, sworn bachelor risks his neck to save lives, but his heart needs a daring rescue.
Kerry likes his beer cold, his coffee hot, and sex without strings. Running an emergency response crew takes up most of his time, and he reserves the rest for his family. Besides, he’s experienced enough heartache for two lifetimes and isn’t looking for more misery. Kerry’s carefully crafted peace shatters when he meets Keegan, a hazel-eyed hottie and his brother’s new friend.
Falling for Kerry is a collision waiting to happen, but Keegan can’t resist the heroic hunk’s charm. Smoldering eyes and wicked grins tempt Keegan to go flat-out, even when he’s barreling toward a dead end. Rejection is the last thing his newfound confidence needs, but the crash might be worth the risk if Kerry’s there to give him mouth-to-mouth.
A crowded bar. A slow song. Months of mutual pining reach a fever pitch, and the invitation is out of Kerry’s mouth before he can stop it. Three minutes. Two battered hearts. One dance that changes everything.
Brick by brick, Kerry and Keegan dismantle the walls around their hearts to build something beautiful together. But old habits die hard, and traumas are slow to heal. Their love will either be the most beautiful gift or the messiest mistake.
TITLE: The Grump From Pahrump
AUTHORS: Chance Christopher & Bella Liddell
PUBLISHER: A Knight’s Day Press
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Pahrump, Nevada — Population 44,700
The home of Ted Binion’s buried treasure, The World Famous Chicken Ranch brothel, and all the illegal fireworks you can handle. You may think it’s a podunk Western backwater… and you may be right, but that’s not the point.
Arlo is just a pretty, carefree Libra from Portland, trying to live his best life. Why does the Pahrump Justice Court have to be so unnecessarily harsh? All he did was plow down one stupid ice cream stand with his car after having a few beers while visiting his Nonny. Now he’s stuck in this piece-of-crap cow town where everyone knows your business, his best friends are octogenarians, and the biggest thing going on is the DMV burning down. It’s going to be a really long year on probation. And as for his Nonny’s cranky neighbor, Bryan? He may have an odd, not-wholly-unappealing rugged handsomeness to him, but he is not passing the vibe check.
Bryan likes to mind his business, and he likes people who give him the same respect. Left to his own devices, he’d keep to himself. Just his little community, the auto garage that is his life’s work, and his pup, Mojo—he’s a man of simple needs. That’s why it is so freakin’ infuriating having Genny’s grandson, Ari, living next door and screwing up everything. Nobody should be entitled to so much babying and special treatment. Especially not a spoiled brat from the big city who thinks he’s better than everyone and doesn’t even eat meat. Just seeing him puts Bryan in a bad mood.
…so why can’t he stop looking?
TITLE: Kiss, Kill, Thrill Me, Daddy
AUTHOR: Lance Lansdale
SERIES: Murder Daddy #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 350
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Tatum
Scotty Levinson is a dead man. My (alleged) best friend has stolen my license, assumed my identity, and married my kidnapper on my behalf. Now, I find out he’s planned a double wedding for us behind my back. He can claim it’s because he’s too scared to walk down the aisle alone until he’s blue in the face, it doesn’t change facts. Abi Kincaid is my kidnapper, not my husband. So, no. I am not returning home for this busted-up, backwoods wedding, I am not introducing my parents to my kidnapper. And I am not walking down any aisles. Contrary to what he might tell you, I am not Abi Kincaid’s property, nor am I his pretty baby or his little one. I’m just a man with a lackluster plan that will allow me to finally break free.
Abi
Tatum St. James is a mystery. An enigma, wrapped in a hot-pink jockstrap and a skin-tight crop top. For six months, I’ve cared for him. I’ve nursed his broken heart. When he’s lonely, I provide companionship. If he’s drowning in self-doubt, I slip a finger inside to remind him he’s safe. I even indulge his newfound exhibitionist kink, because a body like his deserves to be seen by the masses. He can claim stress-induced memory loss as many times as he wants; six months ago, Tatum St. James begged me to give him a bigger, brighter life, and I always keep my promises.
TITLE: Sept Away
AUTHOR: Daniel Elijah Sanderfer
SERIES: Edisto #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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When Jerry unexpectedly reappears in Officer Paul Depew’s life, it’s a moment of pure joy. It’s been over a year since their first meeting, but neither of the guys have been able to get the other off their minds. Unfortunately, Paul is still wrestling with his own reservations about love. As they find themselves back on the captivating island, they realize it has a unique way of fostering love and breaking down barriers.
Meanwhile, Jeff and Eduardo find themselves at a pivotal moment in their relationship. Jeff senses that Eduardo yearns for something more, but can he muster the courage to give him what he craves? Perhaps it’s best for them to go their separate ways. On the other hand, love has a way of surprising us, especially in a place as enchanting as Edisto.
TITLE: A Phoenix Halloween Fantasy Ball
AUTHOR: Bennu Bright
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 54
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Agustin, the Demon Lord of California, has finally found happiness with Calico Winghorse—a humble phoenix in human form, and the most talented of bakers. While Calico’s confectioner’s skills contribute to Agustin’s weakness for chocolate and butterscotch, Agustin’s current anxiety isn’t about sweets.
With Halloween just around the corner, Agustin desperately wants to introduce Calico to his son. Although, Ganymede’s been busy with university, and rarely makes it home—even for his Halloween birthday ball.
But this year, Agustin couldn’t be more overjoyed at Ganymede’s sudden arrival. And little does he realize his son has come prepared—with his own bag of tricks.
TITLE: Facing the Music
AUTHOR: N. Slater
SERIES: Sinful Surrender
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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The world of college and chaos brings a whole new challenge that I’m determined to master just like I’ve done everything else. Long nights of studying and navigating fraternities has me searching for something more exciting.
Which is how I stumble onto the exclusive underground fights—a new passion that demands my knowledge of numbers, quick thinking, and snark.
The unmatched violence that happens down in these hallowed halls has my heart pumping out of my chest. And when it brings me face to face with the woman I haven’t been able to stop thinking about—Tia—I can’t seem to let go of a world that will ultimately destroy me.
Except, Tia isn’t mine. She’s his. Cairo’s.
He didn’t seem keen on sharing until I realize that there’s more than meets the eye. The attraction between Tia and I runs hot and heavy just as I knew it would but the growing feelings and the way Cairo so easily submits terrifies me.
When he pleads for me to rid him of the demons trying to swallow him whole, who am I to say no?
I’m determined to escape this new obsession with both Cairo and Tia beside me. I won’t be able to choose between them.
Here’s to hoping they won’t make me.
TITLE: Heart of Dawn
AUTHOR: Richard Amos
SERIES: Curse of Dawn #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 286
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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How much drama can one fae take?
Answer: Can I get off this ride now, pretty please?
I thought trying to survive in a zombie-infested world was dramatic enough. However, after the darker turn everything has taken recently, that all seems like a walk in the park now.
And don’t even mention the plethora of mind-blowing revelations!
All I want is to be with Miko, my yummy alpha werewolf mate. But too many hurdles keep getting in our way.
Danger is closing in around us. Earth’s apocalyptic fall was only the beginning. Dawn isn’t done. Not by a long shot.
But there is hope…
We just have to survive long enough to see it through…
TITLE: Home With Holden
AUTHOR: Skye R. Richmond
SERIES: Blueridge Bears #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Mylo
All I ever wanted was a family of my very own. Sure my boyfriend isn’t ‘perfect’, but nothing ever is right? He stuck around. That’s what mattered.
And we’re going to make it work. Then I’ll have an alpha of my own and the family I’ve always wanted.
The last thing I expected to find when I showed up a couple of days early was another omega with my alpha and the mate mark on his neck that was meant to be mine.
Devastated, embarrassed, and broke. I have no place to go. Luckily, a friend offers me a way out.
Rule one of my new life: No more men! The last thing I need is another alpha in my life.
So why am I so drawn to my new boss? And why does everything in me scream he’s mine? Did I mention I really want to jump him?
TITLE: Manny for the Alien
AUTHOR: Sienna Sway
SERIES: Alien Mates
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Marco
I’m desperate for a job, a place to stay, and a boyfriend. Not necessarily in that order. That’s why when I come across a sexy blue guy on the Alien Mates app who is searching for a nanny for his kids. I jump on the opportunity.
Hyacinth doesn’t want me to be his play thing the way I want him to, and he certainly doesn’t want me for forever, but the longer I spend with him and his family, the harder it is getting for me.
I want love, and this one comes with an entire family. The problem is, I don’t want to just be the nanny anymore. I want to be the second parent and Hyacinth’s other half.
Hyacinth
I have been searching for someone to raise my children with me. Marco is the best person I could have found in any galaxy. The moment I meet him, I am taken by him and ready to fit him into my life and the lives of my children.
But Marco keeps me at arms length. At first, I think he needs time to get to know me, but now I’m starting to realize that Marco thinks he’s only here for the children.
Well, I am going to have to change his mind and show him that I am a worthy partner, because I’m not willing to let him go now that I’ve found him.
TITLE: Forgotten Prejudice
AUTHOR: Tal Lewin
SERIES: Bad Inceptions #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 602
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Soren and Kai were like fire and ice, two men who could never work together with only one thing in common—me.
I was loved and hurt by both at separate times in my life, until it had all collided, and I was left to watch the walls I’d built around my heart collapsing.
From the beginning, I knew that having them both would never be possible and that, eventually, I’d have to choose between the two—my endless summer or my forever winter.
Only that choosing felt impossible, and it brought out the worst in us.
There were no saints in our story—only three men willing to fight for what their heart desires, the consequences be damned.
They say love is the deadliest drug of all, and I learned that the hard way. But love also cures, and maybe, just maybe, this type of true love could be found amongst our ruins.
TITLE: Cordelia Manor
AUTHOR: Adam J. Ridley
SERIES: Haunted Hearts
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 232
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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His inheritance may lead to his death, unless a magical caretaker can save them both.
Evan inherits a mysterious manor house that’s filled with restless spirits and Cary is the manor’s magical caretaker charged with managing them.
When the two meet, they unwittingly become the target of one of the manor’s most vengeful ghosts.
Despite the dangers, a passionate and deep love blossoms between them. Will that love be enough to protect them as they unravel Cordelia Manor’s secrets, or will the past repeat itself, destroying them and all they’ve built together?
TITLE: Ride With Me
AUTHOR: Various
SERIES: A MM Charity Anthology
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 792
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Take a ride with me…
Ride With Me is full of hot, kinky, and steamy stories that show what happens when you thumb for a ride.
Thumbing for a ride has never been so hot! It can result in some very … interesting encounters.
Join seventeen authors on the adventures these hitchhikers experience. All proceeds go to charity.
TITLE: Dream Tentacled
AUTHOR: Alexa Piper
SERIES: Morpheusrealm #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Fian was a hugger—he liked getting his suckers on people he was friendly with.
Fian has a problem. His brother, an aquatic dream demon like Fian, is getting married to a human. Fian is supposed to attend, but being shy and single, he lacks the plus one, and his brother is already teasing him about it. Fian decides to go and find his date in the human realm. After all, if his abrasive brother got a human to say yes to marriage, Fian figures he’ll find one who is willing to give him a single date.
Kai has a problem too: a rotten ex and random migraines. On top of that, he gave up city life to move to a small town by the ocean where he runs a jam and tea shop, which is weird, given Kai never liked either. Looking back, he’s not sure what led him to this place anymore, but he doesn’t want to end up stuck there. When a handsome stranger walks into Kai’s jam shop, Kai feels seen for the first time in a long time.
Fian can tell right away that Kai, a lovely human, is under a spell. When Kai gives him a gift, Fian itches to get his suckers on the human. To thank him of course. But before he can…thank the human properly, Fian should at least break the spell Kai’s under. Maybe Kai will give him a second gift for that?
TITLE: Finding Home
AUTHOR: Courtney W. Dixon
SERIES: Heart & Home Duet #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 340
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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I didn’t know what home was until I found you.
Darren
I need to get out of here and away from this small town and away from my father. My home life is less than ideal. I don’t only want to run away from him but from who I am. I fight every day not to be my father, and I struggle to forgive myself. It’s when I meet Christian, a new student, that I finally see a ray of hope. He’s beautiful and delicate—all the things I’m not.
Christian
Darren Wilson, the star football player in high school, is just like the people who used to bully me at my old school. He scared me at first, but his persistence in getting to know me has opened my eyes to someone deep and intelligent. Darren is trying hard to be a better person. I’ll give him a chance and open my heart despite my fears.
TITLE: Seeking Daddy
AUTHOR: Joe Satoria
SERIES: Princess Boys #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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All play, all the time.
By day, Bryce goes by Princess Valeria, a fierce dungeon dueling RPG sweetheart, but when night falls, he’s the DJ at a hot Brooklyn nightclub. His world is fast-paced, chaotic, and full of late-night sets, but deep down, he’s yearning for something more—a Daddy strong enough to break through his icy defenses.
Everett is the opposite. A confident and successful tech entrepreneur, his life is all about control and order. He’s in bed before midnight and runs on precision—until one night when he stumbles into Bryce’s world. Sparks fly, and Everett’s undeniable dominance calls to Bryce’s hidden desires.
In a secret world of princess friends who host tea parties, book clubs, and games, Bryce isn’t alone in his search for a Daddy. Each of them, beneath their glittering gowns and sharp tiaras, longs for a protector, someone to cherish and claim them.
Bryce and Everett are from two different worlds, but as they collide, their chemistry is off the charts. Can Everett embrace the wildness of Bryce’s chaotic life? And can Bryce let down his walls to find the love he’s been searching for?
TITLE: Inviting Bedlam
AUTHOR: Grae Bryan
SERIES: Demon Bound #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 268
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2024
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Ivan Kozlov doesn’t make mistakes, no matter what his brothers might say. Mistakes in his world mean death. So while he may have summoned the wrong sort of demon to aid him in cementing his empire, binding himself to the creature with an irreversible contract, that doesn’t mean he can’t make use of him. Except the seductive incubus he’s summoned seems to want more from Ivan than just a piece of his soul. Nix wants Ivan’s body, his desire, his faults and his regrets. But giving those things to him would be a mistake. And one Ivan might never recover from.
Nix has been waiting to be summoned again for ages. And while he might have had to trick his handsome mob boss to make it happen, he’s not going to waste the opportunity while he has it. Only now that he’s here, he doesn’t just want to stay in the human realm. He wants Ivan—his greed and his rage and his lust. And if Nix has to fix Ivan’s life to make that happen—if he needs to handle the dangers in his business, mend the broken bits left by Ivan’s father—then that’s what he’ll do. Even an incubus can be useful to a mobster, if given the right incentive.
TITLE: Animal Instincts
AUTHORS: David Connor & E.F. Mulder
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 84
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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Animal attraction is immediately evident when an adjunct professor accidentally walks into the Croton University event planner’s office on Halloween. But Hugo and Zane are both hiding secrets right from the start.
Hugo has a special bond with his sister Hallie. She thinks the connection between her brother and Zane is both natural and magical, and therefore goes to extreme measures to convince the pair they belong together.
A year later, just before the next Halloween, Zane insists he must leave Croton. Devasted, Hugo wonders if he can go with him. Zane claims it’s impossible. Animal instincts still draw the pair together. Once all truths are revealed, will that lead to a clear path at love? Can animal instincts and a little magic make the impossible possible?
TITLE: Temptations
AUTHOR: Alexander Verlangen
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 216
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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Oliver knows what he saw. Blood-splattered walls and a werewolf fleeing from the scene of the crime. His infuriating roommate Lucian agrees to help with the investigation. Lucian knows the supernatural is nonsense. A twisting crime leaves Oliver and Lucian in danger and dependent on one another.
The only problem is they’ve spent much of their time together hating one another. Heated arguments, contentious plots, and endless insults. With their lives on the line, will they be able to keep themselves alive and discover their passion for one another?
TITLE: The Unquiet House
AUTHOR: Ellie Thomas
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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After barely surviving their terrifying encounter with the spectre of the hooded monk during the previous autumn, Christian Maxwell and Sam Gillespie have consolidated their romantic relationship and are starting to gain a reputation for dealing with the unknown.
For this reason, they receive an invitation to Haverford House in Wiltshire during the spring of 1817. The owners of the historic haunted manor house, Mr. and Mrs. Huxley, are being afflicted by a series of inexplicable incidents.
With his sensitivity to atmosphere, Christian is immediately alerted to danger. Yet, despite their best efforts, neither he nor Sam can discern the cause, although their search brings them closer as a couple and as a team. As sinister events develop, can our devoted duo unmask the culprit without putting themselves in danger?
TITLE: On All Hallows’ Eve
AUTHOR: Patrick Bryce Wright
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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For Thane and Jorgi, life calms now that the demonic attacks are over. On Halloween, they celebrate the ancient Celtic harvest holiday Samhain. In the process of honoring their ancestors, they also turn their attention toward the present: their relationship. Thane struggles to open up and share as much of his life with his boyfriend as Jorgi has shared with him. Meanwhile, Jorgi wrestles with his sexuality, concerned about how his trans identity will impact his experiences in the bedroom.
However, after casting a spell together for a harmonious future, Thane and Jorgi consider a second and unrelated romantic celebration for the night. Can they face their issues and deepen their intimacy?
TITLE: The Curse
AUTHOR: Pelaam
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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Marcus runs a modest bookshop and is delighted when his boyfriend Jonathon proposes. But then the nightmares begin — the image of an angel in a vast, darkened cellar, or of him, unable to move, with Jonathon in danger. There also seems to be someone following him.
When Jonathon has to return to his family home to take possession of his grandmother’s inheritance, Marcus insists on going with him. While staying in the nearby inn, Marcus meets a woman who cautions him, offering him a medallion for protection.
To Marcus’s surprise, he receives a summons to his guardian’s home on All Hallow’s Eve for Lord Kyrin to discuss his own inheritance. But this is the start of the real nightmare for Marcus. He and Jonathon will need to fight for their lives and break a curse that’s taken the lives of many before.
TITLE: Daddy on Tap
AUTHOR: Della Cain
SERIES: The Lactin Brotherhood #11
PUBLISHER: In Ink Press
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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My little side loved their bottle… that was until I discovered something better.
When my boss asks me to fill in at a conference in Vegas, I figure I’ll have a few nice meals, lose a bit of money on slots, catch a show, and maybe check out the local club. Now that I’m here, all I want to do is stay in my room, wear my feetie jams, and watch some cartoons. Everything is… much. The noise, the people, the smoke… all of it. As long as I get through the mandatory work commitments, I’ll call it a win.
The opening session moves to a new location and the text barely comes on time. I manage to get in just as the doors are closing and soon discover I’m in the wrong room. They aren’t discussing the newest applications of their software… They’re talking about men… Men who lactate, and as much as I know I should leave, I can’t. I’m fascinated, curious, and hard as a rock.
As the crowd files out and I’m stuck trying to will my body into submission, the speaker approaches me and says exactly what I need to hear. “Do you need a daddy’s help right now?”
TITLE: Filling the Void
AUTHOR: Sammi Cee
SERIES: Devil’s Deal Duology #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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Sometimes you have to make deals with the devil to save the people you love.
I belong in the shadows. My profession demands it.
It’s a risk going to Takoda, where the new Buccelli Boss knows my face, but I’ve gone too long without checking in on a situation that concerns me.
I knew better.
Now a debt’s been called in, and there’s Corey. Muscular, gorgeous, broken Corey. A boy who thinks he’s too old for a Daddy.
I won’t leave him alone…I can’t.
TITLE: Xerxes Descendant
AUTHOR: Adelaide Blaike
SERIES: House Epsilon Duology #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 533
RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2024
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With planet Earth in ruins and billions of people dead, Kyle Randall knows he’s got it better than most. Even if the power goes out too often, he’s never seen the sun, and the runes that keep the last of the great cities in the air are starting to fail.
Even if Kyle can’t shake his attraction to his emotionally unavailable boss, the master of one of the lower city brothels who seems frustratingly determined to keep things professional between them.
And then there’s the ex-client who wants revenge on Kyle, all the people mysteriously going missing, and whatever shady dealings are happening in the bowels of the city.
But that’s all survivable, right?
Right?
TITLE: Show No Mercy
AUTHOR: Charlotte Brice
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 229
RELEASE DATE: 10/27/2024
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The blood brothers take on an assignment that is going to change the rules of the game.
Seb has done everything with his fellow blood brothers since they were raised together in foster care. But this protection assignment stirs up old memories.
Konnyr Dickson has been the source of Seb’s nightmares for the past four years.
Now Seb has to put his feelings aside to protect the mafia prince.
But Konnyr needs protection from his own family.
Seb would have to put his feelings aside and risk his own life if he is going to save the one man he hates above all others.
TITLE: High Strung
AUTHOR: Ari McKay
SERIES: The Road to Rocktoberfest 2024
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 10/27/2024
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Life hasn’t always been easy for Luka, but music has gotten him through the hard times. Now his heavy metal cello-rock band, the F-Holes, have scored the gig of a lifetime, launching their first major tour and taking the stage at Rocktoberfest with some of the biggest names in music. But after one of his bandmates has an accident that leaves the future of their tour in doubt, Luka is asked to accept the unacceptable.
Bassist Kit Davies is riding high. His band, Sultana, has just finished a record-setting European tour, and now he has six months off before they are due back in the studio again. Rich and successful, he doesn’t have many regrets in his life, but those he does have center around Luka Petrov and the disastrous circumstances under which Luka left Sultana, the band he’d co-founded. Every apology Kit has made to Luka has been met with rejection, but Kit’s determined to earn Luka’s forgiveness someday.
When Kit learns the F-Holes’ bassist has suffered an injury at the first show of their tour, he pulls strings to be given the position as the fill-in. Unfortunately, Luka seems to view this as a power play rather than a means of atonement. With the F-Holes now poised to make it as big as Sultana, can Kit convince Luka to let go of the past, or will Luka once again walk away from fame rather than forgive Kit for breaking his heart?
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