Anthologies

Orchids and Orgasms by Alyssa Brooks & Larissa Lyons Nate's on a treasure hunt -- to find the gold ball his ex-girlfriend has secreted inside herself. What's she doing playing with sex toys at her wedding rehearsal anyway? And can he get close enough to find it before she says "I do" to the wrong man? Lexi doesn't know why she picked today of all days to try out the Ben Wa balls, but they have her primed for sex -- and thinking of one sexy, bad-boy mechanic. Too bad Nate's not the one she's marrying, but he always said oil and champagne didn't mix. Wed and Wanton by Lacey Savage Elise Knowlton, Julian Flemming and Rick McClane have been inseparable since second grade. Over the years, the trio shared everything. Everything, that is, except what matters most. But now that Elise is marrying Julian, she's determined to change that. As the best man and wedding photographer at Elise and Julian's wedding, Rick is indispensable. But the bride and groom have more than a simple portrait in mind when they invite him to document their wedding night in living color... Reader Advisory: Contains scenes of male/male sexual interaction. So I Married a Vampire by Elisa  Adams Vampire slayer Jane loved Ethan and lost him before, but when he suddenly appears back in her life again, she realizes they have a second chance at real happiness -- until his shocking confession on the night of their wedding threatens to tear all her happiness apart. Ethan has a secret. He left Jane before because he'd become a vampire but now he's returned to claim the only woman he's ever loved -- but Jane will never accept him for what he's become. He knows he has to do whatever it takes to make her see he's still the same man she fell in love with four years ago, including fulfilling one of her biggest fantasies on their wedding night. A fantasy that includes their honeymoon suite, Ethan's best man and a night of hot sex none of them will ever forget! Reader advisory: Contains scenes with male/male sexual interaction.

Tricks and Treats - An Extreme Haunting By Cheryl Dragon Sean O'Brien inherits an old Irish castle, believing that the rumors of its haunting by an ancestor who kept a harem are ridiculous--until the ghostly influence destroys his inhibitions. His Dom side is exposed and he's taking everything he wants from the sexy, submissive ghost hunter alone with him. Dana Rayne is hired to cleanse the castle of ghosts but they are stronger than any she's ever faced. Sean is stunned by their effect on him but Dana is more than willing to be the sub in Sean's kinky dungeon built for sex. The ghosts refuse to leave and grow stronger as Halloween nears. As Dana and Sean explore their deepest fantasies, the ghosts attempt to act out their own deadly desires. Tricks and Treats - Feast of the Flesh By A.D. Christopher , A.D. Christopher After centuries wandering the mists of the Otherworld, Caradoc, a former river god, returns to Earth on Samhain to have his revenge against his lover, Padraig. In ancient times, Padraig swore allegiance to the new god, betraying his oath to Caradoc and banishing him from the earthly plane. Now Caradoc has one night to make Padraig pay, with a brand of erotic torture Padraig won't forget. Patrick never dreams the man who interrupts his tribe's Samhain ritual wants more than just a passionate encounter in the woods. But as memories of his past life return, Patrick knows he must make amends to Caradoc and prove to him that the sins of the past don't have to haunt their future. Is one night long enough to bring two souls back together forever? Tricks and Treats - Tied and Tempting By Maggie Casper Nash Jameson wasn't at all sure Mira Collins would show up and if she did, would it lead anywhere? Dominant by nature, he'd been attracted to Mira's submissiveness since the day they'd met. Would she follow him down a road of desire that could very possibly lead her into a lifestyle most only fantasize about? Going to a costume party at a local BDSM club in order to seduce the man of her dreams might not be the norm but it was exactly what she had planned. Being tied and spanked however, was not in her plans and yet felt like icing on the cake of a night overwhelmed by new sexual experiences and an awareness of herself unlike any Mira had ever known. Tricks and Treats - Hankie Pankie By Liz Andrews When Amie Taggert discovers an invitation for a BDSM Halloween party on her boyfriend's computer, she's concerned he's unsatisfied with their relationship. Wanting to show him she's willing to try anything once, Amie signs them up. Imagine her surprise when she discovers he's clueless about the event. Eric Hammond wonders if this is Amie's way of saying she's interested in spicing up their love life. He's more than willing to be adventuresome in the bedroom. If the exotic rooms at the club are any indication, Halloween will be a night of hankie pankie neither will forget. Tricks and Treats - Raising the Dead By Angelia Sparrow Shane Davis is a bestselling author of horror and thrillers. But when his lover, Victor, needs more kink and domination than he's comfortable with, he finds himself sliding deeper into the head of his psychopathic character. A sideline story and some ancient Egyptian magic on Halloween resurrect their relationship and Victor's own toppish side in highly erotic ways. Tricks and Treats - Nothing to Fear By Natasha Moore Mason's dark good looks and domineering personality give Kelly all sorts of forbidden fantasies that frighten her. When she agrees to help out at the community Halloween haunted house, she never expects to be tied to a bed, playing damsel in distress to Mason's masked, whip-wielding villain. Kelly can't run away from Mason this time. He knows she's fighting her sexual needs and he hopes that a few hours of playing out her fantasies with him will prove to her that bondage -- and Mason -- are nothing to fear. Tricks and Treats - Riding the Wolf By Carol Lynne After fifteen years Daylon Glover is coming home to the town of Crunup, Wisconsin. Back to the were haven founded a hundred years ago. Back to the one person who is his true mate. Eli Withers, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Crunup pack, married young to please his Alpha father. Now, fifteen years later, he is divorced and still in love with his best friend and true mate. When Daylon walks back into Eli's life, how will they be able to resist the call of their inner wolves? Is the Crunup pack ready for a gay Alpha? Or will Eli once again sacrifice his and Daylon's happiness for the sake of the pack?

'A Legend Arises' by Brynn Paulin Emma knew her entire life that she'd eventually marry Ailig and be the lady in his castle. But she had dreams of freedom which weren't befitting to a lady of her standing. Still she yearned for Ailig and the unknown of his arms. As Ailig's wife she learns her true freedom is in his arms and bondage is the emptiness she feels when they're parted. Instead of wishing for freedom, she fears for her love's safety while he does his king's bidding. 'Gaining Hope' by Lacey Thorn Hope has spent the last three years searching for her older sister and now she's finally found her. And not a moment to soon. Her twenty-first birthday is just a week away and with it her marriage to a man old enough to be her father. She is desperate to escape and when fate presents her with the chance she grabs it. Guilt at leaving her younger sisters behind eats at her until the night she runs into the man of her dreams. He's tall, dark and handsome with the most sensual Irish brogue she's ever heard. 'Moonlit Magic' by Bronwyn Green Brought back to Ireland by her job, American Beckett Matthews jumps at the chance to study an artefact that recently washed ashore on an Irish beach. She's thrilled to have the opportunity to explore the history of the necklace. She's far less enthused to explore her personal history with the man who found the treasure-her first love. 'Healing Doctor Ryan' by Carol Lynne Oncologist, Brannigan Ryan is used to people falling for him. With his black-Irish good-looks and easy bedside manner he's a favourite among patients. Surrounded by death on a daily basis, however, Bran has learned to harden his heart quite effectively. That is until he starts treating Ian Fitzgerald. 'A Legend Accomplished' by Brynn Paulin Writer, Emily Harteger has been at loose ends her entire life, never quite fitting in anywhere she's gone. She finds her place in the past amongst the knights and maidens she creates on paper. When a story idea comes to her in a dream, she's compelled to travel to England on a trip she can neither afford nor justify. She's drawn to the shores of Northern England where vivid pictures fill her head and she pens a lurid tale of Sir Alexander and his love Emagarde.

Sometimes the only way to make a living is to stop giving it away. The men of Hard for the Money know all about what a guy has to do to make a buck, and they all know that it's impossible for a rent boy to find love. Right? In Syd McGinley's A Cheap Racket, Tim figures all he has going for him is his young body and his patience for his older clients. His roommate Cal has a trust fund, and is pretty sure men only want him for his money. Can a rent boy and a trust fund baby find love and trust as they battle a corrupt and abusive nursing home? Chaos is an uneducated stripper who knows that life deals guys like him a rotten hand. When he meets RJ at a bachelor party, though, he has to re-evaluate his needs. Can he and RJ find common ground? Find out in Kiernan Kelly's A Hard Man is Good to Find. Finally, in Cops and Robby, by Carol Lynne, brothers and fellow cops Cole and Morgan have always had to hide their love. When they rescue rent boy Robby, though, they find someone they can share t

Stolen Memories by Carol Lynne On the eve of his mother's funeral, Aden Brousseau met Victor DePasse for the first time. For years his mother had warned him to stay away from the dark-haired neighbour, but on that particular evening, Aden hadn't listened. He'd been fascinated with the handsome man since the day he'd overheard his mother and grandfather refer to Victor as a vampire. Now, twenty years later, Aden once again is in the presence of Victor DePasse. Only this time he's older and knows exactly what he wants. After years of visiting his charge in his dreams, Victor suddenly has the man he's fallen in love with in front of him. Does he defy his orders and make Aden his, or does he obey and give Aden up to his destiny? Stealing Rain by A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly Drew Lecour was once the pride of the military, until he'd decided to leave the federation and became a rogue, selling water to the highest bidder. Trace had a history with Drew, one that involved some hot sex and broken promises. And now, after not seeing him for years, Drew and his crew suddenly show up on a planet Trace has been contracted to protect, a planet where Drew is set to drill for water. Trace doesn't have a choice. He has to defend the water supply. His men are waiting for their leader to give the order to kill, but he can't bring himself to do that. So he confiscates Drew's equipment and takes him prisoner; but having Drew naked and at his mercy proves far more challenging than he'd anticipated, and then, there are others forces at play. Hotwired Heart by Jaime Samms Freedom and trust; opposite sides of the same coin that could give expert car thief, Marky, the win he's looking for. Little does he know escaping his gang ties will lead him through heartbreak and into cuffs he hadn't even thought to watch out for. Now he can trust the powerful man who wants to help, or he can keep running. It all depends on how much he values his freedom, and whether or not Roland has managed the impossible; hijacking Marky's carefully guarded heart. The Magic Thieves by Serena Yates Elryk Muyd'omir is the most powerful lightning wizard born on Tah'Nut in two hundred years and a pacifist. When he refuses to co-operate with the illegally ruling Xoh'kas family they torture and kill his lover. Rather than risking the death of thousands by losing control over his lightning magic in his rage, he flees to Earth-a place without magic. When the gateway that connects Tah'Nut to other worlds opens Elryk knows that the Law Forces have found him. It is time to either face cruel punishment or fight. Stealing Michael by Jambrea Jo Jones Can one wrong make it right? Robert's mother pushes him into stealing a painting. He is in over his head when the homeowner catches him in the act. It leaves him wondering what to do now? Michael's life turns in a new direction when a stranger enters his home and the urge to protect the thief overcomes his common sense. He knows he should be angry but who can resist a thief that looks like an angel? Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht After a decade of living under the iron rule of a sorcerer, dragon shifter, Duncan Moore finally has his chance for freedom. With his former master dead, all Duncan has to do is steal the very thing that has been holding him captive all these years, his dragon's eye. The stone holds his magic and his dragon self and without it, he can never go home again.

Highland Gaymes by Carol Lynne Shaw Fitzgerald loves touring the United States with his brothers. A fiddle player since an early age, music is the only thing he's ever been passionate about. That is, until he sees Curt Macaula compete for the first time. As a competitor in the Highland Games, Curt knows how important it is to concentrate on the individual events. Getting distracted while tossing a one hundred and fifty pound pole isn't an option. Away from his events, Curt is free to ogle the very pretty member of the Brothers Fitzgerald band. Toward the end of the season, Curt knows it's time to make his move. With Shaw being guarded by four macho brothers, it won't be easy, but Curt is determined to win the man of his dreams. Good Cop, Bad Cop by Jenna Byrnes and Jude Mason Officer Kevin Sands and his lover get off on playing games - role playing games. When one of their escapades goes awry, will someone else pay the price for their fun? Or can the lovers solve a mystery that could mean the end of everything they hold dear? Elliot's War by Kim Dare The woodland war is billed by the university as an important exploration of differing cultural traditions within the British Isles. As far as Elliot understands it, the game involves the local Welsh students and those who invade the university from across the border, waging a war in the woodlands that surround the university. Crossed Hearts by Lisabet Sarai For the past six years, Jason Hofstadter has attended the Four States Annual Scrabble Tournament. Jason comes to the Four States for two reasons - to play Scrabble and to get laid. Every year since his first, he has managed to hook up with one of the other players for some sexual fun. This year he has a chance at the grand prize in the tournament. Meanwhile, he figures he has hit the jackpot when he spots handsome, bookish Matt Sawyer, who's competing at the Four States for the first time. Rough Riders by Devon Rhodes Luke Briscoe has a good reason to stay in the closet with his team, the Rough Riders. Bitter past experience has taught him to be cautious around athletic teams. But after Mario, his teammate and lover of ten years, leaves him, tired of the secrecy, Luke is forced to confront his fears, especially since the sexy and confident new member of the team, Derek Grimm, has no problem with being out and proud. Contact Point by Gwendolyn Cease Jesse Chandler needed a place to get out of the storm. What he found was a bar catering exclusively to wolf shifters. Cade Reynolds, pack Alpha and bar owner, sees nothing but trouble when the small human wanders into his bar. When Jesse signs up for the pool tournament, Cade decides to let him participate, so he'll lose and leave. Instead, Jesse wins every game he plays until a storm puts the brakes on everything.

'Kiss Me, Cowboy' by Carol LynneIt isn’t easy to cling to teenage promises when you become one of the forgotten.For Eli Barron, Jesse Clooney has always been the one. From their first day of kindergarten through their high school graduation, the pair were inseparable. So, when a situation arises that splits the two men apart, it’s up to Eli to keep the home fires burning as Jesse sets off to follow his dreams on the rodeo circuit. But how long can a man continue to stoke the fire before the flames die out?'New Vocations' by T.A. ChaseTwo men who believe in second chances meet and their lives are never the same again.Layne Daly comes to participate in The American Royal. He’s there to show off the abilities of the retired thoroughbreds he adopts straight off the track. He wants people to know these animals can do so much more than race. He has three horses there to do exhibitions in reining, barrel racing and cutting. When his usual groom gets sick, he has to hire someone fast.Carl Stewartson used to love coming to Kansas City for the rodeo. He’d ride broncs and hang out with his friends. But since his career-ending injury early in the year, Carl has been spinning his wheels, trying to find something to do with his life now that he couldn’t rodeo anymore. He runs into Layne and offers to help him with his horses.Together, they have to deal with not only the stress of the event, but starting a new relationship. Second chances are what Layne does best and he’s more than willing to give Carl the opportunity.'Stallions and Ice' by Stephani HechtSometimes you have to climb a mountain to see the future.While Brandon loves to go and watch his friend, Nichole, at The American Royal every year, there is no way that he is ever going to climb on a horse. His feet belong on the ground or the ice. As one the of the players of the local minor league team, the Wichita Thunder, all he dreams about is someday moving up to the major leagues. That is, until he meets Nichole’s brother, Brandon.Brandon grew up in a family that has always been in the rodeo circuit. There was no question that he was ever going to be anything else…until he’s sidelined by seizures and can no longer ride. Then he meets Ethan and he begins to wonder, that maybe, just maybe, his life isn’t over.Will decades of traditions tear the men apart? Or can they can overcome all their obstacles and be together?'Playing with Fire' by Jambrea Jo JonesRanch cook against restaurateur—who does it better?Hayden McGrath has the formal training and know how to run one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in the city. This year he wants to prove his worth by entering the barbecue competition at The American Royal. It has nothing to do with a certain cowboy from the Flying P…Amos Vasquez has been the ranch cook at the Flying P Retreat since it was an actual ranch. Now it’s a place tourists flock to so they can have a taste of his food. This year he is going to win the barbecue competition and nothing will stand in his way, not even a certain sexy redheaded restaurant owner who has caught his eye.This will be the BBQ competition to beat all competitions at The American Royal.'Resuscitating Love' by Devon RhodesIf Hill keeps putting cowboys ahead of his marriage, even being a cardiologist won’t help David fix their broken hearts.Hillard ‘Hill’ Pearson, the new events director of the American Royal, has worked hard to get to where he is. This is his first year as director, and the huge responsibility of the more visible position has taken over his life. Yes, he could be considered a workaholic, but he’s put fifteen years into the event he’s loved since he was a kid, and now is his chance to shine.When David Weinstein finally convinced his long-time partner, Hill, to marry him, he thought it would bring them closer together. Instead, they’re not even to their first anniversary and their relationship is suffering. David’s finally at a stage in his medical career where he has regular hours, but can’t seem to connect with his husband when he’s free. Now, with the event that he’s sick of hearing about underway, he feels like he’s making all the effort with no return.Can Hill and David resuscitate their love before David gives up on the promise of forever?Pre-Order 5th July 2016Available Exclusively to Pride 19th July 2016General Release 16th August 2016