Short Stories/Novellas

Mara Armand, director of a foundation for the protection and study of humans with extrasensory abilities, has made telepathic contact with an alien starship captain orbiting the earth. After weeks of nightly telepathic visits with Captain Sander, Mara develops an intimate mental relationship with her unseen alien lover. She experiences his need, his passion, and his sensual touch, but it is a bittersweet relationship for the laws of the Explorers forbid them to ever meet. An accident in space changes everything and Mara and Sander are given the chance they never thought they'd have. Threatened by World Federation troops from without and jealous hatred from within, their survival now depends on the strength of their bond and a ragtag army of young Sensitives willing to risk their lives for an alien starship captain. "5 stars" - Sime~Gen, Inc. "If you're looking for a tale that is sure to overwhelm your senses and take you on a thrilling ride, don't miss LIONHEART." - Courtney Bowden, Romance Reviews Today

An alien construct designed for erotic pleasure, Mira provides a sensual escape for weary travelers across the galaxy. Assigned to Pleasure Port 27, aka Earth, she's aware she's being watched. No one can know she exists, but knowing someone watches her has given Mira a taste of true erotic pleasure. Before she kills her voyeur, Mira wants just one night with the man who is fascinated enough to spy on her. Once she meets Evan, however, it's obvious one night won't be enough. Is there a chance for love when one is merely a fabrication designed to provide pleasure, a chance to live as a real woman?

Caj really loves women. So does Marc. But an unexpected, unplanned kiss can lead to so much more... Caj is merely looking for a clean break from a bad marriage when he approaches a gay man in a bar and asks him to pretend to be his lover. Except Marc's not necessarily gay. He is, however, open minded and definitely open to adventure. Caj-who's actually as straight as they come-has all the earmarks of an adventure in the making. One hot and heavy kiss later, both Caj and Marc are looking at each other in an entirely new light, seeing possibilities far beyond that brief encounter of the sexual kind. They're looking for a Very Good Thing.

For two bi guys love is a very good thing. Finding the woman of their dreams? Something Even Better. In an attempt to discourage his persistent ex-wife, Caj Baptista lays a kiss on a good-looking gay man, figuring that will make the point that he's no longer interested. But Marc Mirot isn't gay -- he is, as he tells Caj after an absolutely magnificent first kiss -- open minded. And Caj discovers he's not quite as heterosexual as he's always thought. In fact, he realizes he's as open minded as Marc. And then the two men meet Ginny. A lush, voluptuous earth goddess of a woman, she's absolutely perfect -- if they can only convince her that while two is good, three is something even better.

"Easily the most emotional, beautiful and unforgettable novella I've read this year, My Valentine is simply breathtaking." -- 9 Gargoyles from Ayden Delacroix, In the Library Review "The spirit of love is tangible through the pages. So hold onto your box of tissues, box of choclates and savor this sweet piece of romance with a capital R not only on Valentine Day. " -- 4.5 Cupids from Frauke, Cupid's Library Reviews "This is a beautiful love story about two people who really deserved to be loved. I am looking forward to reading more of Kate Douglas' books that are sweet as candy!" -- Janean, Fallen Angels Reviews The Legend: Third Century Rome Believing single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, Emperor Claudius II outlaws marriage for his soldiers. A priest by the name of Valentine defies Claudius, performing marriages in secret for young lovers. For his bravery and his belief in love, Valentine, the priest, is put to death... but the legend of St. Valentine lives on. Imagine... North Dakota, 1918 St. Valentine. Dead since the 3rd century, he's never experienced the love he's made possible for so many young couples. God takes pity on Valentine and sends him to earth, and a woman who needs him, a woman he has to rescue before her grief and despair lead her to ending her own life. No longer a saint, or a legend, he's just a man. Can the man do what the legend could not? My Valentine. A picture only Kate Douglas could paint.