Series in Lgbtq+ Literary Fiction
Books in Lgbtq+ Literary Fiction
A Sugar Daddy for Winter
Everyone knows the holidays suck for single people. One trip to Aspen with Winter, and Ivan knows they won’t be spending another year alone. Even though Ivan has a high-paying job, that doesn’t mean he has any desire to be anyone’s sugar daddy. He’s seen men his age go through their mid-life crisis with gold diggers and doesn’t want to be that guy. Unfortunately, there’s one thing worse than being used for his money—being alone during the holidays. He’s about to strike a deal to end that horrible tradition. Winter only knows Ivan as the surly Russian who gets a single drink at his bar each night and always leaves a huge tip. The last thing he expects is Ivan’s sudden offer for a trip to Aspen. A moment of pure insanity mixed with the holiday blues has him accepting. He has no idea how to act or what to expect. There’s no way he could prepare for the storm known as Ivan that upturns his life. A Sugar Daddy for Winter is a short standalone story loosely connected to Charity Parkerson’s Sugar Daddies series. While there is no need to have read any of the series to enjoy this book, if you’re interested, Sugar Daddies is a contemporary romance, age-gap series where the men are hot, rich, and don’t like to be told no.
Accidental Contact
Newly revised to include all twenty-one of the Kimo's short investigations in the Aloha State. From murderers to missing babies to a shaggy dog with an unusual appetite, Kimo has his hands full. The stories fill in the time periods between the main novels. Sun-drenched streets hide bodies in their shadows and clues lurk in the most unusual places, from a hearse to flowering hedge to a psychic who provides Kimo with an unexpected revelation. These sexy, smart and satisfying stories will please new readers and fans of the Mahu series as well. What the critics have said about the Mahu Investigations: “Plakcy keeps the waves of suspense crashing!” In LA Magazine “Hits all the right notes as a mystery.” Mystery Book News “Kimo brings needed diversity to the genre, and the author handles the island setting well.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin “Spotless pace, intriguing plots twists, and an earnest depiction of challenges faced by people transitioning out of the closet.” Honolulu Advertiser “Recommended to a wide audience.” Reviewing the Evidence
Accidental Contact
Newly revised to include all twenty-one of the Kimo's short investigations in the Aloha State. From murderers to missing babies to a shaggy dog with an unusual appetite, Kimo has his hands full. The stories fill in the time periods between the main novels. Sun-drenched streets hide bodies in their shadows and clues lurk in the most unusual places, from a hearse to flowering hedge to a psychic who provides Kimo with an unexpected revelation. These sexy, smart and satisfying stories will please new readers and fans of the Mahu series as well. What the critics have said about the Mahu Investigations: “Plakcy keeps the waves of suspense crashing!” In LA Magazine “Hits all the right notes as a mystery.” Mystery Book News “Kimo brings needed diversity to the genre, and the author handles the island setting well.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin “Spotless pace, intriguing plots twists, and an earnest depiction of challenges faced by people transitioning out of the closet.” Honolulu Advertiser “Recommended to a wide audience.” Reviewing the Evidence
After Cage
Cage might be down, but he’s not out, and Hudson belongs to him. After a horrific accident leaves Cage badly scarred, he withdraws from the world. In this day and age of computer technology, he doesn’t need to leave his house to amass a fortune as one partner in a giant gaming company. Cage has no trouble doing almost everything he needs from his desk. Unfortunately, he still needs someone to handle the errands and events he can’t. Thankfully, he can afford to hire the perfect guy. Three years ago, Hudson signed a contract to belong exclusively to Cage. He runs his errands, stands in for him at events, and keeps him company. While to most, they might seem to have an odd relationship, Hudson has grown accustomed to Cage’s eccentric ways. In fact, he can’t imagine sharing his life with anyone else. Except, Cage doesn’t want to come out of the shadows to live a full life with Hudson, and it’s a hell Hudson can no longer tolerate. When Hudson meets someone new, Cage will have to make a choice. He can continue living in fear or reach for the person he loves the most. He needs to decide fast, because Hudson is done with this half-life.
Always Loyal
Every day Loyal watches him. The desire gets bigger with each passing moment. It’s only a matter of time before it explodes. After an accident left Loyal in a wheelchair, he’s spent his days fighting to regain the freedom he’s lost. As much as he needs help, Loyal doesn’t want to be pitied. When a blast from the past volunteers his time to make Loyal’s home wheelchair friendly, Loyal has every intention of staying out of Toby’s way. He knows Toby could never forgive him for the past. Loyal never intends to fall back into the same role he played with Toby for years. Life doesn’t care about Loyal’s good intentions. Toby has known Loyal most of his adult life. For a long time, he considered Loyal his best friend. There’s no way he’ll turn his back when Loyal needs him most, even if every second in Loyal’s company completely breaks him. Unfortunately, the more time Toby spends with Loyal, the more he can’t escape the truth. Loyal will always be the only one for Toby. As one owner of Cubs for Rent—a business that rents men for dates, home repairs, or simply to keep someone company, Toby has countless men vying for his attention. Loyal is the only one he can’t shake. They’ll have to face the past and all its secrets if they hope to find their way. Tall order doesn’t even begin to describe that endeavor.
Beautifully Angelic
Two men secretly in love. Neither one wants to make a move. It’s about to explode in everyone’s faces. Declan has always secretly been in love with Ezra, but it’s always been a hopeless love. With Declan working for Ezra’s brother, he’s not free to show his heart. That hasn’t stopped Declan from watching and dreaming about Ezra. Some might even say Declan stalks Ezra on occasion. He can’t help it. Ezra is beautiful and sweet. He makes Declan crave everything. But Ezra’s brother saved Declan from a horrible life once. Declan can’t repay Jessie’s kindness by messing with his little brother. Loving Declan killed Ezra’s heart years ago. Declan is amazing and Ezra can’t stay away even though Declan never does anything except hurt him. Each time Ezra thinks they might be close to crossing some invisible line that keeps them apart, Declan shoves Ezra away and sleeps with other people. The pain is something Ezra can’t tolerate any longer. His last attempt to win Declan finally pushed him too far. He’s done with Declan. Possibly, he’s done with everything. When Ezra’s health starts backsliding, Declan must choose. He can stay loyal to the friend who rescued him or save the man he loves. Either way, Declan looks destined to lose someone. Unless love wins the day, that is.
Beautifully Backed
A single night of powerful connection collides with a cruel twist of fate. No matter the outcome, Sergio and Tobin are meant to be. Sergio went from the streets to being one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world. For the most part, he has tried to stay humble. The change in his circumstances doesn’t mean his life is easy now. He meets a lot of users and has a hard time saying no. Tobin is the first person he’s met since hitting it big who doesn’t want a thing from him. Yet Tobin needs him more than Sergio could possibly know. Tobin has no clue Sergio is famous. In a moment of living life to the fullest while he can, Tobin takes Sergio home for the night. While it is the greatest night of his life, he has no plans to repeat the experience. Everything recently changed for him and Tobin is in no place to start a relationship. He must accept Sergio as the temporary gift he is, except he doesn’t take into account Sergio’s determination. Sergio isn’t the type to be pushed aside. Tobin is in his sights now. Unlike everyone else, Tobin deserves Sergio’s help and he’s not taking no for an answer. All he can do now is hope that life doesn’t steal Tobin before Sergio can save him.
Beautifully Blind
Koda needs a stubborn man. A man to teach him how to let someone love him. Felix has just what he needs. Koda has a silent fame. While everyone knows his songs, no one knows his name. He has worked on backup vocals for the biggest names in music and on countless albums over the years. Koda is doing what he loves. His life is perfect... except it isn’t. His fierce independence has become a wall, separating him from any chance at finding love. He needs help if he hopes to learn how to let people in. Luckily, he knows just who can help. Since Felix leveled his life over a year ago, nothing has been the same. Artists are severing their contracts with him, leaving him with way too much time on his hands. Felix never would have dreamed his private life would affect his work as a record producer this much. The only light in his day is Koda. Despite losing his sight at a young age, Koda has let nothing stop him. He’s upbeat, successful, and he’s driving Felix insane with longing. When Koda asks Felix for a crazy favor, Felix sees his chance to finally have the man in his bed. Unfortunately, no one warned Felix he wouldn’t want to leave... or that they’ve both been blind in more ways than one.
Beautifully Blue
A well-known actor meets an everyday cop. What could go wrong? Everything. When Valor met his celebrity crush, Reid King, he never expected Reid would show any interest in him. While Valor isn’t lacking in confidence, Reid is considerably younger than him and could have anyone. It makes no sense for a man like Reid to want a middle-aged cop. Unless he needs someone to save him. In reality, Reid is everything one would expect a star to be. He’s arrogant, self-absorbed, and used to having his way. When he met Valor, Reid knew he could have the man with little to no effort. He wasn’t wrong. Reid just didn’t expect he would need Valor as much as he does. With Reid’s past exposed for public fodder, Reid is struggling with a new sense of self. As much as he wants to be with Valor, he questions his every life decision now and can’t stop ruining everything. He worries he won’t ever be whole again. All he needs is a man in blue to rescue him. If Reid will let him, that is. It’s also possible he’s not the only one who needs saving.
Beautifully Crushed
All Kye wants is a nice guy. Sonny is that guy. Kye thinks he’s full of it. For months, Kye flirted his cute booty off to get Sonny to ask him out. After Sonny unexpectedly kissed him, Kye thought he was finally going to get his man. That was six weeks ago, and everything has changed. Now Kye can’t stop hiding from Sonny and avoiding his calls. After Sonny stood him up, he’s lost his chance as far as Kye is concerned. Kye has no interest in giving Sonny a second chance. End of story. Kye makes Sonny insane. Sonny is as unused to being flirted with as he is to being the bad guy. Guys like Kye don’t date guys like him. When he made dinner plans with Kye, Sonny can’t explain what happened. He freaked. Now, he’s had time to think, and he realizes he’s an idiot. Kye obviously genuinely liked him. Unfortunately, no matter how hard Sonny tries, Kye won’t give him the time of day. Sonny has no clue how to fix it. Kye and Sonny are looking for exactly what they could find in each other. If only they would stop overthinking everything and ruining their lives.
Beautifully Damaged
A volatile rock star. The roadie who’s done with him. Two weeks alone. What could go wrong? Three years ago, Ben left his job as a roadie for a popular metal band, Cosmic Nightmare, with no plans to ever look back. Those years of traveling with the band—especially frontman Joey Kickstart—were some of the best and worst of his life. Then Joey ruined everything for Ben. Now Joey needs a place to hide from the press and Ben is stuck with him. No good can come of this. When Ben walked away from Joey three years ago, Joey let him go. Now Joey has a chance to relive those heated nights with Ben. First, he must get past Ben’s hatred. Then he has to stop doing the thing that drove Ben away the first time. He’s not sure either of those feats are possible. Joey has two weeks to find out. Beautifully Damaged is the prequel to bestselling author Charity Parkerson’s series, Candied Crush, where the men are like candy—rich, irresistible, and bad for your health.
Beautifully Explosive
Kit is a little damaged. Matthew is a lot crazy. Together, they’re an explosion waiting to happen. What would you do if your biggest celebrity crush walked into your life? Matthew has been living this hypothetical question for the past year. There’s no other man on the planet that has been a bigger part of Matthew’s alone time than Kit Youngblood. Kit is an actor and has posed nude for several adult magazines. Matthew would kill to have one night with Kit. Unfortunately, Kit is nowhere near as easy to catch as Matthew hopes. Kit doesn’t want anyone. It isn’t personal. Kit came from a nightmarish background to carve a place for himself in the world. That doesn’t mean he’s well-adjusted. He’s merely surviving the best he can. Matthew is the only person who’s made Kit consider taking a chance on a relationship. He just needs a little push to get him moving. Two men with a boatload of issues and secrets will face off in a battle of the hearts. Only time will tell which of their pasts will break them first. Or just maybe they’re exactly what the other needs.