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Tyson Collier lives out and proud in Las Vegas, a far cry from the oppressive small town he grew up in. He swore he'd never go back in the closet, not for anyone or anything. Semyon "Semka" Novikoff has focused his whole life on playing professional-level hockey. He can't ever come out. Not as a Russian national. His life and livelihood depend on keeping his sexuality a secret. When Semka suffers a concussion, Tyson volunteers to help him with daily life. Over the course of the first few weeks, their friendship blossoms. Semka takes Tyson into his confidence and reveals his sexuality. Tyson takes Semka to bed. What started as a simple gesture of kindness becomes a secret relationship with an expiration date. Once Semka is medically cleared to play, the relationship is over. Semka can't risk losing his job or his life, and Tyson won't be with someone who can't openly present themselves to the world as part of a couple. When Semka and Tyson part ways, both men find themselves missing the other, but they can never be. At least, that's what they tell themselves.
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From the world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes comes The Time Between Heartbeats ~ a novel featuring time travel and an unexpected romance. While on holiday, Detective Inspector Geoff Lestrade is hurtled through time to 1513 Scotland and finds himself the guest of Laird Mycroft Holmes. Geoff thinks it all an elaborate ruse by the "British Government," aka 21st Century Mycroft Holmes, to kidnap him. Putting his detective skills to work, he does his best to find evidence that would support his presumption, but as the days pass, he can only come to one conclusion. Time travel doesn't require advanced computer programming and elaborate machinery. All it takes is a divine cupid and a ...
Ryan Macklin's wife walks out, leaving him and their three-year-old daughter in the lurch. Ryan's obligations to his hockey career careen head-first into his responsibilities as a father. Avery's Down Syndrome adds a layer of complexity to the challenge of finding immediate and also longterm, practically full-time care for her. When Nicholas, a teacher from Avery's school, offers to take on the role of caregiver, Ryan scoffs. It's not that he doesn't think men are suitable caregivers--he's seen his teammates in action--but Avery needs a mother-figure, right? Or does she? Avery flourishes under Nicholas's care, and Ryan's house becomes a home for the first time in the four years he's lived th...
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The town of Linzer, PA is all about Christmas and every other December holiday. For Zane Rutledge, 'Tis the Season... to be single? Being dumped by his long-time boyfriend five months before Christmas, Zane can't yet fathom a new relationship. Besides, he's neck deep in holiday party prep and Christmas play rehearsals. Who's got time? For Simon Wickham, it's looking like yet another blue, blue, blue, Blue Christmas… Being alone at Christmas isn't for the faint of heart, but, at this point, Simon's a pro. Besides, he can't seem to find someone who appreciates his sass, his chatter, and his bow ties. What's not to like? But Santa's elves work in mysterious ways. Find out how Benedict Cumberbatch, Hallmark movies, and bumble bees show Zane and Simon that Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year.
A reunion ten years in the making. Coast Guard Lieutenant Caleb Jackson is officially home on leave for a family gathering. In reality, he's home to win the heart of the man who's lingered in his thoughts for the better part of a decade. Musician Matt Miller arrives at his best friend's apartment with good news to share, only to come face to face with the boy--now a man--he had a forbidden crush on in high school. Caleb is finally in the same place at the same time as his secret love and nothing's going to keep him from his mission: winning Matt's heart. The only thing that can stop his plans is Matt's good news or Matt himself. But time has a way of changing things and that's all that Caleb has...time. Ten days to convince Matt that they can finally be together.
In what world would a professional athlete want to date a drag queen? Certainly not Mark Roncalli's. Mild mannered CPA during the week and the drag queen known as “Lady Jazz” on the weekends, Mark keeps his two worlds separate. Mark's sexuality and his flamboyant and aberrant avocation don't mesh well with traditional Italian family values and masculine sensibilities--at least according to his brothers. Elijah Turner's life revolves around diabetes and hockey, in that order. Which leaves very little time for relationships. Most of the men he's dated felt like a third wheel to the realities of Elijah's life. They were willing to put up with the hockey because Elijah's a rich professional athlete. Not so much the diabetes which requires 24/7 vigilance and not so many indulgences. When Elijah asks Mark to date him, will Mark take a chance and believe Elijah over the longstanding denigration by and judgement of his family?
'Why has this happened to us? Things like this don't happen to families like ours.' Full of David Eldridge's trademark lyricism within everyday family life and interaction, The Knot of the Heart is a play where emotions are high and relationships are sensitively written. Beautiful and privileged, Lucy is enjoying a burgeoning career in television. But her social drug habit has become a serious addiction, casting a dark shadow over her future happiness. As her charmed life begins to slip away, Lucy comes to realise that the devoted support of her family does not come without a price. Ultimately hopeful and redemptive, The Knot of the Heart is atmospheric and poetic without undermining the all-too-believable characters' realism.
"A perfect dark cowboy romance. I loved Jake's dominance and pure love for Conor. I loved the estate and ranch. I loved the swoony sexiness. 5 Stars." ~ Pepper Winters, New York Times Bestselling Author I try to forget her. It’s impossible. Growing up together, Conor and I shared all our firsts. First love, first kiss, first... Not all our firsts. We were sixteen the night she was violently assaulted while I helplessly watched. I’ll never forget the sounds of her suffering. Or my inconsolable agony when she left Oklahoma. Years later, she returns to honor our teenage pact. Except the boy she loved is gone, replaced by a ruthless cattle rancher knotted with secrets. She doesn’t know my dark cravings or the trails of sin that lead to her. I don’t deserve her, but one truth remains. She’s mine. Contains: dark cowboy, alpha, dark romance, dominance, country music, western, Oklahoma, rural, small town, ranch, contemporary romance, suspense, murder, abuse, musician, guitar, second chance, coming of age, country boy, country girl