An asexual man meets a male model... and slowly falls in love.Mark, the model, has not been challenged in his life and is emotionally withdrawn. He returns to Chicago in the hopes of reconnecting with his college friends, but everyone has moved on without him, starting families and growing up.Chris, the writer, is socially withdrawn and introverted. He actively tries to be as invisible as possible.The two men meet one day in Chris' favorite park and strike up a friendship. Since this is written as a romance, you probably know where the story goes from there.You'd be wrong. I'm Chris and this is my story, but I'm going to tell you how this installment ends, just so you don't get mad when you get there... This is my version of a Happily Ever After, which means Mark and I were great friends... and that's it.Mark and I end this first installment of my self-portrait in a Queer Platonic Relationship. There was cuddling and emotional closeness, but nothing remotely sexual. Mark obviously wanted more and he would eventually get it, but this book, Book One of It's Just Us Here, would have been my perfect, ideal romance.But Mark is gay and he pushed for more... that's a story for another day.If you need banging and crazy monkey sex to keep your interest in a story, then jump in at Book Four of this self-portrait. Otherwise, come along for the ride and meet the man who would sweep me off my feet, Mark Wolff, one of the top ten vainest men in all the land. Views: 622
From the critically-acclaimed author of Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon and founding member of We Need Diverse Books comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family."A triumph of storytelling. A bold portrait of this country's past, brilliantly painted with wit, heartbreak, and unflinching honesty. Everyone needs to read this book." —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval1890, Atlanta. By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kwan works as a lady's maid for the cruel Caroline Payne, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel Southern lady, "Dear Miss Sweetie." When her column becomes wildly popular, she uses the power of the pen to address some of society's ills, but she's not prepared for the backlash that follows... Views: 622
When a simple mission goes wrong, intergalactic space captain Jessa Arbelle nearly goes down with her ship.Her escape pod lands on Indemnion, a planet known for its raw, raucous societies, and Jessa's top priority is keeping the few survivors with her safe while finding a way back home. That's when she meets mysterious scrounger Kylin Enderson, a useful and attractive distraction she can hardly afford with so much at stake.Kylin resents Jessa's silver spoon attitude, especially since Jessa has no idea what real life is like. Kylin has enough trouble keeping ahead of the creditors she owes for some of her more secretive undertakings, without having to help the beautiful captain who fell from the sky. But Kylin's always been a sucker for a damsel in distress, and this time is no different.When Kylin's secret comes out, it puts their growing attraction, as well as Jessa's life, in danger. Will everything come crashing down, or can they change course before it's too late? Views: 622
Her name is ruined, but her heart is untouched!Having saved Cassandra Furnival from scandal once before, it shouldn't have surprised Colonel Nathaniel Fairfax that she was now attempting to lay siege to the town's eligible bachelors! Determined to thwart her plans, he's as astounded by her defiance as he is by her beauty. But nothing shocks the jaded soldier more than discovering her innocence. Restoring her reputation is set to bring about the scandal of the season!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Views: 622
His name might save her...But his touch will undo her!Katie Collins can't believe she's standing in front of notorious playboy Alessandro Zetticci asking him to marry her—immediately! She's frantic to escape the unwanted wedding her ruthless foster father is planning for her. Her solution? Finding her own husband!Alessandro can't ignore Katie's desperation—he'll agree to marry her if it's strictly temporary. Yet when their self-imposed boundaries are tested, one delicious caress at a time, Alessandro must ask himself: Will walking away from his virgin bride really be possible? Views: 622
There's a place just south of town that people hide their secrets. The police call it the killing field. Seven bodies have been unearthed there in the past thirteen years. Four of those were in the last few months alone. If you ask me, this whole town is a killing field, riddled with corrupted innocence and decaying youth. Nothing ever changed here. Maybe that's why I was drawn to the new boy who moved in across the street. Momma called him a heathen. He looked like freedom to me. I didn't care what it was that he was running from, as long as he took me along for the ride. But the distance couldn't help me escape my past, and some secrets were best to stay buried. Something in the Water has a mature storyline. Some readers may find the content triggering. Not intended for readers under the age of eighteen. Portions of this story appeared in my young adult novel The Death of Lila Jane. Views: 621
