Strange is the new normal for college freshman Lexie Clarion. She could be writing papers and going to frat parties like a normal girl, but Lexie is no normal girl. She spends each full moon fighting against the beast that threatens to escape her body, and the rest of the time mooning over her alpha ex-girlfriend. When Lexie discovers the eviscerated body of a fellow student, she knows the violent full-blood Rare wolves are back on the prowl. But with no proof, no plan, and no allies, Lexie and the Pack have to decide how to fight back. And they have to do so fast, before all the women of Milton become prey. Views: 24
Pushing for change can be dangerous when change starts pushing back.Video game writer Niles River loves the work he does at Third Wave Studios: creating games with mass appeal that feature women, people of color, and LGBTQ players. To make his job even better, his best friend is his boss, and his twin brother works beside him. And they mostly agree that being on the forefront of social change is worth dealing with trollish vitriol—Niles is more worried about his clingy ex and their closeted intern's crush on his brother than he is about internet harassment.But now the bodies on the ground are no longer virtual, and someone's started hand-delivering threats to Niles's door. The vendetta against Third Wave has escalated, and to make matters worse, the investigating detective is an old flame who left Niles heartbroken for a life in the closet.No change happens without pain, but can Niles justify continuing on with Third Wave when the cost is the blood of... Views: 24
Erotica/Science Fiction. 28798 words long. First published in 2008, 2008 Views: 24
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson's delectable first novel, announced the arrival of 'a fresh voice with a mind behind it,' as Muriel Spark has written. 'She is a master of her material, a writer in whom great talent deeply abides'--and her reputation and accomplishment have grown with each of her five subsequent novels.Now, with her first collection--seventeen stories that span her entire career--Jeanette Winterson reveals all the facets of her extraordinary imagination. Whether transporting us to bizarre new geog-raphies--a world where sleep is illegal, an island of diamonds where the rich wear jewelry made of coal--or revealing so perfectly, so exactly, the joy and pain of owning a brand-new dog, she proves herself a master of the short form.For her readers, a celebration--and for everyone else, a wonderful introduction to this highly original and consistently daring writer, who has become 'one of our most brilliant, visionary... Views: 24
Sixteen years after "Kei's Gift", Karik is taking his first steps into the wider world. But the question of his parentage, and the role Arman played in his history, are mysteries Karik has to solve. But in doing that, he gets a lot more than he bargained for – and to face the new challenges, he'll need to grow up in a hurry."Landing softly" is a side story to "Falling from the tree". Views: 24
Lieutenant Dustin Strauss is a reformed man. No longer a twentysomething
hell-raiser, he’s his SEAL team’s new XO—and a man with a secret. Or seven. He’s kept
his bisexual identity under wraps for years, along with his kinky side and a fondness
for the military-themed semianonymous hookup website Joe4Joe. His latest chat buddy is
more than a sexy online distraction—they’re taking their very not-safe-for-work
relationship into real time. Petty Officer Wes Lowe has a smart mouth, a take-charge
attitude and an uncanny ability for making things go boom. The life of an enlisted man
isn’t always enough to satisfy him, but one wild, no-questions-asked weekend with his
online love comes close. When a transfer order comes in, Wes feels ready and centered.
He’ll make a good impression on his new SEAL team and keep his growing feelings for
Dustin on the down low. But as they log more time online and some very real emotions
surface, Dustin and Wes struggle to pretend they’re just a harmless fling. And when his
commander introduces Dustin to his team’s newest member, they’re in for the shock of a
lifetime...and a crushing disappointment: their difference in ranks means even a
friendship without sexual contact could end their navy careers for good. With their
hearts on the line, Dustin and Wes may not survive their next mission, let alone find a
way toward a future together. Views: 24
After ten years of blissful marriage, Navy Pilot Nate Chandler is divorcing his cheating husband. Single for the first time in years, Nate is numb to all emotion and kisses any chance of another relationship goodbye.Not only is Nate struggling to get through this divorce, but his body is branded with a permanent reminder of his failed marriage: a matching tattoo with his ex. Searching for a place to cover up his old tattoo, Nate finds himself at the Skin Deep, Inc., where he meets the young and charming cover-up tattoo apprentice, Lucas Brandt. From just flirty glances to steamy hot encounters, Nate and Lucas dive headfirst into a fling of hookups. But worried that he'll forever be Nate's "cover up" rebound relationship, Lucas fears that their love won't be anything more than just skin deep. What was once just a casual attraction, Lucas now hopes to turn into a real relationship. But will he be able to convince the still tender-hearted Nate to fall in love... Views: 23
Hang ten!” takes on new meaning in this collection of erotic stories that follows the sexual escapades of those fabulous beach boys. Their taut, tanned bodies glistening with water and their hair damp from a dip in the ocean, these dudes are like sex on surfboards fast, sleek, and oh so hot! The 19 stories including Blue Star Boy,” Samurai of the Surf,” and Surf Stud Initiation” follow the adventures of these sensuous surfers from Cape Cod to Japan to Hawaii as they ride the waves of pleasure to anything from tender romance to raw, hardcore sex. Featuring such noted erotic authors as Shane Allison, Rob Rosen, Jay Starre, and Aaron Micheals, these stories show that the beach has a lot more to offer than just a tan. Views: 23
Jeff Dawkins's last partner left him with a mortgage he can't afford and nonrefundable tickets for a month's vacation in Europe. Despite a reluctance to travel, Jeff decides to go on the trip anyway. After all, he's already paid for it. He packs a Kindle loaded with gay romance novels and arrives in Venice full of trepidation. There he meets the handsome and charming expat Cleve Prieto, who offers to serve as his tour guide. Jeff has serious misgivings - he wasn't born yesterday, and something about Cleve doesn't sit right - but anything is better than wandering the canals alone. With Cleve's help, Jeff falls in love with Venice and begins to reconcile with his past. For the first time, Jeff finds himself developing strong feelings for someone else. But he can't be sure who that person is because Cleve's background remains a mystery embroidered with lies. Then a dark figure from Cleve's past appears, and Jeff must choose whether to let Cleve flee alone or to join him on a desperate run through central Europe. Maybe Jeff will finally be able to see behind Cleve's masks - if he survives the journey. Views: 23
Being shot triggered Javen's genetic empathy. As a result, he lost his career and his lover. Now he has to adjust to losing the job and the man he loved, as well as a unsuspected racial heritage. Born to privilege, his search for a new career brings him in repeated contact with the despised banis race, and he finds himself drawn towards the people and their concerns.[Complete Volume-Parts I & II] Views: 23
