Jodi Payne

Ba Tortuga

When a killer strikes, Texan and former rodeo cowboy, Sam O'Reilly, loses his older brother. Unbeknownst to Sam, James was also the lover and sub of a sophisticated New York City Dom named Thomas Ward. Sam comes to the city determined to stay until he can bring the murderer to his own brand of justice, while Thomas' more ordered mind is hoping for a legal solution. Neither man expects their connection to the other, but having each lost someone irreplaceable, their hearts are crying out for comfort almost as loudly as their bodies are screaming for each other.Some yearnings refuse to be ignored, but transcending their differences to explore the fragile connection between them will prove to be a steep a hill to climb--the first of many. As Sam and Thomas take the first tentative steps on the rocky path that might lead to a relationship, the killer steps out of the shadows...And this time, his sights are set on Sam.Note to our readers: Each of the three books in The Cowboy and the Dom Series has a fully realized, romantic ending. However, the overarching suspense element will leave readers on a cliffhanger after books one and two, to be fully resolved in book three.

First Rodeo: The Cowboy and the Dom, Book One

When Heath Barron leaves Texas for Northern New Mexico, he thinks he's getting a luxury house rental for a steal, escaping from his ex, and finding a home for his newborn triplets. What he finds is a broken down trailer, a freezing winter, and the feeling that he's at rock bottom in his life. Again. Former rodeo champ Kolt Cordova has a good life. He has a ton of family, fine land for cattle, and if his joints hurt when it's cold, then so be it. But when he finds Heath living in an abandoned trailer on the acreage next to his, he knows his life is about to change. He just has no clue how much. Heath feels like Kolt is offering him everything he's ever wanted when Kolt invites Heath to come and stay, and Heath gives Kolt a sense of belonging, but as they get to know and maybe love each other, danger from Heath's past rears its head to try to harm them all. Can they find a way to face their fears, and this threat, together? This book is a gay cowboy romance and has an ex-rodeo cowboy, infant triplets. a nosy family, and a loving freelance writer with a past.

Cowboy Haven

When Ford returns to the Leaning N Ranch and the boyfriend he left behind, it's clear none of the heat between them has dissipated.

Commitment Ranch

Once upon a time, a prince lived in a magical kingdom called Turquoise, New Mexico.In reality, TJ is a small-town police chief. Every Friday he holds court in the diner with the local holy roller, the art colonists, and the horsey people. But the Benes, who own the rodeo company, keep to themselves. TJ knows, because he was once hot and heavy with the oldest Bene son, Wacey.When Wacey Bene gets trampled on the rodeo trail and comes home to heal, he's none too happy to run into TJ, or his two little boys. Or the boys' mom, who seems to still be in the picture. The story might end there-if it wasn't that everything is not as it seems, oh, and some pesky bastard trying to kill Wacey.TJ steps in as the law, and the townsfolk gather around to support their own. But once the bad guy is put away, can TJ and Wacey make their place in this wild and eccentric town a permanent one?This is a previously published title. The publisher has changed.

Cowboy in the Crosshairs

Stetson Major and Curtis Traynor are about as opposite as two cowboys can get. Stetson is a rancher, tied to the land he loves in Taos, New Mexico, while Curtis is a rodeo cowboy whose wanderlust never could be tamed. But now Stetson's momma is dying of Alzheimer's, and she can't remember that Curtis hasn't been Stetson's boyfriend for a long time. Curtis's absence makes her cry, so Stetson swallows his pride and calls his ex-lover. To Curtis, Stetson is the one who got away, the love of his life. And Momma is his friend, so he's happy to help out. Yet returning to the ranch stirs up all sorts of feelings that, while buried, never really went away. Still, the rodeo nationals are coming up, and Curtis can't stay-even if he's starting to want to, especially to support Stetson when he needs it most. Stetson and Curtis want to find a place where they both fit, to be there to catch each other when they fall. But family, money problems, and the call of the rodeo circuit might end their second-chance romance before it even gets started.This is a previously published title. The publisher has changed.

Soft Place to Fall

Can a college kid from New Jersey and a New Mexican cowboy learn to speak the same language?East meets west. City meets country. Though there's no denying opposites attract, can a college kid from New Jersey and a New Mexican cowboy learn to speak the same language, let alone trust each other?When Mason Wild heads west to escape his past, he doesn't have a plan or a penny to his name. Luckily he finds a job with a roofing company run by a rodeo cowboy who's kind, easy to work for, and even with his jaw wired shut, hotter than July in the high desert.Bull rider Levi Yost knows what it's like to be down on his luck. He's not much older than Mason, but he's been around the block a few times, or at least around the rodeo arena. He takes a chance on the kid, giving him a job and a place to live on his ranch. The two of them discover a surprising amount of common ground, but trouble has a way of finding each of them. Mason has to learn to be fully honest with Levi, who in turn has to realize he's not just riding out for himself anymore.

Land of Enchantment

One Aussie. One Texan. One baby. One hell of a fight. When his sister and her husband are killed in an accident, Aussie cattle station owner Lachlan McCoughney rushes to Texas to rescue their infant daughter, Chloe. He expects to find his niece living in squalor with the Sheffields, a rodeo family. Instead, Lachlan finds Holden Sheffield, a salt-of-the-earth cowboy running a huge business operation. They want to explore their mutual attraction despite the many problems thrown their way, and together, they must find a way to give Chloe a new family and find a love that spans thousands of acres and two continents.

Trial by Fire

Miguel is convinced he and River weren't the fated mates he thought they were, so when his best friend asks him to go back to Lobo Canyon, New Mexico, he knows it's a really bad idea. Why set himself up to see River again, and to go through all that pain and weirdness again? Wulf is desperate not to be the only banished one at his niece's christening, though, and Miguel finally, grudgingly, goes along. River knows how bad he screwed up with Miguel, but he's been able to tell himself it was meant to be. At least until Miguel shows up. All of his fine plans to stay away from the man go out the window then, and River decides he has to figure out how to win Miguel back. Even if the pack doesn't seem particularly helpful, between the constant interruptions and the visiting family making his job harder. What's worse is that Miguel seems to be accident prone now. Until River realizes what's going on is no accident. Someone is targeting Miguel with violence, and they have to figure out who it is, and how their love can possibly work out, all at the same time.

River's Edge

When Terry DeWitt heads to one of his favorite hole in the wall bars in Vegas, he's riding high from a great season of bull riding. Which is a huge reason it's such a shock when he runs into Matt Stephenson there, signing autographs on some kind of beefcake calendar. Matt is his one that got away, more like the one who ran away from all the things Terry wanted to do with him, and while Terry is on top of the world, it looks like Matt has hit rock bottom. After a life-changing injury ended his bull riding career, Matt did his best to leave that whole world behind and make the best of what he had left. He's been living in his truck and making money off his good looks, and when he sees Terry again, he decides one night will be enough to show him what he missed all those years ago when he was afraid to let Terry love him like they both needed. One night is never enough, though, and when Terry takes Matt home with him, they have to decide how this new relationship will work, how to get Matt out from under a bad boss, and just how wicked they can be while still making a life together.

Wicked in Wranglers

King of the cowboys, Ace gets whatever what he wants. Kitty is strong, independent, and madly in love, but will they go all the way? Ace is a record-breaking all-around champion bull rider. He's used to being the boss, and he knows what he wants. When he meets reporter Kitty at a black tie event, he knows he wants her, and he's hoping she feels the same about him. Kitty loves Ace's strength, and his old-fashioned gentlemanly ways, which are rare in her world. She's used to war zones and petty tyrants. Ace wants to protect her, and she's willing to let him. To a point. She still has a job to do, though, and when danger strikes too close to home, Ace comes to the rescue. Will Ace be able to keep Kitty safe, and by his side?

Top of the Leaderboard: Ace and Kitty

Lynn Townsend

Veronica Sloane

Mythology, whether classic or modern, has always taken readers on a magical ride. Mythologically Torqued, volume 2, takes those tales from days of old, or more recent history, and places a unique spin on the beloved lore. The gods of Olympus make appearances, as do deities from Japanese, Native American, and other belief systems. With rampant sexual desires, these gods manage to slake their thirst for passions of the flesh in a rather untraditional manner... if the oral traditions passed down from generation-to-generation were at all accurate. These eighteen stories are penned by both seasoned scribes and new authors; the anthology provides readers with the perfect opportunity to explore offerings from their favorite storytellers as well as find a new favorite or two. And, a unique perspective on the stories we enjoyed-or were forced down our throats at the hands of a sadistic English teacher or two-in our youth. Containing M/M and F/F as well as Trans stories from authors Adrik Kemp, Alex Cohen, B.A. Tortuga, Corrine A. Silver, Darren Endymion, Drea Silvertooth, John Amory, Lazuli Jones, Logan Zachary, Lynn Townsend, Madeline Moore, Moxie Marcus, Natasja Hellenthal, Rhidian Brenig Jones, R.R. Jones, Veronica Sloane, and Yolande Kleinn, Mythologically Torqued, volume 2 is sure to have something for every penchant.

Mythologically Torqued Volume II Anthology

A little bundle of joy means big changes. Hoss McMasters has a working ranch, a bull riding career, a nosy momma, and a best friend he's been in love with since he can remember. He's a busy, happy cowboy, living the good life. Then one morning he discovers a baby on his doorstep.Well, Hoss does what any reasonable man would do-he calls his momma and his buddy, Sheriff Pooter, and they head to the clinic to see if Doc knows of any suddenly not-so-pregnant girls.In the meantime, Hoss and his best friend, Bradley, have their hands full trying to care for an infant, run a ranch, and deal with the sudden confession that Bradley doesn't hate Hoss for coming out to him in high school. In fact, Bradley's been trying to catch Hoss's attention for damn near a decade.

Two Cowboys and a Baby

They say a man can always come home. So after doing hard time, Sage Redding heads to his family's northeast Texas ranch to help his ailing daddy with the cutting horses.Adam (Win) Winchester is a county deputy and the cousin of one of the men killed in the incident that sent Sage to prison for almost a decade. While Win's uncles, Jim and Teddy, are determined to make Sage and the entire Redding family pay for their loss, Win just figures Sage has paid his dues and maybe needs a friend. Maybe he needs more than a friend. In fact, Win's counting on it.No one's denying Sage is an ex-con who went to prison for manslaughter. Regardless of the love he has for his father, he's returned knowing things will likely go badly for him. Maybe a man can always come home, but he may not be able to stay.This is a previously published title. The publisher has changed.

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