Brandon Witt

Wesley Ryan's fond memories of the small Ozark town of El Dorado Springs gives him the confidence to leave his city life and failed relationships for a new start. Seeking a safe place, Wesley moves into his grandparents' old home and takes over the local veterinary clinic. Travis Bennett perseveres in raising his three children and managing his business, but the death of his wife four years earlier has left him a shell of the man he used to be. Every day, every minute, is an aching emptiness. Finding love again seems far out of reach, not that Travis would even consider looking.When an early morning visit from Travis and his dog stirs feelings in Wesley, pushing them away is the safest course-the last thing Wesley needs is to fall for a man with baggage.Life, however, has other plans.

Then the Stars Fall

The death of his wife four years earlier left Travis Bennett a shell of the man he used to be. With his dog by his side, Travis raises his three children, manages his business, and works as a ranch hand. But every day, every minute, is an aching emptiness. Wesley Ryan has fond memories of the small Ozark town of El Dorado Springs. Seeing it as a safe place to put his failed relationships behind him, Wesley moves into his grandparents old home and takes over the local veterinary clinic. An early morning visit from Travis and his dog stirs feelings that Wesley seeks to push away the last thing he needs is to fall for a man with baggage and three kids as part of the package. Life, it seems, has other plans.

Randall Morgan, youngest son of one of Seattle's wealthiest families, rejected his family's money to live free of their control and pursue his career as a photographer. To make ends meet, Randall does erotic photography and massage-a secret he keeps from his family so he can remain a part of his young niece's life. But the price of that relationship is high, and Randall is once more slipping under his family's thumb.Noah Carroll is the spokesperson for the Seattle Humane Society, and the city holds a special place in his heart. When fate intervenes during a pet adoption, Noah finds himself face-to-face with his first love-Randall.While Noah and Randall are not the teenagers they once were, the flame of a first kiss long ago draws them together. Their romance is beginning to grow, but someone is out to destroy Randall and expose all he keeps hidden.When secrets and rumors thrust Randall into the public eye, his relationship with Noah isn't the only thing that comes under threat.

Son of Money

Kevin Bivanti's dream to open a wedding dress shop-a place with stunning gowns to make every bride-to-be feel adored-is on the verge of becoming a reality. When he quits a successful advertising career to buy an old brownstone in a trendy Boston neighborhood, fate intervenes, ushering in Casper James, who hopes to open his own bakery. With Casper willing to take the risk, their ambitions meld into a wedding dress and wedding cake boutique.But extensive renovations to the brownstone, an affair with his ex-husband, family drama with his mothers, and the anxiety of significant life changes push Kevin to the brink of a nervous breakdown. And as Casper becomes more than a business partner, the attraction adds another layer of intensity for an already struggling Kevin.With the stress of a new business venture and the resurgence of Kevin's personal demons, Kevin and Casper must find the courage to pursue hope in the of face life's uncertainties and imperfections.

The Imperfection of Swans

A collection of three holiday short stories-Miracles of a Recently Fallen Sprue: Paxton Peterson's favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He's checked and double-checked his to-do list, because nothing stresses him out like the unexpected. Confident everything will run smoothly, Paxton embarks on his yearly snowshoed hike through the Rocky Mountains near his home. His perfectly planned evening is cut short by Logan Charles's careless enjoyment of his brother's snowmobile, and Paxton is stranded in the woods. It's the worst thing that could've possibly happened to him-or maybe the best.Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Fifty-six-year-old Samuel Phillips is all alone on his small farm in the Ozarks, with nothing but a menagerie of chickens, pheasants, turkeys, and other birds as company-which is just the way he likes it. In fact, if Samuel had his way, he'd tear down his neighbor's house so his solitude could be absolute. One day Faloola, his favorite turkey, escapes, forcing Samuel to make the trek next door. When Raymond Webber-sixty-seven-answers the door as naked as the day he was born, Samuel doesn't know whether he's more annoyed... or attracted. The two men are opposites in every way-Samuel is serious, while Raymond believes in free love and herbal relaxation. The weeks leading up to Christmas are rocky to say the least, but some holiday spirit might help them get past their differences....Teddy Bears: Other than working the front desk of a gay bathhouse in Denver, Brian McKay is a bit of a recluse. At the best of times, his social life consists of work, role-playing games at a local toy shop, and making YouTube videos with his Teddy Bear hamsters. The arrival of the holidays-with the annoying music, Christmas shopping, and all the reminders of how he disappointed his father-just reinforces his reclusive nature.When James Olsen, a gorgeous daddy bear who frequents the bathhouse, notices him, Brian is at a loss. He's not proud of his own bear status or his struggle with weight. The idea that James has interest in him beyond an easy hookup is more than Brian can fathom. But with a little bit of holiday magic, James might help Brian learn to accept Christmas again-and himse

Christmas Tales

Keira Andrews

Mia Kerick

Tali Spencer

Jackie Keswick

Michael Bowler

Sophie Bonaste

Kate Pavelle

Jade Crystal

Nancy Hartmann

J. P. Kenwood

A. L. Boyd

Jonathan Penn

Angela Irvin-Young

Amy Irvin

Authors donate stories to raise funds for Eric Arvin's medical recovery - come be part of the effort! Even a kickass hero needs a hand from a secondary character, and Eric needs that extra power boost right now. This anthology is a volunteer effort organized by Eric's fans and fellow writers in order to raise funds and help cover the cost of his high-tech recovery. His wicked sense of humor is intact, but his body needs a bit of assistance. These stories are meant to inspire. They're a warm hug, a wave from afar, a wink and a nod. Discover new authors and graphic artists as you, too, get revved up to slay whatever ails you!

Brandon Witt

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