Wendy Qualls

Most gay men wouldn’t expect to see their dreams come true in a small town in the Deep South. But the road to true love can lead to the unlikeliest places . . . Disowned by his conservative Peruvian parents, Lito Apaza headed for gay-friendly Atlanta. Resilient, charismatic, and successful, he’s built a life on his terms—with a new family of friends and the unconditional love of his dog, Spot. Then his job forces him to relocate to tiny Black Lake, Alabama. Here, being fabulous isn’t exactly the town motto. However, Lito can’t help who he is any more than he can curb his feelings for a certain sexy ex-soldier. A former dog handler in Afghanistan, Dave Schmidt now runs a volunteer K9 search-and-rescue team. Until he met Lito, his nights were free. As their hook-ups grow hotter, Dave and Lito have to admit this could be something nearer to romance. It’s not what Lito expected. And Dave isn’t used to the scrutiny of being visibly gay. Yet everything they’ve been secretly searching for could be right here in Black Lake. If Dave and Lito want a future together, one of them will have to make the first move . . . Praise for Worth Waiting For “Qualls provides a sweet romance with some spice while tackling issues such as coming out as an adult, family relationships, and religious acceptance or denial of LGBTQ lifestyles.” —Library Journal “A sexy new voice, full of promise. These heroes stole my heart!” --Annabeth Albert “Sexy, fun and well written . . . the perfect book for a cozy night at home reading. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Qualls has in store for us next. --J.L. Langley, bestselling author of The Tin Star “A charming, sexy, and beautifully crafted tale that tugs at the heartstrings. Can't wait to read more from this talented author!” —Sara Brookes, award-winning author

Worth Searching For

A small town in the Deep South isn’t where most gay men would choose to go looking for love. But open hearts will find a way . . . Growing up in the Bible Belt, Paul Dunham learned from a young age to hide his sexuality. Now he’s teaching psychology at a conservative college in Georgia—and still hiding who he really is. If Paul hopes to get tenure, he needs to keep his desires on the down-low. But when an old college crush shows up on campus—looking more gorgeous than ever—Paul’s long-suppressed urges are just too big for one little closet to hold . . . Brandon Mercer has come a long way since his freshman year fumblings with Paul. Now he’s confident, accomplished, proudly out—and the sexiest IT consultant Paul’s ever seen. When Brandon asks Paul to grab some coffee and catch up, it leads to a steamy reunion that puts their first night of passion to shame. But when Paul’s longtime crush turns into a full-time romance, he receives an anonymous email threatening to expose their secret to the world. If Paul stays with Brandon, his teaching career is over. Yet if he caves under pressure, he risks losing the one true love he’s been waiting for. . . “Qualls provides a sweet romance with some spice while tackling issues such as coming out as an adult, family relationships, and religious acceptance or denial of LGBTQ lifestyles.” —Library Journal on Worth Waiting For “A sexy new voice, full of promise. These heroes stole my heart!” —Annabeth Albert “Sexy, fun and well written, Wendy Qualls’ new novel, Worth Waiting For, is the perfect book for a cozy night at home reading. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Qualls has in store for us next.” —J.L. Langley, bestselling author of The Tin Star “A charming, sexy, and beautifully crafted tale that tugs at the heartstrings. Can't wait to read more from this talented author!” —Sara Brookes, award-winning author

Worth Waiting For

For two gay men in the Deep South, fighting for love and family can lead to one beautiful, sexy, and unexpected knock out . . . In college, an “are you sure you’re gay?” experiment with his (female) best friend left Sterling Harper married with a baby on the way. Eleven years later, his life is flipped upside-down—his wife has died, his “little boy” is transitioning to her new life as a girl, Alexa, and his embittered in-laws have proven too transphobic to babysit for the summer like they’d planned. They’re fighting for custody of Alexa, though, so Sterling can’t afford to give them more ammunition. If only there were a nice, conservative, trans-preteen-friendly nanny available on short notice . . . Jericho Johnston doesn’t do “conservative,” but Alexa takes to him immediately. He’s got a teaching job lined up for the fall, a killer smile, and loads of charisma . . . but he is not going back in the proverbial closet. It doesn’t take long for the two men to go from comrades-in-arms against their rarified community to two men in love. This kicks off the looming custody battle with Sterling’s bigoted in-laws, though, and the idea of two gay men raising a trans daughter isn’t going over well with anyone. Now, with so much to lose, Sterling and Jericho must fight harder than ever—for themselves, for Alexa, and for their future. Praise for Worth Waiting For “Qualls provides a sweet romance with some spice while tackling issues such as coming out as an adult, family relationships, and religious acceptance or denial of LGBTQ lifestyles.” —Library Journal “A sexy new voice, full of promise. These heroes stole my heart!” —Annabeth Albert “Sexy, fun and well written . . . the perfect book for a cozy night at home reading. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Qualls has in store for us next. —J.L. Langley, bestselling author of The Tin Star “A charming, sexy, and beautifully crafted tale that tugs at the heartstrings. Can't wait to read more from this talented author!” —Sara Brookes, award-winning author

Worth Fighting For

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Adrienne Dellwo

Dave Ring

Jason Evans

Gary Cuba

Tim Rohr

Leonard Apa

Paul McMahon

David Court

Leod Fitz

Che Gilson

Elliotte Harold

Ian Healy

Jake Johnson

Stephen Kotowych

Laura Lamoreaux

Robert Mendenhall

Aaron Ritchey

Eric Rosenfield

K. Vaughan

A multi-author collection of eighteen original superhero tales ranging from the dark to the hysterical to the downright bizarre. "And Introducing the Scarlet Scrapper" by Leonard Apa: A Golden Age tale of an actor who hates playing a superhero on the radio but discovers a new role awaiting him. "Sovereign's Last Hurrah" David Court: In a retirement home, elderly supervillains scheme to return an item of power to their greatest enemy. "RIGHTMAN! Loses the Faith" Gary Cuba: Being a superhero is what you make of it, and what you can make from it. "Dax and the Red Eyes" Adrienne Dellwo: Dax's disability prevents him from telling anyone about his brother using powers to hurt people. "Dum Dum" Leod D. Fitz: Some supervillains are geniuses, and others are simply well-trained. "Light Therapy" Che Gilson: Being a sidekick is a thankless job. "Pinning Portugal" Elliotte Rusty Harold: A group of supervillains hatches a new scheme that naturally goes awry. "When Fukayna Danced Her Libraries" Jake Johnson: Eventually even superheroes need to step away from the job. "Super Frenemies" Stephen Kotowych: A group of super-powered children take on the neighborhood bully with surprising results. "The Faces of the Wind" Laura Lamoreaux: After World War II, the country no longer needed superheroes, leaving the heroes with difficult decisions. "Capacity Crowds" Paul McMahon: He wants to be a real superhero, but can't seem to find a villain to match him. "Heart of the Matter" Robert J. Mendenhall: Cameron's powers are preventing the medical treatment that may save his life. "Ebony Boneshaft, Secret Superhero" Wendy Qualls: She didn't mean to discover Ebony Boneshaft's secret identity, and when she did, it caused no end of trouble for her. "Eye of the Beholder" Dave Ring: Being seen as the object of everyone's desire is a poor way to live life. "I Am Hathor" Aaron Michael Ritchey & Jason Henry Evans: Balancing superheroics and motherhood is a difficult dance for Hathor. "The Romulus Proposition" Tim Rohr: When the mighty have fallen, it's probably because they were pushed. "Saul, Again" Eric Rosenfield: A time traveler takes a circuitous, long-term approach to facing a dangerous villain. "Damn the Dark, Damn the Light" K. H. Vaughan: There's a fine line between heroism and nihilism and sooner or later everyone crosses it.

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