The leftovers: Justin, Tommy, Jake and Marcus. Staying behind at the dorms over the college holidays was supposed to be uneventful, but for Justin, the expected peace and quiet turns into something much more. With late-night beers, shared showers, and lingering glances, the line between friendship and desire begins to blur—especially with Tommy. As their bromance develops, intimate moments unfold and the tension slowly builds. Justin is drawn deeper into a world of secret feelings and unspoken attraction. But how long can he keep his truth hidden? In a space where walls are thin and ...

Brett and Shane are just two coworkers sent to an out-of-town conference to launch their company’s latest software app. But when a flight delay leaves them stranded for an extra night, forcing them to share a hotel room, what started as casual banter over beers takes an unexpected turn. Shane always knew he was different but never acted on his desires. As the two men explore new boundaries, Shane finds himself wrestling with emotions he can’t ignore, torn between desire and the need to protect his heart. In this steamy MM novella, the men explore their urges together, navigating ...

I should have left him to die. Instead, I saved an alpha with no past… and now he swears I’m his future. I found him bleeding in the forest—an alpha near death, his body broken, his memories shattered. Every instinct told me to walk away. A healer like me has no business taking in a rogue. But I’ve never been good at listening to reason. Now he’s recovering in my cabin, watching me with those fierce green eyes, his presence unraveling everything I thought I knew about safety, about control… about desire. There’s something different about him—something dangerous. My pack ...

The chance of a lifetime… Noah, a shy IT guy from a small town on Earth gets the chance of a lifetime when he is selected to travel to the planet of Zata among the very first humans ever. He hopes to experience more of the famous Zatan technology, but what he does not expect is to be thrown into the middle of a mating celebration and to meet a Zatan man who claims to be the prince of his planet! …And who says that Noah belongs to him… A lifetime of waiting… Arex, the third prince of Zata, has all but given up hope on finding his true mate. But when their new acquaintances from ...

Bad breakups happen. Sometimes, they hurt, and other times they're downright deadly. I spent the last year trying to keep my head above wave after wave of heartache. I focused on my band, my friends, and my cat. I wasn't living, but I was surviving without Eli. That all changed because he's back. And he's with someone else. As if seeing him with another person wasn't bad enough, he hasn't changed. He's still the same addict I fell in love with. I don't know if I can forgive him for it, either. But the heart wants what it wants, and I don't think mine will ever stop begging for his.

An anonymous one-night stand was just what I needed before moving to Vermont, to open my very own coffee shop, Special Blend. Happy new year to me! I've lost the only family I had. So when the locals welcome me with open arms and empty cups, I know Maplewood is truly home. But it’s my neighbor, Nate—the tall, rugged lumberjack-type next door—who really gets my heart racing. Have we met somewhere before?

What do you get when you marry a calculating mobster to the infamous "Black Widow" of the yakuza? A union soaked in blood and betrayal. I never expected to be getting married, especially not to the most dangerous figure in the Sato family. But when a chance to strengthen our family's grip on New York's underworld presents itself, I know I can't refuse. My loyalty to the Ricci name demands this sacrifice, even if it means tying my fate to someone who might be plotting my demise. But nothing is as it seems. Instead of a ruthless killer, Kuroi Sato turns out to be a chaotic force of nature—...

Henri Vasel has perfected the art of people-pleasing. He's a good student, a fair hockey player, and has a group of friends he'd do anything for. He's happy. Or, rather, as happy as he can be when he has a class with the one person he can't seem to please at South Carolina University. Atlas Kaiser hates a lot of things, but right now he hates Henri Vasel the most. He doesn't want to have to stare at his perfect face or listen to his adorable German accent. He wants to be left alone. Unfortunately, they're partnered together for the semester.

The countdown to graduation is on, but for Tay, Toby, and Third, real life is just beginning. The trio of best friends—Tay, Toby, and Third—are about to face their most 'adult' year yet. As Tay and Toby dive deeper into their relationship, navigating the excitement of firsts and the intimacy of being together, they find themselves discovering everything they’ve always wanted. Meanwhile, Third is on his own journey of self-discovery and where he falls on the asexuality spectrum, embracing and exploring what it means to find a connection in a world that too often prioritizes romantic/...

Lucky Tyler Holloway has never felt particularly lucky. Frankly, he's as regular as can be. He works construction with his brothers, loves his small-town life, and shares a close bond with his family, especially his grandmother. Okay, so maybe he has a few secrets in his closet, like his bisexuality...and that other thing he doesn't talk about... Grayson "Saint" St. Claire has it all: a dream job in LA, money, freedom. Saint doesn't do attachments, which is just the way he likes it.

My entire life has been one steady plan after another. Go to college. Get married. Have a successful career. More than a decade goes by, and my entire world is rocked in more ways than one. Everything I thought I knew is ripped from under me in one fell swoop. Then I meet him: the enticing man behind the camera with the boyish grin and charismatic energy who makes me question everything. He was only supposed to be a means to an end. But what I got was so much more.

Sometimes family happens when you least expect it. Logan's divorced, a father of two, pushing forty, and can't even remember how the dating scene works. But when he almost hits a beautiful young man with his work truck, he remembers how good it feels to want. Family was a foreign concept to Ash, but when his brother needs him, he drops everything and comes running. Does the one man eager to help expect something in return, or will he prove that support and love go hand in hand? When the world threatens to tear them apart, two men must redefine what family means. In a struggle against public...

I was tired of working the police beat in Northern Cali. Exhausted - my whole body was yearning for a place I hadn't been in years, my old home. When my mama died, I knew I had to come back, and a pay bump and new job as police chief sealed the deal. I got away from heartbreak. I always promised myself I wouldn't come back. But Kendall Vincent - he might just get me to stay for good. But when two gay kids get hurt bad by a gang of thugs, I realize that Abingdon needs me far more than I thought.

Kayden has his hands full trying to get Draven prepared for his wedding. The last thing he needs is any sort of distraction. Especially the kind that comes in a tall dark and handsome package like Tristan. Tristan is the personal guard to Elysia, the matriarch of the Silverclaw clan. He's also unbearably handsome and quick witted. Kayden is determined not to let Tristan see how much his constant teasing gets to him. One kiss is all it took for Kayden to know that Tristan was his fated mate. But they belong to different clans, and despite the tug of their newly formed connection. Kayden has ...

(Previously published as Black Widow's Kiss: A Dark MM Mafia Romance by McAnders, Alex (AUTHOR).) _____ What do you get when you marry the calculating new alpha of the Ricci pack to the infamous "Spider Demon" of the yakuza? A web spun with blood, betrayal, and submission. I never expected to get married, especially not to the deadliest man in the Sato clan—a creature who thrives on chaos and may already be plotting my demise. But when loyalty to my pack demands a sacrifice to unite our families and seize control of New York’s supernatural underworld, I have no choice. Kuroi Sato ...