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Série Royal Navy, tome 1

Un officier, un gentleman… et un sodomite. Si les deux premiers titres inspirent honneur et respect, le troisième pourrait coûter la vie à David Archer. Il réalise sans espoir son attirance pour le nouvel aspirant, William Marshall, lorsque ce dernier défie en duel le prédateur sexuel du bord – et le tue.

Marshall considère la Royal Navy comme sa seule chance d’échapper à ses modestes origines. Pendant que d’autres passent leurs jours de congé à ripailler, il étudie avec acharnement. Enlevés par un renégat, les deux amis et leur capitaine deviennent les pions d’un jeu sadique. Pour protéger celui qu’il aime, David Archer choisit d’affronter ses démons et de se soumettre à de nouveaux abus. En apprenant ce sacrifice, Marshall réalise que ses sentiments dépassent la simple amitié. Amoureux pour la première fois de sa vie, il tient à exprimer sa passion pour Davy.

D’abord, ils doivent s’évader. Ensuite, il leur faudra trouver le moyen de préserver leur secret sans le payer de leur vie.

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Ein Titel der Sinne Serie

Sich um einen geliebten Menschen zu kümmern, der Krebs hat, ist hart. Dabei auf sich allein gestellt zu sein, ist noch härter – besonders wenn der geliebte Mensch ein Kind ist. Seit Ken Brightons Lebensgefährte ihn verlassen hat, hat Ken den Großteil seiner Zeit im Krankenhaus bei seiner Tochter Hanna verbracht und auf ein Wunder gehofft. Die mysteriösen Geschenke, die für Hanna wie aus dem Nichts auftauchen, waren zwar nicht die ersehnte Heilung, dafür bringen sie allerdings einen Funken Hoffnung in Hannas und sein schwieriges Leben – genauso wie Kens Nachbar, der ehemalige Sänger Patrick Flaherty.

In den letzten beiden Jahren konnte Patrick an nichts anderes denken als an das Leben, das er eigentlich führen sollte. Durch einen Unfall hat er seine Stimme verloren und seitdem fällt es ihm schwer, neue Menschen kennenzulernen. Doch in den letzten Monaten hat er viel Zeit damit verbracht, seinen Nachbarn dabei zu beobachten, wie er sich um sein krankes Kind kümmert. Als Patrick Ken kennenlernt, fängt er an, sich ein Leben mit ihm zu wünschen - ein Leben, von dem er sich nicht sicher ist, ob er es haben kann.

Ken erkennt erst, dass er sich verliebt hat, als es beim Kampf der Ärzte um Hannas Leben zu Rückschlägen kommt. Ken ist fest entschlossen, neu anzufangen – zusammen mit Patrick und Hanna. Die zurückhaltende Stille seines Nachbarn lässt Ken allerdings wundern, ob Patrick das Gleiche will.

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Jeff Dawkins è stato lasciato dal suo partner con un mutuo che non può permettersi e un paio di biglietti non rimborsabili per una vacanza di un mese in Europa. Nonostante la sua riluttanza a viaggiare, Jeff decide di partire comunque. Dopotutto, ha già pagato. Mette in valigia un Kindle pieno di romanzi gay e arriva a Venezia trepidante. Lì incontra il bellissimo e affascinante Cleve Prieto, un americano che vive all’estero, che gli offre di fargli da guida turistica. Jeff ha molti sospetti – non è nato ieri e qualcosa gli dice che Cleve non gliela racconta giusta – ma tutto è meglio che girare per i canali da solo. Grazie a lui, Jeff s’innamora di Venezia e inizia a riconciliarsi con il passato. Per la prima volta, si ritrova anche a provare dei sentimenti per qualcun altro. Ma non può essere sicuro di chi sia quella persona, perché il passato di Cleve rimane un mistero avvolto dalle bugie.

Poi una figura oscura riemerge dal passato di Cleve e Jeff deve scegliere se lasciare che questi scappi da solo o unirsi a lui in una corsa disperata attraverso l’Europa centrale. Forse Jeff riuscirà finalmente a vedere dietro la maschera di Cleve, se sopravvivrà al viaggio.

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Es fácil ser cínico cuando la vida no está de tu lado.

Cole Reid ha sido un excluido social desde los quince años, cuando el equipo de béisbol del instituto lo sacó del armario. Desde entonces, su comportamiento obsesivo-compulsivo y su naturaleza sarcástica lo han llevado a distanciarse de la mayoría de las personas, además todo el mundo lo odia por ser gay. Tal y como él lo ve, está destinado a repeler a cualquier amigo potencial y, por supuesto, a cualquier novio, así que, ¿para qué molestarse?

Cuando Cole entra en la universidad, ya es un solitario en su fase anal-retentiva más dura, pero eso no es un problema hasta que su compañero de piso se gradúa y el departamento de alojamiento le asigna otro, Ellis Montgomery. Ellis es desordenado, atractivo, heterosexual y lo peor de todo: ¡un atleta!

Durante un semestre lleno de compañeros de fraternidad, acampadas y padres entrometidos, Cole y Ellis desarrollarán una amistad que volverá del revés el vaso medio vacío de la cabeza de Cole. Tiene que haber algo más en Ellis que un divertido atleta; y quizá la renovada libido de Cole pueda reavivar su esperanza por algo más que una simple camaradería.

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On an earthlike planet ruled by the Elite, a rite called “the Gleaning” is used to select suitable spouses for those of merit. Nico Stamford is a member of the Geisha class. Though he has been trained for marriage all his life, becoming a healer and a priest in the process, all he wants is to cook and open a restaurant. Instead he becomes a candidate for the ritual. He hopes the Goddess will look kindly on him and eliminate him before the final choices are made. Alex DeVrie is a member of the Warrior class who has recently returned triumphant from a clash with an alien enemy. Made a duke of the Sixth Land as a reward, all Alex needs now is a husband. As soon as Alex sets eyes on Nico, he refuses to settle for anyone else.

Tradition says they can part ways after a year and a day. But love begins to grow as they unravel the mystery behind tragic events in the Sixth Land, and they uncover a conspiracy that could change their society.

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Jacob Z. Flores welcomes you to the sandy beaches of Provincetown and the heartfelt romances that flourish there.—When Love Takes Over: The odd goofball and the suave beefcake may either find love amid Provincetown’s colorful pageantry where summer never seems to end—or more heartbreak than either can imagine.—Chasing the Sun: Gil believes finding true love is an unobtainable dream. Then he runs into Tom Martinez. But Gil hesitates to fall into Tom’s arms, because the potential scandal of loving a younger man could separate him from his children permanently.—When Love Gets Hairy: Teddy doesn’t remember the “Bear Week” party, much less the Abercrombie & Fitch model wannabe next to him. When they glimpse each other the next morning, it’s loathing at first sight. But are they fighting each other or the attraction growing between them?—When Love Comes to Town: When Brody and Eric meet, what they want and what they find conflict. An ocean of expectations separates them. If they cannot move past their reservations to reach each other’s shores, they might miss the boat when love comes to town.

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When it’s meant to be, it’s useless to fight it.

Four years ago a drowning accident brutally ripped Jason out of artist Frank Hunter’s life. As he celebrates his forty-fifth birthday with his friends, Frank knows his dating life is over. A chance meeting with Donny Rodriquez, however, shakes Frank’s world to its core. Donny is twenty years Frank’s junior, but so full of life and vitality that Frank knows he has to paint the young man. Donny agrees, although he makes his romantic interest in Frank plain. Frank does his best to put Jason and the past behind him, but the memory of his late lover won't let him go.

Yet Donny sparks something in Frank, and after several disastrous dates with men his own age, Frank ends up back with Donny. Donny soon learns that to win Frank’s heart, he must not only bridge the age gap but find a way to enable Frank to let go of the past.

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A Harmony Ink Press Title

Celebrate with Harmony Ink Press as we recognize the talented winners of our second annual Young Author Challenge. This anthology showcases the LGBTQ genre’s best up-and-coming-authors between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one.

The road from childhood to adulthood can be a bumpy one, especially for LGBTQ youth. Travel beside characters of all identities, orientations, and expressions as they search for a place to belong and people to love and support them just the way they are. From cities to the countryside, across diverse nations, and in fantastical realms of imagination, these young people struggle against society’s expectations, judgment from friends and family, and their own confusion—all while trying to enjoy their teenage years. Join them as they find the strength to be the people they’re meant to be and the courage to show their beauty to the world.

Angelicque Bautista—Hummingbird Heart
Alice Blank—I Wouldn't Let You Drown
Erica Engelin—My Friend, My Sister
Melissa Dollison—Home Before the Moon Turns
Shaye Evans—Boarding Discovery
Danielle Eyer—The Love Song of Amalia Savage
Jordan Gillespie—Love in the Time of Figure Skating
Juli Philippo—Ceilings
Zig—The Three Poly Teens
Hannah Irene—Black Rose
CJ—The Pirate and the Princess
Sheila McIntosh—Leucippa
Gabriella Reeb—Just a Little Bit Late
S. A. Star—Chance Encounters
Sara Stark—Stardust
Laura Swogger—This Photograph
Imani J. Walton—Three Stages of Agony

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Bartender Lukas Schueller’s life in Berlin falls apart when his boyfriend, Bernhard, disappears without a trace. A year later Lukas is finally picking up the pieces of his life. He’s back on track with his Divinity studies and has found love again in Kristoph, a science professor at his University.

Things are looking up until the shocking truth about his former lover’s disappearance comes to light: Bernhard was killed and cannibalized by a man he met on the Internet. Even more horrifying, he volunteered for it. When Lukas receives graphic proof of this, he is haunted by grotesque dreams and unbearable heartbreak.

As he begins to wade into the mystery of why someone would choose to be eaten by someone else, he comes face to face with what it means to confront his own fears and must try to build a new life with Kristoph from the ashes of the old.

A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.

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Seguito di La lettera Z
Un libro della serie Coda

Zach Mitchell e il suo compagno Angelo Green sono diretti a Parigi (con Matt e Jared, i loro amici di Coda) per il matrimonio di Jon e Cole. Matt dovrà affrontare l’ex amante di Jared, Angelo dovrà trascorrere un’intera settimana con l’ex ragazzo di Zach. Tra la gelosia di Matt e il carattere di Angelo, Zach pensa che sarà una fortuna se finiranno la vacanza senza che uno degli sposi si becchi un pugno. Presto Zach capisce che dovrebbe preoccuparsi meno per Angelo e più per se stesso. Affrontare i ricordi dolceamari del suo passato e il senso di colpa per aver spezzato il cuore di Jon è più difficile del previsto, ma Zach dovrà trovare un modo per lasciarsi il passato alle spalle se vuole coltivare la speranza di realizzare il futuro che sogna con Angelo.

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Jory Keyes mène une vie normale comme assistant d'un architecte jusqu'à ce qu'il soit témoin d'un assassinat brutal. Bien qu'initialement sauvé par l'inspecteur de police Sam Kage, Jory refuse la détention préventive – il a une vie qu'il aime et à laquelle il ne renoncera pas, peu importe qui est après lui. Mais la vie de Jory est réellement en danger, surtout après qu'il accepte de témoigner à propos de ce qu'il a vu.

Alors qu'il jongle avec les tentatives de meurtre dont il est l'objet, des amis bien intentionnés qui veulent le voir heureux, un patron trop protecteur et un mystère qui se dévoile lentement et qui est beaucoup plus sinistre que ce qu'il aurait pu imaginer, le jeune homosexuel se retrouve impliqué avec Sam, l'inspecteur en conflit avec lui-même et dans le placard. Et si Jory a une chance de survivre au danger, il ne peut pas survivre à un cœur brisé.

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Love will survive, but it's a rough road. Don't miss these best-selling tear-jerker contemporary romances from Amy Lane.—Keeping Promise Rock: When Crick’s knack for volatile decisions lands him far away from home, Deacon is left, shell-shocked and alone, struggling to reforge his heart in a world where love with Crick is a promise, but by no means a certainty.—Racing for the Sun: When Sonny’s ghosts drive them down and run their plans off the road, Ace finds out exactly what he’s made of. Maybe Sonny was the one to promise Ace anything, but there is nothing under the sun Ace won’t do to keep Sonny safe from harm.—Chase in Shadow: Chase has one chance for true love and salvation. He may have met Tommy Halloran in the world of gay-for-pay—where the number of lovers doesn’t matter as long as the come-shot’s good—but if he wants the healing that Tommy’s love has to offer, he’ll need the courage to leave the shadows for the sunlight.—Talker: Brian is outwardly straight, but Talker is desperate for love, and when Talker’s behavior leads to some painful consequences, Brian is forced to come out of his closet—in dramatic fashion.

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On his sixteenth birthday, Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar first sets eyes on Maximilian De Ferrari, owner of Wicked Grounds, an exclusive BDSM club. Cisco has been lost, unsure of what is missing in his life. Over a century old, Max leads a vampire clan, and Cisco is drawn to him in a way he can’t explain. The moment he sees Max he knows his quest isn’t about what he’s been missing, but who.

Five years’ wait seems more than Cisco can bear, but he perseveres and on his twenty-first birthday he walks into Wicked Ground. He’s unafraid to meet the vampire he’s sure is his destiny. Max has been waiting for him, too.

What Max has known all these years, and what Cisco soon discovers, is that more than fate is drawing them together. Iunctio Copula is a powerful binding link capable of restoring cold, dead hearts. With Max and Cisco bound, Cisco will be Max’s greatest weakness. Unable to let Max go, Cisco is thrust into a dark world, where he’s nearly powerless, left to fight for his life and his future with Max. Worse, he’s at the mercy of those who will use him—and hurt him—just to get to the powerful vampire.

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Un libro de la saga "Sentidos y sensaciones"

¿Cómo suena el amor? Si lo oyes, ¿harás caso de su llamada?

El agente de policía Jordan Waters se recupera de un disparo mudándose a un nuevo apartamento en una nueva ciudad y con un nuevo empleo. En otras palabras: está solo. Su primer instinto es aliviar su ansiedad con sexo sin complicaciones, hasta que conoce a un hombre tan distinto a su experiencia que le hace tambalearse por primera vez.

El policía voluntario Sebastian Sumner puede que esté sordo, pero su espíritu, su carácter abierto y su sentido del humor le proporcionan la fuerza para superar todo, incluso las defensas emocionales de Jordan Waters. Pero es su propia historia familiar lo que le supone el mayor de los desafíos. ¿Podrá aprender a confiar en Jordan con su corazón o le ensordecerá su educación a los sonidos del amor?

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Une juste cause, numéro hors série

Jerry Lincoln est bien ennuyé : son entreprise d’expertise en informatique située à Sioux Falls procure plus de travail qu’un seul homme peut en gérer. Heureusement, cela signifie qu’il peut recruter quelqu’un pour l’aider. Il espère seulement qu’au final, son nouvel employé, John Black Raven, sera davantage pour lui une source d’aide que de distraction – sauf que les yeux profonds et les longs cheveux de John l’empêchent de se concentrer.

John est venu en ville pour faire des études et obtenir la chance de sa vie, ce qu’il n’aurait jamais eu à la réserve. Cependant, ce qui compte dorénavant le plus pour lui est de trouver un emploi et de le garder. Sa sœur est décédée six mois plus tôt et ses enfants sont désormais en famille d’accueil. Bien que la loi soit de son côté, John ne peut en obtenir la garde – il ne peut même pas voir son neveu et sa nièce.

Alors que Jerry et John se rapprochent, John comprend qu’il n’est pas obligé de lutter seul. Jerry l’aide à obtenir le droit de visite et lui apporte un soutien indispensable. Pourtant leurs victoires ne sont pas sans déboires. Les services de l’aide pour l’enfance sont impliqués dans des histoires d’argent, de politique et de tracasseries administratives, et les enfants amérindiens sont leur moyen de subsistance. Or, John et Jerry sont bien décidés à se battre pour la bonne cause et à en sortir victorieux – à plus d’un titre.

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Theatrical agent Payton Gowan meets with former classmate—and prospective client—Beckett Huntington with every intention of brushing him off. Beckett not only made high school a living hell for Payton, but he was also responsible for dashing Payton’s dreams of becoming a Broadway star.

Aspiring actor Beckett Huntington arrives in New York City on a wing and a prayer, struggling to land his first gig. He knows scoring Payton Gowan as an agent would be a great way to get his foot in the door, but with their history, getting the chance is going to be a tough sell.

Against Payton’s better judgment, he agrees to give Beckett a chance, only to discover—to his amazement—that Beckett actually does have talent.

Payton signs Beckett but can’t trust him—until Payton’s best friend, Val, is attacked. When Beckett is there for him, Payton begins to see another side to his former bully. Amidst attempts by a jealous agent to sabotage Beckett’s career and tear apart their blossoming love, Payton and Beckett must learn to let go of the past if they have any chance at playing out a future together.

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Coffee Cake: Book Two

Malachi Warren barely survived a series of assaults on his life. But survive he did, though not without baggage. Now, Malachi must pick up the pieces of his shattered life—the most important piece being his boyfriend, Bran Kendrick, who is dealing with problems of his own.

Stagnating at his job at a small-town café, Bran’s pride keeps him from asking Malachi—or anyone—for help. Desperate to do something, Malachi secretly pays a celebrity chef with a bakery in New Orleans to take on Bran as his apprentice.

As Malachi and Bran begin to make a new life in New Orleans, the specter of Malachi’s PTSD and the growing stress over the secret he hides from Bran threaten their relationship. Before it’s too late, Malachi must confront his past and face his fears about the future, all without losing himself—and Bran—in the process.

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College football player Clark Stevens, a popular wide receiver with a potential NFL contract, has a few problems. He's got a jealous girlfriend, a narrow-minded and controlling father, an attention problem, and an unexpected and powerful attraction to the trauma doctor—the male trauma doctor—who treats him for a broken bone.

Dr. Jody Williams is getting some really mixed signals. He can't ignore how much he wants Clark, because it's obvious Clark feels the same way. For the out and proud doctor, the solution seems very simple. For Clark, it's not! His world is not gay-friendly, and the obstacles he's faced have led him to deny his sexuality for years.

It's the Super Bowl of disasters, no matter how you look at it. In the end, Clark has to decide if he's going to stick with the only life he's ever known or take a chance on a new one with Jody.

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