What's a butch to do? Ignore everything she believes or listen to her heart?Shelly is a straight-talking gardener who doesn't believe in anything she can't see. Give her a square patch of earth, and she'll bring it to life. Hand over a power drill, and Shelly can knock together a fancy bedroom in under a day. Physical tasks are easy. If only people were as straightforward!The problems arise when she begins work on a garden near the sea. The owner insists the property has a ...

The rules for ex-undercover cops are clear: No girlfriend, no sex, no snuggles—too risky for everyone concerned. After a year of spying on gangsters, tough Charlie couldn't agree more. She doesn't want a girlfriend or a relationship; she only needs power tools and a job in her brother's bike shop.Still, it's difficult to leave the past behind. Charlie feels bad about betraying the gangster's trust. Guilt comes with the job. So what? When a gorgeous gin artist becomes a neighbour, w...

A snowy story of healing, birds, and the magic of connection.The Wall? Who gives a snowman's kiss about when the wars ended, or who built the divide that goes all the way around the planet? Whatever!All anyone cares about is Christmas, when one lucky person gets to date someone from the other side. Who will it be this year?Eighteen-year-old Kite Ripples loves birds, animals, and gazing at stars. He's a good brother to leader, Mal. Mostly. As teacher, it's K...

Throw a hungry vampire a steak.Life has never been better for Kitten and Blonde, paranormal investigators and beer enthusiasts. Finally, there's time for a rest instead of always rushing into the spirit world to solve ghostly disputes. Even Penny, the grumpy office cat, is purrfectly happy.Everything's good until the vampire sisters of Whitby fly in for a visit. Enigmatic Em is well known throughout Yorkshire as a defender of women's rights and for her hefty right hook. But...

Kind-hearted redhead Cindi has a lot on her mind: Gran, college exams, bills, and what to wear at the Valentine's Day student ball. She needs a Cinderella dress, glittery shoes, and a girlfriend to cuddle up with. What a pity fairy tales are only for kids. Aren't they? All is not lost. It's almost Valentine's Day, and the sweetest magic is in the air ... Cindi takes a tumble while mopping the floor and bangs her head. She opens her dizzy eyes to the gift of one magical wish. What will it b...

I wish I knew why I was born with the mark of a half-moon, but I was abandoned at the edge of a forest as a baby. Leading my forest army into war and fighting for my people is all that matters. I don't need family and friends because I love my bow and arrow and I certainly don't have time for relationships or sex.At least, it's how things used to be. Nothing has been the same ever since the pretty witch Marwa chased me until we fought. Now I can't sleep without thinking about how sh...

Mave Kitten is ecstatic when she lands a dream job as a paranormal journalist for a local newspaper, the Echo. It's a chance in a lifetime for a neurodivergent Witch. She's a little nervous about the boss, leather-clad motorcyclist Lisa Blonde. But Lisa's got a heart of gold, and Mave soon settles into her new role. There's even an office cat to help out. Only one tiny problem remains—Lisa doesn't believe in the paranormal. How is Mave to change her mind?Her Little JokeMave...

Downtrodden charity worker Brenda can't believe her luck when she gets a new job on a medical trial. It's a dream position with a generous wage—almost too good to be believable. Life has never been better…Until Brenda discovers some concerning facts about the company facilitating the trial. Why is FixMe so impatient for results? She keeps telling her manager you can't change lives overnight, but Thomas doesn't listen.She should have noted the red flags.Fort...

So, anyway, the world doesn't make sense. By day, I'm a student who avoids teachers, parents, and rules because all they do is shout. I wish they'd leave me alone and stop calling me a lad when sometimes I'm a lass. Oh, plus, I can't remember where I lived last year. By the way, have you noticed the handsome boy who keeps chatting with me after school?There's more. By night, I'm a spy on a mission, strong and essential, see? Some call it dreaming, but I know better. My assignment i...

Sugar, ice, and bumps in the night…After a thrilling year of ghost-whispering, monster-chasing, and blogging for the Echo, Mave Kitten is keen to abandon her witchy hat for a well-earned break. Snowflakes are drifting in; the office is stuffed with fruit cake. How to win the pub karaoke without cheating (too much) is all that's left to worry about.Aside from fiddling the office's debts and choosing a suitable karaoke costume, Lisa Blonde is also ready for the party season, ...

Esther is excited to start a new job on a beach TV shoot. Sure, maybe it is strange how the ocean seeps in overnight with weird sea snails everywhere, but the technical issues are down to science, not myths. As an electrician, Esther understands facts. If only women were so simple.In her daydreams, Esther's a passionate woman. Who cares if she lacks the courage for the real thing? And, yeah, maybe a girlfriend is better than a fantasy, but who'd put up with Esther? Her shyness keep...

Cora 'I am all that I need' Richards has a prison reputation for being an ice queen. She exists via a strict code of survival: people equal pain—the end. Surprises lead to disappointment; therefore, Cora won't tolerate the unexpected. Friends? No. Lovers? Never. A hollow nighttime ache in her chest is bothersome, true, but the issue certainly isn't caused by loneliness. Cora knows who she is and what she isn't. She gladly accepts a placement at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, not to meet the...