The night Kieran bangs on Theo's door and kisses him changes both their lives forever. Theo has never been in the closet, but Kieran isn't out and risks losing everything -- his inheritance, his relationship with his family -- should his parents find out.But their feelings for each other can't be denied, and Theo agrees to keeping their budding relationship a secret. But can their love grow and flourish when hidden away in the dark? Or will it wilt and die before they have a chance...

Cory's had a rough year struggling with severe depression. He's desperate to rebuild his shattered life and break away from his demanding family. When his therapist encourages him to do something for himself, he knows exactly what he needs. I want to see Asher again. The best friend Corey ever had who, at fifteen, held Cory's heart in his hands without knowing it.Asher's had a troubled relationship with his father since he came out. Now that Pops is sick, he's fighting for...

Adrian, book-lover extraordinaire, adores his job at the small community library. He gets to share his passion with other people and help them with all book-related questions and issues. When a big, hulking man walks into the library, looking terrified, Adrian's skills are tested in a completely different way.Manne's relationship with books is uneasy, to say the least. He's dyslexic and events in his past have made him fearful of books and turned libraries into his worst nightmare. ...

When Alex gets a call in the middle of the night telling him his ex-boyfriend is in the hospital, he only hesitates for a second before rushing to Sammy's side. But the Sammy in the hospital bed is fragile and not the same man who told Alex to leave seven months ago.Alex wants to help Sammy get better and is desperate to find out what went wrong between them. Maybe he'll even get a second chance with the man he hasn't been able to get over.But will Sammy let Alex back into hi...

When Philippe breaks the number one rule of his and Jona's friends-with-benefits relationship by falling in love, he considers if it's time to pull away to protect his heart. Jona is honest from the start -- only physical, no romance -- even if the tender caresses when Jona thinks he's asleep contradict his words.But when Jona shows up at Philippe's cottage in the woods on the eve of both Christmas and a looming blizzard, seemingly intent on being snowed in together, Philippe can't ...

Four short contemporary gay romances by best-selling M/M author Nell Iris about finding -- and holding on to -- "The One." Collected together in an exclusive box set for the first time are the stories:Unconditionally: After six years together, Luca and Gus are finally getting married. On their wedding day Luca's mother sees her flamboyant son wearing a veil and explodes. Her hateful words trigger traumatic memories and instead of walking down the aisle, Luca runs a...

When workaholic Lawrence Weller walks in on the aftermath of his fiancé Frankie cheating on him, his world shatters. Frankie's the love of his life, the only person he's ever trusted, and the betrayal leaves him devastated.Franklin Ennis makes a huge mistake he regrets deeply before it's even over. He pleads for a second chance, willing to do whatever it takes to save their relationship.A love that deep doesn't just stop, so Lawrence agrees to try. But mistakes don't happen...

Can a chance meeting in the rain change someone's life?Meeting someone who can make him stop going is an eye-opener for Henrik. The man, Mikko, is his complete opposite, a steady rock in the wild rainstorm that is Henrik's life, but the connection between them is both unexpected and instantaneous. Their encounter only lasts a few minutes, but before they part, they exchange phone numbers.They live far away from each other, but soon they text and call daily, until Mikko is H...

Ashley "Buck" Buchanan moved back home to take care of his sick mother when he was 22. That was the first time he met Pippin, the neglected 6-year-old boy next door. Fifteen years later, Buck, a caretaker by nature, offers up his couch for Pippin, who needs a break from his mom and a quiet place to sleep.Pippin Olander is a ray of sunshine despite his emotionally lacking upbringing and works hard to make a better life for himself. Even though he's fiercely self-sufficient, he learn...

Iggy Wilker never expected his 36th birthday to turn into an existential crisis. When Iggy's friends celebrate him with his usual favorite pastime -- drinking, dancing, and willing guys -- he suddenly wants nothing to do with any of it. He's fed up and ready for something else. The question is what?Ronan Clenney has had his eye on his neighbor forever, but as a single father of a precocious eleven-year-old, he's never believed he stands a chance. But over a late night cup of tea, i...

It's the fountain pens that capture Valentin's attention on the morning commute, not the perfectly imperfect man who spends his train rides using them. Not his pinstriped suits, his chin-length hair, or his perpetually raised eyebrow. But one morning when the man strikes up a written conversation, Valentin gives up all pretense. It's not just the pens. It's the man. Runar.The conversations continue, and the men get to know each other better, sharing secrets they've never to...

Can Sami and Joakim's relationship survive accusations of cheating, a thrown wineglass, and eight months of silence?Hurtful words and a thrown wineglass in a fit of jealousy tear Sami and Joakim apart; fiery tempers and stubbornness keep them from making up. But then, after eight months without a single word, just as Sami is about to make the first move, Joakim shows up, eager to make things right.Can they overcome accusations of cheating and eight months of silence? Are co...