La vie d'Andrew Lawson à Sacramento est passée de tout ce dont il rêvait en grandissant à un endroit solitaire où il est impossible de trouver quelqu'un de spécial avec qui partager sa vie. Lorsque la première personne qu'il rencontre en rentrant chez lui pour Thanksgiving est son ami d'enfance Link, cela lui rappelle la douce époque où son avenir était encore devant lui.Accepter de prendre un verre avec lui avant de se rendre chez ses parents est un moyen de renouer les liens, et ...

Quinton Thorn has always wanted to own a bakery and share his love of food with as many people as possible. His passion for taking regular recipes and turning them into something special is what makes his food unique. When he meets Enzo Reid the first day of culinary school, he has no reason to question why he’s there. He accepts that Enzo is just as passionate about baking as he is. He soon realizes he has feelings for Enzo that go beyond friendship, but for the sake of their business, he...

Rio and Caden met under harsh circumstances when they were both teenagers trying to survive on their own. Together, they raised Rio's brother and sister and have created a great life for them all filled with lots of love and warmth. But just one thing is missing.Together they've made a family for themselves, and now they have a chance to add one more—a child of their own. When Caden's sister offer's to be their surrogate they're overjoyed. Now if they can navigate nine months of pregnancy ...

Kace Hallard leaves Sacramento, bound for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, something he and his father had always planned to do together. When his father realizes he won’t be able to make the trip, he makes Kace promise to go on his own. He takes off, not sure he’s up to the challenge, and when he has mechanical trouble a few hours away from home, he questions his choice even more.Striker Johnson is just out buying lunch for the guys at the shop when he notices the handsome stranger i...

Ankit has lived many lifetimes. Once, long ago, he was made of stone, and marked with symbols and sigils meant to safeguard him and allow him to protect and serve others. He's a living gargoyle now, cursed to live as a human; always watching, at all times aware, and constantly searching for his fated one.While walking home from his job as a librarian, Ethan Lewis is beaten and robbed. Ankit stumbles upon him, and instantly recognizes him as the man he's fated to. He helps him back t...

Ben and his new mate, Leon, left the safety of Alaska so Leon could learn to live with humans and gain more control over his lust for blood. They arrive in Eureka and stay with Ben's friends Lucas and Brennan, another mated vampire couple. They plan to slowly expose Leon to humans and let him adjust to the constant need that haunts him.Lucas has always avoided contact with The Twelve. That changes when Brennan is taken by a group of vampires intent on destroying one mate while capt...

After being dumped by his boyfriend, spending the weekend alone wasn't something Sam Braun was looking forward to. So, when the hairstylist that works next to his bookstore invites him to his hometown for the weekend, Sam jumps at the chance. Visiting the small town of Occident could be just what he needs to forget, at least for a few days.Erik Thorne has lived his whole life in the same town where nothing new ever happens, and any stranger who comes to town is always a big deal. W...

Pride is coming to Foggy Basin. Well, it's always been there, but this year there's an official festival to celebrate. Jack is thrilled and immediately volunteers to organize an entry for Nuts and Bolts in the parade, and a fishing booth at the park before the drag show. He's excited, and when he informs Hudson they'll be wearing unicorn costumes, Hudson is hesitant but willing, and of course Isaac and Tig will be joining them.Jack and Tig have experienced Pride before, and they're...

Choosing to move to Occident to be with Erik wasn't a hard choice for Sam. He'd loved him nearly as soon as he saw him but spending time with Erik's friends is something Sam is still adjusting to.It's Christmas, and time for Andy and Link's yearly party. Erik and Sam are going for the first time since Sam moved to town with him. He imagines a nice evening spent with new friends, but it soon turns out a little different.Erik and all his friends look forward to the annual Chr...

The cold isn't the only killer in the wilderness.Benjamin Coulton is a tracker employed by the Consortium, the ruling counsel of vampires. When he's sent to investigate a rogue vampire killing indiscriminately in a remote region of Alaska. Bad weather hampers his effort and he loses the vampire he's been tasked to find.Leon Davis and his friend Trevor agreed to be winter caretakers for several cabins and a fishing lodge, thinking it would be easy money. They settle into the...

Ben and his new mate, Leon, left the safety of Alaska so Leon could learn to live with humans and gain more control over his lust for blood. They arrive in Eureka and stay with Ben's friends Lucas and Brennan, another mated vampire couple. They plan to slowly expose Leon to humans and let him adjust to the constant need that haunts him.Lucas has always avoided contact with The Twelve. That changes when Brennan is taken by a group of vampires intent on destroying one mate while capt...

Stu Lawson had always lived in the small town of Occident. He'd been born a farmer, and he was more than happy to stay a farmer even when his dad decided it wasn't the life for him. He's been raising his daughter since the day she was born, and he's never regretted being a single dad, but Stu has a few secrets.Morgan Grant was born into a life he never wanted and had done everything he could to avoid. Staying drunk helps him forget and numbs the pain he can't bring himself to face....