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...

Dear Henri, there was a man at the restaurant this evening who looked so much like you that I winked at him and laughed.One letter from his ex, Isidor, is all it takes to turn Henri's world upside down. It's been a decade since they broke up, a decade since they couldn't make their long-distance relationship work despite their best efforts.Do you ever think back on the decisions we made and wonder if we could've tried harder?Isidor was the one that...

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...

Smiling brown eyes. A dark beard. Dandelions. Sunny, happy dandelions.For thirty years, Frode's had the same dream. Every Midsummer's Eve since he was a kid accompanying his sister to pick flowers to put under his pillow, he's dreamed of the same man. A dream he never shares with anyone that makes him wish for impossible things ... like true love.Then one Midsummer's Eve, the man of Frode's dreams stands before him in the flesh. Both men recognize each other despite never h...

"I have a Santa emergency and I desperately need your help."Sigge isn't exactly a grinch when it comes to Christmas, but he's not a fan of the holiday either. So when his new neighbor Kristian shows up in a panic, begging him to help by donning a Santa suit, Sigge's gut reaction is to say no. But Kristian is cute and funny, rendering Sigge powerless against his heartfelt plea -- especially after a promise of spending more time together -- so he agrees.The instant connection d...

Shakespeare-loving teacher Elliot Dunn has been unhappy living in the big city for a long time. He yearns for fresh air, visible stars, and stillness, but his relationship with divorce lawyer Mick Hudson keeps him from moving away.When a dramatic event occurs in Elliot's class, he's shaken to his core and suddenly can't stay anymore. He leaves his partner of two years behind and returns to the tiny town in the mountains where he grew up.Living in a rented cabin in the woods...

Two stories about second chances, correcting mistakes, and finding your way back to the one you love by best-selling M/M romance author Nell Iris, collected together in an exclusive box-set for the first time.Contains the stories:Cinnamon Eyes: Cory's struggled with severe depression. Desperate to rebuild his shattered life, he seeks out his best friend Asher who he was in love with at fifteen, but who didn't know it. Asher's relationship with his father is...

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 ...

The most wonderful time of the year is about to get even better.On a cold, rainy December morning, Finn's beloved Grampa, his best friend and rock, makes a friend outside their home who he invites in for coffee. The last thing Finn expects is Nelson, a man with a painful past, who is beautiful and generous and turns Finn's knees into jelly.What starts out as a chance to get out of the rain, soon becomes more as Nelson helps Finn get ready for the Christmas market. They bond o...

When Severin's best friend Ike knocks on his door late at night, they haven't seen each other or spoken for close to a year. Severin invites him back into his home and his life, relieved to see him again and to finally get some answers.Ike and Severin reconnect over steaming mugs of tea and heartfelt conversations, revealing secrets and hidden truths. Will an unexpected question change the nature of their relationship forever?

Six years ago, eleven-year-old Vega died in a car crash caused by a drunken driver. The crushing grief created a rift between her fathers, Arn and Fox. The anger burning hot over the unfairness of a young life taken away too soon tore the remains of their little family unit apart, and Arn and Fox went their separate ways.On the anniversary of Vega's death, they meet again for the first time since their split. The old feelings are still there, as intense as ever, but can they overco...

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...