Falling in love wasn't on the itenerary.Ryan Stone can't wait to put his toes in the sand at the famous Bondi Beach. When he arrives after a flight that was far too long, and having not slept or eaten, all he can do is stare out at the beautiful expanse of white sand and blue ocean in awe. And when a blond guy asks him to play footy, he agrees, even if he doesn't know for sure what that is.Ollie Hughes thinks a day at the beach is just what he needs to take his mind off work....

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...

Brennan Clayton lived a life of privilege and comfort, until experimenting with drugs in college led to him quitting school to live the life of an addict. His days are spent doing odd jobs for cash to pay for his habit. One night, he overdoses and nearly dies.Doctor Lucas Martel works nightshift in the emergency room at Eureka Hospital. He's reclusive and brilliant at his job, and he's all too aware that not everything in Eureka is as it seems. He's also a vampire, one who chooses ...

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...

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...

Rio and Caden have been together for a few years now. It's a rare weekend they get to spend alone. When Rio suggests they get away to Tahoe for the weekend a few weeks before Christmas, Caden is too excited to even think of saying no.They start their trip and even though they think they've planned for every emergency, they can't control what Mother Nature has in store for them. When the car in front of them spins out in the newly fallen snow, they stop to help and soon find out tha...

When Jordan James goes on a holiday ski vacation with his friend Dave to Park City, Utah, he's excited for some time off from work, and a few days of skiing. After Dave skies off without him, leaving him at the top of a run that is far beyond his skill level, Jordan takes a chance. When things go bad fast, he's left with little choice but to call for help.Trace Griffin has worked for the ski patrol at Park City for the past few years. He enjoys the freedom it gives him, the fact th...

Seeing spirits is one thing, but feeling the pain of their death is an experience best left alone. Restless spirits, a ghost dog, and two men connected to the spirit world. What could go wrong? Bran Tanda works at the hospital morgue despite the fact he can see and hear all the spirits that tend to congregate there. He wants to help them, even if they terrify him with their aggressive tactics to get him to acknowledge their existence.Jordan Amid is Bran's assistant. He's reluctant ...

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...

Hudson Carter returned to Foggy Basin and now owns his family's hardware store Nuts and Bolts. He not only gained a new business when he moved home, he also found the love of his life.Jack Hulbert loves all the changes his new boss and boyfriend, Hudson, has made to the old, failing hardware store. But as the holiday season gets closer, he wants to do something different this year.Jack is from a big family, while Hudson's an only child. When they're invited to spend Christm...

Sixteen-year-old Jayden Sutton is looking forward to time off from school for spring break. Lots of time to sleep-in and take it easy. When a last-minute chance trip to Cancun presents itself, Jayden and his family are all excited to go. The idea of a week at the beach sounds like heaven, and he can't wait to see what else there is to do at the tropical paradise. Hadwin Patil lives in Cancun with his family. His father has passed down his love and knowledge of their Maya heritage, and for ...

Tim Latham had only been riding for the Pony Express for a week before he has to show the new guy the trail. Being raised on a farm in the Sacramento area, the Pony Express gave him an opportunity to see more of the country beyond his family's little plot of land. He loves everything about the job: the adventure, the scenery, and the speed. Racing the wind on the back of a horse was as close to perfect as he could imagine.Jeremiah Rollins grew up in San Francisco under the shadow of...