What happens when someone in your life turns it upside down then suddenly disappears from your life, leaving you behind to pick up the pieces. Jodi finds himself wandering through life having made decisions in the past that force him to make painful compromises in the present…until he meets Erica, a woman who becomes more than a partner but someone to truly love. Ruffles and Lace is a gender blending adult romance of a different kind looking at love from a unique perspective.

This anthology offers a different perspective on these values, exploring what Ethan Williams, in A Simple Cloud Burst, calls "self-determination." In his own words:"The right of an individual to determine what is the best expression of who or what they are. Lesbian, gay, transgendered, whatever, I'm in support of a person's right to self-determination, it's that simple. It certainly encompasses the efforts of all the rest of you in support of gender equality or women's rights, it ju...

Here's an excerpt from Sleeping on the Terrace by Guy Winters.Jason slowly opened his eyes again and watched his neighbor carefully paint his toenails red."Hmm, very pretty," he thought admiring what he could see through his nearly closed eyes. He tried to keep as still as possible even when she inadvertently tickled him.Once done, she picked up a pair of white sandals with four-inch heels and slowly slipped the shoes on his feet.A few minutes later, Jason opene...

STRAY CATS by Guy WintersOnce Amanda was done Rachel stepped into the shower and Alex used a spare towel to dry off Amanda. She turned around and threw her arms around him and kissed him passionately."You are the most wonderful person I have ever met," she whispered in his ear. "I want you to know that Alex Wells. I'm so happy I met you."Alex lifted her head from his chest and looked into her glistening eyes."Thank you," he said softly. "So are you."The ...

A gorgeous transgender romance that just so happens to tell a couple of all too real stories in the meantime. The real life of a transgender person in this society needs telling.What do you think happens when mom and dad throw 'em out of the house and they have no where to go?What happens to the Vietnam vets that came home 'damaged' after a war we decided we never wanted in the first place?From Darker Places Than I Want To Feel illuminates the darkness that dwells wit...

World Peace: A Possible Dreamby: Janie Guy WinterJanie Guy Winter will fascinate your mind through her Xlibris release. It is so UNIQUE, no matter kind of book you prefer, you will delight in its innovative literary approach. Safe to say, there is something for everyone in these pages. As ambitions as the topic is, its message might be the epiphany we are all looking for… whatever outcome, it’s a great read. It is a zany "soufflé" of humor, wit, gladness, an...

What happens to a couple who wants to explore a relationship where the male seeks the intimate relationship of his wife as her female companion? Does she try to control him? Does he submit? Or do they become true partners, living a life much richer from the experience? This story explores the unique and loving relationship between husband and wife who want more out of life, to understand each other better, and to explore the boundaries of traditional male/female relationships.A new...

G. WINTERS is a writer, playwright, artist, teacher, and designer who spends his days teaching in Virginia. He spends his evenings with his family, and his weekends writing, a rediscovered passion.Other fiction work by G. Winters available on Smashwords.com:Stray CatsSleeping on the Terrace(both above are now in print)Dark PlacesPartners in LoveI really appreciate you reading my book! Here are my social media links:Find me on Smash...

Here's a discussion between Kevin and Mieko who are a couple in love, that trust one another implicitly, this leads into a gender-bender role exploring sexuality and trust between them:"You asked me a couple of weeks ago if I've ever had a girlfriend I could share thoughts with intimately?" Mieko asks Kevin."Yes, I remember that. You told me that you never found anyone who you trusted that completely," he said."Uh-huh. But I trust you. Completely," she replied, stirrin...

Love, or lust, is a many-splendoured thing. Moonshine, a collection of short stories by Ian Cooper, will raise the pulse rate and possibly the eyebrows.

Belle:Most of the time, I can avoid my Big, Fat, All-American Family, but not at Christmas. And yes, just like the movie of a similar name, they’re all in my face about when I’m tying the knot with a nice, hometown boy. Worse, with all my cousins engaged or married, my mom's intent on setting me up with the perfect man. The problem is, my perfect man is my boss and he’s more interested in my jingle-writing skills than in romance.Decker:...

"If you love reunion stories, then I've got the book for you." — The Romance Reader (4 stars)◊Can Dena and Gabe overcome their past for a second chance at love?The boy named Most Likely to Succeed back in high school? That would be handsome, wealthy Gabe Moreau. Everyone assumed Gabe's devotion to girlfriend Dena Devlin was mere puppy love, a rebellious stroll on the wrong side of the tracks. Dena was, after all, the janitor's daughter. Unfortunatel...