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South Bendover, MA, is known for its scenic beaches, blue-collar charm, and one very special event that turns the town into a leather-clad paradise. Welcome to Leather Week, where doms, subs, bikers, and bad boys come together for seven days of indulgence, debauchery, and—maybe—unexpected romance. Elliott “Eli” Harris, a cocky personal trainer with a sharp tongue and a stubborn streak, thinks he’s just here for the fun. But after a very public, very humiliating first encounter with Ben Cooper—a gruff, rugged firefighter and seasoned leather daddy—he quickly realizes this week ...

A captivating collection of short stories that explores the intersection of love, loss, and the afterlife through the lens of LGBTQ+ experiences. Each story features a unique protagonist who navigates their identity, longing, and relationships, all while encountering ghostly figures from the past.

In the shadow of unimaginable loss, Ethan Sherwood is left grasping for purpose in a life without Luke, his husband and greatest love. Surrounded by the echoes of a shared past, Ethan struggles with overwhelming grief, guilt, and the weight of unspoken words. When a friend nudges him toward an LGBTQ+ grief support group, Ethan reluctantly steps into a circle of strangers—each grappling with their own heartache.

They thought the mission was over. But some ghosts don't stay buried. When elite operative Connor Kane is rerouted to Washington, D.C., after a high-profile assassination rocks the intelligence community, he doesn’t expect to be partnered with Ethan Cole—a brilliant, reclusive CIA analyst haunted by his role in a black ops program that was supposed to be buried. Together, they uncover a rogue initiative known as Project Phantom—a kill program gone off the grid and dangerously active. As bodies drop and files vanish, Connor and Ethan become targets in a deadly conspiracy where allies ...

Victor DiCarlo rules the city’s underworld with an iron fist by day—but when night falls, he transforms into Ruby Royale, the dazzling star of The Crimson Mask nightclub. Beneath the sequins and sultry performances lies a dangerous game of power and deception. When Dominic Hayes, the city’s new police chief, steps into The Crimson Mask, he’s drawn to Ruby’s magnetic allure—unaware he’s staring down the very man he’s vowed to bring to justice. As rival crime families threaten Victor’s empire and a deadly betrayal brews within his ranks, Victor must navigate a treacherous ...

Welcome to The Gilded Spine—where secrets linger longer than the espresso. Miles Avery thought he left investigative journalism behind when he took over Westbridge’s quaintest queer bookstore. But when a scandalous author is found dead among the rare editions, clutching a page from a mysterious manuscript, Miles finds himself in the middle of a literary murder mystery with more twists than a noir paperback. As pages from an anonymous diary begin leaking online—exposing decades of corruption in their sleepy New England town—Miles teams up with gruff (and distractingly handsome) ...

A missing poet. A cryptic manuscript. A trail of verses that leads straight to murder. When reclusive literary legend Calliope Moore is set to give her first public reading in twenty years at Westbridge’s beloved bookstore, The Gilded Spine, the town buzzes with anticipation. But when Calliope fails to appear and a torn, handwritten page is found in her place, concern quickly turns to chaos. Bookseller-turned-sleuth Miles Avery and his partner, Cal Bennett, are pulled into a poetic puzzle that grows darker with every stanza. Pages from Calliope’s rumored lost collection—The Vanishing ...

Howl About Love By Mark Boyer When sarcastic city-boy Jasper Lane inherits a rundown mountain inn from his eccentric uncle, he expects a weekend of mild renovation and maximum wine consumption—not mildew carpets, mysterious howling, and a disturbingly handsome handyman named Eli who might just be part golden retriever, part secret. Timber Hollow is charming. And weird. The brunch crowd might be a cult (or a quilting circle), the inn has opinions of its own, and the locals keep hinting at things like “pack loyalty” and “the full moon mixer.

When Chris Kringle rolls into the charmingly festive town of South Bendover, Massachusetts, he’s not expecting much more than a quiet escape from his past. Instead, he’s roped into the role of “Naughty Santa” for the town’s infamous Naughty or Nice Festival—complete with a fitted Santa suit, cheeky traditions, and some very unexpected perks.

In the high-stakes world of espionage, trust is a luxury, and love is a complication. Connor Kane, an elite INTERPOL agent, is tasked with taking down a ruthless human trafficking syndicate operating across the Middle East. To infiltrate their operation, he teams up with Blake Donovan, a former CIA operative with his own dark past and dangerous connections. Together, they must navigate a world of high society, underground auctions, and secretive elites—where the stakes are deadly, and the chemistry between them is undeniable. As they pose as wealthy buyers, attend hedonistic parties, and ...

In the quiet city of Eldridge, the elderly are vanishing without a trace, and the authorities have no answers. When investigative journalist Elena Harper's beloved grandfather disappears, she’s drawn into a dark mystery that reveals something far worse than she could have imagined. With the help of Sam Keller, a retired paranormal investigator, Elena uncovers the chilling truth: a secretive and powerful group known as the ELDERS, ancient supernatural beings who feed off the elderly to maintain their twisted immortality. As she digs deeper, Elena finds herself facing shadowy figures that ...

In the shadowed alleys of the timeless town of Valebrook, two souls are bound by an impossible connection. Lucien Devereaux, an immortal vampire haunted by centuries of bloodshed and regret, seeks solace in solitude. His cursed existence is a labyrinth of darkness and fleeting moments of humanity. But when he crosses paths with Father Gabriel Carrow, a young, devout priest with an unwavering faith, Lucien feels the stirrings of something he thought he had lost forever: hope. Gabriel’s world is shaken when Lucien steps into his church, and his life, with a presence that defies everything ...

One island. One unexpected love. One choice that changes everything. Michael Carter has spent his life playing by the rules—his job as a high-powered attorney in New York demands nothing less. A week at an exclusive tropical resort is supposed to be a much-needed escape, a chance to unwind. No complications. No distractions. No romance. Then he meets Marco Salazar. Tanned, effortlessly charming, and completely untamable, Marco is everything Michael isn’t—free-spirited, adventurous, and entirely too tempting.

Love knows no age, no boundaries, and no limits. In The Age of Passion, six captivating tales explore the depth and beauty of relationships where age is just a number, and connection transcends time. These stories delve into the complex dynamics between men of different generations, where older and younger partners discover new facets of their desires, dreams, and hearts.

Cormac "Mac" Tierney has spent years burying his supernatural abilities, trying to live a quiet life in the desert refuge of Palm Springs. But peace is fragile, and now something ancient and deadly stirs beneath the sands—something known only as The Sleeper. When powerful supernatural beings begin to vanish without a trace, Mac can no longer ignore his destiny. Reluctantly taking on the mantle of the Sentinel, he's thrust into a perilous game of secrets and betrayals, battling otherworldly forces intent on destruction. Allies emerge from unlikely places, including Rami, a fiery and ...

Some legacies are written in blood. Others in fate. Lachlan Graves never planned to return to Savannah. He left behind its ghosts, its secrets, and the power that once called to him. But when a cryptic telegram brings him back to the crumbling Victorian house he inherited, he finds that the city hasn’t forgotten him—and neither have the forces lurking beneath its surface. The death of his aunt, the last Sentinel, has left a dangerous void. The rift between worlds is growing, and something unspeakable is clawing its way through. As Lachlan unravels the mysteries she left behind, he ...

Brad Blake is a city boy through and through. But when he inherits a crumbling mountain lodge from a long-lost uncle, he heads into the remote wilderness with one goal—fix it up fast and sell it even faster. He never planned on getting stranded, freezing half to death, or being rescued by the gruff, off-grid survivalist who thinks he has no business being there. Griffin “Grizz” Calloway has spent years living in the wild, far from the ghosts of his past.

A Forbidden Desire. A Deadly Betrayal. A Mission That Could Cost Everything. After dismantling a global arms syndicate, Interpol agent Connor Kane is sent deep undercover into the heart of the Middle East to investigate a dangerous new lead—one that points directly at Prince Zahir Al-Fayad, the charismatic and enigmatic royal accused of funding terrorist operations. His mission is clear: infiltrate, investigate, and eliminate the threat. But from the moment Connor arrives at the palatial fortress of Al-Fayad, the lines between duty and deception begin to blur. Zahir isn’t the reckless ...

Red, Hot & Now: A South Bendover Chronicle Welcome to South Bendover, Massachusetts—where the sea is salty, the fireworks are fierce, and love always finds a way (usually with a bit of sass and a splash of scandal). When five handsome veterans return to their quirky hometown for an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend, they’re expecting beachside relaxation, not rekindled romances, second chances, and spontaneous slow-motion shirt removals. But between the Tea Dance at The Velvet Cactus, late-night confessions at The Rusty Nail, and the town’s most explosive fireworks show yet, hearts...

Chapter 24: A New Beginning The desert stretched endlessly before them, golden and bathed in the fading glow of twilight. The car windows were rolled down, letting the warm breeze wash over them as Ethan and Julian sped down the open highway, leaving behind the airport, the doubts, the fears—everything that had once kept them apart. Ethan glanced over at Julian, who was gripping the steering wheel with one hand, his other resting lazily on the gear shift. The tension that had once defined his sharp features had melted away, replaced by something softer, lighter. Contentment. Julian caught...