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A Susan Slutt Mystery: Susan Slutt Solves the Mystery	by Kate Emburg Sep. 04, 2010	Free!	9318 words	Read a sample
Porkerville is hosting a sleuthing convention, and all the great detectives are there: Fancy Few, the Baccardi Boys, the Boobsey Twins, the Dinah Girls, and many more! But when a real mystery threatens to ruin the convention, can Susan Slutt save the day and solve the crisis before any of the other fabulous sleuths earn the glory for themselves?
My Man	by B.K. Wright Sep. 02, 2010	$1.75	5303 words	Sample 20%
Nigel has dreamed of owning his own bakery since he was a very young boy, and he is finally living his dream. Another dream of Nigel’s, sharing his life with a man who he loves and cherishes and who loves and cherishes him, is still just a dream. Nigel is very outgoing in general, but quite shy when it comes to intimacy, and fears that his shyness has scared away more than one man.
La Di Da Di Bloody Da!: A Novel of Some Extremes	by Robin Anderson Sep. 01, 2010	$9.99	121166 words	Sample 20%
Divided loyalties and lingering lusts turn would-be assassins and victims into brothers in arms in Robin Anderson’s sophisticated fantasy of “courtly” love with a special twist.
Subtle Bodies A Fantasia on Voice, History and René Crevel	by Peter Dube Sep. 01, 2010	$6.99	30728 words	Sample 20%
Paris, 1935. The poet René Crevel dwells on past events that changed his life and ended the peace among the Surrealists. Years earlier, Crevel enacted seances for André Breton and his guests. Soon Crevel found himself overcome with lapses in memory and time. While in a trance, Crevel felt his sense of self expand to new levels, subtle bodies of consciousness.
Just You and I	by B.K. Wright Sep. 01, 2010	$1.75	4822 words	Sample 20%
Another birthday together, the thirty-second for Justin and Kyle, is bitter-sweet for Justin. This year marks yet another year gone by without Kyle knowing how much Justin has wanted him over the years, and how much Justin loves him. They spend so much time together that their friendship is much stronger than most married couples they know, the heterosexual married couples, that is.
Queens Camp	by Jeffrey Lynn Stoddard Aug. 31, 2010	$5.99	159715 words	Sample 10%
An ordinary camping trip with five gay friends turns sour when, first, they meet up with some bullies, and then get swept away with the bullies to an unknown place by a beam of pure white light. Once there, the ten are forced to face adversity and discover for themselves what they are really made of. The fight for survival and supremacy dogs their every turn as they search for a way to get home.
J'inventais ma vie	by Editions Ex Aequo Laurence schwalm Aug. 31, 2010	$3.99	88929 words	Sample 50%
Marie-Pierre Pruvot a eu deux vies et deux carrières : l'une d'enseignante, et l'autre de meneuse de revue au Carrousel dans les années soixante et soixante-dix, où en tant que Bambi elle allumait des incendies sur scène et brûlait à son fer la mémoire des hommes venus contempler sa plastique...
Lessons Learned	by Lisa Williams Aug. 30, 2010	$1.00	3340 words	Sample 10%
Charlotte fell in love with a pretty waitress, but sometimes pretty waitresses aren't what they seem. This is the story of a woman and her girlfriend, and their journey to overcome emotional instability.
Seven Sweet Things: a novella with recipes	by Shaun Levin Aug. 30, 2010	$4.99	23546 words	Sample 20%
An affair that begins in an Internet chatroom takes the narrator & his lover, Martin, further into love than either could have imagined. Disturbingly honest and intensely erotic, Seven Sweet Things is as much an exploration of love as it is the lovers' exploration of London. Eking out a living by selling cakes & desserts, the narrator loves reading Plato, sitting in parks and feeding his beloved.
Disturbed by Her Song	by Tanith Lee Aug. 30, 2010	$8.99	63124 words	Sample 50%
Disturbed By Her Song collects the work of Esther Garber & her half-brother Judas Garbah, the mysterious family of writers that Tanith Lee has been channeling for the past few years. Possibly autobiographical, frequently erotic and darkly surreal, their fiction takes place in a variety of eras and places, from Egypt in the 1940s, to England in the grip of the Pre-Raphaelites, to gaslit Paris.
Spuds	by B.K. Wright Aug. 27, 2010	$1.99	5285 words	Sample 20%
Mike and Trevor have been each other’s lifeline, confidante, and partner in “mischief” for as long as either of them can remember. When Trevor asks his best bud to open a business with him, Mike quickly agrees, bringing his carefree and somewhat reckless attitude with him to work every day. Mike secretly advertises that their business includes odd jobs.
A Susan Slutt Mystery: Peril Over the Carport	by Michael G. Cornelius Aug. 27, 2010	Free!	8027 words	Read a sample
Glamorous British air hostess Shirley Flighty and her crew have moved in to the luxurious apartment over Susan's garage. But then mysterious things begin to happen over the Slutt family carport -- including the appearance of a dreadful sky phantom! Can Susan earn her wings by solving this haunting mystery? If you've never read any Susan Slutt stories before, why not start with this one?
Running Dry	by M. Christian Aug. 26, 2010	$4.95	56914 words	Sample 10%
A 154-year-old nonhuman painter is living quietly in Los Angeles when he receives a cryptic message from a lover he last saw in 1913—when he killed him, or so he had always thought. Set in contemporary LA, with excursions into the outback of Southern California's high desert, Running Dry is a stunningly realized vampire tale of vengeance, loyalty, and the inescapable humanity of the inhuman.
Kipling and Camping	by Sophia Deri-Bowen Aug. 26, 2010	$1.50	3471 words	Sample 30%
A displaced American and his British boyfriend, on a hiking trip into the mountains, find that the explorations of both wilderness and relationships have much in common with the works of Kipling. A short story from our Diversity line.
If You Just Smile	by B.K. Wright Aug. 24, 2010	$1.99	12394 words	Sample 20%
Matt has everything that he has ever wanted, or at least he thinks he does. Matt’s boss is the best, and Matt has lived with his partner and lover, Kent, for the past few years. If there is one thing that Matt would love to change, it is the anger which he seems to cause in his lover. Matt does his best to be a good partner to Kent, but is embarrassed about his black eyes and bruises.
San Francisco Values	by James Turner Aug. 23, 2010	$1.99	61816 words	Sample 50%
Think the real estate market's rough now? It's nothing compared to San Francisco's heady bubble days. Just ask Ella Barker, the city's top broker. She's used to the hourly price increases. What does surprise her are the splashy murders surrounding the sale of the San Francisco's priciest mansion ever. Ella wants to close the sale. The murderer prefers to kill the deal, no matter what the price.
Fourth Vision of Destiny - Mike	by Kallysten Aug. 20, 2010	$0.99	11044 words	Sample 50%
Mike has had little luck in finding Mr. Right, despite his friends’ attempts at introducing him to potential love interests. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, his loneliness and one drink too many cause him to flirt with a handsome stranger and ask for a one-night stand. In the morning, though, that questionable decision might turn out to be the one that will change Mike’s life for the better.
A Susan Slutt Mystery: The Legend of Black Booty	by Kate Emburg Aug. 19, 2010	$2.99	13938 words	Sample 25%
Susan Slutt finds her family in an uproar -- new neighbors are moving in next door! There seem to be something mysterious about these people ... could it have something to do with the son they refuse to talk about? What does it have to do with the uprising of the town's domestics, maids, and servants (including Susan’s own!)? Though this is part of an ongoing series, it can be read on its own.
Orlando - Lyle: A Gay Trilogy - Book Three	by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010	$5.99	128779 words	Sample 10%
Lyle's life is now complicated by a number of factors. First and foremost, a kidnapper has emerged on the scene, abducting children. Things really heat up, though, when the bad guy starts signing names to his notes... familiar names. And then there's FBI agent, Orlando Alvarez, with whom Lyle butts antlers at every turn, and yet he finds an unalterable attraction towards the man.
Bucky - Lyle: A Gay Trilogy - Book Two	by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010	$5.99	119421 words	Sample 10%
Continuing from where book one left off, Lyle heads back out to the mean city streets in search of murder and mayhem and all kinds of other fun 'cop things'. Surprisingly, a routine traffic stop results in something most unexpected - named Bucky, and he's got all the qualifications for a runaway romance. Dieter and Michaels are back as well, both of them harboring startling secrets of their own.
Keon - Lyle: A Gay Trilogy - Book One	by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010	$5.99	102058 words	Sample 10%
Love is not always perfect, but it can be beautiful. Such is the case for Lyle, a policeman who does not expect to find his perfect mate while responding to a homicide call at the derelict Grosher Hotel. It is there, though, that he meets Keon, a young paraplegic man who is one welfare check away from living out on the street. Thus begins an adventure between the two men that neither will forget.
This One's For Smith - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book Three	by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010	$5.99	132675 words	Sample 10%
Did Smith break out of prison to finish what he had started five years ago or are there more powerful forces of a supernatural nature at work? Billy's past appears to be coming back to haunt him and Abraham with some pretty devastating results. Can the two men weather the storm or will this break them?
Revenge of the Mother - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book Two	by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010	$5.99	131833 words	Sample 10%
Billy and his sister, Mirna, are back to once again take life by the horns. Billy and Abraham are to find that, although domestic life looks good on the drawing board, myriad unforeseen pitfalls are to challenge their bond. One specific pitfall is Abraham's troubled nephew who suddenly becomes not only a welcomed addition but a disruptive force as well, challenging their relationship.
In The Beginning - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book One	by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010	$5.99	114773 words	Sample 10%
Meet Billy Butler. He's been safely guarded from the evils of life by his overprotective parents. Meet Mirna, Billy's older sister who wants to rectify that situation. Meet Sue, the girl who can't wait to sink her sexual claws into young Billy. Meet Billy's nemesis, Smith (high school bully extraordinaire). Now meet Greg, Billy's soon to be boyfriend.
Like Water	by Judas Wilkinson Aug. 18, 2010	$0.99	2926 words	Sample 50%
It is Ben’s eighteen birthday. At a sex club he meets Aaron. But is Aaron the father figure he is looking for? A short film screenplay by Judas Wilkinson.
My Uncle's Lover	by B.K. Wright Aug. 18, 2010	$1.99	5453 words	Sample 20%
Erich’s dream life differs greatly from the expected life of a young man growing up on his family’s farm in rural Kansas. To the unknowing, Erich’s dream life is no different than any other man who calls the northernmost part of Kansas home. But unlike many young men, Erich has no desire to marry, to marry a woman, that is.
Reapers, Inc. - Rogue Reaper	by B.L. Newport Aug. 17, 2010	$4.99	74851 words	Sample 50%
It's been nine months since Seamus Flannery issued his threat to Brigit Malone; but the question still looms: what will she be sorry for? When Seamus finally finds the means to his promised revenge, Brigit will risk her immortal soul for the one thing that matters most.
Hot off the Presses: A Novel	by Elliott Mackle Aug. 17, 2010	$8.99	92811 words	Sample 20%
What happens to a crusading journalist when he ﬁnds himself falling for a closeted gymnast favored to win gold medals at the upcoming Olympics? When CNN and Sports Illustrated hound him in their never-ending demand for sensationalism that threatens careers? Henry must ﬁ nd the answer to moral dilemmas: integrity versus propriety; passion versus restraint.
A Fluffy Tale	by Ann Somerville Aug. 16, 2010	$2.99	49156 words	Sample 20%
Julian has a furry ball of trouble to deal with. A tall, dark stranger may provide the solution — but maybe the complications are more than he can handle. "A Fluffy Tale" will appeal to lovers of m/m mromance and small cute ferret-shaped mammals alike.
A Susan Slutt Mystery: The Red Trailer Mystery	by Michael G. Cornelius Aug. 13, 2010	$2.99	11631 words	Sample 25%
Girl detective Susan Slutt hits the road with new beau Frank Baccardi, his alcoholic brother Joe, and new chum Tracikaye while trying to track down a missing man. But a mysterious figure in black is stalking her every move. Will Susan Slutt survive? What secret is Frank hiding from his brother? Though this is part of an ongoing series, it can be read on its own.
BREATH AND OTHER STORIES	by Terry Wolverton Aug. 12, 2010	$4.99	49632 words	Sample 50%
BREATH AND OTHER STORIES is the first time Terry Wolverton's short fiction, written over the past two decades, has been collected in one volume. In "Breath," a mother wrestles with how much freedom for her daughter might be too much. In "Sex Less," a lesbian contemplates her waning desire and what impact this might have on her identity. Wolverton brings us characters at pivotal moments in life.
The Zagzagel Diaries: Lost	by Bryl R. Tyne Aug. 09, 2010	$1.50	4820 words	Sample 30%
The angel Zagzagel finds himself under direct orders from Big Papa himself to do his job and not interfere with fate's outcome for his charge Charley. Charley's had her own share of issues and loss in her life, and Zag's pretty sure she deserves a break this time. Unable to follow the orders from Above, Zagzagel begins to realize that he may not be able to fulfill his duties much longer.
The Wolf at the Door	by Jameson Currier Aug. 08, 2010	$6.00	92088 words	Sample 8%
From the award-winning author of Where the Rainbow Ends and The Haunted Heart comes a witty tour de force of spirits, spooks, and sinners, a supernatural roller coaster set in the Big Easy that is giddy, soulful, and sentimental.
King of Hearts	by B.K. Wright Aug. 08, 2010	$1.99	5568 words	Sample 30%
When Marc notices the silhouette of a man who he is certain is the man he had loved many years ago, those old feelings come flooding back instantly. When he discovers that this man is, indeed, the man from his past, but who now is holding a baby in his arms, Marc has no idea what to say to him. This man is the only man who Marc has ever loved.
Umbriel	by Mel Keegan Aug. 04, 2010	$5.99	43573 words	Sample 20%
In the fading light, a tiny fragment of the mystery of St. Martin's Abbey finds its way into the hands of photographer Rick Grey. Living through the next twenty-four hours is the only way he can believe any of it. But seeing ... feeling ... is believing. Gothic mystery and sizzling romance from an exciting new collaborative partnership!
The Interstellar Incident	by T.J. Davis Aug. 04, 2010	$4.99	88983 words	Sample 35%
This book is a crazy and delightfully unorthodox view of the world as seen through the eyes of an old hippie. It is a satirical, gay, political, allegory. The aliens, One, the Galdarnians, and Brianbob all have a problem. And what about that secret message? Who wrote it and what does it say? Bobby Weaver knows. Just look at him grin. He knows something.
B. Quick	by C. S, Laurel Aug. 03, 2010	Free!	2219 words	Read a sample
It was a night of triumphal activity for the Society For The Elimination of Good Looking Blonds. By sheer chance, middle-aged literature professor Bill Yates interrupts a murderer in the act of dumping an unconscious young man into the local river. Bill surprises himself by rescuing the young man and unwittingly plunges into a maelstrom of murder, psychoanalysis and falling in love.
New Normal	by Jeffrey Ricker Aug. 02, 2010	$1.50	3021 words	Sample 25%
What if doctors were able to transplant your mind into a new body after a terrible accident? What if, thanks to the process, you found you could no longer love the person you were with or live your old life? What would become your new 'normal?'
Chasing the Light	by Joel Zarley Aug. 02, 2010	$5.99	62863 words	Sample 25%
It is a mystery from the dawn of time. The remnants of primordial light; compressed into a solitary gem and expelled with man from paradise as punishment for the original sin. Their mentor murdered, two men must now face their greatest fears to find one of the greatest treasures in history. Can they find the relic and fulfill the final wishes of the man they loved, or fall to his same fate?
Bear Hugs	by B.K. Wright Aug. 01, 2010	$3.99	17931 words	Sample 20%
When Eric spends a day in the park in search of just the right setting for his painting, he meets a man who very quickly wins his heart. Eric soon realizes that he has never known a love like the love he feels for this man. When this man confesses a desire that he has carried with him for almost half a century, Eric wonders if his own desire for true love may not be the same as this man's.
Angel in the Barn	by Shabbu Aug. 01, 2010	$1.99	10468 words	Sample 15%
Two very different erotic gay short story takes on the image of an angel appearing in a barn window. “I came at it from the rear, seeing the high window lit with the full afternoon sun, and I saw him there caught in the sun, naked and golden, like some lost angel. Perched up there on the windowsill with his arms spread wide hanging on to the frame. He is the reason I remember the barn so well."
Beneath the Neon Moon	by Theda Black Jul. 30, 2010	$3.99	25456 words	Sample 30%
Zach and Mal have never met, but one summer night finds them in desperate trouble together, kidnapped and trapped in darkness. The moon's rising high and full in the sky when Zach notices something's changing in Mal, growing volatile and wild. And no matter how quickly the bond between them grows, Zach's afraid he won't survive the night.
Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone	by Anne de Gandt Jul. 30, 2010	You set the price!	16841 words	Sample 20%
Plusieurs mois ont passé, Cassandre, Déméter et Perséphone se retrouvent et tiennent une conversation à “cœur ouvert”. Leurs échanges tissent le fil de leurs attentes, à l’issue incertaine. Perséphone est à la recherche de l'amour véritable. Le trouvera-t-elle ? Trahison, joie, peine : l'amour, quel qu'il soit, n'est-il pas que cela ?
Music in the City	by AnneMarie Buhl Jul. 29, 2010	$0.99	7486 words	Sample 20%
Lana, a violinist, moves from her small town to the big city, hoping she'll find the adventure and excitement she craves. But life there is a far cry from what she imagined and the insecure Lana has difficulty fitting in. When she meets a beautiful girl and starts to question everything about herself, Lana realizes she must let go of her past if she wants to embrace the change she needs.
Schlachtfeld	by Andy Matthews Jul. 28, 2010	You set the price!	11987 words	Sample 25%
I hold her close against the static. Behind her back, on the shelf next to the bed, the radio spits and squalls, a storm of white noise interspersed with precious little information. We keep it on, as it's our lifeline, a communication with the world beyond.
Inestimable Blessings	by Amanda Young Jul. 27, 2010	$4.99	33833 words	Sample 25%
Lee Calder’s life is right on track. He has a small circle of close friends, a career he loves, and a baby on the way via a surrogate. The only things standing in the way of Lee having it all are the bundle of joy due any minute and his new lover's apparent aversion to children.
Ugly Naked People	by Giselle Renarde Jul. 21, 2010	$1.50	2741 words	Sample 25%
Rave is concerned about her girlfriend Astrid's rapidly declining weight and health. As Astrid's eating disorder begins to take its toll on the couple's relationship, Rave hopes that a dramatic move on her part will save both Astrid and the future they could have together.
Head Games	by B.K. Wright Jul. 19, 2010	$3.99	9178 words	Sample 20%
When Roman answers an ad to work at ManGrowth Manor, a specialty hospital for men only, and a place that Roman has never heard of, he is unclear of his duties at the institution, and even more confused about the mission of the hospital itself. After being given a brief tour of ManGrowth Manor, Roman is still uncertain about the job, but decides to give it a chance.
Song on the Sand	by Ruth Sims Jul. 18, 2010	$2.99	8610 words	Sample 25%
Tony Dalby finds himself on the wrong end of his 80s, confined to a nursing home, with his days as a dancer a thing of the past. The appearance of Drew into his life brings a welcome distraction, as well as a bit of mystery as to why Drew constantly visits the wheelchair-bound, comatose Jesse. As secrets are revealed, Dalby finds he may have a renewed purpose for living after all.
Vintage: A Ghost Story	by Steve Berman Jul. 13, 2010	$5.99	55217 words	Sample 20%
In a small New Jersey town, a lonely teen walking along a highway one autumn evening meets the boy of his dreams, a boy who died decades ago and haunts the road. Awkward crushes, both bitter and sweet, lead him to face youthful dreams and childish fears. With a cast of offbeat friends, antiques, and Ouija boards, Vintage offers readers a memorable blend of dark humor, chills and love.

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