The Yule festival of Twelfth Night is a time when servants are the masters and vice versa, and tension and humor fill the air. Dan and his partner, Taj, have busy lives even without their duties as members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. When Taj is selected to coordinate the holiday activ... Read More
Ever since Martel Heller rolled his first dreadlock, his love life has been blessed. For seven years he’s had the luxury of cherry-picking the hottest men available. But when the dress code at his new job forces him to hack off his lucky locks, his good fortune comes to an end.
Lost Cow Ranch foreman Simon Bryan is worried about Luke, his boss and possessive partner of twelve years. Reeling from the flood that took his horse, Luke has postponed surgery on his knee, and his nightmares have been escalating. Worse, he is pulling... Read More
When his young niece Bailey moves in, Cory knows he needs to end his casual fling with Ken. Bailey’s had enough upheaval in her short life, and Cory doesn't want her to get attached to a “friend” who won't be sticking around. Even so, Cory finds himself continuing to let Ken into his life, but... Read More
Kyle’s mother thinks he’s crazy. He’s just moved from Florida to Anchorage, Alaska for an elementary school teaching job. In December. She may not be far off base. Spooked by a “monster” outside his new house, Kyle calls for the police, only to discover that his attacker is a moose named Mariah. Mor... Read More
In the world of medieval Iceland, family loyalty and complex codes of revenge are everything. When nineteen-year-old Geirr attempts to seek vengeance against Ari Thorgillsson for the death of his older brother, he is nearly killed himself. But Ari has grown tired of the feud that has devastated the... Read More
Christmas at 75 degrees with lights strung in palm trees is just wrong, to Gabriel's way of thinking. But when Keoni Kawaha, a handsome native Hawaiian, enters his sweet shoppe, Gabriel thinks cold and the holidays may not have to go hand in hand. In fact, exchanging presents in a cabana on the b... Read More
All is not sparkly snowflakes and sweet candy canes in North Pole City. Office workers Tim and Noel do nothing all day but antagonize each other—petty fighting that might be based on hatred… or a heated mutual attraction. It’s up to Jack Frost and his elf-friend Rudy to broach the hostilities and in... Read More
When Derek left on a three-month work trip without Chase, Chase refused to see him off or talk with his lover the entire time. A rift grew between them, one that endured until Christmas, making Chase realize what he had lost. He realized he’d hurt Derek deeply, and now it was up to him to make the s... Read More
New Year’s Eve isn’t a big deal to Mark, who ends up spending the time at the gym working out. But his lover Daniel shows up to help him welcome the New Year with a bang.... Read More
Magnus Carstens, an eminent glaciologist, recently had to change his life: he's become his nephew Jakob's guardian after the boy's parents died in a plane crash, he's taken a new job as a park ranger, and he's moved them to Mistleto... Read More
Arthur is so emotionally jaded that he prefers nameless, faceless encounters allowing him the freedom to walk away. But then he meets Mitchell while hunting for an office Secret Santa gift. Mitchell is kind, funny, and quick-witted, and while Arthur starts thinking about a meaningless hook-up, he... Read More
One snowy, frustrating December evening, Greg prays for help finding a way to be both a good churchgoer and an out gay man. He doesn’t expect the answer to be a snowball in the back… and immediately meeting Corey, a fellow grad student. With the man of his dreams falling for him hard, Greg still has... Read More
Newly arrived in Scotland, Trent doesn't know the country, much less the people, and he's anticipating quiet, lonely holidays. So when his boss invites him to a party, he agrees to attend. Armed with whiskey and a smile, Trent meets Andrew, who's happy to tell him all about Scotland, ceilid... Read More
Spur of the moment, Alec invites co-worker Brenden to spend the winter holidays with him. The longer they're together, the more frustrated Alec gets, until a combination of Christmas cookies and spiced tamales lead to a new tradition for them both.... Read More
Andy and Trent met at a Hogmanay ceilidh last year when Trent was new to Scotland, and they hit it off right away. Now it's New Year's Eve twelve months later, and they're still together, happier than ever. But Andy has news for him, something that may mean Trent will be alone in Scotland o... Read More
Stan Winston is a late-middle-aged man who has spent his life being part King Midas and part lounge lizard, happily increasing his wealth as he schmoozed women and lived his life large. He's been drifting for a while, though, until buddy Jeremy North, just three days out of military service, appe... Read More
Detective Jefferson Jeffries doesn’t understand why his lover, florist Sean Wycliff, refuses to commit to Christmas dinner with his family. Christmas at the Jeffries household will be special this year. Deployments are ending and siblings are coming home from as far away as Afghanistan and Iraq—ever... Read More
Mark Vincent has had enough. After his old cover ops organization is disbanded, he’s relegated to the CIA, where his career is slowly being strangled to death by conspiracy and apathy. Come New Year’s Day, he plans to be out of there, only… the one partner he ever wanted to keep is having a d... Read More
Angel Ferrera and Sebastian Case have spent the last four months content in their casual yet intense burgeoning relationship. So when Sebastian invites Angel on a ski trip over the Christmas holidays, he can hardly wait. A fun, relaxed trip and lots of wild sex in front of the fireplace? Sounds like... Read More
How many chances does a man get before it’s too late? When Guy staggers home after a raucous Christmas Eve with his closest friends, he’s visited by a spirit who looks suspiciously like Teddy, the friend Guy’s secretly crushing on. Can Guy learn the lessons of the past—and make the right choices in ... Read More
There's something to be said for old flames. NYPD Sgt. AJ Cooper seems to think so. His ex, Brad Meyers, dumped him to work on getting a starring role in a Broadway show, leaving AJ confused and betrayed. Five months later, while patrolling Times Square, AJ sees a giant advertisement for Brad'... Read More
For years, Mal has given Aidan a little piece of the world for special occasions in the form of unique rocks and fossils—until the year he gives Aidan a piece of the moon instead. Aidan has treasured every gift: in a world of impersonal relationships, they’re the one reminder he has that somebody ou... Read More
Teddy realizes he drank too much at the office Christmas party when he wakes up in a hotel room with confused memories of a night of fierce, fabulous sex and a man asleep beside him. He doesn't know how his outrageous behavior will be judged by his boss, but he'll find out soon... when his bos... Read More
In an effort to recapture the joy of his childhood Christmases, Matt leaves Toronto for a holiday in the interior of British Columbia. But citified Matt has forgotten his winter survival skills, and when he totals his car on a country road during sudden white-out conditions, it takes a rugged backwo... Read More
While on tour, Eric is treated like a spun-glass ornament. His lover Dave didn’t. But without him around, Eric is considered too fragile to be on his own. So when his reserved car doesn’t show before rehearsal for his Christmas Eve concert, he’s entrusted to a cabbie given strict instructions of whe... Read More
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and tightly wound museum curator Paxton Thorvaldsen is working up the courage to give a box of chocolates to the hot new guy in the office when an urgent message arrives in his email. A lost earring belonging to the daughter of the last Czar of Russia has been recovered, ... Read More
John and Anthony always have a hard time carving out some alone time for the holidays. John’s services in search and rescue are in high demand because his dog has a fine nose and a good track record for finding lost souls. What his fellow volunteers don’t realize is Sir Barksalot is actually Anthony... Read More
Despite the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, FBI Agent Drake and his Army officer partner Tim keep their relationship under wraps for the sake of Tim's career. Though they’d rather be open about their relationship, the sex and friendship make up for having to hide. Then holiday stress kicks... Read More
Jack's stressful, high-powered life leaves no time for anything except a casual friendship-with-benefits with his neighbor Henry, a laid-back, outdoors type with excellent computer skills. It's the perfect arrangement for two men who are attracted to each other but don't have much else in c... Read More
Newly arrived in St. John's Wood, Alex Nielsen is having trouble getting his creative juices flowing – until a gorgeous postman knocks at his front door. Then Oliver Bassett shows up on Alex's doorstep with a parcel…on Christmas Day. *Wet Dream*... Read More
Josh held baby Vivien when she took her first breath in the world, and he has loved every breath she’s taken since. Now Vivien needs a home—a “for real” forever home, and Josh would love to be the one who takes her in. But Josh’s partner, Sammy, isn’t a fan of children of any size or stamp. Will Jos... Read More
Ryan’s entire life changed the night Scott surprised him in a bathroom at a party. Now Ryan’s soulless climb up the corporate ladder has stalled—but his quality life has become a whirlwind of laughter, joy and surprises, thanks to Scotty’s playful, gentle heart.
All college student Adam Everett is trying to do is get to his sister’s house for holiday break. First his car breaks down, then his ride takes off to Vegas with his gas money, forcing Adam to come up with a Plan C. His last hope is a campus ride exchange, where he ends up with the reluctant Michael... Read More
Nathan Calder is a young businessman, successful in every way—according to him. According to his best friend, who fancies herself a matchmaker, he's letting the best years of his life pass by while he nurses a bruised heart. When his boss sends him to Chicago to work on a project with the handsom... Read More
When Sir Daltrey Powell summons his niece's old, stuffy piano teacher for a dressing-down, he's more than surprised when the young, handsome Professor Northlund Merrit presents himself. Despite their dispute, Daltrey is convinced: He will do what he must to fan the spark he saw in Northlund... Read More
Surviving the battle but threatened by the cold, Sweyn is desperately seeking shelter when he stumbles across a priest gathering the holy mistletoe for Yule. Demanding succor, he is surprised with the priest turns on him, not at all the gentle lamb he appears. They are an odd pair to pass the evenin... Read More
All Danny Hillstone wants for Christmas is a steady boyfriend, but after a series of very dull dates, the chances of his wish coming true are pretty slim... until Danny ends up with two men who want to date him. Amy, Danny's surrogate mother and business partner, fixes him up with Kent Bevans, a ... Read More
Ryan's finally home after a long week of hiding in a hotel while his boyfriend's parents visited. He isn't happy that Jordan hasn’t told his parents he’s gay but believes Jordan when he promises to come out. When Jordan’s family ends up on their doorstep after a winter storm shuts down the ... Read More
Crotchety and cranky Rudy—aka Santa—is in a foul mood every Christmas season. He talks to lots of children and even more parents but not with guys looking for dates. Only when his best helper makes him a very special gift does he meet someone to his liking. Kind of. Because that someone is made of f... Read More
Seven years ago, Blake ran away from the trauma of his father’s death and his romantic feelings for his best friend, Tom. To Blake’s surprise when he returns home on Christmas Eve, Tom is at the dock to greet him and tell him he’s forgiven for running as long as he has Christmas dinner with Tom and ... Read More
Harry Sokol is in a personal rut, single with no prospects while slogging through his eighth Yuletide season as an elf in his department store’s Christmas Wonderland. When romance beckons from an unexpected place, can Harry get out of his own way and accept it for the joy it is?... Read More
When Marlon died on Christmas Eve, Darren withdrew from the holidays, and life in general, until Max, the man who introduced him to Marlon, invites Darren to his parents' house for Thanksgiving. Darren agrees and is immediately overwhelmed by Max's large, boisterous family. He tries to retrea... Read More
Left in the lurch without a Santa, Rob grabs a gorgeous guy he sort-of recognizes from the office to wear the red suit, and it's immediate attraction on both their parts. But Rob's ex, John, knows something important about the jolly ol' fellow, something he hopes doesn't ruin the holiday... Read More
Little Tegan wants nothing more than for her Daddies to get back together for Christmas. For the two men who don’t know how to mend fences, Santa’s help is the little bit of Christmas magic they need. *Wet Dream*... Read More
Russ Manners writes greeting cards for a living, except Christmas is fast approaching, there's no snow, and he's fallen behind on his big Easter Card project. He's blaming the new guy, Ian Fiorillo, because ever since Ian was hired, Russ spends all his time writing bad Valentine rhymes to I... Read More
When Mitch’s relationship with his boyfriend implodes on Christmas Eve, it’s up to his best friend, Sam, to comfort him. It’s not like Sam has a choice. He cares deeply for Mitch. He even refrains from saying “I told you so.”
That one night of chaste comfort is all it takes to start Sam t... Read More
Michael Morgan, former top-seeded Australian tennis player, is long-since retired. When his former rival—and former one night stand—Arkady Yemelyanev comes to Sydney and asks him to play in a Christmas Eve exhibition match, Michael is forced to come to terms with the fact that he will never again be... Read More