IN THEIR OWN SKINS (Click Here) NEW RELEASE !!

Almost twenty years have passed since Cain, the formidable T-Rex shifter, and his Ultimate Predators attacked the Shifting Sands Ranch. Jax, Dakota, and the rest of the Pack have matured and prospered. A new generation of shifters have come into their own at the Ranch, not least of which are twins Tai and Mal, who give their uncles no end of sass, just like teenagers should. Life is good, but the peace they’ve enjoyed is about to be splintered.

Cain left behind more than just his mark on the lives of the folks at the Shifting Sands Ranch, and his twin legacies are vengeful, lethal, hungry, and headed for the Ranch, intent on finishing what Cain began.
What happens when the next generation of shifters collide just like their parents' did? Who will survive? Who will come out on top?

OUTLAND (Click Here)

Meet Hank and Beaver, two good ol' boys living in a backwater town in the middle of the Bible Belt. They've been lovers for twenty-five years, leading a quiet life on the down low. They have each other, their friends, and no ambition to make waves.That all changes when a Bible-thumping preacher with a deep hatred of homosexuals takes it upon himself to launch a campaign of harassment aimed at the local gay community. Things quickly spiral out of the control until at last, balls to the wall, the boys choose to fight back. All that remains to be seen is if they'll survive the war with their hides – and their love – intact.   
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SHIFTING SANDS (Click Here)

Shapeshifter Dakota thinks he's the only one of his kind in the whole world. Then he meets Jax and the sparks -- and fur -- flies. Convinced now that there must be more like them, Dakota and Jax seek out other shapeshifters and bring them all to the Shifting Sands ranch, where they can be free to be themselves. Where the restraints of cities and people can't hold them back.

But what if not all shifters are content to just subsist side by side with humans? What if there are predators out there from time long past who consider themselves to be the top of the food chain?  There may be forces at work looking to take the Shifting Sands ranch out of the picture. Can Dakota and Jax save themselves and the world from the predators? Or have they bitten off more than they can chew? SOLD OUT AT ORLANDO GAYDAYS

IN BEAR COUNTRY II "The Barbary Coast" (Click Here)

Bear found more than he ever expected in Pride – a friend, a companion, and a lover who claimed him body and soul.  From the peaceful seclusion of a cabin in the Colorado Rockies, across the sweeping prairie and desert, join Bear and Pride on a journey of discovery where their ultimate destination of San Francisco, the infamous Barbary Coast, will test the very limits of their love.

SETI'S HEART (Click Here)>>> HITS TOP 10 ON AMAZON IN GAY ROMANCE!! <<<<

Cursed by the god who shares his name, Seti was an Egyptian king who lost everything; his name, his kingdom, even the man he loved more than anything in the world. For centuries he's waited in a dusty, forgotten sarcophagus, until Logan comes along. Logan is a graduate student who stumbles on Seti in the basement of a museum and accidentally awakens him. Logan figures any way he looks at it, a missing mummy is going to be bad for his career, so he takes Seti with him until he can decide what to do. He doesn't want to be accused to theft, but who's going to believe in a mummy coming back to life?Seti and Logan have a lot more to worry about than the modern day police. There's a group of scientists that want Seti for more than decoration and a vengeful god with an agenda to get Seti gone once and for all. Logan has to deal with all of that, but his biggest problem might just be Seti himself, who's trying hard to get into Logan's pants, and his heart.

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Pride is a man who's been battered by life. A former confederate soldier, he's attacked while traveling through the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. Rescued by Bear, a mountain of a man with a heart as big as the rest of him, they forge a friendship that deepens into something else as they face the rigors and challenges of life in the wilds of Colorado, and a threat from Bear's past.

RIDING HEARTBREAK ROAD (Click here) BEST SELLER

Jake Goodall is a Texas bull rider who's used to keeping his preference for men under wraps. Brent Miller is a wealthy New York businessman who has never had to hide. When Brent's car breaks down in Jake's hometown, the two of them begin a romance that might prove hazardous to their health. Can the bull rider from the Lone Star State and the businessman from New York buck the odds to stay together? Find out in Riding Heartbreak Road

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Homesteads and Horseradish (Click Here) NEW RELEASE!!

Brace is none too happy to find a greenhorn building a sod house at the base of his mountain. In fact, he's determined to run the little fellow right off his land. Unfortunately for Brace, Gaylord Quinn has nowhere else to go, and he has a patent from the US Land Office saying he has full rights to the land.
Quinn is scared to death of Brace, but he's even more scared of having to return to a life he managed to escape. He needs the security of a new home. His dire circumstances might convince Brace to help him, but it will be the friendship that springs up between the men that endures. Will the friendship turn into something more?

Ordinarily Fabulous: The Queen of Cups (Click Here) NEW RELEASE

Jon's encounter with a picture of Miss Sweet Georgia Peaches outside a gay club makes him realize something really important. He wants to be a drag queen, but he doesn't have the first idea of how to go about it. He sets about finding Georgia, aka Bobby, who decides to teach Jon everything he needs to know, including the Eight Rules to Being Ordinarily Fabulous.

As Jon becomes Maya Lure, he also gets to know Bobby, and Georgia, a lot better. Things start to get weird, when Bobby and Jon deepen their relationship, and Bobby's alter ego disapproves. Even as Jon finds the life he wants as a performer, he fears he'll lose Bobby forever. Will they be able to sort out their personalities in time to make it work?

The Knight of Wands: Playing with Fire (Click Here)

Summary: Clown and juggler Marcus is good enough at his job that he doesn't mind not having a net for his high wire act. It's a good thing, too, because his boss won't let him have one, which proves to be a problem when his act comes crashing to the ground during a performance.

Jericho is Marcus' best friend, the brother of the circus owner, has been in love with Marcus for years. When Marcus is injured, Jericho sees it as the perfect time to confess his love. Danger lurks around unexpected corners, though, and Jericho and Marcus will have to step very carefully to survive.

Knight Shade: The Knight of Swords (Click Here)

Justus isn't used to helping people. In his old life, he helped himself, and looked out for number one. As the Knight Shade, though, he has to deliver souls through the Half-World, and when one of those souls touches him deeply, it comes as a big surprise.

Trying to help Sally, the young soul who needs his aid, Justus meets Billy, and manages to bring the young man into the Half-World to help him with his task. The two of them face unknown perils to save Sally, and as they work together to solve their problems, they learn to admire each other. Can Justus and Billy complete their quest and find a way to be together?

Il Cavaliere delle Tazze (The Knight of Cups) (Click here)

Alex, an unemployed actor in New York, finds himself at the mercy of a magical tarot card, The Knight of Cups. Swept backwards through time into Arthurian England, he finds himself in the awkward position of impersonating his own ancestral uncle, the lover of King Arthur of Camelot.

CHANGE OF HEART (Click here)

Dae Anderson is a veterinarian who has a few problems - namely a psychotic ex-boyfriend and a secret crush on his veterinary assistant, Sean. Oh, and there's that pesky thing about being a werewolf...

TWO SPIRITS (Click here)

Toby Garrett, a fledgling reporter from Kansas City, is stranded in the New Mexico Territory after a stagecoach accident. Rescued by Buckshot Atkins, a Texas Ranger on the hunt for a mass murderer, Toby discovers a supernatural connection with him, and a love that endures.

Dancing on the Head of a Pin (Click Here)

Angel Malak knows he owes demon Cael a debt of gratitude for saving his life at least a millennium ago. He's starting to crack under the pressure of Cael's flirting, which is good, because Cael's deadline to stay out of Hell is coming up fast. Still, Malak's not sure he wants to share his soul by sleeping with the most beautiful demon he knows.

When Cael's old boss shows up to remind him just what's waiting for him back in Hell, Asmodai gloats a little too much, and tells Cael the end of days might be coming up a little earlier than planned. Can Cael and Malak find a way to keep Cael on earth and stop the impending apocalypse?

Something's Gotta Give NEW RELEASE Click here to get your copy

Heath Ambers can’t seem to catch a break. When his former boyfriend, an ex-con, cleans him of house and home and breaks his heart, Heath doubts he’ll ever trust again. Can Bill, the honest, straightforward, puppy-loving police officer, help Heath find love again, or will Heath’s past destroy them both?

Judas Steer Click here to get your copy

When Granger Blue signed on as a drover for the Lazy J, he expected to suffer all the hardships involved in riding herd across the wild, dust-choked plains from Nebraska to Oregon. What he didn’t expect was temptation in the form of a young greenhorn with cornflower blue eyes named Billy Bower. With as many secrets as heads of cattle, the drive may turn out to be the most dangerous of Granger’s life as he works to bring the herd in with his skin -- and heart -- intact.

Through the Veil (Click Here)

Fall always brings up bittersweet memories for Alex Martin, especially Halloween. It was Halloween when he met the love of his life, Charlie Martin, and Halloween when Alex lost him. This Halloween, he can't stop thinking of Charlie, reliving their time together in his mind over and over. The whole obsession thing seems a little weird, even for Alex. Will Halloween night tell him why Charlie is on his mind?

Decisions of the Heart (Click Here)

In this prequel to Kiernan Kelly's A Forever Family, Josh Langram is an ex-Marine with a heavy responsibility. He's a single dad with a six-year old son named Seth. On Seth's first day at Sacred Heart Academy, Josh meets Brett, another single dad with a handful of his own, his six-year old daughter, Amanda.

Feeling strength in numbers, the two lonely men band together for play dates for the kids, but things soon heat up between the adults. Will Josh and Brett be able to handle juggling their kids and their sex life?

 
FIONN O ’ THE FAE, A Fairy Tail (Click Here)

Lusty fairy Fionn has a problem. A curse from Queen Danu leaves Fionn at the mercy of any human who calls him. And keeps him from being satisfied more often than not. Granting wishes is Fionn's gig, but he usually doesn't get anything in return but a whole lot of frustration.
When antiquities expert Michael inadvertently summons Fionn to his shop, he wants nothing to do with the Fae at all. But the handsome Fionn soon has him singing another tune. Will Michael be the human to make a wish that gives them both what they want? Note: Fionn o’ the Fae, A Fairy Tail is part one of a three part series of novellas in Torquere Press’ Chasers line. 

FIONN O ’ THE FAE 2, It's Fairy Possible (Click Here)

Fionn is back! He's learned how to control his curse. Kind of. He can put the book that calls him in the right hands, and he's getting a lot more action out of it! Daniel O'Connell has been looking for Fionn's book his whole life, so obsessed with finding it that he owes some very unsavory folks. If he doesn't come up with the book soon, he might end up dead. When he does find the book, and Fionn, he thinks his prayers have been answered. But will Daniel be able to give Fionn of the Fae what he needs as well?

FIONN O' THE FAE (Click Here)

Blurb:Dylan is a lover of everything old and interesting, except maybe his controlling grandmother. When he finds Fionn's book, he's not so sure about Fionn, either, thinking he might be crazy, which would give his grandmother the ammunition she needs to keep him under her thumb.
Fionn and Dylan have more in common than they know, though, and the more time they spend together the more they like one another. With their old enemies conspiring to keep them downtrodden, can Fionn and Dylan fine a way to survive, and have time to fall in love?

Satyr-Day Night Fever (Click Here)

Bill is uniquely suited to the gay porn business. As a satyr, he's got what it takes for success, and he's pretty happy to let it all hang out. His best friend Mitch is more than willing to help him make movies, but to Bill's dismay, Mitch remains resolutely straight.

Or does he? In a stolen moment, Mitch lets Bill see how attracted he really is, but once that moment is gone, Mitch isn't willing to admit that he wants to be more than friends. Can Bill convince Mitch that they can work together on more than just movies?

AS SERIOUS AS THE GRAVE (Click Here)

Tyler Grayle has really had it. Dying is a big part of his trouble even if it was only for a few hours before being brought back by the mysterious power of the Dante Comet. But he's adjusted to life with no heartbeat; it's the lack of any guy wanting to date him that's bothering him now.Until the weekend he discovers his best friend Daniel wants to be more than a friend. Then finds out that there are people out there who hate his kind and will do just about anything to make sure he stays dead for good. Can he make his afterlife work for him?

Naughty, (Click Here)

Detective Kristian Kindl works as a NY police detective 364 days of the year. On the last day, he goes to his other job, handing out gifts to all the little children. Kris has a bad case, a best friend who wants to be more, and more to deal with this year. Can he work it all out in time for Christmas?

A-Viking (Ckick Here)

What's a Viking to do when he ends up on a beach in Florida with a hyperactive stock broker and no idea what year he's in? Go back to Chase's hotel, naturally. Chase thinks Bjorn is the real thing, a Viking from the days of yore, but he also figures he needs to clean the guy up a little.

While Chase is making a more modern Bjorn, a sworn enemy of Bjorn's is also in the modern age. Jorun wants to plunder this new land he's in and finish the job of killing Bjorn's family, all in one blow. Can Chase and Bjorn defeat Jorun and find a way to reconcile their very different worlds?

Sips: Things That Go Bump (Click Here)

Prowling the streets of New Orleans is pretty normal for a vampire. Finding a hot cowboy from the Lone Star State isn't. In town for a gay and lesbian literary fest, Travis teaches our vamp just how big things are in Texas, and how good the life of a bloodsucker might just be somewhere outside of the Big Easy.

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Spells are willful little things. Once uttered, they can take on a life of their own, and that's usually when the trouble begins…

Studs and Spurs NEW RELEASE!

Saddles, spurs, Stetsons . . . and love? Sexy cowboys grab hold of more than a saddle in these entrancing stories from four talented authors of the genre. Kiernan Kelly takes us on an adventurous cattle drive to the Oregon Territory with a greenhorn and an old hand. Angela Fiddler's retired rodeo men accept each other and the black riders. Two men overcome grief, rebuild a ranch and find love in Dakota Flint's story. And JL Langley offers a light-hearted tale of a city boy and a rancher filled with love, laughter and a marriage of convenience?

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Shifting Them (Click Here) NEW RELEASE! SOLD OUT AT ORLANDO GAYDAYS

When shapeshifters mix it up with threesomes, you can be sure that sparks are going to fly. That's the idea behind Shifting Them, a collection of ménage shapeshifter stories that mix the boys with the boys with the girls, from big cats to wolves and beyond.
From the glamorous world of modern-day magicians to a futuristic universe filled with danger, the stories in Shifting Them will sweep you away into a whole new universe, where wolves scrabble about on city streets, where snake shifters plot from their nests, where a seemingly innocuous dog helps to make sparks fly between humans. Whether it's fur or fangs, these very human creatures have a wild side, one that excites and amazes. Kiernan’s story in this anthology is titled, “Magic and Mimicry,” and tells the story of a pair of magicians and the nosy reporter who snoops her way into their lives.

Flipped Fablee (Click Here)

Flip a fable on its end and what do you get? Heat, wicked humor, and a great romance. Flipped Fables is all about taking the tiny morality plays of childhood and turning them into something more, something that speaks to us about life and love and some good, hot need.
From regular favorites like Sean Michael and Kiernan Kelly, to new-to-Torquere faces Rob Rosen and GS Wiley, Flipped Fables has nine great stories that will wrap you up in worlds of fantasy, featuring tabloid reporters who specialize in werewolves and Greek gods who seduce shepherds. Turn Aesop on his ear. Flip for Flipped Fables today! Kiernan’s story in this anthology is titled “The Man Who Cried Werewolf,” a retelling of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, featuring a skeptical reporter and a hunky shapeshifter.

Bits Of The Dead

They live. They die. They return. Zombies. 38 authors. 38 gut-wrenching tales. Flash fiction at its finest, all illustrated by underground favorite Sean Simmans and edited by Keith Gouveia. Stories by Piers Anthony, Robert Appleton, Joel Arnold, Drew Brown, Adam-Troy Castro, Nick Cato, C.M. Clifton, Christopher Allan Death, Ed Dempster, J.G. Faherty, Paul A. Freeman, Charles A. Gramlich, J.H. Hobson, M.M. Johnson, Michael Josef, Kiernan Kelly, Nancy Kilpatrick and many more! Bits of the Dead is a hard-hitting, pulse-pounding collection of zombie tales that'll have you ripping through the pages faster than a ghoul through a warm body.
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Unmasked: Erotic Tales of Gay Superheroes,

Unmasked: Erotic Tales of Gay Superheroes tells the stories of those hot men who are powerful in a dangerous situation and equally powerful under the covers. Try not to fall in love because the life of a superhero can be a lonely one, and the life of a heart-sick admirer can be even lonelier. Just lie back and enjoy the moment as a man with a cape and a mask takes you to new levels of ecstasy.
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tie Me Up, edited by Eric Summers,
Featuring “Take It Like A Marine,” by Kiernan Kelly

Granger is a new recruit in the Marines, getting ready to face the Crucible, the last and most strenuous test of his training. His Sergeant doubts he’s ready, and he has a private test to administer to see just how much stamina Granger possesses. Will Granger prove he has the stuff and Take It Like A Marine? SOLD OUT AT ORLANDO GAYDAYS

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"Love In A Lock-up"

James is sent to the penitentiary for stealing a chicken during the Great Depression. His cellmate, Red, is a bear of a man with a sexual appetite to match his size. Claiming James as his property, Red keeps the young man safe from the prison population, but demands that an innocent James learn how to pay for Red's protection. SOLD OUT AT ORLANDO GAYDAYS Get your copy from Amazon and save 30% Click Here >> Love in a Lock-Up

HARD HATS

Construction workers, plumbers, gardeners or any hard working man with a tool belt play a part in many gay male fantasies. In this steamy collection we take a ride to the top of a high rise under construction for a precarious steel beam encounter, go down in the belly of a dark steamy mine, hang out with some hunky sweaty landscapers and slip into the construction manager's office for a quickie. Wherever we go, you'll find sexy, men loving men who are turned on by more than their buddies' tools, in this world the hats are not the only thing that's hard.

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Night Moves (Click Here)

Christian was doing all right for himself. He may not have had a life of money and power, but he did have a decent job bartending at a trendy little gay bar. That is, until he meets Theron, a compelling stranger with the power to send Christian into sexual bliss with a single look. Tempted into accepting Theron’s offer of a new job in one of the hottest clubs in town,  Christian finds that employment comes with a heavy price tag – his immortal soul. In a world of vampire masters and sex slaves, can friendship and a fragile new love stand against evil incarnate? Find out in “Theron’s Boys,”  by Kiernan Kelly, available now in the Aspen Mountain Press anthology, “Night Moves.”  

Torqued Tales ( Click Here)

Twisted. That's what Torqued Tales is all about. Taking a familiar fairy tale and turning it a few degrees off center, making it something new. And sexy. The authors of Torqued Tales have taken some of our old favorites, such as Sleeping Beauty, the Little Red Riding Hood, and Pinocchio, and given them a romantic, sensual, and homoerotic slant. CB Potts has given the Emperor's New Clothes a hilarious retelling, where two tailors of magical cloth give every man in sight a whole new lease on clothing. Kara Larson's The Nature of the Beast takes on Beauty and the Beast, Kiwi style. And Kiernan Kelly looks at Puss in Boots in a whole new light in The Master Cat. By turns rib shaking funny and steamy hot, these fairy tales are not the morality plays we remember from our childhood. This lighthearted fantasy anthology will keep you turning the page, eager to get your Grimm on and see what the best Torquere authors can do with a little tradition, a lot of imagination, and healthy dose of heat. SOLD OUT AT ORLANDO GAYDAYS

Ballin’ the Jack, (Click Here)

Jack figures everyone in his small town is getting it but him. He’s lonely and horny, but when a new salesman shows up at his sex toy shop, Jack thinks he might just need a personal demonstration.

Ballin' the Jack is short story in the TQ Toy Box anthology, released today in eformat at Torquere Press. The theme for this Toy Box is “gags”, and the anthology serves up three hot stories by myself, Willa Okata, and Megan Rose, that prove that sometimes, silence is golden! Bite down on this one today! 

Paddles, (Click Here)

There's something incredibly hot about a tight butt and the sound of a paddle hitting it. The stories in the Paddle Toy Box are all about that, exploring what guys get up to in, and out of the bedroom. In Sore Winner, by Kiernan Kelly, Morgan is the president of a company that's successful, but exhausting. A cruise seems like just the thing until he has to share the best suite on the boat with Adam Rose, billionaire playboy. Will the mistake ruin his vacation? Includes other great stories by BA Tortuga, and Jane Davitt.

Rope, (Click Here)

Ever dream of being tied up and had wicked things happen? That's what the ropes Taste Test is all about. Kiernan Kelly creates a world for country singer Travis, who needs some time away. His old friend Booger picks him up, and ties him up, and Travis has to figure out what's important in life. Wrap yourself up in this one today! Includes hot stories by James Buchanan and HB Kurtzwilde.

Sounds, (Click Here)

What the heck is a sound, anyway? It's not a toy for everyone, but the boys in this Toy Box make it pretty hot and intriguing! In Sounding like Trust by Kiernan Kelly, Arthur is a shy guy who needs a little therapy to gain confidence. Can he become the best student his love therapist has ever had? Find out all this and more in the Sounds Toy Box! Includes steamy stories by Mychael Black, and Naomi Brooks.

Taste Test: Spring Fling, (Clich Here)
edited by Mychael Black, with short stories by Kiernan Kelly, Sean Michael, and Cassidy Ryan

Ready for spring? So are we, and we're giving it all we got with the Spring Fling Taste Test! In Something Better by Sean Michael Manny works at Stallions, a gay resort. When he spots unhappy guest Dan on his time off, he tries to show the guy a good time, but will Dan's ex get in the way? Suddenly, Finally by Cassidy Ryan has Casey leaving best friend Josh behind, worried he'll ruin their friendship with his need. But when Josh shows up with a baby in hand, Casey can't send his friend away. Can he live with what he learns about Josh? Finally, Kiernan Kelly gives us Zero's Fist, where pack alpha Zero has to fight for his pack, and finds an ally in his ex-lover Dante, which is the last thing he expects. Have a spring fling with these boys today!

Chocolate and Power Tools II (Click Here)
Authors: Kiernan Kelly, Willa Okati, Cassidy Ryan

What's better for a guy's Valentine's Day than Chocolate and Power Tools? The love is back in this second volume, featuring Cassidy Ryan, Willa Okati and Kiernan Kelly. In Cassidy's The Handyman Can, candymaker Brady comes home to find handyman Rob still hard at work. All Brady wants to do is relax, not deal with a young, hot guy he figures he can't have, but Rob is determined to give him more than he bargained for.Willa's The Simple Life give us Kyle, who wants to spend the day with his lover but has to spend time with his demanding mother first. In Kiernan's V-Day, Matt braves a handyman store to get something for his gruff lover, but finds prejudice instead. When FB decides to make it up to him, there's flowers and surprises, and not just for Matt. Sweeten up your day, get Chocolate and Power Tools 2 now!

Men In Uniform (Click Here)

Soldiers and firemen. Roleplayers and delivery men. They all have one thing in common. Hot threads. From high boots to Musketeer tabards, from a familiar brown uniform to brown shoe armies, the boys of Men in Uniform II will knock your socks off with the way they wear it well!

Familiar faces like Sean Michael, James Buchanan and BA Tortuga abound, as well as newer authors who are sure to become enduring favorites. From racy and dangerous to sweet and loving, these men are ready to take your world by storm, and look good doing it! Wrap yourself in Men in Uniform II today!

Animal Attraction (Click Here)

Fuzzy, feathered, furry or funny, the stories in Animal Attraction pop with memorable characters- animal and human. From the cuddly gerbil, the lush jaguar to the wise eyes of an Indian elephant, beasts abound in the Animal Attraction anthology from Torquere Press. The animals in these stories have a way of making men come together�in all sorts of sexy ways. Some of your favorite Torquere authors are here - Kiernan Kelly, Sean Michael, CB Potts, B.A. Tortuga, along with the new voices Shanna Germain, Aaron Michaels, and Elazarus Wills. Readers will journey from the jungles of India to the mountains of Colorado to the humid streets of South Beach. Cowboys, veterinarians, doctors, scholars, bookstore owners, and cops mix it up with dogs, cats, horses, owls, and even eagles in these sexy tales of raw animal magnetism.

Toy Box: Blindfolds (Click Here)

Trust. Need. A little fun play. That's what the Blindfold Toy Box has in store! Kiernan Kelly brings us a story about author Devin, who wants to write a book with a blind character. He turns to blind colleague, Julian, who is more than ready to teach Devin the pitfalls of his life. Can Devin trust enough to accept what Julian gives him? In Jodi Payne's The Gift, Jeff has had a hard year, and Ian wants to give him a special gift. He's flat broke, though, so he comes up with a scrap of silk. What a perfect way to wrap a birthday present! Willa Okati's How I Came to Meet Him is an unconventional story about a man who goes to a club for very specific tastes, and meets a blindfolded slave he might be able to love.

THE MENTOR (Click here)

Doros is an eighteen-year old athlete in Ancient Greece who is training for the Olympic games.

Catching the eye of an older man, Siromos, Doros agrees to become Siromos' protégé. Based on factual evidence in ancient greek history, this story chronicles the love shared between an Erastes (boy-lover) and his Eromenos (beloved). BOOKPUPPY, SHORT STORY

THE INTERVIEW (Click here)

Chase is a promising young lawyer applying for a position with the largest law firm in town, Mannings and Morgan. Thinking himself well prepared, Chase finds out that the interview process is not at all what he'd expected when the senior partners of the firm deposition him spread-eagled on the conference table.
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A DOG'S LIFE (Click here)

Life is tough enough for a stray dog, but when said dog is an alien in disguise, stuck on Earth and on the run from his own people, it really bites. Can a flea-bitten alien find love on the third planet from the sun, and possibly save the planet in the process?
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