College student Austin Emerson is just trying to make it to his sister’s for the holiday break. He didn’t count on his car’s transmission failing, his ride taking off to Vegas with his gas money, or what the weather forecasters are calling the snowpocalypse. With his options dwindling, Austin takes a chance with a stranger’s number from the campus ride share. It’s only a nine-hour drive, what can go wrong?
Joel Anderson is on the fast-track to upper management, and he doesn’t care who he steps on in the process. But when the man he thought was a mentor steals his idea and uses it against him during a meeting, the only thing Joel sees in his future is the unemployment line.
Bryce Harris has been in Joel’s shoes. After months of working with Joel and not even having him know his name, Bryce gives up on both the job and the man he wants.
Can the two men work together before time runs out to keep more than their customer satisfied?
Short story ebook available from JMS Books, Amazon, and your favorite online bookstore including Smashwords.
Nervous and on-edge, Ed picks a fight with Joe the entire trip. When Joe has enough and stops at a run-down motel to take a break, their relationship is tested in a way Ed never imagined. There’s not a lot of rest to be had at the Easy Rest Motel and Ed must learn to trust both himself and Joe before they become permanent guests. But that’s not the end of their adventure and Ed knows one thing; this is the last time he lets Joe take the scenic route.
“Weather Guy” Grant Singer is determined to be in a committed relationship by year’s end. Tired of guys who only go out with him in order to get close to his more famous coworker, he signs up with an online dating service. No one ever claimed meteorology was sexy, but surely Grant can find someone to share his life with the help of technology. Too bad he’s more attracted to the waiter who serves them lunch than any of his matches.
Waiter Craig Brower is focused on finishing his degree in mathematics. He doesn’t have time for dating and couldn’t care less when a local television celebrity shows up in his section.
But Grant is a nice guy and soon Craig is all too invested in making sure he ends up with the right man by his side no matter how stormy the weather.
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Tired of relationships gone bad, Doctor Nick Davros has sworn off dating. Between his student loans and his erratic work schedule, he doesn’t have the time or the energy to spare.
Of course, that’s when Construction Supervisor John Turner walks into his clinic. Not just once, but twice. Despite his attraction, Nick is determined to not give in. He couldn’t bear it if John became the one sitting across the table giving him the break-up speech.
John Turner is tired of being alone and wants a family again. He gave up a scholarship in favor of construction work in order to raise his brother and sister. Now, just like his college boyfriend, they are embarrassed by his blue-collar life. He’s attracted to the delectable Dr. Davros, but when he makes his move Nick turns him down.
When tragedy strikes, it’s up to Nick to make a house call they’ll never forget. Will their 3rd meeting be the charm to bring their opposite worlds together?
Novella ebook available from JMS Books, Amazon, and your favorite online bookstore including Smashwords.
Published by Jocular Press
Russ Manning, greeting cards writer and general playboy, is way behind on his big Easter Card project. Is it because ever since new guy Ian was hired, Russ spends all his time writing bad Valentine rhymes to Ian's best asset? Will someone prompt real seasonal romance, or will Russ forever be a man out of season?
These stories promise you a special and sparkling Christmas romance in every event— from workaholics faced with real-life truths, Christmas grumps who need to embrace seasonal joy, office high jinks that lead to a more rewarding connection, physical crises faced and conquered with love, and families seeking sincere, seasonal reconciliation.
We believe every man deserves his share of seasonal promise, and every couple their happily ever after. Five best-selling authors bring you their own style of loving, all set in this season of fun, hope, and love!
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STOCKING STUFFERS
Includes GIVING GIFTS
Seth Morrison wasn’t much for holiday parties. Especially work holiday parties. But this year things are different. Seth is different. Thanks to his romantic interest in coworker Oscar, Seth has transformed from an absentminded computer geek to a dancing machine. If only Arnost Sarac, the company CEO’s assistant, would quit dogging his steps and insisting old Seth was perfectly fine. The annual event is an opportunity to take a budding relationship to the next level, but who will join Seth under the mistletoe with the gift that keeps on giving?
Published by Jocular Press
A collection of sweet, sexy, and fun MM Christmas romances. From a corporate office to Santa’s Grotto, from a lowly store clerk to a sexy bull-rider, from a single kiss to sensual intimacy: each of these stories promises you a special and sparkling Christmas romance.
We believe every man deserves his share of seasonal promise, and every couple their happily ever after. Four best-selling authors bring you their own style of loving, all set in this season of fun, hope, and love!
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WINTER WARMERS
Includes BUTTERSCOTCH KISSES
Matthew Morrison is determined to conquer his fear of heights and achieve a winning outcome. At least, that’s what the best-selling, self-help book he’s listening to promises. Being stuck on a three-story tower in the middle of a snowstorm wasn’t part of the plan. With no St. Bernard in sight, it’s Cute Ticket Guy Adam to the rescue, and an outcome Matthew never anticipated.
Published by Pink Squirrel Press
Mulled wine. Butterscotch kisses. Hideous sweaters. Candy at the beach, or a trip to a sex shop in Amsterdam. And the man of your dreams, wrapped around you...
Winter warmers come in many shapes and sizes, from the tongue-in-cheek to the hot-as-hell. Enjoy a quintet of heart-warming tales of men loving men from Clare London, Chrissy Munder, JL Merrow, Josephine Myles, and Lou Harper that are guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face.
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It’s a scene right out of Jim’s porn-fuelled fantasies: the tool-strewn workshop and the hunky, tattooed mechanic with his coveralls unzipped to the waist. But Aaron’s not just Jim’s dream guy—he’s his new employer.
In the sweltering Michigan heat, Jim struggles to control his libido in the face of endless provocation. But Aaron’s determined not to be Jim’s summer fling. This bad boy made good isn't looking for a short-lived romance.
If he wants Aaron to take him on as more than an employee, Jim’s going to have to do what doesn’t come naturally—and think seriously about his future.
Published by Pink Squirrel Press
Slake your thirst for romance with Summer Lovin’—an anthology for lazy days and summer sunshine.
Go skinny-dipping in a disused quarry. Hang out with the boys in the band. Meet a bad boy made good, and one with a shy smile that hides a dark secret. Or maybe get your heart pillaged by a Viking re-enactor.
With gentle humour, hot sauce and a hefty scoop of romance, enjoy a quintet of sultry stories of men loving men from Clare London, Chrissy Munder, JL Merrow, Josephine Myles, and Lou Harper.
The mercury’s not the only thing that’s rising!
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WISHING ON A BLUE STAR
A Special Project by Dreamspinner Press and MLR Press. Edited by Kris Jacen. Inspired by Patric Michael.
A Celebration of the human spirit - available as a free eBook download.
Even with contributions by an amazing list of authors this is a must-read for Patric's blog posts. Personal, painful, and enlightening. They are a poignant reminder to caregivers, medical professionals, friends, and acquaintances that humanity doesn't vanish at the onset of disease.
Includes THROUGH THE MIST
A transactional lawyer by trade, Jason Lomax understood the intricacies needed for titles of ownership and corporate battles. Relationships, on the other hand, baffled him. A bicyling trip to Michigan's Straits Area with his boyfriend, Mark should have been the perfect opportunity to reconnect. But with both of them too afraid of losing the other to speak up and be honest, the only connection so far has been Jason's ass to his bicycle seat. Do they have what it takes to move through the mist of their insecurities?
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