OUT NOW! Something New by Kris T. Bethke
When Caleb sees the man across the bar, he knows without a doubt exactly what he wants. Jake is beautiful and commanding, and the attraction sparks between them.
Going home with Jake is an easy decision, and what follows is exactly what Caleb wants. And needs. A little something new to spice things up.
OUT NOW! Will You Marry Them? by David Connor and E.F. Mulder
Rocco and Ridley from David Connor’s Christmas story Iced Out and Sawyer from E.F. Mulder’s holiday tale Angel Wings and Bullets are finally recognized for their heroic acts. Along with Sawyer’s new boyfriend Bart, they meet up with a much younger couple who not only give them valuable relationship advice, but also show them how heroes come in all different incarnations.
Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud.
It Takes a Cake by Lisa Gray is now available!
Coco, a struggling entrepreneur who bakes her way through business, falls for her gorgeous and ever so practical accountant, Rose. Coco hides her longing though because, as her mom always says, how could anyone be serious about such an unaccomplished “second best” like Coco?
When faced with a last-minute impossible wedding cake order, Coco seizes the make-or-break challenge and sets to work. Hours later, lonely, discouraged, and close to failure, Coco aches for Rose’s practical advice and alluring presence. When Rose arrives to save the cake, can Coco abandon her doubts and grasp her one chance to whip up a recipe that includes them both in the mix?
Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud.
Okay, Then by Addison Albright is now available!
Prequel to ’Til Death Do Us Part
Okay, then … that’s what Sam said after Henry convinced him he was interested in dating, not merely a fling while together on a research trip to the Solomon Islands. And so they embark on their first date, but the conditions are not ideal.
Henry is desperate to convince his crush of his sincerity but second guesses his every move. He’s thrilled to discover Sam is just as anxious to impress him. Can these two work through their first-date jitters or are they destined to drift apart?
Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud.
Controlled by J.M. Snyder is now available!
He likes to think he’s in control. He always wants to be “in charge.” Which is fine by me. That’s what I want him to think. Whenever life threatens to get in between us, when he’s so busy at work that he’s too tired to love me in the evenings, I know I have to take matters into my own hands.
But I have to be discreet. I want him, but I can’t let him know how much. I want him to want me. And I always get what I want. So which of us is really in control?