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It must be a stroke. Or a heart attack. Because it can't be love at first sight.
One brief moment in a crowded hotel lobby is all it takes. A stranger's gaze meeting Björn's is a lightning strike, a game changer, bad for his heart and his sanity. And when the stranger, Lucky, starts flirting with him, he's in real trouble.
Björn erected walls around his heart a long time ago, but Lucky is passionate and determined. Will Lucky's sunshine be able...
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Five years ago, Phoenix lost his lover Gabriel, his angel, in a horrific hate crime. All Phoenix wanted was to follow Gabriel into death, and he struggled a long time trying to get his life back together. All this time later he still hasn't been able to put the past behind him and forget about the love of his life. On the anniversary of Gabriel's death, Phoenix's apartment building catches fire. Will Phoenix do the reasonable thing and save himself,...
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It's the fountain pens that capture Valentin's attention on the morning commute, not the perfectly imperfect man who spends his train rides using them. Not his pinstriped suits, his chin-length hair, or his perpetually raised eyebrow. But one morning when the man strikes up a written conversation, Valentin gives up all pretense. It's not just the pens. It's the man. Runar.
The conversations continue, and the men get to know each other better, sharing...
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Two strangers, a twisted ankle, an ancient stone ship, and a New Year's Eve they'll never forget.
Petter sneaks out of the New Year's party he didn't want to go to and treks to an old burial site he's dying to see. Alone. Without telling anyone on a freezing December night. Without cell service...a huge problem when he twists his ankle.
Someone passes by Isak's house on the path leasing to the stone ship. When the person never returns, Isak worries...
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Adrian, book-lover extraordinaire, adores his job at the small community library. He gets to share his passion with other people and help them with all book-related questions and issues. When a big, hulking man walks into the library, looking terrified, Adrian's skills are tested in a completely different way.
Manne's relationship with books is uneasy, to say the least. He's dyslexic and events in his past have made him fearful of books and turned...
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At 47, Oren Walker isn't looking for love. When he knocks on Pete Higgins' door, all he wants is to thank him for helping his mom after she broke her femur. He never expected that one look at the man would make his knees weak and heart flutter.
Pete is happy, albeit a bit lonely, after divorcing his wife of twenty years and isn't looking to replace her. But when Oren shows up, all grateful and handsome and in that fancy suit, the longing for the...
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"I have a Santa emergency and I desperately need your help."
Sigge isn't exactly a grinch when it comes to Christmas, but he's not a fan of the holiday either. So when his new neighbor Kristian shows up in a panic, begging him to help by donning a Santa suit, Sigge's gut reaction is to say no. But Kristian is cute and funny, rendering Sigge powerless against his heartfelt plea - especially after a promise of spending more time together - so he agrees.
The...
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When workaholic Lawrence Weller walks in on the aftermath of his fiancé Frankie cheating on him, his world shatters. Frankie's the love of his life, the only person he's ever trusted, and the betrayal leaves him devastated.
Franklin Ennis makes a huge mistake he regrets deeply before it's even over. He pleads for a second chance, willing to do whatever it takes to save their relationship.
A love that deep doesn't just stop, so Lawrence agrees to...
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Will a decade-old family feud and long held secrets stand in the way of love?
Auden Whipple is searching for a bit of peace and quiet from his loud family when he stumbles across the neighbor, Porter Eldin. Porter is scorching hot on a freezing Christmas Day, and nothing like Auden expected. A moment shared by the creek begins a relationship that surprises them both.
As the Christmases pass, Auden and Porter's relationship deepens. But the obstacle...
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Daniel Erickson stormed out of his family celebration after choking on turkey served with a side of bigotry. Utterly miserable, he reluctantly lets himself be charmed by the hulk of a man and gets into the stranger's car ... hoping he won't be axed before the night is through. Axel Wilson -- Ax for short, unfortunately -- is a sweetheart. Really. He may be badass-looking but his heart melts into goo at the mere mention of his four-year-old niece....
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Hi. I heard you've been sick.
Eddy Pennington is recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia when an old acquaintance, Moss, sends him a message on social media. They haven't spoken in years, but Eddy is pleasantly surprised. He always liked Moss, even if they were never close friends.
Moss Fanning has no ulterior motive with his message: all he wants is wish Eddy a speedy recovery. He got over the crush he used to have on Eddy a long time ago.
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12) Love, Isidor
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Dear Henri, there was a man at the restaurant this evening who looked so much like you that I winked at him and laughed.
One letter from his ex, Isidor, is all it takes to turn Henri's world upside down. It's been a decade since they broke up, a decade since they couldn't make their long-distance relationship work despite their best efforts.
Do you ever think back on the decisions we made and wonder if we could've tried harder?
Isidor was the one...
13) Us Again
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When Alex gets a call in the middle of the night telling him his ex-boyfriend is in the hospital, he only hesitates for a second before rushing to Sammy's side. But the Sammy in the hospital bed is fragile and not the same man who told Alex to leave seven months ago. Alex wants to help Sammy get better and is desperate to find out what went wrong between them. Maybe he'll even get a second chance with the man he hasn't been able to get over. But will...
14) Cinnamon Eyes
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Cory's had a rough year struggling with severe depression. He's desperate to rebuild his shattered life and break away from his demanding family. When his therapist encourages him to do something for himself, he knows exactly what he needs. I want to see Asher again. The best friend Corey ever had who, at fifteen, held Cory's heart in his hands without knowing it. Asher's had a troubled relationship with his father since he came out. Now that Pops...
15) So Far Away
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Engaged couple Zakarias and Julian are convinced nothing can separate them...until a global pandemic hits. Zakarias catches the virus with mild symptoms and isolates in the couple's guest house.
The few meters dividing them might as well be the moon as he watches Julian, an ICU nurse, work himself to the bone, unable to support him the way he needs. Frustration and worry build as the weeks pass.
Will Zakarias be declared healthy before Julian burns...
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Måns Elemander had A Plan. A researched and well-thought-out one, devised to help him avoid getting lost while foraging for mushrooms in an unfamiliar forest. But his cell phone battery didn't get the memo, died unexpectedly, and thwarted The Plan, leaving Måns with a basket full of mushrooms, but no idea where to go. Until the sounds of someone chopping wood reaches him.
Måns follows the sound and finds a quaint cabin ... and its owner, Viggo...
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When Philippe breaks the number one rule of his and Jona's friends-with-benefits relationship by falling in love, he considers if it's time to pull away to protect his heart. Jona is honest from the start -- only physical, no romance -- even if the tender caresses when Jona thinks he's asleep contradict his words.
But when Jona shows up at Philippe's cottage in the woods on the eve of both Christmas and a looming blizzard, seemingly intent on being...
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Young couple Ellis and Casey's Christmas is set to be a lean one. Struggling financially, they're only able to manage the most basic needs for their holiday celebration. They can't afford luxuries like a turkey. Or decorations. Or presents. Between the recent death of Casey's beloved momma, and Ellis' estrangement from his family, all they have is each other.
When Ellis finds the saddest looking Christmas tree south of the Mason-Dixon line thrown...
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Four short contemporary gay romances by best-selling M/M author Nell Iris about finding -- and holding on to -- "The One." Collected together in an exclusive box set for the first time are the stories:
Unconditionally: After six years together, Luca and Gus are finally getting married. On their wedding day Luca's mother sees her flamboyant son wearing a veil and explodes. Her hateful words trigger traumatic memories and instead of walking down the...
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JMS Books' Trios are themed collections of three gay romance stories by a trio of authors. Each story is available separately, but readers can get all three for a discounted bundle price.
Most Wonderful Time of the Year contains three contemporary M/M holiday romances just in time for Christmas! Contains the stories:
Four Christmases by Nell Iris: Will a decade-old family feud and long held secrets stand in the way of love? Auden looks for peace...
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