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Milo and Jonty have been friends since forever. But while Jonty concentrates on learning his craft as a witch with Milo's grandfather, Milo himself feels crushed under the expectations of his parents.
He has a job he hates and a boyfriend, Leon, he comes to realize isn't the man for him. But when his grandfather goes missing, Milo has more important matters than ditching Leon.
Jonty has loved Milo for as long as he can remember, but knows he's only...
2) Slayer
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During the 17th century, the Holy Church trained and employed Slayers to eliminate preternaturals. They were often provided with an intermediary who served as a combination of servant and sparring partner.
Slayer Alessandro and his lover, José, have devoted over two decades to the cause. During that time, Alessandro has learned that most non-humans just want to be left alone to live in peace -- something he dreams of himself.
When a preternatural...
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Christmas -- a time for Santa, elves, and angels. But they don't exist. Or do they? Alex is about to find out.
Alex loves making Christmas special for the customers who visit his shop, despite his own sadness and loneliness. He employs Michael as his store Santa, and when a young would-be shoplifter, Jackson, is caught, he's persuaded by Michael to give him a chance. To Alex's surprise, he's attracted to Jackson, but he really has no idea how to...
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Daimon, a empathic demon aligned with neither the dark nor the light, lives in a remote part of New Zealand for the scenery as much as the lack of people. But the self-imposed solitude is often boring.
While watching the moon one evening, Daimon senses someone's despair. Curious, he investigates -- not that the memory of the gorgeous man who'd moved in nearby recently has anything to do with his interest -- only to find out more about his new neighbours...
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Ryland is close to the end of his apprenticeship with Henry to be an apothecary. Once qualified, he sees the job as a way to be free and independent of his father. Jabez is a cold and aloof man that Ryland cannot bring himself to like.
When his will is thwarted, Jabez takes his revenge, and Ryland is saved from a brutal beating by his Luck Dragon, and his best friend Ballard.
Not only does Ryland want to break his mother free of his father's hold,...
6) Tricked
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When Tane is asked to a Halloween party by one of the men from the logging firm he works in, he's anxious, as well as thrilled. The man looks like the one of his dreams but, when the night comes around, he discovers he's been cruelly tricked and ends up running for his life.
He finds refuge in a house at the edge of the forest and is strangely drawn to the beast of a man who lives there with his elderly brother. But, appearances are deceiving, as...
7) Fire and Air
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During an investigation for suspected arson, Kenton's ESP tells him there's more than meets the eye in regards Con. However, he isn't prepared for the overwhelming attraction he feels, which appears mutual, and when the two men get together, sparks fly.
Kenton's suspicions about Con are correct, and when he thinks he's been used, he's heartbroken, and goes away to lick his wounds.
But he's about to find out that when fire and air combine, there's...
8) Purr-suasion
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Jamie is a self-confessed geek and likes nothing better than to be stretched on the beach, reading his books -- unless it's watching Trent, a handsome shifter and surfer, and the unrequited love of Jamie's life.
When anonymous gifts are left on Jamie's doorstep, he wishes they were from Trent, but there's no clue to his mystery admirer.
Following a terrifying run-in with some of Trent's gang, Jamie is heartbroken and convinced his crush set him...
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When a tsunami hits, Blair is forced to leave his home and his beloved cat behind. Returning to search for his pet, he hurts himself in the treacherous mud and debris the tsunami leaves in its wake.
When Joshua spots Blair struggling in a cordoned off area, he quickly finds himself not only Blair's unofficial next of kin, but also the caretaker of Blair's pets, feisty cat Whiskey and three dogs.
The unlikely friendship between the men slowly warms...
10) Doctor, Doctor
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On meeting Dr. Jayson Barrett at a wine and food matching, Armand Masson is immediately drawn to him. Both men are looking for more than something casual and their relationship grows slowly.
When Armand thinks Jayson has been unfaithful, his heart is shattered. Is Jayson's skill up to mending a broken heart?
11) Samhain
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Robert must care for his niece Aimee, who is unaware he's a witch of light. Darkness seeks to use her against him. On Samhain, the forces of light and dark will clash. Who will be the victor?
Robert unexpectedly finds he has to care for a niece he hasn't been allowed to see in over a decade. Aimee is unaware that he is a Witch of Light, or that he even has a male lover, Leander, who is also his familiar. As Samhain approaches, they have to find a...
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Adam's mission is to investigate the theft of an Aztec statue, but he falls for a suspect. Is Elijah innocent or a deadly thief?
When the theft of an Aztec statue threatens to destabilize the provinces on the Texas border, Federal Marshals Adam and Madison are called in to go undercover and investigate.
The last thing Adam expects is to be attracted to a young man from one of the ranches they are investigating.
With time running out, Adam must...
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While taking his nephew to the museum, the last thing Tyler expected to find was he'd happily spend his day studying the gorgeous curator.
Acting on the mutual attraction, Tyler and Riley meet up that evening. Their relationship develops quickly, but Tyler is only on a short break and wonders whether a long distance romance will work for them.
His nephew harbours no such worries. He's quite sure his uncle and Riley are meant to be together. Even...
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Nyles Weatherall is a successful businessman, but his family only see him as a source of income. Over time, he's become friends with an Arabian king and, more importantly to Nyles, fallen in love with Jewel, a concubine in the king's male harem.
King Kasim has problems of his own. His nephew Mirza is driving a wedge between him and his nomadic people, and challenging Haidar, Kasim's son, for succession.
Jewel has secrets of his own, closely guarded...
15) The Guardian
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Summoned by an aunt he didn't know he had, Edison Jones heads to a small Welsh village. He's met by Gavril, the local blacksmith, and the men quickly become good friends. Gavril takes him to Mam Eira. Their kinship is real, she only asks for his presence and help.
Encouraged to work in the local copper mine, Edison meets Bleddyn, the man of his dreams. However, it isn't long before he's drawn into a web of mystery and magic where people are not always...
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On the Island of Misfits, Artie waits. As a teddy bear toy, no one wants him, and he yearns for love and his forever home. When finally taken back to the human world, Artie doesn't find a child waiting to claim him. Instead he has a life he never dreamed of ... and a niece to care for as Christmas fast approaches.
Artie is given an opportunity for love but only has until Christmas to find it. If he fails, he'll lose not only the memories of his past...
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Brent and Kiran are a happily married couple, but both enjoy having a Daddy to take care of them now and then. On holiday, they meet the man of their dreams. John is everything they could want and more besides.
But when Kiran has an accident for which John blames himself, he vanishes from their lives. Brent is determined to give Kiran the best Christmas ever... by finding John.
18) Euan and Gregg
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Euan looks forward to spending time with his best friend, and unrequited love, Gregg. But Gregg has a confession himself - he isn't the straight jock Euan thinks. When the truth emerges, Euan learns of a side to his friend's life he never imagined.
Just as they find out the truth, Mother Nature unleashes her fury and they're trapped on a mountain during the flood. Even if they weather nature's storm, there is still a more personal fury to be faced....
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When Harvey accompanies his sister-in-law and her children for trick or treat, his nephew makes sure he's introduced to Castille, a man living alone in a big house nearby in whom Harvey is interested. There's an instant chemistry between them and they agree to meet later, which is something very much out of character for the home-loving Harvey.
With his attraction to Castille burning through his veins, Harvey finds his normal, placid world is turned...
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A retelling of a well-known tale with a twist.
Prince Lucien has been betrothed to Princess Evania from her birth. When his sister, Isabella, is born, she is immediately betrothed to Evania's younger brother, Teige.
On the day of her christening, Isabella falls victim to a curse from the black witch Caera, but instead of death, the white mage Marged makes the curse one where Isabella will sleep until wakened by true love's kiss.
Despite the precautions...
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