Skin to skin contact is illegal. Sex? A felony. Insulated suits and gloves keep people from even the most platonic touches. Citizens line up in droves at simhouses for their rationed, prescribed orgasms in virtual reality machines. Keith Borden has worked in a simhouse for years, and he's never been tempted to break the strict no-contact laws… until Aiden Maxwell comes along. The attractive and dangerously flirtatious patient invites him into the seedy underground where people engage in real, wireless sex. Though Keith stands to lose his career and his freedom, he's curious and Aiden is irresistible. From the moment he sets foot in the wireless lounge, Keith is in a world of flesh and fantasy. He's hooked. On the sex, on the atmosphere, and most of all, on Aiden. Years of keeping everyone in his world at arm's length have left Keith craving a human touch, and Aiden offers all the contact—scorching sex, gentle affection, and everything in between—Keith can handle. That is, until an unexpected act of betrayal throws Keith's world into chaos, and he finds himself more alone than he ever imagined possible… This 55,000-word novel was previously published, and has been extensively revised and rewritten from its first edition.**

It's been months since Seth Byrne's boyfriend ghosted him. Seth is still angry, but he's worried too, because when Andrew Keller disappeared, he completely disappeared. Disconnected phone. Empty apartment. Abrupt departure from his job. Gone. Until tonight. Just as Seth is beginning to move on, Andrew shows up at his door with a story so wild it has to be fake... except he's armed with a stack of evidence proving he's telling the truth. And the truth is that everything Seth knew about Andrew is a lie. Detective Brandon Gaines was supposed to be Andrew Keller for the rest of his life. After being marked for death by the white supremacist cops he tried to bring down, he was put into witness protection. When a chain of events returns him to his old identity, Brandon doesn't know who he is anymore. Now he's caught between two identities that don't fit, and nothing in his world makes sense... except the way he feels about the man he left...

Welcome to the Gentlemen of the Emerald City, a sexy series centered around the high class, high-dollar Gentlemen of Seattle's most exclusive escort service! Each book is full of snark, sass, and sweetness, and like any Emerald City client, you're guaranteed a happy ending.This collection contains:Luca – Hockey season is over, and for Ethan, that means one thing—returning home to his empty condo. With nothing to distract him from this loneliness, it's going to be a miserable summer. Then he hires Luca for one night. At least, it's supposed to be for one night.Cole – This pro hockey thing is amazing! Parker is playing in the big leagues. He has money for a change. And suddenly all the men who wouldn't give him the time of day are falling all over themselves to hook up with him. The only problem is that he's never been with anyone. That's just what he needs—some random hookup leaking it to the press that he's a...

It's been a year to the day since Matteo Segreto's biggest mistake ruined the best thing he ever had, and nothing's been the same. All he can do is try to move on, but his world is empty without the love of his life. Alone and consumed by regret, Matteo would do anything to undo the past. Then his ex shows up, panicked and begging for his help... with no memory of their breakup. Owen Carter just woke up to a world that's all wrong. Everything in his condo is different. The streets outside have changed. Worst of all, his boyfriend clearly doesn't live with him anymore. To his horror, he discovers that a year has passed since he went to bed last night. His memory of that entire time is wiped clean, and only a receipt from a creepy fae shop offers any clue as to how or why. While they work to recover Owen's memory, the exes slam face first into the past that Matteo wishes he could forget. Despite the hurt and betrayal, though, they also can't help but...

Parker This pro hockey thing is amazing! I'm playing in the big leagues. I have money for a change. And suddenly all the men who wouldn't give me the time of day are falling all over themselves to hook up with me. The only problem is that I've never been with anyone. That's just what I need—some random hookup leaking it to the press that I'm a virgin who's lousy in bed. Maybe what I need is a little help from a professional. Cole Clients who want to lose their virginity are a dime a dozen. There's something about Parker, though. Something that makes my heart go a little wild every time he books me, and it isn't the money. He's better in bed than he thinks. He needs confidence, not guidance, and I'm happy to give him both. But is it wrong to wish he'll never stop coming back? Gentlemen of the Emerald City Cole is Book 2 of Gentlemen of the...

Scott I've done a lot of soul-searching this season. I've been in denial about myself and a jerk to everyone else. I don't even know where to start to fix it all. I don't know what to feel about anything. How am I supposed to handle falling in love? Hunter I'm good at faking it most of the time. No, not that. I mean faking like I'm okay. Like something doesn't always hurt, especially when I'm trying to earn my pay. He gets it. More than anyone I've ever met, he gets it. But he's got pain no one can touch. Not doctors. Not me. How do I convince him that shutting me out won't take away that pain? Gentlemen of the Emerald City Hunter is the sixth and final book of Gentlemen of the Emerald City, a sexy series centered around the high class, high-dollar Gentlemen of Seattle's most exclusive escort service. Each book is full of snark, sass, and...

Five years ago, Darius awoke to an empty bed. He's never forgotten Jordan, though, and now he wants to face the man—now a priest—who broke his heart.Jordan has tried to put his sinful past behind him and focus on his duties as a clergyman. The only problem is that even half a decade later, he's haunted by his feelings for the man he wasn't supposed to love.When Darius confronts Jordan, it's a disaster. But it might also be the beginning of the second chance both men desperately need...This 11,000 word short story is based on The Father Project by Tooji, and written/sold with permission. All royalties from Just Hear Me fund a short film project being produced by Tooji and the author. Any surplus (or monies received after the film's production) will be donated to an LGBT charity of the author's choosing.

After Andrew Wentz loses his job, his parents take pity and invite him to join them on a Mediterranean cruise. He jumps at the chance, but once he's aboard, he feels guilty. Shouldn't he be figuring out what to do with his pathetic life instead of lazing around on a ship? The cruise was supposed to be Eric Schofield's honeymoon, but one cheating fiancé later, he's traveling solo. Fine. He's been working too much anyway, so a vacation is exactly what the doctor ordered. He's on a boat with plenty of hot men, and he's determined to invite as many of them as he can into his stateroom's king sized bed. When the two men run into each other—literally—it's crush at first sight. Now Andrew can't think of anyone else, and Eric only wants one man in his bed. The sparks fly, and it's the perfect vacation fling, especially since ten days isn't nearly enough time to develop feelings. At least, it's not supposed to be. This transgender gay...

Eighteen months ago, drummer Jude Colburn made the biggest mistake of his life when he walked away from his band just as they were on the brink of success. Now, he's got a second chance. The band's bassist just quit, and Jude plays bass almost as well as he plays drums. The other band members aren't thrilled, but they are desperate. Running with Scissors needs him, but there's one condition: no hooking up with bandmates. That's what ruined things eighteen months ago, after all. Jude's on board, but no one warned him about the drummer who replaced him. A.J. Palmer is shy and unassuming . . . until he hits the stage. He gets Jude's attention from the first beat, and suddenly that "no hookups" rule isn't so easy to follow. Keeping secrets on a tour bus isn't easy either, and it's only a matter of time before the band catches on. When everything hits the fan, Jude has to choose: a second chance at the career he's always regretted leaving, or a shot at the man of...

Eight seasons ago, Jarek Badura made the biggest mistake of his career, earning him the nickname "Joke." He's been fighting ever since to prove that season was a fluke, and he's only just started to leave it behind, finally regaining some respect and securing his place as second line center. But his team just made a new acquisition, and suddenly he's linemates with the man who was the unknowing catalyst for his fall from grace all those years ago.After seven long seasons, Hunter Michaud is done carrying his disastrously managed team. An unrestricted free agent, he startles the hockey world by accepting an offer elsewhere, signing with a team that works together and builds on each other's strengths. And it doesn't hurt that one of Hunter's longtime idols is on the roster. He just doesn't realize how much his career is already intertwined with Jarek's. Or how much resentment is waiting for him in Pittsburgh. Or how...

Riding the unexpected success of his video channel for as long as it holds out, reluctant influencer Marcus Holloway is on a road trip to find the best pizza in each state. It's a solitary journey, but he has his dog and kitten for company. What more could he need? When he interrupts another influencer trying to exploit a homeless person for clout, though, he finds himself on a most unexpected detour. Blake Wyatt is already down on his luck, living out of his car a thousand miles from anything he might call home. And it only gets worse when someone steals the car. The obnoxious jerk with the camera is just more humiliation. Then a softspoken savior intervenes... and turns Blake's world on its head. Now they're riding together, and as the miles fly by, both men realize how badly they've longed for connection and companionship. Blake adores Marcus's kindness and his laidback vibe. Marcus melts every time his kitten falls...