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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...
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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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,...
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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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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...
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...
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Dillon is an omega, which makes him the general whipping boy for the pack, as well as under Brendan, his Alpha brother's dominion. The last thing he expects is to visit a fae club, but even less expected is to find himself drawn to Drake; a sassy sprite.
Letting Drake think he's a pack Alpha, Dillon enjoys the sprite's company, and soon realizes he's falling for Drake. But as omega, Dillon can't take a mate without his Alpha's permission. Knowing...
9) 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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Finding a house that suits him, Jared makes the move to reclaim his independence. However, he doesn't expect to find himself both attracted to and concerned for the almost-reclusive gardener, Evander. Jared believes Evander is hiding an eating disorder.
But the appearance of old photographs and love letters in the house cause him to wonder about the stoic man. As their friendship becomes more, he wants to help and uncover the secrets he knows Evander...
11) Diable
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Sequel to Slayer
When Slayer Henri and his Intermediary Sébastien are sent to Paris to deal with attacks by vampires, they find the truth is worse still. They also find unexpected allies in a family of gargoyles who help protect mankind.
Paris is under attack by demonic forces and it will take the united talents of humans, gargoyles, and vampires if they are to be defeated.
Sébastien also finds that his mate is the last creature on earth he would...
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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.
13) Cinis
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When Valentine's sire is forced to take a mate by his Clan leader, Valentine is reduced to stoking the castle's furnaces as nothing more than a cindered servant to the new matriarch. With his sire Libertine incarcerated and Valentine forced to wear a cursed collar, there seems no way to escape Belladonna's hold on them.
When a stranger appears, Valentine is surprised by how quickly he trusts the other vampire. He accepts the request to go to the...
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Radley Middleton is a down to earth kind of guy. His love life, though, is non-existent, and lately, the dreams he's had for years no longer seem to be just dreams.
The day he found the mirror was the day everything started to change. In its reflection he catches glimpses of other men from different eras. And his dreams grow stronger.
Curious about what's going on, Rad investigates and learns of a terrible tragedy in which he may play a part. But...
15) Made with Love
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Can a dessert heal a rift between lovers?
Foodie and wine merchant Jake thinks he's found his ideal mate in chef Andreas.
But when Jake hosts a party and everyone thinks Andreas is nothing more than the catering supplier, Andreas is hurt and angry. Andreas walks away and Jake initially refuses to go after him. By the time he does, it's too late -- or is it?
Can a dessert bring the two men back together and heal the rift?
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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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The Sea Vixen carries a team that helps to protect the world from attacks from dark forces. Answering a distress call, a small team is sent to investigate; the team includes the Vixen's captain, Phil, their arcane expert Armand, Frank, and Nathan.
Frank and Nathan are an established couple, but Nathan draws the attention of a newly freed demon. When the demon takes Nathan, the team races against time to save him, body and soul. Frank will fight a...
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Luke works in the kitchen of his family-owned café, but dreams of being a top chef. His entire world is turned on its head when Michel comes into his life. Not only is Michel the son of the owner of the exclusive hotel on the mountain, but a dhampir, and as Luke's family are lycans, his father has forbidden even a friendship between the two.
But it isn't friendship that develops. Luke slowly realizes they are fated mates, and he longs to be claimed....
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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...
20) 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?
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