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Atonement

Marcus Deleon has spent most of his life saving his fellow weres from the hands of his ex-lover, the vampire Dalton Gray. Now he's facing an all-out war after one of his Enforcers kills several of Gray's guards. The allies he has to rely on can be counted on one hand until unexpected help arrives, bearing the fragile body of an injured were child and inside knowledge into Gray's operations.

This is part of a series that should be read in order.

Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Mar 28, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, GLBTQ, M/M, Shorts, Vampires
Throughout Atonement, there is a good flow, reasonable conflict (and character motivation behind it), and an overall good pace for the length of the story. While I did like the story, I did have some issues with it. One, even though there is good flow and the story does go from Point A to Point B to Point C, I would have liked to see those points fleshed out a little bit more. Same goes for number two - th

Oathbound

Vaughn Burke is an Enforcer -- a werewolf working for Marcus Deleon and tasked to help their kind escape from the vampire Dalton Gray. When Marcus gives Vaughn a new case, it's not exactly what Vaughn expects.

Elian Levine is the guitarist for a metal band, but he has a secret no one knows. When he managed to escape Dalton Gray, he kept the truth hidden, even from his band mates. Now their need for a singer threatens to tear the lid off his closely-guarded past.

Page Count: 24


Bound With a Bow

Latex, leather, or lace. Oh, my! Bridles, bondage, and ball-gags. Oh, wow! Puppies and ponies and paddles. Yes, please. May we have some more? It’s almost Christmas time and everyone is headed to Broad Horizons to celebrate the holidays. You won’t find a jolly fat man in a red suit here, unless that’s what turns you on of course, but you will find everything else your lusty libido desires. Got a naughty sub that needs some special discipline or just feel like checking out the club?


Wicked Good

Editor: EM Lynley

The concepts of good and evil have fascinated us for thousands of years. Who isn't attracted, even tempted, by what we know we shouldn't have or do? If we're good, the bad boy-or girl-is all the more exciting. But if we're bad, we love the idea of bringing one of the good ones along with us for the ride.


When it comes to love and sex, all bets for any sort of restraint are off.

With angels and demons, the stakes-and the rewards-are even higher.

So polish your halos or horns, and let have some wicked good fun!

Demonology 101 by Kiernan Kelly

Roger is a Hunter, raised from birth to hate all demons. His mission in life is to seek and destroy them, but Xyle, a gorgeous, BBQ-loving demon, threatens Roger's entire belief system and teaches Roger a lesson about tolerance and love he'll never forget.

Involuntary Deceit by Mychael Black

Saen is a fallen Grigori, a Watcher angel who interfered in the lives of mortals and now lives as a human must. His existence, aside from work and his best friend Nathan, is a lonely one. Then he meets Ely, an enigmatic man who takes him to new heights Saen's never seen before. When the answer comes as to why Saen's so drawn to Ely, however, it might be more than Saen can handle.

What We Carry With Us by Crystal Bay

The decision of a single mortal is all that stands between Hell and victory - a victory in the battle against Heaven that will bring the Apocalypse. Lex is a demon sent to help push this mortal towards Hell's side, only to find that the angel watching over this human is someone he once knew intimately, in the time before he fell from grace.

Angel Levi by Martin Delacroix

Levi's been an angel for two thousand years; he runs God's errands. Levi lives on Earth, he looks just like a mortal (though he never ages) and he works in the receiving department at Walmart.

In his mortal life, in ancient Jordan, Levi was a promiscuous gay man who scoffed at romantic love, and God punishes Levi for his sins. While Levi can have sex with many gay men in his angelic life, he cannot not fall in love, ever. If he does, God says, Levi will burn in Hell for eternity.

When handsome Hector de Sousa comes to work in Levi's department at Walmart, the angel is smitten. Hector is receptive to Levi's advances, but will Levi face eternal damnation if he pursues Hector's love? Is it worth the risk? Does Hell even exist?

Fallen Guardian by Taylor Lochland

Mitchell has terrible luck in love. Rehlar was once Mitchell's guardian angel, but is now his guardian demon. One night, while Mitchell is sitting on the balcony of his apartment building feeling sorry for himself, Rehlar appears to him. Mitchell is smitten, and soon finds himself in a romance. However, love between a guardian and a charge isn't quite accepted in the spirit realm. Is their bond strong enough to withstand resistance from both Heaven and Hell?

Suriel's Sword by Jay Di Meo

Suriel, a warrior angel, is sent on a mission to retrieve a dangerous crystal that has the power to corrupt the dead into Hell's undead minions. His partner is the demon Arioch, to whom Suriel finds himself irresistibly drawn. The angel fights the temptation, but eventually surrenders to his desire. Discovered by the heavenly host, Suriel is branded as a sinner, and told that if he gives in to temptation again, he will be banished from Paradise. Suriel must choose whether to remain in Heaven and lead the only life he knows, or follow his heart and go to Arioch.


Repertoire: Cardiff
# of pages or word count: 33 pages
Genre: Contemporary paranormal shapeshifter M/M erotic romance
Heat rating: 4 Novas
 
A year ago, dragon shifter Vincent Sheridan and vampire prince Devon Hart forged a union, putting an end to the war between shifters and vampires. Although Devon has been forthcoming in his own past, Vincent has remained silent on his own. Now a new menace has reared its ugly head.
 
A figure from Vincent's past is poised to claim Cardiff, Wales, as his own--using his sorcery and otherworldly charisma to force the people to follow him. Knowing he has no choice, Vincent realizes he must stop the madness before it's too late. Doing so requires him to admit who he is and to protect the people who once revered him.
 
It's going to take every resource he possesses--even those he fought hard to forget.
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Sep 24, 2010
Genre(s): GLBTQ
After a year together Vampire Prince Devon Hart and Dragon Shifter Vincent Sheridan put an end to the war between the Shapeshifters and the vampires. The two men have forged a place for themselves together, but though Devon has told Vincent everything about himself Vincent isn't as forth coming as Devon would like for him to be. So when Vincent is summoned to Cardiff Wales Devon is surprised that Vincent has

103 pages / 35600 words 
Gay Erotic Romance, Contemporary
 
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Featuring the stories Well Laid Plans, On Solid Ground and Beginnings, Hearth and Home is all about Robbie and Seth, the boys from Mychael Black's popular story Going Home. The boys are feeling great, their relationship is going well, and it's the family that's causing them trouble.
 
From Robbie's brother's pregnant, and abused, girlfriend to Robbie's ex showing up, the boys are not sure they can keep their home together. They're fixing up the house and preparing for a baby when Robbie's brother comes back around with an explosion of violence. In between all of the mess, the boys are trying to plan a wedding and find some time together. Can they work through all of their problems and make it work?

Rediscovery

Nikky and Danny know they are different, and are perfectly happy being with each other. Yet, Nikky yearns to know more about his kind, for surely other werecats exist in the world. A chance encounter with a woman who could be his twin sparks a desire to research his murky past...but will Danny go along with it?

Length: HeatSheet (10.2 K words)
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Mar 14, 2010
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Nikolis Michael Faulkner thought he was one of a kind. He’s the only large cat shifter he knows of. That is until he meets Serina at a new restaurant that has opened in the neighborhood. Not sure what to make of it he tells his partner Danny about her and takes him to meet her. Danny sees the family resemblance of the two. This resemblance sparks his desire to find his birth family but will his pa

Burkett Isle

# of pages or word count: 54 pages

Contemporary erotic romantic suspense - m/m

Heat rating: 3 Novas

Josh Finley is in an interesting situation. He and his current boyfriend, Ben Gregory, are friends with Josh's ex, Joey Brandt. When they all head out for a weekend of relaxation on Burkett Isle, owned by Ben's family, Josh isn't sure what to do. Joey's still hung up on him, but Josh loves Ben.

To top it off, a serial killer is stalking the lower end of the city's population and now he has his sights set on Josh. The trick is to lure Josh from his friends, but how?

When Josh makes a gruesome discovery, however, it changes everything. And it may very well be the end for one of them.

Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Dec 13, 2009
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Josh Finley and Ben Gregory, his boyfriend, are both friends with Joey Brandt, Josh's ex.  They have known each other since they were small and they are all heading to Burkett Isle for the weekend.  There are a few twists and turns that include Joey wanting Josh back, a serial killer, and a discovery that not only turns everything on its ear, but could very well be the death

As Above, So Below
Gay Erotic Romance, Contemporary
31 pages / 10000 words
 
Kris Sierra has wanted Ashley Moreau for a very long time. Problem is: Ashley is the brother of Kris’ best friend… and Ashley isn’t out. When they finally give into the attraction between them, it sets off a chain of events that culminate in Ashley coming out to Kris’ parents, who are trying to set Kris up with a woman, in a rather dramatic way.
Reviewer: Daisiemae
Review: Jul 14, 2010
Genre(s): GLBTQ
I’ve never read a book written by Mychael Black that I didn’t enjoy. Somehow Mychael always manages to write heroes that I end up caring about; even if the book is a short story. Mychael’s characters are always interesting and the stories are fast paced. As Above, So Below gave me several minutes of escaped pleasure from my everyday life. I really liked this short story a

The Gingerbread Men

Jonas Riddle fully expects to spend his holidays as most pagans do, celebrating Yule, getting his Solstice groove on. When his best friend Keith, who he's been in love with for several years, asks Jonas if he wants to spend Yule together, Jonas isn't sure what to think.

Keith Holloway is full of surprises, though. When Jonas tries to bake Keith his favorite gingerbread, Jonas gets the surprise of the season. Will Keith make this year a Yule to remember?
 

Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Jun 17, 2009
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Jonas Riddle just figured that the Yule season would be spent with his sister and making gingerbread for the Yule season. What he doesn't expect is for his best friend Keith Holloway to ask to spend it with him. Jonas has been in love with Keith since he was a teen but Keith was straight so he never said anything.   When Keith asks Jonas to make gingerbread for him then during the cooking process kisse

2050
Length: Eclipse (61K words)
 
Visions of blood and death haunt Richie England. A new serial killer is stalking the city, and Richie finds himself in the middle of a frightening pyschological battle with the killer and the spectres behind the evil.
 
As the detective in charge of the Vivisectionist case, the last thing Julian Anders needs is a damn psychic telling him about visions. When another body is found, Julian is forced to accept Richie's help. The killer has seen Richie, and with his life at stake, both Julian and Richie need to find the answers and the killer before it's too late.

 

 

 

 

 
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: May 15, 2009
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Detective Julian Anders is on a case. The vivisectionists finds that Richie England is a psychic that claims to have information on where to find the next body. Julian isn't too sure if he believes in psychics or not but when his information proves to be true Julian and his partner decide to use Richie as they can. Julian though fights his attraction for Richie thinking the boy is too young for him.  

Breakdown 3: Fighting Chance

Jack's finally getting his health in order, getting a good bill of health from the doctor. It looks like he and Ty are finally catching a break. Which is when something awful happens to Ty at the bar, of course. Ty ends up in the hospital, and Jack's not sure what to do.

Especially when Ty's mother, Arlene, shows up. Arlene wants her baby boy to come home and stop living a life of sin. Ty's not about to do that, so it's up to Robbie Sexton's mom to take Arlene under her wing and set the record straight about having a gay son. Will Arlene see the light and let Ty live his own life? Will Ty even recover to have a chance?

Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Nov 12, 2008
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Jack and Ty are back in this third story. Jack and Ty are finally getting a shot at a normal life when Ty is seriously injured at the bar in which they work. Their friends come in and take charge so Jack and Ty can recover together.   When Ty's mother shows up demanding Ty come home and forget his nonsense of being gay, Jack is afraid Ty will go home with his mother. But Ty and their friends have other

The Shape of Things

For countless ages a war has raged on, a war most could not see. Two races have battled for their very existences. In the year 2015 the world is changed. World War III is long passed, but its effects remain. Humans have nearly destroyed the earth; global warming has reached a critical point. The sea is rising and the land is shrinking. Those left of the human race now live side by side with beings long thought to be nonexistent.

Vampires control the cities, ruling regions from one point: Washington DC. The Sanguine Council is in control and answers only to one man: Prince Devon Hart. But rebellion is brewing, and Prince Hart is its most strategic victim.

In the outlying lands there lives another race of creatures: shapeshifters. Their lands are slowly being swallowed by the sea and their only option is to move inward, towards the cities. Led by an ancient being using the name of Vincent Sheridan, the shapeshifters fight for survival against their bloodthirsty neighbors. They need a break, a change in strategy. Their prayers are answered by none other than the usurped Prince of the Vampires himself.

Thrown together in an effort to topple the traitorous Sanguine Council, Vincent and Devon find much more in each other than simply a strong ally. Will their relationship create more trouble than they can handle? Or will Vincent and Devon bring about an end to the war through their love?

Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Oct 26, 2008
Genre(s): GLBTQ
In the Year 2015 the world has changed much and World War III has caused the creatures of the night to take control, but even then there is a war raging between the Vampires and the Shapeshifters.   Some say the Shapeshifters should be wiped from the world and to start the cleansing the first victim is Prince Devon Hart. The traitor sends Devon into the wilds thinking that the Shapeshifters will finish

When I Dream of You

Daniel's life up until now has been hell. Living with an abusive father who hates what Daniel is has wrecked havoc on Daniel. When Daniel is attacked by two men for being gay, Karl steps in. After taking Daniel home to clean his wounds, a relationship develops between the two.
But everything isn't fine. Daniel's father becomes enraged when Daniel tries to move in with his lover.
How can Daniel and Karl find their way in a world where people believe they shouldn't exist?
Elements: Interracial (WM/BM)

Reviewer: Angi
Review: Nov 4, 2008
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Karl Johnson meets Daniel Scott when he comes to Daniel’s rescue. Daniel is being beat up by two guys and valiantly trying to fight back. Karl rescues Daniel and takes him back to his place to clean up. What these two men find is that although they come from very different backgrounds they have a connection neither wants to deny.   This short story by Mr. Black and Mr. Carmichael shows us love an

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