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Hamish Kenneally is moving from Australia to the US for a fresh start, beginning with Christmas at his sister''s place in Idaho. When a snowstorm diverts his plane to Montana and leaves him stranded two days before Christmas, he hires a car and drives right into a blizzard.Ren Brooks has always called Hartbridge, Montana, and his family hardware store, home. After a few failed attempts at love, he''s resigned to being single forever-after all, no guy wants to stay in his sleepy little town for long. And after his dad''s passing earlier in the year, Ren''s Christmas is looking bleak. But when a car runs off the road in front of his property, Ren pulls the driver out and takes him home to get out of the cold.With the storm and the holidays leaving Hamish with nowhere else to go, Ren kindly offers a place to stay. Hamish is certain he''s crashed right into a Hallmark Christmas movie, despite more car delays and road closures and the prospect of not seeing his sister for Christmas. And with help from Hamish, Ren is beginning to feel a little Christmas cheer.These two unlikely strangers have more in common than they first realise, and after two days of Christmas decorations, cookies, and non-stop conversation, it looks like Christmas might be saved after all.

Steve Frost had dreams of wearing the national championship belt in mixed martial arts, maybe even going pro, but instead, finds himself working as a security guard for the rich and famous in LA.Quickly earning a reputation for his blunt and precise people management skills, he lands a position on the security team for an up-and-coming boyband, Atrous. Years later, he's head of security. He knows these boys, and with countless tours, flights, car trips, public events, concerts, he's closer to one band member in particular.Jeremy's been a pillar for Atrous since day one, but even more so these last few months. Now the face of the band more than ever, he's also got himself the attention of a delusional stalker-fan.When the fame and stress become too much, when Jeremy's health takes a hit, Steve becomes Jeremy's lifeline. But as Jeremy knows already, and as Steve is about to learn, not even the brightest star can shine forever.

Michael Pietersen isn''t up for complications.He''s one of Sydney''s fastest-moving career-focused corporate realtors, and the only thing he has time for is one-night stands with zero fuss.Bryson Schroeder''s back home from two years overseas with plans to leave his family''s hotel empire and begin his own business ventures. Out with friends to celebrate his return, he sees a gorgeous blond man across the bar, and with merely a smile and a raised eyebrow, they leave together for a night of incredible chemistry.The rules are clear: no names, no details, no complications.But one night becomes one more night, and eventually the arrangement suits them both for weeks . . . until their professional and personal worlds collide. With their hearts already on the line, Michael and Bry need to decide just how complicated they want to get.

When Jack receives a phone call from a colleague in the southeast of Tasmania with news of a newfound butterfly habitat, he and Lawson head off on another adventure. It's not an easy trek to the location. The Franklin-Gordon National Park is famous for wild rivers, rainforests, and rocky cliff faces, and they'll need to hike and abseil-in the dead of winter-to get to the site. It's no ordinary expedition because this is no ordinary butterfly, and Jack and Lawson aren't an ordinary couple. Join Jack and Lawson on another quest in this short story of extraordinary butterflies and extraordinary love.

Missing Pieces Series, Book Three As Justin's recovery moves forward, Dallas dares to hope their lives are settling into their new normal. His money worries have eased, business is picking up, and best of all, Justin now laughs more than he frowns. Justin's memory still eludes him, but with each snippet or flashback, small pieces of his old life start to slot into place. He remembers more of Dallas and how perfectly happy their lives used to be, and with each passing day, Justin realises he can have that again. But when someone from Justin's past turns up, he discovers that not all the missing pieces are good, and sadly, he and Dallas also learn just what it means to live with a traumatic brain injury. If Dallas and Justin have to fight for their Happily Ever After, then Dallas will stop at nothing-nothing-to give Justin the life he always wanted.* * * ". . . as I tried to put the puzzle of myself back together, it was the pieces of us that made me whole."

Missing Pieces Series, Book TwoJustin''s recovery is slow, but any step forward is a win in Dallas'' eyes. Having always been a source of strength for Justin, even before the accident, Dallas is trying to find his feet again as he struggles to get some normalcy back in their lives.But now, with added financial pressures and Justin''s ongoing medical needs, Dallas isn''t sure how much longer he can be the strong one.As missing pieces of Justin''s memory return, Justin realises the physical side of their relationship is another piece of the puzzle he desperately wants to put back together. And as he gets to know Dallas all over again, he realises what his mind can''t remember, his heart can''t forget.

Nathaniel and Chasan are no ordinary angels.Destiny chose them to be twin flames, fated mates. But Nathaniel has avoided Chasan for nearly a thousand years.When sent to Earth on a mission to live and work together, Nathaniel comes face-to-face with his destiny. Short-tempered, petulant, and grumpy, he hates the idea of being fated to anyone and has chosen an existence of isolation rather than spending time with the calm, kind, and serene Chasan.But now he has no choice.One is fire, the other is air; a true dichotomy of angels. Together they will be ignited, or they will be extinguished. This assignment will seal their fate either way.* * *85,000 words. A sometimes-funny, sometimes-serious story about love, destiny, and other heavenly disasters.

Founded over four hundred years ago, Sanctus Infinitus Redemptio is a private and very elite society where dominance and submission are revered. Steeped in tradition and excellence, every Dominant and every submissive, and their pairing, are selected with great care.When Hunter Vargo is brought into the Sanctus, his need for strict dominance sees him paired with the wrong Master. But only a short time later, mistreated and his trust broken, he's recalled, his collar removed. The Grand Master knows it will take a special kind of Dominant to restore the sub's faith and trust.Sig Bruckner's world is perfect. He has a great job, he has high standing within the Sanctus, and he has Levin, the very best submissive. When he's asked to take on a second sub, a young man with issues and a rule not to touch him, Sig's world is turned upside down.When his dominance, his patience, and self-control are tested, and when Sig's relationships with both subs are pushed past his limits, everything begins to unravel. Yet Sig knows every good Dom learns from their subs, and he's no exception. He might not be able to fix everything on his own, but perhaps the three of them together can.

Mark Gattison a évité l’amour et l’engagement durant toute sa vie d’adulte. Pas intéressé par quelque chose de plus qu’un coup d’un soir ou une brève rencontre dans une arrière-salle, il est l’incarnation du bon vivant. Will Parkinson est l’homme qui le défend, l’homme qui le comprend, l’homme que Mark appelle son meilleur ami. Quand Will devient perturbé et un peu distant, Mark décide de lui trouver un petit ami. Peu familier avec le concept lui-même, Mark pense que Will a besoin de quelqu’un qui le rende heureux. Ce que Mark ne sait pas, c’est qu’il est sur le point d’être surpris. Il est sur le point de se faire renverser par la seule chose qui se tenait juste sous son nez depuis le début.

Six mois après notre dernière rencontre avec Carter Reece et Isaac Brannigan, ils sont toujours aussi amoureux. Vivant ensemble, allant de l'avant, la vie pour ces deux hommes est agréable jusqu'à ce que certains évènements se produisent et changent leurs vies. Isaac redevient l'homme qu'il était et le monde de Carter commence à se désagréger. Les choses deviennent de plus en plus compliquées et commencent à changer pour les deux hommes quand le nouveau collègue d'Isaac fait son apparition.

Commençant un nouvel emploi dans une nouvelle ville, le vétérinaire Carter Reece se rend à une consultation à domicile pour un client spécial.Arrogant, avec un mauvais caractère mais totalement magnifique, Isaac Brannigan est aveugle depuis l’âge de huit ans. Après la mort de sa chienne-guide et meilleure amie Rosie, son partenariat avec son nouveau chien, Brady ne se passe pas bien.Carter tente d’aider à la fois le maître et le chien à traverser cette phase d’initiation, mais au juste… Qui dirige qui ?

Erik Keston, son of the Keston Real Estate empire, knows what it takes to be successful. Despite his inherent wealth, he holds his own. He works hard, he's grounded, he's brilliant. He's also secretly in love with his best friend.Monroe Wellman lost his parents three years ago and never grieved, never recovered. Inheriting the family company and wealth means nothing, and his spiral of self-destruction is widespread and spectacular. Dubbed Sydney's bad boy, he spends more days drunk than sober, and the only person who's stuck by him through it all is his best mate. But when Monroe hits rock bottom, Erik gives him an ultimatum, and his entire world comes to a grinding halt. But it's when the haze is lifted that Monroe can truly see what he's been searching for was never in the bottom of a bottle. It's been by his side all along.An 80,000-word friends to lovers story about fighting the demons within, and trusting in the love that takes its place."Because when all you drink is hate, that's all there is inside you."

L'Histoire n'est pas toujours ce qu'elle semble être.Douze mois après sa transformation, Alec MacAidan s'habitue toujours à ses nombreuses capacités de vampire. Alors que la plupart des vampires donneraient n'importe quoi pour avoir plus d'un don surnaturel, Alec ne recherche que la paix et un peu de temps seul avec Cronin. Mais lorsqu'il rencontre des entités extérieures à cette terre, il reste impuissant en leur présence.Les Zoans sont des créatures à moitié lycan et dragon qui glissent à travers le temps et la réalité, passant apparemment inaperçues des hommes et des vampires. Ou bien est-ce le contraire ? Ils ont une étrange ressemblance avec les gargouilles, laissant Alec et sa perception déformée de la réalité, agir plus bizarrement encore.Cette nouvelle quête mène Alec, Cronin et leur bande d'amis à Paris, Rome et Moscou, où ils apprennent que les gargouilles ne sont pas de simples statues accrochées aux murs. Dans des fosses souterraines, sous les églises du monde entier, Alec découvre le véritable destin de la Clef. Faire face aux Zoans pourrait nécessiter le recours à tous les dons qu'il possède. Et il pourrait bien avoir besoin de l'aide des morts pour qu'ils s'en sortent tous vivants.

L'Histoire n'est pas toujours ce qu'elle semble être.Avec la bataille d'Égypte derrière eux, Alec et Cronin apprécient le frisson de leur nouvel amour. Cependant, le destin n'attend pas longtemps avant de les jeter dans un monde étrange.Ils savent que le sang d'Alec est spécial, bien que son véritable rôle leur échappe encore. Étant donné qu'Alec ne peut pas être transformé en vampire, Cronin est libre de boire sur lui à volonté. Mais le fait de boire un sang aussi puissant entraîne des ramifications inconnues.Avec l'aide de Jorge, un inquiétant vampire-enfant avec un don de divination, Alec et Cronin font face à un nouveau genre de guerre. Cette fois, leurs investigations les conduisent aux frontières de la Chine et de la Mongolie - cependant, ce n'est pas ce qui se trouve dans les fosses souterraines qui inquiète Alec.C'est le créateur derrière tout cela.Dans les profondeurs ténébreuses de la Chine, au milieu d'une guerre contre l'Armée de Terre Cuite, ils découvriront exactement ce qu'est la Clef et ce qu'Alec représente pour le monde des vampires.

L'inspecteur de la police de New York, Alec MacAidan a toujours été familier avec l'étrange. Après tout, sa vie n'est qu'une suite de phénomènes inexplicables. Mais quand un homme blessé lui laisse des indices cryptiques, puis est réduit en poussière devant lui, l'avis d'Alec sur le bizarre change pour toujours. Cronin est un vampire ancestral, qui a passé ces derniers mille ans à attendre Alec. On lui a dit que son destiné serait un homme armé d'un bouclier, mais il ne s'attendait pas à ce qu'il soit humain, et encore moins que ce bouclier soit un insigne de police. Les deux hommes, tenaces avec de fortes volontés, en sont encore à apprendre comment faire face à l'attirance liée au fait d'être destinés l'un à l'autre, quand le Destin les jette en plein mystère. La rumeur se propage rapidement, provoquant des troubles en Égypte. Des clans de vampires fuient après la nouvelle qu'un vampire aurait des dons pas comme les autres, s'acharnant à déclencher la colère de la Mort. Alec et Cronin sont plongés dans un monde étrange qu'Alec n'aurait jamais pu imaginer. Ce qu'il a appris à l'école sur les anciens pharaons et sur les dieux égyptiens était très loin de la vérité. Au lieu de ça, il découvre de première main que l'Histoire n'est pas toujours ce qu'elle semble être.