Summer men

I don't know about other parts of the country, but it's already summer here in Florida. And I'm suffering through my first sunburn of the season. That's even AFTER I put at least two applications of sunscreen. Guess that's what I get for spending more time in the water-only because my boys forced me- and out in the open than under the umbrella.

The area we camped out at had both surfers and skimboarders. The surfers...eh. I don't think the waves were good enough so I grew board quickly. Better waves when there are storms.

However, the skimboarders....:P The batch that were near us were young (jail-bait for me *lol*), tanned, and fit. I found that I couldn't help but watch them and know I'd never be able to do what they do (been there, done that, and busted my butt).

For those who don't know. Skimboarding is: the sport of riding a skimboard (a very thin, small surfboard) over shallow water on a beach and into oncoming waves close to shore. The board is usually tossed ahead and jumped on after a running approach.

Most had the "surfer" look. Longer hair and tatts and very nicely tanned. A few had short hair cuts. I was able to gather information for future characters. :)

Anyway, it got me into the mood for some long hair hunks *sigh-dreamy eyes*

Enjoy some eye-candy

ink, yum

Happy Sunday, gals and guys. I'm getting a new tattoo today as well as having my other one added to and touched up a bit. While I was browsing images on the web for the specific design I wanted, I was also trying to come up with a blog topic for today.

It finally occurred to me as I clicked through image after image of tattoos that the answer was literally right in front of me.

Boys with ink.

Enjoy.

Back in Black

Remember me?

Hello, I am Leigh Ellwood, author of erotic romance for Phaze Books, Samhain Publishing, and Liquid Silver Books. I write all manner of romances, and offer a fair amount of manlovin'. I had posted regularly on this blog in the past, but had to drop out to take care of editing and publishing responsibilities. My last publication was actually last year with 2007's Surveillance, a Phaze Force HeatSheet that was M/M and continues to do well. I'm happy to report my next original work will also be M/M, as part of the Phaze Urban series. Why, Why, Zed? has a launch date of 7/7. Lucky number for me, I'm hoping.

Anyway, here is the blurb for YYZ, as I affectionately call it:

A cryptic phone call to Cameron "Zed" Zedmore's cell reveals a plot to steal away Zed's live-in love, Nick. Devestating the thought of infidelity is, Zed realizes he can't blame Nick for being tempted to stray, as Zed's work has kept him in the lab, and out of their bed, for long hours.

Nick loves Zed, but isn't crazy about being a "house husband" anymore. He has needs Zed won't meet, and when another friend offers help in that department, Nick is tempted to accept. But then Zed comes home early...

Reading the blurb might lead one to think this is going to end in some kind of kinky menage. I have nothing against the kink, but this is actually one committed couple, HEA, with a surprise twist! Ooooooh! Well, it's finally in edits now, and I hope the manlove readers like it. It's HeatSheet size, so two bucks for a bang. The Phaze Urban line is a hot series where each story takes place entirely in a major city. YYZ is the fifth one to come out, I believe. And if you can believe this - the first four out now are M/M, too! I think it's just a coincidence, but the stories are really catching on.

Glad to be back, and hope to have more manlove news for you soon!

Leigh

Happy Friday!

Special shout-out to all the other June bugs that have birthdays this month including the new member of Barb's family (an adorable baby boy!), Jet, Zehavit, and moi :P~.

Inspired by Barb's post about her DVD find, "Shock to the System", I've been prowling around Amazon for some new vids. I snagged a copy of that one and loved it! I'm not even that big a mystery fan, but the chemistry between the actors is great and the storyline gripped me. Definitely a must-see! I also snagged these two:



Okay, I can see a few of you guys raising eyebrows at Harry and Max because the movie does have some...controversial elements...but those boys sure are cute. IMO, they can explore their brotherly love anytime!

Does anyone have any other good movie recs? I've been warned to stay away from "Dante's Cove" because of all the cheeze factors, but maybe I've heard wrong. :)

Through the Dark

THROUGH THE DARK

Jeremy's cousin has been captured by the church and imprisoned, accused of being a demon. When the escape plan doesn't go according to Jeremy's planning, they are forced to seek refuge in Grey Constantine's keep. Behind closed doors are secrets that can kill and both men give into an attraction that can bind them irrevocably.

Being a werewolf, Jeremy knows the moment he sees Grey, he has found his mate. Unfortunately, Grey is being driven to near insanity by his own brother and the loss of Grey's lover, Rhys.

Haunted by his own internal demons, Grey tries his hardest to believe in the promise Jeremy offers him. When Grey's brother tries to destroy them, they both must fight the forces threatening to tear them apart.

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EXCERPT:

As Jeremy entered the tavern, the feral wildness in his eyes caused quite a few of the customers to abruptly look away from him. Dressed rich enough in a long-waisted black jacket, his clothing fit him yet the overall look seemed at odds with his features. He hadn't even bothered to tie back the golden, untamed mane of hair.

Only the barkeep dared to even look at him. "What can I be getting for ya?"

Several others around the bar scurried away, tankards in hand. Huddling together, they sipped at their drinks, taking great care not to look too long at him.

"Ale." Tossing a coin to the scratched wooden counter, Jeremy ignored the others.

As the tender poured him a tankard, he asked, "So what's your business in these parts, stranger?"

With a short bark of laughter, Jeremy answered, "God's business."

When the mug was pushed toward him, he lifted it and drank it quickly down.

"God is not welcome here." The growled proclamation was accentuated by a tankard slamming down on one of the wooden tables. Half the tavern crowd moved to the other side of the room, and several left altogether.

"Watch that one," the barkeep whispered, nodding toward the back table. "He's got a mean temper, he does. Don't like that word."

"Another ale." With a smirk of amusement, Jeremy turned toward the potential troublemaker. "And this should concern me how?"

The man stood, knocking his chair backward onto the floor. Judging by the way he glared and swayed slightly, it was clear he was well into his cups. "You're here on…God's business," the man snarled, stepping around the table. "I'll give you to the count of three to get out of my sight." His hand went to the pistol shoved into his belt.

"Master Grey…" the bartender pleaded.

With a sharp warning glare from Grey, the barkeeper snapped his mouth shut.

Setting his mug on the counter, Jeremy stood and walked toward Grey. His gaze steadily held the slightly unfocused stormy one. "So quick to pull a pistol and ask no questions." Not at all afraid, he continued, "If you can shoot and actually hit me, I will be most impressed."

"I own this land!" Grey drew his pistol and, in the blink of an eye, he shot.

It didn't require any great feat of speed or skill to avoid getting hit by the bullet, as it flew wildly off the mark. Before his aggressor could even react, Jeremy was on him. With no more than a hard yank of his hand on Grey's, the gun dropped. The next moment, Jeremy spun Grey around and imprisoned him in an implacable grip.

"Whatever you own, you desperately need a bath and a good sleep, sir."

"I order you to release me!" Grey struggled and kicked, though the fight was slowly going out of him.

The barkeep gave Jeremy a grateful look and a nod. "He's the lord of the keep up the hill, but you'll be hard pressed to get him there. He's not been up there since Lord Rhys' passing 'bout a week ago."

Addressing the bartender, Jeremy asked, "And where has he been staying? The gutter?"

"Here mostly," the barkeep replied. He tilted his head, motioning toward the staircase leading up. "He has a room, but most of his time's been here, drinkin' a fortune in ale."

"Let. Me. Go." Grey renewed his struggle, jabbing an elbow back into Jeremy's ribs.

Jeremy whispered in his captive's ear, "Are you finished shooting complete strangers?"

Too drunk to control it, Grey shivered. "Unhand me or I will rip you to shreds with my bare hands."

Smiling knowingly, Jeremy loosened his grip enough to turn Grey around. Jeremy lowered his voice, keeping what he said between him and Grey. "And what would you do if I enjoyed it?"

For a moment, those stormy eyes stared into Jeremy's, his challenge answered without a word. To the side, the barkeep backed away, discreetly crossing himself.

"Beautiful amongst your own kind." Jeremy never looked away, showing not an ounce of fear but only an understanding of what he held in his arms. "So angry."

Slowly releasing him, Jeremy bent down to pick up the discarded gun and handed it back to Grey. "Know who your enemy truly is before you attack."

As the Gay Turns

This is an interesting article on As the World Turns' gay storyline. I'm one of the younger (although at 34, I'm no spring chicken) viewers who were lured into watching the show through the handy-dandy numbered YouTube clips. I hadn't watched a daytime soap in 10 years, but I started watching the clips one afternoon last summer and basically said goodbye to the next seven hours as I obsessively worked my way through the storyline. Now I TiVo ATWT every day, and have been sucked into two other storylines as well.

When it became clear in December that Luke and Noah were being censored ("mistletoegate" was a kiss near Christmas that the camera panned away from, focusing instead on mistletoe instead of the boys kissing under it), fans began a successful campaign to pressure show owners Procter and Gamble and network CBS to treat Luke and Noah fairly and allow them to kiss like straight couples. I was one of many who mailed letters and Hershey's Kisses to The Powers That Be. Lo and behold, the Associated Press picked up the story and it received a lot of mainstream media coverage.

Since that momentous third kiss last month, the boys have kissed several more times, and it seems that P&G has finally stopped pandering to the homophobia of a vocal minority of audience members. Sure, the storylines are ridiculous, but it's Oakdale. It's a nutty place. I think the statement that, "on the show gay life doesn’t flourish without intense animosity directed at it" is rather unfair. Granted, Noah's dad is a homophobic nut, and there was one incident on a country road involving some frat boys who were inexplicably cruising for a fight first thing in the morning, but the rest of the residents of Oakdale are very supportive of Luke and Noah.

The author's final statement about sexuality replacing class in the "culture wars" is thought provoking. Is gay the new stable boy? I don't know, but as long as I get to see cute guys rolling around in the hay, I'm happy.

A couple of things from me this week...

First of all, I have a brand new review of GWM Wanted that I want to brag about. :) Joyfully Reviewed gave it a recommended read, and I'm tickled to death about what the reviewer had to say about my novella.



Joyfully Recommended!
“Fantastic and so beautifully written, GWM Wanted is a must read. Amanda Young captured perfectly the insecurities and fears found within a marriage when the couple stops communicating. Gay or straight, all relationships hit roadblocks when partners don’t express their feelings and say what they need, want, and feel. Sam and Mark are a couple in love and still very attracted to each other, but because of lack of communications and letting fears take over, they were losing each other. Going to the extreme of inviting a third person into their sex life may not have been the answer, but in a roundabout way, it was the eye-opener they needed. Ms. Young did a great job with this and she also made a good point about the risks of answering online ads. I loved GWM Wanted and I Joyfully Recommend it.”
~Reviewed by Ley
http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/RRs/June08RR/GWMWanted.AY.html

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Secondly, I thought I would give you all a shout out about the scavenger hunt going on at Rainbow Reviews. There are a bunch of authors giving away free books(myself included), and all you have to do to win is find the little icons on each other websites. For more information, just visit Rainbow Reviews.

5 Reasons to Love A Bear

Bear Grylls, that is. Host of Discovery Channel's Man Vs. Wild. Say what you like about the show, or about Bear himself (plenty of people do), the guy is fascinating. Here are the top five reasons why:

5. His history. Among other survival/adventure-type records, he was the youngest Brit to climb Everest, at age 23. And this after recovering from a Special Forces parachuting accident where he broke his back in three places. Would I have been able to do that? Hell no. Of course I don't jump out of perfectly good airplanes either, so maybe it's a moot point...

4. His ability to eat bugs/raw meat/assorted other disgusting things and describe in a calm and thoughtful manner exactly what they taste like. To me, being able to describe the flavor of a ginormous grubworm while its guts are dripping down your chin is an enviable skill.

3. He loves his own pee. Or at least the evidence points that way. He sure does drink it a lot O_O

2. He appears to have no body issues. He gets naked a LOT. In front of a TV crew. I love that, because (other than the whole I-love-nekkid-men thing) I'm in awe of anyone who is that comfortable with themselves. I mean I've been to nude beaches and had no problem with it, but that was different. EVERYONE was naked there. There is no way in hell I'd be comfortable with stripping down in front of a bunch of fully dressed people with cameras.
**thinks**
Hmmm... wonder if Bear's ever done gay porn.
Probably not. Oh well.
But this leads us nicely to the number one reason I love Bear Grylls...

**drum roll**

1. His mad gay affair with the cameraman!
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okay I made that up. BUT. The camera guy does always shoot Bear's manbits in close-up (blurred out for family viewing, sadly) every time he pees on himself for some reason or pees in his water bottle in order to have a delicious beverage. Thus, I will hold on to my cherished fantasy of Bear and the camera guy doing it in one of Bear's homemade jungle shelters.

Now if only someone could get Mike Rowe (of the Travel Channel show "Dirty Jobs") to take on the cleaning of Bear after one of his adventures. That would be hot O_O

(btw, the half-survivor, half-male-model type picture is from TVGuide.com's Bear Grylls photo gallery. This pic gets the Ally Lick of Approval.)

Of Men and Horses

As a woman, I watch a man ride a horse well, and my eye is drawn to a couple of things: his hands soft and gentle on the reins and his seat and legs providing a good foundation for his riding skills. I figure any man (especially dressage riders) who can communicate cues to his horse through the subtle use of his hands would probably do the same thing on a woman, or man's body. In horseback riding the buttocks and thighs are your foundation. You don't wrap your legs around their barrel. You use your thighs and your seat to feel what the horse is doing beneath you, and to send subtle cues like a half halt to your horse.

So maybe that's why I find it so easy to write about men and horses. And why, Rock and Andreas struck me as two of my favorite characters. Andreas is the consummate dressage rider. He's proper and disciplined. He believes in control. Where Rock competes in the western version of dressage--reining. It's a wild sport, done at high speed with intricate maneuvers. Horses are a lot younger in the reining arena, and coming from rodeo, it was a perfect fit for Rock.

Yet, these two men, in spite of being polar opposites know all about the subtle body language of horseback riding and how a touch, a shift in position can say so much. And when they touch each other...sparks fly.

But Why?

I went to the movies this weekend. To the drive-in, actually. We’re lucky enough to have five within a reasonable driving distance from my house. I even got the idea for my first published m/m story while at the drive-in a few years ago. But that’s another story.

This story is about the movies.

I have a healthy, active and well-nurtured suspension of disbelief. I live for fiction. I love action, science fiction, horror and the genre often requiring greatest suspension of disbelief—romance. But as I watched a completely improbable action scene in the first movie at the drive-in, I couldn’t help complaining. Out loud, but hey, drive-in, remember? I was in my car, bothering no one but my own improbable partner in romance. My complaint? “Just look at that. Screenwriters can get away with anything. They never have to explain.”

Story-tellers who write books suffer a disadvantage. Readers won’t just take our word for it, no matter how deeply we immerse them in our world. Nothing just happens. As novelists, we have to explain things, show not only what but why and how. Deus ex machinas, like a miraculous hand of water lifting the protagonists to safety, will not be tolerated in today’s fiction. Obviously all movies don’t strain credulity to that point, and the second feature at the drive-in was a vast improvement, but the writers still got away with brushing off explanations.

And as much as I whine (never aloud if I’m in the theater), as much as I want to pull the mommy card and answer “Because I said so” when a critique partner says “But why?” I wouldn’t want things any other way. I like the challenge; I want to be accountable to readers.

Don’t believe me? Too bad. This isn’t fiction so I don’t owe you a why. Does that make me ready for the movies?

Upcoming Release!

Once again my day has snuck up on me, but that's okay. I have something ready for once. In fact, I'm actually going to post about ME! Or more specifically, my upcoming release from Samhain Publishing, The Ballad of Jimothy Redwing. I'm excited because I just today discovered that my book is on the first page of their Coming Soon section and my blurb is up at last! Whee! And you, you lucky people, are going to be the first to get to read an exerpt from the book. Don't you feel special? ;-)

This is only mildly steamy. I'll save the hottest for later and post it on my release day. Yes, indeed, my fortnightly posting schedule just happens to coincide with my release date of 10 June. Now that's serendipity.

Title: The Ballad of Jimothy Redwing
Author: Maia Strong
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Available: 10 June 2008 at My Bookstore and More
Exerpt:

"You said I could have two songs."

"Yes I did."

"Can I save the other one for later?"

"I don't see why not." Jimothy set his guitar down in its soft case. He stretched and yawned.

"You look like you're ready to collect your side of the transaction," Ricky said, rising from where he sat on the edge of the bed.

"I am, indeed," agreed Jimothy emphatically.

Ricky chuckled. "I thought so." He rose and went to his pack.

That bag must be bigger inside than it is outside, thought Jimothy. I bet if I asked he could magically pull a saddle out of one of those multitudinous pockets.

Turning around to face Jimothy again, Ricky held up a glazed pot about the size of a man's fist, its lid secured with a soft wax seal. "You're in luck. I was out, but I made myself stay an extra few minutes in Torvik just so I could restock."

"I appreciate your sacrifice," joked Jimothy.

"You should. You know how I feel about that city. I should warn you," he went on as he peeled off the seal, "it's sort of…pungent."

The moment the lid was off, Jimothy could smell the stuff. He concluded that his companion was a master of understatement. It wasn't that it smelled bad at all. In fact he quite liked the scent, detecting clove, cinnamon and peppermint oils. There was a hint of something softer underneath them, but he couldn't identify what it was. "You're not kidding. That smells like powerful stuff."

"Do you like it? I love it." Ricky stuck his nose in the pot and inhaled deeply. "Mm! Clears the sinuses a bit, too."

"I imagine it does. But all I care about is how well it works on sore muscles. I'd forgotten how hard horse riding is on my back."

"It's all that time keeping your balance. Don't be surprised if you wake up tomorrow feeling it in your gut and your thighs, too."

"I'm already feeling it in my thighs, thanks," Jimothy cracked dryly.

"I can rub those for you, too." This time Jimothy knew he wasn't mistaking Ricky's meaning or his expression, but before he could say anything, the younger man's eyes went wide. He quickly turned his back to Jimothy. "I'm sorry. That was inappropriate."

"No. Don't apologize."

"I shouldn't have said that. My mother warns me all the time that my mouth is going to get me into trouble. I'm really sorry."

Jimothy rose and came to stand a little behind and to one side of him. He cautiously reached out a hand and laid it gently on Ricky's shoulder. Ricky turned with the gentle pressure and the two men stood face to face. Jimothy looked down the short distance into Ricky's pale eyes and saw a mix of emotions he couldn't quite sort out. On impulse, he leaned in and kissed him on the mouth—a little cautiously, a little eagerly—and was thrilled when Ricky readily kissed him back.

They parted, but neither of them moved away so much as a step. There was a moment of silence until…

"Damn," breathed Ricky, his eyes alight once again. "Now that's the kind of trouble I like getting into." Jimothy laughed and they kissed again, deeper and hungrier and longer. Ricky pressed him back towards the bed until Jimothy bumped into it and sat down, abruptly breaking the kiss. He looked up at the other man and smiled salaciously.

"Nice bed."

"Blankets are soft, too. The linen sheets are nice on bare skin."

Jimothy ran a hand over them. "Mm-hmm."

Ricky stood close, legs spread just enough to squeeze Jimothy's knees between them. "I like to be on the bottom," he said, his voice daring a challenge.

"Then what are you doing up there?" Jimothy's words were met by a wide smile.

Ricky stepped back. Jimothy leaned forward to pull off his boots and moaned inadvertently as his back protested. Ricky laughed and knelt in front of him. "Let me do that," he offered. Jimothy was happy to let him. He held out each foot in turn and Ricky quickly removed Jimothy's boots and chucked them aside. They were soon joined by Ricky's boots and clothing. He pulled Jimothy to his feet and helped the aching man undress.

Standing naked together, each took time to look the other over appraisingly—flat bellies, sharply defined calves and thighs, strong arms. Jimothy smiled at the dark hair that curled over the other man's chest and the thin line of fine hairs that led down to his groin and his engorged penis. It was bigger than he'd expected and his own cock jumped eagerly in response. Ricky saw and grasped it, winning him a wordless grunt of excited surprise. He massaged the silken skin with strong fingers and Jimothy moaned and thrust his hips forward into his touch. Leaning in, Ricky tilted his head to nip at Jimothy's ear and murmured, "That liniment is good for more than treating sore muscles." He looked into Jimothy's dark eyes, his own as blue as the center of a candle flame.

Jimothy met his gaze steadily. "Then let's put it to good use."

Happy Memorial Day!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe day!

Once more, my post day lands on a holiday. I would have posted earlier but I was busy with family :)

I've recieved the cover for my release from Loose-Id due out June 3rd. I'll have it in the right side of the blog this week. It's drool-ish and created by the wonderful Christine Griffin.


As part of our family activities today, we saw The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Though I'm not a fan of C.S. Lewis's writing style (and I keep reminding myself that it was written so so long ago), I've very much enjoyed the movies by Disney. I've also found it extremely hard to prevent drool as I watched Ben Barnes play Prince Capsian.



I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but Peter and his brother and sisters have returned to Narnia. However, the true heir to the throne is Caspian. The brunt of it is that both Peter (William Moseley) and Caspian (Ben Barnes) are both alpha males wanting to rule. Both needing to control things. You know how two bullish males are. ;P And let me tell you, it got my imagination really churning.



I'll shamelessly admit that throughout the movie images of Peter and Caspian kept flashing in my head.(yes, I know, Peter is a bit young, but in my head, he's much older ;) ) If I still dabbled in fan fiction, I'd have lots of fun with those two. However, it did give me some ideas and lots of inspiration.
Loved the movie and recommend it.

There are a couple of pictures of the two together on the IMDb site : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0608440/mediaindex

Must See Movie--Gay PI

I don't think I posted on this before, but if I did keep in mind I'm getting old and forgetful (at least that's what my 17 year old tells me--often).

I saw this recently and LOVED it to pieces. That's high praise considering I don't watch many things on TV lately. The film is Shock to the System and here's the blurb I snagged from YouTube along with a clip.

When hard boiled private eye Donald Strachey (Chad Allen) finds his latest client dead, an apparent suicide, Albany's favorite gay detective smells a rat and decides to take matters into his own hands.

With the help of his straight-laced but adoring husband Tim Callahan (Sebastian Spence) and his occasionally too-eager assistant Kenny Kwon (Nelson Wong), Strachey's investigation leads him on a dark and dangerous trail into the world of "gay conversion therapy" - a twisted mix of psychology and religion designed by Dr. Trevor Cornell (Michael Woods) to turn homosexuals "straight".

With a cast of sexy young suspects at the heart of the mystery, and a standout performance from pop culture icon Morgan Fairchild as a wealthy socialite with a few secrets of her own, this second installment of the successful "Donald Strachey Mysteries", based on author Richard Stevenson's much-loved book series, is sure to leave even the most jaded audiences in "shock" - http://www.heretv.com/strachey




I adored the Strachey character but his s.o. was a bit too "prissy" for me. Gorgeous but prissy.

Characters

I've had a particular character on my mind lately. He's cute as hell, shy, and at 26, he's a virgin (only ever kissed). Now, yeah, most folks would raise an eyebrow at a 26-year-old guy being a virgin...until they learn that he's autistic.

Wes Hines is someone very close to my heart. I've been working on his story off and on for a while, but kept it under wraps. A part of me worries if I'll be able to do him justice, I admit. I finally let him out to the public during my Tuesday on the Torquere Social LJ. The response I received overwhelmed me. I knew I loved him dearly, but as always, I wasn't sure how others would perceive him.

Have you ever written/read a character who was like that? Who was out of the usual mainstream, yet was so strong, he couldn't be denied?

A Bevy of Releases

With a total of six new releases this month, May has been busy for me ... and this past weekend moreso than usual! Here's a look at what's out now, and a sneak peek at what will be published next weekend.

Working Man Book 9: Speed Trap
When Mark Peters is stopped for speeding, patrol officer Lt. W. V. Tench lets him off with just a warning. Now Mark can’t get the sexy cop out of his mind. When his friends jokingly suggest he drive around until he gets pulled over again, Mark thinks that’s a great idea.

Read an excerpt on my site, or buy your copy today!

Some Gave All
Stories by four very different authors in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for God and country. My story, "For the Boys," is the only gay romance. Set during the Korean conflict, it's a story about a young Army warrant officer who falls in love with a USO performer.

Read an excerpt on my site, or buy your copy today!

Before the Show
A college student by day, drag queen by night, Devin Elliot loves his job. Chuck works as a bouncer at the club where Devin performs, and he has it bad for the hot drag queen. Nothing turns him on more than watching his boyfriend become Devine.

Read an excerpt on my site, or buy your copy today!

Forever After
Visit two very different worlds where love conquers all. Forever After is for readers of speculative fiction who enjoy stories in which love prevails, whether in a dystopic future or a distant fantasy land! Contains two e-book novellas, Persistence of Memory and The Regent's Knight.

Read an excerpt on my site, or buy your copy today!

The Positions of Love Book 6: Cowboy Position
Matt diLorenzo has a secret fetish ~ he loves to watch a man eat. Good thing his lover Vic Braunson has a voracious appetite. hen Vic finds out just how turned on Matt can get watching him eat, he suggests they share a quiet, indoor picnic. Something sinfully sexy, for just the two of them.

Read an excerpt on my site, or buy your copy today!

With This Ring
Matt's ex, Jordan, confesses all to a tabloid, telling the world Matt's secret ~ something in his semen gives his sexual partners super powers. After the article appears, Matt receives a call from a research scientist at a condom factory who claims to have a solution to his little "problem."

Read an excerpt on my site, or buy your copy today!