'The Surrogate' tells the story of Nikolas as he is swept up into a dark world of slavery and abuse, where he might be the only hope of those trapped for a lifetime serving the needs of an evil and rapacious god.This story includes graphic depictions of rape and torture. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. 'Reincarnate' (included in this volume) is the sequel to 'The Surrogate'.

Julian has a furry ball of trouble to deal with. A tall, dark stranger may provide the solution — but maybe the complications are more than he can handle. "A Fluffy Tale" will appeal to lovers of m/m mromance and small cute ferret-shaped mammals alike.

Temin crash lands on an unexplored planet and gets up front and personal with the natives – who are giant felines. Survival will mean making some unlikely alliances - and some most unusual friendships.

War brings Kei, a gentle healer from an isolated village, into collision with Arman, an embittered, honourable general, a man trapped in a loveless marriage and joylessly wedded to duty. The fate of two nations will rest on these two men–and somehow they must not only learn to overcome their own personal difficulties, but bring peace with honour to their countries. If they fail...many will die.

Dek tops. Ren bottoms. Neither gives an inch. Kinky, tough, troubled, caring. Cops and lovers, fighting crime and, sometimes, each other, in a vast cold land where the criminals read minds and the cops never know what they'll face next. First half of the "Pindone Files". Contains "One Brief Encounter", "A House is not a Home" and "Cold Front".

Pilot Bancilhon Pax doesn't expect anything but relaxation during some planetary downtime, but news of missing children possibly trafficked for sex can't be ignored. Pax investigates, a decision which turns the pilot's ordered, predictable life upside down, and has strange and unexpected consequences for other connected to Pax in ways no one could ever suspect.

Prince Etiènne Donadieu is heir to a highly valuable sea stack in the middle of the Bay of Biscay. His outspoken views have already led to one nearly fatal knife attack. His new bodyguard, Paul Villeneuve, hopes to prevent a second. But Paul doesn't reckon on falling in love with his client, or the problems this might cause with Etiènne's family.

A collection of gay themed short stories ranging from the sad to the whimsical, serving as a wonderful introduction to Ann Somerville's writing. Erotic, naughty, or sweet, there will be something here to delight and amuse almost any reader who loves Somerville's work, or who enjoys good prose, strong characters, and stories just a little out of the ordinary.Contains two stories with BDSM themes.Stories included are:Time OutTom and SeanAutumn Rains...

Giant telepathic arachnids. Sentient ships. Planetary rebellions. Heroic rescues. Broken hearts and second chances. Brave spacers, hot lovers.Sebastien ven Hester is a reluctantly divorced war hero and captain of the spaceship 'Naurus'. North is his co-pilot and one night stand, desperate to change up his relationship with his emotionally inhibited superior. And Jati is the ship's engineer, in love with North who is too wrapped up in Seb to notice her feelings.Trying to sor...

Five years ago, Evan lost almost everything. Now he rents his house out to a bunch of vulnerable, wonderful kids, and, with the help of his best mate, Cam, he tries to find a meaning to his life through helping them. The arrival of the latest naive young refugee from a homophobic family could be a disruption or a blessing. Is he finally ready to move on from his grief?

In the sequel to 'Unnatural Selection', Nick and Anton have settled into a comfortable arrangement with Nick dropping over on his free days for sex and company. This suits Nick just fine - even though he knows Anton wants more. Attending a glamorous event pushes them into the public eye as a couple, leading to unmerciful teasing from Nick's friends. He doesn't mind too much until the attention turns deadly, and he must discover who's harrasing his friends and lover, before somebody ends up...

Dek lives in the isolated frozen north, nursing his PTSD and a bum leg. When Ren, a desperate, sick stranger crashes into his life, in dire need of help, Dek resents the imposition and Ren's secretive nature. But he agrees to help, and despite Ren's life-threatening condition, and a civil war raging around them, together they undertake a dangerous journey to safety and liberation. A "Cold Front" remix - no previous knowledge needed. Part of the Periter Universe.