A timely symposium entitled Body-Fluid Homeostasis: Transduction and Integration was held at Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2011. This meeting was convened as an official satellite of a joint gathering of the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience (ISAN) and the American Autonomic Society (AAS) held in Buzios, Rio de Janeiro. Broad inte

This story was originally published as part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love's Landscapes" event on Goodreads.com.We met them in Mission: X— the adorable, bouncing bottom-boy and his big, bad Daddy. A romance that produces such a delicious couple is bound to be a scorcher. This is their story.For years, Charlie kept a protective, but professional, watch over Wren. The sweet, surprisingly unspoiled, rich-kid just seemed to stumble unwittingly into trouble. But one day, calle...

Kyle is a lost boy. "Freed" for his own good, he's doing his best to follow through on promises made. But he's struggling, there's no doubt about it. That is, until he suddenly finds himself in a place he least expected. Beau is an independent man, answering to no one but himself. If he's lonely, it's a small price to pay. That is, until a beautiful, lost young man stumbles into his bar on Valentine's Day. He can't turn him away. The boy needs him. Or is it the other way around?Pre...

Xander like things simple. He tried to keep up with the big boys, and failed disastrously. Now, he's sworn off the bad boys he's always been drawn to so irresistibly. But he's finally forced to admit that his determination to play it safe has resulted in nothing but a string of bad (read: boring) dates.Luckily, his friend Lara knows what he really needs. Losing to her strategically played bet sees Xander stepping into a whole new world.Paul is on a mission: Make Xander his. After m...

The first in a scorching new male/male romance where the Sassy Boyz's seductive smiles and sinful dance moves leave everyone breathless.Fitch Donovan never thought a lap dance could change his life, but from the moment the gorgeous dancer's lips touch his, his world comes screeching to a halt. No matter how hard he tries, he can't shake the desire that rocks him to his core. He's longed for this passion all his life—he just never dreamed he'd find it with another m...

In this sexy gay romance, a police officer struggles between his duty and his desire when his investigation threatens to ruin his lover's life.Azariah "Z" Hayes is a diamond. Equal parts strength and sparkle, he's more than capable of standing on his own stilettos. So if waiting tables and stripping at The Vibe are what it takes to keep a roof over his head, well, there are worse ways to earn a living.For NYPD detective Connelly Reid, to serve and protect i...

Enjoy the loves and lives of some hard-working men with the first three Portland Heat gay romance novellas together for the first time.Served HotRobby is a barista with a major crush on his customer David, a handsome finance director, and is ready to take their slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he's ready to date again. ...

It’s not the coffee that puts the spring in a barista’s step, it’s the yummy stranger who walks through his door in this charming gay romance novella.One of Portland’s hottest young baristas, Brady is famous for his java-topping flair, turning a regular cup of joe into a work of art. Every Wednesday—aka “Knit Night”—hordes of women and their needles descend on the coffeehouse, and Brady’s feeling the heat. Into the fray walks a tall, dark, and distractingly handsom...

A male prostitute, a mangy cat, a murder and an obsession that threatens his career, his impending marriage and his life. Nothing is going as planned for Austin Glass.Austin Glass seems to have it all, A loving fiancee, a future with the FBI and a healthy sized trust fund. At least on the surface. He also has a grin and a wisecrack for every situation. But the smile he presents to the world hides a painful past he's buried too deeply to remember, and his quips mask bitterness and i...

Opposites attract on an accidental roadtrip in this geektastic series starter from bestselling author Annabeth Albert.Adrian Gottlieb is winning at life. He’s a successful video game designer with everything a man could ask for, including a warm comfy ride to Denver and a date for his sister’s wedding. But he finds himself in need of a total reboot when he’s left stranded at a snowy campground in Utah. Holiday plans? Epic fail....

HE DOESN'T RECOGNIZE HIMSELFDavid Moorehouse has spent his life hiding behind masks. Nice guy. Best friend. Reverend's kid. After finding his father dead on the floor, he’s been stripped of his job at the family church and his identity as the quiet, nice guy. The life he knew is over, and he doesn’t know what to do next.HE KNOWS ANGER BETTER THAN ANYONERicky Slade is itching for a fight. By the time he meets David, he’s struggling to save his business, his best frie...

Left at the altar. Dumped. Abandoned. Jilted.That only happened in books. Fictional disasters like the kind I wrote. It wasn't supposed to happen to me, Sam Stone. My life was supposed to be orderly. Organized. Perfect.But I had no control over my fiancé's decision to leave me.What better place to be alone while nursing my broken heart than in paradise, right? Two weeks of sandy beaches and tranquil waters to quiet...