"I have a mate. I marked my mate! I don't know what came over me. The kiss was so intense, and i could feel it all the way down to my freaking toes. It was amazing, it was everything. I got caught up in the moment, and now I've sealed my fate. To someone I wish I didn't. He's gonna be the fucking Alpha of our pack. What am i supposed to do with that? I don't want that responsibility, and I don't need it. I'm not capable of caring about it. So what did I do? Seal. My. Fate." Ethan comes from a happy home. He has the best dads, the best grandpas, and the best uncle. The best Aunts. He's close with all his family, and he loves them dearly. He's not quite sure about his sexuality, but he doesn't really care. He has two dads, and two grandpas for goddess sake. Who care's if hes gay? Ethan's never really experienced a pull toward someone. Until he met Connor Chase. Connor is a few years younger, and has an earthy scent. It's addicting. It's all consuming. Something deep and dark awaken's in Ethan, and he knows this boy has to be his. When Connors ceremony happens, and the truth comes out, Ethan can't stop himself from wanting the boy. And Connor? Never stood a chance. Connor Chase has a lot of issues. His mental health has never been the best, he struggles with his own demons in silence. No one noticed before, so why would they now?

[Formerly titled Ice Cold Eyes] Phil Stevens is pretty sure that his life is how he wants it to be. He's got great friends, he's in a band, he does pretty well at school, and his family are great, if a bit over-protective. He might be hiding the great big whacking secret that he's gay, but his twin sister Tammy knows and loves him anyway. He's Christian, but he's not worried that God will particularly mind that he likes boys. He is, however, a bit worried that his parents will mind. Phil's got his plan; once he moves away from his parents and his religious community, he can come out at a safe distance and hope the dust settles swiftly. But a chance meeting with a guy from another school throws a major spanner in the works. Paul is funny, kind, talented, and openly gay. And he's interested in Phil. Phil never thought he'd want to risk everything for a boy, but Paul isn't the kind of guy who wants to go back in the closet. Tammy, along with Jason, Dave, and Lily, want to support Phil to be the happiest he could possibly be, queer or not, but can Phil handle the complications that come with liking a boy? Join Phil in this coming-of-age love story as he navigates friendship dramas, underage drinking at messy house parties, balancing religion and queerness, and finding family along the way. PLEASE NOTE: This book is not anti-religion, the main character has a good relationship with his religion, it just looks at some of the difficulties faced by modern day religious queers. All religious beliefs are respected here!

Everett knows who and where his mate is. What he doesn't know is whether he can handle all of the changes accepting his mate would bring to his life. For one, his mate is a man - a warrior, no less. Everett's pack has been at peace for decades. It would be stupid to leave that to pursue a relationship he really isn't comfortable with in the first place. That's what Everett tells himself, anyway. *This is a 35-chapter story. Boundaries Series (all can be read standalone): 1. Shifting Boundaries (complete) 2. Enforcing Boundaries (complete) 3. Crossing Boundaries (complete) Spin-Off: 4. Resonant (complete) 5. Everlasting (complete)

After Henry got kicked out of his parents house, two years ago, he moved in with his new boyfriend Josh, who supports him and his career as a ballet dancer. Now, Henry finally gets hired by his first company, but something about him has changed over the years. There he meets Milo, a cocky, careless ballet dancer, that drives him utterly insane with his jokes and attitude as a whole. As we are experiencing his past and present, we slowly discover why Henry changed into the quiet and hardworking young man that he is today. What happens, when Henry slowly warms his cold heart for Milo? Will he chose him or his boyfriend Josh? WARNING: This story contains mature content Trigger warning for: physical abuse, sexual abuse, manipulation, homophobic slurs, mental illnesses, anxiety, depression Rankings: #1 balletdancer 06/12/21

Riley always had everything he could ever ask for thanks to his rich dad. Well... almost everything. The hardest thing for a rich kid to get is real friends. Going on a four month exchange to France was hopefully going to fix that. But Riley was not expecting to have his whole world flipped upside down by one boy. That boy was Max. Quiet and shy was how his family described him, but Riley saw mystery and intrigue and wanted to find out more about Max. But how would Max's parents react if they discovered his secret?

WATTYS 2023 SHORTLIST | WATTYS 2023 FANS CHOICE AWARDS NOMINEE Initially looking for nothing more than a feelings-free summer fling before college, reckless Harris McCammon and anxious Seb Krause might have stumbled into more than they bargained for. --------------------------------- When a graduation party takes a risky turn, Harrison McCammon finds himself in the passenger seat of Sebastian Krause's truck. When the two virtual strangers agree to begin a friends with benefits kind of situation, neither expect anything more than maybe a fun situationship before they leave for college. But as their casual entanglement turns into something slightly more, the two of them are forced to push down their real thoughts on this non-relationship. Add in sketchy ex-boyfriends, concerned parents, and a small dash of existential dread, there's no such thing as no strings attached. TW: underaged substance abuse; mentions of/attempted SA; (fade to black/non-explicit) sex; homophobic figures/abandonment; hospitalisation ^that sounds like a lot, wow, i'm sorry, it's ... it's mainly fluff ---ONC Ambassadors Round 2 Pick, 2023---

When aspiring writer Marcie is hired as the personal assistant to her all-time favorite author, Rosalind Lindbergh, she expects to be learning the ins and outs of the industry - not fending off red-hot feelings that aren't exactly "workplace appropriate." Season 1 of Romancing The Writer *** Willing to do anything to prove she has it together, unemployed writer/perpetual screw-up Marcella Harper somehow manages to land her second-place dream job: personal assistant to her personal hero, best-selling author Rosalind Lindbergh. Brutally dumped less than 24 hours after her first day, Marcie discovers that there may be no better distraction than her new job ... and new boss. After all, Marcie has had a crush on über-famous, ultra-hot Roz since high school. And - although she promised Marcie their relationship was strictly professional - Roz might just be returning her awkward, bumbling advances. When lines begin to blur and career prospects end up on the line, Marcie is sure of one thing: either she gives up on her dreams, or her dream woman. "You know, they have tutorials online for this kind of thing," I tell her. "You know, I hired a personal assistant for this kind of thing," she retorts. And then, we both stand there, awkwardly close. We watch the coffee sputter, then begin to pour. Neither of us utters a word. And, when it's done pouring, neither of us reach for it. "Are you ... not gonna take your coffee?" I finally ask. It's quiet. Tentative. "Oh. Right."

In a country divided by a blood feud, a unifying festival brings both sides together for a few weeks of celebration. Reds, society's elites, are forced to interact with Blues, society's poorest and most unfortunate citizens. But on the last night of the festival, a plague sinks its unbiased teeth into the land, blind to blood. Soon, both Reds and Blues scramble for a solution to cure the plague and a succeeding famine. What will happen when a set of deadly citizens are thrown together in order to save the fate of the world through an ancient, forgotten prophecy? Blood feuds and deep desires threaten to disrupt their dynamic, but despite it, they must work together to finally end the destruction inflicted upon the land. Love can transpire in unlikely places, if fate declares it so. Vote, comment, and follow if you enjoyed! THEMES: *SLOW BURN *LGBTQ ROMANCE *HETEROSEXUAL ROMANCE *ENEMIES TO LOVERS *BLOOD *WAR *FANTASY *MAGIC Published December 18, 2023.

Alexandra "Alex" Doherty is the girl everyone envies. She's well liked, is the captain of the soccer team, has a great group of friends, her boyfriend is the most sought after athlete in school. Her life is deemed perfect by everyone around her. Only she's hiding a secret. And it only takes new girl Mackenzie Daniels to join her school for the secret to come tumbling out.

| BOOK 2: Torn Series | The scatterbrained Beta of the Crescent Falls pack thought that he was straight. That is, until he met Corey Cahill. The mysterious wolf was the complete opposite of what Ortiz expected his fated mate to be - protective, dominant, an Alpha, and worst of all, a man. As unexpected as it is undeniable, Ortiz and Corey's connection ignites an electrifying flame that neither can easily deny. But as the headstrong and often obnoxious Beta battles against the allure of the silent giant who challenges his beliefs at every turn, an unexpected web of chilling secrets slowly begins to unravel around them, threatening to sever their fragile bond for good. In Corey and Ortiz's pursuit of happiness, wounded hearts must mend, and old scars must heal. But when darkness torments, sometimes even the brightest of flames may not be enough to conquer the shadows. ~ This book can stand alone but I recommend reading the first book in the series, TORN, before this one ~ WARNING. THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE THEMES.