The joke in my family is that I was born with a book in my hand. Even now, you'll never find me without a book or seven scattered about. Forced to become a practicing realist in an effort to combat my tendency to dream, my many years of travel and a diverse assortment of careers have taken me across most of the U.S. and shown me that there are two things you can never have enough of: love and laughter.
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A Gift of Ash and Frost - When new residents come to the Grange, Mathias applies for a job at the house and is hired on at the housekeeper's request for the Christmas season. He finds there a temptation of the body and heart in the form of the house's master, one that he is ill-equipped to handle or resist … not that he has the desire to do so.
Brush With Desire -After a grueling day at work, Brian's only looking forward to heading home to his cat when he stops at an all-night mega-store for a few groceries. The man he meets in the hair-care aisle wasn't on his shopping list, but after their first encounter, Brian suspects he's going to become a necessity.
Business Before Pleasure - Joel had worked with Bruce/Brian/Bryce for months and never given the other man a second thought - heck, he couldn't even keep his name straight! When a scheming co-worker tries to steal credit for one of Joel's ideas, a surprising offer of help opens his eyes to a way to keep more than just their customer satisfied.
Giving Gifts - Seth is having a scarily good time at the office Christmas party this year. He owes it all to his hoped-for boyfriend, Oscar, who turned him into a carefree programmer from an uptight nerd. If Mr. Saroc, the company CEO's assistant, would quit dogging his steps at work, Seth believes his happiness with Oscar will be complete in time for kissing under the mistletoe.
Hearts & Flowers - Jesse knows his love-life is in trouble when his most affectionate relationship is with an abandoned puppy. Somehow, his slacker office assistant, a mix-up in classified ads, and an inebriated telephone conversation lead to the romance he'd begun to lose hope of ever finding.
The Journey Back - SciFi romance - What happens when you think you've lost everything - only to find that you lost more than you'd ever imagined?
Just a Little Romance - the semi-sequel to Odds Are: Jeremiah Madigan isn't looking for any grand passion - just a little romance would do him just fine. A busy Valentine's Weekend spent babysitting his friend Jonah's gambling grandmother and man-chasing sister may give him an opportunity to find just that.
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A Halloween Tail - When Lionel gets strong-armed into baby sitting and taking his niece trick-or-treating, he suffers the humiliation of the big purple costume and follows through. Little did he know that the hideous purple tail would catch the attention of the man he's been waiting for!
Bridge of Dreams - It took a special kind of man to work the tall iron on the Straits of Mackinac Bridge crew. Construction foreman Daniel Morris expected his new "tall walker" to be a brave man - but Phillip Sands proved just as courageous in matters of the heart. Danger and possible sabotage lead to an incident that could claim Daniel's life - or convince him to believe in his dreams again.
It Takes One to Know One - Tow-truck driver and car enthusiast Zeke Darden is a connoisseur of well-tuned engines and well-turned asses - and a late-night call to rescue a classic beauty turns into an introduction that just might lead to the enjoyment of both.
Santa's Little Helper - Left in the lurch without a Santa, Rob grabs a gorgeous guy he sort-of recognizes from the office to wear the red suit, and it's immediate attraction on both their parts. But Rob's ex, John, knows something important about the jolly ol' fellow, something he hopes doesn't ruin the holiday magic.
Undiscovered Territory - Little Miss Colburn's music recital attracts both mommy and daddy, a man for whom music teacher Layne feels an immediate attraction. But three strikes – he's married, he's a father, and he's straight – convince Layne that it's never to be. Then Mr. Colburn calls about finding a new instructor for his daughter…
