Love's Light And Shadows Author:Pepper Espinoza When it comes to love, everything might hinge on a single decision. When it comes to lust, all it takes is a single stolen moment to set the world on fire. What happens when caution is thrown aside and a stolen moment explodes into so much more? Previously available only in electronic format, these five stories of Gay Erotic Romance have now bee... more »n combined for a paperback edition!
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The Life Of The Garden Party: East-Coast attorney Chalmers Rockefeller loves his sister, but her garden parties are always a real snooze. Until an exotic 'bird' flaps into the garden of boredom and privilege. Julian Bale works in Hollywood. It's not clear what he does, but he still has the craziest stories about the stars he's worked with, including James Dean. Intrigued and eager to know more about the stranger, Chalmers invites Julian on a tour of the grounds, leading him to a private beach. There, Chalmers discovers the attraction between them is mutual--and he also discovers the extent of Julian's talents.
Angels On The Outfield: Nathan Applebe is long past his glory days playing high school baseball, yet he still enjoys a friendly softball game on a quiet summer night. But his peaceful pastime is blown apart when an old opponent returns to town after a decade absence. Brent Baliss used to be the best, but his pitching days are long behind him. He doesn't much care for the game anymore, yet signing up for the softball league gives him a chance to live a fantasy he's had since the night he kissed a shy boy under the bleachers. Now that Nathan and Brent are both adults, can they make it past that first awkward kiss to find something more?
You're The One: Jonathan hates babies. They're stinky, loud, and they always spell the end of his closest relationships. He understands that a new baby means new priorities, but he doesn't have to like it. When his best friend, Brian, becomes a new father, Jonathan fears their relationship--the best relationship he has--is forever doomed. Yet he doesn't expect Baby Enzo to break through his emotional shield, and once that happens, he's powerless to stop the love he's been denying for years.
The Rotten Game: Paul fell hard for Simon when they met Paul's freshman year, and he's done everything since then to prove it. Except tell Simon his feelings. Or even ask the other man out on a date. Now, three years have passed without Paul making a move, and as Simon's graduation date approaches, Paul's desperation grows. He can't stand the thought of living without Simon, but he can't begin to tell Simon the true depths of his feelings. Until Simon comes through with the unexpected assist, and Paul realizes their destiny was always in his hands.
Duck And Bunny Rescue: Opposites attract all the time, and sometimes even save each other. Duane Hanson has had a run of bad luck--he's been laid off, with no car and no social life--and he doesn't see that turning around any time soon. Being gay in a small town in rural Indiana isn't a ton of fun. But his friend Myrna thinks she has the perfect solution: Marvin. Marvin rescues ducks and bunnies, among other abandoned pets and abused animals, and he seems far too good, and cartoony, to be real. But not only is Marvin real, he's cute. And sweet. And much to Duane's surprise and pleasure, Marvin's hung like a horse. Duane thinks there could be something between them--until the local bigwig makes Duane an offer he doesn't think he can refuse. A new job, a new life. But all he has to do is betray his new lover.« less