Asta Idonea
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When Connor's friend signs him up for a crochet course, the last thing he expects is to find love. However, at the community center, he meets hunky Finn. There's only one problem: Finn assumes Connor's there for the boxing class, and Connor lets him believe it, worried Finn will ditch him if he knows Connor prefers crafting to upper cuts. Can they salvage the situation when the truth comes out?
A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar...
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Life-and love-doesn't follow a script. Struggling actor Oswell Outterridge thinks he's hit the jackpot when he's chosen to play a scene opposite his idol, Kane Teague, in a superhero movie. However, things take an unexpected turn when the slime he accidentally ingests gives him telekinetic powers. Then Kane asks him out, against all expectation, and it seems that life couldn't get any better-aside from the little matter of keeping his identity secret...
5) The Raider
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The gods truly do work in mysterious ways as Thorstein found out when he was left for dead on the battle field of a foreign land.
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The death of Oakley's sister has left his family broken and buried beneath their grief. In an attempt to get out from underneath their pain, they rent an isolated cottage in the Cotswolds. For Oakley, it's an exercise in futility. He doesn't see much hope for things to get back to the way they used to be, and he's bored and restless as he waits out the time until he can return to the city and university. All of that changes when he meets local boy...
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As a fae-vampire hybrid, scorned by all, Holden's life has never been easy. The one bright spot is his job testing blood at supernatural crime scenes. It's routine work, until the day he finds a victim he can't read.When one murder becomes two, and then three, it's clear there's a serial killer on the loose one with a penchant for collecting hearts. Finding the bad guy could cement Holden's career, but he's drawing a blank. And it doesn't help that...
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They say magic doesn't exist in our modern age. But is that really true? Without magic, how could a stolen guitar or a lost shoe lead to love? What could spark romance at a workplace assessment, or turn a mean-spirited monster into a man? Six fairytales and myths receive a contemporary MM twist in this collection of stories, which prove that sometimes the mundane can be magical too.
11) Fire Up My Heart
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When London bartender Fane repairs a service Bot, his forbidden feelings for Jo-E draw him into a conspiracy that might get him killed.
12) Souls for Sale
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When demon Saul persuades comic book artist Tom to sign over his soul in exchange for a night of passion, little does he know what lies in store. Demons can't fall in love-or so he's been told-but he finds himself smitten and attempts to destroy the contract, desperate to save Tom from an eternity of torture. With Saul and Tom forced to run, a showdown between Heaven and Hell ensues as the angels and demons argue over who owns Tom's soul. But does...
13) Santa for Hire
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Dumped by his ex on Christmas Eve two years ago, Oxford Street department store manager Richard Barratt now hates the holidays. Things go from bad to worse when the store's usual Santa is too ill to reprise his role and the firm sends cocky but handsome Blaine Ryder to take his place. The attraction between the two is clear, but Blaine is an incorrigible player who reminds Richard of his ex. His idea of a relationship is a quick roll in the hay, and...
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For the first time ever, Shane is not looking forward to the annual Boxing Day barbeque at Matty's house. He recently divorced, none of his friends know what to say to him now, and Shane is tired of the pity and awkwardness. Things take a turn, however, when he meets Matty's English cousin. Neil is struggling with the Australian heat, having left the UK after a bad breakup. When Shane suggests the two of them head to a secluded beach to cool off,...
15) A Likely Story
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Suspend rational thought. Leave logic at the door. Be ready to roll your eyes and pick your jaw up from your lap. The tales in A Likely Story don't let truth get in the way of telling a good yarn. They might push your buttons or make you laugh. They may make you scoff or spit out your coffee. You might even scratch your head in disbelief. Whatever your reaction, the one thing they are guaranteed to do is entertain you! STORIES INCLUDED: THE BIRTHDAY...
