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Don't Read in the Closet
Volume One
2011
First Published
3.27
Average Rating
690
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This free ebook is volume one in a collection of short stories celebrating love, sex and romance between men. Note: These stories contain sexually explicit content and are intended for adult readers only. Jade Archer – CUPID‘S BEAU (Fantasy/Friends to Lovers) Ismal Alrays – PUBLISHER (College/First-time) J.P. Barnaby – END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (First Love)* Sarah Black – SUCKER-PUNCH (Athlete/Hurt-Comfort) Scarlet Blackwell – BREAKING WAVES (Surfing/Angst) Penny Brandon – WANTING JACK (Cowboys/Mild BDSM) Lee Brazil – BE A BAD BOY (First-Time/Family Drama) Cardeno C. – WOMAN WITH A DILDO (Friends to Lovers) L.C. Chase – OPEN TACKLE (Friends to Lovers)* Kim Dare – MASOCHISM 101 (BDSM/Friends to Lovers) S.J. Frost – A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY (Musicians/Rivals to Lovers) Jeanette Grey – HEART AND SOUL (Friends to Lovers) Jambrea Jo Jones – WILD BLUE YONDER (Military)* Pender Mackie - DOG DAYS OF SUMMER (Blue Collar/First Date) KM Mahoney - SHOW & TELL (College/First-time) JL Merrow – BEAR NAKED (First-time/Bears) M.J. O'Shea – BRIDGES (First Love)* Neil S. Plakcy – PHOTO BOOTH (Cowboys/FBI) D.A. Rhodes – STORM OF PASSION (Friends to Lovers) Jaime Samms – MOURNING (Hurt/Comfort)* Justin South – REFLECTIONS (First Love/Hurt-Comfort) Zach Sweets – LUSCIOUS LOVE (Coming out/Food Kinky) Piper Vaughn – WANTING (First Love)* Silvia Violet – TIME TO TELL (Military/Friends to Lover) Deanna Wadsworth – UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (Office Sex) Stuart Wakefield – THE ELEMENTS OF LOVE (Sci-Fi/Ménage) Alex Whitehall – HOLD ME TIGHT (Hurt-Comfort/BDSM Light) Lisa Worrall – JUST ONE KISS (Gay-for-You/Cops) Connor Wright – GONE TO PIECES (Sci-Fi/Mild BDSM)

Avg Rating
3.27
Number of Ratings
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5 STARS
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Authors

Jambrea Jo Jones
Jambrea Jo Jones
Author · 56 books

Jambrea wanted to be the youngest romance author published, but life impeded the dreams. She put her writing aside and went to college briefly, then enlisted in the Air Force. After serving in the military, she returned home to Indiana to start her family. A few years later, she discovered yahoo groups and book reviews. There was no turning back. She was bit by the writing bug. She enjoys spending time with her son when not writing and loves to receive reader feedback. She’s addicted to the internet so feel free to email her anytime. from Total-E-Bound's website

L.C. Chase
L.C. Chase
Author · 20 books

Cover artist by day, author by night, L.C. Chase is a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist for Pickup Men and Pulling Leather, an EPIC eBook Awards winner for Pickup Men, a nine-time Ariana eBook Cover Art Awards winner, and Bronze winner in Sinfully’s 2014 Reader’s Choice Awards for Cover of the Year. She also won runner-up for Best Gay Contemporary Romance and Best Gay Book in the 2016 Rainbow Awards for A Fortunate Blizzard, honorable mention for Best Gay Contemporary Romance in the 2015 Rainbow Awards for Pulling Leather, and Best Gay Mystery/Thriller in the 2012 Rainbow Awards for Riding with Heaven. You can find L.C. on her website, lcchase.com, and subscribe to her totally sporadic newsletter for more about her works in progress, new releases, newsletter exclusives, and more. Or join her facebook reader group: Chasing Ever After.

M.J. O'Shea
M.J. O'Shea
Author · 54 books

MJ O’Shea has never met a music festival, paintbrush, or flower crown she can stay away from. She loves rainstorms and a perfect cup of tea, beach days, music, bright colors, and more than anything a cozy evening with a really great book. She is from the Pacific Northwest. While she still lives there and loves it, MJ has the heart of a wanderer. So she puts all her dreams of far off places and extraordinary people in her books. Except for every once in a while when she does what all travelers have to do on occasion… come home.

J.L. Merrow
J.L. Merrow
Author · 76 books

JL Merrow is that rare beast, an English person who refuses to drink tea. She read Natural Sciences at Cambridge, where she learned many things, chief amongst which was that she never wanted to see the inside of a lab ever again. Her one regret is that she never mastered the ability of punting one-handed whilst holding a glass of champagne. She writes across genres, with a preference for contemporary gay romance and the paranormal, and is frequently accused of humour. Her novella Muscling Through was a 2013 EPIC Award finalist, and her novel Slam! won the 2013 Rainbow Award for Best LGBT Romantic Comedy. Her novel Relief Valve is a finalist in the 2015 EPIC Awards. JL Merrow is a member of the UK GLBTQ Fiction Meet organising team. Find JL Merrow online at: www.jlmerrow.com, on Twitter as @jlmerrow, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/jl.merrow

Neil S. Plakcy
Neil S. Plakcy
Author · 109 books

I have been a voracious reader all my life, mostly in mystery, romance, and science fiction/fantasy, though a college degree in English did push a lot of literary works into my list of favorites. I began writing seriously in high school after an inspiring assignment with A Separate Peace by John Knowles. But it took getting an MFA in creative writing to kick-start my career. Since then I've written dozens of books, won a couple of treasured awards, and enjoyed the support of readers. I hope you'll visit my website, where you can sign up for my occasional newsletter, and also follow my author page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/neil.plakcy. I love writing cozy mysteries as well as gay mysteries, M/M romance and gay erotica. My golden retriever mysteries were inspired by my own goldens, Samwise, Brody and Griffin, who continually give me ideas for new books.

Piper Vaughn
Piper Vaughn
Author · 29 books

Piper Vaughn is a romance author and lifelong fan of the genre. Since writing their first love story at age eleven, they’ve known writing in some form was exactly what they wanted to do. A reader to the core, Piper loves nothing more than getting lost in a great book. Piper is of Puerto Rican descent and grew up in a diverse neighborhood in Chicago. They love putting faces and characters of every ethnicity in their stories, making their fictional worlds as colorful as the real one. Above all, Piper believes there’s no one way to have an HEA, and every person deserves to see themselves reflected on the page. Sign up for Piper's newsletter: https://www.pipervaughn.com/newsletter

S.J. Frost
S.J. Frost
Author · 33 books
S.J. Frost resides in Ohio with her family, pets, and horses. Her short stories have been featured in several erotic and romance anthologies, and her novels are published through MLR Press. Rock stars, vampires, fantasy heroes, and more, she enjoys dabbling in many different sub-genres in gay romance, but no matter what she writes, love and passion are the driving forces in every story.
Justin South
Justin South
Author · 5 books

Professionally, I write articles for various accounts around the world. Recreationally, I write sexy gay YA and M/M romance stories, some with a degree of mystery/suspense or murder/suspense themes. Over recent years I've counselled and assisted a large number of gay youths in Australia and some overseas. My contribution to the M/M Romance Group's video in support of the 'It Gets Better' project provides some detail, commencing at the 7 mins 55 secs mark here: http://www.goodreads.com/videos/15564...

Pender Mackie
Pender Mackie
Author · 8 books

Pender Mackie lives in Canada though she spent her childhood years in England. An imaginative child, Pender wasn't a willing student. Her father—deciding some incentive was needed—promised her a pony as soon as she could read. Properly motivated, Pender picked up a book and discovered the joys of fiction. Though her infatuation with ponies didn’t last, she still loves a good story. A technical writer for almost twenty years, Pender spends her daily commute making up characters, romantic plots, and daydreaming. Pender has several short stories published and two free reads available for download. When she's not doing endless laundry, she's busy coaxing another story into shape.

Kim Dare
Kim Dare
Author · 129 books

Kim is a thirty-three year old bisexual submissive from Wales (UK). First published in 2008, she has since released almost 100 BDSM erotic romance titles ranging from short stories to full length novels. Having worked with a host of fantastic e-publishers, she has just moved into self publishing. While she has occasionally ventured towards other pairings, Kim's first love is still, and probably always will be, Male/Male stories. But, no matter what the pairing, from paranormal to contemporary, and from the sweet to the intense, everything she writes will always feature three things - Kink, Love and a Happy Ending.

Stuart Wakefield
Stuart Wakefield
Author · 5 books

In the grand tapestry of storytelling, every writer seeks a unique thread that will resonate, captivate, and leave an indelible mark. Yet, the path to weaving a story that stands out in an ever-crowded library is intricate and often fraught with challenges. This is where my expertise as a book coach comes in. Here's why I'm devoted to coaching storytellers like you: Navigating the Narrative: We are surrounded by tales, myths, and fables. Yet, even the most skilled writer can get lost in this maze. My role is to be the compass, guiding you back on track, ensuring your story is both authentic and compelling. Elevating Hidden Gems: The literary world is brimming with tales. While some narratives shimmer on the surface, many more precious gems lie undiscovered, often overshadowed by the commercial tango of book-selling. I aim to help you uncover these hidden stories, ensuring they shine brilliantly in their rightful spotlight. Fortifying Fate with Strategy: While the whims of luck and serendipity play their part, I believe in proactively championing books, crafting strategies to bridge the space between manuscript and eager reader. With a storied career spanning 26 years across theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, I possess an intrinsic sense of narrative alchemy, understanding the delicate balance and rhythm that makes a story truly unforgettable. My academic journey awarded me an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and my literary voyage saw my debut novel, Body of Water, being recognised among the top ten contenders for the Polari First Book Prize. Further, my recent masterpiece, Behind the Seams, darted its way to the 2021 BookLife Fiction Prize Contest semifinals. Endorsed as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, I am here not just to guide, but to champion, challenge, and celebrate every word, paragraph, and chapter you craft. Let's embark on this literary adventure together.

J.P. Barnaby
J.P. Barnaby
Author · 28 books
An award-winning, best-selling novelist of over a dozen books, J. P. Barnaby is a proud member of the GLBT community both online and in her small town on the outskirts of Chicago. A member of Mensa, she is often described as brilliant but troubled, sweet but introverted and talented but deviant. She spends her days writing software and her nights writing erotica which is, of course, far more interesting. The spare time that she carves out between her career and her novels is spent reading about the concept of love, which, like some of her characters, she has never quite figured out for herself.
Penny Brandon
Penny Brandon
Author · 14 books
Penny is a complete romantic who believes everyone can fall in love if only they’ll open their heart to the possibility, which is why she writes those hot, erotic stories that will always have a happily ever after. However, it doesn’t mean she’ll necessarily make it easy for her men to get there. A lover of things that go bump in the night, Penny’s imagination can sometimes run riot, so magic mirrors and evil dolls is only the beginning.
Lisa Worrall
Lisa Worrall
Author · 52 books

I live in Leigh on Sea, a small seaside town just outside London on the coast of Essex, about ten minutes from Southend, which boasts the longest pier in the world. I live with my husband and two ever-growing children, who I let think are the boss of me; along with two dogs who actually are. As the wonderful Beatrix Potter said, “There is something delicious about writing the first words of a new story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.” I know exactly what she means.

Jade Archer
Jade Archer
Author · 16 books

Jade was born in 2010 after a prolonged pregnancy and labour of over thirty-four years! Yes, she is a pseudonym. A work of my fevered imagination, which never seems to grow tired of inventing new characters. And this one's a whopper. One that seems to have taken over my life to the point I'm no longer sure where she ends and I begin! Still, it seems to be working for us. I’ve decided she’s about twenty-four. Enjoys long walks in the country, because she doesn’t have five kids and a husband to care for. Eats as much chocolate as she wants, because she never has to worry about putting on weight (must be all those long walks!). And can often be found planning her next whirl wind world tour or endlessly typing away (without any interruptions) on another hot and steamy erotic romance. It might be space pirates; it might be shifters or a lonely vampire with a thing for the girl next door, one thing’s for sure, she loves variety and can’t wait to meet the next characters destined to fall in love.

Zach Sweets
Author · 6 books

Zach, an army brat, was born in El Paso, TX, and has lived in North Carolina, Germany, Kansas, California, and the District of Columbia, before graduating from University of Baltimore in May 2010, with a degree in Applied Information Technology. He now resides in Arizona, where he moved to start a new adventure with his partner and dog. In his spare time, Zach enjoys reading, mainly horror. He enjoys doing outdoor activities, and he runs on a daily basis. He participates in charitable running events, from 5k up to marathon distances. Zach writes as often as he can and likes to push himself with writing challenges. Joining the M/M Romance group on Goodreads.com has immensely boosted his motivation to become a successful Deaf author, writing about man to man love, with some horror thrown in for good measure. When he is not writing or reading, Zach likes to practice his web design and development skills. He loves to hang out with love of his life as often as he can, finding things to do inside and outside the house, whether it be yard work, hiking, bike riding, walking their dog, eating out at a cozy diner, or just loving.

Silvia Violet
Silvia Violet
Author · 120 books

Silvia Violet writes fun, sexy stories that will leave you smiling and satisfied. She has a thing for characters who are in need of comfort and enjoys helping them surrender to love even when they doubt it exists. Silvia's stories include sizzling contemporaries, paranormals, and historicals. When she needs a break from listening to the voices in her head, she spends time baking, taking long walks, and curling up with her favorite books. Keep up with her latest ventures by signing up for her newsletter. For insider information, early looks at works-in-progress, and other rewards, join Silvia on Patreon.

Alex Whitehall
Alex Whitehall
Author · 13 books
If there are two types of people in the world, Alex Whitehall probably isn't one of them, despite being a person. Their favorite pastimes include reading, horseback riding, reading, watching geek-tastic television, reading, and running. While Alex prefers writing over doing anything else (except maybe reading), sometimes they emerge from the cave to be social and to hunt for food at the local market. They can be found blogging, scrolling Tumblr, and tending after their aloe plants.
Deanna Wadsworth
Deanna Wadsworth
Author · 34 books
Bestselling erotica author Deanna Wadsworth leads a pretty vanilla life in Ohio with her hubby of 15 years and three demanding little dogs. She has a fascination with the exotic and taboo but her love of love in all its stages and incarnations motivate her to write Romance with Spice and Love without Boundaries.
Jaime Samms
Jaime Samms
Author · 69 books

Jaime Samms is a plaid-hearted Canadian who spends the too-long winters writing stories about love between men and the too-short summers digging in the garden. There are dust bunnies in the corners of her house—which she blames on a husky named Kai. There are dishes on the counter—which is clearly because teenagers! There is hot coffee in the pot and the occasional meal to keep her from starving—because her husband is remarkable and patient. A multi-published author whose work has been translated into French, Italian, and German, Jaime delights in the intricate dance of words that leads her through tales of the lost and broken hearted men she writes about to the love stories that find and mend them. And when the muse is being stubborn, she also makes pretty things with yarn and fabric scraps because in her world, no heart is too broken to love, and nothing is too worn or tired it can’t be upcycled into something beautiful. All it takes is determination and the ability to see life a little bit left of center.

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