A short, sweet gay romance about new beginnings, from the author of "If Not for Charlie"... Indiana native Kieran Flynn moved to Southern California with two hopes: to escape the cold, and to find some success in advertising. But four months later he's still struggling to understand computer software, his home is an apartment over someone's garage, and he hasn't found a single way to stand out from the crowd. The only time of day he truly enjoys is lunchtime, when he leaves the confines of the office and soaks up some sun near the beach. Nothing looks promising. There's no success on the horizon... until a half-crazed guy comes running outside yelling, "Help me! Please help me!" That's Kieran's introduction to "the soup man," a gorgeous cafe owner named Ryan Dunn, who'll quickly become the most important person Kieran's ever met - and will teach him that when one thing in your life is perfect, the rest of your life might just follow suit.

A short, sweet gay romance about finding what you've always wanted... For I.T. tech Rick, summer means a couple of weeks at the beach with his friends - fun, relaxation, getting away from the rules of everyday life. No complications. And that's fine, because he's still getting over a painful breakup. Then, on a trip to town, he meets a happy-go-lucky golden retriever named Chloe... and her owner, the shy and gorgeous David. Sparks fly, and Rick finds himself falling hard. So hard that he can't forget about David even months later, and when a chance encounter at the local dog park results in David disappearing into the crowd, Rick decides that he'll do anything to track his new love down... even though David's answer was "No."

A short, sweet gay romance about finding love where you least expect it to be... College freshman Dylan has said "no thanks" to finding a boyfriend this year, because his studies are too important. There's just no time for relationships, a decision his roommate Matt agrees with wholeheartedly. Then their RA announces the Five Nights of Valentines Fest—a time for the residents of their dorm to creep around and leave little anonymous gifts for the objects of their affection. Most of his dorm mates get candy and cheap little Valentines, but the gifts Dylan receives are surprisingly personal... and he soon discovers that he's been overlooking something that's been right in front of him all along.

A sweet gay romance about getting lost... and finding home. Micah and Zach have been together for more than a year, living in Micah's former bachelor apartment. They're on top of the world, Micah figures—they're in love, they've got good jobs and a great circle of friends. But a trip to find some parts for the old car Zach is restoring shows Micah that their life together isn't as perfect as he thought, and he's afraid of losing his partner... until a bit of magic happens on a nearly-deserted country road.

A short, sweet gay romance about taking that big step... together. Evan and Doug have been together for three years when Evan pops the question. It's a done deal, he figures; they love each other and are committed to spending their lives together. So he's a little surprised when Doug broaches the subject of premarital counseling, something Doug's sister claims is a must-do, and he's even more surprised when a simple question from the counselor uncovers some problems. They both dream of a wedding on the beach, and one day soon becoming dads—but first, they've got to work through those little issues, and begin to create their "happily ever after."