Can the past really help the future? Daniel Tate knew he'd walked out on a one in a million man, but some things are better dealt with alone. Leaving Kel meant losing his heart. He's conquered his demons. Now he's out to prove to Kelsey why being together is so much better than living on their own. When Kelsey Schriver's life fell apart, the last person he expected to come to his aid was his former sub. Their past burned bright, then snuffed out too fast for Kelsey. Is the past something he can forgive or something he can't surmount? This story is also available in Mixed Tape Series Volume #2.

While college students Toby Meyer and Derek Tremaine only have eyes for each other, neither will make a move—-will they be over before they began? Toby Meyer and Derek Tremaine are university undergraduates, and for his part, Derek has written off relationships so he can focus on his studies and grad school...until he spots Toby. Then he can think of nothing else. Unfortunately neither man will make a move, despite the urging of friends and roommates. A house party proves pivotal, but by the time Derek summon the nerve to approach Toby, he's already hooked up with a dangerous man. Can Derek intervene to save Toby from himself? This story is also available in Mixed Tape Series Volume #2.

They are neighbors, best friends, but never lovers. Until Morris finds someone to love and Luke realizes he might have some trouble with that after all. Morris and Luke are neighbors, best friends and practically made for each other. Only Luke is a cynic who doesn't believe in romance, love and happily-ever-afters, while Morris has gone on a quest for that kind of true love that is only found in fairy tales. Morris wants Luke, but he knows that Luke can't give him what he wants so he tries to find love elsewhere. Luke, who laughed at Morris' plans before, doesn't find them quite so entertaining now Morris is serious about another guy and has some soul-searching to do. This story is also available in Mixed Tape Series Volume #3 .

Bill has never kissed a boy before Nick, now he thinks he's in love, but when he doesn't return to college in the fall they lose touch and he loses the best thing that ever happened to him. Bill wants to know what love is and thinks he's found it with Nick. From their first fumbling kisses to heavy make out sessions, Nick and Bill navigate the depths of gay love. They hide their affair from the rest of the student body, showering each other with love and music in the form of mix tapes. Summer comes, forcing them to separate. Tragedy keeps Bill from returning to school. Devastated, Nick focuses on his music, vowing to never love again. When fate brings them back together, will Nick blow him off or will they know what love is? This story is also available in Mixed Tape Series Volume #3 .

Henry has made a conscious choice to focus his attention on his career and put off romance until the time is right. Then Andy breezes into his life and breaks down his defenses. When a serial killer that has been stalking the city sets his sights on the young couple, the lonely ghost of an earlier victim searches desperately for a way to warn the two.

Michael wears the right clothes, knows how to adjust his manner to suit the environment, and certainly has no trouble finding someone to sleep with. But he's never managed any significant relationships, preferring the safety of what remained within his control. All of that is blown away when he literally bumps into Adam, a Dolph Lundgren look-alike. From the moment they meet, all of Michael's carefully constructed barriers melt away. As the music starts and they sway in the dark, these two men are about to embark on a journey which could lead them to greater happiness than either has ever known. This story is also available in Mixed Tape Series Volume #3 .

Being yourself is harder than people think... I lived my life for others. It made me happy to please them and not disappoint them, but I got a wake up call in the form of my best friend, Jared Knight. I couldn't lose him, but was I ready for a big change? To let people see the real me—-to let myself shine and not worry about what others think? I hoped so—-because Jared was everything to me. This story is also available in Mixed Tape Series Volume #4.

For Jeremy Saura, a song by Kate Bush holds all the answers. Pushes him onward. Sends him running up that road. Up that hill. Up that building. Jeremy gets chills as he listens to the lyrics. The song, a beautiful powerhouse of determination over despair, only gains in impact as he replays it. Seven times. "I adore you Kate Bush," he whispers to her photograph. For Jeremy, "Running Up That Hill" gives him the momentum he needs to navigate the trials and tribulations of a new job, a complex friendship, and a budding workplace romance.

Although rocker Kieran West is openly gay, only a handful of people know about his relationship with his lover—and submissive—Deacon Shea. Although he knows the BDSM part of their relationship must remain a secret, Kieran wants the world to know that he and Deke are in love, and he wants to make Deke a permanent part of his life.

Kent falls for Cam long before he meets the other man. But Cam carries baggage from a previous, psychologically abusive, relationship. Kent wishes he could help his lover shed the final mental shackles, and hopes that a visit to Scotland for Cam to see family will help Cam realise just how much Kent loves him. What better way to express love than in a song?