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Divorced rock singer Channing Anderson is looking for a tutor for his 5-year old triplets Dominick, Destin and Drake. They boys are a handful, and it doesn’t help matters that Channing is a soft touch. He never had time for them when he was on the road and left most of their rearing to Addie, their mother. Well, Addie left him for another man, gave him custody of the boys and went on about her life. Channing’s sister Virginia thinks Channing is in way over his head. Along comes an English born valet to put some order into the boys’ lives and a second chance for love and family in ...

The most handsome guy Perry Hutchinson had ever seen stood on the stage, strumming a guitar and seemingly playing just for him. Perry is mesmerized by Asher Beringuel, leader of the band Svengali. If Asher would record one of his songs, Perry's life would be complete, but that isn't likely to happen. And he can't shake the feeling that he's met Asher before. As he gazed into the crowd, the last person Asher expected to see was the love of his life, the guy he wanted to spend eternity with. Asher has watched over Perry for years, since he rescued Perry as a child from the hands of his evil ...

Derek Webster’s world gets turned upside down when his nineteen-year-old pregnant sister, Ashlynn, is injured in a car accident. The doctors manage to save the infant, but Ashlynn succumbs to her injures. Derek becomes guardian to his nephew and discovers it leaves him little or no time to socialize. Chance Richards is at the top of his game. He has a job he loves and a loving family. The only thing he lacks is a serious relationship. He meets Derek, a young man with a gorgeous soul and a six-month old baby. The two of them may be happy together, or Chance’s fears and vulnerabilities ...

Jaelyn has always been told that there was life after death, but he didn't take it seriously until he died. The only mortals who were supposed to be able to see him were the ones who were about to die. Grim Reaper Syden Ember is quite surprised when the son of the recently deceased Ellen Taylor can not only see him, but Death Angel Five too. Syden turns to three of the archangels for an explanation and learns that Jaelyn is not only a latent guardian angel, but also Syden's future mate. Syden refuses the generous gift even though he finds the young man attractive. Michael just laughs and ...

Winston James falls instantly in love with bartender Jacobi Griffin one night when he is in the French Quarter club entertaining some clients. To get to know Jacobi he asks Jacobi’s boss to recommend a good bartender for Winston’s upcoming party. Of course the man recommends Jacobi after giving Winston the four-one-one on him. Winston has never been one to beat around the bush. Not only does he ask Jacobi to work for his party but also tells him to bring an overnight bag because the two of them would be spending the night together. Bartender Jacobi Griffin didn’t fall for cheesy come-...

These 15 original stories, donated by authors to help keep local theater alive, are fun, quirky, imaginative, and bold - the perfect way to tide over audiences until local stage curtains can once again rise! Each tale turns the spotlight on some unusual snapshot of life or imagination. Sit back, let us entertain you, and know that your purchase has made a big difference for local artists...while we all wait in the wings.

Fire: Elements of Horror, Book Three, is the third in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. You will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Feel the heat in tales of fire spirits, evil possessions, psychotic murderers, and much more.

Gianni Hill takes one look at the handsome new lawyer through the window of his family’s candy store and knows he wants to get to know him better. James being a guy has no impact on his decision. James makes him smile and shares his love for cherry jelly beans. Just the feel of James’ hand, the scent of his cologne and his tender kisses sweeps Gianni off his feet. And despite the objections of his older brother, Battista, Gianni knows what he wants and it is to be in a relationship with James. James’ heart skips a beat every time he passes the Hill Candy Store window and sees the ...

Two one-night stands, one changed his life forever, the other brought him the love of a lifetime. Model Anton Mateev had everything…his own home, a glamorous job, a wardrobe young men envied and he was rich. Anton’s name was on every party list, then his fun came to a screeching halt when actress Katherine Evans showed up at a fashion show after-party wheeling a carriage. Inside was a son he never knew about. Katherine walked away leaving baby Andy with him. He had slept with Katherine once out of drunken curiosity. Anton didn’t know what to do. He was only twenty-five years old and ...

Budding songwriter Perry Hutchinson’s life changes when he goes to watch local bands performing in a secluded area near the river in Salem, Mass and meets Asher, Jimmy, Collin, and Drake members of Svengali. Though he and Jimmy hit it off splendidly, it’s Asher who makes his pulse race. Asher Beringuel leaves Perry mesmerized with his pale skin, dark hair and slender frame. Perry also digs the way the older guy plays the guitar and sings. If someone like him could record one of Perry’s song his life would be complete, but he has about as much of a chance of getting Asher to do that as...

Fairy Prince Beauregard (Beau) Bishop washes ashore on an uncharted island during a snowstorm and awakens in a strange bed and staring up at a strange ceiling. Then he gets to see the person who saved his life, Jack, the owner of the island. Jack has a boyish face, a slender body, white hair and sparkling blue eyes. Beau falls instantly in love and believes that Jack feels the same way, but unfortunately Beau has to leave the next day. He is headed to the North Pole, also known as Santa’s Island to take over as head doctor at the only hospital in town. It isn’t until Beau has a long ...

Photojournalist David Fox pours out his heart in his blog when his relationship with his long time lover Phil ends. He decides to become celibate. Novelist Ben Bucktell packs his bags and heads to Alaska after reading a blog post written by his childhood friend David Fox. Since elementary school Ben has always been there for David. But he knows now that David has been shielding his depression in order for Ben not to worry. David has grown up physically, but mentally he’s still the frightened little boy who witnessed his brother being killed by a snow plow eighteen years ago. Ben feels ...

Paris Cullier arrives at the Ames Peach Farm to begin a job as housekeeper. His new boss Wyatt Ames is tall, handsome and just the sweetest guy Paris has ever met. Wyatt’s parents has recently died in an accident and left the farm for Wyatt to manage. But it isn’t until he meets Wyatt’s two year old motherless son Jeff that Paris realizes he has been sent to the farm for a reason…to help Wyatt make a proper home for his son and to keep the lady from the child protection office off Wyatt’s butt. Paris has always wanted a family and for once in his life this year he prayed his ...

Death and the Grim Reaper pair senior reaper Jonathan Kennedy with Morgan, a prince of the Seelie Court for the annual Soul Harvest. The mean-spirited Jonathan doesn’t want a partner until he lays eyes on the handsome fairy prince. Jonathan is captivated by Morgan’s good looks and lets Morgan know early who is boss by ravishing him in the bedroom on the morning before the hunt. Morgan is so swept away by Jonathan’s great body that he promises him he won’t pull any pranks while work together. Morgan wants Jonathan to take him on as an apprentice when this is over so he plans to keep ...

Drunk and distraught over a news report about his sexuality, Hollywood movie star Heath Evans accidently drives his truck into a freeway embankment. He welcomes death, figuring it is better than being ostracized by his fans. Physical therapist, Seiji Kichida doesn’t let the crude and often rude actor faze him with his insults and stereotypical comments. He just goes on about his job tending the wounded actor whom he’s idolized since he arrived in the United States. Can Seiji help the man who has serious hang-ups about his sexuality or will Heath’s rage scare him away? Or will he ...

Cosmetician Hunter Monroe is the busy single father of a precocious one-year-old son, Chase. When his nanny resigns, Hunter is left in a lurch until his friend, Adam, suggests the short-term solution of using their family's babysitter while interviewing new candidates for the position. To Hunter's surprise, Adam's solution is a handsome twenty-three-year-old male college student named Terry—not the type of person Hunter expected to watch his son. While other applicants for the position fail to meet Hunter's expectations, the temporary babysitter impresses with his cooking skills and ...

Can Cupid and one of the archangels be on vacation together without killing each other? Eros (Cupid) takes a much-needed vacation. He puts his young brother Gracien in charge this year of making people fall in love. Problem: Gracien isn’t an ordinary Cupid, he’s Santa’s angel, a mischievous fun-loving male who Eros tried to destroy when he was born. The Archangel Michael has assured Eros that Gracien can handle the job. Eros isn’t so sure, but he has enough trouble keeping his self out of danger when the Archangel Gabriel shows up at the hotel in Rome where Eros has gone for a ...

Reindeer Lancelot Rein has been in love with angelic singer Gracien Camari from the first moment he laid eyes on him many years ago. He never really thought he’d stand a chance with someone so glorious until he got assigned to be Gracien’s bodyguard and asked to accompany him from his present home at the North Pole to Rome to sing with the Vatican choir. Just being near him made Lance’ heart beat faster. But could a singer for the Pope date an everyday Joe like him? Just one kiss from the angel’s full lips made Lance brave enough to take their relationship to the next level. Then he...

Three of the least likely angels ever created are called upon by the Lord to serve as the new Holy Trinity when he realizes that the world has changed so much that the original three, archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael can’t do it all by themselves. Death Angel 666, has seen far too much in his scant lifetime that he doesn’t want to be an angel anymore. The matter is driven home when he witnesses a young child get accidently shot and he can do nothing to save him. Six’s sorrow is felt by every young angel created in the last thirty years. These angels are known as the Millennials...