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From its launch in 1920 until its demise in 1951, the magazine Black Mask published pulp crime fiction. The first hard-boiled detective stories appeared on its pages. Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and John D. MacDonald got their start in Black Mask. The urban crime stories that appeared in Black Mask helped to shape American culture. Modern computer games, films, and television are rooted in the fiction popularized by “the seminal and venerated mystery pulp magazine” ( Booklist).

Doctor Ritter Lehman thinks he's hot stuff. Can he make his car mechanic believe it? Ritter is the best orthopedic surgeon in Miami. He’s got muscles up to here. And he doesn’t just have a condo at the Ritz-Carlton; he has the whole top floor. What doesn’t he have? Love. He gets what he needs, one night at a time. Anybody who’s anybody already knows about Ritter. They respect him, but they wouldn’t date him. And Joshua, that willowy nineteen-year-old mechanic with a shy smile? No way. A renowned surgeon is not going to date a wrench monkey. Let Joshua stick to fixing Ritter’s ...

Straight guys aren't so straight. Straight Guys collection of books 1-11 in Steve Milton's Straight Guys series: What We Did In Bangkok Best buds Mike and Bryan travel to Bangkok for a week away from their wives. After a very personal conversation, their Bangkok trip becomes the vacation of a lifetime. Hiring Pedro Bubble-butted Mexican construction worker Pedro has everything Steve wants: he’s ripped, energetic, and willing to sweat. Squeezing through a tight hallway with Pedro awakens Steve’s secret desires. Cuban Vacation A straight reporter has no plan for his trip to Cuba. A beach ...

"I'm not gay; I'm just Flicky's biggest fan." Hotel clerk Luke Rogers is former pop star Flicky Hernandez's biggest fan. He's not gay. He just likes Flicky. A lot. A regular guest at the hotel where Luke works looks a lot like Flicky. But wouldn't Flicky be staying at a nicer place than this? Wouldn't Flicky be traveling with an entourage? Luke isn't gay. But he's never felt love like this. "I was all alone as soon as my song fell off the charts." Alex had a one-hit wonder as "Flicky." Nowadays he keeps a low profile. Not like any fans remember him anyway. Alex sneaks off to a hotel to get ...

"Nobody can find out. Ever." Reg Tarry is a closeted gay Republican. After twenty-nine years of solitude, winning elections isn't enough anymore. He's lonely and desperate, even if his political future is bright. That and he's constantly heckled by that out-and-proud gay rights activist, Clint Braver... "Reg Tarry? I'll do anything to stop him." Impossibly handsome Miami law student and gay activist Clint Braver loves to make a spectacle of Reg Tarry's speeches. Clint is out and proud, and he hates everything about the notorious Reg Tarry. But he doesn't expect how much he and Reg have in ...

Baxter Rawlins: a real heartbreaker. He broke my heart ten years ago. Back in high school, Baxter pretended he didn't know me. I was a skinny, plaid-shirt-wearing nobody. I was openly gay, but nobody even cared — except Baxter, when he wanted a hookup. That was all a nerd like me could expect from the star quarterback and prom king. He treated me as his shameful secret. I’m older now. Wiser. I know I deserve better. But I can't stop wishing for another fleeting moment in Baxter's embrace. Andy Silver: my one weakness. Every time Andy smiled at me from under his floppy hair, I couldn’t...

Six months after breaking up, Harry and Elias win a dream vacation — together. Harry Elias was as scared of commitment as he was of germs. He dumped me just because I stood a beer can on one of his precious antique statues. At least he gave those statues his unconditional love. Six months after our breakup, Elias and I are headed to a beach resort in Thailand. Together. I won't be tempted by his sultry smile or his ripped body. And I absolutely won’t offer to rub sunscreen across his mile-wide shoulders. Nope. Not happening. Even if Elias was the only guy who ever really knew me, and ...

Reality TV star Rex isn't a bad guy. He's gorgeous, for one. And his parents fund the theater Jordan manages. Rex just isn't very bright. And he's definitely straight. Until Rex's public image needs a re-brand. A gay re-brand. Rex wants to pretend to be gay, and he wants Jordan to be his pretend boyfriend. It should land Rex some more TV roles. Gay is the new straight, isn't it? But holding Jordan's hand, exchanging small kisses, even if it's just for the cameras, is feeling just a bit too comfortable. Rex can't stop dreaming of wrapping his arms around Jordan forever. His totally straight ...

"I'm not gay, but..." College freshman athlete Basil Rothsteller is straight, but his gorgeous tall chiseled physical therapist, Lucien, has an amazing touch. The more Lucien touches him, the more uncertain Basil grows. It's just a physical reflex, right? Basil is sure he's straight, but his body refuses to listen. His first time is nothing like he's ever felt, but he's not sure whether to let himself enjoy it. "I'm your physical therapist, not your plaything." Lucien wouldn't mind dating a younger man, especially one with a body like Basil's. But first he has to be convinced that Basil ...

Collins Avenue Confidential matches Miami's hottest gay men. Each of the four books in this collection is a standalone gay romance with a feel-good HEA and love hotter than the Miami sun. The Mechanic and the SurgeonRitter Lehman, a hard-driving Miami orthopedic surgeon, can't find a man who will put up with him, and he won't slum by dating a "wrench monkey." Joshua, a young and closeted mechanic, is willing to give Ritter a chance, but doesn't want to be just another notch on his scalpel. Swing StateReg Tarry, Florida’s closeted Republican presidential candidate, meets Clint, a young, ...

Two cops play it straight... Until a billionaire playboy changes the game.Asher and Dane are inseparable. They're always there for each other. Dane works as a cop to exorcise his demons from war. He can help people every day and maybe get over his survivor's guilt. Still, something is missing in his life, but he doesn't want to scare away Asher. They call Asher Prettyboy. He's used to stares and catcalls. He'll put up with anything if it helps with his dad's medical bills. Getting a contract to guard Blair Hamilton is the only way Asher can get out from this debt mess. Asher and Dane keep ...

Bad boy gay gangsters don't live the straight and narrow. Bad Boy Gay Mafia Books 1-3 Box Set Collection: novels 1 through 3 of Steve Milton's gay romance series Badboy Gay Mafia. Each of the three books in this collection is a standalone gay romance with a Happy Ever After. Love and Zika Con man Jack finds a lucrative target for manipulation in Simon, a lonely IT manager. He feigns attraction in order to push Simon's buttons, but love gets in the way of the perfect con. The Sticky Icky Trevor and Henry have been best buddies ever since their first furtive glances across the high school ...

Steve had the biggest crush on his English teacher. Twenty years after graduation, can he make it real? Steve will go to the reunion just to get his crush on Mr. P out of his system. He needs to see for himself that twenty years have passed, that Mr. P is now old and grizzled, that Mr. P doesn't remember and doesn't care about him and never cared about him in the first place. Except Mr. P turns out even hotter than he was back then. He's aged like wine. And he definitely remembers Steve. Twenty years apart is either way too long, or just right to make two hearts grow fonder. High School ...

College guys love new experiences. This is a collection of four novels of first-time straight-to-gay college romance, with four feel-good HEAs. Winter Break Stanley is way out of Ben's league, and Ben isn't gay anyway. That was true before break, anyway. Summer Project Mook and Raffy's island hotel room has only one bed. Mook doesn't mind cuddling after a long day exploring the island. Raffy can control himself. Maybe. Back to School Straight muscle jock David's girlfriend kicked him out. He has to move in to the last dorm room at Stanford -- with his new roommate, Elias Chan, a nerdy ...

In this collection of four MMM novels, two "straight" guys control their mutual attraction, until a third man sparks newfound love. Book One: We Three Recent college graduates Colin and Matias are comfy as longtime roommates in Colin's luxury condo. Their fitness trainer, Duke, teaches them about compassion, dedication, and love. Book Two: Three Hearts Dr. Bronson and Dr. Yorshenko have been sworn enemies since their secret hotel rendezvous. A nerdy student leads them to his heart, and theirs. Book Three: The Power of Three Asher and Dane are Miami's finest police officers, stalwart ...

Clair What good is my Harvard acceptance letter when I'm homeless? I can't even afford to take my cat to the veterinarian -- until I meet Blake Jorgensen. Blake is the vet everyone is scared of: a tower of muscle, and known to erupt in anger when animals are at stake. I was scared too when I first met him. But Blake offered to help me like nobody else ever did. He fixed my cat, and then my life. Can Blake fix my heart? Blake That Clair kid came into my office. His poor cat. Of course I had to help the two of them. I could tell that Clair had a tough life, being gay in a small town in ...

"The war keeps us together." Plain-faced Toan is an American general's translator, and slim, model-handsome Minh is the general's driver. Toan spends long drives staring at Minh: he's never seen another Vietnamese guy with such a stylish haircut and chiseled face. Minh returns his interest, sometimes. Even if a refined, good-looking guy like Minh is way out of simple Toan's reach. "I wish I could be myself." Minh has a secret. His father kicked him out of the house when he found him with another boy. And Minh has another secret: he's a communist spy, counting down the days until the attack ...

Josh I never expected to love a guy. I was just trying to return my ex-girlfriend's dog to her after she dumped me for... it's a long story. I ended up getting a massage from her former masseur. Then something really weird happened. I never felt like that before. Not about a man, not about anybody. Why can't I stop thinking about Alan: his reassuring voice, his salt-and-pepper stubble, and how secure I feel in his hands? I didn't think I was gay, but Alan is amazing. He's so caring. Maybe I'm just lonely and deluding myself. Or maybe I really am falling in love. Alan I'm not going to be ...

Abner Lewis: lawyer, multimillionaire, single, and definitely straight.Abner is pure manly authority, salt-and-pepper beard, and a gruff, commanding voice. He doesn't take anything from anyone. And other than a few women he dated just for show, he's never had anything with anyone. Abner can't stop thinking about his gorgeous, confident young employee, Ryan. The one who trash-talked him at the bar. The one who isn't afraid of anything. Ryan especially isn't afraid of a business trip with his boss: presidential suite, honeymoon hot tub, and a dreamy-eyed chauffeur. It's all business. Until it...

"You think a Russian gangster is scared of a judge?" Tattooed muscleman Valentine is the mob's brain and muscle. He laughs at his court dates, and he's definitely not scared of the scrawny federal judge trying to lecture him. He'll skate on the charges. His body and his cash get him what he needs -- without worrying about love. "I'm a forty-year-old virgin, and I can't stop thinking about that gangster in my courtroom." Nerdy judge Peter knows not to get involved with the accused. But Valentine is irresistible. A mild-mannered judge isn't supposed to obsess over a muscular, tattooed Russian...