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ABOVE AND BEYOND... No matter where in the world they have to go, the men of Hercules Security are ready to kick ass, take names, and, above all, save lives. Putting themselves in harm's way is second nature to these men, and they'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. Unfortunately the cost of such bravery is often brutally high, and sometimes the price a hero must pay isn't always obvious... Hunter Callahan loved his job as an explosives expert, but when a seven-year-old boy walks into camp wearing a suicide vest, the explosion that rocks Hunter's world leaves him with wounds too deep to see with the untrained eye. Payne "Pita" Gibson is the only one who stands a chance of saving Hunter from self destruction, but doing so means Payne must share private facets of his own life. Could his unusual form of therapy not only help Hunter, but also win his heart? Pushing Hunter's limits so hard is a test of Payne's own strength of will -- but everyone knows that it's No Pain, No Gain. When Joe Morrissey returns home from a traumatic mission, he never expects to discover that his longtime partner and lover, Brian Finnegan, has fallen in love with someone else. Even though he wants Finn to be happy, Joe finds it difficult to share his lover with Drew Martin. But when fallout from Joe's recent mission puts Finn in danger, Joe must work with Drew to save Finn's life. With everything he holds dear at risk, Joe is pushed to the breaking point -- and Drew must step in to help put him back together. As Drew develops feelings for Joe as well, can Joe open his heart to the possibility of there being Room For One More?

When a photograph of stuntman Rhys Sutton with actor Thomas Monroe is mistaken for something far more than friendship, Rhys is forced to deal with his family's belief that he has finally recovered from the death of his husband Andy and is ready to love again. Thomas agrees to pretend to be his boyfriend, but Rhys doesn't realize Thomas's feelings for him go far deeper and aren't a pretense at all. Will Thomas be able to break down the wall Rhys has built around his heart? Or will their relationship flounder on the rock of Rhys's grief?

Holidays are the best times of the year Whether it's the heartwarming togetherness of Christmas, the pure romance of Valentine's Day, or the thrills and chills of Halloween, people enjoy the chance to celebrate and maybe even fall in love. In this collection of stories by best selling author Ari McKay, the holidays serve as the backdrop for four couples to find their happily ever afters on some of the most special days of the year Dr. Mason Beaulieu's scientific mindset makes him a skeptic about the paranormal, but can he open both his mind and his heart to Dr. Haywood Fortenberry during a Halloween lock-in at a haunted house? If he can, maybe their relationship might stand A Ghost of A Chance.Gabriel Sutton isn't superstitious, but after his past three relationships ended badly not long after he completed a sweater for his beloved, he's starting to worry. Will a Christmas miracle help Noel Rivera win Gabriel's trust, or will their relationship also fall prey to The Boyfriend Sweater Curse?Five years after losing his partner, Noah Coleman lets Andy Lane into his life and the life of his daughter, Emily. Emily and Andy adore one another, but can Noah handle it when his heart wants Andy, but Andy seems only to want Dandy's Little Girl?Clint Barker wants to take his relationship with Joshua Cash to the next level, and that means meeting Josh's family at Christmas. Clint is sure he can deal with anything, even though Josh has expressed reservations. Will their relationship survive be able to survive a real Holiday Hootenanny?

He's the perfect submissive -- gorgeous, responsive, and yet aloof, and every Dom at the Candy Cane fantasizes about claiming the sub who calls himself Saiph. Nick Tierney is a Dom whose instincts tell him Saiph is hiding some complicated issues. He would love to help Saiph, but his desire seems hopeless in the face of Saiph's adamant refusal to do a scene with any gay male Dom.Then Saiph volunteers for the Candy Cane's first annual charity auction, and Nick seizes the opportunity to have Saiph at his command, if only for a single night.When they meet to discuss their rendezvous, Nick sees past Saiph's facade to the pain beneath, while Saiph finds Nick is far more insightful than any Dom he's ever met. As they get to know one another, Nick becomes more determined to help Saiph find a way to let go and truly submit. Can he convince Saiph to let down his guard enough for Nick to help him heal? Or will Nick's rapidly deepening feelings drive Saiph away for good?

Meet the men of Hercules Security. Brave, strong, and determined, they make the safety of their clients priority one. They face real danger without fear or hesitation. When the chips are down, Herc's Mercs get the job done. Injury forced Cade "Hercules" Thornton to retire from field work, but there are jobs even he can't refuse. Scientist Jude Morgan doesn't want a bodyguard, but an ex who won't take no for an answer helps Jude learn that Cade might be what he needs in The Bigger They Come. Alec "Red" Davis plays by the rules, but protecting actor Jon Baldwin presents temptations he finds hard to resist. When a vacation in the jungle goes horribly awry, will Alec hold fast to his principles or will he cross his professional Line in the Sand? Daryl "D-Day" Greer lives for the thrill of his job. When he rescues Dr. Emerson Winfield III from a group of terrorist kidnappers, their intense chemistry is almost his undoing. Emerson thinks they can make a relationship work, but it means Daryl must emerge from his latest mission Bloody but Unbowed.

Love knows no boundaries, and in this collection of six short stories, the writing duo known as Ari McKay explore how finding your soulmate doesn't mean you have to be part the same social scene, work in the same field, or even inhabit the same plane of existence The Whole Kit and Kaboodle - Grey is smitten with seemingly shy librarian Henry, but Henry has a secret that could stand in the way of their happiness. A Hundred Lonely Halloweens - Micah forms an unexpected connection to the ghost haunting the historical home he's refurbishing. Steam Heat - Coworkers Joss and Trey realize they have far more in common than they thought when they encounter each other at a Steampunk convention. Caribbean Blues - Jon isn't the type to indulge in vacation flings, but he can't resist Derrick, a marine biologist who studies dolphins in the Bahamas. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Landon thinks he needs to wear drag to catch the interest of his crush, but when he starts getting lessons from drag queen Raul, he finds himself growing hot for teacher instead. As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad - Shopkeeper Adie has tried to keep his desire for men a secret, but Niall, a newcomer to the colony of North Carolina, tempts him to risk his reputation in the little port town for a chance at love.

No job too dangerous. No challenge too hard. No situation too impossible. These mercs don't know the meaning of the word quit. When the chips are down, you can always count on the men of Hercules Security to be there, no matter how great the risk. Ezra "Ghost" Levin left security work behind to pursue his dream of becoming a private chef. But when the life of his employer, Mason Whittaker, is threatened, Ezra will use every skill he has to protect the man he loves, because Once a Hero, always a hero. A crime syndicate wants Herc's tech guru Chris "Pixel" Hardison dead, and Jason "Thunder" Hekili is sent to protect him, even though Chris once broke Jason's heart. Now Jason must learn to trust Chris again or they might both lose their lives in The Harder They Fall. When a mission in a war-torn country falls apart, Geo "Saint" Kensei has to get both his client and his lover, Lee Albright, to safety. But will Geo's intense focus on his mission convince Lee that a merc's heart is a place Where Angels Fear To Tread?