Kirjahaku

Johnny Peralta is a defense attorney at one of the top law firms in Manhattan. He makes more money than he needs, spends his time bending the law to his advantage and goes through girlfriends like a hot knife through butter. Johnny's confident facade cracks for the first time when he meets Matt, a young aspiring actor from Queens. Although Matt is gay, and Johnny knows he's definitely not, the two begin a friendship that spirals into something more. However, the true test of Johnny's character is when he is forced to choose between Matt and the job he's wanted for his entire life. Can Johnny finally find true love with Matt? Or, will his ambitions become too important for him to give up. Will Matt understand and accept Johnny for who and what he is? Or is their relationship too complicated and Matt decides to walk away.Please Note: This book contains adult language & steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Contemporary gay romance, law, legal, art, lawyer, prison, performing arts, actor, drama

Jon is a macho man who relies on his strength, and has a bit of a temper, especially when it comes to other men looking at his partner, Juan. So when they are hanging out at their secret, gay-friendly club, and a few rough boys come by to cause trouble, he doesn't take kindly to it.Jon and Juan must learn how to protect their love even in the face of ignorance and violence. Escaping from reality to their gay friendly strip club hidden out in the middle of the desert, Jon doesn't like that his sanctuary has been invaded, and puts a stop to it the only way he knows how. How far will Jon go to teach these young, gay-bashing, women-abusing punks a lesson? And will Juan forgive him for losing his temper in when facing adversity? Can Jon find help from the gang the boys belong to, put a stop to this unruly behavior, and continue enjoying the passionate love he enjoys with Juan?Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Bad bay, motorcycle gangs, good guy, bad guy, mm romance, Southwest

Levi Croft was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. All he's ever known is the life of luxury. That is until his parents came back from a trip overseas and decided it was time for Levi to earn his keep. At twenty-two years old, Levi has never worked a day in his life. He has no idea how to make it in the working world. Luckily or unluckily for him, his parents have a friend whose son is looking for help at his bakery. Levi is not on board with this plan. He wants to do something fun like, modeling or being an internet personality. The problem is, few people are huge fans of Levi. Unable to dodge the task his parents have put on him, Levi accepts the job.When Levi Croft walks into Tasty Treats, Jaxon Karr thinks it has to be a joke. When his parents told him they were sending him a part timer, he expected some high school kid who needed summer work. What he isn't expecting is the spoiled and entitled Levi Croft.Neither man expects the arrangement to work. However, after working side by side, they begin to realize there is more to them than they expect and just how sweet life could be.Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Unexpected love, first time, entitled, silver spoon, mm romance, bakery, opposites attract.

Jason Sawyer swears to never fall in love no matter what, because love is for fools. All seems to be going as planned until he meets Fred Jacobs. Jason guarded his heart well against Fred, but he soon realizes that the heart has a mind of its own.Fred Jacobs has everything he ever wanted except love. He is handsome, wealthy and a star. Once, he believed in love but his heart was shattered. He swears to never fall in love again, but then sets eyes on Jason and even he knows that some things are easier said than done.Two men who thought they had no place in their hearts for anyone, until fate brings them together. Will Fred and Jason cast their fears aside and give their hearts a chance to love? Or will love elude them?Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Second Chances, broken-hearted, millionaire, musician.

Michael Dorsette found love once, but that was a long time ago. Since then, he moved away from the big city to take a position as a physical therapist in Reno, Nevada. For Michael, a man of the city, even the Biggest Little City in the World is just a small town with no prospects for love. That all changed the day Michael went to the rodeo.Steven Beaux, top bull rider on the rodeo circuit, is a man who knows how to ride. At the top of his game, he's ready for the next challenge and win the national championship. He's a cowboy who knows what he wants out of life. The day Steven's bull riding ends badly, he's seriously injured. Now everything changes and he has to decide what's important and what he will lose on his way to the top. When Steven meets Michael for the first time, he understands what it means to be in love. Feeling overwhelmed by his attraction to the man, he realizes that for most of his adult life, he's missed out on the one thing that really mattered most. Faced with a series of choices, Steven must decide what to do next. Michael has to face facts, he's found love again, but he doesn't want to hold Steven back from anything else. Steven has one last chance to make it to the championship bull riding arena. Michael won't stop the man from ruining the chance of a lifetime, even if that means letting go forever. Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 31,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Cowboys, rodeo, bull rider, physical therapists, Reno, unexpected love, the meaning of love, changes, choices.

Trevor and Joshua have been together for twenty years. They share a love and a life together. Then the unthinkable happened and Joshua is forced into early retirement. After that, they've become polite strangers who lived in the same house. Unable to readjust after twenty-five years of being a cop, Joshua Dimmick withdraws not only from everyone around him, but the person who matters most to him. Joshua is distant and quiet, and not sharing with Trevor about what's going on in his head and his heart. Trevor Emerton easily moves from the academic life as a professor of art history, into the daily humdrum life in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He knows he wants to spend his life with Joshua, but living with him hasn't been easy. Trevor finds it difficult to get through Joshua's indifference about a life not revolving around work. Joshua doesn't know how to make Trevor understand that being a cop isn't something he can turn off overnight.Then there's a fire next door. Joshua begins to think there's more to the neighbor's death than just an accident. He wants to convince Trevor in seeing that the neighbor was murdered. To do that, Trevor has to be willing to see the world the way Joshua does as a former homicide detective. When things start unraveling, Joshua doesn't know if he's imagining things or if there's a connection between their neighbor's death and an unsolved murder from years ago. Joshua will do whatever it takes to get through the mystery. Trevor must decide if he believes Joshua, if he's willing to follow him though the mystery, or if there's something else going on. Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 35,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Keywords: Gay romance, murder mystery, retirement, long-term romance, family, suspense, law enforcement, second chance at love.

A love for teaching. An admiration for books. A dark secret-how can anyone reconcile the past when it won't go away?Zeke is an advanced English teacher who prides himself on being professional and prepared. His opposite-and competitive rival-Jeremy is much more relaxed and open to experiencing life without a plan. What used to prompt their opposition becomes their strength and suddenly they find themselves hooked-by hand, mouth, and body. Nothing can stop the flood of passion they feel for each other. No one could possibly intervene on such a loving connection. Not now. Not ever.At least not until the past surfaces. And when it does, Zeke will have to face the consequences of his actions. The tower they had built was now threatening to fall. The structure was loose and buckling under pressure. Zeke could apologize...but will Jeremy be forgiving? And would that keep the tower from completely crumbling?Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 32,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Gay Romance, Opposites, Teacher, English, Literature, Frenemies, Playful, Comedy, Workplace.

American Political Institutions: A Black Perspective introduces students to the American political system, and demonstrates how African Americans have fit themselves into that system and contributed to its successful evolution.The text addresses two issues simultaneously. How should students be introduced to the basics of American politics as more than a stagnant study in political ancestry? What are the contributions of Black Americans to our political history and story beyond just the Civil Rights Movement? Readers will be introduced to African-American perspectives on the operation of government, the impact of the Bill of Rights, and Black political parties, factions, and activity. Other topics include civil rights and civil liberties, interest groups and bureaucracies, Black political analysis of the Civil Rights Movement, and Black political participation. Closing chapters examine the election of Barack Obama, and the current state of Black American politics.American Political Institutions: A Black Perspective both deepens and broadens reader's understanding of our political system and our past. It can be used in introductory courses in American politics and government.

Matthew Ward is simply down on his luck. He has been kicked out of his home, his friends turned against him and he's stressed out from his college studies. He finds himself aimlessly wandering around in search of any sort of sign. He literally trips over it-a young puppy named Sam. A ghost from his past shows up and turns out to be the spark of his waning hope. Alfred Bailey offers him a job at his bookstore, an open smile and a second chance at something more. Matthew learns to live for himself, but soon a dark shadow looms over his newly earned happiness.Can Matthew overcome the past and finally forgive himself? Can Alfred forgive Matthew once he learns the truth? Can they overcome the obstacles in their way or will it be too hard to forgive and forget?Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Second chances, football, tattoos, coming out, slice of life, first love.

Zeke Mathison had been trying to track down the Ocotillo gang for ages. It was almost impossible. They were just too good at covering their tracks. Added to that, there was all this trouble with them hassling his ex-boyfriend, Tristan Cagle, who had a bakery in the area. He wanted to ask Tristan questions, but he had already ghosted him once because he was scared of what had happened between them. Everyone said it wasn't wrong to be scared of love. However, running away wouldn't fix anything. But that's exactly what he did. With a skittish heart, he had found himself unwilling to leave his bachelor lifestyle. No matter how amazing Tristan was.Did Zeke regret it? More than he cared to admit, but he didn't know what to do about it. Now he just had to keep Tristan safe. He could figure out what to do with all of these feelings later. However, Zeke's wish to keep Tristan safe depended on Tristan's feeling. Can Tristan ever really forgive Zeke for leaving so abruptly and reopen those old wounds? Or will the pain and suffering that both Zeke and Tristan experienced be too much to overcome.Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 31,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes includes: Bad boy, urban, MM Romance, Cop Romance, bakery, inner city

When Carter invites Logan home for the holidays, Logan expects it to be like any other family holiday. Not that he'd know what a real family holiday is like considering he has no family... that he knows of anyway. What he doesn't expect is a spontaneous stop at a bar on his way to the Dallas' home to change his entire trip.Sawyer hasn't been home in a long time, and he expects his parents to smother him as soon as he walks in the door. One stop at a bar, eases his tension when he meets a gorgeous man. Not knowing things are about to get awkward.Neither of them acknowledges what happened the night in the bar but the tension between them only grows as they're forced to spend the rest of the holiday together. There's no getting out of it. Can they knock it off as just a one-night stand or was there more to that night than either of them cares to admit?Neither of them had each other on their Christmas list but it seems Santa may have had other plans in mind.Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 31,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Friends, older brother, Holiday Romance, Secret Fling.

Max and Jon Hunter are two LAPD detectives who are so good at working together that they get mistaken for brothers. Although their shared surname certainly helps with that.When Max returns from an eight-month-long undercover operation to work with Jon to crack down on California's biggest drug-smuggling ring, the two rekindle their secret romance that began in the police academy almost three years before. Although Jon is out and proud, Max's situation is different entirely, and when going up against crime boss Cesar Martinez gets personal, both Max and Jon are forced to choose between protecting the people of their city and what is most important to them-each other. Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 32,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Police, cops, LAPD, crime, detectives, gay, romance, undercover, drug cartel, arms and weapons

A fresh San Francisco transplant, Owen Phillips and his daughter Maisie are trying to make a fresh new start in a new city after a rough divorce and a sudden move all the way from New York City. While Maisie is bored to death in the new place at the start of a long summer, Owen busies himself with work as a lead animator at a studio in town. When he has a chance meeting with Marcus Wheeler, an interior designer, Owen is caught up in his instant charm. The handsome stranger has a smile that could captivate an audience and a laugh that could basically cure disease, and Owen is caught in his light.Owen begins to struggle with his attraction to a man after so many years of being married to his ex-wife. He soon learns that, no matter the distraction, the right relationship can help anyone through as many tribulations as life can throw. The new relationship is put under strain when an ex comes to visit. Will Owen find his true identity while being a great father to his daughter? Will Marcus accept Owen for who he is? Or are Owen's struggles just too much for Marcus to handle. Please Note: This book contains adult language & steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approx. 31,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Family, Father, Bisexual, Gay for You, Coming out, Romantic Comedy.

Relationships have rules, and so do breakups. Dylan knows this, but his ex-boyfriend seems not to. Evan had been his best friend since childhood and his crush since middle school. They had dated and fallen apart, but Evan was determined to act like nothing had ever happened. Only one problem: they kept having sex. Dylan is confused by his relationship with Evan and by his best friend Carly, whose advice, though logical, is tearing him apart. One fateful day, Dylan learns that there is more to the end of his and Evan's relationship than he thought, but Evan is staying mum. Frustrated and confused, Dylan tries to navigate between work, school, and repairing his broken relationship-in other words, life. Please Note: This book contains adult language & steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: College, Breakup, Makeup

Andrew's life has never been easy. And it seems to fall apart when his former wife, Antoinette, suddenly turns him out and makes life difficult for him. Now divorced and fighting for custody of his children, Andrew often finds himself wishing he had chosen a different path for himself. Like maybe a life with Jackson, his best friend's younger brother. The attraction is there, and Andrew is sure Jackson wouldn't say no. It's not until he gets up the courage to ask that he finds out just how good they can be together.As long as he can remember, Jackson has always had a crush on the tattooed biker. Even years living in another state didn't dampen his feelings. The more time he spends with Andrew, the more Andrew turns to him as a confidant. Jackson wants more, and yet his loyalty to his brother's friendship with Andrew stops him from taking the next step. Until Andrew turns their attraction up a notch, and Jackson realizes that there's no hiding from the inevitable.Please Note: This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 32,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Biker romance, MM romance, bisexual, marriage, medical romance.